Dolce & Gabbana loves Brissie Girl

Wow! Our very own Gail Reid, along with esteemed Aussie designer Martin Grant, has been selected by Dolce & Gabbana for her label Gail Sorronda to be sold at their new Milan boutique, Spiga2.


Reid will also take part in the Who Is On Next parade on September 26, which encourages new talent and is supported by Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani.

Gail's fashion star continues to rise.

Junior Material Girl

Madonna and daughter Lourdes drew a crowd at Macy's, New York, to promote their new fashion label, Material Girl Junior, which mother and daughter design together. Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen is the face of the brand. No doubt junior fashionistas will flock to the label.

Wardrobe Envy

How could you not pick the perfect outfit in the dreamy wardrobes of Tamara Mellon and fashion designer Nanette Lepore.

A Life of Style

Could she be anymore stylish?? Amanda Hearst at her family's Hampton home Watermill. [Photo Credit - Alix Smith for Vanity Fair}

Bathroom Bliss

J'adore these chic bathroom styles.

A Boat Please Darling - And Make it Gucci

Forget the Gucci bag, here is the ultimate in luxury. A custom-designed speed boat, Acquariva shown recently at the International Cannes Boat Show. The perfect accessory for your Gucci boat? Why the custom-designed accessories collection by by Frida Giannini which includes tote, thongs, watch, towel and boat shoes of course!

Stylish Application

Lust-have - Louis Vuitton's iPad case. Number 1 on your wish-list for Christmas.

Beach Babe

The perfect accessory for your next holiday. Lanvin's suitcase with tote, sarong, flip flops. Find at net-a-porter.com

LOVE!

Anna & Boy platform wedges from the Spring Summer 2010 collection.

New York Brides

New York girls can now access website The Aisle New York to obtain the most stylish bridal offerings from leading designers including Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta Monique Lhuillier. Jewellery, shoes, handbags and lingerie also available and the site includes an on-line magazine, Inside the Aisle.

Sping/Summer Trend - Nude

For maximum chic for a minimal price, Saba have these fab 'Francesca' handbags priced from $149 to $299. High-end style at high-street prices.

Dreamy Tiffany Sunnies

How much more glamourous can a girl get in these lust-after sunnies from Tiffany. The 1837 collection is the latest offering from Tiffany & Co and retail for US$250. If you ever wanted to channel Holly Golightly then these sunnies are your next must-have buy.

Stylish Enfants

What more stylish purchase can fashionista mummies make for their fashionista enfants? Why Hermès colouring book of course. For US$130 display your little treasure's artwork in your petite maison with pride and a lot of style.

$1 Million Phone

Super luxe accessories firm Gresso has come up with a phone that costs a cool million. Mon dieu! The Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot is decorated with 45.5 karats of rare black diamonds, African blackwood back paneling, crystal sapphire keyboard, and 180 grams of gold. If $1M is a little pricey, for a mere $20,000 you can have the model without diamonds. Real buyers get in quick - only 3 models will be made.

Myer Spring Summer 2010 Launch

Myer's turn. Absolutely LOVE Jayson Brundson's beaded pink finale dress. Jerry Hall rocks!

David Jones Spring Summer 2010 Launch

For those of you who missed the coverage on the DJ's launch, here is snapshot of runway looks. Hats off to DJ's for getting 5 of Australia's top models - Samantha Harris, Abbey-Lee Kershaw, Nicole Trunfio, Catherine McNeil and Alexandra Agoston.

Colour Me Pretty Couture

How colourfully devine was John Galliano's Autumn/Winter 10/11 couture collection. Bright is beautiful for next winter.

Fashionable Bijoux

This is for the true fashionistas among us. Défilés From Paris' has designed a range of enamel necklaces in the form of some of our most famous style icons - Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour and Suzy Menkes. The collection includes designs straight from the runway with looks including Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton and YSL. Now I can have Coco, Karl and Anna with me always! Go to luisaviaroma.com to view the range.

Dreamy Boudoir

Oh to have the glamourous dressing room of Aerin Lauder. J'adore the vintage Gracie wallpaper.

Fashionable Mentions

A few of Frocktales' picks for best dressed at the just held CFDA Awards in New York. Tonne Goodman in Michael Kors, Jessica Biel in DvF, Hana Soukupova in Marchesa.

Great Buy

Oroton 'Audrey' pearl and crystal necklace reduced to $97.50 from $195.00 at David Jones' stores.

Beautiful Ballet

Fav ballet flat at the moment is Witchery Crystal Ballet in Soft Gold, $169.95. A little glamour for your feet.

SATC2 Interior Style

“I’ve been cheating on fashion with furniture,” quips Carrie.

LUST HAVE

Frocktales is simply lusting after these Chanel gold-plated (clip-on) earrings which are noted as 'authentic vintage pieces'. Who cares about the price tag, US$955.00, a true Chanel devotee will look the other way. Details: Shopbop.com

Sale Alert - SABA

The SABA end of season sale starts Thursday, 27th May 2010 until Monday 31st May, with 30% - 50% OFF SELECTED WOMENSWEAR, MENSWEAR AND ACCESSORIES. VIP's get an extra 25% off sale and full price merchandise.
STOP! Frocktales ChicBuy - SABA skinny leg jeans for $149 less sale discount.

Sale Alert - Country Road

The Country Road end-of-season sale is on Wedsnesday 2nd June with up to 50% off selected items and an additional 25% of everything, including sale and full price merchandise.
STOP! Frocktales ChicBuy CR long and knee length boots.

Frocktales Summer Trend Alert

As spotted on theoutnet.com, grecian glamour is a key trend for summer 2010 - perfect for bringing out the goddess in you. [Photo: theoutnet.com]

Stylish Interiors

For those of you who like to drool over interiors magazines and take a glimpse inside the homes of the world's most glamourous people, then US Elle Decor is a must. Yours truly never misses an issue.

Versace Unique

Announced this week the impending launch of the Versace Unique phone. Available in a finish of either 18k yellow gold or stainless steel, the phone is backed with leather and embossed with the Versace logo. Watch this space for further launch info.

Gold Fever

Frocktales loves these gorgeous new luxe accessories at Oroton. Swing sleeve clutch in 'Vintage Champagne' $295.00 and Heritage slim clutch wallet, $295.00.

Trend Alert - Animal Magnetism

Frocktales loves animal print especially this timeless leopart-print frock by Lisa Ho which is perfect for winter soirees.

Affordable Chic

Matching underwear is a French woman's style du jour and with sexy but affordable underwear like this ruffle bra and knicker from Target you too can be stylish and sexy every day of the week.

Steal My Chic

Frocktales is on chic-alert discovering two fab winter coats that won't break the bank this winter. Diana trench $159.95 and Madison Avenue Coat $229.95, Jacqui E

Ms Lauder's Stylish Digs

Whether spending weekends in her East Hampton's New York home which she inherited from her grandmother Estee Lauder or living in her Manhattan apartment, there is no doubt that Ms Lauder is sublimely stylish. Living the dream. {Photos William Waldron, Simon Upton for Elle Decor)

Style News Flash

Style Coup. Brisbane's Jean Brown has secured coveted shoe designer Christian Louboutin for their Emporium store and stock will be available from June. Well-heeled fashionistas should place their orders now!

Paradise Found

The ultimate dream - your own tropical island. Canadian entrepreneur David Gilmour and his wife Jill are one of the few fortunate ones to own this 2,200 acre island paradise in Fiji. Cocktail anyone? {Photo by Simon Upton, Elle Decor)

Beautiful Grace

London's Victoria & Albert Museum is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to actress and style icon Grace Kelly featuring more than 50 outfits from her life and films and includes the famous and breathtaking lace wedding dress created by Helen Rose, costumer designer at MGM. As stated on V&A's website "this exhibition explores, through her surviving clothes, the story of her transformation from Hollywood actress to a princess of one of Europe's oldest royal families". “Grace Kelly: Style Icon,” the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England until 26th September 2010. Visit vac.ac.uk more for photos and information. [Photograph by Erwin Blumenfeld,New York,1955, copyright The Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld 2009}

Valentino to Open Fashion Musuem

Meanwhile at the post-award dinner for La Comtesse Jaqueline de Ribe, Valentino announced plans to open a small fashion museum at his 17th-century Château de Wideville in the countryside near Paris. The museum is set to open in July (during the Paris Haute Couture week schedule) but details are "a surprise" said Valentino. Insiders say that the museum will function as a research lab where fashion students can inspect dresses and sketches from the Valentino archive. My one-way ticket to Paris is now booked!!

Highest French Award for Style Icon

La Comtesse Jacqueline de Ribes, French style icon and philanthropist has received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Fashion's elite including Valentino, Donna Karan and Marisa Berenson were amongst the 90 dinner guests at La Comtesse's 19th century French townhouse. In his speech her husband, Le Conte Edouard de Ribes, said his wife was still as willowy and arresting as 60 years ago when he first laid eyes on “a magnificent gazelle” across a crowded room.

Sexy for Fall 2010

Nobody conjures up jet-set glamour like Michael Kors. For Fall 2010 Mr Kors made subtle hues of camel and ivory sexy and produced a show of glamourous and easy-wear designs. Aussie model Abbey-Lee Kershaw sizzles it up on the runway - covet the suede boots. (P.S. yours truly is NOT a lover of real fur). [Photo: Marcio Madeira/FirstView.com]