Australia's Next Top Model Live Finale Show.

Australia's Next Top Model Finale | Sydney Opera House

1. Montana after being announced the winner

2. The Top 16 girls opening the show wearing Ellery

3. The final three all wearing Ellery aswell

4 + 5. Simone in Carla Zampatti, Montana in Bianca Spender + Liz in Josh Goot

6 + 7. Final two: Liz wearing Ellery + Montana wearing Pheonix Keating

8 + 9. Final two waiting for the winner to be announced

10. Montana's instant reaction to hearing her name

11. Montana being congratulated and seeing her Harper's Bazaar cover for the first time

12. Montana's 'thank you' speech

13 + 14 + 15. Celebrations with the girls + judges

16. Mentor - Josh Flinn, Montana, Judges - Charlotte Dawson + Alex Perry 

17. The host Sarah Murdoch with Australia's Next Top Model, Montana.

So the entire finale show this year may have been an incredible disappointment - no idea why any of the girls got to speak, 

why there was hardly any interaction with the jugdes, their mentor or their parents like other years, 

why everything seemed to be rushed and why the ending was a total anti-climax

But the main thing is that industry favourite, Montana, came out as the winner and we can all now watch her career blossom.

HIGH POINTS:

Montana's final look in Bianca Spender and those killer heels is perfection.

Seeing a whole bunch of Ellery in the opening had my heart in a flutter.

These girls are the most incredible top three ever.

PS. So sorry for the lack of quality on some of the images. It's impossibly hard to find HQ images of the show online, so I've had to print-screen some.

PPS. And also, apologies to those readers overseas that have no idea what I'm on about. Ahah.

Source: omgnews + dailytelegraph + popsugar

Bec & Bridge | Blue Dahlia

Bec & Bridge | Blue Dahlia | High Summer 11/12

I think the Dahlia print is one of my favourite prints any designer has ever created.

The bright, floral colours are so perfect for the Australian summer.

And, as you may already know, I'm a huge lover of the all-white look.

I love that the girls bring out a 'Swing Dress' each Spring/Summer season in different colours and prints.

I'm still smitten by the white Marrakech Swing from the 'Palomino Bride' SS 09/10 collection hanging in my wardrobe 

and seeing them re-worked each season definately tempts me to start racking up a collection.

They're just so easy to wear and they make you feel good because they're so summery and gorgeous.

And yes, I'm still obsessed with their heels... in every colour.

Source: bec&bridge.com.au

Australia's Next Top Model | Finale Red Carpet

The Australia's Next Top Model finale took place last Tuesday at the Sydney Opera House.

It's my absolute favourite time of year. No kidding.

My favourite all along, Montana, was announced the winner.

YAY!

1. Montana in Dion Lee

2. The top three - Montana, Liz + Simone

3. Simone in a leotard by Ms Couture

4. AusNTM host Sarah Murdoch + Montana

5. Liz in a gown by judge and designer, Alex Perry

8. Close-up of Montana

10. Australia's Next Top Model, Montana

"She is the calibre of girl you would see in any international fashion magazine" - Judge, Alex Perry

"Montana is, without a doubt, one of the best discoveries we've ever made" - Judge, Charlotte Dawson

"I could see you in New York, I could see you at the castings. I really do, Montana. I think you've got it" - Photographer, Gabrielle Revere

"I'm actually in love with her. I would book her with my eyes closed. I'd consider her opening my show"  - Designer, Fernando Frisoni

"I would shoot Monty every day of the week and twice on Sundays" - Photographer, Georges Antoni

"Montana rocked my world. She nailed it literally on the first frame" - Photographer, Simon Lekias

"She's a supermodel in the making" - Host + Judge, Sarah Murdoch

"The greatest discovery for Australia's Next Top Model or any Top Model series" - Harper's Editor, Edwina McCann

I am over the moon that Montana has won this years Australia's Next Top Model.

I think she's been my favourite contestant. Ever.

♥

Source: Eva Rinaldi flickr + Zimbio

Isabel Lucas In Africa | Vogue Australia December.

Isabel Lucas on the cover of Vogue Australia December 2011 issue.

'Wild At Heart'

Shot by Max Doyle and styled by Naomi Smith, the shoot took place in Botswana in the Kalahari Desert.

There is so much beauty in this shoot.

The location. The fashion. The tribal roots. The locals. And the naturally beautiful Isabel.

I'm totally in love with this cover.

Source: tfs

Australia's Next Top Model Week Eleven | Final Shoot.

The final shoot for Australia's Next Top Model 2011 took place in Dubai.

The girls travelled like top models in business class, stayed at the most luxurious hotel 'Atlantis The Palm' 

and went on not one, but two high fashion photoshoots located in the the streets of Dubai and in the burning desert.

They battled through intense conditions - dressed in winter designs from high fashion labels, in the sweltering 45+ degree heat, 

in which Simone nearly fainted, had her shoot cut short and got whisked away by the swoon-worthy photographer Georges Antoni.

I think that all of the girls did such an incredible job this week.

It really made me realise that this years top three has been incredibly strong... Maybe even the strongest ever.

I've voted. Who have you voted for?

GO MONTANA!

Source: fox8/australia'snextopmdel