The Myer fashion catalogues are always a treat for all of us - the girls get to drool over the latest Australian designer fashion while the blokes get to drool over Jennifer Hawkins and other assorted glamours who grace the pages.

And the current summer catalogue is no exception - I want at least half of the outfits featured inside (especially the pantsuit featured on the cover, but I know if I wore it that would inevitably lead to comparisons with Hawko, and let me just say that I really don’t need that).

There is also some really gorgeous lingerie featured inside. I love this Pleasure State Aether set pictured here, which is available for $59.95 for the bra and $39.95 for the bottoms.

By Caroline Warnes

I was just taking a belated browse through the Myer stocktake sale catalogue when I stumbled across this little beauty.

The Kenji military coat looks oh-so-stylish for winter, not to mention warm and snuggly.

Better still, it’s on sale for $100, plus you can even buy it online.

The catalogue is full of bargains, so make sure you have a look through it before the sale ends on July 11.

By Caroline Warnes

I’ve literally just walked out of our regular Monday morning Lasoo meeting where it was revealed that “Cooper St Cirque Spliced Dress” was one of the most popular searches on the site over the past week.

This is rather bizarre considering that the most popular search terms are usually far more generic, like “Wii” or “Apple iPod Touch”.

This dress must really be something for people to be specific in searching for it, I thought to myself, so naturally I had to check it out as soon as I got back to my desk.

Frankly, I’m a little disappointed. Yeah, the dress is okay, but I was expecting something far more magical. It is reduced by 30% to $110, which makes it slightly more exciting.

If this style of dress is your cup of tea, you can pick it up from Myer.

By Caroline Warnes

It’s hard to believe but it’s time for another Myer mid-season sale - it starts tomorrow.

I had a look through the catalogue this morning (or here if you’re in Western Australia). As always, there are some great offers, especially on men’s and women’s clothes and shoes.

This time around, it was the cookware and appliances that caught my eye. This Kenwood food processor (here for WA) is a great buy at $99 (save $70). I’ve been thinking about buying a food processor for a while and Kenwood is great brand for small appliances.

The Myer mid-season sale ends on April 26, 2010.

By Caroline Warnes

I don’t know if you’ve stumbled across it yet, but the latest Myer catalogue has a Miss Shop discount voucher to receive 20% off full-priced new season clothing.

Print out and present the voucher in-store to claim your discount on selected Miss Shop brands, including Bardot, Bauhaus, Riders by Lee, Quirky Circus, Blue Juice, Tokito, Ladakh, Kenji, French Kitty and La De Da by Miss Shop (I must be getting old because I haven’t heard of half these brands).

There are some really nice pieces in the new season Miss Shop range which are eligible for the discount - you can check them out in the Myer Youth Winter catalogue.

I think the Bardot Boucle Crop Jacket pictured above left is quite cute - a little bit Chanel even - and with the discount voucher you’ll be able to snare it for $71.95.

The Miss Shop discount voucher is valid until February 21.

By Caroline Warnes

Everyone loves a multitasker and this Marc Jacobs Lola perfume ring is a bit of a powerhouse.

Not only is it a glamorous, over-the-top cocktail ring (I’m in love with the colours), but you can also open the top of it to reveal the solid version of Marc Jacobs’ Lola perfume inside.

As the name suggests, solid perfume is… well… solid perfume. You can rub a little on your finger like balm then distribute on your wrists, neck and wherever else you usually wear your perfume.

This is a far better idea then having to carry a bottle of perfume with you if you think you might need it for a night out. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has broken bottles and ruined bags this way.

The Marc Jacobs Lola perfume ring is available now from Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies. Its recommended retail price is $65.

By Caroline Warnes

The other day in the Lasoo office we had a lengthy conversation about the word “chemise” (don’t ask) so when I saw this satin chemise featured in the new Myer catalogue, naturally I had to feature it.

No one was entirely sure if a chemise was a) a piece of furniture b) somewhere you buy prescription medication or c) something you sleep in, but Google came to our rescue and it turns out a chemise is actually sleepwear/lingerie. And so our working day could commence again.

Anyhow, this satin chemise is on sale at Myer for just $22.46 (down from $29.95). Love the gold colouring and the fabric is actually satin organza so it would be comfortable to sleep in during the summer months.

By Caroline Warnes

Ah, the festive summer season - the most expensive time of the year when it comes to organising new outfits and making it look like you give a rat’s about your appearance.

This is a difficult year for me as I have forced myself to live on a budget when it comes to things I don’t need, so am not really in the position to waste money on new outfits every time I leave the house this party season. I know I should probably be all “don’t worry guys, you can spice up an old outfit with new accessories!” but the truth is I only like going to parties if I have something new to wear so I’ve decided to make things simple and not go anywhere at all this year.

Anyhow, whinging aside, I still like looking at pictures of pretty frocks and thinking about buying them. One that caught my eye this morning is this Hi There from Karen Walker bow-front floral strapless dress, which can be found in the brand new Myer Christmas catalogue.

It’s really cute and summery, and is well priced at $189. The dress is available exclusively from Myer.

By Caroline Warnes

The Myer mid-season sale has literally just started and if the catalogue is anything to go by, it looks to be another good one.

Some of the bargains on offer include 40% off selected women’s clothing, 40% off all Vue bath towels and 15% off plasma and LCD TVs.

I really like this Bardot jersey dress, which is a bit of a find at just $40 (it was originally $59.95). I love the colour and I also love the fact that it has pockets (or so it appears from the photo). I’m all about pockets at the moment, especially on dresses. They’re really handy if, like me, you are a naturally awkward and nervous person. Stick your hands in your pockets and your body language instantly says “relaxed” rather than screaming “it’s scaring me to talk to you”.

Browse the Myer mid-season sale catalogue for more bargains.

By Caroline Warnes

Is the boho look going to have a small resurgence in spring? Some signs point to yes and let me tell you now, I DO NOT LIKE IT!

If there is one fashion trend I hate more than leggings, it would have to be boho dressing. Floating around the countryside dressed like you are some kind of remnant of Woodstock is something that just doesn’t appeal to me.

For the uninitiated, boho dressing is “a style of female fashion drawing on various bohemian and hippie influences”. Ok, you can stop right there. You lost me at the word hippie. Think Sienna Miller and the Olsen Twins five years ago. Think deliberately unpolished and messy.

Of course, I have no problem with casual dressing. I’m all about jeans and t-shirts on the weekend. But I think what really bothers me about boho is the amount of care that obviously goes into looking that dishevelled. Headbands tied around the forehead and crocheted waistcoats arranged just so. It just isn’t right. And while we’re at it, apart from table doilys, what is the point of crocheted anything. It doesn’t cover anything or keep the elements out. It’s full of holes. Duh.

This week’s Best & Less catalogue, “Boho Beautiful”, is entirely devoted to the trend (and in my opinion, the words boho and beautiful are mutually exclusive). I also picked up on boho echoes in the Target catalogue and BIG W catalogue. Please, say it ain’t so!

The one saving grace for me has been the Myer catalogue, giving me hope that it’s not going to be a summer of boho. Give me a little black dress over a crocheted waistcoat anyday.

By Caroline Warnes