WANT TO BE A NATIVE NEW YORKER?

Fancy an evening coctail @ the rooftop bar (pictured) of the Gansevoort Hotel, complete with 360 degree views of New York City & the Hudson River?

Perhaps dinner at the tremendously chic Pastis, made famous for its frequent appearances in Sex in The City? Private shopping experiences at Sale prices?

Design legend Daniel Lightfoot & style aficionado Margo Bowers will wisk you away on the trip of a lifetime, the Native New Yorker Tour.

A few short blocks away from Times Square exists a city beyond your wildest imagination. A place of underpriced designer fashions and overpriced cup cakes. Where bars and lounges can resemble Marie Antoinette's apartment or your grandparents living room in the 70's but equally represent the essence of chic.

Daniel & Margo will take you on to the New York tourist rarely experience. From Freemans, a hidden culinary gem in the grungy East side, to the fashionable Bar American in midtown, to the Blue Note Jazz venue in the fashionable West Village.

Discover New York City away from the tourist trail where locals dine, shop & party.

And for one brief shining moment - you are a New Yorker!

Not busy this November? For more details contact Debra Grandidier @ Flight Centre Management on 1300 557 813.

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A VARIETY OF TEES

The gorgeous Ladies Of Variety (LOVE) launched the highly-anticipated 2009 Chari-Tees Collection @ John Kilroy's Jellyfish in Brisbane City today.

The Collection boasts designs from some of the most respected names in the fashion industry including Akira, Camilla Franks, Easton Pearson, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Jayson Brunsdon, Jonathan Ward, Juli Grbac, Little Joe – Gail Elliot and Trelise Cooper. (Loving Jonathan Ward's look of a hoodie over his long sleeved collared shirt topped off with a Jacket, not to mention the tucked tie!)

This year’s Chari-Tees also feature the inaugural children’s collection, designed exclusively by two-time National Retail Association award-winning children’s wear label Eeni Meeni Miini Moh and international fashion designer Trelise Cooper.

Beautiful food, delicious Moet on arrival & a waterfront vista. For the full selection of this year's Tee Collection go to Variety.

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LOUIS VUITTON'S RED PUNCH

Louis Vuitton has unveiled its new Pre Fall Collection 2009.

We love a touch of red! Discover the new reds @ this Louis Vuitton sneak peak...

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HOW TO TELL A WOMAN BY HER HANDBAG

What does your handbag say about you?

Are you loyal to just one bag or do you share yourself around? If you're like me, there may be several descriptions of you within these pages!

Does your 'it' bag reveal you to be a style-obsessed fashionista who will do anything or anyone to get ahead?

Are you the floral straw-bag girl with squeaky clean hair and a heart full of dirty secrets?

Perhaps you're the mink purse-carrying minx who has turned divorce into a profession, or the briefcase-wielding high-flyer whose favourite form of exercise is climbing the corporate ladder?

Kathryn Eisman's sharp research & quick wit helps you to identify your own handbag personas and those of our family, friends and foes.

From the 'I don't mind being daggy as long as I'm comfortable' bum-bag lover to the Hermes-clutching-heiress, we are all bag ladies - now it's time to discover exactly which one.

This is a fabulous little read & a great gift for a gal-pal.

To purchase in Australia go to Dymocks Online.

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JEAN BROWN INFILTRATES CITY SET

Now firmly entrenched as a must-do when visiting Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, Jean Brown has announced the opening of a new store in Brisbane’s CBD.

The City store will bring a petite version of the Jean Brown Flagship stores to City gals seeking a the latest fashion must-haves.

Forecast to open around this Friday 24th July in Tattersalls Arcade, just off the Queen Street Mall, Jean Brown’s staff lack the pretence so often thrown at you when entering such boutiques.

For those who haven’t had the Jean Brown experience as yet, do yourself a favour!

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RUNNING IN HEELS

Israeli women competed in the 'Race on Heels' for the first time near the beach in Tel Aviv on July 16, 2009.

The competition came to Israel after being held in Amsterdam, New York and Berlin. During the race all women are asked to sprint in heels above 7 centimetres on a 50-metre track.

First one to the end without an injury wins...

I love my heels but... Pass!

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TEARS @ LACROIX

As Christian Lacroix’s Spring / Summer 2009 hits the catwalk in Paris, there is glumness in the air. This could very well be the final curtain for Lacroix.

France's US-owned couture house declared insolvency at the end of May 2009 after the company claimed it had fallen foul of the global crisis.

Arguably one of the most exuberant couturiers in Paris, not only will we miss his ostentatious haute couture & ready to wear collections, but oh, the shoes…

Like many luxury goods businesses, the Lacroix fashion house has been severely affected by the recession, losing 10 million euros in 2008 on turnover of 30 million euros.

Christian Lacroix is considered one of the Frances's most creative contemporary designers.

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COCO AVANTE CHANEL

This biopic film tells the story of the architect behind the world's most famous fashion house, depicting the course she travelled from humble seamstress to global style mogul.

The Babes in Business screening tonight was packed with VIP treatment. Fabulous bubbles on arrival and an exclusive screening of Coco Avant Chanel @ DENDY Portside followed by wines and canapés at the gastronomicly delightful Gusto Da Gianni.

With a cinema full of Babes inspired by the incredible Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who taught women across the world that "a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous", it was definitely a winner!

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MARYONS ONLINE

Loving Queensland designer institution, Maryons, new website.

Maryons matriarch Maryon Campbell can more often than not be found sailing these days, while her Über stylish & accomplished daughter Claire runs the business.

(Pictured @ the recently opened Tedder Avenue, Main Beach store).

For those too busy to pop into their Shoetique in person, jump onto the Maryons newly face-lifted website. Potential purchases can be viewed by season, event or designer & not only give you full details of the impending purchase but the retail price as well.

We love it when they make it easy!

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