It’s a great season this winter: what a relief to see so much chic black, grey and brown. What a joy to find so many grown up, sophisticated clothes instead of frou frou short summer dresses and (oh so aging) floral prints…
Economy class:
Witchery
- Woo hoo: Love and adore the chic black leather, gathered pleated skirt $249 : A must buy . Leather is a big trend for this winter and next summer so invest now. Wear this with casual Tee’s and a long line grey cardigan. Please don’t wear it with a leather jacket unless you have a whip.
- Another fabulous piece you must buy is the black leather frill jacket $499; Isn’t it gorgeous? This type of serious tailoring makes the leather much more feminine and the frill on the hips takes the tough edge off. Love this with everything from grey jeans to a pencil skirt or peg leg pants. Thank you Witchery.
- Everyone needs a brown faux fur vest $199. You surely would have bought one last year when instructed? You can still invest now because this trend ain’t going nowhere honey!. Love a fur vest because you can wear it out for dinner and it will jooch up your entire wardrobe.
- Everyone needs the short crop, peep toe ankle boots $189. Wear with skirts, dresses and those peg peg pants. Wear sitting down.
- Oh, and why not buy the very, very Balenciaga inspired bag? ( see in Vogue.com all the models reviving the IT bag even after 10 years) $269 in a chic-go-with-anything ‘mocca.’
Sportsgirl:
Looking great here with pieces that work for any age. Such as my good self. What? Just because you’re over 30 you start to think you can’t shop at these stores; Oh, shut up and start shopping! Perfect for the wallet challenged..
- The over the knee boot is a must for winter and really, it’s not too over the top if you go for the flat ‘puss in boots’ style. Love the black, flat, long over the knee boots $219. There are also some suede over the knee heeled boots but suede can be tricky to keep looking clean.
- You want the fabulous cheap but chic jeweled necklaces $29 ( see more photos soon on FiFi’s blog). What a choice! They are on the tipping point of the trend but why were big jewel necklaces not on the red carpet? Those actresses should get a little more adventurous in fashion. There is an exception; Carey Mulligan. Now she rocked the look with a big Marni necklace and looked divine!. see redcarpet-fashionawards.com.
- Love the very Marni inspired beige/ mushroom patent slouch bag with black resin handles . It also has a Chanel style, chain strap which is interesting. $59. A bag in a neutral colour is always nice because it lifts the whole look. This looks way more expensive than $59 non?
- You want the long sleeve stripe tops $69: there are a few but I love the knit stripe dress or is it a long top? And there are a few stripe Tees. Sure the stripe Tee is everywhere but this look is like a trench: always chic.
- Love the black satin clutch with jeweled clasp: It’s lovely and I can’t believe it’s only $29; as I always say :Italian Vogue is more expensive.
- Love the caramel suede lace-up wedges : so right, so need them, so want them, so why not? $159
Diva:
The only place to go for cheap but chic jewellery. Don’t be scared of all that bright pink. Or seeing yourself in the mirror under a fluorescent light: Once you take this jewelery out of the shop and wear it back with the Balenciaga it looks totally different.
- Love the black jewel and velvet chocker $24. I mean, really. How can it be $24? The idea is to wear these necklaces in the day with chinos and a stripe Tee. oh and a trench. Keep it simple….
- Ditto the black silver jewelled brooch necklace for $12. Yes, it’s $12. Less than lunch and you didn’t need that anyway.
- Why not go for the colour button necklace that seems so Marni-ish; I think you need to buy 2 of them to pile it up and make a statement non? Love this with a floral dress or back with a grey marle Tee.
- I have been raving about stud leather cuffs for seasons: so why spend fortune when you can get a cuff or stud bangle here for $19 . Mix it back with your Hermes watch and no one will ever know.
- Oh , after seeing the gorgeous big pendants at the Lanvin show (as seen here…divine non?) I am on the hunt for big, fat pendants. Also the stud trend is still hanging in there next season. If Lanvin is doing it then you know it’s right. And really when it’s just $19 do you really care if you don’t get the wear out of it? NO.
Just Jeans:
- Who can believe that these grey suede over the knee flat boots are just $49? Perfect for those who are budget conscious but still want to look chic. Just make sure you spray with protector because scuffed dirty boots look cheap. They are a lovely dark grey so look much more expensive don’t you think?.
- Yes, I have already mentioned many reports ago but the leather jackets here are fabulous value: Love the black military leather jacket with brass buttons and the drape cardigan Rick Owens style jacket for $149.
- And if you have skinny stick insect legs then you must try on the J society black Enigma skinny jeans in a black. $99. Oh la la . Love with a sharp shoulder jacket and a cool Tee. and cute little peeptoe boots.
- And I must say the maxi dresses here are still wanting, begging to go home with you. They are getting a little lonely. So is the cute little sun dress, almost caftan, in red/grey/ cream cotton; it’s called a “paisley tunic dress” $79. Yes, I have reported on it before but my job is to tell you what’s the best to buy in each store so I must repete a little ( I refuse to write about pieces you don’t want!)
Business Class:
Jac + Jack
Love their new store in William St , Paddington and the prices are fabulous for the quality. My picks are:
- The fabulous light grey /cream V neck sweater in fine cotton cashmere with ¾ sleeves : $240. So lovely to wear on it’s own or over a white Tee or tank. Such a nice light fine knit that you can wear in Sydney without dying of heat exhaustion.
- it’s all about the dress: Once you get addicted to tossing them on in the morning and walking out the door you can’t go back. Love the black cowl neck dress with side pockets; Wear now, wear into winter.$360
- Oh, and adore the black off the shoulder dress with a elastic detail neckline in a superfine merino jersey $360 ( also in a gorgeous milk choc or more like latte to me).It has NO hanger appeal and you will not want to try it on but see how cute it looks ? and it covers and skims those almond croissants still living on the hips.
- You want the cotton jersey box shape V neck Tee $99. E.A.S.Y.
- Try on and then kiss and smooch the lovely grey ombre cashmere scarf ( you will live in it ): it’s quite fabulous for you $280
Funkis:
Love this store! The home wares are divine. And the clothes, from the Fillipa K to the Funkis’ own label, all have a certain quality and understated Swedish chic .
- You want the amazing Marimekko cotton tunic dress in a hot pink with black flowers print : it has a self belt about $300. Will look great with bare legs or heels and opaque tight. You could even toss a black fur vest over the top for more drama.
- Love the long sleeve cotton jersey Marimekko grey Tee dress with flower print $250. So easy to wear now if you a print. Marimekko is really classic and defies trends so you can’t go wrong.
- I love and adore the black duffle cape /top $175. The cape is a huge trend for this season and next and a must buy: Love this! Toss over everything you own: from jeans to a pencil skirt to shorts and over the knee boots. True. OK, maybe not over a dress but it will fab over your PJ’s.
- Buy the fabulous black rope necklaces that you can knot : so chic and dramatic but not glitzy at all. Yes, the necklace is just really several stands of cotton rope with absolutely no silver or gold. But so dramatic and perfect to toss over the most boring thing you own. It might actually wake them up.
- Adore the denim, bomber zip jacket from, Fillipa K. Easy dressing;
- And, of course can we talk about the clogs? Yes, we can . They are here in black or red or a chic caramel suede for $149.
Country Road
Always great pieces for fab prices: My picks this week are :
- Love the grey wool melton peacoat with brown leather buttons $299: we all need a peacoat and grey is always so easy to toss over black. A peacoat is perfect instead of a winter coat which we don’t really need here in Sydney. Sorry Wellington. Plus it’s ideal for work or back with a stripe Tee and jeans. Tres french non?
- You want the cool digital print tunic in blues, black and white $149 . it’s sleeveless so lovely to toss on toute suite. Of course it has a self belt but even Country Road ditched it in their shot with a more outre belt. Good idea. This is so right for wearing now and then later in the colder months you can layer it under your jacket. Digital prints are a huge trend.
- Love the short crop , black ( of course) double breasted blazer in a fabulous fabric with serious shoulder pads $299; I like how they are showing with grey pants and that fab knit with shoulder pads $119. OH , please: Stop complaining. Just buy a jacket with shoulder pads and get over it. They are here to stay.
- Buy the navy drape wrap jersey skirt that looks like it would show every bump but in fact it skims and sucks it in so you never see a thing: It’s like a more sexier pencil skirt 4129. Oh, and we love navy and black together. We do.
Mimco;
Mimco is on sale: How thoughtful. Just when we needed some fabulous jewels
My picks are:
- The fabulous silver chunky necklace called ‘Tomorrow’ but you can have it today! It’s reduced to $263 from $329. Love it and you will wear into next season I can assure you. Oh hell, just wear it this season and you will get your money’s worth non? This is what I call an instant wardrobe updater. No one will even notice you are wearing old daggy outfit from 2 seasons ago.
- Love the ‘Poison; black and silver and glass, jet pear, twisted short necklace now $183 from $229. Ditto.
- You want the big mama black jet ring : it’s a stunner ! It’s a ‘Plated pewter based ring with adjustable back and set resin cabochon with central Swarovski crystal stone.’ So there…and it’s $129 from $159. Add drama , add signature look, add personality. ( why is it called poison?)
- And can we talk about shoes? I know the pointy shoe kitten is coming back but I am so scared of it. The heel is so low. Of course it’s the hot look and they are here at mimco.com.au. On sale at about $239. Buy now and you will wear for the next 5 years : I promise. (But it might take you that long to get used to the idea)
First Class;
My two favourite shows in Paris? Celine and Lanvin. Both modern and chic. Everyone was raving about them. Louis Vuitton and Prada both went very 60s’ but why go retro in a new decade in a new century? Celine looked so fresh and clean and minimalist. Navy, black, white, and leather. For a sophisticated woman. So right. But I am scared: is that sheer pantyhose I see? OMG. Please no. Checkout the Celine show reviews from Style.com
Here are my 3 favourite looks:
And my 3 of my favourites from the divine Lanvin show from Style.com
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