Mia Wasikowska the new face of Miu Miu

Australian actress, Mia Wasikowska, best known for her portrayal of Alice in Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, will be replacing 14-year old Hailee Steinfield as the face of Miu Miu.

How exciting!! Mia always owns her looks on the red carpet and I am dyiiiiiiiing over these sneak peaks of the campaign that have just been released.

Actor, Katherine Heigl falls for Australian designers

I stumbled across this article in Sydney Confidential over the weekend... It talks about Grey's Anatomy alum, Katherine Heigland her recent discovery and love of Australian designers, Collette Dinnigan and Alex Perry.

I love it when I discover a new designer, so I know how she feels. But I especially love it when international stars show their love for Australian designers... because the Aussies definitely have something different and exciting to offer, that you can't often find anywhere else.

"ROM-COM queen Katherine Heigl has fallen in love with Australian designers Collette Dinnigan and Alex Perry. 

 

The 27 Dresses star was so impressed with the locally designed threads she wore during a shoot for InStyle magazine that she asked to keep a piece as a memento.

The gorgeous, lilac Perry number she wore when she posed for the cover was the piece that caught the 33-year-old's eye.

She planned to wear her new frock to an event that evening."

Dress by Collette Dinnigan

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Pint-size singer, Kristin Chenoweth attended the Disney ABC Television Group’s “TCA Winter Press Tour”in Pasadena, California and wore a white Bec & Bridge dress.

I don't think you can ever go wrong with white, I am obsessed with white and this dress is no exception! Mind you I would have liked to see a little more colour, maybe a red lip to emphasise the red shoe... or even just red nail polish, I reckon that would really take the look to the next level and make it look more put together.

Happy (belated) New Year!

To all my loyal followers,

Apologies for my lack of postings recently... I spent the new year in Bali. It was my first time visiting, and I seriously had the most amazing time. It's surprisingly green, very clean and the people are so lovely and kind... Most importantly, there was great shopping, which I was definitely not expecting! I discovered so many fun designers (I'm going to do a shopping post soon, as I have done A LOT of sale shopping recently and found so many great pieces that I can't wait to share!)

I hope you all had a magical new year, and wish that 2012 brings you all loads of love, happiness, laughter... and ofcourse great fashion!

I will soon be posting some of my favourite looks from AW 2012 collections from Aussie designers, so make sure you keep visiting.

Lots of love,

Samira
The Fashion Patriot x

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The eldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney, was out and about in LA doing some last minute Christmas shopping. The mum-of-one (soon to be 2!) kept it cute and simple in a Finders Keepers cream blouse

Nicole Fendel Jewellery

I am a compulsive online shopper... I live for it, especially this year when I had all my friend's 21sts, I wanted to make sure I always got them something unique and special. I recently stumbled across Nicole Fendel Jewellery, a Melbourne-based label specialising in delicate, romantic jewellery with a modern aesthetic. In just six short years since launching the label’s signature cut-out earrings, precious cocktail rings and beautiful pendants with poetic engravings have struck a chord with women throughout Australia. 


Celebs such as Oprah, Jennifer Hawkins, Kristy Hinze, Isabelle Lucas and Jessica Hart have all been seen wearing Nicole Fendel pieces... You should definitely check it out! Especially because of their very cool promo to celebrate the launch of their online store! Visit nicolefendel.com :) 

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Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, hit the red carpet for APL.de.Ap's birthday and the launch of Charity Dreams. She donned an interesting leather dress by J'Aton... I'm not sure how I feel about this dress. I think it's all too much. Mind you, Fergie nailed their hair and make up, which was a lot more toned down then usual.

P.S. I would have given the Judith Leiber clutch the flick...

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Footloose star, Julianne Hough channelled old Hollywood glam on the red carpet at 2011 Trevor Live! in LA on Sunday.

The 23-year old dancer wore a embellished, cream dress from Collette Dinnigan's resort collection.

I really like this look, just not on Julianne. The make up is way too heavy, and the dress makes her look dumpy... This beautifully intricate dress would have been perfect on someone a little taller, Hough is just too petite and the look is a little overwhelming on her tiny frame.

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A week after announcing she's pregnant with her second child, Kourtney Kardashian was out and about in LA with babydaddy, Scott Disick. The eldest Kardashian sister looked cute in an androgynous look, complete with cropped camilla & marc pants.

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Jennifer Lopez was looking summer chic in a printed Collette Dinnigan dress in Peru over the weekend.

I loooooooooove the cobalt blue accessories!!!