Happy 9.02.10 Day!

This was sent to me as an email today! Love it... I remember when we thought these guys were the H-O-T-test, most stylish and coolest. My how fashion has changed since 90210 days!

Turtle xox

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The WOW Effect... Ssshh, it's a secret... L'Oreal Studio Secret that is

The WOW effect! "Make-up artists often say that a successful complexion depends on the attention give to it. As long as you already have the winning combination: the right texture, the right colouring, the right coverage, the right luminosity and the right application! Now that all women have access to professional tools, look out: the 'wow' effect is everywhere!"
- Linda Evangelista

Discover the secrets of professional make up with L'Oreal Paris Cosmetics' new Studio Secrets Professional range.

Inspired by fashion icon and supermodel, Linda Evangelista, Studio Secrets Professional is the first ever professional make-up range created with an educational-style approach. The idea is to teach every woman to discover how she can easily apply make-up in the comfort of her own home, and look like a professional.

This unique range utilises highly advanced formulas to create products that offer instant, breathtaking results using a record number of tailor-made shades... so you can choose what products, textures and colours will suit you perfectly, every time.

I gave the Studio Secrets Professional Primer a go, and there is no doubt that this is a must-have product when applying make-up. It instantly smooths out lines and creates a picture perfect complexion by masking wrinkles (thank god!!) and uneven texture. After applying, my skin looked and felt smooth and velvety. The best thing about it is, that it's great for fixing that clumpy look foundation can sometimes give you. It also keeps your make-up on all day. A winner in my book!

Some of us may not have the height to match a supermodel, but this range will make sure we look just as H-O-T!

Check out which products suit you best online, and how to apply them, at L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional.

Range exclusively available at Priceline.

Turtle xox


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L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) 2010 Designer Award Finalists

Dhini announced as one of this year's seven finalists

Seven finalists have been selected to present their capsule Autumn/ Winter collections at this year's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for the 2010 LMFF Designer Award, presented by Woolmark.

Dion Lee, Dhini, Gail Sorronda, Gary Bigeni, Lui Hon, Konstantina Mittas and Therese Rawsthorne were all selected as finalists from an increasingly competitive field of entrants.

The winner of the 2010 LMFF Designer Award will be presented at the conclusion of the runway presentation, to be held on Tuesday 16 March at 7.30pm at Atlantic, Central Pier, Docklands.

With a line-up like this, judges will no doubt have a tough job selecting who will win the lucrative prize from Woolmark of $10,000, as well as exclusive introductions to Woolmark's extensive network of contacts locally and overseas.

Past winners of this prestigious award include Ben Pollitt (Friedrich Gray), Toni Maticevski, S!X, Mad Cortes, Josh Goot, TV, Yeojin Bae and Romance was Born.

My favourite from the line-up would have to be Dhini, however all seven finalists are bound to give the high profile judges a tough task of choosing who will win the award this year.

Visit LMFF for further information.

Turtle xox


Image courtesy of AMPR


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Aztec Charm from Cristiana

Cristiana, Isabella bracelets

Channel the spirit of Saints and Madonnas this summer with Cristiana's range of Aztec inspired jewellery.

This Sydney-based accessories house is already renowned for its Isabella bracelets, which are available in eight bright colours, each with their own special spiritual charm, representing love, success, protection and peace.

Cristiana’s charming jewellery collections combine glass beads, ribbon, suede and sterling silver trinkets to subtly bring mystical elements into your life.

For a boho look wear them with your favourite maxi dress and a pair of super hot sandals.

Stack them together, wear on their own or give one to each of your BFFs to elevate fashionable karma within the group.

Spotted on Hilary Duff, Elle Macpherson and Cheyenne Tozzi.

Turtle xox


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I Love NY Market - Hurry - Stall Applications Are Closing!

MARKET

Smart Artz Gallery

2 Alfred Place, South Melbourne

Sunday 31 January

11 – 3pm

The I Love New York Market is a fundraising event to send Airdrie Makim and her beautiful Joolz jewellery label to show her wares at New York Fashion Week - this is a market you won’t want to miss. With an eclectic mix of preloved gems and new products from some of Melbourne’s fantastic boutique businesses, the I Love New York Market will have something for everyone.

Individual hoarders that need to clear out their homes of secondhand clothing, jewellery and knick knacks can secure a stall for $20 and save eBay listing fees and a truckload of time.

Businesses with interesting products or clothing can grab themselves a stall for $40.

A glass of wine is available upon arrival to both guests (gold coin entry) and stallholders. We will also be holding a raffle with fantastic prizes.

If you would like to hold a stall at our market (either individual or business) please email kim@escapadeevents.com.au by 14 January for details - that's today!!

Dinosaur Designs is not Extinct! Just on sale...

Exciting news! Dinosaur Designs have opened their new Sales and Seconds Store, Extinct, in Strawberry Hills Sydney.

Extinct provides samples, seconds and discontinued Dinosaur Designs Homewares and Jewellery. All items are hand made in Australia; some may have slight imperfections.

This exclusive store is by appointment only!

Turtle xox

Images from Dinosaur Designs website

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L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Sets the Industry Agenda in 2010

LMFF is just around the corner and with it comes some of Australia's most anticipated business events, including the Business Seminar, Marketing Breakfast and Designer Forum.

This year's Business Seminar guests include Christian Blanckaert, Former Chairman and CEO of Hermes and Sarah Curran, Founder and CEO of my-wardrobe.com. Melbourne born designer, Michael Angel returns home for the Designer Forum. More speakers yet to be announced.

KEY DATES FOR 2010:

Designer Forum – 3pm, Monday 15 March, Sketch, Central Pier, Docklands (invitation only)
Herald Sun Marketing Breakfast – 7:30am, Thursday 18 March, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Business Seminar – 8:30am, Friday 19 March, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com.au or Tel 13 61 00
Booking fees may apply

For further information visit LMFF

Turtle xox

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H-O-T Look: Get GG's Vanessa Abrams look for yourself

Get Vanessa's H-O-T look for yourself!

(click image to enlarge) - Clockwise

Just Jeans Oversized Yardage Print tee, See by Chloe Grasshopper bag, Mimco Vintage Braided Rope chain, Sportsgirl Pop Short, Peeptoe Miss Marabella tan heels, Samantha Wills Calypso lemon earrings, Sportsgirl bangles - Leopard multi set

Turtle xox


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GG's Vanessa Abrams... Szohr's above the rest

Gossip Girl continues to deliver in the fashion stakes in Season 3.

I am totally loving the bright colourful boho looks that have been put together for Jessica Szohr's character, Vanessa Abrams. Here are a few of my favourites...

H-O-T, H-O-T, H-O-T!!

Layers create height and interest

Be bold - break boundaries with lots of colour

Mix and match patterns for a fresh fun look

Don't be afraid to mix big earrings with necklaces

Layered jewellery is always a winner

I never thought leggings as pants would look this H-O-T... but it does!

Tell us what you think... who's your favourite Gossip Girl fashionista?

Turtle xox

Images from CWTV

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The Selby is in Your Space

Todd Selby is finally launching a new hardcover book, titled The Selby is In Your Space - named after his popular photographic blog of interesting people and their creative spaces, The Selby.

Much like Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist, Todd Selby's blog has a cult following that spans across the globe - all keen to see whose private space he will snap next.

Reserve your copy of The Selby is In Your Space now so you get it as soon as it ships.

Its 256 pages filled with tons of never seen before spaces. Plus it comes with stickers.

Turtle xox

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H-O-T Greetings!

Wishing you all an absolutely fabulous and stylish Christmas. Hope Santa brings you lots of fashionable goodies... None for me... I've been a bad girl. ;)

Turtle xox


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Christmas Gift Idea #8: X&Y Magazine's Fab Gift Guide

Uber-fabulous editors of X & Y Magazine (in order)
Georgia King, Valeria Gosse (Editor & Publisher), Adam Baidawi and Amber Renae

X & Y Magazine released its first issue in November. This fab new online magazine for males and females is pushing forward what's cool and what's not, with fashion updates, tips about sex and relationships, life, and exciting news from the music world.

Targeted at the uber-fabulous Gen Ys, X & Y Magazine is well and truly making its mark in the world of online publishing.

Check out their Fab Christmas Gift Guides, full of girly and manly gifts, and even a few for your parents.

Even if you're Gen X, like me (sshhh), X & Y Magazine's weekly releases are well worth a read. You might even see the odd fashion article in there from me. ;)

Turtle xox

Images from X & Y Magazine


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