And the winner is ...

Congratulations to Flamingo Sands for being awarded Best Designer in Swimwear - Pick 2 from popular Aussie website 2threads.com

If you haven’t yet discovered Flamingo Sands through the Style Palace eBoutique – you are guilty of lacking some serious style in the bikini department!

Flamingo Sands is Australia’s premium designer swimwear label, inspired by the world’s most exotic seaside destinations.

The label has become famous for its use of luxurious fabrics and bold prints with quirky trims and attitude to boot.

Congratulations Nicky and Jane – love your work!

Check out some of Flamingo Sands’ hottest styles for Spring/Summer 0809 right here at stylepalace.com.au

Is it Getting Hot in Here?

Get ready to turn the temperature up a notch because Flamingo Sands’ summer 08/09 collection, A Wonderful Life, is sure to get hearts racing ... and bring all the boys to the yard!

Expect to see their seriously flirty triangle bikinis in cute paisley and tropical prints and also a head-turning micro sequin bikini that will ensure the spotlight remains on you.

Cover up in sexy silk chiffon caftans and comfy wide-leg silk pants which take you from the beach to bar in a flash.

This season’s colours are magical emerald green and hotter than hot pink so bust out the fake tan and get that bikini bod ready because Flamingo Sands arrives at the Palace in October 2008.

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - Day 3

Flamingo Sands hit the runway with their sizzling swimwear collection titled ‘A Wonderful Life’. The Cargo Theatre played host to the show with a thumping soundtrack and impressive lighting display which set the scene around the mirrored catwalk. The models boasted enviable tans and killer curves, making them the perfect canvas for this amazing collection. Expect to see the label’s signature triangle bikinis and hot bandeau styles in a range of fun pink florals, animal prints and beautiful shades of emerald green. As always, detailing is a must so look out for cheeky ruffles and sequin embellishments and cover up in the sun with silky kaftans and lounge pants.

During the shows we have noticed that spring/summer 08/09 promises to be full of flowing feminine pieces, drawing strong inspiration from the bohemian goddesses of the 1960s. Rework the look this season with a more glam take on the Boho look. Sexy playsuits, soft ruffles and embellished silks are all key looks for the season. Colour ways are dominated by royal purples, emerald green, hot pinks and steel greys.

Another nod to the bohemian era was announced this week as the NSW government unveiled its plan to bring back the double-decker buses that we last saw here in the 60’s and 70’s. The move is a positive one for the environment and the view will certainly be sweeter – but we’ll sure miss those signature ‘white-knuckle’ taxi rides that Sydney has been dishing out this week!

P.S. When in Darlinghurst, be sure to check out ‘a tavola’ restaurant. A boutique-style Italian restaurant where guests share a marble dining table, which also doubles as the prep bench for the chefs and wait staff. This restaurant is fabulous for fresh handmade pasta, Italian wine and intimate and attentive service - SP stumbled across this great little eatery after a busy day at the Festival and we were very impressed - visit http://www.atavola.com.au/ and make sure you check it out on your next trip to Sydney.

Ciao!
xx SP