by Penelope Herbert | Oct 28, 2016 | Clothing + Lingerie, News
The iconic Little Black Dress (LBD) has been a wardrobe staple for decades. Worn by screen queens and styled by the world’s finest fashion designers, the Little Black Dress is an enduring classic. And you could WIN tickets to The Melbourne Fair at Caulfield Racecourse (Nov 24 – Nov 27, 2016) to see little black dresses from 1920’s onwards. Over 30 dealers will be exhibiting their collections of rare and vintage items. So not only can you attend, but you will also have the chance to buy a very fashionable piece of history. To READ MORE and ENTER please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Oct 25, 2016 | News
The much anticipated Top 10 Lonely Planet Regions 2017 has been released today. Once again, my home State of South Australia features. AND, as an Ex-Pat Kiwi, my other home of New Zealand is featured too. Best in Travel 2017 is Lonely Planet’s 12th annual agenda-setting collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations, and experiences for the year ahead. The best-selling, inspirational travel yearbook highlights the top 10 countries, cities, regions and best value destinations that Lonely Planet’s experts recommend travellers experience in 2017. The Top 10 Lonely Planet Regions 2017 Choquequiro, Peru: For five millennia, llamas have been bred…
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by Penelope Herbert | Oct 7, 2016 | News
Self-adhesive metal tiles? Yes please. Metal used in home décor continues to be popular with Architects and Interior Designers. However, until now, homeowners didn’t have their own DIY option. ‘That Metal Company’ in Bowral has answered the call. They have created a new range of self-adhesive metal tiles for the DIY market. Easy to install. Class-A Fire Rated. In a wide range of finishes. The new metal tiles have been designed to expand the uses for metal in home décor. The ‘girls behind the metal’ are long-time friends Ali Bambridge and Ange Clarke who enjoy working with a non-traditional product….
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by Penelope Herbert | Sep 16, 2016 | News
The New DCMP App (Don’t Call Me Penny) was released today so I’m very excited to let you be the FIRST to know. Now we can be together always. To DOWNLOAD the new app, please click the title or click the widget to the right of the screen.
by Penelope Herbert | Sep 15, 2016 | News
Zanui is having a sale on selected categories including lighting, homewares, rugs and kid’s decor so NOW is the time to save $$$$$$$. To READ MORE and SAVE please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Aug 23, 2016 | News
From Bikini to Burkini, is a quick news item that took my attention as Lebanese-born, Australian fashion designer, Aheda Zanetti, has created a swimsuit for Muslim women. The Burkini. And what a controversy it’s created! To READ MORE please click the link.
by Eloise Barker | Aug 21, 2016 | News
Mat Dusting wasn’t planning to create anything remarkably desirable, he just needed a solution to a personal problem. Using resources discarded by others, he unwittingly created a new business… and something remarkably desirable in the process. To READ MORE and listen to the podcast please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Aug 11, 2016 | News
The Darren Palmer Podcast shows what a regular guy he is. Sure, he’s a celebrity interior designer, author, Judge on ‘The Block’ and ‘Reno Rumble’ and high profile brand ambassador … but he’s just a regular guy. To READ MORE and listen to the podcast, please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Aug 9, 2016 | News
In a frank interview on The Style Podcast, Samantha Wills talks about her early days selling handmade ‘beach vibe’ jewellery at the Bondi Markets and her first foray into Australian Fashion Week. She reveals the drama of growing too fast, being $85,000 in debt and what happened next. Click the title to LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
