bellaloopa June

Peplum Power The Frill of it all!

Plus the Best of the Best

Leather Skirts • Incandescent Cosmetics • Hot Pants Cheeky Teapots • Designer Gumboots • Bike Couture

Hi, I’m bellaloopa I’m your personal cyber stylist.

Finding beautiful, covetable and eclectic fashion, beauty products, décor items and gifts is my passion. Each month I jet off on my cyber scooter, dipping in and out of e-boutiques and e-stores collecting the best of the best for my magazine, which you can click on and buy online immediately.

For the June issue I’ve found an array of cheeky winter shorts, six of the best leather skirts, illuminating makeup and gem-coloured homewares to brighten the dullest of a winter’s day, and much more. I hope you enjoy my selection as much as I enjoyed styling it for you.

See you in cyberspace,

Just Click and Buy Everything in the magazine can be bought online immediately. Just click on any of the beautiful fashion and décor and you’ll be whisked straight to the e-tailer point-ofsale. You can also peruse the complete range from any of the e-stores advertised in the same way. Enjoy!

Bella L xx PS: Let me know what you’ve bought online or the must-visit e-tailers you’ve found while out and about in cyberspace. Email me at: feedback@bellaloopa.com.au

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bellaloopa shops globally, but has a soft spot for our home-grown e-stores. Each month Bella L awards her ‘Fave Aussie e-tailer’ brand to an exceptional online retailer.

This month the award goes to Peter’s of Kensington, a family owned and run gift and homewares emporium that began as a small gift shop on Sydney’s Anzac Parade in 1977. In 2000 Peter’s of Kensington launched its online shopping site, allowing the rest of Australia to shop for designer homewares and gifts at reduced prices.

Currency Conversions bellaloopa shops globally and converts prices to Australian dollars for your convenience. All prices in the magazine are correct on the day of publication.

Look what’s in bellaloopa magazine this month 4 All A-Glow – incandescent cosmetics 6 Bohemian Rhapsody – decadently delicious fashion 8 The Colour Wheel – cheeky little teapots 10 Join the Dots – how to wear winter shorts 12 Bike Couture – a cycling tour de fashion 14 Six of the Best – must-have leather skirts 15 Book + Chair +Cuppa – perfect for a lazy afternoon 16 Trend Spotting – the pick of the peplums 18 E-tail Therapy – an avid online shopper’s e-tail favourites 20 In the Bag – handbag essentials for winter 22 Let the Sunshine In – sunny homewares for wintery rooms 24 Top Shelf – start walking in groovy gumboots 26 bellaloopa ❤ – a juicer with pizzazz 27 The Perennials – bring flowers inside all year round

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What do you want to see in the magazine? Let us know at feedback@bellaloopa.com.au

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bellaloopa’s band of helpers Editor-in-Chief: Melisande Clarke editor@bellaloopa.com.au • Managing Editor: Josephine Brouard business@bellaloopa.com.au Art Director: Isobel Green • PR and Marketing: Alison Gregg media@bellaloopa.com.au • Contributors: Courtney Evans, Paige Kilponen, Olivia Morris, Marilyn Mortlock, Sharon Rhodes • Advertising: advertising@bellaloopa.com.au www.bellaloopa.com.au

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MAKE UP

All A-Glow

Mememe Goddess Bronzing Rocks, $36.95

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to pale into insignificance. Shrug off the hibernation blues and add a touch of sun-kissed colour to your face and body with this shimmering collection of bronzers, powders and blushes. By Melisande Clarke

Sense Too Faced Bronze Buki Retractable Brush, $57.80

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer, $68

Chic Banksia Bloom Contour Baked Powder, $49.95 Myer Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact, $85

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer, $63

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The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil, $39.95 Myer Benefit Dallas Blush Box, $51

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FASHION

Bohemian Rhapsody

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BoHo chic keeps coming back like a song, and what’s not to love? Think 1960s London – lace-up boots, brocade coats, fur stoles. Add some 21st Century flair and you’ve a deliciously decadent look that’s a little bit retro and 100 percent now.

Metalicus Essential Ruffled Cardi, $149

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Metalicus Grace Je’ Taime Skirt, $149

Melisande Clarke for bellaloopa ModCloth Aubergine Flair Dress, $97.67

Kirrily Johnston Palisade Kimono Dress $680 Mollini Deed Boot, $179.95

Mollini Teal Mallow Boot, $169.95

BoHo Chic Magnets

THE BOHO FUR Alannah Hill Lost My Nerve!

Stole, $189

THE BOHO HAT The Outnet Helene Berman Wool Felt Hat, $59.79

THE BOHO BAG Topanien Dragonfly Velvet Bag, $18.28 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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DECOR

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Amazon Gracie China Dutch Wax 4-Cup Teapot, $26.72

Zanui Maxwell & Williams Sprinkle Teapot (1.2L), $19.95

Peter’s of Kensington Waechtersbach Smiley Yellow Teapot (1.5L), $79

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Myer Salt & Pepper Barsita Teapot (1.2L), $24.95

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T2 Curve Teapot Lime (1.3L), $48

Zanui Maxwell & Williams Cafe Culture Teapot (1.1L), $19.95

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ng warming and eapot, and of course ‘a nice cup of tea’. n the colour wheel en cupboard full of n an assortment of sizes that are sure to e dullest of days.

adoretea Lotus Teapot, $59.95

T2 Marutama Blue Teapot (400ml), $150

Zanui Maxwell & Williams Infusions Teapot (1.2L), $19.95

Victoria’s Basement Blue Calico by Burleigh Small Teapot (850ml), $79

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FASHION

JOIN THE D.O.T.S Shorts aren’t just for summer, so before you banish those little cuties to the bottom drawer, rethink, reuse and restyle your much-loved hot pants! Don’t sell yourself

short (see what I did there … don’t judge), and invest in a fabulous pair of winter shorts.

House of Fraser Biba Yoke Detail Blouset, $56.38

Toast Fine Wool Batwing Pullover, $215.16

Scotch & Soda Amsterdam Couture Boyfriend Sweater and Scarf, $239.95

General Pants Wrangler Hi Cheeky Emerald Ve Shorts, $99.95

Bank Glamorous Paisley Shorts, $35.07

Rare London Scallop Hem Shorts, $12.74

Shubar Elizabeth Burgundy Velvet Boot, $89.95 10

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StyleTread Tony Bianco Casino Sienna Tan Boot, $179.95

The Iconic Django & Juliette Likely Boot, $169

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Ksubi Twill Jacket, $379.95

Ksubi Channel Knit Top, $239.95

General Pants Twist Shirt, $40

Bank Ribbon Aztec Knicker Shorts, $19.13

Topshop Petite Pu Shorts, $83

Topshop Black Sequin Knicker Shorts, $83

Diane Ferrari Sookie Boot, $119.95

Shubar Brighton Black Velvet Boot, $89.95

Myer Innovare Made in Italy Andy Boot, $314.96 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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GALLERY

Bike Couture

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ith Australian Cadel Evans starting the 99th Tour de France as defending champion, and our own home-grown Orica GreenEdge team making its tour debut, interest in this year’s classic ‘Grand Tour’ couldn’t be greater. While you mightn’t fancy a mountain top finish on Alpe D’Huez, cycling is a great way to keep fit, commute and be stylish to boot.

Wiggle dhb UltraLite Cycling Sunglasses, $20.72

SBS Cycling Central 2011 Tour de France Collector’s edition DVD featuring Cadel Evan’s victory, $89.95

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“Customise the colours of your bike’s frame, grip, tyres, crank and saddle.”

The Bicycle Store Camelbak Podium Big Chill Water Bottle(750ml), $26.45

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Nutcase Helmets Little Nutty Gen2 Daisy Crazy Helmet, $99.95 Le Tour de France Official Store Keyring, $15.92 Ground Effect Flying Nun Women’s Long Sleeved Riding Shirt, $109

Fly Active Blue Active Wrist Pocket, $14.99

Cell Bikes Custom Fixie Bike, $449

Mr Mobile LifeProof Bike & Bar Mount, $45 Cycling Sports Apres Velo The Wheel Revolution T-Shirt, $39.90

Rebel Sport Scody Curve Women’s Cycling Knicks, $60 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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FASHION

Six of the Best ‘Tis the season to wear leather, and this winter it’s all about the skirt. Whether black and body hugging, A-line, or flouncy and full, a leather skirt is a winter wardrobe essential. Josephine Brouard shopped around and found half a dozen leather lovelies that will add a little luxe to your life.

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Portmans Leather Swing Skirt, $99.95

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Flannel Paper Cranes Patchwork Leather Skirt $505

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Gorman Roll in the Hay Leather Skirt, $269

Westfield Alannah Hill Hanky Panky Girl Leather Skirt, $299

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Viparo Purple Pleated Leather Skirt, $189.95

Alannah Hill I Can’t Sleep Leather Skirt, $389

BOOKS

Book + Chair + Cuppa Sharon Rhodes allows herself to fall into the surreal dream world of Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore.

Normally I like my books free of dream visitations and talking animals, but Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has magically changed that. In the past I’d considered his stories too bizarre for me, until I picked up Kafka on the Shore. Don’t get me wrong, this book is weird, but it’s also a compelling story about loneliness, friendship, sex and murder.

Reading it is like entering a dream space where logic and plot have no bearing. While locked in the dream you convince yourself that it’s reasonable, until you re-enter the real world and try to make sense of fish falling from the sky and cat souls creating music.

The book follows a 15-year-old runaway, who calls himself Kafka, as he tries to escape an Oedipal curse cast on him by his father. Kafka’s story runs parallel to the journey of Satoru Nakata, an aging man with no memory who can talk to cats. Kafka and Nakata are on a collision course in a double odyssey. They never meet but are linked by a murder that will forever change their lives. There are many references to American pop culture and although set in Japan, it feels familiar. Murakami says his protagonists are always caught between the spirit and real worlds.

As bewildering as Kafka on the Shore is, I am now addicted to Murakami and intend to read everything he has written – one down, eleven to go!

Cafe Press Hokusai The Great Wave Mug, $17.50

Domayne Princess Accent Chair, $655 Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami (Vintage International), $10.85

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TRENDS

Trend Spotting Peplum Perfection

Peplums, those figure flattering frills sewn to the bodices of dresses, jackets and skirts are back. Team your peplum pretties with a sprinkling of feminine jewels, sexy heels and a spritz of Chanel No 5. And if you feel like a real flutter, ruffle up your shoes and bags.

StyleBop Laurence Dacade Bi-Fabric Ankle Boot, $696.65

Matches Acne Turner Peplum Jacket, $521.55

Ally Fashion Frill Peplum Jacket, $34.99

Macy’s Jessica McClintock Metallic Mesh Ruffle Clutch, $104

Cue Check Peplum Jacket, $147.50

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Myer Jane Lamerton Ponti Peplum Dress, $159

StyleTread Django & Juliette Dressed Saphire Boot, $189.95

House of Fraser Closet Chain Print Peplum Dress, $77.56

Rare London Opulence Sequin Peplum Dress, $198.60

Banks Lipsy London Chevron Bodycon Peplum Dress, $96.17 Myer Basque Peplum Peacock Ponti Dress, $129

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PEOPLE

E-TAIL THERAPY Eliza Rogers wasn’t much of an online shopper until parcels began arriving for her keen cyber-shopper boyfriend.

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here was a time when Eliza Rogers got in a car and drove to the mall to do her shopping. Not anymore. Eliza now does 80 percent of her shopping from the comfort of her home, and it’s all thanks to her boyfriend Martin.

“It’s only been two and a half years, but in that time we’ve gone wild,” the manager of Jenny Craig, Bondi says. And although it’s often women who are said to be the shopping enthusiasts, Martin got the ball rolling.

“Marty is a typical bloke who hates trawling through shops. He began shopping online for Hawes & Curtis business shirts from the UK, and over time there was a constant stream of different boxes and bags being delivered to the house,” says Eliza. “I thought, hang on a minute, this is a good idea.” It wasn’t long before packages were arriving for Eliza.

“I started with ASOS – I like their casual gear, but I’ll also get dresses for special occasions,” she says. Eliza adds that with mass-produced brands such as ASOS you get what you pay for. And the same is true for more upmarket labels.

“Occasionally I splash out and buy a classic Karen Millen dress,” she says of the UK designer. Eliza is also a Net-A-Porter fan, but spends most of her time on the site “looking and longing” at Jimmy Choo shoes and Michael Kors dresses.

“Net-A-Porter is for looking and longing.”

Other favourites include Victoria’s Secret for underwear; Endless

by Amazon for shoes, Cakes Around Town for cake decorating accoutrements and Wiggle sports’ gear. “I do try to behave, but I’d probably put $100 on my credit card a month, and more would go on Marty’s card,” the 29 year-old says.

Eliza uses her iPad to shop, usually in the evening or on the weekends; so far it’s been seamless shopping. “The key is being prepared to send things back if they’re not right – thankfully I’ve only had to send back two things in the last year,” she says.

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Net-A-Porter Michael Kors Belted Stretch Wool-Blend Dress, $1956.22

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Hawes & Curtis Men’s Blue & Pink POW Check Tailored Fit Cotton Shirt, 3 for $119.45

Eliza and Martin travel regularly and shop at home.

Karen Millen Signature Stretch Satin Dress, $298.62

Net-A-Porter Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Bag, $802.44

Net-A-Porter Jimmy Choo Linda Suede Sandal, $576.96

Book Depository The Confetti Cakes Cookbook (Little, Brown and Co), $29.51

ASOS Seedbead Knot Earrings, $13.53

Victoria’s Secret Lace-Waist Cheeky Pants, $26.69

Wiggle Nike Free Run Plus 3 Shoes SS12, $116.67 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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ACCESSORIES When the big chill hits be prepared. Paige Kilponen shows you the way with six handbag essentials to pack in your purse before venturing out this winter.

In The Bag

Clockwise from left: Brollies Galore Incignito-23 Mini Umbrella, $12.75 Bakers Lace Romance iPhone Case, $10.25 Volume Marley Smile Jamaica Lily Earbuds, $29.95 Addicted to Lip Balm Agatha Ruiz Lip Balm, $10.95 Mor Little Luxuries Marshmallow Hand Cream, $12.95 Bloom Nail File Book, $5

Tikah Gatsby Bag, $249

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Introducing an exciting new, online boutique that handpicks the best-of-the-best in fashion trends showcased

by Australia’s most innovative, young designers.

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DECOR

Let the Sunshine In When it’s cold outside we crave a little cosiness but that doesn’t mean just firing up the furnace. You can turn up the heat in any room by using fabrics and furnishings in jewel colours and buttery-soft wool, mohair and angora.

Designers Guilse Varese Alchemilla Cushion, $194

Magnolia Interiors French Etched Silver Lamp Base, $440

Hard to Find Wine Light, $79

Kush Living Gumball Purple Pouffe, $99.95 Designers Guild Coniston Camellia Bath Towel, $81

Orson & Blake Large Red Ikat Print Cushion, $99

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Designers Guild Leopold Scented Candle, $78

Orson & Blake Yellow Crackle Box, $79

Orson & Blake Ikat Tangerine and White Plate (30cm), $29

Eco Chic Kilim Lounge Chair, $2910 www.bellaloopa.com.au

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ACCESSORIES

Debenhams Union Jack Print Wellies, $41.41

Wanted Raben Gumboot, $39.95

Top Shelf Whether running through the rain or picking petunias, there’s no excuse for looking dowdy.

Isobel Green discovered a collection of groovy gumboots that you’ll want to wear indoors and out.

Aussie Gumboot Lina Fashion Gumboot, $35

Myer Piper Gummy Red Rain Boots, $69.97

Coggles Vivienne Westwood Bootie III Black Stud Boot, $143.39

The Iconic Ankle Boot Sock, $55

Wellies Online Peta Gumboot, $119.95

StyleTread Mel Ankle Boot, $65 Goddess Online Red Cowgirl Boot, $139

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Shopbop Hunter Arnie High Heel Boot, $122.90

GALLERY

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It’s not just the sexy colour combinations that make the Bodum Bistro Juicer a desirable kitchen accoutrement.

Josephine Brouard took the spunky juicer for a spin and found out why every home should have one.

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The adjustable pour spout guides juice into your glass

Its long, tall body allows you to pour into tall glasses

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Peter’s of Kensington Bodum Bistro Juicer, $81

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The sieve is easy to remove and clean, and is dishwasher safe

And we just love the juicy design and pop out colour combo.

The lid applies pressure and further liquidizes the fruit pulp

GALLERY Zanui Art Nouveau Style Cameo Glass Flower Lamp, $249

Anthropologie Desertbloom Dinnerware, from $18.48

Dusk Casablanca Aroma Therapy Melt, 5 for $15

The Perennials Max & Chloe Ponponella Peridot Blossom Ring, $92.40

As the days shorten and temperatures dip, beat the winter blues with bold blossom prints and beautiful bulbs. Start by adding warmth to your home with these brilliant bouquets that will cheer you up all year round. By Sharon Rhodes

Shop Until Tapestry Serving Spoons, $19.95

Bulbs Direct 25 x Ixia Select Mixed Bulbs, $7

Kerrie Brown Canvas Tulips Cushion (45 x 45), $110

Anthropologie Paeonia Wallpaper (914.4 cm x 68.58 cm), $151.94

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Stay tuned for the next issue of bellaloopa out 6th July, 2012

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