Style Palace Party Princesses...

A cadillac, champagne and loads of Christmas cheer!

There was no shortage of Christmas cheer when the Style Palace Princesses popped on their crowns and their best royal threads, closed the door to the Palace and stepped out in style for the annual Style Palace Christmas celebration last week.

The royal chauffeur was waiting out the front of the Palace with a fabulous white convertible Cadillac and the day was a laugh from start to finish!

A big thanks goes to Stefan from American Dreams and the staff at Must Winebar in Mt Lawley for delicious food and bubbles. A special mention also has to go to the special fella who was brave enough to tell one of the Princesses late in the afternoon that her eyes were ‘a beautiful colour brown... just like a VB stubbie’... what a romantic!
The celebratory lunch didn’t wind down until close to midnight but it was a wonderful way to celebrate a fabulous year at the Palace. The Berocca (in a very cool new bottle!) was also a saving grace in the Palace on Friday morning!

Style Palace hopes everyone has been having a ball at Christmas parties across the country and your festivities continue all the way into the new year. xx

We love Camilla...

As seen in the January Cleo and new to the Palace, the Camilla Fiesta Alegria Peasant Top is sooo cute!!! This beautiful top has a wide neck-line with small pom-poms. The hem of the top is accessorized with hand embroidery, and the top is 100% silk cotton.

The Princesses wear it with denim shorts, wedges or boots - it looks hot!!! :)

Online now xx

Our New Princess ...

As you know Style Palace, one of Australia’s favourite online eBoutiques, each year searches for a new Style Palace Princess who is officially crowned and becomes the face of Style Palace for the coming year.

This year Style Palace undertook a public photoshoot behind the glassed foyer of the Perth Town Hall for all to see! It was a day of fun, glamour and theatrics and we also had Fashion TV come along and take footage which will be shown on Fashion TV until the end of December.

We introduce to you our Princess for 2010, Chloe Rose Ball - this year photographed with our adorable Prince Romeo!!

Photography by Jody Pachniuk

Talulah Tricks and Bells Mini Dress...

As spotted recently in New Idea, this funky dress is backless with a sequin-collared halter-neck, a double button-up front fitted to the hip. The skirt starts at the rouged waistline and falls down to the knee. A cotton and spandex blend - the perfect little black dress!!

Get Savvy - Do Your Christmas Shopping Online

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mylookbook.com.au

The Palace Princesses are keen bloggers and even keener to share their tips, loves and everyday thoughts with those willing to read! We have been enjoying reading mylookbook.com.au. Great articles, images and cool fashion! Check it out - we are sure you will love it too!

P is for Palace, Poodles & Pugs!

It was a buzz of excitement at the Palace today! Poodle Prince Romeo (1 year 4 months) has his "paws" full with Pug Princess Luella (5 months)...

There has been toy sharing, jumping, chasing, snoozing (snoring even), and a few "time-out" walks. With slippery flooboards the game of tag has been very entertaining, not to mention loud! It is a battle of the sexes - Poodle vs Pug xx

Both the Prince and Princess are very comfortable within the pink Palace walls and enjoying the beautiful lounges - a match made in heaven!!!

Flipsters now online at styleplace.com.au

Flipsters are stylish flip flops you can take anywhere. Say goodbye to sore feet at the end of the night. These Flipsters are comfy and convenient.

With their own funky zip-up pouch they fold out easily for extra convenience the Flipsters come with a stiletto carrier so you can strip from your heels into the Flipsters without a worry. Available in three sizes; XS (5-6), S (7-8) and M (9-10).

Whatever You Want You Can Have If You Clear Your Space ...

The Style Palace Showroom recently underwent a "space clearing ritual" with the infamous Kim White. Space clearing frees your space from old energies and the effects are immediate.

Style Palace is located in the converted and funky Boans Furniture Warehouse in East Perth which was built c1910 and as expected over the last 100 years has collected the energy of lots of different people and events. We found out recently that our showroom was a "Bachelor Party" house at one point.

Kim White uses space-clearing techniques drawn from the ancient wisdom of indigenous peoples in America and around the world. His prayerful approach is rooted in his deep connection to higher consciousness, supported by shamanistic tools and techniques.

Kim left the Palace and Princesses cleansed and energised - Thanks Kim!!

Wrap yourself up like Kim Cattrall this Christmas... Step into a one-off Patricia Field bow dress!!

Australian fans of Sex and the City will have the opportunity to win a spectacular one-off dress worn by Kim Cattrall and designed by celebrity super-stylist Patricia Field with the launch of the Baileys Red Bow bottle.

Silver screen, style icon Kim Cattrall recently slipped into the show-stopping dress for a stunning photo shoot. Inspired by the fact that Baileys is the perfect instant gift this Christmas – every bottle will sport an elegant red bow – Kim and Patricia launched the Baileys Red Bow bottle in spectacular fashion.

Commenting on Patricia Field’s stunning design, Kim Cattrall says, “I was thrilled to be asked to launch the Baileys Red Bow bottle for the festive season. Bows are really fashionable and I love this trend. Red bows remind me so much of Christmas trees and beautifully wrapped presents.”

Baileys is auctioning the Baileys Red Bow Dress dress in aid of the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, an organisation that sells the hottest celebrity attire to benefit children's charities. Australians can get their hands on the one-off, show-stopping dress by bidding for it online from Monday 23rd November at www.clothesoffourback.org. The auction will close Monday 6th December.

Commenting on the auction, Kim Cattrall said, “I love that this dress is going to be reused. I am ‘passing on the bow’ by donating this dress to the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, which is a great way to spread the festive cheer. I’m a firm believer that although fashion is fun, it doesn’t have to be meaningless. This red bow dress gets a second life by being auctioned to a lucky bidder who’s going to get this fabulous frock and a charity benefits from the donation”.

Referring to the exceptional design Kim noted, “This dress is one of the most daring garments I’ve ever worn. Red is already a bold colour and when you add to it a towering bow you have one of the biggest fashion statements you could make and believe me I’ve made quite a few! I trust my good friend Patricia Fields’ style and instinct implicitly. When I saw the dress that Patricia had designed for me to launch the Baileys festive bottle, I just fell in love instantly”.

Recalling her muses for the dress, Patricia Field says, “My first inspirations were the red and the bow on the Baileys bottle – and of course, Kim Cattrall. My goal was to put them all together. I chose an oversized bow because I was reacting to Kim as her character Samantha wearing a bow: If Samantha wore a bow it would have to be a bigger than life one!”

This year, follow Kim’s lead by injecting some effortless chic into your gifting simply by giving Baileys with a Red Bow: high on style and the only adornment your presents need.

SP Princess in WA Life & Venue Magazine...

Our Style Palace Princess, Chloe Rose Ball appears in WA's lifestyle magazine, "WA Life & Venue". This photoshoot took place at the stunning new Breakwater located over the water at Hillarys Boat Harbour. We aren't biaised but we think our Princess is gorgeous!! xx

The WA Life & Venue Magazine showcases some great lifestyle tips for living in our beautiful state of Western Australian - check it out!

SP loves Camilla!! As featured in Cleo Australia Dec 09...

Camilla Tribal Shango Short Crochet Singlet Dress

SP supports the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA - "An Affair to Remember"

Style Palace is a great supporter of local charities and is proudly sponsoring “An Affair to Remember” which will be held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on Saturday November 21st 2009.

This event is based on the 1950’s movie of the same name and will offer guests an array of entertainment from start to finish in true cruise ship style. Tim Gossage as the MC and Auctioneer for the evening and Earl Cole, a Frank Sinatra tribute performer, as one of the main entertainers.

This event is being organised as a final assessment towards a Dipolma of Events Management for four Perth Tafe students - SP wish them the best of luck!

Grazia Ultimate Style Guide... SP loves Kinin...

As featured in the recent Grazia Ultimate Style Guide - Kinin Clutch in Blueberry. Can also be used as a toiletry bag. We love this piece because it is so versatile.

At the Palace the Princesses also love their Kinin Blackberry/iPhone cases (to go with our new Blackberry Bold phones - we are very excited!!!)

Style Palace Birthday Celebrations...

Style Palace celebrated its first birthday over the weekend - yay we are 1!! It was a very pink occasion, even the princesses were pink, actually everthing was pink!! Cupcakes, ballons, wrapping paper, flowers...

Too many cupcakes were eaten, and the bubbles flowed all weekend. We met all our neighbours and a great bunch of girls - we even had a few interested boys pop in.

Girls, Boys, Babies and Puppies are all welcome at the Palace xx

Style Palace Welcomes Chupachuck's "Designs by Chuck" Celebrity Swimwear Range - Exclusive to Style Palace

Chuck’s Life Less Serious Champion Challenge

The phones in the office of Style Palace’s media agency, Gray Communications, almost had a meltdown today when Chupachuck accidentally ‘let slip’ in a radio interview that he had designed a celebrity range of swimwear "Designs by Chuck" exclusively for Australia’s favourite online eBoutique, Style Palace.

Chupachuck is the hottest thing to hit Hollywood this century and was signed by New York talent agency Sugar and Spice after appearing as the face of Chupa Chups in 2009.

Since then Chupachuck has taken the celebrity world by storm designing his own fragrance, Melon Cola, and releasing his new hip hop album entitled Plastic Wrapper.

Chupachuck has also been linked to a bevy of hot Hollywood beauties including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Paris Hilton (check out Chupachuck’s Designer Profile for news of his latest romance).

Chupachuck was recently flown to the hottest clubs in Ibiza to hit the decks all night and party on the beach all day throughout the northern European summer.

It was in Ibiza that Chupachuck gained inspiration for his exclusive Style Palace swimwear range.

‘Everyone knows the Australian designers do it best so I wanted to give them a run for their money by designing a bikini that upheld the glitz and glamour of a European summer whilst still being true to my Chupa Chups roots.’

‘My design is fun, colourful and just that little bit fruity.’

‘But unlike Chupa Chups, I don’t want to see my creation on a stick. I designed my bikini to be worn by real women who like to have fun and take Life Less Serious.’

When asked if he was scared of following in the footsteps of Lindsay Lohan who recently failed in spectacular fashion as the artistic advisor for Emanuel Ungaro, Chupachuck was complacent.


‘If someone is going to tell me that I suck, I just laugh. After all, that is what I have been doing all my career.’

To check out Chupachuck’s colourful swimwear creation, visit stylepalace.com.au

http://www.lifelessserious.com.au/

Melbourne Cup with the Style Palace Princesses

Glitz, glamour and young fashionistas came together for the best events outside of Flemington yesterday. Dressed to impress with ultra chic fashion shows, luscious food, fine wine and sultry live sounds, Burswood was the place to be!! And that is exactly were the Princesses were!!

We were able to showcase our beautiful clothes over three fashion parades at the Pony Lounge, Sirocco’s and the Grand Ballroom. We also rubbed shoulders with a few celebrities during the day.

Happy Birthday Style Palace xx

Miranda Kerr sizzles in White Sands...

Chantelle Barry visits Style Palace & Prince Romeo is in Love!!

Perth born and raised singer, actor and jewellery designer, Chantelle Barry, recently returned home to host the FTV Diamond Model Awards and dropped by the Style Palace HQ to catch up with the team.

Chantelle Barry is currently based in LA and most people probably remember her for winning POPSTARS back in 2000 and earning herself a spot in the all-girl pop group Bardot. Chantelle’s career has progressed significantly since then and she has recently released a new CD, Simple Things, and has appeared in a number of TV shows including 90210, How I Met Your Mum, Entourage and Vince Vaughn’s recently released movie, ‘Couple’s Retreat’.

Chantelle isn’t represented by a record label and all of her career success to date has been the result of sheer hard work on her part. She admits at times it can be very hard work and understands the difficulty of breaking into the industry. Chantelle acknowledges competitions such as the FTV Diamond Model Awards can provide a real opportunity to get a foot in the door.

‘The winner of the FTV Diamond Model Awards receives a number of prizes including a contract with Chadwick Model Management and they will also become the spokesperson for FTV in Australia.

The judges weren’t just looking for a catwalk model but for the entire package. Someone that presents well, walks well and overall will be a very positive personality for FTV.’

Chantelle has enjoyed the opportunity to return to Perth for the FTV Diamond Model Awards but has no intention of moving back home in the foreseeable future.

‘I have wanted to be based in the States since I was a little girl and when I first arrived in LA I recognised there is just so much opportunity, but it is very competitive.’

Chantelle has enjoyed successes in her musical career but has enjoyed the opportunity to explore acting as well.

‘Most people recognise me for my music but I actually started out in theatre and I have a strong background in musical theatre, having studied it throughout Australia. It is just good that LA provides me with the opportunity to pursue both acting and singing.’

And if singing and acting doesn’t keep Chantelle busy enough, she has also started up her own jewellery line which will be stocked by Style Palace in the weeks to come.

Chantelle describes her own sense of style as bohemian and admits that she finds it hard to keep up to date with the latest Australian fashion whilst in LA but she loves the opportunity to take some pieces home with her to maintain her patriotism.

Chantelle also makes many of her own clothes but couldn’t resist the opportunity to snap up a cute White Sands bikini whilst visiting Style Palace and she also loved the look of a Lisa Ho dress, a vest from Bec & Bridge and a mini tank dress from Camilla.

‘Everyone in LA is always commenting that Australians are very fashion forward.’

Chantelle notes that her sense of style onstage is very similar to the red carpet and she can’t resist the opportunity to buy online.

‘The first item I ever bought online was a pair of shoes and the first account I ever had online was for Victoria’s Secret. I wondered how much trouble I could get into until I realised they also had a whole range besides underwear. I buy everything online!’

When asked which celebrities in LA have the best sense of style, Chantelle noted Jennifer Connelly and AnnaLynne McCord from 90210 always looked great.

‘Jennifer always dresses beautifully for her shape and every time I see AnnaLynne she is always immaculate’.

Chantelle looks forward to bringing her own sense of style to Australia and LA with her new jewellery range so stay tuned to Style Palace for the exclusive release.

SP's V Raw Interview with Sally Nolan, Famous Magazine

If you are a budding fashion designer eager to see your designs on the Style Palace website alongside the likes of Camilla, Hussy or Samantha Wills, then you should enter the V Raw LiveStyle Design Search for your chance to showcase a collection at Melbourne’s LiveStyle Festival in 2010, plus receive $8,000 to help your creations come to life.

The V Raw LiveStyle Design Search will be judged by a panel of experts including Famous magazine’s Fashion and Beauty Director, Sally Nolan. Sally always knew she wanted a career in media and combined it with her love for fashion which was developed from a very early age.

Sally recognises how difficult it can be to break into the fashion industry and hopes the V Raw LiveStyle Design Search will provide one young designer with a launching pad to start their career.

‘I hope it will be an opportunity for their career to skyrocket. There will be so many people at the LiveStyle Festival, including buyers, and it will provide the winner with great exposure.’

As one of three judges of the competition, Sally is looking for designers that show a good blend of innovation and wearability.

‘Australian designers are recognised for having the perfect blend of being innovative, relaxed and wearable. If you can’t wear it, it won’t work and Josh Goot and Kirrily Johnston are great examples of Australian designers who get it right.’

Australian designers have certainly been in the spotlight recently, especially when their designs are being worn by some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities.

‘Who could forget when Sass & Bide was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker from Sex and the City and Samantha Wills accessories have been spotted on a number of celebrities including Eva Mendes, Beyonce and Ashlee Simpson. It is great to see,’ said Sally.

‘Another iconic moment for me was when Abbie Cornish wore the purple Toni Maticevski dress on the red carpet at Cannes. Just stunning.’

But it takes a great deal of hard work to get your creations to the red carpet and Sally’s advice for anyone starting out in the industry is to do as much work experience as possible, find a mentor within the industry and always stay true to your product.

And while Style Palace had Sally on the phone talking about Australian fashion, we couldn’t help but ask what was the first item she ever bought online and it just happened to be a blue Marc Jacobs wallet that she still owns and uses.

‘I buy lots of accessories online and I also do all my Christmas shopping on the internet. It’s a great way to avoid the crowds.’

Seeing as Sally spends her days bringing some of the top celebrity fashion to the pages of Famous, we also asked her which celebrity she thought wore it best.

‘Difficult question but I would have to say Diane Kruger. Besides being beautiful she has an amazing sense of style with a modern edge and she never gets it wrong.’

If you would like to impress Sally Nolan with your sense of style, be sure to enter the V Raw LiveStyle Design Search.

To enter visit www.itallstartswithv.com.au

Coming to the Palace soon... Lacery Midriff by Bec & Bridge

The Palace is excited to welcome the Lacery Midriff by Bec & Bridge, featured in Sydney's Sunday Magazine.

Be sure to check out stylepalace.com.au for its arrival soon!!

Miss Pole Dance Australia

Style Palace were excited about being involved in "Miss Pole Dance Australia", a highly prestigious event which attracts professional pole dancers from all over Australia.

These elite athletes demonstrate what Pole Dance now represents in the field of sporting entertainment - that is - strength and agility choreographed to showcase the outstanding talent of the participants.

The Australian Championships have been a sellout for the last five years, and spectators come from all around the world.

Check out the competition at www.misspoledanceaustralia.com.au

Chantelle Barry visits Style Palace...

Chantelle Barry, (singer, actor and host of the FTV Diamond Model Awards) dropped by Style Palace this morning to talk about her career, living in LA, her role with the FTV Diamond Model Awards and her new jewellery range which will be available exclusively in Australia from Style Palace in the weeks to come.

The interview with Chantelle will be available on the blog later this week but in the mean time, check out the cute little White Sands bikini Chantelle snapped up during her visit. She also showed us her other top picks from Style Palace too....

Lisa Ho Angel Wings Dress, Bec & Bridge Criss Cross Suede Vest and Camilla Tribal Gladiator Mini Tank Dress.