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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.

· Handbags

Flower power

Check out this look . . . What do you think of all the flower power? Compacted florals are doing the rounds on…

· Handbags

Color kaleidoscope

This entire outfit, including the shoes, cost me less than $50! The Passion blazer was an incredible find several…

· Boots

Pick the latest trend

This floral skirt embraces one of the hottest trends for spring/summer. I mentioned several months ago that flowers on…

· Handbags

Happy dress day

Spring has arrived at last! In celebration of the new season I thought it only fitting to give this lace dress a whirl…

· Summer

Spring is in full bloom

Have you walked into a clothing shop lately? The spring trends have arrived and it's wall to wall colour, neon, florals…

· Handbags

A lovely sparkle

I love it when you stumble upon a label that lights your fire and complements your personality and Lovely Girl is one…

· Sandals

Sorbet sensation

This look might be a bit sickly sweet for some of you girls to handle but get ready, it's coming for spring/summer in a…