Singapore Sweets

My kick ass mum went to Singapore for a girly shopping weekend with one of her mates from back in Scotland, she had a great time drinking, eating and shopping. She was kind enough to bring me back a couple of surprises from H&M (oh how I do miss you H&M) and China Town. Both presents featuring one of my top colours turquoise blue, see my pressies below. I CANT WAIT TO WEAR THEM. Thanks mum xx

Blue studded fringe necklace - H&M : $24.00 SD

Butterfly texture scarf - China Town

"Singapore has been incredibly well-managed. It was created out of the swamp, with a strong emotional idea: a safe place for mostly Chinese, but accepting other cultures and other races." Nicolas Berggruen



The Coral Colour Trend

In Spring 2013 the vivid colour Coral made a punch on the runway, becoming one of the seasons most playful and flirty colours. It was featured on Carolina Herrera and Diane Von Furstenberg. 

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 Ready to Wear Collection

Coral = Loyal, creative, gentle, wise love and sensuality

PINK - 1st way to wear the new colour trend - EMBELLISHED

Evident on the SS14 Catwalks the trend to jump ahead of time of is PINK. To avoid over feminising and over pinking add embellishments or over sized jewels to break up the colour tone, as seen in Burberrys SS14 Catwalk show below, featuring killer super model Cara Delevingne.

Burberry Prorsum SS14 Collection featuring pastel tones, feminine shaped and extreme embellishing.

According to Kate Smith from Sensational Colour: 

"Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman’s cheeks. It’s not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favourite."

To reduce associations to romance and to contrast the femininity with this print i chose a piece with neck beading and detailing, see picture my new item bellow, photos of me wearing my new pink punch will be up soon.

High Neck Embellished Silk Top by Spicy Sugar Collection - $69

New Handbag - Coral Love

I was totally surprised and delighted to see Sportsgirl new summer handbags that they had to offer, all at always reasonable prices. Like music to my ears. From Block bold colours to chain and buckle detailing they have something to offer anyone this season. My recent purchase was their "Stevie" in electric coral. Totally in love and goes with anything in my wardrobe. See my earlier post for how I contrasted it to my leopard print fettish.

Coral "Stevie" from Sportsgirl - $49.95

Next on my purchase list is their Chain mail Tote.

Black "Chain Tote" from Sportsgirl - $59.95

Leopard print a coral

Leopard print is a classic timeless print if kept simplistic and minimalistic. This season everyone favourite animal print comes in a variety of colours and styles.I am totally in love with this Burberry Prorsum piece, with the two contrasting patterns and styles. However if your a little more realistic and understanding of the purse strings, see my leopard influence bellow, for a touch of the continuing trend.

Burberry Prorsum Calf Length Animal Print Skirt

$3,995 from Net a Porter

My Outfit:

Black Skinny Jeans Leigh by Topshop $58.00

Lace Cape by Sportsgirl $89.00

Coral Box Handbag by Sportsgirl - $49.00

Leopard Print Shoes by Zu shoes - $60.00 approx (GIFT)

Total Spend = $256.00

"Leopard is an animal design, and my designs come from nature." Roberto Cavalli

Textures

Sun is here, the heat is here, TEXTURES ARE HERE. Shopping day with the girls so feeling like being fun, comfy and a bit random all at the same time. Here is the result, focused on my vintage favourite piece; my purple chiffon pussy bow shirt.

My outfit:

Shorts with Lace Detail - Sportsgirl $45.00 approx.

Black Tank Top - Topshop $12.00

Necklace- Primark - $8.00

Belt Vintage from my Mum in the 70's

Purple Floral Chiffon Shirt with Pussy Bow - Gift

Black heeled Chelsey boots - $120.00 Myer

Total Spend = $185.00

"I think great romance needs great obstacles and great textures" Ang Lee

Floral Blazer Sale

Bargain hunting on a Sunday was a success. Came away from sportsgirl with these two purchases, getting into the summer mood. White chiffon shirt worn with silk floral blazer and spikey stud necklace from Primark.

"Her body calculated to a millimeter to suggest a bud yet guarantee a flower." F.Scott.Fitzgerald

Mint Green Vintage

Finally found reason to wear my mint green vintage studs bought in a Fremantle Vintage Market in July 2013, only taken me 4 months. Only $5.00 per pair shoulf of bought more!

Topshop Delivery # 2

Love a Topshop delivery Tuesday. Waiting for me when I got home today was a fabulous delivery from Topshop, nothing can beat its prices out here!!! Only one year till they come to Carillion City right in centre of Perth. Stay tuned for features on each of the products that arrived today.

Red Lippy and a Bun kinda day

Its a Sunday! End of weekend, so in order to cheer myself up decided brighter the lippy and the bigger the bun the better. Lipstick is from Mac (of course) and is called coral red. Looking to save towards purchasing Saigon Summer, frosted bright orange $36.00. Bun inspiration taken from Stella McCartney and her numerous feature of this hairstyle on her catwalk.

"People always ask me how long it takes me to do my hair. I don't know I am never there." Dolly Parton

Mac Lipstick - Mourange Loudmouth orange $36.00

Stella McCartney Hairstyle Bun Catwalk

"Sometimes I wish I could be less sensible" Stella McCartney

Lucky Bling Lady

Thanks to my lovely friend Julia for the most amazing pressie today, love my over sized and over the top bling can't wait to wear it. Thank you for thinking of me. Post of me wearing it out and about soon to follow!!I'm raiding Louisa for more top finds at the weekend, a girl can never have to much bling.

"Some say the economy means that you have to persuade people to invest in clothes - to buy less things but more expensive things. I disagree - invest in jewellery or a house maybe, but not in fashion." Donatella Versace

Spiked Vintage

The sun is out and so is a piece of my fave vintage, purchased from Neon Pony. Black and white chiffon skirt with gold and pearl detailing, high waisted flirty fun. Teamed with over sized spike necklace from Primark, Oh how I do miss you Primark and simple black T from Witchery. 

My Outfit

T-Shirt Black - Witchery $30.00

Vintage Skirt - Neon Pony $50.00

Belt - Em Boutique $60.00

Necklace - Primark $ 7.50 

Total Spend : $147.50

Morning World

Happy Tuesday everyone through on your favourite outfit and take world by storm.

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight."

Monochrome and Rose Tinted Sunnies = perfect for fairground Ride

Day out in beautiful sunny Perth called for my French Connection monochrome striped blouse and Vintage Rose Tinted Sunnies. Armed with double shot flat white I was on the ride before had chance to think. Loving living life in Perth.

More than just plain tights

In November 2012 The Telegraph wrote an article called "Lift yourself out of a tights spot: our review of the best tights".

This review highlighted the importance that tights could make or break an outfit including coloured, grey, patterned, textured, move away from the obvious and leap on to another opportunity to accessorise your outfit the way you want.

" I will wear tights even if it's 100 degrees outside. Tights are my safety blanket." Zooey Deschanel.

Here are my favourite patterned tight in my collection, monochrome sheer spots, a pair which sadly didn't last very long as i destroyed them going onto onto a Ferris wheel, bought from Topshop they are cheep, simple and brighten up every outfit.

See Leighton  Meester and Cheryl Cole wearing theirs bellow.

Neon Cambridge Satchel

Following in my neon obsession and as a present for my graduation I received a desperately wanted neon pink Cambridge satchel.

Founder Julie Dean founder and director company started the Cambridge Satchel Company has grown into a company with a turn over of over 10 million a year, see on the high-street, celebrities, designers and bloggers alike. Aside from my neon satchel I'm looking to also add to my collection "The Batchel" in oxblood, see image bellow.

Get yours now in a range of up coming trends and have your hand made British leather bag personalised and delivered to you by visiting : https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/buy/the-batchel/oxblood/

My Neon Cambridge Satchel

My Next Cambridge Satchel

15" Satchel with top handle and adjustable shoulder strap in Ox blood

$210.00

Date Night feeling a bit paisley

My Date night outfit on the 5.10.13 in East Perth, titled feeling a bit paisley, similarly following my monochrome and textured obsession. Outfit was well used whilst staying at the fab Luxe Spa in Kensington and heading to The Royal Pub and Restraunt for the most amazing grub ever, for reviews on both Luxe Spa Kensignton and The Royal visit my reviews tab on my blog. Below see my outfit for the night.

 My Outfit

Paisley velvet trousers - Zara $45.00

White high neck short sleeve blouse - Topshop $43.00

Waterfall drape blazer - Witchery $80.00

Necklace over sized - Witchery gift

Bronze block heeled shoes - Hobbs &80.00 (approx.)

Total Price for outfit - $248.00

Long Champ Paris - Way of Life

http://www.longchamp.com/

 

"You can’t really afford to leave any market out ... In today’s world you really have to be global. The ones who aren’t organising themselves to be global have no future at all" The Telegraph



Sportsgirl Cat Eye Sunnies

Totally in love with my new cat eye sunnies bought from Sportsgirl. With tortoise shell finish and only $39.95 GET YOURS NOW.

Follow the following link to see all of the sunnies that Sportsgirl has offer, get read for the sunshine.

 

https://shop.sportsgirl.com.au/index.html?area=shop&dept=accessories

Work Outfit Number 1 - Summer is here

Summer is officially here so had to find work outfit to match and pair it with some over the top sunnies. 24 Degrees and loving it.

Work Outfit Number 1

 

My outfit

Cat eye sunnies - Sportsgirl $30.00 approx.

Over sized necklace - Witchery (Gift)

Colour block top - Cue $80.00 on sale

Black waterfall blazer - Witchery $120.00

Longchamp Paris Bag - $180.00 (approx.)

 

Total Spend = $410.00 (approx.)

Purple Floral Vintage Fun

Recently I received amazing Purple floral vintage shirt from one of my friends out in OZ a similarly a Vintage obsessed follower.

Totally in love with this look, loud and large on top paired with skinny black jeans and pumps. Excuse the strange facial expression I was in one of those moods when smiling just wasn't enough. Floral top featured over sized Pussybow, purple crazed floral, and pleated sleeves. Jeans are Topshop finest @ $57.00 only model = Leigh skinny jeans in washed out grey.

 

See my following post for how to grab this look for yourself.

Can I justisfy another co-ord suit in my wardrobe?

Yes always! With these fantastic examples of co-ord suits from both Topshop and Asos its hard for a girl to say no, despite the bank saying other wise, my favourite must be the tartan one from Topshop check it out and if you are feeling generous buy it for me.

Topshop co-ord tartan suit

Modern Tailoring red/blue check suit jacket $150.00

Modern Tailoring red/blue check suit trouser $75.00

Total spend (dream spend) = $17.00

"We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation" French Philosopher Voltaire

ASOS Co-ord Pink Fluro short suit

ASOS Blazer in crochet lace -  $99.66

ASOS shorts in crochet lace - $63.42

Total spend = $163.00

Seduce Jewelled Trousers - Half Co-ord Suit

One of my favourite purchases since being in Perth, Australia is my heavily patterned matching slim line suit by Seduce, a must have in any girls wardrobe. Worn together or separately it makes for a killer statement on any night out. Trousers were $90.00 and Jacket was $120.00 a steep spend on my part, however with the number of outfit choices and the ability to mix and match has made this one a worth while purchase. Image bellow shows suit together with example of how to wear it together and image following shows outfit put together of me wearing trousers separately. Get you over the top co-ord suit now and kick ass on the high street.

Matching Suit combo my Saturday night fail safe

Trousers worn separate for less attention grabbing occasion

Trousers from Seduce $90

Black T-shirt Witchery $30

Metallic Bronze Heels $60 Nude (On Sale!!)

Rings Mixture of Pandora

Total Spend for Outfit - $180 + accessories

Betty Tran Review - PFF Designer Capsule 2013

Betty Tran was the most anticipated designer on the catwalk during PFF designer Capsule 2013, and did not disappoint with her edgy twist on the classic female silhouette. The loud modern clashing music contrasted the femininity of the designs reinforcing the designers inspiration from the strength the passion and love portrayed through the modern woman.  With two central colour schemes of cherry red and metallic blue the catwalk featured varying textiles with a focus on elegant lacing. Classic shapes, fun colours, and over sized jewelry it was a collection any woman would kill to wear and was suitable for a variety of ages. Models wore the collection with messy buns and Gothic lace veils adding an almost French elegance to the collection. Towards  the end of the show work wear progressed into eye catching floor length gowns however followed the same colour scheme and classic elegance of the rest of the collection. The video bellow shows the final walk from Betty Trans exhibition at PFF Designer Capsule 2013.

“I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.” Madonna

Key Trends evident on Betty Tran's Runway: Metallic, over sized jewelry, high buns, Gothic, elegance, lace and tailoring.



Vintage Sunnies - Life through rose tinted sunnies

My favourite find when I first moved here on an awesome shopping spree with my girl Julia a similar obsessor in the vintage scene. Northbridge's finest found me my rose tinted retro sunnies at a steal of $18. Round, over sized, tortoise framed pink tint I'm loving their 70's influence may have to grab me a pair of flares. 

Image above rose tinted sunnies worn with the following:

Mac pink lipstick $30

French Connection Shirt $70 approx (my monochrome essential)

Soft leather black vintage jacket $100 Miss Brown Vintage

Total spend + sunnies = $218.00

Outfit #2 of sunnies worn on purchase day:

Worn with Scottie Dog Vest top Topshop $29

Steph Audio Review - PFF Designer Capsule 2013

Known for their classic and modern silhouettes Steph Audio divulged their iconic theme with their PFF SS13 runway collection featuring a chic and romantic spin on female apparel.  A carefully designed juxtaposition was clearly visible as gorgeous models continued their walk across the room. Flowers, nature and a state of intense bliss was strikingly contrasted with an eerie Gothic charm with dark eyeshadow and dark ruffles and layers.

I eagerly await their new website launch to get an even deeper understanding of the brand and the collections that they have on offer.

Other features of Steph Audios' SS13 collection include:

         - Chiffon Overlay

         - Black Jewelled belts

         - Peplum

         - Black Lace details

         - Gothic makeup and bobbled hair

         - Over sized floral accessories.

In mean time I have satisfied my Steph Audio addiction by following their facebook profile, follow them now!

Wild Horses Review - PFF Designer Capsule 2013

Natalie Donovan the designer behind the edgy and forever evolving women's fashion and accessories label Wild Horses. With a motto of:

"Escape the herd" (Donovan 2012)

This was effortlessly achieved with powerful statements continuously making their appearance down the runway. Inspired by simple structural elegance, Wild Horses SS14 collection is for wearers who aim to make an effortless splash. The collection focuses on shiny metallic aesthetics, with pretty pastel colours contrasted with sharp silver striking pieces. Other trends that Donovan grasped was exposed midriffs, black white & blue opal patterns, cropped outerwear and over sized metallic clutches. It was a surprising and memorable show highlighting the ethos behind the growing brand.

Favourite from the collection was the cropped short sleeve silver biker jacket a versatile piece that would transform any outfit. I would wear this with Neon Orange shirt and Daisy print skinny Jeans, how would you wear yours?

My Outfit to PFF Designer Capsule #2 - 2013 Perth Fashion Festival.

My closing show to my first PFF experience featuring Australian designers Wild Horses, Steph Audino (website coming soon), Betty Tran and Bikini Atoll. This was the show that I was particularly looking forward to, so had to pull all the stops out with my outfit for the occasion. Deciding loud and colourful contrasted with grunge overlay I felt at ease surrounded by Perth's fashion finest celebs and experts whilst I entered the buzzing setting of Perth Cultural Centre.

My Outfit to PFF Designer Capsule #2 - 2013 Perth Fashion Festival

Neon Shirt - Seed $50

Black Leather Waistcoat - (New purchase!) - Sportsgirl $80

Black Necklass - Sportsgirl $30

Snake Print leggings - Topshop $33

Leopard Print Heels - Zu Shoes $60

Total Spend - $253

Trends followed: Neon, Biker chic and Animal print mix (see coming trend posts)

The National Showcase - 13.09.13 - We are Handsome steals the show.

My Perth Fashion Festival experience kicked off with a fabulous National Showcase, Desert Designs, Gorman and We are Handsome.

Image above shows final walk from all three designers. We are Handsome stole the show with wild animal designs and killer swimwear get yours this summer so achieve head turns at the beach. Favourite from the collection is the white leopard bikini $314.00.  Romantic and curved silhouette created by the boned structure of the bikini is strikingly contrasted with the monochrome war stripes of the animal, and piercing frontal portrait of the amazing animal. On my wish list for this summer.

My Outfit to PFF The National Showcase - 2013 Perth Fashion Festival

Top East coast talent came to PFF in one playful runway show featuring Desert Designs, Gorman and We are handsome. And I was left with the dilemma of what to wear. 
PFF this year was an opportunity for me and my mother to see the Australian fashion market and see what local designers had to offer. It became a weekend of cocktails, champagne and $$$$ signs. 

2 Margartias down and some awesome Mexican food from La Cholita and on way to PFF The National Showcase at 9pm.

My Outfit

Black suede heeled pumps - Mollini $130 (OUCH!!)

Jewelled skinny trousers - SEDUCE $80

Black and White tuxedo shirt - Sportsgirl $80 approx.

Bow Tie - MYERS $20

Faux Leather Vintage Rain coat - Zhouk $90 (My new closet obsession)

Total Spend : $400 (but its a fashion show don't kill me)