The Fashion Patriot

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

WE HAVE A NEW HOME!

Monday, 19 November 2012

thefashionpatriot.com is now LIVE!

I am very pleased to announce that thefashionpatriot.com is now LIVE!! I have been working hard to get this launched by the end of the year, and the day has finally arrived (yay!) :)

Please make sure you continue to follow TFP at our new home: thefashionpatriot.com

Samira xx

Monday, 12 November 2012

Designer Spotlight: Olivia Howard (Olive & Finn)

I first met Olivia Howard a couple of weeks ago at The PR Department's Olive & Finn press showing, and I was absolutely obsessed with her passion for the clothes she was stocking, and her knowledge of fabrics and cuts. As you all know I am a massive stickler for good quality fabrics and natural fibres, as well as well made clothes, and this was one of the many things Olivia and I had in common.

Her aim of creating an intimate online boutique has been extremely well executed, with a simple and clean format, you legitimately feel you are browsing the racks at your favourite boutique with the click of a mouse.

With an incredible range of pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, bags and jewellery, and affordable prices, Olive & Finn is fast becoming one of my favourite online stores.

Be sure to check out my interview with Olivia (below), and the Olive & Finn store ASAP!

All the stars have come out to play in Frankfurt today for the MTV Europe Music Awards 2012. Best Song nominee and winner, Carly Rae Jepsen chose a beautiful metallic Johanna Johnson gown for the red carpet. Now, this dress is gorgeous, but this look is so wrong. The hair would have been so much better pulled back into a high pony, or a low bun... and the dress has not been tailored properly, it's too long and too big around Carly's bust. Tailoring is EVERYTHING! Getting the fit of a dress right takes it to the next level. It's a shame because this dress is really beautiful, but it's just a case of the wrong dress on the wrong girl, and bad styling.

I do, however, like the pop of the blood red lip and nails.

Thursday, 1 November 2012

Spotted...

Former bad-girl, Kelly Osbourne wowed last night at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards in a floral Zimmermann dress. This dress is simply stunning! The colour and the fabric is gorgeous, and it fits Kelly beautifully! Kelly walked away with the Ultimate Style Award, and deservedly so... After losing a reported 30kg, and cleaning up her act, Kelly rivals most other A-Listers on the red carpet these days.

As you can probably tell, I am a sucker for a good makeover story, haha!

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Spotted...

Oh my gosh! I have no words. The love I have for this Scanlan and Theodore red lace gown is like no other... It is just goooooooorgeous! Yummy mummy, Nicole Richie stepped out at QVC's FFANY Shoes on Sale event in this show stopper on Monday night... I don't even need to look at what the others were wearing, whoever wears this is best dressed in my eyes, seriously, this dress cannot be beat!

FYI you may recognise this dress from Being Lara Bingle... Bingle tried this beauty on in their Melbourne store, it also looked fab on her... I hope she bought it!

Monday, 22 October 2012

Sunglass Hut's pop-up Floating Store

Sunglass Hut's Global Ambassador, Georgia May Jagger is heading Down Under to launch the return of Sunglass Hut's Floating Store from November 15 - 18, 2012.

The Floating Store will be dropping anchor in Darling Harbour, where customers will be able to try and buy exclusive styles including the Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian Baroque Collection; a precious pair of 21 carat Tiffany & Co. sunglasses adorned with yellow diamonds and, for the first time in Australia, Tory Burch Sunglasses. Australian Sunglass Hut customers will be the first to try and buy these looks as they will be unavailable anywhere else until February 2013!!

While shopping you can enjoy a 360 degree water views, natural ocean breeze, as well as the alfresco shaded lounges while soaking up the sounds of lapping water and the beats playing courtesy of the on deck DJ!

The world’s best Sunglass Hut associates will be flown in from around the globe to provide expert styling advice and exceptional service to customers.

The store will be open to the public at the following times:

Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – 10pm

Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – 10pm

Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – 12am

Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – 6pm

Ten percent of all profits from the floating store will be donated to OneSight, a leading global vision care charity sponsored by Luxottica. So not only is this an awesome event, it is also supporting a great cause!

As if this doesn't sound like the coolest thing in the world!?! Sunglasses are a MUST this season, and Sunglass Hut has the most incredible range, to suit a variety of tastes and budgets... So make sure you check it out!

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Spotted...

Sarah Hyland is definitely finding her fashion groove when it comes to red carpet events. The Modern Family beauty has killed it at her recent red carpet appearances, and her look at Nylon's October Issue event was no exception... from head to toe, this look is absolute perfection! The insanely amazing skirt she is wearing, which I need in my wardrobe immediately is by Zimmermann! Styling is key in pulling off this ensemble, which could have looked a little too mature if it weren't for that hair and make up which edges this whole look up, as well as that mirrored fabric of the skirt... SEN.SAY.SHUN.AL!

davidjones.com.au gets a makeover!

Finally!! Landmark department store, David Jones has launched their new website, fully equipped with an online store and FREE shipping until December 14, 2012.

The new site is fantastic! It's uber chic and easy to use, allowing you to shop by designer, category and style and further refine your results by colour, size, price and lifestyle.

I love how David Jones is finally embracing the internet and online media, and are using it well!

Now David Jones is ~~Was.Is~~.Always open... Wooo! *insert celebratory dance here*

P.S. be sure to check out the David Jones blog, http://blog.davidjones.com.au, it's very cool, with Vogue Australia editor, Edwina McCann posting her fashion do's and don'ts regularly.

Spotted...

Lea Michele, the star of one my favourite shows (... yes, I am a massive Gleek), stepped out on Monday night for the 2012 ELLE "Women in Hollywood" Celebration in Beverly Hills.

The 26 year old, New York native hammed it up in a sheer number by Zimmermann. Now, let's be real, not everyone could pull this look off, but Lea Michele oozes confidence and divatude, so this totally works. She could werk a brown paper bag, that's how much she owns her looks... she never lets the dress wear her. I wish I could rock this dress... But I just don't think it's ever going to happen unfortunately.

I'm sure this look is going to have the critics torn... So tell me, do you love it or hate it?!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Australia 2013

This morning, MBFWA organisers ended the months of speculation surrounding the venue and dates of the much anticipated 2013 MBFWA.

IMG Fashion has confirmed that MBFWA will be brought forward to April 8-12, 2013. This decision has been made after months of consultation and deliberation with designers, media, agents, buyers and trade groups to ensure there are fewer clashes with the international buying season, which saw Josh Goot and Dion Lee cancel their respective shows at this year's MBFWA.

It has also been confirmed, that after 10 major venues were researched, the 2013 MBFWA will be held at Carriageworks (the former Eveleigh rail yards) in Sydney. The move ensures that the boutique showcase, Premiere will also run for the duration of MBFWA.

I seriously believe that 2013's MBFWA will be the biggest and best we've seen. Carriageworks is such a terrific venue, and the earlier timing will ensure that all talent can be involved. The move will also allow for enhanced social media and live streaming options, which we all know in this day and age is imperative, and would make my job a hell of a lot easier :)

I am SO excited... Bring on April 2013 I say!!

Monday, 15 October 2012

Spotted...

The Fashion Patriot is definitely being inundated with Kim Kardashian posts... but you've gotta hand it to her, the girl looks good in Aussie labels and it's always amazing to see international celebs supporting Australian designers :)

Kanye's leading lady was spotted heading to dinner with her sisters in Miami, in an ivory/biege ensemble, top off with a metallic camilla & marc blazer. I think this look is extremely cool, one of my favourite trends is wearing all one colour in different textures and Kimmy has nailed it!

Friday, 12 October 2012

Spotted...

One of my favourite British models, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was out in LA during the week with her mum and some friends. The Transformers' babe looked incredible in a blue stylestalker dress. Rosie has incomparable style, and always looks so well put together. Love this look... Not that I think I would ever be able to get away with it... But hey! A girl can dream, can't she?!

Sunday, 7 October 2012

Spotted...

After returning from her trip to Australia, Kim Kardashian was spotted in Miami, shopping with her family. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star kept things stylish in a black peplum number by Finders Keepers. This is such a good look on Kim, it's simple but really works with what her mumma gave her. Love.

Friday, 28 September 2012

Spotted...

After her trip to the Land Down Under, Kim Kardashian arrived in Los Angeles in style, wearing head to toe sass & bide.

Seriously... who looks that chic after a 17+ hour plane ride? Not me, that's for sure!

Monday, 24 September 2012

My 2012 Emmy Picks!

I loooooove Award Season, the fashion hits and misses keep me entertained for hours! The Emmys marked the start of the 2012 Award Season, and it certainly did not disappoint! The red carpet was filled with fashion faux-pas as well as a tonne of deliciousness... Here are my top 10 picks from this year's Emmys (in no particular order)

Girls star, Allison Williams channels her inner glamazon in this emerald gown by Oscar de la Renta

Revenge is one of my fave shows, and I love this J. Mendel dress on Emily VanCamp!

Jinnfer Goodwin is a dark horse when it comes to the red carpet, she always knocks it out of the ball park and this incredible Monique Lhuillier dress is a perfect example of that.

January Jones, for me, is generally a bit of a disappointment when it comes to red carpets, but this Zac Posen dress is KILLER! I am just not a huge fan of that hair... But the dress is so sick I can look past the hair...

Oh ~~Elaine~~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus! This Vera Wang dress is everything; the fit, the colour, the sapphire earrings, the train... That's how you do effortless glam everyone, take note!

I am obsessed with this chartreuse colour this season and Julie Bowen works the trend in this show-stopping Monique Lhuillier strapless gown

I'm sorry, but how does a 12 year old become so chic? Kiernan Shipka is always impeccably dress and I am in love with this Zac Posen look! It is just perfect for her and the Emmys.

If you wear this colour, you are more than likely to end up in my top 10 picks, I cannot say no to this colour, and this Monique Lhuillier gown looks phenomenal on Padma Lakshmi; it's simple but speaks volumes!

Like January Jones, Tina Fey is more often than not a red carpet mess, but today was an entirely different story. This Vivienne Westwood dress is simply stunning! I live for that plum colour and it fits her like a glove.... And would you just look at her body?! It's insane! She gets my most improved award for sure!

Jessica Lange is probably the coolest 63 year old on the planet! This J. Mendel dress isn't anything entirely special (except for the fact it's that colour) but Jessica just rocks it! She proves sunnies on the red carpet isn't just for men. Love her!

Sunday, 23 September 2012

Spotted...

90210 star, Shenae Grimes was out on Friday night celebrating at EW's Pre-Emmy Party. The 22-year old kept it simple in a black lace dress by Stylestalker. This dress is young and flirty and perfect for Shenae and the event! However, I do wish she wore a coloured lip, I think it would have taken this look to an entirely different place.

Friday, 21 September 2012

Spotted...

Kim Kardashian has officially ditched the monokhrome whilst promoting her weight loss supplement, Quick Trim in Australia. The bootylicious babe flaunted her curves in a dress by Michael Lo Sordo in Melbourne today. This dress is sick! I just gotta have it! I am seriously having a major digital print moment right now.

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Spotted...

The Queen of Reality TV, Kim Kardashian is currently Down Under promoting weight-loss supplement, Quick Trim. The brunette bombshell was spotted out and about in Melbourne killing it in a Josh Goot ensemble.

I have to say, I am totally digging Kim's style evolution... she's looking uber chic and sophisticated and this look is no exception! Mind you, it's hard to go wrong in Goot... his latest collection in particular is off the chain!

Monday, 17 September 2012

Spotted...

Modern Family actress, Sarah Hyland was recognised for her work with The Lopez Foundation at the 6th Annual Power of Youth Event this weekend.

As a kidney disease and transplant survivor, Sarah's role at The Lopez Foundation involves increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

She accepted the honour in a gorgeous floral Zimmermann dress. Everything about this look is flawless, the hair and make up are perfection, and I love the bright blue accessories!