Lady in red | Oakes Day outfit

This is a very quick Friday afternoon post, I will have to do Oakes Day in two posts; so much to share! And so to the outfit I wore, top to toe red, bold – yes indeed. Catch you next week for part deux featuring the Birdcage, a few famous folk and my family; twas a fun, fun day. Have a great weekend dear readers!

dress: Karen Walker

shoes: Wittner
bag: Gifted
belt: Shop on Lygon St $20
ring: Diva
flower crown: KisforKani (Etsy store)

The Poppy Jumpsuit/playsuit/onesey

outfit:

jumpsuit: Peter Alexander

bangles: Eclectic Trading

shoes: Nine West

shades: Rare Rabbit

necklace: Frankideas

pearl ring: Gifted

Happy Melbourne Cup day to all you locals out there, I hope you backed a winner. My beloved was lucky but unfortunately my horse was no where to be seen, ach well, there's always Thursday when I will be attending Oakes Day; ladies day if you please. My outfit is almost complete, just awaiting some vintage earrings to arrive from Scotland and may need to rethink my shoe choice; the sparky shoes are currently looking a bit too Christmas with all the red. Look forward to sharing with you later in the week.

Following on from my last post, I spent the whole hot weekend in this comfy, colourful poppy playsuit, jumpsuit, onesy, what ever you may call it; it's my new best friend. 

I love Poppies | New jumpsuit

You may have a flower that you love, admire; a delicate rose maybe? For me, the flower of the moment would have to be the poppy. Vibrant, pretty, oh the colour! The other day, I came across this jumpsuit from Peter Alexander on sale, the fabric and colour grabbed me instantly, I'm wearing this one out for sure, too pretty for bedtime!

Have a great weekend dear readers, till next week.

Sleekit x

Daily outfit and colour picks around Melbourne

 I'm forever looking for colour inspiration, these photos were taken on a recent jaunt around Carlton in Melbourne. Lurking around a corner, furniture, a blue door; such a plethora of pretty and beautiful things. I'm influenced by my surroundings and compelled to document everything I find inspiring, which can lead to one very full photo library! 

Having a creative head can get very cluttered but living in Melbourne it's almost impossible to walk down the street and not come across something fabulous. Just the way I like it.

Outfit:

shorts: Mink Pink

tights: Leona Edminston

boots: ASOS

bag: Topshop

necklace: Anthropologie

tshirt: Jay Jays

leather jacket: Gorman

shades: rare rabbit

High Tea at Gusto & Elan | Spring Racing

Apologies dear readers, this post is a wee bit late coming to you. Not last weekend, but the weekend before, I was delighted to be invited to a preview of Spring Racing fashion at Brunswick St boutique, Gusto & Elan. My partner in crime and resident Sleekit photographer Beth was my date for the day. 

We sampled some delicious sandwiches, cakes and champers before a parade of beauties modelled Gusto & Elan's collection; including one of my favourite Melbourne designers Kathryn Beker. 

Need to get myself one of those drinks dispensers pronto! 

Loved this full skirt and lace, Mina & Katusha singlet and skirt, Gregoria millinery, Cavarra jewellery

photo by Andrew Gan source: Gusto&Elan blog

 Kathryn Beker top and pencil skirt, Gregoria millinery and Misha in Siberia clutch

photo by Andrew Gan source: Gusto&Elan blog

one of the assistants at Gusto&Elan (bah, wish I had got her name) makes her own head pieces, pretty

 Loved the colour and cut, Lisa Taranto dress with Gregoria millinery

photo by Andrew Gan source: Gusto&Elan blog

Loved the checker pattern, Lisa Taranto dress with Gregoria millinery

photo by Andrew Gan source: Gusto&Elan blog

 Beth should buy this Kathryn Beker dress, reduced to $250!

I won Best Dressed on the day for my Holly Fulton for ASOS frock

and won these leather fold away flats (may come in handy for my tootsies on Oakes Day)

Karen Walker red sheer dress | Spring Racing

 Love this Sonia Rykiel belt from ASOS

Love this from Dorothy Dreams Etsy store

As promised, my recent Ebay bargain, brand new, with tags Karen Walker red dress; purchased for $55! I love the sheer of the arms and the high collar, very lady like, don't you think? I've never actually owned a red dress, no idea why, I think it may be my colour. I'm off to Oakes Day (Melbourne Cup Carnival) races with my sister's and my mum and planning on a head to toe red monochromatic look. The bag and shoes I already have, just need to find a headpiece and accessories.  

Wee scottie dog dress | Vintage look

outfit:

dress: ASOS

bag: Topshop

belt: Sportsgirl

cashmere cardie: Marks & Spencer

shades: Sportsgirl

shoes: Thrifted

cuff: RedDog3

Finally, we have some beautiful Spring weather here in Melbourne, I even braved no tights! My legs are still very Scottish (pale n pasty) even after 10 years living in Australia. Today, I wore my wee Scottie dog dress and a few vintage looking accessories, so you could say this is my vintage look, complete with vintage Kenneth Cole shoes that I picked up in a local op shop.

I have lots of goodies to share with you this week, including a new Karen Walker dress and also a preview of Spring Racing wear courtesy of Melbourne boutique Gusto & Elan. Stay tuned...