Style Spy #27

Never underestimate the versatility of a classic, simple overcoat to make an outfit weatherproof or casually chic. Stick to neutral colours, black, grey or blue to get the most wear from your everyday coat be it a trench, peacoat or parka. Since Spring mocks us by being the wettest season in Melbourne you may well have to live in it nearly everyday. Remember it’s what’s on the outside that counts!…

Style Spy #26

Our Style Spy has returned! We love the common “effortless chic” look of these two outfits – however we all know the effortless look takes a lot of thought. Look closely and you’ll find our two smart subjects below have carefully thought about their outfits; from the neutral colour palette that compliments the hero blue jackets, to the length of their pant hems, the addition of just a little texture and right down to …

Style Spy #23

We almost wonder if these six gents called each other to co-ordinate outfits for the day? It appears Melbourne’s men are taking note of trends yet we can’t help worry that the look might become something of a uniform. What is the outfit du jour of the male urbanite? It appears that it is a combination of classic white or pale tee, any variation of the distressed denim pant (cuffed …

Style Spy #22

Who says Melburnians are colour-phobes? These lovelies ban the black in bold blue and sunny yellow. For a similar look as at left try the cut out dress from Akira’s Printemps Ete 2010 collection. Or, with a one-piece fix for the very brave, Willow has a jumpsuit from her next Eclipse collection in an even brighter hue….

Style Spy #19

Both of our subjects below team soft tan leather bags with block, bright blues in unique ways.  The pops of white in both their outfits keep things fresh and cool for summer. Keen eyed Melbourne fashion-philes may recognise the lady on the left as Tania, the fashion editor of Fashionising notoriety. Also, well done on the cute (and surely comfy) shoes ladies!…