Vintage treasure hunting for beginners
Finding that hidden vintage gem in an op-shop full of everyone’s throwaways is no meat feat, but it’s something Sydney’s op-shop fashionista Brittany Lee Waller has mastered – and she’s making a pretty penny out of it too. Here, she shares some simple tips for how to make a vintage piece your own.
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‘Tis the season of sales madness
Net-a-porter’s wares might be out of reach for most of us, but that’s what sale season is for, right?
The covetable online boutique has cut prices by up to 70% across a crazy number of products. There are 65 pages of sale items in the clothing section – I jest not!
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Christmas gifting for the girl who has everything
We all have a friend or family member who responds to a request for their Christmas wish list with a “But, I already have everything I could ever possibly want”. Pretty unhelpful, right?
I actually caught myself saying this the other day and gave myself a mental slap on the wrist. I am incredibly fortunate, but I’ve got to admit that despite this, I still spy things I wish were mine on a regular basis. What woman doesn’t? So, if you’re faced with finding the perfect gift for someone who says they have it all (news flash: they’re probably just being polite), here’s what’s on my wish list this festive season. They’re the kind of things people might not buy for themselves, so I’m hoping they’ll help to give you some inspiration when you hit the shops.
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Reindeer jumpers – love or loathe?
I’ve been paying more attention than normal Christmas-inspired fashion this year, and I’ve been surprised to find one unexpected piece growing on me: the festive sweater.
(Oblige me for just a few minutes and put aside the fact that we’re going into summer in Australia, which means most of us couldn’t wear one of these even if we wanted to.)
For me, the thought of a Christmas-themed sweater initially conjured up images of a miserable looking Bridget Jones, cigarette and glass of chardonnay in hand, at the most boring Christmas party in history. In short – dorkfest. But designers like Moschino, Isabel Marant and Marc Jacobs have completely changed my perspective by releasing some quirky, but incredibly chic options.
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Crushing on Rue Chambon
Did I mention that I’m obsessed with statement jewellery? Well, true to form, I’ve been eyeing off this piece of Samantha Wills gorgeousness for months now.
I adore the white howlite, rose quartz and black crystal mix, and have even planned all the outfits I would team it with in my head. Does anyone else do that?
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Hats off!
I’m not going to pretend I understand the intricacies of fashion week or that I can accurately name who heads up which fashion house, but I do like to pour (correction, drool) over the online slideshows the likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar publish after the lights have dimmed on the runway. They make for the perfect 10 minutes of escapism when you find your mind beginning it’s mid-afternoon workday walkabout, don’t you agree?
Anyway, a show-stopping accessory in the Saint Laurent S/S 2013 show caught my eye last month – a range of felt wide-brimmed fedoras. Covet! There’s something so elegant about a beautifully made hat and they have this almost effortless ability to take an everyday outfit to a whole different level.
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