The Journal

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

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…

Summer

Dresses under $10

Dresses, dresses and more dresses! My wardrobe is bursting at the seams with them after the huge invasion at the shops…

Handbags

Earn your stripes

Thanks to my gorgeous brother Shannon, I was armed with a $500 gift voucher when I discovered these two striped dresses…