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 [...]
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 [...]
Fashion Editorial: Temptress Lost
“I don’t want to be a silly temptress. I cannot see any sense in getting dressed up and doing nothing but tempting men in pictures.” - Greta Garbo.
Photographer – Daniel Archer / Model – Sage from Giant Management / Stylist – Jam Baylon / Make Up – Georgia Gaillard / Hair – Amanda [...]
‘A Sinful Romance’ with Eva Q
Sunny local designer Eva Q goes all dark and gothic on us during the creation of her latest collection – A Sinful Romance Black Collection 2010 – and resulting photoshoot.
Where was the location for your latest shoot?
The latest shoot was at Melbourne Cemtery on Lygon Street and it was on Australia Day.
Why did you go [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #25
The nominations for the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010 Designer Award (presented by Woolmark) were released recently. The nominees are Dion Lee, Gail Sorronda, Gary Bigeni, Konstantina Mittas, Therese Rawsthorne and Melbourne’s own Lui Hon and Dhini. Designers in their first five years of business have the chance to win $10,000, a trip to [...]
Lady Melbourne for Peppermint Magazine
Lady Melbourne models a gorgeous Leona Edmiston frock (as part of her Frocktober efforts) on the cover of the latest issue of the eco-conscious fashion-focussed Peppermint magazine.
The Lady herself invited us down to a little soiree at <insert name here> at Georges on Collins to celebrate. With tea and home made, mint-hued cakes we did indeed [...]
Insert Name Here Launch Party
It has already been open for over as week into its limited run, yet that didn’t stop fans of the <insert name here> pop-up boutique from popping bottles of scrumptious champagne to celebrate its launch. Formed by a trio of Melbourne fashion designers <insert name here> is Airdrie Makim of Joolz providing jewellery, Nikolina [...]
Insert Name Here Pops-Up TODAY!
For a very limited time only <Insert Name Here> comes to the magnificent Georges On Collins building (Shop 5, 162 Collins Street, Melbourne). Opening today and running for just one month until Thursday the 12th of November the pop-up shop will cater to your every Spring Racing Carnival and party season fashion whim. The [...]
Joolz’s ‘Hobo’ fashion shoot
Some of the Joolz fans out there may recognise these shots as part of their Hobo shoot a short while ago. The designer was lovely enough to sent them through and only now have a I had a spare second to post them for your perusal (I always like to see and share what local [...]
Fashion Aid 2009
Fashion+Aid booked out the Palladium ballroom last week, raising funds for the Make A Wish foundation for a second year. This time around Fashion+Aid turned the spectacle up a notch (I didn’t think it was possible to top last year) ensuring guests were delighted with plenty of fashion, musical entertainment, auctions, celebrity spotting and [...]
