Ick or Pick summer fashion trends and best bougie shopping in Melbourne

Spring Summer 2025 style is here and we’re giving our hot takes — from jelly shoes and scarf belts to boho lace and the very controversial double bikini.

We also share where to go in Melbourne for the ultimate bougie shopping day (hint: it’s not a shopping centre)

And spill our recent finds - including designer steals at TK Maxx, underrated brands to watch, and our current wardrobe obsessions.

Whether you’re here for the fashion icks, the insider shopping tips, or just love hearing what’s actually worth buying, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a few surprising recommendations.

CHAPTERS

01:00 Ick or Pick: spring & summer trends

• Jelly shoes nostalgia & sweat factor

• Scarf belts: fun or totally unwearable?

• Double bikini confusion (celeb looks vs reality)

• Boho & lace: gothic chic vs lace-over-jeans trauma

• Trouser shorts — when they work and when they scream bus driver

• Cord necklaces and the 2000s comeback

10:20 Bougie Shopping in Melbourne

• Why shopping centres feel like casinos

• High Street Armadale’s Victorian charm and resurgence

• Inside the new Dish boutique (full stock + luxe change rooms)

• Henne’s new store opening in Armadale

• Dog-friendly luxury shopping (the dog bowl trick)

21:00 Recent Finds & Recommendations

• TK Maxx gold finds: $3K Miu Miu blazer for $999

• How retailers tier their stock for local demographics

• The “floor-to-door” miracle delivery service

• TK Maxx candle hack: bougie scents for $14

• Jag’s new striped Billie Jean fit story

• Why Jag (and Elka Collective) are underrated wardrobe staples