F L U R O .

 

 

 

(Miss Brown Vintage Denim Vest, Random Black Cardigan, MindMyAnn Neoprene Croptop, Don't Ask Amanda Tulle Skirt, Therapy Platforms, Tommy Hilfiger Socks)

There's been an odd silence on this side of the blogosphere lately. Life sort of gets in the way of things and your priorities just change. Unfortunately I can't seem to forget my blog anytime soon and once again I'm coming back to revitalise this space. 

Behind the scenes of MindMyAnn there has been a bit of hustle and bustle lately, and there's been whisperings of something big to pop up! So with that, you will have to put up with more absences and random postings but fear not, MindMyAnn is here to stay! 

So in recent weeks when I got a wink of sleep and some time to spare, AJ and I went for a little shoot around the corner from his house. Amazingly, we managed to find this iron bridge and dry bed creek which was even more picturesque with a sunset over the horizon. 

Oh and the outfit? Well I'm very proud to say that the neoprene crop top was made by yours truly which will be available soon (stay tuned!) and the disgusting pig that I am, I've worn this combo so many times I've lost count. You can never go wrong with black & white paired with denim and ONE splash of colour. As the weather gets colder I've been heading down that all black or black&white palette in hopes of my clothing absorbing the warmth of the sun. It's working. Although nights are full of ugg boot rocking and daggy pjs, I've managed to keep my wardrobe fairly reasonable for public viewing thanks to last years overhaul of excessive knits and leggings (and possibly an abuse of eBay). 

Back to reality now, absorbing the warmth of my fireplace, rocking a pair of woolly socks, ugg boots and the ugliest BUT warmest pjs out. I will smell you guys later.

Love

Ann

A N N.

 

(White Collared Shirt - Zara, Multicolour Triangular Dress - Saboskirt, Black Suede Collared Shirt - Alice in the eve)

Here I am.  Ann Xiao.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia.

I am the eldest of two siblings. 

I'm Chinese. (can't read or write... for shame!) 

Went to high school, then proceeded to uni and now onto my latest venture, Fashion School. 

I love fashion and everything it entails.

I stay awake till the oddest hours of the morning.

I'm constantly sleep deprived (due to aforementioned statement) 

I blog and makes clothes for fun which will hopefully turn into a full time career

I watch far too much TV

I'm a food junkie and eBay whore.

I'm a dreamer with big ambitions 

I like old cars and fast motorbikes 

Current hair status: Pink Ombre (faded) 

Current career status: Fashion Student 

New: Nose piercing 

N E O N.

Hello deserted blog. There aren't enough ways to say sorry to make up for my lack of attention towards this space. It's quite upsetting actually. I escaped civilisation for about a week and realised I need not worry about so much and just focus on people I love dearly, soak up the sun and basically relax and enjoy my life. Then this week I came to the realisation that I'm too young to go into retirement, also I realised I need money first to retire. HA! Duh Ann!

Basically I lost my determination to strive for my extravagant goals of becoming a respected designer along with being photographically talented... I honestly lost hope but it was time to get back into action so here is a brief post of the colour I am currently in love with. NEON!

 

(Random Neon Skirt, Zara Contrast Shirt, ROC Combat Boots)

Besides my new found realisation that I need to pay just a little bit more attention to this space, I have actually got a new haircut! YAY! I've received mixed reactions about it. Some say I look cute, some say 'OH THAT'S DIFFERENT!' and then someone said I looked korean... LOL! 

Anyways the next step is to re-dye my hair but I'm thinking about trying a new colour. Bright red? Lavender? Ahhh the choices. 

Anyways I hope you enjoy my photography. I'm loving my camera more and more everyday. Now I just need to figure out how to use the remote I just bought...

x

Ann 

S N E A K P E E K - A R M Y

A little sneak peek of what I wore that day of the photoshoot. My friend helen from abecominglight is an incredible photographer to say the least. She captured my outfit so perfectly whilst having lots of fun rolling in autumn leaves, and doing jumping shots that look like im flying in the air. So keep your eyes peeled. Lots and lots of photos to come to keep you entertained :). There's also hundreds of photos of my hair because she was so fascinated at how it looked like flames against leaves ha! Love you helen. 

And how incredible has the weather been lately in Sydney? Which should've meant I had a lot more photos to show you all but unfortunately my best excuse is that I was enjoying my time with friends and the sun a bit too much. 

x

Ann

M I N T .

Sorry for being a little MIA lately, I left my camera with all the lovely photos at my boyfriend's place. Upsetting, I know, however I can now show you how lovely Sydney's weather has been. I had to take advantage of it so we had a little bit of fun. Next time I'll take some pictures of the places we go to especially when we go for weekend bike rides. Anyways this is what I've been sporting for the past few days because I'm so happy the sun is out and the skirt just puts a smile on my face. The colour is, honestly, I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-A-B-L-E!

(AllAboutEve Crop Grey Knit, Zara Studded Collar Shirt, Alive Girl Mint Circle Skirt, ROC Combat Boots, ASOS Ankle Cuffs, Colette Bracelets, ASOS and Market Rings, Agent Ninety Nine Beanie, Persol Sunglasses)The colour mint has hit the world by storm. Not only are pastels the new colours for colour blocking but mint, I would say, has been crowned King of all. It literally goes with everything, but most fashionistas are opting for the safe route and teaming it with pretty baby pinks. I'm not saying it's bad, just maybe a little on the safe side but it definitely does the trick. Everything this spring is incredibly feminine highlighted by the colour palette chosen by the best designers and fashionistas out there. 

OH and do you like my make shift ankle cuffs? I was trying to emulate this look!

(Source: Tumblr)

Time for me to get back to some good ol' online shopping!  

x

Ann

M U S T A R D

If you combine three girls, an obscene amount of chocolate and a shopping centre, what do you get? A bunch of squealing girlfriends who haven't seen each other in months. That could be due to the fact that I haven't had time to see them :( SORRY GIRLIES! I had some time to finally relax, eat chocolate in this freezing weather and do a little bit of sneaky shopping. Shhhhh don't tell my boyfriend. I'm meant to be saving up. 

Well this is what I wore to go see them and as you can see, despite that there were clouds in the sky and it could possibly be 15 degrees outside, I bared my legs. You could say I'm in denial that Winter has hit Sydney. Like my boyfriend would say, the confusion sits with my head. I'm wearing a beanie yet my legs are bare... contradictory much? And again I've stuck to my rule of thumb. Black and white with ONE colour or black, in this case, with one colour. 

(MinkPink Mustard Blazer, Agent Ninety-Nine Black Beanie, All About Eve Suede Shirt Dress, Asos bracelet, Asos       

                                               rings, Icon Crystal Pendant, Stylist's Own Rose Gold Cuffs) 

 I hope everyone is enjoying the photography because it's all thanks to my lovely little sister who seems to be great at everything creative. I officially appointed her as my partner in crime for this blog. I hope you guys enjoy!

x

Ann