EASY TIGER

Dotti leather peplum top $59

i.d.s leopard pants $44

Dotti clutch $35

Bali cuff $15

Dotti necklace $19

Rubi sample pump heels $5

Photography: Josie Withers

Statement on a budget. How amazeballs are these pants? Love how the animal print is enlarged on the sides it gives a real 3D feel to the print. You wouldn't expect this point of detail on pair under $50. This leather look peplum is a staple for me this summer. The leather look edges up any outfit and you've heard me rave on about the smartness of the peplum shape already. Not sure how boy friendly this outfit is though...feeling a little like the man repeller. But hey we dress for chicks not the pricks dont we ladies! So to the dude I passed on the way to this shoot with the smart arse comment, thanks for giving me the title for this post!

FLORALS? FOR SPRING? GROUND BREAKING....

Bec & Bridge jade singlet and floral trousers

Photography: Liz McLeish

Second look from the new works with Street Smith! We shot Bec & Bridge this time. Amazing high-end Aussie brand with a realistic price tag too. They have a great rep and are known for their amazing little dresses, perfect for statement night outs. This outfit is all about the floral pants. A absolute staple look this year. I hope all you Devil Wears Prada fans can pick the quote title! Haha the icey cold Miranda has wise words sometimes but I dont think any of the designers listened to her this season. Oh wait, im talking about a movie character, im sure Ms Wintour is partial to a floral! I know I am :)

SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING NEW

Josh Goot vest, Mania Mania jewellery, Karen Walker eyewear and Zara heels.

Photography: Liz McLeish from Street Smith blog

Good things come from new adventures, say hello to a new collaboration between My Little Secret and Street Smith. This amazing opportunity has opened me to an array of new options for blogging. A side project in which budgets don't exist and price tags are ignored, simply style and design can prevail. God it felt good to be top to toe in designer labels and in Josh Goot to say the least, words don't describe the feeling. He has really ruled the playground this season, with signature abstract floral prints and a untouchable cult following. So to be actually dressed in the flesh in these garments, instead of just gazing at them through the glass windows of a high-end boutique or on the pages of a glossy Vogue, was a unforgettable experience. Dont worry my price-pointed roots wont be going anywhere (rent and bills wont let that happen either), but Im looking forward to a new concept in which I wont be as restricted and can explore this creative designer world. Simply ecstatic that Liz McLeish from Street Smith invited me to work on this new chapter and I hope you can enjoy another side of My Little Secret too.

PAINT IT PINK

Dotti shirt $30

Maxim jeans $39

Typo bag $39

Rubi shoes $19

Zoie Online Jewellery $30

Colour bug by Kevin Murphy $25

Photography: Josie Withers

Whoaa hello to pink hair! Thanks to a hot tip from a girl friend, I got onto this new hair product. Such a fun idea, its hair chalk that you can rub in just for the day or night. Dramatic effect for not that much effort or coin! Hate to say it, but blondes would have more fun with this product too. My dark hair is stubborn when it comes to colour changes so glad it worked. A shout out to Zoie Online for the amazing jewelry, this online boutique has better customer service than most street shops and a great array of high-end brands. Check it out!

AHOY THERE

Target stripe top $12

Vintage skirt $10

Rubi pumps $39

Sportsgirl bag $89

Photography: Josie Withers

Got my sailor on this week. Stripes are such a easy look and you can always find a budget friendly option. The look is pretty versatile too, they style back well with golds, reds and whites. My other fav in this post has to be the shoes. This steel capped look has been recently done by all the bigs guys - Tony Bianco, Wittner, Sole Society etc etc. But the always faithful Rubi shoes brought out a affordable version for me. Must admit im in a bit of pain wearing them at the mo -still breaking them in.....I may be walking around looking like someone has kicked me up the behind wearing one of them! Ah the pain of fashion but totally worth it.

DAY 1

Maxim leather sleeve dress $39

Maxim trench coat $59

Dotti pumps $59

Dotti purse $39

Diva rose gold accessories $39

Photography: Josie Withers

Its my first day at my new job tomorrow! So I have said goodbye to fashion sales and hello to fashion marketing. Im working for Westfield in their premium shopping centre at Doncaster, it's like a little kid in candy store! They have the likes of Sass and Bide there and a Zara on the way. So excited to be working with these guys! With the new job comes a new office corporate wardrobe too. Feeling pretty grown up in my mature attire and looking forward to styling my work outfits in the 'mylittlesecret' way. So this is my first corporate post (and what I plan on wearing my first day.....with tights of course) Hope you like! Wish me luck!!

SAFARI

Portman floppy hat $20

Maxim sherpa vest $39

Supre kahki anorak $45

Jay jays jeans $29

Betts boots $65 

Photography: Erin Reinboth

23 going on 24

So its my birthday tomorrow. Bit excited. Bit nervous too, first birthday away living in Melbourne. First time ill be spending the bday working in a proper job too. Its crazy how much things can change in just one year. A year ago today I was most likely in my office back at my parents home pretending to be studying for some vet anatomy test aka a cover up for fb stalking and online shopping. This year, im lounging on the housemates IKEA couch, blogging away after a full on day of sales and all things fashion. One thing definitely hasnt changed though....still on a very tight budget and I say that after finishing a hearty dinner of Mee Goreng courtesy of a $250 phone bill! Thankfully bargain and vintage hunting is well nurtured in the melbourne culture and I hope my posts show that. Its been a hell of a adventure so far and I cant wait to see what the next year brings. Big love and thank you to all my friends and family, never would of had the guts to follow my dreams without your support.

Minkpink stripe tee $20

Staple pants $30

Vintage bag $12

Bali markets cuff $20 

photography: Erin Reinboth