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Model:s, L-R: Molly, Nastia, Paris, Ashleigh, Kate and Eleanor. Photography: Eric Piris, Red Photography Makeup: Samara Gentle and Thea Dowie Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair and Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon. 2
“Vintage clothing is defined as previously owned clothing, that with age, looks better and maintains style...�
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Family fun, fashion, music, Stars on Ice, Cultural Sundays... it’s all happening at Skate inPhoto: The City! Eric Piris, Red Photography 4
Model: Molly Folklard Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair
Frocking up
WITHOUT coughing up!
Five of Canberra’s best vintage stores and opshops, six ‘looks’, six models, five stylists, two hairstylists, two makeup artists, two locations, an incredibly talented photographer, one fab weekly magazine and a certain website collaborate to showcase some amazing preloved fashion in aid of the Lifeline Vintage Gala. In a word? EPIC! Maddy Mendoza-Orubuloye tells of our great fashion adventure... Anyone who loves vintage understands the excitement of discovering the perfect vintage or thrift store full of treasures. Everything has its own past and story. The joy that comes from buying vintage often comes about from the knowledge that your purchase is cheap and sustainable (it is recycling after all) and that you may just walk away with a hidden treasure! In this age of mass-produced and overpriced fashion, there can be oodles of satisfaction in buying a unique gem from an era gone by. Vintage pieces are usually of better quality than today’s fast fashion items hence why they have lasted over the decades. And vintage can be an affordable and chic alternative to current trends. Inspired by the upcoming Lifeline Vintage Gala Ball we gathered some of Canberra’s fashion blogger elite to show how it is possible to ‘frock up without coughing up’ .
Supporting Lifeline What better way to help raise some awareness for Lifeline Canberra, which for 40 years, has been part of a national network offering telephone crisis support to the people of Canberra and the region. According to Lifeline CEO, Mike Zissler, the annual ball has two main objectives: the first, is a chance to say thank you to the organisation’s staff, volunteers and sponsors. “It’s the one night of fun and frivolity and a chance to ‘glam up’ in vintage frocks...and for us men to suit up!” he says. “More importantly, it’s a night to raise much needed funds for the 13 11 14 Telephone counselling service
- our 24/7/365 service we provide each and every day to often suicidal calls. “A huge majority of our work would not be possible without the efforts of around 600 volunteers 300 on phones, 300 at our bookfairs, and of course in places like Hipsley,” says Mike. If you can’t make the annual ball, there are other ways you can support Lifeline. You can become a volunteer (with their crisis support team, at one of their book fairs, become a volunteer barista, or volunteer at Hipsley); or make a donation - big or small, your support will go a long way to ensuring Lifeline can continue to provide that support in our region.”
Bringing an idea to life Putting together a fashion pictorial featuring five of Canberra’s best vintage stores and opshops, six ‘looks’, six models, five stylists, two hairstylists, two makeup artists, two locations, an incredibly talented photographer, one fab weekly magazine and a website is no easy feat. Especially when the idea is sparked just three weeks out! Luckily, there were many Canberra creatives who were willing to be involved - for free - to help raise awareness of such a great local organisation. What was the concept? Many people discount attending red carpet events because they think it’s going to cost a fortune. We wanted to prove that you can achieve a beautiful, glamorous outfit by wearing vintage, sustainable fashion. To do that, we approached some of Canberra’s fashionistas, and the city’s best vintage and preloved clothing boutiques to be involved in what can only be described as an ambitious project! 5
The Dream Team First, we locked in our stylists - they’d first come together for the Pop-Up Opshop at charity event, Help from The Underground. Fiona Harris (Opshoppers), yours truly (mummawoosah), Elle Leigh (Elle’s Fashion Boudoir), Jiawa Liu (Closet Voyage), and Georgia Kartas (Red Magpie) were all along for the ride. After a brainstorm with the chosen stylists, the HerCanberra team (led by Amanda, Jiawa and me) put the call out, opened up our little black books... et voila! The #hercanvintageglamourlifeline ‘Dream Team’ came together for one day to create a high-end fashion pictorial that is appearing concurrently on HerCanberra and in Canberra Weekly! Hipsley (Lifeline’s own, named after Lifeline Canberra’s first telephone crisis support volunteer, Eben Hipsley); Material Pleasures, Opshoppers, Librarian Chic and Designer Op Shop all came on board, supplying some amazing pieces. With five stores, six models and six looks to try to bring together as seamlessly as possible, each stylist was allocated a model, and a store to work with. The challenge for each was to come up with a distinct look that reflected their individual style and ‘what vintage glam meant to them.’ But there were a few more essential ingredients needed to bring this idea to life, and first to be locked in was the all important photographer, Eric Piris of Red Photography. Eric has an amazing reputation among Canberra’s creative community and it’s easy to see why! These images are simply stunning. Then we needed some models - luckily, Eric had about a bazillion industry contacts, and we were very lucky that some of Canberra’s top models were enthusiastic about being involved in this massive undertaking. And what a lovely bunch of young women there are! Beautiful inside and out. With the makeup talents of Samara Gentle and Thea Dowie and the hair stylings of Renee Pound (Meki Hair) and Emma Luscombe (Antique Salon) locked in, we were nearly there. We wanted locations that would give us a variety of backgrounds while capturing the ‘glam’ element. Thanks go to the teams from LaDeDa in Belconnen and Knightsbridge Pentouse in Braddon for being so obliging - the settings were just perfect! The end result, as you can see over this special feature, is truly unique; and showcases the beauty and diversity of vintage fashion. 6
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PROMqueen It’s a feminine fantasy come to life...sparkles, swishy layers of sheer fabric, a stack of gold jewellery, and a tumble of sultry waves. Who knew pretty in pink could be so sexy?
“Vintage glam encapsulates an era of fashion so far from today’s mass-produced ‘fast fashion’”...
Opshoppers Stylist: Fiona Harris Blog: Opshoppers Model: Nastia Zaric “ Vintage glam is...it’s grace. It’s glamour. Vintage glam encapsulates an era of fashion so far from today’s mass produced ‘fast fashion’ (where clothing is made to fall apart). I’m obsessed with vintage fabrics (silk, wool, brocade, leather, fur) not polyester and cotton that falls apart. I’m a natural tomboy and my personal style reflects that (suits, fedoras, braces, bow ties), but for this shoot I went vintage glamour puss like Grace Kelly.” Fiona styled two outfits - the first (pictured), a Peach Valentine Prom Queen, which combined metallic-toned sequins with a diaphanous and delicate floor-skimming skirt of soft peach. For a self-confessed tomboy, her two uber-feminine looks were simply stunning and oh-so-womanly.
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Nastia wears: Vintage peach gown with sequined bodice $110, glomesh purse $29, cream shawl $29, glitter flats – stylist’s own, Necklaces $10 each. All items from opshoppers.com.au
THE ESSENTIALS You can find Opshoppers online at www.opshoppers.com.au.
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Nastia Zaric Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Nastia Zaric Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon 10
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Kate Cooper Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 12
80s pop
PRINCESS
It was the era of big hair, peplums and tragic pop music...but there’s something irresistable about a modern take on the 80s. Reinvent yourself by putting a modern spin on the trends that defined a generation.
“Taking parts from each decade... mixing it up so YOU feel confident is the best way to keep your look 2013 and not just ‘in-theme.”
Designer Op Shop Stylist: Maddy Mendoza-Orubuloye Blog: mummawoosah Model: KateCooper “My style? I think the best way to describe my style is animal print-obsessed!” says Maddy. “Seriously though, I have both my mother and Lola (grandmother) to thank for influencing my style and for my love of vintage: from tailored classic pieces to the more bohemian clash of prints and floaty fabrics. I adore statement pieces – be that a necklace, dress, shirt or a pair of shoes – and will often build my outfit around one piece.” “I think every decade had a sense of glam – from the 1920’s ‘Great Gatsby,’ to Studio 54 in the ‘70’s, and Twiggy in the ‘60’s – there are elements from each of these which are still most relevant today. “Taking parts from each, even mixing it up so YOU feel confident is the best way to keep it looking 2013 and not just ‘in theme’.” Maddy’s look was all based around the dress she found in Designer Op Shop, immediately propelling her into the ‘glam rock ‘80’s . Meet Kate, Maddy’s ‘80’s pop princess:
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Kate wears: emerald green sequin dress $180, and vintage black glomesh clutch $30, both from Designer Op Shop; shoes, model’s own; vintage emerald ring, and earrings stylist’s own.
THE ESSENTIALS You can find Designer Op Shop at 29 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 10am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm Sunday. Web: www.designeropshop.com.au. Phone: 0410 911 112. 13
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Kate Cooper Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 15
BOHO beauty Afro prints combine with an ethereal vintage wedding gown and fur to create an ethnic retro take on vintage glam. Pops of orange and turquoise make this a showstopping outfit.
“To me, style is about self expression... I’m not interested in trends with an expiry date...”
Hipsley Stylist: Georgia Kartas Blog: Red Magpie Model: Paris Zorzit “When most people think vintage glam, they think of the starlets of the silver screen - painstakingly sculpted waves and coifs, and clean dramatic makeup. But it’s so much more than that,” says Georgia Kartas, of Canberra fashion blog, Red Magpie. “Perhaps it’s boho style, combining prints and textures; or eclectic elegance. The beauty of vintage is that it offers complete freedom of expression you don’t need to fit a cookie cutter mould.” What’s Georgia’s personal style? “I’m not interested in trends with an expiry date, but my style is in constant flux—it’s as if it’s always undergoing an identity crisis. One day I’ll dress like a newspaper boy, the next it’s 70s boho. “To me style is self-expression, and I change my mind about what I want to do and who I want to be on a daily basis.
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Lifeline’s own Hipsley provided the elements for Georgia’s ethnic retro take on vintage glam. Paris wears wedding dress $60, rabbit fur jacket $65, Sparkle clutch $35, Jungle bangle $20,. All from Hipsley. Kanga headwrap from Huho,
THE ESSENTIALS You can find Hipsley at Shop 2/ 27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Web: www.facebook.com/HipsleyforLife Phone: 0420 530 445 16
Photo: Eric Piris, Red PhotographyModel: Paris Zorzit Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 17
Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Paris Zorzit Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 18
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Eleanor Eve Eleanor Eve Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon 20
Eclectic
ELEGANCE Not everyone is up for shiny fabrics and sequins, and that’s ok...vintage glam can be so many different things. Teaming unexpected elements like floaty florals and studded leather can result in an eclectically elegant look that’s straight out of a goth garden party.. Alice’s Wonderland never looked like this...
“I wanted an almost goth garden party feel...think Marie Antoinette without the corsets.”
Material Pleasures Stylist: Elle Leigh Blog: Elle’sFashionBoudoir Model: Eleanor Eve Girly and goth combine to achieve a look that’s both feminine and flirty. Sassed up with uber-teased hair and deep berry-stained lips, the look turns the traditional definition of vintage glam on its head. Stylist Elle describes her style in three words: “moody, eclectic and edgy”. The inspiration for her look came to her in a dream - the idea? “A goth kinda garden party feel...think Marie Antionette without the corsets.” Her eclectic style definitely came through on model Eleanor, as she teamed floaty florals with hard-edged items like full length studded leather boots and a hand-painted black chunky ring: The result is as unique as Elle herself. Eleanor wears floral dress from Material Pleasures $42; Boots and ring, stylist’s own.
THE ESSENTIALS What:
Material Pleasures
When:
10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday.
Where:
3 Barrier Street, Fyshwick
Phone:
02 6280 0825
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Eleanor Eve Makeup: Thea Dowie Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon 23
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COUTURE It’s all about ladylike luxe, with sheer georgette and lace in rich emerald teamed with classic accessories like long gloves and pearls. Perfect retro waves and dramatic lips complete the ultra feminine look.
“Vintage glam for me is about looking at the beautiful creations of the past...and reinventing them into modern incarnations.”
Librarian Chic Stylist: Jiawa Liu Blog: Closet Voyage Model: Molly Folklard “ My style is constantly changing with my mood. One day I’ll want to go biker chic with a tough leather jacket and a clip-back cap, another day I’ll feel like being ultra-feminine in floral prints and lace, and yet another, I’ll probably be mixing both,” says Jiawa. “The one constant is always my belief that fashion should be fun, whether it’s styling tricky current season trends, or working vintage and second hand pieces into my wardrobe.” “Vintage glam for me is about looking at the beautiful creations of the past from a novel point of view, using them in unconventional ways, and reinventing them into modern incarnations.” Molly wears Emerald illusion neckline dress in silk georgette and lace $85 Fox stole $66 Suede Gloves $15 Bracelet $10 Ring $10 Suede Bag $35 All from Librarian Chic.
Jiawa Liu Georgia Kartas
THE ESSENTIALS You can find Librarian Chic at www.librarianchic.com.au. Open 24/7!
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Molly Folklard Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 25
Photo: Eric Piris, Red PhotographyModel: Molly Folklard Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Renee Pound, Meki Hair 26
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Ashleigh Rumble Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon 28
MINIMALIST chic When you’ve got great structure and beautiful contrasting fabrics, you don’t need colour to add interest. An assymetric hemline, tulle shawl collar and ostrich feather wrap make for an arresting ensemble, straight out of a Quentin Tarantino film. Sometimes, less is more.
“This look was all about Uma Thurman. Minimalist chic: loads of black offset by scarlet red lips.”
Opshoppers Stylist: Fiona Harris Blog: Opshoppers Model: Ashleigh Rumble For Fiona’s second outfit, she drew inspiration from Uma Thurman’s iconic Mia Wallace character in Pulp Fiction. A monochromatic palette and layered textures are offset by sleek hair and bold red lips. It’s a classic and striking combination that shows it’s sometimes the simplest outfits that are the most striking. Ashleigh wears vintage black dress with tulle collar $120, scarlet leather bag $20, sphere earrings $10. All from www.opshoppers.com.au.
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Photo: Eric Piris, Red Photography Model: Ashleigh Rumble Makeup: Samara Gentle Hair: Emma Luscombe, Antique Salon 30
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Models, L-R: Paris, Molly, Kate, Ashleigh, Eleanor and Nastia. Photography: Eric Piris, Red Photography. Make
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THANKyou!
This mammoth shoot would not have been possible without the involvement of some pretty amazing people, and it’s important that they’re all recognised. So here goes! Most of the crew are pictured at left. Back row (L-R): Paris Zorzit, Amanda Whitley, Molly Folkard, Nastia Zaric, Ashleigh Rumble, Eleanor Eve, Kate Cooper, Gabby Waller, Samara Gentle, Thea Dowie.
Front Row (L-R): Fiona Harris, Maddy MendozaOrubuloye, Elle Leigh, Jiawa Liu, Jen Brown, Georgia Kartas. Every single one of these ladies played an invaluable part in the beautiful images you see today. And there are some more unforgettable members of the team along the bottom. Below left (at left) is Julie Samaras, Editor of Canberra Weekly, who was been so supportive by giving us the opportunity to share this project with her 80K+ readers! With her is the absolutely fabulous Maddy Mendoza-Orubuloye, who took a rather vague HerCanberra Editor’s idea and turned it into a reality beyond anyone’s wildest dreams!
Further along is Emma Luscombe and next to her, Renee Pound, who worked their hair magic but missed out on the fun stuff of the shoot! Below right is the incredible Eric Piris of (Red Photography), whose talent just jumps off these (electronic) pages! Truly amazing work... We are also very grateful to our featured boutiques: Designer Op Shop, Opshoppers, Material Pleasures, Librarian Chic and Hipsley, for letting us rummage through their stock and getting as excited as us about the concept. And huge thanks to Knightsbridge Penthouse and LadeDa Bar for allowing us free rein of their premises (and for keeping us hydrated!) Stay tuned for our next fashion pictorial...we’re thinking something involving you - our HerCanberra readers. But let us recover first!
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