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

Bolt into blue

Cobalt blue has been making a statement recently and it is a fantastic alternative to black. This satin blue dress was…

Summer

What I wore to church

I enjoy dressing up for church and some of the gorgeous Bayside Church girls have told me they look forward to seeing…

Summer

Chic fur vest

Would you know what to wear this black and white fur vest with? Well there are hundreds of options and I'll show you a…

Summer

Colour kaleidoscope

Colour, and lots of it, is King! The latest high-end fashion magazines are clashing all sorts of bold prints. So it was…

Handbags

Guess who

Its Guess who in pink. I love this hand bag but I have to admit it wasn't a bargain. It was Mother's Day what can I say.

Summer

Dazzle in sequins

This is my all time favourite going out outfit - and my hubby's too! He gets quite exasperated over the leather pants.…

Handbags

Checks & leather

This entire outfit (shoes, skirt & jacket) cost me only $20! I sourced it recently and could not believe my luck…

Summer

Seeing red

Fashion doyennes usually start talking up red for winter and this year is no different. However, wearing top to toe red…

Summer

Jazzy fur vest

If there's only one thing you buy this autumn/winter make it the fur vest. It is bang on trend and there is soooo much…