Bride-to-be, Celine first came to me with a vintage piece of lace from her mother’s wedding gown, which had been handmade by her grandmother. She wanted to incorporate this lace into a new headpiece for her …
Millinery Australia Design Award 2023
Millinery Australia’s Design Award showcases innovative design and high-quality millinery skills. This year’s theme for the competition was “Ruffled”. My piece took inspiration from watching the wind “ruffle” the surface of the ocean, causing the water …
Autumn Fashion 2023: Winners Round Up
Here is a round of all winners of the Australian Turf Club’s Autumn Racing Fashion Competitions this year. All photos have been sourced from the Australian Turf Club website. See all photos and entrants here. …
What to wear to the polo *Updated*
Polo in the City is back in Sydney on Saturday, 9 November 2024 so get your outfit ready. Unlike spring racing fashion, a day out at the polo is more about understated elegance and practicality. …
2023 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
I have just launched my new Autumn Winter 2023 collection in time for the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival which kicks off on Saturday 11 March. Check it out here. The carnival’s main fashion events are: …
Real Bride Story – Sally
Bride-to-be Sally came to me about 6 months before her big day wanting two looks, a cathedral length veil for the ceremony, and a bright vibrant headband to party the night away at the reception. …
Hat Etiquette for Weddings
A hat is a very special fashion accessory that elevates an outfit. Typically brides will opt for headpieces or veils at weddings, but as a family member or guest, what better occasion than a wedding …
Myer Fashions on the Field 2022
The VRC has announced an update to this year’s Myer Fashions on the Field competition with new categories: Best Dressed and Best Suited Awards. The competition will be both on track and online. The digital competition …
Sydney Spring Fashion Stakes Competition 2022
The Australian Turf Club (ATC) will be running the Fashion Stakes competition during this year’s Sydney Everest Carnival over three days including Fujitsu General George Main Stakes Day, Everest Day and Golden Eagle Day. Categories …
Millinery Australia Design Award 2022
Millinery Australia’s Design Award showcases innovative design and high-quality millinery skills. The theme for the competition was Counter Balance. I decided to enter for the first time this year but found the theme to be quite …