Before leaving, I decided I needed to be a little more considered with what I was packing because, historically, I am an overpacker.

I’m a girl who likes to have options, so that no matter how I’m feeling (holiday bloat, you know), I have something I feel comfortable in.

This time, I tried on every piece I knew I wanted to take and built outfits around them. It helped me cull the pieces I didn’t actually need, while also leaving me with a little lookbook to refer back to each morning when I’m standing in front of my suitcase wondering what to wear.

Here are some of the outfits I’m taking with me. I’ll be sure to share what I actually ended up wearing once I return.

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Texture, light layers and pops of colour - three things we’ll be seeing more of over the next few months, and all things I’m welcoming with open arms.

The silk taffeta and dupion trend is already making a swift appearance, and it’s one I’m very much here for. If I’m being honest, though, I see it less as a trend and more as the introduction of a new fabrication that will have a permanent place in our wardrobes.

There’s something about the fabric that instantly adds a sense of elevation, but we’re seeing it used across more casual silhouettes, giving them an almost unpolished yet refined feel. I particularly love the juxtaposition of it.

This is also the time of year when we can start layering with lighter trench coats and wearing tanks with relaxed pants, finished with a simple sandal or ballet flat. One of my favourite outfit combinations, and one I’ll be relying on heavily over the next few months.

Personally, I tend to lean into more colour around this time of year, predominantly through accessories, but also with a few key pieces like tanks and dresses. Nothing too dramatic, just enough to break up the neutrals.

Overall, I’m excited to start shedding the winter coats and properly move into the warmer months. I feel like I’m in a really good place with my wardrobe at the moment, which has me even more excited to start experimenting with some new outfit formulas.

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Though I will say, I think we’ve had a relatively mild winter this year. Yes, it’s been cold, but I haven’t felt like I’ve needed my heavy-duty coats nearly as often as I have in previous years.

In fact, I was thinking the other day about how there are a few coats and jackets in my wardrobe that I’ve barely worn simply because I haven’t needed the extra layer.

I’ll be making a conscious effort to pull them out over the next few weeks, though, so I can get some wear out of them before the weather starts to warm up.

Looking back through my outfits from the month, I can definitely see a theme emerging: defining the waist, while keeping things relatively simple and sticking to the tried-and-tested outfit formulas I know work for me.

I’m particularly excited for next month’s roundup, when I’ll be able to introduce some holiday outfits and, hopefully, give you a little taste of spring and summer dressing.

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It probably doesn’t help that I have a holiday coming up, which means I’ve been putting together outfits that are only appropriate for temperatures above 24 degrees.

As I mentioned in my last wishlist, I’m looking to add a handful of pieces that won’t just work for the trip, but will naturally fit into my wardrobe once the warmer months arrive.

Since then, the kimono style top, Matteau dress and red VRG GRL shorts have all made their way into my wardrobe, while the bag and sunglasses remain firmly on the wishlist. Mainly because I’m still leaving room to discover something I love even more.

This month, I’m very much in the same headspace. Lightweight fabrics, barely-there footwear and a minimal, monochromatic palette are calling my name.

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One thing I’ve noticed when reflecting on each month is that the pieces I reach for most are often the same. The real test isn’t whether something is new, but whether it quietly earns a place in my everyday routine.

That’s what makes these monthly favourites interesting to me. They force me to think about the newer additions to my wardrobe (and beauty cupboard this month) that have genuinely become part of my daily rotation.

If return windows were a little longer, I’d probably send back far more impulse purchases that never quite found their place. Thankfully, these weren’t among them.

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So naturally, holiday outfits have been occupying most of my thoughts.

I’m deep into outfit planning at the moment, and it’s unexpectedly made me excited for spring and summer. Normally, I’m an autumn and winter dresser at heart. I love the creativity that comes with layering, but I’m looking forward to taking my favourite outfit formulas and translating them into a warmer climate.

In the past, I’ve fallen into the trap of creating what can only be described as a holiday costume wardrobe - buying pieces that felt right for the destination but never quite felt like me.

Last year, I made a conscious effort to do things differently. I packed pieces I already loved, felt comfortable wearing and knew reflected my personal style.

Of course, there were still a few last-minute additions to the suitcase. Some were worn once before being sold when I got home, while others never made it out of the suitcase at all.

This time around, I’m sticking to the formulas I know work. Oversized shirts, linen wide-leg trousers, A-line silhouettes, subtle pops of colour and fun accessories.

The more I plan for this trip, the more excited I become for the warmer months ahead. It’s also made me realise that this holiday will be a great opportunity to identify what’s genuinely missing from my spring and summer wardrobe, rather than buying for the sake of having something new.

I feel like I’ve approached autumn and winter quite intentionally this year. Replacing pieces that no longer serve me and investing in timeless additions that I’ll wear for years to come. I’d love to carry that same mindset into the next season.

After all, the goal isn’t to build a holiday wardrobe.

It’s to build a wardrobe that works wherever I happen to be.

How do you approach dressing for a holiday? Do you stay true to your personal style, or do you like to experiment?

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I definitely threw an extra layer over most of these before leaving the house, but while standing safely inside with the heater set to 22 degrees, we can all pretend it’s a little warmer, can’t we?

Beyond my warm-weather daydreaming, I did find myself feeling slightly uninspired by my wardrobe this month, and I realised it had very little to do with the clothes themselves. More often than not, every outfit was hidden beneath the same coat.

It’s one of those times of year when it’s easy to convince yourself you need something new, when in reality, sometimes all you need is to take the coat off and remember why you loved the outfit in the first place.

So here are a few of the looks that were hiding underneath my outerwear this month.

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I haven’t purchased anything just yet. As tempting as it is to buy something new for a holiday, I want to make sure anything I add is something I’ll continue reaching for long after I’m home.

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For me, it forces me to consider what I’ve consistently been reaching for and, more importantly, why. In a world where we’re constantly surrounded by new launches and endless recommendations, I think it’s valuable to distinguish between the pieces we admire and the ones we actually wear.

So each month, I’ll be sharing a small edit of the three pieces that have earned a permanent place in my rotation.

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I mentioned last month that I’d been feeling the urge to refresh things, and while that process isn’t quite finished, I finally approached my wardrobe with intention, clearing out everything that no longer felt like it served me.

I could probably move through it one more time and be a little tougher on the pieces I labelled as “maybes”. I recently filmed a TikTok sharing my outerwear collection, and after watching the edit back, I immediately spotted a few pieces that no longer felt aligned with my wardrobe or personal style.

Sometimes all you need is a different perspective.

I’ve also spent some time reflecting on how I want to show up online and what I want the next chapter to look like. It’s still very much a work in progress, but I’m genuinely excited by the direction I’ve landed on for thetlwedit. It feels more intentional, more considered, and, most importantly, more like me.

Anyway, enough of the introspection, back to the fashion.

Lately, I’ve found myself dreaming of a warm-weather holiday, and I’m hoping to lock something in for the end of August. Unsurprisingly, that has me gravitating towards outfit combinations that would make very little sense in the middle of winter.

At the same time, I’ve also found myself leaning further into what I know and love: contrast, minimalism and effortless dressing. Plenty of neutrals, textures and, of course, oversized silhouettes.

More than anything, I’ve been drawn to that pared-back approach to style. Classic, uncomplicated pieces that simply fit well and feel right. The kind of wardrobe you reach for on repeat without ever having to think about it.

What are you gravitating towards this month?

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The colder, crisper weather well and truly arrived this month, which meant the return of layered outfits - my favourite kind of dressing.

While my love of an oversized silhouette remains consistent regardless of the season, winter is when I tend to experiment a little more with texture and styling details. Whether it’s layering different fabrications or cinching a knit at the waist with a belt, I find myself becoming more intentional with how I put an outfit together.

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Each month, I’ll be sharing a look at what’s currently on my radar, narrowing it down to five pieces in the hope that it brings a little clarity to my own purchasing decisions, and perhaps some inspiration for yours too.

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While we may have an abundance of pieces in our wardrobes, there will always be the items we naturally gravitate towards. The ones that work with everything, suit our lifestyle, and somehow end up being the first thing we reach for every time.

Today, I thought I’d take you through the five bags that are currently in high rotation in my wardrobe.

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I do thoroughly enjoy the colder months, though. I’m someone who loves layering and outerwear. While I adore summer and the warmth it brings, I generally don’t enjoy wearing less. I want more texture, more depth, and more pieces to consider when putting together an outfit.

For June, I’m continuing to be drawn to texture and those more grounded, earthy tones, with pops of cherry red slowly weaving their way into my wardrobe. Oversized silhouettes are calling my name, paired with versatile pieces that work seamlessly with everything else I already own.

There seems to be a pattern emerging when I look back through my moodboards. The same pieces, colour palettes and silhouettes appear again and again. Looking at what consistently resonates with me has made me realise how clearly it reflects the way I want to show up in my life and in my style.

It’s also sparked a desire to refresh things this month. Not by adding more, but by letting go of pieces that no longer serve my wardrobe - or perhaps never did in the first place.

I have a feeling June will be a month of resetting. Both personally and within my wardrobe. We’re quickly approaching the halfway mark of the year, and while there’s so much I’m proud to have achieved already, there’s still plenty more I want to tick off before the year is out.

Now tell me - what pieces have you been drawn to lately? Are you a winter dresser too, or are you counting down the days until summer returns?

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Anyway, we’ll turn a blind eye to the last five months and move on, shall we?

This week, we saw the cooler weather slowly creep back in once again. Though we still had a few 20+ degree days, which meant the thongs remained firmly on my feet. And yes, someone already had a go at me on TikTok for wearing thongs during “winter”, to which I very kindly reminded them of the above weather conditions. Thank you very much.

It was very much all about layering this week - reaching for outfits that still worked if I removed a knit throughout the day. Simple, effortless and easy.

SATURDAY

I feel like this outfit is very me. Oversized basics made from fabrics that make them feel a little more elevated, with the pop of red adding just enough interest.

These pants from Deiji Studios are honestly some of the most flattering pants I’ve ever put on my body. And they hit at the perfect length for my 165cm frame - win.

MONDAY

These white Henne Gisella jeans have carried me through the last two years and honestly still look and fit just as well as the day I bought them. I love a crisp white pant in winter as it brightens everything else up.

These boots from Bared are a new wardrobe addition and will likely be permanently attached to my feet for the next few months.

TUESDAY

When an outfit works, it’s all I want to wear. Case in point - this outfit. Though by swapping the top for a black version, it somehow feels like a completely different look.

The Harris Tapper Gibson long sleeve tee is a firm favourite in my wardrobe (I own both colours). It’s made from a heavier cotton, which means it holds its shape beautifully and requires minimal steaming - another win.

WEDNESDAY

Another wardrobe favourite - the Assembly Label Lola pants. I wore these all summer, and they’re officially coming with me into winter too. They pair with literally everything in my wardrobe, and I couldn’t be happier about it.

I threw this Elka Collective cardigan, which I picked up last year, over a simple t-shirt and ended up with another easy yet layered outfit combination. In my opinion, anyway.

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And I get it. At the start of this season, I feel a little lost too. I’m so used to throwing on my thongs with every outfit and just having them work.

Boots, loafers and ballet flats…

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I’ve been drawn to outfits built around layers, pants, jackets, and deeper tones, but I’m still having to bring skirts and lighter fabrications back into the mix. Which makes for one very confused May moodboard.

I mentioned it last month, but since then, texture has taken over a large portion of my brain when it comes to thinking about my wardrobe and what I want to introduce (and play with). Suede, cord, and leather are three fabrications that keep popping up again and again.

I think the thing I love most about adding texture into my wardrobe is that it’s such an easy way to create interest without compromising on my preferred colour palette or personal style. Texture adds depth to an outfit even when everything is tonal, and I love that.

I recently added a leather jacket from DISSH to my wardrobe (thank you DISSH sale for taking over $200 off), and the shape feels very me. Now I’m turning my attention to a suede jacket, much like the one featured in the top right of my moodboard. I don’t want a blazer style or anything cropped. I’m after something boxier, relaxed, but still with a little structure thanks to the collar.

If you have any suggestions on where to look, let me know.

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Most of the shades I’ve been gravitating towards still sit firmly within my comfort zone: pale yellow, chocolate brown, khaki, and sand. Muted, grounded, and easy to wear. But alongside those, I’ve also been drip-feeding in a few more vibrant tones - namely red and cobalt blue.

In past years, we’ve typically seen brighter pops of colour dominate summer wardrobes, with deeper, earthier tones taking over in autumn and winter. And while I’m a big believer that grounded neutrals deserve a place year-round, it feels like we’re seeing more bold colour this season, almost as a response to the winter blues that inevitably hit around mid-July.

And honestly, it makes sense.

We all know that what we wear affects how we feel. If you’re even slightly uncomfortable in an outfit, whether it’s the fit, the fabric, or the overall vibe, that feeling lingers long after you’ve left the house. On the flip side, when you put on something that makes you feel good, you carry that energy with you too.

While that’s often talked about in terms of fit and silhouette, I think the same can be said for colour, especially during the cooler, darker months.

Even if you’re not naturally a “colour person” (myself included), there’s something about adding a brighter tone to your outfit that feels uplifting. It’s been said that vibrant colours can help increase serotonin levels (the body’s feel-good chemical), and whether that’s scientifically proven or not, I do think there’s something to it. Sometimes a little colour is all it takes to shift the mood of an outfit, and the mood of your day.

With all that in mind, I’ve rounded up a few of the more colourful pieces that have caught my eye recently.

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Here’s the thing, it’s not your clothes that are boring - it’s that you don’t know how to style them.

Now, I don’t mean you don’t have style. I’m not saying you don’t know what you like, or that you don’t have a clear aesthetic.

What I do mean is that you might not know how to add interest to an outfit, or how to make the same pieces feel fresh again without buying something new.

Because the truth is, it’s rarely about needing more. More often, it’s about experimenting with what you already own and learning how to finish an outfit.

We can easily get caught up in social media, making it feel like everyone has “better” pieces. But more often than not, it’s the same basics - just styled intentionally. Some of the most stylish outfits are built on simple foundations paired with strong styling choices.

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Now, don’t get me wrong, Autumn is my favourite season for dressing. I love layers and the ability to add interest through texture and styling. But there’s something about the energy that comes with Summer and warmer weather that’s hard to beat.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about my autumn wardrobe - how I want to communicate my style during this season, what pieces I might be missing, and whether there’s anything I want to refresh.

Lately, I’ve been gravitating towards more grounded, neutral tones, both in the inspiration images I’m saving and in the pieces catching my eye. I’ve also been leaning into muted colour in a way that still feels very me. A recent example is my new yellow shirt from Assembly Label*, which has already become a favourite.

I’m currently on the hunt for the perfect pair of butter yellow ballet flats. I’ve been eyeing a pair from Essen*, but I’m still searching for something at a slightly lower price point.

Another recurring theme this month is texture. Suede, wool, and subtle prints feel like the easiest way to add depth and interest to an outfit, without needing to overcomplicate it.

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