T he Prea t ures Isabella Manfredi + Homegrown Darlings + Khaleesi
This page Stevie May shirt, $180 (worn underneath). Citizens of Humanity jumper, $219. One by One Teaspoon shorts, $269. Natalie Marie Jewellery ring, $70 (index finger, worn throughout). 32.4 ring, $110 (worn throughout).
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1. Camilla and Marc jumper, $360. Puma x Alife from Glue Store trainers, $160. Stylist's own vintage jeans. 2. Lucy McIntosh jacket, $1,280. Rag & Bone from Incu jumper, $430. Lonely Hearts shorts, $164. 3. Être Cécile from Incu jumper, $195.
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play it down A goldmine of effortless outfits. PHOTOS NATALIA PARSONSON FASHION JESS PECORARO
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she walks to her own beat Sing it, "I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman" and celebrate the next crop of Aussie female musos rising up the ranks. WORDS ANNIE SEBEL & JANA ROOSE
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Scarlett Stevens, 22 Ten was a monumental age for Scarlett Stevens. Ten was when she first saw the movie Josie and the Pussycats. Ten was when she first picked up a pair of drumsticks and ten was when she formed her first band, The Flairz. "I saw the Josie and the Pussycats movie and that was it for me,” says Stevens, “I wanted to be Tara Reid." In between school commitments The Flairz played shows, released two EPs, an album and even travelled to SXSW before parting ways at the end of high school. All of this sounds pretty fantastical but makes a lot more sense when you learn that music is the family business. Stevens’ dad, Phil Stevens, is the manager of John Butler Trio and The Waifs and co-founder of Jarrah Records. She grew up in a household filled with music where they listened to everything from Outkast and N.E.R.D. to David Bowie, PJ Harvey and Blur. But Stevens has a special spot for My Baby Just Cares For Me by Nina Simone. "It was my favourite LP as a kid and brings back the most memories." Stevens started jamming with her San Cisco band mates, Jordi Davieson, Josh Biondillo and Nick Gardner in 2009 and they’ve gone on to release three EPs, reach number seven in 2011's Triple
J's Hottest 100 with 'Awkward' and release two albums (San Cisco and Gracetown). Their low-fi, sunshine-y yet slightly melancholic pop has been welcomed with open arms and pulled in tight by fans, and seen them tour the corners of the globe, from their hometown of Perth to Mexico. Stevens enjoys touring, especially being able to explore different cities, make new friends, meet new bands and indulge in plenty of thrift-store shopping. Female drummers can be treated like exotic birds, as if they're a rare species that may go extinct from the backhanded compliments they must endure. How does Stevens handle it? "I don't know, I need some hot tips. I just try to pull people up on their comments if I think they're being sexist. I regret not sticking up for myself more in the past." As her confidence in dealing with the dimwits of the world increases so does her boldness in her approach to making music. "I think I've gotten better at asserting my ideas when it comes to songwriting with the band and working in a collaborative setting." sancisco.com
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This page: Emma Mulholland top, $180. Adam Selman x Le Specs sunglasses, $119. Renee Damiani from Pieces of Eight Gallery earrings, $90. Opposite: Discount Universe bralette, $POA. Lonely Hearts pants, $214. Aje top, $220 (in hand).
seascape PHOTOS MACLAY HERIOT FASHION KATE STEIN
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Let the light in
Fashion designer Amber Lee-Bernstein's home is a light-filled, charming backdrop for her creative endeavours. PHOTOS NATALIE MCCOMAS
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HOME SWEET HOME Myself and Luca the cat live here. My place is a little villa that was built around the late '70s in Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast. After a few rounds of open homes this one had a special little charm. It was in its original state, so there was opportunity to practice some handyman skills and make it my home. DAY JOB I am the design manager for Element Eden. It's a women's fashion brand that grew from the men's skateboarding brand. It is a global company with the main design offices based in the USA, Europe and here in Australia. At home I can be found finishing off some fashion design work, or doing the Element Eden Instagram. I have taken up pottery and still have a list of renovation chores that I am slowly chipping away at. BEACH LIFE I love this area on the coast, it's close to work and there are some great coffee and food places popping up recently that have a great vibe. Paddock Bakery in Miami does the best sourdough and coffees. Sparrow Eating House has opened up and does delicious desserts and The Cambus Wallace is the perfect place for a nightcap. Weekends can be filled with catch ups and good food so luckily the beach is close by for a swim and lie down. I also like to get down to Bangalow or Byron on the weekends. SPECIAL SPOT The combined kitchen, lounge and dining area. This place is pretty small so it's the largest space with a beautiful pitched ceiling. I spend most of my time here cooking and crafting.
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