Wednesday 28 September 2011

Putting the chic in Sheike for a fabulously bright summer wardrobe

A little bit Gossip Girl, a little bit Samantha SATC (pre-sequel debacle of course!) and a whole lot of WHAT'S HOT RIGHT NOW BOLDS, the new Sheike collection for Summer 11 is going to be a must-have for all Shopistas who want add some bright acetone fun to their wardrobe. 
The Gossip Girl gals strutting their fashionable stuff...

Having moved from being a 'pick up a piece here or there' label to 'many-pieces-are-must-haves' status has taken some reinvigoration over the years from the team at Sheike, but they have done it with aplomb and have delivered a label that will be giving many Zara pieces a run for their money this season. Being priced under $200 also helps, with the seperates having the abiilty to be morphed into work ensembles as well as weekend wear. 


Below are some Sleuth picks from Sheike's summer offering, perfect for adding some citrus punch and bold hues to Shopistas wardrobe for fun in the sun! 


Happy Shopping! x

The Palms Dress - summer in a single dress AUD $149.95 - BUY HERE

Trifecta Dress AUD $139.95 - BUY HERE

Valentine Dress AUD $139.95 - BUY NOW

Amelia Top AUD $79.95 BUY HERE & Lucifer Pant AUD $89.95 BUY HERE

Envy Jacket AUD $139.95 - BUY HERE with Bits 'n' Pieces Skirt AUD $99.95 - BUY HERE

Electric Night Dress AUD $149.95 - BUY HERE

Lovestruck Dress AUD $139.95 - BUY HERE

No Regrets Jacket AUD $159.95 BUY HERE with Evergreen Blouse AUD $79.95 BUY HERE 










Tuesday 13 September 2011

Aaah the Chanel Jacket. Possibly one of the most recognisable, sought-after, distinguished and expensive fashion garments of the last century. The tweed Chanel represents everything couture fashion should do. Style, sophistication, elegance - and when appropriate, an independant twist, as seen on Blake Lively on the cover of October Instyle- wearing a jacket most Shopistas would kill for, holes and all.
There is a certain fashion status that is also maintained through the wearing of a Chanel jacket. From Upper East Side society queens to the gangsta-esque of rapper chicks, when they all want to look their finest, no doubt a bit of the old Chanel Couture is brought out to work its charm. The jacket's styling has been evolved over the decades, particularly under Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld's guidance, which results in a seasonal change of tempo, but the continuation of fashion's beating drum.
While for many Shopistas the dream of owning the real deal when it comes to the Chanel tweed is but indeed a dream, luckily the sharp pencils of the designers on high street are always poised to bring us the look for a lot less!
So soak up the fab ambiance of Chanel's latest campaign below, then check out some of the fab 'inspiration' pieces also available for us mere (but no less fabulous) mortals to enjoy! 

Happy Shopping! x



Coco Chanel. Oozed style from start to finish.


Get Blake's look with this Topshop Velvet Boucle Jacket approx AUD $92.62 - BUY HERE

Rebecca Taylor Boucle Tweed Jacket USD $495 - BUY HERE

Topshop Grosgrain Ruffle Boucle Jacket Approx AUD $92.62 - BUY HERE


D.A. Daniele Alesssandrini Blazer USD $270 - BUY HERE



Steffen Schraut Green/Camel BouclĂ© Short Jacket approx AUD $389.72 - BUY HERE


DKNY Blazer USD $95 - BUY HERE

Thanks to Peter Alexander, we can even bring couture to the bedroom with the French Couture PJ Top AUD $39.90 - BUY HERE

Friday 9 September 2011

Rachel Zoe - A to Z of fabulous looks from Shopbop.com

Sleuth is going 'ba-nan-as' over the new Rachel Zoe collection for Shopbop. 
Whether you love her, or she inspires you to throw a Manolo at the television, it's hard to deny that Rachel Zoe doesn't have the styling spark. 
By mixing vintage styling with modern pieces and designers, RZ has created a distinct look that has become all her own, and which has also helped put many celebrities of the fashionista map. 
Rachel having a yarn about her love for fashion & her new Shopbop collection

Responsible for Nicole Ritchie's metamorphis from heroin-chic to a designer in her own right, and having helped create a list of memorable celeb looks a mile long (who could forget Cameron Diaz in her two fashion-glory moments, styled by Ms Z of course!) RZ has ensured many-a-celeb is known for her fashion cudos as much as her acting cred. 
Having written a successful style book, and helmed her bitchy behind-the-scenes-of-styling show The Rachel Zoe Project into its fourth season, it's only natural that RZ's next move in the fashion world would be to create the pieces themselves. 
Sleuth is loving the fact that all of RZ's Collection is true to the fashion-maven's personal style, with a vintage essence found throughout, along with billowing sleeves, animal prints, frills and of course, platforms. 
Found to buy on Shopbop.com (another Sleuth fave!), the RZ Collection is definitely one to check out if you love Rachel's luxe look of mixing and matching and basically having a whole lot of fun with fashion - the way it's meant to be!

Happy Shopping! x



 
Two of Sleuth's fave Rachel Zoe-styled looks, worn with aplomb by none other than Cameron Diaz

Some of Sleuth's fave Rachel Zoe Collection pieces...

Rachel Zoe Ruffle Maxi Dress AUD $583.65 - BUY HERE

Zoe Embossed Snake Satchel AUD $637.70 - BUY HERE

Demi Platform Sandals AUD $289.37 - BUY HERE

Panther Print Maxi Dress AUD $485.56 - BUY HERE

Zoe Fur Lock Leather Jacket AUD $441.42 - BUY HERE

Melissa Pebbled Satchel AUD $465.94 - BUY HERE

Long Faux Fur Vest AUD $220.71 - BUY HERE

Bella Platform Booties AUD $416.89 - BUY HERE

Get your 70's on with this fab suiting. Military Jacket AUD $514.99 - BUY HERE and Anjelica Wide Leg Pants AUD $367.85 - BUY HERE

Frankie Peasant Blouse AUD $289.37 - BUY HERE

A Sleuth fave, the Diane Blouson Maxi Dress AUD $539.51 - BUY HERE

Ava Knit Cape AUD $441.42 - BUY HERE

Peggy Sequin Shift Dress AUD $485.56 - BUY HERE

Edie Messenger Bag AUD $367.85 - BUY HERE

Wednesday 7 September 2011

The Real Deal - designer bags to get your heart beating

Well Shopistas, with summer just around the corner, fashion is starting to feel just that tad more fabulous!
Sleuth has celebrated Spring with the purchase of a Prada, and with Rhianna getting her groove on with the luscious Christian Louboutin Miss Rope Capras bag in Portofino recently, Sleuth thought this to be the perfect opportunity to highlight some divine new designer bags, and also some golden oldies that will forever be in style, and forever leave us feeling fabulous (and more!) when we tote one on our arm.
Sleuth hearts Prada!

While the price tag of designer bags can often leave Shopista feeling a little choked up, buying an investment bag can be as valuable to your wardrobe as five tops and twice as many skirts. A designer bag can add a certain air of sophistication to Shopista's look, no matter where she's going or what else she's wearing (tracksuits aside - but hey, a $12,000 Birkin is likely to add some perk to that look too!)
So before Shopista splashes out $300 on a bag she may not be particularly in love with, but feel may add a bit of 'somethin' somethin' to her wardrobe, do the Shopista maths equation, and work out if it might be better to store those pennies in the Shopista Shopping Fund for a later date, where a larger (designer) investment will also equate to more use, so therefore reducing the cost-per-wear ratio significantly. Quite simple really! (note - Sleuth will use any means or measure to talk oneself into a fab purchase!)

Enjoy perusing the below fab finds, and of course...  

Happy Shopping! x

Rhianna working a Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuit with Christian Louboutin's Miss Rope Capra Tote while on vacation in Portofino - too divine! 

Get Rhianna's look with Christian Louboutin's 'Miss Rope Capra' Convertible Tote USD $1,196 - BUY HERE


Yves Saint Laurent 'Muse Two' Satchel AUD $1,877.42 - BUY HERE

Michael Kors 'Skorpios' Top Zip Satchel AUD $975.40 - BUY HERE

Marc Jacobs Quilted Lacquered Leather Stam Satchel AUD $1,520.30 - BUY HERE

 
Chloe Paraty Medium Leather Bag USD $1,895 - BUY HERE


Fendi 'Chameleon' Calfskin Leather Top Zip Tote AUD $2,318.34 - BUY HERE


Yves Saint Laurent Natural Raffia & Patent Trim 'Chyc' Shoulder Bag USD $1,496 - BUY HERE



Michael Kors Ostrich-Embossed Sachel USD $886.72 - BUY HERE

Marc Jacobs Quilted Noho Crossbody Bag AUD $735.60 - BUY HERE

3.1 Philip Lim Pashli shark-effect leather tote USD $895 - BUY HERE




Diane von Furstenberg Drew Bucket Leather Tote USD $495 - BUY HERE

Miu Miu Matelasse Leather Clutch USD $470 - BUY HERE

Anya Hindmarch Neeson woven leather tote USD $1,200 - BUY HERE




Diane von Furstenberg Drew Jacquard Bucket Tote USD $425 - BUY HERE

Yves Saint Laurent Colourblock Muse Satchel USD $1,395 - BUY HERE


Burberry Drawstring Bag AUD $643.98 - BUY HERE

Stella McCartney Shaggy Deer Baby Falabella Shoulder Bag USD $985.79 - BUY HERE

Dolce & Gabbana Star-Detailed Leather Clutch USD $995 - BUY HERE

Salvatore Ferragamo 'Spalla Borsetta' Hobo AUD $1,377.13 - BUY HERE