MBFWA Day One: Outfit Part 2

MBFWA Day One Outfit

Gail Sorronda: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

First up Gail Sorronda in an installation style showing on white acrylic square blocks. A mix of black and white combos and with key brights of red, yellow, pink and green.

Headpieces were inspired by floral bouquets made in cotton and leather in bandeau and 1920's inspired caps. Shoes featured were plastic platformed jelly sandals in black or white.

Dylan Cooper: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Australia

Dylan Cooper was AMAZING!
His prints and garment cuts were easy to wear commercial looks that every woman can wear. The collection consisted of softly designed prints that mixed beautifully together with no one print overwhelming the other prints. It was apparent this designer worked hard to do pattern mix outfitting well with no wrong pattern combinations.

The styling was simplistic with strappy patent covered-in heels, quiffed manstyle hairdo, a flicked eyeliner & pink nude lip.

Installation style show was impressive however a catwalk show would have been unreal.

I would like to congratulate Dylan Cooper on his debut collection as this is a new designer on many magazine editors hitlist of upcoming hot emerging talent. This is definitely my new favorite label and I need to find out where he will be stocked.

Trend: New "ÏT" Bag - The Satchel

It is currently the coolest bag around town. The satchel is so popular and for all the right reasons.
It is a good size, practical, fits in all your normal bag contents and also your Ipad and hello it looks good!

Coming in the safe neutral tones of tan, beige, navy, black and grey and ranging in colours into the fluros, this style of bag definitely has a colour and shape to fit everyone's taste and budget.

From Left to Right:

Alexander McQueen $660

Rachel Zoe $525

Diane Von Furstenberg $ $695

3.1 Philip Lim $895

3.1 Philip Lim $750

Botkier  $425

The Cambridge Company from 93.00 Pounds

The Cambridge Company from 74.00 Pounds



Trend: "Preppy" Updated with Coloured Blazers

Channelling the new take on preppy cool with the introduction of colour into the mix. Pairing a white collared dress shirt, embellished necklace worn under the collar and some cute brogues, this trend has a new update. Add in another coloured accessory such as earrings or a cute coloured satchel for an extra pop of colour.

Image Collage owned by Kymberly Louise. Original image source- ShopBop.com

Ellery Duchamp Long Classic Jacket  AU $1036.74
Elizabeth & James Sammi Blazer AU $395.55
Ellie Tahari Melissa Jacket AU $448.75
No. 21 Blazer Jacket AU $1767.96
Rag & Bone Silver Tuxedo Jacket AU $495.83

Stylist Tip:
There are so many coloured blazers in chain stores at the moment at a much more affordable price.

Bill Cunningham: Sheer Brilliance

Bill Cunningham: New York. Have you seen it?
Bill Cunningham is devoted to getting that perfect shot and his photography celebrates the creative expression fashion offers to an individual.

Iconic Bill Cunningham famous for his street style in New York Times was once a milliner!

Cunningham designed under the label William J throughout the fifties and sixties. He apparently went by this name because his family did not like his chosen profession.

Today 23 of his hats went on sale through vintage seller Katy Kane on 1stdibs.com. She acquired these hats through one of Bill Cunningham's friends whose aunt Mitty was an avid collector of William J hats through the 50's and 60's however had decided to part with the creations.

Cunningham has said in past interviews that he earned enough money to pay the bills but not make a fortune. “Everything I did was a little too exotic — you know, for normal people," Cunningham said in a statement.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2131647/Hat-sale-century-Bill-Cunninghams-extravagant-milliner-creations-sale-TODAY.html#ixzz1sr6jTzad

Watch a short interview of Bill Cunningham talking about his millinery CLICK HERE

Louis Vuitton makes backpacks cool

Louis Vuitton Backpack

This Louis Vuitton backpack is functional and practical yet also give your the designer bag lust feeling when you wear it. With a hint of african safari flavour in design this backback is sure to make you look super cool carrying you laptop to the office or uni books to class.

£6150.00 Available @ pleasestyleme.com

Trend: Girly Pink

Loved this page in April edition of Harper's Bazaar Australia. How pretty is all the things on this page! Reminded me of the outfit combination for a modern day stepford wife. I won't be a stepford wife, way too opinionated but I'd wear this outfit!

KL Favourite Picks:

• Louis Vuitton heels $1450
• Bulgari Cat Eye Glasses $495
• Miu Miu Bag $ 1600

Lust of the Week!

Miu Miu Bag $1600

10 minutes with Angle Diamond Dot

Angle Diamond Dot

Angle Diamond Dot is a NEW & Upcoming jewellery label that is already taking Australia by storm.

Made of raw semi-precious stones, smooth sterling silver and gold micron plated finishes this jewellery design combines texture and colour.  This combines making beautiful vibrant statement jewellery that also has a sense of nature. All handmade with each stone selected for the spiritual significance and the healing properties of each stone is preserved.

Angle Diamond Dot says their designs "embodies resistance towards mediocrity and a willingness to make a statement without compromise".

Styled by KL sat down with Courtney Harris from Angle Diamond Dot......

Q&A Time.....

What are your dreams/ goals for ADD?
We're overwhelmed by how the Australian market has received Angle Diamond Dot. It's absolutely buoying us on to enter international markets as soon as possible. We have our eyes set on London and are in discussions with a few boutiques. We're also excited to branch our into additional accessory lines over the coming collections... watch this space!


In 3 words describe your own personal style?
Bold, comfortable, eclectic


Answer this sentence, I can't leave the house without...
My Ellie Saab perfume


What has been your most outrageous or expensive fashion purchase to date?
I don't tend to buy expensive designer items, I mix up a lot of Australian designer pieces but I wouldn't say they are outrageous. I bought a vintage Vivienne Westwood one piece at the Portobello Rd markets when I was scraping by in London - that is probably my most extravagant to date.


What is your favourite item in your wardrobe?
My leather jacket. I have many Camilla kaftans from my time at the label and I love to add my jacket for a tomboy, 'touch-chic' spin.


Are you a jeans or dress girl?
I mix it up, if I'm feeling confident I'll be wearing jeans but on my off-days you will always see me in a Camilla maxi... the most comfortable and luxurious piece of clothing you can ever own.


Do you prefer vintage or brand new?
I like to mix new with old. I love to wear my vintage belts and bags with new pieces. I think it adds a personal touch to new trends.


What will you be wearing this winter season?
Skinny jeans with leather jacket and a tee, chunky gold chains and statement rings in gold, green and blue hues.



KL Picks - KL's Favourite Pieces.......

Angle Diamon Dot is stocked online, selected boutiques and at Camilla stores nationally.
Check out more of Angle Diamond Dot at www.anglediamonddot.com

Alannah Hill Red-Riding fantasy adventure into AW12 Campaign

So I am a Alannah Hill fan, her feminine frocks, frou-frou skirts, lace socks and oh-so-cute cardis draw me in like a kid in a candy store.

After picking up the latest catalogue instore, I would taken on a red-riding hood inspired fantasy adventure, each image getting me more and more excited with dreamy embellishment and luxe fabrications. As I went googling for campaign images, I came across Sharman Says blog who is sharing my same excitment over the newest campaign.

This season you will see capets with fur trimming, vintage sheer blousing, leather frilly trimmed gloves, sequins, lace, velvet and even a leather suit! Colours are rich in all shades of red-  berry, cherry, burgandy, wine, mauve, grape, raspberry and baby pink as well as emerald green and rich navy.

I think I may be making a little trip instore stat.

Photo from Sharman Says

Photo from Sharman Says

UpLate with Marie Claire on James St

THE PARTY BEGINS...............

Frockshop donned a gown of magazine pages

Paul Hunt had a pastel balloon party!

TOM GUNN

Jules & Roc

Josh Kilroy & Rebecca from Jules & Roc. Love Josh's necklace. Maybe a trip to Sass & Bide is in order

ST Barts.

Love these Camilla pants!

Courtney Norris of jewellery label, Angle Diamond Dot- Stocked nationally in Camilla stores.

It was a CIRCUS at Calexico...

Nikki Hendrie Owner of Calexico gets fierce with her python friends

SASS & BIDE

Easton Pearson