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Sneakers – The ultimate in versatile footwear

October 24th 2007 00:02
Sneakers Evolve


Sneakers air Jordan
Air Jordans for all


Once upon a time sneakers were the footwear of choice for kids, athletes and those who didn’t care about what others thought. Somewhere along the line (the mid 80’s) they began to emerge as something more.


Adidas Sneakers
Colour and Comfort


Adopted by the slacker generation of skaters, they sent a message of nonchalant attitude to attire. The converse boot, a favourite since the 1960’s has been the one constant. A resurgence in popularity during the 80’s put them back on top of the list for any fashion conscious teen.

Converse Boots
the iconic Converse boot



Today of course sneakers are an essential item for anyone with street cred. Nearly everyone owns multiple pairs and the cost of the top of line models means they have transcended their initial use as sports wear into all arenas, even formal.

fashion Sneakers
The style revolution


Chic designers have even entered the race to catch our eye with the comfortable shoes that’s uses seem to expand everyday. They even come with stiletto heels now, known as sneaker boots.

Heel sneakers
Can't play ball in these


Offering extra ankle support, cushioned inner soles and impact absorption. Brands like Reebox, Adidas and Nike continue to churn out precisely engineered trainers. These allow you to jump higher, run faster and generally excel at whatever the wearers chosen sport maybe. Typically coming in black or white, but there are exceptions to that rule.

Sneakers
Technological marvels


A skater boy at heart, my shoe of choice has always been the DC’s or Vans. For me they seem to compliment whatever jeans or long shorts I am wearing at the time.

Skater sneakers
Sk8te to create


So whether you call them trainers, sandshoes, runners, takkies or sports shoes, the sneaker continues to dominate the western world. The most commonly worn, the essential component to street chic, this is one accessory that transcends class, wealth and style to become something more personal.

Sneakers simpson
Walking on Homer


Sneaker boot
You won't miss these on the street

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Ode to an Italian Dress

October 1st 2007 01:52
DOlce and Gabbana Summer 08 PAINTED BLACK DRESS
All images from http://eng.dolcegabbana.it


Flamboyant and theatrical, Dolce and Gabbana’s Summer 2008 collection is indeed replete with works of art. From the hand-painted fabrics, the obsession with intricate embellishments and details to the matte velvet lips, D & G invoke a Keats-ian realm - instead of a Grecian urn, this is my ode to an Italian dress


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Tristan Blair - What Else! (LINK)

September 11th 2007 17:56
It's fair to say after trawling boutique after fabulous boutique in this beautiful city, there is noone aside from Massarro of course, who quite puts the same shine on a pair of shoes than Australian Designer Tristan Blair.

He is elusive, demure and completely humble about his creativity. I once attempted to help him source a shoe manufacturer in Brazil. He had become great friends with a man and his chicken in Bali and was loathe to change. Given my experiences in working with Brazilian timeframes I can understand why. Nothing quite happens fast enough in that country. Needless to say in a Summer that sports cotton candy and casual style you cant go past his new collection "Wonderful Armour


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International Hat Designer of the Year Finalist 2007 (LINK)

September 10th 2007 16:06
He may not have won the International Hat Designer of the Year 2007 competition but this is one Finalist whose pure talent already rates number 1 in his own country.

Steve Harrison is a Brisbane based milliner who only began his craft last year. He was announced a top finalist in the International Hat Designer of the Year 2007 - a prestigous international competition being held in the world's fashion capital of Paris. 47 year old, Steve Harrison has been recognised for his three extraordinary millinery entries all aptly entitled, Fashion Burqa, Question Mark Cocktail Hat and Japan - Then and Now. These creations have been showcased in an installation at the world's most exclusive accesories trade show - Premiere in Paris. An event that attracts more than 45,000 visitors from all over the world


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Melbourne Cup Carnival Fever 2008 (LINK)

September 10th 2007 15:35
Whilst Sydney's spring carnival racing may have been bought to a standstill, the Stylist whose Celebrity was voted one 1 of 9 best dressed at the Melbourne Cup, this very blogger shares her tips as she prepares the 2008 VRC Ambassadors wardrobes for this years Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival...

What’s In


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Who's Hot for Summer 2008 (LINK)

September 7th 2007 16:15
Who's Hot for Summer 08

Forget the unwearable items you see strutting down some fashion runways, european fashion speaks to the sillhouette and moves us back to the real aim of fashion - expressing ourselves AND flattering our body shape


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How High Do You Go?

August 14th 2007 02:02
Red High Heel Sculpture by Bruce Gray
Red High Heel Sculpture by Bruce Gray - pic from brucegray.com


After receiving an hilarious video link this morning, which some of you may have already seen, it got me thinking about the hazards of high heels. Here's the video....and prepare to have a giggle at someone else’s expense.
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Sex and Zeitgeists - The life and times of Vivienne Westwood

June 8th 2007 00:07
VivienneWestwood.com
From Viviennewestwood.com


After visiting the Victoria and Albert exhibition which travelled to the National Gallery in Canberra a few years ago, I’ve been obsessed with Vivienne Westwood. It’s not just that she’s sixty and has a beautiful thirty-year-old Italian lover, although that does impress me, and it’s not just that she’s been an inspiration for generations of fashionistas, mostly it’s because for Westwood, fashion is thought


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Ethical Fashion: Oxy-moron?

June 5th 2007 02:43
In this environmentally conscious age the preoccupation with organics and ethics has even spread to fashion. Ideally the result would be greater choice for the morally minded style maven but that is not the case just yet. These shoes are from a UK site called Bourgeois Boheme, servicing the vegan party shoe market and doing rather well although their contradictory name confuses me a little.

Vegan shoes
From bboheme.com

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Balenciaga, Vernacular Fashion

May 31st 2007 00:33
Gemma Ward Balenciaga
From Style.com
After using Balenciaga as an example in my white shirt post I remembered what a stand-out collection Nicolas Ghesquière produced for Fall 2007 collection and I was reminded by our very own (why are we so patriotic when it comes to beautiful people) Gemma Ward wearing Balenciaga at Cannes.

Balenciaga Dress
From Style.com

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Staples: Boots

May 30th 2007 01:33
Yucky Burberry boots
From Net-a-porter.com


The story with boots this winter is a varied and confusing one for those invested in trends. Plenty of antipathy abounds towards ankle boots due in part to the use and abuse of said item in the 80s but I think there’s plenty of good versions, you just have to look. This Burberry boot is an example of what not to wear, the quasi-cowboy top and slick patent combine to create a sick hybrid of confused trends


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Bottega Veneta

May 23rd 2007 23:48
Bottega Veneta jacket
Exquisitely detailed leather jacket


This is a brand to which I was largely indifferent before stumbling across some of their pieces on net-a-porter.com which is incidentally where these images come from. Their recent string of advertisements in British and American Vogue also helped. A certain wistful nostalgia resonates through the garments while an accompanying attention to detail and quirk of cut pulls them out of the average everyday


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Boots With Mini Shorts

April 27th 2006 05:31
Some call this look nasty but I love it! The thought of combining winter footwear with a summer garment just seems so inventive to me. I wish I could say it was my idea but, like most other outfit ideas, I stole it...teehee. I wear my mini shorts with tall, flat pointy boots, and I'm convinced that it looks great. What's more, I can tackle cold weather simply by putting on a pair of stockings/tights underneath the shorts. I love this look on Keira Knightley:

Keira Knightley at Notting Hill's Electric Cinema
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Leather Goods

April 24th 2006 12:18
I've noticed a recent increase in the variety of leather goods sported by celebrities and people on the street, possibly due to the fact that the amount of attention I've paid to the luxurious material has increased as my personal love for it has swelled, but most likely attributed to its surge in popularity. I wouldn't call leather a trend, since it is a timeless and universal entity in fashion, but I can't ignore its current popularity, so here's to leather! *clink*

Bags - Don't ever start a conversation with me about leather bags. I'll never let it end. These days, the majority of designer handbags are made from leather, primarily created from cow hides, but also from skins of lamb, kangaroo, deer, ostrich, snake, eel, and even sting ray. I don't blame those designers either - the butter-soft feel of a leather clutch in your hand or a tote on your shoulder is, in my opinion, unrivalled by any other material. Woven leather can be made into an entire bag, or simply helps with accenting, as seen on the handles of the Fendi Spy Satchels. The great thing about leather bags is that they don't become stiff in winter, so a soft, unstructured leather hobo will retain its flexibility all year round. The bag below is by Bisonte, an Australian manufacturer of leather garments and accessories:
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