Sometimes dressing carelessly can come out looking vintage cool, especially when heading out to Melbourne's prominent coffee-lovers area of Ripponlea. In this part of town - mixing patterns is the aim of the game. Embrace the untidy with a plaid shirt, half tucked in, patterned loafers, a touch of confidence and voila!

Seed Heritage Fedora and loafers, Kookai scarf, Bardot shirt, Paige denim, Asos cuff, Mania Mania and overseas markets rings 

Photo: Eddie New

Nothing beats the opportunity to wear all white, all night.

Agent Nintynine jacket, Asos crop, Zara skirt and shoes, Lovisa and Diva jewelery, MNO Logie clutch

H&M dress, Asos checkered shirt, Elizabeth and James sunglasses, Whistles loafers

Mixing patterns is a new challenge of mine. This trend is easy to get right, very easy to get wrong.

I suggest to look out for a mutual colour that will collaborate the pieces, as well as adding a bit of monochrome (so black, white or both) to provide bait of consistency with what you would normally wear. As a beginner, you don't want to project something that is too 'out there crazy', at the end of the day you still want to project your own identity through the clothes.

French Connection top, Topshop skirt, Tony Bianco heels, YSL clutch, Asos cuff, Estelle Deve rings

Date night with your bestie means there are no constraints when it comes to fashion. You can never be too over dressed or under dressed and there is no need to dress to impress.

Tonight I did in fact decide to dress up with this little number. Coinciding with the latest 'grandmas shopping bag pattern' trend, I picked this skirt up from none other than Topshop. This French Connection top is well structured and goes well with geometrical shaped bottoms (and anything high waisted if you want to keep it classy). When it comes to heels on a night out I am all about comfort comes first, there's nothing worse than stumbling home after a few drinks. Lastly, you cannot go wrong with a classic luxury brand clutch, in this case - Yves Saint Laurent is my first choice!

T by Alexander Wang tee, Friend of Mine Skirt, Sportsgirl sandals, Kookai fedora, Zara belt, Asos cuff

Light weight. Silk. Breezy. Embellished. Western influence. Tarzan chic.

T by Alexander Wang tank, Little Joe lace bra, Asos skirt, Witchery denim shirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Ellery Sunglasses

There is no denying that our 90s friend, stripe trend, is back and staying. From T by Alexander Wang, and Proenza Schouler to our own Australian Nicholas, to name a few, are presenting us with this comeback trend in many shapes and sizes on a silver platter. 

Evidently, it goes along with pretty much anything, colours, patterns, more stripes - you name it.

I personally think that this Asos skirt is abit edgier than most seeing as the black stripes are becoming narrower as we move south. It's a great way to add that bit of classy to your everyday look!

Topshop top, Asos clutch & pants, Sportsgirl heels

You know those days that you just honestly cannot be bothered putting together an outfit and having to think of what goes with what? Well this was one of those days.

In a hurry to get out for dinner I quickly teamed up these Asos sporty pants together with a white singlet and added a splash of colour! Simple and out the door in no longer than 10 mins!

Ray-Ban sunglasses, Asos cuff, Clare Vivier clutch, Friend of Mine tank

Helmut Lang blazer, T-bar tee, Sportsgirl leggings, Senso heels, Alexander Wang clutch, Asos beanie

The subtle edginess that comes from wearing a rock band tee is understated in my opinion. Using bold colours and eye catching graphics is clearly the way to go on a night out. Nonetheless, these Senso heels are my new favourite rockstars - one of my most comfortable chic pair yet! There's nothing better than heading out feeling both edgy and comfortable.

Watson X Watson jacket, T by Alexander Wang tank, Friend of Mine pants, Asos beanie & cuff, Ray-Ban Sunglasses

My talented bestie, who by chance is a fashion photographer, Eddie New was kind enough to photograph me the other day at the Chadstone Shopping parking lot prior to shopping.

Cannot get enough of this jacket, its vividness ensures it is always a stand out piece. Nonetheless, it appeared to have perfectly matched my new mirrored Ray-Bans! Success!

Friend of Mine dress, Nordic Fusion sandals, Clare Vivier clutch, Asos cuff, Supre belt, Ray-Ban sunglasses

Finally another post you must think.. I've been having a super busy schedule recently with work / interning and since its a long weekend I found some time to show you my latest (very out there with the colour) purchase.

FYI my closet mainly consists of basics and garments ranging within the palette of black / grey / white, so wearing this pop out red dress was a new experience.

This cute little mini dress by fashion label 'Friend of Mine' (which is also where i am interning at the moment) was my first choice on this hot day in Melbourne.. Not that I'm complaining!