Big Black Coat and Cable Knit Jumper

You know I love a big coat, and nothing says ‘I’m on a badass secret mission’ like an oversized black number. This one, like all my coats seem to be this year, was a second hand purchase. It was completely ‘sold-on-sight’ for me because of its cool boxy shape. It’s very reminiscent of the oversized

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Thrift of the Week – Menswear Inspired in Camel Coat and Wide Leg Trousers

I think there’s nothing more sexy-cool than cross-dressing – you know what I mean. I love menswear inspired styles like oversized jackets, slouchy T shirts and tailored trousers. Luckily, these are all things which are readily found at any local op shop. When thrifting, ‘oversized’ and ‘slouchy’ are really just synonyms for ‘stuff not in

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Canberra Cafe Local Press Review

A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of my meal at Canberra cafe Local Press on Instagram, which went just a little bit viral, resulting in many locals prodding me for details of this amazing new brunch place in Canberra is. So I thought it’s about time I let everyone know about my impressions of Local

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The Grandma Knit

The evidence seem to amass everyday that I’m just a grandma on the inside. How else would you explain my infatuation with shapeless knits, comfy cardigans and good old tapered trousers? My dream outfit could probably be found at any typical lawn bowls game on a Sunday afternoon. Just as well that I’ve always had awesome luck

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Greyscale Minimalism and Winter Coats

I don’t believe in sacrificing warmth for style in winter, so no matter how much I might end up looking like Humpty Dumpty on a cold day, I’ll still be the girl heading out in my big-old puffer jacket. Though I’ve owned some pretty unflattering ones in the past (old friends will remember my signature

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Breton Chic

What is it with everyone wanting to go to France, dressing like a Parisian and coveting French designers? Oh, did that sound like a criticism? Absolument pas! <!–more–>After all, I happen to be one of said ‘everyone’, and I like that I’m your run-of-the-mill French fangirl. Since I was a wee teen all I wanted was to be

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