Cold Shoulder

There’s a new neckline in town for summer, one that is subliminally sensual. Let's take a small trip down memory lane first: do you remember that scene in Pretty Woman where Vivian (Julia Roberts) walks out wearing the red floor-sweeping, off-the-shoulder gown, ready for the opera? Do you remember the gasp you drew when she walked through that door? Sexy, right? Right! ...

Melbourne Cup Birdcage

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend “The Race that Stops the Nation” in the most revered location at Flemington, the Birdcage? Me too! Three years ago I decided to add yet another seemingly impossible task to my bucket list. I yearned for the hottest ticket in town, to rub shoulders with A-Listers ...

Check Mate

Last season's bulky, boxy print has found its way into this season. This time in more interesting colours and versatile fabrics. The Scottish were the style conspirators of tartan but today's revived breed is feminine and insouciant. However, the classic Highlands' print doesn't have to be relegated to kilts or primary school uniforms or picnic blankets. In fact, since last year, tartan prints have ...

Accidentally Fashionable

In case you missed the memo, there has been a shift away from expensive labels, six-inch stilettos, monograms and aggressive branding. Alas - logo subversion! Instead, we’re seeing rubber-sole chucks, sweatshirts, college t-shirts, Birkenstocks and (gulp) flannelette on runways and on the streets of fashion weeks around the world. Courtesy of Vogue UK Courtesy of Surfstitch.com Blog   Even Chanel showed a casual A/W 2014 collection ...

Taming Leopard

Snapped some fun shots before taking the little ones to their friend’s birthday party. Since the event is in the afternoon at their home, I needed a toned-down look with a provision for the cooler evening weather (the winds are still blowing a gale). This was a no-brainer. Now, I have always said “I hate animal prints … I will ...