Mixed Assortments

I recently made an Instagram account for the blog (@halcyonfuturefashion - go follow follow follow if you haven't already!). I'm using it as a way to showcase what's on and going on with the blog, as well as mini 'blog-bites' - smaller posts on a daily basis. 

A mixed assortment from the last week..

Candy Colours - turquoise Lovisa necklace paired with a gorgeously soft candy floss pink Topshop knit.

Mint Sorbet - Sally Hansen 'Mint Sorbet' on the nails, my new three band Sportsgirl ring and Sportsgirl turquoise tote in the background.

Back on Black - University is back so I took this sneaky accessories snap while waiting for my philosophy lecture to start. Wearing my Lipstik cut out boots with tassels and 'tote-ing' (terrible pun!) my Zara black leather bag. I bought it a few months ago for only $49.99 - and that was full price!

I really do think Zara has some incredibly well-priced accessories (and clothes, but less often), given what you'd expect to pay for a similar bag had it been in Sportsgirl/Forever New etc

Feeling Blue - finally got round to repainting my chipped mint nails - the weather was unusually glorious with blue skies a-plenty, so I stole some inspiration from that. The sky blue is from Barry M cosmetics, a brand I don't think is available in Australia. I absolutely love this colour, so always buy myself a few bottles whenever I'm back in England. I still really like the effect of the accent nail, so chose a slightly darker and glossier blue from Rimmel London.

Also spy my Sportsgirl silver floating rings!

 Birthday Drinks - With it almost being my 19th birthday (three more sleeps!) I had to do the obligatory teen club outing. I won't say too much about the dress, as I want to do a special blog post on it, but it's from online store Harpers Dresses. I felt amazing in it, and had a brilliant night too. 

Finally - Arrived home from work to find my British Vogue had arrived! Turned out to be the perfect end to a very good day, with a few bits of news I'll hopefully share with you very soon!

Brittany x

A Cosmic Connection

The EOFY (end of financial year) sales may be quickly drawing to a close, but there are still a few gems to be found in the shops. What I promised myself would only be a window shop the other day in Melbourne Central was broken after a trip into French Connection. With a wardrobe now bursting with clothes, I was quickly drawn to their accessories on sale, where I spotted this gorgeous monochrome cosmic print scarf. Reduced to half price at just $19.99, I didn't take much convincing to buy it.

As I tend to do with new things, I wore it for dinner with the girls that night, pairing it with a red mohair jumper, matching red lips, baroque print shorts, black tights, heeled boots and a leather jacket.

Circus Tricks: Film Noir

The other week I was lucky enough to review the National Institute of Circus Arts' show 'One False Move'. Performed entirely by second year students, it was an amazing show featuring flexibility and strength that was almost unbelievable! As it was the opening evening, the invitation requested guests to dress in "film noir" style, a genre that greatly inspired the performance (think chicago gangsters, femme fatales, many gun shots etc). You can check out my review and some amazing pictures at Onya Magazine.

So what did I wear?

 I only realised the evening was themed a few hours before it started, so had a mad search through my wardrobe to pull an outfit together. With the collar of my coat pulled up and a fresh coat of red lipstick, I felt ready to tackle any crime.

Beige coat - H&M

Sequin clutch - Forever New

Black Dress - Boutique in Chadstone (will find name!)

Shoes - Wittner

Faux fur wrap - Sportsgirl

Lipstick - Sportsgirl

It was a fabulous evening with everyone dressed in their finest attire. And if you ever hear of a NICA show - go, I can't recommend it highly enough!

Brittany x