What Ayla wore

Witchery mohair shawl cardi $259.90, lace silk cami $139.90, ava jean $149.90, mona suede bloack heel $149.90, luka patent tote $109.90

Ayla McIntyre. Photo: supplied

Ayla McIntyre is the manager of Witchery in Meridian Mall, so is lucky enough to have access to a huge range of beautiful clothes every season.

I caught up with Ayla to talk to her about her style, which is all about being comfortable, while still looking great.

How would you describe your personal style?

It's definitely more laid-back. I'm a creature of comfort. I can never go past a great pair of jeans, a basic top and a cardigan. My personal style is very different from my work style, At work I'm more of dress pants/jeans and a dress shirt or a dress knit, I certainly do a more polished look for work days.

How has your sense of style evolved over the years?

Before working in women's fashion apparel I really had no idea about style. I was very much an "active wear" girl. It was very rare for me to put that much effort into what I was wearing unless I was going out for a function, and when I did I had no idea what was "in" and what wasn't.

I'm now definitely "dressy casual". I know what makes me look good and I know what makes me feel good while remaining comfortable, and that's what I tend to go for.

Where do you seek inspiration for what to wear?

I get a lot of my inspiration from Witchery (Classic ha ha). I will always look online to see how they model certain pieces and what they dress a certain style top with or a certain style of pants with. I follow a few fashion bloggers on Instagram as well. I also look to street fashion. If I see someone wearing something I like, I will see if I can find something similar.

What are you go-to pieces this winter?

This winter I'm all for bomber jackets. You can dress them up by wearing over a dress or dress pants, yet you can wear them casually with a pair of blue denim high-rise jeans and a basic white crew neck tee tucked in and your fave sneakers... (Comfort - that's what I'm all about)

What's an item you're eyeing up this season?

This season I've had my eye on: Our Mohair winter coatigan. It's such a beautiful piece to layer up with. You can wear it with a nice silk shirt underneath, tucked into a pair of high waisted pants, and some nice block heels and it looks smart. You can also wear it over top of a white T-shirt and your favourite blue denim jeans and you have the perfect "dressy casual" outfit. Everyone needs one!

What's your fave fashion season and why?

I looove AW (Autumn/Winter) with deep earthy colours, winter coats, chunky knits, tailored pants - you have so many options to layer with. You get to be cosy all day. Winter = comfort.

What's your biggest fashion faux pa?

For me, wearing shoes you can't walk in. When you know you can't walk in them - we can SEE that you can't walk in them. It's awkward for all parties involved. Nobody wants to be that newborn giraffe walking the streets. Which is why I LOVE block heels in boots and strappy heels. You'll never catch me in a skinny stiletto heel because a) I can't walk in them and b) I don't want to be in visible pain all day.

Why did you pick the outfit you choose?

I picked this outfit because I love the different textures going on. Pairing delicate lace and silk with a nice woollen coatigan and distressed denim. It's dressy without being overdone. I felt comfortable and warm. It's a nice light colour palette, Sometimes it's good to get away from black.

Ayla wears Witchery:

Mohair shawl cardi $259.90

Lace silk cami $139.90

Ava jean $149.90

Mona Suede block heel $149.90

Luka patent tote $109.90

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