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Orange like clockwork

Orange is the new black! The juiciest, brightest trend for summer is splashing out in tangerine, coral, and all shades of citrus juicing up our wardrobes. Here are some of my fabulous on trend, and budget friendly finds

R380, Motel at The Lot (0214248812) PS I found this in store 26 August 2011

High-waisted, paperbag waist shorts R380 Traffic (021 4242250)PS I found this in store 26 August 2011

Just love love love this orange playsuit for R390 from Journey Lifestyle (021 4245209) PS I found this in store 26 August 2011

At just R280 each these delicious vintage dresses from Babette Clothing are cheap enough to buy both. Call Barbara on 082 563 4004 for more info

this adorable cropped coral blouse R300 from Journey Lifestyle is a keeper. Call (021424 5209) for more info. PS I found this in store 26 August 2011

the play suit

SO clever! this one-sie is actually a two-sie as it unbuttons to become a separate top and separate pair of shorts. Just R420 for 2 must-haves, hello... we like that v much. Great for mix 'n match this item has endless fashion opportunities and will play nice in updating old your fashion favourites. I found this at Traffic on the 9th July. For more info call 021 424 2250

Coming up Roses

This oh-so pretty blouse R420 from Traffic comes straight from the Runway to your wardrobe. It will take your favourite denim flares from drab to fab and easily moves from day to night to glam up any outfit. Found this in store on 9th July. For more info call 021 424 2250

Blooming gorgeous

this bang-on trend Summer floral jacket for just R399, from Traffic, will pretty up any look for winter, and take you right through to summer too. In store right now (I found this there on 9th July) For more info call 021 424 2250

haute belts

Tangerine is the new black and if you want to add some POP to your fashion style here's just the thing. Draw attention to your waist instantly with this hot skinny belt R220 from Journey Lifestyle or call 021 424 5209 for more info

the envelope bag

luving so v muchly this floral envelope bag for just R120 by Elme Bekker. Best you call her on 082 782 8402 and get you some pretty post!

High waisted shorts

fashion's love affair with high-waisted shorts is here to stay. (Yay!) They are actually so very flattering and also translate from season to season and from day to play with such ease. Loved these styles I found from all over for you (and in store right now the 11th July)
From the top:
Floral shorts R200 from Babette or call 082 563 4004 for more info.
All those retro denim pairs LUVING!! from R230, Unleashed or call 011 8041179 for more info.
The Turquoise pair with front pleats R195, from Wardrobe call 021 422 2885 for more info.
The turquoise pair with pockets R380, from Journey Lifestyle or call 021 424 5209 for more info.
The pink lace pair (lace is just soooooo haute!) R399, The Changing Room

Bow wow

LUV this brooch for just R29.95 from Jay Jays, whether you update your favourite bag, or your winter cardi with this adorable brooch, it's guaranteed to add the ahhh factor to your fashion look

the retro dress

You can NEVER have too many vintage-style dresses in your wardrobe and from just R280 you really can NEVER have too many vintage style dresses in your wardrobe! Plus they move effortlessly from winter (worn with stockings and cropped vintage jackets, or boy-ish cardies and worker boots) to Summer (worn as is) with retro-style platforms or wedges. Get your vintage-style dress from Babette on 0825634004

Hot Trend: crop tops

Just perfect with high-waisted skirts, shorts and paper-bag waist trousers, the crop top is not reserved for summer. The surest way to update your fave denim jeans, and you don't have to show skin, layer over a tonal fitted (and semi-tucked-in) Tee or shirt. I found such an awesome variety at The Lot (who stock Motel too: the floral one below is R380, Motel)the polka dot crop jumper above R599 and the snowflake and hearts cropped sweater R329 [last one below] (PS I found them all in store on the 18th June) For more info call 021 4243846

Vintage pretty

if it's the prettiest vintage dresses you're after (from R280) you need look no further than Babette's fashion label. She has such an eye for retro style dresses, shoes and shirts, I could just live in her label. Visit her blog too

i have to have it

you will love and live in this gorgeous oh-so-pretty vintage-style designer dress for just R400 by South African label Adam and Eve
Wear as is on its own, or with a whip thin belt, vintage grandma-cardi and boyfriend boots. *sings: Mmmm I'm lovin' it

sherpa sherpa

It's just everywhere, inspired by the aviator look sherpa is on everything from boots to beanies. Perfect for hotting up your fashion style for winter, this gillet with pretty brooch details is just R190 from Rage. Aaaaand go!

military must-haves

Military-style jackets will take you through many seasons as fashion's love affair with this trend is just not going away. Worn with cargo pants or city shorts for a tailored military look or to boy up pretty dresses and florals, you just can't beat the price or the styles that Jays Jays are stocking. These for under R500 are in store now. Hup 2 3 4

crop of the tops

Loving this delicious cropped leatherette top, with its haute capped shoulders and vintage lace brooch. Its perfect to wear with the season's high-waisted flared pants (you must wear fitted on top if you wearing flares below, to keep your body looking nicely defined) This designer garment by urbangoddess for just R450 is totally a must-have fashion buy for the season and way way beyond

OMG

No way! look what I found for you! These Trenery boots are on sale for just R699! Suede and so directional(the heeled desert shoe is haute) you will live in these for season's to come. Trenery is available at Select Woolworths stores country wide... PS. I FOUND THESE IN STORE ON THE 12th JUNE. Aaaaaaand GO!!!

swoooooon

who can resist these adorable shoets (boot + shoe = shoet)R899 from Forever New. These wear with EVERYTHING babies will instantly update your rolled up denims, add girlish charm to city shorts and are the perfect show-off shoes with winters cropped angle-length pants. Sigh, what gorgeous foot candy. PS. I FOUND THESE IN STORE ON THE 12 JUNE. for more info call 011 555 2300

berry pretty

This little vintage dress for Just R400 from Wardrobe will see you through winter and beyond. Glam it up with a shaggy faux fur gillet. PS. I FOUND THIS IN STORE ON THE 11th JUNE. For more info call 021 422 2885

Haute Pants

So on trend these high-waisted short look fabulous with a ditsy floral print tucked in pussy-tie blouse, or a striped cropped top, tights and worker boots. Navy is so the new black which makes this pair even hauter. I found these at Journey Lifestyle for R650 (tan belt included) on 11 JUNE. For more info call 021 4245209

MOD FROCKER

for just R300 this fabulous 60s inspired dress from Edgars (it's true) is a must-have to keep both your winter and summer wardrobe on trend. Wear with opaque tights and calf-length boots for a total Barbarella babe vibe

thrift boot heaven

OMW did I stumble on the holy grail of boots!! I found this most INCREDIBLE vintage store, SECOND ATTITUDE in Parkhurst in Josie, that has THE most amazing boots all imported and unique and leather and affordable and to die-for!! These hot trotters are just R880. for more info call 072 098 5130 aaaaaaand GO!

stripe me up scotty

I just ADORE this fashion-forward retro stripe dress by Babette for just R280. Instantly adds colour to your wardrobe and is bang on trend with the season's obsession with all things bright. For more info contact 082 563 4004

glamazon veldskoene

If there's one style of boot you have to get this season... here they are. The heeled veldskoen (or dessert shoe as the fashion world calls them) this go-with-everything- boot is the answer to all your clothes screams for something new. I found this pair for only R250 from Edgars. PS. I found them in store on 30th May 2011.

brogue beauties

gotta luv these brougue flats for just R120 from Mr Price. They'll add preppy boyish charm to a pair of classic chinos rolled to just above the ankles. PS. I found these in store on the 30th May.... and GO! For more info call Mr Price 0800 212 535

pretty gorgeous

Petals and ruffles are the new fringing for the season ahead. They add instant romance and girly charm to boyish flying jackets and worker boots. I adore this one from Traffic for R350, in a oh-so-pretty pale blush. PS. I found this in store on 30th May 2011. For more info call Traffic 021 424 2250

bow wow

This vintage style cropped jacket with bow detail will see you through many seasons to come. Smarten up city shorts with opaque tights and high heels courts or wear with a high-waisted skirt and platform heels or boyfriend boots. Your fashion options are endless with this adorable addition to your wardrobe. Just R350 from Rage. PS. I found this in store on the 30th May 2011. For more info call 011 608 6800

sheer sherpa

More sherpa delight to cuddle yourself cozy this winter. Luving this jacket from Traffic for R420. PS I found this in store on 30th May 2011. Call Traffic for more info: 021 424 2250

stripes stronger than ever

Continuing straight through winter, stripes are lined up to add a nautical note to your favourite looks. Loving the femme shoulder details on this trendy cardi from Journey Lifestyle for R450. PS I found this in store on 30th May 2011. For more info call Journey Lifestyle 021 424 5209

Vintage vavavoom

Complete with its pussybow this adorable vintage blouse for a bargain find of R105 from Wardrobe offers the perfect look the "Mad-Men" trend ala sexy secretary. Wear with high-waisted anything for a look that shouts grown-up 'n glamorous. PS. I found this in store 30 May 2011. For more info call Wardrobe on 021 422 2885

bootyLICIOUS

It's when I find gorgeous haute fashion like this for next to nothing that I just want throw a party I get so excited!! These killa kickers for just R140 (shuddup! one hundred and fourty ZA Rand!!) from Legit are absolute winners! Wear with this seasons military inspired statement, utility look or boy up pretty frocks and flip skirts with these gotta get or else babies! PS I found these in store on the 30th May 2011. Legit is a nationwide store... and GO!

winter warmers

so loving this on-trend winter jacket for a mere R520 from Traffic. With its shearling lining it'll provide your winter look with the update it needs. PS. I found this in store 30th May. For more info call 021 424 22540