maxi dress

POLKA DOTS IN PALM SPRINGS


Palm Springs, California has to be one of my most favourite places to visit in the world...






Sunshine, a breathtaking backdrop of desert, mountains, palm trees, and some spectacular architecture and design, Palm Springs is a 2 hour drive out of Los Angeles and a must-do on any Cali-adventure.

Summer in Palm Springs, is hot, and I mean really hot, even by Australian standards, so in between pool sessions, and chilled agua fresca on tap, I managed to step out in my favourite summer polka dot maxi, in front of one of my favourite Palm Springs homes.



I'M WEARING
Platform Heels / Windsor Smith
Jewels / by jasmin


TRAILBLAZER

BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au
BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au
BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au
BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au
BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au
BEC AND BRIDGE TRAILBLAZER DRESS ON FRIEND IN FASHION | www.friendinfashion.com.au

Bec & Bridge Trailblazer dress at David Jones 

I have a handful of Australian designers that are my go-to, which I'll be sharing with you across a series of dedicated blog posts.

Bec and Bridge is the first on my list. Earlier this year, I attended Sydney Fashion Week and viewed this resort collection. Full of chic stripes and elegant silhouettes, the Due North collection is perfectly on trend.

Follow the adventure at @friendinfashion on instagram

Photos / RAZ


FIESTA - THE SUMMER MAXI

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Spencer Lacy silk maxi dress / Tony Bianco sandals

There is something so effortless and romantic about throwing on a maxi dress in the heat of summer.

This beautiful silk print maxi, is compliments of Australian label, Spencer Lacy and is beautiful in its fabric and design. The asymmetrical shoulder and uneven hemline are such pretty features, and is not a combination I usually see in maxi dresses.

As my friend, B pointed out - very flamenco and very fiesta!

VAMASTYLE ASOS MARKETPLACE

Vamastyle ASOS Marketplace on Friend in Fashion
Vamastyle ASOS Marketplace on Friend in Fashion
Vamastyle ASOS Marketplace on Friend in Fashion



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.


Friend in Fashion for Vamastyle
Styling/ Bianca Nardo
Photography/ Juncture Creative


THIS & THAT | TIGERLILY

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I’m excited to announce that I will be guest blogging for online retailer SurfSitch’s fashion blog, This&That.

Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing some of my SurfStitch favourites in a series of style posts. This Tigerlily maxi dress, with retro print and knee-high splits is the first of my SurfStitch summer must-haves.

This stunning maxi dress falls beautifully and works just as well dressed up as it does dressed down with a cute pair of summer sandals.

The perfect day to night dress. Next I'll be sharing with you the perfect denim shorts. 

PHOTOS / TINA KAY


Featured designer: Alice Wark

A friend of mine put me on to the super talented local designer, Alice Wark.

This is just a sample of Alice's designs. I am loving her 60's and 70's inspired print maxi dresses. A very feminine cut, gorgeous colours and superbly priced at A$80.


These make for great summer dresses - simply add flip flops and your favourite accessories. The maxi dress also works just as well in the cooler months - layer over a fitted skivvy or team with a leather bomber jacket (Ways to wear: Leather jacket), add some tights, boots and shorten the hemline by adding a belt - perfect!

If you would like more information about Alice check out her Etsy site.
If you are an up-and-coming designer that would like to be featured, PM me.

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