Style Steal this time from the fab pages of Sunday Life's fashion guru Thelma McQillan/ Love her window shopping weekly spread and can always match her Must Have's with Miss Money Penny consignment store steals. Like here;

Miss Money Penny's preowned fash match

White Blazers

Trend Forecast news

Recently I was fortunate enought to discover a fabulous creative trend service available online. Ginger Trend Consulting is the leading provider of trend forecast services to the fashion, interior design, beauty and packaging industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

The agency uses International forecasting services from the U.K, Germany, L.A and Paris to help clients develop their product's and plan seasonal ranges up to 24 months ahead of the Northern hemisphere season. They are the exclusive agents for leading international fashion trend forecasting service 'Mudpie'. Also exclusively representing cutting edge denim and casual sportswear forecaster from L.A 'Denimhead' and as of July 2010 we are very please to add 'Beautystreams' international beauty and packaging trend forecasting to our suite of amazing forecasting services. 

Ginger’s services include online fashion trend forecasting, colour, print and graphic trend books, private consultations and bespoke services and a seasonal trend seminar series.

We are delighted to share with you what Ginger have shared with us - a sneaky peek into the industries secret trends for 2011

Enlighten

Traditional styles blend with contemporary visions in a trend influenced by the rich and vibrant country of India. New India inspires a cosmopolitan lifestyle, while national pride is embodied in an unwavering devotion to cricket and travellers seeking out unique and cultural experiences.

Fashion Translation - Heavy embellishment, vibrant floral prints, harem playsuits, silk blouses, colorless jackets
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bernard willhelm

Fable

A return to innocence manifests itself within the majesty and intrigue of the forest. Epic children's literature and the romance of idyllic, natural ways of life are underpinned by resurgences of fantasty ideals with cinema, fashion and design. Nature fuses with technologoy to produce a unique, hybridised vision of an ecological future, while retaining a vital link to times since long past.

Fashion Translation - intricate all over prints, medieval styling, micro dresses with tattered sleeves, hooded cape's.


missoni, vivienne westwood, tsumori chisato

Sobriety

The material excesses of theb pre-recession socierty are forgotten, in favour of a humble, wholesome existance. Pleasure is found in relationships, community and life experience, a utilitarian revivial begins, placing emphasis on style based on authenticity and timelessness instead of conspicuous and needless consumption. The idea of change fills many with hope for a new future founded on simplicity, ethics and wisdom.

Fashion Translation - dungarees, weathered denim, classic shapes, braces, denim look swimwear.


ralph lauren, balmain

Miss Money Penny's pre-owned picks

Source: www.mdp.com.au and www.gingertc.com.au

Had a fabulous time last week Miss Money Penny was an official partner of the Melbourne Spring Fashion festival this year and held a fabulous event at The Longroom in the Georges Building on Collins St, Melbourne.

As part of Melbourne Spring Fashion week, Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis and Miss Money Penny teamed up to create a luxury shopping event that combined mini pampering treatments with a personal styling session and an elegant showing of hand-picked pre owned designer items. 

Customers forgot about getting all hot and bothered wading through Op shops, markets and Ebay to get a great designer find. They sipped bubbles, and Miss Money Penny put together a salon style showing of top end pre loved designer pieces whilst the team from Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis treated them to a manicure, massage and make-up consultation. They also received a styling consultation courtesy of Bronwyn Fraser from the Style Establishment.

This is the smartest, fastest and most relaxing way to shop for items that are Brand New With Tags (BNWT), Just Slipped On or Vintage Designer fashion; for a fraction of the retail price. Shoppers liked what they saw and purchased items after the show.  Even if they didn’t find something they’d like to buy they left refreshed and revived from pampering treatments and were full of ideas for new ways to wear items already in their wardrobes.

Guest were treated to bubbly, canapés, a salon style showing of key pieces from the Miss Money Penny range, a 'Hit the town Makeover' - A make up consultation using mineral cosmetics that are vegan certified, a tension buster massage, express Manicure, and a Style Establishment Mini Consultation with leading image consultant and personal stylist Bronwyn Fraser.

Two lucky gals won fabulus door prizes from our generous sponsors savvi and Pamper Boxes who supplied divine gift boxes containing scented candles, massage oils and special offers on their fab products on their websites.

savvi produce a stylish range of gadgets, accessories and gifts created with you in mind to explore a multitude of new experiences and you should definaytely spoil yourself for once and check out their very chic online store at www.savvi.com.au  - about time someone treated women's intimate items with style and no smut. And beautiful packaging!!

Pamper Boxes puts together amazing gift boxes for him, for her, for couples and even customised gifts for special occasions and everday indulgences. Visit www.pamperboxes.com.au if you're looking for a gift that's a little bit different to run of the mill flowers. 

Everyone had a great time being pampered, socialising with friends and checking out some of the smart pre-loved designer finds from Miss Money Penny's online consignment store. here are just a few pics from the night. looking forward to the next one!

TTFN MMP x

Miss Money Penny  ‘Mumpreneur’ in the finals!

Tickled pink to be announced as a finalist in the 'Connect2mums AusMumpreneur Awards' in the ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year!’ category! I'll be jetting up to Brisbane for the gala event on saturday night - so wish me luck! Many worthy contenders I am up against!

The rise of the Mumpreneur

What is a Mumpreneur? – well it’s a mum who wants to be able to fulfill her potential as an entrepreneur as well and it seems the trend is on the rise with this industry being the fastest growing of all in Australia in 2010!

‘Mumpreneurs’ typically are successful, confident and innovative entrepreneurs who choose to be self-employed in their own business all while caring for their children and families at the same time.  They need to be innovative, professional, have great time management skills and flexibility and while its not for everyone, there are many women finding success in this arena.

The AusMumpreneur Awards celebrate and recognize those achieving success in the industry, in areas such as business, product development, services and innovation in both online and bricks and mortar businesses from around Australia. 

The AusMumpreneur Awards take place at a glamourous Awards dinner at Rydges, Southbank, Brisbane on Saturday 31 July. These awards are the only events of their kind in Australia and will be officially opened by Hon Karen Struthers MP the Minister for Women.

Connect2mums provides a safe and supportive environment for women in online businesses to get together and share information, network and gain support.  The site provides members with relevant information and opportunities to interact and socialise with other mums across Australia and New Zealand. Friday night live chats, newsletters, product reviews, real-life events, competitions and articles are just some of the ways women get connected at Connect2mums.

For more information on the AusMumpreneur Awards visit: www.connect2mums.com.au

Check out some amazing Just In pre-loved Designer fashion treaures here. If you have Gucci tastes on a Gap budget you'd be a dill not to snap up some amazing genuine second-hand designer buys here. Not only are they classics, but they are bargains! Imagine grabbing a brand new Sass & Bide Vie take Flight dress - just slipped on, not even worn for only $400. That's a saving of almost $100 on what's current season and appearing in stores. You've just got to know where to find them and be the first to snap them up!

Likewise, some fabulous pre-owned Designer accessories have just hit the site. Own Bvlgari, Dior, Pierrre Cardin high quality labels without the OTT pricetags! The owners of these pieces are shoppers, fashion lovers and celebs who don't wear things multiple times and want to get some cash back to re-ivest in their designer wardrobes.

The benefit to those savvy girls in the know is that you get genuine designer fashion labels - at liternally half the price! Many haven't even been worn and still have tags - it's just that the sellers can't take them back (bought overseas) and don't want to wear more than once (how is that different to a garment that has been tried on in a shop many times??).

Check out what's new this week - but be quick - some of these things have already been snapped up by your savvy eagle-eyed sisters!

Miss Money Penny's Second-hand Fashion Emporium can be a bit of a misnomer sometimes. Much of our divine designer fashion and accessories are actually brand new and never worn - otherwise you'll find the items are just slipped on / worn once amazing fashion gems. You see, many of our sellers are fabulously fashionable women who work in the fashion media, as sylists, in fashion businesses, PR or advertising. Many also attend many events and only ever want to bee seen in the same thing once - that's where we come in.

It's a win for the fashionistas who can sell their high end designer items in a chic environment without trashing through the clutter or having to set up camp at a swap or market. The savvy fashion buyer gets brand new or near new high end designer items (or really hot High St fashion) at a fraction of the retail price - often current season items still for sale in the shops for literally hunders of dollars more. Considering things are tried on in shops anyway, why would anyone in their right might pay full retail for it without checking in here first. Two key cases in point in the past two days are the following fab listings just in;

1. Just In - YSL Patent Animal Print Platform Sandal
These divine IT shoes have actually never been worn. purchased by a very stylish well know fashion media identity (we can tell!) they are so on trend it's just not fair. She can't wear them for issues I can't go into but paid over $800.00 for these cult shoes and you can have them for half the price!

Celebrities Love YSL

Similarly, this week another rare fashion gem from Australian fashion legend Alex Perry (king of the party frock in Miss Money Penny's humble opinion), came in. Curent season and worn this season by 'our' divine Miranda Kerr, this Alex Perry Suzie Style Gown - brand new with tags, still selling in store, beauty is up for grabs

Oh, to be a 'Perry Girl'!

As long I can remember I have always been a fan of Black & White. This was in fact pointed out to be by my web development company Zfweb when designing a newsletter template for me I sent a number of examples of what I liked. They pointed out that every single example I had sent them was black & white. I had no idea!

This got me thinking and I was stunned to learn that my entire wardrobe consists of nearly only monochrome items. There was only one single coloured item which wasn't! I wondered how long this had been going on and dug deeper - all of my favorite brands are indeed black and white - Marc Jacobs, Chanel....... Looking back through old photos - there I am at my year 10 school formal in a BLACK & WHITE Teena Varigos taffeta strapless gown!

Having turned 40 this week I was going through some old photos for a photo board I am putting together for my big bash..again, alarmingly most of the outfits I am wearing from age 2 on - are black and white! Here's a few...

Mini Me 3                          Da 70's - oh dear                           80's (bad hair on left)    80's School Formal                   Early 90's

I think this says a lot about my personality - I'm a Scorpio - very much all or nothing - passionate, loyal but don't cross me. Very clack and white with no in between views. I look around my home...black couches, black & white cushions, black and white striped tea towels, black and white prints on the wall, bedspread...

not to mention www.missmoneypenny.net.au Second-hand Fashion Emporium!

Might be time to inject some colour into my life - but for now I am safe in the elegant simplicity of monochrome. As a trend in is enduring and economical - not to mention classic. No wonder black and white fashion recycles so well.

Some interesting tips on how to wear it, and how not to from Fashionising.com....

Failing at a simple trend: black and white

Written by Tania Braukamper

A look that's as simple as black and white can't really be hard to master... Can it?

According to your votes, Thandie Newton's off-the-shoulder black and white dress, this simple yet elegant outfit by Yeojin Bae, and Victoria Beckham's horizontal black and white stripe dress are all hits. What do they have in common? They're all simple, sleek, but with enough detail to keep them interesting.

So if simple and sleek sounds easy enough, why can't can't these next three celebrities get it right?

One of the biggest dangers of black and white is looking like a waitress, or like you're just heading down to the office (in a totally boring ensemble). As we've mentioned previously that's exactly what Katie Holmes did wrong. If wearing black and white corporately, add a splash of colour, a patent leather belt, SOMETHING to liven it up!

Ali Larter's dress is a good fit, but the black die is where it all gets messy. Black and white work best as block colours or contrasted as patterns - and the heavy black boots aren't helping her either.

Kate Bosworth on the other hand has taken a cute look and just missed on the cut. Rather than being sleek the dress is too baggy.

So just remember, as a colour combination black and white may be classic; but it can still come out less than great. Keep it simple and clean but with enough detail to give it flair!

For more great trend rteports go to www.fashionising.com

TTFN

MMP xx

It’s official you are a Recessionista. You want to look fabulous but how can you get the look without splurging? Maybe you need to hire a bag instead of buying one. Or maybe you need to clean out the wardrobe and sell a few things. Or maybe you just need to hit the Outnet and get your own Stimlus package.

Here are the best recession busting sites:

Wish to Wear Rent designer bags for weeks at a time. Chanel anyone?

Love Me & Leave Me is Australia’s premium online fashion service giving members the option to borrow or buy the latest fashion accessories from leading local and international designers.

Indian Giver A high fashion online store that allows you to borrow and return the latest looks…. It seems to just have Australian designers such as Camilla and Marc.

The Wardrobe Store A little daggy but it’s worth a look at the designer resale emporium with no Auctions: See it, Love it, Buy it. Plus you can donate to a charity.

Miss Money Penny is the smartest and fastest way to shop for new, near new, and vintage, women’s designer and Australian labels - for a fraction of the retail price.

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