Lifestyled by Paula Joye

Flew to Melbourne yesterday morning to shoot the Myer’s Autumn/Winter 2013 show for Mornings. It was as cold as Sydney is rainy today. Left my scarf in the car, packed a short skirt…first world fashion problems. It was an all black everything moment to which I added my favourite accessory of the season – the Sass & READ MORE…

I’ve found myself influenced by Carrie Bradshaw again. She wore a black bra under everything. Even asymmetrical tops. I really love the hint of a chic black bra – it’s sexy without being obvious. She also rarely wore polish on her nails – they were always buffed and painted clear – an Anna Wintour signature. READ MORE…

Bronze, yellow and brown…not my usual home on the colour wheel. They work here because of the all the different textures – boucle tweed, metallic and cotton – it gives them some sheen and shape. The yellow tweed jacket is Chanel. One of my favourite vintage LA finds – the buttons and the long-line length make it READ MORE…

I blame my friend Caroline. She tweeted me late last week: You may have enjoyed your time off over summer but I have no idea what to wear? Get back to work! Yes, wasn’t summer lovely. Yes, wont it be fun to get dressed for work again. La la la la la la… I was smugly READ MORE…

Festive sweaters have come a long way from Mr Darcy at the turkey buffet in a chunky-knit reindeer jumper. The latest batch are cool and very chalet chic. Try them worn big, loose and with faded denim or even shrugged over a cossie. This cobalt cashmere sweater is from Banjo and Matilda – soft as air and READ MORE…

This outfit comes with a soundtrack. Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi circa 1986). Look at my boots – six tiny degrees of separation from the ‘Living On A Prayer’ video clip. I love these Camilla & Marc pony skin booties – they add just the right amount of leopard. I like to go lean on READ MORE…

All black everything today because I love my new sunglasses. They needed to be the stars. Did an actual dance in the office when these Ray-Ban Blue Mirrored Aviators (they arrive at Sunglass Hut in February) landed on my desk. Mirrored shades are big time back and they’re like jewels for your face. My black shell top READ MORE…

Got my khaki’s on today – the weather has cooled off just enough for long sleeves. I bought this jacket at TopShop – the day the Sydney store opened – I went in to interview the Managing Director and ended up shopping. First wear today. I love subtle military influences – leather, khaki, epaulets – READ MORE…