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Rogue brogue You’d need to have been living on Mars to not know by now that ‘Millennial Pink’ (which is a cross between pastel and pale candy floss) is the hottest colour in the style universe right now. Contrary to popular belief, its universally flattering, fun withouth being outrageous and non-age specific. Add a tapered block heel and loafer detailing and you’ve got the makings of the most versatile, high fashion heel of the season.
Bally, Lisina Women’s Patent Leather Block Heel Pump in Bubblegum, $675.SHOP SIMILAR
SHORT SHIFT Denim is the new black this season, and one of the hottest new names (no pun intended) in the design space is Neuw, started by three Australian partners several years ago (one of the partners had lived in Nieuwlandstraat in Belgium, which sparked the brand’s Euro-sounding name). Look for a super-light bleached shade and frayed finishing to tick all the right mini-skirt boxes right now.
Neuw Denim, Denim mini skirt, $100.SHOP SIMILAR
Pyramid scheme Say hello to Australian brand Ginger & Smart’s signature bag shape of the season. Edgy enough to carry every day, elegant enough to tranfer to night, it’s just big enough (23cm high, to be precise) for phone, brush, purse and gloss, with serious hardware to off-set its sweet geometric shape.
Ginger & Smart, Ravish Evening Bag in Berry, $299.SHOP NOW
flair Affairs It’s already been a very, very good year for local designer Rebecca Vallance, having designed the most high profile celebrity wedding dress of 2017 so far (note: Sylvia Jeffreys nuptials to’Peter Stefanovic). But there’s so much more to the market-savvy Aussie designer than bridal. This electric blue stretch dress would suit any smart casual, cocktail, races or party dress code – not to mention most wedding invites for that matter.
Rebecca Vallance, Billie Ruffle Mini Dress, $629. SHOP NOW
Head start Weddings, weekend races, wild nights out – when is it NOT a good time for a girl to give her crown jewels a public outing? Sydney-based studio JYJewels is gathering a bevy of celebrity fans, including Nadia Bartel and Lauren Phillips, and for obvious reason. This hand-crafted piece teams cerise crystals with rose gold-dipped settings and netting on a satin-wrapped micro headband.
JY Jewels x Lady of Leisure Millinery, Aurora Rose Gold Ceruise, $615.SHOP NOW
wolf in chic clothing Every fresh chill-based season deserves a new statement jacket, and this shearling offering from New Zealand brand Deadly Ponies just shot straight to the top of our winter lust list. Make of fine Bulle lamb leather and Spanish Marino Wool, it’s incredibly light, ridiculously warm and lofty in terms of luxe style. Also comes in jet black if you’re looking for a moodier biker look.
Deadly Ponies, Pony Rider Shearling in Gull Grey, $2489.SHOP NOW
Bide your time It’s been a long time coming, but sass & bide is back – at Mercedes Benz Australian Fashion Week 2017, that is. The much-loved brand, now creatively helmed by a team of top designers rather than just one (or as per the original set-up, two) creative director and will hold its first local runway show in years this month. The result – the best collection we’ve seen in eons from the brand. This monochromatic viscose-rayon-nylon midi skirt would look as striking with white Converse and a leather moto jacket as stilettos and Balmain blazer. Consider it an investment steeped in nostalgia.
Sass & Bide, Moon Rocks Bodycon Fluted Skirt in Black Snow, $455.SHOP NOW
Rose goals Mirrored, sculpted and spotted on stylish celebs, these Camelia frames featured in Chanel’s most recent runway show and advertising campaign are one of the most hotly sought-after shade styles right now. A talking point, at the very least.
Chanel, Nylon and Metal sunglasses in white, $690.SHOP IN STORE
BOMB SQUAD Bombers are still a huge thing this season, as is floral embroidery. Add the two trends together and the sum of two equals is infinitely greater than the individual. Bottom line: you need an embellished bomber to breeze you through to 2018. This one is machine-washable, making it even stealthier.
Only, Embroidered Flower Bomber, $91 at Myer.SHOP SIMILAR
Velvet goldmine It’s no secret the most impressive accessory you can own is a silky complexion. Make like savvy beauty editors and add embellish your skincare with fashion’s biggest fabric trend this autumn: velvet. Luxe brand La Mer’s potent serum The Concentrate, is famously smooth and velvety in texture, and impressively powerful in boosting moisture levels, balancing redness, reducing irritation and supporting skin’s natural renewal process. As an extra treat in may, the cult product comes in a limited edition (petite) 15ml size throughout May, costing just $262.
La Mer, The Concentrate Serum, $262. SHOP NOW
