The FiFi Report 358

Attention! Yoo Hoo and Helloooo!
To all Melbourne FiFi Report readers who have been begging me to take them shopping: I am finally coming down to Melbourne around the last week of July and first week of August and will be taking personal shopping bookings for any dags and fashionista who are dying for a makeover. Bless!
A personal shopping session normally takes about 3 hours. You will have a new wardrobe. Then every morning you will get dressed, with your eyes closed,  in five minutes flat. And look amazing. That’s a promise. Because Life is too short not to love your wardrobe and take joy in getting dressed.
If you want to make a booking or find out more please email me on FiFi@FiFi.com.au .

FiFi’s Home visits!
After much pleading I am now also available for FiFi home visits. Right now is the best time for a closet clean out and a style session! FiFi’s home visits mean coming to your home, sorting out your wardrobe and then styling up outfits from your existing wardrobe. Each look is photographed for reference. You will be chic. Miracles can happen!
For bookings email me on FiFi@FiFi.com.au .

Now onto shopping and this weeks best picks!

GAP
So I went into the GAP store in Westfield Sydney and there was nothing to inspire me except the jeans and the chinos . But I am not crying. I went online smiling. The sale is AMAZING. Most pieces are about AU $30. What?! OMG. Please close your mouth, pour another wine and start shopping for everything from tops to dresses and a fabulous bag. If I am not mistaken it seems most sizes are still available. I checked because that’s the kind of girl I am. No time to waste and very frustrating if everything is in size 2 ( Which is what happens on The Outnet don’t you think?)
My picks:

• Love the caramel brown leather jacket see below: it has lovely detailing on the back and it looks like a fabulous cut. Love this over a grey marle tee and with jeans or chinos. So cute over a dress. It’s a must buy because this will take you right through to next winter. It looks fabulous worn undone ( most important). It will brighten up the black and grey but it will adore being seen out with creams and browns.  $269 with $40 shipping.
• Sorry to bore you but I am a little obsessed with chinos : If you hadn’t guessed. Why? because they are not jeans or boring black pants. They are on sale instore and online for an outrageous $24. Yes, you read right:: twenty four dollars plus shipping if you buy online. Oh la la. I like the wide leg “Hip slung easy flare pants” because that’s a cool look for next season with wedges and a silky 70’s shirt. Buy 3 in every colour!
• You also want the grey marle sleeveless drape top: Now $19! yes $19. Put down that $20 sandwich and get shopping. This top looks great because it will cover any ” situation” you may have lurking on the muffin area. Plus it’s so chic and much more interesting than a plain ‘ol top.
• J’adore the 1969 denim short sleeve shirt : I like how they have styled it here, below, worn done up. It’s cute with the epaulettes detail on the shoulders. Wear with your fav black peg leg pants and wedges. Now $24. Italian Vogue costs more than that.

Zara: ( click on the link to see the fabulous model Stella Tennant in the video!)

I nicked into Zara this week: there are always a lot of great buys;

• My pick this week would be the fabulous cotton skinny pants in every colour : Red, beige, blue, grey and black ! You want every pair for $59. They have a flat front and a cute crop length. You can wear right now in winter and then on into summer. We are loving the crop pants this season with pointy toe heels or with a shootie.
• Also in the trousers department I must include the washed grey cotton pleat front chinos in grey or stone because they are just $59. And that’s with a belt as well. I mean that’s a fabulous price non?
• You want the stone cotton poncho trench cape: it’s very cool and looks a bit summery which is good. $139. Love it over a knit or a Tee and skinny jeans. TIP: I wear skinny jeans and I am a size 13. True.
• OK, one more fashion buy is the very gold/silver metallic oversized knit tee with short sleeves and a wide wear it off the shoulder neckline $79. Love this top back with the cotton pants. You could layer it over a white tee then pull it off one shoulder. Sexy. George Clooney loves this look. see below.
• By the way I see some red and green paisley print silk pants: So groovy: it seems the fashion pack has gone mad for print pants but I am scared. George Clooney hates this look.

Ninewest.com.au
On sale with 50% off.
My picks:

• The fabulous brown peep toe shot booties with very Givenchy style buckles on the side. So chic and perfect for skinny pants, jeans or with a skirt now $89. Love these because they have a rubber sole so that makes pounding the pavement so much easier. Plus they are a little spongy. Yes, I bought them in black so I know.
• Love the new pointy toe black pumps: the hot new look so why not invest in theses black patent heels toute suite?. Don’t think about them for work: Too boring corporate. Think about them with your red skinny jeans or chinos and with a shrunken blazer and a punk Tee. Now $79. See Zara photos, above, for inspiration…
• For a cool weekend look I insist that you try the lace up grey fold over mens-wear inspired short boots. Almost a biker boot these are just what you need to wear with skinny jeans when you go to watch the soccer or some such scary thing early Sunday morning when you might just be freezing. Honey, that’s the time of day when you want to look hot! No need to sacrifice your cool edge just because it’s a casual. No way! Now $99.

Country Road
I checked out the accessories and my picks this week are:

• If you are off to St Tropez or somewhere warm it’s always good to stock up on shoes so that you look groovy as soon as you get there. Imagine arriving as a dag and then going shopping. What?! Not a good look. SO you need the new beige wedge lace up espadrille at just $89. Perfect for stomping around at a resort with a dress or short shorts. Also in black thank you very much.
• Also check out the cute grey or beige suede sneakers for $119. Just cool if you want to ditch the black converse. So easy to wear with a long maxi dress when you are wandering to the plage/beach. Ah oui, wouldn’t that be nice?
• You should also buy the grey shoulder bag: it’s all about the across body bag and I love the grey which will work with creams and all those summer caramel colours or back with the black for winter. Perfect size for traveling or just dagging around on the weekend. On sale $99.

Seedfemme.com.au
New season just arriving in store;
My picks are :

• The fabulous brown cotton full skirt: It’s a little longer, thank god, for anyone with muffin knees. Also you must know that the longer length is groovy again and a big trend. So it’s a win win. This is a great skirt to wear now with boots and a leather jacket. Perfect in summer with wedges and a Tee. And a Gin and Tonic. Hic! $129 : that’s for the skirt not the Gin.
• My love affair with stripes is never ending so I can’t go past the cute cotton stripe poleneck. So lovely for the yacht non? The perfect resort sweater and for casual weekends away. All you need are some high waist wide leg pants and a Jackie O scarf around your head. And bare feet. It’s a boat remember. $129
• On sale I see there is a chic black and white boucle jacket. It’s a very oversized cocoon shape , oh so 80’s. But don’t be afraid , this is a cool look going into next winter. Love it with skinny crop black jeans and red pointy toe shoes. Wear undone over your blue Tee. Oh and then toss on your green Prada fur stole. Cool dude for just $112. How’s that for colour?!

AG Arthur Galan
This is another one of my fav stores: On sale this week…it’s definitely worth a perusal.
My picks;

• The fabulous black knit sheath dress with black leather long sleeves: So chic. Love it with a fabulous red fur scarf and a brown clutch. Now $349
• You must try the divine black or navy wool felt coat with a double layer cut away front and epaulettes as you can see below. It’s very Celine inspired and a lovely minimal cut. I think it has a belt. Love it over this print dress but it would work with a stripe tee of course and skinny cargoes or jeans. I love anything that is versatile. This coat could go to Opera or go shopping on Sunday. Wherever it goes this coat will be very happy. Now $299
• Love the leather and jersey drape dress. Yes, it’s fabulous in red and camel but it’s also in black so stop having a conniption. No, it’s not knee length but for some this isn’t a problem. If you have fatty Arbuckle knees like moi then just slip a black pencil skirt under this dress and your are the bomb. Now on sale $249. Head to Myer to check it out.

First Class;

Jimmy Choo!
Always fabulous in here:  The pre-fall collection has arrived instore as well more updated peices of the Jimmy Choo 24/7 collection: Divine!
My picks:

• The fabulous red bag stand up tote, Rosabel, it’s big enough for a laptop and is the perfect size for work or smuggling George Clooney into the house $1750
• The amazing stone pony print gladiators: so perfect for warm summer nights on holiday in Ibiza with a long print maxi dress $1095. Called Bliss and it is.
• The gorgeous red classic platform pumps called Cosmic. I can read your mind and tell you that you must buy them. It’s a sign. Cosmic. $745
• You want the stone suede satchel bag called Pauline $1595 ; perfect for weekends or travel. The colour is called Whisky. Hic.
• I was the host of a VIP night at Jimmy Choo a few weeks:Too much fun! (yes, that’s me below with the Model Angela. I’m the one on the right!).