After months and months of lusting over the Miu Miu glitter shoes I thought I would create my own interpretation of the glitter heel.

This is probably one of the easiest DIY projects to do as it does not require a great deal amount of skill, if you can use a paint brush you are pretty much sorted.

You can go for any colour combination you desire, but I have stuck to silver on black.  Although its not quite as luxe as the Miu Miu’s or Michael Kors I am still pretty happy with the end result!

THE INSPIRATION

What you will need

- Old pair of shoes

- Glitter

- Craft Glue

- Masking Tape

- Paint Brush

- Small Bowl

- Foil

- Clear Coat Sealant Spray

1. Clean your heels, mine had had a run for their money on too many dance floors so needed a good clean,

2. Tape around the top of the heel where you want the glitter to stop and also round the bottom.

3. Cover a small dish or bowl with foil, then pour in a small amount of glue. Pour the same amount of glitter and mix through to create a glitter paste. You need it to be quite thick to allow for good coverage. 

4. Start painting on the glitter paste as evenly as possible. Depending on your thickness of paste you might need to do 2 coats of the glitter.  Just make sure you let it try in-between coats.

5. Once they are completely dry you can remove the masking tape carefully.

6. To finish off spray with a clear sealant spray to make sure it all holds in place.

Glitter Heels compelete!

Jo Scahill, the owner and founder of Australian brand L’avion, demonstrates the versatility of her silk scarves by transforming it into a unique necklace.

What you’ll need:

One large square silk scarf, such as L’avion‘s ‘Melbourne’ Silk Scarf (shown in video)

Steps:

Step 1: Spread your scarf flat out on the table, with the design face-down.
Step 2: Fold in two opposite corners so that they overlap slightly in the centre.
Step 3: Roll in both sides to form a long rope.
Step 4:  Tie a large, loose knot in the centre of the ‘rope’. Adjust it so that as much pattern as possible is showing.
Step 5: Tie two smaller, tighter knots halfway between the centre knot and each end of the scarf.
Step 6: Grab both ends and tie it around your neck and voila, you have yourself a beautiful silk necklace!

If you love this look, pick up a beautiful silk scarf from L’avion at www.lavion.com.au 

Especially for Breakfast with Audrey readers, L’avion is offering a 15% discount off all scarves. Simply enter the code AUDREY at checkout to redeem the code (valid till the 1st of March 2012).

L’avion is being super generous to our wonderful readers, and is also giving away one limited edition Plume Scarf print by Kelly Smith, click HERE to enter! 

P.S Don’t forget to vote for Tash in the L’avion Blogger Style comp!

When: 24th of Feb to 26th of Feb 2012

Where: Paddington RSL 220-232 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW

How Much: Up to 90% off!!

Contact: www.shakuhachi.net

The latest collection from Wonders Cease, ”the light of transience’ is a capsule collection for pre-fall 2012.

Essentially the collection re invents some of the most popular styles from the previous Winter collection so you have one more chance to get your hands on them!

The pieces exude a special quality that speaks of warmth, light, fun and classic style that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

This is the perfect collection to grab pieces that will make the usually difficult transition from season to season a breeze!

Shop the collection here!

In past seasons we have seen inspiration drawn from lampshades, and again we see print inspiration taken from household objects. This time clothes hangers, rotary dials and clocks made it into the mix.

Architecturally speaking, Katrantzou retained much of her structured aesthetic but deviated with a number of feminine, flowy dresses.

To me, Mary Katrantzou stands head and shoulders above the pack in terms of her eye for prints, colours and shapes which is sure to make her a fashion fixture for decades to come.

Images: WWD.com

Hey BWA lovers! It’s Aprilia from ApriliaLove.com here, guest blogging about one of my favourite trends: the hippie chic.

The 1960’s have been a great influence on modern society, especially on designer runways as well as in fashion magazines around the world. The decade of the 60’s has got to be one of my favourite fashion eras in history. Some of the world’s most idolized style icons also originate from the 1960’s, which include Audrey Hepburn, Bridgette Bardot, Jane Birkin and Jane Fonda.

If you look back at the 60’s, many of today’s trends and designs have taken the foundation pieces from those years and have added a modern twist to them. We’ve seen the mini skirt, the shift dress, bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye and even the bikini all worn today, when they were originally invented over 50 years ago!

My personal favourite trend within the period of the 1960’s has got to be towards the end of the decade’s hippie movement. This is when women started wearing flared pants, tie-dye, headbands and paisley prints – all things that I share a love for today.

You can find a huge amount of hippie inspired fashion all over the Internet and throughout various retailers. I personally scoured online shopping sites, ASOS and Topshop and put together my own personal hippie chic look (with a modern twist of course!).

What do you think of the trend? Are you a fan?

Garden Print Wide Leg Trousers, Fabric Flower Top Knot, Ditsy Tie Front Shirt, Wynna Pony Skin Wood Wedges all via Topshop.

Round Sunglasses, Multi Colour Metallic Watch, Pink Flower Seedbead Stretch Bracelet all via ASOS.

CULTSTATUS is one of Perth’s premiere designer boutiques that has made the successful leap into lone and stocks a simply dazzling array of all your favourite designer brands including Alexander Wang, YSL, Proenzer Schouler and Alexander McQueen to name just a few! We sat down with Lily, who founded Cultstatus in 2005 to get her lowdown on all the latest key trends to shop for. 

What inspired the birth of Cultstatus?

After returning to Australia from working in Hong Kong I saw a real gap in the market.  It sounds like a fail-safe plan, but at the time opening a luxury store was a real risk.  I remember the Commercial Director from one of the big fashion houses telling me that he had been to Perth before, and that he thought we were “brave” to proceed with a store.

When we opened CULTSTATUS in 2005, the choices for retail in Perth were limited.  Perth had one LV store and that was it.  Gucci, Prada, Burberry and Bally have  only opened recently, and  David Jones had a very different brand mix now to what they had six years ago.  The landscape of retail in Perth as has changed considerably and there are now many multi-brand boutiques that carry international designers and labels.

What inspires you?

My customers inspire me.  A store can only really be successful if they can reach and understand their customers.  As a buyer, I need to understand my customer’s wants and needs and their lifestyles.   Perth is a unique city with different needs.   We introduce new product lines to keep their interest, while also choosing pieces to attract new customers.  I admit, it’s not especially hard, given the brands we represent, however, there is little loyalty retail and we have to stay competitive from a national and global perspective.  We have been lucky to have amazing customers who have supported us from the beginning.  Surprisingly, we have also have a large number of international customers who manage to find us.

Key trends our readers should shop for in 2012?  What are your top picks from Cultstatus and why?

I love accessories that add a modern accent to an outfit, while being versatile and wearable. My top picks take classical elements and add a new fresh perspective for wearers.   I have many pieces of clothing that I have owned since the late 90′s and still wear.

Leopard prints. 

Leopard print is one fashion trend that remains timeless. Seasons will come and go, collections will come and go, but leopard some how stays. Leopard has been strong for a number of seasons but the use of grey leopard at YSL pre-fall 2012 is a lesson in refined elegance.  Leopard prints are synonymous with the house of YSL, a small accent in accessories with a scarf or bag is often enough to finish a look.

YSL Leopard Scarf at Cultstatus.com.au

Shoes – can really change the look of an outfit.   The YSL tibtoo 80 pump is my go to winter shoe.  They are super comfortable, ie I can wear them walking around all day and not feel any discomfort by the end of the day. They have heel of about 10cm but since there is hidden platform of 2.5cm you are effectively only walking abound on 7.5 cm which is a very easy height for most women. They look glamorous with pants or dresses.  Fail proof! These are my must buy recommendation.

For evening wear, the classic YSL Tribute sandals are a wardrobe must have. The perfect shoes to add instant glam to any wardrobe.  They are easy to walk in and you can’t look good unless you are comfortable.

Left to right: YSL TRIBTOO80 $995 at Cultstatus.com.au, YSL TRIBUTE 105 $995 at Cultstatus.com.au

Sports Chic

I love this aesthetic, with a focus on usability, versatility and clean fresh lines.

Channel urban cool with a sporty carry-all. With the option of versatile messenger or shoulder length straps these bags offer form and functionality.

It’s hard to resist the old-school vibe of the fashionable Balenciaga  or Lanvin sneakers. Make them your own by teaming them with a pair of skinnies for the weekend or with a

leather mini skirt for a cool, down town look. For heel lovers the Balenciaga multi tone heels channel the athletic vibe.

Jewellery

I tend to wear black ( as many of us do in winter) however it can drain the colour from your face.   I think earrings or a necklace work well to draw attention to and to  brighten up the face.  My pick is this gorgeous Mawi  necklace – perfect  over a  turtleneck or a simple top.

Mawi Spike Necklace in Rose Gold $995 at Cultstatus.com.au

Bags

Try a classic Proenza Schouler satchel bag or Alexander Wang Rocco in an unexpected hue to brighten your look. The mix of classic shape and unusual colour make the bag a versatile piece that will become a trans-seasonal staple to lift any outfit.

Left to Right: Alexander Wang Rocco in Citrus $950 at Cultstatus.com.au, Proenza Schouler PS1 Pouch $1495 at Cultstatus.com.au

Controversy seems to swirl around Lana Del Ray as incessantly as her music is played on the radio. While she has had to bear the brunt of harsh criticism regarding her talent as an artist and claims she is manufactured, she seems to have soldiered on and brushed the critics off- which you have to give her props for.

While I am not convinced that she isn’t manufactured, who really cares? Is it a surprise to us all that a beautiful young woman in the entertainment industry is manufactured by a studio? I don’t think so. In the meantime I will sing along to her potentially manufactured songs and enjoy her angelic good looks.

There’s no denying that the girl is absolutely stunning! This spread for Vogue UK is shot by Mario Testino (who else) and styled by Lucinda Chambers in which the pop starlet channels her self described style, a “gangster Nancy Sinatra”.

What do you think of the spread and Lana Del Ray?

Images: WhoWhatWear Blog