The first thing you notice about Tory Archbold is her smile. Itâs infectious. She has one of those sweet, kind smiles that makes you want to smile too.
Tory is the terribly clever, always stylish Founder and Director of TORSTAR Communications – a PR company that works with retail brands to create recognition and drive sales in the Australia.
You may be familiar with a couple of her clients – Zara, Topshop, Seafolly, Shopbop, Neiman Marcus, Mulberry, Tods, Bvlgari, adidas and Next UK to name just a few (!!)
One of the perks of working with so many leading international fashion brands is that Tory gets to travel – a lot.
And all this travel over the years has built a somewhat unconventional (but wonderful) travel diary.
As we wander through Tory’s wardrobe, each piece brings back memories of airport stopovers in Bangkok, meetings with clients in Paris or a chilly afternoon with girlfriends in London.
Want to take a little trip down memory lane with Tory?
Follow the link below for all the pics from Toryâs wardrobe as well as her tips on traveling stylishly, the best places to shop and the perils of purchasing too many thongsâŠ
The best (fashion) lesson I’ve learnt is… black works best when you travel. A cashmere wrap helps too.
My go-to outfit…Â differs depending on the city. Sydney: relaxed. Paris: chic. I love mixing it up.
On the top of my wish list is…Â another visit to Lane Crawford in Hong Kong â itâs a shopping mecca.
My most recent fashion purchase was… some Saint Laurent heels.
I keep buying more… shoes and bags. I think itâs an addiction. I’ve started archiving my Mulberry collection for my daughter.
I need more… time to hang on the beach in a Seafolly bikini with a good book and some sunscreen.
I wish I’d never bought… so many leather thongs in Greece. Iâm waiting for my daughter to grow into them so she can enjoy them too.
If I could only keep 3 things in my wardrobe, they would be… my Chopard ‘Happy’ necklace, my Mulberry ‘Lily’ bag and my Chloe flats.
My favourite labels are… Roland Mouret, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Maje, Ginger&Smart.
My favourite online shops are… Shopbop and Neiman Marcus.
I always feel happy when I wear⊠Roland Mouret. Iâm addicted to his dresses. He has a great understanding of the female form. And once you have one, theyâre so easy re-purchase online.
Any outfit looks better with⊠a smile.
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Shopping Details:
1. Mulberry âLilyâ in soft grain leather, ÂŁ750
2. Michael Kors hinged bangle, $97.38
3. Elizabeth and James âVogelâ cuff, $108.84
4. Roland Mouret âAlexandriaâ dress, $1504.68
5. Giuseppe Zanotti ankle-strap sandals, $950
6. CHANEL ‘Coco Noir’Â 50ml Eau De Parfum Spray, $169
7. Ginger & Smart âJaguarâ jacket, $799
8. Chopard âHappy Diamondsâ Icons pendant, $3270
Photography:Â Rachel Kara
Styling:Â Inez Garcia
Hair and Makeup:Â Kimberley Forbes
Roland Mouret dress, Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
Chanel bangles found at Bangkok airport and her daughter Isabella's 'Lego Friend'.
"I picked up this coat on a walk with a friend in London. We ended up in Notting Hill and realised it was chilly, so we popped into Maje and the rest is history!!"
Chanel booties bought for NYE 2009/10
"My favourite labels are Roland Mouret, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Maje and Ginger&Smart"
"These are my latest purchase. I found them in the new Saint Laurent boutique in Singapore. They have a cute mid-level heel and are now my go-to shoe".
Mulberry bag, Hermes and Chanel bangles and Coco Noir by Chanel, Tory's favourite perfume for winter.
"These Chanel boots were a journey of love. I first spotted them in Hong Kong airport on the way to London. A week later I was waiting at Bergdorfâs for my girlfriend and saw them in the shoe section. I couldnât resist"
Dior booties, Mulberry bag.
DSquared leather jacket from shopbop.com
All shopping details under copy on left-hand side
Another Bergdorf Goodman purchase "I love the feel of silk on leather".-
"I bought this dress from Proenza Schouler's Bond Street store in London. It's so chic and perfect for work events"
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