The Model and Me: Ever looked at a model wearing an item of clothing that appeals to you and dismissed the purchase out of hand? Yep, me too. Well, I’m here to tell you that …
Designer chat: Little Joe Woman’s Gail Elliott
The day I feel I’ve made it in the style stakes is the day I feel that I’ve nailed that “effortlessly chic” look that models and celebrities seem to be able to snap their fingers …
The Model and Me: Verily Winter 2011
Ever looked at a model wearing an item of clothing that appeals to you and dismissed the purchase out of hand? Yep, me too. Well, I’m here to tell you that you SHOULD get into …
Why elegant gets my bridal and red carpet vote every time
You know you’ve had one of THOSE weekends when you’re sitting at your computer at lunch time on a Monday (albeit a public holiday Monday) feeling a little fashion fatigued. The weekend started with a …
What’s your take on faux fur for winter 2011?
Everywhere I look in winter fashion land, I see fur. Not the kind that you will find lurking in your grandmother’s cupboard that would immediately initiate and in-robe protest from PETA. Fur of the faux …
Saucy & Lucille make a splash with flirty, feminine swimwear
What do you get when you put two sisters – one a chef; one a marketing guru – together? A new swimwear label, that’s what! Now, that may not seem like the most logical combination …
Sportscraft heads on a Spring/Summer 2010 Australian road trip
There’s something quintessentially Australian about fashion label Sportscraft. I applaud its commitment to maintaining its iconic brand while still offering quality and a subtle fashion edge for its fans. Spring/Summer 2010 is no exception. This new-season …
Stephanie Cherry fronts new Supre campaign
Retailers are in full sale mode and that can only mean one thing … a new fashion season is around the corner. Australian chain store, Supre, has been undergoing a transformation this year and next …
This is Genevieve puts the heart-stopping into romance for AW 2010
This is Genevieve’s autumn-winter collection, Goodbye Horses, will have you in lust from first sight. Featuring an exciting mix of fabrics, shapes and styles, choose from key and statement pieces to inject a little romance …
Bettina Liano A/W 2010 offers combo of punk and romance
This winter is all about contrasting fashion themes and Bettina Liano has that nailed with her Lady Punk collection. It’s the perfect combination of Punk and Romance. Think tailoring meets silver screen glamour. Look for …
Cocktails and dreams with Matthew Eager A/W 2010
With the Oscars just one week away and the unlikely chance that Hugh Jackman is going to call and ask me to be his date, I’m doing the next best thing … scouting possible gowns …
Downtown New York City inspires Tulipani’s 2010 winter of casual elegance
Time spent people-watching in New York City has shaped the latest collection from Australian label, Tulipani. Noosa-based designers Nick Scalisi and Ilona Karme-Scalisi were particularly inspired by the morning routines of “Downtown” New Yorkers, gathering …