Style Palace's New Winter Arrivals...

Style Palace is very excited about our new winter stock, arriving weekly...

Here is a sneak peek of what will be online soon xxx

Style Palace $100 Treasures

The Style Palace Princesses believe that we should be spoilt daily!!!!! So we would like to offer you a few $100 treasures - with love from the Palace xxx

Happy Shopping !!!

Heidi wears Camilla in Bali...

Glamorous Style Palace shopper, Heidi from New York loves Camilla (as we do) and was snapped in tropical Bali last week looking gorgeous in her Camilla Tropical Waterfall Caftan.

Thanks for sending us the pics Heidi – you look fabulous!

More Camilla as seen below in February, Cosmopolitan Australia...

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!!

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.

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

Style Palace on Fashion TV...

We were excited to welcome Fashion TV to our Style Palace Princess Photo Shoot at the Perth Town Hall, Western Australia recently.

You can see what took place on Foxtel's Fashion TV from now until December or see it first below - enjoy!

Style Palace presents... Boho Nights

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Style Palace Boho Nights

Project Runway Australia judge, Sarah Gale chats to Style Palace - Part 2 ...

International fashionista, trend forecaster and Project Runway judge Sarah Gale chats to Style Palace about fabulous fashion, emerging trends and her thoughts on what makes a great designer. This is the second part of the interview - click here to see part one.

In her role as a judge on Arena’s hit reality show Project Runway, Sarah has the opportunity to mentor emerging designers and says the key to success as a designer is a strong signature style, an understanding of their market and the business savvy to build their brand in the competitive world of Australian fashion. Encouragingly Sarah says the Australian fashion industry has become more and more supportive of emerging designers as individualism in style has become more in vogue.

Sarah says that a burning desire to design and a passion for what they do will often be the characteristics that are immediately evident in an exciting new designer however working with designers through the show as they move through various challenges and present their designs will demonstrate their creativity and flair as well as how well their style fits that of their customer.

While Sarah says it’s difficult to pick a front runner for the winner of this season of Project Runway she says each designer has a very strong signature style. Like the winner of Season 1, Julie, this season’s winner will be chosen for the culmination of the strength of their style, demonstration of their commercial ability, their adaptability of the challenges to suit the market requirements and the creativity of their final collection.

When not buying for clients or mentoring emerging designers where does this jet-setting fashionista like to shop? Sarah says she relishes the chance to enjoy a shopping experience for herself and loves to enjoy her time of browsing the shops with girlfriends. With her busy schedule Sarah also loves the convenience of online shopping and applauds the commitment of boutiques such as Style Palace who support Australian fashion.

Melbourne based Sarah spends much of her life in the worlds largest and most vibrant city centres so when given the opportunity she loves to take the opportunity to get close to nature cherishes walking in the bush as one of her favoured past times. And, with so much travel as part her day to day life Sarah prefers to holiday closer to home, with the relaxed atmosphere of Queensland’s Port Douglas and the remote Kakadu National Park among her favourite holiday destinations.

For this busy mother of two, life is a whirlwind of the glamour of the fashion world and international travel, the dedication and commitment to making her business a success and her passion for nurturing the future of Australian fashion.

Style Palace expects to see a lot more of Sarah Gale in the years to come!

For fans of Project Runway, Arena’s hit reality series has now strutted onto the smallest screen thanks to 3 mobile. Fashionistas can catch their favourite Project Runway episodes, weekly designs, highlights and previews on 3’s mobile TV the day after broadcast - from as little as 50c on 3’s Mobile TV. There’s no excuse to be a fashion victim with commentary and critique available from Leigh Buchanan at www.three.com.au/runway

Project Runway Australia judge, Sarah Gale chats to Style Palace ...

International fashionista, trend forecaster and Project Runway judge Sarah Gale chats to Style Palace about fabulous fashion, emerging trends and her thoughts on what makes a great designer. This is the first of a two part interview - check back soon to see the second part of the interview.

Following a successful career as a buyer for some of Australia’s leading fashion labels, Sarah opened shop as an independent fashion consultant over two years ago and has not looked back. Today, Sarah travels the world, from the USA and Japan to the UK and Europe, identifying the latest in fashion trends, as a range buyer and consultant.

Through her work, Sarah’s focus and passion is introducing international trends to the Australian consumer, specifically looking at what’s coming onto the market in high-end fashion and how and when these trends will best adapt to the Australian market. If you’ve bought an item of clothing in Australian retail stores lately, Sarah has probably put it there.

Sarah is passionate about the future of Australian fashion and has seen the buying public become more and more open to new trends over the past five years, resulting in an exciting blend of styles emerging.

In the coming seasons Sarah anticipates we will see more architectural elegance in Australian fashion as basic shapes and silhouettes take on a new dimension. Blending with the feminine feel we have seen in past years Sarah anticipates the introduction of a more androgynous strength in women’s clothing. Sarah describes the coming trend as ‘Jungle Goddess’ – and expects to see a stunning strength of character with strong, powerful lines blending with feminine dimensions.

Sarah envisions a style where a basic shift dress will no longer be just that but rather a surprising blend of diverse styles. Expect to see the introduction of strong lines in shoulders and seams contrasting with nips, tucks and curves to create feminine shapes.

When it comes to the fashionista tag Sarah believes being a true fashionista is not about buying the latest from top designers but rather creating your own individual blend from a range of different styles - which becomes your signature style, your own personal statement.

A passionate supporter of individualism in fashion, Sarah believes ‘individualism is the new black’. Sharing her excitement for the future of Australian fashion, Sarah looks forward to seeing more blended styles and unique pieces as consumers become more and more open to ‘newness’ and designers are encouraged to explore their signature style. This heralds exciting times ahead for Australia fashionistas!

For fans of Project Runway, Arena’s hit reality series has now strutted onto the smallest screen thanks to 3 mobile. Fashionistas can catch their favourite Project Runway episodes, weekly designs, highlights and previews on 3’s mobile TV the day after broadcast - from as little as 50c on 3’s Mobile TV. There’s no excuse to be a fashion victim with commentary and critique available from Leigh Buchanan at www.three.com.au/runway