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 …
Designer chat: Frankie & Nicole’s Nicole Dixon
A bit like I could eat canapes or hor dourves all day every day (anyone remember the movie, Mermaids? … Cher’s character served them to Winona Ryder’s character for dinner. Every night) I seriously could …
Designer chat: Julie Tengdahl
I love meeting fashion designers who really get and understand the customer who they are designing for. Brisbane’s Julie Tengdahl is one such a designer. As her autumn-winter 2011 collection launches in store, I decided …
Video: Sacha Drake talks the business of fashion
Yesterday I shared a stage and a lunch table with one of my favourite designers – Sacha Drake. Regular Styling You readers will be fully aware of my borderline obsession with her designs. And after …
Frock Queen dishes out best dressed advice for business women
Sacha Drake knows a think or two about frocks. She designed her first at 14. When other girls her age were playing netball or going shopping, Sacha started sewing lessons with a 70-year-old tailoress. It …
It’s all in the detail: Salita Matthews shines for Winter 2011
I first introduced you the gorgeous Salita Matthews here. She is one ridiculously talented young fashion designer, who I’m proud to say calls Queensland’s Sunshine Coast home for half of the year. The other half she’s busy …
WIN: POP by Sheridan bed linen
How good are fresh sheets? I especially like fresh, crisp sheets in a hotel room but given that that is not a regular ocurrance, I settle for the small luxury of having nice sheets at home. …
Designer chat: tom gunn’s Gabrielle Thompson
tom gunn is one of Australia’s most luxurious, fashion-forward footwear labels, known for its unique design, luxurious materials and unparalleled quality. Designed in Australia by Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn, the namesake label has become highly coveted …
Embrace the frock to suit your body shape
I’ve known Queensland fashion designer Sacha Drake for many years now. She’s long worn the title of Brisbane’s Frock Queen but in recent years it’s her passion for helping women embrace and flaunt their body …
Design your own undies
Who knew everyday undies could be so much fun? Not me, at least. I’m now doing a major re-think after a recent email had me visiting the Foghorn website (www.foghorn.com.au), clicking a few buttons and …
Frock queen dresses the Sunshine Coast
Frock fest Queensland’s “frock queen” Sacha Drake was special guest at the August Fashion Fridays event, featuring her spring/summer 2008 collection as shown by host boutique, Charmant This collection has started to arrive in stores and …