Makeup or Made Up?

Remember the days of countless hours spent roaming the makeup counters at your favorite department store. Not quite sure if you should have chosen a Siren Red or perhaps the Luscious Plum. Well we here at id couture are delighted to introduce a concept that takes the mystery out of makeup jargon, and places the emphasis back on you.

Oradess Makeup has an intriguing concept; value is being placed on you and your personal experience, rather than you trying to decipher your way through all the shades of Charcoal eye shadow. Oradess makes time to meet with you, walk you through the superb color choices and actually unpack the art of makeup.

Company Director Julie Dickenson has a simple but powerful philosophy; the selection of quality ingredients for all products and the classic techniques instilled into all Oradess consultants equals a new experience in the world of makeup. Contact Oradess on 1300 672 337 to arrange a personal appointment for yourself and a friend, Make it an afternoon of indulgence.

Irresistibly Dark

Here at id couture, we have fallen in love with the new jewellery collection by Australian designer Zoe Sernack. Her new range titled "Imago Mortis" - The Dance of Death, references the era of Victorian Mourning jewellery, a period in which personally designed jewellery reflected the times and lives of those whom whore it. The collection consists of carved images made from genuine Buffalo bone and horn. These abstract pieces are truly unique and beautiful to look at.

We admire the fact that each piece from the collection can stand on it's own, or easily be tied back with jewellery from your own dark treasure chest. All in all we like to think that everyone needs something that verges on the dark side. It's a trend that can easily toughen up the sweetest of dresses, or just simply add the finishing touch to your cropped leather bomber and favourite jean.

The ever becoming adventure

ID Couture are proud give you a sneak peak of Zoologie's upcoming Spring/Summer collection; 'I Married Adventure'. 

The husband & wife team; George & Bonita have been providing us with inspiring threads since 2007. Their collections conjure up a great sense of freedom and playfulness. Instead of flowing with trend, their work is a reminder of beauty that shines in subtle, quirky glory. 

'I Married Adventure' reminisces childhood with soft, classic plaid and strip patterns. The colour palette is calm and content with hints of contrast to excite. This combo is a striking reminder to play, and even more, to adventure.

Thanks Zoologie!

Showing the New World, Old Parisian Charm

The team at ID Couture are excited and inspired by Belle Epoque; the new range from Firinn by Chloe Elizabeth.

'Belle Epoque' is a collection of accessories prompted by the Parisian culture of the same name, a culture seduced by atmospheric luxuries created from the ideals of the turning of the century. 

This time evokes thoughts of The Moulin Rouge, The Green Faerie and all things ethereal. 

This Sydney based designer channels traditional motifs and historical cultural practices through contemporary design, to produce unique pieces of timeless elegance. Her craftsmanship reflects an honourable tribute to a time when luxury was a cultural priority. 

'Belle Epoque' gives us a unique reminder of the meaning of treasure, and how a simple adornment can capture the essence of luxury. 

Poetry for nobody in the season's change.

After working for Akira Isogawa and Nicola Finetti, indonesian designer Adi shows his true colours as the director and designer for the 2010 Spring/Summer collection; An Ode to No One. 

Paying tribute to the feeling of a designer's disconnection from society, and the importance of self expression, Adi has produced a range of attire that removes us from isolated trends, and gives us opportunity to feel effortlessly chic. 

The garments drift freely in shape, complimenting contours of the body and the flow of the season. Whilst the bold colours work back into the shape in way that highlights the confidence and stature of each piece. 

In this collection, An Ode to No One has achieved a balance between soft shapes and bold colour that breathes new life into the meaning of subtlety. 

And the team at ID Couture think that is definitely poetic justice! 

 

The Echoes of Spring & Summer

ID Couture bring you an exclusive view of Illionaire's fresh Spring/Summer collection for 2010. We know that this early into the chill you'd rather be hearing about skivvies than singlets; but Illionaire's range is sure to inspire even the cloudiest of spirits.

'Echoes' reflects the ever-changing influence Spring has upon us, while carrying on a relationship with the winter season. Using fresh cool tones, luscious leathers and silks, it eases us into the warming months with a fun but ferocious variety of statements. Strong, definitive shapes nurture an 80's feel where power and playfulness show off in harmony. 

With a collection like this, it's easy to become an Illionaire!

Mad Sock Dash

As we approach the cooler months, the hunt for warming layers is in full swing. However, when it comes to hosiery and the like, it's hard to find anything truly inspiring, innovative or at least a bit of fun.

Thankfully, the team at ID Couture have scouted just the thing: ASHI DASHI socks!

Ashi Dashi is a Japanese-American label, the translation literally means "Stick out your feet". Their inspiration comes from wanting to put a spring in people's step and give their toes something to feel special about. A "hidden" surprise for even the most conservative of feet.

Shoe-p Shoe-p Eh Doop

The prize winners:

ID Couture's own Ramona Telecican took away first prize at the most recent Limes rooftop spectacular "The Devil Wears Prada, and you wear...?" with these stunning, one-off wedges.

Designed and produced by Ramona, these savvy sky-scraping platforms gratefully received compliments and looks of awe throughout the night. But the biggest compliment of all was being named the winner of the "Most Fabulous Shoe" competition and receiving the very generous prize pack consisting of vouchers from Limes Hotel, Gary Castles and The Thai Foot Spa team. 

Wow! Any aching arches or numbing toes were definitely blown away.

And as if that wasn't enough, the bubbly, canapes and complimentary screening of "The Devil Wears Prada" made for the perfect mid-week treat. Great too, was the atmosphere; to see so many lovely ladies making a real effort for themselves and savouring the sweet delights on offer was fantastic!

The ID Couture style team would like to thank the staff at Limes and all the sponsors for wicked and wonderful night. 

If you'd like to keep in the know about all the fabulous things happening on Limes' rooftop, do yourself a favour and subscribe to the blog. We can't wait to learn how to be James Bond at the Quantum of Solace screening, Wednesday 20th of May. Hope to see you there!

How now, Eyebrow?

There's a lot to be said about a facial first impression; striking eyes, luscious lips, defined jaw-line... But it's the Brows that have it. 

It's all too often that we neglect their ever present purpose of framing the face until something goes completely wrong. Eyebrows are not only a defining feature of your face, they define your features (especially your eyes), and keeping them shaped up is a beauty styling must. Eyebrow trends have seen us strip them through thick 

and thin, but at the end of the day you really have to tend to what suits you most.Thinner eyebrows tend to allow more focus to be drawn to the eyes, thicker eyebrows are a striking feature that draws the eye to the cheekbones and jawline. Depending on the effect you want to create, the principal is to work with your features before working with a trend. 

The preferable approach of course is to let a professional tend to them, but the choices at present are so overwhelming, it's hard to know who to choose. The easiest way to decide on a stylist is to look at their eyebrows, if they look primped and proper, then you know you should be in safe hands. Another piece of advice we received today is, try to get them done by a make-up artist. Because they are dealing with the face on a daily basis, they are aware of what shapes and lengths work best.

For you Brisbane Browhunters; the style team

 at ID Couture also thoroughly recommend giving the girls at The Brow Bar a visit. They are lovely, highly talented and unique professionals, chances are you will walk out with much more than a glamorously framed face. 

Waxed, plucked, threaded or tattooed - Keep those Brows in the now! 

The Good:

Click here to see a showcase of different & successful brow styles. 

The Bad:

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The Guide:

Click here for a comprehensive guide to the best brow shape for your face.

The Unforgettable:

Click here to watch brows in shape. Cadbury style.

Leggings as Pants: Australia says NO.

In our modern times, we understand that there are larger issues at hand i.e; the recession. However, we at ID Couture believe that the 'Leggings worn as pants' saga is an issue that cannot be turned a blind eye any longer. 

This warning comes with some urgency as the longevity of the legging trend is forecast for at least another season. Our options have flourished as fashion houses treat us with a vast array of print-crazy styles, fabrics and shapes. HOWEVER: Just because the horizon has widened, does at all, in any way, change the basic and strict rule that they are in fact leggings.

Leggings. Not pants; with a cropped, tailored seams & specific to shaping the lower torso... Just leggings. So please, for the sake of your style integrity and all those around you, if in doubt, pants in, leggings out.

And if you don't believe us, please take the time to visit some other observers of the epidemic:

Muse on Leggings

Join the tights are not pants movement

People, Leggings are not pants

More leggings as pants