Spotted...

Kourtney Kardashian was spotted at LAX with babydaddy, Scott Disick and her adorable baby, Mason, heading to NYC this morning. The eldest of the Kardashian sister was rocking a dope military-inspired jacket from Bec & Bridge.

Spotted...

The lovely Miranda Kerr was at Sydney's David Jones yesterday promoting her skincare line, Kora. The Gunnedah beauty looked gorgeous in a blue Willow floor-length dress.

MBFF: Fashion Week Review Finale!

What an amazing show - the finale was just the icing on the cake!

MBFF: Trends

The Fashion Week Review show was really clever in its format... There were 3 intervals where the pieces from each collection came together to demonstrate different trends; graphica, au savage and gala. Check out the videos below to see some incredible styling and maaaaaajor poser-ation!

Graphica

Au Savage

Gala

MBFF: Fashion Week Review

Last night I had the pleasure of attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, and I got to check out the Fashion Week Review show which was absolutely incredible! It was literally the "best of" Australian Fashion Week that was held in May. The show featured Aussie talents like, camilla & marc, Alex Perry, Dion Lee, Josh Goot, Marnie Skillings, Rachel Gilbert, Yeojin Bae, Kooey, Alice McCall, Shakuhachi and Manning Cartell ... Just to name a few.


I was really feeling the vibe with this season's collections. I am obsessed with how each collection plays with colour differently. Some collections are basically all black and white then throw in a splash of unexpected colour to really create something fun and interesting, then some collections are entirely colour blocked; which I love! Then there are those collections that have really manipulated and constructed such amazing pieces based on very neutral and natural hues. I am seriously obsessed with colour, or lack thereof colour, and I am loving that designers are really experimenting with different shades and textures to create pieces that are inspiring and exciting!

ASOS update!

Today it was announced that Aussie designers such as camilla & marc, insight, Wheels & Dollbaby, Bloch, Elle Macpherson, Evil Twin, My Pet Square, Beau Coops and Three Over One, will be amoung the 50 000 designers available when the Australian version of the world's largest online wardrobe is launched next month!

ASOS to Launch Australian Version

For those of you who don't know what ASOS is, it is one of the main reasons I am so broke all the time.

ASOS is Britain's leading fashion e-tailer. They have the most extensive range of everything... And they're launching a specialised Australian version in the middle of September!

This means, pricing in Aussie dollars, free shipping and local returns!! SO excited! The quality of their stuff is fab and the prices are so good - it's seriously irresistible... Will keep you posted on the exact launch date.

Designers for Daffodil Day

This year Daffodil Day is celebrating 25 years of ‘HOPE’! To celebrate, Cancer Council is joining forces with 8 of the most renowned Aussie designers to paint Martin Place yellow on Friday August 26th, from 7am - 3pm

Eight of Australia’s most renowned fashion designers have created a unique collection for Designers for Daffodil Day including; Arthur Galan, Camilla, JASONGRECH, Jayson Brunsdon, Manning Cartell, Maurie & Eve, Natasha Gan and Rachel Gilbert. 


The main stage events will run from 12 - 2.30pm ... Be sure to wear yellow and make an appearance at what should be an amazing event for an amazing cause! 

Spotted...

Cutie, Brittany Snow donned a camilla & marc blue leopard dress at the Do Something! Awards last weekend

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival!

Hello Lovers! 

Just received some exciting news regarding tickets to MBFF being held this week at Sydney Town Hall! 

The lovely people at IMG are offering all my readers a last minute deal - a 2 for 1 deal!! 

Tickets are almost sold out, there are a few seats left in Category 3 & 4... So make sure you get involved - it is sure to be an amazing week :)

To get in on this deal head over to www.ticketek.com/2for1 

PLUS, all ticket holders have a chance to win a trip to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC!! All you need to do is hold onto your ticket and like MBFF at facebook.com/MBFFS

I'll be there on Wednesday covering the Fashion Week Review Show, and I am SO excited! If any of you guys are heading to any of the MBFF events, please let me know, I'd love to know what you saw and what you thought... Just leave a comment or email me at thefashionpatriot@gmail.com

xx

Byran Boy shows Vogue Aus some LOVE!

Bryan Boy recently published a post about Vogue Australia's September cover saying:

I'd have to agree with him. The cover is very fashion forward and powerful... Just disappointed that the model is American and she's dressed from head to toe in a French designer :(

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival!

The Mercedes-Benz Sydney Fashion Festival Sydney is a celebration of fashion and culture. MBFF aims to showcase Spring/Summer collections of Australia's leading designers and retailers. 

Sydney Town Hall will be home to the events that will take place between August 23 - 27. The venue is one of Sydney's most prestigious landmarks with amaaaaaaazing architecture inside and out. 

MBFF will host 15 catwalk shows over the week, including a review of Spring/Summer collections, Speedo Summer 2011, a Harpers Bazaar Special Event, GQ Season Highlights, the Famous Magazine Edit Runway Show and Runway for Research - Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. 

Along with these catwalk shows, there will be multiple events happening around the city at locations like Kit n Kaboodle, The Loft, Cargo Bar and Westfield Bondi Junction.

One of MBFF's main attractions is The Festival Hub, which allows guests to mingle with celebrities and their favourite designers and get photos taken at the Photo Studio. You can also be treated to hair and make-up consultations, styling presentations and the Festival Bar

... What more can you ask for?? It's sure to be an impressive week, so if you can, check it out! I will try to cover as much of the week as possible :)  

For more information or to buy tickets visit: http://mbffsydney.com.au/

Myer Spring Summer Launch 2011

sass & bide officially launched their collection into Myer with vibrant colours and tribal prints... With sequins and feathers, it was such a fun way to welcome the label and summer!

Spotted...

The face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins was spotted on the red carpet of the Myer 2011 Spring Summer launch at CarriageWorks in Sydney wearing a striped mini by Manning Cartell.

Nicole Scherzinger shows camilla & marc some love!

Pictured: Scherzinger wearing a camilla & marc silver lace dress in Paris 

Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger is spilling the beans on her favourite designers and her style. She has admitted that her style has evolved and become more "grown up". The X-Factor judge has also come out saying that she will don designs on the show by Aussie designers, camilla & marc! She adds, "I want to wear dresses that make me feel like a woman, but I add a rock edge to it as well... That's just my style, I am an artist before I am a judge"... It will be so dope to see the Sydney siblings' creations on the world stage in 2011's most anticipated talent show. I cannot wait!

Introducing the New Face of L'Oreal....

Megan Gale!

She is the first Aussie to be crowned the face of the International cosmetics company. She has an amazing body, a striking face and beautiful hair... so she definitely makes a worthy ambassador for the label. 

The announcement was made at a gala ceremony in Sydney, where Gale looked red-hot in an Alex Perry gown.

Spotted...

Miranda Kerr was spotted leaving Sun Studios in Alexandria Sydney, wearing a little white dress carrying a bag of goodies from Collette Dinnigan... She looks incredible!

David Jones 2011 Spring Summer Launch

Here is a fun highlights clip of David Jones' big bash last night... Featured are all the amazing collections by Aussie faves; Camilla, Little Joe, Jets, Zimmermann, Bassike, Jac + Jack, Ksubi, Ginger & Smart, Collette Dinnigan, Lisa Ho, Carl Kapp, Bianca Spender, Alex Perry, Camilla & Marc, Romance was Born, Dion Lee, Kirrily Johnston,  Carla Zampatti and Lover.

I love that DJs really celebrated the new season and particularly showcasing all the Australian designers and models in such a fab and glamorous way! It's so exciting to see growth and celebration within the industry :)

Spotted...

Kourtney Kardashian attended a friend's baby shower over the weekend and donned one of my favourite Bec & Bridge pieces from their summer collection. She looks great... It's the perfect summer outfit!

Speaking of which... I cannot wait for summer!

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WOW!

Only 7 months after giving birth to her son, Flynn, Miranda Kerr returned to the catwalk for the launch of David Jones' Spring/Summer collections... and all I can say is, WOW! She looked incredible! Her body is absolutely ridiculous and her face is just flawless!

She killed it in a number of Aussie looks from Alex Perry, Dion Lee, Camilla and Kirrily Johnston... but my favourite has to be the cut-out one piece with a plunging neckline by Jets - I seriously had no words when I saw this... I just died. It was serious perfection!

She claims pilates and squats got her back into shape... It's clearly worked, so guess what my new workouts are going to consist of!?!

Spotted...

Aussie actress, Rose Byrne was spotted at W’s Symmetry Live concert held at the W South Beach Hotel in Miami. She sported a fab Zimmermann yellow leather skirt! Usually I find her style a little flat, but she totally rocks this outfit!