the rachel bilson.

Sass & Bide top | Forever New denim | Zara heels | Saba leather jacket | Rayban Wayfarers | YSL ring
Photos by Aprilia Love

When Aprilia told me I reminded her of Rachel Bilson after seeing these shots, it was as if all my Christmases had come at once. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know I am utterly in love with Rachel Bilson - she's my style icon, spirit animal and just all round awesome, so a compliment like that pretty flattering. I've come to realise just how much RB has influenced this particular look - it was actually after seeing some candid shots of her rocking boyfriend jeans, heeled boots and a feminine blazer that I went on a search for my own pair of loose denim. And it was Rachel that convinced me ombre hair was still cool three years later. 

I finally got to pull out the Sass & Bide which has been waiting patiently in my wardrobe to be worn for about 8 months. The top was a bit of a splurge ($370 to be exact), much to the disapproval of my boyfriend and my other fashion uneducated friends. Of course I was drawn to the asymmetrical hem and the one sleeve. It makes a statement without being too over the top - just the way I like it. The reason it's taken me so long to wear this is because, being one of the most expensive pieces in my wardrobe, I felt like I'd be insulting it if I paired it with cheap jeans or pants. Does anyone else get like that?

This is probably my favourite look to date and a huge part of that had to do with Aprilia's brilliant photography and direction. I'm not going to lie, I spent a large portion of my savings in Japan, so I've come back with a handful of new pieces I'd love to share with you. More frequent outfit posts to come! x

25 comments :

  1. Woot wooh!
    Love these shots, and I love taking shots of you!
    Happy to play photographer any time!

    x Aprilia

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  2. You look amazing! Love the relaxed fit of the jeans with those amazing shoes! Love x

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  3. Oh my God so true! - love the boyfriend jeans and heels, only 2 people in the world can pull off.. you and Rachel Bilson <3 xx

    Caity
    http://caityj-says.blogspot.com

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  4. You're a babe and I miss you like cray cray. Coffee ASAP!

    PS I'm in love with your YSL

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  5. Love this. Very RB. Love the asymmetrical Sass and Bide goodness. Great shots by Aprilia.

    Christie x

    Dark Blue Stripes

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  6. GREAT SHOTS! Love every piece of clothing you are wearing Mel!
    Love love love.

    xo

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  7. Ahhhh pricey but worth it. Sass and bide is bliss. you look amazing in this post btw!!

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  8. What a gorgeous top! Love this outfit, it is truly very Rachel Bilson-esque! x

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  9. definitely worth waiting to wear- you look gorgeous! x

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  10. you look effortlessly cool as always - those shoes are amazing
    xx

    INSIDE IN INSIDE OUT

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  11. Girl! You look gorgeous! I truly love the simplicity of the look underlined by beautiful accessories! The shoes...well to say FABULOUS is not to say anything!:)

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  12. Amazing outfit and photos! I love it :)

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  13. Looking so gorgeous!! Love this look! xoxo

    http://styleitup-eva.blogspot.com/

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  14. Love this look! Love the leather jacket and the shoes!
    I'm now following your blog. I would love it if you can check out my blog and follow me back. :)

    xo Vivian
    Flightgirl Fashion

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  15. It's true, this is totally her style. You look great, btw :)

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