Balance.

Olivia's wearing: Zimmermann 'Balance Bouquet' dress, Michael Kors watch, Senso 'Xenia' heels, American Apparel nail polish.

This is the outfit that I put together to wear to my graduation ceremony a few weeks ago, where I received a Bachelor of Journalism, in case anyone was curious. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to wear for the event, as I'm someone who usually always buys more casual clothes as I'm not really into dressing up and partying. I liked this Zimmermann dress as soon as I saw it, as not only am I a huge fan of the brand, but I loved it's youthful feel and the fact that it's not too dressy. We both love the floral prints that Zimmermann incorporates into their collections, they're always different to others that you see and they're never tacky, which can often be a problem with florals. 

Heels are something that you won't see on this blog very often, we're definitely more fond of boots and flats, rather than any shoes with height. These Senso 'Xenia' heels are the first pair of higher shoes that I've liked in a long time - I love the simple, timeless style of them and the nougat colour, as it compliments any skin tone. 

Staples.

Kate's wearing: Urban Outfitters top, Shakuhachi scarf print shorts, Urban Outfitters necklace and bracelets, Michael Kors watch, Isabel Marant eye bracelet, Witchery sandals. 

There's nothing better than wearing lightweight fabrics like silk in summer, because although one would think that denim shorts are a staple for the season, denim really isn't as comfortable to wear on a hot day. Shakuhachi have perfected the cut of these silk shorts, they're simple and not too baggy, which can often be a problem with lose-fitting shorts. The monotone colour scheme makes it easy to pair just about anything with them, including this Urban Outfitters peplum top. There is a reason why we have it in two colours (currently considering ordering more) and it is on the Urban Outfitters best-sellers list- it is the perfect care-free top. If you're looking for a peplum top that isn't too structured like most you see, or are simply wanting more wardrobe staples, we recommend this one. 

Camo.

Olivia's wearing: Zara denim shirt and jeans, H&M knit, American Apparel beanie, Karen Walker Sunglasses, Kate's Isabel Marant sneakers. 

We used to completely steer clear of anything camouflage because it's a pretty risky pattern to wear, there's a fine line between cool, edgy camo pieces and awful, tacky ones, especially if they're not just in the typical military colours. It was easy to incorporate these Zara jeans into our wardrobes though because they can be paired with so many things that we wear. 

We've come to realise that every girl needs a denim shirt in her wardrobe, but a good one is hard to come by. Although they're just a simple piece, there are so many things that can go wrong - the shade of the denim, the flexibility of the fabric and also the cut, as many of them aren't feminine enough. This Zara one is perfect though, as it's made from a lightweight fabric and the dull gold studs add a nice touch, especially when layered with a knit like this. 

This is our final post from New York, so expect to see lots more summer content on the blog in the coming weeks!

Biker.

Kate's wearing: Zara knit and jeans, Liv's Shakuhachi leather jacket, American Apparel beanie, 

 Celine sunglasses, Zara necklace and studded boots. 

We have to admit that the day we went bike riding in Central Park is the only time we took part in any form of exercise when we were both in New York, unless you count walking around Fifth Avenue. We were too busy enjoying the amazing shopping and the best burgers one can find - on a side note, we recommend Bill's Bar and Burger and Shake Shack and trust us, we would know, burgers are our all-time favourite, consider us burger experts. 

Considering the fact that we didn't get to spend a lot of time together in New York as Olivia was working five days a week, we didn't spend a lot of time choosing our outfits on weekends, as we wanted to get the most out of our days. This outfit is a great example of that, as I just chucked on a few basics, including Liv's beloved biker jacket, as I'm yet to find the perfect one of my own. 

You've probably noticed that we've been wearing a lot of Zara as of late, it's great for those things that you spontaneously decide you want, but don't want to spend a lot of money on in case you don't like it for long. We miss having multiple stores only minutes away from our apartment, that's one of the best things about America, the convenience of everything. 

P.S. We only just realised that we didn't have our Google follower icon in our sidebar, which is totally the reason behind our utterly embarrassing amount of followers (or is it? We sure hope so). 

Studded.

  Olivia's wearing: Zara shirt and tee, Joe's Jeans, Michael Kors watch, Jeffrey Campbell 'Everly' boots.

The moment I discovered that my apartment had a fire escape I knew I was really in New York. We couldn't resist taking a few snaps out there because we'll probably never get to take photos in a place like that again. 

This camouflage shirt is the fifth studded shirt that we picked up from Zara whilst we were in America, because believe it or not, it's not that easy to find a good long-sleeved shirt. We love how the studded pockets adds depth and texture to what would have otherwise been a plain shirt with a masculine feel to it. We're definitely Summer girls at heart as we've always lived in cities where winter feels more like spring and summer feels like you're constantly in a sauna, so we've never had very exciting winter wardrobes. It's nice to know that we'll have more than just a few knits (that we actually like) when the cooler weather comes around this year. But for now we're happy wearing our Zimmermann bikinis and Chanel espadrilles.  

Preppy.

Kate's wearing: H&M sweater, American Apparel collared shirt, Zara jacket, Current Elliott jeans, Zara boots, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, Free People iPhone case. 

This is an outfit that we shot during one of our final days in New York and believe us, we definitely felt some nostalgic feelings whilst we were sifting through all the photos and editing these few. Although we love being back in Australia soaking up the summer sun, we also miss the long winter days in New York spent wandering around the city. 

I picked up this vibrant coral sweater after seeing it on one of our favourite bloggers, Aimee Song. We love plain jumpers that can easily be incorporated into just about any winter look, but they're quite hard to find. We find that sweaters are always either too tight or too long, but we love this cable knit as it's basic, yet the colour gives it an extra something. We experimented with the 'preppy' look while we were in New York by wearing collared shirts under sweaters, because not only is it warm, but it also adds more detail to otherwise boring winter outfits. 

We usually only upload photos of what we're wearing, but we couldn't resist throwing in a photo of the delectable Laduree macarons that we ate in Central Park, especially because they conveniently matched my polka dot jeans so well. 

Devoted.

Olivia's wearing: Zimmermann Devoted lace playsuit, Rag & Bone hat, Karen Walker Helter Skelter sunglasses, Michael Kors watch, Hermes bracelet, Zara boots.

Good things come to those who wait is a saying that definitely rings true when it comes to fashion. I wanted this Zimmermann playsuit from the minute it first came out, which was well over a year ago, but I couldn't quite justify the price tag. Lucky I stuck it out because I found it on sale at the Zimmermann boutique in SoHo, of all places. It's become one of my go-to summer pieces, as it's easy to just quickly slip it on and pick some shoes and accessories to go with it. This Rag and Bone hat is another item that I'd had in the back of my mind for a while, but I was unsure whether I wanted to take the plunge because I've never been much of a hat person. It's hard to go wrong with Rag and Bone's minimalist styling, it seems that their hats are perfectly suited to just about any taste.