It’s backstage at another FiFi’s style session !
This is another one of the fashion shows I was presenting on stage last week at Westfield Burwood ! The theme of this show is ‘casual weekend looks’.
As with last week’s FiFi Report you can check out all cute backstage shots of each outfit we snapped doing the fitting on the gorgeous model Angela. Yes, even without hair and makeup Angela looks fabulous!
(But please excuse the bad lighting and some of the fuzzy shots ) .
As in the last week’s workshop you can see that in each show one item is always worn twice: so we start with jeans and a biker jacket and then those jeans are worn again in the next outfit in a different way and so on.
The idea is to build a wardrobe and make those pieces work many ways: who wears one piece just once and just one way? We have to get mileage out of our wardrobe!
My point is that if you had a million dollars and a stylist you can wear a different bright color every day: who cares if you ever see it again?! But if you are on a budget you have to build a wardrobe so it’s important to stick to the colors that go together. Colours that look expensive such as black, grey , brown, camel and cream. You can’t go wrong !
This is cheap but chic heaven…
Hint: prices and where to buy below each shot!
Again do let me know which ones are your favouites!
0utfit 0ne: above left
Mid-rise straight jean - JAG $139.95
Charcoal long sleeve knit top - BLUE ILLUSION $59.95
Beige pleather biker jacket fur collar - PORTMANS $149.95
Grey natural multi-print scarf - SUSSAN $39.95
Mocha lace-up heels by Windsor Smith - WANTED $139.95
Brown studded tote - COLETTE $59.95
Eco-Drive Ultra Slim Silver Dress Watch AR3010-65A by Citizen Watches - ANGUS & COOTE $599.00
Brown tortoise shell sunglasses - GLASSON $24.95
FASHION TIP:
Denim is perfect for winter weekends: add a biker jacket and heels to update it for this season.
Go for a leather biker jacket in a softer colour like taupe r caramel.
OUTFIT TWO above right
Mid denim wide leg jean - SUSSAN $89.95
Olive long sleeve pocket shirt - COUNTRY ROAD $89.95
White/grey Faux fur vest - DOTTI $99.95
Olive print scarf - SPORTSCRAFT
Black zip cuff - JAY JAY $15
Black Alana shoulder bag - COUNTRY ROAD $299.00
Khaki “Salute” strappy heel - PAYLESS $59.95
Black oversized sunglasses by Prada - SUNGLASS HUT $350
FASHION TIP:
The khaki military shirt is a must buy this season worn hanging out over jeans
The faux fur vest is a pivotal piece for winter (tossed over a military shirt.)
OUTFIT THREE above left
Olive long sleeve pocket shirt - COUNTRY ROAD $89.95
Black pleather shorts - SHEIKE $109.95
Navy and green Tartan blazer - DOTTI $89.95
Mocha brown woolen scarf - COUNTRY ROAD $59.95
Black suede gloves - BARDOT $39.95
Brown Thigh-high “Kara” boot wedges - BETTS $99.99
Grey “Artisan” Bag - OROTON $695.00
Brown frame sunglasses by Stella McCartney - SUNGLASS HUT $270
FASHION TIP:
If you’re feeling groovy and got the legs try leather shorts with heels and a shrunken blazer.
push up the sleeves on your blazer to give it a fashion edge.
OUTFIT FOUR above right
Black pleather short - SHEIKE $109.95
Black and camel striped knit top - WITCHERY $129.95
New camel hazel pea coat - FOREVER NEW $129.99
Charcoal tube scarf - WITCHERY $59.95
Leopard print fedora hat - LEESA $39.95
Brown tortoise shell sunglasses - GLASSON $24.95
Cobble Lace-up Heel by Therapy - WANTED $89.95
Black “Alba” mesh bag - OROTON $795.00
FASHION TIP:
Black, camel and brown are classic colours but add an eclectic touch with an animal print hat.
The caramel peacoat is all you need for winter: It will lighten up black and work with brown too.
OUTFIT FIVE above left
black and caramel stripe knit - WITCHERY $129.95
Red skinny jeans - JAY JAYS $39.95
WITCHERY black pea coat 249.95
Black “Grease Baby” T-bar pointy toe heels - WITTNER $149.95
COUNTRY ROAD loop knit scarf $99.00
Red rose enamel ring - LOVISA $19.95
White square frame sunglasses - DOTTI $19.95
Grey Big Pocket Weekender - COLETTE $59.95
FASHION TIP:
Red skinny jeans are all over the runways and are the hot buy of the season.
Pointy toe stilettos are coming back (did you know they ever went away?). Love !
OUTFIT SIX above right
Red skinny jeans - JAY JAYS $39.95
Multicoloured striped sweater - SUPRE $40
Black blazer by Blue Juice - SEDUCE $129
Silver and black metallic razor necklace - LOVISA $29.99
Grey All-Star lo-top converse shoes - GENERAL PANTS $89.95
Purple cat’s eyes by Chloe - SUNGLASS HUT $540.00
Black studded “Winston” shoulder bag - WITCHERY $199.95
FASHION TIP:
It’s all about contrast; throw a dressed up tailored jacket back with converse.
Make a statement and layer a chunky necklace back with a stripe Tee and flats.
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Love getting the Fifi report every Friday, highlight of the week. Love the skinny jeans from Jay Jays going out to look for those this weekend. My idea for the Fifi tv is to get some ‘blogger makeovers’. People who read and comment on your blog get made over no matter what size or shape. One petite, one fuller figure, one tall, one short. Would help us all identify what would look good on our body size.
Cheers, you are doing a great job!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great idea Georgia! I’m up for it. Fifi?! Am I the only one who can’t see pics 3 and 4?
Love outfit 2, I would wear it with flats though as I’m a stay at home of 2 babies and live in a little beach town so heels just don’t work in my life anymore. In saying that Fifi I would love a “casual everday wear” special. And some suggestions of flat shoes. Love your newsletter too, and am also heading to jay jays for the red jeans!
Outfit one for sure Fifi. Wanted to go and see you in Burwood, but used to live near there and remember all the boy gangs in their trackies scoping. Ah, no thanks! Love you’re idea too Georgia…Fifi, how would you dress a mother of three with short legs?
I also want those red skinnys, I will go tomorrow and for $39.95, omg, cheap as chips
P.S Love pointy shoes too
thanks again for all the tips
Love outfit 1! As a mum of 2 small boys I would wear flats also. I am with Georgia what 2 do with short legs? Look forward 2 Fridays when I get the report! thanx Fifi
Love outfit 2 and 5,6!!! Considering I’m 5 months pregnant with my 3rd I’m limiting myself to shoes and bags love the stilletos for later and wish I could wear those red jeans!!!! Oh well shopping for me in a few months!!!! Any fashion tips for a big pregnant tummy and growing boobs?????
Hi there Janice! Thx for the comments. Thrilled you love the outfits!
My tips fr growing boobs and a big tummy? Don’t waste money on anything too expensive now: buy stretchy men’s clothes from Cotton on and country Road. Buy a fabulous bag later. Good luck !
Hi Shelley: thx for the lovely comments!
Re short legs: best to go for high waist skirts and pants. oh and heels! Always heels!
For some reason cropped, rolled up pants can give an illusion of longer legs because it makes they eye go up and gives the illusion of being taller.
Thx for the lovely comments Linda! I agree: Cheap but chic of the week has to be those red jeans! So cool with pointy toes heels !
Thx for the feedback Gwen! see above for tips on short legs!
Thanks for the wonderful feedback Mary! The suggestion of a casual every day special is a great idea: I would say many of my personal shopping clients are women who want help with casual clothes and weekend dressing ! It can be tricky but it’s my specialty.
Email me on FiFi@FiFi.com.au for booking an appt for personal shopping!
Thx Georgia for all the fabulous feedback! So nice ! Keeps me shopping !
and yes, those Jay Jays jeans are a winner and as I mentioned red jeans in the item du jour a few weeks back we know they are hot!
Re the makeovers: what a great idea! When FiFi TV gets up and running with sponsors and advertising I am sure that is something that can be done!
Hi Vicky, Thanks for letting me know that there were probs with the photos! Fixed now! (They were all there Friday when I sent it!)
Love the report FiFi. Finding myself with a wardrobe of striped tops. Very excited that I still have a couple of pairs of pointy shoes in my wardrobe from the last time they were in. Agree with all the comments- 2 kids under 3 and mostly can’t do heels any more. Can you do flats with the rolled up pants? Maybe ballet flats? Love the column x
Thanks so much for lovely feedback! In answer to your question ; of course ballet flats look great with rolled up pants! Let’s face it ; running after toddlers is not conducive to heels!