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…

In-Vest in leather

I’m enjoying a love affair with vests at the moment! They completely transform a look and can be worn over different tops and even dresses. Leather is the look du jour and I snapped up this brown leather vest for a paltry $5 at the local op shop. It complements the brown tartan pattern in…

Going purple

This stretchy ruffle dress is so comfortable and easily adaptable for winter or summer. I picked it up for $10 from a groovy little shop that was shutting down – a victim of the flourishing internet retail world. I am yet to embrace online shopping because I am tactile and enjoy the experience of trying…

Bright shiny day

I rocked this shiny little number to church and back on Sunday. And it was very fitting given our awesome worship team makes it more like a rock concert! But I didn’t outshine world-renowned landscape photographer and guest speaker, Ken Duncan, who wore a striking shiny turquoise jacket and brought me to tears with his…