So it’s practically December, it’s starting to get dark around 3pm and chunky knits have become our wardrobe staples. (Translate as the only thing we wear right now.) With this in mind, a speedy trip to the beauty cupboard this morning revealed a welcome pop of colour that made us forget dark hues and the dismal weather outside. Whi
A trip to see Prism’s inestimable eyewear and swimwear designer Anna Laub, who introduced us to her latest wheeze – a leather espadrille. Made in collaboration with Opening Ceremony for Fashion’s Night Out, the rope-soled flats (with the teeniest of lifts) have proven so popular, she’s about to start selling them online. (Available from next week from )
One of the most commonly asked questions I get from friends, family and coworkers is, whats a good body moisturizer? Maybe its because winter is coming (or heregiven it felt like it was in the TEENS when I woke up this a.m.), but lotion seems to be on everyones mind. Regardless, I have the answer: AVEENO Positively Nourishing Body Moisturizer.
I first tried this body lotion back in February when I was in Los Angeles for the Independent Spirit Awards with 25 other bloggers and the AVEENO team, during a moment that remains probably the most relaxing 30 minutes Ive had in 2011. The
Charles Martyn | 
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11 14th, 2011| 
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SIX, SEXY (and last minute) FATHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS
This Sunday is Father’s day. Wives everywhere are frantically out looking for special last minute Father’s Day gift ideas for the most special guy in their lives. Your
Charm necklaces and just charms in general are one of my favorite things that exist. Those cute, lucky and clever ones, like the one above from Charm Co – love them all. I mean, how often do you find yourself with no wood around when you need to “knock on wood”. Search no more!
They make a perfect gift – you can really show you know the person by getting them the perfect charm. Charms may sometimes have a different meaning and certain cultures can relate to certain symbols more than others.
One of the funniest examples that comes to my mind is the conversation with a client of mine from France.
What happens when you partner up with a talented group of students to raise hope and much needed funds for an incredibly worthy cause? You get a beautiful dreamcatcher necklace!
For the past 7 years, Sportsgirl has been a proud supporter of RMIT’s Fashion & Textiles program’s, “Young Essentials Project”, which helps students prepare for and gain valuable experience within the fashion industry.
Part of this project includes designing and creating a very special piece to raise money and awareness for the Butterfly Foundation, who do an amazing job promoting positive body image around Australia.
The 2011 team who designed this beautiful butterfly dreamcatcher necklace includes; Abby Uren, Bethany Sexton, Laura Commadeur, Rachel Blyth, Jordan Serpell and Tiffany Charles.
It’s available in stores and online now. Read more…