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The Perfect Jumpsuit by Micky In A Van

March 12, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Estelle Michaelides is the genius behind the Micky in a Van fashion design label; and she is one a of a kind – the sweetest and generous kind. We actually met over an Instagram post – “um and ah-ring about whether to go to New York Fashion Week or Paris Fashion Week”, and fortunately we both did (I went to NYFW and she followed her heart to PFW).

What I love about Estelle is that she’s confident and not afraid to stand out. Estelle creates art that is wearable and inspired by her surroundings and emotions. She doesn’t like to follow seasonal trends and colours or what the latest Designer is doing.

After returning from our awe-inspiring Fashion Week trips; we got together for a fashion editorial shoot to explore what we both learnt and experienced during Fashion Week. If you are wondering what that is, it is simply “Fashion on Steroids”.

Since there are only 2 more days till VAMFF, I am proud to present to you our first street style look (The “perfect denim jumpsuit”, as styled and modeled by Estelle). We really hope this inspires you to experiment with fashion and not be afraid to stand out, because this is what gets you snapped up during Fashion Week.

Good luck xo

Jumpsuit by Micky In A Van | Bag by Harlequin Belle | Cap by Vans | Heels by Kenzo

The denim jumpsuit is available for purchase at “Estelle the Store” on 244 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Melbourne.

All Black in Scanlan & Theodore

March 10, 2015Karen Woo 1 Comment

I’m one for investing into timeless, comfortable and functional pieces, and Scanlan & Theodore has been one of my favourite go to Aussie Designer places for years. As much as I love vibrant colours and quirky street wear, I’m very much in love with the whole minimalist and all black aesthetic.

I’m a size 4-6, but believe it or not the silk blouse I’m wearing is a size 12 in the following images. I’m really liking the slight over-sized and slouchy look because it gives me versatility in the way I style it. I have styled the blouse in 2 ways by tucking it differently.

Here I have taken the front and twisted it and tucked it in my silk slouchy pants.

Here I have loosely tucked the front of the blouse into my pants, and pulled up the pants a little to give it a slouchy look. You have no idea how long I have been hunting for the pair a slouchy pants that looks good on petite women like me!!!! Finally I found my dream pair from Scanlan Theodore that actually drops well, and once again it’s so versatile.

All images by Alan Woo @finessencephoto

Silk Blouse & Silk Pants by Scanlan & Theodore | Stilettos by Hugo Boss

PUMA x Boris Becker Lifestyle Launch 2015

January 16, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Last night I was invited to PUMA x BORIS BECKER Lifestyle Launch (#pumatennis) 2015 on 524 Flinders Street where Boris Becker relaunched his trademark red and white trainers he wore in 1985 when he was only 17 years old! This trendy venue were also filled with Melbourne’s well known fashionistas (Jess Dempsey from What Would Karl Do, Dasha and Colin from the Trendspotter, Gemma Watts from Coutouring), musos, magazine editors; and the most coolest display of PUMA trainers and details like old-school tennis racquets, fake-grass tennis court, and the Social Playground Photobooth.

The biggest highlight of-course was meeting my childhood tennis player, Boris Becker who looked super relaxed and casual in his blue jacket over a monochrome polo shirt with dark denim, and red and white trainers. I must admit, I couldn’t recognise him at first because it’s been so long ago, but it was inspiring to learn that he’s still active in the Tennis Sporting industry – the current tennis coach to Novak Djokovic! I’m just glad he brought back his red and white trainers, because it just goes well with anything from streetwear and, if you are daring like me… tee them with culottes, long pants, dress which I saw a lot of when I was at New York Fashion Week!

Anyway these trainers are available at Platypus so get your hands on a pair because I’m sure I’ll be wearing mine at Fashion Week!

Best Christmas ever

December 26, 2014Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Hope you guys are having the best Christmas ever this year with your family and friends.

That’s because I am!

(Minus the body aches and body chills)

It just shows that I had a massive year when my body decides to cave in. Funny that because I just thinking, all I ever want this Christmas is rest, and my wish came true like a lightning bolt…

Anyway as I lay here and rest, I reflect back to all the incredible opportunities which was made possible by putting my faith and trust in Jesus’ awesome name (the whole reason why we celebrate Christmas). Especially leaving behind my young family and jetting up to Sydney and New York for Fashion Week; the beautiful people I have stopped, chatted and captured at Fashion events; and my clients who entrusted my creative eye to bring out their shiny best. It’s awesome to see the end results when they grow in their brand and their personal lives, because all I’m really set out to do is to do my best with my utmost integrity and respect.

I want to sincerely thank you so much for following my crazy adventures here and on Instagram. Your constant prayers, words of wisdom and advice, a nudge here and there, a hug or two and leaving me beautiful comments which means the world to me. This sort of positive vibe is so cool and encouraging which brings out the best in me.

Where to from here? A whole lot more with many more projects lined up, and more amazing faces to work with and shoot.

If there is anything you would like to see more of, feel free to leave me your thoughts as I would love to hear from you.

For now rest up, be happy, healthy and safe always.

xo Karen

Chanel Cruise Collection Preview

December 18, 2014Karen Woo Leave a Comment

It’s nearing the end of year 2014, and I have very exciting news to share. As you know I have been shooting and working with Jess Dempsey from What Would Karl Do for more than two years, and she has asked me to join her amazing blog that she has beautifully crafted in the last 5 years. I am unbelievably overwhelmed by the love and respect she has for my work that I’m now the official half (the photographer) of What Would Karl Do. For the past few month, I have been teasing her a little by saying, “What Would Karl Do with Karen Woo”. Anyway we have many new amazing projects and collaborations we can’t wait to accomplish because we going to bring What Would Karl Do to the next level!

So as our journey begins, we were exclusively invited into the house of Chanel (on Flinders Lane, Melbourne) to preview Chanel’s latest Spring Summer collection – the Cruise Collection 2014/15. Karl Lagerfeld offered up an Arabian-infused which was inspired by the lifestyle of Dubai. From custom made Jerry Can handbags, to mini Chanel Boy Bag clutches. We adored everything about the collection.

Here it is, as captured on my fabulous Iphone6…