Casual Friday outfit

A very quick post, this is as casual as I get. I bought this chrome belt from Sportsgirl recently (my favorite accessories shop!) Have a great weekend dear readers!

top: Jay Jays

shorts: Mink Pink

boots: ASOS

necklace: Frank ideas (gift from beloved)

hair clip: Little Salon

bracelet: stall, 5th Ave, New York

tights: Leona Edminston

Black and white stripes and print

jumper: Target

Shorts: Tommy Hilfiger

tights: Leona Edminston

shoes: Melissa

Coat: Red Dog 3
bag: Thrifted from Fashion Hayley

Do you ever lose something at the back of your wardrobe and then realise you have completely missed the season to wear it? The other day, I found these Tommy Hilfiger shorts hiding at the back of my closet, and yes, Summer is well and truly over. I've never worn them with tights before but I think they just may pass into my Autumn wardrobe. Mixing of prints is on trend at the mo, I like the clashing of stripes and print with a love heart thrown in for good measure.

For a more polished look, I've added a coat I bought for $20 from RedDog 3 and my Melissa shoes with the gold heel detail. 

What do you think, shorts in or out of the closet??

Just a walk in the park

jacket: Anthropologie

shorts: Mink Pink

necklace worn as belt: Witchery

tights: Myer

shoes: Thrifted

bag: Gifted

shades: Gucci

bangles: Gifted/RG Madden

top: RedDog3

The weather has been fickle in Melbourne this week, cold, raining one day, hot and sunny the next! Today, thankfully it was a beautiful sunny day and I took a stroll to the park just around the corner from my work to people watch and enjoy a coffee (love how my coffee cup co-ordinates with the outfit).
In other news this week, I treated myself to a mani/pedicure, loving the pastel colour combination, a wee bit of a change from my normal red/black combinations.

my best Angelina Jolie impression, ha, was it the right or left leg??

Apparently, tomorrow it will be back to cold and wet so until then I'll just sit back and enjoy the sunshine.

Have a good weekend, until next week.

Ps Note to self: I need to invest in some thick black opaques.

Love Sleekit x

Orange tights and kimono style jacket

shorts: Kinki Gerlinki
jacket: Anthropologie, New York
necklace: Anthropologie, New York
tights: Sportsgirl
top: Jay Jays
wedges: Bought on Bleeker St, New York
Bag: Thrifted from Fashion Hayley

Orange is a colour I would like to rock this Autumn, such a cheery hue, don't you think? My new tights go perfectly with the shorts, I will definitely not get run over in this outfit! The kimono style jacket I bought in New York last October, but up until now has lay dormant in my wardrobe. Autumn is here and I'm loving it, perfect sunny days for sunny outfits, hope you like.

Ps I have changed to Flickr to upload my images (photobucket problems), please let me know if you have any issues, ta much

Sleekit x

Mink Pink shorts

On my recent trip to Philip Island, I came across these Mink Pink shorts in a tiny boutique on the main street and snapped them up for $30. I am loving the print trends evolving at the moment and anticipate that print may take over my wardrobe in 2012. Its fair to say I don't have the best pins on the planet but it doesn't stop me wearing shorts. This outfit is a wee bit a fun, teamed with a few accessories and my new necklace which I prefer to wear as a belt. 

Happy Australia Day for tomorrow dear readers. Go on, don yer shorts and throw a prawn on the barbie!

top: Red Dog 3

shorts: Mink Pink

brooch: Gift from beloved

shades: Gifted

shoes: Gift from beloved

bag: Topshop

belt: necklace worn as belt, gifted

ring: Studio Leanne

Orange shorts black shirt

I'm already starting to think about my NY wardrobe with October slowly approaching, I like to be organised. Only going for a week and looking to have a massive splurge when I get there so need to take as little as possible, within reason of course; have whittled it down to 4 pairs of shoes. The orange patent shoes will definitely be coming, that's a given, they go with so many of my outfits. This look could work for day or night and hope to work recently purchased orange shorts into a few of my outfits. Accessories don't take up much space and can change an outfit instantly, lots of statement pieces will be coming too, cocktail ring will obviously be getting a work out ;)

Do you have any tips for collating a holiday wardrobe without taking the kitchen sink??

outfit 1:

shorts: Kinki Gerlinki

shirt: Decuba

ring: Studio Leanne

shoes: Nine West

necklace: Swarovski

tights: Leona Edminston

bracelet: Kinki Gerlinki

The Green Lady

Continuing on my week of colour, I give you the Green Lady. Inspired by a 1950 painting by Vladimir Tretchikoff which has been in my family for years. I've always loved this print and intrigued by the mysterious green lady who frequented so many living rooms in 1960s and 70s. My mum reckons she has the original and who am I to burst her bubble. 

A couple of new purchases from my weekend shop; a gold heart necklace $10 and the biggest ring you have ever seen for the bargain price of $3! Another bargain would have to be my new green skivvy purchased for $5 in China Town.

Outfit: 

top: shop in China Town 

scarf: Target

boots: Nine West

necklace: Kinki Gerlinki

bangle and ring: Diva

shorts: DFO

The Chinese Girl (often popularly known as The Green Lady) is a 1950 painting by Vladimir Tretchikoff

New bright orange shorts

Well, I promised you some colour didn't I! 

I spent a glorious Saturday afternoon shopping in Melbourne city with my good friend Al and this is just a snippet of what I bought. I had intended to maybe buy a couple of accessories and a pair of tights (Sleekit can never have enough tights), given I am supposed to be saving for NY trip in October but clapped eyes on these babies and that went all out the windae. 

Initially I bought the tights from FAT, loved the knee detail and the colours briskly followed by a purchase of these glow in the dark shorts from Kinki Gerlinki. Love the colour and the paper bag waist detail, these are definitely a statement piece, they say "I'm one cheery risky mama." 

I can't wait to show you what else I bought and also bring you a fabulous shoot on my shopping trip courtesy of Al. Stay tuned...

Holiday wardrobe - part 2

And to part 2 of my holiday wardrobe. Short, shorts and an old favorite in the socks and sandles. Who would have thought it would become such a trend! Remember all that time ago when I first put the look to the vote? Did I start a trend? mmmm maybe not, probably that bird Kate Moss, don't she start everything???!!!

I've been shopping today and bought I couple of holiday goodies, will post tomorrow.

Shorts: Witchery

Top: Genki

Sandles: Nine West

Socks: Johnathan Aston

Scarf: Mimco

Brooch: Gift

Trousers: Lush

Top: Sydney market

Shoes: Op Shop

Belt: Bahamonde

Bag: Peter Alexander

Holiday wardrobe - part 1

As promised a couple holiday outfits for my much anticipated and longed for holiday to Noosa in Queensland. This will be our first family holiday since my little bub was born so as you can imagine I'm kinda excited!  It's always a bit daunting to get the summer togs out; will they still fit? Does my ass look big in these? Winter has taken it toll and I've piled on a few kilos but lots of walks on the beach and plenty of seafood should sort me out. I'm not a diet person, I'd rather work my ass off; like my food too much and winter is such a good time for home baking. So back to the clothes, this dress has not been out for a while and will be perfect for dinner out and I had almost forgot about these trousers, my beloved bought them for me from Lush a few years ago, perfect for day. Part 2 to come, stay tuned!

Dress: Sasha Drake

Bracelets: Gift

Trousers: Lush

Top: Cue sample

Scarf worn as belt: Mimco

Sandles: Nine West

Hat: $20 from a pharmacy

Celebrating with colour in the City

Top: French Connection

Shoes: Nine West

Shorts: Tommy Hilfiger

Melbourne was blessed by the most gorgeous hot weekend. So hot I got the short-shorts out. The city was a buzz with festivals and in particular the Food & Wine Festival. Viva Victoria held at Federation Square on Sunday showcased food stalls from all cultures to celebrate the diversity and the Australian way of life. Live music and acts added to the festivities. 

Today marks the official start of the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF), I will be trying to stalk out the free catwalk shows around the city, unfortunately I am not famous enough to command a spot on the front row (maybe next year, ha ha). 

FREE SHOW tommorow:

TUESDAY MARCH 16
LMFF SIDEWALK 1.
presented by the Herald Sun
and City of Melbourne
FOREVER NEW
Venue: Federation Square
12.30pm