Wanting: Juliette Hogan

This afternoon I had a browse through J-Ho's website (probably not the best idea when on a student budget I might advise), and she just does her designing so well. There's a lot of minimalism but that only emphasises the great attention to every little detail and the tailoring of each piece. I think the stand-out pieces of her collections are her skirts, an area that a lot of designers don't focus on so much, going more for dresses and tops. However, it's refreshing to see new silhouettes and styling that both: a, make you want to buy the piece, and b, offer a new kind of inspiration for my own wardrobe.

Juliette Hogan, $529

If I had to pick a favourite piece though, it would be the Oliver pleated dress (above). The colour is stunning and the styling really shows how versatile a piece it would be. Love.

Lou x

Dream Home

I've always fantasised about what my dream home would look like, but I've never actually seen it in reality - until a few days ago. Whilst on Facebook (aka study procrastination) I found a link to Ben (from a few seasons ago on The Block) and his wife Kylie's new home on the North Shore.

All I can say is... LOOK AT THAT STREAM. 

Denim Nightmare

So the inevitable has happened. My favourite pair of jeans, perhaps ever, are on their last denim legs and I need to find a replacement pair asap. These beauties that I'm speaking of I bought just over three years ago from Zara in Berlin and they are PERFECT. The colour: classic blue, the length: sits just below the ankle (which if you have short legs like me, rarely happens), the rise: mid and the comfort:  indescribable. However, the fabric is dangerously thin bordering on indecent, so the challenge arises.

Comfy Pants

The basis of a good wardrobe, in my opinion, are sleek pieces that work well together. Clothes that look as good separate as they do together. But, every woman needs a few pieces that are just plain comfortable. On the days when its pouring down with rain, you know you're not going to go out for your scheduled run, and you just need something that feels like you're not really wearing anything at all. Cue, COMFY PANTS. Now I'm not saying that these comfort materials need to be unstylish, in fact the opposite, and I found the perfect pair over the weekend.

Wallace Cotton Shani Lounge Pant $54.90

Checked

Hey Team,

Sorry my exams have kept me away for a while, needless to say I'm glad they're over!

Anyway I was in Auckland last weekend and picked up a few things to help keep me warmer down in freezing Christchurch. 

First stop was Country Road, where I picked up a flannel checked shirt that I've had my eye on for a while. I couldn't find an exact link but here's one similar.

Country Road Shirt; $109

Christchurch Things: Botanic Gardens

Apologies for not blogging sooner, this week I've had tests everyday, so between studying, eating and sleeping and the occasional bit of exercise, there hasn't been room for much else! Apart from a quick trip out on Saturday that is, details below.

Huffer Sale

Anyone who's in Christchurch today or tomorrow (i.e Thursday and Friday), head to the uni for the awesome Huffer sale that's on there. I just went by and scored a zip-up forest green hoodie for $20! Pretty stoked with that.

The sale is on for two days only, in the Undercroft, University of Canterbury. 

Lou x