Dhini SS11/12.

I just thought I'd share some of my snaps of my favourite little details from the Dhini show at RAFW (which now seems like an absolute forever ago). I absolutely adored the two-toned lips that Napoleon pulled on the models (I'll definitely have to try it some time) and the wispy nests of hair (that were magical when backlit) really did complement the sweetheart necklines. I will always have a soft spot for sweetheart necklines, asymmetry and sheer. All in the one sentence.






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Inconspicuous.

Paper Skye Pleated Maxi Dress - Belle Bijoux Woven Bag - DITA Sunglasses - Alexi Freeman Sequined Leggings - Therapy Shoes Big Ben Boots

I realised this morning on my rainy way to uni that I never share what I wore to the last day of RAFW (by which I was well and truly a mess in a corner - clad in sequins nonetheless). The combination of the sheer Paper Skye pleat glory and sequined legs by Alexi Freeman was probably the most fun I've had in an ensemble in a long time. Who doesn't love passer-by double takes - "Margaret... why are you sparkling?" - and billowing skirts?






Thanks so much to Nicole for snapping these for me!

And some extras thanks to Miss Zanita and Nicole respectively:




How was everyone's start to the week? Sydney decided to have a massive cry on the day I decided to wear a wool cape. Good times.

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Paper Skye SS11/12.

Photos thanks to Dean Hargreaves

I'm fairly sure I've showed you 5001 bits and pieces of the Paper Skye collection I styled/shot/loved at RAFW, but I don't remember showing you the actual runway photos. So, thank you to the super talented (and efficient) Mr Dean Hargreaves, here are some snaps of the stunning collection (if I haven't said it enough). Although it's a while away, I'll definitely keep you all updated on when these babies hit stores (a dance around a change room in some of that chiffon is definitely worth a go).

P.S. thank you all for your sweet emails about my feature in DOLLY Magazine! I'll put up a scan tonight, I promise :)

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Alice McCall SS11/12.

While burning midnight oil over judicial review and the Australian Constitution (mmm riveting), I simply have to take some creative relief in Alice McCall's SS11/12 show at fashion week. As well as addressing all my staple meals of laser-cutting, embroidery, symmetricised motifs, cuffed wrists, and shorts with the damn-awesome factor, Miss Alice certainly pulled off a much softer, more relaxed colour palette compared to the harsher blacks, whites and neons that dominated the rest of RAFW.

I have to say, what I loved the most was definitely the use of opaque patterning on sheers - still a bit technologically baffled as to how this was managed, but hey. It's here now. And I appreciate it.

A lot.













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Gail Sorronda SS11/12.

Gail Sorronda's show on Monday night was a healthy walk between the ground-breaking structures from her last Spring/Summer, and a fresher, breezier ground. Aside from my love for the halos of white, messy hair and white pins (I think I'll wear my hair like this when it starts to get warm again - no hesitations), I loved Gail's play on higher necklines and mid-length sleeves, offset by bell shapes and just enough shirring to keep it tailored.

The problem with Fashion Week is that I want everything now. So thanks to Gail, you'll be seeing me in a lot of white this Winter.








Thank you all for the sweet comments about my styling/shooting for Paper Skye! I can't even begin to express how much I appreciate all your support :)

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