As a huge fan of MERIT’s original Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their matte formula. Mostly, because I had a feeling – before even seeing the line up – that the shade selection would be intriguing. And I wasn’t wrong. Eight new shades, which you can either buy separately, or at a significant discount when buying the quartet in The Box Set. I’ve been putting these to the test, and wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. Especially as someone who loves their OG formulation so much, I’ve made it through a full… The post The BEST Matte Lipstick? MERIT Be ..read more

Sharing these six transitional outfit formulas I’ve been relying on lately – before it gets too chilly here in Sydney to share. Which if this current cold snap is anything to go by, the days of bare legs are already over… Because it’s easy enough to fall back on denim, especially when you primarily work from home, I wanted to highlight my favourite types of outfits where jeans don’t even get a look in. And no, these aren’t any earth-shattering outfit combinations – personally, am a big fan of an easy, minimal look that I can put together in a… The post Six transitional outfit formulas (that d ..read more

Monochromatic or tonal looks might just be my favourite. It’s the styling tool that I utilise most and every outfit – saturated with colour or muted and calm – feels right within my wheelhouse. The trick though, is how to make a monochromatic outfit feel interesting. Stop it from falling flat. Through all my years experimenting with monochrome dressing, I’ve found that there are three key styling pillars that add in that visual element of dimension; shape, texture, and colour. You may even find that your outfit includes all three, but usually, the ones that feel good will have at… The post Ho ..read more

There are few French brands that seem to have gotten under my skin quite like Sezane. Many of their pieces have gone on to be regular features in my weekly outfits, and there’s rarely a new collection launch that goes by where I don’t covet at least a handful of items. Which is funny, given my very first shopping experience was a bit of a disaster. At this point, I’ve probably tried close to 100 of their designs, so have become familiar with what to expect, and what I do (and don’t) like for my personal wardrobe. So I thought… The post These are the 10 best items to buy from Sezane right now ..read more

My latest hyper fixation handbag? This ultra chic Madewell Bucket Tote, which I’ve seriously put through its paces. It’s doubled as my everyday large bag and travel bag for weeks now, and I’m finally ready to pass judgement on it, running through the pros and cons as I see them. Let’s dive in. Quick Facts Price: ~$323 AUDAvailable in seven colours: dark caramel, tawny khaki, true black, warm cinnamon, chocolate raisin, amber brown, and ecruCountry of manufacture not listedFabric: leatherDimensions: 14″H x 10″W x 6″D Madewell Bucket Tote Pros & Cons #1 | It fits a stand ..read more

Earlier this week I popped into Assembly Label; mostly because I was seeking out a very specific sweater that I’d spied in their “coming soon” section. A little gung-ho of me as it hasn’t actually dropped yet, but I thought rather than call it a bust, I’d try on a few things while I was there. I’ve called it before, but Assembly Label is hands down one of the most underrated Australian brands. Minimal, chic, classic wardrobe staples that don’t date which are high quality but won’t break the bank. Not to mention that their seasonal colours always hit the… The post Assembly Label Try On & R ..read more

Undoubtedly one of the best when it comes to affordable wardrobe staples, UNIQLO has been a mainstay in my own closet since I first stepped foot in one of their London stores 15 years ago. Their t-shirts have sat in the top spots when seeking out the best of the bunch. Not to mention the ankle length trousers, which laid the groundwork for some of my favourite workwear outfits over the years. I popped in store recently and came across so many fab finds, that I thought it would be fun to share the ten best pieces to buy from… The post Ten Best Pieces to Buy from UNIQLO 2024 appeared first on M ..read more

As I review my wardrobe wear count at the end of each season, I always like to go back and review what made it into my “top ten” for the previous year. It’s always interesting to see whether those items are ones that still gel with me now, or if newer versions have outranked them in the hierarchy of my wardrobe. To some extent, I’ve been putting off reviewing my summer most worn items for 2024. It’s still hot here in Sydney. Close to, or hotter than 30 deg C most days, making the first two weeks of autumn feel… The post Summer Most Worn Items 2024 appeared first on Mademoiselle | Minimal Styl ..read more

Silk slip skirts are one of those “style essentials” you’ll see on lists for building your wardrobe. And while I don’t think that these are hard and fast templates for building up a wardrobe from scratch, I can’t deny that personally for me, they’re a big yes (for you, it might be a different cut in a different fabrication, or, no skirt at all). Combined with the trend towards 90s minimalism, hem lengths have dropped in favour of the maxi. Long and lean silhouettes. So today we’re going to chat through how to style a maxi slip skirt three ways.… The post How to Style a Maxi Slip Skirt: 3 Ways ..read more

No beauty brand has captured my heart in recent years quite like MERIT Beauty. Their minimal, simplified approach to makeup felt refreshing. At a time when I was craving less, and wanted products that enhanced rather than concealed in that overly done up way. Quite a few of their products are on heavy rotation for my daily routine (post soon incoming), but the one I really wanted to talk about? The MERIT Solo Shadow.  Perhaps one of their most highly anticipated launches, the second it dropped in 2023 I knew I had to try these out. I’ve spent years trying… The post MERIT Solo Shadow Revi ..read more