Natalie wears Bec & Bridge t-shirt (next season), Alex Perry skirt, Zara heels and Prada handbag All things considered, making a brocade midi skirt seem daywear appropriate is no easy task, yet Natalie makes it look so effortless; especially when paired with a fun printed tee, and those covetable mules from Zara.
Karen Walker cricket jumper and skirt, Alexander Wang heels, Cuyana tote bag (similar here), Karen Walker rings Shades of blue with the highest heels I own – cos Fashion Week is always the right time to break in a new pair of shoes… Right? Get the look: Photos by Prue Ibbotson
Macgraw Spring/Summer 2014/15 One of the shows which I had intended to see, but missed due to being just slightly distracted outside, was Macgraw. Somewhat of a departure (or upwards transformation?) from their last collection, designer duo Beth and Tess Macgraw incorporated a heavy dose of polka dots, sailing ships and a thick bold stripe. While retaining elements of the typical Macgraw aesthetic, new silhouettes made an appearance, with the addition of peter pan collars and mini swing dresses, conjuring up images of a young doe-eyed Twiggy. Short suits never looked so good. Photography by Prue Ibboston
Bassike stripe dress, Witchery cable knit jumper (similar), Zimmermann chelsea boots (available here & here, Proenza Schouler PS11 For the first time in weeks, it finally feels like Fall in Sydney. Brown leaves line the footpaths, the rain has been relentless, and the mercury has begun to drop – so much so that I’ve had to pull out my winter sweaters. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea, catching up on TV and watching your favourite movies on repeat. Just the perfect kind of weather to…
Alice McCall ‘In my dreams we were flying’ Cruise 2014/15 The Alice McCall aesthetic is so heavily entrenched; it’s fun, it’s playful, and just a little bit sexy. And McCall delivered. Her eponymous label, celebrating its 10th anniversary, certainly lived up to expectations; a hanging installation of planets, birds, and various other objects only giving a small clue as to what was to come. The designer presented a collection of sweet bloomer shorts, full skirted mini dresses, complete with her signature scalloped edge detailing, adding in some polka dot mesh netting and pops of candy floss pink for good measure.…
