Sass & Bide

Bold embellishments and crafty cuts for women
Talk of the town: The then-fledgling label made it into the 'Sex and the City' wardrobe following the designers' chance encounter with series star Sarah Jessica Parker in New York.

Word to the wise: Sass and Bide is also stocked in Myer and select city boutiques.
From their humble beginnings selling customised jeans at London's Portobello Markets in 1999, sisters Sarah-Jane Clarke (sass) and Heidi Middleton (bide) are now a global fashion force to be reckoned with. Head to the design duo's flagship boutique in Paddington to find great-fitting jeans, textured leggings, beautifully-cut blazers and heavily embellished womenswer worn by the likes of Rihanna, Kate Moss and Beyonce.

It's not hard to blow AUD 1,000 on an outfit here, but if you love statement feminine wear with sparkle, you'll find an investment piece here.