New Year Wardrobe Ideas
As the lazy summer holidays come to an end, we look forward to another productive year of work and achievement. Some of us may be looking for a new and exciting challenge, while others will want to expand their wings within current working roles. Whatever the year may bring, a fresh new wardrobe is sure to give you a sharp, ready for anything look which shows you have the fire and right attitude to get the job done.

A few key pieces and a great fitting suit will have you in an impressive wardrobe that can take on the best dressed in the business. Always make sure you choose a suit that fits well and suits your personality. For the girls, a skirt should never be shorter than wider and should always finish at the slimmest part of your leg either 2 inches above or below your knee.

Relaxed and casual work places offer a freedom in your dress code and although this is more relaxed it can prove to be trickier to coordinate than the power suit.

The sum of a wardrobe is important; a wardrobe that contains 5 bottoms, 10 tops and 5 jackets equals around 60 outfit combinations. Add in 5 great dresses for the girls and you will have over 80 outfits in your wardrobe.

The rules you should stick to:
Watch a plunging neckline and hemlines that are too short.
Never wear to much make-up (unless of course this is part of your trade) and don't over accessorise.
Casual yet expensive is the look that will get you noticed for the right reasons.

Finishing touches can make or break a look so choosing good quality accessories will give you an air of expensive taste and a look of control. A leather brief case or handbag is an investment worth making, as good leather ages it becomes softer and more luxe. A classic watch is a real statement piece and something you can keep forever. And when your ipad or blackberry fail you nothing smarter than a good quality pen to note down all of the important things you will need to do with your amazing strong, positive look!

The last thing you need in the work place is a confident handshake styled up with positive can do attitude and remember you're never fully dressed without a smile.

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Dress: Sportscraft jersey $169.95
Jacket: Sussan $129.95
Bag: Tuscany Black Patent clutch with strap $75
Shoes: Warwick Dawson Shoes black patent peep toe court $175
Necklace: Tuscany Italian made silver/red $75

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In a season filled with funky, Pop-colored pieces, black and white classics say, "I'm cool, confident, corner-office material."
Liz Jordan range at Noni B offer stylish modern work wear.

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Skirt: Sussan $69.95
Cardigan: Scope knit from Anna Kat $149
Blouse: Bow detailed blouse from Noni B $79.95
Shoes: "Mocka" ballet flats from Leisures Shoe Boutique $229.95
Bag: Flower bag from Tuscany $69

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Pants: Muccia wide leg pants from Clientelle $269
Shirt: Spot shirt from Sportscraft $139.95
Singlet: Yili's Boutique $20
Belt: Narrow leather from RG Collection $49
Beads: Ziska Beads from RG Collection $59

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Pants: Pianura Studio silk wide leg pants from Clientelle $529
T-Shirt: Cowl neck t-shirt from Sportscraft $69.95
Beads: Multi strand cord and charms from Tuscany $49
Shoes: Newsprint ballet flats from Leisures Shoe Boutique $229.95

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Back to Work – Create Personal Impact
A new year, new resolutions and perhaps a new career, or at least a new approach to your career. Whatever your next move, after 13 years with KPMG in Sydney and Melbourne, Jennifer Berry now Creative Director for Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives can confirm it is "personal impact" that sets people apart.

"Personal Impact is a nebulous quality but is often 'the x factor' when it comes to winning that new job, promotion or client," advises Jennifer. "It is generally assumed you have the technical and administrative skills – that's a given and rarely discussed. The main point of difference in assessing candidates is their personal impact or presence."

Certainly one of the most important components of personal impact is your personal image. Sad but true, we do judge a book by its cover! As soon as you meet someone you are making judgements and decisions about that person largely based on how they look, how they behave and lastly what they say. We 'bank' images for future reference, so first impressions are important and lasting. Does your image support your career moves or is it sabotaging you?
A new season is a great time to assess your wardrobe and build in some key pieces. "Mela Purdie is known for her travel wear," advises Jennifer, "and at present we have been working with our corporate clients in the mining sector who are working on a FIFO basis and need to look the part in the air and on the ground. It's not just the blokes at the coalface who are working on a FIFO basis, but our clients in senior management, training and engineering roles are travelling extensively." Mela Purdie is travel wear for immediate work ready status! Speak to Jennifer at Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives now about how to build a wardrobe that supports your personal image and gives you 'the x factor.'

This winter, Mela Purdie has a sharp cropped jacket and winter coats that lift any career wardrobe. Work in a creative field? You will love her directional silk pieces and colours really pop this season.

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Update your classic suits with quality accessories. At Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives you will find Diana Gibbs wraps and Johnston Cashmere mufflers, which add a sophisticated touch to winter dressing.

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Jacket: Light weight wool jacket from Silva Guanta $415
Skirt: Striped skirt from Noni B $89.95
Shirt: Bowtied spot blouse from Noni B $69.95
Shoes: Patent heels from Warwick Dawson Shoes $169.95
Broach: Diamante and pearl from RG Collection $34

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Dress: Moss & Spy wrap jersey dress from Clientelle $240
Shoes: Tily Rose wedges from Clientelle $259
Cuff: RG Collection $45
Beads: Long strand beads from RG Collection $89

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Pants: 7/8th pants from Sussan $69.95
T-Shirt: Striped t-shirt from Sportscraft $59.95
Shirt/Jacket: Cotton over shirt from Sportscraft $129.95
Shoes: Toni Pons wedges from Leisures Shoe Boutique $179.95
Bag: Louen Hide leather tote from RG Collection $110
Necklace: Multi strand from Clientelle $49

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Jacket: Visage rib knit from Silva Guanta $345
Dress: Liz Jordan floral print dress from Noni B $169.95
Belt: Patent leather belt from RG Collection $155
Beads: Hand knotted beaded jewellery from Leisures Shoe Boutique, Bracelet $21.95, Necklace $49.95

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W-Lane New Season Colour

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Skirt: Striped knit stretch skirt from Sussan $79.95
Jacket: Liz Jordan Knitted ¾ sleeve from Noni B $89.95
T-shirt: Aria foil print metallic finish from Sportscraft $69.95
Necklace: Multi strand with beads from Tuscany $59
Belt: Helbo animal print leather from RG Collection $139
Shoes: Classic black court from Warwick Dawson Shoes $249.95

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Dress: Sateen cotton dress from Sussan $99.95
Jacket: Elemente Clemente tweed print from Silva Guanta $550
Necklace: Multi strand from Clientelle $49
Shawl: Animal print and beaded shawl from Yilis Boutique $35
Shoes: Two tone high heel court from Eunice Jackson Shoes & Accessories $169.99

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Pants: Gordon Smith black pants from Rodney Clark $130
Jacket: Marilyn Seyb knitted vest from Anna Kat $185
Top: J.K fashion top from Springfield's $49.95
Necklace: "Peacock" neckpiece from Clientelle $49
Wrap: Diana Gibbs animal print pure silk/cashmere wraps from Adrienne and The Misses Bonney St Ives $220
Shoes: Peep toe Fleur suede flat from Eunice Jackson Shoes & Accessories $149.95

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Skirt: Sarafina full swing skirt from Anna Kat $179
Jacket: Cotton animal print knit from Sussan $69.95
Top: La Strada top from Yili's Boutique $49
Bag: Sydney Love bag from RG Collection $69.90
Belt: Leather with diamante buckle detail from RG Collection $79
Bangle: Ziska beaded acrylic bangle from RG Collection $55

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Skirt: Animal print pastels from Sussan $69.95
Jacket: Liz Jordan tailored jacket from Noni B $169.95
Blouse: Blush silk embroidered blouse from Blue Illusion $149.95
Necklace: Pink beads with rose buds from Tuscany $59
Shoes: Celine suede court shoe from Eunice Jackson Shoes and Accessories $169.95
Necklace: Long stranded beads with tassles from Tuscany $55

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Pant: Mado et les Autres slim line pant from Anna Kat $159
Jacket: Hammock & Vine relaxed fit trench from Rodney Clark
Top: Silk kaftan with embroidered details from Blue Illusion $179.95
Necklace: Elk "leaf" resin neckpiece from RG Collection $34
Shoes: Suede sling back wedge espadrille from Leisures Shoe Boutique $179.95
Bag: Oversized leather satchel style tote from Yili's Boutique $460

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Pants: Hammock & Vine relaxed fit microfiber pant from Rodney Clark
Jacket: Liz Jordan floral print jacket from Noni B $139.95
Top: Jersey Girl electric blue tank from Springfield's $69
Shoes: Taranto sling back in pewter from Eunice Jackson Shoes and Accessories $229.95

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Dress: Moss & Spy silk dress from Clientelle $335
Jacket: "Anna Sui" style unstructured jacket from Yili's Boutique $189
Shoes: Celine bone leather court shoe from Eunice Jackson Shoes & Accessories $169.95
Bag: Louen Hide leather tote from RG Collection $105
Bangle: Cream elastic wrist bangle from RG Collection $29

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Shopping Guide:

Adrienne and the Misses Bonney St Ives 9144 3000
Anna Kat 9144 1581
Blue Illusion 9144 5193
Clientelle 9144 1543
Eunice Jackson Shoes and Accessories 9144 7002
Leisures Shoe Boutique 9488 8411
Noni B 9440 8663
RG Collection 9144 1170
Rodney Clark 9449 7615
Silva Guanta 9144 2033
Springfield's 9449 2463
Sportscraft 9440 2366
Sussan 9144 7814
Tuscany 9988 0095
Warwick Dawson Shoes 9144 6711
Yili's Boutique 9449 8488

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Autumn & Winter 2012
Fashion that's independent and individual, just like you.

It's all about individual style at St Ives this Autumn, with knitwear, tailoring, soft volume and playful accessories allowing individual choices to shine through.

Winter fashion this year features strong textures, bold checks, tweeds and strong Autumn tones.

In general, the colours of this Autumn's fashion will consist of neutral, black and taupe, but also go into an array of refreshing forest-like greens, with a teal-esque sea green going strong along with dramatic scarlet, reminiscent of the silver screen's greatest. Green tones offset by rich burgundy is the colour that dominates, with the "wine color palette" very in, this season.

Minimalist is another key word with simple dresses and coats being cleverly tweaked with slashed, asymmetric neck-lines and collars with several layers. For the most part, women's fashion maintains its status in the realm of being elegant and ladylike. Taking from TV shows such as Mad Men and movies like Black Swan.

See over 140 individual looks on parade at our winter fashion events.

Fashion Events - Tickets on Sale
Tickets go on sale Thursday 1 March
Cost: $20 per person with $10 per head going direct to Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School St Ives or to UN Women projects.
Groups: Maximum group size is 10. Due to the popularity of the event we have had to limit groups sizes when paid as one. Groups of 5 or more - $18 per person.

Buy tickets in person from Centre Management Office only. Cash, cheque or money orders only can be accepted. No card facilities available.

Proudly supported by McCarrolls Automotive Group.
25 minute Weekend Parades will be repeated on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Girls Night Out Fashion Showcase
Winter 2012
Thursday 29 March, 6pm – 9pm
Fashion, entertainment, refreshments, special offers, vouchers and fundraising!

Celebrate the arrival of the season with a fashion showcase. Enjoy inspiring winter fashion,live entertainment, refreshments, Girls Night Out $10 fashion voucher, Girls Night Out reward in store events and specials prizes and gift bags.

At this season's launch, we will be supporting Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School, St Ives, a very special school for high needs children aged 5 – 18. $10 from every ticket sold will be donated to the school.

Booked seats when you buy your ticket – secure your favourite seat. Tickets are $20 per person and bookings in person are essential. No phone bookings allowed. Seating strictly limited.

NEW! Friday Fashion for a Cause UN Women projects
Friday 30 March, 2 parades 11am and 1pm

If you can't make our Girls Night Out, make sure you book a seat to attend this special daytime event featuring extended parades, reserved seating, a light refreshment and reward voucher.

This is a fund-raising event for International Women's Day, hosted by Juanita Phillips, ABC TV newsreader plus guest speaker Dr Cindy Pan. Fashions will be presented from around the Centre with an extra International feel to celebrate International Women's Day.

Seats are $20 with $10 from every ticket going to assist the Pacific Region Markets Project.

Funds raised will go to the Partners Improving Markets project which will be rolled out throughout the Pacific. Women make up 85% of market vendors in the Pacific, and yet they work in unsafe and unhygienic conditions. They are frequently victims of violence and their money is taken by market vendors for 'stall fees'.

Women often need to bring their children to the market, as they are not able to leave them at home which means that the children are not able to attend school for days on end. Marketplaces throughout the Pacific have no toilets, lighting, lockers or basic rules for how vendors can sell their wares.

UN Women is working with local governments to understand the needs of market vendors and the impact that markets and women have on the economy. UN Women also work with local women to support them to form collectives, understand their rights and provide them with financial management training to enable them to grow their revenue.

Dr Cindy Pan MBBS, FRACGP is a medical practitioner, best selling author and media personality. She has worked in general practice and appears on television, lectures, speaks and writes about health, lifestyle and relationship issues. She is a women's rights activist working for organisations to raise the awareness of the plight of girls and women in developing countries.

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