Khaki and camo | Daily outfit

dress: Ben Sherman

scarf: Sportsgirl

tights: Sportsgirl

leather jacket: Gorman

shoes: Topshop

Been a while since I posted, caught up with house stuff, mostly re-decorating our new home. My urge to nest has kicked in early. I even borrowed a sewing machine and made these curtains, (yes, the hem is still trailing the ground but I will get round to sorting that!). What can I say, I've moved to the burbs and I'm feeling thrify. Also, found my tripod and give you the first photo shoot in my new home. 

I've also just passed the 20 week mark of my pregnancy and starting to fell like myself again, hooray. The wardrobe may be getting smaller but I can still squeeze into a few old favourites.

Have a great weekend folks and catch you next week, bought some new maternity wear to share and also expecting a little Mother's Day surprise in the post.

Sleekit x

The purple wall and a friendly face

On my way back from lunch today, I spotted this purple wall. I do like to colour co-ordinate with my surroundings, ha. You may recognise this wall, it used to look like this, maybe this could be a regular spot, who knows what will end up here next. How perfect a backdrop for today's outfit post. The sun was also shining, bonus! My buddy at work Beth, has become my very own personal street style photographer, we shoot on our lunch breaks. It's so much easier this way, also I find it's less intimidating than taking to the streets with a tripod. I'm not a natural poser but it helps when you have a friendly face behind the lens. Thank you Beth!

trench: Gap

skirt: Rouge Traders

tights: Myer

bag: Topshop

shoes: Thrifted $8

stripey T: Genki

shades: Sportsgirl

The calm before the storm

Last week, Melbourne enjoyed beautiful Autumnal days, this week I'm reaching for my winter/rain coat. That's just Melbourne. These pics were taken last week before the new hair cut (thanks for all your lovely comments) with my new Canon D30 on the completing wrong setting but I like them. The colour says Autumn. I hope you like too.

top: Jay Jays

skirt: French Connection

bag: Topshop

necklace: Frank Ideas, Etsy

shoes: Thrifted

ring: Studio Leanne

shades: Belong to my beloved

socks: Gifted

Autumnal Silks and creating a BIG wardrobe

dress: Zara

trousers: Fleur Wood

shoes: Topshop

bag: Topshop

belt: Bahamonde

shades: Urban Outfitters

My wardrobe is plentiful, but the key to a BIG wardrobe is to wear your treasures in many different guises. A couple of weeks ago, I posted this dress here; today I've mixed it up with some silk pants and loafers for a completely different look. This Zara dress has been in my wardrobe for the best part of six years and every year I like to re-invent how I wear it. This formula works for me and enables me to push my fashion and my wardrobe. Do you have a favorite dress, skirt, top? Why not push it around and see how many different looks you can achieve.

Till next week, have a great weekend!...

Sleekit x

New scarf dress and last post for a wee while

source: Broadsheet, Photography: Tom Blachford 

source: Broadsheet, Photography: Tom Blachford

Cheers folks!

On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of my favourite ladies and a special bar, The Everleigh on Gertrude St. The occasion, my 37th birthday. In true birthday tradition I also bought myself a birthday suit; a scarf dress from Kinki Gerlinki which I absolutely adore. Perfect for a fabulous night of cocktails and laughs at one of the most stylish bars in Melbourne. The Everleigh is no ordinary bar, the architect behind New York’s Milk and Honey, Sasha Petraske collaborated with Michael Madrusan and Lauren Schell to create a sophisticated establishment oozing in character. I Love.

If you follow me on twitter, you will know that I boldly declared last week that I would be quitting Sleekit. Call it a twitter fit or what you like but I have decided to take a wee break from the blog for the moment. Over the festive, life is shaping up to be very busy and I simply don't have the time to indulge. However, next week I will be attending the opening of the Topshop flagship Melbourne store which I am very excited about and obviously a blog will be in order, then I will put my blogging feet up till after the New Year. I love you readers and I do love my blog but after 2 years of constant documenting, it's time for a wee break.

Love always

Sleekit x

dress: Kinki Gerlinki

shoes: from Bleeker St, NY

ring: Diva

hair comb: Gifted 

belt: Gift from my mum

small ring: Sportsgirl