MORE MAURIE AND EVE

ABOVE: Little Wonder Dress $299, Rumours Dress $199, Stardust Blazer $280, Beat It Dress $159, Fame Cropped Jacket $250, Two Hearts Top $179, Big Love Dress $139 (only available as maxi).

For More info visit Maurie and Eve

Lilya Winter 2010

“Soon she’ll be there” is the title of Lilya’s latest winter 2010 line, and in true Lilya style you are transported back to a place where times and clothes are easy and laid-back.

Femininity and dreaminess are inherent in all of Lilya’s clothing, with the appearance of simple shapes, cloud-like and tie-dye prints, accompanied by a soft and subtle colour palette. These clothes will make anyone who wears them feel instantly girly and comfortable.

So embrace your inner hippie, turn up the Bob Dylan and float away with Lilya winter 2010.

ABOVE: Solstice Cable Knit Cardigan $179, Snowbird Jacket $149, Day Tripper Linen Pants $189, Follow The Sun Trench $199 (availavle in black/white and black), Mercy Maxi T Back Dress $179 and Lonely Hearts Suede Vest $249, Woodstock V Neck Mini $169, Snowbird Vest $119.

For more information visit Lilya

REMEMBERING LEE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: FASHION VISIONARY

The shocking news of 40 year old fashion icon, Lee Alexander McQueen’s death is a tragic loss to the fashion community world-wide.

Earning the affectionate reputation as the ‘hooligan of English fashion’, McQueen’s avant-garde approach, shock tactics and unconventional runway shows will never be forgotten. His presence in the fashion industry has been utterly mammoth, and continues to effect an entire generation of designers and fashion enthusiasts.

Lee Alexander McQueen: 16 March 1969 -11 February 2010

TAKE A LISTEN TO THE MAURIE AND EVE PLAYLIST

Simplicity and edge seem to be the theme for Sydney based women’s wear label, Maurie & Eve and their Autumn 2010 line, 'The Autumn Playlist'.

Mixed with chains, zippers and 80’s fun, Maurie & Eve create sexy and wearable clothes that are completely on trend with bright bursts of colour, bold graphic prints and micro-mini hemlines.

Here’s a little taste of what’s to come…

ABOVE: Standback Singlet (available in Mulberry) $135, Boomin Tee (available in black) $99.

For more info visit Maurie and Eve

FLUX WITH FLUXUS

There is something rather dreamy created within the clothes of LA based label Fluxus. My mind immediately drifts away to a world where fabric is as soft and soothing as a billowy cloud, and hints of delicate colour seep through, as one might imagine the pitter-patter of rain falling.

With their use of avant-garde cuts, beautiful cotton jersey and the now signature Fluxus burnout effect, it’s not surprising to see celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Rachel Bilson and Rihanna flaunting their Fluxus love affair.

Fluxus simply evokes a sense of freedom, instils a connection to art and leaves you feeling comfortable and stylish.

ABOVE: Rihanna wears Cap Sleeve Crew Burnout $90, Burnout Pocket Tee $89, Winona Top $99, Vana Cardigan $149.

From more information visit Fluxus

LUCETTE COMES OUT FIGHTING

Lucette is empowered, sexy and ready for battle with their latest Autumn/Winter 2010 collection entitled ‘Joan Of Arc’. Australian designer duo Angela Backshell and Tracy Miller of Lucette transform modern women into warrior princesses with references to medieval armory, the use of a gothic colour palette and dominatrix details running throughout.

As always, Lucette are experts at creating eclectic and unique pieces through their use of panelling, leather, chains, studs, jewels and harness elements, while still staying true to the Lucette aesthetic of beauty, sophistication and sex appeal.

ABOVE: Easy Rider Wool Jacket $330, Classic Boyfriend Blazer $299, Bodycon Dress $399, Easy Rider Wool Vest $249, Dark Of Night Encrusted Dress $399, Harness Panelled Cape $350,Corset Tee Dress $299.

For more information visit Lucette

ANT!PODiUM IS AB-FAB!

ANT!PODiUM’s latest Spring/Summer 2010 collection entitled ‘Ab-Fab’ has just hit FSX stores. London based Aussie designer Geoffrey J. Finch is known for creating effortlessly cool clothes, and this collection is no exclusion. With his use of sheer, soft fabrics and colour palette, Finch creates easy to wear clothes that are laid back, while still retaining an air of sophistication.

This season, Finch has collaborated with Aboriginal artists from Western Australia, creating a quirky and unexpected range of accessories including a hand knitted beanie and Lizard Stole by Ruby McIntosh of the Wadjarri tribe. His prints also seem to be influenced by his outback adventures, with reference to Dreamtime paintings and touches of flannel throughout.

ABOVE: 'Flannie' Knotted Shirt $169, 'Tucker' Tank $115, 'Dreamtime' Skirt, 'Flannie Shirtdress $219, Corroboree Dress $299, Outback Sleeved Dress $219.

For more information visit ANT!PODiUM

GALLERY STUFF: PRECIOUS PENDANTS

You MUST go and check out these bespoke handmade jewellery pieces on exhibition at Object Gallery. These pieces display so much intricacy and technical integrity, one could more accurately describe them as small sculptural forms.

You will witness interesting new forms, unexpected materials and beautiful colours that communicate a strong sense of the designer, and inescapably invoke an emotional response within the viewer.

All of these one off pieces on show are also available for sale, which presents a great opportunity for jewellery collectors and participating designers. 

For more information visit Object Gallery

FURTHER REDUCTIONS!

AZTEC ROSE SWIMWEAR

Aztec Roses’ repeat drop of swimwear includes animal prints in hues of pastel rainbows, bright Aztec Goddess prints, and sweetly simple crochet bikinis that will have you running to the beach just to show them off. So if you didn’t get your hands on this sexy swimwear first time around, now is your chance!

For more information visit Aztec Rose

SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2010

Happy New Year boys and girls, and what better way to kick off the year than with the excitement of Sydney Festival. Don’t miss out on their killer First Night Festival where Hyde Park and the streets of Sydney City are transformed into and epic explosion of art, music and dance!

Along with a long list of songwriters and singers (including Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill, The Black Arm Band, Jimmy Little, Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Dan Sultan) the legendary soul and gospel singer Al Green will then take the in his first ever Australian performance!!! And as unbelievable as this may all sound, it is 100% FREE!

What more could one want?

For more information and booking details visit Sydney Festival