The FiFi Report 306

It’s sale time!
The world has gone crazy: there are sales everywhere. Please don’t go mad and buy anything because it’s cheap. Oh, no,you wouldn’t do that would you? Keep in mind the trends coming next summer and winter. Look for camel coats, velvet, denim shirts and dresses, any faux fur, capes and of course blazers. You want a utility jacket ( at least for a season) and any shirts ( a blue oxford shirt or silky sexy ones that are 70’s inspired.)

Also flares are making a comeback so grab any that you see. Dresses are always important and look for anything that drapes. Other trends for summer are digital prints and summer time leather. yes, it’s time to buy a leather skirt, a leather Tee or a leather shorts ( if you have got the legs). Other trends to look out for are a longer fifties skirt and any lingerie style pieces.

In accessories you want navy, black and choc brown but also look out for tan accessories - a huge trend for summer. Buy wedges and a small structured bags. The big jewel necklace is still happening for next season but don’t spend a fortune. Love a big chunky ring and always stacks of bangles. Love feathers and fur trims…
By the way there’s not a lot of colour around for winter so, of course, the best cheap but chic buys are in expensive looking colours such as black , grey and navy with dashes of red and brown.

Now get shopping ! here are my 3 best sale picks from each store. Note : some of the items may have left the building…

Sportsgirl
My picks are

• The faux fur tassel stole or neckpiece: it will instantly update any daggy jacket: Was $79. Now $29
• The black wool twill military coat: You wear with everything from jeans to flirty skirts. Love it over a stripe Tee. Was $179. Now $129
• The grey or black peacoat : so chic ! Was $149 now $119
• The cute grey faux suede, small saddle bag that you wear across the body or hanging from your shoulder. Was $49 now $29

Witchery:
There are some fabulous buys at great prices;

• The navy and black crop cotton, double breasted short swing trench is fabulous. Wear for summer with a chinos, for winter with jeans and a pencil skirt and boots. Was $129.. Now an outrageous $29!
• Love the grey wool jersey cropped, military bomber jacket. Grey will razz up the black. This works over anything for work to weekend. Nuf said. A must buy. Was $199. Now $99
• Buy the black leather cuff : Add a little tough chic to your wardrobe! Wear right now and then into summer with all your other bracelets jangling on your wrist.. Was $59 now $29.

Portmans
You can get great bargains here. Prices are approximate! My picks are:

• We all need a stripe Tee and this knit tee with 3/4 sleeves will work for winter and into spring. Toss under a blazer. The shoulder detail is important ! about $39
• Love the black knit sleeve leather vest. More relaxed than a full on biker jacket it’s a great way to wear a leather jacket even at the dinner table. Now about $100.
• You want a shirt this season to wear under a blazer and then back with Chinos and heels. A la Chloe. Buy the cotton shirt here with cute puff sleeves now about $39.

French Connection:
Head here for more fashiony pieces. My picks are:

• The fab black wool military peacoat with fluted sleeves and double breasted silver buttons. Chic! Versatile! Love it over a grey tee, a stripe knit, jeans and sexy pencil skirts. Was $299 now $199.
• Buy the dark grey long sleeve, long knit sweater ( or short dress). it’s loose and great over skinny jeans. It actually has batwing sleeves, a rib hem to give shape and cool touches of lurex details. Was $169 , now $129.
• Buy the white shirt dress for wearing on your winter escape holiday to somewhere hot in July: This will work over a bikini…was $79 now $59.

Business Class:
Wittner Shoes:
We love shoes don’t we? A big sale here. My picks are:

• The fabulous black suede wedges with silver studs. Yes, a little bit over the top but why not? Wear and thrash for a season. Suede will only last that long in this rainy weather. Love an ankle boot with jeans or with skirts. Add black opaques to lengthen the leg. Was $229 now $114
• Love the grey suede platform pumps with a round toe and a cone heel. You want a grey shoe this season: was $189 now $94
• For the very groovy out there you can buy the copies - yes they are - of the Alexander Wang zip ankle boots. Very fashion and only for a few who can carry off the look. Was $199 now $99.
• For girls who want the Alexa Chung look there are a lot of fabulous chunky lace-up Doc Martin style boots…Not on sale but about $199.

Marcs:
Great weekend pieces. My picks are

• The blue cotton roll up boyfriend shirt. So simple, so right, so perfect under a blazer, with harem pants, with stomp-a-licious heels. Wear with black or denim. Was $149 now $99.
• Buy the fabulous destroyed denim shirt. You can do the denim on denim if you feel you can rock the look. Or if your name is David Hasselhoff !. Otherwise denim shirt is so chic with a camel jacket and chinos. Or with shorts. Hot piece for next season too. Was $159 now $99.
• Check out the fab black wool zip mini skirt. It’s the updated pencil skirt but much more edgy. Not so corporate. Wear with everything including the denim shirt. Was $159 now $99.

Jigsaw:
Can be a little conservative but if you search you can find some cool pieces. Not sure if these are on sale but my picks are:

• The fabulous fur gilet in black: a must buy it will instantly change anything you wear. I have been living in my fur vest ( from last season of course) and it’s a winner. This vest does has a silk back which makes it easier to wear. Toss with jeans and harem pants or over a dress. Everything really. Even your trackpants$399
• You want the chic black velvet blazer. It’s a winner. This is something I look at and know that it will go with everything you own. Velvet is not just for evening it’s great over a grey marle tee and jeans don’t you think? $349
• For a good chic dress (that is very inspired by Marni) you can’t go past the short sleeve grey and white print dress. It’s right for winter under a jacket or coat. Toss with outrageous heels and opaques. Finally a dress with the right neckline instead those ugly scoops. $299

Mimco:
I was snooping around here last week and now we have the sale on. My picks are:

• The fabulous two handle tote that has pocket on the outside and no obvious shiny hardware. Sometimes all that silver and gold can get a bit too much. Love this bag in a pale colour, red or tan or black. Very Pierre Hardy inspired was $499 now $399
• Buy the fabulous silver chunky necklace called Tomorrow. Wear today (!))with a stripe tee and a trench. Of course. Was $329 now $209. This is a hot piece that will definitely work next summer.
• Love the other silver necklace that is twisted with crystals and jet beads. It’s called Poison Twist necklace. Remember when you wear a serious necklace ditch the earrings and cuffs and any other jewels. You are not a Christmas Tree. Or from Vegas. Was $229 now $109.

First Class:

The Corner Shop;

I nicked into the Strand Arcade store and had a lovely time checking out all the latest cool buys. My picks are

• the fabulous Marc by Marc Jacobs bags: so many to choose from. I saw a fabulous grey one shoulder strap bag with the all important long strap and silver hardware about $700. Also I see a green one strap bag and a hot pink tiny clutch bag with a strap. You can do hot pink when it is marc jacobs. about $645.
• Love the Alexander Wang black crop blazer with sticking stripe on the back $845I
• Adore the Isabel Marant short denim shirt dress with a belt, what a great price: why buy the copy when the original is here? $345
• The gorgeous Philip Lim black crop leather jacket with epaulettes, beautiful $1435
• On sale is a Vanessa Bruno long single breasted loose boyfriend jacket ( more like a coat) in black; a fabulous buy $495
• Also check out the Elizabeth and James, the twenty twelve and the cute Melissa plastic boots and shoes…