On the street with Grace Simpson

Local teacher aide and librarian Grace Simpson has an eye for eclectic fashion and shares with us where she finds some of her favourite pieces.

What are you wearing today?

Today I am wearing my red ‘Seed’ dress with my Pride x Vans kicks and some daisy earrings by Pamela Jayne Designs.

Do you have a usual style?

I honestly don’t think I have a style, I guess it’s pretty eclectic, like me. I’m like the little kid who’s mum said they’re allowed to dress themselves for school, so they go and put all their favourite things on at once.

What item do you have the most of in your wardrobe?

Dresses I think, I just find them really easy.

What looks or trends do you like right now?

Dresses with sneakers for sure.

Where do you buy most of your clothes?

I try to buy recycled designer fashion where I can. My fave local shop is Dress Code, that’s where all my best pieces are from. I also shop at op shops a lot and online for second hand treasures or designer sales. Friends and I sometimes have sociable clothing swap nights and they’re super fun! We simply can’t stay ignorant about the horrific impact the fast fashion industry is having on Mother Earth.

What is your favourite all time buy?

My cobalt blue Zambesi Jacket from Dress Code.

Worst clothing disaster?

I went through a phase of wearing a pink cowgirl hat with a rainbow poncho and pink neon socks when I was 21. I’m confident it looked as disastrous as it sounds.

A wardrobe staple everyone should invest in?

Everyone should invest in some type of suit, male or female.

Which celebrity’s sense of style do you admire?

Billy Eilish and Harry Styles for what they represent to the younger ones, be yourself and create your own damn trends by wearing whatever you feel good in. As far as me being inspired, I would have to go with Vivienne Westwood.

Finish this sentence. You would never catch me wearing…

A boob tube.