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Sleekit
sleekitone.blogspot.com
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Maria Harran aka 'Sleekit' is a mother, wife, graphic designer and lover of all things fashion. This blog is a document of my personal style and shopping crusades. Have called Melbourne home for the past 7 years but was born and razed in a wee town called Cumbernauld, just outside Glasgow, Scotland.
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Winter wardrobe additions

 Chelsea boots from ASOS on sale $56Skirt from ASOS on sale $18.70  Thrifted on my recent Bendigo trip $4Teaching my little Mani how one uses a bow and arrow, priceless x

19 h ago

My weekend in Bendigo

 A couple of weekends ago, I spent a fabulous weekend away in Bendigo with a couple of my closest and very stylish friends, Anthea and Jussy. As mentioned in my previous post, life has been a li...

6 days ago

The return of the orange patent heels - Signature looks

Its been a while since I worked the orange patent heels on the blog but Im going through a love affair with orange at the mo. Do you have a few signature pieces in your wardrobe that are uniquely you...

22 may 12

Spotty week

My life seems very busy at the moment, I have allowed myself 5 mins to bring this post to you, sorry had hoped to document last weeks excursion to Bendigo, but alas, it will need to wait till next we...

18 may 12

New mustard spotty tights

I love tights! My collection is huge, I despair when a favorite pair ladders. Last week, I spotted (ah, see what I did there) these mustard tights by Melbourne brand ok-ok. Fit is important, they sit...

14 may 12

Little Tweed play suit

In my last post, I mentioned a tweed play suit, purchased on sale from ASOS, well here tis! Got a further 15% off, around $24! I mean, thats mental huh? The fabric is super thick, think Chanel on bud...

11 may 12

All new yellow top and pencil skirt

Let me begin by saying, thank you to my lovely readers who commented on the previous post Should I buy this Sportsgirl dress, it was fun to get your insights and how cute was the list! I think I fell...

08 may 12

Should I buy this Sportsgirl dress??

Today whilst on my lunch break, I spotted this dress in Sportsgirl. Sandwiched in-between an array of Autumnal colour frocks, I practically lept at the rail to prize it off to the changing room. Took...

03 may 12

The purple wall and a friendly face

On my way back from lunch today, I spotted this purple wall. I do like to colour co-ordinate with my surroundings, ha. You may recognise this wall, it used to look like this, maybe this could be a re...

30 apr 12

The right to splurge DVF

On a recent trip to New York, I purchased these Diane Von Furstenburg print trousers, a splurge for me at $325! I know! If you are familiar with my blog, you will be aware I err on the bargainista si...

27 apr 12

The calm before the storm

Last week, Melbourne enjoyed beautiful Autumnal days, this week Im reaching for my winter/rain coat. Thats just Melbourne. These pics were taken last week before the new hair cut (thanks for all your...

25 apr 12

Sleekit got a new do

On Saturday afternoon, I visited Fur on Greville St, Prahran for a much needed hair cut. Ive been going there for years and have always come away happy with my cut, its hard to find a good hairdresse...

23 apr 12

Sleekit hair moments

My hair is the longest its been for while but its time for a change, go short or keep long, fringe or grow out?? Delved into my hair archive, do you remember my mod quant do? Off to the hairdressers ...

19 apr 12

Anniversary day/night outfit

 Anniversary Day Outfitnecklace: Anniversary gift from beloved/FrankIdeas dress: Sportsgirlshoes: South Melbourne Marketbag: Gift from belovedbangles: Eclectic in Elwood (no longer there)shades:...

16 apr 12

New vintage finds

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a friends garage sale and picked up some fabulous vintage scarfs and jewellery. A neighbour was selling all her Grandmas wears and I was kinda like a kid in a sweeti...

13 apr 12

Happy Anniversary Beloved!

Seven years ago today, I married my beloved! Where on earth does the time go? Happy Anniversary Steven! We had these shots taken recently as part of a family album, I reckon we look good together, ev...

10 apr 12

New sheer blue skirt and retail therapy

 sheer skirt: French Connectionboots: Ecentrixtop: Country Rdbangles and ring: Giftedhair clip: Giftedshades: Urban OutfittersAt Easter time, I generally treat myself to more than just chocolate...

08 apr 12

My Easter bunny outfit

 dress: To the Maxshoes: Wittnertights: Leona Edminstonbangles and bracelet: Giftedbelt: Husk shades: borrowed from my belovedIm way behind on my posts this week, acquired some great vintage fin...

05 apr 12

Autumnal Silks and creating a BIG wardrobe

dress: Zaratrousers: Fleur Woodshoes: Topshopbag: Topshopbelt: Bahamondeshades: Urban Outfitters My wardrobe is plentiful, but the key to a BIG wardrobe is to wear your treasures in many different gu...

29 mar 12

Black and white stripes and print

jumper: TargetShorts: Tommy Hilfigertights: Leona Edminstonshoes: MelissaCoat: Red Dog 3bag: Thrifted from Fashion Hayley Do you ever lose something at the back of your wardrobe and then realise you ...

27 mar 12

Would you race down the beach in heels to save your favorite Fedora hat?

My son was not particularly happy about walking in the cold and windThe bay is rarely this choppy2 seconds after this pic, I chased my Fedora down the beachHat: Gift from my belovedskirt: Rouge Trade...

25 mar 12

Just a walk in the park

jacket: Anthropologieshorts: Mink Pinknecklace worn as belt: Witchery tights: Myershoes: Thriftedbag: Giftedshades: Gucci bangles: Gifted/RG Maddentop: RedDog3The weather has been fickle in Melbourne...

22 mar 12

Orange tights and kimono style jacket

shorts: Kinki Gerlinkijacket: Anthropologie, New Yorknecklace: Anthropologie, New Yorktights: Sportsgirltop: Jay Jayswedges: Bought on Bleeker St, New York Bag: Thrifted from Fashion HayleyOrange is ...

19 mar 12

Bright orange and sparkly red Dorothy shoes

 dress: Ben Shermantights: Sportsgirlbangles: Giftedscarf: Targetnecklace worn as belt: Witcheryshoes: WittnerYou may recall, I posted about the Wittner heel steal in which I purchased these gor...

16 mar 12

What I wore - Dita Von Tesse Von Follies

Following on from my previous post, this is what I wore to the Dita Von Tesse, Von Follies catwalk show at LMFF. Any excuse to glam up, I went all out and even popped on a sequin beret for the occasi...

14 mar 12

All fired up - Dita Von Tesse - Von Follies at LMFF

On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of the company of my dear friend Justine and Ms Dita Von Teese. The show titled Von Follies by Dita Von Teese was part of LMFF week and a showcase of Ditas linge...

12 mar 12

Lunch at Grigons and Orr Corner Store

Love a bit of nostalgia, whether it be music, tv shows or the lolly bags I used to spend my pocket money on. The other day, I took a trip down memory lane and visited Grigons & Orr Corner Store i...

08 mar 12

Black and white with leopard spots

Its not every day that I find myself dressing like a colour chart, today Ive opted for black and white. Sometimes you gotta mix it up! For lunch, I ventured to the cute French Deli on Lygon St, La Pa...

07 mar 12

All Glittery - Wittner heel steal

If you have been following my blog for some time you will be aware that I love to blag a bargain. One of my greatest bargains would have to be THIS DRESS! Many a fashion newsletter inhabits my inbox ...

05 mar 12

Autumnal look

Autumn my favourite season of the Melbourne calendar. Tights make a comeback - Im so much happier with my legs covered in all colours of the rainbow. These tights, I bought from Fat last year and the...

02 mar 12

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