Winter Frills – It’s All About The Frill Details on Knits and Long Sleeves

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Easter is usually a key point in the year where the weather will usually start to get cooler, and I will be longing to wear a few pieces from my winter wardrobe. While there are many prints and colours I’d like to invest in this winter, one firm favourite trend that I want to see more of in my wardrobe is the frill. Frilly knits were big last year, and they have made their appearance again this season.

The frills can be seen on the sleeves – on the arm or at the wrist, or across the chest.

Even though it may be too hot to wear these pieces right now, jumpers and knits with frill details are being presented from many online and brick and mortar stores.

I’m hoping to embrace this trend soon, and so I’ve compiled a few winter frill pieces that have caught my eye.

Winter Frills 2018

frill dress

Betty Basic Chicago Dress $49.95 (plus 20% off this Easter Weekend only)

 

 

 

 

 

That last rose knit would be my favourite out of the collection. I love the subtle red colour and the frills make this knit very feminine. It would also replace my favourite possum fur knit that was attacked by moths last year.

Are you thrilled about winter frills this season? Are frills your thing or a trend you will be steering clear of?

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How to Wear Stripe Pants

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Since starting my job, I have noticed I have been missing a key staple that would allow me to wear more of my business appropriate shirts to work: black pants. Despite not having black pants in my wardrobe, I’ve worn the only work appropriate pants I currently have in my wardrobe, which are these Bohemian Traders (BT) stripe pants. One of my new colleagues commented on my pants and how she wanted to buy my pants, but unfortunately BT no longer have these pants in stock. Nevertheless, it gave me an idea for a blog post to find some similar striped pants online. (So this blog post is dedicated to you Mands xx)

I had to drop into my parents place this morning to pick up my car keys which I had left there the night before. 🤦‍♀️ First thing my dad commented on was my Pom pom earrings. 😂😂 he’s not a fan of Pom poms or tassels. But if I didn’t wear them with this outfit, it would have looked a bit boring. Today I wore @bohemian.traders pants with @ollieandmaxaustralia shirt and @sfh_designs earrings. #sharedmystyle #repeatedmystyle #thirtyplusstyle #thirtyplusdailystyle #thirtyplusstyleblogger #30plusstyle #bohemiantraders #pompomearrings #fashionobsessed #fashionblogger #fashioninspo #fblogger #styleinspo #styleblogger #sahmstyling #sahmstyle #whatiwore #wiw #brisbaneblogger #brisbanestylist #everydaystyle #instafashion #mumstyle #musthave #mumfashion #ootd #personalstylist #realmumstyle

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Stripe pants for work

I’ve always had a pair of stripe pants in my wardrobe to wear to work since I started working in an office over 16 years ago. Back in those days, Temt and Valley Girl were my key shops to head to. Stripe pants gave my work wardrobe another way to wear pattern with the option of a multitude of block colours to wear on top.

 

 


Here are some of my favourite styles online with all the sizes available. While black and white has the ability to be worn with more tops, the new wide leg pants from Little Party Love should certainly be considered if you prefer a bolder stripe with colour.

 

 

 

Who should wear stripe pants?

Vertical striped pants can suit anyone. To get the best pair that flatters your shape, choose a cut that you feel comfortable in wearing. If the culottes or short length pants make you look stubbier or shorter, opt for a wide, full length pair. If you carry weight on your belly (like I do), opt for a style that doesn’t tie around your middle – or where the tie can be removed so the waist is flat.

Don’t deny a style until you try it. I was going to sell my stripe pants until I started this job and realised how versatile they are. As you can see, I’ve owned these pants for a few year and have worn them to various work events.

Do you have stripe pants in your wardrobe? What’s a known staple that you don’t own in your wardrobe?

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5 Ways to Create a Last-Minute Workwear Wardrobe on a Budget

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If you’ve noticed there has been a long time between posts, it’s because I recently got a job and I’m two weeks into a seven week full-time stint of training. When I found out I got the job, I was told business wear was required. Upon surveying my wardrobe, I could see I had a few pieces that could be worn to work and would fit the business wear attire but I also knew I’d have to make a few extra purchases to get through.

The only problem was I was limited by my budget. It’s often a common predicament to be told you’ve got a job, to then making sure you have the appropriate clothes for work. A lot of my work clothes pre-kids were donated or sold and cotton drill shirts weren’t going to suffice for this work environment.

Thankfully, I used a few of these tips to create some work appropriate outfits.

If you’ve recently got a job, and have a limited budget, here are my tips on how to create a last-minute workwear wardrobe on a budget.

5 Ways to create a last-minute work wear wardrobe on a budget

1. Shop your wardrobe first

The first place to check for work appropriate clothes is in your wardrobe. Look for black pants, shirts and dresses that have sleeves and look smart. Most work places have a casual approach to workwear. It’s not all suits and stilettos. The dresses from Little Party Dress got the tick of approval. I also had stripe pants, a blazer and shift dress from Veronika Maine that I could use as part of my work wear wardrobe.

2. Head to Op shops

A week before I started my new job, I headed out with some friends to check out some local op shops. I was able to buy two dresses for under $10. One dress from Katies that still had it’s tags attached for $8 and one green Peter Morrissey dress for $5. Op shops are a great place to look for quality work wear. I was pretty happy with my purchases.

3. Shop at local boutiques during the sales

I was able to nab this gorgeous dress from Instyle Boutique for half price during a recent sale. For $35, I could not complain about the price or the amazing fit. Local boutiques like Wardrobe 22 and Stylefast will have clothes that are suited for work, under $70.

Remember when I headed out to an interview a few weeks ago? Well I got the job! 🎉🎉🎉 And I started 7 weeks of full time training today. Had to wear corporate wear so I wore this dress that I recently bought from @instyleboutiques for $35 and the navy heels were bought a few years ago for @pbevent. Tassel earrings are from @lovisajewellery. Hope you had a great Monday. My brain has been a little overloaded! #everydaystyle #sharedmystyle #repeatedmystyle #thirtyplusstyle #thirtyplusdailystyle #thirtyplusstyleblogger #30plusstyle #fashionobsessed #fashionblogger #fashioninspo #fblogger #styleinspo #styleblogger #sahmstyling #sahmstyle #whatiwore #wiw #brisbaneblogger #brisbanestylist #instafashion #mumstyle #musthave #mumfashion #ootd #personalstylist #realmumstyle #corporatestyle

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4. Shop at department stores

A few of my colleagues have worn clothes that have caught my eye. One friend admitted her gorgeous blouse (which looked like it had come from Seed Heritage) was on the reduced rack for $3 at Kmart. While ‘fast fashion’ can be looked down upon ethically, if you are in desperate need of work clothes, check out what is on offer at department stores. They will suit your budget and sometimes their reduced items may help you create a workwear wardrobe for little cost.

5. Go to a clothes swap

Another great way to build a work wardrobe is by going to a clothes swap. You could organise your own event, or check locally on Facebook Marketplace for any clothes swap events in your area. Essentially, you bring clothes that you no longer wear and can choose to pick up clothes others have brought in to swap. There is no guarantee your size will be available and this can be a bit hit and miss, but you never know until you try it and see.

I receive my first pay next week, so you just never know what I may be adding to cart to build my workwear wardrobe.

Tell me, have you ever had to create a workwear wardrobe on a budget with a short turn around? How did you go about it?

Six Trending Autumn Winter Fashion Colours for 2018

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If you want to get a heads up on the trending Autumn Winter Fashion Colours for 2018, you need to read this post. I’ve been quite the researcher as I’ve checked both in stores, online and via fashion shows what colours we will see debuting next season.

While it may be hard to think about cable knit sweaters, cardis and long sleeve tops when it’s hot outside (and humid in QLD), these are the colours we are going to see in these pieces.  I’ve sourced items that are readily available now, if you are wanting to add some colour to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe.

Usually the cooler change has us drawn to wearing darker, moodier colours like black, navy, charcoal, grey and even burgundy. But this Autumn/Winter, we will see some bright colours added to the mix and many of these will intermix well with the existing darker neutrals you may already own.

While a colour may be on trend during the season, there is no point in investing in it if it doesn’t appeal to you or doesn’t suit you. Personally, I would like to give all of them a go, and I know I already own around three of the six trending colours and I hope to invest in three more once winter is here.

Here are the colours you will be seeing next season (which starts next week!)

Six Trending Autumn Winter Fashion Colours for 2018 in Australia by Styled by Bec

Red

A favourite of mine, we are going to be seeing red this winter. It dresses well with black and white, navy and grey. A simple white tee, red cardigan and blue jean outfit is a classic that will never get old.

Shades of Orange

Bright orange and burnt orange hues will also be popular this season. I love this Papaya top from Bohemian Traders. This colour mixes with most neutrals and looks exceptional with navy.

Lavender

A personal favourite of mine is Lavender. There isn’t much in stores right now, but we will see this colour more over the coming months.

Forest Green and Khaki

Forest Green is another favourite of mine from these colour trends for this season. All shades of green from moss, khaki to the deep and bright shades of forest green will be popular this season.

Duck Blue and Baby Blue

I loved this Duck Blue Blouse from Birdsnest the moment I saw it. All shades of baby blue and duck egg blue will be trending this winter. It’s a gorgeous shade of blue that pairs well with navy, black, white and blush.

Bright Shades of Yellow and Mustard

Mustard was popular last winter and this season, we will see more golden yellows in knits and blouses. It’s not a colour a lot of people can wear, I have to be careful with some shades of yellow as they can wash me out. Yellows look great with blue, navy and black.

Rather than go overboard and invest in pieces from each colour, choose one or two that you can add to your winter wardrobe. Consider how much cost per wear you will get out of the colour too. I’m a big believer in wearing colours that you will wear for a few years.

I have a red cardigan that I wear every Autumn/Winter that I bought many years ago from Witchery. So there will be no need for me to invest in this colour this season. But Duck Blue, Lavender and Papaya – I’m definitely looking at investing in these this winter.

What do you think of the trending Autumn Winter Fashion Colours for 2018? Which colours do you like the most?

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What to Wear on TV – How to Choose the Right Outfit When Being Filmed for Television

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I love when I fluke something without even realising. Last week, when I was asked to film a segment for Channel Nine News, I decided to wear my bright watermelon dress. The reason for the choice was because I like wearing it and it makes me feel confident.

Little did I know that I fluked the outfit stakes when it came to wearing appropriate attire for television.

Alison Ariotti, Channel Nine News Journalist, immediately commented on how good my dress was for television.

What to Wear on TV – How to Choose the Right Outfit When Being Filmed for Television

Alison Ariotti, Phoebe and myself last Wednesday morning

And this comment, gave me the idea to write a post about what to wear on TV. Alison was very kind enough to send me some pointers so that if you ever have to be on TV, you know what outfits will work best.

What to Wear on TV

The best thing to wear on TV are bright colours. Alison’s boss mentioned my dress and earrings were great for the segment. (Dress was from Little Party Dress and Earrings were from Thousand Island Dressing). The bright, bold print was perfect for the camera and when I watched the piece back, I could see how well the dress looked on TV.

pictures of Styled by Bec on TV

Thank you Lauren Roney for these pics.

If you want to wear print, you can, but it shouldn’t be very distracting.

Bright print dresses perfect for TV

Bright Print Dresses Perfect for TV, from left to right: Little Party Dress Mandy Pink Stripe Wrap Dress $59.95, Wardrobe 22 Red Miracle Dress $45.00 (best for front on filming), Little Party Dress Megan Flamingo Print Dress $59.95

If you’re the talent or the one being interviewed for TV, you can go bolder with your print than presenters. Usually presenters will wear a block colour to avoid too much distraction.

What NOT to wear on TV

Anything that ‘strobes’ or causes flashes of light is a no no. This is usually more common for men when they wear shirts or ties with fine stripes. It can be an unknown whether a print will strobe on camera or not.

Random sequins can do this. Do remember that the cameraman will have lighting on the talent. So consider how this lighting will jump off your outfit.

Don’t wear shoe string straps or off the shoulder tops or dresses. When being interviewed, Alison says it’s important to remember only your top half will be filmed. So consider having your shoulders covered… or the you might look like you’re filming in the nude. Wear a patterned or bold coloured top with covered shoulders, as opposed to a fancy skirt that won’t get seen on TV.

Another consideration when choosing the right attire is remembering a microphone will need to be worn, so a high neck might not work.

When it comes to makeup, matte is best. Avoid eyeshadow that’s too glittery or shimmery.

The best tip Alison offered was to ensure you wear something you feel good in and that will make you feel confident. When you feel confident in your outfit, this confidence will translate into the segment.

Wearing Megan dress in Watermelon Print from Little Party Dress

Take a photo yourself in your outfit and see if it looks good on camera (this is why taking part in #everydaystyle on Instagram can help because you can scroll through your outfits and see which ones look best). If you’re happy with how it looks on camera, you will most likely be happy how it looks on TV.

Thank you Alison for these fab tips.

Now tell me, have you ever been on television before? What did you wear? Do you have a few outfits to call on if you find yourself being asked to be on TV?

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