New Season Update - Sportsgirl

Now we all know that in the current environment, luxury and overtly expensive fashion is no longer in fashion. As such you'll see the "austere glam" or "new modest" trend dominate this season's fashions - which means lots of greys and pared back looks.

Amazingly, Sportsgirl (which fits our "new modest" budget) has nailed this look with a couple of their jackets:

This grey marle cotton zipped jacket takes a leaf out of both the austere glam shades of grey, and well as the other trend this season - military. It's $119.95 and as Paris would say, hot.

Another terrific little jacket - this asphalt (read = charcoal) coloured satin bomber jacket is a great fashion find this winter. If you are a little less Gen Y, then this is a good option to the grey marle option above, $149.95 but you will wear it LOTS with jeans or pants or even a cute little skirt.















This we just had to include because it is too cute! A cream canvas shopper tote with a zip around the side and the words "nouveau riche". Obviously. At $29.95 it is priced to fit in with our nouveau recession budget too!

This goes with that.... New season update

OK, let's talk about Sussan's new season collection. That's right, I just wrote Sussan. You're sitting there going "but my mum shops there".... or at least that's where she did shop until this season...

This season has real elements of BoHo (which can be iffy, so proceed with caution), but there are some individual items that are worth a good look.

It's a rich dark palate this season, lots of detailing and about 6 steps more moden and on-trend for Sussan. They even have a cream faux fur gilet!! (Except it's a bit yeti-like, it's called "mongolian vest" if that gives you any idea... best stick to our picks below...)


Worth checking out:

• The harem style pants - these are a beautiful, almost tailored version
• Gorgeous black tuxedo style jacket (satin lapels, stunning!)
• Accessories collection - a bohemian look at a nice price
  

New Season Update - Basque at Myer

Wow. I'm loving the clothing at Basque in Myer. It's a pity they don't have a website and that Myer doesn't have online shopping yet, so I can't show you any pictures, but we are loving:

• The crochet lace black dress with short sleeves, $179. There is something kind of cute and 60's vintage with this. It's adorable. Also available as a skirt.
• The short swing cocktail party dresses with rosettes around the neckline, in black and mauve (Yes I know, it sounds hideous like that, but it's cute and if you are tall and willowy, this is one you can pull off. Definitely flirty.)
• The black dress with satin sleeves and v-neck. A classic, simple dress, flattering shape for most bodies.
• The black faux fur evening gilet - so on trend, so very now.

The joy of Basque is that you can collect Myer One points while buying it, return it if you had a "fad" moment and changed your mind, and it's SO reasonbly priced.

And the above list is just the beginning! I have to run now but will be back to report on more Basque goodies in the next couple of days!

Poll Results!

Our last poll asked if you were a Brad Pitt or Daniel Craig kind of gal... and most of you said... (drum roll.....) BRAD PITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for participating! Make sure you participate in our next poll - the other big rivalry in the female world - flats vs heels!

The Best Heel (So far!)

Ladies, fun times and happy days are here because Witchery have finally put the black ruffled suede heel I mentioned in my last post, online. So here is a picture of the Victoria shoe - now run to your Witchery store and pick up a pair as it's a STUNNING shoe. Elegant and chic.

Victoria Heel $189.95, www.witchery.com.au

New Season Update - Witchery

It's been a couple of seasons since I've said this (accessories aside) but I am LOVING Witchery's new season range...

OK, so what am I swooning about??

1. Space long line cardigan (click to view on Witchery's website)
   This is a fabulous almost Missoni-like cardigan. Love the texture, love the colours, will love it so much over a cotton tank, skinny jeans or as a light-weight jacket over a sleek dress and boots. $149.95
2. Mesh Double Layer tank
   Before you say "oh how boring, it's just a tank", remember that almost every woman I know is lacking the essential basics that help pull your wardrobe together. This is one of those basics, and in the mesh there is something just a little more interesting about this tank (and a bit Calvin Klein in its simplicity, but at a tiny $49.95 in comparison).
3. Crystal cluster necklace
   The picture does this necklace NO justice. It is a lovely little piece of jewellery heaven to wear with a plain dress. It's not too much and not too little. As Goldilocks once said, "it is just right..." (and we would argue much more stylish than a bowl of porridge...). The matching ring is very fine too.

And that's just the start! We've also spied a gorgeous black heel with structured ruffle on the front, and a quilted little hand bag in black. All fabulous, all not too "trendy" to that you have to throw them out next season and start again, and you want them all now! (or at least, I do!)

Welcome to 2009!

Hello all, we are back from holidays, ready for another year of blogging to keep you informed of the best sales out there...!

The sales are HUGE this year and if you haven't checked them out you'll have another week to do so until Australia Day. New stock is already start to creep into the stores, and we can't wait to see what the new season will bring.

Meanwhile, some of our lust-haves this week:

General Pants:
Agent 99 5-strand pearl necklace - long, indulgent and only $34.95. Will look fantastic with a little black outfit, and dramatic shoes.

Urban "Weekend Gypsy" satin print bag - cute & fun, this is an adorable shopper / beach bag and on sale for just $30.

Jacqui E & Sussans:
You may not love their clothing but their accessories racks are tops. Some fantastic finds here for work and play.

Sportsgirl:
You have to pick carefully here, but a real "trend" buy is their military inspired (a big trend this winter) black leather jacket with brass buttons. $299.95 (there's also a vest version), you do need to be under 35 to pull this look off.

They do also have a terrific range of large cocktail rings starting from just $10.

Ojay:
What's not to love? Take 30% off EVERYTHING including sale items.