Thurley does Flapper

Gatsby Dress

Beaded Deco Flapper Dress

Charmed Lace Shift

20's Deco Motif Dress

Flora Garland Tulle Flapper Dress

Geo Flora Lace Shift

Tiered Decadence Dress

Parisian Bourgeoisie Dress

Jazz Dress

Zelda Cornelli Dress

Beaded Lace Charleston Dress

Thurley's Spring/Summer 09 collection, 'The Beautiful and the Damned' (incidentally the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book) had me melting as I was looking through it. Inspired by lace, beads and Zelda Fitzgerald, these fabulous frocks evidently evoke the glamour that was the roaring twenties. The cut of the Tiered Decadence Dress is particularly accurate for the straight line from shoulder to hem - without accentuation of the waist - and the deep, round neckline, definitely my favourite! How delightful would it be to kit out all your friends in these frocks and throw a swinging twenties themed event?

Photos courtesy of www.thurley.com.au

Vogue 50th Anniversary

Vogue editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements

Cate Blanchett

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Jenny Kee (right)

Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton

Anna Plunkett of Romance was Born

Alexandra and Genevieve Smart

Simone and Nicky Zimmermann

Camilla and Marc Freeman

Kirstie Clements and Cate Blanchett

Vogue Australia threw a massive party to celebrate 50 years, and needless to say a whole host of people attended. Vogue staff mingled with actresses, designers, models and past cover girls including Vogue Australia's first cover girl, Maggie Tabberer. The September issue cover girl Cate Blanchett stole the show looking stunning in a red Ossie Clark, as did uber editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements wearing vintage and Tiffany diamonds. I can only imagine that the party must have been amazing. Just in case you didn't already know the Vogue girls were glamorous.

Photos courtesy of www.vogue.com.au

Alexa Chung in Lover...Again!

Any excuse to post another pic of her!

It's A Small World

I was walking down Castlereagh Street this afternoon when I saw a girl who looked really familiar. I seemed to recognise not only her face but her clothes too, but I couldn't figure out where I could know her from...but then I suddenly remembered that I had seen her photo when she had been shot by the Sartorialist while he was here. How exciting! I didn't approach her as much as I wanted to...but it's interesting the way we can make a connection to a complete stranger through another complete stranger.

Sportsgirls Like

Sportsgirl held a party for the launch of its coming Spring/Summer collections for 09/10 last night. Unlike previous years, the fashion show was pre-recorded due to budget cuts, yet some collections created by talented Australian designers got me excited all the same. Sportsgirl has a long tradition of collaborating with several young Australian designers a year to do capsule collections exclusively for it. Always afforadable, always unique, always covetable. One of the most recent collaborations from last summer that caught my eye was by designers of the moment, Luke Sales and Anna Plunket of Romance was Born, which featured bright prints inspired by a combination of Bambi and the circus (as only Romance could) and their signature pom poms. The current and coming collections include those by Nicholas X Morley, who designed a couple dresses and tops as well as a range of accessories; Bec and Bridge, who have designed an edited version of their current collections; and Rachel Gilbert, who designed some showstopper frocks that are sure to sell in no time at all.

Photos courtesy of www.sportsgirl.com.au

Vogue Shopgirl Barbie

Kirstie Clements and Robert Best

Shopgirl Barbie

As I'm sure you have heard, 2009 is the 50th birthday of Barbie probably one of the greatest icons of all time. The Forever Barbie exhibition which was held in Melbourne's Federation Square and opened by Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements and designer for Barbie Robert Best, hosted some 300 Barbies and demonstrated the sheer adoration girls and women everywhere have for this icon. If that wasn't enough this year happens to also be the 50th anniversary of Vogue Australia. To commemorate this occasion Vogue has collaborated with Barbie to design the perfect Voguette Barbie, described by Vogue.com.au as "a cross between Daphne Guiness, Cruella de Ville in her youth and a Parisienne Chanel addict. In short, she's chic." This collector's edition Shopgirl Barbie is valued at $119.95 but is free not only when you subscribe, but also if you choose to extend your subscription to Vogue!

Photos courtesy of www.vogue.com.au

Doilies and Pearls, Oysters and Shells

Clam Shell Smock Dress

Rock Lobster Dress

Clam Shell Dress

Ruffle Mermaid T-Shirt Dress

Silk Patrick Print Leggings

The much-anticipated collection from Romance was Born that caused pure tears of joy from Kirstie Clements - claiming that the designers deserve to show at Paris Fashion Week where they will truly be appreciated - is finally hitting stores. I was totally blown away when I saw the brilliant craftsmanship and exceptional creativity that went into each of these designs. I wanted to get my hands on one of the Clam Shell Smock Dresses (which is being re-designed with a longer hem length) but some of these pieces have already been sold out through pre-orders!

Photos courtesy of Romance Was Born

Release Your Inner Ballerina

These are some pieces from the coming Spring/Summer 09/10 collection from Camilla and Marc that I adore. They're called the Iris Skirt and Lotus Frock and both seem to be inspired by the traditional tutu with its use of net. I want them both! Love the model too, with the glasses she reminds me of Irina Lazareanu. I might be crazy but for some reason I keep picturing Minnie Mouse-like ears or a giant bow in the hair of the second shot!

Photos courtesy of Camilla and Marc

Thurley Dream Dress

I am so in love with this silk and lace Thurley dress. The lace sleeves and scalloping detail around the neckline is divine. The second photo unfortunately does not do this dress any justice.

Photo (top) courtesy of www.thurley.com.au

Photo (bottom) courtesy of Shop Til You Drop August 2009

Mysterious...luminous...sparkling...

Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh (1889)

Courtesy of www.vangoghgallery.com

It was Vincent Van Gogh who said "I often think that the night is more alive and more richly coloured than the day." Van Gogh painted many scenes featuring night skies with glowing stars hanging above a serene landscape; one of the most famous being Starry Night. The sky has recently been a source of inspiration to some designers especially in print design - which I throughly encourage because what better way is there to brighten up a gloomy and rainy winter's day than with a fun, colourful and very unique dress.

Here are some dresses inspired by the night sky to bring the vivacity and brilliance of the night into the more modest day.

Photos courtesy of www.zimmermannwear.com and www.frockaholics.com

Easy Breezy Beautiful Cover Girl

She is my ultimate style icon so I had to post every image in this spread. The clothes don't exactly feel like her natural style but I love the shots anyway. Love love love her!

This issue also featured a photo of my favourite male lead Jim Sturgess so I had to post this too!

Images are from Harpers Bazaar UK May 2009

Alexa Chung in Lover

Alexa Chung in Lover on Wednesday of her MTV show 'It's On With Alexa Chung'. One of my favourite girls in one of my favourite labels...what could be better?

Photo courtesy of www.mtv.com

Coco Avant Chanel Premiere

Sarah Murdoch

Genevieve Clay

Bianca Spender

Yesterday was the Australian premiere of Coco Avant Chanel, the film starring Audrey Tautou as a young Gabrielle Chanel. The event was held at the State Theatre and jointly hosted by Chanel and Harpers Bazaar. The event was attended by a mixture of television presenters, models, designers and even political personalities; some included on the guestlist were Sarah Murdoch, Kirrily Johnston, Bianca Spender, Nicola Finetti and Luke Sales, some wearing Chanel.

Photos courtesy of www.zimbio.com

Emma Watson for Burberry Fall 2009

Emma Watson is the fall 2009 face of Burberry, shot by uber-photographer Mario Testino. Unlike previous campaigns where several models (Lily Donaldson being a favourite) are used in shots to represent the brand, the label took a new direction in casting a celebrity. Christopher Bailey has always been a fan of Watson, who recently worked with her for a Harpers Bazaar shoot. The look is classic Burberry and very British with Watson in trench coats and accessories with the label's iconic check print. With messy, tousled hair and smoky eyes, she's a combination of chic and rock 'n' roll cool, and most of all she's grown up and growing out of her on-screen counterpart.

Photos courtesy of www.thedailymail.co.uk