Spotlight on Una
Get ready for this season’s gorgeous autumn shades with a brand new style for Spencer & Rutherford. Una is a softly styled Italian leather handbag featuring two toned colour blocking with cream accents and brogue detailing. Her large main compartment has multiple accessory pockets and a zip around two-way closure for extra security and style. From our Limited Edition collection, she features a numbered brass plaque. Teamed together with a new look military style jacket or coat fordaytime chic, Una is the ultimate in...
read moreSummer Inspiration – The Imaginings of a Handbag Designer
Summer is about sunshine, happiness and warm feelings as you start spending more time outside and your social calendar magically doubles. Punch! Summer 2012 came from the idea that watching the world in technicolour and living a life full of adventurous surprises is what we all yearn for. Punch! is bold, surprising and joyful as we navigate the merri – go round of life and learn to enjoy each experience as it happens. The 1960’s was a time of liberation, joy and discovery and I have strived to capture this in my Summer...
read moreWhat to do with Louis!
When I’m designing a new collection, I need to gather all my thoughts and muster my focus so that I can create the delightful designs our devotees love every season. Being the creative type, distractions can put you off track quite easily, and the office distraction comes in the form of a lovable, fluffy pooch called Louis. Last Tuesday as I was focusing on what fabulous fabrics to include in my design, Louis was bounding around causing general devastation, thinking I was safe from his lovable affection I decided to pause...
read moreRacing Madness
Spring has well and truly arrived, and I’m in a flurry of shopping madness as I run around trying to find the perfect fascinator. Most women match their bag last to the outfit, but I do things the other way around making it so much more difficult as I have a fondness for bright colours. This season I will be toting the Paris – Glance, and finding the perfect outfit to match has become an adventure in itself! Thankfully I already have my shoes sorted, as I’m planning on wearing a pair of fabulous pumps! The right frock is out...
read moreAn interview with Buster
Always at Lolita’s side, Buster is one pampered pooch! While being soft and cuddly, Buster likes to cause a little mischief and has a soft spot for croissants. Spencer & Rutherford chat with Australia’s most stylish pooch! Q: Buster, we know that being Lolita’s pooch you lead a very glamorous life. What do you love about your lifestyle? A: I love travelling with my stylish human Lolita, but will pick up the odd modelling job to keep my paws busy. I’ve just shot an ad for ‘Petite Posh Pooch’ pet foods which is...
read moreSpring Racing Fashion Trends
With the Spring Racing Carnival just around the corner, stores have started stocking fabulous new racing fashion. With so much choice it can be overwhelming, but with our trend guide you can shop with confidence knowing that you won’t be finishing last this year in the style stakes. The top trends are for Spring 2012 are; Black and white – always a fabulous show-stopper for the races, you can’t go wrong. See the gorgeous ‘Paris-Glance’ for a super luxe look with glam metallic finish and sparkling...
read moreSpring Racing Shopping Tips!
Deciding on what to wear for the Spring Racing Carnival can be daunting, especially if you are attending multiple events. We present to you some tried and tested solutions to Spring Carnival drama! Go underwear shopping. Buy some body shaping underwear and a good fitting bra. That way when you try an outfit on you’ll know exactly how it will look! Don’t wear anything that is complicated to change out of while shopping. Spring Racing is not the time to show off your night club wear. So skip the super-short skirts and tight...
read moreWinter has gone, Spring is here?
After months of hiding under layers of warm clothing we are finally able to relax a little more and enjoy some sunshine. Looking out of my window I can see blossoms start to form against blue skies promising an end to jackets, jumpers, coats, boots and gloves. This past weekend I decided to do a big Spring clean (a little early I know) of my wardrobe. I packed away my winter handbags and prepared my new Spring bag – Montana. (This means removing the cough lollies, fold-up umbrella and leather gloves, and adding in some facial...
read moreWhat to Wear? How TV can wreck havoc on your wardrobe!
Hello Glamour Devotees, It’s been such a busy week but I was able to enjoy a bit of sunshine in sunny Sydney last week, (Melbournians envy Sydney-Siders for your amazing weather)! While I was in Sydney I did a shoot with TVSN on our lovely new collection. While I was thrilled to be part of the program I found that I had encountered the ultimate nightmare, dressing for television! Prints, strong colours and anything overly vibrant was a no-go which spells disaster for a wardrobe like mine. It’s hard enough dressing for one...
read moreWhat Warmed up your Winter, and what left you cold this season?
We all have a love/hate relationship with Winter. The chilly season can leave us with wonderful memories of hot chocolate and rugged up fun, but we also remember the times we are caught in the rain or had an outfit ruined by a wayward puddle! So we have rated what’s hot and what’s not about the Winter season. What’s Hot: ∙ Sharing a hot chocolate and cuddling a loved one ∙ Coats! They keep you warm and look stylish too! ∙ Chocolate! Winter is the perfect season for some extra indulgence. ∙ Making the most of a...
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