Meet Natalie Rolt
by One of the great things about Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney is checking out ‘The Studio’. This is a space where you can see and touch the collections up close. It is also a great way to meet designers and […]
Michelle Beesley
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Next Gen 2019
by It’s always exciting to find new up and coming designers and this year’s St George Next Gen Show proved that the future of fashion in Australia is in good hands. Designers like Anna Quan, Camilla and Marc , Kate Sylvester, Gorman, […]
Pared Eyewear Showcase
by You might have seen Pared Eyewear being worn by celebrities like Brad Pitt , Selena Gomez, Beyoncé and Gigi Hadid. This Australian brand has established a cult following of influencers, artists and celebrities across the globe. Known for balancing a commitment […]
#SheWatches – The Realm
by The hit of the recent Spanish Film Festival was The Realm and it’s easy to see why. I love a good drama / thriller and this one is sophisticated and enthralling. This 2018 film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen tells the story […]
Ten Pieces Wow At Iconic Icebergs, Bondi Beach!
by Ten Pieces was the first fashion brand to invite me to their show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney. Even if I’d gone to nothing else it was worth the plane ticket just to have an experience like this. For […]
Leo & Lin – The Imperial Collection
by Creative Director Leo Lin created the brand Leo & Lin in 2017. His designs are elegant, romantic and strong. The latest collection’ Imperial ‘ is a reflection of duality, blending the aesthetics of two eras that had a lasting impact on […]
#SheInspires Ursula Yovich
by After wowing sell out crowds in Sydney, Queensland Theatre has brought the raw and emotional rock and roll road trip Barbara and the Camp Dogs to the Bille Brown Theatre. I was blown away at rehearsals by Ursula Yovich’s amazing voice […]
Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival – Alice McCall
by Alice McCall ‘s clothing is always feminine and fabulous, so I was excited to be invited to their runway show, COSMIA, at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. To celebrate fifteen years showing here the brand gave us a glittering, gold theme with […]
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week- Tigerlily
by If you say Tigerlily to an Australian woman our first thought is beaches, sand and fun in the sun. It’s the Australian clothing label that was founded by the quintessential Bondi Beach girl – Jodhi Meares, back in 2000. Bikinis, maxis, […]
Great Reads for Mother’s Day
by Mother’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to spoil your Mum or that special mentor, grandmother, neighbour or friend than with a good book. I’ve been reading up a storm lately and am excited to share some of my […]
What Will Life Be Like In 2040?
by To create a snapshot of what our lives could be like in 2040, Damon Gameau ( That Sugar Film) has toured the world finding the latest innovations that we can implement right now, to improve our lives and the lives of […]
Buzzing About Books – Talking With Author Kelly Lyons
by #SheSociety’s Michelle Beesley sits down with Brisbane author Kelly Lyons. Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee shop chatting with friends or […]
Autumn Fashion Trends
by Autumn has been teasing us here in Brisbane. It cooled down a little before zooming back up to 30 degrees again. Yet, that little taste of cool weather and cooler mornings and evenings had me heading to my wardrobe to plan […]
#SheReviews – The Chaperone
by I had read Laura Moriarty’s divine book- The Chaperone several years ago. I really loved it. So you can imagine my excitement when I was invited to review the film version and heard the script was written by Downton Abbey’s Julian […]
#SheTravels – Paris In Winter
by As regular readers will know Paris is my very favourite city to visit. My husband even worked there commuting back and forth for three years. It is now like a second home to us. I first visited Paris in the Wintertime […]
A Romantic Rendezvous
by The Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) is hosting a series of events so that readers can get up close and personal with their favourite romance authors. The first one kicked off here in Brisbane over the weekend at the Broncos Leagues […]
New Luxe Brisbane Label- article
by New Luxe Brisbane Label- article: Premiere Collection One of the joys of writing about fashion is being able to focus on new designers and emerging labels. Recently Brisbane Designer – Elizabeth O’Connor- Cowley launched her new luxe range of handbags and […]
#SheReviews Hydra by Queensland Theatre
by Growing up with an English Mum, I was fed a steady diet of English literary classics and it was the great British novelists who inhabited my early years. Writers, to my young mind, were either from the United Kingdom or great […]
The 30th French Film Festival – Brisbane
by You would be forgiven for thinking you were in Paris if you visited the Palace Barracks on Thursday night. It was the launch of the 30th French Film Festival and over 750 people arrived to walk the vivid blue carpet and […]
Hair Trends for Autumn/ Winter 2019
by Autumn is arriving here in Australia after a long , hot and sizzling summer. We’ve all been swimming, had our hair tied back to keep cool on the scorching days and battled with taming the frizz as the humidity just kept […]