First dress for S/S 2013

First of all, yes I have been MIA for a long time - I've lost my blogging mojo and real life intervened. Hope you're all well. Just popping by to share my latest impulse buy. I had received nice compliments for the Whistles dress that I bought back in July and thought I'll have a look at what's available now. The Fia dress has a fun Aztec print and a flattering cut, and it is £100 off! Who can say no? With the weather warming up I'll be able...

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Lemming: Miu Miu Madras Bauletto bag

This is perfection. Updated: How gorgeous in the purple! Even The Duke likes it. For now I'll admire from a distance ... (grey bag from Net-A-Porter, £924) Updated: The stylish Jen from In My Shoes bought one in bla...

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His and hers ASOS hauls

Sorry readers I have neglected the blog - I have been spending my evenings with the TV (Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, both fantastic shows). I needed something to get me back to blogging, and what better than a few online purchases? ASOS has a further 10% off already discounted stock (discount code: 10sale) so I had a browse on Saturday night and of course ended up with a few things! I haven't bought eyeshadows for a long time - this cute Stila...

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Oz shopping premium?

I’ve written before about some of the ridiculous price mark-ups in Australia compared to the rest of the world. With the internet we can easily discover pricing of products overseas, and many of us are voting with our wallets and purchasing items from overseas etailers. I think it’s fair to say that if an item cost the same in Australia and overseas we'll buy it from an Australian retailer, but the reality is that most products cost...

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First impressions of The Iconic

The Iconic is probably the first serious mass market fashion-oriented etailer in Australia. They have gone all out with advertising - I was surprised to see an ad on TV! More importantly, they are delivering the type of online shopping experience that our US and UK counterparts have enjoyed for years. free delivery regardless of order size overnight delivery free return (100 days!) And 3-hour delivery for $4.95 in Sydney is very impressive. How...

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Myer is (not) my store

The Duke and I looking to buy a new mattress with a pillowtop layer. If we buy one we'll need some extra-deep sheets as the mattress is very thick. So I went up to Myer at lunchtime yesterday to see what is available. The first two sales assistants on the floor did not know about the extra-deep sheets. The second one directed me to the Sheridan specialist. I went up to her and politely explained what I was looking for. The answer I received?...

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Jigsaw's return to form

In my 20's I was a big fan of Jigsaw, both for their elegant style and sharp tailoring. A few years ago they moved in a direction which I wasn't fond of, and the brand fell out of my "regular rotation". So I was pleasantly surprised by their A/W 2012 collection - the look and style that I love are back! A few weeks ago I bought the Campbell jacket and I'm getting so much wear out of it. It's a classic style that will serve me for many winters to...

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Winter warmers

I've been on the hunt for knitswear in the last few weeks. I've searched online and offline to no avail. It has taken so long because I'm a bit fussy. I want something that looks a bit different (I have enough striped knits already), I prefer natural fabrics, and I don't want to spend more than $150 each. I decided to hit the shops at lunchtime today, I was determined to fulfil the gap in my wardrobe. First stop was Marcs - this colour block jumper...

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Japan snapshots part 4 - the shopping

It was a bit difficult for me to start this post because I don't want to disappoint my readers, but the truth needs to come out at some point. My shopping tally in Japan = 2 t-shirts + 3 lipsticks + 1 eyeliner. I didn't expect to buy much in terms of clothing and shoes, as my size 12 figure and size 39 feet ruled me out of many stores. And the fashion over there is either too girly or too minimalist for my liking. The two t-shirts I bought were...

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Crafty online purchase

The internet is not just good for fashion purchases, it's also great for niche products. With the weather getting cold I'm keen for a craft project to do at night. Since my artistic skills are severely limited, cross stitch kits are as adventurous as I go. I want to make something that I can hang up in The Royal Bedroom when finished, so I consulted The Duke before making this purchase - a cross stitch kit of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, which...

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