The FiFi Report 369

It’s time to come backstage at a Fashion show!
I have been busy all week shopping and styling up two shows I presented on stage last night with Charlotte Dawson at Westfield Burwood. It’s all about the the hot looks for summer. Yes, we have lots of brights and naturals! We have lots of fabulous shoes!
We quickly snapped off a few shots of our lovely model Angela and the outfits during the fitting (so excuse the bad lighting and no hair and makeup!). For this style session you can see each piece is worn two ways. It’s about getting mileage from your wardrobe and making those pieces work. So the first outfit Angela wears are blue peg legs pants and then again in the second outfit but worn in another way. And so on.
Some of the looks are fabulous for the runway and I am not saying you should go out and wear that exactly ( it’s a fashion show!) but take ideas and inspiration about putting these new colours and shapes together. But let’s face it you can’t go wrong at these fabulous prices. Talk about totally cheap but chic !

I’d love to hear from you so let me know what you think and your favourite outfits.
Next week will be more outfits shot backstage from the second show….

Outfit 1 above left
Portmans Red and Pink jacket $129.95
Sussan Stripped Top $49.95
Country road Cobalt Pants $179.95
Just Jeans Cats eye Sunglasses $19.95
Dotti Cobalt Blue Shoulder Bag $29.95
Betts Pink/ Orange Suede Wedges $109.99

Fashion Tip:
Brights and colour blocking are the biggest trends this summer. Mix it up!
Cobalt blue pants replace black as a wardrobe basic. If you dare!

Outfit 2 above middle
Portmans Gold khaki Sequin top $69.95
Country road Cobalt Blue peg leg Pants $179.95
Colette Cobalt Blue Clutch $24.95
Colette Gold Necklace $19.95
Marco Gianni Gold Glitter Hills $100.00

Fashion Tip:
A gold Sequin Tee will take you from day to evening in a flash.
Gold glitter heels and small blue clutch will finish the look for evening.

Outfit 3 above right.
Portmans Gold khaki Sequin tank $69.95
Witchery Gold linen Blazer $169.95
Black pleather Shorts by Top Model from Factorie $49.95
Lovisa brass chunky necklace $22.99
Betts Silver Peeptoe shoes $99.99

Fashion Tip:
Mix up fabrics: sequins! Pleather! Linen! Gold and Silver!
if you’ve got the legs show them with short shorts! ( otherwise stick to what suits the muffin knees)

Outfit 4 Above left
Country Road orange Shirt $129.00
Sheike White Blazer $159.99
Black pleather Shorts from Factorie $49.95
Country Road Bali Sand Bag $269.00
Cotton On Red Floral Sunglasses $12.95
Rubi Pink and orange Bracelet pack $9.95
Lovisa Pink and orange Bead bracelet $16.99
Rubi Pink and orange Cork wedges $39.95

Fashion Tip:
A white blazer is THE summer essential. It will freshen up all the brights.
Cork wedges in mad orange and pink will add an edge ( and they are so easy to walk in!).

Outfit 5 above middle
Country road orange Shirt $129.00
Dotti Cobalt Blue Blazer $89.95
Glassons Navy Pants $59.99
Sportsgirl Orange oversized clutch Bag $24.95
Dolce Gabanna  Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut $390.90
Lovisa Red Watch $16.99
Lovisa Blue Ring $16.99
Staccato orange clog sandals $169.00

Fashion Tip:
Wide leg, high waist 70’s trousers are back for summer. Yes you can. It’s very Charlie’s Angels.
if you buy one thing make it a blazer (or a shoe) in a bright pop of colour.

Outfit 6 above right.
Cotton On Striped blue t-shirt $19.95
Esprit Checked blue and white Blazer $139.00
Glassons navy Pants $59.99
Witchery Camel clutch $99.95
Rubi Caged stone Necklace $9.95
Rubi Beige Sunglasses $14.95
Marco Gianni Blue Snakeskin Wedges $130.00

Fashion Tip:
Don’t be afraid to mix a checked blazer with a stripe tee. It works because the colours love each other.
Snakeskin wedges in bright blue are hot !

Outfit 7 above left
Cotton On Striped blue t-shirt $19.95
Sussan Cobalt Blue Shorts $69.95
Rubi Black Trilby Hat $14.95
Colette Camel Structured Cross Body Bag $34.95
RMK Camel Wedges from Wanted  shoes$149.95

Fashion Tip:
If you’ve got the legs, show them off with shorts ( otherwise stick to silky peg leg pants)
We are so over the oversized bag; time to invest in a small chic shoulder bag !

Outfit 8 above middle
Dotti Green Silky Top $49.95
Sportsgirl Mint Blazer $109.95
Sussan Blue Shorts $69.95
Lovisa Green Bead Collar $29.99
Seduce Snakeskin Clutch bag $159.95
Tony Bianco from Wanted Shoes $169.00

Fashion Tip:
Blue and green should always been seen together! Mix up tones if you don’t want to clash colours.
For instant impact add one single piece of jewellery such as a big over the top beaded necklace.

Outfit 9 above right
Dotti Green Top $49.95
Country Road taupe baggy peg leg pants $149.00
Country Road stripe Scarf $59.95
Prada Caramel and white Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut $390.00
Lovisa Blue, Green and Red Chunky Bangles from $9.99
Staccato Red Bag $259.00
Betts Patent Orange heels $99.99

Fashion Tip:
Neutrals will tone down summer’s brights : it’s a chicer to wear all that crazy colour.
A summer scarf is not about keeping warm: darling it’s about looking good.

Outfit 10 above left
Cue animal Print Top $129.00
Country Road taupe peg leg Pants $149.00
Portmans Black Belt $24.95
Witchery Tan Bag $229.95
Tom Ford Black Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut $650.00
Staccato Black Shoes $169.00

Fashion Tip:
Animal print is a big trend for summer; you just need a dash like this top and work it back with neutrals.
Wacky sunglasses like these outrageous Tom Ford cat eyes will add a fashion edge.

Outfit 11 above middle
Witchery Orange Blue digital print Dress $169.95
Colette light Blue Shoulder Bag $39.95
Lovisa Purple Cuff $16.99
Rubi Pink/ Red Bangle Set $9.95
Prada Tortoise shell from Sunglass Hut $350.00
Wittner Blue/ Cream Shoes $189.95

Fashion Tip:
The digital print dress is so perfect for casual day -throw it on and out the door -dressing.
Add a stack of bangles, mad Prada style brogue platforms, and cool sunglasses for a low key style.

Outfit 12 above right.
Glassons White Cotton Slip $19.99
Glassons Orange Lace Dress $89.99
Witchery Tortoise Sunglasses $69.95
Lovisa Peach and Brass bead Necklace $29.99
Witchery Patent Red patent wallet Clutch $39.95
Dotti flat patent Sandals $29.95

Fashion Tip:
The chic simple lace dress is a hot trend for summer especially in bright orange ( but you need a white slip!)
Keep it low key and casual with flat patent sandals. ( heels and lace can look tacky if you’re not careful).

***Main shot of Divine Prada bag and dress above from Tommy Ton at Style.com