Bold And The Beautiful

Snapped out and about- The Consortium. This is high-octane glamour, vamped up with sexy gladiator embellishments and tribal jewellery. The key to looking really red hot, simple bohemian braided hair and nipped-in waist for that va-voom effect. This outfit brings all the drama, so it's great she’s armed it with a neutral animal kingdom clutch. Can’t leave out the cute Tootie heels (the toe bootie) on trend and LOVE IT!

Theatre Threads

Boy From OZ was performing at Townsville’s Civic Theatre, enjoying all the well dressed fashionistas on and off the stage was Petticoat Lane. Spotted out was the Bulletins own Roanne Johnson dressed to impress in a French Connection bodycon dress, Guess heels and one very special Dior bag! One thing I’ve started to notice in Townsville, everyone is making an effort when they step out the door. This simple but structured black dress has bold theatrical over tones to the sleeves which suit’s the event she’s attending perfectly. The bag...well it speaks for its self -who doesn’t love DIOR!!! Chic, clean and extremely impressive!

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Millinery Magic

Getting out of the shop and visiting locals is a rare pleasure and an opportunity never turned down.  Boy, we have some talented girls in this town and one of these very clever young ladies  is Jaclyn McDonald from Show Poni Millinery. Jaclyn is one those special Townsville gems quietly working away making race outfit dreams come true. Jaclyn invited me along to her fabulous shoot to see the magic behind the scenes.

Getting to know Jaclyn:
Growing up along the south coast of NSW on acreage near Milton, Jaclyn was bred from racing royalty, her father an avid thoroughbred breeder and racer, set Jaclyn on her creative path in designing hats and fascinators for the racing season. The racing circuit was her introduction but Jaclyn also owned horses, decorating and styling them before gymkhanas “beautifying” as Jaclyn describes it.  Horses with sewn rosettes, braided tail and forelock, even applying horse make up (yes I am not kidding) painting hooves with black paint for nail polish and hand making gorgeous origami ribbon and pinwheel brow bands complete with diamantes.

Jaclyn was 16 years old and keenly attending race events where she found amazing inspiration in fashions of the field.  Jaclyn says “I often looked at my fascinators which I borrowed from my mum and think, I can make something so much better than this” Millinery was a natural progression for Jaclyn and through a lot of research, her love of fashion, creativity and seeing a gap in the market for affordable original headwear, encouraged her to create Show Poni.

Self taught but eager to gain more experience Jaclyn attended several Millinery workshops, conventions and training courses with prestigious and well known Milliners from all over the world.  “My favourite Milliner is Richard Nylon from Melbourne who is also self taught”. Now an established Milliner her self, Jaclyn has an online Millinery store based in Townsville and specialises in custom designing one-off hats & fascinators for the races (Fashions on the Field) and bridal.

Jaclyn has created individual wow-factor hats and has been continually winning Millinery Awards at race days around the country and featuring in numerous fashion parades with local designers and boutiques. (One of which, we are proud to say, was Petticoat Lane!)

You will find past and current designs for sale on the website www.showponi.com.au or Face Book photo galleries www.facebook.com/showponimillinery however we specialise in Bespoke Design (tailor-made head pieces) to perfectly match your outfit – you can  request this by emailing info@showponi.com.au

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Jaclyn McDonald "I believe that passion and determination is everything. The desire to assist ladies release their inner Show Poni, making them feel great and comfortable is my number one aim. Having every other lady at the races turning their head to look at you and whisper to her friend........I wonder where she got THAT HAT??"

Layering

Channelling the inner bohemian was this lovely PL customer. This look is all about layered peasant dressing. While we’re always going to love the layer-friendly basics, it’s actually the statement pieces that really catch the eye this season.  Undone chic meets 70’s folk detailing. Chunky embellishments like bracelets, pilling on rings, mixing and mashing jewellery is fun, fitting Townsville’s style perfectly.

Retro Baby!

Isn’t vintage a hot ticket item at the moment, the runways and magazines are a blaze with vintage inspiration. The decade of choice.....the acid drenched era of the 70’s. Two dresses that have made their way into Petticoat Lanes heart are these two extreme examples of exotic retro print! When it comes to patterns the quirkier the better!

The first is a two piece 70’s Australian classic! Gypsy style high waisted skirt and halter neck top,  boho chic is SO fun and wild- I love this one!

Specially flown in from Nashville Tennessee is this one of kind disco trip blouse dress (Size 12/14 which is very hard to find!) The label Modern Couture is a true psychedelic piece, just look at those colours! simply breathtaking! If you’re looking for a unique race dress for the Townsville Cup, this show stopper will have you standing out from any crowd. Remember, when loved, vintage can be a wonderful heirloom addition to your wardrobe, retaining and possibly increasing in value over the years.

these two fabulous items arrived today, our main shipment is due end of next week! Very exciting!! http://www.petticoatlane.com.au/ please feel free to comment on the 'comment link' below:)

Leather

Eastern orient meets 70’s biker chic. This is the hit list for autumn, folk style vintage top alongside contemporary faux leather skirt embellished with metal studs.  

The  leather look is so versatile in this clean, minimalist pencil skirt, mixed with boho vintage...its a hot fashion item right now! Vintage top $29.95, Anise faux leather stretch skirt $29.95 and Mimco necklace $49.95  

visit instore 4/224 Flinders Street or http://www.petticoatlane.com.au/

The Vest We Trust

Townsville ‘s lucky when comes to cold weather, the temperature in far North Queensland rarely goes below 9 degrees at night and the days are simply fresh and clear. So what could we wear? Vests, over sized or tailored they can be draped and styled as a dress or loose over pants. The textures are effortlessly easy to mix and perfectly slot into fashion’s 70s mood.  They are the perfect combination of masculine and feminine, it’s all about dressed up grunge this winter with button up vests and army coats.

Look at these! I love these ballerina slip-on’s...they make a great statement with a gladiator twist

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