RUNWAY TOP 6 : BOTTEGA VENTA RESORT 2012

The colour blocking trend is still going strong if the 2012 Resort collection for Bottega Veneta is anything to go by. As is Neons and Neutrals and transparency. New trend alert? a shiny shimmery fabric; seen in both Bottega and Chanel this month and the double or triple strap shoe seen everywhere since the Louis Vuitton Fall runway. Loving the bold bright accessories

RUNWAY TOP 6 : MATTHEW WILLIAMSON FALL 2011

Matthew Williamson's signature boho chic aesthetic wasn't missing on this years fall runway, it just bought some tuff luxe friends (and then some). Although not getting rave reviews, I enojoyed the bold mixing of prints, feathers, leather, fabrics, colours and fringes...normally too much for one collection I think he did really well in blending all the elements and maintaing a cohesive look.

Inspired by a Russian artist and Mongolian culture, it was at least a good deal more bright and upbeat than alot of the other showings...and I even liked the shoes and sock look for once, how bout you?

LOOK OF THE DAY : CYNTHIA STEFFE S11 RTW

This little cutout pretty is from the Spring Cynthia Steffe collection by Shaun Kearney. Shown in New York back in September Im in love with this flirty pop of a summer dress, especially when it is teamed back with those buttery brown boots, yes please!

WEDDING BLISS

Here's a little peek at the wonderful weekend I just had celebrating my best friend becoming a Mrs.

Married on a sunny Saturday morning overlooking Noosa's crystal clear water on the Sunshine Coast, the happy couple both looked stunning and put so much effort into creating a personal eco-chic day that was one to remember!

Our lovely Bride thoughtfully choose a perfume for us all to wear, creating a scent to remember...and our Bridesmaid dresses hanging and ready for action on the big morning!

The wedding favours were these sweet beeswax candles and bamboo coasters. The little quote you can see tucked in between was printed on recycled seeded paper that is able to be planted and grown into a Lemon Scented Bottlebrush (an Aussie native)

PHOTO SHOOT STYLING

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping a friend style a photo shoot for her final Honours assessment at QUT.
Shot in natural light with the talent of Nicola Poole behind the lens and the bubbly Gaelen in front, the morning went by quickly without a hitch (but with plenty of tasty breakfast snacks!)
It was nice to work with all the girls including make-up artist Shelley Veitch and I think the shots turned out just as planned...
Here are a couple of images I snapped mid-shoot for you all to get a taste of Miss Emma Price's amazing eye for detail in her pieces .

Aren't they beautiful? For more of Emma's work check out her range Booje stocked in The Tribune on Arthur Street, The Valley. (I will post up some of the final photographs soon)

LOOK OF THE DAY : ALBERTA FERRETTI TOP TO TOE

I really liked the look of the Alberta Ferritti runway shoes in this weeks Milan show. The whole collection was feminine and romantic with plenty of throw-back to 70's style floral prints and floor sweeping dresses with crochet knits and other 'hippie-chic' elements.

Do you think this means we should swap out last season Gladiator style sandals for some more lady-like straps? I hope so!

via Style.com

PHOTO OF THE DAY : COMIC RELIEF

Who wouldn't love a hat made from comic books! I certainly do and I love the super sweet bow as well (I wonder if that knot was hard to tie without rips), and while I am making requests, if those shoes at the bottom found a way into my wardrobe I wouldn't be mad... Both images from the same Vogue editorial in 2006 which I've used in a previous post. Photography by Tim Walker, pics via MyModernMet

STYLE STEALING : RYAN GOSLING & MICHELLE WILLIAMS

How gorgeous is this too stylish couple! Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams were out promoting their film 'Blue Valentine' at Cannes last week. Adoring Michelle's new platinum pixie look and those Stella McCartney wedges (yay bring back the wedge full throttle, they are so much easier to stay upright in than those 5metre high stilettos that have been making the rounds).I think Ryan is one of few men who could pull off that outfit, those shoes and not even blink. Love these photos, so very effortless chic...

Images via ImNotObsessed

SHOE CRUSH!

For my birthday last week (amongst other things) my sister and I went shopping at Harbour Town on the Gold Coast and I fell in love with a pair of Tony Bianco flats (on sale!). I snapped them up straight away and walked out wearing them. The only bad thing about my new "Suri's" is that Im in danger of walking into something thanks to their distracting bling - so pretty I cant help but stare...I heart these shoes.