Chanel VIP day

A big thank you to our friends at Chanel for inviting us to two exclusive events this week (in particular Gemma and Katherine from the Chadstone boutique).

From the beautiful hand written invites, to the take-away box of goodies from Karl Lagerfeld himself, Chanel Paris styling extraordinaire Claire-Emmanuelle Bosse shared her wealth of Chanel knowledge with us in a money-can't-buy experience.

AACTA Awards

Our favourite colour scheme was displayed in Australia's answer to the Oscar Awards, the AACTA awards - monochrome.

From different shades of white...

To darker shades of black...

Our two stand-outs for the evening were Emma Freedman and Brooke Satchwell, both dressed in a LBD.

Who were your faves? Let us know on Instagram @jspstyling

Kendall & Kylie take Australia

Debatably the more popular of the expanding Kardashian Klan - move over voluptuous derrieres, it is all about Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

On the 17th November, Forever New launches a 19-piece capsule collection - filled with lace, honeycomb-like material, jumpsuits, blush, monochrome and a hint of leopard print.

If you are lucky enough to live in Melbourne, the Jenner sisters will be at fashion HQ, aka Chadstone the 'fashion capital', at 4pm on Tuesday 17th November (warning, it will be Khaotic).

Spring Racing Carnival

Melbourne is notorious for their weather - we are prone to getting all four seasons not just within the one day, but within the one hour #TourismAustralia

The Melbourne weather was reflected in the Spring Racing Carnival fashions.

On Cup Day, when the sun was out - we saw pops of vibrant colours - from pinks all the way to fluro yellow.

Oaks Day saw Melbourne grey, rainy, and with a tornado warning - so the fashion was no different. From pastel pinks, lavenders - to whites and greys.

Throughout the four big carnival days, our two stand-out fashion on the field fillies were Bec Judd and Jen Hawkins both wearing sculptured king, Toni Maticevski.

For more things fashion, follow @jspstyling on Instagram.

Trend Alert

Move over monochrome, it's summer - and all our focus is on PINK.

The Spring Racing Carnival had us feeling pretty in pink - with brighter hues than ever before.

Shop this trend (right) at Kookai.

Copy Cat

The Spring Racing carnival outfit shopping is well under way.

One of my picks from Kookai's runway show, was the Positano dress for Derby Day (or as I like to call it "the all black errrrythan day"); so it was no surprise that I have stumbled across a copy cat version from Carla Zampatti.
 

Kookai's Positano dress retails for $240, and is available in both black and white (this dress dropped in boutiques on Monday - but be quick, they will sell!)

Carla Zampatti's dress retails for $699, and is available in black, navy and white.

Lucious Lashes

I am OBSESSED with all things lashes.

My life dramatically changed when my beauty therapist Kat from Toorak Beauty Lounge, first introduced silk eyelash extensions into my life (for that, I will be forever grateful Kat!).

Just when I thought my C-curl lashes couldn't get much better, Kat has now introduced 2D/3D lashes into the salon.

What's that you may ask? 

The 2D/3D lashes are the absolute epitome of VOLUME!
Each lash, has 2-3 pieces of soft, light-weight extensions, applied to the individual eyelash.

So whether you have limited natural lashes, or you want something more dramatic - there is an easy-wear option for everyone.

To book your very own set of 2D/3D lashes, click here.

Monday surprises!

For anyone who has been following me from the start of my blogging adventures, the brand Curtis Collection would be familiar to you.

One of my go-to staple items for my daily make-up is Curtis Collection's Luxe Liner.

I was very lucky to receive some goodies today along with my fave eye-liner, including an amazing long-lasting V Gloss, as well as the Naked Glow BB cream and Naked Glow CC cream (yes, it's a thing!).

Thanks to the beautiful Victoria Curtis for always making sure my make-up collection is on point!

If you don't already, be sure to follow Curtis Collection on Instagram @curtiscollection

Miss Australia

On Sunday I worked with the gorgeous Miss Australia, Jessica Peart, to get her styled from head-to-toe for her overseas trip next week, for the Miss Universe campaign.

Here is one of our favourite looks from Kookai (Ariah Dress, RRP $200).

To see what other styling adventures I get on, follow me on Instagram @jspstyling

The Brownlow 2015

The Brownlow's are well under way, and the fashionistas are arriving thick and fast.

The one emerging pattern is WHITE (a nice change from the standard black - even for me..)

But there is only one winner, and again, this goes to my former-colleague, Jesse Habermann in Oglia-Lora Couture. We love this look on the newly engaged WAG! Perhaps some bridal inspiration Jesse?!

 

For more Brownlow updates, follow us on Instagram @jspstyling

Get the Look

If you loved Jen Hawkin's understated headware for Caulfield Cup, you are going to love the Uptown Headpiece from Kookai ($50).

Simple, yet classy - without having to pay hundreds of dollars.

Shop The Look

Loved Ashley Hart's look from MBFW? So did we!

Now you too can get your hands on this number, with thanks to Misha Collection, for $380*.

*Bangin' body not included

The Emmy's Red Carpet

No one loves red-carpet season more than us, here at JSP Styling!

Our top picks were these stunning ladies in black (we too can't believe we have put Lady Gaga in this category - but hey, there's a first for everything when it comes to fashion).

Look For Less

Love DylanLex pieces, but don't love the $820 price tag?

Fear not fashionistas, for our friends at Sportsgirl have given us a cheaper alternative ($29.95).

That's a whopping saving of $790.05

Copy Cat

Is it just us, or has Sportsgirl's oui sequin striped tee (RRP $59.95) made you see double, from Aje's signature striped tee (RRP $240)?

Get the Look

The world went crazy this morning, when social media queen Kylie Jenner posted a selfie in her camel dress with pockets.


Fear not for those of us, who don't have Kylie's bank account, we can still shop the look with thanks to our friends at Kookai.

Buy the Kookai Ashleigh Dress now for $180.

Copy Cat

Last September Kim K strutted the streets in Toni Maticevski's tate wrap skirt.
Fast forward 11 months, and Aussie model Brooke Hogan was seen last-night on the Sportsgirl SS15/16 runway in a copy-cat version.

At only a fraction of the price of the Maticevski skirt, our prediction is that these babies will be flying out the door.

Look for Less

We are seeing double with this Cameo Collection ($169.95) Fall Back skirt and Kookai's  (RRP $160) New York Skirt.

Save $10 with this Look for Less.

Beauty Hack

I have recently discovered Maybelline Colour Drama lip pencil.
 

These pencils are long-lasting, pigmented, and under $10.

My favourites are Nude Perfection and Red Essential.

But it now for 25% off at Priceline.

Shop the Look

Loved Delta Goodrem's dress on The Voice?

Shop it now for $350 from Misha Collection.

Shop the Look

Giuliana Rancic was spotted on the E! News set in this LBD.

You too can shop this look from Kookai for $180.

2015 Espy Awards

There was black..

There was sparkle...

There was colour...

And then, there was Kylie Jenner...the highlight of the 2015 Espy Awards

The younger sibling of the Kardashian sisters has come along way since her first appearance in KUWTK; and even if with the help of cosmetic enhancement, this almost 18yo is looking good.

Look for Less

Good news for those of you, who like me, use a palette of black, white and grey - monochrome is here to stay.

Today's look will save you $215.05.

Sportsgirl
Betty Block Heel
Mono
$79.95

Senso
Taffy
Ice Lizard
$295

Goodbye Contouring, Hello Strobing

First Kim K got us obsessed with contouring. A technique used to enhance the facial structure through makeup with subtle definition.

Now, we are putting the bronzer away, and picking up our highlighters to strobe.

Strobing (or reverse contouring) involves a high emphasis on dewy skin by highlighting where light would naturally hit your face - cheekbones, brow bones, centre of your forehead, down your nose, and on your chin.

It is a technique which involves a high emphasis on dewy skin and highlighting to give a bright, glowy look. 

This French trend, is a way of emphasising the beauty in a person’s face rather than changing the face altogether through contouring.

Here are my fave strobing tools:

MAC
Mineralise Skin Finish
Soft & Gentle
$47

MAC
Lustre Drops
Pink Rebel
$47

Happy strobing!

Look for Less

What's better than one Look for Less? THREE! From fashion tops, vests and shoes - today's post is saving you hundreds of dollars.

Kookai 
Surface Top
$130

Ellery's
Drizzle spaghetti strap crop top
$849.99

Kookai
Double-faced drape vest
$340

Country Road
Sleeveless waterfall coat
$349

Although only a small save, a save is a save right? Just think, that's 3 extra coffees...

And last, but certainly not least, I think this will be my readers favourite LFL for the week.

Seed Heritage
SS15
$189.95


Aquazzura
Wild things tasseled suede sandals
$751

It was about time that someone presented us with their spin of these AA shoes. I predict that they won't be there for long - so snap these babies up whilst you can!


Seen something you like, but want me to find you a cheaper alternative? Email jspstyling@gmail.com or tag me on Instagram @jspstyling

Much Music Awards 2015

Live from the red carpet, the Much Music Awards are well under way.

Our fave so far is Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, looking gorgeous in the cut-out, thigh-high split black number.

CMT Music Awards

Move over black, the CMT Music awards had us seeing a sea of white.

Who was your favourite?

Tony Awards 2015

Last night's Tony Awards showed us, that not only is hair pulled back the 'in' look for red carpets, but also that Ashley Tisdale still has it.

The Tis rocked a two-piece ensemble by London brand Solace London.

After the success of this look, the brand have made these pieces available to the general public - so you too can now rock the affordable two-piece. 


Love the look, shop it now:
Loletta Top - AUD $222.63
Stelis Trousers - AUD $149.52 (were $299.04)

Look for Less: Tony Awards edition

This week's LFL comes straight off the back of yesterday's Tony Awards Red Carpet.

Former Will & Grace actor, Debra Messing stunned the audience in this cross-necked dress.

The designer threads looking distinctively similar to the Kookai Becky dress, for only a fraction of the price (RRP $180).

Keep reading to see who our favourite Tony Awards red-carpet look of the evening went too.

Red Carpet highlights

This week the US-of-A had 2 red-carpets, the Glamour Awards and the CFDA awards.

Here were our highlights:

Look for Less

Attention high-end shoeaholics - it's time to save some pennies. 

Think you're seeing Senso, Christian Louboutins and Maison Valentino?

Incorrect. You are seeing Lipstik, Windsor Smith & Diavolina.

Save yourself hundreds and hundreds of dollars with these Look for Less, and have your friends feeling some serious shoe-envy.