Sequins are everywhere

I have just put this wonderful vintage 80's Oleg Cassini (famous American fashion designer and close friend of Grace Kelly) dress on my website www.vintageclothing.com.au (50s to 80s page 4) and wanted to share it with my fellow blog followers. I am seeing sequins everywhere at the moment and think this one would be a complete knockout. Just love the colour too.

What were they thinking at Vogue Australia?

It was with much anticipation I bought the September edition of Vogue Australia Celebrating 50 Years of Vogue. Sadly it didn't take long to be disappointed. I think they must have completely lost the plot with their leading fashion spread titled Come As You Are. When does a double page spread of a close-up of two topless models constitute fashion and style. Their was a hint at the top of the page of a feathered headpiece by Ann Demeulemeester worn by one of the models. Sorry I will be looking to other mags for my style and fashion inspiration in future. Would love to hear from anyone who has seen the latest mag and what they think.

Wonderful new arrivals

These 3 gorgeous dresses have just arrived and will be uploaded onto my site www.vintageclothing.com.au for sale very soon.

I just love the extra panels sewn onto the back of the divine green dress. 

How to Marry a Millionaire is a must-watch for fashion lovers

I just watched the wonderful How to Marry a Millionaire for the umpteenth time today and still can't get over the amazing wedding dress Lauren Bacall wears near the end of the movie. I searched the net to find out what I could about it and the other incredibly gorgeous outfits worn by Munroe, Grable and Bacall in the show. I found one photo only of the wedding dress but did research the costume designer, Charles Le Maire. He won quite a few Oscars for his amazing designs. He also was instrumental in convincing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts to set up an Oscar category for costume design.

Fabulous new book to celebrate Australian Vogue turning 50

Speaking of Vogue, I was very excited to read about the fabulous book In Vogue: 50 Years of Australian Style on Australian style that is hitting bookstores on September 1. I just found a site where I could pre-order it and save $15 off the recommended retail price of $59.95. It's http://www.magsonline.com.au/ Can't wait to get it now.

The September Issue coming soon

Can't wait to see this movie filmed at American Vogue while they were producing their famous September issue. A fabulous inside look at Anna Wintour and team in full flight.

Below is an excerpt from http://thecia.com.au/reviews/s/september-issue.shtml

Every August a record-breaking number of people can't wait to get their hands on the September issue of Vogue. The 2007 issue was and remains the biggest ever, weighing over four pounds, selling thirteen million copies, and impacting the $300-billion global fashion industry more than any other single publication. An intimate, funny and surprising look at Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors as they create this must-have Bible of fashion, Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour's Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart. He takes us behind the scenes at Fashion Week, to Europe, on shoots and re-shoots, and into closed-door staff meetings, bearing witness to an arduous, entertaining, and sometimes emotionally demanding processEvery August a record-breaking number of people can't wait to get their hands on the September issue of Vogue. The 2007 issue was and remains the biggest ever, weighing over four pounds, selling thirteen million copies, and impacting the $300-billion global fashion industry more than any other single publication. An intimate, funny and surprising look at Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors as they create this must-have Bible of fashion, Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour's Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart. He takes us behind the scenes at Fashion Week, to Europe, on shoots and re-shoots, and into closed-door staff meetings, bearing witness to an arduous, entertaining, and sometimes emotionally demanding process

Sounds fabulous and coming soon to selected Australian cinemas