Monday 16 December 2013

3 stops to shop

I am often asked where my key stores to shop are. Here are my top 3, categorised based on price-points.

Higher-end


Aje

What they have: Clothing only.
Prices: $390 and above.
Stylists comments: This brand caters for more formal attire. The clothing is heavily embellished, making each piece very delicate (meaning that garments will need to be dry-cleaned), and that ladies will need to take care when wearing each piece. The sizes of the clothing are quite small. A very limited number of garments are made in each style, keeping the brand exclusive (bottom line, if you see it in your size - BUY, BUY, BUY). Aje currently have 2 boutiques (Sydney and Brisbane), however they have an online store.
Current must-haves from this season: Catara Mini and the Precious Opal Dress
JSP Styling does Aje:




Mid-end

Kookai
What they have: Clothing, jewellery, limited swimwear, shoes, and hair accessories.
Prices: $150 and above.
Stylists comments: This brand loves all things colour. Clothing normally starts with a colour palette, and then later on in the season a monochrome palette is released. Kookai use a lot of tight fabrics in their clothing - most of their garments are meant to be worn fitted. This brings me to my next point on sizing; the sizing of this brand is quite small. The leathers used, although expensive, are of a high quality (all having a butter-like feel). Kookai can be found throughout Australia and New Zealand, however they do not have an online store. The brand occasionally have a very small (emphasis on the very) number of old-stock items on Asos.
Current must-haves from this season: Cutey Pie playsuit and the Vagner dress
JSP Styling does Kookai:



Lower-end


Sportsgirl
What they have: Clothing, shoes, beauty (make-up and tanning), sunglasses, hair, and jewellery.
Prices: $4.95 and above (maximum $199).
Stylists comments: This brand is always on trend. Sportsgirl are a prime example of where to shop 'Copy Cat' items from more expensive brands. Although lower in price, their quality is quite high. Styles come in an array of colours and sizes (which is a plus). Sportsgirl can be found all across Australia, and have their very own online store. When Sportsgirl do a sale, they do it well...bring on Boxing Day!

Current must-haves from this season: Austin cut-out boot and Clementine V-Back Tank (another one..)
JSP Styling does Sportsgirl:



So now that you know my favourite shops, I guess I'll be seeing you in-store.

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