Sudo has put the zing into spring with the release of their fashion forward spring summer collection for cool kids and trendy tweens. With Sudo designs you expect nothing less than stylish, and this new collection is no exception. The range blends catwalk trends, with the latest seasons colour palette and interprets the looks just for kids. Designed for boys and girls aged 2 to 12, this collection is possibly Sudo’s best ever, with stylish clothes that mums and dads will wish came in their size!
The spring summer girl’s collection is a mix of Bo-ho chic and B Girl street style. Little ladies are spoilt for choice with key pieces including pop art print ¾ track pants and soft cotton or fine knit camisole tops, in lemon yellow, peach and butter. Super cute shorts and cami playsuits made for any mini starlet aspiring to be the next Kate Moss. There are pleated tops and printed T-shirts in a fresh palette of pastels, corals and funky patterns. Standout pieces include the ‘sunrise’ girls T-shirt dress in a sunny yellow, orange and red dip dye and gorgeous fine knit dresses, with plaited rope waist ties in butter yellow and white. Other cute summer dresses come in exclusive prints of sorbet orange, emerald green and retro circles. The Sudo girl’s collection hits the mark, with looks that transcend the catwalk to beach-walk perfectly.
Sudo boys, is designed for rough and tumble kids with attitude. The fresh summer colour palette includes aqua blues, marine greens, yellow and slate greys. A mix of creative pieces from tank tops, polo’s and t-shirts in cool stripes, dip dyes or retro prints that can be paired with funky board-shorts, cropped pants and laid back jeans. Key pieces include, the cool ‘barcode print’ T-shirt and singlet in a grey, white, or a dip dyed version. There are ‘rock star lightening’ strike T-shirts, singlets and hoodie Tees. For a smarter look there are lightweight linen, fine muslin and mini check shirts all with a touch of grown-up sophistication. Then for the more fashion forward boys there are the cooper singlets with extra wide elastic sleeves and retro Sudo print. The skinny Rocker Jean with cool braces (a favourite style of celebrity offspring Pax Jolie Pitt) makes a repeat this season due to their huge popularity. These are just some of the unique pieces from the vast boy’s collection from Sudo for spirited kids with style.
Sudo’s latest spring summer line for 2009/10 incorporates fashionable and fresh designs for adventurous children. The label was established in 2003 by Melbourne based Terry and Rachael Lay. Parents of three beautiful children themselves and fashion industry veterans, the couple found that when shopping for their own children’s clothing everything was predictable and clichéd. So, this trend setting duo decided to create a fashion forward range of clothing for kids. “We wanted to design clothing for our kids that we would want to wear ourselves. Clothes to be noticed for their original style is a concept we keep in mind for every collection” said Terry Lay Designer for Sudo.
Years of industry experience ensure the exacting standards that you would expect from a high end fashion label. Each piece is crafted using top of the range fabrics with specific attention being paid to detail and unique finishes. Sudo clothing is stylish yet comfortable and will have your kid’s looking and feeling great.
Sudo collections are sold in over 60 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and several online e-boutiques.
An upcoming designer clothing swap event is calling all the seriously stylish and savvy women in Adelaide!
The Clothing Exchange will be hosting a ‘My Sister’s DESIGNER Wardrobe’ swap event at the ultra chic National Wine Centre on Tuesday 30th June at 6:30 pm.
What to bring? Up to 6 items of designer clothing or accessories you no longer wear, but think others will value.
We will happily accept items from local, Australian and International designers. Think…… Sass&Bide, Alannah Hill, Stella McCartney, Mimco, Oroton, Bettina Liano, Gorman, Saba,Ksubi, Guess, Milk and Honey… You get the idea!!!
Tickets: $20 online/ $25 door. Includes glass of bubbly
To purchase tickets, please log onto www.clothingexchange.com.au
South Australia has recently banned plastic bags and the other states are set to follow, so it is time to start remembering your resuable bags. Traditional “green bags” are very unflattering to one’s outfit, and have very little personality which is why we love Envirotrend!
The Princess bag (as seen in our December 2008 Beauty and Lace Boxes) is our favourite because of the girly design and classic black style. Not just a cute bag but strong as well…with the added benefit of being planet friendly!
At just $4.25 there are no excuses to still use plastic (just make sure you remember to bring them to the shop).
Leading Greek beauty brand Apivita has something for everyone with their extensive range of Express sachets designed specifically for the face, hair and body. These fantastic natural products are affordable, effective and can be tailored to meet individual needs.
The complete range consists of 22 varieties of monodose sachets which include personal creams, masks and exfoliants. Each contains unique fruit and vegetable extracts, from the Mediterranean food diet, providing a nutritional option for the face, body and hair. Their travel friendly packaging makes this the perfect addition to your suitcase or beauty bag for those constantly on the run.
Each sachet varies in price, starting from $2.00 and ranging to $7.90. The affordable nature of this range makes this a very attractive purchase for those looking to reduce their cosmetic spend! Try Apivita express today – mix and match to create your own personal skin ‘diet’
Ever wonder how top A-list celebrities keep their gorgeous natural sun-kissed glow year round? Xen-Tan® Premium Sunless Tanning collection is the answer! Let’s all be honest…everyone feels better when their skin has a rich healthy tan.
If you aren’t lucky enough to live in Hawaii, the tanning process can be tricky leaving us with options of skin damage or looking like a ripe tangerine! Say ALOHA to Xen-Tan’S® Premium Sunless Collection…Hollywood’s must-have product!
Celebrities that enjoy the Xen-Tan collection include High School Musical and Pop Star Ashley Tisdale, Pop Musician Lady Gaga, Mary Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen, Dancing with the Stars host Samantha Harris (who raved that she always used Xen-Tan before she hit the dance floor), Rachel Hunter, Ali Landry and E! Personality, Guiliana Rancic.
These are just a few fans among other ‘top secret’ celebrities that prefer to keep their bronzed bodies a secret… Industry Expert and Celebrity Makeup Artist Mark Payne, credits Xen-Tan as his favorite self-tanning product. “It is a great alternative for tanning your skin. You achieve beautiful natural color, not the normal orange look that most self-tanners give.”
Already seen on the wrists of a number of international and local celebrities, the La Chance range of men’s and women’s bracelets are now available in Australia.
Each handmade and hand-painted piece combines the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, crafted in ceramic and representing fortune, good health and prosperity, alongside Swarovski crystals or semi-precious stones and a La Chance logo wheel.
The bracelet is a spiritual symbol to reminder to its wearer to think positive thoughts – which attract long luck, good health and prosperity.
La Chance bracelets have had huge success internationally and have become something of a celebrity fashion trend, with the likes of Bono, Kate Hudson, Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Lance Armstrong, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Ronaldinho wearing and believing in its philosophy and lucky charm.
The La Chance trend is now catching on in Australia, with Danni Minogue, Olivia Newtown John, Nikki Zimmerman, Sonia Kruger, Marcia Hines and Zoe Naylor all proudly wearing the bracelets.
Flora Multi Tiered Dress in Red by Lilly B - as worn by Cationa Rowntree on Getaway at the Versace Palazzo Hotel in Queensland.
Incredibly comfortable and flattering maternity dress in colours of white, pink, red and black.
Flattering ruched, v neckline made from cotton spandex to keep you feeling cool through summer, yet looking young, stylish and sexy. Dress looks fantastic paired with a little black jacket or shawl for the cooler months.
We just discovered The Haby Goddess and fell in love with their cute DIY craft kits for Winter. There is nothing cosier than snuggling up with your knitting on a cold night complete with a hot chocolate (of course)…and with the Haby Goddess it couldn’t be easier!
Knit your own scarf:
Or a owl for the little one in your life:
These kits are also an excellent gift idea, and there are sewing projects as well!
Your Cheeky Monkey is offering Beauty and Lace readers a fantastic offer – Buy any of their super practical TagNCuddles for Bub and receive a FREE monkey Finger Puppet valued at $5!! They also have on offer a heap of other great offers, pop over to the website to have a browse around www.yourcheekymonkey.com.au
Just make sure on check-out you mention “Beauty and Lace” in the where did you find us section!
See our Review on Your Cheeky Monkey TagNCuddles here and read why your Bub will stand out from the crowd with one of these gorgeous handmade products. Offer is only available until the 30th of June 2009 so don’t miss out! www.yourcheekymonkey.com.au
+ Free Decadent Creamy Rose Soap
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and Delectable Lavender with Oatmeal Soap
Designed with 10mm, 8mm, 6mm and 4mm Swarovski pearl beads all in the same colour with a tiny little clear glass bead between them. You can choose from nine beautiful colours and this bracelet comes with three creamy natural soaps.
3 styles to choose from
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Add some sparkle to your phone…. Designed with Swarovski crystals in a silver dragonfly charm. The dragonfly is about 1″ in length, so the total length of the phone charm is 3.5″ or 9cm.
3 styles to choose from
+ Decadent Creamy Rose and
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These domino pendants with Swarovski Diamantes have heaps of sparkle and will not be missed.
This tile is designed with a 6mm Swarovski diamante and three 4mm Swarovski diamantes all in the colour ‘Crystal AB’.
The domino is approximately 1″ x 0.5″ in size.
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Jasmine, Mandarin and Calendula Soap
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Everything dangles from a 12″ black nickel chain with secure clasp. The dangle part of the necklace is approximately 4″ in length and is made up of Swarovski round and bicone shaped crystals in ‘Black Diamond’ or ‘Jet’.
Every woman carries some secrets in her bag. Precious memories and belongings are stored away, like a lifetime of keepsakes held close to her heart. Those secrets can now remain a mystery with George Gina & Lucy’s new range of Pucci inspired bags.
Each design comes fitted with a metal padlock clip, ensuring your belongings are safely stowed away. Instantly recognisable for their vibrant colours and rainbow patterns, George Gina and Lucy bags are a harmonious balance of colour and versatility.
Let your personality shine through with a George Gina and Lucy bag, available exclusively at www.laila.com.au
The perfect Mother’s Day Gift:
Cailap Makeup Glasses!
These brilliant makeup glasses are designed for women suffering from Presbyopia. With the lenses folding forward, these glasses will make the normally difficult task of doing eye makeup an easy one!
This product comes in 4 different strengths and retails for $39.95. The set includes a velour pouch, which makes it easier to protect the glasses and carry them with you when travelling!
Duroy Range of beauty tools
Spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day with professional quality makeup brushes and beauty tools from Duroy!
The Duroy Makeup Brushes are hand made using different types of high quality natural or synthetic hair. The best sellers include the automatic tweezers and lash curlers – the ‘must haves’ in any woman’s make up bag!
Have a look through the current product portfolio at www.carak.com.au to find the perfect gift among the wide variety of beauty tools.
Quality stationary is a beautiful gift for mum this Mother’s Day.
Perhaps a boxed set of thank you notes? Or maybe decorative blank cards for writing those personal messages to special people?
You never know when you will need a gorgeous notecard, whether you are putting together a gift or just want to tell someone you care. The Garden Party Folded Boxed Notecards set from www.enchantedenvelope.com.au will delight any woman this Mother’s Day with its garden design and packaged in a matching, reusable box.
Eight cards and envelopes, currently they are 15% off and priced at just $16.95 (were $19.95).
This Mother’s Day, instead of a box of chocolates, why not give your mother a gift of beautiful skin care with “The Little Red Box” from Elizabeth Grant International.
The Little Red Box contains 6 weekender sizes of Elizabeth Grant luxury skin care items:
Collagen Day Cream is an intensive day moisturizer. Its triple action lifting effect helps firm the skin, refine facial contours and enhance elasticity.
Collagen Night Cream is a luxurious and nourishing cream. It leaves skin soft, glowing and firmer in appearance.
Formulated to help firm the appearance of the eye area, Collagen Eye Cream delivers a triple action lifting effect.
Collagen Lip Restore helps to redefine the lip line and create softer, smoother younger-looking lips.
Collagen Firming Neck Cream uses extraordinary technology to instantly firm and tighten while building the elasticity and support structure of the skin, resulting in a younger looking neck area.
Collagen Miracle Plus delivers a triple action boost by improving firmness, enhancing elasticity and gently lifting sagging skin. It is a concentrated skin treatment designed to help fight the signs of aging, restoring visible tone and suppleness to the skin’s outer layer.
