We love sparkle, shimmer and shine. And all that Jazz! Channel your inner showgirl this season and be the main attraction. Add some sparkle to a chilly evening out and invest in key exuberant pieces that will save you from your winter blues. Think of old school glamour reinvented by loads of street attitude… Bring [...]
A new venture at JASONGRECH
There are very few who can master the art of creating the luxurious, yet easy to wear pieces that stylish, chic and glam Melbourne women crave. Lucky for us, local designers Jason Grech and Harry Georgiou do just that. As the forces behind the JASONGRECH label, this duo have made runway-worthy creations accessible.
The journey began [...]
Military
Melbourne Winter 2009 has had a military makeover. Not only in the fashion sense. Have you noticed the array of Russian/WW2 movies? I’ve seen Valkyrie, Defiance and about to settle in for a tear jerker with The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. In Valkyrie, the jackets worn by soldiers were almost identical to those on [...]
Noir Desire Boutique
Lush new boutique Noir Desire has popped up recently in Prahran and is well worth a look, even if only to rest your feet at the halfway point of shopping mecca, Chapel Street. Owners Shweta and Sanjeev Arora drew the inspiration for their store and stock from the alluring glamour of India; so the design [...]
KUC Designer Mask Auction & Masquerade Ball
Kids Under Cover is celebrating their 20th year of helping children and young people at risk with scholarships, a home to live in and homelessness prevention. Some high-profile Australians have created one-off masks in aid of the cause to be auctioned off over coming weeks.
The auction went live only today and masks are available here [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #13
There are a few perks that come with winter. Looking cute in earmuffs as you skate around an ice rink perhaps? QV (corner of Swanston and Lonsdale) is changing its square into a 15m square, eco-friendly skating rink from Saturday 27th June to Saturday 25th July. The kitschy deliciousness continues with fake snow, pine [...]
Retail Heaven at Filly’s Stable
Bridport Street, Albert Park is a delightful shopping strip where you’ll find designer clothing, clever confectionary and the perfect cafe. Nestled in the street is Filly’s Stable, the sister to its Middle Park boutique and already with a incredible reputation. A venture driven by lack of space in their Middle Park store, Lauren and Lena, [...]
We Love Lenko! New Flinders Lane Store Opening
Seeking something quirky, funky, cool and fun to add a splash of kitsch to your wardrobe? Well, look no further – after attending Dana Lenko’s launch party for her second store opening on Flinders Lane – I think I have found something interesting and inspiring to shake up my fashion world! With dazzling animal prints and [...]
Fashion Photographer Philippe Auger
One day I’d love to visit France – for its art and fashion, to sip the finest cabernet sauvignon and indulge in a swirl of unique artistic pleasure. In the midst of all this romance are the stylish people who add a bit of spark, style and edge to a country full of fashion, art [...]
Florence Broadhurst Pop-Up Shop
So all you print fanatics and home design mavens out there probably know who Florence Broadhurst was. For the unenlightened she is best known as the queen of Australian handprinted wallpapers and her designs are still sought after and held in high regard today. She was also a talented artist and comedienne, ran her own [...]
