Spring Racing Fashion: Oaks Day

November 1, 2012 in Fashion, Nails, Style

We’re talking spring racing fashion once again! We previously featured the black and white theme of Derby Day, now it’s time to shift style gears from monochrome and modern to floaty and feminine. Traditionally known as ‘ladies day’, the third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is Oaks Day. For women, this is the perfect chance to show off their own signature style. Fashions on Oaks Day tend to be quite ladylike – think pastels, florals, romantic and pretty. The winner of the national Myer Fashions on the Field competition is also announced on Oaks Day, further reinforcing it as [...]

5 Days of Fabulous Flats

June 28, 2012 in Fashion, Work

I love heels. Scrap that, I love shoes! All shoes except crocs and hideous walking shoes I had to buy for America trip. When I was at uni, I worked for a shoe company that owned five different shoe store chains. That equated to staff discount across all 5 chains. Unsurprisingly, I became a shoe addict. I now have 60 or so pairs of shoes nestled in the various wardrobes around my house. I’m very particular about my shoes. They must be staggeringly high (8-10cm +) or dead flat to the ground. No kitten heels, no mid-heels and no stubby [...]