The FiFi Report 293

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I know you are all so busy.
I know you want fewer words and more glossy pictures.
I know you are dying to know what’s hot in the shops.
I know you still want a chuckle as you plan your next shopping spree.

So FiFi’s Daily Blog is coming soon!
Every day I will be reporting on all the hottest buys I spy as I zoom (and stagger) around in my Balenciagas stalking all the shops.
I will be twittering as I go.
And that’s not because I could be drunk.
I may even take photos as I shop and upload as I go. Isn’t that the best news you’ve had since you saw boobs back at the Prada show?
In the mean time keep here’s a round up of the best buys in the stores this week….

Economy Class
Nine West :

• I love the grey or black nylon puffa jacket that has clever over stitching to give it a waist and shape. How thoughtful. That way you don’t look like you are channeling a fatty boomba. It’s actually filled with real down and feather. And it has a collar that sits up so it looks chic. Not like you are about to go hiking. The only mountain climbing you are doing is trying to pay off your credit cards. $289.
• Also check out the fabulous faux snakeskin, round toe, long boots in a chic black, caramel or brown. Love the wooden stacked heel $259.
• You want the grey and black animal print, pony skin peep tone heels , cool $139. The only bit of animal print I can fathom.
• Love the over the top, short black suede boots with silver chains around the ankle: very fashion y and they are called jaw breaker. Don’t drink when you wear them $259

Cue:

• You want the white and black stripe, long sleeve fisherman’s Tee. It’s the classic knit Tee with a white band ( or black band) at the top that then goes into stripes. $79. Cool.
• And there is a black and white stripe Tee with little puff sleeves that spells “handy”. This means you need this in your wardrobe. Now $59.

Satch:

• The dresses here are fabulous: My pick is the black silky satin sleeveless dress with a high drawstring neckline and a low drape back. $395.. It does seem to bubble and bulge out the back so you can’t have bits that stick out. Like a bottom.
• There are great day dresses in a casual shapes in cobalt blue or black silk about $300. Also checkout the divine dark blue suede long boots about $500.

Portmans:

• Love the stripe, long sleeve wool top with shoulder details $99. Wear with jeans under a trench and look chic. very French. Mais oui . Doesn’t mean you can eat more croissant. Sorry.
• Also try on the black leather pencil skirt: simple and not too tricked up for you $139.

Trenerry

• Adore the simple grey wool sheath dress. It has an exposed zip down the back and is the perfect winter day dress $199. It’s THE one. Wear now with bare legs and heels. Then later with black opaques and heels in the colder months. Wear it under a trench. Wear it every day. Love.

Veronica Maine:

• Check out the very casual, black silky, summer day dress : it’s an easy to wear, loose tunic shape which I know you are having trouble giving up. Same as the donuts. It has a cascading pleating down the front and  a V neck.$159.

• There is also a fabulous black satin fitted round neck top with big poet’s sleeves. It’s a handy going out for drinks with jeans style of top $129. Hic.

French Connection;

• There is a cool slinky, very fitted, knit jersey dress: very Vicky Beckham (read Roland Mouret): It has chic little cap sleeves and a wide straight across neckline $249. If you can pull in your stomach long enough this is for you. Again it’s a fab dress to wear now and later into winter with black opaques and heels.No wonder it’s called the ‘Wonder‘ dress.

Witchery :

• You want the black, short single breasted sharp shoulder jacket in a wool blend twill. $229. Perfect with your track harem pants. Love it over a print dress or with skinny grey jeans. I have been raving on and on about blazer for days, months, years. Now there are a few to choose from. Thank you.
• Buy the red or grey sleeveless tank with shoulder pads $79. This is cool and why not a dash of red in your wardrobe? Watch the shoulder pads add vava voom and shrink your waist.
• Oh, and Ok so I saw a trench coat and it’s fabulous $199.
• Plus there is a cute blue and black print silky blouse $149. Fab with over the knee boots if you can rock the look. ( and shorts)

Business Class
Myer:

• DKNY: It’s all fabulous: I am in love with the black ( or grey) cashmere wool melton peacoat that is actually a cape. Or is a cape that is a peacoat? Who knows : Who cares?! Whatever. I would die and go to heaven for that. $995.  It’s also in long coat /cape that is quite the most lovely thing I have seen ever. Well this week anyway $1200

• Buy the DKNY bright soft paisley dresses $450 with an elastic waist. A little bit Boho but we all need a print dress to rock with a black leather jacket.
• Love the long sleeve DKNY black dress with a V neck and purple trim along the hem $420. Easy winter dressing. Throw it on with boots and serious heels and you are out the door. Bang. Ditto with the fabulously simple and chic DKNY sleeveless wool grey twill dress with a twist $500.
• Love the animal print long sleeveless dress: it’s in a chic creamy white with black spots and a ruffle but it’s chic for animal print $580. Oh and while you are there I insist you check out DKNY black dress shift dress: about $400. I have to say amazing quality for fabulous prices.

Marcs

• Love the grey leather hoodie jacket $599. The hood is actually detachable. I do remember drooling over the Stella McCartney version in Myer about 3 seasons ago and it’s very similar. And that’s fine with me.
• Also head here for the much copied Rick Owens leather jacket about $499 and the best stripe Tees about $59

Longchamps:

• I am very happy to report that there is now a few pieces of Longchamps clothing instore. Oh la la ! I love the gorgeous nylon orange/red taffeta jacket with a zip and puff big poets sleeves: $930 .Divine!
• See the video here for SpringSummer with model Sasha : I want the cuffs! fabulous…www.longchamp.com

Saba:

• I see they have some chic new work/office pieces instore. Check out the grey Prince of Wales check, double breasted jacket $449. It has matching skirt and pants if you have the kind of job where you have to wear a suit. Bless.
• You must out the royal blue mélange sweater dress with a V neck and exposed stitching on the seams. It’s big and loose and will look fab with long boots. Or over a pencil skirts $199

First Class;
Myer:
In the clothing you want :

• Hugo Boss: Drool over the beautiful leather biker jacket with hidden zips with very nice tailoring. Oh it’s divine…$1800.
• Donna Karan: Adore the black sequin cashmere tank $1500, the caramel cashmere cardigan shawl $1500 and the gorgeous grey suit jacket $3000. Heaven.
• Moschino cheap but chic: Why not buy another trench? Well at least try the belted stone trench on. It has ruffle running from the back over the shoulder and down the front; but hey why not? $1490
• In Victor and Rolf: Die,Die, Die over the divine, double breasted Cocoon coat with epaulettes $2400. Also check out the gorgeous wrap sleeveless coat dress with a drape skirt. $2400. You will also adore the beige wool dress with black inserts and cap sleeves. Buy all three and never regret it. Who needs a car anyway? $1800

In the shoe department

• Love the Calvin Klein shoes here: You want the black short shoe/booties in a shiny fabric , quite divine with a black patent platform and a round toe and a zip up the back. Not too high $1000. Yes, please.
• You want the Calvin Klein round toe, caramel nude heels that are sling back and sexy. You know a pale shoe will lengthen your legs when you wear them. How? They will be the same colour. $850
• Adore the Calvin Klein flat grey summer, lace up sandals without buckles or hardware $850. D.I.V.I.N.E
• Check out Calvin Klein flesh coloured patent heels with a leather pleat across the toe and a fabulous big chunky square heel that sits out at a weird angle on the back. Yes, you want them even if they are $1000
• Am dying over the long black Calvin Klein flat boots with a silver turn lock buckle on the ankle: superb $1650. Buy them, have them, wear them for a lifetime. Then get buried in them.
• The Givenchy shoes are fabulous of course: you want the over the knee black boots $1800 and the shoes (which Country Road has copied!)
• Oh and you want the Givenchy bags and the fantastic collection of Mulberry bags; they are a great prices about $1400.