Just bought this jacket :D 

Although this girl looks super weird in it :S .....

Fur is on a comeback this season - plenty of wallet-friendly faux options out there :)

P U R E F A S H I O N B A R

Press Release:

After opening to rave reviews last year, the Designer Capsule runway shows will once again feature high on the Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) calendar at Fashion Paramount in September 2012.

Featuring some of Western Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming and established designers, Designer Capsules 1 and 2 will showcase the Spring Summer 2012/13 collections of Daniella Caputi, Zsadar, Lisa Marjanovich, The Butcher and the Crow, Kim Barton, Steph Audino and Garth Cook.

PFF introduced the designer capsule concept in 2011 to expand the runway showcase opportunities for its local designers. Each designer will present 15-20 looks with their own choice of runway theme, music, lighting, hair, make-up and models.

“We are excited to feature the Designer Capsule shows for the second year running at Perth Fashion Festival. The shows were a huge success in 2011 and will make a return on the back of positive feedback received from both designers an d guests,” Perth Fashion Festival Designer Liaison, Chelsey Wayte said.

“Each capsule show appeals to a different demographic, allowing guests to view multiple labels in the one show. The Designer Capsule format allows each label to put their own creative stamp on their individual showcase, and provides more runway opportunities for the ever-growing contingent of talented WA designer labels.”

Designer Capsule 1, featuring Daniella Caputi, Zsadar, Lisa Marjanovich, The Butcher and the Crow is set to take on an edgy, somewhat dark theme that will create an air of mystery for guests.

Following the success of showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012, ZSADAR will showcase its latest collection, Mysteries of the Organism on home soil. ZSADAR designer Shane Newton explores the idea of mutated beauty in his collection which represents sabotage and the sublime.

Having showcased her debut collection at PFF 2011, Lisa Marjan ovich will return with her beautifully feminine yet sensually confident pieces.

Daniella Caputi has continued to build her brand since establishing in 2009. Inspired by architecture and its theories, Daniella Caputi’s collection will explore the surface of architecture and its relationship with fashion and design.

Established in 2009, The Butcher and the Crow was nominated in the same year for Perth Fashion Festival Designer of Tomorrow and has continued to be inspired by beautiful fabrics and specialised dying techniques, celebrating handmade design at its most seductive.

Designer Capsule 2 features Kim Barton, Steph Audino and Garth Cook and will provide guests with a flirty and playful show.

Kim Barton will make her Perth Fashion Festival debut since launching her label this year. Through thoughtful construction and attention to detail Kim Barton oozes a feeling of cool sophistication.

Steph Audino’s trademark att ention to detail and romantic designs are inspired by her travels and her everyday surroundings. Her latest collection Seaside Sanctuary is inspired by the captivating nature found in and around the ocean.

Garth Cook returns to PFF bringing his well-defined, clean, contemporary and forward designs to Designer Capsule 2.

Designer Capsules 1 and 2 will be held on the Fashion Paramount runway at Hackett Hall – Western Australian Museum in September 2012. Designers for the third and final capsule show will be announced in the coming weeks.

Perth Fashion Festival is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp, the Department of Culture and the Arts and the City of Perth.

Further information on PFF 2012 program of events will be unveiled in coming weeks.

Perth Fashion Festival 19-25 September 2012.

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Happy Jubilee Queen Elizabeth :)

love this :)

Styleaid!

It’s time to PARTY! STYLEAID is turning 15 and you¹re invited!   WAtoday.com.au, the Board of Management of the Western Australian AIDS Council and the STYLEAID committee invite you to celebrate Happy Birthday STYLEAID. Aly, our Creative Designer is keeping the designer list under close guard, this year’s line-up is already stacking up to be a memorable one. Our traditions continue as the fashion industry’s finest take to the catwalk to showcase their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. We invite you to join us in celebration on 27thJuly 2012 at the Burswood Entertainment Complex. Continuing as Perth’s fashion night of nights which launched in 1998, STYLEAID returns as a black tie event for 750 people in 2012. The evening will take inspiration from a child’s birthday party in celebration of STYLEAID’s fifteenth anniversary, and achieving an important milestone of raising $1 Million in funds since the event started. A big shout out to everyone involved in the STYLEAID 2012 ‘Happy Birthday’ Photography Shoot. CREATIVE TEAM Art Direction + Styling – Aly May Photographer - Richard Jefferson Assisted by Colleen Sutherland Makeup – Hendra for M.A.C. Hair – Sue Morgan @ Be Ba Beau Assisted by Tanya Greer MODELS Greta @ Viviens Model Management Cat @ Viviens Model Management Rebecca Jones @ Scene Model Management Grady @ Chadwick Models GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Aurelio Costarella Zhivago Vivienne Westwood @ Dilettante Headpiece by Reny Kestel for Aurelio Costarella Chair loaned by Dilettante One for the diary It’s almost time! Tickets for Happy Birthday STYLEAID go on sale at the end of May. This year there are three ticket categories ( Psst! Even our ticket categories are on trend with this seasons colour palette): Platinum Pink:  $375 Luscious Lemon:  $250 Baby Blue: $225 All tickets include an exclusive cocktail reception, a three course specially designed dinner accompanied by Vinaceous Wines and Gage Road Beers, the STYLEAID parade, a special gift bag and live entertainment. You’ll be given the option of selecting where you would like to seat. To secure a table, you must pay in full and there are no holding tables. Keep an eye on the STYELAID Facebook and Twitter accounts for the exact date the tickets are released. So, while your right hand is scrolling through this newsletter, your left hand should be reaching for your diary! Spoiler ALERT! The gavel will fall again at this year’s event and here is a sneak peak of one of the auction items (Shhh! Don’t tell everyone, otherwise they’ll all want it). Experience the ultimate gastronomic journey as you and 11 guests take centre stage in the extravagant bamBOO for a four course feast prepared by a Heyder and Shears chef, while Luxe Bar’s award winning bar team deliver cocktail couture and wines from their latest collection. *Insert sales pitch here* - We think this one sells itself. Our mouths are watering just thinking about a Luxe Bar Espresso Martini and the Heyder and Shears cuisine. How your business can get involved 1. Auction Item sponsor – Items with a minimum value of $3,000.00 to be auctioned on the night. 1 auction item per company. 2. VIP Gift Bag- goods for inclusion in each of the 110 gift bags and presented to VIP guests on the night. 3. General Gift Bag- goods for inclusion in each of the 760 gift bags and presented to guests on the night. 4. Tombola donations- guests are invited to purchase a balloon in our Tombola raffle.  With each purchase, guests are guaranteed to receive a prize. Making a donation to either of the gift bag categories or tombola, is an excellent opportunity to promote your brand directly to Perth’s style set. For more information: Stephanie Patniotis STYLEAID Event Coordinator  (08) 9482 0042 0419 832 102 Email: spatniotis@waaids.com Website: www.styleaid.com.au                      Social Media? No doesn’t ring a bell Just kidding, we are all about social media at STYLEAID. We are on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 24/7 posting regular event updates, competitions and the latest gossip. So, to get the inside scoop, make sure you like us, follow us or share us. We would love to hear from you, especially suggestions of what to wear to this year’s event. We’re stumped, so much to choose from. Just to make is easy for you: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/STYLEAID Twitter: @styleaid Instagram: search: STYLEAID  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012 WA AIDS Council, All rights reserved. STYLEAID 2011 Database Our mailing address is: WA AIDS Council 664 Murray Street West Perth, WA 6005 Australia Add us to your address book  update subscription preferences | unsubscribe from this list

Food Styling

Have been loving healthy food styling as of late.

It is much harder than it looks, but there are so many great inspiring photos of food presentation. Reality food shows can help give some great ideas too!

Especially love the the healthy colours of fresh food!

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PFF Dates Announced!

Perth Fashion Festival frocks up for its 14^th year

Fashion is big business and the fashion spotlight will again be on Perth from 19 – 25 September 2012 with the return of Western Australia’s largest annual fashion event, Perth Fashion Festival (PFF).

Frocking up for its 14^th year, the Festival looks set to build on the success of previous years with a fresh and confident edge to pique the interests of fashion followers of all tastes.

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Perth Fashion Festival Ambassador, Lisa Scaffidi is delighted to continue in her role as the Festival Ambassador and for The City of Perth to host the eclectic mix of 40 fashion forward events.

"2012 Perth Fashion Festival will be fresh, confident and beautiful and we can all be so proud of the fine credentials it brings to Perth.”

“Amidst the glamour we'll immerse ourselves in the inspirations of our own home grown talent and observe new trends, while elegantly celebrating the youthful vibrancy of our dynamic City. "

PFF has built an enviable reputation for providing a platform for upcoming and established WA designers, models, makeup artists and industry professionals to showcase their talent to a local, national and international audience.

The 2011 Festival was the biggest and most successful in PFF’s history attracting an audience of over 47,000 attendees, including national and international celebrities, fashion buyers and media. It showcased 166 designers and 120 models hit the runway.

“We are excited to announce PFF’s 2012 dates and look forward to revealing some fresh new initiatives in the coming months. Over the last 13 years we’ve reached amazing heights and in 2012 are again looking to build on our past successes so that we continue to develop opportunities domestically and beyond for our local designers and creative talent,” PFF Director, Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan said.

Perth Fashion Festival is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp, the Department of Culture and the Arts and the City of Perth.

Further information on PFF 2012 new program of events and venues will be released in coming months.

Perth Fashion Festival 19-25 September 2012.

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CUFF ME!

So cuffs have become bigger and bigger, as one of my favourite types of accessories I can feel a new trend coming on - watch out for ankle cuffs.

These cuffs above are from a new love of mine, jewellery designer Alexandra Blak.

I CRAVE this dinosaur bones cuff but at $450 it will be a long time before I have this in my wardrobe!

I have seen a few photos floating around and Im sure this trend will be everywhere soon.

This pair of shoes is also on my wishlist at the moment;

PFW

Perth Fashion Week has officially ended.

For some other wrap-up posts that were an interesting read please see what Style Voyeur had to say!

Here are a few photos, articles and great moments. 

 

Due to a lot of work commitments & a very late media pass arrangement, I did not attend this year. Ill wait till they get their improvements in order and get ready for a bigger and better one next year :)

*photos are not mine -

MAXI-MIZE YOUR STYLE

If you’ve been spending your winter commute trawling through fashion magazines doing your spring 2012 fashion “due diligence”, you’re sure to know by now the prevailing runway trends: tribal, florals, retro and colour blocking.

This is a seemingly mixed bag of styles. But there’s one profile that runs the gamut of all these looks: the long maxi dress. This look is no longer just for that holiday in Marbella or for the vertically blessed, fashionistas of all shapes, sizes and style preference can now lead the pack this spring simply by sporting a maxi. 

Here’s a rundown of maxis to suit every trend taste:

TRIBAL:  If you were one of the hundreds of fashion-forward shoppers who queued up outside H&M to get their hands on the new collection from Marni, perhaps you were lucky enough to pick up one of the maxi dresses - if so, you may want to keep those tags on and consider eBay as it was the first piece to completely sell out. The maxi exuded that signature Marni look - ethnic aesthetic.  But if you didn’t manage to snag one, you can get the same look with one of the great maxis by South, who even do a tall maxi dress for you leggy ladies. And if you happen to be lacking in the height department, don’t worry South also carries a range of looks perfectly tailored to petites.

FLORAL: Bang on trend of course is floral. Thinking of a long maxi dress usually calls to mind images of hibiscus prints and a ruffle hems. And while that look is still perfectly on-point, there’s also more options when it comes to flower power.

From the classic patters and cuts like this gorgeous Peter Som, to more modern versions like those from BCBG – it’s really any bloom you fancy. 

                                                             

RETRO:

When you’re talking vintage style, there’s nothing more eternally or universally flattering than a great 70s maxi, but this spring we’re seeing more eras embrace floor length, most notably the 20s. Get Gatsby-chic with looks like these incredible skimmers from Ralph Lauren, or if perhaps you don’t have quite the budget of those infamous Hampton’s hedonists, you can replicate the style with a more wallet-friendly version like this stunner by Teatro.

COLOUR BLOCKING:

Last but certainly not least, one of the most eye-catching looks of the season is bold, bright blocks. And if you’re pretty mini, this look is best when you’re going maxi, as strategically placed blocks of colour can lend a slimming and lengthening effect, а la this style from South, making you look like you’ve got miles of leg and then some!   

PFW comp!

Appetite Electric: press release

 

An appetite for all things electric

Are we addicted to electricity? Is it possible that technology and invention have led us down a path we cannot turn back from?
In a series of urban landscapes and colourful abstracts, photographer Ebony Frost explores how electricity has permeated every aspect of our lives and how it shapes the way we see our world.

Inspired by the nocturnal subjects of her 365 photography project The Night Owl, Ebony’s first solo exhibition, Appetite Electric, part of the Foto Freo Open Programme, asks us to look beyond the elements of life we take for granted and appreciate how comfortable our lives have become because of electricity.
“I wanted to explore our insatiable need for electricity and all the advantages it affords us,” Ebony says.

“Looking at the world through a nocturnal lens made me appreciate how much richer our lives have become because we have access to electricity”.
“I was also fascinated when last year our own Premier dismissed the need for air conditioning - it made me think - have we lost the ability to cope without all the ‘mod cons’”?

Opening at the Tu Stairwell Gallery in William Street, Northbridge, on Thursday 29 March, the exhibition runs until 14 April 2012.

Ebony has been behind the lens for 10 years, with three years spent travelling the world, camera in tow, gaining an appreciation of the built environment, urban landscapes and travel photography.

Since returning to Perth, Ebony has turned her lens toward the local creative scene, shooting images for Drum Media, Kulcha and local emerging fashion designers.

Launch Night

Would have loved to have gone to the 140 Launch last night - instead I was stuck at the shops, waiting to get my car towed after it broke down!

Let me tell you, there is nothing worse! 

Of course, to cheer myself up about it today, Im heading down to the post office to pick up my new cuff!!

I got this cute starfish cuff in silver. If you want one - Haute on High is selling them for $45 - search them on facebook for more info. 

Below: Ill share with you some photos & the media release in case you too, missed out!

Vibrant pop-up village opens at 140

                                                                                      

A lively community of artists, retailers and special guests gathered at 140 in the City last night to celebrate the effervescent official opening of the 140 Pop-up Project.

The astroturf lined laneway of eclectic pop-up studios including Zara Bryson, Father, Miss Brown Vintage, Pigeonhole, We Heart Vintage, William Topp, Andy Quilty and All Of The Above Creative was alive with the sights and sounds of sideshow alley inspired theming and in-store activities.

Highlights of the opening included acoustic guitar sets by ‘Cleo Bachelor of the Year’ finalist, Ben Swift and Zara Bryson’s own singer/songwriter, Amrit Sidhu.

At the neighbouring Miss Brown Vintage pop-up a caricaturist sketched guests styled in their favourite vintage era, whilst an air of style and glamour engulfed the We Heart Vintage pop-up as spirited shoppers sipped sparkling, indulged in chocolate fondue and browsed the store’s unique collection of vintage garments and accessories.

The 140 Pop-up Project is the first pop-up community of its kind and scale in the Perth CBD and is set to provide consumers with an entirely new shopping experience.

“Our challenge was to create an innovative concept, unique to 140 which would excite and engage our customers with the kaleidoscope of amazing independent retail and artistic talent right here in Perth,” 140 Marketing Manager Kristi Dempster said.

“We identified strong consumer interest in the pop-up concept and looked to the UK and US who had successfully hosted similar projects. Consequently, the 140 Pop-up Project was born to inject a fresh and fun perspective into Perth’s retail landscape,” Ms Dempster said.

Located on the ground floor of 140, the 140 Pop-up Project opening hours are: Mon-Thu (10am-6pm), Fri – (10am–8pm), Sat – (10am-5pm) and Sun – (12pm-5pm).

Bought this dress....

Now I cant wait to wear it with fur!~

TREND ALERT

Studded collars.

Make it pretty or keep it touch - the choice is yours!

I cant wait to get my hands on a pyramid studded collared shirt - detachable collars are another cheap option for this trend too!

P.S. This trend is super easy to D.I.Y!