At Ruby Slippers we are VERY excited to announce the Ultimate stylist experience….
shopping with us in LA!!

We’ve team up with LA Experience to offer you this amazing trip packed with fashion, styling & pampering!!

 

THE RUBY SLIPPERS VIP SERVICE

Indulge in celebrity treatment as you experience personal styling sessions matched to your style and budget. With access to LA’s best retailers, you’ll be presented with clothes and accessories personalised to your individual desires. What girl doesn’t
dream of traveling to LA with their own personal stylist?

DESIGNER BRANDS AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES

Access fabulous savings on designer brands! With up to 70% off, immerse yourself in the world of Burberry, DKNY, Coach, Kate Spade and more. With the tour planned when the US are having their sales, you’ll be able to seriously indulge in retail therapy.

5 STAR FIVE DIAMOND LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

You’ll reside in the prestigious Montage Hotel in the heart of Beverley Hills. Offering unparalleled opulence every step of the way; relax and revive in the Spa Montage, escape to the mosaic rooftop pool or simply enjoy breakfast overlooking the breathtaking views of the Hollywood hills.

INSIDER ACCESS

No trip to LA is complete without visiting the highly coveted
hot spots in Hollywood. You’ll gain access to the world famous
lvy Restaurant, the exclusive Sunset Tower bar, the legendary
Polo Lounge, sunset cocktails at Venice Beach and more.
You’ll feel every inch the VIP with your own driver!

The tour will run from 12-17 June 2014. Spaces are limited.

If you are interested please email us at admin@rubyslippersstyling.com.au or call 0450754726, and the full itinerary will be sent to you.

The price for this amazing experience (excluding airfare) is USD$3950.00 per person, twin share. This covers 5 nights

accommodation and breakfast, two lunches, three dinners, stylist sessions, day trip to outlets, beauty session, pamper
afternoon and much more. And of course Ruby Slippers consultation throughout the 6 days!

Check out this amazing review of the tour from Kirstie Clements, Editor-in-Chief Vogue Australia

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Now, I think the time has come to address a trend that people either love or hate. One that’s worn by celebs across the globe and has become increasingly popular over the last few years.

It’s the trend that you thought you would never see again, at least not after you graduated primary school.  Yes, I’m talking about jelly shoes!

 

These particularly flexible plastic shoes, that most girls will remember as being a NIGHTMARE to deal with when they were 5 years old. Why? Mostly because although they look pretty, if you got a pebble stuck in one of those bad boys, you were done for. Pain city.

So, obviously I was skeptical when I started noticing a resurgence of jelly shoes cropping up in stores not only in the US, but in Sydney too.

However, I caved when I saw a reasonably priced pair, in a wonderful array of colours at Country Road,  (on sale at $29.96, get them quick).  The T-bar sandals with a toe strap in neon pink ones (besides perfectly matching my nail polish at the time) were calling my name.

I definitely didn’t regret it.  This wasn’t your grandma’s jelly shoe, no sir! These had been streamlined and were surprisingly comfortable for being made of a hard plastic.

Now jelly has proved itself to be extremely versatile and celebs are loving them! Designers like Tory Burch, I purchased this great pair of lilac Revas in Jelly, have jumped on the jelly train and they are flying off the shelves.

The design is smarter, my Revas have air holes for ventilation (no sweaty feet here!) and I’m positive even the biggest Negative Nelly can find a pair of jellys to fit their style.

And it’s not limited to sandals. Oh, no!

If you’re especially daring, Vivienne Westwood has an iconic line of jelly heels, featuring a sweet heart or lip detail on the front of her jelly open toe pumps. They come in a wide range of colour combos and fashionistas like Rihanna and Katy Perry have both been snapped in them.

 

So the next time you’re thinking about upping your style game, think about adding a pair of jelly’s to your wardrobe.

Try the sandal version on your next trip to the beach, while out for brunch, or add a wedge pair for a wander around Sculptures by the Sea. If you go for a brightly coloured pair keep the rest of your outfit neutral and let you feet do the talking.

As the great Marilyn Monroe once said, “Give a girl a great pair of shoes and she can conquer the world”.

Jelly shoes that is!

By Ishtar Schneider

Blue jellies available at JuJu Jellies

If you are buying your jeans raw then avoid washing them for as long as possible to allow the fabric to develop its wear and character. Think of them like a good wine that you cellar and allow to age!

To avoid leaving a blue trail in your path, wear your jeans for a period of time before going near light coloured tops, trainers or sofas! There will always be loose dye initially on the surface of the fabric, but after a few weeks this will disappear. The other option is to give them a quick cold rinse to remove the surface dye, but it is a shame to do this so early on.

Wear them until you notice that dye is no longer coming off on your hands when you touch them then you’re good to go with light colours!

There are various techniques to avoid washing such as dry cleaning, airing them regularly or even storing them in the freezer to kill the bacteria!

If you can hold out (6 months is a good period of time), then wash them at a cool temperature, as raw denim is more prone to shrinkage than pre washed denim. You will be amazed at the results.

 

You will notice that the denim has faded more in areas that are in contact with other surfaces. Boys, you will notice marks where you keep your wallet, keys or phone and creasing around the thighs and the back of the knees.

After this first wash its time to buy a new pair and start the process again. It is always good to have a dark and a washed denim in your wardrobe at any one time.

See your jeans as an investment, they will more than likely be your most regularly worn item of clothing. Spend as much as you can to get the best quality you can. It’s worth it!

It’s that time of the year again, the most stylish event in the sporting calendar is nearly upon us.  Ladies (and Gents) across the country are currently facing the dilemma of choosing what to wear….do not panic, we’re here to help!

When choosing a dress, elegance is key.  Don’t feel you have to be daring with the dress, the monochrome colour palette may be considered by some as “playing it safe” but it is also super chic and elegant.  Panelled dresses provide a more flattering line, or you can add texture by opting for lace details

If you go for a bold print or a statement dress, compliment the look with minimal accessories (such as nude pumps and clutch) and in contrast accessorize simple dresses with show stopping head pieces or embellished clutches.  The perfect accessories can be as effective as the dress when chosen correctly.

Here are five of our favourite dresses for Spring Racing:

Keyhole open back  dress by Alice + Olivia  

Great for those with a long and lean figure.

 

 Clever Jacquard Dress by Josh Goot: 

Perfect for covering a tum and creating a waist.

Society Strapless Dress, Maticevski:

Great for petite figures and small frames.

Euphoria Dress by Ginger and Smart:

Perfect for creating curves…whether you need to add them or reign them in!

Embellished Shift from Witchery:

This little number won’t break the bank and great for covering the tum.

Up to a size 16.

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One of the most common questions asked of  Ruby Slippers Stylists is what makes the perfect pair of jeans, and as an estimated 2.3 billion pairs of jeans are sold every year, we thought we’d give you the knowledge!

In the first of our three part series, our Male Stylist and fashion designer, Jim Thompson, looks at the origins of denim and gives you tips on how to select the best quality.

Brief history of denim

Denim gets its name from the French family who developed it and the city it originated from – Serge de Nimes. The term was shortened over time to Denim, giving birth to one of fashion’s most enduring icons. To create denim, Indigo dyed and white yarns are woven together to create a rugged fabric. The dye is fairly unstable and therefore fades quite easily over time, giving jeans their unique appearance. Originally a form of work wear, metal buttons and rivets were added to prevent ripping at stress points, giving modern day jeans their traditional look.

 

What denim should I look for?

Selvedge denim is best. Created using a traditional shuttle-weaving loom that is a narrow in width, the selvedge is the edge of each side of the fabric (self edge). It usually has the appearance of white or red finishing at the side seam of the jean. These fabrics are generally better quality and stronger, but, tend to be expensive as modern looms can create fabric at more economical widths. Japan is probably the best source for selvedge denim, as they took up the mantle, buying US shuttle looms post WW2 as the US modernised production.

In part two Jim will be reviewing what sort of jeans to go for and what are the best fits, before looking at which style will work for you and how to care for your jeans. Stay tuned