I met Lady Gaga's Stylist in Tokyo!!!

As the title of this post suggests I'm currently in Tokyo, a place that I'm sure most of you know was once home for me that I try to get back to at least once a year. The reason I try and get back as often as possible is amazing things just happen in Tokyo that don't happen anywhere else, like meeting Lady Gaga's stylist on day one of this trip. How freaking amazing is that? I have loved Nicola Formichetti's work for a long time, before he became Lady Gaga's stylist. He started out working at Dazed and Confused magazine in London and went on to style Uniqlo ad campaigns, became the mens fashion editor at Vogue Hommes Japan and he is now currently the Creative Director at Mugler, overseeing the labels resurrection. Of course he is most well known for his work with Lady Gaga, from the meat dress to the Bad Romance film clip he is the man behind it all, and here I am in Harajuku as excited as can be meeting my absolute idol. What kinda makes it an even crazier story for me is Nicola actually emailed me a few weeks ago asking about the Australian fashion industry, yes that's right folks, Nicola Formichetti knows who I am...lets all FREAK OUT right now, I sure did when I got that email.

Have you ever met someone famous? Tell me the story in the comments below.

City Chic Sale!

Just a quickie today Lovelies!! Aussie Babes! Don't forget there is a MEGA City Chic Sale now on on your local site and instore - you can even grab the Sharp Shoulder Jacket I was wearing last week for WELL OVER 50% off - that saving is MEGA!

Rocking my Sharp Shoulder Jacket from last week's post. x.

Meanwhile, if you are Stateside - there are always great deals there in the SALE section - with over 150 items currently available. Whoa!

I am having a limited access week as regards the internet - but will be back with a hot outfit for you next week. Stay well!

x.

Dirty Gold Gorgeous!

It's amazing the things that make us feel really beautiful, right?

Okay. So, this is a totally different look for me and I LOVE it. I wore this outfit to lunch with one of my close friends and when I saw him, he actually made me turn around so he could see the whole look. The basic outfit saw me pair Dark Bootcut Jeans with a Gold Lurex Cami and Fitted Blazer. This is pretty much the first time I've ever worn an outfit like this. As the weather is cold in London (STILL), I brought along one of my favourite scarves for warmth and colour.

BOOM! I love it. I really like the dirty gold of the Cami and how it pops through the blazer and then works REALLY nicely with the golden thread in the scarf. I love that the outfit works alone, but also with that added warmth. What do you think? To me, this was a look I tried and kind of won. I like it and will wear it again!

Another thing I paired with this outfit was some oxidised silver jewelery (bracelet and rings) as well as a vintage handbag with a dirty gold strap. I'm LOVING the colour of the Cami, actually - and really think it makes the look "pop".

I think the other really cool thing about the basic look is that I'll be able to pair the outfit with different coloured tops underneath. I feel the "open" nature of the blazer makes it a really great choice for a range of highlights. I also LOVE that the blazer is a little fitted. In fact, although this isn't a look I wear very often, I managed to feel confident and happy in this outfit ALL day. There was no second guessing - and I like that. 

I really like it! 

Smooch. x.

My City Chic Outfit Breakdown...

Jeans: Aus Site / USA site
Strappy Tops: Aus Site / USA site
Jackets: Aus Site / USA site

PS. My scarf was a gift from my Mum. I love it. x.

Collar'd at Fashionopolis

City Chic Tripple Collar Tunic $69.95 AUD

 I was flown down to Melbourne to attend the inaugural fashion blogger conference, Fashionopolis, hosted by Nuffnang. Respected fashion industry identities such as stylist Philip Boom, journalist Patty Huntington, fashion buyer Sarah Gale, designer Jenny Bannister and blogger Lady Melbourne all spoke and gave advice during the day. Excitingly I came up in the discussions twice, once for being a blogger of strong convictions (my stance on wearing leather or fur as a vegetarian for 18 years now I just can't do it, fake is ok though) and once as being the most well known plus sized blogger in Australia, which is a great honour. I was of course representing the best plus sized store in the country too, in my fab new City Chic Tripple Collar Tunic that I customised with some collar tips from ebay.

You can see the collar tips more clearly now. They are a great way to individualise an outfit, I got compliments on them all day.

While in Melbourne I picked up the blue faux fur tail at a designer warehouse sale, which again individualises my bag, making my look more my own. My jewellery is all by local Australian designers.

I'm obsessed with these floral Doc Martens I was given. They are not only cute but also super duper comfortable too. Of course I wore my trademark frilly socks with them and as it was super cold in Melbourne I also wore some leggings.

All photos of me by Dannimezza.

Lust haves

I'd like to start by apologising for my lack of Outfit posts recently. I have been sick on and off for a month , (thankfully I'm well on the mend now) and am also stuck at home saving for my Holiday. I'm heading to Melbourne on Thursday for five days, with two of my best friends and I am SO EXCITED! I have never been but have always heard wonderful things. I can not wait to explore Australia's music and fashion capital. I have mentally packed my suitcase and I'm pretty sure I will be wearing at least one City Chic piece EVERY DAY (even to bed). So I will definitely be showing off some of my latest purchases on my return. In the mean time, I thought I would share my current top five favourite items from City Chic's latest collection. As always I have had a hard time narrowing it down to just five but here goes...

Foxy Tunic $79.95. This tunic is adorable, I am not shy of a cute print so the fox print goes straight to my heart. I love the white on black it's the perfect combination really. I can picture myself wearing this with leggings and a crop jacket, pale pink lips and a pair of ballet flats while hitting the Shopping centres. It would also make a cute Festival tunic teamed with sandals in Summer.

Vinyl Gladiator Jacket - $149.95. This just screams ROCK CHICK so of course it needs to be in my wardrobe. I love how versatile jackets are, I can wear them to work, shopping, lunch, out clubbing, my options really are endless. This would look amazing with some of my older City Chic dresses I have.

Black Swan Maxi Dress - $179.95. There are some dresses you just need to have, despite the fact they may never be worn. The Black Swan Maxi is one of those, what a beautiful gown! I love this so much I would almost buy it in hope of finding somewhere to wear it but, this dress deserves to WOW everyone not be left in a wardrobe. The diamonte detail is the icing on the cake for me. So stunning! Anyone want to invite me to a flashy event so I can get this and wear it?

Pear Bootleg Jeans - $99.95. Simply put the 'To For Range' are just that 'to die for'. A range of jeans that are cut to flatter every body shape! I'm a true pear shape, I carry most of my weight on my thighs and bum, so seeing a pair of jeans that will flatter my body and look HOT really excites me. I can't wait to try some on.

Felix 3/4 Sleep Tee - $39.95 & Felix Print Long Pant - $49.95
Ruffle Front Tank - $29.95 & Polka Dot Bow Pant - $49.95
Love Polka Dot Pant - $49.95

The new range of City Chic sleep wear is AMAZING and absolutely fantastic for Winter. I love the cute prints, and I also love that they are sold separately so you can mix and match your tops and bottoms. I ordered the Polka Dot Bow Pants and they are extremely comfortable. I move around a lot in my sleep and like to be comfortable so I upsized two sizes to the XL, they are quite baggy on my legs but the tie on the waist draws them right in so they don't slip. I would wear them all day if I could.

What are your current favourites from City Chic?