Ironing.
It’s something so many of our mothers spent hours every week doing.
Perfectly pressed handkerchief anyone?
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But while there’s no question that a beautifully ironed skirt or top is the gold standard, how many of us really have time to slave over an ironing board every week?
That’s why Carolina Lifestyle’s clever wash-and-wear fabric has taken on cult status with its customers and followers.
Crafted in its founder, Carolina Giraldo’s, home country of Colombia, South America, the renowned silky fabric is used across its entire Essentials range.
Designed for convenience without compromising on style, wearers can say goodbye to ironing and hello to getting on with their day, knowing they are swishing around in wrinkle-free luxury.
Wearers say the fabric, which is used in dresses, skirts and shirts, is even perfect for travel.
It looks as good coming out of the suitcase as it did when it went in.
“Great travel dress,” said one review of the best selling Georgina dress.
“The navy colour is gorgeous. Love the fabric, very minimal wrinkles when I took it out of the box after transversing a continent to arrive!”
“Beautiful dress!!” said another.
“Fit great and so easy to pack and throw on when traveling, or just wearing around town.”
“I love this beautiful dress! Wonderful silky, wash and wear fabric. Great for travelling. Can be worn casually or dressed up for special occasions,” said a third.
The dress even has pockets, much to one reviewer’s excitement, making it even more versatile and useful.
Carolina Lifestyle’s philosophy lies in a commitment to making fashion accessible to Australians of all shapes and sizes and so the collection ranges from a size 6 to 22.
The brand also prides itself on designing clothing that fits and flatters a diverse range of body types.
“Finally a label that’s made for the middle-aged goddess who still loves style and fashion. The dress fits like a dream, drapey in all the right places without being frumpy,” said one very happy customer.
“The elastic waist is soft and the fabric is luxurious and just skims the body,” said another of the 3,000 plus positive reviews on the Carolina Lifestyle website.
The brand is also hugely popular for its bags and the Ramona Leather Handbag is the hot ticket at the moment.
A blend of fashion and function, its 100 per cent Colombian leather craftsmanship ensures durability, while the adjustable strap offers versatility, shifting from a cross-body to a bum-bag style.
The Ramona comes in 10 different colour ways and two sizes, ready to match any outfit or mood.
“Gorgeous everyday bag. Fits all the essentials and can adjust the strap to wear it any way you like,” said one review.
“I’ve been wanting the Ramona bag for ages, and finally have made it happen,” said another.
With 18 stores across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Adelaide, and the ACT, Carolina Lifestyle is also available online and you can currently get 20 per cent off your order by using code ‘HELLO20’ at checkout.
Minimum spend of $100 applies.
For more information or to check out the entire range, head to the Carolina Lifestyle website here.
