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Daily Outfit – Grey Wool Coat and My Favourite Boots

by Carly Jacobs
Worn on a quick dash out of the house to get coffee to keep me buzzing for a long evening of deadlines. * Dress from Gypsy Road (Canberra ladies born mid-80s – Remember Gypsy Road? Near where Felt is? Closed about ten years ago? Yep. That’s how old this dress is.) * Tights from Big W * Boots from Red Paths in Canberra * Coat from DFO Melbourne (it was $450 reduced to $150 and it’s pure boiled wo Read the rest!
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Daily Outfit – Cotton pants NOT leggings.

by Carly Jacobs
I bought these pants on impulse a few weeks ago from one of those shopping sites like Ozsale. I’m so slack I can’t even remember which one. Anyway, they have pockets and everything so I’m calling them a fitted cotton pant and will not be pleased if anyone calls them leggings. I’m still choosing to opt for bum coverage though. One can never be too careful. * Fitted cotton non-leggings pants Read the rest!
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Daily Style or Just an Excuse to Try Out my new Camera Remote?

by Carly Jacobs
  Y’all have been bitching about me not doing enough outfit posts so I bought a camera remote. You likey? This is generally what I wear when I am working at home, in the dead of winter and when I have no intention of leaving the house unless I go to the gym. And yes, I do wear the bunny ears. When I lived with one of my besties we had a Bunny Ears Means Business rule. If I have a deadline, the ears go o Read the rest!
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Wearing – the oldest dress that I own and my Dubious Boots.

by Carly Jacobs
* Dress from that tacky shop on Swanston St in Melbourne. Bought around ten years ago. * Tights from Myer * Cardigan from Valley Girl * Scarf from Dotti * Sunglasses from Shades Daddy * Earrings from Bijoux jewellers in Canberra * Boots from Joanne Mercer. I call these my Dubious Boots because I’m very dubious as to whether or not… a) they go with anything b) they are in any way flattering c) I like th Read the rest!
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Daily Outfit – Cream crochet and leather

by Carly Jacobs
  It’s freezing. Can you tell? * Skirt from SES around ten years ago * Tights from Big W * Boots Fryes Veronica * Singlet top from Supre * Merino wool vest from Big W * Gloves from the Portrait Gallery Gift shop * Pashmina gift for my 21st * Leather jacket from Ms Selfridge I’m travelling for the next week so I’ve had to postpone my fashion challenges from Facebook AGAIN! I’ll be on i Read the rest!
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Winter Style Tips – En Pointe.

by Carly Jacobs
I’m a shocker. Every winter I refer back to my standard ballet-style wardrobe. It’s such a simple and beautiful way to keep warm. Try… * Dark denim jeans with a roll neck mohair sweater and black ballet flats. * Grey, loose fitting, over-the-knee socks worn with ballet tights and a bandage skirt. * A sleek bun in your hair, simple hoop earrings and a knotted, fringed scarf. * Anything that Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Cream lace and cognac boots.

by Carly Jacobs
Today was spent writing, drinking coffee and talking politics, friendships and the internet with Sarah Von. * Skirt from Portmans * Tights from Witchery * Top from Jeans West (about ten years ago – I swear this top will never die) * Shrug from some store on Smith Street * Boots from Nine West * Scarf adopted from a friend * Earrings Debris by Drown. Have a beautiful weekend! Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Tailored Jacket and Tan Pumps

by Carly Jacobs
I’m spending the day writing so I decided to get my casual secretary on. * Jeans Levi Curve ID Demi Curve from Just Jeans * Singlet top and long sleeved t-shirt both from Target * Belt from BCBG in Manuka in Canberra * Shoes from Amazon * Coin necklace from my grandfather * Earrings by Bouvier from Bijoux in Canberra * Jacket from Shop Ruche Luckily today is quite warm in the sun but I always struggle to l Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Comforting greys for a windy day

by Carly Jacobs
Working extremely hard towards a product launch this weekend… will let you know all about it soon! I’m wearing… * Dress from Country Road (here is the winter version) * Sleeveless long cardigan from Metalicus * Shrug from a shop in Smith Street in Melbourne * Shoes from Camper * Ring made by me * Wallet from Nancy Bird (this is the greatest wallet in the world. I use it as a clutch almost every Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Faux fur and sans accessories.

by Carly Jacobs
Feeling under the weather today and very cold so I grabbed this coat (that for some inexplicable reason I stopped wearing) and ducked out quickly to grab a coffee and then scuttle back inside to the heater. * Coat thrifted by my aunty years ago and neither of her daughters wanted it so she gave it to me * Ballet tights from my dancing days * Boots from Joanne Mercer * Dress (not shown) from Anthropologie * Thum Read the rest!
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