STYLING TIPS

with Mark Ferguson

Finding your perfect wedding suit

With love in the air, there’s no better time to focus on wedding suits. Not sure what you’re after? I’d recommend asking yourself these questions first: What time of year is your wedding? What is the wedding theme? Colour and formality of your partner’s outfit? What is the bridal party wearing? Dress code on your invitation? Do you want a suit, sport jacket/chino or dinner suit?

Your answers to these questions form the style direction of your wedding suit and narrow down your options. To assist, I’d recommend looking at photos of previous clients at your venue. Creating a Pinterest board will also assist in collating your thoughts and ideas and assist your tailor in creating your perfect wedding suit.

Our wedding clients are embracing more colour and texture than ever before. People are veering away from blacks, blues, and greys, and are choosing options that show their personal style. With the largest fabric range within Brisbane, you’ll sure to find something you love at Wil Valor.

Event Styling

with Jano Kotzas

Host your next event like a pro

First function fears, be gone! The Christmas tan is starting to fade and the bikinis are back in the cupboard. We’re getting back into the swing of things, so there’s no better time to plan 2023 functions First function fears are a thing of the past when you follow these three easy steps:

1. Vibe – to create the vibe, you need a theme. Choose from a colour, such as Vivid Magenta (the 2023 colour of the year), a movie theme – think Barbie, Moulin Rouge or 007, or a decade party (80s never fails!)

2. Activity – perhaps a fabulous fondue creates conversation, or is it a game night? Trivia or cards followed by late night Twister? When it comes to adding an activity, the options are endless

3. Look – lastly always dress to impress. As the host, you set the tone for the night. Make sure that every guest does a double take on arrival.

The key to success

Considering selling your home? Whether you’re upgrading the family home or downsizing, choosing a good agent is key and a w investment in your property journey.

Below are some tips to keep in mind when choosing your real estate partner:

• Make sure they communicate clearly and regularly with you, and are proactive in the sales process

• They listen, really listen to what you need

• They are clientmotivated and understand why you’re selling your home, as it will create genuine authenticity when dealing with potential buyers

• They know the local area

• They understand your time frame

I’d also recommend asking for the contact details of their last 20 clients –a brilliant agent will always be happy to share past clients as a reference.

TRAVEL INSIDER with Rose Febo

Dreaming of a romantic getaway?

What a difference one year can make – we’ve once again embraced our love of travel. Whether you’re looking for the perfect place to pop the question, enjoy a romantic getaway or celebrate an anniversary, there’s a variety of romantic places to escape to.

Make 2023 the year of travelling to an unexplored destination or a classic romantic destination. Explore the arrondissements of Paris in style (just like Emily Cooper!), wander the rose-tinted wonderland of the Veneto region, or lose yourself in the wonders of the Northern Lights, to name a few.

For a more luxurious, intimate experience, enjoy a luxe cruise down the Nile River. Or, if you’re just up for a new adventure, head to places like Turkey, Italy, Iceland, France, the Netherlands, Canada, or Alaska.

Now is the ideal time to plan your romantic getaway. Need help? Don’t hesitant to contact me to plan and book your next stylish love escapade.

A labour of love

Crafting the perfect coffee blend is a lifetime labour of love. Discovering beans that vibrate at your level and speak deliciousness to your personal palate is not just a coffee roaster’s dream, but every coffee enthusiast’s dream too.

Do you fancy the chance to create your own unique personalised coffee blends? Well now you can. Simply visit the Wolff Coffee Roasters website, select your flavour base, add any additional flavour notes, select your roast profile and grind size, and voila your wish is granted!

Wolff Coffee’s master roasters will put together your unique combination, crafted using only ethically sourced specialty grade beans from around the world.

And the most exciting part? Naming your blend, of course! Create your own personalised coffee label, theme it up and add a unique message for your loved one for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or anniversaries. Oh, how sweet…

FINE JEWELS with Troy McKenzie

A timeless classic

Have you always dreamt of owning a classic, oldschool Rolex? Leonard Joel will be hosting a viewing for Fine Jewels and Timepieces on March 4 at Jan Manton Gallery in Teneriffe –and on show will be a selection of various Datejust watches.

Launched in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to hit the market. While maintaining its classic and distinct shape, the popular watch has undergone several changes over the years. It temporarily had an acrylic crystal face before being swapped to the more durable sapphire crystal face it has today.

Nowadays, the Rolex Datejust comes in a variety of colours, from gold, two-tone gold, or stainless steel, and ranges in sizes from 28mm to 41mm.

So, if you’re in the market for a new watch, swing past the Fine Jewels and Timepieces viewing and see if something catches your eye.