I did a bad, bad thing: I went to Belinda, Gucci and Chanel before I checked out the other shops. Bad news: it all pales in comparison. NB for next summer: If it’s not that Tom Ford dull pink rearing its ugly head again, it’s the colour ‘watermelon’ . No wonder black is black.
Economy:
K Mart has cheap but chic foldable umbrellas $8, fab black or grey racer black or tops for exercising which are very long so if your track pants are on the hips that other lovely bit above it can be covered and it has a built in bra $14.99. They also have, surprise, pink paisley caftan tops $20 and camel cord peacoats for an outrageous $20…what the? Sportsgirl: Check out the crazy caravan of hippydom in here….there are nice embroidered hippy caftan tops in white $69, a cute tie dye burgundy and navy hippy, print, long, tiered skirts $69 ( For the young),a nice little V neck gathered sleeve T-shirts in all colors, very handy $29, and a black or white, loose, caftan tops with bell sleeves, $69 ( they love the price of $69 in here). A purple cotton drill marc Jacobs military style jacket ( from ’01 or was it season ’02?) is here again $69 ( I think this one also has the puffed sleeves). Ok, it still looks cool if you must There are big oversized, slouch, croissant black bags with wide straps good for a cheap bag $49; funky, oversized plaited bronze or gold Balenciag style bags $39 (buy, wear once, give to your teenage niece. Bless). There is a black chiffon, empire style evening top with shirred waist (looks expensive) $69; some handy black ( or funny green) cotton T shirts tops with a tie neck drawstring neck $29, and cute side pocket, narrow, long shorts $79. There are crinkle crushed racer back tanks in every colour $19. (I like the deep choc brown or white). Watermelon is here too. Witchery: Check out the grey maille beaded butterfly front tops $49; buy the side pocket long shorts in black, a good cut ( wear them for 2 seasons) $89 and the cuffed version too. There is a floral print burgundy and cream top with a drawstring waist $119; a V neck knit in soft blue $79, and a dark grey racer back singlet $29. Plus check out the light grey cotton trackpants have been cut to the knee (very Jessica Simpson: is that good?); $49 and a brown leather, slouch, messenger style bag with brass studs is quite cool $169. I like the open toe 40’s heel on sale $99 and the jeweled encrusted satin heels are now $149. Check out the drape slinky tops for $39; and the very nice brown velvet donkey grey blazer $79. Watermelon is here too. Nine West: has 50% off and buy the YSL esque wedge with a satin ribbon ankle strap now $69;the Prada style strappy black wedge sandals now $99, the round toe stilettos are $69 and the snakeskin platform wedges are very cool for $69, the shoes of summer. Kookai: Dare I say but there is a huge version of the infamous Balenciaga bag here; check out the long black wool scarf with fur tassels $89; the cotton fitted blazer with a ribbon front $199; and the cute khaki dark grey collections is cool. Buy the wrap wool, ballet, cardigans $79; little tops $59, and the silver chiffon leaf print tops are best pieces here. I see watermelon here and hot pink before my eyes again .FCUK: Best pieces are the wrap sleeveless dress in paisley pinks and purples $169; also in tops too $69. Check out the black cotton belted trench with a hidden zip ( similar to the Joseph one seen in Belinda) now on sale $150 and I see watermelon here too….Seduce: have a cute, white, Victoriana high neck ruffle blouse which is quite cool $120 and a chic cotton very YSL safari top $219. Mollini: have some cool orange/ snakeskin sling backs $148. Cue: New season pieces have arrived; there is a cute copy of a DVF brown and cream African print wrap jersey dress $265; a handy, heavy stretch tank with a elastic/cinched in waist $39; a grey Balenciaga style jersey T with a yoke and brass buttons $119;a chic, thin black & white stripe cotton s/s blouse $125, and a sheer chiffon pretty blouse with ruffle edge is $179. Did I see watermelon in here?
Business:
David Jones: Check out the new bags by the label Lamarthe; a cute tote in black with black & white stripe fabric handles a la Bally is $295 and the smaller version $250; chic alors. DKNY: there is a cool tan shoulder bag with silver buckles and zips $400.Longchamps: Are having a huge renovation sale: check out their cute espadrilles now $65; a red slouch bag with orange and red leather chain strap now $600; a green and blue nylon tote with tan leather handles is now $179; and a big overnight bag in camel with classic tan leather trim is now $470. Buy the choc brown slouch bag now $550; the camel square shoulder bag $550; and the square, black messenger style black bag now $550 too. Buy the handy black, slouch leather bag with little silver buckles and pockets $550. Plus there are a lot of pink nylon totes on sale (pink? no? how so?) and some cute brown cord casual style bags and some funky oversized white and silver slouch bags for around $400. Armani Exchange: still on sale though a few new pieces have arrived. It looks like something Britney would wear: all pink and lace: (I thought Armani was chic Italian style? Please explain?) I like the beaded champagne singlet $200; the wool melton long peacoat with puff sleeves $399; and the black top with silver beading $119. I like the white/grey scoop neck tank with a silver tinge (very Helmut Lang)so much more interesting than basic white $99 non?. Morrissey: I see hot pink here and a few new pieces in for summer: a lot of snakeskin chiffon in different colours. Best buy is the black chiffon goddess dress $399; and the black satin v neck toe front cami top $ 229. When in doubt go for black instead of pink snakeskin; (whatever will he think of next?).Zimmerman is still on sale. Check out the wrap jersey dressed now $137; the cute, crushed, velvet shift dress with ribbon detail now $215; and the black, sexy mama drop waist dress jersey dress now $148. Buy all the fabulous print tiered strapless dresses: way cool! Especially with a belt, buy one in every colour $200. Max & Co: sale continues, so go for the grey and black knit stripe tops now $80 and the black cord and leather big slouch bag now $150. There are a few new season pieces arrived; Check out the stone belted trench ( yes another one) $595;a candy stripe knit sweater (kind of Cacherel style) $295; and the little black leather jacket with a tie front.
Country Road: The sale still on but check out the new collection. Oh my, is that watermelon I see across a crowded room? Check out the repeated bronze shimmer tank $79; a black and white tweed crop pants $199; the scarves in every colour; a green or white cotton short caftan top with silver thread $119; and a green lurex fitted cardigan $139. Plus the Ursula Beaugeste style crushed leather bags are quite good in red or green with white stitching $199.
First Class:
Bally Sale: Get in here: it’s all 50% off now and there are some fab bargains. Check out the chic, T Bar, kitten heel choc sandals with signature red and cream stripe now $250; also in black; the black pointy toe loafers with white stitching $185! Wow great price fabulous quality; the round toe heels with white stitching are gorgeous now $295; and there are the groovy boho woven leather bags in tan or black with brass studs now $725. The belts are now $179 for fabric stripes ones and check out the fab distressed leather shoulder bags with long straps in stripe fabric in vintage brown or black $599. And my oh my! What a bargain; buy the white (or black) tanks with a kind of coat of arms (subtle) print on the front now $65. There are great simple totes in black leather and lots more shoes, wallets are on sale too for about $200.
Gucci: The one and only collection from the sacked designer Alessandra Faccinetti is in store. Buy the steel jersey slinky knit $998; the perfectly cut black blazer $2415; the black pencil skirt $980; and the cream silk drape knit $900. Check out the stone belted trench $2530; the choc jersey slinky knit $900 and the burgundy velvet skirt $900. in accessories you want the stamped logo leather slouch bags in the dark burgundy or tan.$1590; the simple brown tote style $1700 and the bigger slouch. The stamped leather logo heels are fabulous too (it’s subtle) with horsebit detail $720; Buy the beige velvet heel $797 or the red or navy ballet flats in stamped leather $700. The sale on the other side of Castelreagh st is still happening and I am sure there will be further reductions at least on the clothes. There are still big black or red slouch bags with the signature stripe strap now $1000, and the purple suede ballet flats with GG buckle are now only $250; and there are more. Please go and check it out, Thank you. Chanel: There are a few pieces of A/W arrived and they are delicious. Buy the black, tweed cardigan jacket $3476; the divine silver lace shell $2271; the dark denim shimmer pleat skirt $2475 and the gorgeous, simple white wide leg baggy pants $2024. Of course you can’t be in Chanel without buying the new tweed 2.55 classic bag in winter burgundies $2414 or the amazing new shoes with a red satin toe and matchstick gold heels (literally in the shape of a match with a red tip; not for walking, only sitting) $907. Also I love the CC patent leather dingles dangle for your handbag $500.
Belinda: The new Lanvin, Martin Grant, Rick Owens, Marni and Ann Demeulemeester and Dries is all here and it’s all heavenly.I can’t describe everything in store but the standout pieces are; Martin Grant black 50’s coat $1775; belted black coat with bell sleeves $1895. At Lanvin: the brown, pleated chiffon dress a la Natalie Portman at the Oscars is for you $4444; the black tank with raw trim $1145; the black beaded trim top $1895; and buy the navy silk trench $4785. Have the Lanvin cream tie front jacket $2994; the silk navy drape shirt $1795; and the amazing bronze pleat dress is an amazing $6295 ( no typos there). I love the Rick Owens, and yes, I see some watermelon: but buy the drape beige tank $425; the black flippy skirt $1125, and the watermelon twisted top $425. At Marni you will love the 50’s vintage print dresses $995 and the lime green and brown empire dress $1255. Plus there are new Jamin Puech bags, Marni sunglasses, Pierre Hardy heels and groovex to the max Linda Farrow vintage sunglasses…Divine
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