Everything I wore last week | 37
A little sneak peek at some of the outfits I wore on our family getaway to Torquay—including a couple of looks featuring cute socks (pretty sure this is about to become a full-blown obsession!)
Hello lovely readers!
I’m currently away soaking up some much-needed family time, but I still wanted to share a little recap of everything I wore last week with you lovely lot! The weather in Victoria clearly missed the memo that it’s autumn—summer made a surprise comeback, so there were plenty of warm-weather outfits to keep me on my toes.
Keep an eye out later this week—I’ll be sending out a little bonus packing list from our trip to Torquay. But for now, let’s get into it: here’s a full recap of everything I wore last week. Let me know which outfits you loved most!
MONDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS ➕ TEE ➕ CREW NECK SWEATER ➕ SNEAKERS
Outfit Details…. Monday marked the start of the Easter holidays, and I took my three kids into the office for a family Easter day—such a fun one, and they absolutely loved it! Since I was helping wrangle over 50 kids, I kept things comfy and used it as the perfect excuse to wear a new purchase: this light grey crew neck sweater from Cotton On. I already own it in a few colours and honestly can’t recommend it enough—such great quality for the price. I paired it with my go-to wide-leg jeans and Adidas sneakers to add a bit of texture and depth to the look. Easy, relaxed, and just right for the day.
TUESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JOGGING PANTS ➕GRAPHIC SWEATER ➕ SNEAKERS
Outfit Details…I woke up with the urge to get out for a beach walk before work, so I threw on something comfy—joggers, my trusty Anine Bing graphic sweater, and my denim shacket for a bit of warmth. In true beach walk fashion, it started drizzling the second I got there (should’ve grabbed the waterproof, really!). I had my New Balance 327s on, which always pull things together a bit. I meant to change when I got home, but the day got away from me—work got busy, and I had to pack for our trip that evening. So this outfit ended up doing the whole day, and honestly? No complaints.
WEDNESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS SWEATER ➕TEE ➕ QUILTED COAT ➕SNEAKERS
Outfit Details…After a chaotic morning solo-packing the car and wrangling three kids for our getaway down the coast, I was exhausted! Thankfully, the two-hour drive went pretty smoothly, and by the afternoon we were enjoying a café treat and some beach time—bliss. It was a bit chilly first thing, so I reached for one of my favourite secondhand finds from Depop: this gorgeous quilted coat by Stella Nova. I styled it with my Everlane barrel jeans, a new alpaca charcoal sweater layered over a crisp white tee (just to lift the whole look a bit), and finished it off with brown accessories—Adidas sneakers and my go-to suede tote
THURSDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS ➕ STRIPED CROPPED TEE ➕ CASHMERE SWEATER ➕ SANDALS
Outfit Details…On Thursday, the kids and I headed out to explore Torquay while my husband worked—and we stumbled across the sweetest alpaca farm! My littlest was delighted to take Macca the Alpaca for a walk (safe to say it was a highlight of the trip). Although it was a warm, sunny day, I skipped the shorts and stuck with my wide-leg jeans, paired with a striped cropped tee for that easy, undone feel. I threw a neutral cashmere sweater round my waist just in case, and finished the look with brown sandals and my tan crossbody bag. It was the kind of outfit that worked perfectly for wandering during the day and then heading straight to a casual beachside dinner in the evening.
FRIDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = MAXI POPLIN SKIRT ➕ TEE ➕ CREW NECK SWEATER ➕ SANDALS
Outfit Details…hands down my favourite look from last week! There’s something so effortlessly cool about this maxi skirt, and pairing it with my trusty grey crew‑neck sweater (yes, I reached for it twice in one week!) made it feel perfectly relaxed. It was ideal for a morning spent wandering surf shops and café hopping—cozy yet chic in all the right ways.
SATURDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = DENIM SHORTS ➕ KNITTED TEE ➕ DENIM SHACKET ➕ SWEATER ➕ SNEAKERS
Outfit Details…Saturday was set to be a warm one, so I decided not to overthink it and just went for the shorts! (I love wearing shorts, but the moment it turns to autumn, it always feels a bit… off? Just me?) We headed down the coast for lunch with some lovely friends—and even met a few incredibly tame kookaburras! My husband thought I was a bit mad for tossing a sweater and a denim shacket in the car, but I ended up needing both—it cooled down pretty quickly. I really loved the cream base of the outfit with the contrast of black and denim. I also tested out some new ankle socks (I can feel a new obsession brewing…), and while I wasn’t 100% sold on the shorts, I rolled with it.
SUNDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = LINEN MAXI DRESS ➕ DENIM JACKET ➕ SANDALS
outfit links, Montaigne Paris maxi linen dress
Outfit details…Sunday was an absolute beauty, and I’d booked us in for a winery lunch—glass of wine in hand, woodfired pizzas on the table, live music playing, and the kids running around on the grass… my ideal kind of Sunday! I’d packed two dresses for the trip (full packing list coming soon!), but ended up going with this sleeveless linen maxi—it was too warm not to. I kept the look simple and easy: brown sandals, my go-to bag, and my usual understated gold jewellery. I threw my black denim jacket over my arm just in case it cooled down later, but it turned out to be the perfect outfit for a relaxed afternoon in the sun.
That’s a wrap on this week’s Substack! Thanks so much for reading and following along. If you know someone who could use a little wardrobe refresh or some styling inspiration, feel free to share this with them. And if you’d like to receive this straight to your inbox each week—along with some extra style musings—be sure to subscribe below!
Until next time,
Julia x
Let’s Stay in Touch!
If you’d like to see more from The Julia Style Edit and have it delivered straight to your inbox, make sure to subscribe! Feel free to share this post with a friend who might find it interesting, too.
For more daily style inspiration, you can also follow along on my other platforms:
• Indyx - where I track what I’m wearing & what’s in my wardrobe
• Instagram - where I share all my daily outfits
• Pinterest - where I pin things I love (& my outfits too!)
• LTK - where I save all the outfit links & sizing details
Let’s stay connected!
P.s you might also like…
*This newsletter contains gifted PR items and affiliate links, which means that I may earn a small commission when you purchase products that I recommend at no additional cost to you.
Lovely outfits!
Did you change the name of your substack? Or have it always been called Honest Style Notes?
The quilted coat! 🧥 obsessed. Love these looks.