Asos Skirt / Alice McCall Blouse / Ellery Blazer / Zara Necklace / Ban Do Hair Clip / Mnologie Perspex Clutch / Windsor Smith Heels

Somewhere wandering along the streets of Milan near the Duomo I happened to find the perfect setting to suit my mood. Sometimes I'll meet readers who have told me they're surprised I'm from Australia when they hear my accent. It's always so surprising hearing feedback about how you dress as you can imagine it's something you don't really sit around thinking about. You just wake up, walk to your cupboard, and dress yourself in pieces that suit your mood that day. When people break it down or ask you what inspires you it's makes you question and over think something that is just so natural. Girls sometimes tell me I have more of a European influenced wardrobe and that I belong along the streets of London or Paree. I never really understood until I finally traveled across the globe and saw Milan for the first time, twirling along garden curbs and picking fresh roses for my hair. Finally a place that suits my soul and the majority of my wardrobe, which as you can see happens to be inspired by Little Bow Peep today! Milan was a whirlwind trip but it doesn't stop there. We just landed in Paris and even though I haven't seen anything past the Macdonalds over the road from the Eurostar train station, I already know deep down in my heart that Paris is the place for me. Let's hope Luke makes it over here quickly before this city steals my heart forever.

Photos by Jessica Stein

Dolce & Gabbana Tapestry Skirt and Jacket / Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Bag / Charlotte Olympia Heels

Even though the scenery in Milano was beautiful I couldn't help but feel more moved by the people I met during my time there. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would be  immersed amongst little red blossoms dressed in a three piece by none other than the Italian powerhouse Dolce & Gabbana. Dolce & Gabbana heard we were coming to town for MFW and kindly offered to dress me for their SS 12/13 show. What I chose was this interesting floral tapestry two piece with a matching bag to boot. I know already that it's something you either love or hate, but to be honest I'm so obsessed with vintage doilies that I couldn't have been happier to be dressed like one for a day, especially seeing as they used real doilies as detailing along the collar and pockets! If you've been following me for a while you'll remember I actually made doily peter pan collar tops for my store so it was the perfect fit. We took these photos before the D&G show which was absolutely manic outside. It seemed all of Milan had arrived to see the show and what followed was nothing short of amazing. Show photos coming tomorrow once I fly back to London and re-pack for Paree!

Photos by Jessica Stein