Lauren Mangioni

It’s been very gloomy in Sydney this week. Here’s some colour to end your week.

(The Vamoose)

(SRC783)

(Tumblr, source unknown)

That tutu would sure cheer me up.

With so many street style blogs out there, it’s easy to get swept away in never-ceasing waves of stylish folk. But every time I catch this young lady on a blog (and she’s been on a few), I keep the tab open for hours, if anything just to stare and dream about creating such an eye catching look.

(Jak & Jil)

(Hanneli)

For the record, the gorgeous woman is Vika Gazinskaya.

There are some great tote bags on the market at the moment. Ethical and cute, they make such a great alternative to handbags!

(Click images for source/stores).

Sydneysiders (and the rest of the Southern Hemisphere) are saying goodbye to wearing next to nothing, summer salads and what has been a very humid summer. Despite Autumn making itself known with this sudden cold snap, reminding us that it’s all over, I have my fingers crossed that there will be a few more beach days still.

Maybe I’m being a bit dramatic because it certainly it won’t be as cold as the recent winter Europeans have just suffered. So looking on the bright side, it’s time to start purchasing cozy coats and scarves, settling in with warming, hearty soups and getting under the covers rather than (if you’re like me) kicking them to the floor each night.

What are you looking forward to most this winter?

(From Top to bottom: Chloe Fall 2010, Burberry A/W 2010, Marc Jacobs A/W 2010)

I love finding something new to add to my always-expanding bookmark list.

Today’s find The Vamoose, a blog by Kathryn Blackmore. I was so inspired by the photographs of her handmade jewellery, I headed on over to her etsy shop and purchased my very own Kathryn Blackmore creation. Isn’t it gorgeous? I have big plans for this necklace.

The Vamoose is definitely one for my bookmarks!