Remember this Maticevski ensemble at VAMFF this year? I’ve seen it on a few celebs and stylists – always looking fricken fabulous. I’d go get one myself, I just don’t have any spare green notes lying round.
And then I saw this in the window at Bardot over the weekend. $89.95 for the top, $89.95 for the skirt.
Do want!! I heart luxe to less….
One of my fave looks at VAMFF last week, at the Independent Runway show.
Kathryn Beker Victoriana Skirt (in navy or pink stripe) $2200.00
I am currently in recovery mode from the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and catching up on sleeping, eating, exercise and my vitamins, whilst also doing all of last weeks work, and this weeks work. Its crazy busy and all I want to do is lie around in my tracksuit pants but there are things to be done.
One could never be seen to be dashing about town running errands in trackies, so I am sharing with you a secret – I have found the perfect corporate/comfy/multifunctional frock.
Meredith has been making clothes for 50 years, but the current Autumn/Winter collection oozes comfort and versatility. The Ponti Dress is my new favourite EVERYTHING outfit. Easily dressed up with heels and earrings, or down with flats and a tote bag.
I dashed about the Business Seminar at VAMFF last week with a mobile phone in each pocket and yesterday I went from a work meeting, to grocery shopping, to lunch, an afternoon at the desk, then dinner and a movie all in the same comfort, warmth and stylishness of this LBD.
Now, I realise this pic is a little bright, but it was early in the morning, I’m tired, and it’s shot from below – but I just couldn’t wait to tell you about my perfect Ponti Dress. It’s a bit stretchy so you can fit your lunch, and long enough to cover a multitude of sins. A bargain at $179 – buy it now and it’ll last through Autumn, Winter and Spring! Available XS to XL (I’m wearing an XS). Tan flats by Sambag.
Fashion folk all over Melbourne are gearing up for the annual, but new, Virgin Australian Melbourne Fashion Festival, with March being the month of mayhem in our fair city.
Amidst all the chaos and ticket buying, I’m thrilled to be able to offer you a free event, one at which I will be on the stage! I don’t pretend to have oodles of wisdom to impart to you – I’ll let uber stylist to the stars Philip Boon do that – but we’ll have a chat about the fun of fashion, and a good night will be had by all.
Book your tickets via the website, www.collins234.com.au, and we’ll see you there!
Last night, in true Melbourne Fashion Festival style, VAMFF (or, Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival) launched.
Located at the impressive Docklands Studios, the launch was reminiscent of the ‘off schedule’ shows you only hear about in Paris and New York, hidden in cavernous warehouse spaces on the outskirts of the city.
Formal proceedings commenced with CEO Graeme Lewsey introducing the 2014 concept, followed by Chairperson Laura Anderson and Virgin Australia and Government representatives. And then the lights went down and a short, sharp fashion parade showcased our very best design talent on a dramatic runway.
Champagne flowed, cheeks were kissed and by 9pm, the fashion set was buzzing about the 2014 festival. Tickets are on sale now and are sure to sell out, with a stellar line up of not to be missed events.
Visit www.vamff.com.au
PS If you’d like to volunteer at VAMFF, sign up now. I can tell you it’s an amazing experience you won’t soon forget, and if you nominate the Business Events as your choice, you’ll get to work with me!! Visit Event Gallery for all the details.
Fashion Torque celebrated their 3rd birthday last night, in the only way they know how – with champagne, leather and a killer view. Chandon provided the bubbles and the killer view included a half naked man – much fun was had by all.
Philip and Jenny rocking ‘Cocktail Leather.’ Image by Meagan Harding.
Sadly, you can’t see the half naked man that decorated the window across the street in this shot!
Philip Boon and Jenny Bannister have come a long way since their little talk show took place in the back room of Globe Cafe in Prahran, and last night was a testament to this. Covering extensive topics, discussed by prominent persons in the fashion space, the duo truly have bought Australian fashion issues back to the table.
And now, they are turning their talents to TV, with several previews of ‘what’s in store’ screened last night.
Check out this little snippet of their fashion film, Media Whore.
Laugh til you cry. Happy Birthday Fashion Torque!
Congratulations to Philip, Jenny and all those involved with Fashion Torque over the past three years – an amazing achievement!
Fashion Film by Hinny Tran.
Images to come via Meagan Harding. You can catch Fashion Torque again from February 26, at The Carlton Club on Bourke Street.
PSSSST: In other fashion news revealed yesterday, the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has a new naming rights partner – we’ll look forward to the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival this coming March!
