How to Look Expensive on a Budget
Looking expensive has almost nothing to do with what you spent. It is fit, fabric, colour and condition, and every one of them is free or close to it. Here is how it is actually done.
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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.
How to Dress for Work Without Looking Boring
Boring workwear is not the dress code's fault. It is playing it too safe. Here is how to look professional and like yourself, with a neutral foundation and the colour, texture and one good piece that make it your own.
Handbag Styles Every Woman Should Own
You do not need a wall of handbags. You need about six that cover your whole life. Here are the essential bag styles, which one is worth spending on, and how to find good leather for next to nothing.
The Ultimate Guide to Shoes Every Woman Needs
You do not need fifty pairs of shoes. You need about ten that cover your whole life. Here is the essential shoe wardrobe, which pairs are worth spending on, and where to save.
50 Affordable Fashion Brands Every Australian Woman Should Know
Fifty affordable fashion brands and shops worth knowing in Australia (from op shops and Kmart to the Aussie labels, the online names and the resale apps) plus the honest note that some old faithfuls have closed.
Why Hiring a Personal Stylist Can Save You Thousands
A personal stylist saves money by stopping the purchases you never wear, not by finding cheaper clothes. Here is the real maths, the way I do it in Melbourne, and how quickly a session pays for itself.
Personal Shopper vs Personal Stylist: What's the Difference?
A personal shopper fills the gaps on a buying trip; a personal stylist rebuilds the whole way you dress. Here is which one you actually need, what each costs in Melbourne, and how to choose.
What Does a Personal Stylist Actually Do?
A personal stylist works out what suits you and builds a wardrobe around it. Here is what actually happens in a session, from someone who has run them for fourteen years.
Lace-up for summer
If you haven't invested in a pair of lace-up heels yet, what are you waiting for? This is the look du jour for…
How to do luxe boho
I've tapped into my inner boho this weekend thanks to the stunning weather. Start with a groovy romper suit, then add…
Take the hottest new fashions for a run
I finally got to test drive these groovy new Gladiator sandals last weekend thanks to the beautiful, warm weather.…
Stylist returns in the season's must have ballet flats
Hi there my loyal fashionistas! The year is flying along and you could be excused for thinking I've been hiding in a…