Without further adieu – and in no particular order – here is StyleMelbourne’s pick of 10 gorgeous objects to spoil your loved ones with over the festive season for 2008 (isn’t that what this time of year is really about?). Have a safe, stylish and eggnog-filled Xmas!
Zuza Launch
On Tuesday 25th of November, unique beauty concept store Zuza hosted its official launch at Melbourne Central. Amidst the clean lines and natural wood-grain features of the light-filled space subtly decorated with stylised illustrations of female beauty, VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, canapés, and the chance to find out what makes Zuza so unique.
The Zuza name [...]
Fashion & Film Premiere at Fed Square
On Saturday 13th December from 7 – 11pm, Fashion Revealed presents an evening of festive fashion and film. Their Christmas event is to be held at the Tjanabi Restaurant in the Atrium at Fed Square and features screenings of two short films as well as a preview of the upcoming movie ‘Personality Plus’. Tickets are [...]
5 Minutes With Sarah Schofield
After a whirlwind Spring Racing carnival, RMIT Fashion Student and Myer Fashions on the Field winner Miss Sarah Schofield agreed to have a quick chat with me about this years’ carnival hits, misses, and what inspired her winning outfit.
Who designed your outfits for this years Spring Racing Carnival?
I designed almost all of my own outfits [...]
Summer Flats
So I’m protesting this unseasonal weather (we are one week out from the official start of summer and it is still all clouds and showers for the seven day forecast) and looking forward to scorching days at the beach and tropical holidays. So to get in step we are looking at thongs for the upcoming [...]
Bvlgari Collins Street Opening
Bvlgari’s new space at 123 Collins street (just down the road from their previous residence) has officially opened with a surprisingly jovial soiree. Loyal clients, many adorned in their own Bvlgari pieces, sipped smooth martinis (why is it such a task to find one as deliciously-made as these elsewhere?) while taking in the new surrounds. [...]
Gucci Cruise 2009 Showcase at Fed Square
Special guests and loyal clientele were invited to get up close and personal with the Gucci Cruise 2009 collection last week. Held at the temporary Greenhouse space at Federation Square, the event saw a little piece of Rome brought to Melbourne. Indeed the space was transformed, no longer recognisable under its daily guise as a [...]
Cafe Society Photographic Awards 2008
The judging of the 9th Annual Sanpellegrino Café Society Exhibition took place in Persimmon restaurant at the National Gallery of Victoria recently. The idea behind the project is for cafes from around Melbourne to work with final year RMIT photography students to, this year, come up with an image that conjures “the art of living [...]
Melbourne Design Market
The National Design Centre presents another round of the Melbourne Design Market…just in time for a stylish Christmas season. This biannual event is held in the undercover carpark at Federation Square and will be running on Sunday 30th November from 10am – 5pm. I recommend arriving early as this is becoming somewhat of a cult [...]
Side Show Design Grand Opening
Fairy floss, chocolate coated strawberries, cupcakes and popcorn decked out the tables as sparkling beverages flowed. Retro music played softly from the speakers and the walls are lined with gorgeous dresses, skirts, shirts, tees and other goodies. Walking into the Side Show Design store it felt as if we were stepping into a charming vintage [...]
