Hit and Miss of the Week: Stylish Australians

I know that I have quite a lot of lovely Australian readers, and it's very rare that I actually look at Australian fashion. This week I'm focusing on you guys. There are three stylish Australian women in this weeks post (and no, none of them are Kylie), and one is even wearing Aussie designer Josh Goot.
There's a lot we can learn from these Australian women, who all welcome bright colour (check out Abbie Cornish's hot pink coat). And then there are the Hollywood girls, who as always have been hitting the red carpets. Beyonce has had a very busy week. As always let me know what you thought of the week's looks in the comments section.







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Abbey Lee Goes POP

Any of you who brought the last issue of POP, Dasha Zhukova's first issue, will know that she's doing a fabulous job as editor. It's a lot more art focused now, but the fashion is still fantastic, the editorials were beautiful in the last issue.
For the S/S 2010 issue model-of-the-moment Abbey Lee gets the cover, or should I say the two covers. She was photographed by Richard Prince.


I'm hoping to buy the cover on the left, but I adore both. What do you think?
There's also a video that accompanies the shoot of Abbey on a motorbike which can be viewed HERE.

Are you excited for this issue?

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Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

One of my favourite up-and-coming designers is Mary Katrantzou - if you're not familiar with her work check it out. The Greek born designer is a wonder with print, and her past two collections have mesmerised me. And in perfect timing for London Fashion Week she has produced a collection for Topshop, due in stores on the 19th of February.

The collection consists of four pieces, a body (£45) and three t-shirt dresses (£55), which all feature her famous bold prints. “I’m thrilled to be able to work with Topshop on this collection, making my prints accessible to a wider audience,” Mary says.
And I'm thrilled that I can get the above dress, which is so obviously a Katrantzou piece, for only £55. It's now at the top of my S/S must-have list.


What do you think of this collection? Favourite pieces?

I Am… Sasha Fierce





If I could be any celebrity for one day I would choose Beyonce. Not because I like her style more than any other celebrity, just because I'd know what it's like to be so fierce. Have you seen her live? She is amazing, her energy rivals Madonna's. I saw her live last summer and ever since I've wanted to be Beyonce for just one day. And I would spend that day doing the Single Ladies dance.

Images from Beyonce's 2002 W magazine cover. What I'd do for a cover this fabulous today... I think W should put her on the cover again, no?

And if you could be a celebrity for one day who would you be and why?

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Mary-Kate's Amazing Coat

Yesterday the Olsen twins were in New York promoting their affordable clothing collection Olsenboye (Ashley says they trademarked the name Olsenboye when they were only 14) for JCPenny. Mary-Kate was wearing the most amazing coat on her way into the GMA studios, I'm actually suffering from coat envy. And she seems to love it as much as I do, as she left it on throughout their interview.



It's interesting to watch the interview, as they both seem a lot more talkative than they usually are in interviews. I always get the impression they'd rather not do them at all. They also talk through the Olsenboye collection, which so far I'm not really feeling. I'm much more into Elizabeth & James. But see what you think.



And the other great Olsen fashion moment so far this year was Ashley in the ruffled Erdem mini dress. I'm still completely in love with this look, and I just tracked down this look-alike on ASOS by French Connection.


It's obviously no match for Ashley's frock, but it will make a fabulous party dress for the summer. And I do love the colour.

What do you think of the Olsenboye collection? And does anyone know who Mary-Kate's coat is by? I'm guessing it is not part of the affordable JCPenny collection...

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The New Girls on the Red Carpet

The Oscar nominations were announced yesterday (by Anne Hathway in a Chloe blazer) and though I care which films are nominated my interest mostly lies in the women up for best actress/supporting actress. I just want to know who will be walking the red carpet. While there are many red carpet professionals up for the awards (Meryl, Penelope, Sandra, Maggie...) there are two newcomers, who have are not just making their mark in film but also in fashion, to keep and eye on. They are, of course, Anna Kendrick and Carey Mulligan.
I've taken a little look at their red carpet style to date and made a prediction of what we can expect at the Academy Awards.



Anna clearly likes the classic red carpet look (note how many trains she has worn so far) and generally sticks to pale colours or black. With all the red carpet events she's been attending this year her confidence seems to be growing, as she recently rocked a bright fuchsia Alberta Ferretti dress, but I think for the Oscars she'll play it safe and stick with a nude strapless gown.



Carey is a little more playful in her choices than Anna, going with high-fashion labels like Lanvin and Nina Ricci. Unlike Anna she rarely chooses a big skirt, and instead likes the design features above the waist (chunky necklaces and asymmetric lines), but I'd like to see her branch out and go for this Givenchy dress. I think the colour would look amazing on her.

What are your thoughts on Anna and Carey's style so far? And who else are you looking froward to seeing Oscar night? I bet Zoe Saldana and Maggie G are the best dressed.

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Anne and Kate Know the Power of a Blazer

Last night Kate Moss was photographed out and about with the lovely Mario Testino. She was, of course, in the Kate Moss uniform of ballet pumps and a blazer. And, as always, she looked effortlessly stylish.
Then this morning Anne Hathaway announced the Oscar nominations. She wore a white blazer, and she looked effortlessly stylish. Notice a pattern?


The blazer is one of those hero pieces, always there in the back of your wardrobe (or in the back of Rachel Zoe's closet, if you're Anne Hathway) ready for a fashion emergency. You can never go wrong with a trusty blazer, wear them with jeans or over a little dress like Kate Moss, or use one to look formal and fashionable like Anne.
And the new way to wear a blazer this season? With the sleeves rolled up and a saucy bra-top or corset underneath, Antonio Berardi style.


The underwear as outwear trend isn't the most welcoming of fashion statements (or the most forgiving) but paired with the humble blazer it seems much more do-able, no?
And the great thing is you're likely to already have a blazer ready, all you need is a stylish bra-top. I'd go for this floral Topshop number below, so very Dolce & Gabbana.

Is this a look you will be trying? And do you have a perfect blazer that always saves the day?

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