Something Else Cut-out Dress $169.95, available in Kelly Green or Black. 

Who said autumn and winter only brings us dark colours? Sydney label SOMETHING ELSE certainly doesn’t adhere to this rule. Their eye-popping Kelly Green and French Blue will keep you shining bright even when the skies are dull.

Something Else Clean suit jacket in French Blue $169.95

Something Else Tab Pant in French Blue $139.95

As well as the amazing colour hues, the collection for Autumn Winter ’12 from Something Else offers clever detailing, cute prints, tailored separates, and great prices.

Something Else Tab Shorts $129.95 available in Kelly Green and French Blue

Something Else is quickly becoming one of our favourite labels here at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe…and because there’s something for everyone, it will become one of your favourites too.

All items featured above are available at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe until stock runs out.

See you soon,
AFR xx

Navy and Ivory Silk striped top $175 

Roma print indigo dyed sweatshirt $160

We always pride ourselves on having predominantly Australian labels in our store, but every now and again we make an exception…sometimes you just have to have something, right?!

Alphabet print silk / cotton blend blouse with side pockets $130

Say hello to our new label 5PREVIEW hailing all the way from Rome, and definitely striking a chord with us here in coastal Sydney! Ahoy!

With relaxed styles in luxe fabrics, subtly quirky prints and excellent prices (nothing over $175), this range from 5PREVIEW is the perfect International flavour to add to our repertoire.

Oversize Indigo hooded sweatshirt $175

Indigo dyed jersey dress with leather ties $150

Oversize Sweater with candle print $160

All styles above now available at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe for Autumn. Get in fast! AFR xx

Ho ho hoooo…it’s Christmas time and that means we’re ready to help with gift ideas, and those all important outfits.

This LAST MINUTE BUYS page is a sneak peak inside our catalogue…it’s packed full of handy hints and lovely things for everyone, including yourself…and there is a giveaway competition on the last page!!!! For the full thing go to Alfie’s Friend Rolfe Xmas Catalogue 2011 and get instore QUICK!!!

See you soon…and Merry Christmas xxx

Candles are fabulous, aren’t they? The smell good, they look good, they make us look good (everyone looks WAY hotter by candlelight, right?).

If all candles are fabulous, then the amazing candles (amongst other things) from DL & Co will really make you rethink what fabulousness is really all about. You’ll be in candle heaven.

Hailing from Los Angeles, DL & Co is best described by their by-line which is ever present under their name…Modern Alchemists And Purveyors Of Curious Goods. I can imagine their headquarters is part mad scientist’s laboratory, part mad taxidermists workshop…full of oddities and gothic curiosities, with beautiful and unusual smells emanating from boiling beakers and test tubes. Doesn’t sound very LA, but hey if the shoe fits…

We have some of their amazing candles instore (as pictured), much to our delight. They make the perfect Christmas gift…especially for yourself! If you could smell them through the computer screen you would be in virtual heaven…

Smell you later!
AFR xx

We are so excited to introduce a new label to our repertoire this season…another little Aussie gem to sit alongside our other wonderful Antipodean labels…say hello to SOMETHING ELSE by Natalie Wood.

This brand has been on our radar for ages…it’s one of my favourite labels, and so we thought it’s time to get it instore once and for all so I can just buy it here, at my favourite store! Once you see what is here, you will understand…Its brilliant, and I want one of everything.

With unbelieavable prices (nothing over $190!), machine washable fabrics (take THAT dry cleaners!), amazing colours (loving the Rust and Teal), and perfect styles of dresses, skirts, shirts and shorts for Summer fun, I think we’ll all be wanting a something more from Something Else.

All styles above from the Something Else Summer 2011 Collection in collaboration with Ken Done (the 80′s artist…you know the one) now available at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe…until it lasts!! Call us on 02 93610220 for phone orders, or better yet…come and visit!! AFR xx

There’s nothing like Spring sunny days to make you look out the window and dream of being outdoors, leisurely soaking up the sun…sigh. Never fear, the weekend is nigh.

And there’s no reason to not look good whilst enjoying the weather, so if you’re in need of some new casual summer gear…look no further than the NEW ARRIVALS from THE ACADEMY BRAND.

As per usual, THE ACADEMY BRAND (formerly known as The Academee) dishes out the perfect summer wardrobe of easy casual looks at a great price (from $59.95 – up to $139.95)…think simple summer blazer, perfect slim shorts, your new favourite boardies, light-as-air tees, and everything in between.

All these items and much much more now available at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe…get The Academy Brand while it’s hot (even hotter than the model in the pics;)).

AFR xx

It’s getting to be the time of year when we all find ourselves out enjoying the sun…which is great! But you’re gonna need some cool new shades…luckily LE SPECS’s new collection for Spring has just arrived, and they are all so good it hard to narrow it down to only one pair!

All new styles available, plus a handful of the trusty pairs we all know and love, this collection from LE SPECS delivers something for everyone…classic or cutting edge, metal or acetate, matt or shiny, men’s and women’s…with the perfect UV protection for our sunny skies and the perfect prices for our hip pockets…it’s now wonder we can’t get enough of LE SPECS.

LOVER Serpent Lace Dress in Scarlet, as worn by the beautiful Miranda Kerr. (This is the only time I have ever placed a “celebrity snap” in our blog…can you blame me? She looks stunning in that dress!!)

Back in July 2002 when Alfie’s Friend Rolfe first opened it’s little boutique doors, things were quite different…there we no shoes (Crazy, right?!), no sunglasses or accessories, hardly any Australian labels, and virtually no shelves. But we did have the bouncy floor, the crazy name, the friendly smiles and a little unknown label hailing from Bondi called LOVER.

Snake Sleeve button down shirt in silk, available in Ivory (shown) and also in Scarlett (amazing!!).

Denim Modernist Dress, as shown. This one will totally come and live in my wardrobe.

So LOVER has turned 10 years old this year (we will not be far behind with our decade coming up in July next year) and they have created an absolutely beautiful collection for SS11 which was shown at Fashion Week in Sydney earlier this year. A perfect showcase of all their strengths: femininity and elegance, swathes of incredible lace, sharp tailoring for the confident woman, and just a touch of the girlie fun that has always lurked behind even their darkest collections.

Serpent Mini Dress with lace sleeves, available in Ivory (above) or Black (below). Smoking hot.

If you could see all of the Lover pieces that I have personally accumulated over the years, it would be easy to see why, after almost 10 years Lover is the only label that still has pride and place in our shop…it’s classic, well cut, and made from the most incredible materials. Its timeless. All my treasured pieces are worn timeand time again…..so I guess I better hurry and get myself a new piece of Lover to add to my collection.

Oracle Cape dress in silk, available in Ivory.

Happy birthday to LOVER!! Here’s to another fabulous 10 years…more lace, more pretty, more everything!

 Mystical Cami Shorts in amethyst. Silk and lace.

All items shown above are available at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe this spring summer season. Subject to availability. Please email any questions to ishop@alfiesfriendrolfe.com.au.

AFR xx

Top row from left: WHITE SUEDE silk cami in Ivory $145, ADA leather Tote bag $179.95, LOVER Infinity Shorts in Ivory $297
Bottom row from left: BEAU COOPS Nitra boots with perpex stack heel $440, BEAU COOPS Zenta Suede Wedges $235, BEAU COOPS Tap Cut-out brogues $315, LIBERTINE assorted leather belts $80

See…Springtime is here, and thanks to us, everything will be all white.

Oops I mean alright.

AFR xx

PENNYSTOCK 3/4 sleeve sweater with repair, navy grey stripe $120

There are so many wonderful NEW ARRIVALS for Spring…and since Spring is officially here it’s time to bust out some new looks for a new season. It’s one of our favourite seasons at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe…everyone is smiling and looking forward to some heat…and we have curated a great Spring collection to give you Style to go with that smile.

RITTENHOUSE reverse gingham double layer shirt, $195

The last men’s post was about all the amazing new garb in from FLUX from Melbourne. This post is a little bit of everything (and amazingly it all goes back quite well with any pair of BIRDLANDS CHINO from Flux…so convenient), a good cross section of the best of all our current men’s labels…RITTENHOUSE, NIQUE, WEATHERED, MODERN AMUSEMENT, PENNYSTOCK.

Click on the images above for prices and descriptions. I love that the plain versions of everything are available in such awesome colours, that there are still great printed tees out there, and that even though they are available in abundance everywhere you can still find a checked shirt that is just that little bit special and different.

NIQUE Linen and cotton hooded lightweight cardigan $140, NIQUE Bamboo and cotton khaki tee $75.

So boys…come and strike while the iron is hot! Lots of new deliveries means that there we are stocked up on most sizes.

Happy Spring!
AFR XX