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Designer Vintage Parade + Rare Sale

In a fashion parade unlike anything else seen in Australia, 180 outfits from the likes of Andre Courreges, Valentino, Missoni, Krizia, Emilio Pucci, Roberta di Camerino and other international fashion houses circa 1970, will be on show at the Brisbane City Hall for the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA) fundraiser, A Match Made in Heaven, Sunday 15 November, 2009.

Guests of A Match Made in Heaven also have the rare opportunity to purchase these outfits directly after the parade and on Monday 16 November from the The Sebel & Citigate King George Square (across the road from City Hall, corner of Roma and Ann Streets).

All proceeds from 30 of the outfits sold will be donated to the CCIA and a portion of the remaining 150 sales will also contribute to the worthy cause.

A Match Made In Heaven (www.amatchmadeinheaven.com.au/)
Date Sunday 15 November, 2008
Time 3.00pm (doors open from 2.00pm)
Location Brisbane City Hall

Tickets
Price $47 – includes entry into prize draws on the day
Ordering Tickets are available through QTIX on 136 246 or www.qtix.com.au
Proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for medical research.

Wrong

Source: news.com.au

I love you Emanuel Ungaro, but collaborating with Lindsay Lohan!? Errrr......... Wrong.

Cheap as Chips

The GFC; it's hurting fashion too. In particular my wardrobe. Never fear - look at this fabulous blazer I have found from Valley Girl and before you stop reading, you can purchase online and avoid the doof doof and one mess of a shop. Go to www.valleygirl.com.au - all you need is $49.95 to your name.

Purrfect for my new gold skirt. MEOW!

All That Glitters is Gold

As the mercury rises in Brisbane, it is time to return to the mini. Mix it up for $100 with this Bardot gold sequinned number and work on your shimmy. For those random chilly nights (or sunless legs), throw some black opaque tights on underneath.

If mall shopping isn't your thing go online. In fact, I just bought this hot little number from the comfort of my chair www.bardot.com.au Shake shake shake!

derlot - Branching Out

From the amazing Brisbane-based designer Alexander Lotersztain, who also brought you Limes, comes his latest furniture collection, PLANTATION. Braving the elements, Alexander and photographer, the incredibly talented Florian Groehn, conducted the shoot in frostbite conditions at Kosciusko National Park. Love your work boys. For more visit www.derlot.com/news/archive/0908/

Hyper for Hypercolour

Reliving the brightest and best trends seen in pop culture, American Apparel (http://www.americanapparel.com/) have been busy in the lab deciphering the chemical formula to hypercolour - and hey presto, they have found it!

A Private Tribute to MJ

For the King of Pop who will forever live on through my taped Michael Jackson film clips.

Next Generation Fashion Graduate Award

Do a twirl

I heart American Apparel (www.americanapparel.com.au) for its basics as well as retro pieces and accessories. I just bought this 100% LYCRA dress - in a bright green colour, referred to as serpent. Continuous and childish twirling absolutely compulsory when wearing. WEEEE!

Slip, Slop, Slap for MBFF

This Sunday marks the beginning of the the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival - Brisbane. The Swimwear show will be held at Portside Wharf 12.00 outdoors in this gorgeous sunshine and unrelenting 'winter' heat. Ladies your attention - pack a hat and SPF 30+. I'm thinking something white and floppy like this Philip Treacy number on sale now at Jean Brown.


www.jeanbrown.com.au/Home/Look-Book/Accessories/Hats

After the show, a lucky few will be treated to some hot laps down the Brisbane River aboard the MV Fantasea Ammari while Napoleon Perdis does tricks. Hawt.

BODYSUITS - can't get enough!

This Sunday at Portside Wharf (http://www.portsidewharf.com.au/) will be the first show for MBFF - sexy swimwear......... Couldn't let them have all the fun so I've bought this hawt asymmetrical bodysuit from trusty Mink Pink (http://www.aboutagirl.com.au/). For the record, I will be wearing pants over it - or will I? Lady GaGa style.......

Don't know what it is, perhaps memories of glory days as a ballerina, but I just love the bodysuit. Snaps or no snaps, I just can't get enough. I like to throw a few leotards into the mix as well......... Why not - they're one piece too.

Deadliest Catch Dinner

Saturday 22 August - Deadliest Catch Dinner @ Wilson’s Boathouse http://www.wilsonsboathouse.com.au/

Join Andy Hillstrand (Deadliest Catch USA, Discovery Channel) the skipper of the 'Time Bandit' at Brisbane’s premier seafood dining location, Wilson’s Boathouse (Portside Wharf) for the Deadliest Catch Dinner, Saturday 22 August. Find out about life at sea and what it takes to be the captain of a trawler ship and crew, fishing in some of nature’s most challenging and dangerous conditions.

Wilson's Executive Chef, Shane Keighly, will be presenting a five-course menu to be accompanied by award-winning Australian wines.

Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Tickets: $150 per person
Phone: 3868 4480 – bookings essential

For a brief clip about Deadliest Catch, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3SF_b1EhI&feature=channel

Not so GC

Check out our hottest emerging QLD artists next week at the Gold Coast. Bit of music, seminars, fashion, consultations - and drinky dinks!

Keep your eyes peeled for my favourite - Miss Pia Robinson. Watch this space.

Wine O'Clock

WINE ON THE WHARF – SUNDAY 26 JULY

After a fantastic Sunday of Coffee & Chocolate, Portside Wharf is now satisfying that other guilty pleasure.......... Wine.

Wine on the Wharf will showcase wine makers and wineries’ products with the opportunity for visitors to sample more than 400 premium wines and other beverages, right on the river.

Two wine sampling sessions will be held:
· Session 1 – 11.00am to 2.00pm
· Session 2 – 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Admission is $38.50 for each session or $66 to attend both. Stewarts Wine Co is offering a 10% discount will to those who book online before the event.

Visit www.stewartswineco.com.au for further information and to purchase tickets.