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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 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…

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…