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vogue’s online shopping night

June 8, 2011 in fashion

We all remember how Anna Wintour kick-started the American retail sector mid-GFC with Fashion’s Night Out – and tonight Vogue Australia is attempting a similar feat for the country’s own struggling retail sector.

Hundreds of local and international brands are taking part. You can see the full list here but here are my picks for the best deals:

Alannah Hill: 20% off all purchases
Chelsea de Luca: Exclusive pieces available + first 20 buyers receive $50 voucher
Georg Jensen: 10% off jewelry, 20% off living 30% off Sphere collection
Lisa Ho: Free wool scarf valued at $199 with all purchases
Lorna Jane: 20% off all purchases, free shipping, first 50 buyers get $20 voucher
Manning Cartel: 30% off all autumn/winter collection
Myer: 15% off select brands
Net-A-Porter: Free shipping to Australia with code VOGUEAU
Peep Toe: 20% off full price shoes
Sass and Bide: 10% off new collection and new sale items
Talulah: At least 25% off and free shipping
Vogue Australia: 4 issue subscription for $20

Vogue’s Online Shopping Night has just started so pull on your PJs and get shopping from the comfort of your couch! Follow hashtag #VOSN on Twitter for the latest news.

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in the news: aussie barbie

January 26, 2011 in fashion

It’s Australia Day and what better way to celebrate than with an Aussie barbie – I know I’ll be getting together with some friends this afternoon for some snags, beers and the Hottest 100.

If you prefer your barbies less meaty and more doll-like, there’s also a special Australia Day edition for you.

Mattel is releasing the Sydney Opera House Barbie doll to celebrate our national day this year and she’s quite a stunner. With a gown designed by Alex Perry and inspired by Sydney’s famous building, she is the fourth in the Landmark Series.

The Sydney Opera House Barbie is available in Australia for $44. Read more at Grazia.

However you’re celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful Australia Day!

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best dressed at g’day usa

January 24, 2011 in fashion

It’s that time of year when Australia’s finest take over Los Angeles to promote our sunburnt country. The highlight of the week-long event is the gala ball, which took place on Saturday night.

Abbie Cornish was one of the Australians honoured at the event, and she dedicated her award to Candy co-star Heath Leger on the third anniversary of his death.

While Cornish looked elegant in her black lace Elie Saab gown, I prefer the pop of colour from fellow actress Rachel Taylor’s Collette Dinigan design. Who do you think did Australia most proud?

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in the news: a model stuff-up

September 29, 2010 in news

I’m sure you’ve heard by now that Sarah Murdoch, host of Australia’s Next Top Model, accidentally said the wrong model’s name when she was reading out the winner last night. Oops!

It would be so easy to insert a blonde/model/yo-mama joke in here but the look of absolute devastation and embarrassment on her face make me just want to give her a hug and tell her it’ll all be fine.

And apparently it will be fine – ANTM gets a whole lot of extra publicity (prompting some to suggest it was a publicity stunt), Harper’s Bazaar has decided to print both girls’ covers for their November issue, and Foxtel is said to be compensating runner-up Kelsey by awarding her $25,000 and a trip to New York to make up for the error.

It makes me feel a wee bit sick when I watch it but if you want to experience the awkward moment for yourself, you can watch it below (apologies for the poor quality).

So, congratulations to Kelsey. I mean Amanda. Congratulations Amanda!

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in the news: where australia shines

September 28, 2010 in news

From the people who brought you the best job in the world comes the first new brand for Australia’s sunshine state in over a decade – Queensland, Where Australia Shines.

In the interests of full disclosure, I should reveal that Tourism Queensland hands me my pay check – but that doesn’t mean I don’t genuinely think it’s a great new brand because I really do. I know my colleagues put a lot of work into this concept and I think it has really paid off because the below clip makes me want to grab my friends and run along a beautiful beach – and I don’t even really like the beach!

We’ve already established I might be a little biased so what do you think? Does it make you want to have your own shining holiday in Queensland?

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