When it's cold

Reporting on a surf comp in Margaret River, I had to rug up to keep warm!
Heaps of fun chatting to the contestants, crew and crowd.

xZ

Retro envy

This is a fashion shoot that caught my attention the other day while I was flicking through mags at my local cafe. 

I especially love the last image - I think the old silo makes me think of home in South Australia, and of course I'm a sucker for old cars.

The blue 3/4s pant suit outfit would be pretty rad to wear to work.

But you'd never see me in the bird-printed suit, unless I was yawning and heading off to bed.

xZ

New love

Today I was looking for new blogs to inspire me, and was totally captured by Amy of Wolf and Wood.

Awesome photography and styling by an adorable girl.

xZ

No reason at all

Just a couple of pictures I love, for you to enjoy.

xZ

Lately I've been...

1. Wearing big bows in my hair, even on stormy days.
2. Admiring the cool things in my boyfriend's room, including his fish-like skateboard.
3. Trying to save. Trying really hard.
4. Enjoying relaxing days with my boyfriend, who cooks a killer breakfast.
5. Having fun setting up surprises on my second-ever official Valentines Day.
6. BEING surprised with an amazing home-cooked meal of Moroccan lamb with sparkling strawberry wine.
7. Planning more appropriate and nice workwear following an incident where I rocked up in cut-off jeans and Converse. Yeah.
8. Making manky beer bottles a beautiful feature.
9. Loving my dogs, Jaz and Bowie.
10. Reporting on beer festivals with my good friend Jess and trying to not get drunk from all the free samples.

xZ

So much inspiration

Recently my sister complained that she wanted to dress differently/update her wardrobe but she couldn't find anything to inspire her.

This is kind of my reply.

I find inspiration everywhere! I'm constantly obsessing over blogs, saving pics from Instagram, and even admiring friends of mine (like Cassie, above, who I think looks super sweet in purple tie-dye shorts and tied white blouse!).

Then of course there's music festivals, where the best of the daring and/or whimsical fashion is on display.
I am definitely caught up in the craze of flower crowns, retro bathers and brogues right now.

I also have been digging darker red lips (see pic 5) and, for some reason, sharks, which normally terrify me. Don't ask how sharks really influence my dressing sense. :\

Tell me, what inspires you?

Much love, 

xZ