Last weekend I attended a catwalk show that was hosted by the Milford Centre, a shopping mall on the North Shore of Auckland. This is a fashion show, held twice a year at the centre, and showcases clothes from most of the shops in the centre.

If your local mall runs one of these try to get along with a friend as they give you some ideas on how to pull outfits together, and they usually tie in discounts on the day from the shops that have participated in the catwalk show. I took lots of photos of my favourite looks and I thought I would share these with you and also provide the information on where to buy the outfits. 

​Team these looks with a pair of block heels and you'll be ready for Spring, when it re-appears again! (Refer to my Shoes post for lots of block heel inspiration.)

MOOCHI
You'll see off-the-shoulder tops everywhere, and I actually prefer the navy/silver colour I have featured here as opposed to cream colour on the model. I loved the bright chartreuse pants, and the silk black outfit was simple, but with a touch of difference with the embroidery. I thought the two pieces to this outfit could be interchangeable with so many other items.
Gala Off-shoulder Top Navy_Silver $259.99 (This is different colour top to the photo but same style.) Chartreuse Boy Pant $279.99.
 Sheen Top $289.99 and Sheen Pant $299.99.

ANDREA MOORE
​A summer maxi is always a great investment. I loved the print and the pockets, (that you cant quite see), and the fact that it has a tie waist so you can tailor it to fit you better. 
​Andrea Moore Fortune Dress Black Flower $579.00.

FLO & FRANKIE
​Flo and Frankie stock some gorgeous clothes, homewares and gifts and have a store in Newmarket and Milford. I loved the off-the-shoulder dress and the bohemian off-the-shoulder top. (They did not have these items on their website for me to show you.)
Wish Bravo Off The Shoulder Dress $219.90, One Teaspoon Deadwood Sugar Top $149.00 and Zhrill Pant $259.00.

DECJUBA
​Jumpsuits are a great throw on when your in a rush as your outfit is pretty much ready. Just accessorise add some heels for night-time or strappy sandals for day. White jeans will feature during Summer, and yes you can wear them, try long tunic tops if your worried about your hips.
St Remy Lace Up Top AU$109.95, Billie Jean AU$79.95.
​Decjuba Bali Wide Leg Jumpsuit AU$119.95.

BETTIE MONROE
I love the bright print of this dress and again the off-the-shoulder cut out detail is on trend. Another way to wear this look!
​​Tilly Dress in Tangerine $199.00.

STORM
Slip dresses are in the shops at the moment, A lot of them are in a satin fabric, one colour, and do honestly look like nighties. If you want to try this look then this is a great dress to invest in, without looking like your still in your nightie!
​​Make Some Noise Slip Dress $189.00.

CUE
I LOVE the cute bow detail on this Cue top. 
Motif Stripe Bow Top AU$239.00

VERONIKA MAINE
A simple off-the-shoulder top but with a classic monochrome print. I'd team this with black pants or balc shorts in Summer.
Off The Shoulder Top AU$189.00.

There are some great sales in the shops right now. Typically stores are selling off their Winter stock, but you can also grab some Spring bargains. I tend to look for bargains on knitwear and shoes/accessories at this time of year as you can get some great pieces that will tide you over now, and that you will bring out again next Autumn.

I hit some of my favourite stores and picked the pieces that I think will transition for Spring or still be around next Autumn.

​All prices shown are the sale price.

COUNTRY ROAD
Embellished Knit $109.00, Soft Gathered Smock $89.90, Mid Rise Jegging $64.90, ​Stripe Tunic Shirt $89.90.

DECJUBA
Gwynne Fringed Knit Vest AU$55.00, Helena Bell Sleeve Dress AU$60.00, Lucinda Kimono Sleeve Top AU$45.00, ​Stripe Colour Block Scarf AU$20.00.

FOREVER NEW
​Layla Spliced Lace Blouse AU$34.95, Karima Deep V Cami Scarlet Flame AU$19.95, Teagan Utility Dress AU$59.95, ​Veronica Lace Dress AU$69.95.

SEED HERITAGE
Kimono Jewell Dress $159.90, Miller Flatform Brogue $119.90, Pheobe Bag $69.90, ​Stripe Dress $59.90.

TRENERY
Longline Ribbed Cardigan $109.00, Eve Scarf $54.90, Rae Suede Boot $139.00, ​Yarn Dyed Striped Jacket $169.00.

WITCHERY
Open Shoulder Dress $127.42, Stripe Lace 3_4 Sleeve $59.92, Anna Ballet $112.42, Witchery Soft Cargo $112.42.

ESPRIT
​Flowing Tunic Blouse AU$67.46, Tiered Skirt in flowing fabric AU$67.46, Jacquard Shift Dress AU$89.96, Reptile Print Sandal AU$74.96.

As part of my key trends for Spring 2016, (refer to my post of 04/08/2016 further down the page), this week I hit the shops looking for a typical Springtime print - floral. Even though it is a cliche, the floral print does re-appear every Spring, and its not for everyone, but you can mix it in with other items.

I have picked my favourite looks from the shops and styled two different looks below to give you some ideas.

TOPS
​Country Road Floral Print Smock $109.00, Glassons Floral Flare Sleeve Blouse $39.99, Witchery Gypsy Print Blouse $139.90.
Decjuba Byron Print Tee AU$49.95, Max Cold Shoulder Print Top $199.99, Esprit T-shirt with Lace AU$45.95.

DRESSES
Decjuba Manhattan Wrap Dress AU$139.95, Storm Shibuya Print Dress $229.00, Glassons Floral Fit & Flare Dress $59.99.
Forever New Adele Pin Tuck Mini Dress AU$99.99, ​RUBY Verse 1.0 T-Shirt dress $199.00.

And the rest...
Decjuba Bali Wide Leg Jumpsuit AU$119.95, Karen Millen Floral Print Cardigan AU$225.00, Forever New Faye Flippy Trim Short AU$69.99.
Forever New Emma Front Split Maxi AU$99.99, Seed Heritage Floral Short $139.90.

For a casual boho/floral look try a floral shirt with jeans, knee-high boots and a choker to dress it up.
​Witchery Leah Tote $109.90, Country Road Floral Print Smock $109.00, Country Road Marle Waterfall Cardigan $179.00, Forever New Bella Bead Station Faux Suede Choker AU$19.99, Merchant Ethan Long Boot $389.00, Trenery Slim Ink Jean $149.00, Seed Heritage Beaded Bracelet $17.90​.

To play down the girlish floral effect team a floral dress with brogue shoes.
Decjuba Manhattan Wrap Dress AU$139.95, Storm Back Stage Jacket $239.00, Country Road Double Side Pave Hoop Earring $54.90, Merchant 1948 Jiva Dress Flat $199.90, Seed Heritage Tyra Tassel Bag $109.90​.