Samantha Wills

SPELL AND THE GYPSY COLLECTIVE

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Spell & the Gypsy Collective Fleetwood lace dress | Pencey boots | Samantha Wills hair clip 

A short while ago, my gorgeous friend Mel Carrero came to Melbourne, and of course we had to shoot together.

It was a super chilly, winters day in Melbourne, so naturally I felt compelled to whip on this vintage lace maxi dress, with splits up to there.

Despite the near freezing conditions, running around the back-streets of Fitzroy with Mel was an absolute pleasure.

All in the day's work.

LOVER

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Lover dress via K&S Boutique / Samantha Wills earrings / Tony Bianco heels

As soon as this too-gorgeous-for-words dress arrived from my friends at K&S Boutique, I couldn't help but fall completely head over heels. The colour, the cut, the super delicate lace - all perfect.


I knew that I had to wear this dress for part II of my collaboration with photographer, Charley Greenfield. We shot these on Valentines Day, so beautiful pastel roses were a must. 


The girls at K&S carry some of my absolute favourite Australian designers, including Manning Cartell, Camilla and Marc and of course Lover! This incredible skirt/crop combo is next on my shopping list - amazing or what!

As always, instagram for all the behind the scenes.

Photos / Charley Greenfield

LOVELY LACE

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      Lucette lace blouse & trousers, Samantha Wills ring, Tony Bianco shoes
  

There is something so feminine and luxe about lace.

It is one of my favourite fabrics to wear, and my friends at Lucette, have nailed it once again with this beautifully crafted lace shirt.

The perfect contrast against black or navy in winter, and I can't wait to style in the heat of the northern hemisphere soon, against white-washed denim.

Four weeks and counting... 



PALAZZO

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      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.


FAUX

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Samantha Wills (SW) recently invited me to style their newest collection in two ways, day and night.

To create this evening look, I started with black wet look jeans, and played around with different textures and tones.

I think this incredible faux fur vest adds the perfect touch of evening glamour, complimenting the shimmer and sparkle of the SW jewels and sequin collar detail.

Not long now until I venture abroad to the US and Mexico. I'm hitting up all of my online regulars in search of the perfect summer suitcase.

Crochet dresses, shades, bikinis, sandals and sun hats - viva la summer!