Vintage Winter Warmers

I love winter.  I don't like being cold, but I do like rugging up, and my vintage coat collection is just the ticket to keep me toasty in the moths to come.

I've never bought a 'good' coat.  I could never justify the money for an item that I would most likely be sick of after a few months.  I tire of things rather quickly, especially if my choice is limited.  Gosh I must sound quite spoiled!  I think it has more to do with my [undiagnosed] OCD / ADD or whatever neurosis I suffer from!  Therefore my motto is:  Why limit yourself to just one good coat, when you can have many!  Vintage coats allow me to have great quality, unique coats at a fraction of the price I'd expect to pay for a new one.

I recently culled my vintage collection to just seven coats.  Don't for one minute think I am being sensible; I culled the tatty, well worn items in order to open up some cupboard space should another vintage gem take my fancy.

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Park It Here Luv

If you have been anywhere near a shopping centre over the past few weeks, you have undoubtedly spied four-hundred-million styles of parkas in stores.

Let me say from the get go, before I show you how to wear them, that parkas are not for everyone.  They are bulky and sometimes puffy and will add visual weight to the wearer.  This is an example of one of those trends that you should choose carefully.

If you need a parka purely for warmth - like sitting on the sidelines at a sporting event - then grab yourself the biggest puffiest one you can find my friend, however if you are looking for a fashionable addition to your winter wardrobe, my advice is to think about your frame and how you are going to wear it before you purchase.

Here are some of my ideas for how to wear your parka ...

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Autumn-y Goodness

How about some autumn-y goodness to brighten your weekend?

Oh shoosh, I know it's still summer, but the stores are already stocking their first drop of the new season, so we best accept that we need to start thinking about what we're going to wear in the coming months.  (Apologies if I just sounded like your Mother)!


I adore autumn.  It is by far my favourite season.  I love how crisp the air becomes in the morning.  I love the change in the trees.  I love baking warm tasty treats.  I love reading mags in cozy Melbourne cafe's.  But most of all, I love the FASHION!  (Quite frankly, I think that's why they make autumn / winter fashion so addictive, to stop us pining for summer)!

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Prepare your senses, because we are about to embark on a 'fall fashion week wonderland'.
New York Fashion week kicks off on 10th February (see dates of all shows listed to the left), and although 'technically' we will not see the trends that emerge filter through to Australia until 2012, we can certainly steal some inspiration and style tips right from the runway.

I'll be keeping you up to date with my favourite looks as the each fashion week progresses, so be sure you come back regularly, or better still subscribe to my blog to receive all the latest info right into your inbox.  Wow, first I sounded like your Mother, now I've turned into an infomercial!


One of the hot to trot items this coming season is FAUX FUR.
You know, I didn't think I could wear faux fur given how much I despise real fur and animal prints, but I bought my first faux fur gillet last winter at an opp shop for $6 and now I am hooked!

Here's a selection of what's available right now.   If you don't want to faux yourself from head to toe, you can dabble with this trend in the way of gloves, shoes, scarves or even a slouchy bag.

To find out more, click the desired link.

1. ASOS Faux Fur Jacket
2. Wittner Atlanta Boot
3. Country Road Faux Fur Vest
4. Top Shop Faux Fur Clip Purse
5. Jigsaw Mongolian Faux Fur Collar
6. The Outnet Faux Fur Cotton Blend Jacket
7. Sportsgirl Splice Cable Faux Fur Vest
8. Top Shop Faux Fur Slouch Bag

I just made myself some luxe faux fur cushion covers with fabric purchased from The Fabric Store in Fitzroy.  It's around $60 a meter, but totally worth it.  I bought enough to make lots of other things too ... watch this space.

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So come on, be a Faux-ny just like me!

Eatin' Fake Food Under Plastic Trees

Now that I have my new 70's haircut, I have become even more 70's obsessed if that's possible.

I started school in 1973, so I spent much of my childhood listending to Zepplin, AC/DC, wearing flares, conte's, staggers jeans, treads, miller shirts and basically having a groovy ol' time, which is I suppose why this era resonates so well with me. (and yes, that's little ol' me in my miller shirt circa 1976).

ps:  Did you know that Staggers Jeans are still around?   www.staggersjeans.com.au

Have you seen the new Chloe Love fragrance ad?   70's glamour in all it's glory.  The fragrance however is a little like Charlie & Cie had a love child.  *cough cough* not a fan. 

Naturally, I'm loving the 70's influenced fashion around at the moment.  Here's some outfits to give you a little 70's inspiration ...

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If you want get yourself a little 70's style, don't feel the need to deck yourself head to toe in full 70's glam as shown here and sharpie dance everywhere.  Simply spice up your look with one a great pair of clogs, a groovy satin blouse, a floppy sun hat, a jumpsuit, a 70's inspired handbag or a 70's haircut!

Peace out.