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6.16.2016

Bobbi Brown Beach Nudes

As winter weather well and truly begins to set in, there is no easier way to hold onto that remaining summer glow and add warmth, tone and life back into your face than with a natural dusting of bronzer. Luckily this month sees the launch of Bobbi Brown Beach Nudes. A collection of three essential make-up items for creating a gorgeous, sun-kissed glow all year-round, in just a few steps.

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder. If your anything like me, your skin gets a shade or two lighter in the colder months. For this reason a bronzing powder is the perfect option. I love the new Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder. A soft matte, silky-smooth bronzer which combines two-tones of red and brown to create a shade that you would find in a natural tan. Instantly warming the skin with a natural looking colour.

Bobbi Brown Sheer Lip Colour. This super lightweight formula glides on smoothly and evenly, delivering a sheer and slightly glossy finish that’s wearable everyday. Formulated with Shea Butter, Murumuru Butter and Apricot Kernel Oils, the subtle colour once applied not only helps warm your completion, but also rejuvenates, nourishes and prevents awful winter chapping.

Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Eye Palette. Nothing kills the illusion of a summer glow like tired eyes. The good news is you’ll find the perfect combination of bronzy nudes, soft pinks and gold shades all in the one eye palette. Each perfect for for brightening eyes. To create a subtle summer glow, simply apply colour to the inner corners of your eye and swept across your eyelids. If you have particularly dark or red eyelids, even out the tone with an application of the Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector or Concealer prior to applying shadow.

If you want to achieve dewy, healthy-looking complexion you also can’t go past my favourite Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick; And to complete your look apply a coat of the new Eye Opening Mascara to perfectly thicken, curl and lift your lashes. To purchase any products mentioned in this post as well as the new Bobbi Brown Beach Nudes collection, visit the Bobbi Brown website here.

Photos are not my own. Source Bobbi Brown.

6.6.2016

Cmeo Collective MBFWA

The Cmeo Collective MBFWA runway show was bursting with must-buy pieces, which is just one of the reasons why it was among my favourite shows at this years Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. A range of oversized shirts and structured suits, set alongside feminine silhouettes and floaty hemlines. Perfectly paired with jewels from Dinosaur Designs and heels from JAGGAR Footwear.

Key styles from the collection; A white mini dress with layered pleats (pictured above), shirts featuring fluted sleeves, thigh-high slits and sleek skirts complete with lush ’20s style fringe detailing. Splashed with a neutral colour palette of blush, blue, black and white, this collection can not only be paired back with itself, but your entire wardrobe. If you’re wish list is anything like mine, I would start saving for October! Can’t wait till then? Shop the current Cmeo Collective collection at the Fashion Bunker here.

Photos are not my own. Source Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. Cmeo Collective MBFWA Getty.

6.3.2016

Keepsake The Label Sequence

You can always rely on Keepsake The Label to perfectly capture the ethereal spirit of a romantic trend, and their new collection is no exception. Titled Sequence the range includes event-ready dresses and separates; including capes, camisoles and skirts. Featuring scalloped edges, delicate pleats, dramatic statement sleeves and floor sweeping hemlines. The range is elegant, yet pretty and feels grown up and fresh. Combining deep necklines that neatly balance full bodied full-length shapes and one shoulder styles which offer demure femininity, yet a hint of skin. Consider this your new go-to formal collection.

My favourite pieces from the collection include; The City Heat Bodice in the Speckle Print perfectly teamed with the City Heat Skirt in a matching print . Follow The Sun Top in Black . Love Struck Top in Black and the Follow The Sun Skirt in Black. If you’re going somewhere special and still looking for something beautiful to wear you should check out; The True Love Strapless Dress in Black and White Lace or the Love Struck Maxi Dress in Black. To view the entire Keepsake The Label Sequence collection and shop something for yourself visit the Fashion Bunker here. For all new arrivals from The Fashion Bunker click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Keepsake The Label via The Fashion Bnkr.

5.30.2016

Bec And Bridge MBFWA

Channelling a mood of luxe free spirited bohemia, the Bec And Bridge MBFWA runway show was another one of my favourite collections presented at this years Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. Inspired by a recent trip to India, designers Becky and Bridget explored the visual explosion of culture, colour and chaos. Designing a resort collection which celebrates the spirit of an Indian summer.

Relaxed two-piece separates, one shouldered styles and free flowing dresses were key. Featuring unique details; Including raw hand-woven cottons, glowing embellishments and cascading trails of fabric, hanging from sleeves, ties and skirts. The continuity of fabric, delicate cut outs and textured embroidery created a stunning consistency and a resort mood of effortless styling. All brought to life in a perfect palette of gold, white, black and soft pink…

If you plan to escape our chilly Sydney weather for sunnier days overseas you will want to pick up at least one of six pieces already available to purchase from the collection via the Bec and Bridge website here. The rest of the collection will be available later in the year just in time for our Australian summer.

Photos are not my own. Source Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. Bec And Bridge MBFWA Getty.

5.26.2016

Georgia Alice MBFWA

If you’re anything like me you would have already fallen in love with Georgia Alice. The New Zealand label who has taken the cool credentials of oversized dressing and elevated them with some very clever detailing and a definitive signature style. The labels MBFWA debut collection, a combination of easy silhouettes and fluid silk separates was one of my favourite presented at this years Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Featuring exaggerated sleeve styles, luxe fabrications and ribbon-like sashes in a muted colour palette. Each look was perfectly teamed with a pair of roman-styled sandals. They weren’t an obvious choice but I have no doubt that every fashion lover is sure to be wearing these by summer. To purchase the current Georgia Alice collection click here. To purchase the Original Teva Sandal in black worn on the runway click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia – Georgia Alice MBFWA Getty.

My Blonde Closet

An Australian Fashion & Lifestyle Journal By Gemma-Louise May