Wednesday 31 October 2012
Style for Real People: Summer jackets and vests
Style for Real People: Summer jackets and vests: Hanging out the washing Veronika Maine pants, Mango top, Portmans jacket, necklace diva and Sussans swapped jacket to vest and ch...
Summer jackets and vests
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| Hanging out the washing |
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| Veronika Maine pants, Mango top, Portmans jacket, necklace diva and Sussans |
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| swapped jacket to vest and changed shoes |
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| changed vest again for a more casual look this is a jacket I cut the sleeves off to make a vest |
I have solved this dilemma, sort of. I had a jacket and it had the puffy gathered sleeves that I wasn't loving so I cut them off and made this vest (the army green above).
Vests are great to add another layer and help cover love handles and thigh area, plus the vertical lines when left open help to elongate your body.
So girls this is a staple you will need for summer.
It can also look great with a pair of shorts. I don't love my legs so not sure if you will get me giving that a go unless I am going hiking!
Monday 29 October 2012
Style for Real People: Prints and changing pieces that are not quite righ...
Style for Real People: Prints and changing pieces that are not quite righ...: Jeans Zara, top Veronika Maine, Jacket Very Very, Bag Michael Kors, Shoes Paul Dane, Turquoise necklace old I am at the moment fasci...
Prints and changing pieces that are not quite right
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| Jeans Zara, top Veronika Maine, Jacket Very Very, Bag Michael Kors, Shoes Paul Dane, Turquoise necklace old |
I am at the moment fascinated with the mixing prints trend. I know it is a scary concept but I do love a bit of a challenge.
In the top photo I have mixed two prints together in a top and jacket. The prints are both a water washed, marbling type look. Although the two prints don't have a consistent colour in both, I think because of the style of print and as the jacket print is more subtle, it seems to work together. The pants are a colour that is in the top print. It is also helped by bringing orange shoes in to balance the orange in the jacket.
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| Before buttons changed |
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| New buttons |
I found this charcoal jacket last Spring when the weather was at that trans seasonal change over when not quite warm enough to go sleeveless but too warm to wear a heavy structured jacket or blazer, you know, when there is a bit of a breeze that makes you shudder a bit.
The weight is perfect, it is a neutral colour it was $15 but I have never liked the buttons I think they make it look cheap, not $15 though, as I would never have bought it.
Anyway I have bought some buttons at for around $2.50 each to change the look and step it up. So tonight whilst watching Housewives of New Jersey, I will sew them on.
I am also wearing a pair of printed, baggy pants which I really wanted to attempt this look as I do love it. However I didn't want to spend much as I was not sure if I could pull it off. So I found these also for $15 and thought, will play around and see if I can pull it off, and at least if it doesn't work on me I have a slouchy pair of around the house - really comfy pants. Win Win.
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Style for Real People: In the Change room
Today I was checking out what is new in the strores in Sydney city. I went to Cue in Pitt st Mall and Saba in Westfield. So these pieces are in store now.
The photos have
been taken in the change room with my iphone so I apologize for some of
the looks on my face and the over exposure. Hope you enjoy and please
drop me a line if you are looking for something in particular and I will
keep an eye out. I will endevour to make this a regular post.
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| Cue peplum $189 in Apricot, looks yellow here. I love this !again such a feminine look great to create or show off and feature waist |
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| Cue Linen jacket in Lime green $289, top Zara $49, Jeans mine Zara, shoes Just jeans mine $39. This is a great casual look for lots of body shapes the peplum on the top covers the belly and creates shape at the same time and the blazer us a fitted shape which helps to nip the waist in. |
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| I just love Cue when I try on there stuff it just makes me feel happy, The cut works for me. The colours have been quite adventurous the last few seasons. |
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| Cue top $119, really nice and cool for summer, great casually but also fabulous tucked in to pencil skirt or A line in colour |
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| Tucked in |
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| This is Saba Night print jegging $149, Priscilla peplum silk and viscose top in black, peplum jacket $299, Aria leather bootie $24. The jeggings are wild, don't know if I would attempt them but I love the peplum jacket and like the look, just need a bit more confidence but if my legs were longer I would not hesitate. The Peplum was the big trend in all the stores today. |
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| Saba Light Palm dress $299 This is a nice dress but not loving it on me however it would look great on someone a little taller with a longer torso, nice for the races or just a smart work dress with the Off white Kelly jacket below$299, shoes are Carine heel $199 |
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| Saba sequin tank $149 not loving this on my body shape but again you taller girls would look great and I love to get a few shiny pieces for dressing it up |
Thanks for reading xx
In the Change room
Today I was checking out what is new in the strores in Sydney city. I went to Cue in Pitt st Mall and Saba in Westfield. So these pieces are in store now.
The photos have
been taken in the change room with my iphone so I apologize for some of
the looks on my face and the over exposure. Hope you enjoy and please
drop me a line if you are looking for something in particular and I will
keep an eye out. I will endevour to make this a regular post.
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| Cue peplum $189 in Apricot, looks yellow here. I love this !again such a feminine look great to create or show off and feature waist |
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| Cue Linen jacket in Lime green $289, top Zara $49, Jeans mine Zara, shoes Just jeans mine $39. This is a great casual look for lots of body shapes the peplum on the top covers the belly and creates shape at the same time and the blazer us a fitted shape which helps to nip the waist in. |
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| I just love Cue when I try on there stuff it just makes me feel happy, The cut works for me. The colours have been quite adventurous the last few seasons. |
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| Cue top $119, really nice and cool for summer, great casually but also fabulous tucked in to pencil skirt or A line in colour |
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| Tucked in |
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| This is Saba Night print jegging $149, Priscilla peplum silk and viscose top in black, peplum jacket $299, Aria leather bootie $24. The jeggings are wild, don't know if I would attempt them but I love the peplum jacket and like the look, just need a bit more confidence but if my legs were longer I would not hesitate. The Peplum was the big trend in all the stores today. |
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| Saba Light Palm dress $299 This is a nice dress but not loving it on me however it would look great on someone a little taller with a longer torso, nice for the races or just a smart work dress with the Off white Kelly jacket below$299, shoes are Carine heel $199 |
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| Saba sequin tank $149 not loving this on my body shape but again you taller girls would look great and I love to get a few shiny pieces for dressing it up |
Thanks for reading xx
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Style for Real People: Inspriational people in my life - Sigrid
Style for Real People: Inspriational people in my life - Sigrid: About eighteen months ago I wrote about my incredible friend Sigrid and the challenging journey her life has been since August 31st 2008....
Inspriational people in my life - Sigrid
About eighteen months ago I wrote about my incredible friend Sigrid and the challenging journey her life has been since August 31st 2008. ( See My friend Inspy)
I have just had a lovely afternoon re-visiting her wonderful wardrobe.
Despite what she has been through, every day Sigrid pushes herself to do a lot of the things we take for granted.
Just getting up and on with the day Sigrid has discomfort on the left side of her body but tells me she doesn't notice anymore as this is part of her daily life.
Unfortunately she is unable to wear pointy shoes or high heels any more, but on the other hand says she is saving lots of money! I don't hear complaints from her, I hear about what she has done that day and it is always a happy and positive person on the other end of the conversation, I sometimes hang up and think to myself, 'Crikey, I am the one that complained through that whole phone call.'.
Sigrid keeps herself fit by swimming, doing cardio and weights at the gym and her commitment to this has helped with her injuries and keeping a positive frame of mind. Sigrid's philosophy is now "You have to have a good attitude!"
Siggas you are such a warm beautiful lady and it shows in these photos. You inspire me and many, many others. xxxx
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I have just had a lovely afternoon re-visiting her wonderful wardrobe.
Despite what she has been through, every day Sigrid pushes herself to do a lot of the things we take for granted.
Just getting up and on with the day Sigrid has discomfort on the left side of her body but tells me she doesn't notice anymore as this is part of her daily life.
Unfortunately she is unable to wear pointy shoes or high heels any more, but on the other hand says she is saving lots of money! I don't hear complaints from her, I hear about what she has done that day and it is always a happy and positive person on the other end of the conversation, I sometimes hang up and think to myself, 'Crikey, I am the one that complained through that whole phone call.'.
Sigrid keeps herself fit by swimming, doing cardio and weights at the gym and her commitment to this has helped with her injuries and keeping a positive frame of mind. Sigrid's philosophy is now "You have to have a good attitude!"
Siggas you are such a warm beautiful lady and it shows in these photos. You inspire me and many, many others. xxxx
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| In Ben Sherman shorts, Jag top and Kipling bag |
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Sigrid looking fantastic in her new Country Road skinny jeans here with sequins cardigan  |
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| Sigrid doing her laps |
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