Some pics from our MSFW designer parade last night featuring Romance was Born, Michael lo Sordo, Ellery and Tina Kalivas with accessories by 2 by Lyn & Tony and Alexandra Blak (all pics taken from fashionising.com… thank you!)
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Alice Euphemia MSFW parade
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Need a new outfit for the weekend?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Wanna win one of 2 $100 Gift Vouchers to spend on new season garb? Want to stay up to date with all that’s happening with Alice and your favourite Aussie designers?
The two people who suggest the most fans to our Facebook FAN page (must be the fan page) before 5pm THIS FRIDAY 13th (oooh) wins!
P.S. Don’t forget to let us know how many people you suggested on the fan page (as our friend page will soon be gone, technology is so complicated…) – our sights are high!
Puppy love?
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Harpers Bazaar are making us happy of late, and now even more so by putting together an “Iconic Australia” project with nine designers (the likes of Akira, Romance was Born, Willow, Dion Lee, Josh Goot and Tina Kalivas - need we go on?) including celebs and prominent locals. The photo shoots are loosely based on Disney animations and will dominate the April 2010 edition. The full Australian Ballet have signed on for the Cinderella/Willow shoot. Jenny Kee is starring in Michelle Jank’s Fantasia Wonderland. Did we say Aussie legends?! Which reminds us…
Romance was Born are looking for 101 human ’Dalmations’ for their shoot. It’s TOMORROW on the grand staircase of Sydney State Theatre, January 15th between the hours of 1pm and 3pm; shooting to commence at 2pm sharp. We hear there are a few spaces left! Dress wildly in black and white (spots are appreciated and welcomed!). If you can make it, RSVP is essential to Ashley at harpersbazaarmarchproject@yahoo.com.au
With Mark Vassallo and the newish editor clever Edwina McCann on board we’re loving Harpers and Australian magazines again. Entice super-stylist Vanessa Coyle back and we’ll be hooked! Can’t wait to see those familiar puppy faces in Harpers in April!
I scream, you scream…
Monday, January 11th, 2010Sale continues! Extra pieces from Tina Kalivas, Arnsdorf and more mystery guests arriving in store soon, watch this space…
In the meantime, here’s what you might find should you decide to brave this heat wave and enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned Alice (all pictures accompanied by colour co-ordinated ice cream for your viewing pleasure).
20% OFF ALL TINA KALIVAS
20% OFF ALL LOVER
30% OFF ALL TESLA
20% OFF ALL ROMANCE WAS BORN
20% OFF ALL THERESE RAWSTHORNE
30% OFF FRIEDRICH GRAY
Don’t forget! TV, Arnsdorf, Marnie Skillings, Kuwaii, Lucy Hinckfuss, Sara Phillips, Birthday Suit, Dress Up, One Trick Pony, Nevada Duffy – all up to 40% off! Delicious.
Summer of Romance…
Friday, January 8th, 2010
At Starbucks a Venti will get you an overpriced, lack-lustre coffee. At Alice Venti means 20!
20% OFF ALL ROMANCE WAS BORN!
SEA URCHIN DRESS – was $785 now $590
ROCK LOBSTER DRESS (also in Black) – was $490 now $390
BARNACLE BOOB TOP (also in Black) – was $275 now $220
PARTY SKIRT (also in Patrick print) – was $310 now $250
BUDGIE JUMPSUIT – was $650 now $520
BOARDIES (in Blanket and Patrick) – was $305 now $245
BASIC TEE – was $130 now $105
LEGGINGS (in Nana Floral and Patrick) – was $295 now $235
SEQUINNED MERMAID DRESS (in Black only) – was $650 now $520
How romantic! Valentine’s Day came a little early this year…
JULY SALE INSANITY!
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
We’ve gone a bit CRAZEEE with the red texta and have marked down almost all floor stock to make way for some smoking hot Summer deliveries soon to be arriving in store!
Yes indeed, current season TV, Arnsdorf, Romance Was Born, Ellery, Tina Kalivas, Karla Spetic, Sara Phillips, Marnie Skillings, One Trick Pony, Above, Rittenhouse Zoologie and MORE… AT LEAST 20% OFF!!!
Sale is for a limited time, must finish end of July. No holds or layby – sorry!
Godspeed!
X
In Vogue Indeed
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
“A bit like inviting a bus-load of grandparents to a dance party hosted by Cicolina.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Vogue paints a disturbingly brilliant picture of the design delights of the legendary Romance Was Born…
This July Vogue Australia features a whopping five-page spread on one of our fave designers (and possibly yours) – Romance Was Born. We know we mention them often, but we can’t help ourselves! We want the world to know how clever OZ design talent and finally Vogue’s on our side.
All white…
Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Today was the first foggy morning we can remember since god knows when – so beautiful with everything in a haze of white. We love a ridiculous amount of colour as much as the next clown, but sometimes it pays to go for the calm and pure beauty of Melbourne’s nemesis colour – white!!
Here is a selection of our favourite glacial treats gracing the shop floor as we speak.
This Arnsdorf trench ($640 in case you were wondering) will keep you protected from winter chills and looking Parisian chic. And there’s more… much more.
Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Day #3
Thursday, April 30th, 2009This morning we awoke to rain and a trip across town at the crack of dawn to the Sydney Theatre Company where Romance Was Born would be putting on what we already knew would be THE show of the week. Surrounded on all sides by windows that peered out into the bright early morning sky and the sparkling water of Sydney harbour, the setting was magic. Before us was set out a sumptuous banquet of various flotsam including a mer-man and not one but four fresh squid lovingly decorated with pearls and glitter – as you do, Mark Vassallo knows no limits! A glam mermaid played the harp while guests whispered expectantly.
The show started calmly with ready-to-wear straight from a beach side tea party. But the theatrics and drama soon ran high as models sauntered slowly around the room and centerpiece, stopping several times in front of the crowd to pose, cutting angular, serpentine silhouettes. With seashell covered shoes, pearl adorned nails and colourful, three-dimensional eye make-up we were in heaven as our fav models morphed into mysterious creatures from deep-sea mermaid kingdoms.
Romance Was Born A/W 09 ‘Yeti Magic’
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Shopgirl has been beaming over Luke and Anna since Romance was Born was first conceived, and our smiles have only grown since they won the Designer of the Year Award and now we’re crazy about the new range. We’re absolutely delighted to have the stock in our hands, up close and personal! Featuring copious amounts of fringing in the excessive style that defines Romance Was Born, this season’s collection, ‘Yeti Magic’, brings together all the dangerous mystique of craggy mountain peaks and the fantastical drama of snowy cave-dwelling monsters. Featuring hand dyed ponchos inspired by Japanese crushed ice treats (kaki gori!), the theatrics of Romance Was Born unfailingly turn up the heat for winter, and show promise for an incredible show at Australian Fashion Week. Stay on the look out for regular updates, because Shopgirl is going to be lurking around the romance cave party at AFW for a colourful, glacial feast…
