Economy Class:
Portmans:
A few new season pieces are coming into store. The accessories are always great here. Best buys are:
• Love the YSL style high waist black peg leg pants. So right on the money for this season. High waist, tick. Short crop length, tick. Pleat front, tick. Don’t make that face. You will get used to front pleat pants and shoulder pads and all things 80’s ish. You want these pants; they have with a belt tie, stop at the knee and seem to be in pinstripe gaberdine. What more to you want for $79? Wear with a white tank, your Balmain sharp shoulder jacket, and those Dior heels you never take off.
• The cream silk paisley full skirt with floral print on hem and ribbon tie belt on the drop waist is cute, $99. I like a pretty skirt to wear now. Just make sure you add a little toughness to the prettiness or you might look like Miss goody two shoes. Wear some gladiators and a tank. You might just take off the belt and add a black leather one.
• There is a shirred waist black dress with a very cleavage sweat heart neckline, a little 50’s style. Wear this now. You can never have too many black dresses, $129.
• Check out the big diamante necklace that is very Lanvin inspired. The oversized statement necklace is the hot accessory and so this is great for those on a budget: 99% of the world, $29.95.
• Also check out very Givenchy multi strand necklaces with a mix of silver, pearls and chains. Wear a la Givenchy with all black. Not for wearing with pretty frou frou floral dresses. Please, $34.
MNG:
I see the next season sprint summer is coming in store as they work on the European season. Good news. You want:
• The fabulous very YSL inspired sleeveless waistcoat/jacket. You know the one; every fashion editor was seen in it and we all drooled over it on the runway last summer. This one is in a very dark navy, and has a looser belt with pockets at the front. Wear this with peg leg short pants and a simple Tee or with an A line flirty skirt and heels. Always heels, $219.
• Of course mango has the perfect pants to work back with the jacket: Navy peg leg pants with a high waist..Oh so YSL…yes please, $139.
• Love the white pea coat with black buttons in a cotton drill. It’s fabulous, very French and sharp. Throw it over leggings and some colour under it. You could wear this when playing in the mud puppies or cooking chocolate cake with the kids, $289.
• I saw it weeks ago and it’s still here and I still love it and you will too: the black Strapless jumpsuit ..it has wide legs not skinny which makes it a little easier to wear if you are scared of jumpsuits. Don’t be. You don’t need to jump out of plane, $139.
• Love the black leather Chanel style jacket with puff sleeves. Again I spied this jacket a couple of weeks ago and it’s worth trying on. You need a leather jacket and this one will love to go many places with you. Even Rehab, $559.
• You want a fitted blazer this season and you want the stone/tan/beige cotton fitted jacket. It has brown buttons and front pockets. Fabulous also in navy, $149. Wear it over a pretty dress, with skinny pants, shorts.
• Love the Navy and white classic stripe top. You can wear this with high waist dark denim jeans and your fitted blazer. And toss on some Chanel pearls.
• I spy a cool clutch bag in a Bronze/gold/navy stripe glitter Lurex fabric with a chain strap $119. Sounds tacky and it might be. But I like it. It will resuscitate all those sad things in your wardrobe.
Supre:
• They are so clever in here. Cheap but chic central. Keep your sunglasses on because everything, including the light, is a little too bright and colourful. But I found a few pieces that would work on people over 30. True. You want:
• The cool black jersey harem pants. Wear them, thrash them, love and leave them. They are $25.
• Check out the black and white Racer back tanks in so many colours from $14. A wardrobe basic. Throw in the washing machine and wear till the end of summer.
• Adore the very YSL resort white cotton dress with a bright painterly print splashed all over it. The colours are fabulous but it’s very short so I suggest you wear it as a top. It has a loose shape with shoestring straps, $50. You could belt it in or just wear to the beach. (see left)
• Check out the dresses in the same shape and in every colour under the sun…It’s called the strappy swing min dress, $39.
• If you can you will wear the sequin waistcoat in black or silver. If you buy this you don’t need me to tell you how to wear it, $50.
• Love thee cute little soft chambray denim full skirt with orange stitching, and brown buttons all the way down the front. It has a self-belt but you can loose that. Just wear it with a simple white tank and tan heels. And a Miu Miu bag, $45.
• OMG I see Denim Leggings $28. Who can wear those? Fabulous.
Business Class:
Country Road:
So many fabulous new pieces in store that you want to wear now. My picks are:
• Adore the long sleeve tie neck print dress with a black background and small subtle print. This is good for those who are not wildly into prints it’s that vintage English look. Wear now with stomp a licious sandals and wear later with black opaques and boots. You could even throw one of your 10 trench coats over it, $249.
• Love the simple cream long sleeve tie neck blouse with fuller sleeves, $149. You know I have been going on about the blouse and the pussy bow. Just remember as I have said you need to sex it up or you will look like Mrs Doubtfire. So undo the tie, throw on something short, or just go for outrageously high heels. And forget about walking. Anywhere. It’s a car and a driver or nothing.
• You will live in the dark charcoal pants with a wider leg. Dare I say flare? They are a little higher in the waist. But you love that now don’t you? For god sakes try on the high waist and get used to it. It will suck in the peanut butter toast sitting on your tummy. It will make your legs look longer. It will make you look cool. It will aid peace in the Middle East. What more do you want? Newer and more interesting than black grey is the hot colour. Wear these pants instead of jeans and with a pretty blouse or knit. Wear now with a white tank and your new Bally heels, $179.
• Also buy the dark denim high waist flare Jeans, $129. See all the reasons above. A must buy.
• For winter best to invest now in the black double breasted Military pea coat, so French this is the coat you need. What a bargain at $349.
• Love the trench. My name is FiFi and I am addicted. And I want the camel stone double breasted belted military Trench. It has brown buttons, epaulettes and is just above the knee. I wish it were just a little longer, $349. Also in black. A must buy for the visit to Trench Rehab. (see left)
• You want the stone/tan crinkled cotton short pea coat; a great buy. It’s very trans seasonal and perfect for when it gets a little cooler. Wear tossed over your jeans or with a little flirty dress or skirt.
• I spy long gloves if you can bear to think about wearing them, $79.
Paul and Joe:
On sale…the new collections are dribbling in. Best buys are:
• Love the Black satin V-neck tunic with bat wing short sleeves and cute black sequins on the sleeves. Very short. Gwyneth would look good in this but you should wear it with leggings or even over jeans. Sorry. You are not Gwyneth. Someone had to tell you. On sale from $995 to now $349.
• Buy the black or stone silk big poets sleeved blouse with a pussy bow neckline and a little subtle pattern in the fabric now $199. This is really the shirt of the season. Wear it now with shorts, wear it in autumn with jeans and heels, and wear in winter under your leather jacket. A must buy.
• Buy the simple grey knit tank now on sale $199 from $395.
• You want the fabulous grey gaberdine wide neck dress with short cut off sleeves and an inverted pleat down the front. It has 2 side slit pockets and is a loose cut. Very chic. You could belt it in if you wanted to show off the waist. Or leave it and hide those almond Magnums lurking on your hips now $299 from about $800.
• Buy the bright swirl print Kaftan dress with a black and white stripe and big flowers scattered on the front. It’s almost a poncho cut and very short with a V-neck. Wear this when you’re going poolside or to the Yacht club. Or you could wear it out for a drink if are Tamara Mellon and have fabulous legs and truck loads of shoes….if you don’t stop crying and put down that fried Chocolate donut…Now $699 from $995.
• There are also a few fabulous choc brown or blue V neck knit cashmere sweaters now on sale $279 and lots more…
• Love the new season Paul and Joe Sista just arrived. You want the black cotton tunic dress with lacing and eyelets down the front $285. It’s also in paisley print in a silk, which is gorgeous.
SABA:
I see the first winter collection has arrived in store. Very Work orientated dressing. Which is hard to think about when you are sitting in your bikini like me eating mango. Best buys are:
• Love the black leather bomber jacket with a silver zip, $499. A little word on the bomber jacket. Yes, it’s been around for a few seasons and was an item du jour in The FiFi Report waaay back. Of course you would have run out and bought one then when you were told to and had years of wear. But ne panickez pas. You can still buy one now and wear it all winter and probably into next. The trend is about to peak. Wear with a pretty skirt and monster shoes. Wear over a vintage floral dress; wear over a white tank and skinny ripped jeans. (see left)
• Buy the cute loose, silky grey print floral dress. It has V-neck and that high empire shape that is actually quite flattering because it skims not clings, $299.
• Love the skinny black denim jeans, always a fabulous cut here even if you are curvy, $149.
• Check out the very chic taupe fine knit cape. It’s actually a wrap and they give you instructions on how to wear it 3 ways. How thoughtful, $179.
• Also the classic black pants are always a flattering cut on most shapes wether you look like Jessica Simpson or Jessica Alba (pregnant).
• I spy a stone or black single-breasted trench in cotton, $379. Looks good but I see there are a lot of the clothes are in red and it’s a little scary. Probably why it’s called Fire Engine Red. You want to scream Help and Dial 000 when you see it.
First Class:
Bally:
Love the new season summer 09 collection. You want:
• The divine black ruched square Nappa Leather shoulder bag with a gold chain strap. Oh la la. It has a tortoiseshell and gold clasp. It’s called Agora when you go in to buy it, $1225.
• Also buy the clutch version. It’s in a tan colour as well for you, $1125.
• Love the amazing black suede and snakeskin ankle strap sandals. Very snazz a licious. They have a platform, and a kind of snakeskin appliqué on the side with 3 buttons. Fabulous and seriously high, $750. You might need an oxygen mask up there in that altitude.
• Buy the Bronze lizard skin peep toe heels. They will add a bit of vava voom to any wardrobe. Wear with everything. From your bikini to your (fake) fur coat you need never take them off. Who cares if your boyfriend wakes up with a few heel marks.
• You want the outrageous brown and cream python (bless the python) 2 handle tote with gold hardware for you, $3500. It’s very over the top.
• Drool over the silver, black, bronze and antique gold lurex glitter clutch with a gold clasp, $1880.
• Buy the T bar caramel suede heels with black top stitching and a peep toe. So high you need to wear a seat belt. Parachute is optional. Divine, $750.
• If you want to be back down on earth then slip into the flat silver or gold T chain strap sandals, $685.
• Or run around in the fabulous black ballet flats with the signature Bally black and white stripe on the side and a little bow on the toe. About $450.
Polo Ralph Lauren:
There is a sale on here as well as new season in store; best buys are:
• The navy schoolboy wool blazer with an insignia/emblem on the pocket, $1395. Also in red but it’s too bright. You look like you will get detention wearing it and have to stay back writing I will not wear bright colours 100 times.
• The brown vintage leather waistcoat, $899.
• The lovely white shirt with double cuffs, a dinner short style pleating on the front and a pussy bow tie, very chic and wear it undone so it’s sexy, $249.
• There is a stone cotton 3 buttons blazer with an insignia on the pocket, $599.
• On sale there is an orange small cotton shrunken blazer with an emblem on pocket now $319.
• Checkout the chic Black cotton/ nylon trench that is double breasted and belted with black buttons, for you and my trench addiction, $449.
• The men’s wear is fabulous here and so much nicer than the women’s wear with stipe Tees, chic chinos, nice sloppy chunky knits to wear on the yacht…
Escada Sport
It’s a relocation sale and 60% off. You want the bags…there is a grey square shoulder bag now $699 from about $1800 and many more…also racks of clothes and stacks of shoes.
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