Australian girl’s fashion house releases limited edition tribute tee

He rocked our world, showed us who’s bad, thrilled us to the bone and told us to Beat It - the legendary Michael Jackson may have performed his last moonwalk and hung up the white glove, but the King of Pop’s legacy will live on through his Australian fans.

Devoted MJ-mavens can wear their favourite artist on their sleeve this week thanks to the team at SUPRÉ - working around the clock since the news of Michael’s death hit the headlines, the fashion house has created a limited edition ‘I LOVE MICHAEL’ T-shirt which goes on sale this weekend.

The black T-shirt with vivid red heart is likely to sell out within hours, and shoppers are advised to hit stores early to ensure they don’t miss out.

www.supre.com.au

I hate to admit it, but Wimbledon has been a disappointment in the fashion stakes this year - Maria Sharapova couldn’t top last year’s cute tuxedo, Rafael Nadal’s Spanish brights have been sorely missed, and even ‘fashion designer’ Venus Williams has been playing it safe.

Thankfully one lady tennis player DID make the effort on centre court (even if she did get wiped out by Williams this week) - Swiss Ava Ivanovic donned a tres chic tennis dress by Adidas throughout the tournament - a bright white fitted number with scalloped tulle ‘tutu’ skirt with cherry red logos, accessorised with matching visor and wristbands.

It may be no match for Roger Federer’s ‘Sergeant Pepper’ military ensemble, but she outshone the rest of the girls in the style stakes this year.

Ana’s tennis dress is available to buy at http://www.shopadidas.com/home/index.jsp - reason enough to take up tennis this summer!

Amy xxx

The temperatures may be low here in Sydney at the moment, but on the other side of the world in stunning Italy, the weather is just gorgeous…

Now is the best time to plan that trans-Atlantic journey - while Australia is hit with it’s worst season, Europe is basking in summer sun and buzzing with events, festivals, and seasonal delights. As one of the contintents most stylish and beautiful country’s, Italy is top of most tourists list, with a stop to the decadent Amalfi Coast.

The playground of the rich and famous - Sienna Miller was spotted there recently with on-off beau Balthazar Getty - the Amalfi Coast is one of the most stunning locations in the world, combining azure blue seas, rugged scenery, million dollar boats yachts and Michelin star restaurants. With a variety of chic areas and celebrity haunts, it can be hard to squeeze everything in to your trip, which is why you should leave it to the experts.

Infinity Amalfi Coast is a private concierge service for visitors to the area - putting the luxe into luxury, this decadent firm sources the top class services that will make your stay an unforgettable one. Private jets, clifftop villas, vintage cars, location scouting, intimate weddings and huge shindigs - are all in a days work for this boutique service agency.

If you’re going to do the Amalfi Coast, you may as well do it properly!

Visit http://www.infinity-amalficoast.com/ to plan your luxurious getaway.

Lets face it - there is nothing more satisfying for the sole than a little retail therapy.

Some Betties, more than others, excel at this “hobbie,” with shopping staying power that is unparalleled!! For those that will remain unnamed I have found a pop up shopping concept that will have shopping addicts counting down the days until.

Mother and designer Nic MacIsaac established Magnolia Square in Melbourne three years ago, and for the first time in July brings her three-day craft couture and design talent showcase to Sydney.

This weekend will see the first ever Magnolia Square event to be held in The Teahouse at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

Magnolia Square is a thoroughly unique ‘fair’ concept overflowing with products and ideas that are exceptional in their originality, quality and style. Drawing on a growing stable of over 150 talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and artisan food producers, the product mix is diverse and unique AKA Shopping heaven!

You can expect quality products that have a strong design focus or hand-crafted element; treasured collections counting homewares, jewellery, clothing and accessories, textiles, furnishings, stationery and gourmet food.

I will be there - first thing Saturday, only to keep and eye on those unnamed shopping addicts!

Sophie xx

Magnolia Square - Sydney

2 - 4 July 2009

The Teahouse at Royal Randwick Racecourse

Alison Road, Randwick 2031

$8 admission covers parking, under 18’s free entry

First 500 through each day receive a goody bag!!

In a whirlwind of general Sweaty Betty excitment this afternoon; Roxy and I left SB HQ to get our ‘behind the scenes’ fix and be treated to a sneak peak on location at the Diva campaign shoot.

Surrounded by a buzz of creativity at the concealed studios tucked away at the back of Chippendale, we got a glimpse of the boho chic collection to come - think oversize earrings, turqoise feature rings and the head piece to end all head pieces (it’s THAT good!!).

With a creative team second to none; and a model that made us green with envy (stunning!) we’re waiting with baited breath to see the finished product; and even more excited to get out hands on the gorgeous new collection; dropping into stores around August.

www.diva.net.au

The best part? We discovered that even models eat lollies!

Mon xx

It was early to bed and early to rise this morning for the Sweaty Betty team, as we hit the city streets for a spot of alfresco yoga on the revolutionary Shakti Mat.

Over 10 yoga enthusiasts, led by Bondi guru Simon Borg-Olivier, limbered up in the chilly temperatures and performed their flexible routines to an audience of suits and city workers in Martin Place, which was filmed by Channel 7’s Sunrise Show. Click here to watch the yoga masters in action!

Presenters Kochie and Mel are the latest to try out the modern ‘bed of nails’ – the Shakti Mat is the ultimate yoga partner, featuring 600 acupressure points to ease tension, stimulate blood circulation, and produce a huge rush of endorphins (the feel-good hormones) to elevate you into a blissful state of relaxation. Designed to be used alone, as a meditation tool, or as an accessory for simple yoga steps, the Shakti Mat is already causing a stir in the holistic community and has a dedicated following throughout Australia.

Even standing on the sidelines, we felt the calming auras wash over us, and headed back to the office feeling serene, calm, and ready to tackle the week ahead!

Shake up your yoga routines with the Shakti Mat – click here for more information.

It is fair to say you have an addiction to something when you start rationalizing why you purchased it.
On shoes: “They were on sale”…….“cost per wear they are actually quite cheap”….let’s face it we have all been there. Sadly I am now using the same thought process to rationalize my long term addiction to chocolate…..

“The Tim Tam was broken therefore the fat has fallen out”… “Cadbury washed down with water flushes the calories out”…. “1 x apple + 1 x ice cream = 0 guilt”
So it is only fitting that someone has recognized that these too addictions fit together like summer and spray tanning! I present you… The Elat M&M’s.

For those not clued up in all things Sneaker Freaker the Elat is the iconic Le Coq Sportif trainer that started a cult following in the 80’s, it was the ultimate for those with a need for a little dance floor speed! Le Coq Sportif’s off-the-wall humour sets the pace on the fashion-forward trainer front for the discerning shopper wanting to make a statement not join the masses.

This irreverent take on sporting style is perfectly partnered with Red M&M’s and Yellow M&M’s, the quirky M&M’s characters that have helped spread the M&M’s word with hysterical TV campaigns.

So what happens when you mix two cheeky chocolates with a saucy sneaker? A wild explosion of colour!
From the dark chocolate dripped suede detail to the succulent sunset of red, yellow and orange and the M&M’s colour squish on the sole – you have to have a pair!

But you better get on your running shoes (the old daggy ones that seriously need an upgrade) as there are only 500 pairs available in the ENTIRE world! That’s right, like a limited edition Stephen Sprouse for Louis Vuitton bag or the Balmain structured shoulder jacket you better get moving!

The difference between those designers and the Elat M&M’s sneaker is that at only $159.95 you will not need to sell your soul to get a pair! Now…..with all this talk of chocolate I am heading to the corner store, mid-morning choccie fix….here I come!

The ECLAT M&M’s will be sold in Laced, Footage and flagship Footlocker stores - George St in Sydney and Chapel Street in Melbourne. www.lecoqsportif.com.au

Who says that you can’t look fabulous in thongs? The new Popits are an essential for your next European summer holiday. Channel resort chic with thongs that can be customised to match your bathers, boho maxi dress or your latest Birkin.

This fashion forward collection is the latest phenomenon from the US and boasts a variety of jewel designs that are sure to turn heads as you strut the islands of Greece or stroll the beaches of St Tropez.  Tie it back with a glamourous Camilla kaftan (hire yours now from www.dressedup.com.au ) and your favourite Jimmy Choo bag  and  you’ll be the ultimate fashionista!! Here at the office we are all going popit mad!! To buy yours visit - www.popits.com.au

As quintessentially English as Big Ben, Glastonbury and afternoon tea, the Wimbledon tennis tournament grips me from day one every year.

The true gentlemen of the tennis grand slam tournaments, Wimbledon thrives on tradition – from the ‘all white’ dress code and genteel noise restrictions, to the inevitable rain and hilarious ‘wheeling out’ of the umpire after summer showers, for two weeks of the year the population of the UK goes sports crazy and London turns into an homage of all things tennis. I tune in not only for the fantastic sporting action, but mainly for the fabulous fashion displayed on centre court!

Today’s Wimbledon style star is the suave Swiss Roger Federer – striding out on to court for his first match of the tournament in a dazzling military style gold-trim jacket, waistcoat and trousers embossed with his initials and designed by his sponsor Nike, complete with white and gold man bag, Rog’s attention to detail was masterful – even his trainers came with matchy matchy gold swishes.

Me thinks Roger’s taken style tips from his good friends Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani – and thankfully he ditched his grandad cardigan from last year’s competition.

More tennis trend spotting to come!

Amy xxx