Upcoming Gig: Valentine

I am proud to announce that my indie-pop alter ego "Valentine" will be supporting fellow Melbourne artists "Cheeky Goose" for a Friday evening of sweet music on June 7 at Club Voltaire.  Tickets $10 at the door opening at 7pm.  See you there! xx

Style Diary: 1 Piece, 4 Ways- The Denim Shirt

The denim shirt (not to be confused with its chunkier older brother, the denim jacket) is one of my favourite wardrobe pieces at the moment.  It can be incorporated into a variety of different looks; whether worn tucked in, amongst workwear, as a foundational layer or as the final touch to an outfit adding coverage and warmth... or indeed even worn as a dress (for shorter humans than myself).  The denim shirt is versatile, casual, chic and great for layering.

Here is the denim shirt done 4 ways by LLV:

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Casual Layering Styling featuring:

Jeans: Dr Denim

Boots: Country Road

Sweatshirt (worn over denim shirt): Diesel

Jewels & Watch: Mimco

Coat: TopShop 

Denim Shirt (worn under grey sweatshirt): Zara

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Sporty meets Chic Styling featuring:

T-Shirt: glamzelle.com inspired by Chanel

Watch: Adidas on Asos

Pendant: Christian Dior

Khaki Jeans: H & M

Shoes: Nike

Baseball Cap: The Boston Celtics

Oversized Denim Shirt (worn open at the top & tied low and loose): nelly.com

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Fun Workwear Styling featuring:

Pendant: House of Harlow 1960

Leather Skirt: Alannah Hill

Bag: Cambridge Satchels

Blazer: Moschino 

Scarf: H & M

Loafers: Asos

Denim Shirt (worn tucked in and buttoned up): TopShop

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Smart/Casual-Chic Styling Featuring:

Tribal Bodycon Dress: TopShop

Sunglasses: Michael Kors

Bracelets: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Boots: Zara

Envelope Clutch: GAP

Denim Shirt (worn open): storenvy.com

Sourced street style images featuring the denim shirt in all it's glory:

My denim shirt is definitely getting a good run at the moment!

LLV xx

Style Diary: 1 Piece, 4 Ways: LBD

The Little Black Dress is classic, must have piece whether worn as a simple classic, dressed up as a glamourous statement or dressed down as the base for a cool-casual look.  Here is the Little Black Dress (this one is from Witchery who do a MEAN LBD) as styled by LLV:

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Classic Styling featuring:

Shoes: Steve Madden

Jewels: Mimco

Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Clutch: House of Harlow 1960

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Colour Block Glam Styling Featuring:

Blazer: Zara

Earrings: Kate Spade

Nails: Essie

Lipstick: MAC 

Shoes: Asos

Clutch: Ted Baker

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Casual Cool Styling Featuring:

Shoes: Converse

Bag: Asos

Jersey: TopShop

Jacket: Bardot

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Rockstar Chic Styling Featuring:

Faux Fur Jacket: Bardot

Earrings: Mimco

Shoes & Hat: TopShop

Bag: Sass & Bide

Lipstick: MAC

In my travels through cyberspace shopping destinations, the best little black dresses I found were at Witchery.  Killing it on the LBD front at the moment:

Sourced Street Style images featuring the LBD styled in many different ways:

Loving these silver booties (above)- very similar ones can be found at Gorman at the moment... swoon!

Here above, a monochrome classic.  So chic in all black.

The denim and leopard print above splashed perfectly over a LBD black canvas.

Neutral jackets and blazers can be effortlessly thrown over any LBD as seen above.  The fine metallic gold belt is a lovely touch too.

You can't go wrong with black and gold.  A statement sequin clutch never did anyone any harm either!

Love this LBD look with brown leather, coloured cardigan and fine strands of beads for a cool festival look.

Any unusual statement blazer is balanced perfectly with a LBD for the foundation of the outfit.

The LBD moves from a work day to an evening out perfectly.

Gold belt, fringed bag and trainers- a chic and casual LBD option.

I love the versatility and timelessness of the LBD.

LLV xx