Sassy Spring Style: Some Season Favourites

Sassy Spring Style Favourites by binky-mirage featuring mini pendants

STYLESTALKER top, $38 / Swim suit, $81 / Monki hounds tooth skirt, $48 / Bikini, $81 / Agent provocateur, $175 / Pointed heel shoes, $75 / Tiffany & Co. mini pendant / Karen Walker diamond daisy ring, $93 / Karen Walker Eyewear matte sunglasses / Hat / Marc Jacobs fragrance

Spring time is well and truly upon us in the southern hemisphere. I love this time of year because it's so easy to throw on a skirt and singlet (effortless), and pair with luxe accessories (chic), and result in effortlessly chic outfits.

I have mentioned before that I adore the colour white in the warmer months (see why here), and I think this is definitely the season to work monochrome. (Or white on white on white if you are so inclined!)

Typically, I adore gold jewellery, but I think we will see lots of layered necklaces and stacked rings in silver this season. I think gold is more prominent in the cooler months because we associate hot weather with easygoing outfits, and silver jewellery doesn't usually make a huge statement.

Daisy will always be my favourite springtime fragrance - those gorgeous floral tones play along perfectly with a gal's femininity, and must drive men crazy! Similarly, the colour pink will always play a (not so subtle) role in my make-up and accessories, just because it is so playful and girly. 

Sending love and sunshine xxx

Life's A Beach: Summer Swimwear I'm Lusting Over

Life's A Beach by binky-mirage featuring a black silk cardigan

Anna Sui black silk cardigan, 685 AUD / Shiny swimsuit, 225 AUD / Jeffrey Campbell sandals, 140 AUD / Kate Spade tote bag, 105 AUD / H&M wide brim hat, 14 AUD / H&M sunglasses, 10 AUD

It's 12pm in Porto and currently 34°C, and it's going to reach tops of 38°C. 
We had a big Friday night so the rest of my gang is still in bed, whilst I'm sitting here bikini-ready and
waiting to hit Gaia beach. I had nothing else to do this morning, and it's way too hot to lay around in our
bedroom, so here is some of the beachwear and accessories that I've fallen in love with!

I'm not sure why, but the colour white reminds me of expensive women on the French Riviera. For this
reason I love white clothes and accessories in Summer - not to mention they attract less heat and contrast
nicely with tanned skin!

I'm a big supporter of wearing printed bikini's with frills and embellishments - I figure you can use bold colours and patterns draw attention to the body parts that you favour and distract from those that you don't love quite as much (so if you love your bust but not your hips, wear a printed bikini top and plain bottoms!)


PS. Don't forget your hat and sunglasses when you're out in the sun to keep those dreaded sun-lines at bay! xx