Saturday Shopping

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Avella, Avella Big W, Big W, cheap accessories, clothing, Emerson accessories, Emerson Big W, Fashion, Moda Target, Myer, plus size, plus size fashion, shopping, style, Target

Early this morning the light from the rising sun streamed into my room and awoke me around 8am.

Mum and I decided to head “down town” to do a spot of shopping. We live in a small populated valley in South Australia and have to travel a good 30mins to have access to any sort of large shopping centre.

We wandered off this morning around 10am and weren’t really on the hunt for anything too specific, we were mainly looking for an iPod Shuffle for my little cousin’s birthday.

Walking into Myer and were instantly drawn to a clearance section! Everything on the racks were reduced by a further 50%, which was pretty damn awesome because many of the items were already reduced by that much.

Unfortunately nothing for sale in plus sizes were found for me but my Mum managed to grab these two cute tops for a bargain price!

This top by Stella was $25. It was originally $70, reduced to $50 and with an additional 50% off. Definitely a cute work one for her.

The second top by Urbane is a bit more casual and a steal at $15, down from $39.95.

My only purchase for the day was this skirt from the Avella range in Big W for $25.

Now I’m being really super brave here and posting a picture of it on me. (My hair is getting super long!) 😀

I’m wearing an Avella black singlet & the new skirt with a 2 year old lace detailed shoulder cardigan from Moda Target.

So yes I’m a big girl, this is a size 22 skirt with a reasonable amount of stretch to the waist band. I think I was drawn to the colours more than anything, unfortunately a lot of plus size maxi skirts are hideous and have really ‘old’ looking patterns.

I think this one is quite lovely and it’s rather bright, sadly not seen in the full length picture. I have terrible light in my room, but you can really see it in the previous picture :)!

Oh, while in Big W I noticed that Emerson have an accessories range located in the cosmetics section. They have quite a cute range, rather similar to those found in stores like Colette, Lovisa and Diva. (click pictures for larger versions)

So that was pretty much our day. A couple of bargains, a new skirt for me and some quality time with Mum!

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend!

Caitlyn.

Movie Inspired Look – Pretty Woman Pt 1.

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clothing, Fashion, Julia Roberts, opera outfit, polo outfit, Pretty Woman, pretty woman clothes, pretty woman fashion, pretty woman inspired clothes, pretty woman inspired fashion, red dress, Richard Gere, rubies, style

I am a huge Pretty Woman fan, something about a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who goes to the big city, becomes a prostitute and marries well really resonated with me as a young woman (haha) and it sticks with me today.

I adored the romantic sub plot as much as the next girl but my favourite part of the film is the shopping, I especially love that part where she teaches some evil witches that you can never tell a book by its cover or a credit card limit by its carrier.

I like the over the top-ness of the dressing up scene, the excess depicted is a true sign of the times (90’s) and even though the looks seem quite dated now the aspirational aspect of fashion is as topical as ever.

So lets grab our brick sized car phones and cruise the boulevard for a few amazing looks…

Opera Options by beccaannw82 featuring a platinum ruby ring

 

Amazing red dresses never go out of style, this look is timeless.

Polo, anyone? by beccaannw82 featuring high heel shoes

 

A new take on an amazing polo outfit, lets hope this trip ends in fewer propositions and punches.

Ask me who I still wish I was sometimes and the answer is Cinde-fucking-rella.

What is your favourite Pretty Woman outfit or moment?

Bec

Three Ways: The High Low Skirt.

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boots, clothing, Fashion, fashion restyle, hi low skirt, high low skirt, leather shirt, mullet skirt, one piece different ways, skirts, style

I’m really quite enjoying doing these posts, it really makes you think about your wardrobe and how you can carry one piece from look to look.

I know there are a lot of people out there who are completely over the whole mullet skirts and dresses, you know the whole business in the front party in the back but I wanted to show what can be achieved but changing accessories and other items to change the feel of the outfit completely.

1 Skirt 2 Ways by icebubbletea featuring heeled booties

Here I have created a nighttime look and a daytime look. As you can see by simply changing a a few pieces, well it’s nearly the whole outfit but I’m trying to demonstrate you can certainly use one item of clothing in different circumstances.

Makeup can also set the tone of your outfit, it’s always good to think about the complete look. Don’t just stop at what you are wearing on the lower parts of your body.

I think the best choices for these two outfits would be a gorgeous smokey eye for the evening look, very cliche I know, but it’s a safe and classic choice.

For the more casual daytime look I would personally have the makeup far more neutral and keep it fresh.

So I’m hoping I’ve given someone out there some what of an idea on how they can change it up a bit and work with what they already have.

Caity xo

I have an odd fascination for the high low look, I don’t have anything in my wardrobe that fits the classic definition but I do love asymmetry in general.

I like the idea of an unconventional pairing and mixing things up with texture and bursts of floral:

What do you think?

Bec xox