BON VOYAGE! NEW ZEALAND WHITE OUT

I'm looking forward to my upcoming ski trip in New Zealand, however I don't hold any illlusions i'll be able to do 'cold' quite as chic as this lass.

Viviane Orth photographed by Fabio Bartelt for Elle Brazil, seen via Trendnista

PHOTO OF THE DAY : WINTER IS HERE

Im literally typing this post in a ski jacket because today is so cold! According to BobInOz its the coldest Brissy day in almost 100 years! brrrr the flannel is coming out tonight!

Natalia V even makes looking cold chic, seen via Lotus Modern

BEGINNING BOUTIQUE : BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE

This week suddenly brought on a case of the shivers here in Brisbane; Winter is certainly making an early appearance this year! So I thought I would post up these cosy pics from Beginning Boutique's May look book to warm up the start of the new week for everyone. Happy Sunday!

LUST HAVE TREND : CAPED CRUSADER

Is there perhaps a hidden and unspoken superhero aspiration in all of us, that haS fashion's elite turning to capes every few seasons? I like to think so!

Its a bold look to try right now, but think sleek, sexy and powerful...hone that caped crusader within because this trend isn't about hiding (although it does offer good camouflage), and remember to keep things proportioned, try it with slim pants, skinny jeans, tights or a pencil skirt to balance the volume.

PS keep an eye out for an extension of this trend in the shape of the Box silhouette and batwing sleeve.

ON THE RUNWAY

David Koma,L'wren Scott, Osman, Emilio Pucci and Marc Jacobs Fall 2011

SHOP THE LOOK

A - Love Moshino - Contrast Trim cropped cape £167

B - MissSelfridge - Knitted Cape £27

C - Sportsgirl - Emily Adventure CApe AU$89.95

D - TopShop - Petite Camel Belted Cape US$169

E - Country Road - Textured Military Knit Cape -AU$179

HOW TO WEAR IT

street style, Natalie Portman

stockholm street style, Refinery 29 Street Style

LOOK OF THE DAY : PRE FALL BURBERRY PRORSUM

Normally fairly stale the poses of pre-fall and resort always get a bit more movement for the Burberry collections.Really liking all those big coats with accentuated waste lines and mashes of colour, pattern and texture.

A world away from the recent humid Brisbane days (style.com)

RUNWAY TOP 6 : BANANA REPUBLIC F10RTW

My top 6 picks from Banana Republics Fall 2010 show. The retailer went heavy on the olive and military, and light on the theatrics this season; putting togther a group of super wearable outifits. All of which could be dissected by a novice and paired back with old wardrobe favourites with ease. Great accessories and styling, although I may be biased, as this cold weather lately has me craving anything cosy and warm looking!

Long sweater over a flirty-feminie skirt = on my fashion 'To-Do' list, plus Pom poms!

Who doesn't love a man in mittens! (also digging the undone boot look' very rocker)

Loving layered knits cinched with a skinny-belt & scarves wound around the neck and tucked away

(Via Style.com)

JUNE ONE : HAPPY WINTER!

Well we are officially in winter here in Oz and for once it actually feels like it! I love the colder months because it means I can live in Jeans and my scarf collection gets a good workout. So Im a big fan of winter accessories, but I'm just not sure it will ever get cold enough here in Brisneyland to justify Chanel's latest couture add on. Seen on the Fall 2010 runway the 'Hot-water-bottle Handbag' is the "hottest" accessory right now! (giggles at own cleverness) How 'cool' are they? (I'll stop now) Happy Winter everyone! x