PHOTO OF THE DAY : RAIN AND THE CITY

I don't think its stopped raining here since last night. There was even a mini flood to dodge at my front door this morning...but I love the rain, it always turns the world slightly upside down.

photography by Beccatiendoh on DeviantArt

LUST HAVE TREND : BELT YOURSELF IN

The skinny Belt is a trend that has been around for a few seasons, but from the looks of the latest Spring runways, it is here to stay and its bringing some colourful friends!

I love this look because it can be professional and classy while still being fun, young and on trend.

Think dainty Dior-style cinched-in silhouettes versus weightlifter wide buckles. It's an accessory that can carry us through the end of this cooler weather (by adding shape to knits and providing a place to tuck your scarf) right into summer; belt your flirty dresses and accentuate the waist in feminine tops or otherwise boring workwear. Im especially loving the thin double belt and pops of bright colour on neutral garments.

And don't be shy about what you belt, this season everything in your wardrobe can be enhanced with a little waist emphasis. Coats, knits, tshirts, blouses, dresses, shorts and vests get cinched- in!

Don't forget to experiment with colour and layering, this is a great trend for completing an outfit or tying one together.

CELEBRITY STYLE

Olivia Palermo, Taylor Swift, Leighton Meester

TREND SHOPPING

Sussan woven belt (coral) $39.95 Witchery Cut-out skinny belt $49.95 Country Road Knotted Waxy Cord Belt $49.95 (available in 5 different colours) Judith Leiber crystal-embellished (via net-a-porter) Fashion Addict Turquoise skinny belt $14.95

Sportscraft Canvas Belt $39.95

COVER TO COVER : EMPORIUM

I picked up a copy of Myer's Emporium Magazine last week which featured an article on Jayson Brunsdon and his stylish apartment. I just thought I would share these pics because I love the framed sketches, and below that in an advertisement for Country Road, Im in lust with the middle outifit.