HAPPY NEW YEAR

BONJOUR!!

We hope your New Year is treating you fabulously, and we wanted to let you know that we have been brainstorming some terrific and stylish treats that will come your way this year in THE LOOK LITE.

We have missed you all terribly, and can't wait to start sharing delicious fashion and what it means to be super in 2013.

LOVE,

The Team @ THE LOOK LITE x

The Colour Wheel - A Touch of PURPLE

{JO MERCER whoopi $49.95}

{PORTMANS pintuck panel blouse $49.95}

{JOHANN EARL lace collar t-shirt in spot print $19.57}

{PORTMANS sassy weave floppy hat $14.95} 

{NICLAIRE crystal round top ring $39.00}

{URBAN EXPRESSIONS leopard ipad sleeve $12.95}

{ASOS retro coat with stand collar $48.93}

What's your favourite shade?

{Images created via Polyvore}

MOOD BOARD

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A New Start...Time To Study

OMG OMG OMG

Who's going to fashion school??!

WE ARE!

And the best bit about getting ready to go back to class is often 

choosing your new look and picking out fresh stationary.  

So here is a sneak peek into our shopping list for the new term.

{FLOUZEN ALPI gold bow tie $46.48}

Straight to the head of the class.  

Dress like a nerdy swot with style and focus on what's important - dressing to impress!

{SUGAR BABY deluxe boxed candle $9.95}

There's nothing better than creating a safe and productive space to hit the books.

Choose your signature scent to work with a clear mind and happy heart.

{WITTNER blaide $129.95}

Pairing a classic shape and a fashion forward metallic will put you 

in great stead as you set foot on campus for the first time.

{COTTON ON A4 spinout notepad $2.00}

What are we really going to school for anyway?

Pile your tote full of geometric covered notebooks to inspire creative brainstorming.

{TYPO spinout case $5.00}

The brilliant thing with this little number is that it can double as a pencil case and a cute clutch.

Students are known for their thriftiness - multitasking at its best.

{FOREVER NEW pari colour block shift $69.95}

Bring the uniform back!

This is an easy go-to shift that you can layer up for winter and pair with easy sandals in summer.

Snap!

What will your back to school essentials include?

Crafty Minx...

The world around us continually inspires our life and our look and here at The Look Lite these are the things that have been influencing us this week :

- watching Project Runway episodes back-to-back

- visiting the Finders Keepers Markets last weekend

- getting ready to go to fashion school

With this screen grab of wisdom we feel inspired to add a little bespoke to our lives.

And also we got stuck trawling the Urban Outfitters website 

- we die - 

and here are a few crafty tidbits we just couldn't pass up...

{ECOTE tassel clutch $29.99}

{REMI & REID paintball clutch $59.95}

{URBAN RENEWAL crocheted hobo bag $19.99}

{A.V. donut-chord bracelet in assorted colours $39.99}

{ALPINE WEB bangle bracelet in assorted colours $9.99}

{Images created via Polyvore}

Shoesday : crazy, sexy, cool

Want to add the x-factor to your look?

You can't go wrong with an amazing pair of statement shoes.

They're kookie, they're stylish and they are all on sale!

Dream up what you could do in these...

{ASOS forget me not flat sandals $37.41}

{DOLLYBIRD esta printed wedges $110.53}

{ASOS ablaze super high wedge $40.81}

{WE WHO SEE knot wedge $69.99}

{ECOTE floral beaded moccasin $29.99}

{BETSY JOHNSON studded gladiator sandal $69.99}

{REEBOK x uo geo freestyle sneaker $49.99}

{ELIZABETH & JAMES maryl laser cut slingback shoe boot $231.98}

{Images created via Polyvore}

THIS WEEK AT THE SHOPS...

Finders Keepers Markets, Old Museum, Brisbane

{Photos by The Look Lite Lady}

In The Inbox : What Is It About Tracksuit Pants?

Dear Can't-Take-Off-My-Tracksuit,

I love getting mail, so thanks for your thoughtful letter.

And I too am guilty of living in my track pants.

So, before anyone organises an intervention, 

it is a good idea to discuss their place in our wardrobes.

The good news for us is that these fleecy pants 

have recently made a fashionable comeback.

As you can see, it's all about the attitude.

Toughen up your look with a man style watch, serious jewellery hardware

- and don't forget the heels.

Whether you are feeling relaxed, sporty or luxe it's true :

Track pants can take you from 

the bedroom to the gym to the bar.

Pleasantly surprised?  We kinda were too.

Let's take a look at how your fleecy pants can work for you.

Love,

The Look Lite Lady

XO

Get Your Comfy On

Need some 'you' time? Own it.

...but maybe keep this look indoors.  And enjoy.

Downtown Funk

Glam up and embrace the sporty stripes by adding metallics to the mix.

Keep the look streamlined with a smart button up and tailored jacket.

Confidence is key.

She Means Business

Grey marle in the boardroom? 

Ok, maybe not, but you can still be serious when you keep it simple.

Add black separates and stay smart.

Sporty Nice

Kicking back on the weekend + track pants = perfect match.

Embrace your inner gym rat and get out there and play!

P.S. We couldn't go without mentioning the Juicy Couture effect :

The company that was "started by two fashion-obsessed friends in 1997

(and is) best known for ascending the tracksuit to it's status as a casual luxury icon".

Although (hopefully) we have moved on from the days of 'Jenny from the block', 

we predict our love for the simple pleasure of trackie dacks 

will be around for many years to come.

{Images created via Polyvore and Looklet}

READER REQUEST - beach wedding-a-go-go!

Dear Future Wedding Guest,

What a busy and beautiful schedule of fab events you have on the horizon!

First of all, double check your invitations for any specific wardrobe requirements.

[ cocktail chic? black tie formal? ]

Next, decide what kind of gorgeous guest you want to be.

[ laid back in a flowing maxi? a-little-bit-sexy in a short but sweet mini? ]

I have chosen four very different dresses to inspire,

all of which are available online right now.

Travel safe + stylish,

The Look Lite Lady

XO

{FOREVER NEW J'Adore Soft Floral Maxi $199.95}

{COOP long sleeve structural damage dress $179.95}

{SHAKUHACHI short sleeve fitted bind lace dress $199.95}

{WAYNE BY WAYNE COOPER iridescent wave batwing dress $149.00}

{Images created via Polyvore}