Looks of the Week - 25-31st July 2011

Amber Stevens - In LA for the launch of Lia Sophia's Fall/Winter 2011 collection, Stevens wore a bright pink mini dress with matching Lia Sophia accessories. The pink minidress looks great on Stevens.

Dannii Minogue - At the Australia's Got Talent Show, Minogue wore a red lace J'Aton Couture dress. The red lace isn't too over powering, and the dress lengthens and gives elegance to Minogue.

Kelly Rowland - Wearing a black Cushnie et Ochs Fall 2011 dress, Rowland was in New York for the launch of her third album 'Here I Am' I love love love this dress on Rowland, the black fringe and the cut out bustier is sophisticated and chic.

Miranda Kerr - Kerr was in Sydney fulfilling her duties as the ambassador for department store David Jones. Kerr wore a red lace Lover dress.

Nicola Roberts - On the red carpet for the film 'Horrid Henry' Roberts wore a yellow Topshop Unique 2011 dress. I love love love Robert's look, a quirky print and bright coloured dress.

Olivia Palermo - Palermo was in New York for the DKNY Sun Soiree, she wore a Fall DKNY 2011 dress. The colours of the dress are and pleating would normally swallow a girl up, but Palermo pulls it off greatly.

Kirsten Dunst - Elle UK September 2011 Newsstand Cover & Spread.

(Credit: Elle UK)

Kirsten Dunst is surrounded with flowers for her September Issue Elle UK Newsstand cover. The Cover and Spread were shot by David Slijper.

In the issue Dunst discusses her attraction to bad boys and her new flame and career.

The newsstand cover is very demure and the use of flowers again is very out of the box for any magazine cover. Love love love.

Follow the jump to see the spread shots...

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 (Credit: Elle UK)

Kirsten Dunst - Elle UK September 2011 Subscriber's Cover

(Credit: Elle UK)

Kirsten Dunst bags the September cover of Elle UK. The cover was shot by David Slijper.

Dunst was an unlikely touch for a September cover, but I'm happy with the choice. The subscriber's cover is very chic and different tres Elle UK and I love love love it.

Newsstand cover to come.

Style Diary - Suited? Brights

Winter Blacks are no longer. Brights are the new black... or they're at least trying to.

As fashion trends filter down slowly down the chain, Spring 2011 colours notably led by Prada are making their way into stores. Welcome the brights. Not too neon, not too pastel, just high concentrated colour. 

My wardrobe has the occasional splash of colour. Generally when it comes to accessories and the random print. Whilst on my travels in Malaysia I came across these pair of pants in a shop window, as cliche as that sounds. The colour struck me back in February, and now its only fitting to wear them. 

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Adding my own style to the trend I paired the pants with a cropped blazer, deep neck tee, vintage mini briefcase and matching bandage sandals. The blazer crops at the waist, letting the full pant show adding height whilst the cuff and vintage briefcase add some vintage 'me' to the mix.

Regardless of any trends I always have to put my own spin onto it. I hate the concept of 'dressing like a mannequin' which to me translates to 'no personal style'.

This is my smart casual 'Brights' look. Enjoy!

Blazer - H&M

T-Shirt - Country Road

Pants - Unbranded from Malaysia

Sandals - Rubi

Bag - Vintage

Cuff - Marc by Marc Jacobs
Rings - H&M

Mila Kunis & Justin Timberlake - Elle USA August 2011 Spread

(Credit: Elle USA)

Take a look at Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake's spread for Elle USA, the August Issue. The spread was shot by Carter Smith.

The two are very intimate in the spread like in their movie 'Friends with Benefits'. Looks by Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Lanvin and Chanel were featured in the spread. 

I do like the spread, it does scream Elle USA with warm tones and natural light manipulation. Kunis looks tres amazing in the green and lace Tom Ford look (right)

Follow the jump to see the full spread...

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 (Credit: Elle USA)

Karlie Kloss - Harper's Bazaar AUS September 2011

(Credit: Harper's Bazaar AUS)

It's that time of the year; September Issues!

Harper's Bazaar Australia have released their cover featuring model Karlie Kloss. 

Kloss is wearing a fuchsia Gucci Fall 2011 dress, notably worn by Jennifer Lopez at the MET Gala 2011.

Love loving the dress, current and chic. The cover colours remind me of Vogue USA's recent cover with SJP. I like how the cover image isn't just of a coloured background. Plays it up.

I'll have to pick me up a copy!

Midweek Fashion Gossip

Karl Lagerfeld's sketches for his capsule collection at Macy's (Credit: Karl Lagerfeld)

- Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj have been announced as the new faces of MAC Viva Glam Lipstick/Glass line for 2012. cont.

- Fashion house Marchesa are rumoured to be producing their first runway presentation next season. cont.

- Take a look at Karl Lagerfeld's sketches for his Macy's Line. above.

- Here is a sneak peak of Michael Kors' new Jewellery Line. cont.

- Rachel Zoe is going into Cosmetics, firstly with Lipsticks called 'Exude' cont.

Fab Find

(Photo Credit: Vivienne Westwood)

Vivienne Westwood Man Pirate Boot in Black

I love love love boots. They are my weapon of choice to tackling the day. They always add an extra edge to any look. These Vivienne Westwood Pirate Boots are tres amazing. A simple black leather boot adorned with natural leather straps giving the boots a statement. I can already see them on me! 

Olivia Wilde - Nylon August 2011

(Credit: Nylon Magazine)

Olivia Wilde covers the August Issue of Nylon Magazine. This is Wilde's second major publication cover for the month, having covered Marie Claire USA. 

Wilde is rocking a demin street style look. Though I'm not a great fan of the bangs.

I'm await her spread for further comments.

Visit Nylonmag.com for more

Ready.

 [T-B/L-R] MJS Agate Hearts, Clean and Tidy, Vegie Bar & Ikea-ing

Last week was about Agate, Hearts and Lovelies.

Finalizing the July line for MARTAN Jewellery, 'Agate Heart Necklaces' are now available at the MARTAN Jewellery Store. I'm so happy to finally have them out to share with you all. I had been planning this line for a few months now, but now its time to plan on more new lines for the future! Exciting stuff to come. With the this new line out, previous MARTAN Jewellery lines are on sale!

My Wifey Krystal came home from Europe, its great to be able to compare stories about Europe. Sights, Shopping, food. This also means that our regular lunches are on again. I went with Yvonne to Ikea as well, I love love love walking around Ikea. Some say pointless, I say fun. I even ate at the Ikea cafeteria for the first time not bad by the way. 

I booked Sydney! I cannot wait, I'm counting down the days till Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sydney, Shopping, Relaxing...

Preparation and Planning is essential, though I don't think that we are ever really ready for things. 

I find that the term 'Fake it till you make it' rings true. Taking risks often expose us to the unknown, at times it's hard to want to leap for the fear of the unknown is great. But again, nothing can prepare us more than just doing it. 

Fake it till you make it Lovelies

Looks of the Week - 18-24th July 2011

Diane Kruger - Attending Miu Miu Presents Lucrecia Martel's 'Muta' Event, Kruger wore none other than Miu Miu. Kruger wore a Fall 2011 dress featuring embellished sleeves. She accessorized her look with an oversized Miu Miu clutch (I've been eyeing that clutch for a while)

Emma Stone - In a Giambattista Valli sweater and skirt from their Fall 2011 collection, Stone was in New York at the premiere of her new film 'Friends with Benefits'. The look works great, love love loving the colours and the peplum skirt.  

Gennifer Goodwin - At the 2011 Comic-Con, Goodwin donned a fluorescent yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress from their 2011 Resort Collection. I'm continuing to love love love Goodwin's style the loud dress works well with Goodwin, she knows how to pull off a statement look.

Hailee Steinfeld - The face of Miu Miu was at the Miu Miu Presents Lucrecia Martel's 'Muta' Event in well... Miu Miu. Steinfeld's dress looks adorable on her, the sheath dress with the embellished collar. This is one of the few looks where Steinfeld looks young and chic.  

Ryan Gosling - This is Gosling's second appearance on the list, making him the only male. Gosling was in New York at the premiere of his new film 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'. Gosling wore a Gucci 2012 suit, love love loving the print on the suit which fits tres amazing on him. 

Sarah Jessica Parker - Vogue USA August 2011 Spread

(Credit: Vogue USA)

Sarah Jessica Parker is a domestic goddess in her August spread for Vogue USA. The spread was shot by Mario Testino. 

The spread features SJP's family including her youngest twins Marion and Tabitha. SJP looks fabulous, making motherhood look ever so stylish a perfect spread for 'The Age Issue'. SJP is wearing the same  Bottega Veneta dress worn by Olivia Wilde in her Marie Claire USA spread as well by Emma Watson for the Harry Potter Premiere in New York.

Follow the jump to see the full spread...

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 (Credit: Vogue USA)

Paris Hilton - V Magazine #72 Spread

(Credit: V Magazine)

Believe it or not, but take a look at this V Magazine spread featuring Paris Hilton entitled 'The Business of being Paris' The spread features in issue #72 shot by Daniele and Iango.

Paris is currently promoting her latest reality TV Show 'The World According to Paris' 

I actually like this spread (don't judge), give me black and white, cutout silhouettes and I'm a sucker for love!

Follow the jump for more shots from Paris Hilton's V Magazine spread...

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(Credit: V Magazine)

MJS - Agate Heart Necklaces Lookbook

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Take a look at MARTAN Jewellery Store's 'Agate Heart Necklaces'

The necklaces are priced between $20.00 to $23.00

Each necklaces features a one of a kind Agate Slice + 55cm Pleather Necklace 

The Agate Heart Necklaces' will be on sale at the MARTAN Jewellery Store on the 25th of July 

* *You can Pre-order a necklace exclusively at the MARTAN Facebook, simply like the page and send an email to martan@live.com.au with your desired design* *

Follow the jump to view all the Agate Heart Necklaces...

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