Let’s talk girl to girl here … there’s not a lot of fabric standing between your body and the change room mirror when you’re shopping for swimsuit. It’s a fitting room situation designed to bring …
When is a little black dress actually 10 little black dresses?
When it’s an Annah Stretton Chameleon dress, that’s when. Before I explain the how-tos and where fors, I’ll rewind a couple of weeks. I’d been invited to come into the Annah Stretton boutique in Paddington, …
5 fashionable ways to live a luxe life for less
I have a slight girl crush on author and illustrator Kerrie Hess. Not only does this gorgeous Australian-born mum now live in Paris but she has had an incredibly stylish career – centred to date …
Have you got your Spanx ready for a little ladylike chic?
There’s a poll currently running on Myer’s Facebook page asking which new Myer trend is your favourite. “Ladylike Chic” is leading by a corseted mile. Does this scare you? Or make you pull on some …
Fragrant ghosts of Christmases past
The year is 1976. My brothers and I are spending our annual holiday with mum at the Gold Coast. The air is thick with salt, sweat and pre-Christmas excitement. This is a Gold Coast before the very glam …
Thanks Sunday Mail for op shopping on our behalf
I’ve been meaning to post about this fantastic feature from Sunday’s Sunday Mail (March 28, 2010). The gist of the story is that op shops have gone upmarket and that you no longer have to sieve …
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 … …
Past treasures inspire modern rings
The world is Renee Blackwell’s oyster – and vintage button collections are her pearls. The Queensland-based jewellery designer, whose necklaces, pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets are worn and collected by customers around the world, continues …