Back with full fashion force!

After a good two weeks away, Smitten With Style's blog is back and Wendy has survived with no broken bones from her ski trip (and with several brand new ski outfits in tow - they seemed too cute to leave behind...). Here's what we've discovered on the fashion front since our return:

1. Mimco Shoes
   Mimco launched their own range of shoes a couple of weeks ago, with another shipment due later in September. I was pleasantly surprised - from a range of bright ballet flats through to some designer inspired heels, the range is small but concise. Priced between the high $100's through to around the $499.
   
2. Nine West
   Didn't we say a few weeks ago that the gladiator sandal will be BIG BIG BIG this Spring/Summer? Well, they're everywhere in Nine West so there's no escaping it. In a range of 3 bright candy pop colours, and a toned down silvery gold, they are priced at $139 and are cute and fun.
   
3. Mr Rose (who make a range of shirts with differing chest sizes - "Bud" A/B Cup, "Blossom" B/C Cup and "Bloom" C/D Cup") have launched their new Spring Summer range. It is a delightful range, each piece so delicate and different. Save up for your favourite. www.mrrose.com.au
   
4. Myer's new Spring / Summer collection launched this week. Jennifer Hawkins headlined in her own range of swim wear and we'll be bringing you the best buys from Myer over the next few days. DJ's launched earlier this month, so with both big department stores' range launched, Spring/Summer is officially here! (at least in fashion terms)

Off to the Snow!

Wendy is currently taking her annual holiday playing on the ski slopes of Queenstown, New Zealand. In truth she is trying desperately to make baggy, bright coloured ski clothing look like Chanel (because who can really afford the real Chanel ski outfits?!).

She'll be back in about a week. So hang tight till then when she will give you her rundown of winter snow fashion... both the good and the bad!!

Back From Zara!

Well I'm back from Malaysia, and Zara. Disappointingly there wasn't a lot to excite me this season but not to fear - I found other things to keep me busy! We've discovered a terrific chain of stores called "Charles & Keith" (see image of bag, from their latest Summer collection).

They are a terrific shop with lots of cheap as chips shoes and bags, all inspired by designer originals. I purchased a pair of shoes and a bag for A$70. (and that was only because they didn't have my size in the other shoes I tried). We went to the branch in Kuala Lumpur's newest shopping centre, the Pavillion (opposite Star Hill shopping centre, where we spent a few minutes doing little kow-tow's in front of Lanvin, after which we toddled to Dior to eye off my A$17,000 Dior Cristal watch (it's a loonnnng time coming).

The local version of Myer, "Parkson" department store in Pavillion shopping centre also had a sale on their range of "Club Monaco" accessories. This was a well laid out range of costume jewellery by colour, and once you take into account the currency conversion, a very affordable and fun range. We've seen similarly designed (and similar quality) necklaces and bracelets in Surry Hill's Crown Street for about twice the price.

Our final recommendation - "Eclipse" - they have a range of stunning and well priced floor length evening dresses, cocktail dresses and tops. All in a range of easy to care for and iron fabrics. They're all just a little bit unique and it's nice to buy a dress that no one else has! Branches are in KLCC (the Petronas twin towers building), Pavillion and a select range is carried within Parkson department store as well.