Elizabeth & James Resort 2015

Simple, uncomplicated. 

Quite like comfort food- it's comfort clothing, and it soothes the soul. That's the kind of clothing the Elizabeth and James Resort 2015 collection gave us. Cudos to the Olsen twins for sticking to what they know and do best, serving up us a contemporary take on the Resort season. 

Of course there were still noticeable references to the Cruise season, with nautical stripes, flowing summer white's and nifty ring closures on pieces. The styling is also very on point, with the most delicate and beautiful gold chokers placed where appropriate- and slides being one of the main focus'.  I also have my eye on those slouchy leather handbags- my pick for this season. 

Everything here is utter perfection for me. Since it's Winter in Australia at the moment I wouldn't mind curling up in one of their super soft looking woollen beige coats, swoon. 

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Zimmermann Resort 2015

Dubbed "The Light Riot", Zimmerman's most recent collection flaunts plenty of skirting, peek-a-boo lattice work and a hella lot of embroidery. Their forever nostalgic and playful use of lace was combined with Balinese inspired dyed prints, and as an outcome we have a modern-day (sophisticated) gypsy woman.

I'm just lusting over those eyelet embroidered cotton skirts. 

If you follow Zimmermann on Instagram, you would have seen glimpses of their new East Hampton's  store opening at a beautiful Hampton's estate akin with a pool and white clad house. This garden party also came about at the same time of their Resort 2015 collection shot in NYC, as the Zimmermann sisters further establish themselves abroad. A very smart move for the brand.

Zimmermann and the Hampton's go together like strawberries and cream.

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Ellery Resort 2015

If I ever had to pick from the heavy weights of the Australian fashion industry, I'd pick Ellery five times over.

Kym's latest Resort 2015 collection embodied everything I love about Ellery, it's simplicity, luxe and absolute sophistication. Bell sleeves marked garments of crepe, satin and organza, alongside quintessentially Ellery-style structural tunics and v-necks.

We're talking timeless classics, or in other words- regret-less purchases.

Whilst the shapes contained typical hard lines, there was an understated fluidity to the collection, with  wool being softened by its systematic draping. Pointed crepe hems were met with cropped as well as floor skirting pants, and the styling was impeccable as ever- with the models hands being dusted with the most delicate golden bangles and rings to match.

In particularly, I was in awe by her modest blue linen sleeveless shirt, which was said to be inspired by the colouring of suburban swimming pools. As far as inspirations go, linear stripes were drawn from the works of David Hockney, transformed into a bold brushstroke like print covering a selection of midi skirts and dresses.

Although true to her name, Kym Ellery allowed her simplest and most refined pieces to act as her strongest.

That cream-toned bonded crepe gets me every time. 

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Balenciaga Resort 2015

Truth be told, I liked this collection a lot more than I thought I would. There was a lot of nodding, 'oohing' and subsequent 'aahhing' going on as I browsed Alexander Wang's Resort 2015 Collection for the almighty house of Balenciaga.

Firstly, there was enough tough outerwear that makes my soul sing. Wang also blended apparent maritime influences so well with dollops of French chic that well... one would hardly compare the collection to any blue and white stripe clad navy. The tones of navy and black worked wonders, paired with muted tones and stark whites. Wang's genius was again seen in the black leather pieces which were perfectly tailored and turned up at the corners to reveal a snippet of deep blue.



The black netting which imprinted onto jacket and skirt combo was mighty impressive, matching the bags made entirely out of netting. If we're talking influence's, there is no doubt that those black boots were taken from Wang's nautical reference- yet somehow they look incredibly chic and edgy.

I can't help but draw comparisons with Wang's asymmetric cut to that of Raf's for Dior (Resort 2014) Collection, as well as those strapless numbers. None the less, the asymmetric cuts of this Balenciaga collection were dream-like, working heavenly with their trailing hems and undisputed sophistication. They brought a sort of fluidity and airy softness to the tough, sailor ensembles. This may sound strange, but I have found this collection relatively easier to digest in comparison to some of Wang's work in the past. Most likely due to it residing more in my comfort zone with the plethora of leather, black and neutrals.

How delightful.

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Inspiration

* Unknown Interior * Arizona Muse at Celine * A.P.C Store Front *

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