We had only just celebrated the resurgence of a chic safari trend for the summer ahead in our regular Weekend Style column when Karen Millen appeared to offer up their own version of safari luxe. Safari and tribal trends are a recurring theme in fashion and can look quite classic – think crisp white shirts, earthy tones and carefully considered prints.
To get that out of Africa …
The Autumn Winter 2010 collection from Karen Millen takes 1980’s power dressing to its most chic point. Forget the stereotypical big hair and bigger shoulder pads, this look is instead made bold due to figure-emphasizing cuts, leather, suede and careful addition of embellishments. The overall feel is like one of Robert Palmer’s iconic models coming of age to take …
Hello Melbourne – yes it is very hot isn’t it?! It seems a bossy Summer has swiftly pushed poor Spring out of the way mid-season to take centre stage a little early. The beach weather makes us think of holidaying in hot destinations rather than sweating it our at our desks. So let’s all pretend we are safariing in Africa instead shall we? Lions and tigers and bears oh my……
Take 800 fine, feathered, and frocked-up ladies (and  handful of brave males), add a scrumptious three course menu, inspirational Spring Racing outfits on parade and you have the Melbourne’s GPO Racing in Style Ladies Luncheon. Mix in special guests like socialite Lillian Frank, milliners Paris Kyne and Kerry Stanley, presenter Kelly Landry, hilarious stylist Richard Reid and top it all off with a medley from Caroline “I’m only here because …
Melbourne Cup Day is one of the most important days on the annual calendar for fashion-savvy Melburnians. Only on your wedding day, at big job interviews or possibly during fashion week do we put so much effort into our look. Melbourne Cup Day is traditionally the day you should wear you best and boldest Spring racing outfit so regal purple is the core inspiration here. Yet the look is demure enough to …
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