sought-after style

Do you shop out of Need or Want?  Desire or Desperation?

No matter which tribe you belong to, there’s a good chance you become even the tiniest bit intrigued by the product bins situated cunningly in front of the cash registers in stores.

Most of the items in these bins can be classified as ‘completely useless crap’, however there are a few golden nuggets waiting to be discovered if you let…

Fashion trends are forever coming and going, appearing then disappearing and re-appearing five years down the track.

It’s often difficult to stay ‘current’ in what you wear because of this.

However, it doesn’t take an expert to spot a trend from a mile away; despite what you may have been told about fashion editors having some sort of ‘sixth sense’ when it comes to style. (more…)

How many times have you been put off purchasing an item in-store due to shoddy customer service?

 I distinctly remember rushing into a jeweler’s at Westfield Chermside not all that long ago, after spotting an absolutely stunning pearl encrusted ring in the shop window.

 I was so ready to buy that ring I even had my wallet out! (more…)

March 2015 by sought-afterstyle featuring yellow gold jewelry

I’ve been known to carry up to 8kgs of seemingly useless crap around,on a daily basis – No seriously, I weighed my handbag.

However I bet i’m not the only one guilty of ‘over-stuffing’ their handbag!

After a couple of years this habit has started to cause me some painful strain, and has put me in the chiropractor’s office more than i’d like to admit, so this month i’ve decided to ditch the…

What if it never arrives in time? What if it fits weirdly and I can’t get a return? What if my purchase is lost in the mail?

When it comes to online shopping, there are still those of us that doubt the system. It’s a lot ‘safer’ to shop in-store – trying on the clothes, feeling the fabric and enjoying the atmosphereof the store itself all contribute heavily to the ‘safe’ in-store shopping…

“I have nothing to wear”

This statement has probably been muttered, shouted, cried, and exclaimed more times than any other in history. From the time that fashionable dressing became a ‘thing’, women (and men) have been made to prioritise their wardrobes and to assess the way they dress. (more…)

Bag Love by sought-afterstyle featuring black handbags

Have you ever played dress ups?

I certainly played my fair share in childhood – I had princess dresses from every Barbie movie!

Despite ‘dress-ups’ being an awfully fun pass-time, it can be time-consuming at best. All-grown up, I now fill the gaping hole left by my love of dress-ups with a couple of hours spent styling outfits with Polyvore.  (more…)

L'Art by sought-afterstyle featuring a crop top

Kiss Me by sought-afterstyle featuring a red necklace