If you fancy sitting front row and watching the latest Spring/Summer collections hit the runway, then get tickets to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival.

It’s a great way to see the best from Australia’s leading brands and retailers – Ginger and Smart, Lisa Ho, Oroton, Myer, Sportscraft…and loads more.

There’s also hair and make-up consultations, style workshops (yay) and lots of opportunities to sip champagne in the bars!

There are plenty of different tickets on offer, prices starting at $35. The event is on at Sydney’s Town from 21-25 August.

See you there 🙂

I think it’s kind of strange that we spend more money on an outfit we’ll wear once or twice for a wedding, the races or Christmas party than on a pair of jeans or a jacket we’ll wear till it crawls to the bin!  Although we want to look our glammed up best at these events, doing so can cost some serious $$$’s……well maybe not, Ruby Slippers may have found the perfect solution; renting your outfit.

There are quite a few companies offering this service from dresses, jackets and bags. One of our fav’s is Sydney’s ‘Dressed Up’.  We popped along to their showroom in Sydney to meet with the owner, Serena Ross, for a chat and a drool at their gowns.   They house a range of designers and have some really beautiful dresses. Check out the website, this isn’t just long, sparkly evening gowns there is so much more choice than you’d imagine. Sizes range from 6 – 12, with 14’s on their way for next AW season. The hire is for 7 days but you can pay for longer if you can’t bear to part with your new frock! With prices starting at $89 for short dresses I think it is great value.

It’s also an amazing idea for anyone stuck trying to find bridesmaid dresses.  You can have designer gowns without paying the prices. Perfect.

Get in touch with us at Ruby Slippers if you have a special event you’d like help with some styling for. We can not only offer you our expert advice, but we get reduced rates with Dressed Up too, yay. Email us at Rachel@rubyslippersstyling.com.au for more details.

Oh!  Keep your eyes on our facebook page for details of Dressed Up’s end of season sale!

 Mummy’s to be, if you’re having an issue getting tights to fit over your baby bump help is here!!!

If you’re trying to work out whether it’s best to buy a bigger pair of tights so the seam finishes on your bump, or a smaller pair that sit like a pair of hipsters under your bump – stop right there!

 Target’s range of pregnancy tights to the rescue; they are just $18 and are designed to fit over your baby bump.  No more painful digging in or sagging in places – brilliant! 

To test the product I gave a pair to the best judging panel I could think of….one of my amazing best friends, Laura.  Pregnant with her second baby, she gave them a trial run for us and gives Target’s tights a gold star:

 ‘They are so comfortable and as they have large belly band, I will be able to wear them as my waist expands further.’ Fill your shopping baskets girls!

Boys, need some help getting that right pair of jeans for you….

To find the perfect pair you need to go a little further than grabbing a pair that fits your waist and leg measurements. Not all jeans were born the same, so follow our simple guide to the fit and cuts, and you’ll find your perfect pair in no time.

Boot cut – the most versatile of all styles that work for nearly all body shapes. They will sit just below the waist and are cut with a slight flare out at the bottom.

Loose/Relaxed fit – these are best for the heavier guys or those who want more room and a casual look. Although they are a baggy style, they should still fit well round the waist…not hanging off your hips a’la Marky Mark. If you’re trying to hide a few extra kilo’s go for a darker shade.

Skinny’s -the pass into the skinny jeans club is a limited one! They really aren’t for everyone, but if you’ve got a slim figure & can pull off the look, do it, on the right person they look hot!

Slim fit/Straight cut – A little more forgiving that the skinnys but still offer that more modern look than some of the baggier jeans.

Regular – These sit on the waist and have a square shape to them, sitting parallel from ankle to hip. Great for anyone wanting to hide skinny legs! For those wanting to disguise a few extra kilo’s then you’d be surprised by how much more flattering straight or regular cut can look than a bigger relaxed fit.

Keep the colour dark if you want to look slimmer and distressed if your legs are on the skinny side.

If they sag at the crotch or bum then they’re not the right pair!

Happy shopping 🙂

Ladies, check out a favourite of Ruby Slipper’s, Leina Broughton. She’s just brought out a new collection of dresses and we love the gorgeous colours and flattering shapes.  Look at those beautiful neck lines and styles to make you feel oh so like a lady!

Stocked all over Australia, see stockist list here or available on line.

Is June too early to start a Christmas list?!