tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71725166919204419462011-12-13T08:43:14.253+11:00Melissa is a radio, tv, online and print journalist, commentator & general media handy-person. She can also be found waxing lyrical on Twitter @melissahoyer. Not forgetting the most loved thing in her life: a son named Connor.Melissa Hoyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579361855043888983noreply@blogger.comBlogger2781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172516691920441946.post-44660736129439572072011-12-12T16:48:00.003+11:002011-12-12T16:49:41.499+11:00

media Release: Monday, December 12 2011AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP MODELFOXTEL announced today that Sarah Murdoch has decided to step aside from her role as hostand co-executive producer of the FOX8 series, Australia’s Next Top Model.Brian Walsh, FOXTEL’s Executive Director of Television, said: “Sarah has made a remarkablecontribution to Australia's Next Top Model and was instrumental in propelling the

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Have just read two poignant, clever and smart children's books.They may be meant for kids, but being a single, working mum who went through a separation not long before removing myself from an strssed-fuelled job, they really have great cut through. The books explain to single kids, who ultimately have two homes, two 'birthday cakes', two 'pets' and two sets of just about everything, that they

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It's a Knockout: Radio & TV gem Fifi Box baring nearly all at the ARIAs . . . (pic from news.com.au) Pleasure State's O.M.B Turbo bra . . I started thinking breasts when I saw a red carpet pic of vivacious radio and TV chick FiFi Box from the ARIAs on the other night.And co-incidentally it is this week that the smart lingerie brand, Pleasure State introduces its 'O.M.B' . . . Turbo Boost Plunge

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FASHION . . . with a heart . . . Always good to hear about an online enterprise which is giving back and not just taking . . . Enter, vintage and contemporary online boutique store, DearGladys.com.au, the first not-for-profit online retail store in Australia, providing funding for a unique social enterprise that is changing the lives of thousands of long-term unemployed and disadvantaged

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I've gotta admit, I like a hat.Not just all those smarty pants, racing-type feathered and floral chapeaux that squeezed their way into hat boxes, en route to the recent Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne.But, real, manly, blokey hats that myself (and even more adventurous son) has somehow fallen into the trap of loving too.So, I was only too happy to come across the delicious Akubra Flash Bobby,

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Oh Mr Armani, you've done it again . . Continuing his tradition of nailing fine sport-people (DBeckham , IThorpe, CRonaldo et al) and making them style muses, all that's left to say is, well, take a look . . . . 'Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil images from the new Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans autumn/winter 2011-12 advertising campaign, featuring Rafael Nadal. The new campaign

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With eastern European blood pumping in these veins of mine, I couldn't help but love the sound of The Food Society, opening tomorrow night on Riley Street, in Sydney's Darlinghurst . . . "Food Society Launches in DarlinghurstMedia Release August 2 -2011The 'Food Society', Sydney's newest dining and catering establishment officially opens its doors this week and offers a trip back in time to the

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The Cosmo GWA: Gift With Attendance . . .Actor Yvonne Strahovski has taken home the ‘Woman of the Year’ gong at the Fun, Fearless Females 2011 awards, announced tonight at Catalina in Rose Bay.Guests included author Jessica Rudd, TV’s Rachael Finch, singers Stan Walker and Jessica Mauboy, model Didier Cohen, radio’s Fifi Box, host and TV presenter Shelley Craft, Cosmopolitan editor Jessica Parry

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With renewable and reusable on our minds, let's introduce the latest eco-friendly fabric from Australian designer Mela Purdie: Sorona Eco Memory.Using biotechnology and renewable materials, 'Sorona Eco Memory' is a technical fabric derived from corn making and is both eco-friendly and super light weight.Due to the unique molecular structure of the fibre, Sorona Eco Memory is designed to bend and

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Designer Charlie Brown has announced a collaboration with tailored, booty-hugging jeans name, ClintonCharlie."CLINTONCHARLIE and its denim label, BOOTYHUGGERS attributes its popularity to the large fan base it has generated online via social media sites,'' goes this morning's media re lase."CHARLIE BROWN was one such fan and shortly after connecting on Facebook a collaboration to release a

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Enterprising model and jewellery designer Nikki Phillips plans on taking the 'good behaviour' guns on, having created a 2-day course she thinks will assist young women on their 'life journey' . . .According to Ms Phillips, Nikkinc 'will become the go-to place for building your child's future career,'' goes the spiel.Nikki hosted the opening of her new concept over drinks in The Passage, in

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A couple of great sale details happening in Sydney from tomorrow, from kaftan queen Camilla, M.J Bale and tigerlily . . . .Camilla:Receive up to 30% off the Camilla Babylon Collection at Camilla flagship boutiques (Paddington, Bondi, Mosman) including camillaonline.com.au.Sale starts today to Sunday 3rd of July. While stocks last. 02 8353 1812.tigerlily:It's the label end of season sample sale.

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The Luxury German car giant has re-ignited their association with style, signing a multi-year agreement with Fashion Week producer, IMG fashion.Today's media release:IMG FASHION ANNOUNCES MERCEDES-BENZ AS NEW NAMING RIGHTSPARTNER ACROSS ITS TWO PREMIUM FASHION EVENTS IN AUSTRALIAIMG Fashion can confirm that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to become the naming rights

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Missy's musings . . . on beauty: A whole lotta of pals, whose business is knowing about this stuff 24/7, have been going on about Shellac.When I first heard about it I wondered how shellacing, which is essentially a high gloss varnish used on hardwood floors and smarty-pants furniture, could be a happening thing for your fingernails.But, after a forty buck glossy manicure that lasted just on

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Gretel Packer with Winestock's Paul Stenmark and his wife, photographer Georgia Moxham Terry Kaljo and Guillaume SadournyThe Biv (aka Terry Biviano) Deborah Hutton Anthony Minichiello and Michelle Walsh Carla Zampatti A 'beautiful girl in the green dress' turns out to be actress, Jessica Tovey (all pics supplied) SEPIA restaurant, SYDNEY: Laurent-Perrier, touted as one of the finest champagne

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According to a media release and short promo video in today, the third series of the find a fashion designer series, Project Runway, starts on Foxtel, July 4.Here it goes: "PROJECT RUNWAY AUSTRALIA: ALL STITCHED UP ON ARENASeason 3 premieres Monday, July 4 at 8.30pmFOXTEL today announced the highly anticipated third season of Project Runway Australia, hosted by Megan Gale, will premiere

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Lovers of the hugely popular Willow label (designed by Kit Willow Podgornik) will have their cash and credit cards at the ready, the brand holding a Huge sale with 50-70% off from past and recent collections.The 'on sale' pieces will include 'show' pieces & lots of one-off samples.Dresses from $100, Tops from $75 and pants from $95.Sale opens to the the public on Thursday, May 12 between 8am -

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What is it always about long-haul flights that make me cry?And more stupidly, what is it about all my assembled technology that it seems to be the most important part of my packing dilemma?Forget the right frocks, shoes, travel-friendly clothes and event-appropriate attire, it's all about making sure I have packed every damn bit of technology, including a zillion leads, downloading implements and

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Before you get all 'isn't she a smarty pants', I have an admission. I recently flew first class. To London.Never fear, I bought the business class ticket but through some kind of divine Easter weekend intervention, the Etihad upgrade rabbit whooshed me right up the front on the two legs; the first to Abu Dhabi and the next to London.Ok, with disclosure made, here's what happened.A limo picked me

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Those info-mercials with unbearably happy people, fluoro outfits, Calypso music and cheesy grins had me thinking Zumba was just for, well, happy, bikini-clad, smiley people. In fact the word Zumba was all a bit too jolly for my liking. But after some kind of kooky intervention, I realised I could mix my like of dancing with my loathing of exercise. This could be the something that could get me

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To something, well, totally off the scale of indulgence is the unveiling of the official Ferrari Opus.Simply, The Official Ferrari Opus is a publication that has been produced by Ferrari and UK Publishing company, Opus.Weighing in at 37kg, the publication has 852 pages, with 70% of the material never having been published before and with 4 editions, they range from the Classic at $3,520 (gulp)

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Google 'kids beauty pageants' and you may feel nauseous looking at the images of 5,6,7,8-year-old girls: little lambs dressed as mutton. Over the last 24 hours there has been an Australian news story about some kiddie beauty pageant franchise coming to Australia and just tonight I was mesmerized by a story on A Current Affair, were they even spoke to a mum who thinks the whole thing is pretty

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Lizzie Lovette, Nikki Phillps, moi and DJ Havana Brown in judging mode . .This morning, the 50 finalists for this year’s CLEO magazine's Bachelor of the Year 2011 were revealed, via lots of media outlets around the country.For those who just can't get enough of what has become a staple on the annual campaign and events calender, here is the media spiel . . . "The lucky finalists show a definite

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Two styles from Collette Dinnigan's autumn/winter 2011 collection entitled Portrait of A Woman and shown at Hotel Meurice in Paris . . . .Following on from her recent, Paris show (her 30-something effort as part of the official pret-a-porter calander) and from dressing Australian Oscar nominee, Jackie Weaver, leading fashion name Collette Dinnigan has turned her talent to . . . . towels.And, as

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With the customer-friendly L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) having just kicked off tonight, dates of the 2011 Perth Fashion Festival have been announced, via the following media release."Fashion fever will sweep Perth from 21 – 27 September 2011 with the return of Western Australia’s premier fashion event, Perth Fashion Festival (PFF).PFF has flourished over the past 13 years. It is a

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It's been well over 6 months since I put together a whimsical Twitter form-guide post. So, thought I'd give the original one a 2011 makeover. Let's face it, half a year is a life time on the SM landscape . . Oh, and feel free to add some more of your tips to the comment mix. Look on this post as an SM community service . . . .NOBODY'S PERFECT . . . We've all been guilty of the odd Twitter faux

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Tonight, on International Women’s Day, thirty five of Australia’s most inspiring women will gather to celebrate the opening of nominations for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012.The Veuve Clicquot Business Woman award recognises the extraordinary achievements of entrepreneurial business women throughout Australia; innovators, risk-takers, leaders and visionaries, and those with a

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The UK bra brand, Curvy Kate are about to launch a 'curvy' model search in Australia, focusing on searching for "naturally curvy girls who are confident, charismatic and above a D cup."The winner will model for the Curvy Kate brand.According to the Curcy Kate crew, the Australian average boob size is now above a D cup and the average dress size a 14, many fashion brands still lack in choosing

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I have been going through boxes of 'stuff'.Lots of this 'stuff' has been accumulated between various moves, homes and relationships and much of it is now, at home, in one of those stupidly expensive inner-city storage spaces.And boy, you should see what I been uncovering. It was a rummage through big chunks of my life.There were exercise books from high school; modern history essays; school

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Even of you're not into cutesy 'babies' . . . this doco looks like a visual goodie . . http://www.focusfeatures.com/video/babies_the_trailer

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Today's story at http://tiny.cc/bvtv9 got me thinking about a conversation I recently had with former bar promoter, Sam Coffey.It's all about an idea from this one Sydney guy who is taking a softly, softly approach to helping the Coogee Bay pub avoid alcohol-related conflict.If encountering a batch of big, burly bodyguards isn't your idea of enhancing a night out, enter a new wave of pub '

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We're all a bit over the 'Store Wars' moniker (gawd, it was coined way back in my old newspaper days) but it always raises its head around this time.David Jones and then Myer unleash their latest designer collections with mega runway shows for the new season and it all turns into one mega fashion fiesta.Why one fashion show, with 350 invite-only guests makes SO much news on the TV, in newspapers,

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The humble 'ugg'-style boot . . the sheep-skin bootie which is a fave of many of us (especially during the cooler months) always seems to be embroiled in some kind of legal stoush. This time it's with two companies, Emu Australia and Decker Outdoor Corporation (owners and producers of 'Ugg Australia'), both of whom are fighting over the use of the word 'ugg'. Decker says it is theirs and more

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Ms Kristy Hinze-Clark wearing all-new Sportscraft . . A very nice looking module . .A very elegant afternoon indeed, on 'Athena' the mega boat owned by entrepreneur Jim Clark and his wife, the model and tv host, Kristy Hinze-Clark and currently moored at Campbell Cove in Sydney Harbour.With a presence that rivals the Opera House and Harbour Bridge (both of which are currently looking down on

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This is just too mad . . . maybe it's an end of the year thing . . . but it's just so cutely kooky . ."In an Australian First Kylie Minogue to adorn the French Classic Éclair.Executive Chef Vincent Gadan from Patisse in Waterloo will unveil his ‘Kylie Éclair’ at Masterchef Live (Friday 10th - Sunday 12th December).For 3 days only this chocolate éclair adorned with an image of Kylie Minogue will

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The whole Joel Monaghan incident has made me, and no doubt countless of other parents of young footy players really, really angry.I have a young son who loves his league. He and his ilk hold their sports stars up as people they admire. But as moral guardians? Ha. Never a chance.If Monaghan and his posse are the types of brainless, morally bankrupt fools who continue to infiltrate the game and

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Runner-up Kelsey and Australia's Next Top Model winner, Amanda at right from a shoot featuring the Alex Perry 2010-2011 collection. Pic by Jez Smith

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Tradition can be a lovely thing. But in engagement terms, once is definitely enough.Does anyone else feel a bit cringeworthy about the Greg Norman engagement scenario?Sure, no-one can ever begrudge anyone of finding magnificent, true, soul-saturating, ever-lasting love . . . but this whole 'we're engaged' palaver three times on just seems a bit, well, embarrassing.And slightly juvenile.We're

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Caught up with the two Top Model girls, a day before they jetted off to New York as part of their finales prizes . . . and with those winner announcement dramas well out of the way . . . . .It was the verdict that stopped the (fashion) nation and in Australian reality television history, probably the biggest 'oops' of all time.That now infamous 30 seconds on Foxtel's Australia's Next Top Model

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There are a few 'dream job' opportunities around at the moment.For the fashion-minded crew there is a search for the 'Westfield Insider': a woman, man, boy or girl who will win a $100K job to let everyone know, via social media platforms, how to find great pieces of everything . . . without spending a fortune. (Disclosure: I am a part of the search process and hosting the events as we travel the

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I am just packing my suitcase to leave my hotel 5am for a 7am flight back home to Sydney from Singapore.Here I am, with BBC World News on, the main story leading about the unheard numbers of people who are, quite literally, starving, and here I am wondering about where I have put my favorite, black woollen, cable knit peak cap.And before you say 'get a grip' this little hat does hold special

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Great to see the successful Bunda jewellery name having forged a relationship with international with fashion house, Walter.The label will show its collection for Spring 2011 on Sunday, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, as a prelude to New York Fashion Week.Walter Baker, who is the founder and creative director of the contemporary fashion label, is highly regarded in the market for its constructed

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Okay, so below details one extremely fantastic opportunity for someone who thinks they have their finger on the fashion and finance pulse.Oh, and it's a $100K year job that Westfield have been working on for months getting just right . .I am part of the team finding the 'Westfield Insider', and I think it is one of the best damn jobs going in the fashion industry today . . and a perfect jump

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For no other reason than to show how incredibly beautiful she and her Bulgari jewels are . . . here's a delicious shot of actress Jessica Alba arriving at the screening of 'Machete' on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido.'Machete', by US director Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis with Mexican actor Danny Trejo and Jessica Alba is presented out of competition.Ok,

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The Australian fashion house Sportscraft recently partnered with the Wallabies as the official supplier of their formal and travel uniforms.Proving, so far, a very successful partnership between footy and fashion (2 of this country's great loves!) this Thursday, Sept 9, the fashion house is hosting a rugby clinic as the Wallabies count down to the Bledisloe Cup. It will be held at Coogee oval

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Does a flight attendant spring to mind?

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Killcare has become quite the Singo community, with Bells at Killcare and Pretty Beach House already a big par of the adman and entrepreneur's beach side property portfolio.And now he has added another chic guest house into the mix.The self-titled John Singleton Beach House boasts two sitting rooms, two kitchens (one on each floor allowing two public areas that can be separated for children and

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Previous Chambord designer winner, Karl CappCHAMBORD® SHINE AWARDS FINAL announced this week . . .With past winners Carl Kapp and AJE going on to dressing top Australian celebrities and opening their own flagship boutiques, the Chambord® Shine Awards are offering designers even more this year. As well as having taken the Chambord Shine program national for 2010 with runway showcases in Sydney,

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CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR INTRODUCES FALL 2010 GLOBAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN VIDEOS FEATURING ACTRESS ZOE SALDANA.You can see Zoe Uncovered at www.nothingtohide.com . The stills ad campaign was unveiled a while ago, on this blog along with many others, but now . . it's all about the sexy video campaign, out just in time for Monday morning's (AEST) Emmy awards . . . And the Klein media speil:"NEW YORK,

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Heya gang . .here are a few videos we shot during the Rosemout Sydney Fashion Festival during the week . . . a nice little diversion from anything to do with Abbott, Gillard . . . of even mr Kater for that matter . . . *Having a fashion chat to Bianca Spender and Anna Hewitt from Anna & Boy http://tiny.cc/ba4th*And another to Jayson Brunsdon and Leona Edmiston at Rosemount Sydney fashion

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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

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Selena Gomez, the American actress, singer-songwriter and Disney darling has turned her talents to fashion design, collaborating with Big W to create Dream Out Loud, a fashion range for 'tweens'.Ok. Stop right there. The name may have passed some of you by, but considering she stars in the Emmy Award winning Disney Channel series, Wizards of Waverly Place and it is a favorite of the 8-year-old

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Les Petits Chefs at Victor Churchill . . It's been tagged the Balenciaga of the butcheries; the Chanel of charcuteries; the Missoni of meat . . . So now, the most stylish and award-winning butcher shops is hosting cooking classes . . . for adults and for culinary-minded kids.And the timing couldn't be better. With Junior Masterchef in production; the runway success of Masterchef still on many

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Mr Bob Brown and the Emirates gals . . Nick and Rachel Holland Jennifer Hawkins and "The Cup" . . . Guests: glam girl Katherine Field and the ever sharp Joel Christie The red carpet launch celebrations of this year's 150th Melbourne Cup saw Myer Ambassador, Jennifer Hawkins, share the spotlight with another golden beauty (um, the Cup) as she accompanied the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy to

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Loving this idea of a coffee and fashion fusion for the 10th year anniversary of Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro. Espresso di Manfredi was created by star Italian chef Stefano Manfredi and Piazza D'Oro master roaster Wayne Archer (after tastings of the world's finest single origin coffee beans) and ten years on, it's still going strong. With the Manfredi Italian style cap on, Beat Poët (one

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If you wondered what those lavish-looking Kardashian sisters actually did, well, this may explain . . . Straight off the fashion media release sushi train comes the following morsel . . ."THE KARDASHIAN SISTERS PARTNER WITH BRUNO SCHIAVI IN GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIONSYDNEY, August 5th, 2010 – Today the Kardashian sisters announced their global partnership with leading international designer Bruno

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Save the elephant in the room - that $37 million pending lawsuit against David Jones and its former CEO Mark McInnes - there was a real show-must-go-on mentality and surprise buoyancy about today's spring season fashion launch in the Sydney retail HQ.With a spring in their step and mega-watt smiles on a collective of corporate faces, it was lights, camera, well, you get the picture.Fashion is

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There was much gab-festing during the week concerning the costume designed by Sydney designer Natasha Dwyer, which the Miss Universe Australia entrant, Jesinta Campbell will wear in Las Vegas next month.And just in case you didn't know, Australia do sheep. And yes, we do them very well. To the point, Ms Dwyer has used shearling on a "shrug" (like a little cape) just to top of the high-heeled "

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picture courtesy of http://www.turtlewill.org/The estate sale of beloved Potts Point philanthropist, Lillian Hoffman (1924-2010) is up for auction and if you take a read of the release below, she was quite the acquirer of some amazing dust collectors . . . ."Lillian Hoffman may have lived in Sydney for only a decade yet she managed to create a lasting impression and leave quite a legacy,

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" ‘Cinderella Safari returns to The Kimberley for Broome Cup day . . 'Gourmet Safaris and Pinctada Cable Beach have announced a second 'Gorgeous Girls & Pearls Safari' to coincide with the biggest day on Broome’s racing calendar, the Broome Cup on August 14.The second Gorgeous Girls & Pearls Safari will be held from August 12-17 2010 at Pinctada Cable Beach, Broome’s new award-winning five star

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There is something quite magnetic about the clothes coming out of the still relatively fresh menswear team at Vanishing Elephant. Menswear has never been a huge blip on the this commentators style radar (keeping up with female trends seems to be tricky enough) but the one thing I often hear goes something along the lines of 'wish there was some really cool stuff for us to wear' etc etc etc. Well

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Continuing their penchant for celebrity associations, Calvin Klein Underwear announced today that the actress, Zoe Saldana, will be featured in the women’s Fall 2010 Calvin Klein Underwear global advertising campaign.The campaign was shot by fashion photographer Mikael Jansson in New York and will be comprised of a mix of print, digital and outdoor advertising timed to coincide with October 2010

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Miranda Otto and Peter O'Brien Jess McNamee and Victoria Thaine Barry Otto and delicious daughter Miranda Alex Dimitriades Alyssa McClelland (a former babysitter - mine - and now mega actress) and Gyton Grantley James Paton and InStyle editor Kerrie McCallumSomething much less glamorous kept me away, but from all reports, a perfectly stylishly night as InStyle mag editor Kerrie McCallum (

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All pictures by Belinda Rolland for WHO magazineWHO Magazine hosted the official launch of Megan Gale’s swimwear range – Isola by Megan Gale – at a extremely smart eastern suburbs home in Sydney, models revealing over 40 looks.It may have been a damn cold night, but the models who did show made sure the show went on, goosebumps and all . . . . In her role as Creative Director/Designer, the David

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Chanel's Susie Stenmark and Bronwyn McCahon Nine's glam Getaway reporter Kelly LandryTHE "Best Beauty Buys", as decided by readers of ACP mags and also judged by magazine editors, were announced at a breakfast at Sydney's Bennelong restaurant in the Opera House . . Here you go. Here's the media release . . ." The best of the beauty industry was announced yesterday at the Australian Beauty Awards

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Top: Dolce & Gabbana and below, John GallianoHiring clothes may not be a totally new concept but this one made me take notice.Cutely called "Can I Borrow That?", it basically allows you to have a lend of a designer frock, that you may never be able to afford, and at a fraction of the retail price.And I sure get the whole idea. Chances are you may want one amazing outfit for one special event -

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Happened to be on full-blown fashion shoot the other day - stylist, art director, assistants, wind machines, racks of clothes, great photographer, digital re-toucher, caterer. The whole shebang.Oh yeah. And the models. Some young girls who barely should rate a mention, such was the extent of their enthusiasm.The two on this particular shoot just consolidated the reason why some models are and

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The well-versed fash-pack already know that tv personality and DJ, Ruby Rose, has moved into fashion and designed a collection for Milk and Honey.So, here's one of the first PR pics that just landed in the inbox . . .And just to recap . . . here's what the collection is all about . . . "MILK AND HONEY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF "DESIGNED BY RUBY ROSE’ CAPSULE COLLECTION . . . Australian media

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pictures by Mert Alas and Marcus PiggotFor those who know their clothes-horses from their work-horses, the world's numero uno model (according to the website models.com) is Lara Stone and she has been confirmed as the 'exclusive' face For Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Jeans Apparel Brands.And so the just-released media spiel goes . . "NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 7, 2010 Calvin

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Tis the season . . . for wellies, contrary to the mega heels we've been on the screen and on the streets. Simple, colorful plastic boots that will take the garbage out, jump through puddles, takes the kids to footy and basically never be off your outdoor feet . . . The Australian company that first brought the designer 'welly' to our shores has just launched its new range of cute and colorful

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The Hussy fashion label has successfully taken action against Sydney manufacturer REVERSE for both design and copyright infringement on three of its designs.While the issue of designer copycats is not new, most designers refrain from going after the accused due to the long-winded and often expensive legal process.The Hussy group say their win sets a great example for other designers to register

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The designer: Belynda Macpherson Banjo & Matilda Australia was launched in May 2008 by Belynda Macpherson. And yes, she is sister-in-law to cashmere aficionado, Elle Macpherson.With its headquarters at Bondi, the relaxed Aussie lifestyle resonates with the label and its philosophy of low maintenance style and comfort, always in luxe cashmere. And who can think of a better investment and luxe

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IN a credible coup for an Australian company, screen legend and Oscar-award winning actor Al Pacino has just shot a print and television advertising campaign for the Australian pure coffee brand, Vittoria.As the first ever product endorsement in his career, the television campaign is being directed by Academy Award Winner Barry Levinson, best-known for films such as Rain Man, Good Morning Vietnam

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Good to see the Australian fashion brand, Sportscraft and its gorgeous fashion ambassador, Kristy Hinze, getting behind one of our most popular sports.With marketing associations (just like the newly announced one between Sportscraft and the Wallabies) such an important part of the 'branding' process, the fusion of sport and style has never been a more popular pastime for fashion houses. Think of

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And with the official Aussie arrival of the iPad this Friday, May 28, comes, you guessed it, iClothing . . Here goes the media spiel . . . "With the growing anticipation of the iPad launch in Australia on May 28, 2010, iClothing innovates with fashion and technology by bringing the two together with a flair of style. Ordering the iDress and iTee is easily done online at http://

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That's what you call a shoe . . . 18cm later The Versace runway finale: Spring/summer 10International label lovers will be thrilled to know that these death-defyingly normal shoes (normal in today's shoe landscape anyway) have landed in Australia.Part of the Versace Spring/ Summer 2010 collection that were shown at the Milan shows last October, the heels have set foot in the Italian fashion

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Cate Blanchett in an Alexander McQueen gown from his final collection Helen Mirren: a perennial class act Danielle Spencer: looking as chic as . .How totally refreshing to see some real faces move down the red carpet at the annual film festival that is Cannes?Faces which have expression lines. Can smile. Can laugh. Can tell a story.Assembled for the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival,

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Being a huge classical ballet fan, the following release prompted me to get my pointe shoes back on for one big grande jete up to Hamilton Island . . .And boy, they're powering away with events up there . . . between this and the upcoming Race Week it's a mighty happening isle . ."Pas de Deux in Paradise’ unites traditional and contemporary choreography. . . .The Australian Ballet has announced

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pic courtesy of ghd for Dion Lee: the dress & model, Samantha Harris, defined Fashion WeekThis piece isn't about the frocks and the trends that came out of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW).There are hundreds of keen bloggers and a slew of fash-eds who'll be delivering their varying critiques over the next few days. Refreshing not be constrained by the strain of newspaper deadlines (after

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If you're thinking of an autumn/winter break, the latest Hamilton Island villas could be a thought . . . . so says their media release."From May 10, 2010, a collection of luxury Yacht Club Villas will provide a new accommodation option on Hamilton Island. The villas are expected to be popular for those travelling in a family, a group, or for those who prefer the independence of a self-contained

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As Rosemount Australian Fashion Week in Sydney soldiers on and on and on, here's one mega-sounding event that some social circuiteers will be marking in their diaries . . .When the below media release came through, it just sounded like a complete and pure escape. So, here you go . . ."Veuve Clicquot hits Thredbo this season with the arrival of Clicquot in the Snow 2010, a celebration of two of

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A while ago I was invited by the owners of Sri Panwa to test out their resort on the island of Phuket over a long weekend. And there was nothing not to love . .'Perched high on the tip of the exquisitely picturesque Cape Panwa on the delicious Thai Island of Phuket, there is nothing not to adore about this place. And let's face it, there is hardly ever a dull-weather day.Comprised of a series of

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This year will see the revival of a near-extinct pastime for everyone to enjoy with the launch of ‘Racecourse Drive In’ - the first drive-in cinema, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs - in 30 years.And so the media release spiel goes: "Racecourse Drive In Cinema is giving modern movie lovers a classic cinematic experience. It’s a time-honoured spectacle under the stars offering an evening like no other,

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I like this story 'cos it's just so, well, unashamadly cute. It's not about volcanic ash, health reform, Masterchef or Underbelly. It's about dogs . . and I don't even have one.A local NSW doggy accessory designer has been showcased in J-Lo's latest upcoming flick, The Back Up Plan.Demand for luxury dog collars, created by the doggy design house 'Sniffanys', are hoping to sky rocket with the

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George Gorrow & Dan Single with model Erin Wasson (pic courtesy: SMH) Ksubi's Rosemount Australian fashion week comeback, according to their media release . . . .'KSUBI TURNS TEN AT “ONE VIA ZERO” RAFW SHOWThis May ksubi returns to Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. ksubi’s first show in three years will be offsite at the Royal Hall of Industries in Moore Park and celebrates its 10th birthday

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In a detailed media release, the directors of the Australian fashion brand, ksubi, have set their business re-structure straight . . . ."KSUBI RE-STRUCTURE COMPLETED: BACK TO BUSINESSThe new Directors of ksubi Pty Ltd today announced that the re-structure of the business operations has been completed.In January 2010 ksubi entered into Voluntary Administration through Grant Thornton in an effort

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"MEDIA RELEASEMARCH 29, 2010NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDSExcitement is building for this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards after the nominees were announced this morning at a breakfast held at Sydney’s Ivy Pool Bar.This year’s Gold nominees are a mix of old favourites and first-timers, with last year’s winner, Packed ToThe Rafters star Rebecca Gibney, one of the eight contenders

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It was like being back to the future (or knocking on heaven's door?) as Sydney's Double Bay believers celebrated the re-opening of a meeting and munching institution.The Cosmopolitan was an epicentre. It was always the hang-out for quite the power pack - Packer, Rivkin et al - but in amongst the constant closings and openings of venues in Double Bay, the Cosmo suffered a mild deprivation/

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The words Iceland and style may seem incongruous (hang on, it did bring us Bjork) but not any more . . . Direct from the land of geothermal spas, glaciers and waterfalls, a crew named Third Drawer Down Museum of Art Souvenirs has secured the selling deal of Iceland’s Vík Prjónsdóttir . . . woollen capes and blankets from that fare land . . . And yep, I reckon the Snuggie folk will be quaking in

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How long is it since I have sent a FEW HOURS on one project? Or read one book in one sitting. Or an entire TV programme or movie. Or one magazine. Or one newspaper. Back to front?It gets to me every day, that I can never, ever, spend a whole lot of time doing one thing. To work on one project without the distraction of everything else. We have become a culture of short and sharp consumers. We

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The NSW State premier, Kristina Keneally (middle) with this season's STC ambassador, Rachel Finch and the AJC racing ambassador Gracie Otto Models focus in on millinery for the Sydney Autumn CarnivalSydney plans to step up its trackside style with the 6-week Sydney Autumn Carnival (SAC) unifying the two major racing clubs.Both the AJC (Royal Randwick) and the STC (Rosehill Gardens) have joined

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Cue, above, encapsulated the trends of the season Jennifer Hawkins, above, in Charlie Brown at Myer Jen in a bronze toga-dress by Toni Matecevksi and fashion armour from Manning Cartel, above . . . The next round of the fashion retail salvo was fired by Myer, showing that a sleek and sharp season of fashion lies ahead.The mega retailer proved it's showmanship worth, producing an autumn season

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This is a verbatim media release issued at 6.03pm Saturday evening and sent from the office of Lara Bingle's manager/agent, Max Markson.Fix yoursef a drink, or something . . . ."MEDIA RELEASE – LARA BINGLE’S LAWYERS RESPOND• The Chief Executive of the AFL criticised us yesterday as Lara Bingle’s lawyers for being unco-operative with the AFL investigation into Brendan Fevola’s conduct.• We have

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Lebua Hotel and Resorts CEO, Deepak Ohri . . . . Sirocco and the Sky Bar is part of The Dome in Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok The Dome in Lebua at State Tower: how is that for an outdoor restaurant Lake Okareka in Rotorua, New ZealandBeing the total hotel freak (if I could live in one, I would) it was great to dine with a man whose job it is to make his hotels and resorts the most luxurious

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How long is it since I have sent a FEW HOURS on one project? Or read one book in one sitting. Or an entire TV programme or movie. Or one magazine. Or one newspaper. Back to front?It gets to me every day, that I can never, ever, spend a whole lot of time doing one thing. Working on one project without the distraction of everything else.We have become a culture of short and sharp consumers. We soak

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The elegant Meryl Streep (above) was the only red carpet regular in 'a shoulder' Above: Joan Collins doing her stuff as Alexis Carrington in the 80s series, Dynasty. Above: Kate Moss: big on Balmain I love them. I really do. And while some of the style set are blessing Balmain for bringing back the shoulder pad, truly, there are some god-awful interpretations of the trend.(For those not fluent

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THE tech and extremely fashion savvy Kate Vandermeer (pictured) will host a 'Fashion Career Workshop' at the start of next week's L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.Kate, who knows the nuances of social media (constantly hosting events to explain how SM can benefit fashion names and brands) is one mighty smart cookie.And this Saturday's panel is about bringing a panel of industry players together

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Caught up with an entrepreneurial woman named Debbie Wosskow (pictured left) who was savvy enough to put together the concept,LuxeHomeSwap. Simply, it is a website (http://www.luxehomeswap.com/) where you can swap or exchange your house for a shorter long period of time with someone, whether from the same country or further afield."There have been 'swap' sites around for awhile but the idea went

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Sambag's leather leggings above and below . . . a style chicks fashion essential . . . Remember when designer Olivier Thesykens put Nicole Kidman into a killer black leather dress for a major film premiere? No, I didn't think so. Anyway, I can't even find an image from one of the of the Eyes Wide Shut premieres of the aforementioned dress, but nonetheless, it was one of the best looks she ever

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