The FiFi Report 277

The fashion is a little different this week. I have decided to go shopping to more stores but will mention fewer pieces in each. So rather than go to 3 stores in each Economy and Business section I am now going to more stores but just talking about the hot and stand out pieces I have seen each week.
Hope you like it !
Let me know what you think and leave a comment below or email me: FiFi@FiFi.com.au

Economy Class:

Zu Shoes

• Love the flats here: there are a few styles that are not so gladiator style. Just chic and simple T bar sandals. Love the very Prada-esque black with a small silver buckle on the T bar. Chic $180.
• Or buy the black (or gold) multi straps sandals that have no outrageous hardware. That means you can wear it with your handbags that have either silver or gold buckles. $160
• You want the black T bar flats that have fabulous jewels now on sale $80. See main picture.

Portmans
Getting better here!

• Love the new soft grey silky floppy double breasted shirt/jacket. It has fabulous big puff sleeves and a belt. Tres chic $199.
• Buy the cobalt blue or black silky cami with a few scatterings of black jet beading on one side: it’s very sexy mama and quite low cut. A great top to wear with jeans/harem/shorts and killer heels when you are going out for dinner. $79
• You want the very cool black jacket with serious Balmain shoulders. Yes, it’s been in store for a while but it’s a winner. $299
• Love the jewellery and clutch bags here especially the multi jewel ring. $29
• Memo to Portmans: please get rid of the bad lighting and the red walls: you will double the sales if you ditched the bad lighting.

Just Jeans

• Love the navy and white print maxi dress with shoestring straps and V neck: classic maxi dress style. This is great for beach and holidays. Wear with flats. Wear with a gin and tonic. $89
• You want the grey (or black wrinkle) very tailored leather zip biker jacket: Once you get the grey jacket out of the shop, voila! It looks way more expensive than $199. By the way the leather jacket is still hot next season. You know how to wear it. Over dresses like Vanessa Traina (from Jak and Jil) or thrown with harems. That’s about it really. You shouldn’t own anything else.

French Connection

• Check out the white with navy stripe Tee poncho: how cool is that? It’s Tee that has grown. $99. Not sure that you can wear a jacket over it, it’s more like a dress. Can’t find a photo of that so I will show you the chic stripe beachy Tee dress as well. $129
• Try to get your hands on the stripe tee dress with a sheer overlay but it’s on sale $49
• Love the silver shiny grey marle tank: a great basic that will lighten up all the boring bits you own: it’s an instant updater. Fabulous under a blazer. $69

Mango MNG
The new winter collection is in store and there are great pieces; there’s a sale on now so get in there now…

• You want the faux fur vest. It’s in a cream and grey fur like a stripe. Not sure what fur that is but it’s chic. Tip: there will be thousands of fake fur vest next winter so get in now with the trend while it’s still a bit chilly. Especially if you live in New Zealand or Melbourne or anywhere else in the Antarctic circle. Bless. $189
• If you have great legs and more budget than the usual economy then you must have black leather mini shift dress $499, it’s fabulous! It’s a straight 60’s box shape and you know that leather is the hot trend. Why? Because I told you it was the hot trend 2 weeks ago.
• Love the black sequin jacket, $119. It was last week’s item du jour so look back to last week’s FiFi Report and read the instructions on how to wear it. With a smile.
• If you have a few lumps and bumps on the rump but you want to wear a Tee dress then try the grey and white stripe Tee dress here: it has a waist with cap sleeves. It won’t be so clinging and you can belt it. (Like the fridge.) $79

Peep Toe Shoes

• The jewellery in here is amazing. You must check it out: Adore the big bold and very Lanvin inspired necklaces or cuffs from $69.

Business Class:

Max & Co
The new winter collection has arrived and of course who wants summer when you can wear next season. Gorgeous winter pieces. Perhaps for your trip to Europe?

• Buy the divine grey wool melton peacoat with a frill along the hem: How unexpected. (A bit like Lindsay Lohan suddenly looking good.) You can go past a grey peacoat. $780
• You want the lovely brown leather biker jacket with brass zips. It’s more subtle biker than the Heels Angels. You will live in this. Toss over a pretty dress and killer stomp-a-licious heels.  $1100
• For summer there are a few pretty blue print maxi dresses. Try the chiffon dress with short cap sleeves. $535. Also a short version that you must wear with your outrageous gladiators to add a groove edge.

Mimco

• A lot of fabulous jewellery at Mimco but I am on the look out for a big chunky silver chain necklace. You will find it here. It’s called a Mod Tough Love choker: $179. It’s chunky with a very Chanel style leather threaded through to make it look cool. This will groove up all those last season black dresses for summer. Or wear with prints. The only problem is that I think you need to wear 3 at a time. Or try the silver old school chain necklace $199. Same problem. 3 x $199 = too much. Might have to dash to Diva to find more to layer up.
• Love the hats: the cute fedoras in blue, black or white (with a little button on the side). Great for the races if you don’t want to spend a million dollars. $79
• You want the flat T bar sandals, $179. They have a silver chain strip along the front which adds some hardware. Which means you don’t need to wear so much jewellery. It’s on your feet.

A|X Armani Exchange

• Love the navy blue/aqua/cream leaf print maxi dress in a cotton jersey. $299. It’s pool dressing at its best.
• Buy the black boyfriend jacket if you don’t have one already. A must have in any wardrobe. Wear over a tank, with your fav dress and belt it in. Love it with shorts. $299
• You want the cream round neck pleat front silk tank. Cream or white next to the face will take years off. I should know. $159
• Drool over the cream taupe/concrete suede biker jacket with a rib trim. Neutrals and pale colours are the new hot trend and this will look divine with choc brown or black or  navy… What a pity you can’t eat spaghetti wearing this. Or make chocolate cake. $699

David Jones (at WBJ)
The handbag department has a fabulous collection of Marc for Marc Jacobs bags. Great prices.

• Love the grey silver slouch bag with gold hardware. $895
• You want the black shoulder bag in a slouch shape with 2 silver zips and turn lock pockets. $795
• Love the black patent slouch shape with one strap and a silver chain strap. Yes patent has been around for so long but this still looks chic. $895
• There are other bags in great colours all about the same price: orange, green, chic brown, caramel and I think blue. Not sure you want a blue bag. Bless.

Lacoste (in David Jones)

• Love the black (or navy) cotton cropped peacoat with epaulettes and a swing back: it has a deep inverted pleat. The crop trench is still the hot look. perfect for weekends or with a pencil skirt for work. Perfect for travelling. It’s my fav find for the week and it’s on sale. What more do you want? For you about $229. see above

Marcs

• You want the dark denim blazer with the stripe lining. $199. A blazer is a must. Tip: Not sure about denim jacket with denim jeans. But love this over caramel and taupes and with black or bright colours.
• Love the black sequin blazer $349. Love the matte black sequin tank: it’s long so it could be a dress. Maybe. $199
• The best stripe Tees are here with a higher neck line and great cap cut off sleeves. $59. So french so chic. It was a hot look at the shows, as you can see here from Fashionista.

Myer

• Love the FN by Nicole Finetti black chiffon halter (almost a Trapeze shape) dress with huge fabric flowers scattered nonchalantly all over it. It is a loose cut and floats: great for a party. You could hide the food in the flowers. $199.

Cue

• You want the black lace Tee shirt a la Balmain with shoulder pads. $99. This is a hot wear right now look. Love it with denim. You need to dress it down. Or punk it up with leather.
• Love the chunky silver and/or diamante jewellery: the necklaces and the cuffs. All fabulous and instant wardrobe updaters. $199

Country Road

• I see that new in this week is a cobalt blue sleeveless top with an asymmetrical neckline and a square shape. $129. Only buy one piece of cobalt blue. You will be over it next season. Love it with black or grey or with denim.
• The black crop peg leg pants are a great cut and will fit all sorts of shape and sizes. This I know for a fact. Get used to the new shape trousers. $179
• You want the black silky jumpsuits with a drawstring waist. $229. Why not? It’s a cool look. Just don’t be in a hurry getting undressed. Or Drink too much.
• Love all the shoes here: a fabulous selection!

Satch
The best place to go for dresses that just sit above or right on the knee. If you don’t want short short dresses then rush here. The cut is great for women with curves.

• Love the black simple sheath dress and the simple chiffon dresses about $279.
• Adore the long silk print maxi dresses in black and white. very chic with shoestring straps and a square neckline $399
• Tip: Ignore the shots on the website they are so daggy and completely don’t do justice to the clothes (those shoes? Please explain).

First Class:

Bally
You can’t go past Bally for fabulous shoes, bags and now great clothes (in the city store).

• New in is a chic new leather collection of travel accessories in soft nude pink.
• Love the manicure set $635 and the jewellery box: divine $775 and the lipstick box $245
• You want the luxurious carryon toilette box $1800 and the laptop bag $2500.
• Buy the amazing little brass filigree evening bag that is the same shape as a box of cigarettes (Obviously designed by a European!) $970