Top Ten {December}

With work Christmas parties in full swing and NYE celebrations just around the corner here are my Top Ten pieces for the festive season…

I love a little sparkle for Christmas parties or NYE events…

1. Embellished Mini Skirt

2. Free People, Midnight Dreamer Dress

3. Forever New, High Neck Embellished Top

4. TFNC, Bandeau Mini Dress

 

A playsuit or jumpsuit is a fun option (but can make going to the loo a little tricky sometimes!)

5. Sass and Bide Wide Leg Jumpsuit

6. Free People Animal Instincts Romper

7. Asos Jumpsuit with Chic Racer Detail

 

And if all else fails throw on a fabulous pair of heels…

8. Schutz, Dringe Sandals

9. Isabel Marant, Anaid Studded Suede and Leather

10. Windsor Smith, Cammy

 

Top Ten {October}

With the weather really starting to heat up, here are my top ten pieces for the month of October x

1. River Island Tassel Palm Print Kimono – kimonos are a great way to add a boho layer to your look

2. Country Road Moulded Shift Dress –  can’t go past a black shift dress for summer

3. Witchery Mojave Wide Leg Pant – these look super comfortable and fresh

4. Glassons Button Front Cami – loving the camo colour 

 

 

5. Cotton On Courtney Long Sleeve Button Through Blouse – Such great value for a wardrobe staple

6. Keepsake Stolen Hearts Dress – I’m loving the structure of this dress. Perfect for the races.

7. All About Eve Shades Shorts – easy print to style for summer

8. Top Shop Ballerina Tulle Midi Skirt – such a classic piece

 

 

9.  Seed Heritage Sofia Leather Hair Espadrilles – these are soooooo comfortable (I have them in animal print)

10. Sam Edelman Eavan Studded Gladiator Sandals – studded sandals are always a winner in my book!

Top Ten {September}

Spring has definitely sprung and I am looking forward to getting into shorter sleeves and lighter fabrics…

1. The Trucker Jacket – Glassons (perfect for that extra layer needed at this time of the year)

2. Hudson Mirar Ankle Boot – Workshop (sale alert!! Would look amazing with a summery, boho dress)

3. Ka Fines Ring – Superette (cute for wearing multiple, dainty rings)

4. Wildfox Couture Chloe Overall – Revolve (hark back to your younger days in a pair of overalls this spring)

5. Sia V-Neck Playsuit – Cotton On (an easy beach outfit)

6. Lacey Espadrille – Witchery (I’m loving the edition of the ankle strap)

7. Steel Fedora – ZipMeUp (how good is that colour)

8. Tempo Orchid Skirt – Zimmerman (this skirt has all the bells and whistles required for summer weddings)

9. River Island Scarf Print Shirt – Asos (lightweight fabric perfect for spring)

10. Linen Kick Back Blazer – Witchery (loving linen for warmer weather)

Top Ten {August}

My favourite pieces for August – oh how I wish my bank balance could keep up with my day dreaming!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone x

1. Darkness Lace Pencil Skirt – Dotti (team with a simple crop top or a striped long-sleeved tee to dress it down)

2. Francine Dress by Sam & Lavi – Revolve (with ankle boots and fedora; a bohemian style dress is high on my wish list )

3. One x One henley long sleeve – Cotton On (everyday basic)

4. Deluxe Sporty Jean – Cotton On (a great lightweight option for summer denim)

5. Boxy t.shirt dress with tail – Bassike (such a versatile shape – this is HIGH on my gotta get list)

6. I. Madeline Parrot-Print Fringe Kimono – Urban Outfitters (I’m loving a kimono with denim cut-offs)

7. Asos Jacket with Statement Floral Embroidery – Asos (how to make a simple outfit pop – currently on sale!)

8. Lace Shoulder Stripe Top – French Connection (lace and stripes – need I say more?!)

9. BCBGMAXAZRIA Polaris Heel in Parfait – Revolve (I’m in love with the colour and buckle of this sexy heel)

10. Cameo Broken Strings Dress – Fashion Bunker (great summer frock that could be worn to the beach, a party or dinner)

Top Ten {July}

1. Stripe Tee | Glassons (you can NEVER have too many stripes in your wardrobe in my book!)

2. Scoop Tee in white | Cotton On (basic piece that is a good fit and super cheap – my advice is buy more than one as they will lose their shape quicker than a more expensive tee)

3. Brando Freelove Pencil Skirt | One Teaspoon (love the colour, the distressed look and the fit)

4. Kurt Geiger ‘Madison’ Espadrilles | Kurt Geiger (because I can’t afford the Chanel espadrilles that I covet!)

5. Citizens of Humanity ‘Premium Vintage Corey’ jeans | Revolve Clothing (the perfect denim wash, amount of distressing and slouch)

6. G-Star ‘Steele Collar Knit’ | Revolve Clothing (love a good oversized knit and this one is currently a BARGAIN)

7. Keepsake ‘Almost Over’ Short | Zip Me Up (I’m having a love affair with lace at the moment)

 

8. Asos Crepe Blazer | Asos (a black blazer is a great wardrobe staple)

9. Asos Midi Skirt | Asos (a fab skirt for spring/summer to dress up or down)

10. Rag and Bone Jean Boyfriend Short | Superette (ready for summer; the baggy boyfriend fit is very flattering)

Request Line: Online Shoppers Anonymous (for Jemma x)

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I wonder if there is a group for online shopping addicts? If so I’m not quite at the point of needing to attend meetings, but I must admit I have the bug pretty bad!!!

As I am currently not working, (ha! not working!!! I am up earlier than ever before and I totally consider the role of being a mum a serious full time job – it is hard work!) I have the internet at my fingertips all day and when Axel is napping I search the web far and wide looking for things that are at single salary worthy prices.

I am a big believer in mixing and matching different price points – shoes and handbags last a life time if you buy quality pieces and look after them, anything that is a little ‘trendy’ and won’t need to go the distance (i.e. past the current season) then go for a more budget friendly option.

So Jemma, I can definitely help you by listing a few of my favourite online shopping destinations that offer funky threads at a reasonable price. The following retailers are saved in my bookmarks and get plenty of hits!

Revolve Clothing – I always shop their sale section as being a Northern Hemisphere retailer their end of season sales are perfect for our up and coming season. Plus they do free shipping over $100 (USD).

Asos – You would just about have to have been living under a rock to not know about mega online retailer Asos. Free shipping no matter how little your purchase – Ah-MAzing!!!

Seed Heritage – Always on trend, LOVE their shoes, and they also have fab kids wear.

Urban Outfitters – The perfect place for finding what is ‘trendy’ at a reasonable price.

Onceit – Sign up to get on trend pieces at insider prices.

Cotton On / Glassons / Dotti – The places to go to get basic staples.

SurfStitch – I’ve only recently re-discovered how good shopping at a ‘surf’ store can be! Their sale section is definitely worth checking out, they regularly have online discount codes to give you further reductions, and they ship super fast; my purchases normally arrive from Australia within two working days.

Witchery – Anyone who has followed my blog for a while now will know that I am a fan of Witchery – especially their shoes. Sign up for their customer loyalty programme to receive fantastic rewards (it helps if your lovely mum buys there too and puts her purchases on your customer loyalty card! Thanks mum! x)

Tomorrow I’ll bring you a new monthly feature with my top ten picks for your wardrobe from around the web. These are the pieces that I would be getting (if I could!) to add to my wardrobe that would not only look great for that month, but would be on-going for the season (and seasons) ahead. I’ll be making sure I include options that reiterate price point mixing, definitely the way forward people!