The clock strikes twelve and I warily peer into the dim interior of the darkened warehouse. As my eyes adjust to the darkness, a noise guides my eyes up towards the winding staircase. Through the gloom I see ….. a raven. […]
For a romance writer like me, there is no greater love story than that of Maria and Tony in West Side Story. Originally conceived as an updated version of Romeo and Juliet , this well-loved musical has enchanted audiences the world […]
On a chilly Brisbane evening SheSociety ventured out to South Brisbane. We were looking forward to an early dinner before Opening Night of Prima Facie at Queensland Theatre. It’s not often an Opening is on a Friday so we were determined […]
Recently I was lucky enough to head to Sydney for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. My husband came too and worked in his Sydney office for the week. The days were filled with fashion, work and writing so instead of sightseeing and […]
#SheSociety’s Michelle Beesley shares her school holiday edition of Buzzing About Books. Michelle BeesleyMichelle Beesley is a Brisbane born and bred former primary school teacher. A wife, proud grandma and mother of three grown sons, Michelle is thrilled to have recently […]
It’s no secret that I love rugby union. My family and I have been to five Rugby World Cups. I’ve spent more hours on sidelines of school and club games than I could ever count and we’ve been Reds members since […]
What is beauty? This question is at the heart of Anchuli Felicia King’s modern play White Pearl which is playing at Queensland Theatre. It’s a little gem of a show which will have you laughing whilst cringing and leave you wondering […]
Recently I received some much anticipated book mail. It was a copy of the third novel in the McIntyre sister series from rural romance author, Maya Linnell. This latest novel is enchantingly titled – Magpie’s Bend. Maya is a Victorian romance […]
Upon entering Gallery 1 at Carriageworks guests encountered a soothing scene featuring waterlilies and a waterhole. Lilies also adorned the front row and were scattered around the room. The scene was set for the Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway. Presented in conjunction […]
Bravo to Aqua Blu for being one of the most diverse runways of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. On a rainy and very cold Sydney night New York born designer, Kristian Chase, warmed us all up when he took us on a […]
Sometimes you realise that you are a part of a moment in history and time. I experienced one such moment at the very first First Nations Runway Show. Let me share what happened. When I arrived in Sydney this show was […]
From May 31 to June 4, Sydney shone as the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week returned to Carriageworks after COVID 19 shut down catwalks around the world in 2020. This was the very first fashion week to return in real time and […]
I was very lucky to be included in the fashionable crowd for the White Sands Resort 22 fashion show at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. This was my first taste of swimwear at the 2022 shows and I was blown away by […]
A new brand for me this year was IXIAH the label, a sustainable fashion house which boasts a pretty and feminine aesthetic. Its show titled ‘ Joie De Vivre’ boasted mood boosting styles that transcend art and fashion in new and […]
During Australian Fashion Week I was lucky enough to hear Rebecca Vallance speak with the Lady Brains podcast about her life, business success and her latest Resort range. Rebecca started her label in London twelve years ago and is this year […]
A pared back set greeted guests for the Ginger & Smart Spring 21 Resort 22 show. The lighting in this show was the star as Ginger & Smart took us on a journey of colour. The label promised plenty of glamour […]
Four very different emerging designers showed off looks for the future at the Next Gen show in Sydney. Erik -Yvon, Aaizel, Outfaced and Replica Project may well be our next Camilla and Marc, Kate Sylvester , Gorman, sass and bide or […]
Johnny Depp is unrecognisable in the new film Minimata, where he totally becomes photojournalist , W. Eugene Smith , one of the most revered photojournalists of World War II. His performance as this reclusive photographer who is disconnected from society […]
On May 16, 2021 SheSociety were invited to the pre – event launch of the Ravishing Fashionistas Fashion Show. Dressed in their finest cocktail attire, fifty VIP guests, including Mr Hollywood in Oz – Damien Anthony Rossi, fashion doyenne Di Cant, […]
I first met author, Anne Richards, at the Brisbane Writers Festival Launch and was intrigued by the sound of her story, A Book Of Doors. Her novel was published by AndAlso Books and is a memoir telling of Anne’s life growing […]
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