OMGoodness! 50% off selected Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, 3.1 Phillip Lim at The New Guard!

This just in (literally, I only just opened my email, and excitedly clicked on to The New Guard's site to check their sale out), and just had to share.  These are all open in my tabs, and I almost don't want to share them in case they sell out (must not to be selfish, you see).  At the same time it'd probably be a good idea, because I am debating about a pair of Isabel Marant Dicker boots I tried in store this week (shame they're not on sale *sigh* - I was on the waitlist for a pair at Matches Fashion, but they somehow sold out within hours! Boo!), while the gorgeous and lovely Erin (co-owner of TNG) was there, as well as a Dries Van Noten dress (also sadly not on sale)...

I can't believe I have not written about The New Guard until now.  I was uber excited when they first opened a few years ago, as we don't have that many good stores/labels here in Ads.  My excitement grew as they stocked more and more of my favourite labels (which I cannot believe I can now find here!).  Anyway, I digress, here are some of my 'sale picks' (some at 75% off):

 Stella McCartney Christine pants now AUD$449 (sadly not in my size, this has been on my wishlist from day one)

 Etoile Isabel Marant Calvin perforated leather jacket (seriously considering this, but am telling myself I need to wear my Burberry washed navy leather jacket more)

 This Stella McCartney knit top now $399

Acne With You Tape Shirt $175

Etoile Isabel Marant Anderson jacket now $299 (the matching 'top' to the pants I want, which sadly TNG don't have in stock)

Stella McCartney Anemone dress (ooh, so tempting!)

 Isabel Marant Manet pants (was a bargain at $169, but not my size)

Etoile Isabel Marant Calvin leather jacket again, but in blue

 Isabel Marant Serra pants now $149!!! (seriously! 75% off)

 Isabel Marant Vatelle Suede jacket now $865

Isabel Marant Tundra skirt now $249! If I had the models' pins I would definitely snap them up!

all images via thenewguard.com.au 
(sorry, I didn't get to link each picture to the product page like I usually do, but they're easy to find)

Have a great weekend everyone!

xx
CC


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What I'm wearing today: Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers, Balenciaga Extra Courier bag & Nautical stripes

My day-to-day outfits are pretty much a variation on a theme:

Usual 'uniform' = Top/Tee/Knit/Button-down shirt (usually striped) + casual pants (jeans/tailored joggers/harem) + comfy shoes (sneakers, low-heeled boots) + bag slung across the body (need two hands when you have two kids, although four would be nice) + jacket (if required)

Velvet by Graham Spencer striped top (available here and here - both currently offering free shipping, for Matches Fashion enter MAYFREE at checkout)
Rag & Bone 'The Dre' jeans in Wells (mine have stretched and I so wish I could find another one in a smaller size! I really like the wash on these jeans!) (available in different washes here,  here and here)
Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers in Taupe (available here, and in craie here)
Balenciaga Extra Courier bag (aka my 'baby/nappy bag - which is really a men's travel bag, yeah, it's huge) (available in cobalt here) - I use it practically every day (remember when I posted about it here? Occasionally I use it's slightly smaller version, Courier bag, in Anthracite)

What is your 'uniform'?

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New Kid on the Block - Fatima Mendes Online Store

As you all may know, I am an avid online shopper. Every so often I discover new stores, by trying to find a particular item or designer.  I was uber excited to find  Fátima Mendes' online store, and just had to share it with you all.  Even though the physical store has already been around for 30 years, and boasts six branches in Portugal, it is only recently that Fátima Mendes launched her presence on the 'world wide web'.

What do I like about this online store?  It isn't just that labels like Céline, Chloé, Christian Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Lanvin, Gucci, Givenchy, are stocked.  What I got very excited about was the fact that it has everything for everyone, for myself (miss), Mr Brigs (mister), Lil J #1 (little girl) and Lil J #2 (little boy).  And that it currently offers free international shipping (you all know how I feel about free shipping!)

I wouldn't mind any of the pieces from the store's gorgeous magazine-style editorial:

Went 'window' shopping for the whole family:

Miss

Lanvin dress

Gucci floral 'sweater'

Gucci coat - how absolutely stunning in this?!?

Mister

Lanvin blazer - hot!

Little Girl

Left to right: Dolce & Gabbana striped skirt (too cute! 'excuse me, do you have this in my size?), American Outfitters foulard, Stella McCartney bomber (to match 'mommy'), Gucci floral sneakers

Little Boy

Gucci 'mum' handbag, Stella McCartney Tiger Intarsia sweater, Stella McCartney sneakers, Gucci hat (even though I'm not one for logos, how cute is this? there's a pink one for Lil J#1 too!) 

They even have a really cool 'movie' for their web launch:

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What I'm wearing today: Ginta embroidered jacket

Took a quick snap with my iPhone as I left the house to run some errands today:

Ginta embroidered bomber jacket

Glassons merino striped wool top (I shared about these recently)

Topshop Boutique black silk jogger pants (wish I could get another pair!)

Nike sneakers (seriously one of my best buys of 2013 so far)

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Step back in time: Stella McCartney's iconic 'Horse' collection for Chloe Spring/Summer 2001

I was flicking through my wardrobe seeing what I can fit into, and sighed when I saw my strapless Chloe horse dress, leading me to reminisce. The 'Chloe horse' collection is in all likelihood my all-time favourite collection of Stella McCartney's to date (or one of my all-time favourite collections period).

Starting with the 'fruit' blouses with their unique sleeves (and the humorous line on the back of the 'banana' top: "keep your bananas off my melons), to the amazing horse prints (how iconic is that brown silk chiffon dress with the ivory horses printed on it, worn by 'Carrie' on 'Sex and the City"?), the flouncy sleeves, the beautifully-cut man-style pants, some of my favourite models (especially Caroline Ribeiro)...It was hard to 'edit' and whittle down my favourite looks (apologies in advance for the RSI that may be induced by scrolling down):

Worn by Kate Moss in a shoot

 Am absolutely kicking myself for not pouncing on this dress when I saw it on Ebay (I couldn't fit it at the time, but would now, boo!)! This is one of my favourite pieces of this collection...

 I have the 'negative opposite' of this dress (ivory horse on brown dress) - and must say this pic doesn't do this dress justice!

pics via www.firstview.com

What are your some of your all-time favourite collections?

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