Vested Interest

It just so happens I am a little obsessed with Vests and Sleeveless Jackets at the moment.  They are such a versatile piece to have in your wardrobe and I love anything that can be worn multiple ways! 

They also cross seasons - wear on their own or with a singlet or t-shirt in summer, a light shirt or long sleeve top Autumn or Spring and add a lovely merino knit or a jacket over the top in winter.  Easy!  Plus they look great with jeans (especially the flared variety trending at the moment), pants, skirts, over dresses and with shorts.  

I am looking forward to wearing mine with knee high boots, yummy knit wear and faux fur collars when the weather gets cooler! 

Here is some vest inspiration from Melissa's Dress Up Box and Pintrest street style as well as some options for purchase.  

One Vest Three Ways - Vest from Topshop

Sleeveless jacket from Topshop belted as a dress with Karen Walker belt (shorts worn underneath) 

Old Witchery draped Vest worn as a top - a belt can be a complete game changer! 

Cmeo Collective double breasted vest worn belt with a Karen Walker belt 

Inspiration from Pintrest: 

Lusting after these beauties:

Vest from Topshop 

Knit drape vest from Country Road 

Military style vest from Asos 

Happy styling 

Melissa x

Adorne yourself with The Adorn Collective

I have recently discovered the Adorn Collective, a fabulous online jewellery retailer from Australia and they ship to New Zealand for only $5AU!

If you want some fabulous high quality pieces without the high end price tag then check them out The Adorn Collective 

Here is how I have been wearing my pieces:

The Clementine - can be used for bridal, formal occasions or dressed down with jeans 

The Rae - great for adding some colour and great for a little glam in a casual outfit 

The Audrey - a very cute deco style necklace which can be worn really long or made shorter as I am wearing it perfect for dressy or casual. 

I am also lusting after 

The Carrie 

And The Elena (now on sale) 

I hope you will enjoy dressing up with these fabulous finds like I have. 

Melissa x 

Lately...

It has been a very long time since I have done any blogging, focusing instead on my instagram profile as I have been too busy in my other business and looking after my full on 3 year old!

I am also in the process of a complete re-brand with a new website/blog coming soon.  In the meantime here's an update of what I have been wearing from my dress up box lately.

Cue pinafore (old) | Cmeo collective tee | Topshop sandals | Karen Walker Sunglasses 

Karen Walker Tee (old) and sunglasses | Topshop pants | Rebecca Minkoff Bag via shopbop | Witchery belt and sandals (old) 

Topshop sleeveless jacket | Glassons knit | Mi Piaci shoes | Witchery handbag | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Miss Crabb dress (old but similar styles available) | Sass and Bide belt (old) | Mimco clutch | Witchery shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Karen Walker dress (last summer), clutch (new and supports a great cause) and sunglasses | Witchery sandals (old) 

Cmeo collective dress (old but plenty more amazing styles available) | Country Road clutch | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Cmeo Collective top | Witchery 1st edition culottes | Rebecca Minkoff bag via shopbop | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Cmeo Collective top | Karen Walker skirt (old) and sunglasses | Nine West shoes 

Witchery shirt | See by Chloe jeans | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Topshop sleeveless jacket (belted as a dress) | Karen Walker belt and sunglasses | Overland sandals 

Topshop top | Asos jeans | Overland boots (old) | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Topshop top and pants | Witchery wedges (old) | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Cmeo Collective top | Chic Wish skirt | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Asos top and jeans | Kookai jacket | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Country Road knit and sandals | Asos jeans | Karen Walker sunglasses and necklace 

Asos shirt and skirt | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Miss Crabb dress (old) but the rise dress is always available in various styles | Karen Walker headband | Witchery shoes (old) 

Country Road top | Asos jeans | Mi Piaci shoes (old) | Witchery earrings | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Witchery vest (old) | Asos culottes | Sass and Bide belt (old) | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Asos knit and skirt | Witchery wedges (old) | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Country Road knit | Asos skirt | Nine West shoes | Karen Walker belt and sunglasses 

Cmeo Collective top (worn as a vest, also love the jacket!) | Witchery stripe top | Asos jeans | Overland boots | Karen Walker sunglasses 

Karen Walker top, skirt, scarf and sunglasses | Witchery boots (old) | Rebecca Minkoff bag via 

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