See My Vest!

Get the look of this week's style icon, Cameron Diaz, and snatch up a hot piece for this season - tuxedo vest by Stitch Ministry. (Jumpstart My Heart Waistcoat in Black.)

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Don't Anger PETA!!

Disclaimer: No python's were harmed in the making of this bag.

But if they were, they'd be grateful to be such a bloody good bag.

Phwoar!!

It's KATZI!!

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It Couldn't All Be Perfect

The Beijing Olympics 2008

Example 1: The Opening Ceremony

Microsoft Windows
"Blue Screen of Death"

Come on! The jogging in mid-air was naff.

...and why is everyone on wires at the the Opening Ceremonies?

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P.O.A.

Hardy Brothers Jewellers


9DPI001 - 18CT WHITE GOLD AND PRINCESS CUT 1.05CT DIAMOND RING SURROUNDED WITH SNOWDROP BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS TDW 1.37CT

Do you really need anything else?

I thought not.

DR

Our RAFW Girls

Harpers Bazaar: September 2008


This month's Harpers Bazaar features a wonderful photographic wrap-up of the faces of this year's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

Included in the pages are our debut stars of Fashion Week, Ruby Smallbone (left) and Therese Rawsthorne (far right). Each wears their own designs - and might we say... look bloody good doing it.

Enjoy...





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ULTRA-violet

"Lilac is a romantic colour. It is sophisticated but also populist; it lets you dare without being loud; you can be noticed without being glaring" - Alberta Ferretti (as seen above)

Below, in KUKU

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Ruby Smallbone & InStyle

Have a look at page 84 of August's InStyle magazine for a great profile on our Debutante, Ruby Smallbone. (Click image for larger view)

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Trend Alert: Grecian Draping!

KUKU’s SS 08 collection has everybody turning heads! The Katerina Dress proves red carpet royalty, as this dress will make you feel like a celebrity, in the soft satin. The colour palette is peach and apricot a delicate fresh look. This dress is Grecian inspired with a unique draped detailing – a trend similar to those shown on the runways at Versace.

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Jason's Barbie Of The Week: Number 2

Celebrate Disco! Barbie

Heaven is missing an Angel - and that Angel this week is , Celebrate Disco! Barbie. Nikki is dressed head-to-toe in a mirrored white halterneck jumpsuit - a certain Bob Mackie creation. Accesorised with a feather boa, white blossom ...and a pose so fierce you can practically hear her growl!

Meow!!

As Seen In... Bless'ed Are The Meek!!

OK, so the U.S. is heading towards recession, depression... possibly so are we. So who has thousands and thousands to spend on a dress?

Not Mischa Barton! Thats for sure! Poor thing hasn't worked in ages!! Tsk Tsk.

Anyway, for a quick pick me up, how about this amazing Bless'ed Are The Meek dress, right on trend to the SS 09 runways of the USA. As seen in ADAM up the top and in Bless'ed Are The Meek down below.

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Naomi Does Good In Nigeria... Sort Of...

Naomi Campbell, desperate to shed her troubled image, recently made a trip to Nigeria to launch the country's 'Green Initiative'.

The 38 year old London-born beauty travelled to the African republic's capitol city of Ajuba... got down on hands and knees... well... heels, and posed with a small spade... miming planting a tree for the paps.

As you do.

Also, i know i always garden in white. Don't you?

But honestly, enough about Africa. Look at her Chloe Myrte sunglasses.

Incredible!!!

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Just Because!

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Annette's Frock Of The Week - July 24th 2008

TREND ALERT!!

Ruffle me this! Ruffle me that!

One of the great trends on the European SS 08 09 runways was tiered ruffles as seen in Blessed Are The Meek’s collection for Spring Summer!

The ruffle trend when worn well will give you a romantic touch that is perfect for summer- The thrill of frills – layers and tiers!

The contestant in the final week of July on the Elephant Runway is Blessed Are The Meek's - Tatum Frilled Dress. This dress is my favourite as it has a romantic appeal. The Tatum dress is sleeveless with a lovely delicate ruffle from the left to the right. The colour palette is a cream with black.

Girly girls will fall head-over-heels for Blessed's Spring's romantic ruffle trend.

Hard and soft, sheer and solid, dark and light - just like real-life love affairs. The secret to the ruffle look is to keep it simple.

Don't be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve this summer!

Stay posted for more frock advise from your frock expert

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Taking Inspiration

Sydney based design duo, Fern Levack & Damion Fuller took unique inspiration from the one-street-back Bondi lifestyle they live & breathe to create their swimsuit label, Hotel Bondi Swim.

Can you pick it?

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Sharp Shoes

Is there anything better than a pair of handmade shoes, shoes made just for you? NOT for someone else, just you.....

I don't think so......

check out this beautiful patent pair G & L just made for me!

INCREDIBLE!

JP

Chloe Sunglasses in NW Magazine

Chloe Sunglasses

Black/Silver Aviators: $469

as seen in NW Magazine, July 14th 2008

Shimmer In Winter!

Boutique perfumer, Renée Griffith, lives by the philosophy that fragrance should be that “something about you” which others find alluring and captivating – absolutely unforgettable when you leave.

Renée has broadened her already impressive collection by introducing an ingenious, unique fragrance product, Satin Shimmer.

Perfect for winter, the spray nourishes the skin with a light quick-drying oil formula, which leaves a subtle white-base shimmer, giving skin an iridescence, one much more natural and versatile than stark golden bronzers.

Satin Shimmer is scented with top notes of Green Banana Leaves & Water Fern, middle or heart notes of Pink Honeysuckle, Frangipani, Plum Blossom & Hyacinth with a base of Ambrette Seed and Dry Woods.

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Annette's Dress Of The Week...Cybele

The contestant in the final week of June on the Elephant Runway is Cybele – “The Celestial Dress” – A Heavenly Body.

This dress is considered to be “very much of the moment”. The colour pallet is vibrant, dark and moody entwining lilac and purple, like the midnight sky. The Celestial dress is floaty with a long ruched neck that will make you swirl away into your dreams. Cybele’s new Spring/Summer 08/09 collection for the season can take you to a fancy dinner, a bar or a classy jazz club. The focal point of this week’s frock is the colour as it is bold and beautiful.

Stay posted for more fashion goss from your frock expert
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When you're alone, and life is making you lonely You can always go....to a cuddle party!?

Forget Downtown, when you can go to a party and hug strangers for three and a half hours. Nothing naughty, just flannies and an ambrosia salad. The website describes a Cuddle Party as:

"A Cuddle Party is an event for adults to get together and explore affectionate touch and communication without it becoming sexualized. At these events, we create the safe space to talk about and explore what our needs are as adults when it comes to affection, intimacy and welcomed touch" ooooooookaaay...

Don't believe me look at the website.

I Wanty Wanty Wanty 3

I have stopped hyperventilating now, so I can type the keyboard whilst I sip down a gin and prune smoothie to calm my nerves. Introducing the Nooka Zub, a glow in the dark watch made exclusively for the conclusion of the Kanye West 'Glow in the Dark' tour. The will only be, *deep breath and gulp* 15 made and Kanye himself will find most these babies a home on a spoilt wrist somewhere. What plop I say, surrrre there will be 15 now but then their will be 30 more, then 300 then ooh we set up a website selling theses babies and before I know it the homeless guy outside my building will be wearing one. He already has a taste for Missoni, kid you not.

Sigh, I am off to top up my smoothie and find another way to read time when I am locked in a bank vault.

Spiders & Drugs

Have a great weekend!

The Lee Mathews Scent Range

The Lee Mathews Scent range contiues to expand after the Lee Mathews scented candle, Lee has developed and created her first Eau de Parfum, entitled ‘Orange Flower.’

The scent is a beautiful, fresh citrus floral, which invokes Lee’s unique sense of all things Australian and makes a wonderful complement to her exquisite ready-to-wear line.

Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, marjoram, waxy lemon, orange flower, jasmine, tuberose and a hint of chamomile entwined with sheer woods and earthy nuances.

The Lee Mathews scented candle is made from organic vegetable wax blend created from the oil of the renewable and non toxic Palm Kernal.

The Lee Mathaws Eau de Parfum $78 and Scented Candle is $55. For more information or sample please give us a buzz on the batphone.

Green Tomato Cars

The way of the world these days, is that more people are starting to be environmentally aware - and making an effort to think green. Whether it be keeping the air-conditioning, lights & car use to a minium, people are becoming more alert to these larger problems around us and making an effort to do their part.

A great deal of us in this industry are especially guilty of over-using taxi's (even for the smallest distances! You know who you are!) and a fantastic company, Green Tomato Cars has come up with a solution - Enviro-Taxi's! Green Tomato Cars house a large fleet of Toyota Prius Hybrid cars which give off just 40% of the carbon emissions made by most LPG Taxi's or standard cars. They charge the smallest amount more than regular cabs and the best part... no waiting charges! You could be stuck at those lights for quite some time and only be charged for the distance travelled.

Green Tomato Cars were the Official Mode Of Transport for this years TV Week Logies.

Check out their website at www.greentomatocabs.com.au and make a booking!

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Universal Tragedy

Somebody call Amnesty International to help put an end to these crimes against humanity which happened in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City yesterday. By crimes against humanity, I mean of course the National Costume segment of the Miss Universe Paegent for 2008.

Miss Argentina! A parasol! What were you thinking! And why are there more than one parasol's in the competition! (See behind left of Miss Australia - who is by the way, the far the less of all these evils.)

Ah, New Zealand, New Zealand. A gallant effort but unfortunately, there is no lady-like way to spread your legs in heels, stick your tongue out and perform the Hakka with a piece of shiny black plastic hanging from your crotch.

Oh, and lets not forget USA. Yes USA.

Remember when America's national costume was a giant snowflake teamed with a bra and knickers? Yes, i didn't either.

Miss Mexico's costume is flawless. Its a temple, with grass... come on!

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Unnecessary & Expensive: Week 1

OK, lets get started. This week, we present a skyscraper in Dubai (because there aren't enough of these apparently.)

But wait.... it rotates. Yes. Rotates. Why? Because it can.

And it resembles a monstrous version of the Jenga tower, which must be very comforting for all those inside.

Oh, and apparently it creates $7 Million worth of energy by rotating each year.

DR