Vogue Australia are bringing you fortnightly cultural guides featuring a curated list of events throughout Australia. From touring ballet companies and theatre to art exhibitions and the best new films to see, go forth and make the most of the country’s arts and culture scene.
See this week’s guide here- What’s On: 1-15 March, and be sure to tune in every 2 weeks. Fill up those calendars, there’s something for everyone!
Image: Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Never miss a beat
… you get pure magic.
Shoes: Aquazzura
I present to you another one of Carine Roitfeld’s genius works, as seen on the CR fashion book website.
The editorial features Ramses Barden from the New York Giants and New York City Ballet’s Faye Arthurs, shot with a range of custom made designer shoes especially for the fashion book.
Be inspired.
PS: Don’t athletes lend themselves SO well to fashion shoots? Am I the only one who thought he was a dancer/model?
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Shoes: Brian Atwood
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi
Shoes: Sergio Rossi
All images via CR Fashion Book
When dance and fashion collide…
Monochrome bliss: Some favourite picks from the Fall RTW collections just shown at NYFW.
Top (L-R): Victoria: Victoria Beckham, Helmut Lang, Vera Wang
Bottom (L-R): Theyskens’ Theory, Alexander Wang, Rag and Bone
Pictures from Style.com
Fan of the ballet? Check out my post at vogue.com.au on the Paris Opera Ballet’s exclusive season in Sydney.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how cute these little ones are? Way to close the show, Jean Paul Gaultier.
Workplace dress codes today are either corporate or somewhere slightly above smart-casual. Lately, I’ve been taking cues from Rachel Zane’s enviable style in Suits (if you haven’t seen the show, you are seriously advised to) in light of recent sweltering Sydney days. She’s pretty much got the mix of corporate gal and feminine chic down pat.
So pray do take inspiration from the above. To your right- the soft palettes of more traditional workplace wear. A clear staple is obviously the pencil skirt, and this camel number from J.Crew is a great alternative to the usual black. Stay cool in the heat with light sheer tops like The Row’s Carlton Brushed-Twill shirt, and just let Jimmy Choo’s classic Gilbert leather pumps do the rest of the talking for you.
On the left- put an edge on things starting from the ground up with these Emma ankle strap pumps by Alexander Wang. His take on peplums will also make skeptics of the style keep coming back, so why not make its pop even more with Helmut Lang’s jersey mini skirt (that hem!)?
Top of each look with a timeless black bag a la Marc Jacobs’ Classic Q Fran (I can personally vouch for this one) and never be late to a meeting again with a Michael Kors timepiece.
- Ryan Lochte, aka America’s sexiest douchebag, gets his own new reality series on E!. Take from this what you will.
- Awards season is nigh! Here’s the 2013 Golden Globes Drinking Game by hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and newly released Oscar nominees.
- Handbag essentials: coveting these adorable miniature perfumes by Chloe.
- David Beckham strips down for his upcoming Bodywear campaign for H&M.
- Ellen DeGeneres is headed to Australia for the first time. Watch this space, Sydney and Melbourne!
- Australian Gemma Ward returns to modelling after 3 years away from the catwalk. See her portfolio with IMG here.
Have your cake and eat it too
Having been stateside for the past 2 weeks enjoying all the sights New York and California have to offer in the wintertime, coming back to an Australian summer has definitely tried my body (and tolerance).
I love the cold- the infinite hot cocoas, watching snow transform a city, the fashion… But alas, nothing’s perfect. So aside from the usual hand cream and body moisturisers, here are some of my picks to put your best foot forward if you’re swapping camis for coats this time of the year.
Tame that mane- Hair is particularly prone to dryness in cold weather, causing it to tangle more easily. Use a leave in conditioner such as Joico’s leave in detangler to moisturise before heading out, or if you’re not one for leave-ins, opt for a hydrator following shampooing.
Protect that pout- Harsh wintry winds can easily get the better of your lips, leaving them dry, chapped and painful- conditions not ideal for the usual lip liner/gloss/stick routine. Try out Clinique’s chubby sticks- a moisturising lip balm complete with colour so you’re killing two birds with one stone, or should I say, stick.
Keep up the glow- Just cause it’s blue outside doesn’t mean your face should be too. A matte bronzer such as this one from Smashbox will help wake your skin up and compensate for its lost summery warmth.
Give your feet extra love- More often than not, thick socks and boots season result in your poor feet being neglected. Keep them feet pretty (relatively) by slathering on some moisturising foot cream every night. Trust me, you’ll be thankful when summer rolls around.
Beauty essentials for the winter traveller
Summer inspiration from Balenciaga’s Spring RTW 2013
- It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the first full length trailer for Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated Man of Steel.
- How to rock sheer blouses from The Sartorialist’s Scott Schuman.
- RIP Oscar Niemeyer. Here’s The Guardian’s salute to the Brazilian architect’s genius work.
- Tuck into a great book this holiday season with some of Vogue US and Vogue Australia’s picks for the best books of 2012.
- Less is definitely more when it comes to resume writing. Here is what every job-seeker should NOT put on a CV.
- If you’re one of many headed to NYC soon (like yours truly), check out Eva Chen’s downtown favourites (and also her covetable style).
Have your cake and eat it too
