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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.

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Bright & shiny

This entire ensemble cost me about $70 and I built it from the boots up! Metallic is hot right now and I was delighted…

Summer

Monochrome magic

If you're a bit bedazzled by all the bright colours around at the moment you can always opt for classic black and…

Handbags

Got the blues?

Blue has well and truly landed on the fashion radar this winter. This blue and silver sequinned Cotton On bolero adds…

Summer

Purple patch

I'm enjoying a 'purple' moment as this outfit shows. I haven't got a lot of purple but I seem to be drawn to it all of…

Summer

Zara perfection

This ultra feminine Zara dress was too pretty to resist. I stumbled upon the blush pink laceperfection in the op shop…

Summer

Shift up a gear

A little shift dress like this burgundy and white striped wool number is extremely versatile. For winter you can pop a…

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…