Lifestyled by Paula Joye

I’ve been asked many times this year to post examples of more casual, weekend looks – been a little slack with that, sorry. That changes now because this post is full of easy, multi-purpose, school/pool/park/beach/BBQ pieces that move easily between corporate and casual. Here is my edit of the Witchery Spring/Summer 2013 collection – full of great summer READ MORE…

Swimsuit, sundress and a sundowner – Zimmermann is synonymous with long summer days, bikinis, perfect summer dresses and a cocktail to go with it. I’ve known Nicky and Simone (two of fashion’s true nice girls) since the very earliest days and watched as they’ve taken the label from local domination to global success. Much of the READ MORE…

Every time I wear an animal print I think about Jerry Hall in the Roxy Music clip for ‘Lets Stick Together’. She put the chic in leopard, tiger and zebra.

This jacket is from 1998. Juicy Couture. My friend Mia and I bought it at the same time – did she keep hers? Did you? I could never part with it because it’s the perfect soft military cut. Good buttons, good shoulder, good sleeve – proper army issue khaki. The skirt is Miu Miu and READ MORE…

This will teach me to get dressed in the dark…My daughter has choir early on Thursday mornings which puts me in the car before 7am. And yes I was in this outfit then but with ugh boots. Close your eyes and imagine that.

Fashion Police for Mornings today so this is a TV outfit – the top half needs to work hard. This little black top was practically free. Found it by chance in one of those shops that I don’t know the name of but go into occasionally because of its radomness. Love a peplum – this one READ MORE…

Have been sorting out my wardrobe – in anticipation of a major clean out and restore (post on the way) – and I’ve unearthed some long, lost favourites.

Time to head home. I’ve had a truly wonderful week in Melbourne and renewed my love for the city – (if you missed my column you can read it here) – but I’m very ready to be home. I miss my children so much I can feel it in my bones. I plan on eating READ MORE…