Nicky Hilton, Charlie Brown & the Tony Abbott effect . .

THE BUZZ . . .

Okay, so Nicky Hilton walked the walk for Charlie Brown as part of the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (as you can read in the media release below) but what about the other snippets of stuff. The other globs of goss that seemed to jump into our laps as we twirled around the after show party in the Astral Bar in Star City . . .

*Much partying went on at the post, post party, and I am told the last hell-raisers (no names supplied . . . ) left some of the suites at Star City at 4.30am . . let's call it the stay-up-all-night Tony Abbott effect . . . a new term which kinda suits methinks . . .

*Party-goers in the Astral bar included Shari-Lea Hitchcock, Michael Pell, Katherine Field, Rupert Noffs, Karin Gharbi (who runs The Art Lounge in Darlinghurst), Daniel Garofali, the filmic Joel Christie (shooting for Confidential TV) and gorgeous Laura Dundovic who was getting on a plane at 8am . . and at 10pm, she was still thinking about what she would be packing . . . .
*A rumored $90K was paid to Nicky Hilton to walk the Charlie Brown walk with all expenses including her V Australia flight (for her and her buddy) and accommodation on top of that fee. (Disclosure here: I am the V Australia Style Ambassador . . )
*Charlie Brown fashion boss (and the man who is the designer's husband) Danny Avidan was chuffed that the Astral Bar hosted the party for Nicky in its entirety . . seems Star City are keen to really 'up' their celeb factor, trying to make it more Vegas-casino like . . .
*Nicky told me she was mad about the animal print dress she had on at the after party . . hey, perhaps it got a run for her day at the zoo, as you do.
*Event guests, the businessman and Sky Business channel contributor Iggy Damiani and real estate agent Victoria Morish, both great pals of Charlie, will be marrying in October . . . Great news . .

Anyway, here's the post-show release . .

"Sydney – Nicky Hilton, the American heiress, fashion model and socialite, sister of Paris Hilton, and great granddaughter of Conrad Hilton (founder of Hilton Hotels), walked the runway for acclaimed Australian designer Charlie Brown in Sydney last night.
Nicky paraded in front of a packed crowd of VIPs and fashionistas on the opening day of the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival. She wore three outfits including a nude sequined dress with sash, a stretch jersey leopard print dress with matching turban, and a turquoise party dress to close the show.
Front row guests included the current face of Charlie Brown and former Miss Universe Australia, Laura Dundovic, who was still nursing a broken ankle injury. Other celebrity guests included Natalie Gruzlewski, Kylie Gillies, and the winner of last year’s Australia’s Next Top Model series, Tahnee Atkinson.

Charlie Brown showcased her latest Spring Summer collection, ‘Altered States’ and Charlie Brown fans and customers were given an exclusive opportunity to preview the latest collection just as it arrives into stores around the country.
The show kick started the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival’s official individual show schedule and provided the public with an exciting opportunity to walk the red carpet, soak up the atmosphere and watch the show in the company of a truly fashionable crowd including celebrity friends and the designer herself, Charlie Brown.

Nicky Hilton brought her celebrity and style to the runway, continuing a tradition for the Charlie Brown brand which has in the past, attracted runway appearances from big international names like Lily Cole, Jade Jagger, Jerry Hall and Sophie Dahl. “I think Nicky is absolutely gorgeous and is internationally renowned as a style icon. She brings with her a youthful attitude coupled with maturity and sophistication,” said Charlie Brown.
“I hope my fans and customers enjoyed some of the celebrity elements we have become famous for, alongside an incredibly sexy, playful, and beautifully constructed collection.

My ‘Altered States’ range is full of bold colours and prints and fun pieces for the party season.”Charlie Brown’s ‘Altered States’ collection is being delivered into store from now through to November. For more information please visit http://www.charliebrown.com.au/

Ok, a little bit of Blackberry action . . . Ms Hilton and little me at the after party at Astral in Star City . . .