The year that was 2010

And so it is the end of fashion and celebrities for 2010....And what a year it has been!  Personally, my highlight, was being a part of my very first Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.  This included meeting an array of fashion's elite, that I could only dream of meeting!  I will never forget Romance was Born's magical jungle show and Dion Lee's exquisite, elegant show at the Opera House!  Dion Lee was definitely a stand out in Australian Fashion this year. 

The year in fashion started off on a low note as we farewelled iconic fashion legend Alexander McQueen.  Things then took a weird turn, yes Lady Gaga challenged 'fashion' and accepted her VMA wearing a meat outfit, which included shoes and a headpiece.  Anna Wintour shocked everyone when she placed Halle Berry on the cover of the September Issue of Vogue, as this was the first African American on this issue since 1989.  Sydney participated in their very first Fashion's Night Out, which was followed by their opening of the new Westfield Sydney.  Whitney Port visited Australia during L'oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival and the nation stopped when Opera came.  We celebrated the weddings of Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie, Katy Perry and Russell Brand and of course Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom.. Not forgetting that Miranda Kerr announced she was pregnant, as well as fashion queen Rachel Zoe!  Heidi Klum hung up her Victoria's Secret wings and Sarah Murdoch announced Kelsey as the winner of Australia's Next Top Model instead of Amanda.  Taylor Swift took over world and we bid farewell to 'The Hills'.  And as for reality tv?  Let's just say it was taken to a whole new level, where we all learnt the meaning of 'GTL'..  Kim Kardashian got named the highest paid reality tv star earning over $6million in 2010, followed by Lauren Conrad, the Kardashian sisters, Audrina Patridge, Bethenny Frankel, Kendra Wilkinson and Pauly D and Mike from Jersey Shore.  Did I miss anything?  Possibly the fact that we all witnessed some of the most amazing collection this year on a local and international front!  I can't wait to see the world of fashion and celebrities for 2011.

Happy New Year my Lilac Mannequin followers!      

 Romance was Born Spring/Summer 2010 show

 Dion Lee Spring/Summer 2010 show

Halle Berry on the cover of the US September Issue

Amanda wins Australia's Next Top Model

Miranda Kerr pregnant

 Joel Madden and Nicole Richie on their wedding day

 Taylor Swift winning one of her many awards this year

 The girls from 'The Hills'

'GTL' at its very best - The cast of Jersey Shore!

The September Issue - Vogue Globally

Before I make a little turn and cover other magazine's September Issues, thought I'd cover the rest of Vogue globally.  By far my favourite September Vogue 2010 issue is Vogue Germany featuring Constance Jablonski on the cover.  Yes, I may be bias because we share the same name, so maybe I'll let you be the judge!  I think the editorial is exquisite and I wish I could post it all!
Vogue Germany

Vogue Italia

Featuring Miranda Kerr 3D on the cover and a gorgeous Abbey Lee Kershaw spread.

Vogue UK

Featuring Kate Moss on the cover

Vogue Paris
Featuring Marion Cotillard on the cover and a Malgosia Bela and Daphne Groeneveld spread.

Vogue Spain

Featuring Miranda Kerr

Vogue Nippon beauty spread

Vogue Australia

Featuring Catherine McNeil

Out of Control!

On the other side of the fashion world, the females are dominating the adversarials and editorials just as much as the men.  Lauren Conrad joins the list of celebrities to feature in the famous 'Got Milk' moustache advertising campaign.  Lauren was chosen to appear in the campaign via online voting and by request!  She looks amazing and love the Jimmy Choo Elipse gold leather shoes!

Miranda Kerr is featured of course in the Victoria's Secret Mid Year 2010 Campaign.  The campaign is cute and feminine, covered in bows and well who could resist the pieces?!  Here are a few of my favourite shots and pieces.

When I saw this campaign I had a 'Rachel Zoe I die' moment!  Photographed by the one and only Karl Lagerfeld himself, Abbey Lee Kershaw alongside model Baptiste Giabiconi.  This campaign is so fashion forward, but embraces the simple classics.  Black and white, edgy, yet elegant pieces by of course Karl Lagerfeld.

Louis Vuitton's new Fall/Winter 2010/2011 is classic and gorgeous.  Featuring models Natalia Vodianova, Christy Turlington and Karen Elson.  This campaign is the epitome of glamour and style, with that touch of Stepford Wives.

On the editorial side, Constance Jablonski is currently featured in a '70's sophistication' spread in Vogue Paris June/July 2010.  Love the use of nudes, browns, high rise pants and blouses and of course the layers and layers of jewellery!