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Add Florals to Brighten Up Your Autumn Afternoon

Add Florals to Brighten Up Your Autumn Afternoon

Florals? For spring? Ground-breaking. But what about florals in autumn? Now, that’s interesting. After all, tulips in full bloom, BBQs, and baby animals are all synonymous with spring and warm weather. But who’s to say we can’t invite a little bit of brightness into those chilly autumn afternoons with some on-trend florals?   The possibilities are practically endless when it comes to revamping your wardrobe as the seasons change. Unlike summer (who doesn’t live in crop tops and a pair of denim shorts?), your autumn wardrobe requires a little bit of finessing. One look that is transeasonal, however, is the botanical trend.    Flower child: how to rule the floral look If you’re looking for some style inspo to lift your spirits...

Add Florals to Brighten Up Your Autumn Afternoon

Florals? For spring? Ground-breaking. But what about florals in autumn? Now, that’s interesting. After all, tulips in full bloom, BBQs, and baby animals are all synonymous with spring and warm weather. But who’s to say we can’t invite a little bit of brightness into those chilly autumn afternoons with some on-trend florals?   The possibilities are practically endless when it comes to revamping your wardrobe as the seasons change. Unlike summer (who doesn’t live in crop tops and a pair of denim shorts?), your autumn wardrobe requires a little bit of finessing. One look that is transeasonal, however, is the botanical trend.    Flower child: how to rule the floral look If you’re looking for some style inspo to lift your spirits...

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Australian Bushfire Disaster Relief: How you can help

Australian Bushfire Disaster Relief: How you can help

With tragic bush fires burning across New South Wales and Queensland, there has already been 850,000 hectares razed and over 100 homes lost to the deadly inferno.     If you have been watching on in horror with the rest of the nation and are wondering how you can help out, here's a few different ways to show your support:   The Salvation Army Emergency Services are looking for donations for their front line responders, you can donate here    The Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery are looking for donations for their front line responders and aid in maintaining food and equipment stocks at evacuation centers, you can donate here    The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has created a Go Fund Me page to help rescue Koalas affected by...

Australian Bushfire Disaster Relief: How you can help

With tragic bush fires burning across New South Wales and Queensland, there has already been 850,000 hectares razed and over 100 homes lost to the deadly inferno.     If you have been watching on in horror with the rest of the nation and are wondering how you can help out, here's a few different ways to show your support:   The Salvation Army Emergency Services are looking for donations for their front line responders, you can donate here    The Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery are looking for donations for their front line responders and aid in maintaining food and equipment stocks at evacuation centers, you can donate here    The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has created a Go Fund Me page to help rescue Koalas affected by...

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9 Affordable Cardigans Worth Their Weight in Gold

9 Affordable Cardigans Worth Their Weight in Gold

With winter rolling in ever so soon, we know that you’re probably peeking through your wardrobe to see what clothes could possibly keep you warm, comfortable and effortlessly stylish for the colder months. And like most of us, you probably can’t see anything that will make the cut this season. You just don’t have anything (well, you do, but you’re just not feeling any of the 20 coats you’ve already amassed)!  However we’re merely in autumn, so you’ll need something to fight the chill. But you won’t need anything bulky till winter comes along. A cardigan is the solution to your wardrobe woes and we’ve lined up our top 9 affordable cardigans that’ll do just the trick for this season... and the...

9 Affordable Cardigans Worth Their Weight in Gold

With winter rolling in ever so soon, we know that you’re probably peeking through your wardrobe to see what clothes could possibly keep you warm, comfortable and effortlessly stylish for the colder months. And like most of us, you probably can’t see anything that will make the cut this season. You just don’t have anything (well, you do, but you’re just not feeling any of the 20 coats you’ve already amassed)!  However we’re merely in autumn, so you’ll need something to fight the chill. But you won’t need anything bulky till winter comes along. A cardigan is the solution to your wardrobe woes and we’ve lined up our top 9 affordable cardigans that’ll do just the trick for this season... and the...

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Tips on Finding The Best Jeans & Knitwear Combination

Tips on Finding The Best Jeans & Knitwear Combination

You don’t have to be a Game of Thrones fan to know that winter is coming. In fact, we bet you can feel it all around you as the days get shorter and the cool change starts making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. It’s time to rug up, girls!  Fear not. We here at Billy J know that you’re not keen on bulky attire or heavy layers that make you look like a waddling penguin. No, thank you! We’ve curated a wardrobe full of knitwear and denim jeans combinations that’ll have you looking fashionably functional, whether it’s for a conference call while you’re working from home or just to keep yourself feeling normal (and sane) during the cold months....

Tips on Finding The Best Jeans & Knitwear Combination

You don’t have to be a Game of Thrones fan to know that winter is coming. In fact, we bet you can feel it all around you as the days get shorter and the cool change starts making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. It’s time to rug up, girls!  Fear not. We here at Billy J know that you’re not keen on bulky attire or heavy layers that make you look like a waddling penguin. No, thank you! We’ve curated a wardrobe full of knitwear and denim jeans combinations that’ll have you looking fashionably functional, whether it’s for a conference call while you’re working from home or just to keep yourself feeling normal (and sane) during the cold months....

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What to wear to… a spring wedding

What to wear to… a spring wedding

Now that winter is finally over, wedding season is just around the corner, with the majority of couples tying the knot in spring. And, why not? Springtime is all about rebirth and renewal, which is the perfect time to celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones (not to mention pretty peonies will be in full bloom!) So, just like the colour palette on the wedding day, you too can incorporate a colourful fresh spring edit to your outfit. While we still think we should uphold the unwritten social convention that all-white should only be reserved for the bride (unless she says otherwise), there are a myriad of other colours and outfit choices you can wear to a spring celebration.  Wedding guest outfit inspo...

What to wear to… a spring wedding

Now that winter is finally over, wedding season is just around the corner, with the majority of couples tying the knot in spring. And, why not? Springtime is all about rebirth and renewal, which is the perfect time to celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones (not to mention pretty peonies will be in full bloom!) So, just like the colour palette on the wedding day, you too can incorporate a colourful fresh spring edit to your outfit. While we still think we should uphold the unwritten social convention that all-white should only be reserved for the bride (unless she says otherwise), there are a myriad of other colours and outfit choices you can wear to a spring celebration.  Wedding guest outfit inspo...

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