Nothing screams ’sexy female’ more than a gorgeous girl poured in to a Wheels and Dollbaby creation. Their designs, adored by celebrities including Katy Perry and Dita Von Teese, feature hip-hugging shapes, bust-enhancing corsets and naughty satin finishes – creating feminine outfits reminiscent of your most raunchy lingerie.

So who better to shoot the iconic brands’ latest campaign than queen of ‘erotic feminine’ photography, German snapper Ellen Von Unwerth. This is a lady who started out as a model herself and got her first big break photographing Claudia Schiffer. She’s worked for some of the most glamorous mags in the business including Vogue, Vanity Fair and i-D, and is responsible for some of the most lust-worthy album covers in pop – Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’, Britney Spears ‘Blackout’, and THAT shot of a sweaty, mascara-smudged Rihanna on the cover of her latest album ‘Talk That Talk’.

Wheels and Dollbaby cast two unknown Parisian models for the shoot; ravising beauties who perfectly personify the latest collection of French-chic pieces. Leather corset dresses, French lace creations, and swashbuckling pirate-style pieces were all brought to life with Von Unwerth’s signature glossy photographic style. captured in the surrounds of the antiqueTheatre Dejazet, located in one of the oldest historical neighbourhoods in Paris.

We absolutely ‘j’adore’ these images and can’t wait until the collection lands in Sydney’s Surry Hills store!

Amy x

If you don’t have a New Year’s Resolution yet – Lorna Jane will help you out!

Lorna Jane has introduced an interactive Facebook experience that casts YOU as the star of your very own inspirational video! In support of Lorna Jane’s new year campaign ‘The Year of You’ – the application connects with your Facebook profile to create an inspirational video experience personalised to YOU.

Hosted on Lorna Janes Facebook page the video experience highlights your past year (2011) by putting you in the shoes of a runner, while spotlighting some of your greatest personal achievements of 2011. The places you’ve been, the friends you’ve made and memorable status updates will all feature as part of your inspirational journey.

I selected 3 friends to share the video experience with and saw photos of myself and friends on Sydney’s billboards(my 5 mins of fame!), caught a glimpse of some of my past status updates on Sydney’s sidewalks and even had a chance to be the ‘Artist’ on the runner’s ipod! (you can call me DJ Fiona from know on!)

Feeling very inspired and motivated after watching the video I want to share it with you all!

Check out your past year and share with all your friends @ : www.lornajaneyearofyou.com.au

For more information about the campaign and latest promotion, visit: www.lornajane.com

Fiona

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Just days after Jean Paul Gaultier paid homage to the fallen star in his Paris Couture show; Fred Perry has released images from his final collaboration with Amy.

This is the third and sadly, last partnership between the British brand and Winehouse. Fred Perry was first attracted to Amy’s unique sense of style and teamed up with the talented songstress back in 2010. Since then, their collections have showcased Amy’s trademark style – 1950s feminine chic. The lines are filed with halter dresses, polo shirts, checks, itsy-bitsy cardigans and Mod wear.

Yet again, the Spring Summer 2012 Fred Perry X Amy Winehouse is true to form and contains nothing less than Amy’s signature flare….thank god! This recent collab incorporates Winehouse’s love of vintage Americana and we love that the collection channels a happy nostalgia with all the decorated prints, beachy pastels, 60’s shirts and midi skirts. Take special notice of the detail in the print, it’s full of cadillacs, juke boxes and cat-eye sunnies – so Amy!

All royalties from both autumn 2011 and spring 2012 will be thankfully donated to the Amy Winehouse foundation, and designer Fred Perry will make seasonal donations to this foundation.

This ‘feel good’ collection makes sure that the Amy Winehouse legacy lives on – R.I.P xxx

Lauren X

Kate Moss and Lara Stone reunite for LOVE Magazine after two years. The divine duo was first snapped completely starkers with an array of other supermodels back in 2010. LOVE magazine specializes in boundary-pushing images, often using models and celebs to create dazzling photos… so it comes as no surprise that the 2010 shoot sparked controversy.

The second time around, Mario Testino has taken a different approach to photographing the models. This sneak preview shows the girls looking strikingly similar in a warm embrace, but this time they look purr-fectly clothed… excuse the pun! LOVE Magazine’s upcoming 7^th issue features the two blondes dressed vibrantly in vintage denim, studded chain-mail not to mention a dash of Stella McCartney, a hint of Prada and the most adorable playful cat ears by stylist Panos Yiapanis. With blue and turquoise hues  the shoot has a refreshing summery feel and contrasts beautifully with the fresh-faced, blonde supermodels complete with freckles!

Watch this space to see the entire LOVE spread in early Feb!

Lauren X

Last night saw some of the best screen performers, professionals and productions in the world at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Awards at Sydney’s Opera House.

There was a mix of Australian talent from AACTA president Geoffrey Rush to Hollywood starlet Cate Blanchett, Actress Jacki Weaver to our favourite TV stars like Asher Keddie, Lincoln Lewis and young beauty Indiana Evans.

The red carpet as always delivers an array of dazzling frocks and the AACTA awards saw no different. Rachael Taylor in chic Dion Lee, Cate Blanchette in gold Alexander McQueen, Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale were also amongst the guests.

We are loving The Slap nominee, Alex Dimitriades partner – Anji Lake in the RACHEL GILBERT Lexi Gown.

Presenter and Actress, Gigi Edgley also rocked RACHEL GILBERT’s Black Isadora Gown.

Yael
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If you’ve ever been to Shoreditch in London, you’ll know that it’s hip with a capital H…stroll down the graffiti-sprayed side streets and you’ll stumble upon such stylish stores as Acne and APC, the main streets are littered with independent boutiques and cafes crammed with creative types, and the area is home to some of Britain’s most fashionable (and slightly eccentric) famous faces including Pixie Geldof and Rhys Ifans.

Now the ‘Ditch has another claim to fame – London’s coolest suburb is home to the world’s first Pop Up mall, Box Park. Located next to Shoreditch High Street overground station, Box Park takes the concept of ’stacking’ to a whole new shopping level, 60 shipping containers piled on top of each other housing some of the most cutting-edge brands in the fashion and lifestyle spectrum.

Oakley, Nike and Puma sit aside Vans and my personal favourite, Brighton brand Irregular Choice. Calvin Klein has a ‘Box’, as does Levi’s and Lacoste. And food options come in the form of yummy Pieminster pastry delights and an al fresco coffee shop.

Box Park is a revolution for retail in a shaky economy – independent brands which may not have previously been able to afford space can rent Boxes for 1 – 5 year leases and leverage from the big brands sitting atop/aside them. Plus the Global brands can create short term pop-ups to promote particular lines or test their presence in an new area of London. And for shoppers (particularly us ladies with our heels and armfuls of purchases), no trawling around streets for miles – simply walk up and down the Box Park to visit over 50 fashion and lifestyle brands.

If like me, you feel that shopping in big cities can become a bit ’samey’ with strips of international brands and a lack of local touches, Box Park will be right up your street.

Amy x

The perfect way to hint to that someone so they know exactly what you have been lusting for, or just the perfect way to keep a list of those timepieces you-just-have-to-have!!

The Belgium watch brand has officially thought of everything when it comes to making life easier, not only will you always be on time and rocking the best army candy available you now will have no chance of receiving those gifts with aboslutley no use.

Start creating your own ICE-LIST on Facebook – www.facebook.com/ice.watch

The Betties are all loving the Fluo collection, their on the top of our list!

Irene XX

Yes, you have read correctly … Converse has collaborated with Givenchy’s creative director Riccardo Tisci to bring us wild leopard skin pattern, tonal black treated covered canvas high-tops!!

A thin white piping strikes across the midsole as if to draw your attention to the heel tab, where a row of blacken studs runs down the middle.  Like many of Tisci’s creations, a dynamic showing of both subtle and wild, the GIVENCHY x CONVERSE collab is BEYOND amazing.

The collection is inspired by his men’s Spring 2011 collection.

I’m DYING for these ….

Montarna XX

So many of us desire to open our closet to a designer wardrobe, with a endless collection of head-to-toe designer outfits gracing each hanger…yet in reality most of us only manage, after the bills, groceries and other financial inconveniences to justify purchasing that one pair of must have Jimmy Choo shoes or eye catching red Balenciaga bag. Although justifying these must-have purchases becomes easier overtime it’s not the most viable and healthy for our bank balance we suspect!

Cue Mr. Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel chief designer and the genius behind some of fashion most distinctive and celebrated looks. Lagerfeld has personally ensured that this month all our bills are paid and credit card is not maxxed out (No promises!), introducing his luxe-for-less line ‘KARL’ exclusive to E-Shopping’s Heaven – Net-a- Porter.

If you’re expecting to see a collection of this season’s bright, bold block colours and pastels – think again,  this luxe-for-less line is an ode to Lagerfeld’s signature style of ‘pure androgynous- chic!’.

Natalie Massenet, Net-A-Porter’s founder and executive chairman, told Vogue: ‘From the moment we saw the collection we were hooked… The collection will speak to every woman who wants a bit of the inimitable fabulous street chic that Karl Lagerfeld is known for.’

Lagerfeld’s celebrated designs can be in our hot little hands for budget prices, with leather fingerless gloves starting from a cool $50. The savings don’t stop there with Lagerfeld’s crisp, clean cut shirts and jeans cruising into our closets for under $250. ‘Net-A-Porter will be offering over 70 different pieces from the collection in the next four weeks, including draped jersey dresses, classic pants, sweatshirts, skirts, t-shirts, shoes and bags.’

‘KARL’ was launched simultaneously last week in a coordinated global promotion in the world’s top fashion capitals including Paris, London, New York, Berlin and our very own fashion – forward Sydney!

The pop-up shops were in true Lagerfeld fashion, setting a  unrivalled precedent of innovation with the pop-up shops not containing any clothes,  instead the queuing customers were invited to scan pictures of the clothes they liked with their IPhone or iPad in order to buy the products online.

Okay, so I know we didn’t need another reason to ‘Add to cart’ but this exclusive luxe-for-less is too good not to miss!

Check out the ‘KARL’ virtual look book here! Click here

India xx