LMFF Castings part 1.

So on Tuesday 29th January, the castings for LMFF took place at the Malvern town hall. Can I just say, the Town Hall is such an incredible building! It's huge and the architecture is beautiful. Anyway, with hundreds of hopeful models, both girls and boys, there will only be  approximately 60 that will be chosen to walk in the festival. In order to make the cut, the models had to walk in front of a panel who decide which models have what it takes to represent the festival and all the amazing Australian designers involved. It can be a very daunting process for the young models who are just starting out. Having to walk in a massive room filled with people staring, photographing and filming you, while you are also being judged on both your look and walk. I felt very lucky to be on the other side, photographing and admiring the girls and boys. If they had potential, after walking for the first panel, they were then asked to walk again solo so they could be filmed (as oppose to the groups of 3), then photographed and there height measured. After this process the panel will decide on the girls and boys that will be chosen to walk in L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion festival in March. Unfortunately not every model makes the cut and for each one that got asked through to the second half of the casting, about 10 did not. I was lucky enough to be invited along to the casting and took some photos to share with you all. To be surrounded by so many beautiful, young hopefuls, you feel a little bad that so many don't make the cut. But that's the modelling world for you. Hannah M from Giant and Paris Roberts from London Managemnt, are two in particular that stood out to me. Hannah is in the last photo and I will include a photo of Paris in my next post. I really do hope they both make the cut as they were gorgeous and so sweet. Although Paris is quite short in terms of being a catwalk model, she has a certain presence about her that you can't take your eyes off. Then Hannah M is just beautiful. Looking forward to the festival in March to see which models made it! I'm sure I won't be disappointed as the talent that cast for the Festival was amoung the best in Australia. Anyway, I also managed to meet the amazing Monty Coles whose photographs are incredible. He was so lovely and I look forward to seeing more of his work. Hope you enjoy some of the 'behind the scenes' pic's to get an idea of how it all goes on :) xx

Beautiful Hirschy.

So just before Christmas I was able to assist a stylist on a photo shoot with the amazing Hirschy. I first met Hirschy many years ago in Melbourne and knew back then that she was destined for the modelling world. Although she would never of guessed it, I'm sure. Very modest! She looks beautiful beyond words in her photographs, but it's safe to say she look's even more incredible in the flesh. The texture and tone of her skin, cheekbones, hair, well everything is perfect. Her body, although not super tall, is perfectly proportioned to be a model. So petit and small boned that she has that natural slenderness that is what divides born models and self made models. I am so glad I got to work with her while she had a short stint back home back in Melbourne as she is so lovely and gorgeous. Very friendly and approachable, while also very professional. After changing into hundreds of different outfits not really getting a break all that time (well we had a beautiful lunch from Carlisle st), she still managed to have a smile on her face and pulled through for the 2 full days the job went for. I took some behind the scenes photos as well to share with you, but I can't until the job is officially out in a few months due to a confidentiality agreement. In the meantime I have picked some of my favourite photos of the lil stunner to share with you all below. Honestly, the more you look- the more striking and beautiful she is! Enjoy xx

LMFF behind the scenes.

So I am so lucky to be apart of L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival this year. I have been chosen as a devotee along with a few others whom I will announce shortly. I met up with the others this week and we got to hang out and play with an exciting project which I will show you guys when it comes out! At the moment it is a little hush hush. Anyway, I feel very blessed to be apart of the festival this year and it's all thanks to the amazing team at AMPR who helped introduce me to the gorgeous LMFF team. So on Thursday 24th January, hair and make-up trials were underway for the festival which will run from March 18-24th. I managed to get my hands on some of Anthony Licuria's striking and beautiful behind the scenes photos which I am going to share with you below. Not only that, but I was able to get some information on what the hair and make-up trends for this years festival will be. Caterina Dibiase, L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival Hair Director, said this year "we are seeing very definite and over exaggerate parts as a trend. Other looks for the season include hair with soft and feminine texture." She mentioned that they will move away "from the crisp beach look" and that "vibrant reds, short soft cuts and flashes (or highlights) of strong colour in dark hair" will be a trend that we will see on the runway. Not only that, but "one of the runways at 2013 L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival will be dedicated to the colour red." WOW! I am already so excited to see it and I am having thoughts about dying my hair red. Thoughts? Seriously! I also found out from Rae Morris, L'Oréal Paris and LMFF Make-up Director, that "this year its all about opulent glamour- think beauty inspired by precious jewels. Beauty that indulges the senses and looks expensive!" I can already picture the stunning models looking like creatures from another planet. Absolutely beautiful creatures that is! Rae mentioned that "eyes are a big focus and we are seeing a lot of strong, statement looks." She tells us that "it is important to be bold. You can use 3 to 4 shades of colour with the main shade complimenting the colour of your eye," and also to "be sure to use your lighter shades first and work into the eye with the darker." With information like this we are the first to know what the trends for 2013 are in general. Both Rae and Caterina have been in the business for years and 'hair and make-up artists' around Australia look to them for guidance and knowledge on what looks will play a role in the Australian fashion scene each season. I will be sure to make note of this key info and who knows, next time you see me I may have splashes of red and bold, statement eye make-up to match :) Can't wait to see their work on the runway! Tickets for the festival are on sale now through Ticketek or you can call them on 1300 795 012. Can't wait to see you there and hope you guys enjoy the photos (courtesy of Anthony Licuria) xx

Clover Canyon Prints.

Clover Canyon makes some of the most amazing prints I have seen! I could buy the whole collection, the colours are so vibrant and the clothes fit on the body perfectly. I am in love with the printed slouch lounge pants as well as the neoprene printed mini dresses. If you are looking to brighten up your wardrobe or something for a special occasion, I highly recommend sourcing some Clover Canyon. If you are in Melbourne or Adelaide, we stock lots of the pieces at HUSK so definitely come into store and check it out. We are expecting a delivery any moment. Anyway, here are some pieces that I personally love below… Enjoy :) xx

Oopsie… It's okay, cause I found Serge Thoraval.

So It has been a little while since I posted! I went away to the amazing Yamba in far north NSW for the first 2 weeks of January and it was honestly amazing. If you are ever wanting to travel in Australia and love to surf, fish, walk and eat good food while looking at the beach from a cliff top, then Yamba is where it's at! Anyway, back to Melbourne now and back to work. It's time to start saving for the next trip.. It's also time to start saving for these pieces below by Serge Throaval. This cool chick came into work the other day wearing the 'set of 7 French sayings rings' and had them on different fingers (you can also wear them all on the one finger), and they are totally down my alley. I love the unique and raw feel to them. You can tell they have all been hand made making each ring slightly different from the next, and the quality of them is second to none! There are several pieces I am already wanting and shall stop at nothing till I can get them!!