It seemed much of Melbourne moved to Portsea this past weekend as the polo stole the limelight from mansion-like holiday homes and the glittering seaside setting. When it came to the main event the Jeep team just managed to steal the game from rival Stella Artois. Fashion-wise it was the year of the maxi dress.… Read on

There’s more than one London label who can throw a party in this town; though the latest soiree was rather more intimate. Burberry’s Southbank boutique embraced festivity last night as VIPs ventured past snowflake-stuffed windows to ponder what they would like to see underneath their tannenbaums this year. We’d be happy to unwrap the unseasonable… Read on

Presenting Melbourne lingerie label Bellechasse’s 2012 Autumn Winter collection. Photographer – Peter Coulson Model – Teisha Lowry @ Chadwick Models Make-up Artist – Alexandria Welsh Hair Stylist – Luciana Rose Label – Bellechasse

Damned if I’m giving up on summer already. Cloudy skies still have weeks left to give way to streaming sunshine and beach-worthy heat. So – in an ode to mid-summer – here are my top five choices of swimsuits that will have you feeling like vintage-era MGM water darling Esther Williams in no time! 1. Amitiwi has… Read on

Level 1 of Melbourne’s GPO may never be the same again! After six years of dressing up Melbourne’s women and hosting various fashion shows, Hussy is leaving the GPO. But they are going out with a bang! I expect nothing less. An epic end-of-lease sale will see savvy shoppers stock up on some great finds: Buy… Read on

“Yes, yes everyone’s on sale at this time of year,” I hear you shopping-fatigued Melburnians out there collectively sigh. “What’s so special about this one?” Allow me to explain… – The Swensk sale – like Xmas – comes but ONCE a year! – Throughout the year the Swensk team save special items (one off sizes,… Read on

In this generation of thoughtless “fashion” – where mountains of cheap, synthetic clothing are cast off annually – for some of us there’s a growing reflection of getting back to natural, simple luxury. It can be easy to overlook a fabric that Australia has produced for over 200 years. One that is renewable, natural and… Read on

After launching their glossy new showroom earlier this year, Melbourne jewellery label Nicole Fendel are pleased to launch their brand new website. In accordance with the season they are celebrating their online opening with presents; Spend $100 and receive a bonus $25 online voucher Spend $150 and receive a $50 online voucher Spend $150 or more to… Read on

Below, make-up artist Rae Morris and hair stylists Brad Ngata and Caterina DiBiase evolve the beauty looks that will accompany the seven L’Oreal Paris Runway shows at the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. This year, the array of distinct looks are variously defined by keywords such as “luminosity”, “pearlescent” and the more forceful “BLADERUNNER”. The look that… Read on

Hundreds of local models, including last years’ Melbourne Spring Fashion Week face Sophie Van Den Akker, lined up out the door of Comme as they vied for their place to walk in the David Jones Autumn Winter runway show; the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival‘s opening event. Only around 40 beauties nationwide will be cast alongside Miranda… Read on