Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - Day 4

Camilla’s show Sirocco took us on a wonderful journey from Northern Africa, through Southern Europe and to the beautiful Mediterranean, drawing inspiration from the colour, vibrancy and cultural diversity of Morocco, Alhambra, the Greek Islands and St Tropez.

Beautiful models and celebrities Annalise Braakensiek, Jane Flemming and Charlotte Dawson took to the catwalk before a stunning visual montage of fabulous and faraway places.

Camilla spring summer 08/09 Sirocco collection promises to be one of flowing, effortless femininity with garments boasting luxurious silks, intricate beading and embellishments, exotic prints and vibrant colour. This collection is one that will inspire sultry seaside adventures and we can’t wait for it to grace our Pool House this September.

Manning Cartell’s collection 'I Wanted Wings' did not disappoint the fashion set and easily regained the spotlight after Jennifer Hawkins stole the pre-show focus. The collection boasts white sequin dresses, soft crocheted detailing and flowing maxi dresses with feminine ruffles and armour-like embellished necklines. An injection of colour came in the form of electric blue, watermelon and soft green plaid. As always the Manning sisters have lived up to their fan’s expectations and this is sure to be another strong season for them.



After spotting Kirrily Johnston wearing one of her beautiful Hooded Wanderer designs, Darlene couldn’t get it out of her mind and she just had to have it! Cue ... a visit to Kirrily’s Oxford St store. Following this, a quick trip to the Willow boutique where the gorgeous staff witnessed us fight over a stunning midnight blue backless dress. We learnt it was the only one in our size in Australia ... so after a rejected time-share suggestion and a brief catfight (Princess Style) between us, we came to the amicable resolution of ‘sharing’. How very civilized of us ... stay tuned for more catfights when we both want to wear it to the same event!

xx SP