London Fashion Week Day 1

Scarf: ASOS | Dress: Zara | Polo neck: H&M (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Quay

Photography by Giulia Bardelli

For my first day at LFW I was inspired by Olivia Palermo's unique way of tying scarves around her shoulders. This was one look I really wanted to try out last season at NYFW but didn't get the chance to. I found a similar printed scarf from ASOS and borrowed Giulia's dress and polo neck jumper. For shoes I wore Stan Smith's and for accessories I wore a bright red Rebecca Minkoff bag and blue My Girl sunglasses.

Nautical Stripes & Lace Up Sandals

Location: Castello Doria, Vernazza, Cinque Terre

Location: Ristorante Al Castello, Vernazza, Cinque Terre

Top: Zara | Shorts: The Fifth Label | Shoes: ASOS

On our last day in Vernazza Giulia and I decided to venture up the many dozens of stairs to Castello Doria, which dates back to the 15th century and was named after the wealthy and influential Doria family, who built the castle to defend the village from pirates. Unfortunately only one tower remains, but the view from the top is well worth it!

For the rest of the day we swam around in the marina and eventually made it back to our apartment to have showers and get ready for dinner. We ended up going to Ristorante Al Castello, which we discovered earlier in the day as we were making our way up to the castle. The views from this restaurant were incredible and the food - I got pesto spaghetti and Giulia got stuffed muscles -  was impeccable.

Don't forget to check out Giulia's blog posts about Lugano & Cinque Terre!

WATCH OUR LUGANO/CINQUE TERRE VLOG HERE

Hair Flips in Vernazza

Location: Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy

Location: Vulnetia Ristorante, Vernazza, Cinque Terre

Top: Zara | Shorts: Levi's | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Quay Australia | Shoes: ASOS

After travelling for about 5 hours from Lugano to Milan and then from Milan to Vernazza, we finally made it to Cinque Terre (The Five Lands), which is made up of five amazingly picturesque towns - hence the name Cinque Terre - all along the unrefined coast of the Italian Riviera. 

After settling into our cute apartment - we had the top floor so we had the best view and our own terrace, we headed down to the marina in hopes of swimming. Unfortunately, it was windy and the waves were rough, but we decided to jump in off a ledge that all the local boys seemed to be jumping off of. Big mistake, because getting out proved to be almost impossible.

After watching the locals jump in wave after wave for a while, we decided it was time to go back to our apartment and get ready to go to dinner. Once dressed, we headed back down to the town centre to have a pizza dinner at Vulnetia Ristorante; which was incredible and I highly recommend you try their pesto pizza (pesto was invented in this area, so obviously it's a MUST to try). We sipped wine, watched the sunset and made friends with the French boys who were sitting next to us.

Vernazza was definitely my favourite of the four towns we visited; there's more locals  - which makes it more authentic, it's got a fab beach, awesome views - not just landscapes wise eitherand incredible food! 

Don't forget to check out Giulia's blog posts about Lugano & Cinque Terre!

WATCH OUR LUGANO/CINQUE TERRE VLOG HERE

Mirrored Lenses and Crisp Whites

Dress/playsuit: Zara | Shoes: ASOS | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Quay Australia

Despite almost dying, like twice, windy and dangerously big waves (hence the almost dying part) Cinqs, as we've so lovingly become to call it, has got to be one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. 

Today's post kicks off with one of my favourite outfits I wore whilst in Cinqs with Giulia. We got up super early just to take these photos so A. there wouldn't be copious amounts of tourists - just the locals setting up for the days markets - and B. the lighting was SO quiche. 

More outfits and photo diary coming soon!

Don't forget to check out Giulia's blog posts about Lugano & Cinque Terre!

WATCH OUR LUGANO/CINQUE TERRE VLOG HERE

Stripes

Sweater: Proenza Schouler | Skirt: Zara | Sunglasses: Quay

Rings (rose gold, olive branch & eye): Portobello Road Markets

Polyvore NYFW Day 5

Coat: Chloé | Cape: Michael Kors | Jeans: J Brand via therealreal

Sunglasses: Quay Australia | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Boots: Zara

Massive thanks again to my friend Christina for taking these amazing photos! Check out her blog here.

Polyvore NYFW Day 2

Coat: Chloé | Jacket: Saint Laurent | Skirt: Alexander Wang | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff via therealreal 

Sweater: Forever 21 | Boots: Zara | Sunglasses: Quay Australia

The first show of the day was Rebecca Minkoff - read about it here. This was my most anticipated show because she's one of my favourite designers; and obviously I LOVED the collection!

The second show I went to was the Charlotte Ronson presentation - read my thoughts here. Standing front row were EJ Johnson and Morgan Stewart from Rich Kids of Beverley Hills!

The day started off with all of us getting our hair blown out at DreamDry, which was thankfully just around the corner from our hotel. I definitely didn't want to stay outside for too long, it was freezing; I'm talking -11C°!

Cape: Michael Kors via therealreal
Location: Cynthia Rowley after party

Coat: Chloe | Jeans: J Brand | Scarf: Chanel | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff via therealreal

The final outing for the day was a Cynthia Rowley after party. The location was an amazing open space on Morton Street that was made to resemble a construction site. The 'door' was a clear tarp hanging from the ceiling and the coat check was on electric construction lift!


Super big thanks to one of my best friends Devi for taking the top outfit photos! Check out her blog here.

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Sweater: Forever 21 | Sunglasses: Quay Australia

I recently picked this knit up from F21 and it's the cosiest thing ever; it's also, surprisingly, very good quality! I've also been super obsessed with how my mini mab looks crossbody and it's WAAAAY more convenient than just on the shoulder, ja feel?