White Suede

DOMAINE CHANDON SECRET GARDEN PARTY






White Suede dress / Aldo heels / Chanel clutch

Yesterday, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending Domaine Chandon's Secret Garden Party, in the picturesque Yarra Valley.

The picture perfect afternoon was spent enjoying Chandon’s finest vintages, delicious culinary treats (of which included these very pretty 'edible pot-plants'), the beautiful voice of Clare Bowditch and of course some garden twister, croquet and chess.

A scene taken straight from The Great Gatsby.

A big thank you to Domaine Chandon and Undertow Media for such a stunning afternoon.

Photos /  Jacqui Holt

L'OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL 2013



Friends, it is with great excitement that I share with you, that I have been announced as an ambassador for the 2013 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

This means, that I'll be bringing you the best on and off the runway action over the 1 week long festival, which is set to be a fashion feast.

Today I, alongside fellow ambassadors (Fen, Chelsea, Davis and Megan), attended the official program launch, announcing an amazing line-up of beautiful runways, as well as the involvement of one of my design favourites in this year's festival - Mary Katrantzou.

You can view the full program online. My hot picks are the opening event presented by David Jones and Vogue,  L'Oreal Paris Runway 1, presented by Vogue.com.au and runway 3 presented by Grazia.

If you're in Melbourne during the festival, do make sure you pick up tickets, it's going to full of great surprises. If you aren't in Melbourne - I'll be brining you all the exclusives, so be sure to stay tuned to instagram (@friendinfashion) and twitter for all the updates.

HOUNDSTOOTH

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As soon as I laid eyes on these incredible houndstooth shorts, I had to have them!

Manning Cartell has to be one of my favourite Australian labels, always feminine and always the right balance of on-trend pieces and classic wardrobe must-haves.

After NYE celebrations, lined up for tomorrow evening (you can check out my party outfit HERE), I'm off again on another road-trip of Australia, driving from Melbourne, all the way up North, to the Sunshine Coast.

Beaches, sunshine, and great adventures - bring it on!

Instagram (@friendinfashion), facebook & twitter to follow all the fun.

Happy new year to all of my beautiful readers.

Photos / Tina Kay

TROPICANA PEPLUM

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A few of my favourite things to kick off a new week.

Colour. Peplum. Statement Jewels.

Photos / Tina Kay

COMO SHOPPING CHALLENGE

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Last week, instagram and twitter followers, had the first look at my Como Shopping Challenge adventure.

To celebrate, the recent refurbishment of The Como Hotel, and its prime position on the corner of one of Melbourne's most iconic shopping strips - Chapel Street, Friend in Fashion, along with a handful of other bloggers, were invited to partake in the Como Shopping Challenge.

Each blogger was given a budget of $500, a time limit of 2.5 hours and free reign of Chapel Street to shop a perfect, head to toe cocktail look.

Following a frantic afternoon of power shopping, we were invited back to the Como Hotel, pampered with champagne and strawberries, while the team at Miss Fox, transformed our hair and make up.

The evening concluding with canapes and couturier duo, J'Aton judging each blogger's final look.

After scouring each store, some more than once, I couldn't resist, embracing the pastel trend for the evening, settling on this incredible asymmetrical leather skirt, and mint silk camisole from Australian designer, White Suede.

Fiel Sol accessories and Tony Bianco sandals completed my look for the evening. 

Big thanks to the Como team, for a  beautifully luxe shopping, wining and dining experience. 


THE FLORAL SUIT

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I've long been a fan of floral prints, so I couldn't resist this beautiful silk floral suit.

Designed by Melbourne label, Alessa, this very pretty two-piece, works perfectly suited or as separates.

The perfect summer suit.  

Photos / Tina Kay