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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

Refreshingly white

White is so refreshing at any time of year and paired with this turquoise/blue knit it would have to be one of my…

· Summer

Fur appeal

The fur collection has expanded rapidly in my wardrobe in recent weeks and this lavender cropped fur added a whole new…

· Summer

Floral delight

After a boring time in a couple of flash boutiques I raided the local op shop and didn't leave empty handed! This Mink…

· Summer

Winter stitched up

As the temperature plunged to 15 degrees I reached for the winter woollies and came up with this . . . baby blue and…

· Summer

Fur & leather

I feel like a rock and roll chicky babe in this ensemble! There's a lot of black and grey in my winter wardrobe but I'm…

· Summer

The brighter the better

After a week of cold, cloudy days I needed a pop of colour! This little green dress was just what the doctor ordered. I…

· Summer

Netting & lace

This would have to be my favourite outfit at the moment! The black lace Valleygirl skirt is so feminine and was a $6…

· Handbags

Va va voom

Most of us probably have about 70 different shades of grey in our wardrobes but I wanted to show you one way of…

· Handbags

Think fuchsia pink

Fuchsia pink in all sorts of shades is back in the limelight. If it's not your ideal colour to wear then why not try it…

· Summer

Embellishment envy

This embellished jacket is bang on trend. Beads and bling splashed all over skirts and jackets, in fact anything, is…

· Accessories

Hear me roar!

I am woman, hear me roar! Animal prints are very much in vogue but if you don't feel brave enough to be covered in it…