Smock dresses everywhere. You can wear them and love them for summer.But say good bye next season. You have to pull your stomach in. Fornext winter this is what you should know: Vicki Wood in SeptemberBritish Vogue writes" there is a seismic fashion shift. We are movingaway from Holly Hobbie smocks into La Femme Nikita territory. Leather,studs, shoulder pads, bondage belts, black, quilted body armour, bikerjackets, gloves and capes. Oh and big platform pointy shoes . it’spower dressing but not the empowered glamazon from the 80’s more but asexpot with a hedge fund and a blackberry in her cleavage" Take notedear FiFi readers and make sure you don’t go overboard in the prettysmock department for summer. Save the money and spend it on shoes
ECONOMY CLASS
Witchery
New in this week are the following pieces to buy? Yes! it’s asmock dress but it’s not expensive and you will love and wear it andcinch it in with a belt next season. So check out the stone cottonsmock dress with 6 small buttons $129 with ¾ puff sleeves. Check outthe black smock dresses with short sleeve $79, and the long sleevepretty dress in soft pastel pink $139. Checkout the trench coats asreported last week. It’s most important that every FiFi readers has atrench. I will be most disappointed to meet you and find out that youhave not built your wardrobe as instructed. A trench is so right forthis climate change weather. And it’s Sexy for god’s sake, isn’t thatevery woman wants to be? Now check out the the very Miu Miu silk camiin a silver and white with a pleat bow detail on the front, it’sawfully lovely $99. There’s also a cami in choc brown but I must say Ican’t see myself buying any more camisoles. Too Boho nono. Except ofcourse if you are up for a bit of no no! Buy the silver short dresswith snazzy minazzy silver embroidery details on the hem, it’s thatvery 60’s shift shape which is loose and straight $279. Buy the greywith black stripe tank, Love a stripe! So fresh and clean and easy towear In accessories I love the grey oversized bag with a few zips about$149 and the very Mimco style little silver clutches. Buy the veryPrada peep toe heels with silver toe and blush pink trim at the back$149. The dark denim tulip skirt is a great buy it has no extraneousdetails or zip or buttons. Simple chic..Yes please!
Nine West:
Check out Marni esque heels with a crossover wide strap at thefront and a cute cone heel $359. This is the correct price but I thinkthey are the snazzy designer side of Nine West. Not as good as theUrban Soul same version who did the shoe with a silver coneheel. And I bought it. Outrageous I know. Also love the black patent orwhite patent heels with a thin crossover on the front of the foot witha sling back and a wooden stacked heel $149. They are a lovely shoe onthe foot. I tried them on and they extend the leg more than an anklestrap. We all need a leg extension. How lovely $169. The ballet flatsare great with an elastic side. Buy them in black with a patent toe orin a snazzex mix of silver gold and white. Or just go for the plainblack and white, very Chanel for about $129. Buy the light blue suedeblue platforms sandals that have thin straps and cross and tie anklestraps $139. They are also in choc brown, green and a taupe. Gorgeous.I also see the Pierre Hardy esque bag also available in Witchery and ofcourse Belinda.
Giallo:
(Shoes)I was racing past this shop when I was in Melbourne this week andscreeched to a halt when I saw the groovy roman sandals in the window..Very Kate Moss. They come in different colours.You might like the whitebrown leather. There are cute patent peep toe pumps with a smaller heelthat may be preferable since you have been struggling about in wedgesand admitted to hospital for knee reconstruction. About $169. That’sthe shoe not the knee reconstruction. Also check out the white patent Tbar lat sandals that have not one but two thin straps running up thecentre of the foot from toe to ankle. How nice to see something new anddifferent. I see blush pink ankle strap heels too for about $189
Country Road:
New in this week I see more good trouser suits for work. The trousersuit is a big story for winter so invest in one now and keep wearingit. There is a fab red long sleeve smock top that you will wear on theweekends with jeans. You will love eating a big breakfast withoutanyone knowing.$59. Also wear the white and red knit dress with thecream top and red skirt $119 and the black smock top is just a greatbasic . The grey marle scoop neck Tee dress top is a good buy $119.There are, of course, seamless tanks in every colour and they arefabulous to wear under everything. The grey and white wide stripe Tshirt tank dress is very sporty and cute $49. There are fab stone orgrey chinos we love. So easy to wear. So let’s pretend they are theBalenciaga jodpurs. $89. Also check out the long smock top $129 withpintucks and snazzy details. The new short silk parachute dress insilk with elastic sleeves, hot in dark denim or cotton $179. Of coursethe silver dress with white grosgrain straps is a winner and a sexylook. $199.Love the bomber jacket in black or cobalt blue $199. Lovethe cobalt blue it looks great with silver and so fresh with white. Oreven black. But I know that colour will haunt by the end of summer. DOI need to tell you about the accessories here? No of course not. Rereadlast week’s FiFi Report, laugh at the jokes again, ( I insist) and getin here and shop.
BUSINESS CLASS:
Scanlan and Theodore:
Wow. It’s all hot here and a divine summer collection! It’s all divine.You want it all. Start with paisley floral dress with ribbon ties inbrowns, yellow and mustard with pretty ribbons. $600. There is anamazing tan leather waist coat $850 that is not for everyone. In factit’s just for Kate Moss. But it’s as soft as butter. Which is probablythe only time you are going to get close to butter this summer.So go inand feel it. There are no calories involved. While you are having a fatfree moment caress the fabulous tan leather sleeveless dress too $1200.Then buy the beautiful cream poets blouse $300, and the chicest blackdrape simple narrow dress $680. Buy the best narrow black pants but Idon’t have to tell you that. There is a simple black drop waist dress,straight shift shape with a round neck $400 which I love. Buy thegorgeous red kimono style dress $600. With a grosgrain trim It’s veryshort; great for anyone who doesn’t care about showing a bit ofcellulite. Just throw on some opaque hoisery then please hush. Yourlegs can’t be that bad. Love the short navy boat neck dress with puffsleeves and a belt $600 and the beautiful black embroidered piped tunicwith little pockets on the front and dead, dead simple. Minimalism ismost important.$600. Buy the purple print chiffon long floral dress.Yes, that’s what I wrote. Long. In print. it will be quite divine withflats lounging by the pool with the pool boy.The cream high waist trousers are so 40’s and Lauren Bacall increpe de chine $500. Make chocolate and raspberry pancakes in those andyour drycleaner will love you. The drape back high neck silk tops anddresses are absolutely gorgeous. You must have them. Tell that to theblack Amex $700. Also in a bronze blush pink satin. Also there aregorgeous dresses with a small jewel trims. And so much more.
BloodOrange:
I love the store Blood Orange in Elizabeth Bay. They have lots of newpieces in and I adore the French label APC. It’s the new Agnes B. Youwant the divine simple knit tops. Go for the classic navy knit for$230. (Think Audrey Hepburn) and the fabulous blue/grey snakeskinwedges with a leather heel. Poor snake.$650. The perfect caramelversion sold out in 1 week! Damn. Check out the ANTIPODIUM label forthe younger FiFi readers who may want to do frill edging and girliegirl finishes. Then again maybe you don’t. The best piece left was thedenim chambray dress; A singlet style top that gathered on the necklinewith a loose flowing skirt and buttons down the front. Also here is thelabel WORLD. There is a super swing tank in orange silk $332. Is it adress or a tops? Not sure but they would be worn as a short dress,looks like a swing tank with a large frill on the bottom. It’s also inother colours like organic milk $198 which you could drink and prettypink $240 in cotton. There is also a very groovy and sexy ‘breastedwonder dress’ in baby pink with Licourice; it had breast cups in a babypink with a black skirt and black straps. $370. yes, it’s true I ammentioning the colour pink in The FiFi Report. This is not going tohappen often. You can relax. Also from WORLD were a lot of ’swingsinglets’ $266. Handy.
Amorica:
is a great store in Paddington opposite Scanlan andTheodore. In the window you will see the -DAVIS By RUTHIE DAVIS amazingly- fabulously- gorgeous- you- want- them- or- you- will- die- maroonpatent high, platform peep toes with a cream rectangular heel. MUST!MUST! MUST! haves $770, Can’t do maroon? They are getting the black innext week. The new executive FiFi fashion editor Kirsten was so excitedby them she had to google Davis: http://www.ruthiedavis.com/Please also check out the KENETH J LANE pendant necklaces, the CC SKYEenamel cuffs with buckles and JBRAND have done the best cut wide-legman pant called the ‘Plazzo jean’ $450 in a dark wash. But of coursethe big news here is that Amorica has the new collection of Helmut Langand it has just about sold out. I love Helmut Lang and of course thereis an Australian connection there now. ‘Nicole Garrett and her husbandMichael Colovos were named as the new designers at Helmut Lang lastyear. ‘Born in New Zealand, Nicole spent 12 years in Sydney beforeheading to New York where she worked at Harper’s Bazaar. In 2002, thepair started the successful label Habitual, which had a big celebrityfollowing. The first Helmut Lang resort collection, launched in June,was well received with the designers given a big tick for respectingtheminimalism that is the house’s heritage." Reports the SMH. HelmutLang is know for his suiting and it’s almost sold out but put on youralarm clock and get in there early next week as they are expecting there-order arrival all the pieces. What was hot? All of it is scorchingincluding a black crochet knit sweater top $620 and the Black cashmereswing tank top $295. Divine. Thankyou Nicole and Micheal.
FIRST CLASS
Collette Dinnigan:
There are some lovely evening dresses here and perfect little numbersfor a quiet drink with George Clooney. Try the pretty bronze silk satindress with the short puff Burberry sleeves ( seen everywhere) and theMiu Miu esque jewels scattered along the neckline. Lovely $995. Alsobuy the black velvet dress with a black bow and wide boat neck .It’s aclassic LBD $890 and black dress with a square neck , lace inserts andpleats $1050. I am scared of the bright green chiffon and the Puccistyle print in browns and green. Scared. But I love the divine Prussiannavy blue silk mini dress; a must buy if you have the legs. It hasfloppy cap sleeves and deep V neck $690. Also in black. I do love thered satin cross and tie high neck top about $700; very glamorous andit will look great with wide leg trousers and a gin and tonic withGregory Peck. Cheers.
Bally:
Lots of gorgeous bags and shoes here which are great prices and greatquality. A must buy are the palest cream patent (no calories hereeither) round toe pumps. About $595. Divine. The round toe pump with asquare heel is the shoe of the season - with or without a platform. Youwant a pale shoe for summer. In fact you want two as it can be hard towalk in just one. Wear with black opaques and a sleeveless dress andyou will be Prada incorporated. Then buy the black zip leather twohandle bag a la Balenciaga with outside pockets and zips, so right andnot too oversized. $1695. You will like this bag because you can swingover your new shoulder padded jacket and carry it on your shoulder. Orif you have fat arms it will fit just as well. I should know. Alsoinvest in the sweet and chic small black velvet evening bag with themust have chunky gold chain strap $895. Love the short black round toesuede booties with a wedge about $600. They are from the next wintercollection and perfect. There are gold bronze wedges with an anklestrap $595 and a divine classic, very Grace kelly black quilted bagwith brass details and hardware about $1400. Love the caramel quiltedtwo handle tote about $1400. The ballet flats in patent are justgorgeous and you can shop for hours in those and not fel a thing $495.Of course the green and burgundy patent T bar roman sandals are justdivine and will brighten up any sad black boring tragic wardrobebegging for a makeover. $595. The belt of the season is a stripe sportybelt so you must have the red and cream signature stripe belts here.Watch them adore slipping through the belt loops of your grey winterslouch pants or dark denim jeans and never leave…
Ralph Lauren:There’s not a lot of great pieces to buy here. That is sad. But pleasedon’t cry. Your mascara will run and they may throw you out of theshop. So skip over to check out the fab blazer- almost Balenciaga stylewith an insignia on the pocket .It’s in white so if you are a personwho goes out of your house it’s probably not for you. Which is annoyingbecause it is a fab shape. It has stripe ticking along the edges and itlooks short and a great fit. I suggest dyeing it black. Then you canthrow on a fake fur scarf or grab the Yasser Arafat/Balenciaga inspiredscarf from Esprit and you have the Balenciaga hot look for winter. Andyou will be hot. But at least you will be groovy. What else is here? Alot of pretty floral tea garden party dressing in faded colours. Thesoft cream camisole tops are good if you wear them with outrageoustough platform heels. You need the juxtaposition or you will lookdaggy. And we can’t have FiFi Report subscribers being that. Godforbid. I see a navy and gold trim sporty look that is all very tennisinspired sportswear designed for the US tennis open But the gold lurextrim on the track pants and tops is a little too Versace. How ironic.Perhaps you will like it if you live in Miami and don’t actually playtennis. Bless.
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