Myer vs Cotton On!

Our video is up! Head on over to ISYS100: Fashion on a Budget: Myer vs Cotton On., or watch the video below. We search for an outfit in Myer and look for a budget alternative with the exact same look. Follow us on our night out!

Graniph

My last post was about my love for T-shirts. (I’m not the only one who has a T-shirt obsession; there’s a print journal about it.) I wrote about blank T-shirts, which are good for making your own band T-shirts and screenprinting on them. But what if you’re like me and have zero ounce of creativity but still want to have T-shirts that look cool? Enter Graniph.

Graniph is a Japanese T-shirt website whose aim is to have cutting-edge designs on the “timeless medium” of the T-shirt by making them in limited numbers. They also sell other items of clothing apart from T-shirts like parkas and dresses, but when one mentions Graniph, T-shirts are the first thing that comes to mind.

You can buy T-shirts from their online store for ¥2 500 each (about AUD25) and if you spend ¥10 000 or more they’ll send it for free to your address, anywhere in the world! Otherwise shipping is ¥1 000. They also have a physical store in Westfield Sydney, but the T-shirts are much more expensive there; one T-shirt is AUD45 and two T-shirts cost AUD80. It may seem expensive, but the T-shirts are well-made and the likelihood of running into someone wearing the same T-shirt as you is very low as they’re limited-edition.

You can find Graniph’s only Australian physical store at:

Shop 1001D, Level 1 (Urban Level)
Westfield Sydney
188 Pitt St
Sydney
New South Wales 2000
Australia

Happy T-shirt hunting!

Wendy

Back to basics

Finding basic pieces in your wardrobe is essential for every girl. Having simple pieces are important as they can be transitioned into many different outfits. Basic pieces can be used in different styles for different times of the day and settings. Here are some that I find are crucial in my closet!

The little black dress:

The little black dress is simple and casual on its own, when paired with simple accessories. The dress can be transformed into so many different styles by adding jackets, cardigans, vests, belts and jewellery. Accessories are key in creating different looks.

Work: a tweed jacket with a waist belt, heels and structured bag add sophistication to the dress

Everyday: a waist belt, oversized knitted cardigan, a slouchy bag and comfy shoes screams casual and relaxed to be running around in all day

Night out: statement jewellery, a clutch and heels, and you’re ready for a date or fancy dinner with the girls!

Sheer, collared button-up tops:

Chiffon blouses have been incredibly popular the past couple of years and are here to stay. These sheer, collared, button-up tops are simple and chic and can be paired with many other items of clothing. I love these button-up tops as they can easily be dressed up or down. Worn simple with a pair of shorts/jeans and some flats is very casual and cute. Paired with a high waisted skirt or textured pants, a statement necklace and heels, and it can easily be transitioned into a dramatic outfit. Some people choose to wear a singlet underneath, or a bandeau, or just a bra. Any of these are acceptable; however it’s important to choose the environment you’re in, in choosing what to wear underneath. For example, going to church or a family event with only a bra underneath wouldn’t be very appropriate. To a music festival or summer outing would be fine. Pairing just the bra and top with a high-waisted skirt, shorts or pants would balance out the amount of skin you’re showing.

Fitted blue jeans:

Having fitted jeans is a must have for all seasons. Paired with a simple top and comfy shoes is great for every day. Jeans can be worn dressier with a button-up top, blazer and some heels. Jeans can definitely be transitioned into more sophisticated looks and don’t have to be worn casually.

Black flats / black pumps:

Flats are cute and comfy and can be dressed up or down. Worn with a casual daytime outfit, flats don’t look out of place. Worn with a cute night-time outfit, flats add a chic, effortless feel to the look. The same goes for a pair of classic black pumps. If you’re more of a heels girl, black pumps are essential. They can be worn day or night and go with most outfits. 

Having basic pieces are important in building your wardrobe in creating different outfits. There are many other staple items everyone should have, but these are a few I found really help make a good foundation for my closet. What are some pieces of clothing you consider to be a must-have?

Christine 

The T-Shirt

In last week’s post, I mentioned that I love my jeans. There’s one other thing you’ll find plenty of in my wardrobe apart from jeans and that, my fashionable friends, is the humble T-shirt.

I have more T-shirts than I do dresses, no joke. I have plain T-shirts and T-shirts with prints and T-shirts in the same cut because they fit so damn well on me. Do you know how hard it is finding the perfect T-shirt? I don’t want to be too low-cut because I have nothing to show. Nor do I want it to be too tight-fitting as my body isn’t entirely perfect. Which is why I have this T-shirt in five different colours (yes, I think I may have problems):

The AS Colour Womens Wafer Tee is THE best T-shirt for me. The model in the above photo is wearing my most recent colour that I purchased - Grey Marle. I already have this T-shirt in Black, White, Navy and Royal Blue. It’s not low cut, it’s of a nice length (if a little bit long for my not-as-long jackets), it’s not made of lycra (have you seen a lycra T-shirt after wearing it for a few years? Eugh) and unlike American Apparel (whose T-shirts are featured in the first photo), not too expensive for a plain T-shirt! Did I also mention that it comes in many colours?

I highly recommend checking out the AS Colour website for other cuts of T-shirts and clothing. If you’re not comfortable with shopping online, they also have a retail outlet in Paddington. You can find them at:

266 Oxford Street
Paddington
Sydney
New South Wales 2021
Australia

Are you as much of a T-shirt addict as me? Let us know in the comments below!

Wendy