Duff's Day

I'm officially a sucker for celebrity weddings. Considering there are so many at the moment I'm definitely getting my fix. A wedding that's been high on my 'to see' list was that of Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie. They wed on August 15 in front of 100 family and friends at a private 1920's estate in Santa Barbara. Hilary chose a custom designed Vera Wang gown, Christian Louboutin heels and borrowed jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels. Wedding planner extrodinaire Mandy Weiss created a homage to the couples Southern roots with an organic touch kept simple in soft colours. If you're keen to check out more pics the story is featured in the current issue of Ok! magazine.



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One Enchanted Afternoon

If you have a copy of our current issue you would have already seen our issue #14 spring 2010 fashion feature, however if you haven't yet seen it here it is. There's something truly beautiful about black and white photos. I think our photographer Claudio Raschella captured the shoot perfectly. I love every single one of these pictures and I have to say I was estatic to hear that Collette Dinnigan was personally blown away by her gown and how we featured it. Such inspiring feedback! The lovely Chris Geracitano did such a super duper job of hair and makeup. Genius!


Aubrey silk taffeta gown with Swarovski crystal waist detailing $7,695 by Amsale at Angela Wilson with long drop crystal and pearl earrings $98 and white pearl bracelet $97 Sybella Jewellery


Left - Lavanda Garza Paris embroidered tulle lace gown with bow bust detailing in blanco $4,100 by La Sposa, floor length one tier veil with white over lock trim $198 and Swarovski crystal star earrings $132 all at Samantha Wynne
Right - Picot silk satin organza gown with picot-edged ruffled petals $1,785 by Aurelio Costarella at Becker Minty, double corsage aliceband $23 from Diva and white pearl earrings $77 from Sybella Jewellery


Beaded French lace gown in cream $POA from Collette Dinnigan and grey pearl necklace $195 from Sybella Jewellery


Left - Sabrina heavy silk satin gown with corset, full skirt and wrapping bust $4,240 with Lola Swarovski crystal headpiece $440 both from Johanna Johnson
Right - Allegra hand draped Italian silk jacquard one shouldered gown with built in corset and handmade silk flowers. Overlay includes hand pleated asymmetric skirt with Swarovski crystal buttons made to measure $7,035 with matching silk hair band $495 from Izaro


Taffeta long ball gown with ruffle detail and waist tie $999 from Carla Zampatti with white pearl necklace $195, white pearl bracelet $97 and white pearl earrings $77 from Sybella Jewellery


Sable Swiss cotton crochet gown with diamante detail waistband $5,400 from Baccini & Hill and pearl earrings $77 from Sybella Jewellery

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Pretty Please!

Our autumn fashion feature saw gowns with detailed skirts and structured bodices take the front seat. If you're looking at a gown with a gorgeously detailed, full skirt you'd be wise to visit the designers we've featured below. They've certainly got their fingers on the pulse. I'm also loving the bustled hems... how chic! Add a veil or tulle headpiece, understated jewellery and a dash of colour on the lips and voila! Photography by Claudio Raschella and hair and makeup by Sarah Craker.


Amorette Elizabeth silk satin strapless gown in white with bustled hem made to order from $5,495, with Dior buckled belt with two brooches approximately $450 both from Mariana Hardwick


Left - Amsale Bijou Blue Label silk taffeta strapless gown in ivory with drop waist, ruched bodice, sweetheart neckline and skirt adorned with hand-made taffeta and organza flowers, $POA from Angela Wilson
Right - Watters Odessa tulle strapless bustle gown in ivory with beaded and embroidered lace motifs and hand-painted tulle flowers at empire and hip line, $2,200 from Samantha Wynne


Left - Adina silk duchess gown in platinum with Swarovski crystal waistband, plunging back and billowing detachable bustle, $4,500 from Ziolkowski
Right - Maddison couture silk satin strapless gowin in white with ribbon and topstitched bodice detail, full mermaid skirt with fishtail and pleated, ruffled underlay. Also comes with a pleated tulle bolero not shown, $10,990 from Karen Willis Holmes


Left - Adina silk organza strapless gown in Antique with train scattered with organza hand-appliqued and beaded leaves and French chantilly hand-beaded lace strapless bustier bodice, $8,950 from Sarah Janks
Right - Belle of the Ball silk organza and net gown in ivory, $1,399 from Carla Zampatti

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Oh Starry Night...

For me the Academy Awards aren't just about the winners, they're more about the gorgeous gowns that get effortlessly paraded by a slick bunch of uber glamorous A-listers. This year I wasn't disappointed! Many stars strayed away from black, opting for romantic midnight blues. The softest of yellows, creams and golds were also popular thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture and Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock, who opted for one of my favourite designers Marchesa. Purple seemed to be the hot colour this season so it was no surprise to see it pop up all over the shop. Charlize Theron's custom made Christian Dior gown was a gorgeous shade, although I'm not huge fan of the bust detailing. I was pretty sure that spectacular Givenchy gown I blogged about a few weeks back would get a look in and fair enough Avatar star Zoe Saladina made it her pick. My favourite gown of the night by far! I'm madly in love with Miley Cyrus' Jenny Packham gown. Such a fabulous choice that would make the perfect wedding dress. A special mention has to go to Meryl Streep. Her Chris March gown was perfect. It was sexy, slick and so effortlessly chic. She was one of my favourites!


Zoe Saladina in Givenchy Couture & Kristen Stewart in Monique Lhuillier with H Stern jewels


Sandra Bullock in Marchesa & Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture


Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham & Kate Winslet in YSL


Diane Kruger in Chanel & Meryl Streep in Chris March with Fred Leighton jewels and Swarovski clutch


Carey Mulligan in Prada with Fred Leighton jewels & Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten with Fred Leighton jewels


Tina Fey in Michael Kors & Sigourney Weaver in Lanvin


Rachel McAdams & Anna Kendrick both in Elie Saab


Gabourey Sidibe in Marchesa & Queen Latifah


Amanda Seyfried & Jennifer Lopez both in Armani Prive


Charlize Theron in Christinan Dior with Harry Winston jewels & Vera Farmiga in Marchesa with Fred Leighton jewels
Photos courtesy of Vogue.co.uk, Style.com and Film.com

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The Good Oil

For the last six months I, along with an increasing list of celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek and Deborah Messing, have been using Moroccanoil. I have say it's possibly the most fabulous product I've ever used on my hair. I have very fine, blonde hair and find it needs to be well maintained to avoid breakages and to encourage growth. Moroccanoil has truly done wonders for my hair and I will go out of my way to suggest people try it. The Argan Tree, found growing only in Southwest Morocco and added to the World Heritage List in 1999, produces a kernal which is crushed to produce Argan Oil, a powerful antioxidant, UV protector and free radical neutraliser, rich in vitamins that strengthens and increases the elasticity of hair. Not only good for hair, Argan Oil has been used by Berber women in Morocco for centuries as a skin protectant and for medicinal purposes. Imagine what it can do for your luscious locks in the lead up to your wedding!!


Moroccanoil treatment AUD$49.50

Recently Moroccanoil released three new products containing the wondrous Argan Oil - Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner along with an Intense Hydrating Mask. I sat down with Andrea Garvey, Moroccanoil's Brand Manager, whilst she was visiting from America and discovered that not only will these products do wonders for ANY kind of hair, purchasing them means you're also helping communities in Southwest Morocco trade Argan kernals and oil through fair trade practices. Andrea has herself seen the difference these products have made to her own hair, after (like me) she had a disastrous salon experience. I've been using these products for a month or so now and love them all. I'm hooked! Visit www.moroccanoil.com to find out all the info and to find a stockist near you.


Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner (250ml each) AUD$28.95 each


Intense Hydrating Mask (250ml) AUD$44.50

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