The Social Studio dress

This week, I'm trying to wear a few things I haven't worn for a while. This hand dyed dress is by the Social Studio, a fabulous collaboration between fashion and community; you can read some more about them over here. (I love the red outfit on their homepage!) The colour is so vibrant and it is such a great fit for me. Statement, bold, unique; ticks all the boxes. I must wear it more often.

dress: Social Studio

belt: Sportsgirl

cuff: Diva

tights: free in a gift bag

shoes: Melissa

earrings: Sportsgirl

Kenneth Cole Op shop find

 dress: Cue

coat: redDog3

top: ASOS

belt: Sportsgirl

hat: Sportsgirl

tights: ok-ok

shades: Sportsgirl

bracelet: Gifted

gloves: little black book

bag: Topshop

Every now and then, I venture into an op shop and come out with something fabulous and totally unexpected. The other day I spotted these, worn once Kenneth Cole designer heels, bargain price of $15! The style is classic and I love the bow detail, very elegant, don't you think? What's your best op shop find, do tell?...

Spring thinking

 top: ASOS

jumpsuit: Sportsgirl

jacket: Anthropologie

belt: Sportsgirl

gloves: Little black book

ring: Studio Leanne

yellow bird: Elk

bag: Topshop

shoes: South Melbourne Market

shades: from the chemist

The other day, I got dressed for the wrong season. It's very much winter in Melbourne but for some reason I woke up and put on a Spring outfit, needless to say I was freezing! However, when I ventured to Carlton Gardens, amongst the bright yellow flowers, it almost felt Spring like. 

You can almost see the goosebumps on my arm, can hear my mum say, "Put a coat on, you'll catch yer death!". All that aside, I like this outfit and I'm sure when the Spring comes, er (1 and a bit months and counting) I'll take it out some more.

Have a great weekend

Love Sleekit x

End of financial year sales

You may have noticed that it's end of year financial sale time. Every shop front is trying to entice you in to part with your hard earned cash! This is a very trying time for me as I try not to impulse buy. I'm a sucker for a good bargain, really couldn't resist stocking up on some Dita undies at Target! I've put together a few reductions that caught my eye. Have you bought any great bargains in the sales, do tell?... 

50% off the Dita Von Teese range for Target

WOW! I've already bought two more sets, you can purchase online and then select your nearest store to pick up, thus avoiding shipping, genius!

 French Connection red dress

This dress featured on my wish list at the beginning of the year, I still love the cut and the colour, a classic wardrobe addition, reduced from $199

Gorman half moon belt

Another feature on my wish list, this half moon belt from Gorman, reduced from $99

 Gorman cabin fever skirt

Worn with a black sheer shirt and killer heels, va va voom! Reduced from $269

Wittner Blaide Silver heel

Liven up any outfit really, straight to cart! Reduced from $169.95

Karen Millen Check Coat

If your gonna splurge, then invest in a good winter coat, this coat is so stunning, the cut, the colour, if only I had a spare $439, sigh...Reduced from $625

Orange and silk and the weekend

Yep, some more orange for you! I'm loving my new faux fur and playing around with it, wearing it wrapped around, inside out, it's such a versatile little number. Last weekend I was sick with the lurgy so this weekend I'm looking forward to: a movie - going to see the new pixar movie 'Brave' with my little boy, PT - I work out with my friends every Sat morning (it's more fun than exercise), brekkie - checking out a new Melbourne cafe for some morning nosh, sitting on the couch - catching up on Boardwalk Empire season 2 (so good), spending time with my family. What are you up to this weekend?

dress: Zara

tights: Sportsgirl

shoes: Nine West

faux fur: Sportsgirl

hair clip: Little Salon

earrings: Sportsgirl

Green suede boots

Mid week, I decided to have a bit of a wardrobe clear-out and found these Nine West green suede boots nestled at the back of the wardrobe. They have been part of my wardrobe for forever but I always seem to forget I have them. I'm spring cleaning in winter in the hope to offload some of my stuff with a big garage sale in the Spring. A friend once told me, "If you haven't worn it for a year, it has to go!," I wish I could keep to that mantra. Letting go is not my forte, in fact I could be a future subject on one of those hoarding shows! Sheessh, Nah, I'm not that bad! For now, I'm keeping hold of these green suede boots and I'm sure they will see me through another winter or two.

jacket: RedDog 3

skirt: French Connection

boots: Nine West

bag: Topshop

hat: Sportsgirl

scarf: Target

glasses: canny remember

Carlton Gardens and colour

My weekend was a bit of non event, caught the cold and spent most of it on the couch or in bed, felt robbed when Monday morning came round and it was back to work, ppfff. Thankfully, my cold has buggered off and yesterday I took a very pleasant stroll through Carlton Gardens, in the heart of the CBD and just a stones throw from my work. It's such a pretty, peaceful place and with no one around, the perfect back drop for a shoot.

In my previous post, I discussed my love for a pop of colour in Winter. I love black too, but when I wear it, it has to be with a wee bit of colour; however there are some ladies in the blogesphere who rock a head to toe black look, enter Sea of Ghosts. 

Adding a statement pair of tights or accessories can really bring a dark palette to life. With this outfit, I've gone for mustard and gold to give this outfit some presence, I like it, hope you like it too.

black top: Desaku

mustard top: ASOS

tights: Ok-Ok

bag: Sportsgirl

belt: Sportsgirl

shoes: Melissa

skirt: ASOS

coat: Witchery

cuff: Diva

brolly: Gifted