Something for the Weekend: GPO

SHOPPING STYLE

Modern fashion in Victorian proportions; contemporary shopping in architectural grandeur.

GOOD FOR:

Australian designers e.g. Lisa Ho, Akira, Manning Cartel, Wayne Cooper etc.

'The urban statement' - avant garde draping in city colours: concrete and steely greys, petrol blue and deconstructionist black e.g. Alpha 60, Acne and Willow.

SALE SPOTS

Sass & Bide - Pick up their heavily embellished pieces now selling at half price!

Just remember when browsing through their racks, printed pants are hot this season but will you really be wanting to wear them again in a few seasons' time?

Like Sass & Bide but not their price tags? Check out Hussy on level 2 for affordable immitations.

Lisa Ho - Sophisticate your wardrobe with Lisa Ho's contemporary chic. There's some gorgeous silk shift dresses on her sale rails with very gorgeous discounts!

Karen Millen - Save a fortune by planning ahead for your forthcoming events: think about the races for instance(the autumn carnival perhaps if spring seems a long way off) and get your accessories sorted now.

They don't have many worthy dresses left but Karen Millen's jewel encrusted satin shoes and clutch bags are well worth a punt. Go for neutral base shades and you can match them to any outfit, any trend.

GIVE IT A MISS

Leona Edmiston - Her colourful, retro prints are appealing but the fabrics, really! The feel of cheap nylon went out in the 1970s.

THE 'Ooo' FACTOR

Anaessia - New to the GPO, this Sydney label has the prettiest window displays: piroeting mannequins in the cutest little dresses - tutu skirts and sparkling sequins.