Michael Lo Sordo’s collection was a juxtaposition of light and shade. With pastel pink flowing trench coats luxuriously tied and hanging loosely off model’s shoulders combined with metallic pink bra tops and sky high platform heels, the look was fairy floss chic. More frothy pastels in lemon and powder blue followed, only to be starkly […]
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Aurelio Costarella’s models donned long-sleeved beaded body suits, armoured bustier lurex mini dresses, structured bodices and sweeping cut-out plunging gowns in an earthy colour palette of bronze, pewter, cream and silver. Scarab inspired dresses accompanied by Costarella’s signature feathers worn as shrugs or skirts were also on display in his collection showcased at MSFW. His finale piece […]
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The opening Runway Show of the 2014 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week was undoubtably one of the most breathtaking to date, showcasing incredibly dramatic, romantic, moody and spellbinding creations from Australia’s leading atelier designers. With an orchestra composed, arranged and produced by the RAah Project cleverly displayed in the centre trench of the catwalk, the classical […]
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I am in LOVE with my red silk Bianca Spender gown. I had fun playing dress ups with this glamorous dress at both the luxurious Saint James Hotel in Paris and the Westin Hotel in Melbourne. Both hotels were the perfect backdrop for this gorgeously romantic dress. Blue suede shoes by Zara // Iron lace […]
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The Nespresso launch at the newly opened Emporium Melbourne was a delectable soiree. Salted caramel espresso martinis and champagne flutes greeted us on arrival, as did incredible canapés from renowned French-born Sydney based chef, Guillaume Brahimi. Delicate smoked salmon with caviar, seared Wagyu beef slices with horseradish, surprisingly delicious duck foie gras parfait sandwiched between ginger […]
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Thanks to the incredible Showpony Hair Extensions I was granted exclusive backstage access to the Virgin Australian Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) to witness hustle, bustle, magic and mayhem behind the scenes. I was also lucky enough to have had my hair done for the event by the team at Heading Out salon in Brunswick. They chose […]
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Straighten your tie, comb your hair and clear your throat as you prepare to shake hands with rhythm royalty. You may not be able to make out her tiara through her wickedly cool fro of hair, but you can definitely hear the royal beat pulsing through her blue blooded veins. Having already worked with the […]
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Pen To Paper is proud to announce our first Instagram #competition! Are you a Beach Lover in need of the perfect makeup partner? Simply follow @laraantonelli_pentopaper & @gorgeouscosmeticsofficial on Instagram, regram the image below and hashtag #beachlover to #win! Comp is open to Aust. residents only and ends 12 midnight Friday 13th Feb, 2014.
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The second runway show from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week opened with Arthur Galan (above) setting the tone for the futuristic twist on a spring palette. With ultramodern eye-visors by Alexandra Blak, the Arthur Galan collection was sleek, sexy, chic and polished. Graphic print or blue and black block-coloured suits, plus sunflower yellow tasselled tops with […]
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