Lifestyled by Paula Joye

I’ve much of the week backstage pre-shows interviewing the designers for Life &Style. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. Romance Was Born. CLICK TO PLAY Camilla. CLICK TO PLAY Kirrily Johnston. CLICK TO PLAY Lisa Ho. CLICK TO PLAY Zimmermann. CLICK TO PLAY Ellery. CLICK TO PLAY

A paint splashed print mixed with florals and geometric, mid-riff baring swim - Zimmermann Spring/Summer 2012 was a little bit tough and a lot sexy. The Inspiration. “I  found a great old photo of President Ford’s daughter washing her car and thoughts sprang from there.  Last year the collection was very matte and natural – this year READ MORE…

Peplums are back – in a big way. It’s had the ’80s wrung out of it and become winter’s most sophisticated silhouette.

Long time besties, Gail Elliott and Yasmin Le Bon, first bonded in the eighties when the word ‘supermodel’ was coined and they were both one. I spoke to them about friendship, modelling, men and then had the BFF’s pick out an outfit for each other. Which means if you like – you may copy.

Last night was the David Jones Autumn/Winter Fashion Launch. In the uber chic, New York Style salon on the seventh floor of the Sydney city store there was lots of black, lots of layers and a sprinkling of inky sparkle. I sat down with Miranda before she hit the runway.

They’re more flattering than you think and back (again) for winter. But when it comes to wearing flared pants there are a few rules that you need to follow. 1. The Hem Must Skim The Ground. The biggest (and most common) mistake with this look is wearing flares that are too short. The hem must READ MORE…

On Monday I interviewed Kylie Minogue. The morning after her induction into the Aria Hall of Fame. She is warm, smart, funny, beautiful – everything you want her to be. We talked about fashion, her style evolution, her muses, her mistakes and what will come next.