Marie Claire's 2011 Red Dress Campaign

Marie Claire is doing their bit to raise awareness about heart disease in women by auctioning off 9 beautiful dresses created especially for the campaign by some of Australia’s leading fashion designers. Worn by some of Australia's most stylish celebrities, these beautiful photos feature in this month's marie claire. The money raised from this great campaign goes towards the invaluable work of the Heart Foundation.

Heart disease is the leading killer of Australian women. However, of the leading killers it is arguably the most preventable. The Heart Foundation improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular disease.

This exclusive auction closes June 11, so don't miss out! Check out the beautiful dresses below and click on the link to bid! Grab yourself a one of a kind dress while doing your bit  to raise money for a worthwhile cause.

Alex Perry worn by Megan Gale

Collette Dinigan worn by Miranda Otto

Dion Lee worn by Sophie Lowe

Ginger & Smart worn by Sonia Kruger

Lisa Ho worn by Stephanie Rice

Michael Lo Sordo worn by Melanie Vallejo

Ellery worn by Jennifer Hawkins

Willow worn by Ruby Rose

Yeojin Bae worn by Pia Miranda

Images courtesy of http://ebay.com

Fashion Event - Mission 65 Part 2

Here is Part 2 of the fabulous 1940's themed Mission 65 event!


Check out more pictures of the fashionable crowd in Part 1 here.

Taylor, Janelle and Marre all looking stunning!

The wonderful JC and the beautiful Sarah Rice-Norton

Classic 40s fashion

Loving the red lippie!

Stylish ladies enjoy the comfort of the leather booths

Saul with the talented Duncan Hewitt from ta-DAH! Photo

A well-dressed pair!

Some glamorous 40s outfits! 

Loving the hat!

The fantastic Victoria Jazz Club

The lovely Cheryl from Business Chic
and Joshua. Cheryl's fantastic fingerless
leather gloves are from her own line! 

Looking good ladies!

Hitomi and legendary fashion designer
Jenny Bannister

Loving your elegant Dior suit Cecylia!

The handsome Dean and JC from Madam Virtue
with the beautiful Sarah Gale

Uber-stylist Philip Boon Project Manager/Style Director
of Mission 65

Thanks to the Prahran Mission, the students of Whitehouse Institute of Design, MC's Philip Boon and Jenny Bannister, the wonderful designers and volunteers for a wonderful night which helped raise much needed funds for the tireless work of the Prahran Mission. 


What I wore: 
1940's hat, vintage leaf earrings, black lace dress, black lace gloves all from the wonderful Lost and Found Market
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Bag: Chanel Make-up bag from Madam Virtue


Images courtesy of Saul Klimas

Fashion Event - Mission 65 Part 1

Last night Prahran Mission celebrated its 65th birthday in style, with the sold-out 40's themed Mission 65 event at Red Bennies in South Yarra. Attendees were taken back to the 1940's with live jazz by the Victorian Jazz Club who kindly sponsored a band for the evening. 

The night's stylish hosts, Philip Boon and Jenny Bannister entertained the crowd as they described the fantastic designs created especially to be auctioned off, by some of Melbourne's most talented designers including Dean Hewitt and JC Lloyd-Southwell d'Anvers from Madam Virtue, Anthony Capon, Kara Baker, Candice DeVille, Leopold and Clemente Talarico, as well as students from Whitehouse Institute of Design who helped put together this fantastic evening.

General Manager of the Prahran Mission, Erica Myers-Davis spoke about the work of the Prahran Mission, which supports the community through initiatives such as providing basic food and mental health rehabilitation and counselling to people in crisis. With all the proceeds from the night going to the valuable work of the Prahran Mission, Mission 65 was not only a great night of fun and fashion, but reminded the community to consider and support those less fortunate.

Check out some of the fantastic 40s fashion!

Lots of great 40's fashion

The beautiful Hitomi

A very stylish couple in fabulous 40s fashion!

Some very classy ladies!

A beautiful white dress and headpiece

Up-and-coming stylist Greg Dennis who came up
with the 1940s concept for Mission 65 looking very sharp

Great accessories worn by this well-dressed pair!

Talented and stylish Madam Virtue designers Dean Hewitt and JC Lloyd-Southwell d'Anvers with beautiful fashion
expert Sarah Gale 

A stylish mother and daughter pair

The always stylish JC looking sharp in his sequin pants

My boyfriend and photographer Saul and Chian,
husband of Cecylia Boutique co-owner Cecylia
 both looking smart with their great outfits!

Greg and JC with the glamourous Alison Waters from
the Waters Group

Hitomi and the beautiful Cecylia looking lovely
in vintage Dior

Click here for Part 2!

Images courtesy of Saul Klimas

Fashion Event - Opening of Scene Boutique

On Monday I attended the launch of Scene, a new boutique in Preston. After years of working in the fashion industry, sisters Patricia and Libby Linardos decided to use their experience and love of fashion to open up their own store.


Stocking labels such as Rachel Gilbert, Alice McCall, Bec & Bridge, Indiana by Freda, Shakuhachi, Dalu Resort, Low Luv for the ladies, and for the men, Toby and Dexter Flynn, Scene aims to provide on-trend street style fashion for the Australian market.


The interior of the store perfectly complements the urban style of the clothes while still maintaining an inviting atmosphere. The exposed brick work and copper pipping clothes racks added a unique touch! 


Here are some of the pictures from the fashionable attendees on the night:

Stylish co-owners Pat and Libby

On the right is one of the talented designers
from Dexter Flynn, Nick Tolouglo who also happens to
be one half of fashion label Kings of Carnaby

Congratulations on your opening Pat and Libby! All the best for the future!


Scene is located at 107 High Street, Preston, Melbourne.


For more information you can email Pat and Libby at scenefashionandlifestyle@live.com.au or visit them on Facebook (Scene Melbourne).


If you're in the area, make sure you go visit the girls and check out their great store!

Pictures courtesy of Saul Klimas