She Who Loves Shopping

Monday, 16 April 2012

All that Gitters at The Logies

It's the night of nights for Australian television, and while the program itself is the most boring of the year unless you're seated in the auditorium of the Crown Casino in Melbourne, luckily the stars didn't disappoint this year with their palette of gorgeous gowns.
Unlike previous years when many have left a lot to be desired, this year was amped up with gorgeous frocks from mainly local designers appeasing Shopistas and Sleuth alike.
Sleuth's best dressed for the evening went to Asher Keddie, looking sensational in a J'Aton creation that would have looked just as comfortable on the red carpet at the Oscars as it did at the Logies.

Asher Keddie shining in J'Aton

Click the Pinterest logo below to find some more of Sleuth's hot picks from Aussie television's glittering lineup.

To check out Sleuth's Logies picks, CLICK HERE

Happy Shopping! xS

Sunday, 8 April 2012

Non-calorie Easter Indulgence Of The Designer Kind....

Happy Easter Shopistas!
For those of you who are looking for other ways to treat yourself instead of the obligatory choc-attack this Easter (unless you love doing both like Sleuth!) what better way to indulge a Shopista's senses than with a mouth-watering selection of fabulous designer bags?
Often requiring a substantial investment from Shopista, the sheer delight of owning something as beautiful, versatile and statement-making as a designer bag somehow seems to help edge away the brutality of the price tag.
Always remember though, if you are exceeding your normal budget, ensure that your purchase is indeed going to transcend seasons. While there are many fabulous 'IT' bags splashed across the glossy pages of Vogue each season, their shelf life is often less than that of a chocolate egg, so make sure you are investing in a piece that will work a multitude of ways and won't leave you feeling 'stale' after a month.

Sleuth will now be using the fabulous Pinterest for some posts, so make sure you click the link below, and sign up to Pinterest if you haven't already - and indulge yourself this Easter with some serious designer eye candy!

Happy Shopping! x

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Saturday, 7 April 2012

Having an attack of the flats...

As we move out of the sun and back into trans-seasonal territory, Sleuth will be stocking up and having a flat attack of Imelda Marcos proportions this season.
When the weather is looking gloomy, nothing is better than slipping on a pair of your favourite anti-4-inch flats, and easily maneuvering through the bustle of life, without having to worry about toppling to one's knees.
Don't get Sleuth wrong, it's every woman's right to bare heels, however high and ankle-threatening they may be. Nothing makes a Shopista feel sexier and ready to take on the town than slipping on a pair of stilettos, instantly lengthening the calves and heightening the self confidence.
The big 'but' here is that while heels are fabulous, so are flats - with the extra bonus of being comfortable as well. Designers have watched women over the years secretly stash a pair of flats under their desks, to be slipped on when no-one is looking.
Even a scene in The Devil Wears Prada shows that even the most fabulous of the fashionistas working at Vogue are prone to kick off the old stilts and opt for a comfier pair of flats.
Thankfully even the designer big-wigs are now embracing the revolution of the flats, providing us with a gorgeous array of fashionable flat options to go back with both summer and winter ensembles.
Below is a selection of flats Sleuth will be lusting after this season to help encourage Shopistas to have their own attack of the flats!

Happy Shopping! x

See by Chloe Colourblock Flats AUD $236 - BUY HERE

French Connection Compete Studded Flats AUD $99.95 - BUY HERE

Forever New Mara Glitter Flat AUD $39.99 - BUY HERE

Rachel Zoe Laura Chain Snakeskin Flats AUD $230 - BUY HERE

Jolie 'Nobel' Ballet Flats AUD $59.95 - BUY HERE

Christian Louboutin Patent Leather Bow Ballet Flats AUD $764 - BUY HERE

Marc By Marc Jacobs Sling Back Glitter Flats AUD $217 - BUY HERE

Diane von Furstenberg Botswana Flats AUD $195 - BUY HERE

Portmans Two-Tone Leopard Ballet Flats AUD $69.95 - BUY HERE

Marc By Marc Jacobs Sling Back mouse Flats AUD $192 - BUY HERE

Sportsgirl Core Mary Jane Ballet Flat AUD $59.95 - BUY HERE

Forever New Dewie Slide On $69.99 - BUY HERE

Vera Wang Lara Embossed Snake Ballet Flats AUD $171 - BUY HERE

Tory Burch Nappa Leather Riva Ballet Flats AUD $192 - BUY HERE

Saturday, 17 March 2012

Turning Green on St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day Shopistas!

Today is the day where Shopistas can embrace the shade of green and add a touch of emerald class to their wardrobes.

To celebrate the day of the green, Sleuth has put together a selection of fashionable pieces that will have your friends turning green with envy :)

The ultimate green with envy dress, Keira Knightley made movie fashion history with her gown in Atonement

Don't forget to also enter this week's Shopista competition - simply head to the SWLS Facebook page and tell Sleuth who your favourite 'IT' Bag designer is, and you could score a 3 month subscription to Famous Magazine! (open to Australian residents only)

ENTER HERE

Happy Shopping! x

Yves Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc Large Leather East West Bag AUD $2,009 - BUY HERE

Dolce Vita Isolde Snake-Print Leather Thong Sandals AUD $139.90 - BUY HERE

Adina Mills Design Green Calcite Ring AUD $134 - BUY HERE

Eley Kishimoto Leaf Tote $219 - BUY HERE

Gorjana Graham Leather Studded Wrap Bracelet AUD $48 - BUY HERE

ASOS Metal Bar Detail Envelope Clutch AUD $29.20 - BUY HERE

Vix Swimwear Jangala Bliss Long Dress AUD $180 - BUY HERE

Diane von Furstenberg Desert Orchid Laptop Case AUD $74 - BUY HERE

House of Harlow 1960 Jordana Sunglasses AUD $123 - BUY HERE

Urban Code Shift Leather Dress AUD $163 - BUY HERE

Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag AUD $290 - BUY HERE

Splendid Tee Maxi Dress AUD $134 - BUY HERE

Toy Watch Green Steel Strap Watch AUD $228 - BUY HERE

Monday, 12 March 2012

For the love of Tory....

Tory Tory Tory!
No Sleuth hasn't gone mad, although IS slightly obsessed with US label Tory Burch....and everything it embodies.
From the coveted fashion (especially those monogrammed flats!) to the fabulous store interiors and even the punchy graphics on the TB shopping bags, this is a label that is going somewhere, fast!
In case you aren't familiar with Tory Burch, she is a New York socialite with all the trimmings, three gorgeous model-esque children, the amazing homes, and the filthy rich (now ex) husband. Not content just living the NYC socialite dream, Tory started to delve into the fashion archives of her uber-chic mother's wardrobe, along with other tear sheets from era's past and came up trumps, being inspired to start her own label in 2004 from her multi-million dollar NYC apartment. Fast forward to 2012, and TB has achieved more in 8 years than most labels can hope to achieve....well....ever!

The Tory difference? Not only does she have her signature emblem down-pat (and let's face it, if you want to be an uber-global brand, selling off your signature is pretty key), the real success of the TB label has been through her accessible price points, fabulous styling and of course, word of mouth, with the label yet to delve into magazine advertising.
Now with 36 global stores and an online mecca, Tory continues her fashion world-domination, with clothing, shoes, accessories, swim and bags among her covetable lines.
Sleuth set up camp in two of Tory's stores in Waikiki, Hawaii - and took many (covert) pictures for Shopistas to relish in. And then of course there is the fashion....bless the fashion! Below are some of Sleuth's hot picks from what's online in Tory-land.
Tory, Tory, Tory!!

Happy Shopping! x
p.s. you may have seen Sleuth share some of Tory's Hampton home shots from Vogue on Facebook. If you missed them, make sure you like SWLS on Facebook HERE for all the latest updates! x