Task for tonight: Figure out how to set camera to timer so I don’t have to try to get a decent shot while my resident photographer is away. And so Pawley stops looking at me like I am out of my tiny mind at 2.30am in the morning. Awkwardly photographing yourself in the mirror somehow [...]
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Dresscode: The MSFW launch party
The occasion: Melbourne Spring Fashion Week’s 2010 launch party
The venue: an underground carpark transformed with mirrored blooms, avant garde fashion creations and a pretty lady draped in floral fabric reclining inside the glass bar.
The dresscode: Quote “Dress for unexpected opulence and experience fabulous glamour…”
Thankfully I received a heaven-sent message from the lovely local designer offering his services [...]
Tessa Blazey jewellery
Constructing a piece of jewellery is no ordinary process for Tessa Blazey; a designer whose truly unique collections are created from her passion for geometry. Sourcing rare mineral elements, Tessa has developed an imaginative collection of remarkable rings, bold necklaces and structural cuffs – what Tessa calls ‘miniature architecture.’ Here we discuss the establishment of [...]
Diamondiferous Alexi Freeman Spring Summer 2010/11
We featured select pieces in a recent fashion shoot but here is Alexi Freeman’s latest collection in its unadulterated glory. The collection celebrates all of the shiny rocks that designers (ie. Owl of Eden, Dion Lee, even Romance was Born is a tad ‘Dark Crystal’ at the moment) seem to be going a bit mad for [...]
Fashion Editorial: On the Edge
Avoid being one-dimensional when it comes to everyday dressing. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different textures and patterns even (especially) if they clash. You’ll find your aesthetic edge when you tackle your wardrobe with an attitude of adventure. We dare you to pair leather with denim, feathers with sequins, brocade with suede. Sometimes a [...]
Rainy Day SALE
It’s raining, it’s pouring, my wardrobe’s looking boring… Alexi Freeman and Milly Sleeping have teamed up for a sale to solve my sartorial issues while keeping fashion lovers warm and dry. Selected current season Alexi Freeman pieces will be available at up to 30% off while past seasons could be as little as half price.
Milly Sleeping [...]
BAM!
Managed an abbreviated visit to the BAM Brands pop-up showcase last night (before toddling on down to Cookie to meet the Broadsheet Melbourne team who I have been working with in person for the first time). Thanks for your hospitality Bec and Justin!
Fell in love with Mecuralist’s supple leather Doctor Cairo bag – someone kindly [...]
Chambord Shine Awards 2010 Melbourne
On tuesday evening, the Longroom was flooded with fashionable faces as the Melbourne leg of the Chambord Shine Awards‘ tour of the east coast took to the runway. The equestrian-inspired Jolet and Anna Campbell were the chosen ones according to judges (fashion journalist Emily Power, iSpyStyle’s Kate Vandermeer, designer Joe Farage and Chambord’s Kate Mansour) [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #31
Now that Alexi Freeman has moved back into his Collingwood studio – the Autumn Winter sale continues by appointment only! The space is bursting with goodies that need to find new homes as Spring Summer range will soon be moving in. Discover 30% -50% off selected styles from past seasons. Call Alexi on 0413 355 [...]
Salon Melbourne Day 1
Salon Melbourne’s goal is to inspire. For beauty professionals looking to add a dose of excitement to their careers body artist Yolanda Bartram may be the lady to listen to. Her special effects make up and body painting has led her to working and judging competitions in Shanghai and Las Vegas. Body art is [...]