Getting ready for Autumn with Sheinside.com

Hello lovely people! As Melburnians are approaching the cooler temperatures that Autumn brings,  I thought it would be a good idea to share some ideas on how to dress warm and stylish. Now, Melbourne is such a difficult city to dress for, some days may begin feeling like winter and by 3pm the sun is out. The best way to dress for this 'bipolar' weather is by layering.  Layering is the reason why I adore Autumn and winter so much. I feel that through layering you can add so much more character and an element of surprises to each of your looks. 

I have styled some fun layered looks for you below with all products from a very on trend and super affordable online site called Sheinside.com.  I love the variety of inidividual and often quirky pieces the site provides. If you are looking for clothes that allow you to express your fun, creative and unique style then visit Sheinside.com

Happy Shopping!

Below I'm wearing a Sheinside.com Slim Cat Cartoon Red Sweater and White Contrast Leather Cuff Zipper Coat .

Gold Alondra Claw Stud Earrings

Grey Short Sleeve Shoulder Fox Print T-Shirt

Black Long Sleeve Diamond Patterned Crop Jacket

Delicate Fox Antique Ring

White High Waist Ruffles Cotton Blends Skirt

Retro Copper Clock Stud Earrings

Black Lapel Long Sleeve Magazine Print Blouse

White Contrast Leather Cuff Zipper Pockets Coat

Black Pearls Rhinestone Leather Short 

Charming Style Shine Blue Beads Necklace

Black Lapel Long Sleeve Zipper Diaper Blouse

Black Lapel Contrast PU Leather Long Sleeve Coat

Yellow Blue Houndstooth Midi Pencil Skirt

Red Crystal Flowers Necklace

Apricot Long Sleeve Rose Geo Pattern Sweater

Blue Leather Lapel Long Sleeve Zipper Pockets Coat

Black PU Leather Pleated Short Skirt

Dark Red Lapel Long Sleeve Plaid Pocket Blouse

Grey Batwing Long Sleeve Rabbit Print Sweater

Blue Slim Simply Wool Coat

Gold Rabbit Ring

Wine Red Low Waist Bow Drawstring Pockets Pant

Black Long Sleeve Contrast PU Leather Zipper Trench Coat

White Vertical Stripe Red Lips Print T-Shirt 

Red Lips Tongue Stud Earrings

Black Mid Waist Skinny Crop PU Leather Leggings 

 Happy Easter!!!

I hope you have a relaxing break!

Pop Art & Superheroes

60's Pop Art prints have remained a strong trend again this season. These playful and artistic prints create an effortless statement through bold lettering and geometric designs. I particularly love this trend when incorporated on graphic sweaters. They enable you to add colour to your fall wardrobe. You will also notice superhero/cartoon theme prints being celebrated in tees, shirts and sweaters such as Batman and Bart Simpson. I love this trend and the eye-catching statements it makes, whilst maintaining some novelty to your look.

I bought my 'Pop Art' top below from Topshop who have revelled in this trend.

Get some ideas on how you can add this fun and bold trend to your looks below.

Jennifer Loiselle Solaris Perspex Necklace

Moschino Cheap And Chic Pineapple Print Poplin Top

Sterling Silver Oval August Peridot Birthstone Stud Earrings

New Look Pop Art Zip Top Clutch

ASOS Pencil Skirt in Diamond Jacquard

STEVE MADDEN SHOES Realove Sandal Black Patent

River Island mesh bomber jacket

Wow Pop Muscle Tee

ASOS Rib Boyfriend Bean

SOPHIA WEBSTER Clutch

Sass&Bide THE KALEIDSOCOPE wax finish jean

Sole Society Nic Boot

Piped Long Duster Coat

Topshop Comic Book Print Body-Con Dress 

Lori's Shoes Rhinestone Lips Posts 

Siren Private Boot

The Cambridge Satchel Company Upwardly Mobile Satchel

Topshop KAPOW! SWEAT

Pour la Victoire Red Suede Skimmer Flats

VALENTINO R.E.D. Skirt

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Boohoo.com #GlobalStyler

Hi everyone! I was excited to be invited to be part of an amazing campaign & competition called #GlobalStyler run by online shop boohoo.com. The campaign invites boohoo customers from all over the world to tweet or Instagram their favourite boohoo outfit whilst holding a speech bubble with their city on it. 

Blogger entrants have the opportunity to win up to £1000 ($1456 AUD)  in Boohoo vouchers that can be shared amongst my blog followers. I would love the chance to spoil you, my loyal followers so I invite you to vote for my 'boohoo' look on Instagram by clicking 'like' here

Below I have styled some looks from boohoo.com  based around some of my favourite trends. This is just a small sample of the many beautiful items that could be yours if we win!!!

Good luck Dusty Petals followers!!!

Alice Floppy Hat

Lisa Off The Shoulder Stripe Crop Top

Laura Half Frame Sunglasses

Liz Wet Look Scuba Box Pleat Skater Skirt

Boutique Grace Boucle Foil Jacket With Pearl Trim

April Diamond Shirt With Neck Tie

Ashley Cut Out Large Clutch

Boutique Dawn Brocade Hem Prom Skirt

Lexie Taupe Studded Strappy Mid Heel Shoe

Ruth Military Coat With PU Sleeves

Paula Barcode Print Crop

Ronalie Gold Studded Clutch Bag

Boutique Erykah Quilted PU Tassel Side Mini Skirt

Agnes Studwork Buckle Detail Heeled Shoe

Jade Pearl Denim Collar Check Shirt

Madison Letter A Crop Sweat

Millie Wool Mix Shearling Lined Parka

Hester Patent Flat Lace Up Shoes

Gail Chambray Chino Trousers with B

Boutique Beth Boucle & Quilt Monochrome Biker Jacket

Boutique Heidi Pearl Collar Stripe & Spot Shirt

Lydia Chain Plaque Necklace

Boutique Angie Rosette Netted Short Full Skirt

Rosana Black Metallic Trim Sandals

VOTE FOR DUSTY PETALS BOOHOO LOOK ON INSTAGRAM

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Dusty Petals wins Highpoint Fashion Challenge

Hello everybody! I have some exciting news: Dusty Petals won the Highpoint Fashion Challenge!!!! 

After being spoilt with fashion parades, gift packs and entertainment amongst the new Highpoint development, I was invited to a picturesque catered lunch shared with other bloggers & fashionistas. Hosted by Poppy Dinsey, founder of the amazing fashion site WIWT I was thrilled to be awarded with a fabulous prize.

The prize includes a return trip to London Fashion week, 12 months fashion contributor to Highpoint- involving fashion & styling collaboration in Highpoint's Vivid Magazine, Dusty Petals will produce content for Highpoint's website & Facebook page as well as attend their fashion events. All this and an amazing 12 month blogging mentorship with the talented Poppy Dinsey from WIWT. I feel very lucky to have received such recognition and am so pumped to be working on future fashion/styling projects with Highpoint. I wanted to thank Poppy & Highpoint Shopping Centre for this opportunity. Also, thank you so much for all of the amazing support and kind words left on Dusty Petals Facebook Page. I was overwhelmed by the warm response. 

I have included some pictures below from this special day that I will always treasure.

Don't forget Zara opens its incredible new store at Highpoint this Thursday! Be sure to go and check it out. It's a shopping paradise. 

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Dusty Petals Celebrates Highpoint's New Fashion Mall

Wow, what an extraordinary couple of days! Dusty Petals was fortunate enough to receive an exclusive invitation to the launch of Highpoint Shopping Centre's new $300 million expansion. I must say that Highpoint's new development is incredible. There is a very fresh, clean and inviting vibe that just makes me want to explore the fabulous retailers. 

Architects for the project, The Buchan Group drew inspiration from the local area, with particular design elements inspired by the near by Maribyrnong River (architecturally designed floating roof) and Highpoint's history as a bluestone quarry (use of bluestone throughout the new section).

The sustainability considerations given throughout the design and construction phases have to also be acknowledged and The Buchan Group (architects), Probuild (construction) and Highpoint must be commended for these efforts.

 Highpoint now boasts over 500 stores, 7000 car spaces, new parenting rooms, a fresh food market and an Eco Mall. If that doesn't impress you Highpoint is now the first Australian shopping centre to house Zara and Topshop under the same roof! 

I celebrated the launch by doing some serious shopping. First stop was Topshop! I'll share my new purchases from the day in an upcoming post.  I think you are going to like them. 

My morning was filled with pampering by the Highpoint team which included scrumptious food and a well executed opening ceremony lead by the wonderful Carrie Bickmore. The ceremony also featured the extremely long legged Megan Gale who helped open the new David Jones store. 

In the afternoon it was again time to return to Highpoint for an evening of fashion parades hosted by the gorgeous Poppy Dinsey, founder of WIWT.com. I was so excited to meet Poppy, I love her looks on wiwt.com and it was so nice to see her in person. I encourage you to check out her site here: WIWT.COM

I'll now let the pictures do all the talking. Below I have photographed all of the fun that took place. I have also included some illustrations sharing Dusty Petals celebrations of the launch of Highpoint's new fashion mall.

I have chosen some of my favourite F/W trends and styled some looks based around them with products from Highpoint Shopping Centre below.

Images courtesy of Style.com

Images courtesy of Style.com

Images courtesy of Style.com

Images courtesy of Style.com

Thank you Highpoint for inviting Dusty Petals to share such a wonderful new development. I know where I'll be spending my weekends....sorry credit card!

Thank you Kathryn Wilkins for turning my vision into brilliant illustrations.