Last Thursday night I trundled along to an exclusive Sussan Adelaide Store Event hosted by InStyle magazine. And no, this is not a sponsored post... I was in fact invited along by my boyfriend's mother, "S" (hello if you're reading!), as her plus one after her friend piked out.
The event was well organised. There was food and drink along with 20% off store wide as well as a chance to win a $200 voucher... which I won! Each guest was also given a 'goodie bag' upon leaving the store.
The highlight of the event was a Winter fashion wrap up by Instyle's Fashion Director, Katherine Green, who spoke very well about this Winter's style trends and how there are no rules. She went on to provide some simple styling tips, such as aiming to wear three colours when putting together an outfit (so as not to look "flat") and when wearing patterns and prints - to pick one colour from the print as the accent colour. Further statement jewels were touted as THE accessory to inject life into one's existing wardrobe. Most of the shop girls and Instyle crew were wearing said statement necklaces over their silk shirts buttoned all the way up to the collar with the necklace sitting tightly underneath the collar. It looked quite cool.
The navy and black clad Katherine Green issued a plea to her audience not to be afraid of colour, pointing out that one could wear the latest coloured jeggings, if not keen on wearing colour around the face. I'm not sure where you all stand on this issue, but I definitely will not be seen wearing the true 'jeggings' as pants, opting instead for coloured jeans and trousers.
I spied that Sussan took some inspiration from last season's J.Crew collection in designing their 2013 Winter ensemble... The most telling piece was this sequin chevron dress:
The event was well organised. There was food and drink along with 20% off store wide as well as a chance to win a $200 voucher... which I won! Each guest was also given a 'goodie bag' upon leaving the store.
The highlight of the event was a Winter fashion wrap up by Instyle's Fashion Director, Katherine Green, who spoke very well about this Winter's style trends and how there are no rules. She went on to provide some simple styling tips, such as aiming to wear three colours when putting together an outfit (so as not to look "flat") and when wearing patterns and prints - to pick one colour from the print as the accent colour. Further statement jewels were touted as THE accessory to inject life into one's existing wardrobe. Most of the shop girls and Instyle crew were wearing said statement necklaces over their silk shirts buttoned all the way up to the collar with the necklace sitting tightly underneath the collar. It looked quite cool.
The navy and black clad Katherine Green issued a plea to her audience not to be afraid of colour, pointing out that one could wear the latest coloured jeggings, if not keen on wearing colour around the face. I'm not sure where you all stand on this issue, but I definitely will not be seen wearing the true 'jeggings' as pants, opting instead for coloured jeans and trousers.
I spied that Sussan took some inspiration from last season's J.Crew collection in designing their 2013 Winter ensemble... The most telling piece was this sequin chevron dress:
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| Images from www.jcrew.com and www.sussan.com.au |
This sequin fabric has also been cut into a very flattering tube skirt, which according to Katherine Green, sequin skirts are suitable for day! Maybe if you work in a creative field, but not me... I opted for a skirt a little more neutral (yet still edgy for a corporate office) and some statement jewels:
The grand total of my loot was $3.85 after using $100 of my winnings - the other $100 I shared with "S".
Thanks Sussan and Instyle magazine!
Wow, the similarity of those dresses!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely jeweled though.
I think the difference is fabrication... other than that...
Deletelove the jewels and that dress is the BOMB - I always find Sussan a little expensive though and wait for their sales.
ReplyDeleteTheir sales are pretty good, although I must admit that last Thursday was the first time I have shopped there in years. I have turned into a bit of a snob in my old age, but was pleasantly surprised at what I saw. Cute homewares too :)
DeleteWow Sussan looks much different than it used to. I thought it was an old lady store?
ReplyDeleteSussan has become my favourite "secret shop" in the past couple of years - always reliable and almost always on sale. Good sleepwear too!
ReplyDeletesussan have some good stuff every now and again! my friend works there and she has an amazing anorak from there that I really want. love the chevron sequin dress, so gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteAgree with several of the above, I find Sussan can have some really underrated pieces and decent sales. I've noticed they've increasingly become 'inspired' by J.Crew as well and that's fine by me! I love those earrings, they're on my wish list as well.
ReplyDeleteSome very good buys there, miss!
ReplyDeleteI love chevron patterns. Geometric anything is just so pretty!
BTW I've nominated you for the Liebster award here if you are interested:
http://peachcordial.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/liebster-award/
It's a great way to find out more about each other!
Thank you peachcordial. I *might* get around to this... one day :)
DeleteWhat a great find! I do see some great stuff from Sussan being worn by stylists. It's a shame I don't see it being marketed as much by bloggers etc.
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