Category: style icons

Black Hat

In the styling world, no words were more true than these.  Every day you put yourself out there, as though on your own personal runway, with the world watching.  People will love/like/couldn’t care/hate.  But what matters is how you feel.  And when you are in love with your style it shows and it is empowering.  The biggest hurdle to overcome when dressing as your true self is fear.  What if people think I look ridiculous?  Will people judge me?  Can I do this?  Ignore all of these inhibiting thoughts and just do it.  And if you want to wear that hat, please please please do!!  We love hats and why aren’t you women wearing them???  They look so gorgeous, flatter the face, complement hair, provide sun block out, hide black roots, hide unwashed hair, hide bad hair day etc etc.  Why are we not all wearing more hats, (and race days are not included in this discussion).  Answer is confidence.  Buy a hat and wear it!  Any money at least one person, if not more, will compliment you on it.  Try it and prove us wrong!

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silver pants

Ok so silver pants are a little “out there” but how amazing do they look??  When we think silver pants we think outer space, robots, alien beings, Samantha Jones from Sex and the City!!  It certainly takes a whole lotta confidence to put these on but once you do there’s no turning back. The key is how you style the rest of your outfit to look well balanced.  As in this look, keep the top half neutral and very simple.  Basic T, white, grey, black and soft blazer style jacket or 3/4 sleeve length black jacket works beautifully.  Tip: make sure the jacket shoulders are well defined as they will draw the eye upwards and keep the focus on the entire outfit as opposed to just THOSE silver pants. And the belt is stunning, the perfect addition to tone down the pants.  The only drawback with pants like these is that they are remembered which means you can’t get away with wearing them too often.  However if you have an endless list of friends and socialise with different groups then you wear these pants till they wear out!!  With regards to shoes keep them neutral.  A pair of grey tone pumps would work beautifully.  All items worn with these pants must be toned down to make the pants the hero, including accessories.

You’ll find others will look at you, envy you, admire your confidence, love your look and wish they could wear it too so carry yourself proudly.  A smiling face is the best accessory.  Remember that 🙂

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rock chic look

This look is a personal fave at vonFaulkner!!  So so so hot.  Loving the rock chic style with feminine fabric flowing.  It’s a look that is different from the norm but don’t be a sheep!!  Be interesting, get people noticing.  The rock chic look is so easy cause we all have a denim or leather jacket, and if you don’t go to vintage or second hand store and buy one.   Wear it with a flowing dress, long or short.  Add military boots and you’ve mastered the rock chic with style.

The Grace Kelly clothing exhibit held at the Bendigo Gallery in Victoria a few years ago was an incredible experience.  The range of styles Grace Kelly adopted went far beyond what the media showed us.  A fave from the exhibit was her black wool trench style coat worn on a boat the eve of her marriage to Prince Rainier.  A coat we would wear in a heart beat today. And then as the years progressed she turned to African and Indian styles wearing turbans and saree style outfits.  This woman knew how to dress for her age, how to flatter her shape, how to be beautiful.  And she is remembered for it.

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oscar de la renta pink dress

The dress bought for Carrie by “the Russian”.  Oh how we loved the Russian remembering she preferred her own form of poetry, fashion, and that Oscar was his friend!!  And then to present her with the dress from the magazine!!  That is what fashion dreams are made of.  The dress itself would suit many body shapes due to the waistline with the belt. The best thing about this dress is that is covers your butt and thighs.  All hour glass, pears and rectangles take note, this is your dress! So ladies, walk like there are 3 men walking behind you, even though you know you don’t need them 😉

And we personally think all dresses finished with a belted waist are perfection.

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gold Alexander McQueen dress

We love this quote by Alexander McQueen simply because it tells us how powerful clothes and styling can be!!  To actually instill fear into others with the garment worn on your back is incredible.  There is no feeling like walking into a room knowing that you are shit scared of how full on your outfit is but wanting to do it anyway simply cause you know the outfit frickin rocks!! All you need is the confidence to carry it off.  That means looking people in the eye, walking up to the bar instead of hiding in the crowd, walking alone along the public street to the event/interview/occasion etc.  Do it once and you’ll never think twice again.  You’re not being rude, not being suggestive, not being inappropriate, not hurting others feelings…. you’re being stylish and making others notice it.  And they will notice!!  It’s a power that will make you feel amazing. Every woman must feel this power. But warning…it’s addictive.

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black leather_yellow bag”

Day wear can be the hardest thing to decide on cause we need it the most.  We have our special going out clothes, our sleepwear, our underwear, our winter coat etc etc.  But the day wear goes on and on and on……. How do we keep stylish, keep our look up to date, not go to much effort, just throw it on and most of all NOT be bored with our own clothes??  Simple tips:

  • leather jacket plus denim jeans, or reverse leather pants and denim jacket.  All you need is T shirt and cool bag (either bright coloured or vintage style brown/tan leather)
  • black always looks good but make sure the pieces are good quality or at least good cut! Pair with bright colours such as hot pink, lime green, fluoro yellow
  • interesting footwear always adds appeal to basic jeans/pants.  Military boots adds rock chic appeal.  If you want heels go for Paul Green pumps/boots etc.  Soooooo comfy and will last you all day!!  Will set you back approx $400/pair but if you wear all the time the cost per wear reduces to being cheap as!!  You won’t regret this purchase.
  • cool T-shirts always work.  Go for vintage black and white prints, gold emblems, simple quotes on basic white T are the top choices.  Avoid pale colours if you have pale skin.  Never works well.
  • never wear material that balls (but if its your fave, gently shave it with your razor to remove the lint)
  • easy long jacket is the best all rounder.  Light weight, denim like material, interesting colour such as khaki green, cobalt blue, grey etc.  Hangs easy over the ass, not tight, cut well, interesting cuffs/buttons, great collar!!
  • long tops over skinny jeans/leggings etc.  Tops with wide bat sleeves are perfect with these style of pants.  Add with flats/boots/runners.  Can’t fail and comfy!!(also great for those of us who want to conceal our bigger waists yet look slim)

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