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From André Leon Talley to Zora Neale Hurston: A ‘Superfine’ Reading List #metgala
FiFi | May 10, 2025
Can I just say this is what I am interested in : the stories and books behind the Met...
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Office dressing ! Your chic & effortless work wardrobe starts here …
FiFi | May 10, 2025
Your new season work wardrobe starts here! So many of you have requested help with office/work wear.. Of course...
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When the Going Was Good: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines
FiFi | May 3, 2025
Can’t wait to read this ! ’From the pages of Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor...
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Need now: Fabulous slouchy sweaters !
FiFi | May 3, 2025
Scientific tests have proved : there are two kinds of sweaters you need in your life. One is for...
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Adventures in the Louvre, How to fall in love with the world’s greatest museum. #book
FiFi | April 17, 2025
Oh la la ! A book about Paris, art and the Louvre: what more do you want ?! I...
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How to wear a barn jacket ? With slouchy pants + sneakers #stealherstyle
FiFi | April 17, 2025
Loving a barn jacket this season. You might call it a safari jacket or a field jacket. Maybe a...
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This is the best trench of the season ! Wear it over all your fav pieces , summer to winter #lululemon
FiFi | April 17, 2025
It doesn’t have to be raining to wear a trench. ( though it’s always good when it does !)...
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The Best Books to Read This April : 21 standout new releases #townandcountry
FiFi | April 12, 2025
The Best Books to Read This April: Town and Country always has the best picks of books. Here are...
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Denim. Denim. Denim… & more denim ! The key pieces you need right now.
FiFi | April 12, 2025
What do we all want to wear right now? Denim. Denim. And more denim. It‘s so right this...
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Chocolate brown. Mocha. Espresso. Cocoa. LOVE ! All my picks #luxetoless.
FiFi | April 5, 2025
Chocolate brown. Mocha. Espresso. Mud. Cocoa. Donkey. Whatever you call it it’s THE big colour for winter (and the...

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I’m having a grey moment. Actually I’m having

I’m having a grey moment.
Actually I’m having a grey and brown moment.
It’s the chic colour combination that looks so right ATM don’t you think ?! An unexpected pairing it works so well : you’re putting together the two most important colours happening this season. Swipe 👉👉👉

As you know I’ve been slowly building a wardrobe of all things camel , brown & neutrals. I have a serious wardrobe full of all those tones . ( it makes getting dressed so easy!) So I hardly need anything more in that department right ?!

But I knew I was missing something : a dark grey slouchy knit sweater. Chic enough to wear on its own but also easily tucked in if needs be.

I found the best one @netaporter @thefrankieshop
To be honest I’ve been stalking it for a while as I loved the chocolate brown knit sweater @thefrankieshop you might remember I nabbed @netaporter last month.

The best thing about this colour grey is that it loves black & grey obviously but it’s also a match made in heaven with chocolate, brown & camel. Yes my whole wardrobe haha 🤣

Styling tips:
* As it’s pretty voluminous you can just front tuck the knit to create shape ( & show off your belt ).

* but the knit can also be worn hanging out ( it has nifty side splits so it hangs really well) over the @thefrankieshop slouchy pants.

* try the grey knit under the fabulous choc brown coat @thefrankieshop also @netaporter and with slouchy brown pleather pants.

* White pointy heels lighten the look.

* A tan designer Valentino belt elevates the look and lifts the grey and brown.

* A Brown Gucci or tan bag Demellier ( thx @netaporter ) breaks up the monotone & adds a third colour .

* No need to match shoes & bags.

* Go down a size or two as I’m wearing a size small in the knit; it’s big !

I’ll add links to stories and to my @ltk.australia #shopwithfifi #Ad #partner #Netaporter #ltkaustralia fifireport #greyandbrown

Struggling with office dressing ? Everybody keep

Struggling with office dressing ?
Everybody keep calm :
Your new season work wardrobe starts here!

Times have changed in the corporate office world. Your wardrobe is probably more casual. Or you might be working part time from home. But you still want to look chic, understated, professional …and best for your age.

The trick ?
* Invest in expensive (looking) versatile colours like black, camel, navy and cream. (FYI Hot pink, Purple, bright green never look expensive unless they are.)( Just a reminder!) * Stick to the FiFi philosophy of table top dressing: make the focus on TOP of the body. That’s where people are looking: Your face ( not at your knees believe or not !) 
Which means investing in stand out jackets, major blouses and statement tops. Keep the bottoms classic and understated. ( they’re hidden under the table)( good for zoom too !) 
The good news is that the trouser suit is back.
And it makes life easy : just make sure it’s updated to a slouchy blazer and baggy pants. A loose cut looks effortless , FEELs comfortable. Go for black, grey, khaki, camel or brown.
(Navy can be tricky as it can look like an insurance /airline uniform & so it’s hard to style).( oh & close your eyes and keep walking if you see any trouser suits in hot pink, purple or bright green. Trouble ! They don’t look expensive, too hard to style).
 I’ve been tracked down the best pieces you need to look chic at the office - so you’ll get dressed in 5 minutes flat with your eyes closed.

Head to the FiFi Report - link in bio to fifi.com.au And I’ll add all my favorite to #shopwithfifi @ltk.australia #fifireport #officedressing #luxetoless.

When in doubt ? Default to white under everything!

When in doubt ?
Default to white under everything!
White jeans. White tee ( or knit).
Toss on whatever outerwear works.
It might be a trench, a blazer or a utility jacket in a neutral, beige or choc brown.
( All white also works under a denim jacket, grey peacoat , a barn jacket or even a black blazer. Anything really !).
It’s easy, chic and simple, looks effortless.

FiFi philosophy:
Update the basics into new modern shapes. Meaning ?
Classics date !
It’s a myth that you can wear a classic trench, white tee and jeans forever. The cut changes over time - the length, the shoulder, the armhole, the waist and the width of leg , the shape of the lapel , everything looks different. Change is the secret to fashion : that’s why we love it !

So have you noticed the white Tee has grown, and your low rise skinny jeans should now be safely stored ??! Same with that short, tight single breasted trench .
Right now you want a white t shirt that is roomy slouchy and a trench that is extra long & oversized. White jeans ? Update to barrel, wide leg or straight and baggy.

Hint: the fashion edge comes from modern shapes and the new ways of styling ( you don’t need kooky colours, frumpy florals & pesky prints to make a statement) : the only thing classic here are the colours right ?!

Styling Tips:
Net ballet flats continue the white theme and the brown bag adds a third colour & breaks up the monotone.

I’m wearing :
a white tee @lululemonausnz
White carrot leg jeans @zara
Trench @dissh ( old)
Net flats @jomercershoes (old)
Brown bag @strandbags

I’ll post to @ltk.australia with links to these and any similar pieces.#shopwithfifi #fifireport #stealmystyle

It may not yet be time for a winter coat but it’

It may not yet be time for a winter coat but it’s definitely time for knitwear.

What to buy?
Invest in neutral , cream or choc brown.
You want a knit to make a statement, a knit that can handle being worn on its own - it doesn’t need the help of a blazer or coat. It should be fashiony enough to stand on its own as is.
It can be slouchy and oversized or just a rib knit that is roomy & effortless. And a sleeveless knit is perfect for this warm autumn weather.

My advice?
Don’t invest in black: Boring, not so flattering next to the face and tricky to style. (black sweater + black pants = snoozefest).
( I am falling asleep thinking about it).
Those black sweaters you already own? toss them back with your high waist beige pants or wide leg blue denim. A black knit works with black leather pants & under a black blazer. Just saying if can only buy one sweater don’t spend your money on a black one.

How to wear a slouchy sweater ? Swipe !
If it’s cropped (this one is @aerelabel) it will look great with beige barrel leg pants @lululemonausnz
* It will look fabulous with leather shorts ( or leather pants) in brown, khaki or black.
* It will love hanging long over a long maxi flirty skirt .
* It will adore getting a half tuck into jeans
* It will love white jeans especially in winter.
* It will want to be layered over a shirt ( if it’s not too oversized) (with the shirt cuffs hanging out)
* Check out the menswear section: quite often better cut, a little slouchier and sturdier fabric.
* Wear your stripe knit as a scarf: work wonders tossed around your neck.
* Fashion tip: Buy two of the same inexpensive knits then wear the second matching one around your shoulders a la Celine
* Swipez vous for inspo and ideas

Need to invest in a couple of knits ?
Of course you do !
Head to the FiFi Report when I have tracked down the best slouchy knits from luxe to less!
Hit link in bio for FiFi.com.au #shopwithfifi

What’s to love about a trench ? It will joosh up

What’s to love about a trench ?
It will joosh up everything you own! You will always look sophisticated. And chic.
Summer, Autumn, winter, Spring.
So versatile ! A trench will go out to dinner over a simple black dress and heels. Toss that same exact trench over jeans, a tee with Birkenstocks & you’re casual weekend ready. It will keep you dry in rainy weather.
And it might even keep you warm in winter.
Who da thunk! Talk about mileage and cost per wear.

Which one to buy ?
Classics like a trench have a use by date. They NEVER last forever. They can look dated.  That short ( knee length ) tight single breasted trench you own?  Aurevoir. Goodbye. Adios & store it.
(It’s so out it’s about to come back in again!)
Right now you want an extra long trench , double breasted and oversized. This new modern shape will last you for 5 years or more. (BTW I’ve been talking about this new shape of trench for about 10 years now).
Veer away from a black trench. Too dark, Not versatile. Boring. It’s outerwear that counts: it’s the first thing people see. It’s the piece that’s going to make a statement. 
So If you have to buy just one trench?
invest in beige, brown, khaki, white. Watch as it instantly lightens up your life. It will joosh up all your basic black but also loves white and neutrals.( a black trench is not wrong just not the first one to buy)

* Walk past, close your eyes & cross yourself 🫣if you see any trenchcoats in purple or red or horrid green or lime )(Looks cheap. Hurts my eyes!)

* Always buy a size or two bigger if it’s too neat.

* A trench should be mid shin because it needs to be the same length as your midi skirt : A short trench over a longer skirt arrggggg ! Please no ! A long trench over a short skirt? Yes !

*Also if you feel overwhelmed by too much fabric then choose a trenchcoat with a sharp shoulder seam not raglan sleeve ( not good if you have narrow or sloping shoulders !).

Swipe for all the ways I’ve been wearing a trenchcoat : a link in stories to my picks of the best trenchcoats luxe to less - #shopwithfifi #fifireport #trenchcoats

Loving a barn jacket this season. You might call

Loving a barn jacket this season. You might call it a safari jacket or a field jacket.
Or even a utility jacket. I call it cool! 
What’s to love ? It’s not a blazer, a crop trench or a parka. (though it almost is!) But it works just as well. It is casual yet never boring. You can wear it summer into winter because it’s not really a heavy winter jacket. But because it has a casual nonchalant laid back vibe it suits the Australian lifestyle.

What to look for ?  Go for a barn jacket in a brown, beige khaki or neutral. (Surprise!) (black is too heavy and dark).  It should have pockets, it might have a cord collar , leather trim or a funnel neck.
It should really be pretty roomy , almost square and boxy. It should be long , over the bum and have an oversized look. In a heavy practical cotton, maybe waxed or at least rainproof. It should look functional!
( now’s there’s an idea : haha)

Styling tricks:
* Layer a lighter colour knit under the jacket( don’t default to black under there).
* Tuck your knit or tee into high waist pants to create shape and give the illusion (!) of a waist under there!
* Slouchy long pants will dress up the barn jacket. Ditto a pencil skirt . Swipez vous to see how I’ve been wearing it . If you’re feeling bold go for a sheer skirt a la Prada !
* Sneakers in brown dress down the classic pants.( white sneakers? Not wrong but time to store them!)
* Love the idea of a barn jacket with heels, boots, white mules and kitten heels. Yes ! That’s how I will wear it . It’s the contrast of high/low that makes it interesting/unexpected = cool.
* Hint: make sure it’s oversized and BIG , that is what makes it look fashiony. You do not want to look like the Queen in Balmoral (!) so It needs drama & to make a statement.

Now you can steal her style @mirjaklein
Head to @ltk.australia #shopwithfifi where you can shop the look my pick of the best barn jackets & slouchy pants & sneakers straight from the app.
Hit the link in bio or check my stories for links !
#barnjacket #fifireport #stealherstyle #simplechic

The one thing missing in my wardrobe? A grey blaze

The one thing missing in my wardrobe?
A grey blazer !
So I was thrilled when I spied this one from @cosstores_au on sale in January .
Finally it’s chilly enough to wear it !

The thing I love about a grey blazer is that it’s not black ( or camel) but just as chic .
And in all seriousness that is the point !

Remember that a black blazer can actually be quite limiting - it only looks good with jeans (and leather pants). A black blazer with your favorite black pants ? It’s a snoozefest !! (Where would I wear a black trouser suit ?! With my current lifestyle : not many places).
But a grey blazer is so much more versatile & it works with both jeans AND also with black pants.

What to look for in a blazer so it looks modern?
A sharper shoulder , a longer length, double breasted ( though this one doesn’t have buttons ) and a bigger lapel . This blazer @cosstores_au also has a cool fabric belt which adds a little edge and helps to cinch in the waist.

I’ve styled the grey blazer with my fav slouchy grey barrel leg jeans @zara & white mules but it also works with silver block heels and black sandals. ( change the shoes, change the look right ?!).

For a lewk that is a little more polished I’ve thrown the grey blazer @cosstores_au and white tank with my fav @lululemonausnz black slouchy pants, white mules and a black bucket bag.

Head to my #shopwithfifi @ltkaustralia page where I’ll add links to grey blazers & grey jeans plus a link to the @lululemonausnz pants & white shoes #ltkaustralia #shopwithfifi #fifireport #greyblazer

FiFi philosophy! Don’t compromise looking modern

FiFi philosophy!
Don’t compromise looking modern by trying to look slim. You’ll end up looking neither.

Meaning ?

Time and again I hear women say about slouchy clothes “I can’t wear that, it makes me look bigger”. So? Who cares if you look bigger ?

Looking slim is not the end game!

And when you think about it the word “ flattering” is really just another word for slim right ?

Personally I’d rather look modern & chic than worry about whether something will make me look slimmer.

Because what happens is when you will try to style something to make it flattering /slimming quite often ( not always !) it will not be modern. And you won’t look smaller either. You end up in no man’s land looking neither slim nor modern.

My advice : own it & just wear the damn fashion !

When you start trying new shapes & silhouettes your eye changes and suddenly you get used to new proportions.
It’s about updating the classics and embracing the fashion & the new ways of styling.
Whatever age or shape you are.

The thing is : ALL those ridiculous rules about dressing for your shape are all based on the idea of looking slimmer !

And the problem : those so called “figure fixer” rules CHANGE. Because fashion changes. ( that’s why we love it) And women hold on to those old fashioned rules.
But they’re not set in stone.
No wonder you’re struggling to get dressed!

In my opinion looking slimmer is not the aim.
Looking modern & chic is what I’m interested in.

Right now it’s about :
Baggy + baggy = Yes
Baggy + neat = cool
Neat + neat = wrong

Of course getting dressed is about feeling great so please wear what you feel good in !
For me I FEEL great in Farshun & feel modern in new silhouettes whether they’re slimming or not .

So please stop compromising looking modern by trying to look slim : you’ll end up looking neither.

Let me know if that resonates with you !
#shopwithfifi #ownitgirl #wearthefashion #fifireport #shopwithfifi

I’m having a love affair with barrel leg pants.

I’m having a love affair with barrel leg pants.
There’s something about the new shape that I love: modern, cool, comfortable, baggy but overly so. Looks effortless ( I hope !) and relaxed.
I’ve been living in my barrel jeans (every colour : White, brown, grey & blue ). And I have also nabbed a pair of black barrel pants @lululemonausnz that I wear on repeat .

So was thrilled when I found these camel barrel pants @lululemonausnz ( you know how I love beige pants)( they’re all different I swear!).

What’s to love?
They have a flat front so you have one too ✔️
In a stretchy twill fabric, yes please !✔️
Trans seasonal: they work summer to winter ✔️
Relaxed roomy cut (through glutes and thighs!)✔️
A good camel beige colour ✔️
The length is longer ( I’ve turned them up inside )✔️
In a wrinkle-free ( like me 😂) Twill texture ✔️

Styling tips - Swipez vous !
Pull on a sleeveless knit ( love the shoulder pads from @thefrankieshop ) or try it with a crop knit that sits right at the top of the pants .
For a more summery look pull on a simple white tee (This is the best white tee from @lululemonausnz ).
Add a designer belt & bag to elevate the look ( always in the same tones but not necessarily matching exactly ).
As always white shoes( flats or heels ) lighten up the outfit and add edge.

I’m wearing a size 30 in the lululemon twill barrel leg pants in colour : sheer oak.

I’ll post links in stories! As always head to @ltkaustralia #shopwithfifi #fifireport #lululemon

It’s a barn jacket ! A mix between a peacoat ,

It’s a barn jacket !
A mix between a peacoat , utility jacket, parka and a Barbour. And it’s the coolest piece in your new season wardrobe…

It’s not a blazer but just as versatile, it’s not a parka but just as casual. It feels new, looks low key & is totally practical too.

I’m a sucker for anything utility, anything with pockets. Anything that you can just toss on. And instantly look farshun !

So you can’t afford @prada or @therow ?
Please don’t cry : grab this fabulous men’s jacket @uniqloau . It is called a ‘utility blouson’ and you need to get the colour “brown” ( surprise!) and I’ve got it in a size large.

Yes, it’s menswear but best to go big or go home .
Why ?
Because you need an exaggerated shape so it looks fashiony. So you don’t look like the Queen at Balmoral. Or you’re handing out prizes for best cakes at the local show. (Nothing wrong with either but my aim here is to help you look fabulously chic and cool).

How to style it ? Swipez vous 👉👉👉
Over a white tee in autumn with wide leg jeans ✔️
Over a knit with leather pants in winter ✔️
Dress it up with a pencil skirt & heels ✔️it’s the contrast and juxtaposition of casual & dressy that makes it cool.
I’ve also styled it with black barrel leg pants (thank you @lululemonausnz) and white kitten heels ✔️

Styling tips:
Undo and then turn back the cuffs to show off the cord lining. Love the drama of a big cuff !
Push up the sleeves .
It has a khaki check lining so it’s a jacket that will work with all the colours of your wardrobe.
Get a big size so it looks cools and slouchy.
You could even belt it in over a pencil skirt.
Prada showed it with a sheer skirt and black pointy heels . Just sayin: it’s about wearing it in unexpected ways .

I’ll post the link in stories!
If you can’t see yourself wearing a barn jacket then head to FiFi.com.au where you can shop my picks of the best shorter jackets #shopwithfifi #uniqloau #barnjacket #fifireport

What to wear right now? Denim. Denim. And more d

What to wear right now? Denim. Denim. And more denim. It‘s so right this season. (Actually when is it not?) Trans-seasonal. Casual. Cool. Ageless. Just the thing to throw on in this cold/warm/chilly autumn weather.

When you don’t want to look dressed up but still feel cool? Denim does the trick ! When you want to look low key and effortless? Denim head to toe !  When you want to add a little edge?
Denim mixed back with classics !  When you can’t be bothered styling yourself? Grab denim. White loafers. Camel blazer. Duh.

This season denim comes in all shapes : jeans, shirts, dresses, all sorts of jackets. Even in shoes, hats and bags.

Any colour denim is great ( brown ! Grey !) but I’m talking about blue denim right here, which pieces to buy and how to wear it.

styling tricks:

* Remember the key to jooshing up your wardrobe is to update the classics, that means new shape jeans & denim jackets
* Double denim is almost de rigueur this season. You double your looks !
* toss denim with black leather & slouchy knits.
* Blue denim LOVES and adores camel and tan, white and chocolate brown. Divine.
* I am not a fan of spending a lot of money on denim : why would you when all the major high street brands like @Zara,@hm , @mango and @uniqloau get it so right at great prices.
( these brands spend a fortune getting the fit right!)
* And I would rather spend my hard earned cash on a fabulous designer bag or on expensive jacket.
It’s high low dressing at its best.

For my picks of the best denim luxe to less hop,skip and jump right over to fifi.com.au or head to #shopwithfifi @ltk.australia where you can shop straight from the app ! Link in bio fifireport

A FiFi philosophy: It doesn’t have to be raining

A FiFi philosophy:
It doesn’t have to be raining to wear a trench.
( though it’s always good when it does !)
Think of a trench like a blazer or any outerwear : it’s a fashion piece. It will instantly update your wardrobe , elevate whatever you decide to throw on. Joosh up your lewk in two seconds flat.

I think that’s why I’m obsessed with trenchcoats.
A trenchcoat officionado if you will. An expert in the field.
And this one from @lululemonausnz is going straight to the number one trench in my wardrobe !
Why ?
It works with everything, summer to winter ( & back again)
With a pencil skirt & heels : yes !
With black slouchy pants & mules : yes !
With an animal print bag : yes !
With barrel leg jeans & ballet flats: yes !
With leggings & sneakers : yes !

What’s to love ?
The colour : the chicest camel ( not too yellow, not too orange, not too dirty )✔️
It’s double breasted so it looks great done up but sits exactly right when undone ✔️
The front pockets , gives it a utility vibe ✔️
It’s water resistant ✔️
The length : super long modern cut so it works with a midi skirt or pants ✔️
The cut is roomy & oversized ✔️
It’s a soft crinkle fabric which means it doesn’t wrinkle or need ironing ( thank you !) as that’s the look ✔️
A wide fabric belt - it’s easy to tie ( or hang loose) as there’s no messy belt buckle ✔️

Styling tips:
* In autumn toss the trench over a simple white tee ( this is a favorite @lululemonausnz ) Then in winter wear it over a cream knit /sweatshirt with slouchy leather pants & loafers.
* Go for a trench in a neutral /beige/camel because it’s lightens up all the basics you already own ( those simple foundation pieces in black & white).
* Roll /push up the sleeves for a more laid back vibe .
* white shoes (as always) add edge .
* A tan /brown designer bag adds a third colour to the mix , tones in but doesn’t match exactly, elevates the lewk.

I’ll post all the links in stories and over on #shopwithfifi @lululemonausnz #partner #ululemon #ad @ltk.australia #ltkaustralia #trenchcoatstyle

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