Fashion On the Street

Last week, I was at a big women's event and had great fun observing the outfits on many of the women: looks on the street as it were, not just styled for a fashion shoot.

Leggings were a big feature. This look has been on the pages of magazines for over 12 months and worn with baby doll and high-waisted printed dresses and floaty sundresses. This look is wearing well and will translate into opaques for winter as a staple fashion item. (Something our European sisters have known for many years, but Australian weather hasn't always encouraged tights.)

Flat gladiator-style sandals and ballet slippers very popular in the casual stakes, and boots with dresses or tucked in jeans, were favourites, as well as platforms.. I especially liked the dresses with a slight A-line or pleated skirt, and knee length boots with either the turned over flap on top or the plain. While slouch boots are currently fun, I thought these classic boots looked very groovy.

Bags were either studded, slouchy leather or large, in tan, white, black and metallic. It was also nice to see belts on the waist with sundresses or skirts and layered tops.

This was not a "fashion" event so it was exciting to see fashion interpreted on real women-us!

For some practical ideas, take a look at:

• EziBuy this month as there are a number of pinafore options, all under $50.00 which are a good way to start your new look off.

• Cotton On, who have some cute cardis, pinafores and mini trenches.
  

• Portmans, are doing great leggings and longer-sleeved budget tops for layering.

• Surf Dive 'n' Ski, who have cute little dresses that will work with skivvies or polo necks, particularly in their Birds of a Feather range.