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3. CONTENTS
Fashion Observer Magazine
ISSUE 11
Graison Howell
Madison Seymour
Fit Kit
VAMFF 2016
Paris in the Spring
Graffiti Couture
BBIFF 2016
Blue Crush
Fashion Illustrations
MBFWA 2016
Tech Styles
Tallena Johnston
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5. Photography: Nikola Gerstner - www.facebook.com/NikolaGerstner
Hair and Makeup: Kaitlyn Teasdale - www.facebook.com/kaitlynthestylist
Model: Graison Howell from Que Models
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54. What was it about the style of Paris that had everybody falling in love with the city? I had
never been, but wanted to find out.
I wrote a “wish list”, for a Paris trip I intended to take on the back of a 21st birthday card given to
me for my birthday earlier this year.
The list read:
Paris in the Spring.
Baguettes.
Midnight at the Eiffel Tower.
Chocolate Croissants.
French Champagne & a Paris Flower Garden.
55. Months later, after my move from Sydney to Florence to pursue my studies in Design, the list re-appeared. I was
sitting on the floor of my new, tiny, traditional Italian apartment looking through the black box of memories I had
brought with me to remind me of home. Within the box were photographs, old notes, videos, gifts from friends and
the stack of birthday cards bound in a rubber band. The Paris list was amongst the stack, so naturally I picked it out
and re-read over my wish list.
There was no escaping the current, cold, realities of the European winter that was going on just outside my window,
but the inspired thought of a Parisian weekend away in the Springtime sounded like the perfect event to get me
through the following months.
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57. “Paris is always a good idea”. So after suggesting the idea to my Swedish travel friend,
and after two coffee’s in a cozy Florentine cafe, we had two tickets booked on a flight to
Paris in the Spring!
The few months went quickly and we were quickly on our way to see the Fashion capital.
I imagine everyone who has been, remembers their first trip to Paris, and I was excited
to be among the many around the world who have had their hearts famously captured by
the charm of the city.
With a strong intention to discover the true style of the city, I made a a conscious effort
to read up on the words of stylish travellers who had come before me, and now existed
in the form of published columnists for glossy magazines. The writers poured out
their insights from their own experiences to deliver concise articles providing inside
knowledge to first time travellers such as myself, with flawless instructions on “How to
live an effortlessly chic weekend in Paris.”
58. The articles were captivating and I ho
recommendations of hidden french ca
enjoyable places to take a walk in the
to be seen in your newly purchased re
Lafayette, suggestions of where to buy
haute couture, where to window shop
green streets and classic French film r
apartment until early hours of the mo
drifting off into your lazy Sunday mor
travel guides gifted their readers with
indulge in all the luxurious moments
your mind could imagine.
The extensive articles prompted me t
humble list in which I had brought wi
challenged me to wonder whether I sh
some of my initial wishes. However be
we had landed and it was time to emb
We had arrived in what we thought wa
in hand, full of dresses, hats, accessor
course, extra room for shopping. After
the Champs Elyeeese, we changed in
the blooming spring flowers of the sea
embarked on a day of exploring the ci
The ongoings of our weekend went by
exceeded all expectations. Stylish and
spontaneous. There was shopping, ch
music, pictures and even the perfect m
Tower that I had written down on my
Unfortunately my arrival back to rainy
although I was desperate to return, I w
many who have seen, experienced, an
Naturally, I now felt entitled and over
my own fashion edit on of course, “Ho
weekend in Paris”.
I reviewed the first draft of my writing
mess of un-reccognisable French word
to eat chocolate croissants and above
punctuation, spelling and a lack in jou
Feeling defeated with my inability to d
similar detailed list as the other write
glossy magazines, I deleted the draft.
What I did take from my weekend awa
is complex.
It breathes sophistication and encour
existence, rich in history, architectura
has undeniably mastered understated
moments. It does not demand a sense
to each individual the possibility of ex
unique communication of how they w
through fashion, how they hold thems
choose to do with their days.
The style does not exists in the rule b
Spring”, but more in the ever-changin
that the change in weather brings. Th
in the transient nature of travellers wh
new life. The romantic notion of Paris
personal.
59. oped to benefit from the refined
afe’s, secret boulangeries, the most
many lush Parisian parks. Corners
ed french scarf from Galleries
y French lingerie, appreciate French
on the most enchanting of leafy
recommendations to watch in your
orning while eating macaroons before
rning sleep in. The glamourised
h the ultimate tips on how to truly
on offer from the French capital that
to reflect on my own short and rather
ith me in my bag, the articles even
hould take a second look or re-write
efore I could scribble anything down,
bark on our weekend in Paris!
as true Parisian fashion. Our luggage
ries, boots, scarfs, makeup and of
r checking in to our apartment just of
to our floral printed dresses to match
ason, applied some red lipstick, and
ity of love.
y quickly, and of course, Paris
d exciting, charismatic and
hampagne, delicious food, galleries,
midnight stroll under the Eiffel
list of things to do.
ny Florence came all too quickly, and
was officially part of the exclusive
nd fallen for the streets of Paris.
rwhelmingly compelled to produce
ow to live an effortlessly chic
g. An unmistakable complicated
rds, boringly repetitive tips on how
e all, an embarrassing display of
urnalistic skills.
define the style of Paris with a
ers had done with their articles in the
ay was that defining the style of Paris
rages elegance. It is classic in it’s
ally it is visually delightful and it
d beauty. It’s charm lies in the quiet
e of style but rather politely suggests
xploring and questioning their own
want to demonstrate themselves
selves when they walk, and what they
book of “How to be Chic in the
ng seasons and the new questions
he movement and dance of Paris is
ho inhabit the city and bring to it
s is individual, it is simple, and it is
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61. The Authors of book, “How to Be Parisian” suggested,
“Yes, the Parisian often comes from somewhere else. She wasn’t
born in Paris, but she’s reborn there.”
So perhaps defining the style of Paris is not something that should
be easily done. The style is born and re-born by all Parisians and
perhaps the mystery of cities style is best, left un-defined for the
masses, but instead, individually experienced and individually
defined.
- Annika Mae
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64. Bringing together intricate, colourful murals from Brisbane‘s street
art hotel “TRYP”, to highlight bold, high fashion outfits from the
unique bespoke works of Brisbane Fashion House Irma J. Smith.
Nikola Gerstner re-created the high fashion editorial look seen in the
pages of Vogue Paris right here in Brisbane, Australia showcasing the
works of world acclaimed Australian street artists, Rone, Beastman
and Drapl & Treasy.
Photographer: Nikola Gerstner - @nikolagerstner_photography
www.facebook.com/NikolaGerstner
Stylist: Renee Roshene - @reneeroshene
www.reneeroshenestyling.com
Hair and makeup: Chelsea Brown - @chelsea_brown_hmua
www.facebook.com/MakeBYChelsea/
Hair and makeup assistant: Gabrielle Kane
Models: Sian Houston and Amber Hill from Busy Models
Graffiti
Couture
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66. Stylist Own Jacket, Scarf. Irma J Smith House of Fashion Skirt. H&M Necklace. Mimco Heels
SIAN
Houston
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69. Stylist Own Jacket, Scarf. Irma J Smith House of Fashion Skirt. H&M Necklace
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71. Irma J Smith House of Fashion Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Belt. Nine West Heels. Colette By Colette Hayman Earrings, Bracelet and Ring
AMBER
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72. Irma J Smith House of Fashion Dress. H&M Shirt. Stylist Own Scarf. Trent Nathan Earrings
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74. Irma J Smith Top and Pants. Stylist own Necklace, Cuff and Ring. Trent Nathan Earrings
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84. Backstage with the Kylie’s Professional Makeup team
at the 2016 Byron Bay International Fashion Festival
The Byron Bay International Fashion Festival is in its
second year and the challenge to outdo its impressive
debut was before it. Event organiser, Clint Hurrell
didn’t disappoint and this year’s event blew the
minds of the large crowd attending. The Byron Bay
International Fashion festival is destined to become an
important date on the fashion calendar for emerging
labels and international brands.
This year’s event showcased 21 local, national
and international brands in a series of shows in a
spectacular Beach side setting. The festival was hosted
by the brand new five-star beach resort “Elements” Its
lush gardens, breath-taking pools and private beach
provided a spectacular backdrop to the fashions on
display.
2015 Make up sponsor Kylie Eustace has again returned
to Byron Bays Fashion Festival with her Talented team
of Mineral Goddess Artists and her stunning and very
versatile Mineral Makeup. This year the day-into-
night program of indoor and outdoor runway shows
presented everything from swimwear to lingerie, casual
and resort to evening wear. For such a big day and
varied styles, four different makeup looks were needed
to cover the day
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87. Kylies team of experienced event artists and emerging
artists swung into action from 11am with the first
makeup look for swim - the summer girl look! A
fresh and healthy feel was needed so a natural, very
soft makeup was necessary. A finely applied mineral
foundation was dusted on and minimal setting powder
was used only on the T-zone. Extra highlighting was
applied to the high points of the face and was key to
the fresh look. Brows were only filled where needed and
were just, gently brushed. Lips were natural, with only a
smear of clear Lip-gloss.
For the second look we went for a brown lip. Brown
lips have made a big comeback this year so the models
got to rock a 90s style mocha-chocolate lip. Eyes were
soft and light, with a wash of a pearly white eyeshadow
across the mobile lid and a dust of soft warm brown
shadow across the eye socket to give definition. The
skin was kept looking fresh and dewy.
88. The third look, we built-up on our makeup
from our previous look with a little bit of Glam.
Adding a beautiful golden bronzed eyelid and
aubergine-purple lip provided a fairly simple
but striking change.
Lastly, A different look for the final ‘Black show’
was not planned. Time only really allowed for a
quick garment change and touch-ups however
the models in their excitement sped through
their change and with our own adrenaline still
running high, a last minute decision was made
and the models were given a glossy back eyelid
and smudged black lipstick, blended in to their
current lip. They quickly transformed into Glam
- with a touch of gothic chic.
Fashion event veteran, Leon Kyriacou with his
equally excited all-star Hair team also pounced
on the models hair to, ‘joosh it up’ for their
finale.
As the last model was getting the final touches
the most perilous part of the backstage process
began. Champagne erupted and corks suddenly
started ricocheting off ceilings and walls. A
cheer went up and fist-pumps, hugs and high
fives were enthusiastically exchanged. The
whole backstage team rejoiced in a job well
done!
Elements at Byron was a stunning venue and
a perfect stylish fit for the festival. The crowds
arrived and a magnificent fashion event was
staged. With a further two years already inked
in, a new wave of fashion truly is surging over
Byron Bay.
Writer and Photography: Kylie Eustace
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