Fashion Blogger Fails

Today I thought I would share with you some of the photos I like to call 'Fashion Blogger Fails'. With every photo shoot, there are always a few photos that make me laugh (or cringe). I think this is mainly due to the fact that I find it hard to not talk while taking photos, and the issue of wind always blowing in my face. I have been saving a few of these photos to share with you on Instagram, but I thought that it would be fun to put them all in a post together since I have been too busy this week to take some outfit photos for y'all. 

Meet Claire

I have a special post for y'all today. I thought that it is time that I introduce you to the Claire I tend to mention in posts from time to time (like here, here, here, and here)! 

Claire is my identical twin sister, and she is a big part of The Aussie Prep. She takes all of my fashion post photos for me, listens to me talk out all of my post ideas, and occasionally publishes posts for me when I can't. She really is such a trooper, as she does all of this without any complaint! How great is having a twin sister, guys? 

The [Aussie] Prep's Guide To Monogramming

If you have been following The Aussie Prep from the start, firstly, thank you for sticking around, and secondly, you might remember the iconic quote from Reese Witherspoon, "my motto is, if it's not moving...monogram it!" from one of my first posts. Monograms are one the biggest parts of the prep life. When I decided to commit to the preppy style, ordering a monogram necklace was the first thing I invested in. Having a monogram is one of the things that separates being preppy from being someone that likes to wear collared shirts under jumpers.

Me wearing my monogram, GWE, on a quarter zip fleece from United Monograms

Soccer Mum Vibes

You know that feeling when you put on an outfit that you just love? It makes you feel amazing inside and so confident that you find yourself walking around with more purpose than usual. This is one of those outfits for me. 

I don't actually know why I love this outfit so much. If anything, it is quite a classic, simple outfit.  It doesn't do anything new or surprising. I think this might be the reason though. The blue and white striped button down shirt paired with my white jeans from GAP is so classic that I feel like I have nailed my aesthetic right on the head. 

Shopping Preppy in Australia | Dotti Winter 2016

On the weekend I popped into Dotti to have a look at the new arrivals for Winter (and possibly because Claire was trying on a few items) and y'all, there are so many cute and perfectly preppy things that I knew I had to share with you. 

Dotti is definitely one of those stores that can be a bit of a hit and miss with each season. Sometimes their lines can be perfect, and other times you can just not feel it. Preppy style, while it is such a classic look, does have its moments where it is actually on trend. Following from this, Dotti is a iconic Australian brand so any take on the preppy style will definitely have that Aussie flair that influences my look. 

Announcement time...

So in case you haven't noticed, I do not have an outfit post for you today. Instead, I have something I would like to share with y'all...

The Aussie Prep (and her twin sister) are going to LONDON! 

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Style Inspiration | Kate Middleton

G'day all!

Today I bring you the next post in the style inspiration series! If you haven't seen my previous posts in these series, be sure to check them out after you have finished reading this post. These posts are really fun for me, because I get to gush about the women I love, and share with you who I look to for inspiration. It is always interesting to hear who people are inspired by, as they are different for every individual.

Spotted Cropped Pants

Happy Friday, y'all!

Something I do once a week is volunteer at an art gallery. As I am only a volunteer, I can dress casually (as long as it is appropriate of course), but I always like to dress up anyway like it was an actual job. While I am worried about finding a full time job and entering the workforce proper at the end of this year, I am definitely not worried about my work-wardrobe. I am actually excited to be able to wear work-wear and other office attire, because I know that I can definitely still have fun with it. Today's look is definitely inspired by office work wear, but with my own Melbourne preppy twist of course!