September 27, 2011

Le Spectacular!

Digital Nomad Black

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!

Runaways Black

Dirty Magic Tortoise

Don't Speak Vint Tortoise

Square Chaos Neon Orange

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.

Longbeach Matt Grey

Wasteland Tortoise

Pool Shark Blue

Runaways Multi

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September 21, 2011

“The Serpent” has found it’s way instore…

LOVER The Serpent Spring SUmmer 2011

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.

LOVER The Serpent Spring Summer 2011

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

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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.

LOVER The Serpent Spring Summer 2011

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

LOVER The Serpent Spring Summer 2011

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.

LOVER The Serpent Spring Summer 2011

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!

LOVER The Serpent Spring Summer 2011

 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

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September 2, 2011

White Out this Spring…

Bit stuck as to how to get that Spring wardrobe happening? Well, a soft palette of tan and beige, combined with white and ivory always hits the spot…and is guaranteed to go with everything else in your wardrobe.

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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

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September 1, 2011

We’re SPRINGing into action…

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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.

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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.

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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

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August 8, 2011

Sex it up…just like in the movies!

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For some reason, there seems to be something VERY sexy about a woman in a ‘Man Shirt’…loose and long and unbuttoned ‘just so’…you know the scene Im talking about, all those Hollywood movies where the woman stays the night: The Man Shirt never fails.

However, as a Man-Shirt-Lover from waaay back, I know that we have bums and hips that are almost impossible to fit in a regular ol’ slim-hipped-Man Shirt. Enter my favouritest shirt label (that up until now I have been buying in other stores…gasp!)…TR ENSEMBLE by THERESE RAWSTHORNE. Welcome to our shop TR!!

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I’ll have one of each please….umm…Not kidding.

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These Man-Style-Shirts are strictly for the ladies…super soft cotton, perfect faded sun bleached colours for Spring, and if all else fails you’ll never go wrong with plain white and a bit of a tan. And if you thought a simple shirt was good, then check out the Buffalo Shirtdress…it comes with pockets and will be a huge winner over spring and summer…add sandals and a rope belt and its hello beach…

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Here’s one I took on the mannequinn yesterday…Buffalo Shirtdress from TR Ensemble in Khaki, worn with Libertine Belt and Zola shoes. LOVE IT!!!

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Check out WHATS IN THE WINDOW tab for some more looks in the shop from TR ENSEMBLE. Get in quick, it’s time to re-enact some Hollywood steam.

AFR xx

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August 5, 2011

How about a little FLUX?

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Spring is looming boys, and there are certain things that you need to get NOW to get you ready and up-to-date for the warmer months. Trust me…it’s pretty simple and you will love it.

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Prison Shirt Pale Blue

The things you’ll need are: Chinos (cool ones, not ones like your dad used to wear), a lightweight chambray shirt (ditto), some colour (with a tshirt or jacket, or coloured pants if you are daring), and an unstructured jacket of some sort in case the weather gets nippy.

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Birdland Chinos Tobacco

Prison Shirt Mid Blue

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Look no further than FLUX MELBOURNE for all of these things…they have absolutely nailed the look for boys this season. Their chinos are seriously the best cut out there -just ask all the boys that have bought them in multiple colours! And the gelato coloured tees teamed with two shades of chambray…perfect spring outfit.

Birdland Chinos Navy

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All the Flux garments come super creased, so you’ll have the perfect excuse to look a bit dishevelled “It came like that!”…but all the creases can be ironed or steamed out just in case your style is more crisp.

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All items shown here are lovingly made in Melbourne by FLUX and are available until stock lasts at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe. Look out for more Flux on our What’s In The Window tab above.

AFR xx

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June 24, 2011

It’s STOCKTAKE SALE TIME!!!

Well it’s that time of year again…STOCKTAKE SALE TIME! Help us out so we don’t have to count everything…Stocktake Sale on now until June 30th 2011.

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It’s pretty awesome…30-40% off women’s shoes from ZOLA and LULU ROUGE and selected BEAU COOPS styles…all LE SPECS sunglasses now $40…save $$ on Edwin Jeans boys…SAVE on pretty much everything in store!!

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Men’s and women’s winter coats all 20-40% OFF…House of Baulch jewellery all 25% OFF…Men’s URGE boots on sale…30-50% OFF all items from LOVER…Loads of goodies for everyone.

See you soon
AFR xx

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June 22, 2011

More Beau Coops

We’re getting so many requests about these! I’m so sorry I haven’t had a chance to put an image of them on the website until now…and to be honest, we’re running very low on sizes again! I have heard through the grapevine that we may be able to get a few more black ones in, but that might just be chinese whispers…it’s best to come and get a pair ASAP.

“What the hell is she talking about?” I hear you ask. It’s the most coveted pair of booties in town…ANNIE 2 and BEAU 5 from BEAU COOPS; Designed in Australia, Made in Italy, Sold at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe in Darlinghurst.

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Get a wriggle on, or call us (02) 93610220 for your new pair of perfect booties.

AFR xx

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June 9, 2011

Bling in the new season!!

On a cold, grey windy day when you’re sniffling and shivering, your hair is all windblown and you’re wearing black from head to toe so that your mood matches the day…on days like this sometimes you need a little somethin’ somethin’ to brighten it all up and take you from glum to glam.

Enter the new range from HOUSE OF BAULCH.

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The only hard part is what to choose? Can I have one of each? All this and more, now instore at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe.

AFR xx

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June 3, 2011

No need to freeze your nuts off.

I’ll get straight to the point…no need to freeze your nuts off…have a look at some of our amazing Winter coats, jackets and other looks here instore at Alfie’s Friend Rolfe.

Looks from THE ACADEMEE – MODERN AMUSEMENT – MERC LONDON – ANTIPODIUM MEN – RITTENHOUSE and NIQUE…

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See you soon!!
AFR xx

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