Look out New York – here I come! I’m heading to New York Fashion Week and will be in the USA from Sat 3 Sept – Sat 23 Sept.
The race that stops a nation sure knows how to put on a show! Melbourne Cup 2015 drew a massive crowd of 101,000 who witnessed a dream come true as Michelle Payne rode Prince of Penzance to become the first female jockey to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
The popular Birdcage Enclosure was home to a host of celebrities including international guest of the VRC and Emirates, Lady Kitty Spencer, Lleyton and Bec Hewitt and Ricky Ponting at Swisse, Jennifer Hawkins and Kris Smith in the Myer marquee, and French DJ David Guetta at G.H. Mumm.
I was on roaming reporter duties to capture the vibe, style and people. And boy was it fun, let’s take a look at the action I snapped…
Emirates Stakes Day is on Saturday so get your tickets now! https://www.flemington.com.au/melbourne-cup-carnival
Giddy Up! Derby Day launched the start of Melbourne Cup Carnival in fabulous style on Saturday. The morning thunder storms didn’t dampen the spirits of 85,000 race-goers who flocked to Flemington Raceway. The popular Birdcage Enclosure was home to a host of celebrities including Millie Mackintosh at Emirates, Hilary Swank in the Swisse marquee and Jennifer Hawkins in the Myer marquee, while the Lavazza marquee played host to footballers Marc Murphy and Chris Judd. The fashion was impressive and it’s great to see how people choose to express their personal style yet remain within the Derby Day fashion rules of black and white. Let’s take a look at my snaps from the fun, style and vibe of Derby Day 2015…
We have three more race days to go! Get your outfits sorted and I’ll see you there. Tickets can be brought here:https://www.flemington.com.au/melbourne-cup-carnival
The fashionable shops of Toorak have joined forces to launch a street gallery exhibition. Upon capturing the action, I discovered an exciting new store dedicated to gifts for men. So, grab yourself a glass of champagne and let’s take a look.
The Toorak Village Art Walk is in its fourth year and combines an eye-catching mix of art pieces on display in the shop windows. Director Tony Fialides says it’s great exposure for artists and people can purchase pieces that catch their eye in a relaxed style. “People can walk around at their leisure and if they see something they like, then they can buy it,’ he says.
This Melbourne suburb of Toorak leads the charge in the style stakes and plays home to fabulous boutiques, hair salons and restaurants.
Traffic is a cool new men’s store that opened six months ago with the great tagline: Because men are hard to buy for. On display in the window is an oil canvas inspired by the Magpie and titled Close To The Edge by Toorak artist Peter Byron.
Traffic owner Don Gurr opened the store as he saw an opportunity for a place that was dedicated to gift ideas just for men. The store stocks a unique collection carefully handpicked that include antique ornaments, fashion jewellery and classic decorative pieces. Mr Gurr says it great to stock gifts for men that are more than just socks, jocks and hankies. “This is the store that lifts the lid on secret men’s business,” he says.
Make sure to check it out! Toorak Village Art Walk is on till 15 November 2015.
It was a gorgeous evening of divine fashion and entertainment as Talent on Demand delivered another extravaganza at Rah Bar on Saturday 23 August.
Talent on Demand director Natalie Heslop says the event titled Eyes Wide Open was a dynamic night that went towards a great cause.
“The feedback was positive; everyone embraced the word class choreography and garments in support of Beyond Blue,” she says.
The champagne flowed as the glamorous crowd enjoyed an insight into the coming season of spring fashion and jewellery to match. A highlight was an operatic performance from opera singer and designer Valentina Dobric before her designs hit the runway that left the audience wowed by her multi talents.
The spring fashion showcase was delivered by Velentina Dobric, Judith Penak Couture, Catherine Ellen Milinery, Vintage Designs, Stella Nemiro jewellery, Coelho & Pretty Porter with their vibrant kaftans!
Mr Fashion Man 