From the category archives:

2011

Chitra’s Closet

November 11, 2011 Contemporary business wear

Today’s workwear inspiration comes from Melbourne’s own independent fashion designer, Chitra’s Closet. An Ad Exec in her previous life, Chitra has built a loyal following of ladies who know that they can trust that their curves will be respected in her timeless styles that are flattering (read: lots of vintage-inspired shapes) and full of personality! [...]

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Che: vintage glasses at work

November 4, 2011 Contemporary business wear

Today’s work style inspiration is a delightful vintage-inspired ensemble that would work well in Contemporary Business Wear workplaces. I photographed PR Renee when she invited me to high tea with Che; how well does she model a pair of their vintage frames!? I also love her charming outfit and want to know where the pieces [...]

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MSFW | Miss Ghost & Gala

September 29, 2011 Afterwork

Today on BusinessChic, we take a look at the glorious gala wear on show at MSFW. Just this Monday past, we’ve had the Brownlow in Melbourne – the awards night for the AFL where the wives and girlfriends of football players do their best to put on a frock show. Now there are some workplaces [...]

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MSFW | Above the label | Clothing I want to wear!

September 28, 2011 Creative

Dear Above, Do you have any idea how difficult it is to google you guys? “above” “above clothing” “above fashion” – none of those search terms led me to your site! Luckily I recalled that I had already liked your facebook page when I first came across you at LMFF earlier this year! And so [...]

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MSFW | Men in Suits

September 27, 2011 Corporate

Men in suits – a look that is great all year ’round when blokes get it right! I’ve misplaced the details of the business chic gent I photographed at the obus party (which I featured here on smalllust.com). It’s a tricky thing to kick on straight to a fashion event after a long day at [...]

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MSFW | The Spring Suit

September 26, 2011 Corporate

Dear BusiChic, my yoga instructor recently reminded our class that spring is a tumultuous month of change. So while I have not been as diligent with updating the blog of late (and my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused), I promise you that it has not been for lack of work-inspiring events! However as I [...]

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Mayor of the City of Stonnington | Stonnington Spring Fashion Runway | Fashion Industry Forum

August 25, 2011 2011

I live in the City of Stonnington and first got to meet the Mayor, Cr Melina Sehr, earlier this year when I photographed her as part of the Mission 65 fashion event. It is my honour to feature Cr Sehr on Business Chic today to help promote the Stonnington Spring Fashion Runway; a series of [...]

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LMFF Runway: Menswear Autumn/Winter 2011

June 22, 2011 2011

We return today to the catwalks of L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) to take a look at the business chic menswear we spotted. Designers who showed their Autumn/Winter 2011 offerings included: Autonomy, Alpha60, From Britten, Three Over One, Vanishing Elephant, Arthur Galan AG and Farage. All the looks we saw were fashion-forward, providing inspiration and [...]

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zara melbourne opening

June 15, 2011 2011

Dear BusiChic, last night I went to the launch of the zara store in Melbourne in the search of all things business chic. This is what I saw: The store Located in the heart of Bourket Street Mall, between Swanston and Elizabeth streets, the sheer size of the Melbourne store is astounding. Spread over two huge [...]

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Fashion Supports Tracky Dack Day

June 12, 2011 2011

TLC for Kids is an Australian charity which supports children undergoing treatment in hospital. One of the many activities they have to help get some normalecy into the daily routine of procedures, is to encourage kids to get out of the PJs and into their tracky dacks. Simple but effective. Last week, the fashion community [...]

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