POPSUGAR Australia Fashion (FabSugar)

Exclusive First Look Behind the Scenes at Cotton On's AW Campaign

Alison Parr — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:51:44 EST

Lara Bingle is back on deck for Cotton On's Autumn/Winter collection launch - this time swapping her social media reporter title for leading lady in front of the camera. She joins co-horts Bambi Northwood Blythe, Didier Cohen and Tyler Atkins on location around Sydney for the street-style inspired "Follow Me 24/7" campaign shoot, which was lensed by local photographer Will Davidson. She said of the call up, "It has been such a great experience hanging out with the Cotton On team again. The new campaign involves Bambi, Tyler and Didier, so it's just like catching up with old friends when we shoot." And the theads? Think super-wearable, off-duty basics with an edge. Get a sneak peek at the shoot shenanigans before this new drop lands in-store and online in July.

Five Minutes with. . . Mambo Goddesses Barbara Palvin & Ashley Hart

Alison Parr — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:06:14 EST

Mambo has a history of tapping the hottest local modelling talent to star as in their campaigns, but this season they've widened their Mambo Goddess net to include Hungarian supe and Victoria's Secret babe Barbara Palvin. Providing the Aussie beach-bunny representation is home-grown hottie Ashely Hart (yes, she of the genetically blessed Hart genealogy). Together, they make one smokin' swimsuit-clad team. We interviewed the fun-loving duo on the day of the Spring/Summer 2013-'14 campaign shoot, shot by Jason Lee Parry on the iconic Venice Beach strip in LA. From carry-on case essentials dodging crocodiles in the Costa Rican jungle (true story) the girls had a lot to say! Put the kettle on, pop your feet up and click on through to see their behind-the-scenes shenanigans . . .

Five Minutes with. . . Jessica Hart

Alison Parr — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:48 EST

New York-based supermodel Jessica Hart was in Australia briefly late last week, flying in to shoot the Portmans' Autumn/Winter campaign in her home-town of Melbourne. The gap-toothed beauty is the latest to join the local chain store's prestigious list of 'Girls On Top' - including Abbey Lee Kershaw, Elyse Taylor and Miranda Kerr. In real life, Jess is - yup, you guessed it - just as beautiful in real life, and those legs are just as long as they looked on the Victoria's Secret catwalk. Atop a pile of plush velvet cushions in Sydney, we played a little game of 'finish my sentence'. From her eBay addiction, to her own style blog, what she steals borrows from her sister's wardrobe - see what Ms Hart had to say. . .

Fashion Week Sneak Peek: Bec & Bridge

Alison Parr — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:35:38 EST

Last year, Bec & Bridge impressed the pants off us with their sexy-Summery fashion week show, so we are keen as mustard to see what they've got in store for us this season. The duo behind the brand, Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston, let us inside their MBFWA prep, snapping some of the things that keep them busy in the lead up to their Monday 12pm slot on the schedule. From model castings to makeup trials, it's all going on at Bec & Bridge HQ. Take a look . . .

The Italian Job: Jenna Lyons Waxes Lyrical About J.Crew's Shoes

Alison Parr — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:11:48 EST

There's something about Jenna Lyons' quietly passionate spiel about shoes that is strangely hypnotic. The creative director of J.Crew describes the process behind designing and produces a new style, from concept sketches to the manufacturing techniques in the Italian factory they use. Whether it's an "ugly dolly" or a "shiny pony", the backstory to how the US retailer puts a singular pair of pumps into prodcution is fascinating. Watch Jenna at work here, then click through to go behind the scenes. Shoe lovers: enter at own peril!

Behind the Scenes at Cara Delevingne's DKNY Photo Shoot in NYC

Allison McNamara — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:46:57 EST

Cara Delevingne stole our hearts with her playful personality and gorgeous eyebrows, and we're not the only ones who are captivated by this British model. Chanel, Burberry, and DKNY have all selected her to front their big ad campaigns - and we spotted Cara on the streets of NYC shooting another round for DKNY. Watch today's Fashion Flash for the scoop!

The Best Instagrams From Paris Fashion Week (So Far!)

Robert Khederian — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:41:26 EST

Our US editors were lucky enough to hit Paris Fashion Week this year, and they've been keeping us posted along the way with plenty of cool behind-the-scenes Instagram shots. We'll hand it over to them to give you an insider's look at Fashion Week!

This week we headed to the City of Light for the last (and possibly the chicest) leg of Fashion Month. That's right - Paris Fashion Week is in full effect. We drank cocktails served by French maids at H&M's first fashion show in eight years, witnessed the latest rocker stylings of Isabel Marant, and saw a flurry of models closing out the Saint Laurent show. And we're just getting started - that's not even mentioning the food! Click through to catch up on it all, and check back soon to see our latest snaps from Paris.

Go Behind the Scenes at New York Fashion Week With Our Instagram Snaps

Jessica Cruel — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:30:47 EST

Fall 2013 New York fashion week is in full swing, and for those unable to make it to the tents, our backstage coverage is second best. The BellaSugar team in the US have braved the elements to go behind the scenes at the shows, where they snapped pictures of the hair, makeup, and nails before they all hit the runway. See their backstage photo diary now.

Candids: See What Isabelle, Miranda, Rihanna & More Got Up To This Week

Genevieve Rota — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST

It was a glamorous week in the world of social media, and we got another glimpse at the candid moments of our favourite fashion and beauty gals. Designers Rachel Roy and Rebecca Minkoff kept busy prepping for New York Fashion Week, while Poppy Delevingne made a stylish statement ahead of the amfAR Gala. Kim Kardashian tried her hand (tee hee) at the talon-like nail trend, but it was some ladies over here in Australia that had most of our attention. Models Miranda Kerr, Jessica Gomes, Stef Bambi and more hit the catwalk for the David Jones A/W 2013 Fashion Launch - you can see all the action from their point of view (and others'!) in this gallery. Click through to check it all out, and happy weekend!

Your Backstage Pass to the David Jones Fashion Launch

Alison Parr — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:43:09 EST

It was a fashion and beauty dream-team last night, when Bella and I combined our model-stalking powers to go behind the scenes at the 2013 David Jones Autumn/Winter fashion launch. Before the celebrities walked the red carpet, before Miranda slipped into her first of many exits, before the (Veuve) champagne was served, we were on deck to scope the making of this bi-annual fashion extravaganza. We chatted with Miranda - lusting over her Ryan Storer ear candy in the process, bailed up the mega-adorable Stenmark twins, hosted a round-table discussion with Jessica Gomes, Samantha Harris and Bambi Northwood-Blyth, got the D.L on Napoleon's "2013 smokey eye" ... and that was still hours before that brave model hopped onto her two storey-high perch above the red rug. Phew! It was hectic, but by gosh it was worth it. From the makeup den to the dressing rooms to the front row, consider this your all areas access pass.