Fashion Editor: Carly Vidal Wallace www.carlyvidalwallace.com
FASHION with Carly Vidal-Wallace
Photographer: Paul Harris www.seesawphoto.com.au Model: Bridget McMahon www.viviensmodels.com.au Hair: CorCorz www.corcorz.com Makeup: Napoleon www.napoleonperdis.com Dress: Maiocchi www.maiocchi.com.au Ekka fashion coordinator: Lindsay Bennett
Aussie designs on show The synergy of local inspiration and natural fibres
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very year Brisbane looks forward to the annual agricultural show with dagwood dogs, strawberry ice cream, ‘moo cows’ and whip cracking! The Qld Ekka is also a great showcase of our Queensland natural fibres and beautiful garments from local designers. The days where local, sustainable, ethical fashions mean something without style are long gone!
LAMINGTON AVE
A great local option in Brisbane is ladies shop Lamington Ave in Paddington, which stocks a large range of natural fibres of cotton and linen all made locally in Australia. Cotton Knit Pleat Front Skirt with Pocket $145
Here are a few of my favourite local designers. RANT
Making the most of our super fibre Merino Wool, take a look at Rant, a Brisbane ethical label using natural fibres to create stylish pieces for the modern woman wanting style and sustainability at the same time.
THE RESIN TREE
Add a beautiful touch of local artists’ jewellery into your accessory collection? Based in Ayr, The Resin Tree uses local leaves, flowers and in this case red lichen (a local moss-like plant) – a stunning addition helping local artists thrive. Real red lichen triangle necklace on a 925 sterling silver chain $25
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SANDRA VIDEN DESIGNS
For a large range of Australian made, 95% cotton and 100% linen dresses, skirts, pants and tops in so many different beautiful styles, look no further than Northern Qld label Sandra Viden Designs – with size ranges going from 2XS to 3XL.
Merino Marni shrug taupe, pure wool $179
KL-06, Column style, sleeveless with concealed pockets and deep size splits $185
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Every Saturday at 7 am over 150 runners and walkers participate in the local, free, timed 5 km distance parkrun at Wishart Community Park in Greenwood Street. On the 13th of August, this community event will celebrate its 2-year birthday and over 100 events. Local Wishart resident and Wishart parkrun Event Director, Adrian Royce, describes the course as “The best of the area with a flat course through some amazing bushland with three different parks following the Bulimba creek.� He says it is “a world away from the cares of the world.� If you would like to get involved, simply register on the website www.parkrun.com.au, bring a bar code and show up! Other Brisbane South parkruns are located at Stones Corner, Minnippi Parklands (Cannon Hill) and Logan River The Wishart Parkrun is proudly supported by Core Health Coaching, through training Adrian Royce and sponsoring the monthly parkrunner of the month.
Morning madness Everyone knows that school day mornings are not for the faint-hearted. One particular day was “unforgettable� for our Power of Mum writer, Amanda Sheehan. By 6.30 am she has the uniforms ironed, breakfasts made and a load of washing in the machine. After letting the painter in and making lunches, all havoc breaks loose when the family dog runs inside and devours a favourite teddy with savage intent. Mum does the inevitable rescue, of dog and teddy, only to then conduct a search-and-find for lost homework while collecting a menagerie of school bag items on the way. It’s 7 am. By 7.45 am Amanda has fought a losing battle with her 7-year-old over hair brushing, made lunches and even got another load on. They race to the car but one child ismissing. Where is she? Read the full story @ www.southcitybulletin.com.au