Thanks to my gorgeous brother Shannon, I was armed with a $500 gift voucher when I discovered these two striped dresses on a recent birthday shopping spree. And no girls, you can’t have him, he’s my little bro. I could easily have splurged but I’m such a bargain hunter and found these for $15 each. The ruffle on the neckline of the orange and blue dress had a daggy bit behind it, which I took to with the scissors! Maxi dresses are so comfortable and look excellent with heels or flats. Not long after I got them, I was delighted to see Vogue do a feature on blue and white striped clothes. You’ve gotta love that!

Earn your stripes, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey

Earn your stripes, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, second view

This bright blue Jimmy Choo replica handbag was a gift from Mum and Dad on their travels to Thailand last year. The chain handle is very on trend at the moment. The vintage pearl clutch was originally Mum’s. I don’t think she misses it but she might after seeing this!

Earn your stripes, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, third view

Earn your stripes, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, fourth view

“I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Psalm 16:2