THE MALDIVES : SIX SENSES LAAMU

Welcome to heaven on Earth...

Today I'm reminiscing about my last trip to the most beautiful place on Earth.

The Maldives. I had the pleasure of spending a week to celebrate my birthday at the Six Senses in Laamu.

No words for how simply stunning this place is. I can't wait to return. 

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HONG KONG NIGHTS

The story of a girl, travelling the world...

Vamastyle dress, My Red Lippy hat, Finders Keepers clutch, by jasmin jewellery

Tackling the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong on a balmy summer evening. 

'To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted'

Make up | Ana Makeup HK

Photography | Marion Tessier Photography

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TRAVEL VIDEO | BALI SUNRISE - NUSA DUA & TASTING DURIAN

Single White Female dress / Flynn Skye dress / Triangl swimwear

In my latest YouTube video, I take you on a tour of Nusa Dua in Bali, share my first experience of tasting the infamous 'durian' fruit and well as beautiful Bali sunrises.

This trip I was based out of the beautiful Bale resort - a must for your next visit to Nusa Dua.

More videos from Bali to come - be sure to subscribe to Friend in Fashion on YouTube for your first look.


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A LUXE NOMAD IN BALI

wearing Vamastyle swim & resort-wear throughout, Hat of Cain Panoma, by jasmin jewellery

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of a whirlwind visit to beautiful Bali.

On assignment with Vamastyle and The Luxe Nomad, fellow blogger, a pair & a spare and I were treated to the incomparable Bali hospitality at the beautiful Villa Sungai.

Situated away from the usual tourist jaunts - Villa Sungai is an absolute slice of paradise, tucked away in the traditional village of Cepaka.

The accommodation is luxurious, the food is some of the best I've eaten (anywhere in the world), and best of all, despite being tucked away in a village, there is a driver at your disposal to take you out and about if you're an explorer like me. Seminyak, Nusa Dua and Ubud are all an enjoyable drive away.

 Villa Sungai was a lovely break from the hustle and bustle of town - a true oasis.

My Vamastyle wardrobe of mix and match swimwear and easy-breezy resort wear definitely served as THE perfect holiday wardrobe.

In my next travel blog post - I'll share my Bali must sees and dos.

Special thanks to The Luxe Nomad for highlighting some of Bali's best.

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BETTS - THE EDIT MAGAZINE

Vamastyle jumpsuit / Zara blouse / Vamastyle shorts / Vamastyle skirt & cami / Fiel Sol necklace / Staple maxi skirt via Market HQ / Vamastyle tank / Fiel Sol necklace

A short while back, the Betts team invited me to style some of their summer styles for their magazine - The Edit.

I'm definitely a summer dresser, so it was a pleasure to take some very pretty, and colourful Betts sandals and heels and team them back with my very colourful wardrobe.

All shoes featured here can be purchased online at the Betts website.

Photos / Tina Kay

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VAMASTYLE ASOS MARKETPLACE

I'm excited to now be able to share with you a project that I've been working on with my favourite summer label, Vamastyle.

When I was asked by the Vamastyle team to shoot their latest collection for their new ASOS Marketplace boutique, I couldn't resist. The label is all about feminine tailoring, pretty prints and colour, which is right up my alley, so I was thrilled to be involved.

Here are some of my favourite looks, you can check out the entire Vamastyle ASOS Marketplace boutique here.


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Styling/ Bianca Nardo
Photography/ Juncture Creative

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STYLE/STALK BIJOUTERIE

On my recent visit to the States, I teamed up with celebrity accessory must-have, Bijouterie and online store, Style/Stalk to talk all things Friend in Fashion and get my arm-party swag on.

I was also asked to curate a selection of my favourite Bijouterie pieces, which for a limited time, you can shop and save over at Style/Stalk.

Wearing/ Bijouterie throughout
Vamastyle Cruising You Maxi Dress
Bebe crochet dress
Urban Outfitters plaid dress
H&M floral pants

Happy shopping.

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PALAZZO

      Shakuhachi palazzo pants, Vamastyle tank, Tony Bianco sandals, Samantha Wills ring & bangle, Low Luv necklace via Eyegasm Brands (03 9528 7300)

  

I'm definitely a summer kind of gal.

If I had my way, I would spend my time chasing the warm weather around the world. Alternate trips between Europe and the Americas June-September, followed by Island hopping, en route to Australia for some beach fun to kick off the new year.

Enjoy and repeat.

This time round, the West Coast of the States, Mexico and Vancouver are calling me, and these exquisite silk palazzo pants will be sure to get a work out abroad. With heels or flats, I think there is something so sophisticated about a good palazzo pant, and Aussie label Shakuhachi sure are on to a winner with these.

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SHOOII COOEE

      Elf tassle bag, Zara floral pants, Vamastyle tank, Cooee bambi necklace, The Horse shoes via Shooii 

  

I'm definitely still on the floral bandwagon, but much prefer these floral pants toned down with a white tank, rather than clashing prints.

Matching tassels - hand made bag and these beyond incredible flats, plus a bambi guest appearance, accessorise and complete the look, which is definitely one of my favourites at the moment.

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CITRUS

Dear friends,

It's summer, it's hot and it's all about colour for me! Since picking up this perfect yellow blazer in Tokyo, I've been hard pressed to take it off. Styled back with a touch of tortoise and leopard print and you've got yourself a winner.

Today I had a chance to take a sneak peak at the 2012 Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival program. The line up this year is set to impress, so if you're in Melbourne, do yourselves a favour and check it out. If you're not in Melbourne, LMFF is the perfect excuse for a visit to this great city.

I'm wearing:
Blazer, via H&M
Skirt, VAMA STYLE
Shirt, MARKET HQ
Shoes, Heels, via TONY BIANCO
Shades, via AM EYEWEAR

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CHLOE

Dear friends,

Meet my newest love, this gorgeous scalloped detail CHLOE handbag!

A few weeks ago, I asked you to help me pick my new bag, and this was your favourite by far.

Teamed back with this gorgeous 'flirt' skirt and my most favourite polka blouse - my new baby has fit in perfectly with the rest of my wardrobe.

I'm wearing:
'Flirt' skirt, via VAMASTYLE
Polka dot blouse, Mink Pink, via MARKET HQ
Wedges, Sam Edelman, via FREE PEOPLE
Handbag, Chloe, via SHOPBOP

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POLKA PLAYSUIT PT II

Dear friends,

Earlier in the week, I posted my favourite summer-time playsuit: 'POLKA PLAYSUIT PART I, and promised I'd return with a second post, revealing another fabulous way of wearing this one-piece beauty.

I love creating different looks with a wardrobe staple, so here I've simply added a pair of high waisted trousers and heels to my playsuit and voilà - outfit transformed.

What do you think?

I'm wearing:
'Rock the Tanjong' playsuit, via VAMASTYLE
High waisted trousers, Motel, via MARKET HQ
Wedges, via, TONY BIANCO

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POLKA PLAYSUIT PT I

Dear friends,

Regular readers would know that playsuits/rompers occupy a large majority of my wardrobe.

One of the reasons I love a good playsuit is that they are perfectly versatile when styling. Whether it be worn as is, or layered, playsuits are my wardrobe go-to.

This polka beauty is the creation of Aussie label, VAMASTYLE and just screams summer! When uncovering new brands I always love to learn a labels story and design influences.

VAMASTYLE'S designer sums up her collection beautifully as inspired by endless summer holidays, lovingly designed using bright colours, eye catching prints and feminine detailing.

'Sunday brunch at Bronte, a beach holiday in Koh Samui, or drinks at The Ivy'.

Coming up, I'll show you another way that I love to wear this pretty number.

I'm wearing:

'Rock the Tanjong' playsuit, via VAMASTYLE
Vintage belt
Platform wedges, Airlie Beach
Sunglasses, Mink Pink, via MARKET HQ

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