FiFi’s Beach Shopping Guide Specatular!
What: Kaftan / Beach Cover up (Michael Kors pictured).
Why: Because none of us have a body like Elle Macpherson. Because we can’t walk to the beach just wearing skimpy bathers. Because we need to stop sun damage. Because we need something to cover the flabby, wobbly cellulite.
Which: Go for a anything in fabulous bright colours, in cotton, or muslin. Go for shirt dresses, a bright print kaftan or simple chic black or white.
Where: Economy: Go to Tree of Life for THE best selection at great prices from $45: Target for a simple white plunge v-neck kaftan $34: Seafolly at David Jones for kaftans in brown or orange $69; or try David Jones for the label ‘The Two Mrs Glenvilles’ from about $69.
Business Class: Go to Country Road they have a fantastic selection of beachwear such as a fabulous cotton shirt dress with a belt $159 in white or grey or go for the dark denim elastic drop waist dress; Go to Zimmerman for ultra luxe silk aqua kaftan $250 or head to Vintage cargo in Double Bay for fabulous caftans in great colours.
First Class: Go to www.le-stylist.com for Camilla silk kaftans from $299, My Island Home for white cotton beach jacket with cotton ball-ball trim $250: Paul and Joe for divine white silk kaftans with navy animal print $700, or try Tibi at Christensen and Copenhagen for a black, tan and yellow kaftan (gorgeous!) $595. Try Tory Burch or Allegra Hicks.
What: Sandals (Pierre Hardy for Gap pictured).
Why: Because who said you had to forget being glamourous just because you are on holidays. Because the sand can get hot. Because short, fat legs need all the help they can get . Because we love shopping for shoes! shoes! shoes!
Which: Go for flat T bar sandals, embellished thongs, patent white Birkenstocks or Roman sandals that tie up the leg a la Kate Moss.
Where: Economy: head to Kmart for the best black patent Birkenstock esque sandals you ever saw for just $12.99, Betts for chic, faux leather white T-bars $49.99, Target for white leather thongs $29; Wittner for very cool Jelly T bar sandals in great colours $29 or try Steve Madden in Myer for patent Miu Miu esque flat T bar sandals for $69. Go to www.mollini.com.au (click on casuals) and check out the green metallic sandals Demi $128 and lots more…then try General Pants, of course, for thongs if you must..
Business Class: Wittner shoes has a fabulous selection of roman sandals in silver, black and brown as well as classic style T bars from about $150; Head to Midas for chic blue metallic T-bar sandals $149 or for very Chanel style high back brown leather sandals $198 called oracle, or get the chic Michael Kors flats in brown leather at Myer $150 or head to Ici et La. Miss Chic Boutique is conductinga very attractive 30-50%, 2 week sale starting December 27th. Spendthose post-Christmas pennies on bargains like Missoni heels $425 once$850 and Givenchy gladiator sandals at $340 once $680. It’s time totreat yourself this summer - other discounts on labels include Repetto,K Jacques, Juicy Couture and more, Miss Chic Boutique Shop2/ 832MilitaryRd Mosman,(02) 9969 7986.
First Class: You want the Alaia white t-bar embellished sandals from Cosmopolitan shoes $1,350, and the snazzy Olivia Morris black t-bars with gold button $650 (at Scanlan and Theodore) r go to www.net-a-porter.com and click on sale for Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Stella Mac and Bottega Veneta flats sandals on sale ! or skip along to Louis Vuitton for the chicest flat brown sandals you ever saw $890.
What: Bikini (Michael Kors pictured).
Why: Because you look as good as Elle. Because you are under 30. Because it’s summer.
What: Tankini or One-Piece
Why: Because you used to look like Elle. Because no one wants to see a saggy ,baggy stomach. Because when you are surfing it hurts.
Where: Economy: head to Target, Kmart , Speedo, Seafolly, Country Road or head to David Jones or Myer for a huge selection.
Business Class: Zimmerman, Tigerlilly, Anna and Boy, Gotex, Colette Dinnigan Swim at David Jones.
First Class: Louis Vuitton, JG4B at Christensen Copenhagen, D&G, Missoni or Stella McCartney Cruise Collection.
What: Sunglasses (Marni pictured).
Why: Because they are glamorous and you are a glamour puss. Because you don’t want to squint. This means wrinkles. Because you want to be a movie star. Because you want to be anonymous. Because the bigger the sunglasses the skinnier the celeb.
Which: Go for big, black and oversized a la Jackie O or try 80’s style Rayban wayfarers, white or coloured frames, cats eyes. Tortoiseshell is always chic. And we still adore aviators. Please ditch the wrap around.
Where: Economy: We LOVE Roc Eyewear : it’s very cool and great prices! Go for the ‘Dani’ aviators in black and red $59; the Flick in any colour $59 or go for the Mylo $59. They will ship anywhere in Australia for $10. Perfect. Then try Portmans, Sportsgirl, Equip and Just Jeans; they all have Wayfarer sunglasses in white or black from about $19 or try the new range of Le Specs in Myer.
Business Class: Love the Karen Walker black angular sunglasses from General Pants $229, the Ray Bans Wayfarers at Sunglass Hut $149.95
First Class: You want the Tom Ford’s fabulous brown tortoise-shell sunglasses or Prada, Dolce Gabbana or Burberry, Chanel for big oversized at Sunglass Hut or Myer and David Jones from about $300.
What: Sunhat (Marni pictured).
Why: Because your hair is so frizzy you look like Guy Sebastian. Because you are a glamour puss. Because you don’t want to squint. Because you want to be a movie star. Because you want to be anonymous. Because you need sun protection.
Which: Go for groovy 70’s style floppy hats, sunvisors, or anything with a big wide brim. The cute pull on, cotton bucket hats still look cool but do they shade out the sun? The Cow Boy hat is still OK only if it’s floppy and frayed.
Where: Economy: try Sportsgirl for a cool white trilby $24; Target for chic, white grosgrain ribbon wide-brimmed hat $19 and the Bondi Beach Bag company for all sorts of colours and shapes. Head to Myer where I spied a great selection of cotton hats at great prices.
Business Class: Mimco for fabulous wide brim hat sin all sorts of colours, $79: Country Road for chic, little cotton pull on hats in great prints that actually cover the face as well as a straw cowboy style hat. Try to Wittner shoes for all sorts of cool sunhats; Bondi Beach Bag Co have multi colour floppy brim raffia hats from about $29 or head to My Island Home for the best simple panama straw hats $129. Vintage cargo also have chic trilby style panama hats from about $168
First Class: Easton Pearson for a chic black wide brimmed hat or try Burberry/Chanel/Gucci for a sunvisor.
What: Beach Bag (JCrew bag pictured).
Why: How else will you get your Prada phone, Missoni towel, Hermes hat, Airfreight Italian Vogues, Harry Potter, Crème de Mer sunscreen and Evian water to the beach? Which: Go for big! Bright! Roomy! Stripe! Floral! Simple chic cream canvas a la J Crew or groovy, clear plastic…
Where: Economy: Country Road have a fantastic selection of beach bags: from oversized silver totes to clear, Perspex bags with coloured trim and big print bags to nylon zip bags in bright colours from $39.95: Head to Target for a cute red and white stripe canvas beach bag with wooden ball straps $24; Kmart for simple stripe cotton bags $29; Nine west for cool stripe totes, or try Simon Johnson for chic French raffia market bags from about $69.
Business Class: Head to Eclettica for the best bags -the red and white stripe Avalon is great (- and buy the sandals while you are there!) or grab a Missoni terry towelling drawstring bag from Top3bydesign or Spence and Lyda ; $275. Head to Mimco for a fabulous red Perspex tote with a woven leather trim $399 or try Sambag for a clear PVC tote with gold trim $220.
First Class: Love Marni for a divine black soft-touch tote with Perspex trinket $1,095; or Stella McCartney at Belinda for a red beach tote $625; then zip into Hermes and sob over all the divine baskets from $1600 …
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