STATEMENT PEPLUM

Cameo peplum top via Market HQ / Zara leather panel jeans / Chanel purse / Bvlgari watch / Mac Morange lipstick

I've decided to continue to embrace all things monochrome. As I've mentioned before, I'm never one to steer clear of colour, but sometimes, change is as good as a holiday right?

Speaking of which, I'm in the midst of planning out another global adventure. The thing with travel is that once you start, it becomes incredibly difficult to stop. I find myself compelled to explore new uncharted territory, whilst at the same time being drawn to my sentimental favourites.

As Bill Bryson puts it perfectly - 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.

For now it's back to the planning station.

Photos / Tim Florea

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L'OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL 2013

White Suede tank & wide leg trousers

Friends, it is with great excitement that I share with you, that I have been announced as an ambassador for the 2013 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

This means, that I'll be bringing you the best on and off the runway action over the 1 week long festival, which is set to be a fashion feast.

Today I, alongside fellow ambassadors (Fen, Chelsea, Davis and Megan), attended the official program launch, announcing an amazing line-up of beautiful runways, as well as the involvement of one of my design favourites in this year's festival - Mary Katrantzou.

You can view the full program online. My hot picks are the opening event presented by David Jones and Vogue,  L'Oreal Paris Runway 1, presented by Vogue.com.au and runway 3 presented by Grazia.

If you're in Melbourne during the festival, do make sure you pick up tickets, it's going to full of great surprises. If you aren't in Melbourne - I'll be brining you all the exclusives, so be sure to stay tuned to instagram (@friendinfashion) and twitter for all the updates.

STATEMENT

Finders Keepers playsuit & clutch / Paul & Joe Sister blazer / Fiel Sol necklace

As someone who loves colour, it is rare that I'd opt for an all monochrome look, but sometimes black and white is just so striking and chic.

In fact, this has got to be one of my favourite looks to go from a day of meetings, right through to an evening out, mind you, I'd generally replace the stilettos with leopard flats for a day of running around the city.

Photos / Tim Florea

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FINDERS KEEPERS

Finders Keepers dress / Back Stage arm cuffs / Tiffany rings / Thierry Lasry shades

Prints, florals, pastels. This dress, from Aussie label, Finders Keepers is an all round winner.

As someone who loves fashion, it's always fun to layer and experiment with over-styling an outfit, but sometimes, a pretty dress and heels is all that's required.

Photos / Tim Florea

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KSUBI

Ksubi dress / Chanel purse / Tiffany rings / Tony Bianco boots

Lately, I've been stocking up on great basics. When shopping a great cut and quality fabric is a must, so I was immediately drawn to this Ksubi t-shirt dress.

The low cut back and flame red colour were too good to resist.

So excited for a really fun photo shoot planned for tomorrow to tie in with Melbourne's upcoming L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Be sure to follow instagram (@friendinfashion), to follow all of the behind the scenes action. 

Photos / Tim Florea

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THE SHIRT DRESS

NOIR dress via Rtister.com / Keepsake metallic clutch / Tiffany rings / Tony Bianco sandals

The shirt dress has got to be the ultimate wardrobe addition. More often than not, it serves as my failsafe work to party pick, and seems to suit any occasion. 

This incredible silk print dress, which I picked up from one of my online favourites, Rtister.com is the work of Danish designer, Noir and is beyond words stunning.

I can already tell this will transform beautifully in the cooler months paired back with tights, ankle boots and my favourite leather jacket.

Check out instagram (@friendinfashion), for all blog behind the scenes. 

Photos / Tim Florea

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TRAVEL DIARY | SEASIDE

Naven dress / Peachy sandals

It isn't every day you get the opportunity to play tourist in your own backyard. 

Most chances I get to travel, I pack my bags and head abroad, but this summer, I decided to explore more of my own country. 

Followers of Friend in Fashion on  instagram (@friendinfashion), facebook and twitter, for the last few weeks would have followed my road-trip adventure from Melbourne, all the way up north to Australia's Sunshine Coast. A total of around 3,000 kms (close to 2,000 miles). 

I had an amazing time exploring beautiful beaches, and hidden local gems, like Hyams Beach on NSW's Central Coast and The Bridge Seafood in Mooloolaba.

The first instalment of my travel pictures, were snapped at one of my favourite stops along the way, Merimbula on the South Coast of NSW. 

Sun, surf and sand. Nothing quite like a summer road-trip. 

Photos / TF

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