Balloons for Archie

I'm afraid this post does not contain your usual fluff of food or fashion.

Earlier this year, some dear friends of mine (whom I've known for well over a decade) received some devastating news that their beautiful 7 year old son Archie had been diagnosed with DSRCT, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.  It is unfathomable to truly comprehend how difficult and painful this news must have been, but without fuss they pushed ahead to immediately procure the best treatment for their son, one of three beautiful, kind-hearted and vivacious siblings.

Many generous friends asked how they could show their support with genuine impact, and after careful consideration, and with the family's blessings, a group of close friends created a Family Fun Day last Sunday, to raise funds to contribute towards medical expenses, which will very likely require overseas travel.

On Saturday, I threw a belated birthday party for Lil' Brigs #1 and #2, and in lieu of presents I said that instead, if anyone wished to join us in donating to raise funds for our little friend Archie's medical and travel expenses, that they could do so through THIS link.  I thought I would take the opportunity to share it here too.  Even if it is just $1, little drops of water make a mighty ocean.

A few steps are required:
- click on Donations Only tab
- input quantity of 1 in the donations field to go through to the actual donations page
- then type in amount to donate

 I also recently came across the video below for The Truth 365, whose goal is inform the public of the critical need for funding for paediatric cancer research, giving a voice to kids fighting cancer.  I am sure I am not the only one that gets teary on watching this video, and instead of feeling helpless, we can try to make a difference by raising public awareness and/or contributing to cancer research.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

xx

Get Wind of This...12-year-old Kylie Myers' surprising Broadwa...Get Wind of This...Check out 12-year-old Kylie's surprising Broadway debut...Please help spread the word by sharing this important video. #Morethan4
Posted by TheTruth365 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

Gingham and fries before guys

I'm afraid I stole the title for my post from a comment left (not for me) under this photo I posted on Instagram last night:

It was too funny not to share.

Remember when I posted about this gingham ensemble from Zara a little while back? Well, I couldn't resist it nor these 'pony hair' flats in navy and blush...just like I can't resist McDonald's fries.

Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

New in: Balenciaga Ceinture (cut-out) Boots

These Balenciaga cut-out boots have joined my Chloe Susanna's and Isabel Marant Dicker boots as my top 3 favourite boots, I'm in love and can't seem to get them off my feet:

Balenciaga ceinture boots available at Matchesfashion


Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

Instamonth - Farewell April, Hello May!

I know I am not the most consistent of bloggers, but I am a pretty consistent Instagrammer (where I update daily, which mirrors my Tumblr too), if you don't follow me on Instagram or Tumblr, thiis is some of what I got up to in April (a fun, fashion and food-filled month!):

Happy May 1st everyone!

TGIF! Any exciting plans for the weekend?


Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

MBFWA Day 1 Street Style - What I/we wore

Apologies for going MIA once again, it has been a hectic few week weeks, leading up to MBFWA, the week at the Australian Fashion Week itself, and then coming back to the little ones being on school holidays.

It was an action-packed but lovely week spent in Sydney for MBFWA with my sister Elisa (who also blogs at Jadorais), spent to-ing and fro-ing to shows, squeezing a bite to eat whenever we could, and laughing a lot at trying to snap pictures (I am hands down the most camera awkward/shy person ever, truly).

I will save 'What we saw' for a further post.  I am afraid I didn't get the chance/time to snap 'Street Style' shots like I did to previous fashion weeks, but took a few for day 1, so will share them with you here.

What I wore:


Dress: COS (a few seasons old), Cuffs and Collar: Etsy (cuffs from Etsy US and collar from Etsy UK), Bag: Chanel quilted Boy (some available at Real Real and Vestiaire Collective), Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana (available from Net a Porter and Bergdorf Goodman), Shoes: Aska Collection Harem loafers (I found them TTS - in case I get asked).

 Cuffs and Collar: Etsy (cuffs from Etsy US and collar from Etsy UK), Bag: Chanel quilted Boy (some available at Real Real and Vestiaire Collective), Sunglasses: Ray Ban Polarized folding Wayfarer, Shoes: Aska Collection Harem loafer, Headband: Assad Mounser

PS. Little Picture from when I visited the Chanel Couture Ateliers in Paris

Please excuse my goldfish expression.  I stumbled on this picture of myself by accident, and had no idea I was being photographed, haha.  Photo by Jamie Cho (Sydney-based photographer). Love my Sarah Frances Kuhn camera strap which has served me well quite a few years now.

 Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana (available from Net a Porter and Bergdorf Goodman)

 Which way again?

 The best thing about this year's MBFWA was attending it with my sister Elisa (of Jadorais)

Day 1 we managed to squeeze a little lunch between shows, yay.

What they wore:

My sister Elisa, blogger for Jadorais:

Blouse: Daniel Avakian (whose show we watched later that day), Clutch: West Elm (lent this to her, and loved the pop of colour it added to the outfit), Boots: Alexander McQueen (love! A few seasons old I'm afraid), Leather shorts: Blessed are the Meek, Leather Coat: Alk'aemi (I have loved this Perth-based label for over a decade!)

 Elisa and I are fans of Kerrie Hess's beautiful work, so I just had to snap this picture, she was a vision in this beautiful outfit.

Absolutely adored Carmen Hamilton's (of The Chronicles of Her) pyjama stripes by Bassike, and am trying very hard to resist this Balenciaga tote (and the smaller crossbody version too - somebody please stop me! Or not)

Met this beauty, fellow Ministry of Talent (and former Adelaidean) blogger of 'Friend in Fashion' Jasmin Howell in a gorgeous Macgraw ensemble I just loved (we saw their show that day, and I'm already coveting way too many pieces).

The one and only Christine Centenera, by the time I decided to go for it and try for a picture I was a little late, but ah well...

All pictures taken by me (except for the ones I'm in, of course, those were taken by my sister Elisa)

Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

Shoe Holy Grail: Isabel Marant Poppy in Red

The search is finally over...that is all

 Isabel Marant Poppy Pumps found on Vestiaire Collective

Photo: mine via iPhone/Instagram

Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe

The New Guard - extra 50% off Sale items ( + Recent Buys: Dries Van Noten outerwear)

Ok, so this week has been a 'bad' one (or good, depending on whether you are looking from my wardrobe's point of view, or my wallet's).  Moments I received my email from Barneys Warehouse  I received the one below from The New Guard store.

I first mentioned about The New Guard two years ago, when I received a similar email, and just had to share with you all in this blog post (and I know I am responsible for enabling several purchases, oops!).  Since then my excitement for that store has grown even more, and peaked when they began stocking my favourite designer ever, Dries Van Noten.

I had already bought a tuxedo blazer from the TNG a little while ago, so went in today to purchase a Stella McCartney suit.  Somehow I came home with not one, but two other Dries pieces in addition to the suit, which I wasn't counting on (double eeps!), but seriously, how could I resist such an opp?

If you can't make it into their Pop up Store, you can use the code POP50 for an extra 50% off sale prices online. I am still itching over a few pieces I had to sadly leave behind (inc. these Stella McCartney sandals)

www.thenewguard.com.au

 All black in my 'changeroom'

Love this pic I found from Cahier D'Exercise of the long coat:

 Pics via Cahier D'Exercises

Twitter + Facebook + Peut-être magazine (Fashion Writer and Editor) + Instagram + Bloglovin' + Shop my Wardrobe