GIVEAWAY.PART.2

TAKE TWO 

This is part two of the Loved Up Closet x MABE giveaway!

Australia, you're invited to 'Share' and 'Like' the Loved Up Closet page then leave your comment on Facebook to be entered in the draw to win the amazing Calming Shampoo and Conditioner pack from evo (from the beautiful boys at MABE in Adelaide).

With Summer coming up, now is your time to get your locks looking pretty boys and girls!

 

Share and Like away!

You have until Friday 30 August at Midnight to enter https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loved-Up-Closet/494507340583929?ref=hl

(You must be a resident of Australia to claim this prize)
xS
(Images via MABE // Tumblr // Me and We Heart It)



STYLE.CUES.

TAKING NOTES

I have to say, I love Leandra Medine of Man Repeller.

I actually don't think her style repels men at all (but maybe that's because I am a girl?)

For Summer, I am going to be taking major style cues from her - boyfriend jackets with short shorts, skirts with crisp white shirts, injecting colour pieces with my whites and getting some print t-shirts into my life. She makes everything look so simple. I can guarantee when I try to make these looks my own, I am bound to go wrong somewhere...
First trial happens this Saturday so stay tuned. This could get awkward.
Of course, I am hoping for success.

 

(I think her secret is don't take things too seriously - everything looks like too much fun!)

xS

(Images via Man Repeller, Teen Vogue, Stylelite, Tumblr)



GIVEAWAY PART 1.

MAISON.BALZAC and MABE VOUCHER

Calling all Adelaide babes (don't worry interstate followers, you will have your chance to win next week) this is your chance to win, and win BIG.

The beautiful boys at MABE are giving you the chance to experience your best hair do. If you ever walk away from the salon thinking you're not entirely happy, you haven't yet met Ben and Martin of MABE. As part of this prize you will win a voucher worth $70.00 and take away one of the most coveted home accessories - a Maison Balzac candle (La Rose) which are stocked in this to-die for salon.

You must be a resident living in Adelaide to claim this prize.

All you need to do is follow Loved Up Closet (see to the right) and comment on this post below with your email address and name in which you followed Loved Up Closet.

ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY NIGHT!

If you get a spare minute visit MABE at http://mabehair.com.au/ or check them out on Facebook - you haven't had your best hair cut until you visit MABE.

What are you waiting for?

SNAP TO IT!
xS
(Images by me // MABE logo // tumblr)



HARDEN.UP.

BLACK ON BLACK

You can always toughen up an outfit with some black accessories.
Nothing like giving a bit of grunge when you are channelling festival chic or all over denim.
I have also become a major fan of the cap (think baseball, not trucker) - it's the easiest way to conceal bad hair days. Not loving the cap? Try the Fedora - it's a little less 'Baller' and a little more polished.
Don't know how to work a scarf into your outfit? Tie it around your bag (this Alexander Wang beauty would work perfectly) and let it sit pretty.

Featured from left to right (clockwise)
Alexander Wang The Emile textured leather tote £773
Alexander McQueen Skull-print silk-chiffon scarf £165
Stella McCartney wool baseball cap £180
Nicholas Kirkwood + Erdem printed silk Chelsea boots £680

xS
(Images via net-a-porter)



ES-SKORTED.

SKORT.
Skort - the trend taking Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring by storm around the world.
It's not a skirt, it's not a pair of shorts.
You can run up stairs, kick your legs around and remain lady-like so to speak. There won't be any flashing your knickers in these babies as your hidden shorts conceal what appears to be a skirt.
Sorry boys - I know this is deceptive, but hey - you get to be comfortable so why can't we?
There are so many ways to wear the skort. Try it dressed down with converse and a sport luxe tee/ denim shirt or dress them up with a pair of heels (lace up of course).
Zara is the go-to place to find your skort - can't select a colour? Buy them all! This will become your staple wardrobe item, trust me.

xS
(Images sourced via Style Hunter // Canberra Fashion // Xssat // The Fashion Tag // Pearls and Powder // We Wore What // Tumblr // Style Stories // Fashion Fixes Hearts) 



FEELINGS.

WEDNESDAY INSPIRATION

Sometimes there is nothing I love more than trawling through Google trying to work out exactly what I feel like wearing, taking style tips and trying to put my mood into a mood board x album of disjointed images.

This is my inspiration mid week - amongst the clutter and chaos of work, I want to be swept away. I want to wear a broad brim hat, take the time to paint (and grow) my nails and learn to fishtail braid my hair.

Sadly, I have to pay the bills somehow - so while I dream of these beautiful things above, Summer is another day closer.

 

On putting this together, I found the divine picture of Daul Kim (RIP) from RUSSH Magazine - she was so beautiful and ethereal. Still one of my favourite photo shoots to date.

xS

(Images via Model Approved // All Hail The Blogger // Lack of Colour // We Heart It // Vogue // RUSSH // We The People Style and Tumblr)



GET.LOUD.

BRIGHTS

Lazy Oaf is not a brand to sport if you’re not into wearing your heart (or should I say louder than life personality) on your sleeve.

This is the craziest label around town and with numerous collaborations under their belt, they are in full swing.

These candy colour, pop inspired campaign images are from their recent collection with Nasty Gal (a match made in fashion heaven). This is like the 80's on steroids! Watermelon pants? Awesome!

While I am an advocate of black and more black, these wild and wacky prints are making me wish summer would come a little faster.

Honestly, with a tan (real or faux) these colours would make anyone smile! Add a margarita, oversize sunglasses, pigtail plaits and you’re set.

STYLE TIP: DON’T BE SHY!

xS

(Images via Oyster Magazine)