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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.

· Caroline Morgan

Sunday palms

A new favourite summer dress? Yes I think so! Love the colours, love the palms and love the design. Could have paired…

· Dresses

Spot-on

Oh summer where have you been, after an arctic blast yesterday I can feel you knocking on the doorstep today and it…

· Diva

Crochet & colour saturation

This multi-coloured crochet dress reminds me of Nanny's doilies, which is fitting really, given I feel like a bit of a…

· Guess

Vanilla slice

Certain colour combinations like white and yellow are high impact and evoke interesting comments from people. Vanilla…

· Boots

Studs & boots

A summer frock one day; boots and multi-layers the next - welcome to spring in Melbourne! Got my rock chic on today,…

· Boots

Whiteout

There's nothing quite like relaxing by the water; it's the perfect therapy. Mum and I blew down (thanks to the gusty,…

· Dresses

Television setback

Missed out on a speaking role in a major television commercial today and I thought by now I'd be seeking out the…

· Clutch Bags

Dress-ups

Played dress-ups for church today, pairing a blue Garfunkle dress with a bubble-gum pink leather jacket. I was hanging…

· Burberry

Sheer fun

Hi guys, I'm home after a refreshing little getaway on the riviera and I hit the ground running today, literally!…

· Clutch Bags

Strapless tie-dye

Things are definitely looking up, when it's warm enough to wear a strapless frock! Please excuse the cheesy rhyme; I'll…