the most influential people in fashion under 45; vogue 120th anniversary

When you think of fashion for a century are there any inspiring/ influential trends or people that come to mind? Models perhaps, or even designers? Or maybe a particular piece of clothing that changed the way we look at fashion? It is really amazing to see the amount of faces or objects that have made what we call fashion today. It has been 120 years that Vogue has been hunting down styles in order to showcase to us, their avid readers, everything that fashion has to offer. From Claudia Schiffer to fashion duo Rodarte to Lady Gaga. In some way or another all three of these people, from model to designer to celebrity, have inspired us in some way when we think of fashion.

If there is one statement that should be taken from any of the amazing shots taken by Photographer Norman Jean Roy is that all these fashion icons, model, celebrity and designer, are the fresh faces that embody the image of the cool, young, "it" crowd that fans of fashion yearn to be part of and will seek to look up to for another 120 years.





Image source: my modern met

For a more behind the scenes look of the Vogue 120th Anniversary click on the link below.

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Flat Platform trend; Darielle Browns wears Gee' WaWa 'Dafnies' and Rosanna Wakley wears Sportsgirl platforms.

lmff 2012; gorman - pom poms, patterns and prints, oh my!

For more information and looks from the runway of LMFF watch this space; Gorman LMFF 2012.

in the jungle

Image: silver bloch brogues, vintage paisley jeans, crop tee mink pink

With a passion for one of a kind pieces I wanted to introduce my love for vintage and unique clothing to others. I did a bit of a search and destroy in an old cupboard that is filled with vintage clothing. I stumbled across these pair of jeans. With trend reports noticing that patterns are in I decided to bring these back.

Think whimsical patterns for this Spring Summer 2012. From bird prints to deers, fruit, feathers, florals, you name it - as well as tops, also to be seen with whimsical prints. You will see everything from blouses to dresses to tops to pants all sporting Whimsical prints.

inspiration; oscar de la renta fall 2012

With my love for fashion and design peaking at an absolute high, I thought that I would focus on a particular designer that has been the inspiration behind my creations. Oscar de la Renta has been an inspiration to me with their beautiful patterns, use of fabrics, colour, style as well as classic vintage beauty look. There is a timeless look about his designs that intrigues me.







Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012

Featured are some of my favourite peices from the Fall 2012 Runway show.  Their Fall 2012 show had an undeniably youthful edge. One candy colored confection after another, dresses were short and girly with little puff skirts and fitted tops. The silhouette is a favorite of fashion It-girls like Alexa Chung; another one of my style icons and fashion idols. A lot of the designs that were featured in this runway collection was inspired by social media. As the OscarPRGirl mentions social media in terms of image sharing has grown in the last few years which has prompted designers to look for inspiration from the ones who mean the most to them; the fashionistas.

HEAT Fashion Event @ Cloudland, Brisbane

From left: caterinafrancesca, stylist, publicist and make-artist and Emily Bitkow, owner & founder of Be Bitko

Last night I attended an event at Cloudland called HEAT Fashion. HEAT Fashion showcases the creativity and talent of Queensland’s fashion designers. It highlights their innovative spirit, their fresh approach to colour and style, and their robust individuality. HEAT Fashion aims to open new international and national markets for Queensland’s fashion designers. The HEAT Fashion program raises the profile of Queensland fashion globally and drives an increase in sales.

I attended the event with designer Emily Bitkow, owner and founder of Be Bitko. Be Bitko is an up and coming label online from Brisbane. At Be Bitko they mix their own uniqueness with global fashion trends, creating edgy pieces that are bold and dramatic, yet completely wearable for day or night and all in between. Be Bitko's concept is to create gorgeous pants, shorts and beautiful bags as a statement accessory in new and even more fashionable ways - in versatile ways where women can carry their valuables while attending festivals, clubbing or travelling. Be Bitko's collections are made out of quality and eco-friendly fabrics, with an added level of practicality.

Such an amazing event and met so many very important people within the industry. It's amazing how even though every designer in their own area of expertise and creativity, they were able to all come together and share their place, ideas and views within the fashion industry.

collars; new york london fashion week ss 12

fashion must have; the peter pan collar for 2012

Its hard to follow trends when one minute something is in and the next they are out. The boyfriend button up shirt was a hit with the ladies and now one trend that’s excites me is the Peter Pan Collar. The peter pan collar is a soft, round cornered collar that was very popular among young children and women during the early 1900s. If you saw in 2011, many fashionista’s, Alexa Chung, just to name a few were seen sporting collars on outings, photo-shoots & events. Since its resurgence the sweet trend has been a hit and should become a wardrobe staple for the fashion enthusiasts out there.



Louis Vuitton A/W 2011-12



Giambattista Valli R-T-W A/W 2011-12



DKNY R-T-W A/W 2011-12

It’s made its way to shirts, blouses, coats and especially dresses, balancing cute and conservative with an impish, doll-like style.

Image source: sundaycirlce, vogue.co.uk