Monthly Archives: September 2011

The 50 Dresses Project #8: REDValentino Emerald Dress.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

On Friday, it seemed as if summer had really arrived in Sydney. Come midday the temperature had hit 30 degrees, the air was thick with heat and the sun was searing when I popped out to get my lunch. By … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #7: Juliette Hogan Kaylee Dress.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I have a list. Every time I return to New Zealand there’s a select few stores I visit without fail and “J-Ho” is one as her pieces are so hard to come by in Australia. I love the stark, simple … Continue reading →

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Back to MAC: How to get your free MAC lippie.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Mood: Hendrick’s G&Ts, high heels and homemade frittata. Ever heard of Back to MAC? I had. I’d seen the tiny logo on the top of their cardboard packaging and wondered about it, but never thought to ask. Then one day … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #6: Karen Walker Love.

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

At #6, I’ve finally popped my Karen Walker cherry. While the current spring/summer North Collection in store is a beauty, I’m most excited about the resort collection due to drop in the next few weeks. Here’s where we’ll see more … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #5: Sportsgirl Arizona Maxi.

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

It’s time to drop the hemlines and get into maxi dress territory – a trend I was previously wary of due to the sheer number of cheap-looking, gypsy-inspired maxis clogging the racks over the past few years. However the maxi … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #4: See by Chloe Silk Twill Dress with "Big Flowers" print.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Bright yellow is the colour of happiness, which is one of the reasons why this See by Chloe dress makes the 50 Dresses Project cut. Another is the striking print, evocative of the wild, colourful 1960s and golden summer sunshine … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #3: Ricochet Lantana Dress.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

After kick-starting the 50 Dresses Project with colour and patterns, I felt #3 should be a little more subdued – fitting, perhaps, for this transeasonal weather. The Lantana dress is by NZ label Ricochet whose trademark is clever cuts and … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project #2: Tibi Istanbul Dress.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

While the thought of bare shoulders in September might send shivers down one’s spine, there’s no harm in dreaming of warmer temperatures, right? It also doesn’t hurt to start building your high summer wardrobe early before everyone else gets the … Continue reading →

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The 50 Dresses Project: Introducing #1…

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Some women covet handbags to the point of obsession, others can’t walk past a shoe shop without a second look. My first fashion love is dresses, and because I adore them so much I’ll be profiling 50 fabulous frocks on … Continue reading →

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Vogue Fashion’s Night Out: The Treasure Hunt.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Mood: All snuggly and 80s in Karen Walker’s Liberal & Miserable sweater. Vogue Fashion’s Night Out is fashion’s ultimate street party. For one night a year, retailers in major cities throw open their doors to offer late night shopping, discounts, … Continue reading →

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