FLORALS? GROUNDBREAKING.
As the first rays of warmer weather peek out, step away from the ditzy florals and demure pastels.
Instead, celebrate dress and jacket weather with large-and-in-charge florals and fiery shades that are well overdue their time in the sun.
Sadia wears Lotus tiered maxi dress, $249.95 and adjustable charm necklace, $99.95, Witchery; For-never mine LeSpecs, $59, David Jones; Paris jacket, $549, Arpelle; Ziera Kraig wedges, $219.95, Happy Fit Footwear. Cayenne bag, $479, Arpelle.
DOMPAMINE DRESSING
With all this grey weather, we could use some colour therapy. Reach for feel-good, mood-boosting pieces this spring. Black may always be chic, but colour is much more fun to play with.
Sadia wears Dolcezza top, $149 and ELK earrings $45, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; Marcs Confetti Kurb chain necklace, $59.95, Banana Republic denim utility skirt, $139.95, and Alias Mae Lin sandal, $219.95, David Jones. On the stool Artemis backpack, $479, Arpelle; Thea sunglasses, $79.95, Witchery; Sand dune folk floral square scarf, $109, David Jones.
PATTERN PLAY
Abstract patterns are wearable art, and on a pleated midi skirt like this, totally business casual. Pair with a clean white sneaker and you are ready for whatever the day might throw at you.
Sadia wears Joseph Ribkoff top, $120, Festival pleat skirt, $189, and ELK Valter clip-on earrings, $49, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; Ilana patent belt, $99.95, Witchery; Frankie4 Jackie lll, $274.95, Happy Fit Footwear.
BRIGHT NIGHTS
Transitioning from the boardroom to the bar is made effortless with a brightly-coloured blouse that commands the eye, paired with a leather skirt and classic accessories.
Sadia wears Segreti blouse,$299, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; Jasmin skirt, $399, Arpelle; Baroque pearl earrings, $99.95 and Alana necklace, $59.95, Witchery; AJE New weave mini top handle bag, $395, and Dune London Cora Di pump, $249.95, David Jones.
Model Sadia Nabila
Photography Kerrie Brewer
Styling Anja de Rozario
Venue Leyla Bar, Burbury Hotel, Barton
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