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The year that was 2012!!

It's hard to believe that 2012 has come to an end...but what a year it has been!
This year, Australia welcomed Mercedes Benz as the official sponsor of Australian Fashion Week.  International designer, Whitney Port launched her collection at Australian Week.  Topshop Sydney finally launched, whilst One Direction sent Australian fans into a frenzy on their first visit.
Raf Simons made his debut as Creative Director of Christian Dior.  Christopher Bailey made it rain at Burberry, whilst Louis Vuitton sent a train down the runway.  Karl Lagerfeld created the most talked about accessory, the Hula Hoop Chanel beach bag.  Mary Kate and Ashley won Womenswear Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards.
We welcomed little baby Blue Ivy (Beyonce and Jay Z), Penelope Scotland (Kourtney and Scott), Vivian Lake (Gisele and Tom) and Luca Cruz (Hilary Duff and Mike) to the world.  Weddings included, Justin Timberlake to Jessica Biel,  Anne Hathaway to Adam Shulman,  Margherita Missoni to Eugenio Amos, Blake Lively to Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Gilbert to Tom Williams, Kate Waterhouse to Luke Ricketson, and Michael Clarke to Kyly Boldy.  Break ups included, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, Heidi Klum and Seal, Katy Perry and Russell Brand and, of course, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber.  This year's most talked about couples were Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson  as well Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Prince William and Katherine Middleton announced their pregnancy.
The London Olympics were perhaps the biggest event of the year. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, certainly created a frenzy. The Spice Girls reunited for a performance whilst, the fashion tribute definitely left a mark.  British models strutted the arena to David Bowie's Fashion, wearing London's most infamous designers.
 Revenge left audiences at the edge of their seats, whilst Gossip Girl was revealed in the final ever episode, alongside the Chuck and Blair wedding!  Taylor Swift painted the town shades of Red and we all learnt the meaning of Gangnam Style.
Yes it has been an eventful year, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for 2013!

Rachel Zoe Pre Fall 2013

Rachel Zoe Pre Fall 2013 Collection

Oscar de la Renta Pre Fall 2013

 
 
Oscar de la Renta Pre Fall 2013 collection

Merry Christmas!!

 
Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday!

Charlotte Olympia 'Zena' Heels




My current obsession... Charlotte OIympia Zena Heels!  They're Charlotte Olympia, need I say more?!

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2012!

It's that time of the year...The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!  This year's event saw the likes of Karlie Kloss, Constance Jablonski, Lily Donaldson, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Erin Heatherton (just to name a few) grace the runway.  The infamous $2.5 million dollar Fantasy Bra was worn by, none other than, Alessandra Ambrosio.  Newcomers included Cara Delevingne and Australia's own, Jessica Hart.  There were performances by Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Justin Bieber!  Adriana Lima opened the show which was segmented into six sections.. Circus, Dangerous Liaisons, Calendar Girls, Pink Is Us, Silver Screen Angels and Angels in Bloom.  Be sure to catch all the action, when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for 2012 airs on the 4th December!       
 

Taylor Swift for Marie Claire UK!

To celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's fourth album RED, I couldn't help but devote a post to Taylor!  Dressed in Valentino, Taylor Swift is gracing the cover of Marie Claire UK's November 2012 issue.