When accepting any challenge it goes without saying, stay true to yourself and believe in what you do. So when I was asked to take part in the Staple style challenge, I made sure to stay true to my style rules for Winter; opt out of black and embrace head to toe tonal dressing, knits aren’t just for the top half and lastly the controversial, socks go with everything.. trust me on this one, a heel with a sock becomes a whole different shoe, and can transform the look to something like a little bootie, plus it means no more cold feet in the depths of Winter, an those favourite sandals suddenly translate to outfits all year round.

Thank you to Staple The Label, and their competition partners QT Gold Coast, Naked Vice and The Minimalist for inviting me to take part.

Wearing | Bassike knit | Staple the Label skirt | Josh Goot shirt | Cos socks similar here | Proenza Schouler heels similar here | Celine sunglasses

Keeping it tough and pretty in feminine whimsical layers and a bad boy buckle up boot.

Wearing | Life with Bird dress | Urge ankle boots | Cos socks | Witchery earring | Celine Sunglasses

Stepping out of Black and into the next best thing, shades of grey. This season’s essentials, a knitted midi dress à la Stella McCartney or Céline, man style lace-ups and an oversized coat.

Wearing | Vintage coat | Country Road dress | Topshop shoes

For me, discovering a new label garner as much excitement as being a child sneaking out to the Christmas tree before Mum & Dad woke up. Recently I discovered Vale a new denim label, who might I just add got picked up by Myer in their first season (now if that doesn’t say this newbie is going places I don’t know what does). It was love at first site for me, the Vale aesthetic is edgy but wearable, it’s denim done right and done differently, and most importantly I haven’t taken these Denim Culottes off.

Thank you Vale Denim for finding me and letting me fall in love with you!

Wearing | Vale Denim culottes available at Myer | Sandro knit | Bardot blazer | Asos heels | Cos bag | Celine sunglasses

Quality + Classics are equal parts important to a wardrobe that has longevity, and this doesn’t always mean it has to consist of high end designers, cue the H&M Premium Modern Classic collection, launching this week in Australia. A collection that will fill you closet but not empty your wallet entirely, think silks, soft silhouettes and easy to wear pieces that will elevate your look.

Wearing | H&M Premium Modern Classic collection trench, trousers & heels | Cos T-shirt & Bag