All hail the shirt dress!

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The ‘must have’ item of the moment is the shirt dress. They are versatile, stylish and will up your casual game in one fell swoop!

Check out Ruby Slippers Styling’s top picks:

This dress is perfect when shorts are too casual, and a pencil skirt is too dressy. The belt gives great shape and you can easily dress up or down using accessories.

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Marcs, $149

Forget the shorts, tee-shirt and birkies, this denim dress is the perfect casual look:

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ASOS, $74

The high waist band is great for all those curvy, pear shaped girls. Dress down with sandals or up with some killer heels!

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The Iconic, $129.95

Glam-a-zon. Team with some sexy heels if the thigh high boots aren’t your thing.

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Pretty Little Things, $45

Great for anyone wanting a little tummy cover. Add a pop of colour, and team with some bright yellow sandals.

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Another gorgeous, casual look. Team up with your converse to the park with the kids, and throw on some wedges and effortlessly be bbq ready!

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Get yours now, and you’ll be thanking us for enlightening your wardrobe with this awesome little number!

Calling all budding Stylists….

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r&w600600Have you ever thought about being a Personal Stylist, but just don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve already completed an online course, but need some practical help?

Ruby Slippers Styling is super excited to have teamed up with Style and Fashion Mentor Wendy Mac, and together we’re running a one day action packed event.

Ruby Slippers founder Rachel Worden, will be generously sharing all her styling insights, knowledge and giving you the opportunity to practice your skills…and get the feedback you need.

 

The day will include:

  • Personal Styling Training – Both classroom and in-store.
  • A Masterclass on how to conduct a Wardrobe Refresh session.
  • Styling Challenges.
  • Open Q&A with Wendy and Rachel…no styling topic off limits!
  • Networking opportinity with fellow stylists.
  • Convenient Bondi Junction location, just minutes from the train station.
  • And the price…under $200..b.a.r.g.a.i.n!

Want some more information…of course you do!!! Click here to read more and book. Spaces are limited, so be quick.

Dates:

Melbourne, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Saturday, 12 March 2016

Bondi Junction, Sydney, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Saturday, 7 May 2016

Follow your dreams and do something you love!

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Swimwear Shopping Advice by Ruby Slippers Styling

The hell that is swimwear shopping!!

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The lights are always unflattering, you seem to swell to twice your normal size, and you could have sworn your cellulite has doubled since last time you checked. Sounding familiar? Well girls you’re not alone…I am yet to find anyone who skips into the changing room with an arm full of bikini’s and walks out feeling just as happy. Well maybe Gisele?

 

So follow our top styling tips to ease some of the shopping pain, and find the perfect swimsuit to match your shape:

 

 

Big Boobs:

Halternecks and wide straps are your friend, stringy straps are the enemy! You need to feel like you are wearing a bra, if not it’s not supportive enough.

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Seafolly, $184.90  ASOS, $73

Big hips:

Draw attention upwards with details, prints, and colours:

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Capriosca,$143  Tigerlily, $219.95

Small boobs:

Create some shape with dramaic lines, detailed fabric and clashing prints:

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Target, $59  ASOS, $60  Surfstitch, $89.99

Tummy Trouble:

Don’t go for the all black swim suit to cover up your tum. That big expanse of black, will only make you look wider. Try one of these gorgeous numbers, that will give you all the stylish camoflague you need and create some beautiful shape:

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Jets, $169  Isola by Megan Gale at Sunburn, $219.95

Then add some essentials, a load of sunscreen and you are good to go:

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Bag, The Beach People, $22, Sunglasses, ShopBop, $339.91, Hat, Tigerlily at SurfStitch, $69.95

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Kimono, ASOS, $74

Enjoy, and if you need us just sos on admin@rubyslippersstyling.com.au, we’re here to take the pain out of shopping!

Join us for an afternoon with the girls!

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StylingThere’s nothing better than an afternoon hanging with the girls, top it with shopping, shoes & Jules Sebastian and we are excited!!!

We are teaming up with the ladies at Rise Women for this awesome event…. and we can’t wait.

This year their theme is Style Yourself Confident. And stylish it is….they’ll be delicious food, lots of shopping, styling advice, inspiring talks, Jules Sebastian as keynote speaker…and lots of bubbles!!!

Ruby Slippers will be there offering Express Styling Sessions (we can’t wait!) so make sure you come along and say hi!

Get your tickets here, enter RUBY at checkout and get $10 off, yay!

Join us Sunday 15th November, 1.30pm at St George Motor Boat Club in Kogarah Bay

Top 5 tips for dressing LOUDLY with style… and for a great cause!

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Ladies, if there’s one thing we love at Ruby Slippers it’s getting dressed up are you with us? And, when we can do it to benefit a good cause well that’s even better!

Friday 16th October is #LOUDSHIRTDAY 2015, the annual fundraising initiative encouraging Australians everywhere to don their brightest clothing to support deaf and hearing impaired children around the country (via The Shepherd Centre in NSW/ACT).

Many people don’t realise that it costs $18,000 per child, per year to provide these crucial early intervention services teaching kids how to hear and speak and give them the best shot at life despite their disability. So to help raise much needed funds and to break out of your monochrome ways, lets embrace the new season styles and show our support!!

To encourage all our wonderful gals to join us, we’ve put together our top five stylist tips for dressing LOUDLY and still looking fabulous!

  1. Loud doesn’t necessarily mean bright colours. For the more traditional fashionista, try clashing black and white prints for LOUD style that doesn’t slap you in the face. The sky’s the limit, we love leopard print and stripes, checks paired with abstract prints. The trick is to pick tailored pieces and keep patterns proportional to your body shape.

 

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2. For our more adventurous ladies, try mixing prints (florals are an obvious winner for spring) that have the same colour scheme, like this Missoni top and skirt straight off the runway. The splashes of yellow in the purple skirt and purple in the yellow top mean the whole outfit hangs together and looks stunning instead of silly.

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And check out these looks for all out loud, floral lust:

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3. Two is better than one. Twin sets are all the rage. A crop and pencil skirt in a unique print looks chic and polished for the races:

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This Alice McCall set is funky, fresh and looks great both together and as separates. We’re in love!

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4. It’s all about COLOUR, COLOUR, COLOUR! Look for a standout colour (think red, magenta, emerald green or navy) and rock it on top AND bottom. At Ruby Slippers we love LOVE a tailored pant and blazer combo like these:

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Keep it simple with a strappy nude shoe and dewy makeup to finish off the look.

5.  Let your shoes do the talking. We all know the importance of a good shoe, sometimes we even plan our whole outfits around the perfect pair. This is a great excuse to rock the most marvelous, sparkly, strappy, colourful and outlandish pair you can find. Because, well, why not!! Sophia Webster makes some of the most magical creations (available via Green With Envy Boutique and online), but if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, we’ve found some lust-worthy, affordable pairs:

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Show us how you get LOUD by posting your style photo on social media using the hashtag #LoudShirtDay and support the cause by registering to host your own event anytime from now until October 16.

You’ll be turning heads for all the right reasons in no time. So go forth in style ladies!

Have fun x

By Ishtar Schneider

Need a little fathers day gift inspiration?

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Looking to get Dad a gift that’s a little unique and something other than a few more calories?

fathers-dayWell, our male styling packages are perfect (if we do say so ourselves)! We offer friendly, hassle free, professional advice.

Whether it’s work-wear, weekend wear or for a special occasion we can help.

It’s so common to get stuck in a style rut, whether it be pulling out clothes that are years old or whether they don’t quite look up to the mark at work. Let one of our stylists take your Dad on a style journey: we’ll find out about him, what he does with with his time, how much he wants to spend…and then we’ll find him a wardrobe that matches that.

We’ll take the hassle out of shopping and help him find his style.  Sounds perfect…we told you so!!!

Call or email us today and get your Dad a Father’s day gift voucher, that’ll make him look a million dollars (without spending it!).

Not sure if it’s for your Dad? Check out what our clients’s said about the session:

Dave – I felt so relaxed and comfortable and loved everything we bought and I am extremely happy. All the stores we went to were great and I wouldn’t have changed anything about the session.

Hamish – I had a fantastic session. The best part of the styling session was the great advice and tips.  I would recommend your services to a friend. Thanks again.

Scott – Just a note to say I was able to be an effective clothes shopper thanks to your advice!  I followed your recommendations re colours and styles and now have a much smaller but more efficient wardrobe. Once again, thank you for all your help – the investment was well and truly worth it!

Nigel – A big thank you from me, I’ve come away feeling much more confident in clothes shopping thanks to a very fun day. Very much appreciate it!

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Prices start from $250 for 2.5hours

AVAILABLE IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY 

Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world!

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Give-a-girl-the-right-shoes-and-she-can-conquer-the-worldAre you a shoe offender? Do you have that pair of ‘faithful’ shoes that you wear day in, day out… probably a black pair… they’ve probably been re-heeled a few times, and they’ve probably seen better days. But they’ve done you proud and it’s oh so hard to give them up.

Lurking in the back of your wardrobe though,  like a piece of buried treasure, you have an amazing pair, worn just once to a wedding, preserved in their box. It’s time to ditch the boring, faithful shoes for a few days and dig out your shoe candy

Before you think there is no way I could wear them to work……think ‘what would Carrie do’, put on the shoe angels and rock it!

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At Ruby Slippers Styling, we’ve found some amazingly special shoes (for EVERY budget), so if you don’t own that supercalifragilisticexpialidocious pair, show Monday-itus who’s boss and buy yourself a pair. Trust us, it’ll make you feel better (we’re personal stylists, we know about this stuff)!!!!

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White, silver and animal print…what a fab combination! These look great with skinny jeans for a girls lunch:

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ASOS, $63

We’re in LOVE with these strappy, caged up sandals. Leave your boring black shoes at home and take your skirts and dresses to the next level:

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Wanted, $189.95

The metallic finish just gives this shoes a little something special and it’s the shoe that keeps on giving – gorgeous with navy blue for work, with skinny jeans for drinks, or your LBD for dinner. Could they tick anymore boxes? Ok, maybe the price doesn’t get the biggest tick, but think of the cost per wear…

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LK Bennett, $416

The texture and colour combinations on these heels, make them look funky, classy and much more expensive than they are:

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Shoes of Prey, $265

Are you a serial black wearer? These are the perfect shoes to add some colour to your outfits – they’re great for work or going out, and a bargain!

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Charles and Keith, $76

Get your Cinderella on, with these golden, snake effect heels. A basic with an edge, they’ll go with skirts, dresses, jeans…the list is endless:

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The Outnet, $245

If you are still lusting after Carrie’s blue Manolo Blahnik heels from the Sex and the City Movie, but your budget doesn’t quite stretch that far, then these are an amazing option:

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Kurt Geiger, $230

So, whether it is out for lunch, to work or dinner and drinks with friends, don’t save your best clothes for an event that’s not even in the diary!

If you need help getting rid of your faithful pairs of shoes and picking out some fab shoe candy, give Ruby Slippers a call! Our amazing stylists in Melbourne and Sydney can give your wardrobe the refresh it needs. Check out our Ultimate Styling Package for more details.

Happy Shopping x

Get Wrapped Up This Winter!

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Hate to point out of the obvious, but how cold is it???? Winter

As we all shiver through the ‘big freeze’, we write this as a public service announcement….for those of you who don’t have a winter coat (if you are hugging a Lemsip this is for you), then now is the time to buy one. Not only are these our hot picks of the winter, but they are also ALL ON SALE!!!!

 

 

 

 

If you are a serial ‘black’ outfit wearer…this could be your ticket to you a ray of colour in your winter wardrobe.  Karen Millen, Funnel Neck Boucle Coat, $399, was $625:

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Small salute to Topgun? Love this…Ted Baker, $449.50 reduced from $899:

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This Ginger and Smart Trench is just amazing, it fits beautifully and the colour is just DIVINE….$524 reduced from $749:

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This faux fur Carla Zampatti jacket looks awesome teamed with a fitted bottom half, go with leather look skinnies or a sexy pencil skirt to give your winter look some va-va-voom. $365 reduced from $729:

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Spice up your casual winter wardrobe with this cosy wool, swing, duffle coat, ASOS, $84 reduced from $168:

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Show ‘winter colours’, who’s in charge with this cute, H&M straight style jacket. Team with some darker colours on the bottom and a thick knit scarf this winter and as the weather warms up, it will see you into Spring.

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Not in the sale, but it had to make the cut as it’s an absolute bargain at $69.95.

 

Get wrapped up and stay warm.

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Rushing into Spring!!!

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While we’re all firmly sitting in mid winter, wrapped in woolies and celebrating our second favorite holiday of the year, Christmas in July…the stores are rushing us Winterinto Spring.  As shorts, open toe shoes and bikini’s get loaded onto their shelves, don’t pass the new stock by thinking you have to wait until you apply your fake tan and the temperature soars above 22C to make any purchases!!

The gorgeous BOHO vibe, that Spring 2015 is going to bring us, can easily be integrated into your winter wear, to give you much more cost effective purchases and instant winter glam!  So if you are getting a little bored of the knits and jeans, check out our hit list of the first purchases to make this Spring:

We love this dress from Portmans, $119.95, it has great shape, long sleeves and a gorgeous soft flowing skirt – especially great for any pear shaped  girlies out there:

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Team with these Wittner heels ($119.95) for evening glam or these Wanted ankle boots ($199.95) to avoid cold toes:

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This denim shirt dress from Witchery, $149.95, is super versatile and will last you right through the seasons:

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Team with some soft, warm, knee high boots, ASOS, $80:

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A cosy Gilet, Topshop, $150:

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And, of course a hat to finish the look off, Country Road, $59.95:

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For a more casual vibe, team this stripe tee dress, Sportsgirl, $89.95:

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With this casual jacket (pull in the waist strings to give you some shape), Dotti, $79.95:

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And a pair of our loved Spring Courts, $120:

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Give the jeans a rest with this super sexy maxi skirt, ASOS, $40:

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Team with a leather jacket to keep out the winter cold, Kookai, $560:

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And some sexy boots, Jimmy Choo, $699.22:

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And, if the budget won’t stretch too far this month, add some sunshine to your winter look up with this cute tote from Sportsgirl, a bargain at $59.95:

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If you can’t find what you are looking for or are struggling to find your ‘look’, we offer Personal Styling Session in Sydney and Melbourne, call or email to see how we can help!

admin@rubyslippersstyling.com.au or 0450 754726

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Do you need saving from the Mummy Funk?

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Funk (noun)

1) A foul odour.

2) A style of R&B music whose artists include James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic (aka P-Funk) and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

3) Depressed mood.

Let’s be real, it’s not one (I hope!) and sadly, it’s not two.

It’s:

4) Mummy Funk. Post baby styling hell.

At Ruby Slippers Styling, many of us are Mum’s so we know what it’s like. That first year…So many things are changing. So. Many. Things

Nothing is the same boobs, tummy, back, skin, hair, food intake and time. Time to actually ‘get ready’ in the morning having been awake since 5am and every 2 hours prior to that. Those work and going out clothes hanging abandoned in the wardrobe…and you are left wondering if your style left with the ability to have a solid 8 hours sleep.

Did we really consider our Saturday night outfit for the entire week before going out?

So, if you have found yourself completely reconsidering how you are dressing or the point of dressing at all…..The below list is an easy guide to avoiding Mummy Funk, it saved us and we hope it can help you too!

From the Top

Easy access and basic is the key.  Oversize t-shirts with a cap sleeve or ¾ sleeve an absolute must!  I kept my ASOS maternity tee’s, a savior.

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ASOS, $36

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Decjuba, $59.95

If you are breast feeding, buy 3 or 4 Bonds tanks with in-built bra and pop them under absolutely everything. Layer simply to hide bumps and lumps!

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Bonds, $41.95

In the early, leaky day, avoid jersey material, it is not your friend…opt for dark, patterned, synthetic fabrics…they will hide any milky stains.

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Decjuba, $41.95

To layer over the top, look for long line cardigans and jackets with a 2-way zip for winter and gorgeous  kimon capes for summer to add colour.

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Mister Zimi, $140

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Witchery, $99.95`

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Seed, $198.95

For your bottom….It not a crime to stay in maternity jeans for a few months after bub comes along, just watch then they start to sag. A big winner is patterned leggings and soft harem style pants. These looked stylish and keep you out of tracksuit pants and gym clothes…limit that habit to the gym or exercising to get out of the ‘funk’.

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Jeanswest, $69.99 (or 2 for $99 – bargain!)

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Sportsgirl, $99.95

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Decjuba, $59.95

On your toes…

Welcome to the world of flats!! And, this doesn’t mean boring btw!  Plimsoles, look great with everything and are so comfortable. We love Toms, with Superga coming a close second!

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Superga, $100  Shoes of Prey $234  Toms, $59 Witchery, $99.95

If you can keep these looks on rotation, you will most certainly be feeling more funky than funk in no time! Remember that you are now more feminine than ever and it can actually be a wonderful time to try something new. Comfort and practicality can really work as you get into your new groove.

Don’t forget, we offer Yummy Mummy styling packages in both SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, if you need a little help finding your look!

By Gemma Ostroburski, Ruby Slippers Styling, Melbourne Stylist