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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

Metallic moment

Metallic is hot right now. Don't be afraid to lash out on silver, gold and copper, or a combination of all three. I…

· Handbags

Bag a bargain

Check out these awesome designer clutches girls . . . And now check out these bargains . . . Metallic and ruffle…

· Summer

Dress for your man

This outfit is not for the faint-hearted! I was dressing for my hubby, not my friends, when I pulled it together for…

· Summer

Tribal inspired

The tribal trend has taken hold of fashion! I picked up this skirt for $10 which very much fits the bill. It has a high…

· Handbags

Rocking the leather

Pencil skirts are everywhere in fashion and it's no wonder, given how flattering they are. Leather is also raging hot…

· Handbags

Sorbet sensation

This is what I wore to church on Sunday. I couldn't help myself, I had to dip into the sweetest trend . . . sorbet.…

· Summer

'That' dress

I couldn't believe my luck finding this dress at the Chelsea op shop for under $10. It is very similar in style to the…

· Summer

Glitterati

Remember these glittery gold wedges I picked up for $10 last week? I couldn't wait to wear them but I needed a low-key…

· Summer

Shoes, shoes, shoes

With no time to spare and my four-year-old son in tow, I got right down to sourcing some of the latest trends at Famous…

· Summer

Jungle bling

Fashion's passion for colour, tribal influences and glitter shows no sign of abating. I discovered a treasure trove of…

· Summer

Flares are back

It's time to put some 'flare' into your life girls. Oh yes, flares are back and bigger than ever. Pour yourself into a…

· Summer

Colourful senorita

I feel like twirling around in this colourful, summery little number. It has a very Spanish senorita flavour with the…