In this land of social media and living
in Melbourne at the moment, I do get this feeling that I am
incredibly dull. I really don't mind, it is just a fact. Since
arriving to Melbourne from Far North Queensland I have been fighting
off bugs and been tested for everything under the sun! 5 weeks of
being horribly ill and maybe it is just Melbourne that is making me
ill, or let us say the weather.
When stepping back to the hub of
fashion and fabulocity, one thing comes to my mind. Like death and
taxes, age is taking hold and I am feeling well lets say mature. One
other thing comes to mind when reading Facebook, (Stalkbook) with
everyone catching up for coffee and lunch and heading out in fabulous
outfits, talking about how fabulous their lives are and how wonderful
their lives are, I am either telling the truth or I am really really
boring and dull.
Instead of being bothered about it, I
now see my life is evolving as my life is totally about my children
and I have chosen to be sent photos from fashion week rather than
going to the events to talk with people about what I have just seen.
I prefer to make up my own mind. One thing is for sure, nothing is
moving fast. Although we love our fashion and we are all wanting to
look our best, we are all opting for vintage and the best price we
can get. Being back in Melbourne, I see that most stores have crazy
sales trying to move stock and I am receiving about 10 text messages
a day where all the major sales are. To tell you the truth, NO ONE
is spending. Everyone in Australia thinks we have not been touched
by the GFC, but news for you all my pretties, it is coming. As I
know allot of what is coming in and out of the country right now, we
have come to a major halt and it is because consumer confidence is at
an all time low. Personally I think if Julia and Krudd decided not
to have a public spatt it may not be a quite the crisis point, but
please, another election! QUICK SMART!!!
Despite who is in power, we are not
getting out of this consumer slump for some time. Even though I hate
being a clone in a shopping centre I have decided being in Melbourne
I will go to shops and spend my $$$ in shops as with Katies and
Millers (I must admit, I cannot remember walking into either store)
going under with 160 stores closing their doors and Fletcher Jones
going belly up, we have to get back to our stores in order for people
to keep their jobs. It is easier to purchase online, but we are
forgetting the human factor of the economic crisis. I still want
people to purchase Australian Made and Designed, but even Sass and
Bide are made in China and blocks sent over seas. I will let you
know there is going to be a big shift about products coming out of
China as well. A country that Australia depends on for their cheap
labour. All in all, when I live in FNQ, I live in a very small
wardrobe mostly swimwear as about 4 hours a day is spent in the water
and then workout wear. I love purchasing millinery as it is no
secret, but we are so blessed as beautiful millinery is hand made and
I never mind purchasing what craftsmanship has been hand made with
blood sweat and tears. Although I know and am told that everyone
thinks I have endless purse strings, it is far from the truth as I am
a very savvy shopper and I am not scared to wear something twice,
thrice or even once a month. The way to keep your wardrobe current
is to make sure your accessories are up to date. Belts, gloves, and
cheap handbags can instantly update an outfit. One thing is for sure
in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, you need a fantastic coat to get
you through Winter, and I have been known to wear fur during Spring
Racing Carnival and many a contestant and compare have been grateful
when they walk off stage. Be mindful of your purchases and I will be
interested to see what LMFF has to offer but one thing is for sure,
we want to invest dress. We will be purchasing 'classic' and one
wonders if that is why 'Dior's' latest 'Safe' collection was
purposely designed that way in order that the customer will not take
chances on high ticketed items that are a fash flash in the pan
although gorgeous, but just won't make it through the test of time.
Back to the classics I say!
Recently I did make the comment that Dior's latest collection was safe. True, but when you look at the lines that work as classics, maybe these are the new classics. It is probably better to have a line that has more sale appeal than something so fashion forward that is will stay on the shelves.
Something to ponder upon.
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