Most of us are reaching for our sweaters, not only because of winter but also because we have had to stay around the house a lot more and are enjoying home comforts. We often associate a sweater with being sloppy and relaxed, but today we challenge you to try and wear a sweater in a different way which will hopefully make you feel way more stylish.

Put the trackies and active-wear aside and give these a go!

• Look (1) – Pair your sweater with a pencil skirt and tuck it in. Not the full tuck as we do not want unnecessary bulk around our midriffs. Try the half tuck, the side tuck or even tie it on the side or use a large safety pin and pull excess fabric to one side, if you’re brave enough.
• Look (2) – Purchase an over-sized sweater and wear it with some black thigh high boots. Don’t be afraid, these no longer have the provocative connotation they used to have. The trick here is to make sure the gap between the sweater and boot is not too great, thus not showing a large amount of thigh flesh. This look will compliment an apple or rectangular body shape best. Belt this in the waist for more definition if you are a pear shape.

• Look (3) – Layer up your sweater with a button up shirt, long cardigan or coat and some trendy pleather leggings. Add some layered necklaces, possibly a felt hat and a pair of booties and you’re good to go.
• Look (4) – Wear your sweater over your fave dress, pair with some tights and a belt on your waist if you’re are a pear or hourglass shape or even rectangular. This will give you a womanly shape and help correcting proportion errors.
• Look (5) – Add a denim or leather jacket over your sweater, this immediately adds a unique and more stylish dynamic to your outfit. Pair this with a midi skirt or dress. Add a longer button up shirt with leggings to offer different lengths, this adds interest.

All of these styles can be found via our online boutique and in-store at our Hunter Street Newcastle boutique.

Have a play around and let us know what you think! xo

The History of 63 Hunter Street, Newcastle – The Now Home of KiKi.

Let us take you on a little trip down memory lane… Hunter Street is located at the mouth of the Hunter River, Newcastle. Newcastle is the predominant city within the Hunter Region. Hunter Street is named after the second Governor of New South Wales, John Hunter.

From the rich history in every brick building dating back near 1800’s to the beautiful culture around every corner, some still telling a story of the vibrant past while all serving a different purpose in later years and present. Over the years, independent art galleries and boutique retailers (just to mention a couple) have added to the historical Hunter Street.

Before the electric trams came; the horse-drawn carriages and steam trams were what transported you up to your local stores.

Different types of businesses have flourished at 63 Hunter Street – from Painters, Booksellers, Architects, Tailors, Chemist, Law Firms and Pet Stores.

The team at KiKi Fashion Co. have the honour of being able to operate a business where so many have achieved here at 63 Hunter Street, Newcastle.

With having almost 20 years’ experience in women’s retail fashion, we are confident that we can continue to contribute to the growth of our beautiful city that we are lucky enough to call home.