I totally love summer in Australia! Month after month of warm sunshine, blue skies, beaches, picnics and endless casual outdoor activities… it’s definitely a kind of paradise for those who love the laid-back lifestyle.

But for me, there usually comes a point where after WEEKS of being laid-back in the stinking hot weather, I look down at what I’m wearing and think – I’m leaving the house dressed like this??

Two words: Summer Slob.

So in collaboration with Shopbop this month, I’ve picked out my laid-back summer favourites to combat my inner summer slob!

I just loooove the relaxed (but still polished) styles from Joie.

I have tried on a few dresses and tops before, and they are just super-soft and delicious to wear.

I can’t decide on a flowy silk dress or a 100% cotton top though.

These artist collaboration Jason Polan x Soludos shoes are soooo cute and affordable.

I like the winking eye ones, but I feel that the donus will be more fun to wear :)

I’m tempted to buy a brown leather tote, mainly so I have a bag big enough to cart my laptop around.

Oh and you know, so I can buy flowers wrapped in brown paper, a baguette and other trendy items haha. I jest.

The one of the left is by Baggu and the other is by Madewell. Both around the US$160 mark.

The question is, should I go for the soft, supple, slouchy leather… or one with a bit more structure and stiffness to it?

Best way to take me from slob to suburban superstar is a pair of handmade luxe earrings.

These stunning danglers from Spanish designer Miguel Ases are a bit expensive yes, but they’d completely transform my white t-shirts and denim shorts!

And lastly, nothing says “Let’s not take life so seriously” like a silly smart phone case!

The Sharky and Lips are by Stella McCartney Phone Cases and the Glitter Wink one is by Chiara Ferragni.

Here’s to three more months of warm weather down under – whoop!

xxx