Parisian Ballets continue to be the source of some of the most beautiful ballet pumps and flats. The shoes are available in a wide range of colours and fabrics including pastels, metallics, sequins, velvet, satin and patent. Put a spring in your step and host your own Parisian Ballets shoe party at your place! If you have 6 or more friends please call Parisian Ballets on (02) 9358 5926 who will help you organise your party.





Blending the magic of ancient Talismans with an eye for clean modern design, Charmaine Baltis is creating jewellery that is so much more than just adornment. Her latest collection “Spirit of Things” combines hand beaten chain, plump antique cut gemstones, pearls & sterling silver with a hint of vibrant crocodile leather into original and bold pieces for men and women. As always the designs are highly original and hand made to last a lifetime. Raw Fashion has just taken Charmaine’s label on board for PR so expect to see a lot more of her work in the media. Available to view and purchase online at Charmaine Baltis or from Vivienn where you will find treasures with subtle symbols of spirituality, engraved messages, natural textures and of course her original pieces of crocodile skin emulated into metal as seen in the latest Harrison Ford film "Crossing Over". Below: Cufflinks and ID bracelet, both in Crocodile leather.








First time entrant in the The Shop Til you Drop Awards, a national competition where readers of Shop Til you Drop magazine vote for their favourite stores, proved very successful for Tuchuzy Burwood who was nominated as a finalist alongside The Corner Shop, Nicolangela, Cactus Jam and Green with Envy. Tuchuzy Burwood would like to thank all their loyal customers and invite newcomers to experience the Tuchuzy Burwood exceptional service and fantastic selection of labels. Visit the store now to receive up to 75% off all full price items from Sass & Bide, Shakuhachi, Bettina Liano, Manning Cartell, Bracewell, Lucky 13, Nicola Finetti, Shona Joy, Ebony Eve, Tigerlily, Oobi Baby, J & Company, Cheap Monday, Rumu, Rock your Baby and State of Georgia. Further details are on thewhitebook sales page.







As well as the Tuchuzy Burwood sale above, grab a bargain this month from local Aussie favourites camilla and marc, Kirrily Johnston, Yeojin Bae, Zimmermann & many more. Most are offering 25-75% off their latest and past season collections.

Online store Maximillia (below) is having an end of season sale with some designer items reduced by up to 50%. Le Black Book eBoutique is also offering 20% off all purchases with the discount code "Vogue".

Guys can check out Premonition which has up to 70% off the entire range at their Paddington and Newtown concept stores.

For complete sales details, visit thewhitebook sales page which is updated daily.







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Fashion designers draw their ideas from many sources and a new display of graduating students work at the Powerhouse Museum reflects some surprising connections between fashion and cell division, Dada, Star Wars and the Geisha. This year the exhibition showcases work by Dion Lee from The Fashion Design Studio, Sydney Institute TAFE NSW, Robby Tjia from the University of Technology, Whitehouse Institute of Design student Alison Davis and Allison Berger from Raffles College of Design and Commerce.

On now until Thursday 31 July
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street
Ultimo, NSW
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Robby Tjia, University of Technology



Artists and designers inspired by the spiritual theme of the Rosary create an intriguing collection of jewellery and objects that range from the beautiful to the quirky in Madonna Del Rosario. Artists featured are Roseanne Bartley, Jane Bowden, Pierre Cavalan, Annabelle Collett, Dinosaur Designs, Sheridan Kennedy, Carlier Makigawa, Julia Moretti, Sean O'Connell, Kathryn Orton, Marilyn Puschak, Will Soeterboek, Prue Venables, Gerry Wedd.

On now until Saturday 5 July
Gallery Artisan
381 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley, QLD
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Carlier Makigawa Rosary



A peak design event on the Victorian calendar, State of Design explores the ways in which design responds to the changing needs of business and our society. From the creative individuals and their stories that shape our future through to the valuable commercial, ecological and social outcomes that can result. The festival will have four key event arenas, the Premier’s Design Awards, Design Capital, Design for Everyone and Design Made Trade, each created to stimulate interest, engagement and inspiration amongst design professionals, business groups and the general public. Experience lectures, exhibitions, walks, talks, shows, parties, moments, events – all offering conversations on design: what is it and what it means to us all.

Wednesday 16 to Thursday 24 July
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As if State of Design wasn't enough culture in Melbourne this month, the fourth annual Melbourne International Design Festival is also on. Themed Strength in Numbers, the Festival combines more than 50 events ranging from exhibitions to forums, workshops and installations. One of the highlights is the PopUps program which encompasses 22 creative events which pop up across Melbourne at design studios, galleries and public spaces. PopUps is an integral part of the Festival, created to inspire, surprise and engage with the general community. The Melbourne Design Market is also on Sunday 20 July with everything from fashion to jewellery, products, homewares, graphic design.

Thursday 17 to Sunday 27 July
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Refashioning the Fashion is an exhibition featuring seven contemporary jewellers whose work is at times experimental, confrontational and non-functional. Alice Lang, Tiffany Parbs, Julia de Ville, Leah Heiss, Chelsea Gough, Gabby O’Conner and Melinda Young rebuild, recreate, restore, renovate, remake, reassemble, refashion and re-enact to create works that transcend convention and the body, and take the notion of jewellery to a new level of understanding.

On now until Sunday 24 August
Object Gallery
417 Bourke Street
Surry Hills, NSW
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Diabetes Rings by Leah Heiss




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