May was an exciting month for young talent, Anastasia Feneri, with her first Logie Award nomination for most outstanding new talent due to her role as Sofia in the ABC children’s drama, My Place. The 11-year-old actress always knew she wanted to be on screen, announcing so at age two by pointing at the television and asking, “Mummy, how do I get in there?!”

We are so excited for this newcomer, and of course we are thrilled that our very own GISU was asked to design a dress for the starlet’s red carpet debut! Anastasia and GISU had so much fun coming up with the design together, and the result was a beautiful pale pink one shoulder mini with elegant bow and frill details! The actress looked gorgeous and age appropriate, making this design a spot-on hit.

Anastasia made the most of her first red carpet appearance, and everyone seemed to adore her, photographed with Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Rebecca Gibney and Matt Preston. We are all impressed and inspired with Anastasia’s will to make her dreams come true at such a young age. This kid is quite the cutie, and we look forward to seeing much more of her in the future!

To see more of Gisu’s beautiful creations, make your way to www.gisumdesigns.com

xx

Louis Vuitton’s pimped-out New Bond Street Mansion opening celebration was held yesterday in London. The mansion ranges over three floors and encompasses 16,150 square feet of retail space located at New Bond Street and Clifford Street, London.

The Betties wish we could go and see this new amazing mansion (yes, that’s right we can’t refer to it as a store – it’s a mansion!!)

In the meantime we will live vicariously through the below snaps from http://stylebubble.typepad.com/

Montarna Xx

Monaco-based superyacht design studio Sterling Scott is known for their luxury vessels and innovative futuristic concept boats.

We are so intrigued by their newest concept, a 60-metre cross breed between a yacht and a support vessel. This super long superyacht looks like an ultra sleek GIANT speed boat.

With only a small cockpit, the majority of the cabin space is below water level, and the naked eye can only see a sleek gunmetal exterior with no windows. This streamline concept looks more like a torpedo than a boat, and theoretically would reach thrilling speeds of up to 400 km/hr!

For more information, head to www.sterlingscott.com

Stay tuned… I’m sure we will be hearing a lot more about this speed demon!

Sarah x

Anna Dello Russo, Fashion Director at Large, VOGUE Nippon has done it again.
The below shoot is from the latest issue – the jewellery special, with creative esk…thinking outside the box..

We love Anna…

Sara x

(Image Courtesy of lefashion)

Couture that just knocked our socks off is thanks to the legend and master of perfection – Mr. Valentino.

Worn by our new obsession, model Dree Hemingway (the great granddaughter of Ernest Hemmingway)…it = heaven.

“She debuted at the fall/winter 09-10 catwalk show for Givenchy in Paris, walked in the Calvin Klein resort show in New York in September 2009, opened the Topshop spring/summer 2010 show in London and has also walked for House of Holland, Karl Lagerfeld, Giles, Chanel and Rue du Mail shows.”

“This year Hemingway was announced as the new face of the Gianfranco Ferré advertising campaign and also will front new a advertising campaign for Salvatore Ferragamo perfume called Attimo to be shot by photographer Craig McDean.”

(Image Courtesy of smokeye.files.wordpress.com)

She is divine….our number one muse.

Sara x

(Image courtesy of www.sydney.com)

VIVID Sydney is upon us! The celebrated program of bold and vibrant events in the heart of the city centre draws thousands of locals and travelers alike.

The festival of light, music and ideas kicks off TODAY on the 27 of May with the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails, showcasing our iconic harbor to the world. This light display by artist Brian Eno is the main attraction of VIVID and will be on display every night from 6pm-1am until the festival ends on the 21 of June. Last year, over 200 thousand people visited to witness Eno’s ‘Lighting of the Sails’, and over 60 million people s  images of the sails internationally via television.

Also featured in VIVID are multiple light installations along Macquarie Street and at The Rocks. Live music will rock Sydney’s streets during a three-day ‘Song Summit’ showcasing established and emerging artists. Live VIVIDly, and be sure to check out this incredible fest!

For more information and a complete list of events, head to http://vividsydney.com/

Sarah x

Spent the first weeks of winter indoors hibernating? Chances are you’ve saved a little cash, and we have the perfect place to spend it without braving the chilly temperatures.

Trixan Body (www.trixanbody.com.au) is our fave place to stock up on designer lingerie and swimwear – hundreds of brands are available from the online store and believe us, this is even better than having an in-store shopping experience. Rather than sifting through racks and racks of items, you can use Trixan’s unique search tool to find items by size, colour, style, brand, story, or even budget – so you get a comprehensive selection first time round. And no sales assistants pressuring you to make a purchase!

The premier lingerie and swimwear e-boutique has doubled in size since last year, adding a raft of new brands to the store including Esprit, EMU Ugg Boots, Speedo Underbody, Holeproof, Spanx and Elle Macpherson intimates. To mark end of the financial year and spring clean for the exclusive new summer collections, Trixan Body is throwing the huge sale with every single item discounted for a whole four week period.

Girls can snap up a bargain with 30% off plus-size swimwear brands Alisi, Nancy Ganz Swim, and Freya. Half price savings are available for designer brands Jets by Jessika Allen, Seafolly, and Kiargo, and a massive 75% has been discounted on Lisa Ho, Watersun, Baku and Ginja.

And if it’s intimates you’re after, you’ll find huge steals on top brands including Bonds, Fine Lines, Calvin Klein, Pleasure State and Esprit, with savings from 30% up to 75% across all lingerie. Hosiery’s marked down by 40%, and if you’re worried about those extra couple of winter kilos you gained, treat yourself to some figure-slimming shapewear from Trinny & Susannah, Miraclesuit or Bella Bodies – all have up to 30% off.

The perfect chance to top up your lingerie collection, bolster your basics, or even reward yourself for a healthy winter with some indulgent swimwear. Sale starts on Tuesday 1 June – visit www.trixanbody.com.au – on your marks, get set, SHOP!

Amy xx

With vegemite toast in hand (hold the butter) and sunglasses firmly planted on our faces (despite the rain, low slung clouds and all round gloomy day) Rox and I set off to visit the Supre team –  busy shooting Stephanie Cherry – rising star and Harper’s Bazaar cover girl – for their Spring campaign . If the ‘3 hours late’ breakfast on the go and impaired vision didn’t spell disaster – George St Waterloo certainly gave us the trifecta. Now we aren’t the girls that get lost or turn up late, but today we were beaten by a street so long, with so many dead-ends, I was convinced it was best we jump out of the car and walk (also not our style) – if only to avoid whiplash, pass me the nurofen…..

Arriving on the door-step at a run – lucky we embrace the flat – we were met by a room full of the industries finest. Famed photographer, Pierre Toussaint hard at work snapping Supre’s latest offering, makeup artist to the stars, Kellie Stratton waiting brush in hand and the striking and eerily beautiful Stephanie Cherry long and lean against a plain white brick wall – that she somehow made look colourful. Also skirting around the edges of the room – a photographer from one of the countries major newspapers, the Supre dream team and a very appealing fruit platter – at this stage I was rethinking my carb-filled toast.

Brown haired beauty and all-round nice girl Stephanie Cherry is creating serious buzz in the modeling world – and Supre always ahead of the trends and one cut above have snapped her up. A recruit of Chic Model Management – the fresh faced 17-year-old hails from Penrith and made her catwalk debut at this year’s Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, strutting down an impressive 18 runways of top Australian designers. Signing with high street retail giant Supre as the face of their latest collection marks another step towards International super-stardom, a la Miranda Kerr and Catherine McNeil (most recently spotted in Vogue Paris June/July) – Australia’s exports of the moment.

Watching Cherry in action you can’t deny her talent – but meeting her seals the deal. An all round nice girl with an aussie laid back charm – the rising star shook each of our hands, shot us a genuine smile and agreed willingly to a quick snap together – a photo Rox wouldn’t even show me fearing I may not cope on realization that we are about as tall as Cherry’s hips, needless to say it won’t be appearing on this blog without serious re-touching……..

Look out for the Spring Campaign and in the meantime pop onto www.supre.com.au for your fix.

Mazzy xxxxx

(Image courtesy of www.quietparty.com)

We are fascinated and at a loss for words at the newest US dating trend-get this- SILENT dating! That’s right, getting to know other local singles without uttering a single word!

New York based company, The Quiet Party, holds get togethers for singles where anything goes…anything besides speech!

Based on the idea that typical dating scenes like bars and clubs are too filled with noise and chatter to make any real connections, these quiet parties encourage body language and flirty note passing. No cell phones, no loud music, no small talk… no talk at all! Singles are provided with pens and paper and told to have fun!

USA Today describes it as “a singles scene unlike any”, and the New York Times describes it as one of “the most innovative, intriguing and promising” ideas of the year. Who knows, maybe this unique dating trend will reach our shores. So zip your lips and be prepared!

Xx S

The Betties love all things fashion, lifestyle and ART! And we are excited about local artist, Ben Frost!

Well known for his controversial pop art paintings, Frost uses a collage style of colourful and emotionally contrasting images. His paintings are a detailed mash-up of popular culture with an artsy commentary on our media obsessed society.

We think these paintings are just TONS of fun and filled with creative takes on our favs!

(Image Courtesy of www.stupidkrap.com)

This limited edition, unsigned ‘Cherry Cola Kung Fu Psycho’ poster is now available on archival photo paper at www.stupidkrap.com for an incredible $30 including postage! Brilliant!

x Sarah