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NEW LOOKS FOR YOUR SUMMER GETAWAY SEXY AND GLAMOROUS HAIR MEGAN HESS TAKES ON 100 ICONIC DRESSES IN NEW BOOK
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arrera y Carrera pays tribute to eternal love and to its most universal script: LOVE. Since time immemorial, love has been associated with symbols and icons. The duality of a human being: masculine and feminine, good and evil, yin and yang. The idea of love is manifested through very figurative pieces where nature takes prominence in the form of a small flower. Jewels that are lightweight, easy to wear, and full of movement, meticulously carved by the company’s master jewelers. Small diamonds – symbols of eternal and lasting love – adorn these discreet and elegant pieces. The jewels feature round shapes that represent life revolving around Mother Nature. Feminine sensuality is represented by daisies and united to male individuality by a vine. Pieces full of emotion to be worn every day. Jewels that will always recall special moments full of love: LOVE.
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verywhere we look during spring, we are seeing a compelling-power of putting looks together that originate from individuality. It's not stylistic or a major fashion movement, rather a vision of stepping into the unknown and taking a chance.
Ideally, in a perfect world, one would call Paris Fashion Week, we would listen to designer-extraordinaire, Karl Lagerfeld and 'make fashion, not war'. [Referenced from his Spring Summer 2015 Ready to Wear show at Paris Fashion Week] But realistically, fashion is not the solution to a our problematic universe, bur rather an escape and an influencer to our daily lives. In a way, fashion is urgent, it takes us unto the present and predicts the future. It also allows us to live a double life, becoming someone or something through 'its' power. There are many wonderful things to experience in this issue, but my hope is that as you flick through these digital pages, you will delve into minds of the designers as spring summer speaks volumes about originality and becoming-ones-own.
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Morrison Morrison celebrates summer with a refreshing collection titled 'Natura'. This season sees Morrison featuring ruffled skirts and feminine dresses, wide leg silk pants, long skirts and stand out maxi dresses. Designed for the world traveller the collection lends itself to an effortless yet sophisticated style, perfect for luxe island living.
www.morrisonshop.com
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gent Provocateur Captures the Essence of the Glamorous Seventies. There is a place of glorious excess, where the beautiful people go to bathe in champagne and lay on exotic silken cushions; where tinkling laughter rings out underneath the disco ball, and time is forgotten until the midday sun peeks through the blinds. You've got to be seen at Maxim's, The Palace, The 7 and Chez Regine, sang Amanda Lear in 1979. And this season, Agent Provocateur is your ticket to the party. For Autumn Winter 2014 Agent Provocateur delves into the glamorous hedonism of late 1970's Paris nightlife, where supermodels and millionaires lived every decadent night as though it were their last. Creative Director Sarah Shotton wanted to capture a spirit of languid vice and carefree luxury, and so each piece in the collection is a small representation of the fast crowd, whose delirious glamour continues to seduce today.
CREDITS CREATIVE DIRECTOR SARAH SHOTTON, AGENT PROVOCATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTIAN LARSON, RSA PHOTOGRAPHIC MODEL MISSY RYDER, ELITE LONDON STYLIST CATHY EDWARDS, STREETERS SET DESIGNER ANDY HILLMAN, STREETERS HAIR EAMONN HUGHES, PREMIER HAIR AND MAKE UP MAKEUP LOTTEN HOLMQUIST, JULIAN WATSON AGENCY MODEL ASHLEY SMITH MODEL DIONI TABBERS www.agentprovocateur.com
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sass & bide sass & bide continues to innovate in their latest interactive campaign, 'NOVATEUR'. Photographed by Terry Gates, he used pioneering technology to capture the modernity and energy of the collection. Fronted by international model, Jacquelyn Jablonski, the campaign was shot on location in New York City. 'NOVATEUR' represents a spirited voyage. An ulterior world has been created, conjuring a whimsical space that houses both the obscure & the beautiful within its walls. Jablonski is at the center of the campaign, travelling through a boundless journey in time.
sass & bide continues to push the barriers with this technology, allowing the user to embark on a virtual journey of curiosity & intrigue. The online odyssey begins from high above, zooming to a level where the customer is soon immersed within the alternate universe. A shoppable experience, the user can click-through to a spinning, 360 degree view of each individual outfit modeled on Jacqueline. The mystical world was created using the latest in 3D Computer Generated Imagery, conceived by developer David McLeod. Sophisticated animations & statues with elaborate centerpieces of majestic proportions build the unparalleled brand experience. Manual rotating functions, including zoom in & out affects, start-and-stop motions, audio hotspots & hidden content are all features of the campaign. The experience works seamlessly on all smartphones & tablets. Novateur is in stores now.
View the experience novateur.sassandbide.com
Fashion's New Force What can high fashion do for Brisbane and who's buying it? W O R D S
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his year Brisbane witnessed the opening of the Max Mara flagship store on Edward Street Brisbane, joining high-end brands such as Tiffany & Co, Gucci, Montblanc, Hermes Paris, Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton to confirm that Brisbane has become a “hot-spot� for luxury brands. What does this mean for Brisbane? And why is it important to have luxury branded flagship stores when online shopping is on the rise? Collectively, Australia has the biggest market for luxury online retailer net-aporter.com, globally. This indicates to brands that Australia wants them, and what better way to support their customers and maintain the strength of the brand and local economy than opening a flagship store. Considering that cost of living is lower, Brisbane has a higher disposable income than any other capital city in Australia.
At Max Mara the brand essence is perpetuated at every touch point throughout the two-story store, from sleek and friendly staff, advertising and online platforms to even the gift wrapping. The use of precious fabrics such as warm mohair, fluffy alpaca and luxurious double cashmere ensures that Max Mara only deals with the top suppliers to ensure quality from raw materials, manufacturing and performance of the style. They cater to people who want the best and will invest in quality and wear their garments as an individual tribute to where lifestyle and luxury come together. Through decisive tailoring and minimal looks Max Mara makes it easy to pair items together or use as a staple throughout the seasons for all occasions. Effortless sophistication comes to mind for the woman that flaunts a perfect peacoat or elegant cape. Almost all of the coats reveal a second soul. A traditional double facing technique is used which is an art typical of couture that joins high-end fabrics with invisible stitching by hand to ensure incredible softness and lightness of the garments which offers a reversible option. It's safe to say, double for your money. Miranda Priestly said it best in The Devil Wears Prada, fashion isn't just stuff, but "millions of dollars and countless jobs". The clothing, textile and footwear industry alone employs more than 300,000 Australians and then there are thousands of fashion retail workers as well as hundreds of stylists and public relations consultants. Not to mention the fashion magazines, bloggers and event managers that support launches and campaigns. When it comes to style, Brisbane women are confident in their choices and will not be slaves to trends and with fashion so important to our national identity, top-end fashion label Max Mara is doing more than just holding their own internationally.
Brand Profile Founded in 1951 by Italian born Dr. Achille Maramotti company started in coats and suits. It expanded over the years with the hiring of such notable designers as JeanCharles de Castelbajac (1975) and with the Sportmax line designed for Anne-Marie Beretta, Karl Lagerfeld, and Dolce & Gabbana. Max Mara was best known for its camel coat introduced in 1982. The coat was included in each collection and was widely copied. In 2001, Max Mara opened an architecturally exquisite store in New York's SoHo district. Today, the house of Max Mara is still is still owned by the Maramotti family and has added to its roster of 2300 stores worldwide.
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he Alexander McQueen eyewear collection for Fall/Winter 2014/2015 explores new interpretations of the brand's accessory and ready-to-wear creations: cut off metal studs, perforated flat metal and a textured effect. These latest styles showcase Alexander McQueen's signature craftsmanship. The colour palette ranges from classic colours such as blue, black, burgundy to oxidized metals such as ruthenium, copper and bronze.
1 METALLIC STUDS AMQ 4258/S 'Cut off' metallic studs applied by hand decorate this unisex style in both sunglasses and optical frames. The style is available in black, dark havana, blue, green and opal burgundy with complementing studs.
2 PERFORATED AMQ 4260/S and AMQ 4267 These square-shaped sunglasses for women are made of a lightweight and thin flat metal perforated with a geometric motif as seen on Alexander McQueen's jewellery pieces. The style is available in oxidised shades of black, ruthenium, copper and bronze. Both sunglasses and optical frames are available.
3 TEXTURED AMQ 4261/S The distinguishing feature of these cat eye shaped sunglasses is the textured 'etched' effect. The textured surface is hand-painted on a layer of colour and hand-polished to ensure the colour remains only on the engravings. The colours available include dark havana with a gold coating, black with a silver coating and black with a pearl blue coating giving it an iridescent sheen.
Fashion History Peggy Guggenheim Lives Again
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eggy Guggenheim was a renowned collector of the 20th century European avantgarde art and she was known to have discovered some of the greatest American artists of her time. In celebration with Safilo's 80th anniversary, they have launched a new limited edition range inspired by the legendary glasses once worn by Peggy Guggenheim. A legend lives again ...
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t's a fresh perspective as the white trend rolls out into perfection. Being the hottest non-colour of the season, it will once again dominate our wardrobes in a crisp, fresh way.
DKNY Watch, $149 Stockist: 1800 818 853
Samantha Wills Bohemian Bardot Ring, White Howlite, $69 Available at David Jones
Armani Jeans PVC East-West Tote White, $169.95 Available at David Jones
Spencer Lacy Athena Jewel Embroidered Viscose Tank Dress in Cloud, $ 169.95 www.spencerlacy.com
David Jones Pashminetta White, $39.95 Available at David Jones
Michael Kors Plate Jelly Sandal Optic White, $69.95 Available at David Jones
Le Specs The Villian Sunglasses Opal White, $69.95 Available at David Jones David Jones Paper Braid Hat White, $39.95 Available at David Jones
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Oscar Perez
I N T E R V I E W S TA C E Y O ’ K E E F F E
Actor, model and business owner, Oscar Perez shares insight into his new venture and ultimate fashion detestation, Belancé. This year you have opened your first concept store in Paddington. How is this new and exciting venture going? Opening Belancé was one of the best decisions I've made. And it is going great so far, especially our premium side of the business, The Black Label which offers made to measure suits. There is a lot of work but also a lot of freedom, I enjoy being my own boss and testing my ideas. I also work around great people, so that makes it even better.
Being so young and entering the business world is difficult enough. Has your age ever made this more challenging? Not really, when you have your goals clear, age isn't that relevant. I also think that for this industry being young is actually a positive thing! How do you balance modeling, acting and running BelancĂŠ? I've found that they all complement each other quite well. As an artist having your own business is a major plus as it gives you the freedom to travel for different projects. While I am away acting I also source new brands and work on the online store. And I have a great business partner who keeps things running on the ground. Doing both things at the same time sounds like a lot of work but at the same time it doesn't feel like work anymore. What do you look for when you are sourcing individual pieces for BelancĂŠ? I always look for brands that offer a balanced mix between timeless design, great quality and ethical principals. I have some world renowned brands in store but I love working with new up and coming Australian designers as I feel we share the same passions for our business. What is the must have item from BelancĂŠ for the season ahead? I would say the weekender bag in organic navy from QWSTION.
Organic Navy Weekender bag from QWSTION
How would you describe yourself in three words? Passionate, positive and genuine. Favourite places to shop, eat and play? To shop, hard to say it depends what I am after… To eat, next door to my store, 10 William St. It's a great Italian wine bar. To play, I'd say home… or anywhere that serves a good Mojito! What's next for you? The plan is to keep acting and modelling, working between Sydney, Los Angeles and Mexico City. As for Belancé the idea is to keep the business growing, adding new brands to our collection, perhaps starting our own brand, the future is full of possibilities.
WEBSITE WWW.BELANCE.COM.AU FACEBOOK WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELANCESTORE INSTAGRAM @BELANCESTORE BLACK LABEL WWW.THEBLACKLABEL.COM.AU INSTAGRAM @THEBLACKLABELSUITS INSTAGRAM @OSCPREZ
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Internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator, Megan Hess launches her new book, The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion. Hess explores the memorable dresses that have shaped the course of couture in recent decades. Tell us about your latest book The Dress. The Dress is a celebration of 100 dresses that I consider to be iconic. Some of the dresses are extremely lavish, intricate and expensive and they were always destined for greatness, others became iconic almost by accident. The book includes a really diverse mix of styles and designers. I also broke the book up into categories: Designers, Icons, Weddings, Music, Film and The Oscars. Some of the dresses are instantly recognisable, such as the white dress Marilyn Monroe wore in The Seven Year Itch and others are more obscure, such as the Gothic Wedding dress by Chanel. All dresses are united by the same common thread, they defined a moment in time and they became more than just a garment, they became iconic. What was it like working on this beautiful book? It was a dream project really. I've probably sketched thousands of dresses over the years and it was really challenging to make the final selection for the book. Drawing each style was also very enjoyable and I really tried to keep each dress very true to the original design. To accompany each dress I have a little blurb about why that particular dress is iconic and what significance it has to me personally. Was it a long process? It took about a year from concept to seeing the completed book! It's one of those projects that I work on in the midst of all my other work - early in the mornings, late at night...It's a lot of work but then it doesn't really feel like work because it's so enjoyable to create. Do you have a favorite 'iconic' illustration from The Dress? Yes, my favorite dress in the book is worn by Grace Kelly in the film; Rear Window. It's the immortal black and white dress with fitted bodice, wide neck and cap sleeves, designed by legendary costume designer, Edith Head. I remember seeing this movie as an early teen and that dress literally took my breath away! Was it difficult to select 100 standout dresses that define a moment in time? At first I thought it might be hard to find 100 and then I found myself really trying to cut it back – there so many wonderful dresses that are iconic to different people. In the end I went with the 100 that really resonated with me.
The illustrations are beautifully drawn and have what appears as sketches of other details surrounding the looks. What was the reason for this? I always draw my sketches in that way, a little side detail and normally I remove those little sketchy bits at the end but my editor suggested leaving them in – some of them are very rough but I think it shows the creative process and you can see my additional thoughts to the style and cut of each dress. How would you describe The Dress in three words? Beautiful. Chic. Iconic. What is next for you? A weekend off would be nice! I have lots of exciting things coming up soon. I've just released my first collection of Rugs with Designer Rugs. A completely different process to designing a book but just as enjoyable.
To buy a copy or to see more of Megan Hess' work visit www.meganhess.com
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WISH LIST The secret to super skin. The only products needed to transform your look so you can GLOW!
4 Genius Booster Serum, $68 An anti-ageing body serum specifically designed to help fight the visible signs of ageing and encourage gorgeous, radiant-looking skin from the neck down. www.arbonneinternational.com.au
1 La Mav Jojoba Bead & Argan Oil Exfoliating Scrub, $26.95 Designed exclusively for dry and sensitive skin (but also great for normal skin), this organic scrub is infused with Argan oil and Jojoba for a luxurious yet gentle bio-exfoliant that leaves skin clean, toned and energised. www.lamav.com
5 Burt's Bees Natural Lip Crayons, $18.95 Available in 6 creamy shades, the crayons offer full coverage matte colour that also moisturise the lips; perfect for everyday wear either alone or layered under a Lip Gloss or Lip Shine. Available in Myer stores or at www.burtsbees.com.au 3 Peacock Nail Polish, $24 Chip resistant and high shine, this nail polish the perfect bright for your summer outfit. www.bathingbeauty.com.au 2 Lip Shine Sacred, $39 Highly emollient and visibly hydrating, this perfect pop of colour without a doubt will be your best lip shine ever! www.bathingbeauty.com.au
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Sexy &
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fter a new look for the warm weather ahead? Take your inspiration straight from the TALULAH runway. Hair Director Troy Thompson for Schwarzkopf Professional shares that sexy and glamorous is the hottest style for the season ahead.
GET THE LOOK: 1. Work through Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Grip Mousse on hair. Then spray Schwazkopf Professional OSiS+ Session Salt Spray from mid-length to ends. Round brush the product in, to smooth the hair a little. 2. Begin with part the hair mid-centre of the eye, taking it back to the crown. 3. Start at the nape of the neck and take sections, spray each section with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Session Flexible Hold Spray and use hot tongs to create a barrel curl (under the tong to keep length). Pin with longs clips and continue up to just above the ears.
Push aside the old Gatsby, modernize it with a little dishevelled twist. - Troy Thompson
4. Smooth out top of hair and curl only from just above ears to ends (mid lengths to ends). Using a dress-out, brush out the hair to create smooth, bouncy locks with a little volume. 5. Spray hair with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Session Firm Hold Hairspray and cover with Schwazkopf Professional OSiS+ Sparkler to give gloss (don't overdo it, as you want to avoid the hair dropping).
www.schwarzkopf.com.au
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Check your Ubiquinol Levels!
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o you ever wake up still feeling tired even though you had a good night's sleep? Do you get to the end of a busy day and literally collapse on the bed after finishing all of your daily tasks? It is at this time of the year that it is especially important to make sure you are looking after your health, particularly ensuring that you have optimal energy levels to help avoid slipping into that 'overdrive' mode. Many people function on overdrive for days on end both physically and mentally and this may be the result of a number of factors including amongst others depletion of a key antioxidant found naturally in the body, Ubiquinol which is the active form of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Luckily, scientists have developed a more effective form of CoQ10 called Ubiquinol, the compound found naturally in our body which is responsible for our energy – potentially providing support for the highly recognised afternoon slump! Ubiquinol helps your body's cells convert energy and it is also considered to be one of the strongest antioxidants available. It has the ability to help protect against oxidative stress and harmful free radical activity.
'One of the main roles of antioxidants in the body is to help combat free radical activity and oxidative stress. With that in mind, requirements for antioxidants like Ubiquinol may increase to help minimise the activity that may impair healthy functioning of cells and restoring essential levels of CoQ10 back into your system' says Health expert, Stephen Eddey, Nutritionist/Naturopath and Principal of Health Schools Australia. Research has shown that as we age, or if we exercise excessively, endogenous Ubiquinol levels in our body may decrease, contributing to a loss of energy and stamina. In order for us to maintain sufficient levels of CoQ10 in its active form, Ubiquinol, we need to eat 3.4 kg of red meat, 5.7 kg of chicken or 50 cups of spinach which is a lot of food!
Benefits • Strong antioxidant helps soak up oxidative stress and free radicals • Support the heart helps maintain a healthy heart and vascular system • Cholesterol Support helps maintain healthy LDL cholesterol levels in healthy people • Powers Your Cells helps your body's cells convert energy • More easily absorbed into the body compared to standard CoQ10
About Stephen Eddey Stephen Eddey is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath and is the Principal of Australia's longest established natural medicine college, Health Schools Australia. He has completed a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine as well as a Masters in Health Science.
For more information visit www.kanekaqh.info *Always read the label, if symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner
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VS SASSOON Travel Light with Your New Best Friend
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ndulge for a moment, summer is fast approaching and a weekend getaway by the beach is next on your to-do list. What to pack? How much to bring? Will it fit? Are all common questions and dilemmas faced when having to travel. BUT ... Making your life and luggage easier, VS SASSOON has come to the rescue and launched their first ever travel-sized AC dryer with a folding handle. Let us introduce you to The AC Pro Twist Dryer ... Your new best friend! You'll enjoy all the benefits including high velocity airflow for fast drying and ionic condition technology for reduced frizz with enhanced shine. The AC PRO TWIST DRYER also comes with an ultra slim concentrator nozzle, diffuser and soft travel bag to help you keep this exceptional dryer and its accessories looking first class all the way!
Model number: VSD27OA $49.95 Stockist number: 1800 650 263 www.vssassoon.com.au
Dramatic details, elegant poses and supreme embellishments, this season a romantic journey is elevated to new heights with ladylike kind of beauty.
"Serena" Cocktail sequin dress with organza bunch up skirt by Marwa Elkadi - $1400 Headpiece by Belle Folie - POA, Bracelet & Earrings by Wendy Louise - POA, Ring - Stylist’s own
Red pleated satin bodice & skirt with black lace detail by Jim Jirarnuttaruj @ P2 - POA, Millinery by Rebecca Cobbing Couture - POA, Jewellery by Wendy Louise Designs - POA, Shoes by Windsor Smith
"Eva" Soft silk look, low plunging cowl drape neckline with exotic T-bar diamante back by Marwa Elkadi - $550, Millinery by Belle Folie - POA, Jewellery by Wendy Louise - POA
"Sophia" red gown with sequin bodice and soft draped georgette skirt by Simone @ HERZ Design Studio - $790, Jewellery by Wendy Louise Designs - POA, Headpiece by Belle Folie - POA
"Katrina" hand stitched gown with black lace & centre split with fabrics designed by Ashli Herz - $1200, Millinery by Rebecca Cobbing Couture - POA, Jewellery by Wendy Louise Designs - POA, Shoes - Stylists own
CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHER ELIZABETH GRINTER, WWW.ELIZABETHGRINTER.COM.AU FASHION STYLIST RIELY SAVILLE, WWW.EPICCREATIONS.COM.AU HAIR AND MAKEUP JIM JIRARNUTTARUJ, WWW.MAKEUPBRISBANE.COM.AU MODEL ISOBEL LARKIN @ DIVISION MODELS
"Rebecca" one-sided black sequin mermaid gown with detailed organza layered skirt by Simone @ HERZ Design Studio - $820, Millinery & Jewellery by Belle Folie - POA.
Rodeo Show Spring Racing 2014 Collection
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his Spring Racing season Rodeo Show takes to the track with a dreamy offering of feminine dresses, featuring artful floral pastel prints and ladylike tailoring.
The whimsical Rosalia print features gorgeous roses in violet and magenta, resplendent against a soft blue background and hand drawn in style, available in the fun and flirty Rosalia Trumpet Dress. Pink, orange, and accents of blue collide in the Calypso print, creating a must-have print for Spring, captivating and cool. The Calypso dress features a peek-a-boo wrap neckline and draped skirt. Blush looks soft against the skin, inviting to touch, and lace, silk draping and asymmetric hemlines add enchantment. Gold hardware belts add an element of luxe. Float away in the gorgeous Bonita print sheer silk georgette shift, luminous with purple florals and loose against the body. Pencil skirts and peplums are a key trend both on and off the racecourse this season and the Utopia dress features a clean curved peplum skirt and fitted bodice, an elegant update for the Spring Racing wardrobe.
www.rodeoshow.com.au
The Volley Volley Coasts into Summer 2014 with Bambi and Tyler
Iconic Australian sneaker brand, Volley, has launched a refreshed, vibrant Summer 2014 collection with the help of Bambi Northwood-Blyth and Tyler Atkins. The local celebrity duo were a natural fit to face the campaign given their laid back and casual aesthetic, qualities that have become strongly associated with the Australian super-brand. Typically renowned for their iconic white sneakers, Volley have significantly extended their style offering by including on trend prints, colours and materials. Standouts in the new collection include subtly tie-dyed high tops in hues of purple and grey, leopard print vanities set against tangerine trims, and premium grey suede Internationals paired back with mustard leather accents. The Volley is obviously an iconic Aussie shoe and has come along way from a tennis shoe to the fashion-forward shoe it is today. It is perhaps the only style of shoe that is worn by hipsters, tradesmen, oldies, International tennis stars and rock stars alike varying in age from 9 to 99! www.volley.com.au
SEAFOLLY Sunglasses Collection Summer 2014/15
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onfident, chic and cool are the best ways to describe the Summer 2014/15 sunglass collection by Australia’s leading swimwear brand, SEAFOLLY. Reflective lens aplenty, bold stylish shapes and several variations of the covetable aviator feature in SEAFOLLY’s newest collection. This collection has a frame for every babe stepping out in the sun. Celebrating the return of the sun, SEAFOLLY is proud to announce international supermodel Martha Hunt as the new face of its “The Call of Summer” campaign. Born in North Carolina, Martha has grown up along the coastline, making her the perfect beach babe and ambassador for SEAFOLLY. With category 2 and 3 lenses, the SEAFOLLY sunglass collection provides maximum UV protection without compromising on style.
Key styles in the collection include: The Tortola, this chunky cat’s eye frame is glamorous paired with a fine metal temple. Tortola in crystal tan splice is a sleek Summer shade paired with a full gold mirror lens & topped with Seafolly’s signature red hot tips. Havana is a new super cool round style. Soak up Summer in the fashion forward tortoiseshell frame, or for some real fun in the mint with blue revo mirror. Belle Mare, this easy to wear aviator has been updated with a purple plated frame & funky purple revo mirror.
Bahamas, offering glamour from the street to the sand with its cat eye frame and round lens, this style is really fun in the ocean blue plated metal paired with the blue revo mirror lens. The Anguila, this oversized resort cat’s-eye comes in black to tort graduation or crystal grey and will have the crowds taking a double take this Summer. Prices range from $69.95 to $79.95
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Rokk Ebony Dominates in 2014 Wella Trend Vision Competition
CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH KINNAIRD HAIR ROKK EBONY: YOSHI SU, SANJA SCHER, CHARLENE FERNANDEZ, ADAM ISLES, SCOTT CONDON AND ELENA NARDONE
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elbourne salon group, Rokk Ebony, has blitzed the finals of the 2014 Wella Trend Vision competition with an amazing seven finalists throughout the competition. Rokk Ebony South Melbourne is a finalist in Salon Team of the Year with five Rokk Ebony team members from three salons making the finals of the Colourist competition: Charlene Fernandez, Adam Isles, Sanja Scher, Chung-Yang "Yoshi" Su, and Elena Nardone. Scott Condon was announced finalist in the Young Talent section. "This is confirmation of the strength of our staff, their talent and their training in professional hair fashion," Rokk Ebony Managing Director, Maurice Torcasio said. "And we are especially thrilled to have three hairdressers from our newest salon, Collins Place, named in the Wella Trend Vision finals. "Our Creative Director, Pina Mercuri, is the creative and education force behind our dedicated team of 100 hairdressers, so we congratulate her on her tireless pursuit of excellence which has again paid off." Rokk Ebony's 2014 success commenced earlier in the year with Chung-Yang "Yoshi" Su winning Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year and a further two finalists - Kieren Hanley and Moet Tiry in Men's and Vic/Tas categories respectively. “These achievements give Rokk Ebony extra reason to celebrate in our 25th year of business," Maurice said.
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ermaids, fish and everything ocean is the inspiration behind Australian designer swimwear label, Bikini Atoll's Summer 2014/15 collection, AQUATICA.
Designer, Louise Bond is the mastermind behind AQUATICA, a fresh range of high end swimwear which integrates innovative laser cutting techniques with the use of neoprene. Water fantasy aligned with a Japanese sway is the essence of this collection. Lotus flowers and ocean scales are the significant prints leading in AQUATICA. Bright retro colours make this collection the perfect 'summer loving' swimwear range. String bikinis aplenty, chic bustier one-pieces with lotus cut-outs, racy halter one-pieces, cute crop tops, high waisted bottoms and a modern take on the rash shirt; this collection has something for all body shapes. AQUATICA is available online and at selected boutiques nationally. www.bikiniatollswimwear.com
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Charlotte Thaarup-Owen to host
Mindfulness & Wellness Retreat at Aro-Ha
If you want to experience more peace and joy and less rumination and worry then you need to keep the brain agile through mindfulness. That’s the message from international Mindfulness guru Charlotte Thaarup-Owen who will be hosting her second Mindfulness and Wellness Retreat at the eco-luxe Aro-Ha Wellness Retreat on New Zealand’s South Island from October 22 to 28. In a busy world filled with online communication and information overload and a thousand rules on eating, on being successful, looking amazing, being the best parent, the best partner, the best cook , it is harder and harder to truly live in the moment. Mindfulness is a consciousness discipline that enables clarity of mind. Recent research on neuroscience and mindfulness has demonstrated that mindfulness practice can lead to greater resilience, clarity of mind, productivity and ability to cope under pressure as well as improved relationships.
Aro-Ha’s nature based location nestled in the foothills of the surrounding mountains on the shores of Lake Wakatipu lends itself perfectly to reducing our internal clutter while learning to live more in the now. Guests will spend seven days with Charlotte with daily classes on mindfulness while still experiencing the Aro-Ha Signature Retreat of daily yoga, long mountain hikes, stunning wholefoods cleansing cuisine and daily massages. The evidence based mindfulness approach practiced by Charlotte focuses on the now rather than the past or future. Those who attend the retreat and practice mindfulness can expect to improve their sleep, reduce stress, reduce aging, reduce blood pressure, improve memory and promote balanced emotions with reduced anxiety and depression.
The six night seven day retreat will help you create a place of quiet within admist the chaos and demands of outside by training the mind to pay careful attention to reality, to prevent wandering and promote clarity of focus. Through non judgement, acceptance, curiosity and kindness retreat guests will explore the role of mindfulness training for self care and stress management. You will experience mindfulness and take away many tools and ways to integrate it into your every day life. The retreat costs NZ$6250 all inclusive and bookings can be made via the Aro-Ha website at www.aro-ha.com/retreats/mindfulness-wellbeing.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2015 Season
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he Queensland Symphony Orchestra has unveiled a breathtaking superstar collection of unprecedented musical pedigree for 2015.
Classical music’s absolute crème de la crème in Maxim Vengerov, Simone Young, Mischa Maisky, Sarah Chang, Pinchas Zukerman and QSO’s first ever—and Australia’s first—Soloist-in-Residence, Shlomo Mintz headline a star-studded year of 49 concert events covering the Maestro Series, Morning Masterworks, Music on Sundays, QSO Chamber Players and dynamic new programs QSOCurrent, WorldBeat and QSO Family as well as a blockbuster concert event – Star Trek, Live in Concert. Queensland Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Officer, Sophie Galaise, said the upcoming season of famous soloists, conductors, world premieres, exclusive performances and new programs was unprecedented. "Never before has Queensland seen such a line-up of international stars on our Concert Hall stage in one subscription season. The world's very best are coming to Brisbane; it's the beginning of a new era for the QSO, one where the whole world is listening," she said.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2015 season ticket packages are now available via www.qso.com.au or by calling 07 3833 5000. A full listing of QSO’s incredible 2015 season can be found at www.qso.com.au.
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eminine, whimsical and filled with emotions and energy is what best describes artist and fashion designer, Sara Winfield.
Known for her pastel hued, fantastical beings interpreted through her paintings and large scale drawings, it is clear that creating comes naturally to Winfield. Since founding her label as an artist in 2012, Sara has achieved a selection of milestones including holding two solo exhibitions, a joint show with artist Anya Brock, received a commission at 140Perth, and has created artwork for model and interiors blogger, Rebecca Judd. Sara launched her her eponymous swimwear label in August this year, which was a natural extension for the artist, where her illustrations play the hero within each piece. Sara Winfield’s artworks and prints are available through commission or her online store www.sarawinfield.bigcartel.com, with exhibitions planned or late 2014.
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BEOPLAY H6 ANOTHER FASHIONABLE DIMENSION
B&O Play by BANG & OLUFSEN is all about fashion, colour and elegance with this special edition BEOPLAY H6. Introducing three new vibrant and vivid colours in bronzed hazel, blue stone and graphite blush. BeoPlay H6 special edition headphones will bring both excitement and elegance to your wardrobe. "Today's headphones are just as much fashion accessories as they are products used for music listening and phone conversations," says Henrik Taudorf Lorensen. Boasting premium sound and a honest and clean appearance, this is more than just a fashion statement, it is a fashionable dimension. The BeoPlay H6 special editions are priced at $549. Available at Bang & Olufsen stores and selected design and department stores now. www.beoplay.com
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Glorious colours with a touch of simplicity will take you effortlessly from winter to spring. Division throw pillow by Jerry Earls on Redbubble $30.98 Bouquet throw pillow by Anna Maria Matykiewicz on Redbubble $30.98
Stockist: www.redbubble.com.au
6 iPhone 6 snap case by Paul Aguilera on Redbubble $31.05
Coffee on Charcoal small box framed print by Cat Coquillette on Redbubble $135.65
Take Flight tote bag by AMG1 on Redbubble $20.02
Red Lighthouse small art print (300mm x 300mm) by Margaret Morrissey on Redbubble $90.47
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Bacchus Restaurant
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
Rich, naughty and indulgent” best sums up Bacchus Restaurant's new dessert degustation. It is a journey in sweet decadence and according to Bacchus Head Chef Mark Penna, "Life is still uncertain, therefore always opt for the Dessert Degustation, it’s five times as sweet.” The critically acclaimed Bacchus Restaurant at South Bank has unveiled its latest culinary creation – a five-course Dessert Degustation starring headliners raspberry, chocolate, lemon, soufflé and sticky date. A journey in utter dessert decadence, drizzled with creativity with a soft, creamy centre of surprise, this degustation experience can be enjoyed after a meal, as a standalone indulgence, as a late supper or with a carefully match wine flight from the home of Brisbane’s Best Wine List (2014 Good Food Guide). The Dessert Degustation begins with Bacchus itself – a restaurant of impeccable yet playful sophistication, where Hollywood glamour meets elegant whimsy.
Within this surround – where staff exude a sense of pure delight – the scene is set for a taste joyride… • First up is the raspberry panacotta, vanilla cheesecake, raspberries and sorbet. • Second is chocolate brownie, hazelnut mousse and Frangelico ice-cream. • Then, as a mid-course cleanser, lemon sticky polenta, almond scorched buttermilk ice-cream. • Starring next, the soufflé apple crumble, cinnamon anglaise, vanilla bean ice-cream. • To finish, the sticky date with toffee sauce, prune and Armagnac ice-cream.
Created by Bacchus Head Chef Mark Penna together with Pastry Chef Tammy Cole, the five-course Dessert Degustation is $49.00 per person, and with a matched flight of wines, $69.00 per person. Bacchus offers outstanding cuisine, with innovative modern Australian creations that appeal to the eye as much as the palate. The seasonal menu also includes an excellent selection of beef, including the signature cuts: fillet, sirloin and rib-eye. Accompanied now by the Dessert Degustation, together with a superb awardwinning wine list and impeccable service, Bacchus opens the door to another world. BACCHUS Podium Level, Rydges South Bank, cnr. of Grey and Glenelg Streets, South Bank. www.bacchussouthbank.com.au
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