{ STYLE } Crazy bout Spikes and Pleather

Wow, can't believe I haven't been in touch with blogging in over a month! Full time work sucks out all the fun and time harharr *wahh* :( Here's my Sunday lunch outfit- all black, spikes and pleather. It's the middle of autumn already in Australia but the hot days have yet to end. It's meant to be sweater weather already!! Nevertheless, I couldn't go another day without wearing this badass jumper out.

Thanks to CHOIES for letting me pick this jumper! I'm obsessed with wearing spiked anything. I swear my collection of spiked apparel is growing- from necklaces, armcandy, shoes, sweaters, belts...yup..obsessed.

I'm finding cats on clothing and even on bags/clutches a really big trend at the moment. Many I've seen are too cute-sy for my liking but this fierce snow tiger made the jumper such an edgy statement piece which I totally love!

Wearing all black from head to toe really needed a punch of colour and vibrancy hence the bright neon citrine/lime cross-body bag.

"Black Tiger Rivets Hoodie" thanks to CHOIES | eBay black pleather skirt | Ankle boots from TOBI | ASOS bag | Sheer black stockings from David Jones or Myer | Jewellery from Michael Kors, Tiffany & Co | Mango sunnies

Make sure to check out some of the goodies on CHOIES. They have tons of chic and edgy pieces plus they offer free worldwide shipping! Also, if you are a first time buyer, they will give you 20% off on your initial purchase. 

Hope I won't neglect my blog for too long! I have some beauty reviews coming up next :D

Thankyou so much for reading <3

xo Laura

* Disclaimer: The CHOIES item was gifted to me and selected by me. *

{ STYLE } Red Velvetini

I've been on the hunt for some velvet-y pieces lately and this red velvet number immediately caught my eye. Not just because of its gorgeous wine red colour ( unfortunately all colours are sold out on OASAP - though you can sign up for an email notification when it does come back in stock :D ) but also because of its very simple design and cut. I'm always on the look-out for really basic pieces because it's so much easier to style and so much more versatile. You can leave it as plain as it is or dress it up- add layers, different prints etc.

With any free-flowing dress, I love to add a belt around my waist to create shape and so it doesn't make me look so frumpy. I've really been overusing this skinny belt decorated with spikes and studs! Super love it!!

I don't know about you but the combination of velvet and leopard print makes me happy! A basic dress like this can be transformed into an A-line skirt just by the addition of a top. You can seriously make so many outfits when you have the basics in your wardrobe!

Yep! Mixing silvers and golds!

I am dying over these babies!! These taupe mary janes embellished with bronze studs and sequins on the heels...LOVE!!

Red Velvet Dress c/o OASAP | Belt from ASOS | Leopard Printed Top from ASOS | Betsey Johnson Heels | Accessories are a mix from Michael Kors (Tortoise watch), eBay, Colette, Tiffany&Co and ASOS 

xo Laura

* Disclaimer: The OASAP item was gifted to me and selected by me. *

{ STYLE } Neutrals in Nature

Happy Monday!! Sorry for being so MIA : ( I hope you've all been well! I've really been trying to squeeze in some blog posts after work and on the weekends but it's been so hectic and tiring for me lately. Luckily the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays are coming up which will hopefully mean that I can blog a little more!

So in love with these nude-peach platforms! I got it on sale recently for $35 which was a damn good steal! I love how it helps to elongate my legs a bit more ;)

 

Blouse from Bardot | Lace shorts from eBay | ShuBar platforms | ASOS crossbody bag | ASOS spiked belt | Michael Kors tortoise watch | YSL Arty ring | Charles & Keith sunnies

Goodnight loves!

xo Laura

{ STYLE } Caramel & Chocolate

I didn't intend in shooting an outfit of the night but the full length mirror in the bathroom was begging me to! By the way, I apologise for the not so super HQ photos! >.< As for the caramel coloured dress I'm wearing, it's actually a size too large for me, it's pretty long and goes past my knees so I just sinched it up using a similar coloured belt. I adore the diagonal hemline of this dress!

 

Going for silver-toned accessories this time which is a change from my usual golds!

ASOS Dress, G2000 Black Blazer, ZU Ankle Booties, Faux Snake Skin Clutch is a gift from my dearest Grandma, Accessories from eBAY and De Glen

Makeup for the night and cos' I love smothering you with my face MUAHAHA! jks -.-

And just to end on a sweet note (no pun intended :p), the perfect dessert on a cold night. A Chocolate Moelleux from Koko Black. A light and fluffy chocolate cake with a delicious oozy, gooey and warm chocolate centre!! So yummy!

Thankyou for reading and have a great week!

xo Laura

{ STYLE } Super Suspenders

I am so excited about these suspender stockings! I can imagine making great use of these during the cooler months. Super comfortable, stylish and versatile, giving more edge to a casual outfit. I love wearing looser and flowy tops when my bottoms are more fitted and body hugging, and of course nothing completes an outfit more than adding some statement jewellery pieces. I can't get enough of gold accented jewellery right now!

Looking frazzled and confused (o.o)

 

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Sportsgirl

Stockings: House of Holland

Shoes: Love Couture

Accessories: Colette, Hong Kong, Michael Kors Rose Gold Blair watch

oh! and i just started instagram the other day! add lauralauraah if you have one too and we can share pretty pictures!

xo Laura

{ STYLE } Tangerine & Turquoise

I love playing with complementary colour combinations, whether it be reds & greens, yellows & purples or my favourite...blue & orange!

Here, I've paired a flowy tangerine dress with a turquoise statement necklace and a dark navy blue handbag. I kept the shoes simple with a pair of nude open-toed pumps.

Dress: Rare

Necklace: So Good (Korean accessories store in Sydney)

Bag: From Singapore (don't remember the store name)

Bracelets: Colette Accessories & from Hong Kong

Watch: Michael Kors Rose Gold Blair watch

Shoes: Steve Madden

And a bonus photo from brunch :) Demolishing the macaroon tower!

xo Laura

{ STYLE } OOTN + EOTN: Purrrr-ple

One of my absolute favourite colours to work with is PURPLE! It's a subtle colour yet it brings so much POP into a look :)

EOTN: My eye makeup for the night!

Sorry for the poor lighting here! >< *sippin on my green tea*

To create this purple-plum smokey look, I used my BH cosmetics palettes (28 color neutral and 88 tropical shimmer palette) as pictured down below. Their swatches are not very good but fortunately to my surprise, their colour payoff when applied on the eyes are AMAZING :)

And to continue on the purple theme, here was my OOTN:

Dress: ASOS

Shoes: Charles & Keith

Clutch: Scheilan

Hope everyone is having a great easter break! Thanks for reading :)

xo Laura