I have recently become obsessed with fur. Feline, fabulous, funky fur.

No doubt readers from the northern hemisphere will be amused to note my excitement but, for Sydney girls, fur is uncalled for in terms of a fashion staple, except for the occasional catwalk moment. (Of course I am talking of fur of the fake variety!)

Here are the looks I’ve been loving on Tokyo’s streets.

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I’ve been looking at the many cute dresses being introduced for Spring/Summer in Sydney, and while they ARE very cute, you could get yourself into strife if you don’t wear them right.

So I’ve put together a few rules to consider when wearing those very short 60s-style shifts which might help us all enjoy this trend! Read on to find out how to wear them and still look fabulous…

Sydney readers: on Sunday July 29th at 2pm, I’m hosting a high tea that many of Australia’s best fashion bloggers will be attending — and you’re invited.

We’re meeting to celebrate Gala Darling’s new job as a columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine.

It’s your chance to meet myself, Gala, Mr BQ and…

• Cat from fashion e-tailer Xanadu Traders, the ABC’s Catalyst program and Cat’s Experiment
• Canada’s best fashion blogging export, Melanie from Slave to Shopping
• Just back from Japan, Melanie from…

Danny recently sent me this question:

I just moved into an apartment and its beautiful besides the horrible blue carpets in all rooms. What is your advice for covering up the living room carpet? It is wall to wall, and bright blue, but everything else is gorgeous, exposed brick and bright and sunny.

Ugly carpet is something many renters have to face when they decorate their apartment. Here’s how to hide it — and some pictures to…

For readers in Sydney, three great sales…

Today only: Pick up some good-quality basics and suiting at 30% off at the one-day-only Cue sale at Myer. (Thanks Chrissy for the tip-off!)

This weekend: Check out the Senso shoe sale for great deals on gorgeous Italian leather footwear, and the Zimmerman warehouse clearance for some fabulous designer pieces at steep discounts.

Sydney readers, your cucumber sandwiches are buttered, ready and waiting.

If you’d like to meet Sydney’s fashion bloggers, we’re meeting for high tea this Sunday, 4th March at 2pm.

The guest list includes:

• Petra from Coolchiq
• Helen from Sassybella
• Tania from Rogue Menage, who’s flying up from Melbourne to join us
• Tova from Boutique Oz
• Melanie from Slave to Shopping
• Chrissy & Kimberly from Fashion on a Shoestring
• Harriet and Sarah, whose blog is still in development but promises to be very exciting when…

With Valentine’s Day only a fortnight away, it’s a good time to start thinking about a gift for your sweetie.

If you’re on a tight budget this year, these gift ideas will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day and save money.

Today, I’ll show you where to buy the classics — flowers, chocolate and champagne — cheaply. (Mostly in Australia, but with a few tips for overseas readers.)

Tomorrow, I’ve got some creative Valentine’s Day gift ideas for you.

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Where to find some great bargains — the sales I take the time to attend.

(This week, we’ve got sales for Sydney, Melbourne and U.S. readers.)

Valentines Day is less than a month away, so if you’d like to treat your honey and save money, it’s a good idea to start planning now.

Here’s some ideas of Valentines Day dates that will cost you $20 or less, for both of you.

(Two ideas today; two more tomorrow.)