The Hunt is On

Hi all Style Princesses - we have a little challenge for you. We have had a request to find out where we can purchase or who the designer is of the gorgeous dress Miranda Kerr was seen wearing in the picture below. It was pictured in the Daily Telegraph and was titled 'Miranda Kerr Back in Australia'. Any ideas? If you get back to us with the answer you will receive a $20AUD Style Palace shopping voucher.

If you can help please email stylehq@stylepalace.com.au

xx
SP

True Friendships Last a Lifetime

This is not a fashion or style related entry but more a special message and a beautiful story for all animal lovers. I just saw this story on the late night news and had to share it with you.

It's about two guys who, in 1969 bought a lion cub from Harrod's in London. Named Christian, they raised the cub until he became too big to stay with them so they eventually had to travel to Africa to set him free into his natural habitat. 12 months later they returned to Africa to see if they could find Christian and were told that Christian would now be wild and wouldn't even remember them. Check out what happened on YouTube - Christian the Lion.

Have a box of Kleenex handy!

xx
SP

The latest women’s fragrance by Gucci, aptly named Gucci by Gucci, is the first major fragrance release under the fashion and beauty house’s new Creative Director, Frida Giannini.

In the past, Giannini has been known for her attraction to masculine fragrant notes, but this new scent is intended for the strong yet feminine woman and though a little overpowering at first, it settles beautifully on the skin.

The fragrance notes include patchouli, honey, musk, raspberry, spider lily, guava and orange blossom which meld together to create a very seductive scent.

We Love Camilla ...

Style Palace Princesses are so excited about the new Camilla range. There are plenty of gorgeous pieces coming in for everyone including the Saville Mini Peasant Dress which has been causing a media frenzy of late. Camilla is coming to Style Palace in September 2008 and we can't wait!

Camilla Saville Mini Peasant Dress

Strike a Pose

Strike a Pose with Lee Lin Chin is a vibrant photographic exhibition showcasing the Australian fashion scene of the 1960s and 1970s - celebrities, trends and society.

Co-curated by Lee Lin Chin, SBS World News Australia presenter and host of Fashionista, the exhibition explores the defining influences that shaped our Australian style and the colourful events that are fixtures on the fashion follower's social calendar.

If you live in Canberra or plan on visiting soon don't miss out on seeing this exciting exhibition ...

11 July to 12 October
Free entry, open daily 9am-5pm

National Archives of Australia

Queen Victoria Terrace

Parkes ACT

naa.gov.au

A Pierre Cardin fashion parade at the Canberra Theatre Centre, 1967

The Powder Puff Girls

While holidaying in Bali I met up with Sydney makeup artist, hairdresser and stylist, Katrina Raftery who was in Bali to work on a photo shoot for popular resort fashion label, Biasa. The Biasa model just happened to be fellow Perth girl, Bridget Harries from Scene Models. We spent an evening hanging together in tropical Bali before the girls had to go on location to Lombok for the shoot.

We spent much of our time together chatting about makeup, fashion and style tips and tricks which brings me to the original reason for this blog ... Katrina told me to check out a great website called The Powder Puff Girls and I wanted to share it with you too - I think it's great!

That's all from me ... I just wanted to share The Powder Puff Girls with you as well as a pic of gorgeous Perth model Bridget Harries.

SP now signing off from a great cafe in Bali called Grocer and Grind - also the brainchild of a fellow Perth girl. I'm feeling right at home!

xx
SP

The Princess Wears Prada

If you share our fetish for fabulous shoes, you will no doubt appreciate these recent floral-embellished offerings from Prada.

We love the floral-heeled black peep toes. Simple and elegant but the stunning feature heel make them a work of art.

For weekend fun, the Flower Chamois cork wedges are perfect to team with your favourite denim or summery dresses.

If you prefer something a little more adventurous, check out the Art Nouveau inspired heels which boast organic lines and whimsical detailing – Daring, but a true collector’s item.