Vanja Stace – Sydney Fashion Blog

Since discovering Jeffrey Campbell shoes at Solestruck my shoe-drobe has developed a rather interesting personality.

Lotus Mendes is a seriously sexy jewellery label, designed to empower and release your inner goddess.

Maison Michel is an accessories label started by Auguste Michel in 1936. Currently it is owned by Chanel.

Margaret Adam Sewing School (Brisbane) launches ‘Creative Saturday’ – monthly sewing workshops.

Its is a well known fact in fashion that designers get ‘inspired’ by each other. When it comes to distinct pieces like this YSL Arty Enamel ring seeing the cheap and tacky Lovisa replica it’s just too much to bear. Actually ‘replica’ is too kind. It’s a knock off. Shame on you Lovisa!

Here’s a free fabulous printable calendar for 2011 for all my readers. Thank you for your support this year, I appreciate each and every one of you.

Vanja Stace talks to Joseph Anderson, the photographer behind thatwasyesterday’s ‘Beyond Eden collection’. That Was Yesterday is a fashion collaboration of Brisbane fashion designers David Acton and Holly Ashford-Rowe.

Melissa Odabash swimwear is adored by Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Elle Macpherson, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry and many more.

Vanja Stace talks to Emma McLean of Foxton Danger to find our where she gets the inspiration for her fashion label.

A collection of geometric (octagon) sunglasses.

Vanja Stace talks to Brisbane fashion designer Gina Kim. Gina has been on the Australia fashion circuit for many years, dressing stars like Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Danni Minogue, Shelly Craft, April Rose Pengilly, Sami Lukis and Sofie Formica.

Vanja Stace visits Brisbane cafe Lucky Duck, and chats with Emma Bertoldi about art and inspiration.

Vanja Stace showcases a few bodysuits worth mentioning.

Little Kiwi’s nest is an online store from New Zealand, specialising in children’s fashion and presents.

During my short trip to Melbourne I had found the cutest store – Harem Boutique on Brunswick Street. The store assistant had kindly allowed me to take some photos of the interior, it’s just too gorgeous to keep it a secret.

A light hearted approach on a fierce  shape. The perfect juxtaposition resulting in a desirable, wearable (and collectable) shoe.

I love Fridays. Love love love. The only thing I love more than Fridays though is completing a project. Giving something the big tick on my long list is the greatest feeling ever. Today I finished (and published) the website for the company I work for, Triple Shot Creative. It was loads of fun doing [...]

Check out these bags from Icelandic designer Hrafnhildur Guðrúnardóttir, of Hidden Goods (www.hiddengoods.net). An explosion of ruffles if I ever saw one.