In my former life as a regional magazine editor I was often enticed by promises of champagne asked to judge fashions on the field events at the local race track. Disclaimer: we’re not talking a …
Spring Carnival is here: time to frock up and primp oneself in readiness
“By the end of the day, some girls look like they’ve been IN the races … they need re-shoeing.” These words are not mine. They do in fact belong to comedian Jimeon. (He was commenting on …
Fabulous Friday September 10: 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 …
Fashion focus firmly on Queensland: MBFF 2010
It may have been one of the coldest nights of our winter but on Saturday night, the heat was definitely on in the marquee on the Cultural Forecourt of Brisbane’s Southbank – Queensland fashion’s home for MBFF …
Hats off to fashion at Sunshine Coast Ladies Oaks Day
It’s a public holiday today for one part of where I live – a show holiday from a local government area we had before amalgamation a couple of years ago. (Crazily we still have three show …
Neil Grigg inspires gorgeous hats for winter racing
Neil Grigg is to Australian millinery what Alex Perry is to Australian fashion. Both are icons in their industry and both have dressed Australia’s A-list. So what is Grigg, who counts Crown Princess Mary of …
fashion@ with Gingers offers a splash of colour
The weather gods shined on fashion@ last Friday for a showcase of colourful winter fashion presented by Gingers Boutique at the M1 Function Centre. Boutique owner Allanah Powell put together a parade that featured new …
Fashion on top – Buderim style
Winter racing style … it’s all about the hat, the hair and the clothes … and Buderim. Well, it was on a recent Saturday afternoon. Fashion on Top – a VIP showing of hats by …
Shop with confidence during uncertain times
It’s still possible to update your fashion look in the current economic climate. It’s just a matter of getting good advice before you blow your budget. That was my message to about 130 business women …
Hats by Sandy A spring 2008 launch
The venue was perfect, the weather screamed spring and we were ready for some pre-Cup day action. Hat action, that is. Buderim milliner Sandy Aslett showcased her spring 2008 “Wot’s hot for heads” collection at …
What’s hot for heads 2008?
Hats by Sandy A A winning Spring Carnival race day look starts with a winning hat. And Buderim milliner Sandy Aslett is right on the money with designs as individual as you are. “This spring …