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
Dress (worn as top) by Sportsgirl Cuff by Swarovski ‘Luxe Lock‘ tote bag, a gift from Mimco, as part of the Front Row bloggers’ project. I find its black sequins quite delicious for daytime. Skirt by Witchery Shoes by Mollini from Styletread Belt by Morrison Colour Riche lipstick in ‘Magnetic Coral‘ by L’Oreal
The occasion – Runway 4 at LMFF, just one show mid-fest calls for something easy. Silk shirt dress by Yeojin Bae (I’ve had it tailored) ‘The Illusionist’ heels by Habbot Necklace is true vintage (my grandmother’s) ‘Nirvana’ ring by Swarovski Silver tote bag by Witchery Color Riche in ‘Pink Passion‘ lipstick by L’Oreal
It’s fitting that my last major post as a L’Oreal Paris ‘Insider‘ for the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival takes a look at the best hair and make-up trends and looks to try direct from the runways. The overall theme I noticed was more-is-more. Impact and adornment are keywords to keep in mind when it… Read on
Now that the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has wrapped – bar the wonderful cultural program – I find it valuable to look back over the week (or rather the nine days) that was for Winter wardrobe inspiration. Below I dish up my personal inspiration from LMFF on future DIY projects, styling ideas or trends to… Read on
Models anointed with gold glitter presented Melbourne designer Toni Maticevski’s couture collection as a grand finale for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Looks ranged from dramatically dystopian to ethereal. Maticevski’s continuing “fractured” aesthetic showcased gowns that appeared to have been wrenched apart by a hurricane and reassembled in an abstract fashion. Further embellishment came in the form of sequins,… Read on
Runway 7 at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is all about Glamour (capitalisation necessary). Collette Dinnigan had her way with embellished ace once again. Alex Perry delved firmly into cocktail hour territory with mini-dresses and high-sheen. In a preview of his Red Carpet runway the following night, Toni Maticevski added frills and fringing to liven up… Read on
Alice McCall opened runway 6 at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival with delicate scalloped trim, muted prints – a paisley and an M.C. Escher-like version I covet – and thus set the bar for pieces Australia will really want to wear this season. LIFEwithBird, in laid-back mode, sent more-interesting-than-average staple pieces down the runway; autumnal… Read on
At Runway 5 of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Joveeba came over all cowboys and Indians presenting Navajo knits, fringed leather and feathered accessories. Rodeo Show looked to another heritage era with white lace and nanna-esque florals. A combination of the prior two and sticking closer to home was Shona Joy with a ‘sunburnt country’… Read on
