Just like a beautifully wrapped birthday pressie, the AFF wrapped up in fine style last week, with the Paolo Sebastian A/W collection at the Festival Function centre and the Chambord SA Designers Fashion Showcase on Saturday evening at Norwood Town Hall.

The final two glitzy parades were GLAM-tastic, leaving us giddy from the fashionable thrills.

Paul’s collection was utterly stunning, parading more than 30 beautiful designs down a winter woodland-themed catwalk. It was dreamy meets spectacular, with everything from whimsical chiffon dresses, to bold velvet blazers and statement weddings gowns with all the trimmings. The crowd left the parade with smiles all-round, complete with dreamy eyes – you know, the kind of look a 5 year old girl gets the first time she watches Cinderella.

Here’s a few snaps from the gorgeous Paolo Sebastian show that left me spell-bound…

Paul Vasileff himself, before the show…

We had only just come down from our giddy fashion high from Tuesday when suddenly, it was Saturday!

…I found myself getting sufficiently jujj-ed, burning myself with my evil straightening iron (with which I have a love-hate relationship) and making my way to Norwood town hall. I could hear the clip clop of heels on the pavement as I made my way up the steps…the music and chattering of excited fashionistas grew louder…I was met at the door with a Chambord cocktail and a host of uber-stylish Adelaideans gathered about the catwalk. Menz lollies were dotted about the room (naturally, this is where I stood), and later, cupcakes appeared – BLISS.

The showcase began with a show featuring the 6 emerging designer finalists, the winner announced as Alexandra Ireland – Necia. Congrats to Alexandra, and ALL the finalists on some fabulous designs!!!

The second and third parades featured various Adelaide designers from the likes of Porcelain, Penny Anne, Gwendolynne, Couture + Love + Madness, Alexis George, Jaimie Sortino and much much more! Brilliant! Congratulations to everyone on all their amazing collections!!  It really was one of those experiences where I annoyed everyone around me by constantly whispering “ooh I like that…I WANT that” and so on…

Here’s a taste…

Yum Yum Yum!

Porcelain

Gwendolynne

Couture + Love + Madness

Porcelain

And with that, the AFF takes its glamorous leave. What a ride it’s been!

…I’m off to dream of Cinderella, fashion parades and gorgeous gowns. Happy days. (Some things never change!)

Love, love, love…

El. xx