Thursday, 29 July 2010
Australian designer fashion fans, rejoice - clothing hire site Dressed Up is selling off some of its old stock.
The Dressed Up sale has some pretty frocks from the likes of Nicola Finetti and Wayne Cooper on sale for a fraction of their RRP (plus free shipping).
My favourite is this White Suede dress, which is marked down to $100 from $320 (I am currently trying to talk myself out of buying it).
The sale ends at 5pm tomorrow.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Not much news to report from the world of bargain buys today, but I do have another exciting update on the jeggings front.
I don’t think this picture needs a whole lot of introduction, so I won’t ruin the moment with lots of words. But let me just say one thing: you know how I said yesterday that large prints tend to be flattering? These jeggings have proved me wrong.
If you have rocks in your head and actually want to buy a pair, they’re reduced (I’M SHOCKED!) TO US$16.85 at ASOS. They were originally US$50.54 (again, SHOCKED).
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
It may be a smidgen early for most of us to be thinking about our spring/summer wardrobe, but if you’re super-organised, then sussing out summery dresses is probably high on your list of things to do.
Personally, I’m planning a summer of wearing maxi dresses, floaty kaftans and other loose-fitting apparel to hide the after-effects of a crapulent winter involving food, wine, TV and… well, not much else.
To that end, I already have great plans for this Forever New rose-printed maxi dress, which not only has the maxi dress silhoutte working in its favour, but also a large print (believe it or not, a large print makes you look smaller by comparison. It’s the small prints you should avoid if you’re trying to appear slimmer.)
It sells for $199.99, which isn’t cheap but it’s something you could get a fair bit of wear out of.
Monday, 26 July 2010
You have to love it when Australian designer fashion labels team up with chain stores to offer their designs to the masses at more affordable prices.
The latest pairing involves Sportsgirl and Aje, which is a relatively young label that specialises in designs that are both cutting-edge and feminine.
Aje has designed a seven-piece collection for Sportsgirl, which is available online today and in-store next week. There are some really pretty pieces here, including the baby pink hot ruffle skirt and loose-fit t-shirt pictured here, which will set you back $200 all up - a great buy when compared to the pricing of the main Aje collections.
Friday, 23 July 2010
We all know that OPI makes THE best nail polishes under $30, but until recently I had no idea the company had a line of moisturisers as well.
I recently picked up a sample of OPI Avojuice Skin Quenchers Caramel Cream Juicie and have been using it as a hand cream for a little while, and am pretty impressed so far.
Actually, maybe it is mostly the smell that appeals to me. As the name suggests, this is a very sweet-smelling cream - in fact, sometimes I want to eat it. But it also does its job on my dry winter skin, and has done well on keeping my nails from becoming brittle as well.
The Caramel Cream Juicie flavour isn’t listed on the site, but there are several other delicious flavours available in Australia, including Coconut Melon Juicie and Jasmine Juicie.
OPI Avojuice Skin Quenchers are available at selected retailers - phone 1800 358 999 to find one near you.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Call me crazy (actually, don’t), but I kind of like these Bardot skinny sailor pants.
These days going into shops such as Bardot tends to make me feel a bit old, but I’m not averse to buying online when there’s an item that takes my fancy and doesn’t scream “mutton dressed up as lamb”.
These pants definitely fit into the latter category and would be quite appropriate for casual lunches on the weekend (not that I do much of this) and even casual days at work.
They’re available online and in-store for $69.95.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
I don’t know about you, but I am thoroughly sick of this cold weather and am ready to move on from winter for another 12 months.
I actually think it’s been colder in Sydney this year than the last few years, and somehow even wearing two pairs of my beloved Leona Edmiston black opaque tights doesn’t seem to be cutting it on some days.
I just discovered something called Flox (stupid name, smart idea) and they may be my ideal solution. Apparently, these babies look like ordinary black opaque tights, but are lined with superfine fleece for extra warmth and comfort.
They’re very reasonably priced, too - you can buy one pair online for $19.95 or two pairs for $34.95.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time (and I haven’t yet driven you away with my incessant blathering), you will know there are two things in this world I can’t resist:
1. A good pair of shoes with heels high enough to break your ankles, and
2. OTT cocktail rings that make people say “what the hell is that growing on your finger”.
So it should come as no surprise to hear that I just purchased this Holly Jones Queen Bee ring, which fulfills all my key criteria for a ring (large, flashy and shaped like an animal). I don’t feel too guilty about this purchase because it’s reduced to $20 from $99, so really it would have been foolish of me NOT to buy it (you would be surprised by the number of ways I can find to justify any purchase).
The site has some gorgeous pieces including earrings, necklaces and bracelets in the sale section, so make sure you check those out while you’re at it.
Monday, 19 July 2010
If you need a bargain buy to brighten up your Monday, then look no further for I have one for you.
If you download and print this PDF voucher, you’ll be able to get $6 off the normal RRP of any Maybelline Great Lash Mascara at Priceline.
While Maybelline isn’t my all-time favourite mascara (that honour goes to Dior DiorShow), for the price Maybelline Great Lash is pretty damn good, and if you throw in an extra $6 discount, well that makes it even better.
The offer is valid until September 3.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Melbourne accessories designer Elise Caarels is closing down her online store, and all stock is 50% off plus free shipping.
These bags and wallets are not only very stylish, but are also leather - so getting them for half-price is a bit of a steal.
I love, love, love the Felicity tote pictured here - marked down to $210 from $420. The colours and detailing are so unique and offer something different from the usual run-of-the-mill black handbags you see on your average working day.
The sale ends on July 31.
Caroline is not someone you should necessarily be taking fashion advice from. Her expertise in this area comes mainly from years of criticising other people's outfits behind their backs - despite the fact that she herself tends to dress in a not-so-hip fashion. However, she has spent embarrassing amounts of money on unnecessary purchases for most of her adult life, so if you're looking for the latest on life's non-essentials, you're in the right place. For any enquiries relating to blogs, reviews, editorial and competitions, please contact Caroline by one of the methods below.
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