bellaloopa July Issue

It’s Cardi Time Here’s to the ladylike cardigan Plus the Best of the Best

Gorgeous Gloves • Haute Houndstooth • Skinny Jeans Head-turning Beanies • Aztec Chic • Country-style Decor

Hi, I’m bellaloopa Welcome back.

What a month I’ve had, and what fabulous things I found while out and about in cyber space. I’m constantly amazed at the covetable and eclectic fashion, beauty and décor delights I come across in my travels.

When I stumble upon something irresistible, as I did this month, I have to pop it in my bag and bring it back to bellaloopa HQ. This month I found a sassy denim jacket embellished with studs, and shoes, bags and bustiers embellished with studs and spikes.

I also discovered brightly coloured gloves in creamy soft leather; tailored houndstooth jackets and dresses; cuddly, oversized jumpers and lady-like cardigans. And so much more.

Just Click and Buy Everything in the magazine can be bought online immediately.

Just click on any of the beautiful fashion and décor and you’ll be whisked straight to the e-tailer point-of- sale. You can also peruse the complete range from any of the e-stores advertised in the same way. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this month’s magazine and don’t forget to let me know what you’ve bought online and your favourite e-tailers.

Email me at: feedback@bellaloopa.com.au See you in cyberspace,

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Fave Aussie e-tailer bellaloopa shops globally, but has a soft spot for our home-grown e-stores. Each month Bella L awards her ‘Fave Aussie e-tailer’ brand to an exceptional online retailer.

This month the award goes to Gorman Online. In 1999, designer Lisa Gorman opened a boutique in Fitzroy Melbourne to sell her fashion range featuring distinctive print fabrics and vintageinspired knitwear. Thirteen years later she has 19 boutiques across Australia, and last year began selling her popular collection online. We salute her whimsical, eclectic style and quality garments, including a range of 100% organic separates.

Currency Conversions bellaloopa shops globally and converts prices to Australian dollars for your convenience. All prices in the magazine are correct on the day of publication.

Look what’s in bellaloopa magazine this month 4 bellaloopa ❤ – a few of bellaloopa’s favourite things 6 The Colour Wheel – creamy soft winter gloves 8 In the Bag – what to carry in a city daypack 9 Book + Chair +Cuppa – chick-lit with a difference 1o Trend Spotting – riveting fashion 12 E-tail Therapy – Agy Todt shares her online shopping secrets 14 Country Comfort – country-style home furnishings 16 Tribal Trimmings – the Aztec revival 18 Six of the Best – the pick of this season’s skinny jeans 19 Refashioning Fairytales – fairytale femmes get restyled 20 Fairytale Fashionista – What’s your fairytale style?

22 Join the Dots – How to wear a cute cardi 24 Haute Houndstooth – check it out 26 Jumper for Joy – ready-to-wear-out comfy sweaters 27 Top Shelf – beautiful knitted beanies

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bellaloopa’s band of helpers Editor-in-Chief: Melisande Clarke editor@bellaloopa.com.au • Managing Editor: Josephine Brouard business@bellaloopa.com.au Art Director: Isobel Green • PR and Marketing: Alison Gregg media@bellaloopa.com.au • Contributors: Courtney Evans, Paige Kilponen, Olivia Morris, Marilyn Mortlock, Sharon Rhodes, Glenda Thompson, Yvette Chigwidden • Advertising: advertising@bellaloopa.com.au www.bellaloopa.com.au

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It’s a wrap

Never run out of wrapping paper again – order rolls of beautiful paper in a variety of prints and colours online from Inky Co. Inky Co Ice Flurry Kraft Wrapping Paper (10m roll), $14.95

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BIG is beautiful

The oversized, cuddly sweater is the jumper de jour. We love the loose knit, wide sleeves and killer colour of Gorman’s Loving You Jumper, $229. a

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bellaloopa Look at the luscious and alluring fashion beauty, décor and gifts bellaloopa found this month.

Vintage revamp

In 1950 Lauren Bacall was the height of fashion in slim pants and a fitted cardigan. Not much has changed – see this season’s take on skinny pants (p18) and the girlie cardi (p22).

Kewpie pie

Why should kids have all the fun? Sonny Angel Kewpie dolls available in assorted adorable headdresses are hard to resist whatever your age. Candy Stripe Cloud Sonny Angel Animal Kewpie Doll (Set 4 Blind Box), $9.95

Fashion comes first These iridescent blue ‘athletic boots’ with wedged heel may not make it to the track but they win the fashion stakes.

Boohoo Fifi Suedette Wedged Ankle Boot, $70

Coles does clothes The affordable, fashion range of basics, Mix, is now available online.

The label is part of the Coles group and offers cute separates including dresses, sweaters, anoraks and denim jackets, and nothing over $40.

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Introducing an exciting new, online boutique that handpicks the best-of-the-best in fashion trends showcased

by Australia’s most innovative, young designers.

SHOP NOW

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ACCESSORIES

Aspinal of London Silk Lined Zipped Leather Gloves, $114.19

Millers Condura Purple Button Detail Gloves, $8.35

Forzieri Calf Leather Gloves, $144

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Leather Gloves Online Green Italian Silk Lined Leather Gloves, $73.87

The Iconic Violet Priscilla Leather Bow Gloves, $67.50

Whistles Prunella Angora Gloves, $18.27

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Handbags N Things Dents Pink Sheepskin Gloves, $59.95

Handbags N Things Red Leather Gloves with Shearling Lining, $49.95

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ShoeBeDoo Italian Cotton Lined Tasselled Leather Gloves, $139.95

Leather Gloves Online Tangerine Italian Silk Lined Leather Gloves, $73.87

Net-A-Porter Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Gloves, $335.95

Leather Gloves Online Green Lambskin Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves, $103.05 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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In The Bag Whether hotfooting it through the city or schlepping up a snow-covered slope, this funky backpack stocked with winter essentials has got you covered.

By Olivia Morris

The Iconic Henry Holland for Le Specs Sunglasses, $89.95

Beats Solo HD Ear Headphones, $199.95

Style Patisserie Butter LONDON Lippy, $24.95

ASOS Jocasi Leather Backpack, $115.63

Papier D’Amour Anne Canvas Pocket Agenda Red Pink, $120

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ASOS Fair Isle Converter Gloves, $17.01

BOOKS

Book + Chair + Cuppa Inner city dating can be complicated, especially if you’re looking for meaningful sex and marriage, and not necessarily in that order. By Sharon Rhodes Reading Randa Abdel-Fattah’s first adult novel, No Sex in the City (Pan MacMillan Australia) is like hanging out with your girlfriends - if your girlfriends are 28 year-old, highly educated virgins looking for love the traditional way, which in this case means arranged and approved by your Muslim, Jewish and Hindu families.

Esma and her gang Ruby, Nirvana and Lisa are graduates of Sydney University who want handsome, rich husbands who live in Sydney’s trendy eastern suburbs. The prospective husbands have to be culturally and religiously compatible. And in Esma’s case they also have to be tall and dress well.

The girls, who are fun and easy to be with, form the ‘No Sex in the City Club’ to vent about all that’s worrying them. Nirvana has prospective-motherin-law issues and Ruby has fallen for a Greek guy who dropped out of school in Year 10 and says ‘youse’, which is conflicting for a high-powered lawyer.

Lisa, who is a counsellor and the voice of reason, is caught up in something she cannot talk about and Esma has a family secret.

Interestingly, the girls’ decision to remain virgins until married is not one of the things troubling them, although Esma admits that she lusts after her boyfriend, and resisting temptation takes willpower. Even a kiss offers too much temptation.

The characters are open, funny and intelligent and it’s easy to like and laugh with them. On one date Esma is congratulating herself for being a ‘hottie’ as a car full of handsome P platers are winking and leering at her – only to realise they’re looking at a group of scantily clad blondes in the next car. She laughs at herself in a moment that is very reminiscent of the New York gang of pals the book’s title alludes to.

No Sex In The City gives us a glimpse into a world where women follow traditions in a modern way. The families are loving and supportive, and there seems to be freedom, choice, trust and humour – a welcome relief from the stereotypical way young women from different cultures are often portrayed. This is a light, easy read, perfect for a cold, wet winter’s day.

Zazzle Wonder Woman Coffee Mug, $24.25

ABC Shop No Sex in the City (Pan Macmillan Australia), $27.99

Matt Blatt Replica Studio 65 Marilyn Sofa, $1195

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FASHION

Trend Spotting Studs & Spikes Is your wardrobe feeling a tad limp? Time to toughen up. Go for a little medieval madness and invest in dresses, jackets, shoes, bags and jewellery adorned with brassy spikes and riveting studs. Playing rough never looked so good!

The Outnet Sara Berman Mini Jivvy Stud-Embellished Leather Shoulder Bag, $225.79

Lori’s Shoes Spiked Leather Cuff with Pyramid Studs, $30.11

Debenhams Carvela Black Grenade High Heel Shoe, $197.24

Miss Selfridge Embellished Cutout Ponti Dress, $98.04 10

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Miss Selfridge Black Studded Skater Dress, $74.34

Topshop Moto Premium Stud Denim Jacket, $121.80

Free People Studded Jessi Satchel, $339.01 Miss Selfridge Stud Bandeau Bra Top, $42.48

Top Shop Side Stud Shorts by Rugged Priest, $98.62 Calico The Big Spike Bracelet, $14.59

Bloomingdales Vince Camuto Jamma2 Stud Bow Platform Pump, $184.70

Chilly Beauty Work Shoes Platform Studs, $38.90

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PEOPLE

E-TAIL THERAPY Agy Todt, an early adopter of online shopping liked it so much she started her own e-tail business.

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t’s a good thing Agy Todt, founder of www.mynetsale.com.au, jogs every day, because her work keeps her at her desk for long hours. “We work straight through and order everything online, even lunch,” she says of the rice paper rolls and steamed dumplings her staff order from Miss Chu in Sydney’s Darlinghurst.

Online transactions are a way of life for 30-year old Todt. “It’s terrible but it’s so convenient, I don’t know how we managed to work and run our lives before online shopping,” she says.

Todt began shopping online for clothes and accessories on eBay ten years ago. “One of the first things I bought was a Givenchy Pumpkin Bag, which cost me $800 – I had to save up for it, and I still have it,” Todt says.

It began a love affair with all things Givenchy, and a shopping trend for Todt, who says she appreciates quality and is “willing to save my pennies and invest in classic pieces.” Another purchase at that time, a pair of black Burberry riding boots that she wore until they almost fell apart, set her back $600 of birthday money.

Although Todt found online shopping effortless, she was frustrated by the upside down seasons she encountered when shopping offshore. “When you want to buy gear for an Australian winter all the Northern Hemisphere e-tailers are selling summer clothes,” she says.

It was one of the motivations for creating her business www.mynetsale.com.au, which offers designer clothes from Europe and America that are in step with Australian seasons and discounted by 75 percent.

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Todt, who began her career as an architect, admits that she’s obsessed with fashion. She follows bloggers such as The Sartorialist, Style

by King and 4th and Bleeker Blog. “I can look at clothes and pick the brand and the season from across the road,” she says. And she uses that keen eye when selecting product for www. mynetsale.com.au, and when shopping online.

“I don’t know how we managed to work and run our lives before online shopping.”

One of her favourite online destinations is Net-A-Porter where she looks for labels such as Givenchy, Céline and Isabel Marant. “I’m willing to spend more on those labels,” says the stylish blonde. “I prefer not to spend the full price and wait for the sales, but if there’s a piece you’re obsessed with it can be hard to resist.”

For casual gear Todt goes to J Brand for jeans and Bassike for soft cotton T-shirts. A tip for online shopping according to Todt is to know what works for you and to be loyal to your favourite labels and brands. “I buy L’Occitane shampoo online every six weeks and conditioner every ten weeks,” she says. She’s equally loyal to Becca cosmetics and stocks up every six months. For running gear she clicks on Rebel Sport for sports’ clothes and Eastbay for shoes.

“I started shopping online for convenience and now it’s a way of life, and my job,” Todt says.

“It’s ironic that something that gives you access to the world keeps you sitting in the same spot.”

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Net-A-Porter The Row Salisbury Sweater, $523.32

Porter Lang eather gings, 41.93

Agy, at the My Net Sale office, shops online at lunchtime.

Miss Chu Egg Omelette Rice Paper Rolls, $7.50

The Sartorialist Eastbay Nike Free Run + 2 Shoes, $97.27

L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo, $39

Becca Cosmetics Compact Concealer, $58

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Country Comfort

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ou don’t need a ‘tree change’ to add a little country to your life. Bring the outside indoors with warm timber, rattan and furnishings and ceramics decorated with flora and fauna.

Matt Blatt Leone French Provincial Dining Table, $1495

Ezibuy Bordeaux Clock , $24

Domayne Sahara Brass Desk Lamp, $159

Bonnie and Neil Red Hakea Cushion, $125 Ezibuy Necker Shelf , $79

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ixing light and dark-coloured timber chairs, tables and sideboards creates an eclectic, relaxed look.

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Kelani Fabric Dandi Doilie Berry Oilcloth Fabric, $35/m

Matt Blatt Replica Thonet No.18 Bentwood Chair, $195

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Ezibuy Mansfield Chair Set, $149

Orson & Blake Red Ceramic Jug, $35

Orson & Blake Crackle Ceramic Owl Platter, $79

Matt Blatt Replica Hans Wegner Circle Chair, $1695

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Tribal Trimmings

Target Aztec Print Canvas Overnight Bag, $23.20

Wear your art on your sleeve with clothes and accessories inspired by the vibrant, geometric patterns of Aztec art. Sharon Rhodes found a colourful cache of tribal treasures.

Topshop Premium Aztec Sequin Skirt, $113.79

Vans Off the Wall Guate Stripe Slip-On Lo Pro, $53.50

ASOS Aztec Bright Watch, $34.01

ASOS Aztec Embroidery Purse, $25.51

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ASOS Aztec Holdall with Leather Trim Bag, $34.01

Aztec Empire Aztec Clock, $195.47

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FASHION

Six of the Best They’re slim, they’re sleek, they’re simply fabulous – ‘skinny’ pants are v. v. big this season. They come in many cuts and colours, but it’s the ones with a pop of colour, print and detail that are the standout favourites. By Olivia Morris

1 2 Witchery Python Print Jeans, $99.95

General Pants Licks Copper Jeans, $149.95

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Just Jeans Mavi Serena Burgundy Leopard Jeans, $139.95

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Farfetch MCQ by Alexander McQueen Stretch Mesh Leggings, $188.55

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Fairytale good girls and bad have been given a makeover. By Melisande Clarke

Universal Pictures

In fairytales of yore the heroine was predictably pale of skin and frock, and the wicked queen had a black heart and gown to match. In terms of female role models neither was much chop – the princess was a twodimensional goody-two-shoes and the queen was unredeemably bad to the bone. Recently however, one fairytale has been re-imagined and this time around the characters and their clobber aren’t so black and white.

Snow White and the Huntsman (Universal Pictures), the latest take on the classic good vs. evil tale, gives us two 21st Century female archetypes in fairytale guise. The princess has morphed from wimp to warrior, and the

Bad girls get good gowns.

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Refashioning Fairytales wicked queen, has a complex back -story, and a wardrobe to die for.

Sure, Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron) is vain and has some wacky beauty routines, but who hasn’t thought of choking the beauty out of pretty maidens to fight the seven signs of ageing?

“Snow White has changed gear and she’s never looked better” And is she really so different to you and me? How often have you stood in front of a mirror questioning your face and figure?

“Mirror, mirror do not dis, does my bum look big in this?”

And it’s good to see an evil queen decked out in glam gear.

The gold get-up she wears after squeezing the beauty out of the unfortunate maidens is fabulous.

There’s nothing froufrou about this warrior princess’s getup.

Snow White (Kirsten Stewart) on the other hand manages to look fine without the finery.

Jo Roth, the film’s producer, describes her as “an assertive, positive Joan of Arc-like figure”, and she certainly has the martyr’s feisty attributes. She doesn’t have the 12 glamorous costume changes that Queen Ravenna has throughout the film, but still rocks her kick-ass gown that gets progressively shorter and grubbier.

Not to mention that suit of armour with matching shield and optional helmet that all the princesses will be wearing this season. It’s taken a long time, but Snow White has changed gear, and she’s never looked better. www.bellaloopa.com.au

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FAIRYTALE Top Shop Bird Wing Rings, $11.66

House of Fraser True Decadence Sequin Cropped Tee, $45.50

GOOD GIRL Universal Pictures

Net-A-Porter Karl Silversprayed Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans, $123.27

Every warrior princess needs one good suit of armour.

Nine West Scorpion Boot, $99.95 Colette Large Wire Wrist Cuff, $12.95

Sass & Bide A Simple Routine Bustier, $690

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FASHIONISTA For a modern day warrior princess may we suggest the take-no-prisoner pants, and you can’t go past killer heels for a saucy sorceress.

Saks Fifth Avenue Rebecca Minkoff Mary Jane Sandal, $335.80

The Iconic Chrissy L Layla Earrings, $79 Top Shop Hook Claw Ring, $11.66

Miss Trudie Tribal Cuff, $14.50

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BAD GIRL

The Outnet Opulence England Sequined Dress, $196.34

French Connection Dani Crepe Dress, $129.95

The Outnet DKNY Sequined Stretch-Georgette Dress, $193.16

Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron) radiates evil glamour. www.bellaloopa.com.au

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FASHION

JOIN THE D.O.T.S Cardigans never go out of style, and this season’s crop is unashamedly feminine. Create a glam 50s silhouette starting with a pretty bra under a figure-hugging cardi, and don’t forget the quintessential clutch bag. It’s enough to drive Mad Men wild.

Zodee Bassoni Ultra Lift Ultra Padded Bra, $28.45

Fashionista Depot Lil’D Christina Corsage Cardigan, $44

Tony Bianco Vintage Princess Coco-Jungle Bag, $190 22

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David Jones Fine Lines Memory Lace Push-up Bra, $19.95

Oroton Jacqueline Uplift Bra, $34.98

Portmans Animal Cardigan, $69.95

Jigsaw Peterpan Collar Cardigan, $119

Colette Oval Frame Clutch, $34.95

Jigsaw Leather and Bead Detailed Clutch, $169

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Pringle of Scotland, originally a manufacturer of woolen hosiery and underwear, created the ‘twinset’, a fitted sweater and matching cardigan, in the 1930s. The twinset went on to become synonymous with ladylike glamour.

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Myer Elle Macpherson Intimates Dentelle Underwire Bra, $69.95

Cotton On Peach Pop Booster Bra, $42.95

Myer Elle Macpherson Intimates Harmonies Contour Bra, $44.95

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Jigsaw Boucle Stitch Cardi, $159

Alannah Hill She’s a Showgirl Cardi, $199

Gorman Cool as a Cucumber Cardigan, $199

Olga Berg Grape Block Closure Clutch, $69.95

Dorothy Perkins Black Rosette Quilted Clutch, $22.76

Colette Oversized Python Clutch, $39.95

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FASHION

Haute Houndstooth Houndstooth, the distinctive print much loved by my grand, old grandmother, is back in vogue.

Choose a key piece of checked fabulousness, clash with blocks of color, and BAM – a timeless, sophisticated look that will remain in your closet until…you’re a grand, old grandmother.

Westfield Saba Darcy Scarf, $89 House of Fraser Oasis 90s Houndstooth Top, $57.65

Flannels Galliano Houndstooth Newspaper Print Shirt, $181

House of Fraser Therapy Houndstooth Bodycon Dress, $49.40

Designer Shoe Warehouse Prada Houndstooth Bootie, $494.27

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ModCloth Coach Tour in Houndstooth Dress, $46.68

Far Fetch Bag “N� Noun Houndstooth Rucksack, $243

Debenhams Sight Station Houndstooth Sun Reading Glasses, $13.68

Chloe Sevigny teams a houndstooth blouse with a tailored suit and ruby pumps.

Red Hot & Houndstooth Black and white loves an accessory with bite.

ModCloth Spin Me Close Heel, $56.41

The Iconic Castaner X The Mode Collective Point Pump, $211.65

David Lawrence Small Quilted Patent Tote, $149 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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Jumper for Joy When it comes to winter layers nothing tops off an outfit like a soft, oversized jumper.

Josephine Brouard found this season’s best sweaters in standout patterns and textures.

August Street Runaway Knit, $79.95

Sportsgirl Mixed Sequin Sweater, $89.95

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General Pants Don’t Ask Amanda Space Dye Knit, $79.95

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General Pants Don’t Ask Amanda Crochet Floral Back Knit, $89.95

Myer Miss Shop Burgundy Polka Dot Print Jumper, $40

Myer Miss Shop Black Polka Face Oversized Jumper, $69.95

ACCESSORIES

Forever 21 Pompom Knit Beanie, $6.61

Surf Stitch Volcom Sparkle Baby Multi Beret, $14

Sportsgirl Harlow Swirl Beret, $24.95

Top Shelf Here’s the heads-up – beanies are da bomb.

Keep them colourful, soft and slouchy and wear them day and night. Isobel Green found knitted caps for every occasion.

The Iconic Smartwool Pyramid Peak Beanie, $46.95

General Pants Agent Ninety-nine Slouchy Beret, $19.95

The Iconic Neff Cupcake Beanie, $44.99

The Iconic Icon Brand Coyote Peyote Beanie, $20.95

Surf Stitch Volcom Colour Bomb Beanie, $19.49

Market HQ Beanie Babes Purple by MHQ, $19

STYLEBOP Missoni Topaz and Peridot Geometric Beanie, $121.38

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Stay tuned for the next issue of bellaloopa out 3rd August, 2012

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