Life & Style Blog - Pumpkin patch
17 June 2011, by Rachael Ciccarelli
It's that time of year again: when everything you've had your eye on - and some magic new things you never noticed until their price halved - has gone on sale. New shiny things are slowly making their way in, so space must be made, and you should swoop in now while your prey is weak. That's right, fashion is now a bunch of wriggling worms and you're the eagle. Nice talons, guys!
Anyway, it's easy to make poor choices when you're dazzled by heaps of stock at low prices. Luckily, I am a sales master and am only too happy to impart some of my knowledge onto you, like an ethnic Mr. Miyagi with a credit card.
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1. Rule one:karate for defence only. Rule two: learn rule one.
Haha, sorry. I couldn't help myself. Rule one is to know thyself, and I don't think Miyagi ever said that. But basically, know your shape and colouring; have an idea of what you're going to look good and feel comfortable in. It'll make choices clearer.
2. Wax on, Wax off.
But without actual wax. Don't just pick anything up and bring it to the counter, actually try it on and make sure it fits and looks good on you. It's not a bargain if you can't zip it up. Similarly, don't be afraid to try something on that you're not sure about on the rack - it's the only way you'll know if it looks any good or not.
3. Never put passion before principle.
That is, don't be seduced by the idea or the brand name - make sure it has some sort of place in your wardrobe. What would you wear it with? Where are you going to wear it? I'm all for using sales an excuse to expand or add a bit of drama, just be sure you've got the know-how to actually rock it once you're out of the store.
4. What heart know, head forget.
Don't get spun out by the shiny fun bits and leave with 3 ball gowns and a top hat. Remember the basics: your wardrobe needs just as many well cut pairs of trousers, quality tees and pairs of knickers as it does fuzzy leopard overcoats. Sales are an excellent time to stock up on your everyday items, and if you can find it in great quality, so much the better.
ED - The Forrest Chase sale starts on June 20
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Tags: Fashion, Food, Homewares, Kitchen, Live Clothing, Myer, Portmans, Pumpkin patch, Sportsgirl, Witchery
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12 May 2011, by Rachael Ciccarelli
You don't need to be a parent to understand the epic cuteness delivered by kids clothing... although it does help if you've got someone tiny about. From the days of smocks for everyone (boys in dresses, ha!) to the present, where childrenswear is essentially your clothes, shrunk right down to adorable; the offerings for little ones are many and varied. To help ease the aching adorability, we've picked a couple of looks for your boy or girl to get you started.
BOY
Image source: Pumpkin Patch stripe knit cardigan with short sleeved tee, $49.99; WitcheryKids Striped long sleeve pocket tee, $29.95; Pumpkin Patch multi stripe vest, $36.99
For a look that says "I'm in Paris, strolling along the Seine (if I only knew what that was)", look into horizontal stripes. As they are for you, stripes are a nice statement pattern that will mix back with jeans or cords, that can be dressed down with a jumper or up with a little blazer for special occasions.
GIRL
Image source: Bardot Junior Dressy cargo, $59.95, available at Myer; Pumpkin Patch Military polar fleece jacket, $42.99; WitcheryKids Aviator Suit, $59.95
Pumpkin Patch stripe knit cardigan with short sleeved tee, $49.99; WitcheryKids Striped long sleeve pocket tee, $29.95; Pumpkin Patch multi stripe vest, $36.99
"What, military school? Already?" That's right, baby Jane. It's military school for ALL the little girls this winter, with cool khaki and brass buttons on just about any item of clothing you could imagine. Take it to whatever level you desire, from an understated pant like the Bardot cargos, available at Myer, all the way through to the Maxtreme with the awesome WitcheryKids Aviator suit that will have your kids on the (fashion) highway to the danger zone.
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Tags: Fashion, Myer, Pumpkin patch, Trends, Witchery
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