Mercedes Benz – Miam Swim Fashion Week 2010 - Day 5 Highlights | Miami | Images | Photos | 2010

Day Five of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami USA 2010. Images of designers 2011 Swimwear Collections.

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Mercedes Benz – Miam Swim Fashion Week 2010 - Day 4 Highlights | Miami | Images | Photos | 2010

Day Four of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami USA 2010. Images of designers 2011 Swimwear Collections.

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Mercedes Benz – Miam Swim Fashion Week 2010 - Day 3 Highlights | Miami | Images | Photos | 2010

Day Three of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami USA 2010. Images of designers 2011 Swimwear Collections.

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Mercedes Benz – Miam Swim Fashion Week 2010 - Day 2 Highlights | Miami | Images | Photos | 2010

Day Two of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami USA 2010. Images of designers 2011 Swimwear Collections.

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Mercedes Benz – Miam Swim Fashion Week 2010 - Day 1 Highlights | Miami | Images | Photos | 2010

Day One of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami USA 2010. Images of designers 2011 Swimwear Collections.

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O’Hara Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

O’Hara designs presents a Spring/Summer 2010/2011 collection which is sophisticated and dynamic with a nostaligic twist.

Aquamarine is a feature-colour of O’Hara’s collection and triggers thoughts of slinking through the ballroom.

As seen on the runway at FACE Fashion, O’Hara’s designs are best teamed with sky-high heels to create a glamourous feminine look.

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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Perspective Apparel Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

Perspective Apparel builds itself on the idea “the difference between style and fashion is perspective.”

This interesting concept came to life of the runways of FACE Fashion to prove that there is more to sexed-up style than sparkles and sleek cuts.

The collections shown could be looked at with the perspective that they are casual and perfect for lazing or that they are an opportunity to express yourself and be eccentric with dressing.

Perspective Apparel is not limited to one sex, and it’s open-for-interpretation concept that can be seen in each stitch demonstrates that this is a brand of clothing that can be fun and exciting to wear

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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Mok Theorem Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

After launching just three months ago, Mok Theorem is a fashion label that is growing up and up, with more people whispering it’s name in fashion circles

When looking at the Spring/Summer 2010/2011 collection, it is obvious why. Each piece is divinely eye catching and edgy. The blacks, whites and boxy cut fabric can be dubbed as “so very now”.

All the trends of 2010/11 is clearly present in this collection. This is the reason it will be interesting to see what Mok Theorem will create in seasons to come.

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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Oat Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

Oat is not a fashion label that dictates the personality of those who wear it. It’s pieces are open for accessorizing to vocalize the style of the wearer.

With its sleek cuts and basic colours, the pieces in the Oat collection remind us that fashion is about self expression and should be used to make personal statements – not statements dictated by designers.

Oat’s collection will look great on any type of person, as long as they have a personality bold enough to match the edgy designs

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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Mackenzie Mode Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

The garments in Mackenzie Mode’s collections all bloom like flowers. Fresh patterns are splashed across puffed skirts and sleevless tops to bring memories of a colorful bouquet.

When one wears Mackenzie Mode, they’re immediately transformed into a playful party-girl. Cherry Blossoms and poppies are a standout print within the collection. These flowers are placed to be symbols of youth and joy. These symbols echo what Mackenzie Mode is all about.

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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XXX Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Collection| FACE Fashion Event at CarriageWorks | Sydney | Images | Photos | 2010

FACE fashion was held at Sydney’s CarriageWorks. This was an appropriately edgy venue for the cutting edge designs that were showcased from emerging designers.

FACE fashion was a display put on by the designers who had been having their names whispered for the past few seasons. It was evident in every stitch on the runway that all designers were excited to be given recognition through their involvement.

BLK1 was there to capture exclusive photos:

BLK1 Photographer: Victoria Rika-Heke

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With Australian Rosemount Fashion Week a distant memory and the World Cup fast approaching, the world’s focus will be either on the game or those eye-catching WAGS (soccer player’s wives and girlfriends).

One thing that I found particularly interesting about these footballer’s handbags was how white their teeth were. After much research, I found out that Zoom! is how they got their teeth so white.

Celebrity dentist Dr Michael Finkelstein said the most popular form of whitening is the Zoom! in-chair whitening treatment. Patients can achieve instantly whiter teeth in just one hour.

“We recommend Zoom! teeth whitening because it achieves great results with a minimum of sensitivity. Other systems use a harsh UV or laser light, which can heat up the teeth and cause sensitivity, or leave a blue tinge appearance on the teeth, he said.

“There are many different options available to enhance your smile and whiten your teeth. Each method is very popular – it just depends on your needs and your teeth.”

It’s also recommended to see a dentist before having your teeth whitened to ensure the best possible results are achieved. Not everyone is an ideal candidate for teeth whitening and only a dentist is able to determine this.

Dr Finkelstein said there can be some tooth sensitivity experienced during and immediately after teeth whitening, however, this usually subsides after 24 hours.

There are a number of teeth whitening options Dr Finkelstein said are available:

• Over-the-counter kits and whitening toothpastes. These can be purchased at a pharmacy or supermarket. You will never achieve the same results with an over-the-counter-product as you would with one you buy from a dentist because of the strength of the whitening gel.
• Take-home kits. This is where your dentist makes custom-made trays designed specifically for your own jaw and mouth and supplies you with a professional quality tooth whitening gel. This is a great option for those who would like to whiten their teeth in the comfort of their own home and in their own time.
• Instant in-chair whitening. The dentist applies a gel and uses a special light to activate the gel to whiten the teeth. This procedure takes about an hour and is more expensive than the take-home kits, but does give you an immediate result.
• Dental veneers. Sometimes dental veneers are used to whiten teeth or give a total makeover. Some teeth are not candidates for teeth whitening and this is where dental veneers are effective at correcting or cosmetically enhancing your smile.

Info: For more on teeth whitening call Dr Michael Finkelstein on 9232 3900 or visit sydneycitydental.com.au.

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