Author Paige Richards

Cards on the table, I am the most unorganised person when it comes to planning outfits for events, and Spring Racing is no exception. Very  rarely do I have Luckily, if you're as unorganised as me,...

With the Spring Racing Carnival just days away, many men will be seeking style inspiration to ensure they have a winning look. Enter, Oscar Hunt Tailors; as Melbourne as the Carnival itself, the boys...

You're getting married, you've found the perfect location and the guest list is sorted, but you can't bring yourself to leave out your personal style and step into the big white dress; what's a girl to do?...

Summer is almost here, and aside from going in search of the perfect new season wardrobe, it's time to get our bodies out of the winter rut and back to being fit and healthy. If you're like me and lack...

While countless fashion fiends flock to get a glimpse of Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria, a pair of designers closer to home have been working on something special for the...

The must-have accessory for women this season is not what you might think. Forgoing the traditional bag of the moment, of statement jewellery, women are flocking to get their hands on a standout timepiece to...

Bendon, one of the world's leading intimate apparel companies have just announced an exciting new partnership with supermodel, super mogul, and Project Runway host Heidi Klum - appointing her as the Creative...

Coach has always been synonymous with luxury, leather goods since the brand's inception in 1941. But now, with the appointment of new creative director, Stuart Vevers, they're adding a little downtown...

You'll know her designs immediately; the sleek, sexy, and fashion forward swimwear favourited by the style set, but now it's time to meet Jessika Allen. Design maven behind JETS, Jessika has turned her...

The fashion set have been buzzing with excitement since the Prada runway at Paris Fashion Week, and it’s all because of one woman. In case you’ve missed it (but really, how could you have), iconic...

This spring racing season, everyone is on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their outfits. The perfect fascinator, an on-trend clutch, a bronze, not orange spray tan...but what about shoes you can...

For fashion fiends, there's one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that's Mimco. Launching their lust-worthy range for the season - delightfully titled 'The Debutantes' - at their Chapel Street location,...

Luxury fashion outlet e-tailer, THEOUTNET.COM and Temperley London have joined forces to create an exclusive, limited edition collection of 21 pieces, set to arrive at THE OUTNET.COM on Tuesday, October...

A fashionable feminist march, countless FOMO-inducing Instagram posts from bloggers, and an oversaturation of Kardashians....it must be Paris Fashion Week! Once again, it's time to turn our attention to the...

When it comes to fashion, much like food, Italians do it the best. At Milan Fashion Week, hemlines were short, belts were abundant, and an icon gets re-imagined - get ready, we're counting down the top ten...

Australia’s most iconic lifestyle brand is getting sporty. Launching the highly anticipated Country Road ACTIVE line, the brand has created a brilliant range of high-performance, technical activewear for...

We've been shown how the New Yorkers do it, but now it's time to see what trends the London set have shown on the runway. London Fashion Week took on what we should be wearing this Spring...all with the city's...

Needing to be a little more hedonistic in your life? Let us introduce you to the premier headwear store - The Eternal Headonist. Just in time for Spring Racing, Couturing was invited to celebrate the new...

As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces to the stage. Straight from New York City, and enjoying a full...

New York Fashion Week - what more can be said? For one glorious week, the city that never sleeps is taken over by some of the best designers and the fashion fiends that love them. So what was hot on the...

To celebrate their opening in Emporium Melbourne, and to celebrate the release of the collection shown at NYFW, Lacoste opened their doors to indulge in a party built around the theme of their latest...

Heidi Klum has long been a source of #fitspiration, and has combined her love of fashion and fitness into capsule collections with sportswear giant, New Balance. Inspired by an urban colour palate,...

  Every woman needs staple pieces in her wardrobe, and no one knows that more than Sophie Russo. As the design mind behind Staple The Label, she has dreamed up a stunning collection full of digital...

With MSFW finished for another year and NYFW wrapping up, fashion lovers may be suffering from a little runway fatigue, but General Pants have come up with just the thing to jolt your interest level. To show...

Country Road has never been quiet about its dedication to future Australian designers, and are continuing their support of fresh talent by collaborating with RMIT University on The Window...

MSGM LIP PRINT STRAPLESS DRESS Want to know about the newest, latest haute club? Let us introduce you to Club 21, our new favourite online shopping destination. Couturing speak to marketing &...

LIFEwithBIRD’s Summer 2014/2015 collection, STILLS, embodies a memory seized and held tight. With the notion of life as and ever-moving force, a ‘still’ allows us to take the opportunity to pause and...

Crisp whites, coordinated sets, cobalts and chambray, and accents of tans and neutrals - this is Target's vision for this SS14.15. Taking over the MSFW Hub, the fresh, breezy take on the season was an...

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 3 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 2 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 1 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

The collection was full of fashion forward patterns and fabrications, summer brights, all with the classic Lululemon style. Breaking the runway presentation into studio, street, and cardio, the runway offered...

Nicole Trunfio can truly do it all. A stunning supermodel in her own right, she recently showed her mentor chops on the first season of The Face Australia, walked countless runways, and now is the...

Proving that there is not much (if anything) he can't do, Karl Lagerfeld has expanded his fashion empire into stunning timepieces, and earlier this week, the brand new WSI store in Emporium Melbourne...

Michelle Aznavorian has always been destined to thrive in fashion. Working her way up from fashion student, to buyer, to sought after designer, her label MISHA COLLECTION has been going from success to...

International designer shopping destination MrPorter.com is always synonymous with luxury, and during the annual, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, showed why when partnered with the Charles Heidsieck...

Music and fashion go hand in hand, with styles and sounds working together to map out a certain point in time. Through their collaboration, The Reissue Project, record label Future Classic and le coq...

Oroton is defined by its relaxed, modern Australian approach to luxury, and now in their latest flagship store in Emporium Melbourne, they've translated their iconic pieces into a stunning showroom....

Emporium Melbourne is quickly becoming the ultimate destination for shopping in the CBD, so it only feels right that iconic brand, Calvin Klein have opened their largest Calvin Klein Underwear store within...

Street wear legends Converse have once again teamed up with iconic fashion house, Missoni, to debut its Fall 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Missoni collection, featuring Missoni’s signature zigzag...

Persol is iconic as it comes in the sunglass and optical world, with a rich history and full back catalogue, so it only seems fitting their heritage is celebrated in a capsule collection. Updating and...

After the success of their first flagship store in Highpoint, Glue Store is bringing their next concept store to Emporium Melbourne. The best part? You're invited to the launch event to celebrate the...

Since making their mark at Australian Fashion Week in 2003, Camilla and Marc have become one of the go-to labels for luxury womenswear. Brother-sister duo Camilla Freeman Topper and Marc Freeman have built...

Leaders in mens fashion footwear, Julius Marlow, have released its Spring/Summer 2014 campaign, showcasing new and stylish looks to take the modern man from day to night and work to weekend. The biggest...

Since it's humble beginnings in 1974, Country Road has evolved into Australia's first true lifestyle brand for women, men, children and home; and claiming it's place as one of Australia's iconic labels....

There is a place of glorious excess, where the beautiful people go to bathe in champagne and lay on exotic silken cushions; where tinkling laughter rings out underneath the disco ball, and time is forgotten...

This season, Vans and Stüssy have joined forces to create a unique capsule collection, available exclusively at General Pants Co. . As a tribute to their roots in skate and street fashion, Vans and Stüssy...

Mr Porter, Net-a-Porter's handsome other half, meet another Mr, Mr Lincoln Pilcher, to be exact, in the latest issue of The Journal. In a shoot and interview with the online menswear style destination,...

Converse and music have always been intimately linked, and now, they've created the perfect shoe for winter music festivals; introducing the Fall 2014  Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber! Made for...

Wednesday morning, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launched the 20th Melbourne Spring Fashion Week program and officially welcomed the MSFW ambassador for 2014, internationally acclaimed, Melbourne-born...

Saba has long been a label that consistently turns out artful campaign imagery, and for their Spring/Summer 14-15, they've brought on board acclaimed fashion photographer, Roger Deckker. Reflecting a...

Last Monday, Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, and it also served as the debut for his new Limited Edition Seiko Astron GPS watch as he collected the trophy. The new Seiko Astron GPS Solar...

When Lululemon first opened its doors in Australia, the first store was right here in Melbourne and now, the cult favourite yoga/workout label is the latest brand to move into the fantastic Emporium...

During recent travels, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messne discovered several perfumeries, and experienced the power of combining multiple sensory elements and layers that work in...

Since 2008,  Dion Lee has been continuously offering the fashion set amazing and intricate pieces, and his Resort '15 collection is no different.  The collection this season maintains Lee’s precision...

Classy to chic, stylish to sassy, gorgeous to glamorous. We all need a little designer something in our wardrobes and now with the launch of SWAYY, Australia’s newest pre-owned luxury destination, it's...

As the 2014 international music festival season gets underway, and locally is just around the corner, stylebop.com has just unveiled their annual Festival Capsule Collection. Inspired by destination...

There’s a new standard in suiting at Oscar Hunt, and the bar for bespoke suits has been raised. In addition to their classic silhouettes and tailor made fits, renowned French fabric manufacturer, Dormeuil...

Luxe, modern tailoring, feminine detailing and exotic prints make up the label, Melinda & Narina, and after gaining a large following from an in store presence, can now be shopped online. Created by...

Thessy Kouzoukas and Yiota Karalouka have always loved fashion. From chronicling their daily outfits on Instagram, beginning a blog, and now running one of the internet's most clickable online stores, Sabo...

Dr. Martens have long been at the forefront of music and fashion colliding, and are hosting an exclusive pop up store from today, with one night stands from some of Australia's best bands leading up to the...

True to its international iconic status, Ray-Ban is always distinctive in style while reinventing their look collection after collection. This is no different for the fall-winter 2014/2015 collection,...

While winter is taking over and we are all clad in black, a glimpse of summer will soon be hitting stores, and Vanishing Elephant's SS14 collection is filling us up with dreams of warm weather and long...

Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, the design duo behind TOME, are masters of clean lines and architectural aesthetics, and now have made the leap into resort wear. The first TOME Resort collection feels like a...

Cult favourite label Limedrop has had several successful pop up shops in both Melbourne and Sydney and now, in their words, "is putting a ring on the lovely permanent flagship store" in the incredibly...

Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy as we grab our black coats, a little part of us longs for the warmer seasons. This is where QV Melbourne comes...

After the incredible success of their last collaboration, Converse and French fashion powerhouse Maison Martin Margiela have launched their latest second sneaker collection. The newest Converse Maison Martin...

As part of a series of artistic installations across the world, Converse Australia launched the Sneakers Clash Wall in Fremantle. Designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world, Sneakers Clash Wall...

SABA is an Australian fashion institution, so it seems only right that it has made its new home in Melbourne's extravagant Emporium. Last week, guests and media were invited to view the store, shop the latest...

Thomas Sabo has long been a mainstay in luxury accessories, so what better place for their 8th flagship store than Melbourne's luxurious new shopping mecca, The Emporium? At an intimate evening Tuesday...

Supermodel, and goddess among women, Elle Macpherson has long established herself as an authority on sexy, sensual intimates, and now is launching an extension line of her Elle Macpherson Intimates, named...

It’s that time of year again, when music lovers and the very stylish flock deep into the Californian desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. To add further excitement, Stylebop.com added to...

The fashion world would not turn without coffee, so a marriage between the two seems to be a perfect match. Grinders Coffee has partnered with Camilla Franks to create a collectible, limited edition range...

Lit in rainbow lights, with a traditional drum line welcoming the guests, Uniqlo's arrival in Melbourne was not a quiet one. Melding their signature lifewear with the culture that birthed it, the night was...

There's always something special when family creates together, and that's no exception when it comes to Melinda&Narina. The eponymous line is created by sister duo Melinda and Narina Janian, which...

Some of the best fashion is born from independent labels, and at the VAMFF Independent Runway, a selection of the best designers walked their unique visions for Autumn/Winter under the strobing lights. In...

To sum up VAMFF's runway 5 in one word? Bold. Some of Australia's favourite labels, namely FINDERS KEEPERS, Cameo, Jaggar, Talulah, Rodeo Show, and Wild Horses, came together to show the eager crowd how...

Never one to shy away from a luxe setting, Australian fashion icon Mimco took over Docklands Studios to transport their audience for their A/W 14 runway into a vintage-filter ready world of the fictionatrix....

Ahead of the official start of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Week , the city has been ramping up with lead in events and for the very first time, Melbourne's west has been added to the extensive...

Fashion giant ASOS have never been one to shy away from a collaboration, and this time, the collaboration is about more than just style. The long awaited ASOS AFRICA capsule collection has just landed on...

With her striking looks, the result of her exotic heritage, Melbourne girl Paris Roberts has risen to the coveted title of It Girl. Recently relocating to New York, where she is represented by prestigious...

Everbody likes to show some skin, especially in cult favourite label, Skin and Threads. To celebrate the new AW14 collection “Love Story” dropping in store, and to bridge the wait until the new...

Do you have a clue about Boohoo? Since launching in 2006, the self-proclaimed '24-7' fashion hotspot has fast become every well-dressed woman's best friend (and man's best friend, with menswear launching...

We love pouring over the designer presentations each fashion week, and during New York Fashion Week, the couture didn't stop at the end of the runway. For editors, PR mavens, and girls about town, the cold...

Every woman needs her wardrobe staples, just ask Tamika Rudd, head designer of Co. by Cotton On. The latest collection is made up of key pieces with a fresh take on denim, crisp white shirts, colourful...

Nike has always strived to be innovators in mixing fashion to their performance wear, and have taken it to the next level with their Nike Tight of The Moment collaboration with Japanese artist Yuko Kanatani....

The time has come! Cult favourite label LOVER will be holding their big annual Jumble Sale this week, with up to 75% past collections, archived pieces, swimwear, and one-off samples. If you aren't savvy...

Needing to get back into the gym, but uninspired with your workout options? Now you have no excuses. Givenchy creative director and style savant, Riccardo Ticsi has just announced he will be collaborating...

Collaborations within fashion have always been welcome - Versace x H&M, Stella McCartney x Adidas, Christopher Kane for Topshop - but for the first time, you can be involved in shaping the...

After the success of two menswear capsule collections, cult favourite shopping site ASOS have collaborated with heritage sportswear label PUMA to create their first womenswear collection launching this...

After the decadence that is the festive season, it's time to get fit! Tennis pro and long term Nike collaborator Maria Sharapova is making getting back into workout mode easier with her new workout, 2014 New...

After debuting in 2012/2013, Melbourne's most glamourous New Years Eve party, Together, returned in spectacular fashion for it's sophomore year at one of Melbourne's most exclusive venues,The Deck at The...

L to R: Cara Delevingne, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton A/W 2013 , Saint Laurent A/W 2014 As we all are getting back into routine after celebrating the beginning of a new year, it seems appropriate to look...

Last week, lovers of fine jewellery were invited to a special VIP shopping night hosted by Elizabeth JEAN, to view and purchase from their latest 2013/14 collection. Featuring beautiful minimalistic designs,...

L-R: BCBG Max Azaria, Sass & Bide, Victoria Beckham   I'm a sucker for a fabulous jacket, and although I love that Melbourne is shedding the dreary weather, I miss the structure added to an...

Peter Morrissey is a name synonymous with style. After 31 years in the industry, he continues to innovate, inspire and create amazing pieces that are covetable additions to any wardrobe. Having recently...

Quintessential Aussie babe Lara Bingle and Cotton On have teamed up for the latest CO by Cotton On collection. The diffusion line, creating more fashion forward pieces, launched online last week and the...

Across from Southern Cross Station, the Spencer Outlet Centre boasts some of the CBD's best shopping on a budget, and this past Thursday celebrated their relaunch under new management, and new additions...

After being orphaned in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, brothers Rob and Paul Forkan were determined to find a positive lining to their tragedy and to honour their parents. Launching Gandys 18 months ago,...

Myer Miss Shop has always been a go-to for fast, affordable trend pieces, and last week I was invited to view the latest collection at Myer headquarters, with the room delightfully turned into a whimsical...