The Launch of Topshop and Topman in Sydney

The crazy long line to get in

The George Street alleyway that lead to the entrance 

My wristband

The J.W Anderson collection is in stock at the Sydney store

I had the absolute honour of attending the grand opening of London brand Topshop's first store in Sydney. The day the invite arrived was one of the greatest days of my life, no exaggeration! The store occupies the Gowings Building on the corner of Market and George Street in the Sydney CBD. The store is in prime location, it is right near the QVB, across the road from Myer and right down the street from the Pitt Street Westfield, aka the best shopping destination in Sydney city! 

At the opening, I was able to browse through all of the amazing clothes they have in stock and they certainly did not disappoint. The racks were filled with loads of sparkly fabrics and brightly coloured garments, I just wanted to buy everything! The event was jam packed and I spotted a few local celebrities too. I didn't buy anything because the line for the change room line was very long and I didn't want to have to change out of my dress so I have decided to go back another day and get a personal shopper to take me around the shop.

The simplicity of Topshop is one of the things that keeps me coming back to it. The clothes have a timeless feel and an air of elegance. No matter what season or collection, their designs are always very impressive and also wearable. 

Attending this launch was an absolute dream come true! I have been obsessed with fashion since I was a little girl and attending events like these is at the forefront of fashion, which makes me feel so blessed that I even got an invite. I love the fashion industry more than words can say and I definitely want to spend the rest of my life working in this incredible industry. Fashion is such a broad and avant-garde industry that is always changing and evolving as new designers come in and challenge the rules. I love that every season brings new collections and promising new talent. I hope that one day I will be sitting in my office at the Vogue US headquarters (preferably on the West Coast, I love LA) writing a feature about the fresh new talent I witnessed at Paris, Milan and New York Fashion Weeks. If you're gonna dream, you may as well dream big!

It is going to be so great having a Topshop store in Sydney. I can always pop in and grab a few things after school if I have to. Topshop is so versatile and definitely appeals to a huge audience because of the variety of styles in their clothes and accessories.

What I wore

Hanging out on the purple carpet

In the car on the way there

Emma and I before the event

Dress: Princess Polly

Shoes: Steve Madden "Caryssa"

Bag: vintage Glomesh

Geode ring: Colette by Colette Hayman

Pinky ring: family heirloom

Arrow Necklace: Colette by Colette Hayman

Bangles: Colette by Colette Hayman

I literally bought this dress the week before the event because I wasn't completely happy with the previous one hundred outfits I had considered wearing. The Princess Polly dress is my new favourite wardrobe staple. White is very on trend this season and I love the style of the dress. I have been looking for a gorgeous white dress for a while now and I am so happy that I found this one. The lace is nice and the tulle skirt is so soft and feminine. These Steve Madden's are my favourite heels as they are so sparkly and tall. Although I am about 5'8 in flats, I refuse to give up these 13cm stilts because they are just fabulous! They are also quite comfortable which is an added bonus as I was on feet all night. 

I also love the geode ring from Colette by Colette Hayman. It is so funky and different. It's simple and can be worn with almost anything.

All in all, this event was absolutely amazing and I had the time of my life. Welcome to Sydney, Topshop and Topman!

Kisses, 

Phoebe x

A day of family fun

Yesterday was the 1st of October, which marked my parents' 19th wedding anniversary. It's amazing to think that they have been together for so long and they are still going strong. My dad planned a day of family fun, which included a quick stop to the church they got married in. It is the same church that my dad's sister got married in and a few of my cousins were baptised in.

After a couple more stops, including the house my parents first bought/ the house I lived in until I was 4 and their wedding reception venue) was the Shangri-La Hotel, on Cumberland street in The Rocks. We had lunch at cafe Mix overlooking Circular Quay and it was lovely.

The Rocks is one of my favourite places in the city as it is so cultural and beautiful. Most of the buildings look the same as they did back when the area was first established. It is a very historic area and as designated driver for the day it was amazing to drive around and just take in everything The Rocks has to offer. It was surprisingly quiet as it was a public holiday, so it was extra nice to spend the day there. Plus it is in prime location as it is within walking distance of the Sydney CBD, Circular Quay and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Here are a few photos I snapped whilst on my way to the Shangri-La hotel:

The structure at the end of the street is the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

I only managed to snap these two photos of my outfit during the day, but it's better than nothing.

Dress: Supré (from five years ago, I was surprised it still fit!)

Bag: Mulberry

Shoes: Urban

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Pearl Bracelet: Peeptoe 

Coral Bracelet: Agatha Paris

Phone case: Juicy Couture 

My next post will be my highly anticipated post about the Topshop launch.

Keep posted!

Phoebe x

{Citrine Ring}

This is without a doubt one of my favourite rings that I own. It is a clear, beautiful, decent-sized citrine set in a 925 silver ring. 

I love this ring so much and I have received quite a few complements when I wear it. I bought it for $60, a bargain in my eyes, from a local fair a few years ago. I was instantly drawn to it and could not leave without buying it. The women who made it had a whole stall full of gorgeous, bespoke pieces like this.

Hope you're all having a fab week! 

Love, Phoebe x

I'm going to the Topshop and Topman Sydney Launch!

Hi lovelies!

I am beyond excited that my invite to the Topshop and Topman Sydney Launch finally arrived in the mail today! 

I have known for a while that I was on the guest list but it hasn't really hit me until today. It is going to be held on the 3rd of October which is in a week from today at the Gowings Building in the city. The store officially opens to the public on the 4th of October (my birthday!) so all of you Sydneysiders can check it out then and any day afterwards. 

A few people have been asking me about how I got an invite to the launch. It was through a personal connection and it has nothing to do with my fashion blog. 

Kisses,

Phoebe x

{Lunch with a local family}

Dress: Ice design

Denim shirt: Bardot

Shoes: Emerson 

Sunglasses: Prada

Bag: Mulberry

Necklace: Present

Bracelets: Presents from various people

Ring: Butler & Wilson

This was taken a while back but I thought I may as well put it on here. 

This was around the beginning of August and it was unseasonably hot for the last month of Winter. I fell in love with this dress when I saw it a few years back and knew I had to have it! You can never go wrong with a classic white dress. 

The shoes were really comfortable and I got them from mum after she bought them and decided that same day that she didn't actually want them. So hey, free shoes, what's not to love.

The sunglasses are my all time favourite sunglasses! I got them in New York City, Sunglass Hut on Bleecker St in the Village and I love them to death! I bought them for a cool $355 but it was absolutely worth it. Aren't they just gorgeous?! I do worry when I wear them but that still doesn't stop me from wearing them as much as I can, despite my paranoia. 

I also love this Mulberry clutch I got for my 16th birthday. The colour is so beautiful and versatile, I use it all the time. 

This necklace is probably one of my absolute favourites! It was a present I got for my 16th from my beautiful best friend Mel. I love it. Plus, it doubles as an accessory and Identification for when I'm out with Emma somewhere that we are likely to meet people who will easily confuse us.

Lots of love, 

Phoebe x

{Summer in the suburbs}

Dress: French Connection 

Shoes: Corelli 

Cross Bracelet: Sportsgirl

Nail Polish: Chanel Delight 

I spent the afternoon at my cousin Josh's fifth birthday party with the family. The weather was warm, which was a welcome change from the bitterly cold winter that we experienced here in Sydney this year. We are definitely in for a hot summer. 

This maxi dress actually belongs to my lovely twin sister Emma and she was very generous to let me wear it today. She got it last year from the outlets and it is the perfect wardrobe staple for every summer. With the dress being black, it is easy to accessorise with simple jewellery and black sandals, as I have done here. The stretchy top and long skirt combination is super comfortable too. Plus, it can be worn during the day as well as at night. Although it looks heavy and insulating, the cotton fabric is surprising light and breezy, making it perfect for summer usage. How gorgeous is the pattern on the bodice! I love the colours, they are so bright and fun! 

Sidenote: Next time I post, I will hopefully be the-style-evolution.blogspot.com. I am changing the URL of this blog so everything will still be here. I just felt like I wanted a more appropriate URL for my personal fashion blog. I would have changed it already but I have been unable due to Blogger being under maintenance and not letting me change it just yet. It should be up and running next week though. Alas, I will still be the same blog, just with a different, better URL!

Kisses, Phoebe x