Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is rather a big deal here in Melbourne. With not only a great main runway line up but also a full and rich cultural calendar. Hence why my posts have been a bit slow this week, as I’ve headed out to as many things as my legs would carry me and still be able to recognise my own children at the end of the week! Fashion week is a brilliant time to combine both business and pleasure, seeing not only some of the best and brightest talents out there but also to catch up with delightful friends and wear some of my favorite things all at once! I’ve had only a little time to photograph what I wore this week, but this outfit was a little bit special.
The talented Gabrielle from Hoplessly Devoted, created this showstopping musk pink, dupon silk headpiece for me to wear and show stop it did. Named the “Marie Fascinator”, it has great body to be able to mould the bow into the shape you want, and features beautiful knife pleating across the front. I had planned to wear it with another outfit this Saturday, but just couldn’t wait, so last minute I teamed it with a simple black dress and bustle belt for a little Fashion Week fun.
If you look closely, you’ll see the evidence that I do really take all my own photographs for this blog.
And yes, LMFF so far has been a blast. I have some new favorites (Nevenka) and some old favorites that continue to blow me away (Aurelio Costarella). There is just so much to see and to be inspired by.
Aurelio Costarella indulges my love of strong tailoring; of 1940′s silhouettes,waists, peplums and strong shoulders. Their winter collection is simply delicious and appeals to my sense of decadence and luxury. They are garments you just want to breath in as they fill your senses with berry tones and kitten soft trims. If you’d like to see more of the events, the who’s who and some beautiful photographs, head on over to OhJamie (who also happened to be my front row date one evening along with brilliant celebrity stylist Philip Boon) and catch a glimpse of his stellar shots. For a full round up of LMFF by some of Melbourne’s favorite local bloggers check this out .
Awaiting the start of Runway 3 with OhJamie – blogger and talented photographer.
Image credit – OhJamie
I know some of you have asked for the little details of these nights, so here are a couple of pics of just what one takes away from these shows other than an incredible lust and impending credit card debt! The ubiquitous goody bags.
Loreal knows that after all the air-kissing our lips may need a little plumping to restore them to their former glory, and the tresses need some TLC after a weeks worth of super styling.
Being able to rest one’s stilettoed feet between shows is critical, as is keeping track of just who is showing so that you can find that lust worthy gown in store.
How did they know I love glitter and red lips? Nice one Loreal!
Keeping it chic, LMFF put together this great little hold all for the mags, the lippy, the whole fashion week lot as ruining the lines of your outfit with a shopping bag is just not on.
Outfit Details
Dress – Table Eight (a very long time ago)
Bustle Belt – CMK
Shoes – (out of shot) “Japan” by Wittner in black
Tuxedo Cuff – Somewhere in Bangkok?
Headpiece – Hoplessley Devoted “Maire” silk fascinator
Pink ring – Singapore jewelery store
Lip colour – AVON “Amethyst” over MAC “Russian Red”
Now please excuse me whilst I go and tackle a weeks worth of photos!
