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Wedge Wonderland

December 28th 2011 23:59

Wedges have got to be the best things invented. I don’t think I could ever go back to the spikey stiletto.

Working in a boutique that sells fabulous footwear, I have noticed myself steering people in the wedge direction. They look fabulous, are really comfortable and do great things for your pins.

From October (where Spring Racing Season hit Melbourne), colours have taken a turn for the better. Lots of camels, nudes, peach and creams are looking great with any outfit.

If you’re lucky enough to find wedges with a platform at the front, then you’re in for a real treat. It’s literally like walking on a fluffy cloud.

That extra support at the front really does make all the difference.

I never really was a fan of the wedge. I didn’t like how your heels were exposed to the world. They looked tacky, unfinished and too heavy to look decent with any outfit-massive fashion crime.

But, as time has gone by, and they have been morphed into cute twins that protect your tootsies-they rate quite highly!

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Is red the new black?

November 1st 2011 09:45

With Spring racing season well under way in Melbourne-town, the attention has truly turned to the fashion. Colour-blocking is all I have heard these last few weeks!

This has been the topic of recent conversations but I just wanted to turn my attention to the race day that just passed. A traditionally black and white day, a.k.a Derby Day was a fabulous day spent basking in the afternoon sun (when it decided to finally come out).

However, there were mixed reactions as to what should have been worn on this particular Saturday. Is it a crime to not be wearing black and white?

Two years ago I wore a peach-coloured dress and accessorised all in black. I thought, it is Spring, I love bright colours and I wear black all the time! Clearly wearing a white dress was never factored in to the thought process.

This year, discussions commenced in August as to what colours would be worn on this very day. Would it be black or white? Would you wear black and then accessorise with a different colour? Would you wear canary yellow?

All sorts of suggestions were made over a tapas dinner however with eight girls screaming over the top of each other as to what they thought suited the day best offered no solutions.

Yes, traditionally it is a Derby Day thing to wear black or white but I saw a bunch of stunning chicks rocking red or looking like they had just stepped out of Vogue sporting a coral number! Sure they had black or white accessories but their colourful outfit could not be faulted.

I will admit, I did see a lot more girls wearing black and white but accessorising with red. Red fascinators, shoes, lippy and slicked nails made a statement.

Either way, everyone was glammed up and looking smashing! I’m torn between what should have been worn and what was worn. I personally wore black this year – this included frock, fascinator, bling and shoes – however have worn a colour before.

I’m sure there will be a massive difference on Crown Oaks Day that’s in 2 sleeps time! Colour-blocking, as my aunty so willingly throws around will well and truly make an appearance – and I think it’s here to stay.

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European Twinkles

September 6th 2011 02:05

Recently returning from an overseas holiday, sporting the ‘onesie’ successfully and buying as much stuff as I could physically carry has worked a treat – my wardrobe has had a total revamp!

It is all glitz and glamour over there at the moment. Designs found in Top Shop, Zara, Desigaul and a bunch more European labels with exotic spellings ensured I splashed the cash without a care in the world!

Now I will admit – I was never a fan of the sequin. Initial thoughts that would come to mind include: tacky, attention seeker and O.T.T. Well...now I must eat my own words! Words I posted on here 2 years ago!

I love sequins! Gimme sparkles all year around ladies

This strange love has taken me by the hand and led me astray...in a very good way. I purchased the most absurd dresses from London-Town.
At the time I thought it was holiday brain, encouraging me to shop til I dropped. Just to buy everything in sight.

After purchasing three formal, sequined-bombed frocks I got back to the London apartment, questioned my judgement and hid them at the bottom of the suitcase. Then a few weeks later, I get back to Melbourne, pull them out of the suitcase and think to myself – best decision ever – utter genius!

They are so funky and cute! One is black and the other indigo/black so it is not as if white/silver sequins have made a guest appearance in the wardrobe (similar to a disco ball).

Anyway despite all of this...a little bit of bling never hurt anyone...or alot!

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The wonderful ‘onesie’

July 12th 2011 07:13

Sporting a glowing tan is a standard side effect of returning from a European escape. Heading off at the end of the week myself, I have started thinking about all the wonderful things I would take over there and all the wonderful things I would leave behind ensuring enough room to snag all the European bargains and delights that I will be purchasing on my trip.

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Word of the day

June 30th 2011 06:06

I used to have this joke at my previous job where everyday there would be a ‘word of the day’. Usually it was a tough word (or one that many people didn’t actually know the meaning to) and one that would rarely be used in any normal context. The aim of the game was to use it in as many sentences as you could throughout the day.

Boy I wish I had known this one – it really would have made things interesting.
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Pom-tastic!

May 17th 2011 10:55

Initially I was never a fan of the pom pom and many posts were centred around their uselessness – however I have learnt from my mistakes and wish to retract that comment! Who ever would have thought I would have admitted defeat.

The pom pom has defeated me – in a solid way. They are everywhere – at the bottom of scarves, the hoods of jumpers and even on my slippers –yes I purchased a pair of super comfy slippers that are embellished with pom poms – and I love them.
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Future Fashion Fun

March 22nd 2011 10:02

Well they do indeed say that you must attend a music festival at least once in your life but they often leave the bit out about wearing skanky and ripped super short denim shorts...in a light stonewash denim may I add.

After hitting up Melbourne’s Future Music Festival last weekend I plodded along in the pouring rain in my dark denim shorts. Had a ball – oh yeh and my attire held up for the torrential rain too. My comfy shorts were fitted and covered my unmentionables. Nothing was peeking through that shouldn’t have been and there was none of this frayed business going on.
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Stylish Sweatbands

January 23rd 2011 10:31

With the Australian Open for 2011 in full swing comes the assortment of sweatbands, bandannas, frocks and socks.

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Magic Melbourne

November 28th 2010 02:12

A little warning for folks trekking down to Melbourne - It is a bit slushy for the stilettos to be out in force in Melbourne at the moment.

Being the chilliest and wetest year in 18 years does not help the situation and considering the wetest day has been a Saturday getting all glammed up to hit the d-floor on the weekend has often been coupled with strategic ways to get to your chosen destination witout mascara running down your face due to torrential rain.
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Bling time

October 2nd 2010 02:13

Spring has sprung lovely ladies and gents...Finally!
Melbourne has finally snapped out of the cold battering we have been experiencing for months now so it is time to expose the leggy legs, strap on the heels (post pedicure of course) and get out the bling because we are on our way to sunny times!!!

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