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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.

5.22.2016

By Johnny MBFWA

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia has come to an end and although you may have already seen the shows and read the reviews; You still need to know what you’ll be wearing this summer. Over the next few days I’ll be featuring my favourite shows with an edit of the key trends, stand-out runway pieces in detail and the items which you should pre-order for summer now to ensure your new season wardrobe is on point. I’ll also be sharing an edit of my favourite beauty looks, that I was lucky enough to go through backstage with some of the best make-up artists and hair stylists in the industry.

First up, the glitzy metallic accents and flowing fabrics of the By Johnny MBFWA runway show. I have to admit the first look above was my absolute favourite of the week and an entire outfit I can’t wait to get my hands on when it becomes available later this year. Set amongst a tight monochrome colour palette, fresh textures, asymmetric hemlines and easy relaxed shapes. The collection was perfectly paired with loose flowing hair, dewy, fresh skin, brushed-up brows, soft pink lips and summers essential strappy sandal. Can’t wait for summer? Shop the current By Johnny collection by clicking here.

Photos are not my own. Source Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia – By Johnny MBFWA Getty.

My Blonde Closet

An Australian Fashion & Lifestyle Journal By Gemma-Louise May