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Style Competition: Summer Luxury by the Water

An Eclectic ROC and Roll Summer.

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It’s high time that I shared with you my summer by the water shoot alongside ROC sunglasses , August Street, Pink Stitch and The Luxe Nomad for their very first style competition. Shot earlier in the week in Sydney, I really wanted to style a luxurious coastal outfit with a pair of über cool shades (who doesn’t need a little ‘cool factor’ by the beach?), proving that summer at the coast isn’t all denim cut-offs and oversized tees. Heck, it can be yachts and beach clubs and seaside dining, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to celebrate our perfect Aussie summers decked out in stylish threads?

For my luxe look, I couldn’t help but style these amazing wide-legged August Street pants I’ve had my eye on since my last Sydney visit (yep, I’ve been crushing big time). Usually one to avoid a pant on a hot day, these easy-breezy alternatives are my new hot weather favourites, especially for when I haven’t had time to top up my tan (guilty!). Paired with a pop of August Street colour, tucked-in to emphasise my lengthened legs, this is one of the most flattering yet comfortable looks I’ve worn in some time. And while a heel is a must to further emphasise said ‘long’ legs, I wouldn’t go passed a wedge or block heel for added practicality.

Choosing a pair of ROC 'Cruz' shades was far more difficult, with my wish list spanning their whole collection (I already have a few!). And while I’m usually a black-on-black or white-on-white kinda’ gal, the matte beige pair were truly made for a stylish day by the sea (although technically we were still by the Harbour). Finishing off the water-side look with what seems to be my colour of choice these day, the sleek gold jewellery really adds a little more ‘summer’ to the outfit.

As I’m currently flying high above Newcastle on my way to Brisbane, I can’t help but wish to spend just one more moment sipping on a fresh juice at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel under the warm summer sun. I’m sure you won’t argue when I say that summer days were simply meant to be spent on the water. Quite frankly, if it were up to me, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Don’t forget to check out the stylish summer looks from the other beach-babe bloggers by searching the tag #ecleticrocandrollsummer on Instagram!
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August Street top | August Street wide-legged pants | ROC 'Cruz' Sunglasses | Gold arm cuff | Gold rings | Black block heels | Black clutch