Louis Vuitton opened on the ground floor at Chadstone this week, as part of the centre’s revamp, among a dozen other high-end luxury labels. Special guest the brilliant actor Toni Collette, who looked sleek in a black LV floor-length gown with golden tresses, cut the ribbon to launch the boutique. Joining Toni to mark the [...]
Louis Vuitton Speedy Retrospective
To those who appreciate iconic handbags or the work of the Louis Vuitton house; time to take note. As part of the celebrations for the new Louis Vuitton store at the revamped Chadstone, they are hosting an exhibition of classic “Speedy” bags over the years.
Introduced in the 30’s, the Speedy has since evolved and [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #22
For many, not my strictly pale self, summer means fake tan time (smart!) But who wants to ruin their lovely silk 1000 thread count sheet with faux glow? Dr. Glow presents a Sheet Saver in a soft grey or gelati colours that quickly fits over your precious sheets and pillows so you can [...]
High Fashion Stakes at the Caulfield Cup
The Age’s fashion editor Janice Breen Burns noted that trackside there were “as many goosebumps as hats” at this year’s Caulfield Cup Day. Yet Lauren Andrews must have been feeling as warm and fuzzy as the day’s big equine winner, Viewed, as she took out the Chadstone Fashion Stakes for 2009. Dressed in a [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #21
Melbourne milliner Kerrie Stanley has created some very sweet headpieces (for evening or the races) in conjuction with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center Appeal. Olivia has signed each of the 100 limited edition Art Deco inspired headbands and $100 from the sale of each will go directly to the cause. You can discover the [...]
Got any blacker? M.A.C launches Style Black
Senior M.A.C. Artist Nicole Thompson recently told me that, along with how to do a nude lip, the question she is most frequently asked is how to create the perfect smoky eye. Since the look pops in and out of fashion frequently we really have no excuses to not know how to do the [...]
In Season at Chadstone Styled by Vogue
Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements introduced the magazine’s seven key trends for the impending season at Chadstone last week in an epic parade (and let slip her excitement at Australia’s first Miu Miu boutique opening soon at the centre). If you happen to miss the show we took notes;
Neutrals – Vogue suggests an earthy colour palette this season inspired [...]
Search for a SuperStylist
So it came down to this. The final five in Sportsgirl’s Search for a SuperStylist competition, Clare Byrne, Lauren Dietze, Hayley Hughes, Kate Stein and Lisa Twomey battled it out on stage after only a ten minute frantic search around the flagship store for pieces to create two original looks each. My style [...]
Witchery launches at Chadstone
While much of the Chadstone revamp is still disguised by black walls, there is one glittering destination already setting a high standard. Witchery’s latest fitout here launched last week and what an airy, light and massive space it is! The range housed here is extensive, with both men’s and women’s departments, shoes accessories and [...]
Sportsgirl’s Super-Flagship store opens
The new Sportsgirl opens at Chadstone today…and it is being touted as, not just a flagship, but a SUPER flagship store and you will be able to see why shortly. This is the first of the major store launches after the Chadstone centre’s extensive redevelopment.
The doors to the 750 meter square space opened this [...]
