FrockOn: February 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012

Autumn Trend Alert - Faux Fur

Fur, faux of course, is a major autumn/winter trend and a fur vest (or gilet) is the must-have item. Styled back with your favourite jeans, a dress or skirt it's a versatile wardrobe classic. If a fur vest is too much, opt for a fur scarf - Country Road have the best choices in black and ivory. For style inspiration, here are some celebs who have mastered this cool look.

Left to right top to bottom: Miss Shop faux fur vest $69.95, Morgan & Taylor fur vest $59.95 (available at Myer), Witchery fur vest $199.95, Country Road fur scarf $129.00, Country Road fur vest $199.00, Sportsgirl fur vest $149.95.

Red Alert for Autumn Winter

As seen in past seasons, jeans now come in all the colours of the rainbow and the strong colour for autumn/winter is red in a spectrum from shocking fire engine to muted burgundy. A versatile option, style them back with a cool black blazer, a camel coat or a slouchy tee. Soften a bright colour with a nude heel. Look to the most stylish celebrities for inspiration.

Left to right: Sportsgirl Stevie jean in rust $99.95, Sussan jean in paprika $79.95, Saba jean legging in jaffa $129.00, Jay Jay's ankle chill jean in paprika $39.95, J Brand skinny leg jean $176.00 (available on line at jbrandjeans.com).

Travel Chic For Under $80

Flying in style is now a fashion requisite and celebs like Miranda have great airport style. It's no secret that this Aussie girl loves her Louis Vuitton luggage, however, you don't need to fork out mega bucks to join the list of chic travellers. FrockOn has spied these stylish travel pieces for a fraction of the cost. Add some cool black shades and join the glamorous jet set!

Colette 'India' wheeled travel bag $79.95 and St Tropez pocket weekender $69.95.

Singing (Stylishly) in the Rain

Even though it's pouring outside, a girl still has to look stylish and Mimco's new range of umbrellas priced between $49.95 to $59.95 are chic way to keep you dry in wet weather. Short and long stems available.

Online Sale Alert - 55% off Victoria Beckham

See the world through Victoria Beckham's eyes and snap up her sunglasses for over 55% off at www.theoutnet.com. Be quick before sold out.

Top to bottom: Victoria Beckham acetate Aviator sunnies was AUD$230.00 now AUD$94.00 and Victoria Beckham Cat Eye-frame acetate sunglasses was AUD$285.00 now AUD$128.00.

Friday, February 17, 2012

This Week in FrockOn

See below for 'Alt-spiration', tech style and versatile new season dressing. See Buy of the Week for a fab accessory under $30, pretty colour in Frock Beauty, how to get Vogue-style in Frock Home, the best metal bling for under $70 and sigh over a feathery dream in Frock Moments.

Alt-spiration

No one does 'cool chic' better than Emmanuele Alt, editor of French Vogue. Her signature look is a tuxedo jacket with black skinnies (leather cut-offs her favourite) and when FrockOn spied this burgundy tux at Portmans for $129.95, it gave us some 'Alt-spiration' for the new season.

Portmans tuxedo jacket $129.95 and Country Road 5-pocket skinny jeggings $99.95.

Style with:

Marcs pony clutch with wrist strap in Oxblood, $149.00

Modern Cameos

As seen on US Vogue's Most Wanted list, the old-world style of cameo's is making a comeback and these beautiful pieces take a modern slant on yesteryear style. For more details go to www.vogue.com.

Sportswear Style

To use the word "comfy" in fashion-land will immediately send a fashion editor into a style-frenzy and get you instant dismissal, but we can't possibly talk about Trenery's stylish new season range without using that 'word' - perhaps 'wearable is a safer option. Hugely versatile for both work and play, Trenery has sportswear apparel stitched up for winter 2012.

Tech Chic

Now that the iPad or tablet is a perennial accoutrement to a stylish girl's life and your favourite retailers are fast producing many stylish and affordable styles to suit your outfit and mood.

Left to right: Mimco adjustable iPad case $179 (was $249), Portmans Luxe animal print tablet case $24.95, Apple polyurethane Smart Cover iPad case $45.00, Apple leather Smart Cover iPad case $79.00, Forever New Emma tablet case $34.99, Oroton Ilusion iPad bag $245.00.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Love, Love, Love

To see more of this love-style go to Frock Bling for fab ideas for Valentine's gifts for under $150 and Frock Beauty for sexy Valentine beauty.

Love's Piece de Resistance

Dinner is over, the champagne bottle is empty and a nice warm glow is beginning to rise. What next? It's time for Simone Perele .....

Simone Perele Divine Bra $99.95 and knicker $99.95 available at David Jones.

Lace Love

This sexy lace dress from Witchery will get you a whole lotta love on Valentine's Day.

WEAR WITH

Witchery 'Alissa' Heels $169.95

Luxe J'taime

What's the perfect Valentine's gift for a stylish woman - and man? Shoes of course! Say a very luxe "I love you" with these gorgeous offerings from Jimmy Choo - a girl, and guys, perfect valentine's gift. Gotta love a man who would wear sequins!

Valentine's Style

A sexy frock is the style du jour for Valentine's Day and red doesn't have to be the only option. Choose something sexy and chic or sweet and ladylike in prints, florals or lace.

Left to right: Portmans red fit and flare dress $99.95; Table Eight 'Sophia' dress $199.99, Zimmerman floral drape dress $750, Country Road print dress $229.00.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Blue Day

Welcome to 2012! Jewel colours of emerald and blue are one of the new year's biggest trends and FrockOn have spied some fabulous cobalt selections at Forever New for under $150. Our fav is the Poppy silk pant - great to style back with a slouchy tee or a silk top and your favourite skyscraper heel. Hurry girls while stock last.

Clockwise from top left to right: Roselle jewelled stud $16.99, Abbey multi-stripe slouch top $49.95, Pattie docs bag $69.99, Abby stripe clutch $49.95 Eva Peacoat $129.99, Zoe slim cut tapered leg $79.95, Briana enamel bracelets $14.99, Poppy silk trouser $79.95; Brigette frame clutch $49.99, Charlotte ladylike bag $39.95.