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Wearing: Knitted Tunic & Skirt – Country Road (currently 25% off!); Converse All Star Canvas Sneakers – General Pants Co. both at Garden City Booragoon

What is ‘luxe’? A word used so frequently by yours truly to deconstruct the minimalism aesthetic, yet the satisfactory articulation of such was always just out of reach. When, there it was, concisely packaged up by Victor Alfaro – speaking of his AW15 knitwear-centric collection – ‘what is luxury?’ he hypothesised, ‘it could mean being comfortable’. Such a concept was so intelligible in the knits on bare skin at the beach vibes at Stella McCartney SS15, and the pointedly too long to be hip layers at The Row SS15.

The uncanny ability of Australian fashion labels to translate these high fashion ideals to wearable and livable apparel was really brought home to me when I visited Garden City Booragoon last week to check out this season’s offerings. Country Road does it so well, and has made show stoppers of richly textured knitwear that drape and conform lovingly to the body, and reveal in movement peeks of bare skin – an indispensable accessory in good knitwear styling. And yet all this may not be as strong a selling point as the 25% off all knitwear happening at Country Road at Garden City Booragoon at the very moment. And the shoe of choice is the classic Converse All Star sneaker all the way – these snapped up at Garden City Booragoon’s General Pant’s Co. boutique.

Everything I’m wearing is available right now at Garden City. The end of season sales are still on, with even further reductions, so I know where I’ll be heading tomorrow night!

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25 Comments to “ Knitwear, Luxe and Minimalism”

  1. claudia says :

    Nice shots! Love both the tunic and the skirt!
    xx
    Claudia
    http://www.trendenciesblog.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      They are so comfortable too!

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      You are so sweet!

  2. Amanda Renee says :

    So easy and chic! This statement bracelet is stunning and your knit top is to die for, too! LOVE 😀

    – A. Renee at http://academiquechic.com/

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Aw thanks hun! I think sometimes a statement accessory is all you need to pull everything together!

  3. VRGOV says :

    Oh my!!! love the photos ,but honestly i think this is more for early spring outfit or autum 😀 Great!
    xoxo Kristina
    http://vrgov.blogspot.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Thanks lovely! So I am guessing you are not from Australia? We are in winter now, but we can still dress like it’s Autumn or Spring because it doesn’t get that cold 😀

  4. ELIN BERLIN says :

    Never seen knit on knit look this effortless and beautiful!

    ELIN BERLIN //
    http://1nightinberlin.blogspot.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      aw you are so so kind!

  5. Michele says :

    I love the look of knit wear. It has a special look to it that no other clothing can bring forth. 🙂

    http://www.chicuturnonglitz.blogspot.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      I so agree! And I have waaay too many knitted pieces 😛

  6. MIRJAM says :

    such a stunning scenery in combination with a gorgeous look! love the way how all the colors come together!
    bisou, mirjam

    http://www.jeneregretterien.ch

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Aw thanks so much hun! I love shooting at the beach, it just goes with minimal styles so well!

  7. Faiyaz says :

    See! You always always look so good. Love these shots so much. Wish I could walk around with a knitted top like that haha. And that bracelet! Where is it from?

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      hahaha that I picked a few photos out of 100 taken that worked doesn’t prove anything! The bracelet is from Country Road too!

  8. Falasha says :

    Love these pieces, that top is perfection!

    xx Falasha
    Bite My Fashion ll Instagram ll Bloglovin’

  9. Love that you styled this look back with cons! Nailed it once again babe xx

  10. KaiLe Chung says :

    Stunning photography as per usual, JiaWa! Love how you can portray a certain vision for any theme or brand!

  11. ColourClub says :

    Love thise minimal look! It is so effortless and chic!
    Love from Vienna
    Borislava fromhttp://www.colourclub.at
    Giveaway: 2 pairs of sunglasses! More is also up on the blog

  12. Jenelle says :

    I love these shots! That sun, the sand, the contrast, of course this outfit is one I would love to don as well. Great job guys! xx Jenelle

    http://www.inspiringwit.com

  13. So simple and chic!! Awesome outfit.
    Xo

    http://www.sweetsimpleday.com

  14. HELEN-JAYNE says :

    Love this look babe! Especially the styling of the jumper. Amazing photography also!

    http://www.bohotailor.com

  15. Kiara King says :

    Once again proving that you are an absolute styling whizz. The combination of those brilliant knits and the converse have me wanting more! I mean, Country Road are seriously killing it right now (just like you!).

    Absolutely loving everything you’re doing with Garden City! xx