Summer Trends

On the way through Spring to Summer I think, hmmm... what do I need to buy? I seem to have this great big whopping problem with buying completely random peices of clothing, none which fit together or even look any good on me. What's with that? Well I've made a pact to change. For good. So I've been doing my research. The great thing about the internet these days is you don't have to get off your bum to go trying on every wrong clothing item until you find the right one. You can go online and pick out the select few bits that have potential to be something good. Here are some essentials I've found.

Here we have a high waisted 50's style skirt in a summery graphic print from Dotti. If you need a break from the Gladiator Sandals the perfect replacement is a chunky platform heel in tan or black. Waisted belts are still in fashion adding a bit of class and shape to an outfit. 70's denim is in at the moment with a pair of light-washed denim shorts from Cotton On. Floral prints are a definate summer must-have with the Sportsgirl blouse not only in the wanted print but also in the neutral shades that are quite popular at the moment.

A new range of jewellery is coming out at Diva on September 8th called "Fiesta".

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Gladiator Sandals

I'm starting to really like these. It's not quite summer weather here in Australia yet... and I don't usually buy an item until I'm in the season I can wear it, but these may be an exception.
Sportsgirl seems to be the current queen of the Gladiator Sandals. They have around 8 pairs of Gladiator flats all under $100 on show on their website http://sportsgirl.com.au.

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Look!

If you are in desperate need of clothing/accessories inspiration (like myself) then I have found the perfect venue for you to feast your eyes on.

http://lookbook.nu - LookBook

This blog has amazed me with the copious amount of photos that appear as you scroll down the page. These everyday people from all over the world have incredible style and great photographic skills. What's even better is the way LookBook has categorized posts into types of clothing (skirts, pants, dresses etc.) and the particular countries these people are from. So if you were from.. Australia, you can click on your country and LookBook will show you the photos of people who have stated they are from Australia. Great way to work out what you're up against when you believe you have that extra bit of "style".


What to buy now...
I suggest a pair of high waisted denim shorts. These seem like they're going to be in fashion for quite some time now, being a worthy investment. A faded wash is perfect for summer, whereas a darker denim can be worn with black tights in the cooler months.

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