March has to be my favourite month. With the heralding in of Autumn – my favourite season – and it’s trademark sunny days and cool nights here in Melbourne, it …
Where to Shop BOHO
From my awkward teenage years when I hung out with my high school bestie at our local Ishka – and left smelling of incense of course – I’ve always loved …
Everyday Style: ELK & FRANKiE4 Footwear
I’m really a lazy girl when it comes to fashion. Sure I love the research, browsing and wearing part of fashion, but when it comes down to it, I usually …
Trend to Try: MUSTARD
Regardless of the weather in your neck of the woods, there’s one thing you can’t escape at this time of year: Autumn fashion slowly filling up stores. While I LOVE to …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: MISTER ZIMI
If you’re a fan of colour and print, you’ve no doubt heard of – or worn – Melbourne label, Mister Zimi. Like many, I first chanced upon Mister Zimi on …
What to Wear in February
Can you believe it’s February already? The kids are back at school, the term routine is up and running and in amongst it all – certainly around here -there’s a …
What to Wear & Tips for a Great Day at The Australian Open
I’ll never forget my first visit to The Australian Open back in ’89. My German school friend Stephanie, who was a great tennis player and keen tennis fan, invited me …
What to Wear in January
Well hello there and welcome to Style and Shenanigans for 2018! I’m very excited about the year ahead and already have some great things planned – stay tuned – but …
What to Wear on Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve
I think I’ve just come down from the craziest Christmas fortnight in recent history. December is always a fun and celebratory time of year but with a December birthday thrown …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: SOULSONG
Sponsored by Soul Song With the summer holidays in my very near future, part of me has already mentally checked out of the Christmas shenanigans and is lying in a …
Festive Green Frocks from Luxe to Less
With Christmas just two weeks away today – GULP – we’re hitting the business end of December. With end of year catch ups and Christmas parties taking up most of …
The SnS Guide to VOGUE ONLINE SHOPPING NIGHT December 2017
I love a great deal or storewide sale at the best of times but when it happens in December when I’m playing Santa and topping up my summer wardrobe? BRING. …
Festive Red Frocks from Luxe to Less
If you’re partial to the traditional festive colours of red and green, you can certainly find an outfit to match this Christmas. Now I’m a big fan of red and …
What to Wear to the Work Christmas Party
In every workplace I’ve been a part of, the work Christmas party was much anticipated and held a special place of significance. Perhaps because we often dealt with high pressure, …
Nine Dresses To Throw On This Summer
So I was out shopping with a girlfriend last week, and as we trawled from one fashion retailer to the next, she commented that what she should be looking for …
What to Wear on Casual Friday
Today’s post is in response to a reader question: Hi Vanessa, I have just started back at work after a long break having children. I have the business dress part …
Everyday Style + Where to Shop for Leopard Print Shoes & Bags
So a funny thing happened this last week. As some of you may know, I take regular outfit pics over on Instagram, and somehow, unwittingly, I ended up wearing three …
What to Wear in November
A pinch and a punch already? Even though October is a long month – even longer when your husbo heads overseas for 11 days I’ve heard – it’s somehow November …
What to Wear to Melbourne Cup Day & Oakes Day
The countdown to the Spring Racing Festival is well and truly on in Melbs. Even if your interest in the races only extends to the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday or …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: Ladies Race Day 2017
Ready for a confession? Here goes. I love love LOVE Spring racing fashion and all the fabulous accessories that go with it, but I’ve never actually quite made it to …
What to Wear to Derby Day
If the weather is anything to go by, Spring has finally sprung in Melbourne and, now the footy is done and dusted for another year, our attention is turning to …