At 5am today I officially turned another year older. I cannot escape the indisputable fact that if you double my current age I would be considered elderly. I am, therefore, MIDDLE AGED. How did I …
On the 9th day of Christmas …
On the 9th day of Christmas … I went all gaga for the latest jewellery collection from Brisbane-based designer Chelsea de Luca. Miss de Luca, you have indeed excelled yourself. Again. It’s an aptly named …
Fabulous Friday September 24: what’s made your week?
Welcome to Fabulous Fridays – my weekly blog and video blog (vlog!) about the things that have made my week. It’s all about the positive – and yes, you’ll find a little style tip as well. Let …
Chelsea de Luca sparkles with new collection
There are lots of things that get me really excited. A crisp French champagne, delicate Hervey Bay scallops, a pair of statement heels, soft silk (preferably designed into a stunning frock) and the big one … …
MBFF 2009: Fab frocks and rocking venue
She walked into the Rosemount VIP lounge like royalty. Well, not that I’ve ever been in a room when royalty have have walked in, but I’d imagine it would be similar. Kristy Hinze, international supermodel and …
Designer Chat: Chelsea de Luca
NIKKI PARKINSON chats with Brisbane-based jewellery designer Chelsea de Luca. What is it about jewellery in general that makes most women go weak at the knees? I think because it’s such a sentimental thing, and …
Be confident with first impressions
First impressions really do count. In seven seconds someone has you summed up … and you may not have even opened your mouth. It’s not just a matter of what you choose to wear, nor …
Taking on new trends
By its very nature, fashion is about trends – new or reinvented ones. The industry revolves around change. How much of that change you decide to embrace with each change of season is up to …
Avoid post-Oscars withdrawl symptoms with Chelsea de Luca
Oh, the Oscars. There is so much build-up to this Hollywood night of nights. And now it’s over for another year. But if you’re suffering, like I am, from post-Oscars fashion withdrawal syndrome, then I …