We’ve had a teensy preview of Spring around these parts this week with a couple of mild, sunny days. While outer layers are still necessary, particularly for the school drop …
Shirt Dresses from Luxe to Less
It’s no secret around these parts that I’m a frock lover from waaaay back. So while many winter days call for the fashion equivalent of a chunky knit onesie with …
What to Wear When it’s Wet
When I saw the weather forecast for this week in Melbs, all I could see was rain, rain and more rain. Downpours, torrents, showers and sprinkles. It’s all happening. While …
Autumn Skirts from Luxe to Less
If it’s not full blown winter in your neck o’ the woods right now, but you’re hankering for some autumn/winter dressing, I reckon your best bet is a new season …
Spotty Tops and Knits from Luxe to Less
And just like that, autumn has arrived in Melbourne. Over the Easter long weekend it was cool, with cloudy days and the odd spot of rain. The perfect weather in …
Luxe to Less: Scarves & Snoods for Autumn 2016
As I write this, I’m sitting under the air conditioning duct and trying to stay cool on a 35 – 39 degree day – the max seems to depend on …
Luxe to Less: Off the Shoulder & Cold Shoulder Dresses
Along with white dresses, this Summer was all about shoulders. Off the shoulder and cold shoulder tops and dresses were EVERYWHERE. One of my blogging pals, Nikki/Styling You is the …
Luxe to Less: Chambray
There are two trends that I’ve really loved this Summer. Anything approximating a white, broderie lace dresses is one of them (I am very much looking for more opportunities to wear …
Summer Dresses from Luxe to Less: The LBD
Well, party season is in full swing isn’t it? I reckon the first weekend in December is always our busiest socially – with four events this weekend (plus a kid’s party …
Summer Dresses from Luxe to Less: Printed Dresses
It’s no secret around these parts that I love a print or three. Stripes, dots, florals, geometric prints, prints with shuttlecocks, tennis racquets or topiary poodles, I love them. I love …
Summer dresses from Luxe to Less: The Maxi
If there is a season that celebrates frockery, then Summer takes the (Christmas) cake. From party dresses to casual sun dresses; maxis, midis through to minis; strapless to halterneck styles, summer …
How to Style a Jumpsuit
Well, the jumpsuit looks like it is here to stay. Big yay for that. * insert fist pump * I first wrote about the jumpsuit revival two years ago in my …
What to Wear to The Races: Derby Day
It would be difficult to overstate how big the Spring Racing Carnival is in Melbourne. We take our horse racing seriously enough around here to score a public holiday on …
How to Find the Perfect Printed Pants
Does anyone else find it tricky to find a flattering pair of printed pants? I’m a huge fan of this trend but, like shopping for jeans, it takes me a …
How to Wear Culottes & Wide Leg Pants
After several years of skinny jeans, there’s a new silhouette in town. Well, it’s actually a modern take on a retro style – the wide legged pant and it’s shorter, …
Spring Pants from Luxe to Less: Jeans
Last week we began our new series on all things Spring Pants. As I touched on then, with all the new Spring drops in store, now is a great time …
Spring Pants from Luxe to Less: Harem Pants & Joggers
Spring is only weeks away, bringing with it an influx of fab new season fashion. While a lot of what’s currently in store won’t be weather appropriate for many of us …
Striped Tops & Dresses from Luxe to Less
Well, we are certainly in between seasons as far as fashion goes. Retailers know we’re not quite ready for Spring fashion yet (especially here in the southern states) but high Winter has …
Posh Trackie Dacks from Luxe to Less
The humble tracksuit pant has had a noughties makeover. Now, instead of your old school fleecey numbers, you’ll find trackies coming in all sorts of guises. I’d even go so …
Winter Dresses from Luxe to Less: Party Dresses
Welcome to the fifth and final instalment of our series on Winter dresses from Luxe to Less. I know, already! We’ve covered so much over the last few weeks: print …
Winter Dresses from Luxe to Less: The Work Dress
Welcome to the fourth instalment in our series on Winter Dresses from Luxe to Less. So far, we’ve covered the printed dress, the shirt dress and the knit dress. Today, the …