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Melbourne Cup Day Highlights 2015

November 4, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

It was my day off today to dress up in heels and hang out with my best friend at the Lexus Marquee. As much as I tried hiding and tried not to “work” I was quite recognisable on the streets. Got to thank my hair by Clarity Beauty for that, and the beautiful crown by Demilinery I was wearing. The truth is, you know me perfectly well – I get itchy fingers and can’t help snapping. I’m kinda regretting right now because I ended up with two painful blisters on each side of my feet. Sigh.

Here are the highlights from Melbourne Cup Day.

Special love and thanks to S. Wallis and Demilinery for dressing me, and the amazing fashion illustration by Megan Hess.

All images are copyrighted to Karen Woo Photography. Please email hello@karenwoo.com for permission. Thank you! x

Derby Day Highlights for Lexus and Lavazza 2015

November 1, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Can you believe it is the 1st of November today, and I already have a cray cray super organised friend who has already put up her Christmas Tree!? Let’s just park Christmas aside for moment, because the most anticipated Melbourne event of the year has kick started – it’s Derby Day at the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

Driving into Flemmington Racecourse was quite horrendous with the downpour of rain, but thankfully the weather held up and all the fashionistas turned up in their stylish monochromatic outfits for a fabulous time at the Lexus and Lavazza Marquee.

My favourite outfits of the day (in no particular order) were Jess Dempsey in Dolce & Gabana lace ensemble as dressed by the Outnet.com and headpiece by Danika; Jacqui Felgate in Nicholas the label and Milinery Jill big bow head piece; Helen (Designer for Thurley) in her own custom designed Thurley dress ; Kate Waterhouse in white Stella McCartney top and wide legged pants and Nerida Winter hat; Margaret Zhang in Dion Lee and Sarina Suriano Jewel headpiece; Jessica Gomes in Ellery’s trademark bell sleeved dress; and the beautiful ladies in Louis Vuitton.

Anyway, I’ll let you decide … enjoy the snaps! For more images, please visit What Would Karl Do.

Special love and appreciation to S.Wallis for dressing me this year to keep me comfortable and stylish xxx

All images were photographed by Karen Woo. Please email hello@karenwoo.com.au for permission of usage, thank you so much for your support.

Alice McCall opens at Chadstone Fashion Capital

October 30, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Today was the official launch of Alice McCall’s second store in Melbourne. So this morning I made my way to the Chadstone Shopping Centre to check out the new Alice McCall store and I was impressed. I knew I stepped into dangerous territory because I am in love with their latest collection, in particular their long red croquet dress with this amazing backless detail; the cute little playsuits in black, white, patterned and in different fabrication, and of-course their striking red and white jumpsuit that can’t be missed. Only the bold and daring would wear it and I can see it on the streets of Paris or New York during Fashion Week.

If you were to ask what’s my favourite out of the day, it would have to be the black and white croquet playsuit – an absolute winner for Derby Day coming up in 2 days!

Thank you Ali, and Electric Collective PR for having me xxx

She’s street cool for the summer

October 28, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

model // BREE LAUGHLIN represented by CHADWICKS AGENCY

stylist // DANIEL PACIOCCO

hair and makeup stylist // AIMMEY PHAM

wearing // MAY THE LABEL culottes, crop top // BOSSA long vest // CONVERSE sneakers

How to Model 101

October 27, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Try to elongate your neck for maximum extension
Always pose with tension in your body completely from head to toe
Mix it up with innovative poses. Don’t do the same pose over and over again. Make slight changes to the way your hand, body and legs are posed
Show up to a photo shoot with clean shaven, clean face, and clean hair.
Be aware of where the light source is set up. Always face towards the light source, not away from it
Create intensity for the camera through your eyes. As Tyra Banks describes it…. Smize (smile with your eyes)!
Give a lot of personality in each shot
If it helps, ask to play your favorite music playing when you do a shoot! The beat will kick your poses up 10 notches!
Practice practice practice in front of the mirror to work out what angles look best.

Model // CASSIDY WESTON represented by FRM MODELLING AGENCY

Stylist // JESS DEMPSEY

Hair and Makeup // Aimmey Pham

Assistant // ZOLI DINH

Editing // STEPHANIE BOLGER

Shirt and Denim // Super Dry Official