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Fashion Blog

High fashion, low budget. Real outfits, honest bargains and trend-spotting from Melbourne — proof that looking fabulous doesn't have to cost a fortune.

· Skirts

Blushing over stares

Today's outfit received a fair share of comments and stares, most notably from ladies. The blush pink skirt is an oldie…

· Dresses

Quality thirst quencher

This divine dress had a $90 pricetag on it but I scored it for $20 from my favourite Brighton boutique owner. You know…

· Skirts

Neon bargain overload

Are you ready for bargain overload? And bright ones at that! Mum and I caught up for a coffee yesterday but got a…

· Pants

Floral shorts dilemma

These floral shorts are my new favourites! I found myself in a dilemma over which top to wear with them today. After a…

· Knitwear

Colors that take years off

Pay attention to what you are wearing and the color next time someone tells you how good you look. If several people…

· Beauty

Race into a shortsuit

If I told you this shortsuit cost me $250 in a boutique what would you think of it? (I hope you all appreciate this…

· Skirts

Skater skirt transformation

Clothes really can transform how you feel! After I slipped into this floral skater skirt this morning I felt so…

· Summer

White lace skirt $5 new!

I found this white lace skirt in Southland for $5 on Thursday and couldn't wait to show you! It was hanging on a $5…

· Summer

Wiggle into a $5 bargain

There's a very good reason this skirt is called the 'wiggle' skirt. It forces you to wiggle when you walk in it! You've…

· Op Shop

Time to hit the op shop?

It really must be time I went shopping! It's been ages and I ended up wearing another op shop bargain today. This…

· Summer

Op shop a treasure trove

I've just arrived home from a dynamic two days in Sydney where the girls sure know how to dress! Generally speaking,…