Why do some men hate dressing well? There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a man wore a crisp white shirt and neatly tailored suit to the office simply to convey that he was of a certain … Read More
One of the most common things clients say to me in our consult is “I don’t relate to the person I see in the mirror anymore’. I think many of us at some point in time have lost sight of … Read More
Each month I am faced with a little resistance because I am not a natural born blogger by any means. I feel that I am a much better listener than a blogger. That’s what makes this story even harder to … Read More
Photograph:Carolina by Alessio Albi Why use a personal stylist you ask? – People may assume that personal stylist come from the belief that the sad but true reality is that people really do judge a book by its cover … Read More
Do you struggle with picking what to wear and feeling uncomfortable and confined in clothes? Do you find yourself trying garment after garment only to have them all end up on the bed feeling hot and flustered, running late and … Read More
Octavia Shoes & Fashion are always keeping a look out for all things design. We heard the National Art Gallery of Victoria was showing Australian Fashion History we could not resist sharing this with you. The Iconic photographs captured by … Read More
By now you must know we love to celebrate inspiring women and Australia’s own Kerrie Hess has accomplished herself to be revered by the worlds leading fashion houses and fashion journals – Chanel, Vogue, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Harper’s Bazaar … Read More
Octavia Shoes celebrates International Women’s Day. We are proud advocates of supporting women and organisations which support women and children like our Care Australia Charity. International Women’s Day is about remembering and celebrating not just the great Humanitarian, Political and … Read More
At Octavia we love all things fashion and art. We try to share the information which crosses our path which interests and excites us. Christian Dior is one of our favorite, so it was sad to see a ‘upheaval in … Read More
The Sartorialist: Closer A must have for lovers of all things Fashion – The Sartorialist: Closer. Scott Schuman’s has a beautifully unique and truly insightful art-form of capturing a person in ‘a’ moment of time with stunning backdrops from around … Read More
A very exciting week for Australian Fashion Glynis Trail-Nash-Fashion Editor for the The Australian and Elle Halliwell from The Daily Telegraph are few of the privileged to highlight some of our home grown talents that premiered at the Mercedes … Read More
We welcome May and all the celebrations that follow on. While the Northern Hemisphere welcomes Spring we Australians embrace Autumn, its cool change and all the festivities that follow. Events include Fremantle Streets Festival, Sydney Opera in the Open Festival, … Read More
Most Prominent Trends for 2015 Fall Collection London is often regarded as the more eclectic of all the fashion capitals. This season is no different. Roksanda (left, photo from style.com) showcases their daring bold tapestry and vibrant fur wraps. It’s … Read More
Fall 2015 is upon us: You may have noticed that Australian Fashion houses and boutiques are stocking their shelves with the 2015 Fall Collection. Here Givenchy is a preview for our Autumn Winter buffet. Coulour palate includes deep rich plums, … Read More