Economy Class:
Sportsgirl:
It’s all new spring summer…I spy a groovy dark blue denim bomber jacket with rib knit collar and cuffs and hem and a snazzy zip, it’s cool $89. Also check out the jeans: they have a fab selection here if you are not into serious designer denim from about $89. There are cute racer back silver tanks with double layers and an elastic hem $59, some chic little navy or grey knit scoop neck short sleeve sweeter dresses $79 and a cute white Trapeze dress $89. There are leggings in every colour $24 and same with tanks $29. Check out the chic little woven brown clutch bags a la Bottega Veneta for about $30. The other bags are a bit too scary cheap. In the jewellery they have finally gone down the Marni track with wooden discs necklaces. (See Cheap but chic). Also love the wooden bangles - a must buy for summer. You need about 4 or 5 to give your outfit an edge. Make a statement please, don’t be mingy and just do one bracelet. No, No, No. That will never do - it’s all or nothing. The shoes here are all a bit boring this week and all I can see are round toe pumps. Where are the wedges and platforms and patents? You are forgiven Sportsgirl, as you were one of the first to do a tribute to the Lanvin platform way back in 05. Bless. I see some groovy high waist short shorts by Life with Bird for Sportsgirl $119 - very cool and a groovy bronze zip jacket that is very funky $199.
Witchery:
There are lots of new pieces in for the new season. Check out a very chic sheer blouse in blush pink chiffon with a satin insert. It is collarless with a round neck and has a cute little elastic hem so it has a voluminous shape. This is a great buy. Wear to work under a jacket now, with jeans or later in summer when it’s hot with chinos $149. Also in black - yes please! Invest in the slim jersey pants, very skinny and cut like a jean in grey $89. Buy the amazing tank dress (i.e cut like a simple tank) in chiffon with huge discs all over it. In black it is has all the discs trimmed with black jet beads, it’s a dress to wear out at night. Snazzy - It’s got to be a Chloe inspiration $229. There is a silver glitter sequin cardigan completely covered in sequins – I like it with jeans and a white T not as an evening look. I love silver and white, so fresh and modern it’s epitomizes the retro futurism trend that’s been lurking since last season $199. Love the luxe short black sporty jacket here with a black zip $89. What a great jacket, it has shorter sleeves and is in a lighter nylon fabric so perfect going into summer. Remember to wear it with heels. I have said it till I am blue in face (Yves Klein blue of course). These sporty parkas and anoraks are not for camping or any other such outrageous thing. They are to be worn with pencil skirts, leggings and heels. Always heels - the must buy of the season. There is also another longer to the knee anorak which is great for covering up legs and bottoms and thighs in black or silky caramel $129. Of course if you had been listening to FiFi and done as instructed you would have bought one last season when Country Road were there first with their Prada inspiration. Now go and buy the fab dark denim button through bell skirt with a waist band $89; the black cotton double-breasted trench $199 and the white cotton top with big embroidered holes along the bodice, very Chloe $89. Check out the sale items: I see lots of black jersey dresses with puff sleeves on sale for about $59. I spy a serious Pierre Hardy copy (and it is) in the bag department. What good taste Witchery has. See the real versions in Belinda or buy the cheap but chic version here. What do they look like? They are a 2 handle long tote with a simple white/cream leather piping or trim along the edge. Love the big silver tote. Go for it - thrash it for the season and then say goodbye. It’s very on trend. Also buy the light grey Tote in a lovely soft leather about $299 and the cute, small zip clutch, almost a wallet in tan $79. In shoes go for the silver roman sandals $79 with an ankle strap and also one in a thong shape $99. Also check out the very gold or silver peep tote pumps with a simple thin heel, very Prada $159 and perfect for those who feel they can’t do a serious wedge or platform this summer. Bless.
Nine West:
A few pieces in this week: Check out the huge slouchy woven bags a la Bottega Veneta about $109 in a tan or black. Also in a huge two handle open top shape. Also check out the black peep toe wedges in gold $159. There are still some great shoes on sale.
Cue:
It looks very work inspired here this week, which is great if you want classic pieces with a modern edge. For more fashion pieces check out the cute black smock dress with a square elastic neckline about $189; the high waist skirt with a belt in a textured cotton $179 and the fab floral autumn leaves chiffon poets blouse $129. Wear that over a knit now and then into summer with everything. The black cotton sleeveless dress with a taupe insert and balloon skirt will be very flattering on, it has the very snazzy exposed zip down the back which is a big story for summer $175. Wear that over a knit now and again into summer with nothing under it. Except, of course, a bra and undies. There are a lot of simple chic black dresses in this week; I like the one with its very own black patent belt. You can never have enough of those.
David Jones Shoes:
Check out the handy Guess T bar red or black patent cork platforms $179 and Diana Ferrari has done some cute little silver ballet flats with a peep toe $99. Cute. Also I spy the shoes that will be everywhere for summer and have been copied already by a few labels because they are fab: The Miu Miu flat sling back sandals with a square peep toe. You will find a few versions in David Jones in red patent or white patent.
Business Class:
David Jones:
At Calvin Klein Jeans I spy a cool shirt dress: think a dress with long shirt tails. It’s a trend all over the runways and a big look for summer. Buy one of these here in white or black $175. Then buy the white zip hoodie $149, also in grey. At Armani Jeans I do like the pale blue, almost white denim cotton blazer with white buttons $579 and the cute short navy trench $499 in a shiny silky cotton. The wide neck navy cotton sweater is classic although it’s very sheer. You need a white or flesh tank under it to cover any muffin stomach $319. Now head over to check out the Marc by Marc Jacobs. It’s always a bit left of centre, but the best buys are the fab jeans in a lighter denim with a wider leg- no, not high waited but still cute $399 and with a front crease. Also buy the cute black prim dress, very 50’s and cutesy, it has a bow, round neck and a front panel -you know the look $799. The navy mini skirt with white piping is very short and sweet $479. I see a lot of awful peach waffle weave jumper’s -no wonder Marc Jacobs was in rehab. That would make any one turn to drink!
Scanlan and Theodore:
Still on sale and I see quite a few pieces begging to be bought. Of course everything in your size may have already left the building, but try for the black wool melton cape now $200. The cape is still a hot, hot piece for next winter and on its ascent on the Groove Richter scale. This means you will get a lot of wear out of it is also it’s a great trans-seasonal piece. You can wear a cape in warmer weather instead of a coat and it will look fabulous over a white tank. Buy the pinstripe T now $250 and a beautiful high waist sailor pants in navy now $200. There are gorgeous black or navy knit sweater dresses with cute pockets on the side and a scoop neck now $250. Hint: Sweater dresses are on the same Groove Richter scale as the cape, they haven’t peaked yet so worth buying to keep wearing into next winter. Check out the brown check tweed fitted sheath dress now $300 - classic and sexy, and the dark denim 50’s style crop jacket with a round collar now $250. Love the silk jacket-come-blouse with a small ruffle along the round collar and a square silhouette now $150. It’s another trans seasonal piece that will work for summer too. The silk trapeze pea coat is gorgeous, now $450 and you will wear that anywhere, any time. I know you will. And what’s more the spring summer will be in store in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait…
Country Road:
Lots of fab new pieces in to buy this week. Check out the fab drape Tee shirts in all sorts of colours, very handy at$59; the short sporty cropped jacket with 3⁄4 sleeves $149 and the sexy cotton navy anorak with a lighter blue lining $199. Remember it’s all about mixing navy and black this season so this is a great jacket that will take you many places (hopefully to Paris). The black knit zip top with short sleeves is a must buy. Wear it almost like a cardigan over a white T or just simply zip it up over a black pencil skirt, it’s an incredibly flattering cut. As I have repeated many times Sporty Luxe is the big news for summer -the best news about that? You don’t need to do any sport to be on the team. The grey knit zip top (a la Lanvin or was it Chloe?) with a huge raglan sleeves is a winner too, it has high ribbing around the waist so it pulls it in (‘it’ being your muffin top). Now buy the V neck hoodie in grey cotton, it’s long and sexy $89 and the dark khaki cotton chinos to go with everything. Wear chinos instead of jeans with beads and jewels and cami tops. Love the khaki sleeveless cutaway dress with a balloon hem and a rope drawstring waist$220. It is short - I tried it on and unless you have the legs you need black opaque tights. Also love the drop waist cotton navy dress with a colour block hem, a zip up the back and cute short sleeves – sweet $179. The double breasted heavy knit crop jacket is chic $229. In accessories check out the fab canvas and red patent trim bag as well as the must have white or red patent belts $59. You want the red and white stripe stretchy belts with the brown leather trim - another must buy for a quick wardrobe refresh. This belt will take all your old outfits straight into summer $59. The peep toe sling back flats a la Miu Miu are the so gorgeous and so are the red patent flat sandals around $99.
Carla Zampatti/ Bianca Spender:
A few good pieces here very inspired by Lanvin. (Remember it takes an eye to copy the right thing). Buy the chic white cotton blouse with lovely –very-this-season big puff sleeves $299. This is the season of the sleeve detail. Also check out the fab ombre shaded silk cami $299 (A tribute to Prada) in navy and black. There is a fab simple black dress here with cutaway neckline (it’s sleeveless) and a high drawstring neck, awfully chic darling in black $599.
Saba:
A few new pieces in: Check out the sweet little round neck jersey dress with puff sleeves and a big loose trapeze silhouette. But don’t worry it has its own little belt so you can cinch it all in $169. The Twiggy tulip dress is also cool, it has a crew round neck and short sleeves $199. Also check out their jeans in chic de la chic dark denim. They seem to fit everyone really well. Go here if you want work clothes, as it’s all very conservative this week.
Longchamp:
I spy the new black patent bag designed with the help of Kate Moss. It’s actually rather fab because it’s structured but with longer handles so you can still throw it over your big fat arms. Also there is no hardware just all black which is a pared down look, which I like. A nice change from all the silver and gold buckles that are all over everything. There are 3 different sizes, the biggest is great $1600 and the medium size is still big $1200, the small size is just a no, no. Also check out the canvas bags and I can not recommend their wallets more highly - great leather.
First Class:
David Jones Shoes:
Check out the new summer shoes: Best buys in Marc Jacobs collection are the silver metallic T bar heels with a zip up the front and ankle straps, sexy $675; and the blue patent pumps with a low heel $650. In Jil Sander you want the peep toe black satin pumps with a big black resin disc on the toe $625 (they were recently in the sale for half price. Sob) and the divine silver pewter wedges for about $700. Or buy the chic little round toe simple ballet flats in silver, gold white or black $550, and buy the orange patent thongs $550. Also love the Miu Miu sling back cobalt blue pumps with a round toe $499. Go for the Miu Miu black sling backs wedges $580, and the sling back flats with a woven crossover front - cute $510. The Miu Miu black satin flats with black jet beads are fab - for you $770. Remember it’s all about embellishment or patent in shoes this season. In Tods you want the silver ballet flats with elastic sides: THE shoes of the season in the flat department about $495. I am not so sure about the Manolo Blahniks. OMG! True. They are very classic; I know he is not into wedges or platforms so the selection is very conservative here. So instead take a deep breath and head to YSL and buy the amazing peep toes with the huge chunky heel in black patent $900, or the grey patent square toe flats. Think of the shopping you can do in those. You could go for hours and never sit down. Now go over to the Christian Louboutin and drool over his shoes. Is there anything more chic than flicking up your feet and seeing that signature red sole? Too chic. Buy the silver peep toe with a-not-so-high wedge $850, also in gold and the jade patent sling back heels with a cork wedge $975. And don’t forget to check out the gold platforms cork platforms $999.
David Jones Bags:
In the bag department I spy more Chloe bags. Buy the new BAY bag in brown $2800 - the IT bag of the season and the Betty bag in a caramel - for you $2800. Also check out the very good collection of marc Jacobs bags. The Stam bags in different colours such as kooky bright green or black or caramel. There are also some snazzy shoulder bags with the pochettes and serious gold hardware from about $1800. Also check out the Bally section and buy the big black quilted bag seen in all the ads for about $1600.
Fendi at David Jones:
Ooh la la! Don’t we love the shoes and bags here? Buy the amazing T bar silver or black mesh wedge heels with a major platform $1200 or the silver glitter ones with a kooky kitten heel on the wedge $1000. Or invest in the divine silver simple platforms $900. In the bags buy the so called famous ‘crossword’ tote in a dark navy about $2200 and the small gold clutch. Keep away from the logos. Please.
Prada:
Finally I am back and praying at the Mothership. Time to pay respects at the alter of fashion. I was just as they were unpacking the latest autumn winter collection and no one had seen it except moi. How fabulous. So where do I start? This collection is all about strange new fabrics and kooky long socks that for some reason look so right. Style.com says, “Having to précis Prada is one of the toughest mind games in the business. All critics know is that they might as well leave their usual compasses at the door: Whatever Mrs. P is onto next is guaranteed to throw ready-made vocabulary and easy references into disarray. How, then, to capture the meaning of a show that started with a plain gray mannish coat and then moved into boxy, furry, laminated, bubbling, natural-cum-synthetic color and texture? Meaning, schmeaning, says Miuccia. As the anxious hordes pressed backstage for an intellectual coda from the oracle, she gave them a friendly Italian laugh. "Eh! The only thing I could think of was to work on color and materials," she shrugged. "Something simple but strange." Simple but strange it is but oh, so wonderful. You will drool over the ombre shaded sleeveless dress in a blush running into black in a bubble fabric $$. It is shown with long socks in a green and taupe and fabulous nude ombre patent heels. Buy the short, furry, fake fur chubby in black $$$ and the black faux fur trimmed hoodie bomber jacket in wool melton $2860. Love the black wool melton short jacket with elastic cuffs and a self belt $3200 and the divine ruched nylon zip blouson jacket (The ruching matches the Guiffre bags)$1600. You want the black nylon almost pleated zip bomber jacket $2000 and there is a beautiful long black parka in silk taffeta with a drop waist and elastic trim $2280. The white pleated and creased Tee’s are $600. Buy 2. You also want the little black dresses with wide straps and a pleated skirt $2100 and the divine black rouched high neck dress $2025. There are about 4 or 5 black dresses that are gorgeous - everyone will copy the puff sleeve cami and dress. In the bags I love the over the top rouched Guiffre silver messenger bag about $3000. Also check out the new bags with a luggage heritage tag in silver embossed leather. The black ombre one strap bag with the zips along the bottom (that are just there for fun) is the bag du jour $2800. The gorgeous stand up totes in the ombre are very ‘fashion’: as in they are not a classic you will wear forever but so right for now. Buy the cute black patent slouchy bag $2800. You want the round patent heels $600 and the bow front ballet flats with Prada written subtly across the toe. Love the simple T bar black ankle strap sandals with a square heel $1000. Also there are a lot of trainers too. Perfect to wear all day so you can keep shopping….
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