Couture Caddy: June 2011

Kate Middleton's Hooked On Katherine Hooker

Kate Middleton is our new 'it' princess who has us captivated every time she steps out in a new outfit. I have fallen in love with one of her most recent coats which she wore to the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle. It was a elegant and beautiful grey coat especially created for the duchess by London designer Katherine Hooker. This stunner is the Buxton Coat in Ash Silma silk complete with gorgeous beaded detailing on the waistband and cuffs from her winter collection. With the winter season upon us, I must say I am ready to fork over the pound needed to add this beauty to my wardrobe asap!

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(image courtesy of Katherine Hooker online)

Beauty Report: Not A Gold Bigger, Justin Bieber for OPI!

Justin Bieber has released his One Less Lonely Girl collection for OPI. I know what you're thinking, the Biebs has own nail polish line? I was skeptical too however once I tried this shimmering and glitzy platinum/gold colour, I was 100% sold. Not A Gold Bigger looks fabulous for the day and night. It's Nicole by OPI and therefore has this fantastic new brush that makes putting nail polish on ten times easier, it basically glides over the whole nail in one swipe. Although it may seem sparkly, the look of this polish is similar to a matte gold foil. I used OPI base coat, two coats of Not A Gold Bigger and an OPI top coat. It's a big thumbs up from me!

Lucy Liu Takes Cue From Poh For Red Carpet Style

After catching up with Lucy Liu in gorgeous Vivienne Westwood on the red carpet of Kung Fu Panda 2's Sydney premiere, I noticed a little trend in her style. It appears that while looking fabulous, she is getting fashion tips from her cartoon co-star Poh! Lucy has donned black and white on the red carpet for her Kung Fu Panda 2 premieres to date, channelling her inner panda. At the NYC premiere Lucy chose a playful and elegant black Antonio Berardi dress with a similar popping hot pink Vivier clutch to the Sydney premiere. While on the LA red carpet Lucy wore a feminine and frilly white Marchesa number with a splash of red on her Roger Vivier Boite de Nuit clutch. She looks so classy in all 3, I can't choose a favourite!

(image courtesy of justjared)

Exclusive: Lucy Liu Kicks It At Sydney's Kung Fu Panda 2 Premiere

The lovely Lucy Liu was in Sydney tonight for the Australian premiere of her new cartoon sequel Kung Fu Panda 2! She was looking sweet and fabulous in a checked Trinket dress from designer Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer 2011 Gold Label collection. The sweetheart neckline, black and white, strapless dress was fun and flirty for the red carpet. She matched it with a cute and popping hot pink Swarovski clutch, glam H.Stern diamond earrings and black Sergio Rossi peep-toe heels. Her hair was in a twisted tousled pony that perfectly suited the event and her dress. I asked her what it was like wearing that beautiful Prabal Gurung gown for the CFDAs and she said that it was "unlike any other, she was very honoured and wasn't it a stunning gown!"

Couture Caddy signing off from the red carpet... xo

Hello beautiful, Jimmy Choo "Asher" love!

One of my most prized possessions, my first pair of Jimmy Choos! It was a magnificent day when I walked out of that New York boutique carrying my Jimmy Choo shopping bag, proudly broadcasting it to the world. I thought it was time they got some blog air time. The Asher is part of the Pre Fall 2010 collection and are delicately made of gorgeous wet-look black suede and mesh. A true investment. My feet have never been so comfortable or looked so good! Jimmy Choos are a staple in any girls fashion wardrobe and when the day comes that you can finally afford one, it will be like striking fashion gold!

Kate Middleton Steals Fashion Advice From Blair Waldorf!

As if we didn't already know that Gossip Girl queen Blair Waldorf was a fashion icon, well apparently our new princessly icon Kate Middleton thinks so as well! The Duchess of Cambridge took queue from Blair and wore a similar sparkling Swarkovski crystal gown that Leighton Meester wore in Gossip Girl's Season 4 episode The Princesses and The Frog. Middleton looked radiant in this tulle-sleeved rose coloured masterpiece from designer Jenny Packham's Spring 2011 line at the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala held at Kensington Palace. Both ladies added different style to this beauty, but looked equally incredible. Packham's one lucky girl with her designs dressing on and off screen royalty!

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All The Fashion Glamour From The 2011 CFDAs!

It was a big night in glamour yesterday with the 2011 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards being held in the Lincoln Centre, New York. Our normally red carpet shy designers stepped out with their favourite models and actresses on their arm draped in their latest styles. The man of the hour was the very swarve Marc Jacobs who took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. Proenza Schouler won Womenswear Designer of the Year, Celine took home International Designer of the Year and Alexander Wang leaving with Accessories Designer of the Year.

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Lucy Liu looked stunning in a Chantilly lace ball gown with an ostrich feather skirt next to her designer Monique L'Huillier. Michael Kors had his hands full with the neon Ashley Greene on one arm and sexy Miranda Kerr on the other in his latest 2011 runway styles. Liv Tyler was a lucky girl being flanked by the very handsome duo behind Porenza Schouler in their colourful Fall 2011 runway dress. She also donned Porenza heels and bag. VS Angel Alessandra Ambrosio was looked long, lean and ravishing in red with her designer Prabal Gurung.

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The one and only fashion stylist and icon herself Anna Wintour was in attendance in a Fall 2011 runway look from the man of the night himself Marc Jacobs. She paired it with her favourite Manolo Blahnik nude heels. For a night of fashion excellence, the attendees really did show us what high-fashion is all about.

2011 MTV Movie Awards Marvelous Red Carpet Line Up

The 2011 MTV Movie Awards were this week and boy did it pull in some fabulous fashion stunners! Universal City was ablaze with ravishing red carpet glamour. All our favourite faces were decked out in their best for this fab event.

First off, in a dark vs light challenge on the red carpet, it appears to be a tie! Cameron Diaz was all fun and sexiness in a Phillip Lim dark jumpsuit and Lanvin shoes. Amidst all the hollywood newcomers this accomplished actress looked classic and playful, showing the newbies how its done. Fresh-faced Disney star Selena Gomez was the epitome of summer flirtiness in a classy pastel ensemble by Giambattista Valli. It was similar to her Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards winner earlier this year.

(image courtesy of justjared)

Our favourite Gossip Girl starlets Blake Lively and Leighton Meester were in full force on the MTV red carpet, representing their styles the only way they know best - perfection. Blake was brilliant in blue in a skin-tight Michael Kors dress that showed off her stunning curves. She paired it with fabulously bright Christian Louboutin heels to die for. Similarly taking her fabulous on-screen style off-screen, Leighton looked dazzling in a sparkling and colourtastic long-sleeved mini by Balmain.

(image courtesy of justjared)

One of my favourites for the night was a top and skirt ensemble worn by rising actress Mila Kunis. Similar to Leighton, Mila looked extraordinary in a mini skirt by Balmain - a clear designer favourite for the night. She played understated chic that was silently popping with glistening colour. This skirt is definitely on my most wanted list for next season!

(images courtesy of popsugar and balmain)

Gorgeous Coats To Cure The Aussie Winter Blues

Winter blues got you down? Has the icy cold got you searching for a new coat? Well look no further! I've had to do some searching myeslf on how to keep toasty this season while staying stylishly delicious! Naturally our top Aussie designers knew best, they brought us some of the hottest winter coats, cardis and jackets right off the catwalk. Wrapping ourselves in designer wools and leathers is the only way to keep us happy in this gloomy weather. Here are some of my top picks for this shockingly cold Aussie winter:

Zimmerman Trivial Splice Swing Jacket

Camilla and Marc Silo Trench

Kirily Johnston Ceremony Coat

Sass & Bide The Streets Jacket

Rachel Gilbert Parka Knit Cardi

(images courtesy of Rachel Gilbert, Camilla and Marc, Kirrily Johnston, Sass & Bide, and Zimmerman)