The BWA Girls Share Their Fashion Week Must Haves

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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia is just around the corner and pressure is mounting for us all to be looking our sartorial best for the hoards of street style photographers circulating the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

This year we have a fantastic team with us and some amazing designers to share with you so stay tuned for full MBFWA coverage and so much more!

Check out our top ten must have items below (sure some are a little unrealistic but we can always dream!).

 

 

Tash is our Managing Editor!

1. Gary Bigeni Cole Drape Skirt.  Nothing beats the classic drapery and quality fabrics of Gary Bigeni. Perfect for Fashion Week, versatile and something you will definitely wear over and over again.

2. Miu Miu Peplum T-Shirt. Peplum is my favourite cut at the moment, oh-so flattering.

3. Givenchy Small Antigona Tote. This is one thing I have really splurged on for Fashion Week but with good reason. It is an investment piece that will carry me through, fits my iPad and my tired old Wang REALLY needed an update!

4. Topshop Reflect Metallic Heel Sandals. I love the cut and style of these and the metallic heel makes them fashion week street stylin’ ready.

5. Michael Kors Watch In Rose Gold. Rose gold is so beautiful and a men’s style watch is one of the greatest statement pieces you can own.

6. Tara Jamon Mint Pants. I love a touch of mint for A/W to brighten up those dreary days. Its crisp, unusual and flattering.

7. Prabal Gurung Jacket. Prabal Gurung…need I say more?

8. Versace Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut. I have been rocking my pair of these for almost a year now and I will never give them up, they are simply amazing.

 

Pip is our lovely Marketing Manager.

1.  Top Shop Printed PantsComfort is also key for me for the week and slouchy printed pants are slowly becoming a collector’s item in my wardrobe.

2. Shopbop Necklace- Nothing like a bit of a statement necklace to top off any outfit.

3. Trois Senorita dress- The leather detailing makes this ordinary black dress an instant winner for me. Simple yet stylish.

4. ASOS Black Ankle Boots- Boots are a must for me for the week so snapping these up for $41 was a nice addition to my fashion week wardrobe.

5. Thu Thu Sapa Biker Jacket- This was love at first site. Each jacket is one of a kind and made by the H’Mong women in Sapa North Vietnam.

6. Manning Cartel Wallpaper Draped Mini Skirt- It’s refreshing that there is so much colour around for Winter and this Manning Cartell skirt will be great to take from day to night.

7. Alexander Wang Prisma Tote- A  little out of my budget but I could not think of a more perfect size to use for the week. When you have camera, laptop, phone, make up and more a bag like this is ideal, I’ll just pretend I own it.

8. By Johnny Lili Peplum Top- This BY Johnny cut out shoulders and peplum style top was the first piece to add to the wardrobe and appropriately one of my most anticipated shows of the week

 

Elsie is the creator of Diary of a Fashion Muse and we are very excited to have her on board for MBFWA!

1. Alexander Wang leather racer back dress: A little black dress is always a classic item to have at your disposal but when that LBD is made entirely out of leather and features sexy sheer panels? Out of this world.

2.Roberto Cavalli Swarovski crystal necklace: The bright pop of colour in this unusual necklace will stand out against my mainly black, white, grey and navy fashion week palette.

3.Smythson ‘I’ve got nothing to wear’ leather notebook: When you’re after top quality stationary you can’t go past Smythson. I love the deep purple colour of this notebook and I really think the name of it is rather apt for fashion week!

4.Vivienne Westwood anglomania bayonet asymmetric leather jacket: Leave it to punk fashion pioneer Vivienne Westwood to take a truly classic item and turn it on its head (much like she did to the’establishment’ back in the 70s) by making it look fresh and new season after season.

5. Alexander McQueen lace up leather wedge sandals: An outfit is never complete without a pair of truly statement heels and these incredible works of art are no exception.

6. Prism portofino cat’s eyes sunglasses: Sunglasses are always a must and the cat’s eye shape tends to create an illusion of mystery for it’s wearer. The printed frames also make it fun.

7. 3.1 Phillip Lim pashi textured leather tote bag: A black leather bag easily takes you from day to night and can be used for different occasions and this amazing tote ticks all the boxes.

8. Haute Hippie two toned silk chiffon blouse: I just love me a collar especially if it contrasts the item of clothing it is on.

Lizz is our awesome Beauty Editor.

I must admit that I am a complete fashion week novice, this being the first one I have ever actively partaken in. Naturally it’s a bit daunting – not just because I’m surrounded by the rest of the super switched-on BWA team who have the fashion week protocol down pat, but largely because I have no idea what to wear.
That being the case I’ve decided to play it relatively safe while still making a statement and without busting my budget. The majority of my choices stick largely to seasonally appropriate dark jewel tones or blacks. However, I’ve taken the stance that the devil is in the details with sequins, quirky opaque-on-sheer prints, statement accessories and generous amounts of winged eyeliner.
Comfort also plays a role – however minor and insignificant a role it may play during fashion week – with pieces that can withstand dashing from show to show without the potential for twisted ankles or constricted body parts. I’m dubbing my look “newbie chic”.
1. Idle Hands Bodysuit  from www.nastygal.com
2. Renee Sequin Blazer from www.shop.sportsgirl.com.au
3. American Apparel Riding Pants in purple from www.store.americanapparel.com.au
4. MAC Lipstick in Quick Sizzle from www.maccosmetics.com.au
5. MAC Fluidline Gel Eyeliner in Wholesome from www.maccosmetics.com.au
6. Sister Jane Studded Leather Collar Tweed Dress from www.asos.com/au
7. nOir Jewelry Nine Inch Nails Necklace from www.noirjewelry.com
8. Nu & Nan Spikey Stud Creepers from www.nuandnan.bigcartel.com

 

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leckytomato 9 months ago wow wow wow!
leckytomato 10 months ago love the extensive lists!
EliseA 1 year ago Mmmmm. Craving so much of this.
thugsy 1 year ago Wow wow wow!
doogs 1 year ago Beautiful
bardie 1 year ago LOVING IT
jarjar 1 year ago LOVE
seachelle 1 year ago pants pants pants !!
sungyoung
sungyoung 1 year ago Mint coloured pants are so pretty! Also loving the Michael Kors watch! A classic :)
EliseA 1 year ago Wanted a drape skirt before. Now I'm desperate.
Ian 1 year ago the print pants are wow
angfashiondiva 1 year ago Love the Alexander McQueen shoes, but would be better in a bright funky colour!
lucinda 1 year ago love it
chris 1 year ago me too
Zerotolove 1 year ago I want EVERYTHING! x
chrystal 1 year ago some wow items in there
lucm 1 year ago absolutely love the Prabal Gurung Jacket, Manning Cartel Wallpaper Draped Mini Skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim pashi textured leather tote bag and the nOir Jewelry Nine Inch Nails Necklace ♥
NaughtyBaubles
NaughtyBaubles 1 year ago Great selections but I'm loving Pips!!! I've bought so many printed items this season, I'm up to my ears in it!!!
newbie
newbie 1 year ago VERY
newbie
newbie 1 year ago and all so cute!
newbie
newbie 1 year ago yum!
sappheire 1 year ago versace sunglasses so cool for the pool
sezzie87 1 year ago awesome!
adnrew 1 year ago Enjoy
balibabe7 1 year ago Loving the mint!
Jenny 1 year ago lovely!
pearl06 1 year ago Love 'em
violetflower61230
violetflower61230 1 year ago Love the Wang bag!
Legssss
Legssss 1 year ago pip's picks are my fav, but like items in each
aalana 1 year ago ahhh love it all! :)
KatP 1 year ago Love the Vivienne Westwood leather jacket
mitchellkeely 1 year ago <3 elsies shoes lol
Zerotolove 1 year ago Love that Phillip Lim bag! <3
ragdollbaby 1 year ago Love the Prism sunnies. Wish they were more affordable though
sommy7
sommy7 1 year ago Great Collection-Loe the gold watch
punkemohardcore 1 year ago Those mint pantsssssssss.
AmberB 1 year ago Love the 3.1 Phillip Lim Bag!
ladadidah 1 year ago some cool pieces
aimzybabe
aimzybabe 1 year ago I love Lizz's pick - the American Apparell rider pants! :)
flossyfewclothes
flossyfewclothes 1 year ago ..Oh my...they're all so want'ble i don't know what I love the most..so gimme all of 'em ..MMmmmmmmm.... 8-)
midnightstarfish 1 year ago I want the Michael Kors Watch so bad :(
julzjulzz 1 year ago ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Mint basics & Elsie's compilation there!
fayzeedayzee 1 year ago OMG...I love them all!!! {{kiss}}} 8-)
mandystsai 1 year ago Haha, love the hands shirt!
maggielyly 1 year ago I love the Michael Kors rose gold watch!
Viggy
Viggy 1 year ago By Johnny Lili Peplum Top and the Alexander McQueen lace up leather wedge sandals - *swoon*
blackcab 1 year ago love it all
jennybean 1 year ago I love mint and the Thu Thu Sapa Biker Jacket is stunning.
NicoleeeB 1 year ago Love the Tara Jamon Mint Pants!!!!!!!!!! Anything in Mint colour is awesome!
melbgirl
melbgirl 1 year ago I'm so loving printed pants right now!
Whatthe
Whatthe 1 year ago I'm loving Tash's bag and watch, Pip's bootie shoes (awesome!) and Elsie's sunnies (how cute are they?!)
Crystal 1 year ago LOVE THEM!@