Sophie Van Den Akker in Leonard Street, Boutique Runway, MSFW Wed 7 Sept.
Photo thanks to Meagan Harding of Style Farm

Read my review of Boutique at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week at Onya Magazine

Gorman at Boutique Runway, Wed 7 Sept 2011. Photo by Meagan Harding of Style Farm

Read my review of Boutique at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week at Onya Magazine

Arthur Galan AG. MSFW Gala – Tuesday 6 September 2011
Image by Jennifer Estrada

Read my review of Gala at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week at Onya Magazine

Sophie Van Den Akker in Arthur Galan AG. MSFW Gala – Tuesday 6 September 2011
Image by Jennifer Estrada

Read my review of Gala at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week at Onya Magazine

FCUK/Decuba City Series Runway, image thanks to MSFW

Well, here we go – Day 1 at MSFW and I am sitting at home, in pj’s, eating crackers, after the first big day. What a glamorous life I do lead.

Sarah Willcocks and I at Hats and High Tea, Sofitel Girls Day Out, Flemington

The weekend kicked off in fabulous spring style and with it, an invite to Hats and High Tea at the Sofitel Girls Day Out, Flemington. You will remember I was a Flemington regular last year, cooling my heels daily at the Myer Fashions on the Field marquee, armed with the coveted guest list.

But this Saturday was quite the opposite. Champagne, canapés, chocolate fountains and crepes? Yes please, and I’ll have a candy bar noodle box to go.

Lillian Frank and milliner Kerrie Stanley at Hats and High Tea, Sofitel Girls Day out, Flemington

Yes, it was just that amazing. Thanks to Style Melbourne and the VRC for having me along – check out Sarah and my pretty dresses at the races, milliner Kerrie Stanley and socialite Lillian Frank.

Monday night heralded the SABA/Vogue party, relaunching the flagship store on Collins Street. A party which is sure to be featured in the social pages of the Sunday papers, the redesign of the store is minimalist, giving much more space to the new season collection.

Colour blocking all the way, orange and cobalt blue are the colours of the season and it seemed the tangerine hue was everywhere on the night. Menswear was also a hit, taking over the second floor of the store.

Meanwhile, I am still buzzing from last weeks’ Stonnington Spring Fashion Runway, with a big thanks to all the fashionistas who came out to make it a spectacular event.

Simone, Rina, Meagan, Sally, Cecylia and I at Stonnington Spring Fashion Runway

One day down, six days to go. Get some sleep fashion folk. We’ve only just begun.

Sarah and I, Lillian and Kerrie photographed on iPhone, Saba/Vogue shots thanks to Melbgirl, Stonnington shot thanks to Styled By Sally

Today marks the start of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011.

The next 7 days will bring you the best of Melbourne fashion, the trends for the coming season and the best bit? All of it can be bought right now.

Breakfast meetings before work, City Series on your lunch break, Designer Series in the later hours – this will be one hell of a week.

Are you ready for the ride? Plan your week, stay hydrated and always carry flats in your purse.

Chanel on my fingers and Chanel on my toes – its time for Fashion whereever I go.

Follow my week on twitter @sarahstyle

Out today. How I miss Paris!

Ellery. Karen Walker. Twenty8twelve. Wildfox. Uscari. Rich and Skinny Jeans. Josh Goot. Megan Park. Lover. Kain. Fluxus. House of Holland. Repetto. House of Harlow. DemyLee. Rachel Comey.

Need I say more? All the latest arrivals are on the shelves at Albert Park’s Paloma Bleu.

Named after an exotic beach club in the south of France, Paloma Bleu showcases the best of international and local designer labels, many exclusively, thanks to the owner Laura Williamson’s dedication to importing the brands herself on regular buying trips, rather than waiting for local distributers to pick up the labels.

Paloma also stocks a beautiful mix of accessories including hand-made jewellery and hats from New York designers, colourful Argentinean-inspired espadrilles, and a selection of scarves, candles and unique gifts from all over the world.