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While I didn't rate her frock (Ralph Lauren, in case you wondered), Delta Goodrem is still a gorgeous creature.

Her jewelery did shine on the night though, and this Secrets dress ring is just the thing to offset a white hot dress.

Secrets Round Brilliant Pave Dress Ring, $1,240 (Piece shown: 10ct Pave Set Dress Ring With Round Brilliant Cut Stones, 1.5ct, Available In White, Yellow And Rose Gold.)

If you are after something a little less 'I'm a pop star' (budget wise), Carrie Bickmore rocked a red frock. This one is not for the faint hearted.

If you want to stand out in a crowd, red is definately a color you want to wear, and a cocktail ring really finishes things off.

Secrets rose gold ring, $160 (Ring featured:  Rose Champagne Cushion Dress Ring Accentuated With A Rose Colour Finish.)

Do you ever get the feeling that customer service has slipped to a point where whenever you have a good experience – online or offline – you want to shout it from the rooftops because it’s such a rare occurrence?

I certainly feel this way, which is why I am shouting from the rooftops (or from my little piece of the web) about my recent experience with Aesop.

To be honest, Aesop is somewhere I have never shopped for myself. I regularly bought handcreams and soap products as gifts and always loved the look of the store, their visual merchandising and the philosophy of the brand, but could never justify the expense of the products for myself.

I’ve tried hundreds of products and brands on my own skin and regularly mix it up with what I use. I have my tried and tested staples – sorbolene cream, rosehip oil and ten-o-six face masks are a few of my faves, while gift bag samples and friends recommendations pop in and out of my bathroom cupboard on a success based rotation.

I can’t even remember who I was speaking to when the suggestion was made that I try Aesop haircare products for my somewhat dry scalp. Through daily washing, drying and styling, my eczema prone skin was feeling the stress of heat and chemicals and I needed something to give it some life again.

Just a few clicks away was the Aesop website, and, to my delight, a haircare product selector survey. Within a few minutes and a few questions, the program had recommended which shampoo, conditioner and styling products were best suited to my needs. Just as easy was the add-to-cart feature and the sign up process. The whole transaction took less than ten minutes.

Given I hadn’t bothered to look at the delivery times, it was quite the surprise when my new shampoo and conditioner arrived at my desk less than 24 hours later, packaged beautifully and complete with free samples and a gift.

My retail experience was complete and I was sold on Aesop before I had even used the products – which I will add, are AMAZING.

If you are not yet on the Aesop bandwagon, I suggest you jump on board. Even if its just to check out their website or stores - retail at its best.

Last week at LMFF I was lucky and honoured to be able to wear shoes courtesy of Zu Shoes. These ponyhair and gold glitter stunners were my absolute favourites and I can't stop looking at them.

And now they are on sale for your buying pleasure.
Half price. Go. Now.
Qualla Heels $80 (online only)

Last week I attended the launch of Hanger Nation, a new website and mobile app created by The Block's Shelley Craft.

The program hosts all the fashion you love in one place including Australia’s hottest designers.

You can check out videos of their latest collections, browse seasonal lookbooks and let the store locator guide you to the exact spot so you can find out exactly where to find that item you lust over.

The parade was hosted poolside at the gorgeous Olsen Hotel, part of the Art Series Hotels chain in Melbourne. The Chapel Street location is perfect for quick getaways or a luxurious night away. With 229 luxury suites, amazing views and of course, spectacular artwork by John Olsen, the hotel was the perfect backdrop for Shelley's winter wardrobe.

Will Deague and Shelley Craft

Leading online store All About Fashion is holding a $99 and under sale, from now until 9th March. Receive up to 90% off summer stock from labels including White Suede, Uscari, Shona Joy, Nicola Finetti, Nookie, Love & Anarchy and Miss Unkon. Happy Shopping!

Guest Post

They say ‘love is blind', so why then is lingerie so popular?’ Well dear reader, as today is Valentine’s Day and the annual feast of love, let us try to answer this question.

Women love lingerie because it is pretty, yes,but also for the way it makes us feel. Firstly and most literally, beyond being a feast for the eyes, lingerie is tactile.

Take the latest Bellechasse collection designed by the fabulous Jane Carrodus.

ANGEL SILK BRA & FEATHER KNICKER SET (Ivory)
Be inspired by the Angel within with this seductive silk contour bra, accented with luxurious French lace and fabulous feathers. For the perfect angelic finale our Angel feather knicker will send you straight to heaven. RRP $159.90 (set)

While there may be a bit of Black Swan going on, who would not want to emulate the delicate Natalie Portman or sultry Mina Kunis any day of the year? Inspired by angels wings, these feathered frillies are sure to bring out the devil in any woman.

ANGEL FEATHER BRA & BRIEF (Black)
This sexy bra is designed as a boudoir piece & is all about showing off.Underbust & back straps are made from stretch silk. Underwire is lined with a trim of sexy black feathers with no other support or lining. Bra RRP $79.95/Brief RRP $59.95

From the heavenly bodies to science of the heavens, Amoena Mia lingerie uses NASA developed fabric to elevate the tried and tested Valentine’s Day gift to an out of this world ‘lust have’. Beyond being beautiful, these bras provide point number two for lingerie’s popularity: it’s a secret weapon, which makes us feel supported.

For you – the Amelia
Why  shouldn’t you spoil yourself this Valentine's Day?  Fitting like a glove, the Amelia  bra combines the practical comfort of cotton with delicate lace to create a  casual yet elegant look. Great support  as you carry on with your day. Bra RRP $89.95/ Brief from RRP $28.95

The fabric regulates body temperature – cooling you before you even start to sweat – allowing you remain cool , while your Valentine’s prey gets all hot under the collar.

So even if you forgo the long stemmed roses or candle lit dinner – by choice or otherwise – you can still make an occasion of this Valentine’s Day. Even if it is just you this year, celebrate love - Whitney would be proud.

NUFFNANG PRODUCT TALK

There is a truth universally acknowledged that you should never work with children or animals.

Whilst I am VERY fond of my niece, I can’t imagine ever wanting to work with her in any kind of modelling or acting capacity and I have a new found respect for any commercial showing children playing placidly with a toy. This little one DOES NOT SIT STILL!

Last week, Nuffnang kindly sent over the Fisher Price 1-2-3 Crawl Along Snail for Miss Ella to play with, and I excitedly produced the toy at our weekly family dinner. Miss Ella, aged 15 months, sits right in the middle of the recommended age bracket for the toy (3-36 months) and waited impatiently for me to unpackage the new goods.

As a first time Aunty, I get a kick out of buying toys that make noise for my niece – I realise one day this will probably come back to bite me, but I kind of think that’s part of the job. The Crawl Along Snail has two volume settings – one (loud) for fun aunts when playing with baby, and the other (softer) for weary mums when baby needs to entertain herself.

Miss Ella didn’t quite get that you could push the Crawl Along snail (although I had a lot of fun showing her) but she did enjoy spinning it on the spot. The lightup face was also a draw card (personally, I liked this too, especially when the lights and music would spontaneously go off on their own while we were having dinner, think it’s from the vibrations on the floor. Kooky though!)

Nana had a little too much fun with the toy as well, announcing that the Crawl Along Snail could live at her house. Miss Ella’s mum was pleased to have a toy that entertained baby all by itself. I also like the mirror – we all know I am a little bit vain!!

The pictures don’t really do our playtime justice: like I said, trying to photograph a tenacious 15 month old is anything but easy. As soon as I’d get a good angle, she would move and the pic would be blurry, or I’d get the back of her head!

A great Christmas present for the little one in your life! 
Fisher Price 1-2-3 Crawl Along Snail RRP $16.00

Apparently, the best things in life are free. While I don’t believe this all of the time (I mean, they just won’t let you walk out of Tiffany & Co without paying) there is simplicity in this saying – and I like the sentiment.

Last week I attended a breakfast for work where one of the girls organising the event was wearing an AMAZING corporate style dress (think CUE) in a smashing shade of hot pink.

With all the colour blocking going on in the world – and this being 7am on a Wednesday morning in Melbourne where black is tradition – this dress was a sight for sore eyes. A vision.

Following the breakfast, I received an email asking for feedback and to complete a survey – so I told the truth. The breakfast was great, informative and well planned: but what I really wanted to know was where the girl in pink got her dress! The girl in pink emailed me back – I’d made her day.

The best things in life are compliments and they are free, and so easy to give.

This is the Jackpot Dress. It will make your day too. In cobalt or fuscia (but I like it in fuscia).

Dress at Sheike, where there are plenty more showstopping dresses for all your work, play or Christmas activities.

The pin ups of the 50s still grace the screensavers and garage calenders of boys the world over and now a new Melbourne label can make you a pin up in your own right - introducing Bombshell Bay.

As a slightly curvy girl myself, this new range of swimsuits are made for me. In a fab range of colours and styles, Bombshell Bay has you covered - literally.

The inagural collection, Hollywood Bungalow, shows classic black and this seasons hottest block colours (mixed AND matched). Created in high quality lycra that is chlorine resistant and UV safe, Bombshell Bay is catering for the modern woman in a old fashioned way.

Miss Ava and Miss Brigitte styles in black and pink

Beachbags and swimsuit cleaner are also available and all designs are under $129. Buy online with shipping capped at $10 (buy two, shipping is free!) or at the South Melbourne's Style After Dark Market from November 3.

Miss Patriot - Green and Gold!

Embrace your curves, cover your butt and get some va-va-voom on the beach this summer!
Buy yours at Bombshell Bay.