Set the Scene - MYER Autumn/Winter Showcase 2011

The lovely people at Myer recently extended an invitation to yours truly to attend their Autumn/Winter showcase, being held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.



With the sun setting, cocktails were served to the 'who's who' of Australian celebrity. Actors, designers, footballers & socialites mingled in the foyer, anxiously awaiting not only the new season that fashion powerhouse MYER had to offer, but also the return of golden girl Jennifer Hawkins to the catwalk, after a short disruption as the face of the company.

The likes of Lillian Frank, Leona Edmiston, Tottie Goldsmith, Wayne Cooper, footballer Matthew Richardson, Brynne Gordon (in a killer pair of Emporio Armani shoes), Geoffrey Edelsten, Rebecca & Chris Judd and Charlotte Dawson sat front row as actor Vince Colossimo introduced the collections. Standing before a dramatic scene, the runway was fashioned to look like a hidden inner city alleyway.

Jennifer opened the show for Arthur Galan AG, in a sizzling red strapless side frill belted gown and JLH for Siren tan suede pumps, while Jess Hart wore a long leather dress with sheer back, also with a Siren shoe.





Great to see flame haired model Tiah Erkhardt walking the runway in this show - I just love her and she brings a little something different, don't you think?

Jess Hart walked with a simmering sensuality for Wayne by Wayne Cooper, and I love this vid as you can see Wayne sitting in the front row, admiring his work. Jess is wearing a black beaded shoulder dress with Siren shearling ankle boots.



Jennifer appeared in Charlie Brown wearing an animal print bodysuit, faux fur vest, Princess Charlotte jewellery and one of the most interesting accessories of the evening, a lace eye mask. Watch Jen rock this look for Charlie Brown.



In my opinion, one of the standout collections of the evening was Simona. Showing metallics in bronze, gold and silver, the upcoming season is simply inspirational, with on-trend floor-length full skirts swinging as models walked. Cant wait to get my hands on this range!



And of course, all good things must come to an end, with a sizzling finale paired back to the sounds of Portishead - absolutely magical.



Big love goes out to Kate Keane Publicity & Events for the invitation. Thankyou for making it all possible!

Note - all vids taken are no more than approx 20 secs maximum, short but sweet!

Frocks & Shocks, oh how I love the Logies!

Sigh. Im coming back in my next life as former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins. Did anyone else spot her red carpet look at last nights Logies? With Barbie doll like pins to die for - she positively glowed in her simple 60's inspired Toni Maticevski shift dress. Absolutely breathtaking, however I must note - while she was my favourite of the evening, Im not entirely sure mini dresses are appropriate for the event. Perhaps she was a little confused with the upcoming fashion week? In my opinion, If it were floor length and backless, it may have been more suitable for the black tie dress code.

Same goes for Claudia Karvan. Fashion forward and edgy, but more suited to sitting front row at the Ready-to-Wear shows, rather than an old-school celebration like the Logies. Bert Newton's big old eyes must have bugged out of his huge head spotting her nipple slip! Then again, there's always 'one' at every event (are you listening Tara Reid?).

Now I may be crucified for this, but a word of advice to Nat Bassingthwaite. Heavily pregnant and complaining of being tired - I wouldnt have suggested such a severe hairstyle or dark smokey eye - it just made her look even more exhausted. As for the J'Aton gown she wore, the colour all wrong and totally washed her out. Perhaps something that complimented her complexion would have been better? J'Aton seem to get it right when dressing pregnant Dannii Minogue on countless occasions, where was the love for Nat? With the economy the way it is, perhaps Channel 10 have trotted out Gretel Killeen's old stylist to help the poor lamb. Heaven forbid.

Special mentions must go to Margot Robbie of Neighbours - this hot little tomale just sizzles in a gleaming white two piece with crystal embellished shoulder, and the lovely Esther Anderson of Home and Away, absolutely radiant in an elegant grecian inspired apricot number. Two thumbs up ladies!

Photo credits : Natalie Bassingthwaite & Jennifer Hawkins - Chris Scott
Claudia Karvan - Julie Kiriacoudis
Ester Anderson - Fiona Hamilton