Hello,
These are strange times as the majority of us adjust to self-isolation and working from home.
For most that automatically means wearing sweat pants, pyjamas or activewear without giving much thought to how what we wear affects our mental wellbeing. There’s plenty of research that shows that what we wear impacts our mood, motivation and decision making.
Here are some great alternatives, importantly each outfit is:
- Easy to slip on
- Made of lovely fabric
- Comfortable
- Chic, giving you the feeling of being polished without going over the top.
I have predominately featured Australian brands to support our fashion industry. Many stores are closed but operating online, and I encourage you to do what you can to keep these businesses alive.
And given you wouldn’t walk around with a handbag at home, I’ve replaced it with something far more practical! But as ever, I’m inviting you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new and exciting, don’t let lockdown constrain you. And check out the enticing recipes with each outfit.
Please reach out for a quick online consultation to add oomph to your style at home. This is also a great time to declutter and organise your actual wardrobe. With my interior design skills, I can help you create a workable, space-saving wardrobe, remotely.
And finally, Just as I love to support you and businesses out there, I ask for your support in return. Please share the style love by sharing this post out to your world on social media, and especially to those who would benefit with some style help & a positive boost right now. Thankyou in advance.Â
Enjoy, stay stylish, stay home.
Gessica X
If you are going to wear track pants, then make them sparkly for a bit of glam. These are elasticised, so comfortable.
This silk frill blouse is soft and stunning. Leave the top buttons undone and add a necklace underneath. Come cocktail hour, your newest accessory is a martini.
- Sequin pants from Ixiah
- Frill blouse from Country Road
- Necklace from Valere
- Sneakers from Midas
- Martini glass from House
- And to add some variety, 30 great Martini recipes from Melbourne’s Gin Queen
This floral, layered maxi skirt is a must for hanging around. The colours are uplifting, the fabric soft and easy. Add a comfy jumper, and for extra warmth, a beautiful silk scarf. This scarf has travel stamps printed all over it, reminding us that we will travel again one day! These chic red slides could not be easier to slip on and off. And now that you’re the at-home barista, make sure the coffee, and cup, is fun.
- Floral skirt from Ginger and Smart
- White merino wool jumper from Viktoria and Woods
- Silk scarf from Zimmermann
- Red slides from Dolci Firme
- Hound Dog Mug from Temple & Webster
- Step out of your comfort zone with these unusual and tempting coffee recipes
This black-on-black outfit is glamorous and relaxed. Combine an elasticised waist tiered tulle skirt and knit blouse. I added these beautiful butterfly earrings because they symbolise transformation, and a solid gold and black cuff for strength. Once again, the gold star sneakers are easy on the feet. Oh and don’t forget to add a stunning gold cup as you break for a cup of tea.
- Skirt from Zara
- Blouse from Scanlan Theodore
- Earrings from Zimmermann
- Cuff from Valere
- Sneakers from Midas
- Gold tea cup and saucer from T2Tea
- Spiced Date Milk or Jade Mountain Latte? Get creative with these sensational tea recipes from Australian producer, T2Tea.
This is just soooo easy! Start with a beautiful soft, silky slip (anyone will do) and drape over a cardigan for softness and warmth. Add pearl-embellished slides and hoop earrings. It’s wine o’clock, home style.
- Silk slip from Lover
- Cardigan from Witchery
- Slides from Midas
- Hoop earrings from Aje
- Wine glasses from House
- And for the leftover red wine (of course there’s heaps of it), red wine pasta.
This is the ultimate black maxi dress, even the stretch fabric looks glamourous. Add some funky cuffs and layer a couple of necklaces. These plush red velvet slides are your new slippers.
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- Black maxi from Yvonne Adele
- Plush velvet slides from Dolci Firme
- Cuffs from Melanie Rice
- Gold zodiac sign necklace from Sheike
- Gold and green parrot necklace from Zara
- Floral tea cup and saucer – vintage
- Since we’re going vintage with the teacup, why not get nostalgic with one of these 52 options for high tea? Add a modern touch by sharing it with a bunch of your besties on Zoom.
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