The Sydney Post

I was away for a few days in Sydney and I was very impressed with the city’s sense of style. I must say, I was rather daunted approaching people in such unfamiliar terrain.. but, style for style!

Sydneysiders seem to be a lot more polished than bohemianish Melbourne. Even though Melbourne has an “eclectic” style sensibility, it does sometimes become predictable and the norm is what actually looks fresh. I don’t know if this makes much sense (nor do I want to stereotype), but that’s what I found in Sydney… a sense of freshness.

Sydney - City

Sydney - City

Sydney - City

Sydney - City

A reminder...

Last week's unaired Melbourne Runway show on SYN 90.7 fm will be aired tomorrow. Please see the earlier post for the line-up of guests. On another note, I'll be away in Sydney for a few days and I'll definitely be roaming the streets to try to capture a few good shots.

CBD - Flinder's Lane

CBD - Swanston Street

CBD - the script ... any guesses what it says?

CBD - A nice twist

Another reminder…

Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4pm (aest). This show is all about women in the fashion industry. Helen Lee, founder of beauty/fashion blogazine, Sassybella.com and online producer of FPC publication notebookmagazine.com; and Michelle Wilson, womenswear buyer for Myer, provide insight into the coveted world of fashion publishing and buying.

Melbourne Runway for SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD – the Stylist

What are you wearing?
Work pants from Carhaart that I’ve cut into shorts, a tank top, a peach coloured old lingerie shawl that I found at Shag.

Are you involved in fashion?
Yes, I’m in retail and starting to be a stylist as well.

How does styling work?
Well, I did a course at RMIT called Visual Merchandising…we did a subject called photo styling and that’s kind of where I found my main passion. At the moment I’m working with a styling called Mellissa Gadston. I’m her assistant.. it’s just like sourcing, putting together outfits for shoots and commercials and stuff.

Ever thought of being a stylist to the stars?
I’ve thought about it. I’ve done a bit of styling for up and coming artists.. you’re kind of a little bit more restricted.

Best styling job so far?
I helped Melissa do sourcing for Fashion Trend Magazine. It was actually a denim luxe story. And that was really fun…I got to deal with a lot of fun people as well.

Finally, what’s your favourite thing about Melbourne?
I love the food and café culture.

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7fm)

CBD - Swanston Street

CBD - Melbourne Central

CBD - Swanston Street

CBD - Swanston Street

Sometimes it happens that a person doesn't feel comfortable taking a photo. With this young lady, I just couldn't let her get away. Sure, its headless but you get the picture.

A reminder...

Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4pm (aest). We chat to the very sweet designer, Michelle Robinson about fashion and random topics, from models to the media.

And as always we'll be playing some fashionable tracks which have been exclusively selected by Michelle Robinson.

Melbourne Runway on SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD - Mr. M.A.C

What are you wearing?
All black. I was just working at M.A.C.

Favorite labels?
I really like this new label.. Alpha60 is really cool. It's stuff that's a bit tuff and edgy.

Any make-up tips?
Wear what you're comfortable in. Less is best. Natural skin is totally the trend.. natural and dewy.

Any autumn/winter make-up trends?
Loads of gold. The whole mod look is really in season.

Favorite thing about Melbourne?
Having a person run up to you to take a photo.. haha. And all the diversity. Wearing what you want to wear, doing what you want to do.

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm)

CBD - Collins Street

During Fashion Week, I shot a video for Current TV, a global network station based in L.A and New York. I will post up the video in my site once it's completed.

CBD - Swanston Street

CBD - Swanston Street

CBD - Ltl Collins Street

CBD - Bourke Street

CBD - Swanston Street

LMFF is over. Hope you enjoyed all the fashion, parties and parades. For me, the Designer Awards realy summed up the state of Australian fashion. Watching the nominees showcase really made me feel optimistic and excited about our fashion future.

I also took some photos during the week from the streets..but I seem to be having some problems posting, I will endeavour to post them up tomorrow.

At the Designer Award.. Grant Pearce

At the Designer Award

At the Designer Award - Emily Browning

At the Designer Award - Kirstie Clements

And the winner is... YEOJIN BAE

The 2007 LMFF Designer Award was awarded to Yeojin Bae!

At the Designer Award

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

A reminder…

Whilst it is Melbourne Fashion Festival, the show must go on. Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4 pm (aest). We’re joined by Nic Briand and Susien Chong from Lover.

“I can tell you straight up, we have no time to shop, I’d say probably 85% of my Christmas shopping was done online.. we’re extremely time poor,” the lovely Lover duo speak candidly about fashion, life and their inspirations.

Melbourne Runway on SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

Melbourne Museum

CBD - Lonsdale Street

CBD - Bourke Street

Ltl Bourke Street

Lonsdale street

Ok, so it's confirmed. Melbourne has great shoes. Discount whatever I've said in the past, this is my favorite. Strangely, these shoes have a sense of minimalism even with all the laces.