Kim Kardashian - InStyle Australia, November 2011

Australian InStyle magazine's November 2011 issue - on sale Monday - features their exclusive interview and photo shoot with the newlywed reality TV star.

They'll also have a freebie Mimco tote worth $60 attached to the issue, and a $30 voucher to spend in store.

Plus, they'll be 285 chic fashion buys to update your spring/summer wardrobe and 25 beauty buys (all under $25). So sold.

So obsessed are the InStyle crew (get in line) with the Armenian/American reality TV family that they're having a Twitter party on Tuesday October 11 at 8.30pm, as the wedding of Kim and Kris Humphries is broadcast on the E! channel.

The InStyle style experts - fashion director Katherine Green and beauty editor Eleanor Pendleton - will be delivering up-to-the-minute fashion and beauty commentary Tweets.

For more, see:

http://www.instylemag.com.au/Article/Fashion/Latest-News/InStyle-Australia-is-hosting-a-Twitter-Party

Kmart recreates celebrity looks with Penny Chic's Shauna Miller

Planning a trip to Kmart this weekend?

You should.

Kmart has such an extensive, excellent range instore right now that you can recreate celebrity looks from scratch - for a snip of the price.

Kmart's relaunch at their Broadway, Sydney store this week was such a pleasure to attend: such energy and positivity around the brand's new direction and image - with good reason... they truly deliver the goods.

Think $10 skinny jeans [I now own a pair and loooove them!], $4 thongs [whhhhyyyy are people paying almost $40 for them!], $6 men's tees, and... $2 kitchen gadgets. That last bit was random, but it kinda excited me, too.

The runway show at the launch showcased the looks of Miranda Kerr, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Elle Macpherson, Hugh and Ava Jackman, and Naomi Watts, and recreated them with amazingly similar clothing and accessories for far less dosh.

The outfits as interpreted by Kmart (pictured here) are:

Miranda Kerr’s look for only $55 - dress $19, shoes $29, bangles $7: TOTAL $55.

Chris and Liam Hemsworth’s looks for only $39 and $51 respectively - Chris: shirt $15, tee $6, jeans $10, shoes $8 = TOTAL $39; Liam: shirt $15, jeans $19, shoes $8, belt $9 = TOTAL $51.

Elle Macpherson’s look for only $55 - dress $29, shoes $19, earrings $7 (3 pack): TOTAL $55.

Hugh Jackman and his daughter, Ava’s looks for only $103 and $41 respectively - Hugh: tee $6, jumper $25, jeans $19, belt $9, shoes $15, sunglasses $10, watch $19. And Ava: top $8, skirt $10, leggings $6, socks $5 (pack of 3), shoes $12, TOTAL $41 - and scooter: $20.

Naomi Watts’s look for only $113: tank $6, lace top $19, cardigan $19, red shorts $19, sling bag $15, wedges $35: TOTAL: $113.

Hop into your Kmart store and check it all out. You will be seriously shocked - in a good way - by your fashion finds.

And, sure, invest in some exy pieces to complement your outfit.

It doesn't mean that the investment piece is 'dead'.

Says Shauna Miller from http://pennychic.com/ - blogger extraordinaire flown here from the US to give her take on Kmart's new direction [see my previous post at http://josiesjuice.blogspot.com/2011/10/kmart-fashion-at-low-prices-shauna.html]:

"No, I don’t think the idea of an investment piece is dead. People ask me, 'what are your must-haves?' And I list a little black dress, a good pair of jeans, and then the last thing is always: what turns you on.

"And if that’s an investment piece, then use that surplus money saved on that thing. For me, I love shoes. I do - it’s a weakness and that's gonna be the item that I spurge a little bit more on.

"But you know, don’t have someone tell you what should splurge on.

"If it’s something that’s really unique as a piece, then yes, think about it. But if it doesn't get you going... then leave it."

True words, those!

Right now I am dreaming up ways to wear my new Kmart dark blue skinnies... oh, the possibilities!

For more, see: http://www.kmart.com.au/

Kate Winslet - Harper's Bazaar UK, November 2011

Is it just me, or is Kate Winslet getting more stunning with age?

The British actress is cover girl for the November 2011 edition of UK Harper's Bazaar, and completely owns the Monroe-inspired blonde bob. And smouldering eye makeup.

In the magazine, onsale tomorrow, Kate says:

"I do truly feel that I’m back. I feel that I’m just at the beginning of a new narrative, and it’s incredibly exciting. It’s complicated, I know, and uncertain – but it’s where life happens, between the cracks. It can be a painful process, but I truly hope that never stops for me.”

For more, see: http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/

Kmart - fashion at low prices. Shauna Miller shows us how

I am officially in love with Kmart.

Actually, it's a re-ignited love affair.

I recall going to my first Kmart in the 1970s.

Mum still recounts the grand opening day of the Hamilton Road, Fairfield West (NSW) store, which saw lots of fanfare and excitement around this new concept in shopping.

Indeed, when in 1969, Kmart - Australia's first discount department store - opened in Burwood, Victoria it was at a time when ladies dressed in pillbox hats and twinsets.

Fast forward today, and after a recent re-launch for the iconic brand (I am still not sick of the clever, yet very simple 'OK' ad campaign), today I had the pleasure of attending the brand's kick-off-the-season fashion parade, where managing director of Kmart Guy Russo spoke about the stores's complete overhaul (more on that in another post), and where special guest, US blogger Shauna Miller of http://pennychic.com/ was flown in especially to showcase the revamped company, and explain its new ethos.

See the Kmart ad campaign here:

Here is what Shauna is all about:

And here is a clip of Shauna at work:

And another one:

Someone give this talented woman a TV show, stat! She's a natural, and completely immersed in what she preaches: chic fashion at cheap, non-exy prices.

More on the new Kmart fashion range for the Spring/Summer 2011/12 season to come in the next blog post.

Coles Mix - onsale nationally October 6

Have you heard about the Coles Mix clothing range?

Read this:

http://josiesjuice.blogspot.com/2011/08/coles-mix-clothing-range-on-sale.html

The affordable fashion and accessories line - set in amongst the aisles of your local Coles grocery store - will go on sale nationally tomorrow Thursday October 6, in over 50 stores.

With casual basics and summer brights, the majority of the items are priced under $25, with t-shirts starting from as little as $6.

Key pieces in the launch collection include the $25 sequinned t-shirt (want), mix and match bikinis for $19 each, even a 'safari' dress for $19.

The range will be regularly refreshed every two weeks throughout the season.

For more info and store locations, see: www.mixapparel.com.au

Katy Perry and ghd 'Scarlet Collection'

Katy Perry is again channelling another era for the newest advertising campaign for haircare tool brand ghd.

As the brand's global ambassador, Katy will appear in the upcoming Christmas ad campaign, set to launch globally this week.

The stunning shoot - inspired by 1920s Manhattan glamour where Katy is immortalised as a mystical Snow White in Manhattan - was shot by the one and only David LaChapelle.

The shoot is to introduce the limited edition ghd 'Scarlet Collection', where the world famous straightener gets a makeover of its own - with bright red plates and accents on the limited edition collection - available in two different luxury art deco gift sets ($289 and $309).

The ghd Scarlet Collection limited edition gift sets are available from approved ghd salons from 26 September, 2011. For stockist information call 1300 880 209 or visit www.ghdhair.com/au

Photo credit: Katy Perry for ghd’s 'Scarlett campaign', photographed by David LaChapelle.

David Beckham: Wall Street Journal Magazine

David Beckham is cover model for the US publication Wall Street Journal Magazine.

The sporting spunkrat - that hair... divine - tells the publication:

"Got my first grey a few years ago, and a couple more since we've had the little girl,' he told the Wall Street Journal Magazine.

"I definitely feel different than I did 10 years ago.

"It takes a while for the Achilles to warm up. Once I've had my coffee, I'm good."

The 36-year-old strikes a pose reminiscent of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker sculpture.

To read the entire interview - and see more Becks pics - go here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903927204576574593416754806.html