First came the must have statement bag, followed by the lusted after statement shoe and statement jewelry. Now fashion has soared to new heights… literally. Winnie Lui’s unique creations of chandeliers transport the whimsical world of fashion into the realm of interior lighting. The Hong Kong based designer draws on her experience as a jewelry designer to craft a catalectic collection of bric-a-brac into an entrancing work of art.

Maximizing the use of light and shadows, Lui has developed two ranges:  one playing on the tonal mystics and purity of white, and black, for those more in touch with their darker side.  Both ranges use bits and pieces sourced from flea markets – anything from delicate ribbons to gothic skulls and chains. The Betty’s absolutely adore this chandelier (pictured) from the White collection; it is sure to bring child-like cheer to any room. Think the innocence of Peter Pan and the magic of Alice In Wonderland. What’s more we love that Lui’s designs take accessorising to a whole new level!

There are only 200 chandeliers in existence – 100 in white and 100 in black. For your chance to snap one up, they are available at www.optique.com.au

xx Alena

Bondage, in all its soft slashed leather and hardcore body harness forms, is here to stay. At least that was the message designer Frida Giannini seemed to be sending with her newest Gucci collection. Naturally the shoe obsessed Betties HEART the shoes from this collection!!

Gladiator and warrior inspired sandals with generous platforms and six inch heels, some brandishing metal hardware fastened by rows of neat, intricate knots, others cuffed widely at the ankle with layered leather straps, and what will surely be one of the most sought after shoes of the season: the knee-high black leather pair with asymmetric, geometric cut-outs. Regardless if you’d wear ‘em or not, this is a collection that punches the wind out of women and chases straight men back to the peep-toe section of the shoe salon.

Gucci, for this Betty (thumbs pointing in), you have been crowned the new SS10 standard.

Mon X

Our normal cure for a hangover is sleep and Gatorade, but the Betties are always up for trying something new to ease away the unpleasant aftereffects of overindulgent night. Sprayology is our new cure!! It is a homeopathic vitamin spray designed to relive various symptoms and Party Time ($20) is filled with ingredients to battle your hangover! A few sprays under your tongue and the ingredients go to work to battle dehydration, headache, upset stomach, and general sluggishness.

AND Sprayology don’t only take care of our inner party animal, they also cater to those of us Dieting with DietPower spray, and to the jetsetters out there no longer do you need to worry about jetlag with TravelEase relieving the symptoms of jetlag!!

Sounds like it’s worth a try to us – we’ll take 12!!
Mon X

Hold on to your sneakers boys and girls, tie them real tight and buckle up

Because JGoods customization sneaker kit is bout to take you on the wildest sneaker freaker fanatic addict ride! 

This ingenious kit contains everything you need to transform your treads

From naf to must have weather it’s a pair of trusty old white Nikes or a pair of cheapies from Kmart you can now customize those kicks however you fancy!

The kit includes

 JGoods own special waterproof leather paint, having been tested 100,000 with dry flex repetitions in the lab this wonder paint still withheld cracking, chipping and lose of colour.

• One high quality paint brush
• Five containers of specially mixed JGoods™ paint (white, black, red, yellow, blue)
• One empty container to mix your paints
• The JGoods™ Finish Remover
• JGoods™ Cotton Swabs and Scour Sponges

The perfect gift for that guy who has everything or that super cool creative chick that is just bursting with ideas!

Check out these examples below!

 Get yours here

 Hmmm… I wonder what those loubiton pumps would look like with red flames…..

EM X

Okay…it may be a little late for new year’s resolutions but here at Sweaty Betty HQ January zipped past us in a blur and we’re still figuring out our detox plans and in ‘Christmas’ mode, tucking into lollies and chocolate on an almost daily basis!

The arrival of February sees us on our office health-kick – just one peek into our kitchen sees an array of gluten free/wholegrain/no fat/organic produce, our fruit box is devoured just days after delivery, and water and green tea are the beverages of choice!

We’re taking things a step further this year by taking on the ‘Urban Remedy Cleanse’ challenge – a nutritional juice cleansing program which will see us replacing our solid foods with six super nutritious juices that are delivered to our door the night before the big detox.

The juices come in three strengths, suited to your lifestyle, and the results sounds amazing – weight loss, increase in energy levels, reduced allergies, even banishing the dreaded cellulite! The brainchild of a group of health-conscious Sydneysiders along with nutritionist Taryn Polovin, we predict these cleansing juices will be THE detox product of the year so we’re glad to get in first! Get your hit of health here.

Thanks to the Urban Remedy team for giving us a taster – and we’ll keep you posted with a regular cleansing diary!

Amy and the (soon to be cleansed) Betties xxx

We are all about bags today – and could not resist snapping this…….
Its all about the Cement Colour HERMES Birkin…… H O T – Guess who!!!!!

(Image courtesy of www.style.com)

The new Hermes cult bag has arrived: the Yohji. This bag will succeed the famous Birkin and Kelly bags of the French maison designer. In collaboration with designer Yohji Yamamoto, the bags debut began on the Paris Fall/Winter 08 runway, and have now made their way into Hermes collection. Yohji is available in three sizes, with prices ranging up to 7000 dollars.

The waiting lists have started girls….
“Hermes’ Collaboration With Yohji Yamamoto: Strange Bedfellows? Made of crocodile for Yamamoto’s runway show, it will be available exclusively in Hermes’ Barenia leather in three different sizes: 35, 38 or 41 centimeters.” (theluxechronicles)

Louis Vuitton presents as part of their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection a gym set. The set consists of head band, wrist bands, towels and

a gym sack. If you are looking for a more

bourgeois gym outfit, you might want to check this out!

Even the Betties are thinking of joining Fitness First just so we can sport this fabulous range!!!

Mon X

Image courtesy of: http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/02/02/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2010-gym-set/

Dreading the thought of thinking of a Valentines Day present this year? Worry no more!! Prada has got us all covered with their Valentines Day collection “Secret Love Messages”.

We HEART these accessories and trinkets! In this collection accessories become the conveyors of words and thoughts: bracelets, tricks and a wallet contain a secret compartment concealing a sky-blue gold-bordered card on which one can write their own person love note – ahhhh we DIE!!

What a fabulously discrete way to convey an intimate and private message.

The collection includes fetishist accessories as well as more classic alternatives, created in flaming-red, black and powder-pink coloured Saffiano leather. The custom flaming-red coloured packaging has a small pocket for other secret messages within it.

After all we could all use a little Prada on Valentine’s Day.

Mon XX

Because we love a bit of high fashion glamour, we dropped everything to take a sneak peak at the crazily hot new SUPRÉ campaign being shot today.

Unique and lust worthy outfits one click of the camera after another, we couldn’t help but get very excited about what’s to come for SUPRÉ in 2010. You know you are onto a good thing when the model is asking about what she is wearing and how to get her hands on a pair!

The new SUPRÉ threads of the season, put together into outfits thanks to MR superstar stylist, made for one out of control campaign – and we haven’t even seen the finished product! Its always a thrill to see how a shoot ties everything together so nicely – uber cool hair and make-up, street style poses and a hot model to rock it all out in, these final photographs are going to give a new meaning to billboards around town.

Watch this space xxx