Trendspotting - Leather Trend Fall / Winter 2013

It's still very hot in my backyard but store stock is telling me otherwise. As I wandered my local Westfield yesterday, gone were the pastel and neon wedges, gone were the bright floral skater dresses and denim shorts that were signatures of Summer. In their place was a myriad of leather and suede boots, dark denim and leather! So today let's look at one of the biggest trends for Fall / Winter 2013.

Leather is key for the upcoming cooler seasons and I don't mean just the leather biker jacket we are all so used to throwing over an outfit to keep us warm. 2013 has reinvented leather into lighter, more feminine pieces that come in the form of dresses, tops, trousers and shorts. Easy to wear these pieces are designed to be staples in your wardrobe that can be mixed and matched.

 

All these pieces are available at www.myer.com.au

 

Jessica Alba recently hit the red carpet in an LBD with leather bust detail. Not everyone is confident enough to pull off a head to toe leather look so keep an eye out for leather insert details.

 

 

Olivia Wilde took my breathe away in this knee length leather LBD with laser cut lace details across the bust and sleeves. It's those little details that soften the overall look and make this so wearable and feminine.

 

Get your very own leather LBD with this super cute Tracy Reese leather peplum dress. A perfect trans-seasonal look you can start wearing this in the evening as summer winds down and layer it up with opaque tights and a blazer or swing coat in Winter.

 

 

Alternatively you can pair this Tinley Road faux leather peplum top with a pencil skirt for the office or a pair skinny jeans for a day out.

 

 

So ladies, don't be afraid of the leather trend. There is most definitely something for everyone!

 

Enjoy!

Ronelle @ GoS

xox

Steal Her Style - Gwen Stefani Street Style Chinos under $100

Yesterday Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale stepped out and showed us how to be effortlessly stylish on the side walk. We love Gwens' casual but sexy boyfriend chino style because it's easy to recreate and eay to wear.

Gwen wears cuffed Levis Made and Crafted Chinos with a sleeveless white top and a pair of strappys from her very own L.A.M.B collection. She's kept the look light and summery with her oversized cat eye sunglasses, a soft snakeskin clutch and orange blazer slung over her arm. Teamed with her trademark red lip and gold spike choker she is every inch the star.

Here are a few ways to bring this look to your wardrobe.

From L-R Topshop dipped hem sleeveless white shirt $49. For a slightly different take on the look we have  Topshop grandpa style big pocket shirt $55

From L - R Asos peg leg chino with belt $76.52. Topshop petite chino on special at $25. Alternatively if you want that low slung look Gwen is rocking steal a pair of your boyfriends chinos.. it's FREE!

This look is great for all shapes and sizes.
The Asos Curve collection has sizes ranging from 18 - 26 for those of us who are more curvaceous. From L-R Asos Curve elastic cuff pant in stone. For a different take on the look we have Asos Curve lace yoke sleeveless top at $59.52. Asos Curve collarless chiffon blouse $54.42.

Don't forget to throw on some fantastic accessories to finish off your look.

Enjoy R&M @ GoS
xox

Whats hot: Nail art and neons

 Bold, bright neons and bejeweled nails are being seen everywhere from the run way to red carpet. Making a statement with your nails is hot this season so let's get artistic ladies!

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox

Style Inspiration - Lace dresses under $200

Lace dressing has always fallen into two categories, super sexy or lady like. The perfect little lace dress will be a staple in your wardrobe. It can be timeless, classic and elegant.

Lady like dressing has it's own sex appeal as it's about flattering the curves while leaving something to the imagination.

Lace is a statement in itself so you can keep your accessories simple.

Inspired by Kates lace Alexander McQueen dress we've put together just a few ways to embrace lace for that special occasion, be it a prom, date, wedding or night out on the town.

Get in on two hot trends right now with this lace peplum at Dorothy Perkins  $62.00

This capped sleeve Alex Evening lace dress lace dress has scalloped edges and is scattered with sequins. It's available at Nordstroms for $153.

This half sleeve lace dress with scallaped edge is modern take on lady like lace dressing available at for Asos $42.50.

Perfect for a party or wedding this JS Collections dress combines the metallic trend with lace available $108 at Nordstroms.

Kates Alexander McQueen lace dress with scalloped edge and long sleeves

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox

Red dress trend - Charlize Theron MTV Movie Awards

Today has been a BIG day for the sexy little red dress. First we saw the Duchess of Cambridge in her red Alexander McQueen and now we have Charlize Theron in a lovely Lanvin red strapless dress with peplum detail.

We love the way Charlize this simple and beautiful dress was styled. Her gold strappy pumps are super sexy in a "barely there" kind of way and we love her little black box clutch with gold detail.

Charlize kept her make up soft and neutral in keeping with the sleek and modern overall look. We LOVE LOVE LOVE this look over here at GoS. For some style stealing inspiration check out our red dress blog!

Enjoy!
R&M @ GoS
xox

What's Hot - Hair trends we love at GoS

One of our favorite hair trends right now is the neat ponytail. It's simple, sleek and easy to recreate. Pull out your elastic bands and a little hair lacquer because the ponytail is no longer the hallmark of a bad hair day, it's a style statement!

After seasons of .. "The bigger the better" in hair we are seeing a return to low volume, sleeker styles that are fresh, effortless and modern.

Get your bobby pins out and start twisting because the twist is back! This feminine look is a modern take on some of the 40's style low twists.

Alternatively we have a modern take on the "Heidi braid" that's been seen all over the red carpet over the past few seasons. Instead of the chunky bold braid this look takes on a softer more modern approach with skinny twists instead of braids.



Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox

Style Inspiration - The Must Have Red Jacket

Every wardrobe simply must have a red jacket. It is a color we come back to season after season. Seeing as we're in freezing Melbourne we wanted to bring you one of our lovely vintage finds to bring some color into your life.

The cut is a 1960's style box shape which is designed to be worn loose and sits above the hips. It is double breasted and has two silver buttons and slit pockets on the front to keep the silhouette lean. This classic box shape with wide lapels is a very flattering cut and can take you from the boardroom to a weekend bbq with ease.

We've put together a few ideas on how to wear this lovely box jacket be it with classic black for work, jeans, shorts or a day dress this classic piece will lift any outfit and be a staple in your wardrobe.

GoS Red Jacket

You can also check out one of our other little red jackets at oiur Etsy store.

Enjoy!
R&M @ GoS
xox

Style inspiration - Head to toe seasonal dressing for under $160

We're all trying to get the most out of our wardrobes these days. As the seasons change we don't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe and we don't need to steer away from our beloved spring / summer pieces.

Today we're going with some casual style inspiration and making what may be considered a summer dress work in the cooler months. We started with a cute trapeze style mini with leather strap detail.

We added brown leather pull on boots  a steal at only $76.50. We paired the boots with some over the knee grey socks at only $6.80. To top it off we have the cable knit another steal at only $34.00! All available at Asos

This whole look comes in at only $157.30!! On the bonus side those leather boots and that cardigan will see you right through winter and autumn as you pair them with jeans and maxis. When spring hits wear the dress and boots on your festival rounds. Great style does not have to cost the earth!

 

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox

Style Inspiration from Rihanna to Rodarte

My plan all along was to do a style inspiration post for an amazing vintage red and cream circus cut wool jacket we have in our collection. To my suprise one of my favorite websites http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/ featured a stunning red carpet look by Rodarte on the beautiful Kirsten Dunst that bears some striking similarities to our one of a kind tailor made piece!

Even though the budget is being handed down tonight here's one way to look like a star without breaking the bank!!
Here are just a few ways to wear this lovely piece but the opportunities are endless.

Here is our little gem available for sale on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98746686/red-and-cream-cropped-circus-jacket

http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/05/08/kirsten-dunst-in-rodarte-2012-met-gala/

                                     Here we have a more casual approach as seen on Beyonce

Or how about getting edgy and teaming up the same jacket with some leather leggings!

Then again we can get a little sexy and take Rihannas take on the cropped red jacket ..

Enjoy,

R&M @ GoS
xox