30% off all week!!!

I am still so excited about the launch of Dat Girl that I have decided to extend the 30% off offer until midnight Sunday with code FUN779 (be sure to use capitals)

 

Here are a few of the things you could pick up at www.datgirl.com.au

 

100% genuine leather skirt

Normally $155

30% off $108.50

 

 

Neon Jacket

Normally $45

30% off $31.50

 

Bandage Dress

Normally $55

30% off $38.50

 

Floral Dress

Normally $70

30% off $49

 

Fate Lace Print Dress

Normally $85

30% off $59.50

 

Amorette Kissing in the Blue dress

Normally $150

30% off $105

 

Dat Girl Photo Shoot

This weekend was a HUGE weekend for me.. it was the very first Dat Girl photo shoot.

 

Naturally, I was stressing out, organising and not sleeping much the whole week leading up to it, as I tried to make sure I had everything organised. It's not the easiest task to prepare for something you have never ever done before.

 

Friday night I was up all night, setting up the studio, steaming clothes and tidying our place.

 

4 and a half hours later and I was awake and ready to go...

 

 

Kat from About Face came to do the girls makeup early in the morning.

 

 

Fortunately, the sun came to the party on Saturday, unfortunately.. the wind was invited too! In the morning, the wind was constantly knocking down the studio we set up, so we had to make do with what we had and hang it over a brick wall... holding it down with whatever weights we could find ( e.g. orange juice bottles lol)

 

 

After the slight hiccup we we got into full blow photo shoot mode and the girls were amazing!!! I couldn't be happier with how the models and our beautiful photographer worked together and helped bring my vision alive.

Behind the scenes shots...

 

 

 It was a long day, shooting from 9am until 4:30pm, but the girls were all really fantastic and V, lollies, water and nuts gave us all the energy to keep going!

 

I really enjoyed the day and I am really loving doing this, I can't wait to show you all and launch the site...

 

 

I don't want to commit to a launch date just yet, as there is still a lot of work left to do, but as soon as I know when it will start operating... you'll be the first to know!

 

What's Dat Girl??

I am nervous writing this post. Nervous because I'm scared of failure I guess? Nervous because I know this is one more step I can't turn back from and nervous about bad criticism.

I have mentioned Dat Girl in a few posts here and there, but never actually mentioned what it is.

Dat Girl is my latest Project. Dat Girl is an affordable Australian online clothing boutique set to launch in September.

Everyone has been at a cafe, nightclub, restaurant and mall and seen a girl who is wearing an amazing outfit and she has you either saying or wondering "wow I like her style!" "where'd she get that from?" "what does she do?" "who is Dat Girl?". Every girl (inclduing you) has been the girl who's outfit has left others wondering, whether we know it or not, and the aim of this store is to provide the outfits that do just that!

Dat Girl will stock clothes in a variety of styles, will be easy to navigate and (mark my words) will not have any item of clothing over $200, because Dat Girl isn't about turning heads because of the name on a tag, but rather because of the entire look.

At the current time, I have some great, perhaps less known Australian brands on board and I'm set to buy some more closer to launch date.

I am also currently in the process of designing the website.

I'd love to know from YOU what your pet peeves and loves are of online shopping. So far all the feedback I have received has been really helpful and I am hoping the finished product will reflect what people are telling me they would want in their ideal store.

I'd also love it if you could 'like' the Dat Girl Facebook page here. As we get closer to launch, I'll be releasing more photos of upcoming fashion, hosting giveaways and giving discount codes to Facebook followers.

I am really excited, petrified and nervous about this project, but I guess if you never try you can never succeed, right?

Shooooessss

My mum sent me a link for a pair of boots this morning, because she knew I was dying for a pair of thigh high boots.

Brands Exclusive - Sheraton Shoes sale.

I came out with 3 pairs of boots and a pair of heels!

All for $150 - UNREAL!!!

Tears for a Dress

On Saturday afternoon, I went with my mum to Peretti on Parramatta Road. After inspecting the bridesmaid's dress we were in full wedding mode, so it was the perfect time for my appointment.

I made an appointment at Peretti, because I knew they specialised in the "bigger" style dresses, which is what I have always dreamt of/imagined myself in.

Arriving at the appointment, we had to wait about 15minutes while they finished up with another bride, so mum and I looked around at all the beautiful dresses and picked 3 that I was going to try on. At this point, I'm not sure I was even feeling it... my mind was still back at home with the bridesmaid's dress haha.

As soon as I walked out in the first dress (the one on the right) both my mum and I started smiling. I knew straight away that I wasn't a fan of the bottom of the dress, the pick ups just aren't me, but the detail on the bodice and the way it fit me was just perfect!! The helpful lady Sona told me that they could change anything I wanted, they could take things away or put things on. This was good to know.

I tried the next two dresses on and then went back to the first. This time my mum insisted that I put a veil on. This was my first time in a wedding dress AND a veil!! Looking at myself in the mirror, dressed like that, that moment right there, was the single most grown up moment of my life!!! At first I couldn't even look straight on at myself and when I eventually did I couldn't stop smiling - YEP it is official, I am a BRIDE!!!

I turned around to see what my mum thought and she was turning away, because she had tears. She had tears for this dress.

So did I buy it? No.

A. I need to consider all options.

B. The dress wasn't my perfect dress, it was a bit too blingy for my taste.

Mum and I both agreed however, that this was the silhouette for me and we took notice of where the bodice went to and how it was cut. I also loooved loved loved the long train on the dress. If I do end up getting my dress made, these are the details I will need to remember.

So now I have a few shops down and the rest of Parramatta Road to check out with my girls! Can't wait!

Just one thing though.... how do you know? how did you know that the dress was the one you would wear down the aisle?

Outfits & Lunch

Honestly, yesterday morning I was feeling pretty darn good in my tight black and white work dress.

I felt like these early morning runs were doing something.

A even commented on how good I looked.

Tra Lalalalalaaaaaaaaa off to work I went.

As soon as I sat at my desk and my boss walked past, it dawned on me...

 I HAD TO GO TO COURT TODAY! ARRGHHHH NOOOOO!!

Now when I say Court, I mean the Court of Appeal in NSW and I don't mean just to file something, but to appear with a Barrister.

For those of you who aren't in law, this means conservative attire, which at the minimum means a jacket.

I had no jacket, all I had was an old white cardigan.

I panicked a little and then I thought I would just buy one at lunch (court was in the afternoon).

I called A and he said he would ask some of the female lawyers at his work.

Luckily, his good friend keeps jackets in her office (a lot of lawyers do), for moments just like this!

I met up with A at lunch, got the jacket, which fit perfectly and I was ready for Court..

 

not too bad I guess? Normally I would style my hair and try and look a lot better!

Yesterday's lunch was a Nicoise salad from the 12wbt recipes.

It was delicious!

Potatoes, egg, mixed salad leaves, tomato and tuna.. mmmmmMmMm.

Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow morning...

Today I'm wearing an Asos dress, I last wore at my graduation.

Damn my knees look funny in the above photo.

How does one style their knees?haha

I look a lot more stylish here, partly because it was my graduation and partly because it was the first time I wore the dress.

Am I the only one who saves the "first time" for clothing for a momentous occasion or at least one where you will see a lot of people or take a lot of photos? ahaha.



Wedding Attire

I have another wedding coming up in March and of course our wedding next year, so lately my thoughts have turned to what guests wear to a wedding and I thought I would do a post on what I think are some do's and don'ts for guests wedding attire. I have included photos of what I have worn to previous weddings as well.

DO

Put in an some effort, wear a nice outfit and don your best look.

I wore this Seduce dress to a wedding during my long red hair faze

DON'T

Wear a white, long flowy gown - it is the bride's day, let her have it. I'd go as far as to say don't wear a white dress at all. There are plenty more colour options out there, pick one of them.

Mink mullet dress

DO

Feel free to change outfits between the ceremony and reception. You don't have to, but why not embrace a frock change, like a celebrity at an awards show?

This ASOS dress was the second dress I wore at this wedding. The 46 degree day warranted a dress change!

DON'T

Wear a dress, which is so short it is only appropriate for clubbing/booty shaking.

DO

Wearing black is acceptable these days, so if an LBD (not too little, see above) is what you feel best in, go for it!

My first ever time being a bridesmaid.

DON'T

Wear jeans, unless it has been said that it is a casual or smart casual affair.

DO

Embrace colour and prints, short and long.

My hair looks like a birdsnest here, but I love this Portmans dress.

DON'T

Wear a gown that could be mistaken for a formal/prom dress. Guests don't like having to play a guessing game, as to who is in the bridal party.

Maid of Honour

DO

Wear fabulous heels and pack flats in your bag for the end of the night, when your feet are all danced out.

During my brunette (and chubby) stage, I wore this long green GASP dress.

DON'T

Wear a dress with multiple cut outs? Do I really need to say this one? I think a backless dress or something is fine, but if you have more skin than dress showing, maybe leave it at home.

DO

Take the time to Iron/Steam your clothes.

I wore this GASP dress to my first ever wedding, when I was able to drink. This picture is from an engagement I wore it to and clearly it needed to be steamed :S

FINAL DON'T

Under no circumstances, take your shoes off and dance without them. Party feet make great ballet flats, which fold up and can slip into your clutch. They may not go with your outfit, but they go a lot better than black feet do! Eww!

The latest wedding I went to. The groom (a very good friend of mine) said he wanted fun photos.

Table 10 was waaayyyy too much fun!!

What are some of your pet peeves that people wear to weddings? If you're getting married or are married, what would you hate to see your guest wearing?

OR is there anything special you do in picking an outfit for a wedding?

One Question....

Last night, the Dat Girl project moved ahead a tiny bit, but to keep going on I need a little help from the ladies (followers, friends of followers or non followers).

My question is... what are your favourite (medium prince range) clothing brands, that are not store brands?

So I am looking for brands, which aren't store brands like  Kookai or Portmans, Sportsgirl etc. but rather clothing brands like wish, caroline morgan or mink pink.

If you could answer this question for me, I will be extremely grateful and will organise some sort of giveaway around the launch date.

Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance xx

The Golden Globes 2012

I was skimming through the Golden Globes fashion just a minute ago and look what I stumbled across...

You might remember this dress from my other post about what I want my bridesmaids to wear. It is nice to see it in another colour, but I am not a huge fan of this colour, it doesn't seem to show the twisted detailing as much as the off white.

Once I criticised one dress, of course I couldn't stop, so I considered doing a best and worst dressed post, but then I realised my best list was getting wayy too long, so it is more a Like and Dislike list :)

Who do you think was best or worst dressed?

LIKE

Just stunning.

Vintage glam done well with the dark locks and minimal accessories.

I'm not sure why I like this to be honest, but I think it has something to do with the different tones of red running through it and the shoulder pads.

While they look a bit stiff in this picture (like their very own wax models), there is something very sleek about what Brad and Angelina are wearing that makes me like it.

Heidi Heidi Heidi, you have done it again. Simple yet beautifully elegant, but I guess when you look like her you don't need to do too much to look breathtaking.

Can I use the word MILF when describing fashion? Well I just did. She is a MILF if I have ever seen one!!! To me, Nicole Richie in this shimmery number also looks refined and sleek, with just a touch of party mama. 

If you chop off Mila's "cranky pants" face, this is a stunning dress.

DISLIKE

I'm sorry is she 50 and just learning how to sew? Ohh look at me, I can make a matching headband too.

I looked at this one for a while and I tried to like it, but I just kept getting flashbacks of ripped jeans and tie die singlets. Awful.

Can you say "poorly fitted formal dress"?

I don't think I will ever look for a dress that makes my bum look even bigger than it already is, but heyyy I guess Natalie Portman does and she found it in this pink disaster.

Wrong in soo many ways. I get the idea and it is very reminiscent of a former Halle Berry gown, but it just is too high on my tacky radar.

Dress ups in grandma's closet??

Wow, after writing those comments I think I really love writing about the not-so-stunning dresses, a lot more than the glamorous ones. I think I may have just found an idea for future posts. What do you think? Did I make you laugh at least? :P