A leather jacket is staple in many a fashionable wardrobe. From cropped to trench to biker, the leather jacket is a highly versatile and can give an edge to the frilliest of frocks. Add in other touches of leather if you really want to toughen up your look, perhaps in a bag, watch or flats or even a cuff. Just make sure you don’t go overboard and end up looking like the …
We celebrate Australia Day this long (for the lucky some) weekend with a random selection of pieces from just a few of the 25 Australian designer labels we house. Below you will find a Spiral Round Brilliant pendant by Secrets Shhh…, the Anna tee by Alpha60, a Silvertop clutch by Mimco, the Daisy Chain show stopper dress by Metalicus, the No Way Out dress by Sass and Bide and Zimmermann’s …
So the colour experts at Pantone have declared 2010 to be the year that Turquoise will reign! The colour is where blue meets green, reflected in the ocean and tropical skies and naturally in the precious stone of the same name. The colour is said to be fresh while also being calming. One of the easiest ways to quickly update your wardrobe is to inject a dash of the hue of the …
We love that at this time of year you can add a dash of sparkle and even a little kitsch to your festive ensemble and no-one will bat an eyelid. We adore this Alice dress from nicolangela (it’s reminiscent of candy canes). We’ve paired it with silver accessories; a triangle stone bracelet from Karen Millen, Thumbelina ballet flats from Mimco and Beautiful Round Brilliant drop earrings from Secrets Shhh – though gold …
At this time of year our shopping wish lists tend to be filled, not with fabulous pieces for ourselves, but with lot of nifty ideas for our loved ones. There are not many better feelings than making someone smile with the prefect surprise gift. It truly is the thought that counts, so ban gift vouchers as presents, take the plunge and think about what your family and friends really desire. …
Ban the black and rejoice in block colours. Sticking to secondary hues rather than primary colours and adding soft brown leather accents elevates the look from rainbow bright to daytime elegant. We are loving: Gorman’s ‘Chi Chi’ frock, the Acne ‘Belville’ ankle boot, a Karen Millen ‘Classic Buckle’ purse, a 3/4 sleeve ‘Dancing Away’ cardi by Metalicus and the ‘Embroidered Bib’ from Mimco….
It is time to jump in the car (convertible or jeep preferred) and zoom to the nearest beach, be it St Kilda, Portsea or somewhere along the winding Great Ocean Road – before all the apostles are gone. The only things you will need other than this juicy-hued swimming ensemble is a towel, faux tan and the SPF 30+….
