Winter Wonderland

Ashley Smith

Photographed by Paul Empson

Ellery Fall Campaign 2011

Today was the first day of Winter for us Australians. It's not quite like the Northern Hemisphere Winter but believe it or not we do actually get snow in some parts of Australia. Unfortunately, we don't in Sydney but they do in the Blue Mountains in the really cool winters, which is only about 2 hours west of Sydney. I personally love Winter - the boots, scarfs, woollen coats, fur, hot chocolate with marshmallows, homemade soup and rugging-up by a heater or fire. I don't think I'll be hitting the slopes this year but I would sure love to. Even though I went snowboarding year after year at Perisher (one of the Australian snowfield),  and have been to Europe, America & Canada in the Winter, I still get extremely excited whenever I see snow! I especially love a white Christmas and the magical atmosphere that comes with it. Everything just looks so beautiful covered in fresh white flakes of snow :) 

 Oh I get so excited about rugging-up in fur whether real or faux!

 Blogger Columbine Smille looking uber chic in a camel coat

 Diane Kruger looking casual & cute in her Winter Attire

 Sure the traditional winter fur boots & knit sweater may be a little kitsch but I can't help love them :)

 Dream winter holiday activity - Ice-skating in NYC's Central Park

 Natalia Vodianova in Vogue Italia 2002

Oh so pretty!

Pics from Fashion Gone Rogue, We Heart It, They all hate us, Columbine Smille, Bella 185, Wildfox & Etc...

Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival 2010

So it's been a while since my last post. Between my internet being down and the rush to get my law assignment done, it's been hard to fit in time for posts. But the internet is back now, assignment handed in and I'm eager to share all the things I've come across in the last week.

Back on Saturday 28th August, my pal Amy and I attended the closing show at the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival at Town Hall. We had been looking forward to the festival for months. The show we attended featured Australian designers Dion Lee, Ellery (one of my favs designers), Friedrich Gray, Gail Sorronda, Konstantina Mittas, Lui Hon, Romance was Born, Wonderland, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Therese Rawsthorne. 

Before the show, we checked out the Fashion Hub where we sipped on fruity Rosemount O Wine, took some photos on the red carpet (all of which I look shocking in) and had a walk around to check out the various stands. I was amazed to see how stylish everyone looked and how many good looking straight guys were in attendance - tight fitting black suits and suede lace up shoes seemed to be their outfit of choice. There were some gorgeous dresses about, especially from Camilla and Marc's latest collection. 

The stage for the show looked amazing in Sydney's grand Town Hall. The contrast of the modern & simple stage and seating, up against the elaborate historic building was breathtaking. There were a great selection of looks from the designers and the models were fantastic. I had already seen the collections before in magazines, on blogs etc, but it was great to see them in the flesh. The Sydney Fashion Festival has become an avenue for designers to showcase their latest collections, which are currently in store, in attempt to entice you to buy them. So now I further enticed to buy at least one piece from the Ellery Spring Collection I've been drooling over the last few months....

I will definitely be revisiting the festival next year!

P.S. I still haven't managed to get my camera sorted. Please excuse the poor quality.  

Pics I've sourced from the net of the various shows:

Camilla Spring/Summer 2011 Babylon Collection on the steps of Town Hall
Ahhh I want to add another Camilla kaftan to my wardrobe!

Australia's Next Top Model contestants with Sarah Murdoch at the Bonds show

Jennifer Hawkins in Lovable at the Hot in the City Intimates Show

Dr Rey's Shapewear

Lisa Maree Swimwear at the Ella Bache Splash Swim & Resort Wear

Myer Spring/Summer Launch

Sass & Bide at Marie Claire Gala Opening

Alex Perry at Marie Claire Gala Opening

Maire Claire Gala Opening
Love this look. Can anyone I.D. the designer?
My guess is Ellery perhaps?

Nikky Hilton at the Charlie Brown Show
Not overly a fan of Charlie Brown but love the floral prints and headwear!!!

Alex Perry Arabian Princess Summer 2010/2011 Collection


My pics:

Myself at the festival - wearing a Lisa Ho Bodysuit, Moschino Blazer with a Wheels & Dollbaby Skirt

Ellery

Lui Hon

The finale


Internet pics from Sassi Sam, Sydney Confidential, 2day Fm & Pop Sugar

Ellery Spring/Summer 2010

Studded Hearts

Love love love the satin flares in the first pic. Skinny jeans & pants have had the stage for a while now so it's nice to have a change, especially when change comes in the form of neutral satin flares. The ankle boots are amazing too. I'm a big fan of suede ankle boots at the moment. I particularly like the grey ones with the embellished toes.

Label crush of the moment - Ellery AW 2010

Ellery via Studded Hearts

These are my favourites looks from the Ellery AW 2010 collection. A few Ellery pieces have caught my attention in the past but this whole collection is amazing - the black wide leg pants, the leather jacket, ostrich feather shawl (LOVE!), and the over-sized blazer. The model is stunning too. I love the combination of the nude lips with that brown hair with a hint of blonde highlights. Looking at this collection, as I sit in 30 degree heat at 10:15am, is making me greatly anticipate the Autumn months ahead.