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Author: Paige Richards

Paige's nitpicking of misspelt menu items led her to find her love of editing. Living in her adopted city of Melbourne, she is ever in pursuit of the perfect coffee, and the perfect little black everything. And like the wise Carrie Bradshaw once said, she keeps her money where she can see it - hanging in her closet.
GET RACE DAY READY WITH OSCAR HUNT
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GET RACE DAY READY WITH OSCAR HUNT

ith the Spring Racing Carnival just days away, many men will be seeking style inspiration to ensure they have a winning look.…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

UNCONVENTIONAL LOOKS FOR THE NON-TRADITIONAL BRIDE
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UNCONVENTIONAL LOOKS FOR THE NON-TRADITIONAL BRIDE

ou’re getting married, you’ve found the perfect location and the guest list is sorted, but you…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

GET SUMMER READY WITH NTC MELBOURNE CENTRAL
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GET SUMMER READY WITH NTC MELBOURNE CENTRAL

ummer is almost here, and aside from going in search of the perfect new season wardrobe,…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ROMANCE WAS BORN & NGV
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EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ROMANCE WAS BORN & NGV

While countless fashion fiends flock to get a glimpse of Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibit at the…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

IT’S LADIES TIME AT MELBOURNE WATCH COMPANY
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IT’S LADIES TIME AT MELBOURNE WATCH COMPANY

The must-have accessory for women this season is not what you might think. Forgoing the traditional…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

HEIDI KLUM IS GETTING INTIMATE WITH BENDON
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HEIDI KLUM IS GETTING INTIMATE WITH BENDON

Bendon, one of the world’s leading intimate apparel companies have just announced an exciting new partnership…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

GETTING DOWNTOWN CHIC WITH COACH FALL 2014
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GETTING DOWNTOWN CHIC WITH COACH FALL 2014

Coach has always been synonymous with luxury, leather goods since the brand’s inception in 1941. But now,…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

BEACHES, BIKINIS & BUSINESS: JESSIKA ALLEN OF JETS
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BEACHES, BIKINIS & BUSINESS: JESSIKA ALLEN OF JETS

You’ll know her designs immediately; the sleek, sexy, and fashion forward swimwear favourited by the style…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

SHE’S BACK: GEMMA WARD IS COUNTRY ROAD’S SUMMER WONDER
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SHE’S BACK: GEMMA WARD IS COUNTRY ROAD’S SUMMER WONDER

The fashion set have been buzzing with excitement since the Prada runway at Paris Fashion Week,…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

THE BARED ESSENTIALS
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THE BARED ESSENTIALS

This spring racing season, everyone is on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their outfits. The…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY
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MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY

For fashion fiends, there’s one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that’s Mimco. Launching their…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

THE OUTNET X TEMPERLEY LONDON
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THE OUTNET X TEMPERLEY LONDON

Luxury fashion outlet e-tailer, THEOUTNET.COM and Temperley London have joined forces to create an exclusive, limited…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

TOP 10 TRENDS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK
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TOP 10 TRENDS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK

A fashionable feminist march, countless FOMO-inducing Instagram posts from bloggers, and an oversaturation of Kardashians….it must…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

TOP 10 TRENDS FROM MILAN FASHION WEEK
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TOP 10 TRENDS FROM MILAN FASHION WEEK

When it comes to fashion, much like food, Italians do it the best. At Milan Fashion…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

GET ACTIVE WITH COUNTRY ROAD
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GET ACTIVE WITH COUNTRY ROAD

Australia’s most iconic lifestyle brand is getting sporty. Launching the highly anticipated Country Road ACTIVE line,…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

TOP TEN TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK
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TOP TEN TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK

We’ve been shown how the New Yorkers do it, but now it’s time to see what…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

EMBRACE YOUR INNER HEADONIST
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EMBRACE YOUR INNER HEADONIST

Needing to be a little more hedonistic in your life? Let us introduce you to the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

ESCAPE INTO BRILLIANT TRACES
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ESCAPE INTO BRILLIANT TRACES

As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

10 TOP TRENDS FROM NYFW
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10 TOP TRENDS FROM NYFW

New York Fashion Week – what more can be said? For one glorious week, the city…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

A BEAUTIFUL PARTY AT LACOSTE
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A BEAUTIFUL PARTY AT LACOSTE

To celebrate their opening in Emporium Melbourne, and to celebrate the release of the collection shown…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

ROCK YOUR RUN WITH HEIDI KLUM FOR NEW BALANCE
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ROCK YOUR RUN WITH HEIDI KLUM FOR NEW BALANCE

Heidi Klum has long been a source of #fitspiration, and has combined her love of fashion…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

DESIGNING A FASHION STAPLE
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DESIGNING A FASHION STAPLE

  Every woman needs staple pieces in her wardrobe, and no one knows that more than…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH GP SWIM
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DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH GP SWIM

With MSFW finished for another year and NYFW wrapping up, fashion lovers may be suffering from…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

COUNTRY ROAD X RMIT
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COUNTRY ROAD X RMIT

Country Road has never been quiet about its dedication to future Australian designers, and are continuing their…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

THE LATEST HAUTE CLUB: Q&A WITH CLUB 21
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THE LATEST HAUTE CLUB: Q&A WITH CLUB 21

Want to know about the newest, latest haute club? Let us introduce you to Club 21,…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

CAPTURE THE MOMENT WITH LIFEwithBIRD S/S15
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CAPTURE THE MOMENT WITH LIFEwithBIRD S/S15

LIFEwithBIRD’s Summer 2014/2015 collection, STILLS, embodies a memory seized and held tight. With the notion of…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

TARGET RUNWAY AT THE MSFW HUB
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TARGET RUNWAY AT THE MSFW HUB

Crisp whites, coordinated sets, cobalts and chambray, and accents of tans and neutrals – this is…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

STREET STYLE AT MSFW RUNWAY 3
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STREET STYLE AT MSFW RUNWAY 3

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 3 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself?…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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STREET STYLE AT DESIGNER RUNWAY 2

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 2 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself?…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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STREET STYLE FROM MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 1

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 1 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself?…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

FITSPO HEAVEN AT LULULEMON’S RUNWAY
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FITSPO HEAVEN AT LULULEMON’S RUNWAY

The collection was full of fashion forward patterns and fabrications, summer brights, all with the classic…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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NICOLE TRUNFIO HORSES ABOUT WITH QVB

Nicole Trunfio can truly do it all. A stunning supermodel in her own right, she recently…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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MAKING TIME WITH KARL LAGERFELD AND WSI

Proving that there is not much (if anything) he can’t do, Karl Lagerfeld has expanded his…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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MICHELLE OF MISHA COLLECTION

Michelle Aznavorian has always been destined to thrive in fashion. Working her way up from fashion…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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A FASHIONABLE FEAST WITH MR PORTER

International designer shopping destination MrPorter.com is always synonymous with luxury, and during the annual, Audi Hamilton Island Race…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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REMIXING A FUTURE CLASSIC

Music and fashion go hand in hand, with styles and sounds working together to map out…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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OROTON REIMAGINES THEMSELVES IN EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

Oroton is defined by its relaxed, modern Australian approach to luxury, and now in their latest…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR UNZIPS ITS NEW STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

Emporium Melbourne is quickly becoming the ultimate destination for shopping in the CBD, so it only…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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MISSONI GET CONNED

Street wear legends Converse have once again teamed up with iconic fashion house, Missoni, to debut…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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REDEFINING A CLASSIC: Q&A WITH OPSM’S STEWART WALTON

Persol is iconic as it comes in the sunglass and optical world, with a rich history…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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GET STUCK INTO SUPERGLUE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

After the success of their first flagship store in Highpoint, Glue Store is bringing their next…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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C&M WELCOMES SYDNEYSIDERS TO ITS FIRST HOME

Since making their mark at Australian Fashion Week in 2003, Camilla and Marc have become one…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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JULIUS MARLOW HELPS YOU PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD THIS SPRING

Leaders in mens fashion footwear, Julius Marlow, have released its Spring/Summer 2014 campaign, showcasing new and…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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PASTEL POWER AT COUNTRY ROAD S/S ’14

Since it’s humble beginnings in 1974, Country Road has evolved into Australia’s first true lifestyle brand…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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ESCAPE TO LE SALON WITH AGENT PROVOCATEUR

There is a place of glorious excess, where the beautiful people go to bathe in champagne…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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A MATCH MADE IN STREETWEAR HEAVEN: VANS x STÜSSY

This season, Vans and Stüssy have joined forces to create a unique capsule collection, available exclusively…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MR PILCHER x MR PORTER
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MR PILCHER x MR PORTER

r Porter, Net-a-Porter’s handsome other half, meet another Mr, Mr Lincoln Pilcher, to be exact, in…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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CONVERSE CREATE THE MUST HAVE FESTIVAL FOOTWEAR

Converse and music have always been intimately linked, and now, they’ve created the perfect shoe for…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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ASHLEY HART HELPS MSFW CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

Wednesday morning, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launched the 20th Melbourne Spring Fashion Week program and officially…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SABA x ROGER DECKKER

Saba has long been a label that consistently turns out artful campaign imagery, and for their…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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KEEPING TIME WITH SEIKO AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Last Monday, Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, and it also served as the debut…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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A BLOGGERS BREAKFAST WELCOMES LULULEMON TO THE EMPORIUM

When Lululemon first opened its doors in Australia, the first store was right here in Melbourne and…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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LIFEWITHBIRD’S DIGITAL EDITION

During recent travels, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messne discovered several perfumeries, and experienced the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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GET SCULPTURAL WITH DION LEE RESORT ’15

Since 2008,  Dion Lee has been continuously offering the fashion set amazing and intricate pieces, and his Resort…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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GET DESIGNER ON A DIME WITH SWAYY

Classy to chic, stylish to sassy, gorgeous to glamorous. We all need a little designer something…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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GET READY FOR THE FESTIVAL SEASON WITH STYLEBOP

As the 2014 international music festival season gets underway, and locally is just around the corner,…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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SUIT YOURSELF WITH OSCAR HUNT

There’s a new standard in suiting at Oscar Hunt, and the bar for bespoke suits has…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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MELINDA & NARINA NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Luxe, modern tailoring, feminine detailing and exotic prints make up the label, Melinda & Narina, and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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HOW TO RULE A FASHION EMPIRE

Thessy Kouzoukas and Yiota Karalouka have always loved fashion. From chronicling their daily outfits on Instagram,…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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#STANDFORSOMETHING WITH DR. MARTENS

Dr. Martens have long been at the forefront of music and fashion colliding, and are hosting…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WINTER WITH RAY BAN ICONS

True to its international iconic status, Ray-Ban is always distinctive in style while reinventing their look…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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ESCAPE INTO SUMMER WITH VANISHING ELEPHANT

While winter is taking over and we are all clad in black, a glimpse of summer…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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TOME LAUNCHES FIRST RESORT COLLECTION

Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, the design duo behind TOME, are masters of clean lines and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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LIMEDROP PUTS A RING ON A PERMANENT CBD LOCATION

Cult favourite label Limedrop has had several successful pop up shops in both Melbourne and Sydney and…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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ESCAPE TO THE TROPICS WITH QV MELBOURNE

Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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CONVERSE X MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PART DEUX

After the incredible success of their last collaboration, Converse and French fashion powerhouse Maison Martin Margiela…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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CONVERSE CELEBRATES THE ALL STAR CHUCK 70 COLLECTION WITH SNEAKERS CLASH WALL

As part of a series of artistic installations across the world, Converse Australia launched the Sneakers Clash Wall in…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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GET #STYLED WITH SABA EMPORIUM

SABA is an Australian fashion institution, so it seems only right that it has made its new…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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THOMAS SABO LANDS AT THE EMPORIUM

Thomas Sabo has long been a mainstay in luxury accessories, so what better place for their…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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ONE ELLE OF A COLLECTION

Supermodel, and goddess among women, Elle Macpherson has long established herself as an authority on sexy,…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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STYLEBOP.COM HEADS TO THE DESERT FOR COACHELLA

It’s that time of year again, when music lovers and the very stylish flock deep into…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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FEAST FOR THE SENSES: CAMILLA X GRINDERS

The fashion world would not turn without coffee, so a marriage between the two seems to…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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FROM TOKYO TO MELBOURNE: UNIQLO IS HERE

Lit in rainbow lights, with a traditional drum line welcoming the guests, Uniqlo‘s arrival in Melbourne…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SISTERS DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES

There’s always something special when family creates together, and that’s no exception when it comes to…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read

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VAMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY PRESENTED BY YEN

Some of the best fashion is born from independent labels, and at the VAMFF Independent Runway, a selection…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

To sum up VAMFF’s runway 5 in one word? Bold. Some of Australia’s favourite labels, namely…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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MIMCO PRESENTS MEMOIRS OF A FICTIONATRIX

Never one to shy away from a luxe setting, Australian fashion icon Mimco took over Docklands…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SHOW YOUR COLOURS

Ahead of the official start of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Week , the city has been ramping up with…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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I DREAMED OF AFRICA

Fashion giant ASOS have never been one to shy away from a collaboration, and this time,…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

With her striking looks, the result of her exotic heritage, Melbourne girl Paris Roberts has risen to…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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POP IN AND FALL IN LOVE WITH SKIN AND THREADS

Everbody likes to show some skin, especially in cult favourite label, Skin and Threads. To celebrate the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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BOO WHO? BOOHOO!

Do you have a clue about Boohoo? Since launching in 2006, the self-proclaimed ’24-7′ fashion hotspot…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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MAKE THE STREETS YOUR RUNWAY: BEST STREET STYLE FROM NYFW

We love pouring over the designer presentations each fashion week, and during New York Fashion Week,…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

STYLE & CO: TAMIKA RUDD OF CO. BY COTTON ON
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STYLE & CO: TAMIKA RUDD OF CO. BY COTTON ON

Every woman needs her wardrobe staples, just ask Tamika Rudd, head designer of Co. by Cotton…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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BODY MAPPED ART: THE NIKE TIGHT OF THE MOMENT

Nike has always strived to be innovators in mixing fashion to their performance wear, and have…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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LOVER JUMBLE SALE

The time has come! Cult favourite label LOVER will be holding their big annual Jumble Sale…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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RICCARDO TISCI X NIKE

Needing to get back into the gym, but uninspired with your workout options? Now you have…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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BE A PART OF BEN SHERMAN X ART VS SCIENCE

Collaborations within fashion have always been welcome – Versace x H&M, Stella McCartney x Adidas, Christopher…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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PUMA X ASOS

After the success of two menswear capsule collections, cult favourite shopping site ASOS have collaborated with…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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CRUSH 2014 WITH MARIA SHARAPOVA AND NIKE

After the decadence that is the festive season, it’s time to get fit! Tennis pro and…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR AT TOGETHER NYE 2014

After debuting in 2012/2013, Melbourne’s most glamourous New Years Eve party, Together, returned in spectacular fashion…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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2013 FASHION YEAR IN REVIEW

As we all are getting back into routine after celebrating the beginning of a new year,…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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ELIZABETH JEAN LAUNCH

Last week, lovers of fine jewellery were invited to a special VIP shopping night hosted by…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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CAPE CRUSADE

  I’m a sucker for a fabulous jacket, and although I love that Melbourne is shedding…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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PETER MORRISSEY

Peter Morrissey is a name synonymous with style. After 31 years in the industry, he continues…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

LARA BINGLE X CO BY COTTON ON
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LARA BINGLE X CO BY COTTON ON

Quintessential Aussie babe Lara Bingle and Cotton On have teamed up for the latest CO by…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE LAUNCH
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SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE LAUNCH

Across from Southern Cross Station, the Spencer Outlet Centre boasts some of the CBD’s best shopping…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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FASHION FOR A CAUSE

After being orphaned in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, brothers Rob and Paul Forkan were determined…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SUMMER AT MISS SHOP

Myer Miss Shop has always been a go-to for fast, affordable trend pieces, and last week…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

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LADY PETROVA

Walking into Lady Petrova‘s Flinders Lane store is like being inside a real life doll house.…

By Paige Richards · 4 min read