Lifestyled by Paula Joye

The Little Black Dress is a festive season fall back. From its genesis at the hand of Coco Chanel in the 1920s to Audrey Hepburn’s luxe breakfast, it is to wardrobes what cake is to icing – essential. Got nothing to wear? Black will always work. It’s just about finding the right shape and look for READ MORE…

Jeans are the ultimate fail-safe, comfy outfit. But if you want to look more stylish than casual then put on a pair of printed jean. They are so easy to dress up with heels & a fabulous jacket, or dressed down with an oversized knit or white tee. Leopard. Floral. Tie dye. So many patterns, READ MORE…

I had a very memorable brunch with Samantha Wills at Pastis in NYC a couple of years ago and walked away so impressed by her determination, passion and intelligence. With that amazing mane of hair, Jerry Hall smile – she looks like a Texan supermodel but she is actually an incredibly down to earth Aussie who’s working READ MORE…

I remember when Sam Wagner first launched her label SamBag - it was a simple, capsule range of bags and shoes. Almost two decades on and the brand has expanded to include everything from the best ballet flats and totes to jewellery and great wardrobe basics. I went in store this week to edit the Spring/Summer 2013 READ MORE…

It’s time to sparkle – literally. Sequins, beading, treated silk, glitter mesh, sparkly lace, crystals… the Christmas party season is upon us and shimmering metallics scream ‘celebration’ like nothing else. But, beware: Hot? Yes. Sexy. Yes. Tricky to get right? Absolutely. Too much is too much. Gold says enough on its own don’t you think? The READ MORE…

Swimsuit, sundress and a sundowner – Zimmermann is synonymous with long summer days, bikinis, perfect summer dresses and a cocktail to go with it. I’ve known Nicky and Simone (two of fashion’s true nice girls) since the very earliest days and watched as they’ve taken the label from local domination to global success. Much of the READ MORE…

The same principal applies to geometric prints as it does to any print: find a pattern that works for your body shape. If you’re curvy, avoid big prints because they’ll make you look like a circle. For a petite frame, a small print will make you look smaller. It’s that simple. The biggest mistake people READ MORE…

Love her hair, love her bubbly personality, love her simple yet elegant style. Claire Fabb from Style By Yellow Button makes running a business, writing a blog, raising two girls and looking stylish appear incredibly easy. Here Claire shares her favourite overseas shopping destination (and it’s not where you’d expect), top tips for looking fabulous, how READ MORE…