What a Mother of a Makeover – Competition – Mother’s Makeover Special
As we near Mother’s Day I was thinking about what I could do here at STEELEMyStyle to honour the legends that are Mothers !
So in celebration of Mothers out there @STEELEMyStyle and @EllieatNutSalon are launching
“What a Mother of a Makeover” competition
with an incredible prize worth over $2000AUD !!!
As a Mama of two under 6 yrs old myself I know that Mother are always last in the queue. With lack of time and available budget post kids – hair, beauty, clothes, even just time for yourself disappears.
I have often talked about my amazing Mama who was the inspiration for this business – and despite all the style challenges she has going on, with my father who is now in a nursing home she still manages to rock it every single day.
Such an inspiring lady in so many ways.
My Mama and I aged two.
So if you live in Brisbane, Queensland Australia or know someone who does – let them know about this AMAZING competition.
You don’t need to be A list Hollywood or their mother to enjoy this type of treatment.
All Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers of all ages can enter or be nominated by an entrant.
With amazing additional prizes to really pamper yourself or a mother, grandmother, daughter you know who needs a wee boost.
This is about me helping you rediscover your Inner Style – I will help you feel reconnected with your inspirations & aspirations or find a new way.
This is not an ordinary Makeover.
You will learn every step of the way.
This will be maintainable & based in your reality.
Add in friendly know-how & a big boost of self-confidence thrown in for good measure and as the STEELEMyStyle team head off into the sunset you will feel inspired, revitalised & confident and look amazing !
One lucky & worthy winner (picked from 3 finalists chosen at random) will win this incredible prize worth over $2000 AUD - I know – not to be sniffed at.
Because it is so mega – you will have an entire month to enter and share.
Guys – you can enter on behalf of your wives, mothers, grandmothers, daughters and nominate them (read Terms & Conditions).
Get ready.
COMPETITION
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Prize worth over $2000 AUD
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“What a Mother of a Makeover”
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- FREE 3 Hour STEELEMyStyle Wardrobe Review (Value $395 AUD)
- FREE 2 Hour STEELEMyStyle Shop with Me (Value $290AUD)
- FREE 1 Hour STEELEMyStyle Style Me (Value $145 AUD)
- FREE 1 Hour STEELEMyStyle Wardrobe Refresher & Style Catch-up (after 3mths) (Value $120 AUD)
- FREE 1 Hour STEELEMyStyle – Shop with Me Online (Value $120 AUD)
- FREE hair cut & colour by STEELEMyStyle hairstylist @EllieatNutSalon (Value $220AUD)
- FREE EVO Hair Product Pack (Value $60AUD)
- FREE 1 Hour STEELEMyStyle Style & Image Consultation (Value $145 AUD)
- FREE Eyebrow wax + Mani/Pedi and/or Spray Tan/ Bikini/Leg Wax by STEELEMyStyle beautician Priscilla Verrall (Value $100 AUD)
- FREE photo session by STEELEMyStyle photographer Ruby Reginato (Value $150 AUD)
- FREE Make-up & Mini lesson by STEELEMyStyle make-up artist Sue McLaurin (Value $100AUD)
PLUS
- FREE Full set of eyelash extensions thanks to STEELEMyStyle preferred technician Jacqueline at ILash’d - click to read about my first experience (Value $95AUD)
- FREE lunch & glass of wine/beer for 2 – thanks to Vicki & Kelly owners of SISCO, 500 Boundary St, Spring Hill, Brisbane (Value $50AUD)
- FREE GIFT Voucher to find that perfect little statement piece at iconic RaRa Superstar in Paddington thanks to the Kathy (Value $50AUD)
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE $ 2030 AUD !!!
HOW TO ENTER:
You have 3 social networks to choose from. You only need to choose one option.
On Facebook:
1) Make sure you “LIKE” both @STEELEMyStyle & @EllieatNutSalon pages.
2) COMMENT on the competition post – saying who is entering – yourself or nominate someone else.
3) SHARE the Makeover Competition with your Facebook friends
3) Make sure you tag your SHARE post with @STEELEMyStyle @EllieatNutSalon #motherofamakeover
On Instagram:
1) Follow @STEELEMyStyle and @EllieatNutSalon
2) Regram the “What a Mother of a Makeover Competion” pic to your followers
3) Comment tagging your name or nominate someone else @STEELEMyStyle @EllieatNutSalon and #motherofamakeover #competition #brisbane #mothersday
On Pinterest:
1) Follow @STEELEMyStyle and @EllieatNutSalon
2) Repin the “What a Mother of a Makeover Competion” pic to your followers
3) Comment tagging your name or nominate someone else @STEELEMyStyle @EllieatNutSalon and #motherofamakeover #competition #brisbane
Make sure you read the Terms & Conditions below
Terms & Conditions (IMPORTANT)
* Entrant of competition must be a Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest fan of BOTH @STEELEMyStyle and @EllieatNutSalon.
* Each Facebook Fan of BOTH pages is allowed one entry only.
* Entrant or Nominated Entrant MUST live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia or be able to travel to Brisbane for the required makeover days at their own expense.
*An entrant can nominate themselves or someone else – (Your nominee does not need to be on social networks – we realise some Mamas, Grandmamas are not online 
* The winner will need to give permission for BEFORE and AFTER pictures to be taken which may be used (anonymously) by STEELEMyStyle & EllieatNutSalon for promotional purposes.
Good Luck
Have a great day when it comes.
Mothers ROCK ! xx
Fatten up Fine Hair – How to spend that $100 AUD competition voucher
The countdown is on to the end of the Win a $100 AUD voucher to spend gleefully at My HairCare.com.au.
Competition closes midnight 30 APRIL 2013 and is open to
Australian Facebook Fans
How to enter – just 2 clicks – like @STEELEMyStyle and like @EllieatNutSalon
BANG ! you are in it !
So my hairdresser Ellie has done a couple of posts about what products to buy if you want to Fix the Frizz – Curly Hair folks and How to get Easy Beach Waves this morning. This afternoon it is the turn of…..
How to Fatten up Fine Hair
A great cut and colour is one piece of the puzzle to making the most of fine hair.
But it is very important to use the right shampoo and conditioner for fine hair.
1. Evo Gluttony Shampoo $24.95 and Evo Bride of Gluttony Conditioner $24.95 will not weigh down your hair.
They will just volumise perfectly making your fine hair FAT & HAPPY – like hair after yummy dumplings.
This is a perfect platform for your hair styling.
2. Styling your hair to look fat and full is also very important.
In damp hair use a 20cents piece size amount of Kevin Murphy Full Again $32.95 and finger throughout hair.
3. Throw head upside down and blowdry hair until dry. Throw head back and using fingers style till desired look.
(Sally – For my 2 cents worth as my hair is fine - I am also a big fan of EVO’s Haze Powder in between blow dries with a tiny wee touch of EVO Easy Tiger through the ends or flyaways to keep the frizz away and keep it chic)
Please Note- TERMS & CONDITIONS
This competition is ONLY open to Australian FaceBook Fans of STEELEMyStyle AND Ellie at Nut Salon
Winner will be selected at random
Competition closes Midnight (Sydney Time) 30 April 2013
Winner will be notified through Facebook
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A bit about Ellie @EllieatNutSalon
STEELEMyStyle clients’ hairdresser & my personal hairdresser
Most people know how lucky I am to have found my trusted hairdresser Ellie.
Finding a new hairdresser is always stressful and when I moved from Sydney 3 years ago it was such a wrench to leave close friends & hairdressers extraordinaire Leonard Newton & Jasmin Lethbridge of
Desmond & Molly Jones Hairdressing - for a while either I flew down to Sydney or Jasmin flew up. I also fell in love with the products they used – Evo and Kevin Murphy.
Anyway – when I met hairdresser Ellie through a neighbour I immediately knew we were cut from the same piece of cloth. Both with new babies, I was in awe of her energy - while I felt and looked like a washed-out rag here she was mobile hairdresser – red lipstick on – great frock – with a 2 wk old baby on tow.
Once she arrived at my Mum’s house with a Marilyn Monroe set and my dad thought she was famous !
Ellie gets me and my inspiration – so when I started the business I immediately got her on board as the STEELEMyStyle preferred hairdresser for clients and I get texts all the time from those who have now become her regulars. We can discuss my ideas for clients and immediately she can tell me how she can get them to that point.
She has also over the years become a close friend because she is bloody hilarious but also genuinely caring and kind. During the last year with Dad’s illness this has been so evident. Once ,when knowing I was really struggling with it all – she organised without my knowledge a morning breakfast picnic in the park – fully catered by herself and she invited all my other Brisbane friends – for that couple of hours I forgot about all the terrible things that were happening with Dad and it was amazing. I was so touched. True generosity of spirit.
Anyway – Ellie is back from having her bubba and lucky for you guys – working in Nut Salon in Paddington a few days a week – You will find her on Instagram @EllieatNutSalon and on Facebook @EllieatNutSalon.
Easy Beach Waves – How to spend that $100 AUD competition Voucher –
Just over a day to go until one Australian Facebook fan of BOTH @STEELEMyStyle and my amazing hairdresser @EllieatNutSalon will win $100 AUD to spend at MyHairCare.com.au.
So in the countdown, Ellie has kindly laid out what products to spend your money on to get the look you so dearly want.
Last night was Fix that Frizz for Curly Hair.
This morning is one that I know lots of clients want.
How to do – Easy beach waves like the gorgeous Lily Aldridge, Gwyneth Paltro and Kate Bosworth below.
This look is easy to achieve with the right product.
You can buy these products from MyHairCare.com.au – but if you enter our competition before midnight 30APRIL you might win $100AUD to spend !!!
All you have to do is Like BOTH @STEELEMyStyle and @EllieatNutSalon on Facebook. Done and done.
1. Evenly spray Evo Salty Dog $26.95 until hair is slightly damp.
Scrunch hair with hands until you get desired movement and let dry naturally.
If your hair needs a little help you can use a blowdryer on a low setting and scrunch with hands.
2. Finish with Evo Love Touch Shine Spray $26.95 AUD to control frizz and give your hair shine. ( I love this and use it all the time to keep my hair sleek whether as a pixie cut or bob – Sally)
Inspired….
Know a friend in need of some great product – share and let them know how easily they could win $100 AUD – no 25 word or less nothing to do but 2 clicks.
Be in it to win it and have the mane your deserve !
Have a specific issue ? – just post either myself or @EllieatNutSalon and we will let you know what products to buy if you win.
Please Note- TERMS & CONDITIONS
This competition is ONLY open to Australian FaceBook Fans of STEELEMyStyle AND Ellie at Nut Salon
Winner will be selected at random
Competition closes Midnight (Sydney Time) 30 April 2013
Winner will be notified through Facebook
______________________________________________
A bit about Ellie @EllieatNutSalon
STEELEMyStyle hairdresser & my personal hairdresser
Most people know how lucky I am to have found my trusted hairdresser Ellie.
Finding a new hairdresser is always stressful and when I moved from Sydney 3 years ago it was such a wrench to leave close friends & hairdressers extraordinaire Leonard Newton & Jasmin Lethbridge of
Desmond & Molly Jones Hairdressing - for a while either I flew down to Sydney or Jasmin flew up. I also fell in love with the products they used – Evo and Kevin Murphy.
Anyway – when I met hairdresser Ellie through a neighbour I immediately knew we were cut from the same piece of cloth. Both with new babies, I was in awe of her energy - while I felt and looked like a washed-out rag here she was mobile hairdresser – red lipstick on – great frock – with a 2 wk old baby on tow.
Once she arrived at my Mum’s house with a Marilyn Monroe set and my dad thought she was famous !
Ellie gets me and my inspiration – so when I started the business I immediately got her on board as the STEELEMyStyle preferred hairdresser for clients and I get texts all the time from those who have now become her regulars. We can discuss my ideas for clients and immediately she can tell me how she can get them to that point.
She has also over the years become a close friend because she is bloody hilarious but also genuinely caring and kind. During the last year with Dad’s illness this has been so evident. Once ,when knowing I was really struggling with it all – she organised without my knowledge a morning breakfast picnic in the park – fully catered by herself and she invited all my other Brisbane friends – for that couple of hours I forgot about all the terrible things that were happening with Dad and it was amazing. I was so touched. True generosity of spirit.
Anyway – Ellie is back from having her bubba and lucky for you guys – working in Nut Salon in Paddington a few days a week – You will find her on Instagram @EllieatNutSalon and on Facebook @EllieatNutSalon.
Fix that frizz – How to spend the $100 competition voucher …
So at the beginning of April, I posted this hair competition – open to all Australian fans of both STEELEMyStyle and the reason why my hair always looks good – my hairdresser EllieatNutSalon.
Thanks to MyHairCare.com.au the winner gets $100 AUD to spend.
$100 AUD people – not to be sniffed at.
One of the differences between A list hair and no list hair is the right type of product.
Along with a great cut & colour – the right shampoo, conditioner, treatment and styling product can make all the difference.
I use EVO, Kevin Murphy and MoroccanOil products after being introduced to them firstly by my Sydney hairdressers and EVO creative director legend Leonard Newton at Desmond & Molly Jones and then through my new hairdresser in Brisvegas Ellie at Nut Salon.
But these products are not cheap – ranging from $29.95 to $60 - that is exactly why you should enter and win $100 AUD to spend – it will last you at least 4 months or more.
How to enter: Just “like” STEELEMyStyle and EllieatNutSalon -
2 clicks and you are in it to win it.
You have until Midnight on 30 April 2013.
The winner will be announced on May 1st – so share share share and help your friends tame their mane.
Ellie has picked a very common hair issue to show you how you could use that $100AUD on myhaircare.com.au and have dreamy hair….
So your curls are more frizz and big bouff ?
My lovely and talented hairdresser @EllieatNutSalon’s hot tips for dreamy curls.
The main thing to remember if you have curly hair is
moisture moisture moisture.
1. Never ever brush or comb your hair outside of the shower or when hair is dry. This will create your curl to frizz.
2. Shampoo and conditioner is a very important part of your regime.
L’Oreal Professional Absolut repair series is fabulous.
The shampoo is $21.95 AUD
Skip the conditioner get straight into the good stuff Absolut Repair Masque. $26.95 AUD
3. Styling products are just as important. Avoid any product that contains alcohol in it, as this will dry out your hair.
Scrunch Macadamia Reviving Curl Cream $29.95 AUD to damp hair (let dry naturally)
Then when hair is almost dry, using your finger just twist any of the curl that has dried with a little frizz and apply some Macadamia Luxurious Oil Treatment $34.95AUD for shine and frizz control.
If you WIN this competition voucher – you could say goodbye to frizzy curls
and buy these products and have hair like this…
More tomorrow ….
Please Note- TERMS & CONDITIONS
This competition is ONLY open to Australian FaceBook Fans of STEELEMyStyle AND Ellie at Nut Salon
Winner will be selected at random
Competition closes Midnight (Sydney Time) 30 April 2013
Winner will be notified through Facebook
______________________________________________
A bit about Ellie @EllieatNutSalon
STEELEMyStyle hairdresser & my personal hairdresser
Most people know how lucky I am to have found my trusted hairdresser Ellie.
Finding a new hairdresser is always stressful and when I moved from Sydney 3 years ago it was such a wrench to leave close friends & hairdressers extraordinaire Leonard Newton & Jasmin Lethbridge of
Desmond & Molly Jones Hairdressing - for a while either I flew down to Sydney or Jasmin flew up. I also fell in love with the products they used – Evo and Kevin Murphy.
Anyway – when I met hairdresser Ellie through a neighbour I immediately knew we were cut from the same piece of cloth. Both with new babies, I was in awe of her energy - while I felt and looked like a washed-out rag here she was mobile hairdresser – red lipstick on – great frock – with a 2 wk old baby on tow.
Once she arrived at my Mum’s house with a Marilyn Monroe set and my dad thought she was famous !
Ellie gets me and my inspiration – so when I started the business I immediately got her on board as the STEELEMyStyle preferred hairdresser for clients and I get texts all the time from those who have now become her regulars. We can discuss my ideas for clients and immediately she can tell me how she can get them to that point.
She has also over the years become a close friend because she is bloody hilarious but also genuinely caring and kind. During the last year with Dad’s illness this has been so evident. Once ,when knowing I was really struggling with it all – she organised without my knowledge a morning breakfast picnic in the park – fully catered by herself and she invited all my other Brisbane friends – for that couple of hours I forgot about all the terrible things that were happening with Dad and it was amazing. I was so touched. True generosity of spirit.
Anyway – Ellie is back from having her bubba and lucky for you guys – working in Nut Salon in Paddington a few days a week – You will find her on Instagram @EllieatNutSalon and on Facebook @EllieatNutSalon.
Unexpected new hairdo – pixie and proud
I have often blogged about the style challenges that everyone faces including myself – stress, grief, illness, overwork, just the reality of our daily lives and without too much information I recently went on medication after suffering from a gynaecological issue for well over 8 months.
Three months in and although there have been the odd side effect that I am dealing with I feel ten times better than I used to feel.
In the last couple of months, my hairdresser Ellie noticed as did I that my hair was much thinner and weaker – strangely the same amount of time I have been on the medication – from forums it seems other women have experienced the same so instead of bleaching we have been playing a bit with toners.
However, in the last week I felt that the situation had worsened and that rather than walk around and feel self-conscious I would take the bull by the proverbial horns and deal with it.
Love this quote ..
So yesterday had all my hair chopped off and am starting again.
It is not the first time I have had a short pixie cut last time was in 2010, but we will stay here for a while and play.
I was loving my longer hair and think it suits me a bit longer but I definitely feel much better and more confident having taken charge myself and dealt with the issue as opposed to feel it was happening to me and I was helpless.
Although an unexpected change I will embrace it and move on.
My husband’s first words were ” wow you look like Miley Cyrus” to the *gasps* of my hairdresser Ellie & I … he struggled..”… Agness Deyn, young Kate Moss, um um …What I meant was you look young and hot…” - ok all good babe x we all had a good laugh.
Everyone faces Style Challenges, it just depends how you deal with them.
You don’t have to deal with them alone – I have helped lots of people find their inner style during or after kids, loss, depression, weight loss or gain, divorce, post surgery, through chemo & cancer or due to other medical issues, so give me a call and I can help if you feel you need a friend with some know-how help you navigate your way through. x
Here are some of the shorter styles from women like Jean Seberg, Michelle Williams, Kate Lanphear, that were inspiring me if you are also thinking of doing the chop.
Need more – head to Pinterest and check out Pixie & Proud – Short Hairstyles board – women of all ages, stages & ethnicity rockin the short hair.
Let me know how you go !
Get Spotted
Pics: Pinterest
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Sally Steele, owner of STEELEMyStyle is a Personal Stylist, Shopper, Wardrobe Consultant, Life & Style Coach based in Brisbane with Clients all over Australia.
See the spotty STEELEMyStyle mobile on the streets of Brisbane.
Let Sally help you Get Spotted !
Contact Sally here or click here for Services
15 Ways to wear Kmart $17 AUD Camouflage Jeans
Camouflage has been back for a while throughout Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and I have been wearing my beloved APC camouflage jacket heaps – primarily because it is the perfect transeasonal weight and I love the way it can roughen pretty sparkly things up a bit.
See it most recently here but it is in high rotation on my daily Instagram #wiwt – seen in past posts here - download the app and follow me or click here to see it online.
It’s is known that I live in jeans – a bit of a uniform for me come the cooler weather – and most Mamas-on-the-run that I know too.
See past jeans posts on Instagram here - or here here here and here .
In my mind – with a good dose of confidence, the right print & the right cut of jean – anyone can wear printed jeans.
My favourite grey leopard print jeans from last year were from Kmart and I have blogged a bit in the past on FB – such as “5 great things to buy in Kmart this week” and the like. Last year I did a post about Kmart’s great $9 indigo jeans. See here.
I have seen camouflage jeans out and about and was loving both the Current/Elliott & Elizabeth & James versions (see below) but didn’t want to spend $200 AUD if I wasn’t going to get much wear from them.
So when I spotted these great ones from Kmart last week for $17 AUD – I thought it would be rude almost to not try them out ! With my Personal Styling & Shopping clients I often suggest they “Try the Trend” with a cheaper version and then “upgrade” if they love the piece and find it is versatile and being worn a lot. This allows people more confidence to try something new out without the guilt of wasting money.
Anyway – Here is how I wore these camouflage jeans today for a day of errands, dog-walking, admin, writing, accounts & chores.
Want to STEELEMyStyle ?
Outfit Inspiration #1
What I wore:
*Camo jeans – Kmart in stores now so be quick – $17 AUD
*Foil Sleeve Grey Sweat – Sportsgirl $49.95 – find similar Asos here and here at Asos Curve (size 20+)
*My Grandfather’s Deerstalker Hat – find similar here
*Leather studded Biker boots – Sportsgirl – I bought mine instore and there was 50% off here they are online for $149.95 - but enter the promo code to get 50% off.
These are a closet keeper that you will love year in year out and will get better with age. I have been looking for ages and loved these because the leather is slouchy and soft and they can be made narrower (i have skinny calves).
Ditch the gumboots this year and look super stylish at the soccer field and beyond.
But no matter your style or the occasion you can work Camo Jeans into your wardrobe – check out these stylish blogger ladies & celebs below for more Camo-spiration – 14 more ways on else you could style these Kmart $17 AUD jeans.
Great outfit inspiration #2
Perhaps one of my favourite camo jean outfits. Love how Rebecca from Raspberry Rouge wears her Zara camo here.Add a great statement leather, simple grey charcoal tee & cute girly peep-toe for that dressier & transeasonal look.
Outfit inspiration #3 – Camo is so versatile as you can see – add a polished updo and some ladylike accessories – necklace, silk blouse, great nude heels, killer bag makes them classic with a twist.
Outfit Inspiration #4 – Great slick casual look – love the high pony-tail – aviator sunnies, lipstick, contrast print scarf & cross-body bag and grey suede ankle boots – easy effortless cool caught on Street-dressed.com
Outfit Inspiration #5 – pair them with that other closet staple – denim shirt, statement jewels, patent point heels and bang – very chic casual look.
Outfit Inspiraton #6
Amy Song from Song of Style adds coloured beanie, bright biker & red heels to amp up the street glamour.
Outfit Inspiration #7
Add a slogan Zoe Karssen (Crème de la Crème) sweatshirt, ripped denim & great pointed heels for low key polish at Voglue
Outfit Inspiration #8
Statement polka dot sweat & cute neon toe-cap flats give a playful look to the camo jeansby this blogger Bows and Sequins
Celebrities too are working their camouflage – the two favourite brands and colours between celebrities are
1. The Current/Elliott Rider Multi-zip Gray Camo
Same jean, different bodies, different styling.
Outfit Inspiration #9
Sarah Jessica Parker clashes her prints effortlessly – in her Current/Elliott Grey Camo $290 AUD – with yellow striped vest & metallic ballet flats on the chilly school run
Outfit Inspiration #10
Portia de Rossi teams hers with simple black thongs & black vest for ultimate casual cool whilst shopping.
Outfit Inspiration #11
Drew Barrymore adds a leather jacket, ankle boots and hippie print tasselled top to give them the “Almost Famous” , Coachella Festival vibe.
Outfit Inspiration #12
If the Armenian princess look floats your boat – here is Khloe giving her Current/Elliott’s a flash of Kardashian bling.
The other option for celebs seems to be the Elizabeth & James Cooper Camo $228 AUD from SHOPBOP and in a blue colourway - Same jean, different bodies, different styling
Outfit Inspiration #13
Gwen Stefani adds a varsity knit & gladiator sandals to hers
Outfit Inspiration #14 & #15
Alicia Keys adds Isabel Marant sneakers while UK singer & ex Footballer wife Cheryl Cole amps up her glam look with heeled booties & tux.
Let me know how you go !
Get Spotted !
Pics: as noted + Zimbio, Pinterest, Tumblr.
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Sally Steele, owner of STEELEMyStyle is a Personal Stylist, Shopper, Wardrobe Consultant, Life & Style Coach based in Brisbane with Clients all over Australia.
See the spotty STEELEMyStyle mobile on the streets of Brisbane.
Let Sally help you Get Spotted !
Contact Sally here or click here for Services
Capes, Camo, Kilts & Leather ..
So a couple of weeks ago, I took my STEELEMyStyle photographer Ruby Reginato and a kit of shoes, accessories and a few key pieces to Witch & The Wardrobe – new pre-loved & vintage store in West End, Brisbane owned by Cait Provan – featured in my One To Watch - We just rocked up and then I went through and picked out a few pieces to style and have a bit of a dress-up highlighting a few trends I am loving that are out and about on the streets.
One thing I love about my job as a Personal Stylist and Shopper here in Brisbane is teaching clients how to be more sustainable – I am not one of those fashion bloggers or people who just buy buy buy buy – firstly, I live in the reality of Mama-on-the-run with 2 kiddiwinks under 6 whom I want to give experiences to like gymnastics, piano, ju-jitsu, drama, art lessons. Secondly, I find it rather distasteful in this day and age to just consume more.. doesn’t sit well with me.
So lots of pieces you will see have been worn a lot in other ways, but I think that is one thing that makes me stand apart in Personal Styling and definitely something the women and men I work with appreciate no matter how much money they have. I help them choose statement, versatile pieces.
Anyway – Last post at Witch & The Wardrobe I showed Chequerboard, Spots, Monochrome Print clashing & Victoriana Softgoth – you can check out the post here .
Please note – I am a speed stylist – as I have to be to juggle the reality of my work life with the blog and kids – we did all the picking out styling & shooting in a 3 hour period, mixed in with dashes to the car & chat to the lovely Cait.
I am also no model – poor Ruby rolls her eyes sometimes but hey.. what can I say I am a dag and usually I am behind the camera making other people look good.
Here my favourites of the other outfits I put together.Most of the pieces are at time of writing still available at the store – one offs and amazing – buy now.
One of the things I love about working with Ruby as a photographer & asst stylist is she has the same vibe of not necessarily going with the most perfect, obvious, pretty, safe combination. We both like to push it a bit more. So she is the perfect sounding board and collaborator. She is also a great laugh and I feel like her adopted Auntie.
What I wore:
* Denim Chambray Military Cape – $70 – Buy From – Witch & The Wardrobe
* Wool Checked Kilt – $45 – Buy From – Witch & The Wardrobe
* White leather ladies bag – $27 – Buy From – Witch & The Wardrobe
*Purple leather dress – $70 - Buy From- Witch & The Wardrobe
*APC Camo Jacket – mine – seen a lot on Instagram daily #wiwt- love camo because it just “roughens” up something a bit too dressy.
*Yellow beads – Lovisa – mine – love the clash of purple & yellow
* Pink & Glitter booties – my own – worn to death – you can read about them here and see more posts here here and here and oh here. I told you I have worn them heaps.
*Black & White Vintage Italian slink back brogues – Mine – bought on recent Sydney trip on Crown St – again seen a lot on Instagram daily outfit posts – don’t have the Instagram app- no worries check it out online.
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Want STEELEMyStyle to come and play dress-ups in your store ?
Whether Vintage, independent boutique, David Jones, Kmart or even Salvos – if I love what you are selling – I will be there with bells on.
Interested – my details are here.
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Sally Steele, owner of STEELEMyStyle is a Personal Stylist, Shopper, Wardrobe Consultant, Life & Style Coach based in Brisbane with Clients all over Australia.
See the spotty STEELEMyStyle mobile on the streets of Brisbane.
Let Sally help you Get Spotted !
Contact Sally here or click here for Services
One to Watch: Cait Provan
One To Watch
- CAIT PROVAN – Owner - Witch & The Wardrobe
Watch out Belinda, Nicola Warne (Gary Pepper Vintage) Natalie Massenet (Net à Porter) & the power brokers of the Australian Fashion industry - this young gun from Brisbane, barely out of her teens is giving the well established Vintage stores a run for their money with her own unique take on well-sourced Vintage & pre-loved clothes.
Born and raised in Brisbane, Cait or Lin as she is known to her friends has just turned 20 years old and is living the dream of many women aka running a magical pre-loved store called Witch & The Wardrobe.
I love meeting strong, independent & creative women of all ages and when I stumbled across the store in its opening week I was well-impressed, not just by the interesting stock but by Cait’s enthusiasm and gung-ho attitude.
This inital pop-in prompted me to take a few things from my own wardrobe and head back for a STEELEMyStyle x Witch & The Wardrobe styling session and a wee chat with this up and coming Australian talent in the fashion & retail industry.
Sally STEELEMyStyle : Where does the name of the shop come from ?
Cait Provan : The Witch part comes from My Mum who has a homeopathy clinic out the back (holistic natural medicine). I like to call her a Modern day witch hah ! In terms of my clothes shop, I wanted it to be seen as a Wardrobe. Anything could be in here.. there are no restrictions or limits.
SS: What is unique about Witch & The Wardrobe ?
CP: My favourite thing about my shop is that it doesn’t try sell you what’s hot right now or one particular style. It is for people who have an eye for style and can pick out pieces that others wouldn’t know how to wear. I also bespoke buy for regular customers – knowing they will love my choices.
SS: Who runs it ?
CP: Myself and my Mum helps out one day a week. My Mum also buys for the $5 rack – people seem to love finding a casual treasure from that rack. I know I have an eye for picking unusual pieces that can be used to create an incredible outfit.
SS: How did you get to this point ?
CP: By being obsessed with style mixed with my tendency to hoard.
SS: What did you do before ?
CP: I’ve worked in fashion retail for 5 years – including both a boutique in west end and a really cool second hand/vintage shop in Byron Bay called USED.
Working in USED gave me the last bit of inspiration I needed to finally open my own pre-loved store back home in Brisbane.
SS: Where do you source your pre-loved & vintage stock ?
CP: Our opening collection was a mix of pieces I had personally sourced & collected mixed with those from a vintage and pre-loved store in Melbourne that was closing down. Since then I’ve been on a great buying trip in America & Canada plus my Mum is always finding weekly gems.
SS: What is your favourite non-clothes item in your store ?
CP: It would have to be my limited edition antique gold cash register. Ding ding!
SS: What is the most enjoyable thing about running the store ?
CP: It is so inspiring when someone comes in and finds something they love.
SS: What has been the highlight so far ?
CP: Definitely the people that the store has allowed me to meet and get to know.
SS: And the challenges ?
CP: Getting the word out to the type of clientele who will understand and appreciate the shop.
SS: So, how are you getting the word out there ?
CP: Well any chance for creative advertising excites me like nothing else. Recently my Dad’s James Bond themed 50th Birthday provided an opportunity to showcase some of the clothes & create a James Bond themed runway show. Photographer Glen Harkin shot pics which we shared on Facebook and most of the outfits have now sold but the night also gave me a chance to make a short film with Robert Tilbury.
SS: Tell me a bit more about the short film.
CP: Well, I have been so inspired recently by short films from brands like Chanel & River Island – i like how fashion films are entrancing and spike certain feelings & desires within you – leaving you wanting more. This short film was not really planned – I just told Rob to come to the catwalk show and party and bring his gear – it has turned out so well thanks to Rob. We have had a great response. This was just a teaser – we can’t wait to do larger future projects together that leave a mark and inspire people.
SS: What’s next for you ?
CP: Hmm, Perhaps my own label…
SS:What are you wearing today ?
CP: A buttoned-up long sleeve shirt with a funny blue and beige print of camels. paired with a basic mini skirt and some matching blue cowgirl clogs. Yee-ha!
SS: How would you describe your personal style ?
CP: I’m inspired by the things that I love and interest me like freedom, the earth and universe, cultures, eras, fantasies and lifestyles.
SS: What’s your Instant Style tip
CP: Tie your shirt up and let your hair down.
SS: What was your style like when you were little ?
CP: When I was younger my style was …. 60′s & 70′s! Loved my clogs and denim skirts mixed in with some tutu’s.
SS: Can you finish these sentences for me
I seem to have a lot of ..…leopard print in my wardrobe.
I never seem to have enough … shoes.
My Off-Duty look is ….. comfy and simple.
Night-time style for me is …….. extravagant and experimental.
Cait and her father – Pic by Glen Harkin
SS: Your Winter Style tip ?
CP: Don’t fall into wearing only dark colours. I love walking around in winter in bright colours and prints.
SS:What Jewellry & Accessories do you love ?
CP: I’m very particular with jewellry. I don’t like anything I have seen worn before by someone or celebrities. I have to search through op shops to find individual pieces.
CP: At the moment my favourite accessory is black leather finger cut off gloves I found at a market. The previous owner had hand painted amazing wolves on them!
SS:Whose style around you inspires you the most ?
CP: one of my best friends Sib Collie
SS: How do you like to wear your hair ?
CP: I love natural hair but I don’t mind a splash of colour throughout it here and there. My favourite at the moment is green!
SS: What do you beauty-wise ?
CP: I mostly use natural make-up and beauty products like Eye of Horus eye make-up and Nude by nature mineral foundation.
I try my best to stay chemical and toxin free.
Evohe, a sustainable luxury brand is my favourite brand for face and body care.
SS: What is always in your bag ?
CP: Make-up for touch ups. you never know when an invitation to a great event will turn up !
SS: When you grow old who would you most love to dress like ?
CP: Iris Apfel
SS: What art works would you most like to own ?
CP: Anything from David Bromley, especially his furniture. He knows what’s up!
SS: What makes you laugh ? my crazy kelpie pup Toba
SS: What makes you cry ? having to leave him for long periods of time
SS: If you had a superpower what would it be ?
CP: To be able to instantly transport to anywhere. Like that movie “Jumper”
SS: If you could tell your 14yr old self something it would be ….
CP: Don’t cut your hair.
SS: Music you can’t get enough of at the moment ….
CP: I’m searching through shops for good old records from the 60′s and 70′s.
SS: Best gig or event every attended ?
CP: Prince live late last year.
SS: Which movies do you love ?
CP: Pretty much I am in love with Johnny Depp for the epic roles he pulls and can play. So Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Blow & Rum Diary.
SS: Which books or authors do you love ?
CP: I love The Great Gatsby. A great insight into the roaring twenties including the fashion, behaviour and events going on at that time.
Ohh how I wish I was around then.
CP: I’m also reading a book at the moment “The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst” - about the influential William Hearst and his movie star girlfriend Marion Davies in the 40′s. So exciting to read about the Hollywood stars and politicians they hosted and partied with at their castle.
It was such a highlight of the last USA sourcing trip to go there !
Cait at the Hearst Mansion in California
SS: What is your perfect night in ?
CP: a cheeseboard and good company to play cards with
SS: Fantasy Dinner party for 8 guests at your house – who is coming & what’s on the menu ?
CP: David Bowie, Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, The Dalai Lama, John Lennon, Andy Warhol, Slash and Keith Richards. Drinks are on the menu!
SS:Where in the world would you live if not in Brisbane?
CP: California !
SS: Any advice for those seeking their Inner Style ?
CP: Style should come from your inner fantasies and desires.
Witch & The Wardrobe
67 Boundary St, West End, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
(next to the West End Markets car park entry)
Open 7 days
10.30am -6pm
Facebook: Witch & The Wardrobe
Check out what happened when STEELEMyStyle dropped into Witch & The Wardrobe for a styling mash-up session …
Want to read about the STEELEMyStyle photographer Ruby Reginato who took the pics for this feature of Cait Provan. Click here
Additional photos: Zimbio, Pinterest and Witch & The Wardrobe Facebook
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As a Fashion Stylist and Personal Shopper based in Brisbane, Australia, I work with Men & Women of all Ages, Shapes & Stages in life who want to discover their Inner Style. Check out my style posts on Starts at Sixty for Silver Style tips and more.
Clients and people on the street often ask me where I bought something and more often than not the more “statement” or unique pieces that I combine with my core wardrobe have been found at Vintage stores or at Secondhand shops (UK) Thriftstore (US) or Opshops as they are called here in Australia.
Since Vintage became the new Black – there is a lot of dross out there now.
But every now and then, you find a wee gem with inspired stock at great prices – and new store Witch & The Wardrobe by young entrepreneur Cait Provan, in the West End of Brisbane is one of those.
I discovered it on a rare day sans kiddiwinks, after deciding to just “wander” into the West End after spending a leisurely 2 hours in GoMA actually taking in the APT7 in its final days. Not my first visit but usually I am accompanied by Ms 5 yr old & a speedy toddler so as any Mama knows everything is done at breakneck speed with the majority of time spent making craft in the amazing kids’ sections.
As a savvy shopper I can scan a store in seconds and immediately know if I want to go through racks and as soon as I walked in I saw pieces I wanted to have a closer look at.
After a great chat with the friendly young owner Cait, we decided to come back with my STEELEMyStyle photographer Ruby Reginato and do a bit of a STEELEMyStyle mash-up /dress-up styling session & interview (to come).
Prices range from $5 – $150 AUD and there is an eclectic range of pre-loved, vintage & new clothing, jewellry & accessories that speak to the individual. Whatever your style – be it classic, chic with a twist, quirky, bohemian or more fashion forward, you can find great statement pieces to work into your wardrobe.
These pics are speed styled – no fancy set ups or lighting or backdrops – this is real life – I am no model I know – but we had a laugh. I’m not wearing any makeup bar Mac Amplified lipstick – my hair is done by EllieatNutSalon in Paddington. She is unreal and we have a wee competition on at the moment (until April 30) for $100 AUD voucher from Myhaircare.com.au - just like us both on Facebook and you are in it to win it.
Anyway, I am a busy Mama-on-the-Run with clients and a Film business to run – so it was a case of - choose what I like – whittle it down – get it on – slap on some lipstick, a bit of Moroccan Oil styling creme – couple of snaps in the best light available to us and onto the next outfit.
Here is a couple of fun outfits that work chequerboard, monochrome, gothic Victoriana & print clash trends around on the streets …
What a laugh we had – and my photographer & asst stylist Ruby got her wish … to get me in lots of Black & White and those Daria Goth boots ! Great fun.
Check back for some more outfits this week x
WHAT I WORE
* Chequered Widelegged Trousers -$65 AUD Witch & The Wardrobe
* Rubik’s Cube Bag – $50 AUD Witch & The Wardrobe
* Victoriana velvet dress – $50 AUD Witch & The Wardrobe
* Platform ‘Daria” Gothic boots – $40 AUD Witch & The Wardrobe
* Skull leather bag – (half price) $27 AUD Witch & The Wardrobe
* Silk T shirt – worn back to front – Sportsgirl (My Own)
* Boxy Spotted Blazer – “Vintage” Sportsgirl from eBay – $20 AUD (My Own)
* Metal Toe Capped Leather Cut-Out Booties – Sportsgirl $99 (My Own)
* Glass Necklace – Dotti $29.95 (My Own)
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A bit about Ellie @EllieatNutSalon
STEELEMyStyle hairdresser & my personal hairdresser
Most people know how lucky I am to have found my trusted hairdresser Ellie.
Finding a new hairdresser is always stressful and when I moved from Sydney 3 years ago it was such a wrench to leave close friends & hairdressers extraordinaire Leonard Newton & Jasmin Lethbridge of
Desmond & Molly Jones Hairdressing - for a while either I flew down to Sydney or Jasmin flew up. I also fell in love with the products they used – Evo and Kevin Murphy.
Anyway – when I met hairdresser Ellie through a neighbour I immediately knew we were cut from the same piece of cloth. Both with new babies, I was in awe of her energy - while I felt and looked like a washed-out rag here she was mobile hairdresser – red lipstick on – great frock – with a 2 wk old baby on tow.
Once she arrived at my Mum’s house with a Marilyn Monroe set and my dad thought she was famous !
Ellie gets me and my inspiration – so when I started the business I immediately got her on board as the STEELEMyStyle preferred hairdresser for clients and I get texts all the time from those who have now become her regulars. We can discuss my ideas for clients and immediately she can tell me how she can get them to that point.
She has also over the years become a close friend because she is bloody hilarious but also genuinely caring and kind. During the last year with Dad’s illness this has been so evident. Once ,when knowing I was really struggling with it all – she organised without my knowledge a morning breakfast picnic in the park – fully catered by herself and she invited all my other Brisbane friends – for that couple of hours I forgot about all the terrible things that were happening with Dad and it was amazing. I was so touched. True generosity of spirit.
Anyway – Ellie is back from having her bubba and lucky for you guys – working in Nut Salon in Paddington a few days a week – You will find her on Instagram @EllieatNutSalon and on Facebook @EllieatNutSalon.
Headscarves: Trend to try
Everyone knows I love a hat and I have a rather large collection of scarves (most end up commandeered by Ms 5 yr old and Ms 2 yr old for dress-ups) but it is not often that I wear a headscarf.
But I have been inspired of late by my hairdresser (who rocks them ) & streetstyle pics to give it a go.
Follow me on Instagram @STEELEMyStyle to see how I go…
Why I love it:
*I will get to enjoy my Grandmother’s beautiful silk scarves more often
*Great for Speed Styling if your hair needs straightened, washed … brushed.
* What can I say I love a bit of fun and it can totally change your look.
If you need more help on “how the hell to tie this thing” – just Google “How to tie a 40s scarf” or similar and you will be inundated with YouTube videos.
For heaps more – “How to wear a Headscarf” inspiration & how to step by step pics head to my Pinterest Headscarf Board
Look for great scarves in Opshops, Garage Sales or sale areas of stores like Dotti, Sportsgirl, Seed, Country Road etc – love the scarf – get the best – Hermés !
So what options do you have to rock a headscarf – here are the key looks as I see them broken down.
1920s Gatsby look
Great with shorter hair – embrace the flapper in you and tie a scarf to the side like Carey Mulligan here below.
I love this reinterpretation of it with an updo on the runway
Nicole Richie shows how you can easily give the side scarf a 60s vibe
1940s Wartime – Rosie the Riveter look
This full scarf look is a hard look to pull off – but I love the fact Karen Walker has revived it- she is unreal.
I think a more modified version of it so you see more of the updo is far more wearable for your average person – and although this is often seen on ladies doing the rockabilly look it is def not restricted to that retro look.
Paloma Faith
I love when you do this headscarf wrap with longer hair down the vibe completely changes whether your style is beach boho, indie or gypsy sophisticate.
1950s Audrey Hepburn – Jean Shrimpton – back of a cabriolet or the Queen at Balmoral look
This is the look I am loving the most – and its revival – so chic so utterly charming. I am so going to do this more !
Joan Collins
1970s boho gypsy look
Sophia Loren was big with this vibe and it looks best on long hair – but always a winner I reckon for that beach chic look.
The Headwrap /Ethnic Headscarf/ Turban look
If you have the hair, cultural heritage or sheer attitude to rock this – I adore it !
The Peasant/Amish look
A tricky one to pull off but loving these versions of it.
Let me know how you go !
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Sally Steele, owner of STEELEMyStyle is a Personal Stylist, Shopper, Wardrobe Consultant, Life & Style Coach based in Brisbane with Clients all over Australia.
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Pics : Pinterest, Street Fashion Monitor, Elle Canada, Harpers Bazaar UK, Pinterest, zimbio