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