Lover by Louise Jeckells...

Since recently being heartbroken, I had to find a new love. It’s very hard to find something in my life that doesn’t end up disappointing me. Until I found Lover.

Lover is a brand designed by Susien Chong and Nic Briand, two Australian designers that mix their individual tastes to create what they describe as ‘a mix and match of our favourite heroes, muses, films and songs.”

The new 2010 Autumn-Winter Collection has just been released and I fell in love. The first words that came to mind were; ease and neutral. The collection is called Harvest and you can see the beautiful trailer on the website.

One dress that stood out to me was a little lace black dress. The sleeves are three quarter, the length is sexy, the cut is short and the see-through look is classy. The whole look is divine and I can’t wait to get my wandering hands upon it.

So many items in this collection scream ‘winter will never be boring’. I have already started saving for my winter wardrobe… including a great set of boots. Make sure you read my next blog, as I will take you through my love for boots. Extensive research and money has gone into finding the perfect boot and I want to share my knowledge.

The point of this blog, and I hope I made it, was to let you know that when something falls apart (like love) there is always a bright side. Mine just happens to be Lover and their gorgeous tailored jackets and dresses which burn holes in my pockets.

Also…Watch out for the new MAC Viva Glam lipstick by Lady GaGa. Every cent goes to helping people with HIV and AIDS. Stylish and good for your karma!

Louise Jeckells, penniless and surrounded by too many fashion magazines.
http://www.loverthelabel.com/

Style Palace presents the Chambord No. 5 Cocktail...

Style Palace’s fashion loving Princesses present you with another yummy cocktail by Chambord the official product partner for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF).

Chambord® No. 5

Ingredients

30ml Chambord®
30ml Finlandia Cranberry Vodka
60ml cranberry juice
15ml fresh lime juice
15ml sugar syrup
Pulp of 1 passionfruit

Glass Ware
Tumbler
Garnish
Mint leaf

Method
Shake on ice and strain into an ice filled tumbler
Chambord® No. 5 is a delicious cocktail with a zesty blend of Chambord, Vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime and passionfruit.

A special health message from Style Palace...

At Style Palace we are passionate about sharing our love of all things beautiful, and that includes our health. So today we are taking a moment to remind you all about the well-being of two of your most beautiful assets. That’s right ladies, your breasts!

Every woman should be proactive about her health, regardless of age or family history, and it’s with this message in mind that Style Palace is pleased to help spread the word about BreastLogic, a new clinic that has opened in Leederville and is the first of its kind in WA to offer radiation and pain free breast scanning for all ages and breast types.

It means young women, for whom mammography is not an option, can now take important early steps towards proactively monitoring their breast health. The process is also four times more sensitive than the human touch making it ideal for women who are not confident with self examination.

The cost of the scan is $145.00 (inc GST) and no medical referral is required. To celebrate the opening of the new clinic, BreastLogic currently has a ‘Bosom Buddies’ promotion available and if two people book together they are both entitled to the scan for $95.00 each.

So what are you waiting for? Be a proactive Princess, and look after your breasts!

For further information contact:
Breast Logic
1A/661 Newcastle Street
Leederville WA 6007
(08) 9227 5554
http://www.breastlogic.com.au/

And for all our Princesses based in Adelaide – there is a Breast Logic clinic in your capital city too! Check out the website for details.

Enjoy Chambord in Style at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010

All of Style Palace’s fashion loving Princesses in Melbourne will have the opportunity to celebrate in tastebud-tingling style following the recent announcement Chambord is the official product partner of next month’s L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF).

Chambord is a delicious black raspberry liqueur and has been the official liqueur of Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in New York for the past four years, as well as bar sponsor at both the London Fashion Weekend and London Fashion Week for the past three years. Chambord also hosts the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge VIP bar at London Fashion Week.

Chambord has been a big supporter of emerging Australia designers through the ‘Chambord Shine Awards’ and this support will continue to grow as the official product partner for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010.

Fashionistas will be able to try out the chic Chambord cocktails daily whilst mingling with designers and industry leaders at Central Pier’s hottest venue, The Woolshed, which will be transformed into the place to be seen during the Festival. For those looking to sip a delicious Chambord cocktail catwalk-side, the cocktails will also be available from the Peninsular Bar, by the LMFF runway.

There will be a delicious selection of cocktails on offer including the Chambord Royale, the Chambord No. 5, the Dark Knight and the French Meringue, just to name a few. So you can wait until the Festival to try the delicious array of Chambord cocktails or you can grab yourself a bottle of Chambord in the lead up to the Festival and prepare your tastebuds for the delicious taste sensations that await you next month!

Style Palace will be featuring a new Chambord Cocktail daily on the Style Palace blog in the lead-up to the Festival so you can see how your creations compare..... enjoy!

To get you in the LMFF spirit here is the recipe for the official Opening Night Cocktail -
Dolce Rossa ...

Ingredients
30ml Chambord®
150ml San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa to top
2 lime wedges
Glass ware
Highball
Garnish
2 lime wedges

Method
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

The sharp zest of the blood orange slices through the sweet berry Chambord® flavours to produce a long, smooth and refreshing cocktail. Balanced with a squeeze of fresh lime, the Dolce Rossa is mouth explosion to be explored.

Style Palace Sumakhi Winter Arrivals...

Winter stock is arriving thick and fast at the Palace.

Check out these gorgeous Sumakhi dresses which have just arrived ...

The Importance of Sunscreen... by Louise Jeckells

Summer is over and all we have to look forward to is a gorgeous winter boot and the return of our milky white legs.

Once summer is over we tend to get slack on keeping ourselves protected from the sun’s harmful rays. In summer we soak up as much vitamin D as we can which gives us a well-balanced mind and happiness. Summer is also the time for creating a better you; I worked out more, I wore tinier clothes (only to show off my toned body!), I looked after my skin and I drank more fluids.

Now that summer is over, we see the decline of women wearing sunscreen and the increase of skin cancer developing in younger people.

While writing this blog I was on YouTube trying to find a clip I could show you about the importance of sunscreen, instead I found some girls giving demonstrations on how to apply sunscreen (pretty straight forward) and the chemicals that can be put into sunscreens.

If you are worried about these chemicals I will share with you my well kept secret. Tinted moisturiser. The answer to not wearing foundation and still achieving an even skin tone - who knew such a thing existed.

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, which affects two in three Australians before the age of seventy. That means someone close to you, your daughter, father, cousin or best friend could not be looking after themselves correctly.

I made a pact with myself that I will continue to treat my body as if it was summer all year round. I will have the same attitude of looking after myself now as I do when I’m wearing a two piece bathing suit and being tanned, within an inch of my life.

My mother may have not told me to stay away from boys with tattoos and men with mother issues, but she did strongly advise me to wear sunscreen all year round and to look after my skin.

Style Palace Guest Blogger - Louise Jeckells ...
Saying no to crow’s feet and blemishes … www.melanoma.org.au.

Style Palace welcomes Viktoria & Woods Winter Collection...

Style Palace is very excited about the arrival of Viktoria & Woods Winter Collection.

It's here and online soon xx