POPSUGAR Australia Fashion (FabSugar)

You Can Do What With Double-Sided Tape?

Allison McNamara — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:24 EST

Double-sided tape can really be the answer to any fashion blunder. Be it a gaping blouse, an unruly bra strap, or even creating a hem on the go, we're breaking down the many uses of double-sided tape! Watch on - and let this be a lesson: never leave your home without tape again.

10 Years Strong: We Are Handsome S/S '13

Alison Parr — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:23 EST

Can you believe it's been ten years since We Are Handsome released it's now iconic scoop-back, digital print onepiece? Since that first collection, the local label has gone on to secure a global stockists list of the highest calibre as well as a swag of celebrity devotees. Luckily, despite a decade in the swimwear biz, the brand's DNA has remained the same; cheeky graphic print swimsuits in sexy but classic shapes. String tris, balconette bikinis and a concise capsule of cover-ups have extended their offering, but not enough to dilute WAH's signature style. The campaign imagery for 'The Discovery' collection has all the sass and sense of humour that was evident at the design duo's MBFWA runway show, even without the two-wheelers. See something you like? Then you're in luck because the whole thing is available to shop online. Shall we?

Jessica Chastain Wears Elizabeth Taylor's Jewels to Cannes Cleopatra Premiere

Marisa Tom — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:55 EST

There was no tribute more fitting for the 50th anniversary viewing of Cleopatra - and to the film's stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - than Jessica Chastain wearing one of Taylor's Bulgari necklaces at the Cannes premiere. It was a gift given to Taylor by Burton on her 40th birthday, in 1972. The sapphire-and-diamond sautoir (with a 65-carat centre stone) is part of an eight-piece collection that the jewellery house bought back from Taylor's 2011 Christie's auction, and these pieces have rarely been loaned to celebrities. "I feel so lucky to be wearing them. They looked so fabulous on her and she was a movie star from her head to her toes," said Chastain. "That kind of glamorous star doesn't exist anymore but their diamonds do." An all-angles look at the stunning Bulgari necklace, here in the gallery.

Accessory of the Week: Blanket Scarves

Alison Parr — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:29 EST

When the temperature dips outside the first thing we find ourselves doing (apart from downing the odd litre of hot chocolate) is swaddling ourselves in the cosiest of knitted wraps. When it comes to Winter warmers size really does matter: a scarf is good, but an oversized blanket wrap is better! To avoid any street urchin comparisons may we suggest you choose your wrap carefully? Colour-blocked, patterned or bright colours will make a statement-piece out of your cover-up, or try a tonal effect in classic grey or black. I said brrrrrr! It's cold in here. Time to nix those goosebumps in style.

Inside Collette Dinnigan's Exclusive Bridal Showcase

Alison Parr — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:15 EST

Yesterday, we were privvy to an intimate showing of Collette Dinnigan's 2013 Bridal collection. Hosted at the newly refurbished Sunset Room at The Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, it was an elegant early-morning affair filled with Ladureé macrons, harbour views, canapés by Pete Evans and last but hardly least - a concise edit of Collette's favourite wedding designs. The designer herself talked us through the current season edit - and in the process reaffirmed Collette's title as Australia's first lady of lace. The finest French laces and the most delicate embellishments were beautifully showcased via her modern yet romantic silhouettes.

We were taken with two gowns in particular; a '60s inspired cotton lace number and a tulle-edged off the shoulder dress in Chantilly lace. Whether you're getting married or just like to dream, these gorgeous gowns are well worth inspecting up close. Step this way to get your front row seat. . .