New York City

I have just returned from a trip to New York City! I love that city. I have been prompted to show you what my purchases are!  Stand by and I will update you.

What a difference an outfit makes!

From frumpy to hot, it is amazing how an outfit can change the way you look.  Just take a look at Jennifer Aniston.  From this (note she is dressed for a role in a movie).

To these fabulous outfits.

Zara - Chadstone Opening

Zara is opening at Chadstone on Wednesday August 8th at 9.30am to 9pm

Happy shopping!

Boatshed Beach Towels

I know it is a bit hard to think about going to the beach right now in Winter; although we are already half way through the cold months now. But I have discovered some great light weight beach towels that I wanted to share with you.

Boatshed Beach Towels are created by Jenny Baxter and Amber Brown, two mums who were sick of being left carrying heavy beach towels to and from the beach.  Together they have created some lovely light weight towels in linen and cotton. The come in lovely colours and are quick drying.

Check out their website http://www.boatshedbeachtowels.com.au/

The Clothing "bucket list"

One the radio and internet there has been much talk about "life" bucket lists, or things to do before a certain age.  This got me thinking what is my "Clothing Bucket List"

A pair of Christian Louboutins (more a problem of which to choose!)

A Burberry Trench

A Chanel pearl necklace (the one I coveted didn't come to Aus and sold out in the US- see below), so waiting for a new one that I love.

An Alex Perry dress (probably need an event worthy of this).

And this one is really just a pipe dream unless some really rich person wants to spoil me - Hermes Birkin.

Trends - what should or shouldn't you try?

What trends should or shouldn't you try?  If you are in the teens, or twenties I think give anything a go, you are young, have fun - why not.

But as we get a little older some trends can look a bit silly, aging, or just down right unflattering on us.  So what to do?

One of the trends for this winter was skinny jeans or trousers with oversized jumpers.  This trend is not one I can wear as I am too curvy.  The skinny jeans emphasis my hips and the oversize jumper takes away my waist making me look like a box ontop.  So what could I do instead?  I wear the skinny jeans with chunky boots to give another focus, and with wear a more fitted jumper or belt the ovesized one, or add a fitted jacket over the top. Kim K does this well.

Another of my favouite is the fur vest, collar or scarf but this trend is not great on someone with a large bust as it adds bulk to that area.  So to use the fur trend here I would have fur trimmed gloves, boots or the hood of a jacket.  Or if you want a fur "Star of the Show" how about this Mimco handbag.

So when the new seasons trends come out, use the styles that flatter you or pick a colour that suits your colouring.  You will look on trend without looking like you are trying to hard.  Do you own twist on the trend and you will look like an individual.  And if you need help, try a stylist - I know a good one ;)

Star of the Show

When putting together an outfit I think you should have one piece that is the "Star of the Show".

This can be a piece of clothing or an accessory that takes centre stage.

So what makes this piece "Star of the Show"?  It could be the pattern of the material, the colour, the cut, the texture or you can just make it shine!

Fur/faux fur is a good example of this from the winter trends, it can take a simple outfit to interesting by just adding a fur/faux fur vest or scarf. In the photo below Katharine McFee takes a simple jeans and tshirt to interesting with this vest.

Here is Mandy Moore at the Tangled Premier last year with a simple black dress and a dramatic necklace as "The Star of the Show"

And here is a great example of have a "Star of the Show" in a suttle way: nothing like a statement handbag!