Good Weekend Travel

Planning your next escape from Sydney’s cooler months? Janai Anselmi Styling has the perfect fashion story for you to read over. Published in the Sydney Morning Heralds ‘Good Weekend Magazine’ last Saturday, we share our secrets and suggestions for the ultimate capsule wardrobe. Interlock your favourite pieces, transforming sophisticated daywear, to a sparkling glam evening look, plus a more active feel for all that on-the-go sightseeing. Teaming up with photographer Geoff Boccalatte, we captured hand picked garments and accessories in a ‘ready-to-pack’ flat lay look. As well as this we compiled on-model outfits shot by photographer Amanda Austin, with hair and make-up by Margo Regan. The end result is a selection of items to suit all climates and tastes of travel. 

Good Weekend Stories

Last month's Good Weekend Magazine fashion stories took us into the cooler seasons of the year. A silvery-white winter is where we began our Poncho story, inspired from Pringle of Scotland AW 11/12. When keeping a monochromatic palette, pieces need to be identified through texture and tone. Wools and weaves combined with printed patterning create points of focus, such as a loose knit poncho or grey tweed pants. With accessories it’s best to keep it streamlined and not too fussy. So sterling silver jewelry and metallic sheen bags with low detail work well. 

For the second story we injected a bold colour, keeping with the monochromatic palette. Raspberry Red is a total showstopper! Our influences grew from Sonia Rykiel’s AW 2011 runway where she shows a figure hugging dress, with a floaty sleeved blouse and red hot Mary-Janes. A vision of a 1940’s independent woman with confidence, and courage and a little bit of old Hollywood glamour. Pulling off an entire outfit in such a bold palette takes confidence. To not lose your womanly curves, synched waists and belts keep an hour-glass figure. Brands such as Anna Thomas and Scanlan Theodore host very strong pieces in this trending colour, and lighter tones in handbags can sit beautifully on top of this deep red, blue based outfit. 

Jet Set Accessories

Good Weekend Resort

Last month Good Weekend magazine ran this spread for their summer special edition in the SMH and The Age. I art directed and styled the story, shot by Damain Bennett at Pretty Beach House, Killcare.

This tropical story featured a capsule holiday wardrobe comprised of soft fluid dress and quirky swimwear. Some highlights include a Mrs Press hand painted jumpsuit and a silk Paradise kimono by Carl Kapp. Delicate fabrics, luscious colours and unique prints feature throughout this dreamy effervescent shoot.

52 Weekends Away

Todays issue of Good Weekend features this Weekend Away fashion special. Shot by Damain Bennett at the Hanging Tree WInes in the Hunter Valley, it captures a romantic holiday spirt. To be sensitive to this environment I used a warm neutral colour palette with accents of yellow and orange and light weight luxurious fabrics to create this feminine, country feel. Many thanks to Zanita from Pricillas who is top girl!

Hunter Valley

Jo and I drove up to the Hunter recently to shoot a special edition for Good Weekend magazine, we were reminded how beautiful very early mornings in the country can be.

Still Life

In keeping with GFC sensibilities on flexibility I decided to turn my hand to still life styling for my regular client GW magazine. This is my handiwork and I am quite proud of it as a first attempt. Much credit does need to be given to Geoff Boccalatte, as well as being a great photographer he is a great collaborator. To see more click here

Modern Tux

Two lovely stories came out in April issues of Good Weekend magazine, Modern Tux and Sexy Secretary. Shot by Duncan Robinson they feature some great classics, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo alongside young designers Silence is Golden and Chelsea de Luca. I love the polished sexiness, to see more click here