Rebecca Tilley has launched Quella, her new label encompassing ”affordable luxury” pieces she hopes will be ”beautifully everlasting”. I suspect she’s already on her way to creating a new Australian jewellery heritage with Quella’s striking-yet-feminine pieces. Ten original designs veer between antique-feel oxidised and high-sheen golds, the latter inspired by costume jewellery from the 80′s and 90′s. Further… Read on

In the midst of Fashion Week Australia and Russh magazine fashion shoot at the zoo last week (“I got the see koalas!”), model/editor/blogger Elin Kling took a little time out to launch her Nowhere label in Melbourne. Spring/Summer 2012 is the second range for the label created in partnership with fellow Swedish bright young thing,… Read on

“Saṅsāra or Saṃsāra (Sanskrit: संसार), (in Tibetan called “khorwa”), literally meaning “continuous flow”, is the cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth or reincarnation…In modern parlance, samsara refers to a place, set of objects and possessions, but originally, the word referred to a process of continuous pursuit or flow of life. In accordance with the literal… Read on

Sandwiched between a haute perfumerie and an op-shop, Swoon seems right at home. Elgar & Lyle and Margery Daw designers Brahman Perera and Keegan Hunt have set up a shop devoted to emerging and under-the-radar fashion labels and homeware designers. Having literally raised the roof and revealed the archways within its new space, Swoon is… Read on

Regular readers may have had hints at the fact that I love a fancy cocktail as much as a new dress. In Melbourne when you’re handing over at least $18 for a something to sip on it had better be worth it. And worthy are the nine Australian finalists for the World Class cocktail competition,… Read on

Fashionopolis sounds like a sparkling, futuristic city in which I would very much like to own a penthouse. In reality it’s Australia’s first industry networking event for fashion and beauty bloggers at all stages of blog life. Hosted by, in my opinion, one of Australia’s premiere personal style bloggers, Lady Melbourne, Fashionopolis will discuss how… Read on

Nevenka has launched a new design competition that I had to share with you as the concept is just too darn cute. Their ‘For the love of Stella’ competition invites everyone to draw, sketch, paint or generally somehow create an original design featuring Nevenka designer Rosemary Masic’s dog Stella. Stella is to be the muse… Read on

Earlier in the year the designer of Nathan Paul Swimwear (currently showing as part of the Mens runway at Fashion Week Australia/MBFWA) invited StyleMelbourne behind the scenes as the label took part in an editorial fashion shoot for New Zealand’s Black Magazine. Notably the shoot features model Andrej Pejic returning to his hometown as face… Read on

The past few days have seen a faux pas occur in the Australian fashion industry, almost as dramatic as turning up to an event in the same outfit as another. If you follow such things you’ve probably heard that Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia announced they would be moving their dates from May to the last week… Read on

The Occasion – LMFF Runway 6 & 7 Dress by Masonette (with DIY fringed hem) Instant manicure by Nailease Gold clutch by Sarah Conners Leopard print heel by Steve Madden (reow) Complexion Nude Magique BB Cream by L’Oreal Belt by Forever New Photography by Sabine Legrand for Couturing