Velvet is about to take off

I’m trying not to spend a cent on clothing or shoes and it’s excruciating! But it is forcing me to stretch my creative muscles and style myself with what I already have in my vast walk-in wardrobe. Interestingly, this CKM wrap dress has been around a while but it’s probably never been more fashionable. Velvet…

High-waisted shorts

I can’t wait for summer! Unfortunately, we are not even halfway through winter. BC (before children) I was an avid snow skiier and couldn’t get enough of the winter chill but my friends with luxury chalets have disappeared so I’ve turned into a summer bunny. I dusted off my favourite high-waisted black satin shorts to…

Belt up

I can’t wait for summer! It’s 13 degrees and raining frequently here and my extremely active boys are stuck inside on school holidays. Perhaps if I put the brakes on shopping I could afford to whisk my family off somewhere hot and tropical . . . I can feel a shopping trip coming on! This grey…

Stripes & neon

Stripes are everywhere and while I’m reluctant to do what everyone else is doing  I was inspired to don this monochrome zip front skirt. It was a bargain from the factory outlets a few years ago. Cotton On is currently selling striped, stretch skirts for $5: they have short and knee length options. The black…

Dresses with sleeves

Dresses with sleeves are firmly in the fashion spotlight, which is great news for anyone self conscious about their arms. Short sleeves, three-quarter and full length are all the rage. They add a ladylike edge to the very short dresses they are being paired with – terrific if you want to show off your legs!…

Winter fresh

White jeans inject fabulous freshness into a winter wardrobe. And I love my $30 Jay Jay’s with this cobalt knit. I’m right into layering at the moment and have taken a particular fancy to cropped jackets (I’ll show you a few soon) and vests. This Jeanswest denim vest with copper buttons was only $5, leaving…