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Unfortunately, we are not functioning as a regular site at the moment.

Kimberly is overseas and Chrissy has moved to the coast - with insufficient internet access and a difference lifestyle!

However, we hope that all you fashionistas are still looking as gorgeous as ever and we're sure we'll catch up again in the future.

Inexpensive Shoe Storage

In a post last year called Shopping in your Own Closet each Season we showed some great shoe storage boxes available at Pinklily and the Clear Shoe Box Co.

This week I found a cheaper option available from Priceline Pharmacy. For just $19.99 you get a set of 5 shoe boxes or a set of 4 boot and shoe storage boxes. They're a great, inexpensive way to tidy the wardrobe up.

The sale ends on Monday 29 October, so get into Priceline fast!

Seventh Avenue Market - Sydney

Each year Seventh Avenue holds a fantastic sale of denim and fashion labels for men and women.

sass & bide, Cheap Monday, LIFE with BIRD, Marnie Skillings, Insight, Something, Shakuhachi, Earnest Sewn, Jac+Jack, Stephanie Conley and Michelle Robinson

This year it is on from Friday 12th October to Sunday 14th November, but we can let you know that by simply registering on the Seventh Avenue website you can be eligible to attend the special preview today from 4pm - 9pm.

The opening times are:

• Friday 12th, 11am - 8pm
• Saturday 13th, 10am - 5pm
• Sunday 14th, 10am - 5pm

The market's location this year is the Australian Technology Park at Redfern which has a massive area set aside for the sale. Parking is $15 all day, free for half an hour, or $5 for the hour your likely to spend finding the perfect budget piece. If you're working in the city you can catch a train to Redfern and exit via platform 10 which leaves you an easy (and safe) walk to the ATP.

Bright and Cheerful in Yellow

One of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe for a new season is to add one of the season's signature colours. Simple additions of this kind make you feel fashionable at an absolute minimum of cost.

For Summer 2007, one of the coolest new colours is "yellow". We saw it a little last summer, and it made appearances during winter - alongside grey and black, in rich buttery hues and mustard. This summer, you'll see it in all shades, from icy yellow to vivid brights.

If you don't have any yellow in your wardrobe yet, or you're not sure if it suits you, Colour Me Beautiful (a system of personal "colour" seasons which address how to wear your colours best) demonstrates that we can all wear a shade of yellow, as long it is the right shade.

For example;

- Winters can wear Icy Yellow or Lemon Yellow,

- Summers suit Light Lemon Yellow,

- Autumns can wear Gold, Yellow-Gold, Mustard, Pumpkin and Gold-tone accessories, and

- Springs can wear Light Clear Gold, Bright Yellow Gold and Gold-tone accessories.

I have added some new yellow items to my wardrobe, however as I'm a "winter", I am aware that anything beyond the icy and lemon yellows, won't really suit my complexion. If you're also someone who can't wear yellow a lot, then yellow accessories may be the answer! By adding items such as yellow shoes, bags, bangles, etc you can incorporate the latest colour, without detracting from your natural beauty.

This season, there are some lovely clothes and accessories available in yellow. Have fun experimenting with this new colour!

Metallic Accessories Made Easy

The beginning of a new season is such an exciting time! There is always new fashion and the latest trends to incorporate into the wardrobe. However, it can sometimes be tricky and not very cost effective.

This season, metallics are king! Whether you are a silver, gold or bronze girl, there is something for everyone, and I am always amazed at how all metallic shades go with almost anything in the wardrobe.

I remember when metallics appeared in the fashion cycle last - gold was definitely the prominent player. This time around, silver is the most popular as it complements the grey palette so well, and fits with the futuristic theme which is so big now.

If you opt for a metallic bag this summer, try and build up a collection of co-ordinating footwear. Consider some matching ballet shoes, flat sandals (like the Equp ones pictured below) and strappy high heels for the evening, you could even go for a two tone option in one colour with the right shade of metallic trim.

By having a selection of matching shoes, you can ensure you have one main bag for the season and you won't need to keep swapping its contents for another, just to ensure your bag and shows match.

However, if you would like more colour variety, you may like to go with a multi-faceted metallic handbag (like the Strandbags bag pictured above) which would work beautifully with gold, silver, white and possibly, tan shoes.

By building up your options, your favourite shade of metallic will become an integral (and effortless) part of your wardrobe for the season.

If metallics are not your thing, there are many other options for accessories, which we'll look at in the next few weeks.