testing one two

Hair/makeup: Amanda Grace Nash | Model: Helen | Styling/photography/post-processing: Chanelle Leslie


Topshop sheer dress (for sale; comment if you're keen) over vintage red dress, Doc Marten boots | Sportsgirl hoodie, Asos bra, 18th Amendment flares | Vintage basketball top, Free People belt, vintage skirt

Did a quick test with new face Helen not too long ago, and was very pleased with the results. I didn't have my favourite lens (Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM) with me on the day and had to make do with my $135 (spare change in the photography world) 50mm f/1.8, but that goes to show you don't always need a flashy kit for good images. Hell, I checked on eBay the other day and my camera is going for as little as  $300.

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Exclusive: Sportscraft summer campaign

 

To celebrate the opening of Sportscraft's new store in Burnside Village, Not So Naked has the first look for a few images from the brand's gorgeous spring/summer campaign. The images carry a Michael Kors vibe: laid-back, confident charm. I have my eye on those emerald trousers - on my baby legs they'll sit just above my ankles, the perfect 7/8 crop length.

I won't be able to attend the media launch of Zara at the new Village on Thursday but I will be dropping by the vicinity on the weekend so I'm much looking forward to checking out all the new stores!

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Super cute detachable collars

Polli necklaces, $79.95

How cute are these Polli peter pan collars, made from sustainably planted pine wood?! I'd pair the bottom ones with a printed shift dress - dying to use them in a photoshoot. The amount of adorable accessories on that site is just unfair.

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culottes

Vintage top, watch and belt | Valleygirl culottes | Wittner shoes | Sportsgirl necklace (worn as bracelet)

hype on lookbook

Technically, I'm not tall enough to wear cropped culottes, but rules don't stop me, especially when they're the most comfortable trousers I've ever owned. And hey, a farmer offered me his packet of Butter Menthols while I was taking these photos, so there must be something to them. Culottes + farmers = free butter menthols. Me likey. 

What are your tips on wearing culottes?

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Not a bum bag

As I roamed the streets of yet another unfamiliar town, I realised today that this is the fourth town/city I've lived in in as many years. Yes, in my absence I've been on the move, and life is fragrant with opportunity. And while I'm still staunchly Adelaide-based, I'm working full-time in a function-not-form town about an hour out of the hills. 

Onwards, to outfit analysis: Free People recently gave me the opportunity to be one of the first to experience their online store in Australia, since they have recently launched shipping here, and will soon be offering a month of free shipping to Australia! (This was especially exciting for me, since Free People was one of my favourite places to shop in the US.) I used a voucher they gave me to order this unique pouch belt (perfect for nights out when all I need is my keys, dosh, and attitude) and the hyped Maurie & Eve Phoenix wedges, which I haven't had the opportunity to wear yet but am busting to break out of the box.

I love the way this belt shamelessly acknowledges the handiness of the abhorrent bum bag, and rips off the concept to make it edgy. This one's sold out, but there are plenty more in really gorgeous designs.

Country Road turtleneck | Free People pouch belt | Dotti sunnies | Equip earrings | Dolce Vita for Target shoes | Vintage skirt

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