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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.

· Summer

Winter fresh

White jeans inject fabulous freshness into a winter wardrobe. And I love my $30 Jay Jay's with this cobalt knit. I'm…

· Accessories

Do the splits

Breathtakingly high side-splits are sashaying down the runway on skirts and dresses and they look hot, providing a…

· Handbags

In-Vest in leather

I'm enjoying a love affair with vests at the moment! They completely transform a look and can be worn over different…

· Handbags

Going purple

This stretchy ruffle dress is so comfortable and easily adaptable for winter or summer. I picked it up for $10 from a…

· Summer

Fuchsia favourite

A colourful coat has high impact and is a terrific way to brighten up a dull winter. This fuchsia pink wool coat is not…

· Handbags

It's all about the peplum

The return of the peplum has been nothing short of sensational. It has reached saturation point in the high end…

· Summer

Check mate

This is one way of jazzing up a check shirt! A Big W bargain, this cotton check shirt has silver through it so I teamed…

· Summer

Velvet smooth

It's great fun mixing different textures and velvet and fur are no exception. Cosy and rich for winter I was snug all…

· Handbags

Bright shiny day

I rocked this shiny little number to church and back on Sunday. And it was very fitting given our awesome worship team…

· Summer

Grooving through winter

This groovy little grey and black dress is sleeveless and can be worn in summer and winter. On trend with its panel of…

· Summer

Feathers are flying

Birds are majestic in them and now we can look glamorous and gorgeous in them too! I'm talking about feathers. If…

· Handbags

Going Ga-Ga for green

I just love this green! And the mixture of silk and sequins lights my fire at the moment. The lace trim detail is so…