To make things clear... Madam me was there to only review the event.. and not so much Mr Leigh Buchanans collection... although I will say... very down right regal, royal, English and renaissance!xoxo. With a self proclamation from Mr Leigh Buchanan himself..., that he will be / hope to be, bigger than VERA WANG!... talk about a bold and confident statement! ( Anna Wintour when you read this part, let me know your thoughts... I personaly believe his statement is truly achievable).I was anticipating a very large fashionista crowd, however to my utter surprise.. a very cosy and intimate setting was the event. Surprising to me... because by rumour Natalie is the Brisbanite fashionista...feeding hungry fashion lovers 'fashion bargain updates' through her webby.
So how come this Brisbane fashionista queen managed to only muster up a handful of attendees.. with the majority appearing to be her 'fashionable best mates'!?. Miss Natalie is the other fashionista of Brisbane... the first one being Queen Bee of luxury retailing Amber Long.
Mr Leigh Buchanan My observation was clearly this: The event was staged as though it was just a Christmas party/office work party/ bachelorette party( yes the ladies were going ballistic over the old song favourites such as 'Joline', 'Like a Virgin'!!!!?????, yes I couldn't' believe that little number came on. The fashionista lady guests were in screaming awe of the kilt clad model Tom....:) yes.. bachelorette party come hysteria elements).
As soon as the guests had more than one too many sips of champers and began self inducing themselves with movements to 'Like a Virgin'... I new instantly this was clearly not an 'Amber Long / Lindsey Bennett' ( Queen Bee of luxury retailing, and Mr PR machine behind mercedes benz fashion event), stylish fashion soiree.
Anyway back to my observation, clearly I could see the set up of this event as having three very distinct sectors: in tables of approx 20 per table,
Table 1: consisted of Miss D'Alessandro and her besties..'buddies'
Table 2: consisted of the fashion industry insiders.. all your PR honchos, and modelling agency reps... etc.
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Table 3: consisted of the 'randoms'.. the ones who either couldn't get seated at either table 1 or 2, or were the general public not really known to Miss D'Alessandro and probably just purchased tickets via online.. although yes there were one or two who were acquainted and high profile.
Other than this... the heat was like a full fan forced oven!( even with the two industrial machine like fans)... but of course this was not Miss D'Alessandro's fault. And clearly my little vintage number was feeling the heat of things... as were also every femme fatale fashionista's 'makeup' palette.
Other than this... the heat was like a full fan forced oven!( even with the two industrial machine like fans)... but of course this was not Miss D'Alessandro's fault. And clearly my little vintage number was feeling the heat of things... as were also every femme fatale fashionista's 'makeup' palette.
The hostess was barely and rarely seen.. except probably seated with her 'besties'. I would have liked to witness her rove the room and mingle with her guests... ( even those whom she may not have known??), and extend that gracious hostess hand.My preference would have been to see the event as a standing set up... with roving/ roaming canapes and drinks... this way a more relaxed and mingling atmosphere would have been acquired.
Entertainment was great!... although it would have been nice to not have to witness the gyrating and lewd moves of the vocalist.. ( yes.. Brittany Spears... "Oh baby baby" was sung and accompanied with balcony climbing horse riding moves...yes.. use your imagination.. ). Apart from that... his vocal abilities were FANTASTIC.. he belted out a few groove moving tunes.. old time favourites indeed dished out by very talented vocal chords.
Entertainment was great!... although it would have been nice to not have to witness the gyrating and lewd moves of the vocalist.. ( yes.. Brittany Spears... "Oh baby baby" was sung and accompanied with balcony climbing horse riding moves...yes.. use your imagination.. ). Apart from that... his vocal abilities were FANTASTIC.. he belted out a few groove moving tunes.. old time favourites indeed dished out by very talented vocal chords.I will not be an uptight fashionista and turn this into a bitch ( pardon the vocabulary) session, this is a REVIEW.. , and therefore I will recognise that Miss D'Alessandro clearly enjoys having a great big ball of 'let down your hair and partaayyyy' fun!!!
Every so often.. Mr Leigh Buchanan took to the microphone..... in which it was definitely a humorous moment. I would recommend Mr Leigh Buchanan as Master of Ceremonies ( MC) for any event!!!, poised with a real fashionista flare and dare personality. Mr Leigh Buchanan was truly in a class of his own. Clearly extremely approachable and flamboyant, you would have thought Mr Buchanan was the host of the fashionista event luncheon,very gracious indeed. xoxo.
My prediction for Miss D'Alessandro and her little fashionista events? : Something that could yet become bigger and better.. with the right PR push.. and marketing appeal. I would like to see more fashionista events staged on a regular basis............. I'm not referring to sale shout outs.. I'm hinting towards... grand fashion type events/ parades...cocktail fashion openings.. etc... ( just an excuse for Brisbanite fashion lovers to dress and heel up). 
Style rating: Fashionista Events, Christmas Luncheon - Applaud ( Stylish effort),
I will not be a harsh and petty critic. I will truly recognise that Miss D'Alessandro has contributed greatly to the Brisbane fashion pack. If it wasn't for her and her 'fashion bargain update website'... all those fashion loving.. fashion hunters.. wouldn't know where to grab the latest high end and middle end sales and grabs.
Yes, fashion lovers.. Miss D' Alessandro is the one who tells you when those sass and bide warehouse RNA type sales are coming..... when Tallulah has a slashing sale.. and when Izabel.. ( shoe emporium of the moment).. is releasing its' exclusive footforms. So yes.. Miss D' Alessandro and her fashionista events empire.. is worth knowing in your little black book of fashion updates.
Miss D'Alessandro may not yet be pro at staging fashion events... but she can sure... let you know when and where a fashion find can be found.
My prediction for Miss D'Alessandro and her little fashionista events? : Something that could yet become bigger and better.. with the right PR push.. and marketing appeal. I would like to see more fashionista events staged on a regular basis............. I'm not referring to sale shout outs.. I'm hinting towards... grand fashion type events/ parades...cocktail fashion openings.. etc... ( just an excuse for Brisbanite fashion lovers to dress and heel up). Did Madam Alexandra E.. enjoy herself?... yes and no. Yes: because it was very relaxed and 'joyful'.. clearly everyone present was putting all their inhibitions aside to have a truly great time!, and No: because...... like the guest seated beside me said, 'just like a hen's night indeed'. The food?: Mr Martin of the Freestyle dessert empire... dished up very fashionably, stylish and appealing representations in food and flossy, xoxo.
Style rating: Fashionista Events, Christmas Luncheon - Applaud ( Stylish effort), P.S. The fashionista guests.. dressed to a fashionable - T. Very 'casually frocky'.. but loving the sky high footform heels adorned on nearly every fashionista! Mwah.
Do your homework lovelies: http://www.fashionistaevents.com/
http://www.freestyletout.com.au/ ( for stylish dessert offerings)
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Madam Alexandra E. (k)
fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic
