Happen to be down the coast for the holidays? Live down south and bothered that all the fashion events you crave are closer to the city? Here’s your chance to get a taste of the action - and it’s an all ages show too for you lucky young ones. There’s a little fashion show raising for charity this week called the Mornington Peninsula Fashion Show.

Held at the Grand Hotel, Level 1 in Mornington this Sunday the 11th January from 4pm, the event will be fundraising for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Local labels are involved from, a StyleMelbourne favourite, Cassie Louise to Gazman and the collections of Jac N Jean. Tickets are just $20 (remember it’s for a great cause) available from the venue, at the door or call 0415269969. So head down there for some lovely Sunday fun and take a peek at the runway parade.

It seems as if everyone who is going anywhere this evening is going to be at the Sensation White Party. However I know there are still a lot of you out there looking for things to do this New Years Eve in Melbourne. So here’s a couple of stylish soiree selections to give you some inspiration.

La Vie En Rose - The be held at Angelucci’s, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra from 7pm to 3am. Complimentary champagne is provided on arrival and at midnight. Read More…

Puma are paying homage to classic music from the 70s, 80s and 90s; holding an exclusive live performance 28th December at Hi Fi Lounge in Melbourne, called PUMA Archive ‘Uncovered’ series. Australia’s killer bands such as, Children Collide, Cassette Kids and Boy + Girl will be performing super hits from the past decades, from funk, pop and rock in ode to our favourite hits of the era.

PUMA are turning back the clock, back to the birth when music and fashion collide. Much like the PUMA Archive range of sneakers & clothing, which fuses the best of Read More…

This festive season ENESS, digital designer duo extraordinaires, deliver an art installation of light to flood QV square with a theme of peace for Xmas. Entitled the Illumination Experience, the intriguing project is interactive and runs from now until Xmas Eve on the 24th December.

It will be bursting forth from dusk (9pm) every evening until midnight and best of all it is open and free to the public. We hear it is an amazing project to witness. So take a little time out from your last minute, bag-laden, hectic gift shopping and surround yourself with light for a little meditative break among the merry chaos.

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 $40 (available through Fashion Revealed on 0431577508) and include champagne, canapés, showbag and a donation to Ronald McDonald House. Musical entertainment will also be provided and naturally what is a party these days without a fashion show? Read More…

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 event and 16,000 eager shoppers packed the venue out last time around. Stallholders must go through an application process ensuring the ultimate designer wares are available for happy Melbournians. Jewelery, clothing, homewears and art are on sale and, it is Melbourne, so some freshly brewed coffee will get you through this shopping bag-laden day. Below is a peek of what will be on offer from various merchants at the market.

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Celebrity dj/producer Mark Ronson is set to hit our shores very shortly headlining the Global Gathering music festivals around the country – Australia’s first taste of the worldwide event.  The Melbourne stop on his journey will be held at our famed Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 22nd November starting at 12pm.

Mark’s career is currently intertwined with fashion – he has played for Gucci and performed at parties in Paris and he pops up at fashion shows in his sharp retro suiting. The guy dresses like one of the cool kids without being over the top crazy just for the sake of it. Tailored and sophisticated with a quirky edge is more Ronson’s style. Wonder what he’ll wear on stage with his 10 piece band, The Version players? The cover of ‘Stop Me’ that he worked on with Daniel Merriweather is still on high rotation on my playlist – the film clip has an interesting aesthetic also. Read More…

If the maddening hordes at Flemington are too much to bear but you would still like to get in on the Spring Racing atmosphere a Carnival livesite has again been constructed at Crown Riverside in Southbank. From now until this Saturday November 8th from 12pm - 9pm the livesite will be a home away from home for racegoers with a big screen so you don’t miss any of the action, bookies so you don’t miss any big wins, powder room for those all important (and complimentary) touch ups alongside musical acts and roving performers. Read More…

For Cup Eve, Chocolate City creator Richard Wiggan and Co. are delving into one seriously luxurious event with a cocktail party and preview of Chocolate City’s upcoming summer collection. This Monday 3rd November from 7pm the event is to be held at White Charlie at 225 Chapel Street in Prahran.

There a two ticket levels (gold and platinum) to treat you to, among other things; chauffeured drop–offs, caviar, sushi and tapas, the chance to win a $2200 diamond ring designed for you, a glass of Moet on arrival, drinks included for platinum ticket holders, Chocolate City cds and that all important sneak peek at the Summer range. Tickets can be purchased at a discount from the Chocolate City Greville Street and Chadstone boutiques or enquiry@chocolatecity.com.au or full price at the door.

As part of the Spring Racing Carnival festivities Melbourne Central is running public parades this weekend in order to show savvy racegoers how to look like a million dollars (even if your winnings at the end of the day don’t reflect that). This Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th parade will be on at 12pm and 1pm so you’ve got four chances left to see what you can do with labels like Alannah Hill, Arthur Galan AG, Kookai, DeCjuba, Wittner, Nine West, Oroton and more.

The runway will be set up in Shot Tower Square on Level 1 at Melbourne Central so if you spot anything you like on the catwalk you can instantly add it to your race day repertoire. Visit melbournecentral.com.au for more information and events.