MSFW 2011 - Designer Series 1: Gala

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The first runway of the Designer Series for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week took place last night at the Melbourne Town Hall with the theme 'Gala'

I wore my Josh Goot Lightning Web Blazer, White Skinny Jeans, Draped Tank, Agate Heart Necklace and a pair of Suede Cuban heeled Boots.

[T-B/L-R]  MARTAN Cocktail Hour + MARTAN & Yeojin Bae + MARTAN & Krystal + Sophie Van Den Akker Opening  the show

Apart of my Fruche/MSFW Blogger Prize I got tickets to attend 'Art of the Cocktail Hour' held at the Town Hall before the show. Bringing the wifey Krystal, we attended the cocktail hour enjoying Cointreau Cocktails and Canapes in the Portico Room with a balcony overlooking Swanston street. 

[T-B/L-R] MSFW Designer Series 1 Gala + Cointreau Blush Cocktail & Fruche

The show began with a tres amazing animalistic performance by Phillip Adams' Balletlab (above). The show was opened then by MSFW face Sophie Van Den Akker. The series show featured Gala looks from Arthur Galan AG, Aurelio Costarella, nicolangela, Rachel Gilbert, Thurley, Yeojin Bae, Gwendolynne, Richard Nylon Millinery and Christine. The tres amazing Top model Alice Burdeu walked in the show (a massive favourite of mine). Love love love!

Trends I picked up from the designers included bright colours, textures (notably from sequins, feathers and pleating) and Lace. 

Some of my favourite looks from the runway are below!

Gwendolynne

Yeojin Bae

Aurelio Costarella

Rachel Gilbert

A great start to MSFW Designer Series! Stay tuned for tomorrow's post on the next runway!

Fab Find

(Photo Credit: Net-a-Porter)

Charlotte Olympia Pandora Classic Perspex Clutch

When it comes to clutches I love love love me pops of colours and patterns. 

Day to day I tend to wear a lot of neutrals so a nice bit of colour is good through a bag or clutch.

This Charlotte Olympia clutch is well... clear but I think thats the beauty to the clutch; simple and chic.

I have nothing to hide!

Fa-fa-fashion

 [T-B/L-R] Frûche MSFW Blogger Prize + Uni + Vending Machine Fail + Josh Goot

Is it bad to say that I don't remember much from last week? 

I remember the basics like uni, work and the like. I bought a half empty diet coke can from a vending machine (definitely not a highlight, though memorable) and I got myself a lovely package I want to share! 

Never mind about that... I want to share some news with all of you lovelies! 

I won the Frûche Melbourne Spring Fashion Week blogger comp! 

The competition was judged by Frûche Face and Runway Diva Coach Extraordinaire (and ANTM fave) Miss J Alexander!

I'm tres excited because I've got access to MSFW and I'll be at all the shows blogging along as I go! 

I went to one of the Business Series events this morning and it was great so I cannot wait for the Designer Series' to start. Keep an eye out for my MSFW posts lovelies! I cannot wait!

I'm also going to update the look of the blog pretty soon so stay tuned!

Looks of the Week - 29-4th September 2011

Ashley Tisdale - Tisdale wore this floral print Tibi to In Touch Weekly's Icons and Idols Celebration in Hollywood. 

Diane Kruger - Look of the Week. Elegant as ever in Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture, Kruger wore this look at the Venice Film Festival. The bodice has great embellishment details whilst the gown has flickers of metallic.

Emma Stone - In a mustard Roland Mouret fall 2011 gown, Stone was in France for the Deauville Film Festival promoting her film 'The Help'. The silk gown is beautifully structured, love love loving the waist. Stone accessorized with a Alexander McQueen clutch.

Gwyneth Paltrow - Wearing an orange Prada minidress, Paltrow was in Venice for the Venice Film Festival supporting her film 'Contagion'. The minidress looks great on Paltrow, love love loving the loose sleeves.

Kate Bosworth - In white Chanel Resort 2012, Bosworth was at the Deauville Film Festival Photocall in France. The mini dress features pearl detailing, tres amazing. 

Keira Knightley - At the Venice Film Festival for her film 'A Dangerous Method' Knightley wore a digital print Mary Katrantzou dress from her Fall 2011 collection. 

Alexa Chung - Harper's Bazaar UK October 2011

(Credit: Harper's Bazaar UK)

Alexa Chung bags another October Issue cover, this time it's for Harper's Bazaar UK.

The cover was shot by Ellen von Unwerth. 

So 60's, Brit and Twiggy. Love love love

Arizona Muse - Vogue Australia October 2011

 (Credit: Vogue AUS)

Model Arizona Muse bags three covers for the October Issue of Vogue Australia; Be Inspired

The cover was shot by Kai Z Feng.

Style Diary - The London Look

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It's been a year since I packed and explored the beyond... or well Europe for that matter. 

I miss it a lot, though being at home I've been able to do some pretty cool things so its not all bad being home.  Especially my extended wardrobe. It was such a pain to pack for 6 months in Europe. I wanted to bring so many pieces but many were too big or just impractical for my travels.

I got this Leather Jacket from the Camberwell Market for $10 (Tres amazing bargain!) It's got these insane puffy sleeves, when rolled up give great texture to any look. This Union Jack sleeveless tee is from Zipia, it's a very gimmicky shirt; I don't wear it too often but I thought I'd pull it out for this occasion.

Vintage Leather Jacket / Zipia Sleeveless Tee / Bardot Skinny Waxed Jeans / Black Dr. Martens / Forever 21 Ring / H&M Ring

Finishing my look I wanted a sleek black look so I wore my waxed Bardot jeans and Dr Martens. I never wear my Dr Martens because I have narrow feet so they tend to make my feet look huge.

 I love love love having  the combination of a statement vintage piece with complementing and contemporary pieces you can get anywhere.