The Definitive Guide To Dress Codes

Can you wear a short dress to a black tie event? What exactly is smart casual? Breathe easy this party season as we answer these questions and more by decoding tricky dress codes… STYLIZEN

How To Be Beautifully Sun Smart: 10 Best SPF Beauty Products

You may be back at work, but the sun is still shining, which means it’s not quite time to put away the sunscreen just yet. But forget hauling around huge tubs of the stuff – being sunsmart just got a whole lot more beautiful. STYLIZEN JAN 2015.

Festival Fashion Made Easy

Heading to a festival this summer? The good news is that unlike camping trips of old, practicality doesn’t have to trump style. With the right pieces and preparation, festival dressing really can be fabulous. STYLIZEN, DEC 2014.

The Ultimate Festival Survival Guide

This article was first published on Stylizen on 30th December 2014. In the lead up to attending festivals, I always get the same feeling – a weird mix of excitement and nervousness. What… Continue reading →

Swimwear Shopping Made Easy

Whether you’re deep sea diving or strictly sunbathing, our guide to the perfect swimsuit for summer. STYLIZEN, DEC 2014.

The Ultimate Summer Holiday Packing List

Being whisked away on a spontaneous summer break? Here’s your packing list. STYLIZEN, DEC 2014.

The Indispensible Winter Holiday Packing List

Whether you’re jetting off for Christmas in Canada, New Year in New York or exploring Europe all winter long, this list will make packing a whole lot easier.

The Perfect Party Season Make-up Look

Got the dress but not sure about the perfect look to go with it? We’ve got you sorted! STYLIZEN DEC 2014

A25 Pizzeria Proves Pizza Is Sexy (Not That We Needed Much Convincing)

A new joint from Melbourne pizza royalty is set to open in Windsor. Chapel Street doesn’t know what is about to hit it. ONYA NOVEMBER 2014

Interview with Toni Baston Womenswear Buyer at THE ICONIC

If you’re an online shopping fan, chances are you’ve heard of THE ICONIC. Chances are even higher that you’re currently filling up your shopping basket as you read this. We pick the brains of Head Buyer, Toni Baston. THE TRENDSPOTTER, NOV 2014.

The Perfect Smokey Eye In Under Five

Reveal your inner goddess with Eye of Horus and the perfect smokey eye for your eye colour.

Style Tip of the Day | Torn Jeans and White Jacket

Think the white jacket/blue jean trend is too hard to pull off? For those looking on enviously, here are two bits of good news : 1) there is an easy formula you can use to channel the look, and 2) I’m about to share it with you. THE TRENDSPOTTER, NOV 2014

Ten Reasons Why Tea Is The Perfect Summer Drink

Yes, you read it right. Perfect to a T! ONYA MAGAZINE, NOV 2014

How to Wear the Poncho S/S 2015 Trend

It’s often the most unlikely of trends you end up liking and wearing the most – and for us this season, that trend is definitely the poncho. THE TRENDSPOTTER OCT 2014.

Heavy Materials and Fringing S/S 2015‏ Trend

This article first appeared on The TrendSpotter on 14th October 2014   Don’t be too hasty in putting away your leather and suede just because the weather is warmer and Spring has arrived.… Continue reading →

Advanced Style: More Than Just Another Fashion Documentary

In an age with an emphasis on the fast, the youthful and the new, Advanced Style comes as a breath of fresh air. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s highly successful blog of the same name, Cohen’s photographs of the eye-catching style of the 60+ have inspired a book, and now a documentary. ONYA MAGAZINE, OCT 2014

10 Top Mascaras

Mascara really is a magical product! Whether you’re having a bad hair/skin day, pressed snooze one too many times, or had that extra glass of red wine at dinner last night, a few coats of mascara is all you need. STYLIZEN JULY 2014.

Early End For Veteran’s Service

WARRNAMBOOL’S Veteran Access Network (VAN) office will close sooner than planned. Image: Damian White. WARRNAMBOOL STANDARD, JULY 2014

In Fashion, Retro’s So Tomorrow | FEATURE

FROM catamarans and crockery, to go-go boots and genuine pieces from the 1930s and ’40s, Warrnambool’s op shops and vintage stores are a treasure trove of undiscovered gems with stories to tell. FEATURE // THE WARRNAMBOOL STANDARD, JULY 2014. Image: LEANNE PICKETT

Stylish Snow Gear

From Mount Buller to Mont Blanc, how to look the part this snow season. Image: Lookbook.nu. STYLIZEN, JULY 2014.