Miranda back on the cover of Cleo!

Miranda on this month's Cleo!

Miranda on Cleo Magazine's September 07 cover
Miranda on UK Harper's Bazaar April Issue

Photos: http://cleo.ninemsn.com.au/cleo/ and UK Harpers Bazaar April Issue

Aussie Victoria's Secret Supermodel, former All Hallows School student and S.A.A. favourite, Miranda Kerr is back on the cover of Australian Cleo magazine this month and was also on the cover of UK Harper's Bazaar last month! The lucky lady will also be appearing at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week reportedly with boyfriend Orlando Bloom up front and centre. What I would really like to know now is whether there is ever a week that goes by now without some form of news on the gorgeous dimple faced stunner? Answer: Ahhhhh NO! Which is just the way I like it!!!

love always xoxo
S.A.A.

The Doctors Back!!!!!

90's Doc Martens

The docs revisited -Chloe winter 07

Erin Wasson at Ksubi

You'll never ever guess what I'm digging at the moment!! Here's a couple of clues.....1. They're big 2. Black 3. hard 4. hardcore 5. did I mention big, and finally 6. come with the general connotations goth, punk and emo!!!!! Ahhhhh crazy I know since I am not one of all those things listed. So what am I crushing on at the moment and can't wait to get my hands on?

DOC MARTINS!!!!!

I know, I know what your thinking ewwwwwww what a freak! But hear me out; Lately these androgynous clob hobbers have started to become girls best friend and standard model attire. The classic and standard black leather 8 eye boots have been making a chic comeback, seen at the Chloe fall runway show and on a collection of fashion forward females notably the models. Not since the 90's have we seen such an influx of fashionable people sporting the shoes -unless you think the crowds at the latest marilyn manson concert are fashionable- in ordinary day to day wear! Fashionable alumni such as Agyness Deyn, Erin Wasson and other models have been seen parading and posing in them over the last couple of months. Recently Chloe collaborated with Dr Marten on their autumn/winter 07/08 collection creating a collection of larger scarier versions of the originals which is saying something considering the connotations that come with the originals.Red heads know best!

Sartorialist girl

Agyness Deyn in Docs.

Love always xoxo
S.A.A.

Happy Family

Nfu.Oh Singapore and Malaysia family gathering at the luxurious Nfu.Oh booth during NailExpo Korea 2008. We came back with new designs, new techniques, new ideas....and a burning desire to propel our skills to another level and just can't wait !!!

S.A.A.'s Favourite Supermodel in Fashion Giant Squeeze! - Miranda Kerr

Breaking News today with our Golden Girl Miranda Kerr is that the soon to be David Jones ambassador was discovered by arch rival MYER to have appeared in a couple of the stores catalogues and runway shows in Ms Kerr's early days before she made it big with underwear giant Victoria's Secret and other lucrative brands. A 'very young looking' Miranda was found in 'several [Myer] catalogues in 2002 and 2003' two years before her shoot to stardom. This recent shock discovery left a poor DJ's spokeswoman with nothing more than a melancholy, no comment.

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A.

Article to Left: Courier Mail, April 16, 2008, p.30

How old is too young? Australian fashion Week News

Article: The Courier Mail, April 12-13, 2008, P.11

The recent buzz surrounding the up and coming Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has not been all that positive after event casting directors choose to fly in a 14yr old model from Poland named Monika Jagaciak. Monika a stunning 14yr old caused quite a stir after plans were released a couple of days ago making her the star model at Fashion Week. Influential members in the industry (Kirstie Clements, Vogue Australia's Editor-in-Chief) cried out in protest at the suggestion of a 14yr old girl heading down the runways, saying that girls of this age should be at school and not modeling in what is considered a cut throat adult industry. Organisers of the event then backed out of the deal with Ms Jagaciak. Creating a ban on all girls under the age of 16 from appearing on the catwalk.

The removal of the 14yr old has cleared the catwalk for 16yr old local Brisbane model and Sandgate state High school student Kristie-Lee Hughes. This shift has been heralded as a much more sensible option, giving exposure to 'the next big thing' in modeling who is also a local talent. This issue brought up the old debate about what age is too young on the catwalk and whether age limits should be set? With set age limits being the growing trend among fashion festivals it won't be long before Paris and other fashion capitals follow suit. Forcing the industry to take a much more realistic approach when selecting their models and the images that they wish to portray.

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A.

How to keep your wardrobe looking as efficient and shinny as Gisele's Hair!

Photo: Ikea.com screen capture of wardrobe option available
My Shoe system :HINT: Stuff boots with plastic bags to help retain their shapeWooden hangers help preserve garment shape!

Wardrobe Systems. Some folks dread them and others relish in how great theirs are. But for all of you who happen to have one...that looks like a moldy bowl of pasta this 'How to guide' in wardrobe maintenance and organization should be a god-send.

First of all Wardrobe's should be at all times systematically organised period. No Wardrobe is too big or to small to house quality coat hangers, proper packaging and systematic storage compartments. If you don't believe me just go to www.ikea.com which has great storage solutions for both small and large homes and wardrobes.

Getting back on track... Every good and efficient wardrobe -regardless of price- contains these 5 vital ingredients:
1. Quality Wooden Coat Hangers-Keeps garment shoulders in shape and doesn't rust like wire hangers do all over your pretty spring dresses
2. Shoe Boxes - whether they're the boxes the shoes came in or specialized clear containers
3. Moth Balls - even if you don't have the nasty things living there, one day you may just open the cupboard door to find your favourite cashmere sweater in tatters wishing you'd just thrown in a couple of dollars worth of balls to save the heart ache.
4. Tissue paper - great for retaining the shape in shoes and wrapping delicate garments
5. Cardboard dividers- Makes it easier to distinguish the socks from the stockings and the Belts from the Bras.

Now with these tools you can ensure all of your clothes stay just as beautiful as on the day you purchased them no matter how long ago. And to keep track of all these wonderful garments any wardrobe OCD (Obsessive Compulsive) will tell you 'systems are the key to success!'.

This nifty system ensure all of my beauties stay in front of my eyes and not long lost with the mouldy socks and other long forgotten fashion flops ...ahem... bubble skirt:

All of my wardrobe that is not hanging up is divided into 7 basic sections which are:
1. Uniforms -work or school
2. Tops
3. Socks Hosiery and Swim-wear
4. Winter staples
5. Bottoms -shorts, skirts, skorts etc
6. Pj's and;
7. Shoes

These 6 different sections suit me just fine but some people may find that they have twice as much tops as they do bottoms and so you can adjust the amount of storage given to either accordingly. The second part of this system involves organizing each section generally it goes as follows:
1. Tops are sorted in either colour, season, most worn and least worn, fabric, style or a mixture of a couple.
2. The same is done for bottoms
3. Socks Hosiery and Swim-wear are sorted accordingly preferably within cardboard dividers as previously mentioned and;
4. Pj's are sorted into winter and summer with which ever season's crop sectioned towards the top or front.
5. Shoes are sorted so that everydays are at the front moving down to the 'rare occasion' good dress shoes at the bottom and each box has a Polaroid of the shoe inside attached to the front so that you can keep track of them all!

These solutions should help give order and purpose to your wardrobe allowing you to make quick clear sartorial decisions in times of hast or crisis. You should also remember to have at least two fail safe 'look amazing' outfits in times of dire desperation and these should only be used in these situations to avoid over use. Some other handy hints to make your wardrobe look like the fashion closet of a star (if you have the time) are:
1. Pretty ribbons can be placed tied to the tops of coat hangers to add a decadent boutique like finish
2. Yummy smelling salts and Potpourri can be kept at the bottom of your wardrobe to keep you clothes smelling clean and fresh and;
3. Cute wrapping paper or specialty wallpaper can be applied to the insides of your wardrobe to help inspire you to be creative with your outfits each day and also to show off all of you glorious clothes, cause lets face it after spending all that money on each item you want them to still look pretty even if they are patiently waiting to be worn.

So there you have it the perfectly organized, presented and smooth running wardrobe to ensure that you'll never be caught out looking for those grey marle tights; or finding that favourite scarf....moth eaten at the back of your undies draw ever again!!!

Love always xoxo
S.A.A.

ELLE Veteran Fashion Director Sacked?

In other News... I've just found out that veteran fashion director of ELLE magazine Nina Garcia has been fired or rather 'let go' according to sources. I just recently was talking about her new book 'The Little Black Book of Style' in a post and now this?

But judging by the rep this girl has she's shore to have something lined up in no time at all. Only question is will she still be judging on the highly successful TV series 'Project Runway'? Whatever the case no need to worry cause I can guarantee we'll be seeing her back on the masthead of some other lucrative magazine sometime soon!

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A.