Fashion Dress in The Present: 2015 Rostelecom Cup

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Photographing Backstage with Watson x Watson at MBFWA.

I was privileged last week to photograph backstage at the Watson x Watson fashion show, part of the Mecedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, or, #MBFWA; yes much easier.. While there were quite a few models walking in the show and most were from IMG, some including Madison Stubbington arrived somewhat later having had to rush over from a previous show; for these models this meant an intensive time with the teams from Redken for hair and Curtis Collection doing make up with very many hands working together to have the models ready to go. Must say the models were all a sea of calm in a maelstrom of activity! And the action never stops with, the hair and make up teams following the models all the way to the runway providing final touch ups on the go. All detailed in my photo essay below; I hope you enjoy it; I had a great time! Mouse over pictures for details.

Model Madison Stubbington in H&MU Backstage for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

A model in H&MU Backstage for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Applying make up, a model in H&MU Backstage for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Final touches to H&MU backstage, for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Models backstage waiting to walk for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Model Madison Stubbington with Mitch Stead, backstage waiting to walk for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Looking a little nervous, Somer Watson backstage of the Watson x Watson Day Walker show MBFWA 2015. Photo by Kent Johnson.

Model Madison Stubbington backstage after walking for Watson x Watson, MBFWA. Photograph by Kent Johnson.

Fashion designers Somer and Liberty Watson (middle) with 'they all hate us' bloggers Tash Sefton, Elle Ferguson outside L&R. After the Watson x Watson show. Photo by Kent Johnson.

Designers Somer and Liberty Watson (middle) with 'they all hate us' bloggers Tash Sefton, Elle Ferguson (outside L&R). After the Watson x Watson show. Photo by Kent Johnson.

Thanks to Watson x Watson and Glow by Beca.

Some larger versions of some shots on my Flickr here.

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Elevation dress c/o Staple the Label / White Suede cropped jacket, Michael Kors bag, Siren Shoes heels

Power-dressing - the transeasonal way. I've got major #GIRLBOSS vibes and have made it an obligation to make absolute sure I achieve everything I want, even more so than before. I've mentally been telling myself these past few months that if I fail at anything, I don't want it to be because I didn't fully try, so this is the time to take all action. For anyone needing to take getting their rightful success to their next level - I highly recommend reading (or buying the audio book if you don't have time) 'The 10x Rule' by Grant Cardone.

That's the power-dressing part of this post anyway, the transeasonal part is brought to you in collaboration with Staple the Label, Minimalist Store, Naked Vice & QT Gold Coast, for the blogger #StapleStyleChallenge. This patterned scuba midi is perfect for some Autumn/Winter evening wear. In the past, I haven't been too logical with dressing for in between weather (or just weather at all), but I'm finally getting it with the help of one mental note - never trust the weather man/wear a hundred jackets to work then strip throughout the day.

What's your go-to transeasonal outfit?

Adventure Time on the Sydney City Circle.

Sitra wearing an Adventure Time skirt from EBay, "because it's cheaper there." with a striped top, oversize cardigan and canvas tote, white socks and canvas shoes. A pretty funky outfit!

Adventure Time skirt, striped top, oversize cardigan and canvas tote, white socks and canvas shoes. Photographed by Kent Johnson.

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Witchery Cape Dress (very similar) / Rubi Shoes pleather espadrilles

I'm caught in-between wanting to explain that it feels like I've been running this blog a lot longer than 2 years, but also "WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?!" I feel like I just hit publish on Like A Harte's first birthday post and here I am trying to find the words to thank you for sticking with me another year.

I feel like I've changed a lot in the past few months and I love being able to share it with you over my different social channels. I love reading all of your comments, how people have found me, getting asked advice and giving it - as well as keeping in touch with so many of you in general. So many of you have blogs that inspire me everyday and I love that we're all a little community that support each other. You are incredible. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.

On Sunday I ventured down to Cape Schanck with a friend to capture the vision I had in my head with a foil balloon and a pretty view. My judgement was cloudy on the logistics - balloon on a windy day? Good luck - but luckily this post's intention wasn't to focus on details but rather to say thank-you. I also went up a lighthouse for the first time to celebrate and forgot my phone in the process, but I assure you, the view was beautiful. Here's hoping my clumsiness ends here and another great year continues - full of travels, dream achieving, and doing what you love. I'll be bringing in a few different areas to the website soon to do more with health and lifestyle, so I'm excited for you all to see that. I'm also feeling another competition soon... ;-)

MAKE-UP LOVE: AUSTRALIS AC ON TOUR

The Australis AC on Tour Kit (Or 'A Contour Kit' for those who caught on) has been generating a lot of hype in our Priceline stores since it's Limited Edition release in October 2014. And for good reason, one of the first comprehensive, and more affordable kits available to us Australian ladies, and for only $16.95 is a steal and well-needed addition to your ever-growing collection.

Photo Credit: @australiscosmetics

This vegan-friendly palette, which is a quite clear dupe of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Palette, available at Sephora (Which we are not expecting in Adelaide anytime soon!) contain 6 shades, made up of 3 Highlighters and 3 Contour colours.

The shades include:
Vanilla - Matte Highlight Shade with Pink Undertone
Banana - Matte Highlight Shade with Yellow Undertone
Sand - Shimmery Highlight with Golden Undertone

Java - Matte Contour Shade, Mid-Brown
Fawn - Matte Contour Shade, Milk Chocolate
Havana - Matte Contour Shade, Reddish Brown

Pigmentation Swatches

Photo Credit: MakeUp and Macaroons

One suggestion I would make is use this product sparingly! The shades are extremely pigmented, so especially when contouring, start small and build up to your desired look to spare your cheekbones looking muddy or too dark. Application can be easily understood from the step-by-step instructions on the back of the palette or by following Ruby Golani's video tutorial below!

If I was you, I would drive straight to my local Priceline and pick one up if you see it, as it runs in very high demand and catching a glimpse of a fully stocked shelf is somewhat mythical in the Make-Up Addiction community. If that doesn't convince you, Australis currently has a 3-for-2 sale at Priceline until the 15th of April as well!

Photo Credit: @australiscosmetics

For the price and quality of this well-rounded palette, I have been recommended to use and recommended it to any girl wanting to get her hands on an effective contour addition and I personally rate this as my favourite palette. Go get it!

What's your favourite AC on Tour shade?

Two Shades of Grey-Tweed-Wool

Max wearing grey collarless three button shirt and grey tweed jacket and Chinos. Photographed by Kent Johnson.

It's getting cooler in Sydney. Max wearing grey collarless three button shirt and grey tweed jacket. loved this look, love the spotty pocket square. Very dapper. Seen last night at Black Eye gallery for the opening of 'I Am Here' by Chris Sisarich (on till the 26th).

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