August 2010
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Designer to watch: We Are Handsome
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Down here in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring is in the air! Which means we’re drawing closer to warm summer days and even warmer nights! It’s time to start scouting for perfect swimsuits we’ll be wearing all summer long. Born in the summer of 2009, We Are Handsome is the newest Australian...
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Peter Alexander's A Girls Best Friend-...
Sleepwear is still one of the most ‘forgotten’ aspects when it comes to shopping and fashion; most of us would rather avoid spending more than we should on garments we ‘only go to bed to.’ But sleepwear is making a comeback thanks to pajama King, Peter Alexander. We often fail to realize that sleepwear could essentially be the most important outfit of the day! Think about it- its the...
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Fashion Palette Calling for New Talent!
Want to be apart of Fashion Palette 2010? Well here’s your chance!
Attention all Fashion, Accessory, Swimwear and Footwear designers. Fashion Palette is currently locking in final designers to be involved in the 2010 Fashion Palette Runway event. Please email the FP team if you would like to gain significant exposure for your label and take part in what will be an unforgettable...
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Bright Idea: Wine bottle lights
Seems like there is life after those wine bottles we throw away to recycle. You’ve just got to be creative like artist, Jerry Kott to reassemble and re-polish old bottles creating contemporary and sleek colored sculptures and light fittings. Alternatively, if your not that crafty you can buy these lamps here.
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Trend Alert: Socks and Shoes
Gone are the days socks worn with shoes were considered to be a big fashion faux pas. It’s become a hot new trend thanks to the likes of Jonathan Saunders, Rodarte, D&G just to name a few…
This trend is tricky to pull off, so follow our tips and you’ll be rocking this trend in no time!
For those blessed with long legs and well defined ankles, socks bunched up around the...
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What's your rainy day style?
Love rain boots?
Plueys is an independent label which reinvents the humble rubber boots of our childhood with brave, bright, fun designs that recall simple joys, like playing in the rain. They’re giving three lucky fans the chance to win a pair of unreleased limited edition boots! All you need to do is submit our most fashionable and travel worthy Plueys look on their Facebook page and...
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EOS MIXTAPE WATCH
Have you seen these EOS Mixtape Watches? They’re seriously cool. This watch features a anodized black stainless steel case with “EOS NEW YORK” laser etched onto the base. On the sides of the case laser etched also is a robot and “60 MIN.” On the dial is two movable discs which look like the movement of a real cassette tape. On the right dial is where the hands...
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Event: Fashion Palette 2010
We were excited to receive an invite to this years Fashion Palette event held later this year. For those of you unfamiliar to this event, Fashion Palette is a 2 day event filled with runway shows by emerging Australian designers, plus inspiring talks and presentations from more prominent designers such as Wayne Cooper and Nikita Sernack.
When fashion week comes around, it’s always...
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Shop to Watch: Dirty Rich
Dirty Rich is a newly established online shop based in Sydney, striving to deliver trendy, urban street wear from aspiring American designers to young men and women of Australia and New Zealand.
Whether it be garments that are heavily detailed with zippers, buttons and tassels, or finely constructed pieces with perfected design details, or perhaps exceedingly cool printed tee’s and bags;...
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Alex Perry for Diva Accessories
First there was Josh Goot & Zac Posen for Target, then Cohen et Sabine created a diffusion line for Sportsgirl. Now the newest collaboration is between designer Alex Perry and Australian accessories brand, Diva.
‘I wanted feminine and pretty with an edge of contemporary glamour and the fresh, sexy design that diva is followed for. The idea is to bring clothes to life with beautiful...
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Nicole Trunfio Jewelry
Model and fashion icon Nicole Trunfio is more than just a pretty face. The Australian beauty has just launched her new jewelry collection filled with statement pieces that’s sure to turn heads. “I wanted to create something special that would celebrate the feminine spirit and empower women of all ages and types.” Trunfio commented.
Crafted from the finest silvers, she draws...
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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...
Crate & Barrel spin-off CB2 have come up with this cheeky ‘His & Hers’ flower vase that’s the perfect alternative to your traditional potted plants. These wall hung, 3D matte white porcelain vases measure up 52cm tall and 33cm wide and act as perfect wall decorations in any room. Best thing is, they can double up as a great storage compartment for all your stationary...
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Mimco Season 2 2010 'An Unpredictable Revolution'
Mimco have just released their latest campaign Season 2 Collection titled, ‘An Unpredictable Revolution’ photographed by Christain Blanchard and modelled by Australian supermodel Emma Balfour.
The new collection encapsulates a dark yet romantic aesthetic influenced by the 1700-1800’s revolution and draws inspiration from prominent women like Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria....
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Trend Alert: Knuckle Rings
1. A.OK Ring $28, 2. Modcloth ‘Sheena’ Ring $13.99, 3. Forever 21 Connector Ring $5.80, 4. Jules Smith Ring $110, 5. Elizabeth & James Ring $95, 6. ‘Dark Alley 4 Finger Ring’ $22, Nasty Gal 7. Sportsgirl Armour Ring, $24.95, 8. Old Hollywod ‘Hiss Two Finger Ring’, $140, 9. Noir Double Ring, $118, 10. Bijules ‘Gully Ring’, $177, 11. Bijules...
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Guys, this is for you. Now you can get your fragrance pick-me-up from Chanel this fall. The fashion house is debuting their first major men’s fragrance; Blue de Chanel, since 2004. Time to get excited!