September 15, 2017
in Real weddings, Real Weddings

Maybe it was fate or simply love getting in the way but after meeting at work, Winnie and Chris got to know each other when they repeatedly found themselves in the same place at the same time. Working on the same projects, playing in the same lunchtime netball team and attending the same yoga class, Winnie speculated that maybe she had met the one. “On reflection, perhaps Chris was just following me around!” Fast-forward four wonderful years when Chris seized the moment to propose to Winnie at Lake Como, set against the foothills of the Alps. The unbelievably romantic moment was...

September 15, 2017
in Real weddings, Real Weddings

Bohemian vibes, a relaxed atmosphere and a festival feel describe the wedding of Melbi and Andrew. Held in a historic 1850s house in the lush hinterland of Nowra, with six acres of ornate gardens and a rustic barn, the event was conceived as a free-spirited extravaganza. “Working and living in Sydney, I did not want to have a wedding in a Sydney venue as it would remind me of work,” says Melbi, who, as an events manager, had the expert knowledge to bring the celebration to life. “Merribee was recommended by a friend. We loved it and booked it immediately. It...

August 29, 2017
in Blog, fashion

"In 2013, Mr Louboutin launched his world-renowned Nudes Collection, an all-inclusive range of flats and heels available in seven beautiful shades of nude. The collection was certainly a revelation in fashion, being the first of its kind to cater for women of many diverse skin tones. He started this collection with a simple must-have pointed-toe ballet flat, the Solasofia Flat, and an elegant Swarovski-embellished pointed-toe pump, Degrarivierina. Since the initial launch, the collection has seen much success, so much so that he has expanded the collection this year to include two more heeled styles, the Christeriva and the Cherrysandal. The lace-up ballet-inspired...

August 29, 2017
in Blog, fashion

By Jessica Ienco It would seem that despite the chilly winter weather, our fashion-forward friends, sibling duo Camilla and Marc, have thought ahead to the long-awaited glorious summer days and created a collection to match. The ready-to-wear range extends from glamorous formal and evening wear to baggy tees and cropped denim, with something for every woman and every occasion. Even a wedding! The 'Benito' and' Lucia' Midi Dresses in particular, ooze a golden summer glow, perfect for an outdoor or daytime wedding and easy to restyle with flat sandals and a soft hairdo for a less formal event. A few more of...

August 27, 2017
in Blog, fashion

By Jessica Ienco From delicate, flowing fabrics, to dark and rigid designs, who would have thought that Ms Donatella Versace could surprise us yet again? Well, the truth is that she has. The Atelier Versace Haute Couture Collection of Autumn 2017 is a highly sought-after range of garments that can only be purchased directly through the House of Versace. Rumour has it, there were even a few designs that haven’t been publicised and are only available to women who deal directly with the Versace tribe. The collection consists of 19 incredible pieces, all of which capture the true essence of Versace glamour...

August 22, 2017
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By Jessica Ienco Famous for his show-stopping, jaw-dropping gowns and J-LO’s go-to red carpet designer, Zuhair Murad has dropped his Spring 2018 Bridal Collection, single-handedly proving that haute couture design isn’t just for the runway. Murad’s previous annual bridal collections have each been exceptional and glamorous in their own distinctive way but have this year been superseded by his ingenious creation of a bridal jumpsuit. Amazing, right?! The skin-bearing piece, known as the ‘Dona’ jumpsuit, spans from neck to toe in an intricate white lace design with a transparent mesh underlay, a perfect combination of classic and couture. For the more conservative...