A gold box arrived on my doorstep recently heralding the launch of “An Unpredictable Revolution” by Mimco. Their latest dark campaign (as per the Helen Clemens film below) was shot by Australian photographer Christian Blanchard and stars model Emma Balfour who is experiencing a comeback since the 90’s heyday of supermodels.
The gold box concealed a [...]
Viva la (Mimco) Revolución
Win tickets to Stilettos After Dark
‘Stilettos After Dark‘ is a celebration of shoes. The event will be held at Fashion Lounge, 121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne on Thursday 26th August from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Stilettos After Dark will teach you how to walk in your highest heels (yes, there is a correct way), you can learn about upcoming trends in footwear [...]
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 [...]
Fashion Exposed, Bags & Accessories Fair and Australian Shoe Fair
Before we know it the biggest fashion trade event in the country will roll in to town. Fashion Exposed, the Bags and Accessories Fair and the Australian Shoe Fair converge once again as an epic trade fashion event for buyers, labels and businesses showcasing over 1500 Australian and international labels. Registrations to visit are now [...]
Fashion + Aid III
I’m delighted to once again be able to support Fashion + Aid as the gala event returns later this year. This is Fashion + Aid round three and as ever the focus will be on fabulous fashion. Parades will include labels like JASONGRECH, Kooey Australia swimwear, Tony Bianco shoes, Lisa Brown and Mina & Katusha. [...]
Melbourne Spaces: A Shop Called Milton
Who is this elusive Milton? We may never know, yet his namesake store ‘A Shop Called Milton’ holds clues the mystery. I gather Milton must be charming and warm and appreciates lovingly made items from local designers and artisans (more on Milton here). A Shop Called Milton is multi-functional as a working studio, retail store [...]
We love…Blue shoes
Not even footwear can escape the Avatar influence this season with Navi inspired blues. It may be getting cooler, but there’s no need to be glum. Get the blues in a good way and cheer up your winter wardrobe with a bright blue hue. Any of these shoes would work back brilliantly with cool greys, [...]
We love…two-tone shoes
My favourite summer shoes are a pair of Topshop two-tone wedges in dark pine/sage green with a wooden stack heal. I bought them several years ago and although green shoes may sound tricky to wear, they are surprisingly versatile because of the two colours which actually match a lot in my wardrobe.
Now that the cooler [...]
RAFW: Xiomara
Melbourne shoe label Xiomara is moving past bridal footwear into the fashion realm. Throughout the recent Rosemount Australian Fashion Week model Hannah Ubl turned heads by showcasing Xiomara’s designs lounging variously on a chaise, in a martini glass or in a bathtub. The pair I’d choose are the sparkling Swarovski-laden shoes dubbed ‘Monique Crystal’. Xiomara’s [...]
Monette Spring Summer 09/10
Inspired by women who crave quality in their shoes, Monette’s latest footwear collection brings a taste of Europe to Melbourne. All with their own name from Carrie to Tiffany, you’ll find bursts of colour, high shine patent and this Springs pastels in Monette’s collection.
Monette shoes are all 100% hand made with high quality full [...]
