Unite in white.

{Shirt - Witchery x OCRF White Shirt "Trapeze"; skirt - BCBG; heels - Guiseppe Zanotti}

You may recall in the nebulous depths of this blog my longstanding love affair with white shirts, particularly of the Witchery x ORCF variety {here, here, and here!}

In my line of work as a doctor, we witness first hand how research is the impetus of progression in Medicine, which in turn allows us to offer a dynamic process of excellence in our standard of care. We may not all possess the brains to empower the research but change occurs as the summation of small differences.

 Show your support for Ovarian Cancer Research tomorrow on May 1 by wearing a white shirt to work, or better yet, buy a white shirt that changes lives (the aesthetic of this capsule collecion is heart-stopping and 100% of the gross proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Research) or make a donation. 

Much love, Mandy. xxx

OCRF white shirt series : white on white.

(OCRF x Witchery white shirt; skirt - H&M; bag - Kate Spade; ring - Club Monaco; watch - Michael Kors)

Hello pretties, how was your Christmas? I hope it was a simply dazzling day filled with an abundance of gifts, relentless feasts of food, and of course, loved ones. 

This is the final instalment of my OCRF x Witchery white shirt series (see the alternative styles here and here), of which probably encapsulates my personal aesthetic most precisely compared to the other looks I styled. I love that it alludes to a myriad of references - Wimbledon tennis socialite/demure housewife/precocious schoolgirl. But mostly, the clean, crisp whites and the conservative hem lines lend an understated allure and minimalism that exudes both youth and elegance and, quite frankly, makes me feel like a lady!

Photos by the exquisite Love Yaz. <3 

Much love, Mandy. xx

OCRF white shirt style series : summer florals.

(OCRF x Witchery white shirt; floral shorts - Topshop, blazer - Reiss; watch - Michael Kors; rings - Hello Parry)

Photos by Love Yaz.

Amongst the plethora things I love about summer (balmy afternoons, holidays, chilled mangoes...), there lies in my heart a very fond love for jacarandas. For those of you who are not familiar, jacarandas are the gorgeous trees in the background of these images dotted with the lilac-hued flowers that emerge in the late days of spring and is subsequently associated as being a harbinger for impending exams. This year, for the first time that I can remember, I was able to revel in the beauty of the jacarandas without the concomitant curdling in my stomach so it seemed only fitting that Yazzi and I frolicked around jacaranda-lined streets with floral shorts and my favourite white shirt!

...And I know many of you aren't experiencing summer so I'm sending lots of love and gorgeous Australian sunshine your way!

Love, Mandy. xx

OCRF white shirt style series : neon flash.

(OCRF x Witchery white shirt; neon bralette - ASOS; wool skirt - Ruby; rose gold watch - Michael Kors; rings - Hello Parry) 

Photos by Love Yaz. 

"Mandy, you're only young once!" was my mother's response when I sent her these images and asked her whether they would be appropriate to post in the public domain that is my blog (interestingly, I'm always the more conservative one between the two of us haha). To be honest, my personal aesthetic is somewhat more demure and whilst I love the notion of this outfit, I don't think I could actually bring myself to leave the house without at least buttoning up the shirt! The pop of neon against the alabaster canvas is most definitely up my sartorial alley though and I blame the momentary disinhibition on my beautiful friend and photographer Yazzi who somehow makes frolicking around in my bedroom far too much fun.

I hope you are all having a lovely week! I am now back home in Brisbane so hopefully I will be able to post with some semblance of regularity now!

Love, Mandy. xx

Witchery x OCRF white shirt series.

Witchery x OCRF white shirt (Project Runway edition).

The perfect white shirt is deceptively elusive. However, every time Witchery combines forces with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, they inevitably produce a high yield white shirts that encapsulate everything you desire in this sartorial staple. The most recent release, designed by the winner of Project Runway's Witchery White Shirt Challenge Tristan Melle, amalgamates a contemporary aesthetic (gorgeous contrast panels and concealed button through placket) with elements of comfort with the relaxed fit and batwing sleeve.

Since the Witchery x OCRF initiative is something I feel incredibly passionate about, I have decided to dedicate a style series featuring the most recent version of the white shirt over the next few weeks. Hope you love them as much as I do! 

The Witchery x OCRF Project Runway shirt is sold out online but you can find your nearest stockist here!

Photos by the gorgeous Love Yaz.

Much love, Mandy. xx

OCRF White Shirt campaign.

Madison x Witchery shoot for the 2012 White Shirt Campaign

Models : Erika Heynatz, Didier Cohen & Alexandra Agoston

At the inception of my blog last year, I always envisioned that I would somehow want it to become a platform to spread the word about salient issues in the medical world but I didn't think the opportunity to do so would arise so early, so when the lovely Bridie from the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Media approached me to work with them to write about their ongoing projects, I couldn't have been more thrilled and honoured to do so. 

In Australia, ovarian cancer kills one woman every 10 hours - a statistic I find quite difficult to grapple with. If we want to eradicate this scourge, we need to address the root of the problem - by funding research for people who are inconceivably dedicated to the cause and by increasing awareness amongst each other.

Collectively, we can instil change. 

To my beautiful Australian readers, even though today marks the final day of the White Shirt Campaign the White Shirt Collection will still be available for purchase until they are sold out so visit your local Witchery store or buy a white shirt online here (they are honestly a sartorial fundamental!). There is also a stunning silver jewellery collection that will be available throughout the year. 

True style transcends the seasons and benevolence, like the perfect white shirt, is never out of fashion! 

Much love, Mandy. xx