HEAT WAVE

Cotton on shirt $35

Betty basics skirt $20

Rubi heels $10

Minkpink sunglasses $40

Rubi and Sportsgirl accessories $25

Photography: Street Smith

So scrap my last post (not the outfit of course), its been above 30 degrees for the last 6 days! Unheard of for Melbs, last time this happened was in the 1960s. So the legs are back out and I'm dressing to keep cool. Introducing my new fav, the cobalt blue floral shirt. My amazing sister spotted this one hiding in our local Cotton On shop. The print is frickin fabulous - electric colour and great detail which gives it a nice designer feel. The best thing about shirts is their ability to be worn loose fitted. They are self conscious safe and sweat patch safe! Perfect for hot sticky weather. I kept it basic and tight on the bottom to avoid any moo moo appearance and finished the look off with some staple summer white sandals. I know we are all looking forward to some cooler weather and some new outfits to follow, but hang in there, chuck on a shirt, we'll be complaining when its over! 

SWEAT IT

Cooper St sweater

Jay Jays jeans $20

Rubi hat $2

Sportsgirl sandals $89

With Love Kirsten bracelets $20

Dallos and Carlos necklace 

Illamasqua Lipstick

Photography: Josie Withers

It's starting to be that slightly cooler weather where you need a little sweater! Im not complaining in anyway I should add, Melb summer has actually been great but that cool chill is just around the corner. You especially feel it at night where you just need that little extra layer. Thats when a good sweater comes in. Its a easy transeasonal look which you can literally chuck on. This Cooper St number has a statement split black and woven detail which elevates it into the fashion credit arena. Some simple accessories help tie it all together. You must check out With Love Kirsten online boutique for some amazingly cheap accessories that will polish off any look. Start making your 2013 list ladies, it's that exciting time in fashion were the new trends start rolling out and you decide your season must-haves. Why not get organised and start ticking that list off! The staple sweater, one big tick for me. 

SUCK IT UP

 

Arabella Ramsey leather jacket 

Supre crop top $12

Staple the label saturn pants $30

Verali strap stilettos $40

Dotti spike bag $29

Hermes inspired cuff $15

Karen Walker inspired sunglasses $19

Photographer: Josie Withers

Happy New Year and all that Jazz! It has been a little while between posts and I've missed it that's for sure. The craziness of working for a shopping centre over Christmas may have got the better of me. But I'm back, with plenty of new wardrobe bargains to share! This outfit post is all about the statement print pant - these were a great find at my local bargain store on Bridge Rd. Yes they are a bit of a tricky trend especially this particular pair with the super galactic print and the high waisted shape  -how too pull it off? So I attempted to calm down the 'Harry High Pants' factor by styling the pants back with a crop top. Although the idea of showing my middrift makes me cringe, the peak of skin does seem to help elongate the bod. So I'm just going with the idea that I won't need to breathe or sit whenever I'm wearing them - practical hey?! Well that's fashion :)

LEGS 11

 

Valleygirl shirt $14

SpicySugar skirt $29

Diva necklace $19

Rubi clutch $29

Topshop shoes $99

Photography: Liz McLeish of Smith Street

It's legs out weather again! Its time for the pins to get tanned up, freshly shaven (if you're lucky) and out on show. Best way to rock it, its all about the mini skirt. This ones not too fitted so keeps a bit of dignity about it and I think teaming it back with a shirt classes it up little too. The higher the heels the better, these babies are amazing and a very transeasonal pair too. I thought I better try to calm down the big loud colours in the outfit, to avoid looking like a hi-vis vest tradie on the road, so I teamed black accessories with these neon colours. So I am skirted up ready for all things summer and maybe avoiding bending over ;)

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.

SIMPLE. STUPID.

 

Vintage chambray shirt $10

Dotti tee $19

Minkpink pants $30

Rubi boots $49

Sportsgirl jewellery $25

Photography: Josie Withers

My new weekend fav at the moment, just a simple pair of jeans. Not sure if its due to the more corporate attire I have to wear during the week now but im really enjoying keeping it at bit more casual on my days off. In the effort of not feeling too old or like a daggy mum, Id like to think the denim attire has to have some sort of fashion focus, whether its coloured denim, acid wash, or a snakeskin print like these babies. I've worn the snakey's back with a basic chambray shirt, these are huge this summer, nearly every retailer has done a version so plenty of well priced options available. Super easy, light-weight throw over for summer and they go back perfectly with the big pastel and floral trends this season. So squeeze into some skinnys and throw on a shirt. Keep it simple is what they say, why not do it the Ashas Little Secret way!