Change

Hi Style Revellers!

"CHANGE"

 

Some say "It's as good as a holiday" and some, are just plain fearful of it.

With the change of season well upon us, I thought it the perfect time to you let you all in on some of the changes that have been going on within Petticoat Lane.

For those of you who are unaware (or haven't been in for a visit lately) we have moved premise. We are still in Flinders Street, just now located in Shop 3 of the Cowboys Leagues Club Complex. With fantastic street frontage, bright airy window displays and two new staff members, it sure has been an exciting and busy start to 2012.

With the amount of amazing new pieces that have hit our floor, I have only managed to upload several of them to our facebook page

Having them been sold almost instantly, I am now endeavouring to get to you fortnightly updates of the goings on and stock releases within the store to keep you all on the pulse.

 Here are just a few of the latest pieces we have managed to source:

Hope I have teased you just enough to re-awaken your hunger for the awesomeness of pre loved clothing from our amazing store!

Remember, when you think you have loved that piece of clothing all that you can, there is someone out there waiting to love it just a little bit more!! 

Till next time ....

Oscars 2012

The Oscars is about dazzle and wow factor but somehow this year the styles were a little mismatched.  Exaggerated gold’s to pale structured styles looked a little stuffy.  Remember, we're in the realms of fantasy here, so lets not get too carried away. White was a big one, like the heavy detailing on Milla Jovovich and Octavia Spencer....they were real stand outs. There were more 'shockers' than 'OMG that is absolutely stunning' kind of dresses. So here are a few fun pics of the ‘hits’ and more than usual ‘misses’...enjoy;)

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuittion

Emma Stone in Glambattista

Penelope Cruz wearing Armani

Cameron Diaz

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Lose the cape and its GORGEOUS!

Jennifer Lopez wearing Zuhair Murad

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

My WINNER! Rooney Mara in this unique and very stunning Givenchy gown

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Very cute! This dress would be my top 5 Giuliana Rancic in Tony Ward

These are not my favs.....Sorry Stacy Keibler and Meryle Streep these just dont do it for me

Stocking....where she going? A convent?



Golden Globes 2012

Well its been a while since my last post! Time flys when you're busy in a new shop:) Hope everyone has had a fabulous break and ready for an exciting year of amazing fashion....I am

What a great opportunity to begin the new year with the Golden Globes.

Below are my picks...enjoy

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Your either going to absolutely love it or hate it. Lea Michele in Marchesa

Angelina Jolie in Versace

Clair Danes in J.Mendel

Fabulous! Nicole Richie in Julien McDonald

Amazing colour! Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Maybe a little washed out but still outstanding. Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Show stopper! Jessica Alba in Gucci

Nicole Kidman in Versace

This dress is almost too simple but I love it still. Heidi Klum in unknown dress

Vintage inspired dress. This was a risk! Could only be carried off by Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

WINNER this was my favourite. Simple, Classic and I would wear this in a heart beat. Kate Winslet in Jenny Packham

Disaster! This hurts to look at. WAY too much colour and dress. Very very wrong for Dianna Agron (designer unknown) thats for the best I think.

HUMP DAY

Buying Urges

Isn’t price a funny thing. We won’t buy a jumper because we consider it too expensive, yet we are ok about splashing out a small fortune for a party dress. Consumers haven't got the vaguest idea on why they pay what they do for that desirable object. They can be easy prey to manipulative devices deployed by those who want to sell them things. So how do we choose what, and what not to buy?
 

My business is selling fashion. I know more than anyone about impulsive buying...I see it every day. I have never been a hard seller because I believe if you love it and you want it, you’re going to buy it. I merely assist you as best I can with any advice or need. A case of “why did I buy that $300 tweed jacket in December?”  can make you feel cheated and burned, likely to never return. I have never understood aggressive selling it’s pointless, why would any business implement it? Ok, so I fall victim to this very same impulsive act like anybody else, so I think this is important knowledge to share.

When you see something you really love, or what you think is a real bargain, we tend to act to fast and go straight to the cashier. This urge doesn’t last long and you only have to wait as little as three minutes for this urge to pass. So there you are Christmas shopping for that perfect party dress, remember, try not to get side tracked (well a little bit cause shopping is very fun). Put some time between spotting something you fancy and don’t really need. Leave the shop, take a deep breath, go have a coffee, than go back. Once returned, you’ve magically turned those urges into self-reasoning and make a much wiser decision. Trust me