Sth Hemisphere Girls - What's on your list for Autumn/Winter?

puffenstuff

Sorry to all the North Hemisphere girls but I thought it would be nice for all us in the South to share what's on our want lists for the cooler weather. Mine are

Wedge Booties - something in a camel or light grey like these
Wide leg jeans
Charcoal or Black jersey blazer
Cream lace blouse
Anything polka dot
Neutral colors - camel, khaki, charcoal and cream
Camel cape

What's yours?

15 years ago

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Latest reply was from anne

Katiepea

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Oh goodness, I'm going to have to come back and add to this list!

I do know for certain that I'm *really* wanting to buy either a pair of wide leg or flare leg jeans (what do you think would be more flattering?) and a couple of 3/4 length or long sleeved blouses to tuck into said jeans.

Possibly a new belt and a couple of necklaces to go as well.

In terms of colours..... I have a great black jacket which I hardly wore last year (yes I am feeling guilty!) and I have a feeling that this style would really work with the jacket. Tying in with this notion (of jeans, blouse, jacket), would you go for a mid wash jean (as seems to be popular) or go for a darker wash?

Sorry to ask questions rather than answers, but it would be great to be clear in my mind what I'm really looking for here!

PS: Let me know if you find a really nice cream, lace blouse - I love the idea of that with the jeans and a belt. mmmmmmm, delicious!

15 years ago

puffenstuff

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Kirstie I am in 2 minds about the wide legs as well. I have this inspiration pic saved and this is the kind of look I like - not too wide. I think if I get something too wide it will make me look like an oompa loompa, you could probably get away with it more with your height.

I dont think I'll be doing the tucking into jeans thing, freaks out my middle section too much.

Witchery and Sussan both have some really nice stuff, might have to have a look there. This is one I spotted on Sussan website, would be nice and versatile I think.
http://www.sussan.com.au/Cloth.....ion_20.htm

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15 years ago

afterism

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I want a nice trench.

I live in FNQ so a waterproof one would be good for summer but a nice one for winter is what I'm after at the moment.

ETA - And a nice sheath dress. Having issues finding one that suits all my curves.

15 years ago

mumtojessandluke

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I will shopping from my closet I think.
I love the look of the pants at Sussans
I love the look of a cropped leather jacket... but seems a little impractical for winter if you ask me. Cold back, wanting it closed, loosing effect. Just saying.

15 years ago

Lynne

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Theresa posted a good thread recently on winter workhorses, I've been giving it a lot of thought. If I were heading into an Aussie winter I'd try for a mid-thigh trench or jacket in a suitable weight (cotton for Cairns, wool for Melbourne), a pair of nice boots that I could tuck skinnies into or wear under bootcuts, and some scarves in a flattering colour (whatever that is for you) in a fabric to suit the climate. And if budget allowed, I'd get a new 'winter' handbag and update my cardies. Have fun with it!

eta - maybe a vest, but I would stay away from fur - the consignment store near me started displaying them a few weeks into winter and now has LOTS - I think they're quite tricky to get right?

15 years ago

Lynne

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btw, Karen, I love love love your inspiration pic - I would wear this all week and feel fab. Must go to the ASOS website and check out that bag...

15 years ago

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I would like to get to the point where I am just updating a few pieces each season but unfortunately I'm not there yet. In the last couple of years I have transitioned from a full time working workrobe to a full time Mum wardrobe. I'm still struggling to have the right proportion of casual v's more dressy clothes - I tend to gravitate toward more dressy clothes but they just don't suit my lifestyle.

So, this season I have set a budget for Jan - June and it sounds very generous but it's amazing how quickly a few items eat into it.

What I've bought so far:

Black leather jacket (Ezibuy)
Black military jacket (Ezibuy)
Swimmers (I have swimming with the little ones year round)
Birk slides (summer slippers)
Denim vest (Target)
Black cowl neck / ruched sleeve jumper (Espirit)

Want list (this is a wish list and there is no way I will get close to getting all this in my budget but I can dream right?!). I've put a star next to my priorities:

*Black ponte knit skirt (I have the Halogen seamed skirt in my shopping cart)
Black A-line knee length skirt
Charcoal maxi skirt

Sheath dress (ponte?)
Sweater dress / tunic

Oxford blue shirt
Black patterned PB blouse

*Layering long sleeved T's

Cognac pleather jacket (???)

Black low heeled casual booties
*Heeled oxfords (grey?)
Cognac slouch boots (dreaming of Frye Rory's but I don't think that's going to happen)

*Purple BF cardi
*V-neck / wrap jumper in a color

Bootcut jeans
Black leans

Loopy scarf

Like I said, dream, dream!!

15 years ago

stringy

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I'm going to try on both flares and wide-legs, and get a pair in whichever style is more flattering. I suspect though that by the time flares are hemmed to fit my short legs, they'll look more like bootcuts!

I'd love a sleeveless navy & white polka dot blouse. I will probably not be able to resist any stripes I see, since I've never been able to resist them before. But I might try out the camel/black stripey thing I've been seeing lately.

Boots for tucking skinnies into would be great.

And I'm still on the hunt for a black or dark grey leather jacket in a fairly cheeky style.

Mind you, I'm sitting here in shorts and a singlet in front of a fan because it's so damn hot and humid, so it's going to be tough to make myself get out to the shops before all the good winter stuff is gone.

15 years ago

stringy

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Also maybe I'm crazy, but I'm seeing capes and thinking I could totally wear one. I'm not usually into fringe fashion but... capes! All drapey and swingy and fun!

15 years ago

Sharon

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I have a pair of tan boots on my list. I am planning to wear them with black ponte pants.
After vowing and declaring that I was giving up on jeans, I got inspired by Angie's 70's style and bought a pair of Jag dark wash high waisted bootcut jeans and have found myself wearing them at least once a week and loving them!
I would like a leather jacket, but I have yet to find a style that I feel comfortable with
I'm also a little bit in love with these shoes. http://www.wittner.com.au/just.....ather.html

15 years ago

Theresa

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GREAT lists ladies!!!

I haven't had a good chance to think much about this yet, and my list was just:
*Ponte knit dress/tunic/sheath to wear over leggings/ponte pants with boots or ballet flats
*More cute ballet flats (I am REALLY wanting the perfect pair of leopard print flats for some reason LOL).
*Cashmere cardi - when I get rich LOL

BUT this morning the latest ezibuy catalogue came out and there is a heap of stuff in it that is inspiring me. I won't buy from them as their stuff never fits me, but I'm getting lots of ideas. AND, I finally got to go through all the emails from my favourite stores that were sitting here waiting to be read

So my list now is looking a little like:
*ponte dress
*cute ballet flats
* infinity scarf/ves
*casual jacket - maybe 3/4 sleeve, cotton drill perhaps
*check l/s shirt
*wide leg jeans (I'll make these, so if they aren't a lasting trend it wont matter so much!)

And, I have a real affection for this denim jacket...
http://www.ezibuy.com.au/europ.....-74167.htm
And this blazer...
http://www.ezibuy.com.au/europ.....-70697.htm
But I can't see this really being utilised much in my lifestyle and short winter

Now all I need to do is go back through my other thread, look at all my options and make some decisions LOL Not that I'm going to be needing warmer clothes for a good 2+ months!

15 years ago

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Good list T. I saw that denim jacket in the Ezibuy catalogue too. Looks cute - could see it on you!

I was also looking at the MaxShop website and they have some really cute things. I'll post some links later.

15 years ago

anne

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Theresa,

I like that ezibuy jacket too but have the same reservations about it.

My shopping list is mainly for big ticket items that I am hoping will last at least 5 years.
- black cardi
- wool coat
- heels
- a casual jacket (not denim or pleather, and probably not black). Maybe a knit.

I have also bought some red corduroy to make a gored skirt from my authentic 70's pattern!

I may buy one jumper (sweater) if the budget allows. And I am rather attracted to a sweatshirt material dress.

15 years ago

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