Florals for Spring

I am back! I wish I could say I've been away doing something terribly exciting, but rather I was sitting at a desk for what felt like an eternity studying for my law exams. Exams are over now, and although my new job will be keeping me busy this summer, I should have lots of time to blog :) It was so hard picking a topic for my first post after all this time. There have been so many fabulous fashion editorials, a few new fashionista in the lime light, fantastic lookbooks, brand collaborations like Lanvin for H&M (I'm in love!), but in the end I decided on florals because even though it may be clichéd, I can't help being drawn to florals in the Spring. In Sydney we've had some pretty wild weather over the last month from storms to overcast cloudy weather & a few very random days (or half days) of actual Spring weather, but the sunny weather seems to have finally set in. It hasn't been much of a Spring, which is usually by favourite time of the year because the flowers are in bloom, you can wonder around in a pretty, floating dress without being cold or too hot, and there are those fabulous warm nights perfect so relaxing outdoors with friends over dinner or a cup of tea.

Here is a montage of pics which have been getting me in the mood for the sunny Spring days:

 English roses are so gorgeous!

 Isabel lucas looking adorable with roses in hand

 Such a cute puppy :)

 Exquisite!

 Take me here!

 Loving the Stone Cold Fox Lady Botanica 2010 Lookbook

 Nothing beats a sweet white dress for sunny Spring days

Pics from Knight Cat, Wildfox, Dirty Blonde, Fashion Gone Rogue, {this is glamour}, Oh Fashion Model & others.

Random Inspiration of the Moment

Words about love

Le Love

Sad, beautiful and probably true all in one.

Flowers

WeHeartIt

Spring has me obsessed with flowers - especially roses & orchids. I want to put them everywhere.

Kaftans, Turban Headbands & Wedge Boots
Frassy
This look completely sums up what I'm into style-wise at the moment. I think it's the perfect look for spring. Check out Frassy's blog. Her style is the perfect combination of on-trend mixed with vintage to create stylish, yet unique looks.

The Script - For the First Time

I am obsessed with with song at the moment. I've played it over and over again for days now.

This pic of Anna Brewster
Studded Hearts
She looks so cool and I love the colour of her slightly wavy hair. And that coat!

The Future
Bella 185
I feel like time is moving so fast. It's scary but exciting the same time.

It's time to go start my day!
Busy day ahead - cleaning, studying and dinner with the girls tonight :)

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Hello Spring

Codie Yong & Rosemary Smith

Photographed by Nicole Bentley

Vogue Australia October 2010

OH FASHION MODEL

The perfect shoot for spring. Sure, florals for spring are not groundbreaking - I just thought of Miranda in the Devil Wears Prada when she complains about putting florals in the spring issue. Never the less, I think this shoot is lovely. I love the garden themed backdrop. The clothes are exquisite - such delicate ensembles, lace, feathers, embellishment and lots of colour. Love love love the lace stockings! Not to mention those floral headpieces. I am obsessed with putting fresh flowers in hair at the moment, although I'm sure sure if I could get away with such large numbers of orchids and roses. This shoot is definitely set to become a timeless Vogue Australia favourite.