How to: Transition your wardrobe from winter to spring

As I walk through Pitt St Mall in the Sydney CBD I can't help but gaze in awe at the beautiful shop windows donned with clothing of colourful hues and breezy, light-weight fabric. But then I catch a glimpse of myself in the window reflection and realise I'm still wearing all black and almost totally covered up.

Ahh, the end of winter in Australia. Shops start stocking spring clothing, yet the weather isn't really calling for it. You try and reason with yourself by saying, "well when you're in the sun it's nice", and although that may be true, if you work, commute or are generally not always outside, then that reason doesn't really apply. But if you are anything like me and by this point you are completely over the cold weather and throwing on layers upon layers of clothing, then you can begin transitioning into spring clothing and dodge the chill-factor at the same time.

TOP TIPS ON TRANSITIONING YOUR CLOTHING FROM WINTER TO SPRING
1. Colour - Start wearing the popular hues of the season like blush pink, white, baby blue, yellow... any colour you enjoy wearing, really. Just getting out of dark colours will make you feel better and assure you that warm weather isn't too far away.

2. Scarves - The perfect accessory for in-between weather. A long, light-weight scarf can be draped effortlessly around your neck when the sun is out, and then tightened up nice and snug when the temp drops.

3. (P)leather - Those black leather pants and skirt you have? Pair them with a white top, blazer and a colourful scarf and you are good to go.

4. Lace - Lace skirts are everywhere at the moment, especially knee-length ones. They are perfect because you can still wear your ankle boots with socks and keep your feet warm. Yay!

5. Prints - Geometric, florals, stripes; whatever print you go for you will immediately feel more summery.

6. Jackets - Put away your puffer and wool coat and bring out your denim jacket and blazers. You'll be using these from now until Autumn.

7. Ankle boots - Dresses, skirts, pants, tights, pair them with anything from now until the end of Spring.

I hope these tips will help you get out of that winter-funk and prepare you for spring. Be positive; warmer weather isn't far away.

Tash xx

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BIRKENSTOCKS: Stylish or daggy?

Birkenstocks. The 'crocs' of sandal world? I hesitated writing this post as I was sure that as soon as I admitted how I felt about the birkenstock, I'd see a pair with an outfit I really like and end up buying them. But no, that won't happen (I hope not anyway). I get that relaxed, male-style dressing is popular and looks great, but the daggy-dad shoe? Fashionista's including the Olsen Twins and Alexa Chung have been seen wearing them, and so many international and Australian bloggers are loving the trend. There's just so many other shoes I'd prefer over the birkenstocks. Although the street style pics below are making me like them a tad bit more.

What are your thoughts on birkenstocks? 

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Get the Look: Kate Middleton

1. ASOS Lace Short Sleeved Skater Dress, $106.95

2. Oasis Check Jacquard Skater Dress, $77.78

3. ASOS Salon Seamed Skater, $165.29

4. Nicholas Circle Cap Sleeve Lace Dress, $595

5. ASOS Coat in Texture, $136.12

 

 

As we bid farewell to the beautiful royal family, I have found affordable options to some of my favourite outfits that Kate wore in New Zealand and Australia.

 

xx

 

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Now Trending: Puffer Jackets?

Yes, puffer jackets. Take a look around in shops like Zara, Witchery, Seed, and also shops like Temt and Paper Scissors. PUFFERS, PUFFERS EVERYWHERE.

I only really became aware of it whilst looking for a really, really, reallyyy warm jacket to where in New York City in the coming February. I want to look good. I mean, it's NYC. But I get so cold so easily that it pains me! On advice from a friend, a puffer jacket would keep me warm blooded. Surprisingly, a puffer jacket can look quite good...

Left to Right: Seed, Witchery, Witchery.


Puffer Jackets, not just for George Costanza anymore.

xo

Natasha Price

T: @natashaprice

I: @natashavictoria

New online shopping find: Misguided Fashion

I have just recently come across an online store that I had never heard of before. Please let me know if I have been blissfully unaware of Misguided, whilst everyone else has been buying online!
But if I have been, I will still continue, because the clothing and accessories look prettttty good. It reminds me of Forever 21 (way over priced international shipping rates), which I have been missing since my trip to Hawaii late 2012.
I haven't ordered anything from Misguided.... yet! I am posting about it now because until the 17th of March they have free shipping to Aus and New Zealand. So you save $10 to $16 which you can keep in your pocket, or put towards more orders. Yay.

There are soooo many pieces of clothing, I mean, 944 tops... just tops! Also, it's all pretty affordable. Some of my favourite picks are;

Rosie Wet Look Monochrome Skater Skirt

http://www.missguidedau.com/catalog/product/view/id/65445/s/rosie-wet-look-monochrome-skater-skirt/category/545/

I Love this monochrome skater skirt. Dress it up, or dress it down.

Esmera Zig Zag High neck Bodycon Dress 

http://www.missguidedau.com/catalog/product/view/id/65437/s/esmera-zig-zag-high-neck-bodycon-dress/category/545/

Again, monochrome. Love this length, and that it can be more formal with a black blazer, or worn out with killer heels and a bold lip. 

Mitranda Cut Out Scuba Dress In Khaki

http://www.missguidedau.com/mitranda-cut-out-scuba-dress-57178

Combining the khaki/army trend with leather embellishment. Love this.

Allyson Geek Tee In White

http://www.missguidedau.com/allyson-geek-tee

I saw a really similar version of these tops at Top Shop. From Misguided you can get it in White or Black, or in a sweater style. Super cute!

Let me know if you have ever bought from http://www.missguidedau.com/, and how your experience was!

<3

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Fashion Week Trend: Bright Coats

Fashion Week Trend: Bright Coats by tash1601 featuring a trench coat

Alexander McQueen orange coat
alexandermcqueen.com

Lanvin
matchesfashion.com

Trench coat
barneys.com

Paule Ka double breasted coat
$965 - harveynichols.com

Hobb
$240 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Forever New double breasted coat
$105 - forevernew.com.au

Fashion Week Trend: Cropped Trousers. From runway to wardrobe.

Fashion Week Trend: Cropped Trousers. From runway to wardrobe. by tash1601 featuring ysl rive gauche

T by alexander wang
lagarconne.com

Ysl rive gauche
yoox.com

Alexander Wang leather pants
shopbop.com

Charlotte olympia heels
$895 - brownsfashion.com

Cobalt Blue

Cobalt Blue by tash1601 featuring yves saint-laurent tote

Yves Saint Laurent yves saint laurent tote
tessabit.com

Virtual OOTD. Day to night.

Virtual OOTD. Day to night. by tash1601 featuring mimco

Topshop cut out shirt
topshop.com

Helmut Lang mini skirt
$165 - theoutnet.com

Maison Martin Margiela cut out boots
forwardforward.com

CÉLINE tote bag
buyma.com

Mimco
$205 - mimco.com.au

Tom Ford logo sunglasses
saksfifthavenue.com

MAC Cosmetics macs cosmetic
nordstrom.com

Witchery AW13 Fashion Show Recap

My first proper fashion show!
If women that went to fashion shows all the time read this post, they would probably think that I am so not cool with writing what I am about to write, but I care less than when Kim Kardashian gains a new instagram follower. Wanna share some Kimmie?
But anyway, unlike about 70% of my life, this post isn't about the Kardashian/Jenners.

When my friend offered me a ticket, of course I couldn't turn it down. I love Witchery and David Jones and was excited to see who from the industry would be there.
It was in the beautiful room on level seven at DJs. It was my second time going up there and it didn't disappoint. I want to throw a huge celebration there! Oh and on the way up, in the elevator,I stood next to model Samantha Harris.
On arrival you were offered Sparkling mineral water or a glass of Te Hana sparkling wine or rosé. I took the rosé.
Who watches British reality show Made in Chelsea? My friend Briana died when we spotted Caggie Dunlop. After the show I took a photo of the two of them. Caggie looked so effortlessly good dressed in head to toe Witchery.

We snagged two seats in the second row, and the show began. Witchery's AW13 collection is tdf. Grey, black, leather, metallic with pops of colour here and there. And the printed pants!!!
Most of the female models were braless.. A trend? I'll keep for being lazy at home I think. But otherwise, I love it all.

And so I left Level Seven with a freebies bag (thank you Witchery, Napoleon Perdis and Te Hana), and a thrill. I loveddd it, absolutely loved it. I have always had an interest in the fashion and beauty industry, but it really did peak that night.

I can't wait for SFW! 

List of what was worn by each model, in order.

What was in the goodie bag.

Thank you loves.

<3

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Lust Have It! January Box

So a couple of weeks ago I registered to receive a beauty box every month filled with random beauty and hair products, from the website www.lusthaveit.com.au. I was so excited when I found it whilst doing who-knows-what on the internet, because I had no idea that we had this service in Australia! And the best thing about it is that it is only $15 per month, and you do not have to be locked into a yearly contract!

If you haven't heard of these beauty boxes, what happens is that you pay a certain amount, and you receive a beautiful box filled with all different sorts of cosmetics all together valued at over whatever yo. With Lust Have It, you also receive points from ordering the monthly boxes, which you can spend on buying different (or more) products from their website! Lust have it had a few different types of boxes, but I really liked what was in the previous month's boxes, so I signed up for this one.

So this is just a little review of the January Box.


I LOVE the packaging. I will definitely be reusing these boxes, maybe stacking them all up.

Nude by Nature BB 5-in-1 Miracle Cream
When I swatched this I thought it was going to give a good coverage because it felt quite creamy, however on my face it was just like any other BB cream. It smells really natural and will be good to give some moisture and colour to my skin.

Face of Australia Bronzing Loose Powder
A nice medium coloured bronzing powder with a lot of shimmer. So I would use this on my check bones, and maybe on my chest, but not for contouring.

Lust have it! Kabuki Brush
So at first I thought it would be good to apply powder to the face, but today I used it to apply my foundation and it gave a really nice finish! Very happy with this brush.

GKMBJ Lactic hydrating shampoo and fortifying honey creme
These hair products are from a new range and are apparently tested and proven by qualified hairdressers, using high quality ingredients. I will definitely test them out once I am done with my current hair care routine. The smell is ok.

Amuse Nail Lacquer
I am not a very big lover of blue nail polish, so I won't be using this one. It is much more of a lighter, neon blue in person. I do like that the colour is very pigmented so you don't need multiply coats.

I definitely will be substring to February's Lust have it! box. Mainly because I just love not knowing what you're going to get (it's like having a birthday every month!), and I think that it is worth the $15!

Natasha xx