Staple Wardrobe Must have's

For me, I try and change up my wardrobe whenever I can.. Whether it's trying out a completely new style or a risky trend, It's always fun mixing it up.  

With that being said however, It is a must to have reliable pieces to turn to when nothing seems to work, My very own holy grail. 

Now this may alter depending on who you ask but I believe you can never go wrong with plain white tee and some trusty denim jeans! These are my go to! Paired with a bright lip and some rose gold accessories and your favourite pair of boots or flats! And Abracadabra! Your street ready with the least effort! This is my go to outfit, whenever I'm in doubt! 

I have sourced many wardrobes and fashion advice and picked to 4 most basic and circulated wardrobe regulars that all us women need!

Trusty Jeans
Whether you have a big booty or no booty the right jeans will shape you right and flatter your figure! The key here is to select your jeans according to your figure. For me I love high waisted skinny jeans, they suit my figure correctly, flaunts my best assets correctly. Currently I have been rocking the boyfriend jean look. Love it!
 Everyone has their own look and comfortability measure, your perfect jeans are out there if you haven't already found it! Inspiration is great, but we are all on our own jean finding journey, seriously! haha! 
Needless to say, Jeans are common across all fashion fortes and are an essential if anything! 

Here are my favourite pair at the moment. 

Sports girl Denim 
My current obsession. My boyfriend Jeans. I love the cut and they are so comfy and haven't lost form since I bought them a month ago. Thumbs up from me!

And here are a variety of jean styles and the figures that I believe are best suited to them, my opinion purely, so disagree if you may. 

Sports: The A cuff jeans ($89.95) & G-star Raw ARC 3d Tapered ($200.00)

The classic baggy boyfriend jeans looks good on almost anyone when paired with the right top. However, if you want trying to accentuate your butt these aren't for you, because if you don't  got it this won't fit like a glove, rather  create the illusion that you have an either flatter butt then you do. 

Best fit for curvier chikkas. 

ASOS Ridley high Waisted ($62.23) 
These babies are the typical high waisted dark denim skinny's. Ideal for all figures, obviously depending on your overall confidence in tight fitting denim. I love the carved off detailing at the hem! 
Because of its high waist it has the ability to exaggerate a tinier waist while focusing on your hips and legs. HOT! All time favourite.  

High Licks in B-side Blue ($159.95) 
These are so cute! And are best suited to petite women. It's almost but not really 3 quarter length in perfect for a feminine look. LOVE!

White Tee
Comfortable. Easy. Hot. Stick me on a deserted island but give me an endless supply of white tees and I'm set. 
The key tip here however is to find the right material. This does make a difference in the way it sculpts your body. Paying a little extra for the right style and material used will change the entire appearance of your figure, something that sticks to you in the wrong places will give the illusion that your all rolls and no tone. 


Denim Jacket
I have not styled an outfit that doesn't look good with a denim jacket. It's like the salt to every outfit, you most probably need it to make your outfit complete. Key tip here is to find a denim thats a medium tone, of your looking for a staple piece. If your not then don't worry. But if you find a colour that is neutral it will effortlessly look great with everything; too light it might wash your outfit out and too dark it may over power your look. 

My New Ziggy Denim Jacket, Perfect Colour and style! ($90.00)  

Classic Go-to Heel
Whether its Black or Green, we all have those heels that look great and feel great, not leaving you crippled for days. I'm currently loving the one strap that wraps around the ankle, with a not so tall heel. Love it! so classy and easily styled with any outfit, Perfect for turning a day look into an evening look. 
Depending on your unique style finding the right heel that goes with everything depends on that, so take note of that when looking for that perfect pair. 

Bardot: Patent Fever Heel ($69.95)


What are you Staple piece recommendations? I'd love to know

xx

Mastering Tricky Trends from Australian Fashion Week 2014

Now, I love trying out new trends especially those from the cat walk, but doing so becomes daring and often hard to piece together. Styling run way trends into your every day wardrobe may become difficult because couture is not necessarily credible on the streets. However, I have some tips inspired from this years Australian Fashion Week, A bit delayed however I had to source out trends and find photos to match.  

I love the prominent trends this year, It's a mix of daring and versatility, however so sheik and classy which is what I love!

I have also found affordable replicas for the trends exhibited on the catwalk, which is what it's all about. Finding cat walk trends on a shoe string budget is gold. And I have what you need while keeping things ordinary yet turning heads in these couture trends. 

The Midriff

When looking to wear this trend it is important to take note of proportion. I always look for a high neck line or long sleeved look when buying a midriff, not that I have many. But for those who enjoy showing some skin keep it subtle by balancing out the bare skin with more coverage else where. 

Above are a few examples of affordable crop's that I have found that fit my brief and are similar to the trends of the AFW cat walks and quiet cheap. 

Sheer

 Depending on how daring you are to bare it all, AFW had a variety of designers playing around with the trend with a lot to display. From modest pieces to somewhat controversial flesh baring garments. The key to mastering a sheer piece is to the push the focus to your best and most favourite asset whether it be your long legs or that six pack that your proud of. Remember don't over-accesorise and when picking the design structure of the item, keep lengths long, this will keep the outfit classy and avoid that unwanted trashy look. 

I have selected a few of my favourite designs from a few designers. 

Above: Two of my favourite affordable brands showcasing AFW trends!! 

White

White is my all time favourite trend and it seemed to be one of the most prominent trends on the run way this year. White on White is a risky, so it seems, however its become a reoccurring and an enjoyable style inspiration for me. White styled with white has seemed to be a key inspiration for most of the designers this year and I can see why. It's so hot! Remember: to keep the outfit from looking flat a mixture of textures will play up the look and keep it looking stylish and interesting. 

I have chosen a few pieces from designers including Ginger & Smart, Strateas Carlucci, Toni Maticevski & Haryono Setiadi 

I hope this post gave you an idea of the trends from AFW 2014 and has helped all you ordinary girls out there looking to freshen up your every day ordinary wardrobes and incorparate those seemingly impossible couture trends. It is possible! And Don't be afraid to try something new, holding back from possible looks is a big regret. So go for it! 

xxxx

(Disclaimer: Credit to Vogue Australia for the cat walk shots)

Autumn/Winter Wish List

AUTUMN IS HERE!!!

I love this season, not only does it bring the best weather and my birthday, but Autumn brings my favourite fashion classics back to play; boots, dark lipsticks, leather, denim and the acceptability in the overuse of black!

Here are a few of my wish list wonderful's that i want share with you and inspire a fresh, new and affordable style from moi to your wardrobe this season...

   1. Soft Drape Trench Coat - Tightigers $130.00
                                     

2. Denim Jacket - Bardot $99.95

3. Monochrome Boucle Jacket - Topshop $95.00

4. Classic Black Ankle Boot - Boheme by Siren $200.00

5. Oversized and Overrated Floppy Hat (Love!!) - Sportsgirl $39.95 

Trending: Lets Go Native; Brazil & Arica

Im currently loving Native inspired clothing and the abstract designs of Brazil and Africa especially! I would love for this trend to be brought to life this Summer, and I wish I could find more items like this!

The colours, bold patterns and entrancing impact of how each piece seems unique to each outfit, fits my style brief. I love loud and unique, so wearing these patterns are so much fun.

The Exotic and daring embellishments and crazy structures of these patterned pieces take me to the Carnival of Rio De Janeiro or the Jungles of Africa. 

Here are a few of my favourite pieces I have found around 

ASOS - African Shirt Dress In Elephant Print $88.72

Sportsgirl - Rio Scuba Body Con $39.95 (currently on sale) 

Sportsgirl - Braziliana Ponte Crop $79.95  & Braziliana Ponte Tube $59.95 

MinkPink-  Road Trip shorts $66 & Road Trip Tee $29 

Sass Clothing - Go Native Shift Dress $79.95

Let me know of stores that sell pieces to this brief, I'm also interested to learn of other Native pattern inspired clothing that you love!