I hope the school holidays were enjoyable for you all, and those of you that have kids, (and were able to spend time with them), enjoyed the break from the school routine. I enjoyed family and friends staying, walks on the beach and day trips with the kids. It was also a chance to give the kids chill-out time and just play, even though this usually eventuated in all out war between the two of them towards the end!
I also managed to squeeze in a day at the shops checking out the sales, (without children), and a couple of quick shop visits with the kids, (which involved bargaining with them in order to placate their cries of, "I'm bored!")
When shopping the sales don't be lulled by the cheaper prices, and end up buying items that you wouldn't normally consider, because you know they will still be in your wardrobe with the label on next year. I find the end of season sales can be a great way to purchase investment pieces, or something that you have had your eye on but didn't want to pay the full price.
Consider the sales the time to buy investment pieces;
A Leather Jacket
A Dress
Chunky Jumper
Coatigan/Cardigan
Blouse
As well as Shoes and Accessories; Knee High Boots, Flats or Jewellery and Bags. Check out my Shoes and Accessories pages for these sale picks.
All the items I have chosen below I consider to be wardrobe staples, items that will stand the test of time and not become outdated. I have styled them into outfits to give you an idea of how to incorporate pieces into your wardrobe.
Decjuba Angela Felt Assym Skirt AU$50.00, Country Road Rib Button Knit $109.00, Pinch & Fold Shooting Star Droplets $29.00, Witchery Kris Sling Bag $109.90, Merchant Lynch Long Boot $279.90.
I also managed to squeeze in a day at the shops checking out the sales, (without children), and a couple of quick shop visits with the kids, (which involved bargaining with them in order to placate their cries of, "I'm bored!")
When shopping the sales don't be lulled by the cheaper prices, and end up buying items that you wouldn't normally consider, because you know they will still be in your wardrobe with the label on next year. I find the end of season sales can be a great way to purchase investment pieces, or something that you have had your eye on but didn't want to pay the full price.
Consider the sales the time to buy investment pieces;
A Leather Jacket
A Dress
Chunky Jumper
Coatigan/Cardigan
Blouse
As well as Shoes and Accessories; Knee High Boots, Flats or Jewellery and Bags. Check out my Shoes and Accessories pages for these sale picks.
All the items I have chosen below I consider to be wardrobe staples, items that will stand the test of time and not become outdated. I have styled them into outfits to give you an idea of how to incorporate pieces into your wardrobe.
Decjuba Angela Felt Assym Skirt AU$50.00, Country Road Rib Button Knit $109.00, Pinch & Fold Shooting Star Droplets $29.00, Witchery Kris Sling Bag $109.90, Merchant Lynch Long Boot $279.90.
Country Road Wide Rib Waterfall Cardigan $79.90, Witchery Raw Coated Jean $89.90, Decjuba Mary High Neck Blouse AU$50.00, Merchant Bryson Ankle Boot $219.90, Storm 3's A Charm Bracelet set $19.00.
Forever New Sydney Stripe Cardi Coat AU$84.95, Country Road Paisley Print Dress $111.75, Merchant 1948 Ethan Long Boot $249.90, Witchery Mobo Wide Fedora $44.90, Country Road Orbit earring $15.00.
Esprit Short Leather Jacket AU$299.95, MAX Curved Hem Stripe Tee $39.99, Decjuba Doris PU Pleated skirt AU$50.00, Country Road Tiered Fringed Tote $54.90, Witchery Elliot Flat $99.90.
Witchery Sleeveless Vest $109.90, Witchery Linear Pendant $21.90, Esprit Pants Denim Length Service AU$49.95, Cotton On Brooklyn Shirt $20.00, Merchant Bosal Ankle boot $209.90, Witchery Link Tassel Bracelet $29.90.