Florist Kayla Moon tried matching her outfits with flowers for a week

Florals become fashion.

When you’re in a styling rut, where do you turn to for inspiration? Scrolling Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok is an obvious first choice for many, but when it comes to curating true personal style in 2026, there’s a strong case for looking offline.

From print media to cinema, inspiration can be found anywhere and in the case of Melbourne-based florist, Kayla Moon, it came from flowers. Her Collingwood floral studio, Xflos, is known not only for its artful arrangements but for bringing different worlds together, whether it’s fashion, art or music – Kayla’s hosted six-hour basement raves in the studio before.

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Recently, Fashion Journal set her a brief to come up with a week of outfits, matching different florals to her clothes. “I pulled together my favourite pieces I already wear, and styled them into outfits for different settings: work, the club, dinner,” she says. “From there, I designed the arrangements. I wanted the florals to capture the body language of the clothes, to feel like an extension of how I was holding myself in each outfit.”

Importantly, the outfits had to stand up to Kayla’s busy schedule. “Each week starts at the market, usually with a drink on the go with my reusable made by Fressko cup, and we often return multiple times depending on our output.” she explains. “Around that, we’re organising events and weddings, and hosting one-off art events at Flowerclub by night. I need to be comfortable and warm, but still styled enough to be received by someone on their wedding day.”

Look one: Rose, anthurium and amaranthus

This is a classic everyday Xflos outfit, something me and the girls wear all the time, and where I feel most comfortable. The red roses are romantic, almost obvious, but paired with anthurium and trailing amaranthus, it becomes more sculptural and less predictable. The outfit feels clean but strong. I wanted the flowers to interrupt that simplicity just enough. I’m wearing local baddie, Cage, and Studio Katie Gray.

Look two: Gerbera, phalaenopsis and fibre

This one leans darker – more stripped back, a bit undone. I worked with pale gerberas and falling phalaenopsis against this almost synthetic black fibre to mirror the rawness of the outfit. The black slip and distressed denim feel worn-in, slightly deconstructed. The flowers soften it, but there’s still tension. I felt a bit exposed in this look but in a deliberate way, like letting something unravel without fixing it. I’m wearing Karlaidlaw, Studio Katie Gray and Sabi the Label.

Look three: Hydrangea and mokara orchid

This look feels playful but still composed, and a bit sexy. I called it ‘Betty’ while I was arranging. The silhouette is soft; mini skirt, fitted T-shirt, and I paired it with a green hydrangea base and deep magenta mokara orchids to reflect that balance. I added a small floral bow to echo the shirt. Hydrangea has this clustered, almost domestic softness, while the orchids cut through with something sharper. It’s not something I’d usually wear as it leans quite femme for me but it was fun to step into that mood. I’m wearing a local Be Right Back skirt, Emily Watson top, and thrifted Diesel boots from Goodbyes.

Look four: Chrysanthemum and vanda orchid

This look came together around movement and saturation – the purple silk skirt sitting somewhere between soft and electric. I paired it with reflexed chrysanthemums and deep violet vanda orchids to mirror that tension. The chrysanthemum holds structure, while the orchids feel more sensual and open. I wanted the flowers to echo the drape and weight of the fabric. I felt held but expressive in this, like I could move slowly, but with intention. I’m wearing Checks Downtown pants from Sucker and a hooded T-shirt by Iden, also from Sucker.

Look five: Native texture and mixed florals

This was about texture first. The outfit has a kind of looseness, something I’d wear to the club or wandering a city that isn’t mine. I built the arrangement with movement in mind: native elements, fine branching material, and small pops of colour. It feels slightly wild but still intentional, mirroring the layering and print of the outfit. I felt very myself in this. I’m wearing local Après Studio pants and Berlin-based designer Rhi Dancey.

Look six: Hydrangea, cymbidium and lucky bamboo

This is another version of my everyday uniform; cowboy boots, basketball pants, graphic T-shirt. The tie-dye and layering already has a strong visual language, so I matched it with bold forms: hydrangea mass, sculptural cymbidium orchids, and curling lucky bamboo.

There’s something playful but structured in how it all sits together. I wanted the flowers to feel like an extension of the print. I felt confident in this – a bit louder but still grounded in shape. Boyish and perfect for my work. I’m wearing all recycled, second-hand pieces or items that I’ve traded for flowers: basketball pants from Slam Ross (another local baddie), my favourite op-shop T-shirt, and cowboy boots my partner found for me in Wyoming.

Keep up with Kayla’s work here.