Win a double pass to Fashion Weekend Sydney...

Join the Style Palace facebook fan page for competition details coming soon... Style Palace has two double passes to give away for Fashion Weekend Sydney

Fashion Weekend Sydney is due to take place from Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 May 2010 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, NSW. Style Palace loves everything about "shopping and fashion" and want to offer you a "Girls Day Out" promotion which allows you to buy 3 tickets and receive 1 free. You will also automatically go into a draw for a $1000 shopping spree at the event - YAY!!...

Katie Hoskings AW arrivals, online soon...

Fashion Weekend Sydney, 13-16 May 2010

The Princesses are very excited ... mark this date in your diary and make sure you visit Fashion Weekend Sydney.

Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 May, 2010, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park Sydney.

Fashion Weekend is Australia's biggest and best designer shopping event for the fashion-savvy to shop for fabulous clothes and accessories from 120 of Australia's leading fashion designers offering fabulous discounts of up to 70% off their current and last season collections. The Catwalk is the major feature of Fashion Weekend, with a group show taking place throughout the event showcasing the latest looks for the season.

As well as the shopping and catwalks, beauty makeovers, manicures, hairstyling, tanning bars, style consultations and a fabulous wine bar are all part of the experience. It's what shopping is all about.

Buy your tickets in advance for the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree, alternatively you can buy at the door of the event.

There’s a range of ticket prices to suit every budget:

Silver ticket: Fashion Weekend entry only - $20 (Fri, Sat, Sun), $30 including glass of sparkling (Thurs)

Gold Ticket: Fashion Weeeknd entry + Catwalk Show - $40 (Fri, Sat, Sun), $50 including glass of sparkling (Thurs)

Platinum Ticket: Fashion Weekend entry + Front tier catwalk seats (rows 1 and 2) $45 (Fri, Sat, Sun) $55 including glass of sparkling (Thurs). Please note that the numbers of front tier seating is limited and should be booked in advance.

For tickets and more information visit http://www.fashionweekend.com.au/

Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Louise Jeckells

Thanks to my Italian mother, I can never leave the house on a rainy day without some protection for my curly/frizzy hair. So when I read an article that guarantees straight hair for four months without using harsh chemicals and doesn’t damage your hair…I assumed they were lying. I checked it out, if not for my involuntary hair, but for others like me.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment was established in 2006 by owners, Marcia and Marcelo Teixeira. Maria became a certified cosmetologist and spent the next years studying the systems and working with experts to perfect a new hair treatment that didn’t involve harsh relaxers or chemical steams.

The Brazilian Treatment is a product that is neither a traditional relaxer or a straightener that can only be used on specific hair types. It does not involve a chemical treatment that will leave the hair in a bad condition.

So how do they do this? Unlike other methods of straightening hair, the keratin treatment doesn’t involve breaking down the hair and reconstructing it by using high ph levels. This very high alkalinity softens the hair too much causing the hair to damage. Keratin treatment uses low ph levels, which match the normal level of your hair.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment is practically risk free when used correctly. Unfortunately, Australia doesn’t have training classes yet so you can’t learn how to use the product efficiently, however if ordering it online it does come with a training manual.

The treatment is gentle on hair and long lasting. It eventually washes out over time without any harm.

I weighed up my options and the fact that I like the option of having curly hair sometimes, so decided to stay away from this trend. But girls, as far as hair treatments go, Keratin looks like a winner.

Don’t forget to post me a comment if you know anyone that has used this product, we would all like to know how it turned out.

Louise - frizzy after Perth’s lovely storms.

SP Princesses get up close and personal with Sir Richard Branson at his Pool Party ...

The Style Palace Princesses were very excited to be attending the Richard Branson Pool Party last Friday. Dripping in Samantha Wills and covered in beautiful Camilla designs, we certainly blended in with the beautiful Caribbean theme created poolside of the Burswood Entertainment Complex.

It was a fantastic night of Samba music, dancing, flame throwers and fireworks and of course a great outcome for the local charity, Strike A Chord for Cancer.

Loved having you in Perth, Richard. Be sure to visit us at the Palace soon!

These boots were made for walking... by Louise Jeckells

I know it may seem too hot to wear boots during the day, even though it is autumn and the beach still looks inviting as usual, but boots are very hard to find, so start now ladies because it might take awhile!

When researching boots I discovered that ankle or knee high boots won’t satisfy this winter. Conservative is out, and testing the limits is high on the fashion priority list.

Okay fashionistas, be excited because over-the-knee boots and thigh-high boots are sexy, new and jumping two feet into our wardrobes this season.

Thigh-high boots are daring, but can be pulled off if worn with confidence. Personally I am opting for a matte brown or olive green leather. If leather seems too risky, suede is always a safe option, especially in blacks and browns or maybe even a dark maroon.

But remember; if wearing the boots that make your legs look longer and your hemlines look shorter - dress appropriately to ensure no hooker labels are following you around.

I think I have found mine…but I have to order them online. I am getting my beautiful booties from Urban Outfitters, an amazing all-you-want apparel store from the USA. Be sure to check it out!

Buying boots online is definitely the way to go for unique shoes that you won’t see on every girl walking down the street. So try buying online. Most stores allow you to send them back if they are not the right size! Take a chance; you definitely won’t regret it when the compliments start rolling in.

Some sites to visit that won’t blow your budget include urbanoutfitters.com, wantedshoes.com.au, topshop.com and stylepalace.com.au. Even though it is spring now, boots are still going crazy in Europe!

And, some stores that will blow your mind and can be put down on your wish list include Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Prada and of course Louis Vuitton.

Winter clothing is making me go slightly crazy this year, and without a constant job (a poor university student...), I can barely afford a new blazer with daring shoulder pads…but boots are necessary, they define my winter look, so don’t be safe and let your shoes grab all the attention this winter.

Louise - exfoliating and keeping my feet beautiful, ready to fill my new buys!

Style Palace hosts our first Hen's Party...

Style Palace was honoured to host our first Hen's Party at our Showroom in East Perth, Western Australia.

We had 30 beautiful girls who enjoyed bubbles, a royal feast, a fashion parade by the bride-to-be and a bouquet throwing exercise.. The bride-to-be was pampered by a professional make-up artist and dressed and styled by the Palace Princesses.

Style Palace will be hosting various 'Princess Parties' throughout the year. If you are interested in having a party, we can tailor it to your needs - contact us at stylepalace.com.au

In the meantime, enjoy our clip!