I've been doing a spot of shopping

I think it's safe for me to assume my husband only reads my blog on occassion.  Let's hope he doesn't pick this post for that occassion!

I picked up these canvas shoes from The Outnet. They were sooooo inexpensive I had to get both! They are on there journey home to me as I type.

And this skirt from a Camilla sale, which was really quite uneventful. I just loved the fabric, the occassional beading and the ruched frills at the bottom.

Red Red Red

I told you I see Red Red Red everywhere next season. Get Ready!

Image from Shopbop.

Witchery Sale

RUN Savvy Shoppers, RUN!

The boho Skirt

This is Dries Von Noten Spring/summer 2011

How beautiful is the skirt and the colour and the sweat tee over it!

Kate Hudson's version.

Olivia Palermo and Vanessa Hudgens rocking the boho skirt and Mary-Kate Olsen just plain rocking!

 Keeping it beautiful and simple and channelling Mary-Kate Olsen head to Portmans for the black jersey skirt for $59.95.

Remember to match the length with the shoes. You do not want the skirt to be dragging on the floor if your wearing flats. Make sure it is the same length. It is ok if the skirt is a little shorter when wearing higher heeled shoes such as espardrilles or pumps.

Military Style. Yes Sir!

Any fashionista worth their weight in gold has a pair of J Brand houlihan skinny cargos below or is trying to get their hands on a pair (apparently all sold out and there are waitlists.) These retail for around the $330 and can be bought from David Jones at Westfield Bondi Junction and other selected boutiques around town. However if your budget does not allow for these then I suggest you listen up.

For a similar pair with just as much attitude head down to Just Jeans. For $79.95 you can buy the skinny cargo with zip.

 

 Or look to Witchery for the Skinny pocket Combat pant on sale for $69.95

 

For a more laidback slouchy feel I suggest the

 

Portmans Rib Waistband Viscose Drape Pants also for $79.95. AND if you're looking for tops, which you will be, look no further then French Connection. FCUK! I know! If you're pants are slouchy go for a fitted to draped look and if your pants are fitted go straight for the slouchy loose look. These tops range from $49.95 - $99.95.

SAVVY SHOPPERS, RUN, RUN, RUN!

For the Men in our lives

I am loving Witchery for Men at the moment. Who can go pass the plain white linen shirt and striped shorts. We all know the denim shirt is in for women why not men. (We could actually just borrow theirs from time to time - talk about Savvy!) I love chino or light coloured pants with a darker coloured top (a la James Bond) and finished off with a pair of casual sneakers. Talk about male chic!

Check it all out at Witchery.

The Denim Shirt

Well there is no denying the denim shirt should well and truly be in your wardrobe this season.

 Head down to Bardot for the Stretch Denim Shirt $69.95 or the Crop Chambray Shirt $59.95.

And well if you can't do the denim shirt, then do the denim dress which I think is a fantastic option. So versatile and yet so cool.you'll be pulling it out for the next time it comes round!

 Sussan denim shirt dress $99.

Portmans Chambray Hanging Rock Tunic $69.95

Want more options? The denim vests.

Just Jeans Military Beach Denim Vest $59.95 and the Stitch Detail Draped Vest $59.95.

The Fringed Shawl

If you're wanting the fringed shawl to complete your boho chic look that cocolee have Camilla at 60% off for another 2 days.

Photo courtesy of COCOLEE.

The Camilla shango long tassled shawl in white is $170 and is free shipping. So click, click, click, quick!

T-bags Maxi's

More maxi's from LA Label T-bags.

T-bags launched in 2000 as a handbag line, but very quickly became better known for its gorgeous sequinned kurtas and kaftans, delicate jersey tops and pretty dresses - all of which are brilliantly versatile. As Su-Lyn Tay and Shadi Askari, designers of this L.A. based brand, say, "They look equally fabulous worn on the beach with flip flops or glammed up for the evening."

If your anywhere near Scoop in Westfield at Bondi Junction then get yourself down there for a T-bags maxi. And while your there check out the NoLita, Michael Stars and Odd Molly range. A real scoop of a shop!

The Jumpsuit

If you don't already have a jumpsuit then you better jump to it! There are all sorts of styles to suit everyone. Let's see....

there is the lovely one shouldered jumpsuit that Eva Herzigova is wearing.

The Camilla strapless/halterneck jumpsuit on sale on Cocolee at 60% off for another 6 days. Currently $290. So click to it!

And the spaghetti strap jumpsuit. Loving this tiered jersey jumpsuit especially the colour purple. This is JETS by Jessika Allen and available at David Jones, Westfield. Approximately $250.

The trusty jumpsuit is so very versatile and most importantly flattering.   The style is a classic staple that you will wear for years time and time again. Wear with belt or without, accessorise with jewels or scarf, denim jacket, slides, ballet flats, wedges and pumps. There is no excuse! Seriously JUMP to it!

I told you I could see RED

Elle Macpherson

I see Red, I see Red, I see Red!

Savvy Shoppers, are you ready for RED? If not then please do so as I believe we will be seeing a lot of it for the Winter/Autumn Collections. Here are a few pieces just from French Connection.

Lace, Oh so feminine, beautiful lace.

 Christina Hendricks

Who can go past lace for a feminine and girly look. Portmans is doing a great range of lace products from cardigans and jackets to skirts and dresses with hairbands and scarves in between. If girly is not your thing than a lace cardigan or jacket with jeans for an edgy look could be more your style. Either way, lace is here to stay so lace up.

Diana Argon and Jewel at the 2010 Emmy's.

Camilla Kaftans 60% off on Coco Lee

 Click on COCOLEE and become a member and Savvy Shoppers  CLICK, CLICK, CLICK!

Country Road Sale

Savvy Shoppers RUN, RUN, RUN!

Savvy Shopping on the Gold Coast

I went to Toscana at Chevron Island on Saturday. It was here that I bought my Megan Park dresses that everyone comments on whenever I wear them. They still have a few left if anyone is interested.

This one is now less than 50% off at $410.

This one is also less than half price at $420

I have this in the red. This one is 60% off at $299

These animal print shoes by Tilly Rose, never go out of fashion especially the Mary Jane style. Reduced to $140.

And becuase I can't resist pastel and frills is this Lisa Brown dress which retails at $379.  So beautiful, boho chic and just timeless. Savvy Shoppers RUN don't walk to Toscana at Chevron Island and bag yourself a truly mountain shouting bargain in designer fashion.

Sincerely
SoniaM
No thanks needed, truly a pleasure!

More Stripes

Still on the Nautical trend, I couldn't resist this striped dress with the cool sleeves from French Connection. RRP $149.95

And these striped tops also from French Connection starting at $49.95.

The Bohemian Goddess

We all know Nicole Richie rocks the Bohemian look better than anyone. 

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Another great maxi from Portmans is the beaded front motif maxi dress. Great for dressing up or down. Just put a denim jacket over it and slides for day.

And for night the Whynot from Nine West. This is a high clog version retailing for $169. This shoe would also look great with jeans and a loose white top like the one below from Bardot. This top is beautiful and summery with oh so many frills.

 Bardot multi frill top $69.95.

Just Jeans have a 2 jeans for $100. So get yourself down there for a skinny and a vintage bootleg to finish off your Bohemian Goddess look. The above are the 310 Stretch Super skinny Indigo and the 315 Stretch Wide leg Vintage Blue Wash.

Or the Minna for $189.  This shoe is great with all those flowy maxi dresses and with the boot leg jeans.

 

The Olindi for $139 is perfect for day with both dresses and jeans.  These are all great shoes with huge versatility so fantastic value for money.

 

So Savvy Shoppers, what are you waiting for?

Camilla Kaftans and Dresses at 50% off!

Ok so I wasn't looking for anything and happened to stumble across 50% off Camilla kaftans and dresses at David Jones at Westfield!  I know! I bought the above. It is a last season dress but they are just such classic and timeless pieces it doesn't matter! So people get yourself down to a David Jones at Westfield for a fantastic bargain. Savvy Shoppers, RUN DO NOT WALK!

Nautical Trend

If you're wanting to try the Nautical trend, there are lots of options out there.

Look what I found at Cotton On for Women.

Danielle Jacket $49.95

Nicole Swing Top $19.95

Rachel Boyfriend Jeans $59.95

Wittner Cyrus Wedges $130

or the Angie $150 also from Wittner.

If you want to do the stripes on the bottom then I suggest the Country Road stripe jersey maxi skirt for $69.95. You could buy the whole ensemble they suggest or you could keep the singlet above with the shoes and the Hope denim jacket from Cotton On for $49.95.

Hope Jacket $49.95.

Country Road striped jersey maxi skirt