HAPPY SPRING VOXFROCKERS!
WELCOME TO THE FIRST OF OUR MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK FRONT ROW REPORTS. CHECK US OUT HERE AND ON OUR TWITTER FACEBOOK, BABBLEONBYJBB PAGE AND INSTAGRAM FEEDS ALL WEEK. KICKING OFF SPRING TODAY, THE INIMITABLE MISS ALEXIA JOINS A BRACE OF BLOGGERS TO SAMPLE MSFW’S FASHION AND BEAUTY TREATS.
Words: Alexia Petsinis. Photographs: André Vidal
Spring on the new season! At least, that was the consensus among fashion bloggers invited to style their own outfits at a Melbourne Spring Fashion Week preview, a VIP Blogger Streetstyle Experience with Melbourne Central’s fashion, beauty and style retailers. Where does one begin to compose the perfect spring outfit? Skin, of course. A wonderful accessory often overlooked. First hop-stop: Kiehl’s. “When it comes to your spring beauty regime, lighter is better,” says William Goh, Kiehl’s skincare consultant. “Go for a light lotion and a BB (all-in-one beauty balm) cream to prevent build-up of products on the skin.” There’s a remedy for every skin type among Kiehl’s range of plant-based potions. Summary tip is, lighten up and keep it simple.
kiehl’s consultants do the bloggers
Now, hair? We all have it. Apparently spring(y) tresses are the go for new season style. Bloggers including Winston & Willow’s Charlotte Bridgeman and Coutouring’s Gemma Watts heartily agreed: a fresh blow wave = a fresh ‘you’. Armed with Kevin Murphy styling products, hairstylists at Evoke Hair spritzed and blow-waved some seriously sleek manes to complement any day-to-night outfit. “Softness is the key to a great spring style,” says Chika Norton, Evoke hairstylist. “Winter is all about being edgy and experimental, spring is for softness.” So, do soften up…you’ll be bouncing off the walls!
Evoking a sleek spring do.
Finally, the clothes; kind of important. Melbourne Central’s Styling Hub saw spring chic bloom with an assortment of pieces gathered from retailers including Seed, Country Road, Nine West, Rodeo Show, Tony Bianco and Jolie & Deen. Resident stylist Raquel Ryan noted the importance of garment fabrication when assembling the perfect spring outfit;
Miss Alexia gets zipped by Melbourne Central stylist Raquel Ryan
“Look out for lots of pastel colours and lighter fabrics that breathe well on the body,” she says. After dabbling in dress-up heaven, each blogger’s ‘look’ was snapped by photographer Liz McLeish of Streetsmith.
Feet treats from Melbourne Central shoetailers.
There you have it; achieving effortless spring style needn’t be a bother. Lighten up, keep it simple, and soft touches make all the difference.
For more on Melbourne Central’s Styling and Personal Shopping Service, and to book your own appointment, click here.
(Main photo, top: Miss Alexia, the finished product, in Jolie & Deen dress and Tony Bianco shoes.)
Compiled by Alexia Petsinis intern@voxfrock.com.au and pascal et al
