FASHION ANIMALISTA

My post today is: a) to make you smile and b) to find out what you think about using animals in ads and fashion shows.

In my own opinion if animal is not harmed while making any ad, then I dont see any crime in it. Not mentioning of those animals-models that really enjoy modeling like Mr. Toki. New Yorker Julie Song began creating the stylish outfits in her spare time and has now designed a whole range of clothing and accessories for pet owners' 'fashion-forward felines'.

Ms Song uses her own cat Toki to model the collection in a series of professional online snaps, although she admits not all cats are fans of dressing up.

                                       Come on, guys, this is the real model that know how workin it:-)

"hello baby":-))))))))

Longchamp's Spring 2012 campaign starring Coco Rocha (plus pooch!)

I bet this pooch knows real fashion stuff:-)

Unknown model, or I should say MODEL:-)))))))

Toronto-based designer Kirsten Korhani is using piglets to draw attention to her homeware-turned-ready-to-wear concept. Adorable!

Let's not forget about my own model, Mr. Max. And believe me there is nothing more he likes than modeling (except for food of course:-)

So what are your thought on this subject? Do you think it is inhuman to use animals for fashion purpose or you enjoy looking at all those cute creatures and smile with me?
Waiting for your comments and feedbacks and if you have any questions - well, you know the drill:-))))  

Fashion talk: Affordable everyday tops to wear

I have been doing some shopping lately, seeing as we are changing seasons here in Australia from summer to winter, there have been some great sales and bargains I have found.

I particularly like shopping for tops - it could be plain t-shirts, tops, dressy tops, jackets or cardigans. Love them all because they are a fashion item that I like to change a lot with different outfits.

I wanted to show you a few that I love, that are affordable and easy to get.

The first top I got is from Big W and it is the rib tee from the Emerson range and is under $10. I love the way this top feels, it is a beautiful cotton top and is has great length to it. This can be worn casual with a pair of jeans or dressed up under a jacket. Definitely a great top to buy in a few colours.

The next two tops I got at Coles from the mix range, both under $12 each. The first thing I noticed is that the material of these tops is thinner than I would normally wear, so they would be ideal for warmer weather. They wear comfortably, which is great and I really like that about them.

 

The last two tops are from Target. I absolutely love the skivvy top with short sleeves and have bought this one in the black too. It is great to wear under a jacket and it is long in length which I love. The black cardigan is a thinner material cardigan which I like for spring and autumn. It also has a great length to it and feels lightweight to wear.

So they are my affordable tops that I have purchased in the last few weeks. There really is some great fashion pieces you can find for great prices.

Have you found any fashion pieces lately that are affordable?

Five tips on how to save money when buying beauty/fashion products

When it comes to spending money, no one wants to spend more than they have to. So something that I try and do is save as much as I can on beauty and fashion products. Now you may be thinking, but how can you do that? I have some tips that I want to share with you on how to save money when buying products, beauty or fashion.

1. Sales - I am a huge sales shopper! I mostly buy when things are on sale. I have a huge list of products I want to buy or am interested in trying and I wait till there are sales and will buy them then, saving me so much rather than paying full price. Department stores like Target, Big W, Priceline and supermarkets are always having promotions and sales so if you wait you can pick up some great bargains.

2. Gift with purchase - When it comes to high end products, as they are so expensive I usually wait for a gift with purchase offer to buy a product I want. Usually gift with purchases means you have to spend a certain amount and then you get a free gift valued at anywhere between $40 - $100. This is pretty good value as you are buying a high end product and you get to try other high end products through your gift with purchase.

3. Buy online - I am a huge online shopper. I love it because you can find so many great promotions, deals and sales online. I usually subscribe to newsletters for clothing, beauty, accessories, household and many more and when they email sales and discounts, I will then buy what I need. You can save up to 70-80% by shopping online. Of course it means you have to wait for the product to be delivered but well worth it if you are going to save heaps. (here are some sites I have used)

4. Buy gift packs - Usually around specific occassions like mother's day or christmas many stores will stock gift packs which consist of a few products for a cheaper price. If you bought those items separately it would cost you more, so definitely look out for packs. Also for clothing there are more sales around these times so look out for them.

5. Read reviews - These days you can find so many reviews on pretty much anything. If you are unsure of a product and don't want to spend the money and then find that you don't like it, look it up and read reviews. Blogs and YouTube are the two places I check the most to read reviews on products.

You can save so much by watching where you spend your money and with so much variety of places, instore and online, you will find that you can pick up great bargains. I hardly buy anything full price!

Do you have a tip for saving money on beauty products?

Get the 1920’s inspired celebrity and catwalk style with GHD - Guest post by GHD

In recent years it seems that every decade has had a fashion makeover from the 1940s to 1980s, but if there is a decade that is having a fashion moment now, it is the 1920s.

Baz Luhrmann is currently filming a remake of the 1920s set, The Great Gatsby -  and with programmes such as Broadwalk Empire taking television by storm, the 1920s is incredibly popular right now.

Plus if you need proof that the era is 'oh so chic' you only need to look at the weddings of Kate Moss and Lily Allen.

Both women had more than a nod to the 20s for the look on their big days.

Lily opted for a lace Karl Largerfeld dress with a very 20s style lace cap, and if there is one fashion house that screams 20s style it has to be Chanel.

Super model Kate had an all out Great Gatsby look for her big day: like Lily she had a lace 20s style veil while her John Galliano designed dress wouldn't look out of place on the set of the new Baz Luhrmann film.

What's more, it is not just the small and big screen that is taking inspiration from the roaring 20s, the autumn/winter 2011-12 and spring/summer 2012 catwalks were also full of the 20s looks.

Designers like Ralph Lauren and Holly Fulton showcased looks with more than a little nod to the 20s in their autumn/winter collections. In spring/summer there were a number of looks that could have come straight from the jazz age.

At Gucci the models were sent down wearing beaded black and gold flapper dresses, while Ralph Lauren the models were seen sporting wearing cloche hats and at Sonia Rykiel there were a number of preppy sportswear looks.

However, it is not just clothes that are getting all 1920s, hair and beauty is also taking on the trend, and one easy way to get a chic 20s look is with the GHD limited edition Scarlet styler.

The gorgeous styler was used to create a number of 1920s style looks for GHD babe Katy Perry and its sexy red plates even look the part for the era.

You can check out the styler on the official ghd website at http://www.ghdhair.com/au/ or in your local ghd approved salon.

What is your decade of inspiration for hair or beauty?  Have you tried ghd products?

THE ICONIC fashion online shopping site

Online shopping is becoming ever so increasingly great for convenience, easy to shop and great prices.

THE ICONIC is an Australian online site with womens and mens fashion and shoes, that just launched a few months ago.

THE ICONIC brings you an Australian lens on global trends, sources the best that Australian fashion has to offer, as well as all your favourite international designers.


THE ICONIC website is so easy to use, with a really good layout, which makes the shopping experience enjoyable. THE ICONIC is constantly adding gorgeous new styles and a host of trend tips and fashion advice.

Some of the brands that THE ICONIC have are Shona Joy, Minty Meets Munt, Ginger and Smart, Mollini, RMK, Lipstik, Tony Bianco, Viktoria and Woods, Top End, Suboo, Talulah and so many more.

At THE ICONIC they have free express shipping Australia wide and if you live in Sydney they will deliver within 3 hours ( for a $4.99 fee). That is excellent service! The website is full of great styles, fashion, footwear and accessories. If your looking for a gift, or something for yourself, you are bound to find something great at THE ICONIC.

Do you like to do your shopping online? Do you have a favourite online site?

Fashion looks - evening and daywear - with Lovestretch

Lovestretch is a online site founded by Gill Owen (a business woman and pilates teacher) who wanted to find non-restrictive clothing with style, quality and versatility. With this in mind, Gill sought out the best stretchwear brands from across the globe to create an online boutique offering stylish, chic and enduring fashion, which provides comfort throughout the day.

Sounds great - clothes that will fit comfortably! Lovestretch are running a fashion look competition, where you have to show which fashion looks you love. So I thought I would show you what great looks I found, as I was looking through the Lovestretch site.

The dresses, skirts, tops and jackets are all gorgeous, if I had to choose some, I always go for clothes that are free flowing and comfortable. Here are some great pieces I found:

For an evening look, I like a dress that is comfortable and that also has something different and unique about it. Shoes that are comfortable, yet classy and jewellery that will compliment the outfit:

Stretch Lace Maxi Dress - A scoop neck, button-through front and elasticated waist. It's a dress that can be worn for daytime or evening.
Silver and Crystal Drop earrings - Crystal drops with elegance
Sanita Safari Sandal - Handcrafted gorgeous flat clogs

For a daywear look, free flowing clothes that can be mixed and matched with different pieces in my wardrobe. Skirts that are easy to wear, paired with comfortable shoes, usually clogs I find are great if on the feet all day. A top and cardigan that will accomodate the weather, if warm a nice top that can be worn alone, and a cardigan to warm up with and still feel light and comfortable to wear.

Lace Wrap Cardi - This is another simple, stylish piece that can be worn with pants or a skirt.
V Neck 3Q Sleeve Top - A gorgeous, versatile top that can be worn on any outfit.
Dance Skirt - This is a simple, yet elegant skirt that could be worn just casually over leggings or dressed up with a gorgeous top.

Buckle Clogs - A classic clog with a decorative buckle.

Hope you enjoyed these fashion looks I put together from the Lovestretch site, which has many more fabulous fashion pieces that combine style, simplicity and quality.

What is your favourite fashion piece at the moment?

My online shopping directory for beauty and fashion!

I love to do online shopping, it's convenient, easy and packages are delivered to my doorstep (I am home most days, as I work from home). I have my groceries delivered to me weekly from either Safeway or Coles, I shop for clothes, shoes, makeup, gifts and anything else I can think of really. I also love that you can find really good bargains online.

I also sign up for email alerts for a lot of sites I find, to keep up with sales, discounts and offers. I usually wait for sales or free postage offers, for things like clothes, shoes and makeup.

So I thought I might put together a list of some of the sites that I have used, over the last few years.

Makeup/Beauty

Glossi - for affordable well known brands makeup

Makeup and Glow - makeup artists brands makeup

Tanty cosmetics - for international brands makeup we can't easily get in Australia

Sleek - for all sleek products

Sigma Beauty - excellent quality and affordable makeup brushes

Fresh fragrances and cosmetics - lots of different brands at discounted prices

Crush cosmetics - for international brands makeup we can't easily get in Australia

The Nail Shop - for professional nail products, salon quality

Fashion Addict - for all makeup, fashion and accessories at affordable prices, shipped worldwide

Fashion

Westfield online  - a great site with access to 100's of stores

ASOS - the Australian site opened up a few months ago, and I really like the great products and prices

Pumpkin patch - gorgeous kids clothing, they have excellent sales and great savings

Autograph - fashionable, great styles and great prices

Stringers Sports - great runners for women and men at great prices

Invite only/Sales events

buyinvite - Really good bargains on designer brands up to 80% off retail prices.

Brandsexclusive - Fashion and designer brands, at discounted prices up to 70% off retail prices.

ozsale - Designer fashion, accessories, cosmetics and homeware at up to 80% off retail prices.

General stuff

Deals Direct - Big brand names from department stores at discounted prices

Supermarkets Deals - Grocery brands discounted

OO - products that you can buy from department stores now online too

These are just a few that I have personally purchased from, of course there are hundreds of other great online sites as well. I do also enjoy the experience of shopping in stores and sometimes prefer that to online shopping.

Do you  use online shopping? Are there any sites you particularly like, leave a comment and let me know!

WHY DO I LIKE LEOPARD

Hello guys! Hope you had a great weekend just like me:-).  I know, I know I don't post pictures of myself, but there is always an excuse for taking pictures, such as for example, as buying a new camera, or shopping, or just being in a good mood, right? So, here we go>........ And hope you will not be too critic:-))))))))

I guess, I it never good idea to make me mad:-) I am wearing leopard after all:-)

But it is always peace in the end:-)

I hope you liked my "you&you jeans" sweater, "centre ville paris" pants, "nine west" pumps, "linored" boots and "nicole lee" bag:-)

Waiting for your comments and feedbacks and if you have any questions - Ask Erena!

Fashion Talk: Dresses - ASOS and IGIGI

I mostly wear dresses on special occasions like weddings, parties etc. But lately, I have made it a goal to update my wardrobe with some great versatile dresses, that I can wear during the day or at a more formal event. So it is dress shopping for me over the next few weeks.

With the release of ASOS online here in Australia, I checked it out and found some great dresses. The sizes range from a size 4-26. Affordable prices too!

I also discovered IGIGI that have some gorgeous and fashionable design dresses, sizes 12-32, and there are reviews that you can read about what people thought of the dresses. Excellent feature to have on a online shopping site.

There are so many great dresses, now I have to choose which one. I also haven't bought a dress from an online site before, just because I like to try it on before I buy. But I will soon and will let you know when I do!

Do you like dresses? Have you bought any from an online store?

You will love walking with Souls Massage Thongs

The one thing I love about summer is being able to wear thongs and go for long walks along the beach or park. To be able to do that, I need really comfortable thongs that won't hurt my feet and will feel comfortable.

So when I was sent the Soul Massage Thongs I was very excited. These thongs sound amazing and look very fashionable. They come in lots of different colours and sizes.  Soul Massage thongs mould to your feet and massage your feet as you walk. Amazing, love them!

Souls thongs say: The Souls footbed moulds to your feet as you walk and masseur bubbles act as pressure points to massage your feet and stimulate blood flow with every step. Souls are not only good for you but good for the environment. All Souls Massage Thongs are made from a combination of EVA foam and natural rubber, both recyclable products.

After trying these out I absolutely love them. The massage feeling you get from these thongs is really soft and relaxing on the foot, so it doesn't hurt but rather feels really nice and comfortable, exactly what I want from thongs.

As soon as I put them on the bubbles feel soft on my feet and after a few seconds my feet got use to them. I have been wearing these around the house and they feel great, especially when my feet get sore if I put these on it's just like getting a foot massage only easier. The soles of the thongs have great grip on them making them easier to walk in and less likely to slip over.

Soul Massage Thongs are made for men, women and children and come in lots of different colours and styles.

They are affordable at $17.95aud for adults and $14.95aud for children. They are available online at Souls Thongs check them out.

I highly recommend the Soul Massage Thongs, they are fantastic for everyone (hubby and my kids want them too!) and your feet will really love them!

Do you like wearing thongs? Do these massage thongs appeal to you?