A Midsummer Day's Festival

 The festive season has morphed into the festival season, and we can all play like its a public holiday (almost) EVERYDAY!  

The LANEWAY FESTIVAL hits Brisbane, Australia, today and my spies tell me you may need to pack a rain poncho, but don't let that dampen your spirits (or wine, or soda)...

//Keep hydrated & PARTY ON!!//

 These are some rad festival staples we'll be styling as we let our hair down enjoying the sounds of summer.  What's YOUR festival go-to-style??

GET THE LOOK @ SHORTS: ksubi  SUNGLASSES: Quay Eyewear  HAT: Grace Hats  TEE: Republic  BRACLET: DANNIJO  SANDAL: asos

Friday Fashion Files - MAN STYLE

We tend to think that guys have it easy when it comes to dressing day-to-day.

But, like the man-flu, get them started on the issue and it becomes a whole big deal...

So if, like Melanie Griffith put it in Working Girl, you "have a mind for business and a body for sin", let's put these two together, get a bit clever and borrow from the boys...

But don't go reaching for the brill cream just yet.

International fashion houses, from the likes of Stella McCartney to YSL, have made man-style dressing a major moment year after year.  Feel free to embrace the head-to-toe guy get-up, or take a few select pieces and add an edge to your working girl look.

{WITCHERY wide collar double breasted jacket $149.95}

*Embrace the very of-the-moment boxy silhouette and standout finishes [large buttons, front feature pockets, cuff detail] and rock the 'pea coat' vibe.  This jacket, a style originally worn by European sailors, is made of 100% high density wool and is fully lined for even the coldest of sea breezes or corporate takeovers.

{PORTMANS gemma grey suit pant $69.95}

*Who wears the pants???  You do - of course.  [Forget them and it could get weird...]

Slip these babies on and your outfit is half-way there.  

Dress them up or down, wear with heels or flats - opt for some flashy statement jewels to offset the classic front pleat and smash through the glass ceiling in style.

{FRENCH CONNECTION fast block silk LS shirt $99.95}

*Don't forget to be playful.  Dressing like a boy gives you a licence to thrill, and a colourful button down is a brilliant place to start.  Express your inner geek and close the deal with the confidence only a sharp, contrast collar can achieve.  Add chunky gold watch and pointy heels for extra credit.

So Ladies, let's stick it to the man!



{Images created via Polyvore}

Thrifty Shades Of Grey

So, have you read it...?

"                                                                                                    "

Well, seems tame enough, so far...

This week we're inspired by the title.  By the colour GREY.

(Dreamy lingerie to come, ladies)

Grey.

Add to your wardrobe at length.

It matches everything - we swear.

Here are a few goodies to get hot under the collar about.

XOXO

{FRENCH CONNECTION twinkle l s knit $79.95}

HOT 

{ASOS johnstons cashmere short gloves $16.15}

HOTTER 

{MIMCO duke fedora $49.95}

HOTTEST

{Images created via Polyvore}

Totes Luxury!

Ladies - it's time to get serious.  Totes serious.

The term 'cost per wear' is thrown around a lot today, but when it comes to handbags 

this is a brilliant rule of thumb.  Your life is in your bag - it's your security blanket, your briefcase, your tool box, your first aid kit, your make up case, your overnight bag and sometimes your very own Pandora's box.

So let's bring out the big guns and invest in your fashionable sidekick...

{STELLA MCCARTNEY hawaian print nylon shopping bag $497.11}

1. Summer all year long?  Yes, please.

Say 'Aloha' everyday with this fabulous Stella McCartney on your arm.

Set it off with a faux St Tropez tan and the world can be your oyster.

{PROENZA SCHOULER shopping tote medium painted python $699.00}

2. Be a snake in the boardroom.
Natural textures have been everywhere and show no sign of
disappearing off the fash pack radar.
This little baby from Proenza Schouler looks delicate and deadly
- you'll enjoy making memories together for years.

{MAJE ketchup leopard-print calf hair and leather tote 218.75GBP}

3. Puuuurfect match.

Classic.  Elegant. Must have.

Every girl needs a touch of leopard print to finish off their outfit.

The hard working leather finish will ensure all your

essentials are safe and stylish to boot.

{JAS MB lisa leopard-print leather clutch 145.83GBP}

EDITOR'S CHOICE

To take your luxe tote from the office to the bar, 

a beautiful clutch can be a lifesaver.

Enough room for your phone, keys, cash, lippie and plenty more

- I rely on mine everyday.

Fall in love with leopard all over again.  

And the yellow accent will be easy to find in your new tote.  

Happy shopping to all!

{Images created via Polyvore}

Glamour Gadgets...

Chances are you are viewing this on an iPhone.  Or an iPad.  Or a laptop.

Technology has firmly taken it's place in our daily life.

And now it's time to accessorize the accessories.

1.  THE iPhone CASE

Keep your new best friend stylish and safe with its own little home.

A flash of leopard print or jump on the colour block trend

and you won't miss a call or fashion moment. 

{COLETTE snake iPhone case $2.97}

2. THE NOTEBOOK CASE

You can't go wrong with an ode to Chloe circa Stella McCartney.

Boost the horsepower of your browser

 and play up online in zippy pink.

{SPORTSGIRL graphic iPad case $9.95}

3. THE TABLET CASE

Luxe snakeskin finish?  Check.

Sleek and compact design?  Check.

Grab-n-go handle?  Check.

Just put your iPad in it already - the rest is sartorial history!

{FOREVER NEW kaitlin tablet case $29.95}

{Images via Polyvore, Colette, Sportsgirl and Forever New}

What's The Time, Mr Wolf?

{Image created via Polyvore)

Proverb

a stitch in time saves nine

1. A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem, prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later; A little preparation can eliminate the need forrepairs later; consistency (achieving a set rhythm) is better than trying to rush ahead.

{Via Wiktionary}

And that's where The Look Lite comes in 

with this edition of the Friday Fashion Files.
We've done the hard work again to find you the latest timepieces - always on sale.

Watches are a highly personal item to invest in.
They hang out with you all day, they need to match your ENTIRE wardrobe
(unless you grab a few on sale - hint, hint...)
and they tell you stuff.  Like the time.
Handy, aren't they?

This week we have selected 3 items to meet everyone's budget -
 the luxury of Saks Fifth Avenue, the impulse buy from ASOS and the simple elegance of Mimco.

{TOY WATCH metallic/bronze $145.75}

WHAT THEY SAY:
From the Metallic Aluminum Collection. An ultra-lightweight design with a magnified date-function.

• Quartz movement
• Water resistant to 5 ATM
• Round aluminum case, 41mm (1.6")
• Stainless steel case back and crown
• Rotating bezel
• Bronze dial
• Dot hour markers
• Date display at 3 o'clock
• Second hand
• Aluminum link bracelet
• Imported

WHAT WE SAY:

Don't let the small pic fool you.
This is proper arm jewellery for the major fashion girl.  Own it.
More colours available.

{ASOS geometric rubber watch $17.00}

WHAT THEY SAY:
Analogue watch by ASOS Collection. Featuring a round face with analogue movement, a transparent bezel with a single crown design to the side and a bold strap with a geometric print and pin buckle fastening to the reverse.




WHAT WE SAY:
Ahh - flashback to high school.
Who didn't have a Swatch watch?
Bang on the neon trend,
and you can afford to buy two.
Or three. Or four.
More styles available.

{MIMCO moonscape timepeace $79.20}

WHAT THEY SAY:
Timepeace. A sports watch with day to day glamour. Stainless steel construction with a glimmering frame of CZ crystals. Water resistant face. Finest quality Japanese movement and battery for premium function.


WHAT WE SAY:
Premium.  Glimmer.  Glamour.
Sold.









Time for a new watch?
Let the commerce commence.

Friday Fashion Files

Welcome to the Friday Fashion Files.

{Photo created via Ployvore}

What to wear?  That crazy question we ask ourselves everyday.  

Some workplaces offer us uniforms to represent their brands.  Others have a strict dress code we need to follow to keep in line with health and safety regulations.  Fair enough.

But, for those of us lucky enough to design our own corporate identities, Friday's have become known as the 'casual' day in the office - but put away the jeans and tees, ladies.  

And bring back the pretty.

The online fashion and shopping mecca we feature this week is asos, 

and the deal sweetener for us is that they offer a limited offer of $10 express shipping service to Australia.

{ASOS whistles lucky horse shoe print blouse $80.75}

1. 

Sometimes you need a little luck when facing deadlines at work, so wear your destiny on your sleeve with this beautiful horse shoe print blouse (and be a BOSS).

{ASOS shirt with zodiac print $40.80}

2.

What do the stars have in store for you and your career?  Tempt fate and make a statement with this asos zodiac button up.  All signs point to a raise...

{ASOS twentysevennames heartbreaker silk shirt $204}

3.

Whether it's romance in the boardroom or just love the living daylights out of your job, this lovely print will break hearts all day.

QUICK - Add to cart and enjoy the weekend!