Anyone who has ever experienced fashion week knows that with the excitement of the new season ahead, the coveted show invites and A-list parties also comes very long hours and many sleepless nights. It’s also a time when you want to look your best, especially in the event that you’re caught off-guard by a rogue street style photographer. So, in anticipation of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia next week, four talented designers took five minutes out of their hectic schedules to share their fashion week survival tips with Beauticate. Read on for the inside word on how to do MBFWA in style (sleep not included).
Kym Ellery in her Parisian apartment before Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Jake Terrey. Kym Ellery. Photography by jake Terrey.
An apple, Pellegrino Sparking Mineral Water, Lady Grey Tea, a tape measure, pins, needle and thread and an umbrella in the case of unpredictable weather.
My secret to faking 8 hours of sleep is…
M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Red– it gives me that burst of colour that makes me smile throughout the day. Having a great pedicure always manages to make me feel that little bit better too!
The fragrance I will be wearing backstage at my show is…
My Vitamix. It’s honestly saving my life right now. My favourite breakfast smoothie consists of blended organic banana, apple and orange, some almonds, linseeds and ice. It’s the best way to start a long day, especially during fashion week.
The fragrance I will be wearing backstage at my show is…
Kym Ellery. Photography by jake Terrey.
Bianca Spender
Gail Reid.
Karla Spetic
Louisa
A needle and thread – good one! SK-II is a God send! Love this sneak peak into fashion insiders beauty cupboards! – Louisa
Ellie
Has anyone else tried that Ella Bache face self tanner? Heard good things about it. As good as the Lancome one do we think?
sigourney
It’s really good- it’s an olive based tan rather than golden so the result is super natural.