Style Crush: I Heart Jess Hart

Completely in love with Jessica Hart at the moment! Aussies will know Jessica as the gap-toothed beauty in the Seafolly campaigns and endless other advertorials. The Sydney model who is based in New York has that understated, geek-chic, rock-chick, couldn't-give-a-damn look that is undeniably compelling. Her style is that she seems to roll out of bed after some uber cool concert and after-party the night before, throw on an old rock t-shirt she finds under the bed, some mismatched shoes and heads out the door. And it looks amazing! Jess has that effortless beauty that makes you wish you could prance around town with unbrushed hair, no makeup and your boyfriend's shirt on and still feel like a million bucks (sadly for us mere mortals this look is only acceptable when running down the corner for some milk with your face hidden behind your Tesco card). Jess designs a street-cool line called Neon Hart which is available exclusively at General Pants in Australia. The line is stocked with retro flannel, denim cut-offs and casual staples that are all based on Jess's personal style, all at a very affordable price point. You can also be swept away with envy into Jess's world reading her blog which has stunning photos (mostly courtesy of her muso/photog boyfriend) and a behind the scenes look at amazing on-location shoots.

(photos: jessicahart.net/blog/)

The Long & Short of It

So the weather has finally turned good and I'm finding myself wearing shorts every other day now. Shorts are everywhere this season and with more versatility than a skirt it's definitely the go-to option that guarantees style and comfort. I love how far the humble pair of shorts have come and you can dress accordingly for work/party/bbq/summer soiree- there's a pair for every occasion and they look especially cool with all the chunky platform heels and clogs that are around at the moment. If you're sporting a super short pair then match them with an oversized tee or button-up shirt to balance them out. Likewise if you're rocking a high-waisted or longer length pair you can afford to go with less on top. Theres something quite understated and cool about a crisp white pair of shorts, simple blouse, huge statement earrings and matching clutch with  some stylish heels as an alternative to the bog standard short dress and heels on a night out. Do you agree?

btw: Men's shorts are also looking decidedly more stylish this season with the slim-fitted, roll-up variety the clear winners. Husband has been enjoying the short trend too this summer in his denims and I got the needle and thread out recently and chopped off a pair of his slim fit trousers and made them into roll-ups after the clumsy boy ripped a great hole in them!  

(photos: StockholmStreetStyle)

Matchy Matchy

There are some rules that never change. Never. For instance, not eating things you find on the ground or ever being seen drinking alcohol out of a can unless you're a 45 year old man at a cricket match, those are the kinds of things you just don't mess with. However there is one rule that it's A-okay to break at the moment. The matchy matchy rule. I'm not talking about the time when your mum told you not to play with matches either, but the old fingers and toes matchy matchy.
As spring has now sprung its completely acceptable to not only wear bright, amazing shades of candy on your nails but also to sport the same colour on your toes too. Until recently this has been a major fashion faux pas and only acceptable for those under the age of  nine. The new matchy matchy also lets you to match your nails with your outfit too (but not toes as well if you're doing this, as that would be, like, totally, waaaaay too much!).
I'm particularly loving soft peachy oranges on fingers and toes right now, paired with pinks, neutrals and yellow outfits. I'm also enjoying coral nails with clashing pink lips and pink toes. Totally Copacabana chic, no? Now all we need is to sail off into the sunset on our perfectly matching yacht....