SIMPLY BLACK.

Sometimes, less is more. Actually, I think this is the case nine times out of ten if we're talking in a sartorial sense. 

There's nothing I love more than blurring the lines between feminine and masculine style, so I just couldn't resist when I saw this Ba&sh tuxedo dress. When something is this great on its own (hello perfect cut and plunging neckline!) it requires no bells and whistles. 

Keep it simple. 

Wearing Ba&sh dress, Sophie Hulme bag, Aquazzura heels (all from my-wardrobe.com), and Claire Aristides bracelet.

Photos by Ana Suntay-Tanedo. 

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TIE IT UP.

Wearing Michael lo Sordo top, Morrison skirt, Serpent & the Swan shirt (around waist), Jerome Dreyfuss bag and Balenciaga boots. 

Photos by Manon Ouimet. 

Two things I can't get enough of at the moment? This A-line leather skirt and plaid shirts!

Plaid anything, really, thanks to Mr Phillip Lim and his spring/summer 2013 collection. 

I love the way it makes this black and white ensemble a little more exciting. Yes, the print is great, but it also helps to give more shape to an otherwise oversize outfit. Throw a bit of Jerome Dreyfuss leopard in the mix and or keep it clean with black accessories if the whole print-on-print thing's a bit too craz-ay for you. 

Denim or striped shirts are also perfect waist adorners so get experimenting! x

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THE MONOCHROME DIARIES.

Wearing Adidas by Stella McCartney jacket, Eska Alikai leather skirt layered over Jamie Ashkar skirt, Stella McCartney heels and Zara bag. 

Wearing Jamie Ashkar jacket, Shakuhachi leather skirt and Eska Alikai clutch. 

Photos by Titus Pengelly. 

HI FRIENDS.

It's been a while between posts but I have a totally legitimate excuse (which I won't waste your time by sharing). 

My latest post for Vogue Australia is now up on vogue.com.au. This time, I'm revisiting my dear old friend 'monochrome'. 

Click here to see my tips for nailing any black on white combo and shop my monochrome wish list. 

CLINIQUE GIVEAWAY WINNERS:

CONGRATULATIONS ALEXIA CHIMARRIDES AND ANA*. I WILL BE IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL SHORTLY TO ORGANISE YOUR PRIZE. 

*LAST NAME NOT DISCLOSED. WINNERS WERE SELECTED USING RANDOM.ORG. 

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ALL AGLOW: TANNING TIPS FOR WINTER.

Images (left to right): Karoline Wolter by Benny Horne for RUSSH October/November 2010, RUSSH October/November 2011, Catherine McNeil by Benny Horne for Vogue Australia November 2012, Vogue Australia November 2010.

In summer I tan religiously so I don't offend people with my translucentness when hit the beach, but as the cooler months creep up and the black jeans and oversize knits come out of the closet I start to get a bit lax. 

This year I'm turning things around. Why? Well, why not....

It makes sense, really. We're naturally more tanned in summer and yet we're way more keen to dive into the fake tan bottle than we are in winter - when the sky is grey, our skin is pale and we're wearing head-to-toe black! A bit of faux glow will go a long way. Trust me! 

Here's six tanning products I couldn't live without:

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THREE WINTER TRENDS & HOW TO WEAR THEM.

Wearing Bassike top, Dion Lee Line II pants and Alexander Wang boots.

Photo by Nicole Cooper.

LEATHER LAYERS

As I said last week, leather layers are where it's at this winter. To get it right, mix different coloured leathers or play with texture. 

I love the shape of this Bassike leather tank, especially when teamed with Dion Lee Line II leather track pants and my old faithful Alexander Wang boots. I also think it would look incredible with a black leather A-line midi skirt (this one's on the wish list). 

Wearing Michael lo Sordo suit and top and Balenciaga heels.

Photos by Louise Smit.

SUIT UP

I've always loved a relaxed suit. Borrow from the boys or go ladylike in a skirt and blazer combo. Go all out with a crisp white button-up shirt or wear a silk cami if you're feeling a more feminine look.

The key to nailing the whole suit thing is getting the hair and make-up right. If you're opting for a man-style suit, wear natural make-up with tousled 'just-rolled-out-of-bed' hair. A great lipstick colour will make things look a bit more 'done up'. Going ladylike? A sleek, low ponytail or bun and some softly contoured make-up will do the trick. 

Wearing Skin & Threads knit, Life with Bird top, Kahlo skirt and Zara bag and heels.

Wearing Manning Cartell jacket and skirt and Equipment shirt.

Photos by Ana Suntay-Tanedo.

OXBLOOD

I won't go as far as to say that oxblood's the new black, but it's one of the key colours for winter and I'm backing it. Why? It's surprisingly versatile and for some reason it always looks polished. 

Wear it head-to-toe by mixing textures (as I've done in the first outfit) or try experimenting with unexpected colour combos like cobalt, tan or pastel pink. There's heaps of oxblood leather around at the moment too, so why not try mixing trends one and three? 

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CLINIQUE MAKE-UP GIVEAWAY & HOW TO GET THE LOOK AT DOLCE & GABBANA A/W 2013.

I've recently taken a strong liking to gel eye liner. 

I used to be a soft shadow kinda girl until I saw my friend wearing barely-there make-up with a bold slick of black along her top lids and I just loved the way it accentuated her eyes.  

Now I'm hooked. 

Dolce & Gabbana's autumn/winter 2013 make-up was breathtaking and absolutely perfect for a bold after five look. 

If you missed out on the giveaway for Gucci's bronze smokey eye - never fear - it's giveaway time again!

Wearing Natasha Gan leather dress and earrings from My Wardrobe. 

THE STEPS:

1. Begin with a clean base. An even complexion is key for this look, so I used Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free make-up followed by concealer under my eyes and around my nose. 

2. Using your finger, apply Clinique's Lid Smoothie over the entire eyelid. 

3. Apply a small amount of the Brush-On Cream Liner to the brush supplied, then apply along the lash line beginning from the inner corner of each eye. 

Tip: I never close my eye entirely when applying liner. After all, the idea is that the line will accentuate your eyes when open! 

To get a flattering shape at the outer edge of the eye, draw the line so that it follows the natural curve of your bottom lash line if your eyes are open. The end of the line should point to the end of your brow. 

4. Use Clinique's Instant Lift for Brows to shade brows in and define them. 

Fact: thicker brows make you look more youthful!

5. Line lips using Clinique's Quickliner for Lips. 

Tip: to achieve a perfectly symmetrical outline, begin in the middle of the cupid's bow on each side and work your way outwards. 

6. Finish the look with Clinique's Long Last Lipstick in Party Red. Voilà!

I USED:

1. Lid Smoothie in Bit O'Honey.

2. Brush-On Cream Liner in True Black.

3. Instant Lift for Brows

4. Quickliner for Lips in Deep Red.

5. Long Last Lipstick in Party Red.

*Two lucky winners will receive a Clinique gift pack featuring the products listed above.

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BACK IN BLACK.

Wearing Natasha Gan leather dress, Maison Scotch leather jacket, Windsor Smith heels and Zara  bag.

Fact: life is better in leather. 

I'd wear leather-on-leather day in, day out if I could. I know what you're thinking. Wearing leather-on-leather sounds weird - it's a bit like when the denim-on-denim phenomenon came about. But there's just something about it that makes you feel like a rock star.

Fact: anything that makes you feel like a rock star can't be bad. 

I'm in love with the shape of this Natasha Gan leather dress and it was the perfect partner for my new Windsor Smith Baileys! 

My picks for winter are a great leather jacket (of course), a leather dress, leather track pants and a leather sweater. I'm yet to find the latter, but when I do you'll be the first to know about it. 

What leather pieces are you coveting? Do you wear leather with leather? x

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