Adelaide Fashion Festival Official Launch Party

Yesterday evening, we were invited to attend the 2013 Adelaide Fashion Festival Official Launch Party, held at the picturesque Government House....

Adelaide's fashion elite, AFF sponsors, and media came together to celebrate the launch of this years festival with a sneak peak preview of the designs created by the designers involved in this years festival. 

Photo by Susan Allin - Fashion Adventurer

After welcome speeches by the Govenor of South Australia His Excellency Kevin Scarce and City of Norwood, Payneham and St. Peters Mayor Robert Bria we were treated to a small designer showcase, giving us a taste of what to except throughout this years festival 

Once the parade concluded we were invited to explore Government House, and discover the models situated in each of the rooms 

Myself and AFF director Cristina Tridente - Photo by Susan Allin

casper&pearl designer Stacey Hendrikson and I

Stacey Hendrikson is one of the Emerging Designers for 2013....we are so proud and excited for her!

I met the face of this years festival Lucy Bayet (seen below in an amazing red sequined Couture-Love-Madness piece). She was so lovely...with a great sense of humour!

Exploring Government House was so exciting, entering each room was like walking into an art gallery over and over again....

My outfit for the evening: George Spyrou dress, Indian Necklace, New Look Shoes, Vintage Clutch

Photo by Susan Allin

Gift Bag Goodies

This was such a great event, we look forward to upcoming AFF events, this years festival looks like it's going to be bigger and better than ever before!

Adelaide Fashion Festival 2013

Presented by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the 2013 Adelaide 

Fashion Festival returns for its sixth consecutive year to celebrate Adelaide’s 

emerging and established design talent.

We will be attending The Official Opening Party, held at Government House on Friday 11 October, it is an 

exclusive invitation-only event which will see South Australia’s fashion elite, 

valued sponsors and VIPs celebrate the opening of the 2013 Adelaide Fashion 

Festival. 

The Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce ACCSC RANR and Mrs Scarce, The Honourable Jay Weatherill, Premier of South Australia, and City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Mayor, Robert Bria, will be among the dignitaries and guests set to be spoilt with an intimate Preview 

Parade as South Australian designers offer a glimpse of their latest creations. 

Cristina Tridente, Adelaide Fashion Festival Coordinator and the name behind 

established couture label, couture+love+madness, said: “The Festival has grown from just four events in 2008, to offer 15 high-profile fashion events over nine days this year from the 18-26 October.”

“The Adelaide Fashion Festival is an event that Adelaide and South Australia can be proud of. The Festival has already become an iconic annual event for Adelaide, sitting alongside the major fashion events held in other capital cities around Australia.” 

“It is a Festival that offers emerging designers a national platform for launching their fashion careers through the Emerging Designer Award Program, which is presented at the SA Designers Fashion Showcase, the finale event on the Festival Program which is a core commitment of the Festival Host,hosted by the 

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.”

“The Festival promises to shine a spotlight on Adelaide and the dynamic and innovative South Australian fashion industry, whilst bringing style and glamour to town, just in time for Spring.”

Funkita Swimwear: Pixel Mix Collection

Exactly one week ago, Funkita Swimwear launched their new Pixel Mix Collection and they sent me a one piece from the collection to try out....

 

The piece they sent me is called 'Primal Night'. The colours and patterns on this one piece are so flattering on the body, the geometric lines contour the body shape perfectly!

 

I found the fit was really nice on my body, and since the fabric is chlorine resistant it will last a very long time.

 

Not only is this swimsuit perfect for the water, but I think it works well under a sheer shirt and jeans, a pair of shorts or a skirt, in the daily wardrobe, because it is so comfortable and trendy.

 

For more info visit: http://www.funkita.com/

 

Samantha Jade exclusively for Diva

Two of Australia’s hottest divas have teamed up for an exclusive collaboration that is sure to be this summer’s biggest hit! Leading fashion jewellery giant diva has produced a stunning accessories range with singer- songwriter, Samantha Jade.

Samantha Jade was the winner of X-Factor Australia, 2012 and has since gone on to produce chart topping hits and a hugely popular Australian tour. Samantha Jade is known for her distinctive glam-rock style that effortlessly combines elements of pop and glamour for a unique, girly look. Her striking yet refined approach to fashion is the ultimate fit for diva who are loved for their playful, on-trend accessories. Samantha Jade has adored diva since she was a teen and even spent her very last $15 on a statement neck piece from diva for her x-factor audition! This collaboration was the perfect fit for both Samantha Jade and diva and has resulted in a collection of truly covetable designs.

The collection has strong geometric design, subtle tribal influences, dramatic studs, stones and triangle motifs. The triangles are prominent in many pieces, directly referencing Samantha Jade’s logo to give the range and element of consistency. With its chic blend of pretty vs. tough, the Samantha Jade for diva collection has something for everyone.

The Samantha Jade for diva collection will hit stores nationally from 

29th October. This exciting new collection is priced from just $6.99 - $34.99. 

http://www.diva.net.au/

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DIY: Glasses Mask

Start with a piece of white card/paper (a rectangle that is a few centimeters bigger than the size you want the  finished mask to be), fold the rectangle in half and draw half of the shape of the mask on one side with the middle on the fold side, while folded cut the mask out, and cut out holes for the eyes....and you will get something like this.....  

Get a pair of old glasses (I have used a pair of 3D glasses from the movies) and pop out the lenses

Cover the mask in glue..... 

Sprinkle some glitter over the whole mask (I used gold but you can use any colour!).....you will have to repeat this step a few times to get full coverage

Once fully covered in glitter, leave it to dry (preferably over night)

Decorate the sides of the glasses with anything you can find...I used sequins, but you could also use gems, glitters etc

Then stick the mask onto the glasses frame and leave to dry (preferably over night)

 And there you have it......your glasses mask is complete!