There are some commonly recited stats around what we actually wear from our wardrobes. Apparently, 80% of the time, we’ll reach for the same 20% of our wardrobe. I find this is particularly the case …
Fab Friday style tip: colour your winter
A Chanel haute couture show is as far removed from my current life as it could possibly get; but when I saw the images come through this week, I had a re-think. The Paris show …
Hello winter 2011. My skin is ready for your onslaught
My son’s prep newsletter came home last Friday … as it does every Friday. It’s sort of an intro to what will become nightly homework, a few things for us to talk about with our …
The Model and Me: Verily Winter 2011
Ever looked at a model wearing an item of clothing that appeals to you and dismissed the purchase out of hand? Yep, me too. Well, I’m here to tell you that you SHOULD get into …
Fab Friday style tip: how to choose a winter bag
Men don’t get a lot about women and fashion. High up on the list of what they don’t get is our need for a handbag – or two … hundred (actually, they do get it …
Why elegant gets my bridal and red carpet vote every time
You know you’ve had one of THOSE weekends when you’re sitting at your computer at lunch time on a Monday (albeit a public holiday Monday) feeling a little fashion fatigued. The weekend started with a …
Fab Friday style tip: autumn-winter 2011 belts
I find belts tricky things. Not necessarily on other people. More on me. I do dabble in belt wearing but of all the accessories I own, belts are not high up there. For starters, I’ve …
What’s your take on faux fur for winter 2011?
Everywhere I look in winter fashion land, I see fur. Not the kind that you will find lurking in your grandmother’s cupboard that would immediately initiate and in-robe protest from PETA. Fur of the faux …
Mrs Woog lays down a maxi skirt challenge. Part 2
You may recall late last year when Mrs Woog went shopping minutes before she was jumping on a plane to Bali and came home with a maxi skirt. Turns out it was a little on …
Have you got your Spanx ready for a little ladylike chic?
There’s a poll currently running on Myer’s Facebook page asking which new Myer trend is your favourite. “Ladylike Chic” is leading by a corseted mile. Does this scare you? Or make you pull on some …
It’s all in the detail: Salita Matthews shines for Winter 2011
I first introduced you the gorgeous Salita Matthews here. She is one ridiculously talented young fashion designer, who I’m proud to say calls Queensland’s Sunshine Coast home for half of the year. The other half she’s busy …