( Versace sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, Hermès scarf, Max Mara bra top, Tiffany & Co Smile necklace )

As the summer came to pass, unfairly amidst 6 weeks of rain, I was inclined to shout curses whilst waving a closed fist to the heavens. How dare the powers up there deny us of the best part of the season? All those late march barbeques and languid lazing on the beach gone up in a poof of neverending rain.Then, I started editing pictures for this story and realized the summer was plenty alright, even if it had prematurely ejected itself from my overzealous plans. In collaboration with Sunglass Hut, I spent the past few months wearing amazing sunglasses I had edited from their extensive collection and these babies made every one of my outfits incredible by extension. So without further ado, here is my summer diary…in sunglasses

Above: In December, my boyfriend and I took a trip to India. It had been my dream to visit Kerala since I saw a documentary on the region’s food a few years back so he surprised me with the trip (more on India coming soon in a travel post!) We rented out a whole houseboat and sailed the backwaters , all the while eating delicious seafood curries. These Versace sunglasses are my favourite shape; somewhere between a cat eye and wayfarer and are uber versatile with their tortoishell tones

( Prada sunglasses from Sunglass Hut )

After the boat, we spent a few days on Kerala's serene beaches where the fisherman's boats were painted an obviously on trend shade of orange ; ). I'm absolutely in love with the Prada sunglasses I wore in this picture and still mix them up with everything from jeans to LBDs

( Ray Ban sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, Agent Provocateur bikini )

After India we jumped onto a plane to Sri Lanka, where we stayed at the beautiful Anantara hotel surrounded by hectares of coconut plantations. I loved how these Ray Ban sunglasses had reflective lenses...perfect for napping on day beds whilst pretending I'm reading a book

(Miu Miu sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, Rebecca Valance top, Sarina Suriano earrings )

Back to Sydney post holiday and off to a friend's birthday. Loved how these Miu Miu shades added elegance and metallic sheen to my pretty ruffled top

( Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, Max Mara top, Thomas Sabo necklace, Cartier bracelet )

Taking a break from shooting in possibly the best aviator sunglasses I have seen in a while. With their geometric and exaggerated shape, these honeys cover a multitude of sins whilst making every outfit cool AF.

( Prada sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, Binny dress, vintage earrings )

It's now autumn but the sun is out again so how about pretending the summer is still going? Certainly, looking through pink tinted lenses might help to see the glass as half full - that's why these Prada sunglasses are staking a firm hold in my wardrobe

Summertime is all about colour for me - the brighter the better.Just as nature is exploding in frangipanis, hibiscus flowers, peonies and roses, so does my inner chromophile ( sorry English grammar, I think I just invented that word & I'm just gonna go with it). All of a sudden, dark shades seem drab and depressing and flouro and intense vibrant hues make me feel electric. Not to mention how good a tan looks against all that intense pigment. In my second Xmas Sunglass Hut wishlist place are these super fly Ray Ban sunglasses..because they have everything going for them :

a) totally on trend
b) suitably reflective for post Xmas party exhaustion
c) hued an incredible tone of orange crush
d) they even fold up for compact storage!

TOP: Josh Goot X Taubmans
SKIRT: Ellery
SUNGLASSES: Ray Ban from Sunglass Hut
SHOES: Balenciaga
BAG: Alexander Wang
NECKLACE: Celine

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sonny Vandevelde

Sydney has been bathed in sunshine lately. The streets, beaches and vistas are simply glowing . It is time to plant sunglasses firmly on the head and welcome summer's heat. After working like a fiend so I can relax when holidays kick off, I'm starting to ease into a bit of a more relaxed schedule that involves daytime meetings and afternoon swims at Bondi beach. The city seems to be going mad - rush hour is busier than ever, holiday decorations scream their jolly messages, people are freaking out about Christmas being only a week away , ordering turkeys and prawns, getting presents and Christmas trees yet the beach is the most beautiful and serene now, whilst people are so preoccupied with end of year pressures.

Taking it easy is not an option now though - there is just so much to do, buy, see! White outfits, however, are always an option in the summer but sometimes I like to use a few coloured accessories to pop against it, like these amazing Miu Miu sunglasses. I had a stroll through the new Sunglass Hut flagship store in the city the other day and noted a few pairs that made it to the "hint hint" Christmas shopping wish list - because unlike perfumes, sunglasses are an intrinsic part of any summer get up.

TOP & SKIRT : Bec & Bridge
SUNGLASSES : Miu Miu from Sunglass Hut
BAG : Rachel Ruddick
RINGS : Karen Walker
SHOES : Michael Kors

Photographer: Sonny Vandevelde