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noreply@blogger.com (Nicolas Weate) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:19:00 +0000

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crazy legz

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:48:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered where you can get sox & stockings with physcadelic swirls, plaids, paisley & postage stamps? Well maybe its just me but the fabulous Celeste Stein has offerings in some 400 designs with your choice of stockings, socks, tights, thigh highs, lycras & leggings. Yes you simply select the design & choose what leg wear you want & they will custom make it for you!

What more can a girl ask for- well if you like your bottom to match your top- they print the same designs onto scarves!

www.celestestein.com

While I'm on my sock rant, check out American Apparel for fab knit sox & those Prada style open toe socks or thigh high sports socks which lets face it everyone needs!

www.americanapparel.com.au

webwise shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:37:00 +0000

OK so hands up if you are obsessed with online shopping. When the doorbell rings & you get that package of goodies- there is nothing better!

I am totally addicted & I want to share a few great sites for bargain hunters:

Check out www.revolveclothing.com they offer 30% off your first purchase & are constantly having sales + they offer free international shipping - gotta love that!

Also agent provocateur is having a sale- 50% off many of their gorgeous styles & free shipping with every spend over 50 pounds!

www.agentprovocateur.com

so the other tip I can give you for now is look out for vouchers when you are shopping online- it may take some searching but you can score massive discounts.

Happy shopping. xx

sophie spalding on project runway

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:30:00 +0000

So all of you fashion worshippers are probably already aware that one of our who stolers has hit the big time! Yes the lovely Sophie - our vintage vixen - has made onto Project Runway Australia! She is representing Adelaide & doing us proud with her unique style.

We will keep you posted on all the goss but keep an eye out for her at various red carpet events & other 'a-list' only affairs.

www.projectrunway.com.au

for all those femme fatales

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:33:00 +0000

If you are tired of wearing those cotton undies with the elastic slightly gone & sagging in the rear, perhaps it's time to think about an upgrade & you don't get much sexier than Agent Provocateur.

Part owned by British fashion royalty Jose Corre- son of Vivienne Westwood & Malcom McLaren the label offers exquisite corsetry, silk hosiery, killer heels along with more tongue in cheek pieces.

www.agentprovocateur.com

High fashion Amish style???

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:16:00 +0000

Steve Miesel is one of fashions great image makers & story tellers. Not only has he created every cover & lead editorial shoot for Italian Vogue for over a decade but he was also responsible for the images in Madonna's notorious book 'Sex'. His work draws from pop-culture influences including celebrity, politics & religion- who knew being Amish could look so chic?

Check out his + other iconic photographers work at: http://www.artandcommerce.com

waxing brazillian

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:01:00 +0000

Brazilian's are a colourful bunch- & designer Juliana Jabour is no exception. Her range of bright relaxed pieces conjour imagery of sundrenched beaches & azzure ocean.

http://julianajabour.com.br

image is everything.....

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:24:00 +0000

In my quest for world domination I have stumbled across some amazing photographers & stylists that generate imagery & campaigns that make us want to go out & against all better judgement buy that $2000 handbag.

Check out the cream of the crop, including the genius stylist behind many of my favourite Italian Vogue shoots Edward Enninful at:

www.jedroot.com

back in action!

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Ok so I haven't had much time to blog but I am back in action now to give you the down low on hot stuff that's around & exciting news/ goss. First of alll my trip to the states was amazing!!! Thanks to Austrade, DETED & Tafe SA for the fantastic opportunity. I wasn't able to continue blogging due to a lack of time & opportunity (plus it was really getting in the way of shopping) but I will say I learned so much & I really do heart NY.

Now down to business: For everyone who wants to be in the know about the hottest trends in fashion, lifestyle & technology I recommend you sign up to this:

www.lifesignsnetwork.net/

It keeps you up to date with global trends & they also send you a really cool magazine every few months for free so no excuses get on there & get in the know.

Also check out:

http://www.designspotter.com/

www.thecoolhunter.com.au/

For the latest & greatest design goss.

For a harsh but at times amusing look at nyc fashion check out:

http://uglyoutfitsnyc.com/

You never know who you might see on there...... I swear it's not me in the floral tights!!

A couple of fashion brand sites for you to check out:

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/

a huge phenomenon overseas with a great brand concept & genius marketing- well worth a look in.

What do princess Mary & I have in common? Not alot, except we both profess to love Danish designer Malene Birger. Occasionally available in Australia & always available & netaporter.com
she's worth her weight in strudel. Check out:

www.bymalenebirger.com/

If you haven't heard of iconic French store Colette then you haven't been reading your Vogues cover-to-cover like a good fashionista. Bastions of cool & stockists of a range by our very own 'Australian in Paris' Michelle Jank (one of her couture creations is said to have been bought by Karl Lagerfeld - you go girl) get out from under you faashion rock & visit:

http://www.colette.fr/

& check out Michelle's Janks amazing creations:

http://www.iqons.com/michelle+jank

& for the kids that love that sneaker-freaker street style check out:

http://www.highsnobiety.com/

http://www.wesoldout.com/

OK that should keep you busy for a while. So if anyone wants to let us know if you have seen something worth a looksee email: info@whostolethehighstreet.com

Remember keep on pushing the boundaries & watch this space there are some exciting things in the pipeline......

Laters xx Lucy

PS. Congrats to Prue on her marriage to Kieth- we all attended their amazing double wedding over Easter with half of Ireland in attendance it was quite some party!

day 1 & 2

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:03:00 +0000

Day 1

After the hellish 20 hour flight & madness of quick connections in Sydney & LA (not to mention the crazy security/customs at LAX) we finally arrived in NYC. We were exhausted, freezing cold & 1 suitcase down (mine) but we had made it & the excitement of seeing Gotham for the first time ensured our spirits were high.

We dropped what we had off at the hotel & I put on every piece of clothing I had with me & went to dinner with the Austrade delegate Cheng Teoh, young designer Anna Williamson, E-Type Jazz group & the deputy premiere Kevin Foley amongst others & grabbed a meal at an irish pub.

Our first experience of American meal sizes- they aren't messing around here an entree is bigger than our main & everything comes with a kilo of potato on the side in various forms- mashed, fried, baked, chopped- no wonder the lo-carb diet was such a success over here!

Everyone was fantastic & we had a great time, but after a few wines delerium set in, so armed with a jacket the lovely Cheng had lent me we headed off for our room.

Day 2

Next morning we awoke early & headed out for a bite to eat. Nic was feeling really jet lagged but I was surprisingly well- despite being bra-less (I left it on the plane somehow??) & in the same clothing I had been in for 48 hours ( I did have fresh undies & sox so thankfully I wasn't too nasty). We grabbed breaky & coffee at a classsic NYC diner- the menu said 2 eggs & an english muffin but classically when our meals arrived there- as seems to be standard was the kilo of chopped & fried potato! We both scraped it to the side & drank a cappuccino developing a strategy for the day.

Department Stores & shopping:

We decided on checking out the department stores to try & pick up some essentials we were lacking. Everything is in walking distance & easy to locate so we checked out Saks 5th ave- a classic sparsely stocked expensive department store with Prada, Marni & other upscale brands, Bergdorf Goodman- a far more blingy over the top expensive store full of gold jewellery & women in furs, Barneys- where I found some crazy cheap designer boots & Marc by Marc Jacobs clothing which is sooooo cheap over here???- this place had all the expensive designer pretention but also had younger funkier floors which felt less intimidating, finally we did a quick visit to Bloomingdales where Nic found some nice menswear- this store was alot more like a DJs or Myers & had a really relaxed feel.

The sales in US seem to be commission based so service in some stores is superb.

We ventured into DKNY & the service was second to none. The male sales assistant got us waters & coffees & nothing was too much trouble! On the other hand Banana Republic had 10 girls standing around on their own mobile phones or ipods not serving while people queued for 20 mins (bizarre!). We noticed many of the retail staff were males in both kinds of stores & they all have a security person greeting you at the door.

Nic found a little burger place for lunch called Pop Burger where they serve you 2 mini burgers instead of 1- it was soooo cute - see pix attached.

After a long day I was beginning to feel quite upset about my missing case but fortunately we managed to get through to the airport & have it located & sent to our hotel.

Exhausted & jet lagged we crashed out & slept solidly.

Who Stole The High Street?

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:29:00 +0000

WSTHS are showcasing their 6 outfit ranges 8pm Queens theatre 18th January - tix $5 on the door, click here to secure your tickets.

Champagne on arrival & beats by Nic, Tny, PopQuiz & MadCap- living artworks- fashion parade & more.

SA Fashion Student Award

noreply@blogger.com (Lucy Tucker) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:31:00 +0000

Lucy Tucker is off to New York on the 21st January to visit the Australia Week Gday USA trade event.
She will be investigating trade opportunities & reporting back on the ways a young designer can break into the lucrative US market. Check out Lucy’s blog here.