Portrait of a lady
A standout jacket with intricate embroidery makes a bold statement when teamed with sleek dinner pants. Gucci jacket (POA). Paula Ryan dress pants $310. Leather gloves, $249, from Kept.
To the manor born
Corporate vintage 80s blazers get an update with the addition of a slick belt and plenty of attitude. Vintage Giorgio Armani blazer, $450, from The Mercantile Store. R.M Williams belt $155. Wynn Hamlyn pants $299.
New frontier
Day dressing with a nod to yesteryear - a smart linen jacket worn over a retro-inspired print dress is a discreet and elegant way to turn heads. Ingrid Starnes linen jacket $519. Lonely dress $275. Gucci heels POA. Beaded wrist bag, $130, from The Mercantile Store.
Sharp shooter
A sharp-collared retro-inspired shirt works well under a tidy blazer; just add classic aviator frames for an irreverent touch. Paris Georgia Basics Jacket $570. Prada shirt $1855. Kate Sylvester glasses $349.
Waiting for the sun
Earth tones seep into spring with a lightweight, fully tailored trench the perfect coat for a crisp spring day. Kate Sylvester trench coat $799. Levante tights, $25, from Smith & Caughey's. Gucci satin-embellished boots POA. Meadowlark hoop earrings from $2299 a pair.
The Height Of Elegance
Here's to the ladies who lunch. A prim skirt suit, offset by a languid silk blouse, is the perfect pairing for spring. Gucci jacket and skirt, POA. Kate Sylvester blouse $349.
Photographer: James Lowe
Fashion editor: Dan Ahwa
Model: Lily Johnstone from Unique Model Management
Hair: Benjamin James from Ryder Salon
Makeup: Katie Melody Rogers using M.A.C Cosmetics
Photographer's assistant: Frances Carter
Fashion assistant: Tau Subritzky
Makeup assistant: Amy Hart
Special thanks to Cheryl Laurie from Highwic House.
