How are you coping with the heat? This is currently the most popular topic of conversation in Sydney and no wonder. With its second-hottest December since the mid-1800s, followed by its hottest ever January, it's a pretty safe bet this will be the hottest summer on record for Sydney. And boy are we feeling it. The beautiful Sydney climate is typically milder than … [Read more...]
Travel Clothes
You can look great on vacation without packing your entire wardrobe. Use one of my packing guides to choose your travel clothes, see what to wear in your destination and what's in the shops right now -
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What to pack | Top 10 navy dresses
Last week's Navy & grey capsule wardrobe highlighted the popularity of these easy-to-wear colours. They are the core neutrals in many readers' wardrobes. And well they should be! Navy is timeless and elegant. Not as energy-absorbing as black and more flattering on many skin tones. What a perfect colour around which to base your travel wardrobe! This week I've found … [Read more...]
What to pack | Navy & grey capsule wardrobe
Summer can't be far away, because this week the shops are filled with nautical stripes, crabs and fish! The navy & grey inspiration for this travel wardrobe is a 1937 vintage travel poster of the glamorous Monaco Grand Prix. Artist and part-time racing driver, George Ham, created this fun depiction of the famous race as it twists and turns along narrow streets, hairpin … [Read more...]
What to pack | Black, white & red capsule wardrobe
Vintage travel posters are so full of inspirational colour and graphics! The black, white & red inspiration for this travel wardrobe is a fabulous artwork from 1959 children's book This Is London by Czech author M. Sasek. These books are still wildly popular, not least for their beautiful pictures - see the full range here. Or pop a bright poster up in a bedroom - Paris, … [Read more...]
5 fabulous travel dresses (and the best shoes to wear with them)
Dress lovers like myself will understand how simple packing can be. When you're heading on holiday somewhere warm, just throw a handful of travel dresses and a couple of pairs of sandals in your suitcase and you're ready to go! Travel-friendly dresses to me are loose-fitting, casual or smart casual dresses that are comfortable and easy to wear. This is my favourite type … [Read more...]
5 ways to elevate your holiday wardrobe beyond the basics
As you stand in front of your wardrobe deciding what to pack for your holiday, are there some reliable favourites that you always reach for? Perhaps jeans? Anything black? And if you'll be sitting on a plane for awhile, chances are there's plenty of stretchy numbers in your holiday wardrobe. But if you've got the basics down pat, squeeze a few items into your suitcase that … [Read more...]
Scarves & Snoods | The Essential Winter Accessories
When on holidays, you're often out and about exploring from early til late, so you need to be ready for whatever the weather gods throw at you. A scarf or snood adds some much needed warmth when the weather is chilly, while simultaneously adding personality to the practical yet boring neutral outfits that are essential when packing light. Plus they're pretty. Tassel … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Style a Tie Waist Dress
Tie Waist Dresses are my latest and favourite shopping discovery. I found the Sportsgirl one (5 below) a few weeks ago, included it in What to Pack for Hong Kong and promptly fell in love with it. It snuck into my wardrobe soon after and has more than proved its place there! It has quickly become my go-to dress for pretty much any occasion. Need something casual and … [Read more...]
What to wear in Queenstown in autumn
Queenstown, New Zealand is jam-packed with natural beauty. It sits companionably next to the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu, with the spectacular peaks of The Remarkables rising from the shore. Queenstown entices you out into the autumn sunshine with crisp, clean air and skies filled with paragliders. With hubster doing a charity bike ride through the South Island of New … [Read more...]
What to pack for Hong Kong
For a sophisticated city getaway, Hong Kong is a fabulous choice! It's not too far away, but is home to a whole other world of cultural and delectable delights. And don't forget the shopping!! Fascinating street markets, like the Jade Market and Temple Street Night Market, and glamorous malls and department stores filled with fashion from budget to luxe. And it's where … [Read more...]
