Fashion Whimsy...

There would have to be no Australian designer who creates more whimsical fashion than Alannah Hill. From the 'secret garden' entrance to the website and through each bright, bold image, her eccentric design and whimsical play with fashion shapes and prints blends to create truly outstanding fashion and images that are just so much fun to look at!

Images via Alannah Hill website

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! M xx

Pink and White Perfection - Summery Goodness from Fleur Wood S/S Collections

I've never made much of a secret that I really like Fleur Wood dresses - and these are no exception! These all have such beautiful, sugary colours and ultra-feminine details - what every girl needs for dressing up for summer.

Have a wonderful week - M xx

Fashion for flood relief - Booty Huggers

With the floods in Queensland continuing to wreak havoc, a great many people have pledge support to those who have been affected by this crisis. One of those is fashion designer Clint Webster of Clinton Charlie and Booty Huggers. Clint has announced that $10 from every pair of Boot Huggers sold will be donated to help those affected by the floods. So you can look sensational and help a good cause all at the same time - now that's what I call multi-tasking!








To find out more visit Clinton Charlie.

Something for the boys

Oh alright - and little something for the girls! I know how much you all like checking out the male models, ahem, clothes. :)
Joking aside, the trans-seasonal collection from Melbourne based Oscar Calvo has some seriously sharp clothes for the sophisticated man in your life.












The brand is described as
"a young, cutting edge contemporary Melbourne-based label making its mark on the Australian fashion scene...The Collection and Designer re-invent the contemporary genre and inject the menswear fashion scene with its unique brand of modern, sexy, edgy yet upscale and wearable offerings for the active urban man. The collection for this season continues its tradition of excellence in quality and construction, favoring a range of natural luxurious fibers including cotton, silk and linen blends."




You can find out more at the Oscar Calvo website.

Have a great week everyone!

Goddess of Summer - Australian Frocks from Miss Lyndel Yeo

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who is reading - I was blown away when I checked out the number of readers over the last month despite zero posts. My writing commitments for work and getting ready to launch the new look blog soon are to blame, but I hope when it's finished you'll all come to the site and check it!

I've never made any secret of how much I love Australian frocks and the new Summer Goddess collection from Miss Lyndel Yeo is no exception. I got these gorgeous pics today from the lovely Lyndel and just have to share them with you. These are just the kind of gorgeous Australian frocks to make a big impression as we start into the silly season.

This collection is described as having a "gorgeous pallet of hazy sunset shades, carefully balanced with a mix of floating silks". This along with the dramatic styles and cut of the dresses is everything devotees of this label have come to expect. Miss Lyndel Yeo does frocks well. I'm sure you'll agree this talented designer's latest summer styles are no exception!

So without further ado - the Summer Goddess collection from Miss Lyndel Yeo!

To find out more visit Miss Lyndel Yeo online.

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Spring and Summer Frocks from Miss Lyndel Yeo

Spring Frock Frenzy!

Well spring is really upon us now and I'm totally loving this fabulous weather and the chance to start getting outdoors and warm up a little! For all you fashion lovers out there spring means lots of gorgeous dresses and of course the spring racing festival is just around the corner.

If you're looking for the perfect dress, whether it's for Spring Racing or a spring party - then you have to check out these gorgeous summer frocks from Fleur Wood and Carl Kapp. These sensational Australian fashion dresses are just the ticket to a stylish summer!


Carl Kapp - Sunray Kimono

Fleur Wood - Spotted Lurex Dress

Carl Kapp - Sundress

Carl Kapp - Twilight Dress

All these Australian fashion dresses are available online from Vivienn - who are also having a sale on select items right now!

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Spring & Summer Frocks From Miss Lyndel Yeo

Frocks

Leona Edmiston - 'Frocks'

Spring/Summer 2008 - Love is Treason

Fleur Wood, Ghost & Lola and Josh Goot at Vivienn

Today's long overdue post provides an introduction to the fantastic Vivienn - which is dedicated to promoting Australian fashion online. If you love fashion and you haven't discovered Vivienn yet then you've been missing out! Vivienn provides a unique concept for making fashion more accessible to all fashion lovers.

Ever fancied sitting in the front rows at the shows a-la Anna Wintour - well Vivienn brings the next best thing to us mere mortals through a unique 'showcase' format. Designers whose collections are presented through Vivienn get the opportunity to showcase their collection to the public as it was intended to be seen. In this way the complete collection of Australian fashion is presented. This allows the story behind the design to be revealed to the buyer, rather than simply being presented a series of items on a rack in a store.

A certain number of items are held in stock at the store, but primarily customers view the collections and select items they like during a pre-order phase. For those fiscally challenged customers who can't live without high-end fashion, a 30% deposit is paid to secure their order, instead of the lump sum at once, with 2 further instalments and the final balance paid upon delivery. This lay-by system means you can not only purchase your Australian fashion online, you can own an item without paying the whole price at once.

What I like best about Vivienn is that it has a strong online presence and a commitment to making Australian fashion globally accessible (which is after all what I'm trying to focus on here). With spring fast approaching, here are some fabulous floral fashion items available from Vivienn now - these are guaranteed to have you hanging out for summer and the warm weather!




Fleur Wood - Summer 2008 Galle Maxi Dress

Fleur Wood - Summer 2008 Poppy Dress

Ghost & Lola - Cosmos Jewellery

Ghost & Lola - Grace Jewellery

Josh Goot - Mini Tee Dress

Josh Goot - Wing Layered Dress


You can find out more about Vivienn and view the full range of current Australian fashion online at www.vivienn.com/



** Thanks to Hedy at Vivienn for the photographs and support!

Celebrities Heart Frocks from Aussie Fashion Designer Leona Edmiston

I think I've made no secret of the fact I love Leona Edmiston's Frocks, but I was pretty blown away by this stunning picture of singer Joss Stone wearing this Leona Edmiston dress. The Australian fashion designer's stunning frock was worn by the singer in this picture that appeared on the cover of Los Angeles trade publication LA Weekly.


Joss Stone wearing Leona Edmiston for LA Weekly

So basically as an excuse to find out which other celebrities heart Leona Edmiston Frocks, I hunted high and low to get these celebrity fashion shots! (Oh ok, the kind folks at Leona Edmiston gave them to me - they're super cool people over there!) It's great to see our fabulous Australian fashion designers getting plenty of recognition. To share the love I thought I'd include just some of the celebrities who have shown their impeccable taste wearing frocks from Australian fashion designer Leona Edmiston.

Emma Bunton in a Leona Edmiston frock

Jennifer Hawkins wearing Leona Edmiston (with Sex & the City's Chris Noth)

Sex & the City's Kristin Davis wearing the Tiffany frock from Leona Edmiston

***Thanks to Prue at Leona Edmiston for again helping out by supplying photographs

Endota Spa Cinnamon & Manuka Honey Lip Balm

Endota Spa is an all Australian company that is dedicated to providing Australian organic beauty and skin care products. Endota Spa is a national organisation based around beauty spas across Australia. The 'spa in a jar' philosophy that goes into each product brings together the knowledge of the many Endota spa therapists. The feedback from the many satisfied Endota Spa customers is testimony to the popularity of these carefully formulated Australian organic beauty products; making them an ideal option for those seeking a unique and luxurious skin care experience.

Endota Spa produces the Australian organic beauty product Cinnamon and Manuka Honey Lip Balm; which I've been lucky enough to have a chance to review for this post. This sumptuous lip balm is a great softener for the lips, blending warm cinnamon with Manuka honey (a honey specifically from the Manuka tree). Honey has been used in skin care products since ancient times as a great way to deliver vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants directly to the skin, without the use of chemicals. The popularity of honey is attributed to its regenerative qualities which leave the skin smooth and soft.

I love the unique scent of the blend of the Manuka honey and cinnamon in this luxurious lip balm. This all organic Australian beauty product is not only free from chemicals and it also provides a deep moisturising balm that is guaranteed to leave your lips plum and kissable!

To find out the location of your nearest Endota Spa visit www.endota.com.au and view further details about both the spas and the products online.

Spring and Summer Frocks from Miss Lyndel Yeo

Well I have to say I love these designs and I've been hankering for my own ever since I was lucky enough to get my first glimpse! Miss Lyndel Yeo is designed by Melbourne based Lyndel Yeo. Following a successful launch as a finalist at the Mercedes Benz Start Up parade in Melbourne in 2005, this unique fashion label has been going full-steam ahead. Winning the 2005 'Designer of the Year' at the Federation Square fashion showcase was just the beginning. Since the inaugural collection in 2005 this fiercely feminine fashion has gained a number of avid fans and continually succeeds in producing compellingly unique frocks that women love.

The label is described as a combination of "Tokyo Street Chic and School Girl Innocence". The words that came to my mind when I first clapped eyes on this season's frocks are "cute, cute, cute"! These gorgeous dresses have quirky details and I love the reversible options. The Spring 2008 frocks bring together a limited edition range of soft silks with oriental prints; combining bold colour and dramatic cuts. Being from a Melbourne based designer, the obvious destination to wear a frock like this is none other than the Melbourne Cup. If the Spring Races are high on your social calendar, then the cute Rose fascinators are the perfect complement for just such a destination!

Here is just a taste of what to expect for spring 2008 at Miss Lyndel Yeo:

Earth Dress

Wrap Top

Silk Tie Dress

Silk Cloud 9 Dress

Reversible Earth Dress

Silk One Frill Dress

The Miss Lyndel Yeo range is available from selected boutiques in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. For those in other states or overseas visit http://www.misslyndelyeo.com/ to view the collection and purchase your own MLY frock online.

Tom, Dick and Harry - New season collection

Tom, Dick and Harry is the men's fashion line from designer Faydi Saddik. This Australian designer label was started in 2004, with the debut collection presented in 2005. Following a showcase at the Mercedes Australian Fashion Week in Melbourne in 2006, Tom, Dick and Harry hit the international stage in 2007. The launch of the label in London and Tokyo in 2007 coincided with a four part documentary series being aired on Fashion TV, following the label's journey and success.

Last week those lucky enough to make it to the Blue Hotel in Sydney's Woolloomoolloo (incidentally one of my all time favourite spots!) got to see the launch of the forthcoming Spring/Summer collection. The collection features a blend of tailoring and style that encompasses the many elements that complete the overall wardrobe, from casual sportswear to three-piece suits. The inspiration for the new season was the fusion of Japanese Art and Rock; with Japanese art forms highlighted in prints and embroidered work, as artsy graphics and abstract patterns dominate the collection, alongside sharp, tailored suits.

So today I've got some pictures to give you a taste of what to expect this season from Tom, Dick and Harry!

I also managed to get these behind the scenes shots with designer Faydi Saddik right in the thick of things! The backstage buzz of a runway show has a unique vibe all of it's own and I thought these few shots here really capture a glimpse of how it all looks behind the scenes at the shows....

Tom, Dick and Harry can be found online at http://www.tomdickandharry.com.au/