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  • Miranda Kerr – home for David Jones Colourful Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Runway Launch

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I just love Fashion and Fashion Parades and the upcoming Spring /Summer season is sure looking great as seen when fashion designers, Camilla, Jets, Kirrily Johnston, Collette Dinnigan, Carla Zampatti Lisa Ho and signature Alex Perry, showcased their newest creations at the David Jones new season launch in front of 400 guests in Sydney last…

  • OMG!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Fashion house – Mouawad has unveiled the “Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse”, and what a purse! Retailing for $3.8 million has made the Guinness World Records as the world’s most expensive hand bag! Incorporating 18kt gold and 4,517 diamonds, the piece was designed by Robert Mouawad and handcrafted by 10 artisans over a period of…

  • 5 Top Tips for Styling Dinner Parties

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I recently joined a team of creative women for a huddle in the recent event for the Saviours of the Lost Arts 2011 program run by the Brisbane City Council. The aim, to acquire new ideas for styling dinner parties and events. We have such a hoot throwing around ideas for our future events and…

  • Creative creatures of Mochimochi Land

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    There’s something about the ridiculously cute characters of Mochimochi Land that has me running to Spotlight in search of knitting needles and wool. I don’t now how to knit, I have zero patience and I’m pretty sure I’m going to be the world’s worst knitter but I feel compelled to try some of the awesome…

  • Botox – or ‘boytox’ – on the rise in males

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    According to leading studies, and my own personal experiences, women aren’t the only ones benefiting from botox. Since launching in the UK nearly 15 years ago, botox has become the fastest growing treatment in the cosmetic industry.  Now the secret is out that men can have lines erased on their lunch break, the numbers are…

  • Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I’m finding it fascinating the trend towards the change in beauty, especially in the fashion world. Today’s contributors to the fashion industry are constantly challenging traditional thinking, which inspires people like the Brio Group team to think outside the square. Typically we associate mainstream fashion with beauty (“OMG, that dress is gorgeous”), in the eye…

  • Branded Fashion – inspiration for the design

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Teaching branded fashion this semester at Billy Blue College of Design has resulted in me uncovering the story and inspiration behind many established and young fashion designers. In particular we discuss the connection behind their design philosophy and how that transfers to their work and builds their brand. One fashion designer that I will explore…

  • Celebrate Italian Week in Brisbane

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The flavours, fashion and flair of Italy will be celebrated during Italian Week in Brisbane from 26 May – 2 June. To coincide with the week, at Brio Group we’re excited to launch Optical FX’s new website, which gives a nod to the much-loved European country. If you’re near Mary Street during Italian Week, pop…

  • Coca-Cola lights up its 125th Anniversary in 3D

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    3D outdoor advertising is very now. Before you think of Times Square, think again. To celebrate Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary, the soft drink giants decked their headquarters in Atlanta with a magical 3D projection, giving a snapshot of some of the brand’s greatest campaigns. It stands out like a sore thumb in a sea of darkness!…