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…
This stretchy cotton dress is fabulous for summer but today I thought, why not wear it in winter too! It cuts right in at the back, requiring a good crossover bra – there’s nothing worse than bra straps on show. I love how it graduates high at the front to accentuate legs, and is long…
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!…
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…
Breathtakingly high side-splits are sashaying down the runway on skirts and dresses and they look hot, providing a sneak peak at toned legs and thighs. If the very thought makes you nauseous, a front split is a great alternative. This Bettina Liano skirt is about 12 years old and holds fond memories – I wore…
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…
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…
A colourful coat has high impact and is a terrific way to brighten up a dull winter. This fuchsia pink wool coat is not only warm it brings an outfit to life. Bold coloured coats have been in the fashion spotlight for a while but now designers are playing with voluminous coats and oversizing everything.…
This is one way of jazzing up a check shirt! A Big W bargain, this cotton check shirt has silver through it so I teamed it with this Valleygirl silver skirt ($10 on sale). Sheer stockings are a must for the cooler weather. Polish the look with black patent pumps. “Be exalted, O God, above…
It’s great fun mixing different textures and velvet and fur are no exception. Cosy and rich for winter I was snug all day long in this. With longer skirts the look du jour I pulled out this crushed velvet, multi-tiered skirt, which has been taking a back seat in my wardrobe for many years! The…