Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is over for another year and I really didn't get to go to much. A bit because I was working, and a bit because I'm lazy. Also, I just got a new camera! A spanky DSLR! I wanted to test it out when I was in the city on the weekend so here's some photos of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week festival hub.

Review Runway | MSFW 2013

When I found out that my shift at work had been changed from Friday to Saturday, I was so excited because I knew I could go to the Review runway show. Review always reminds me that Spring is here with it's gorgeous girly pieces and playful accessories. This year was no different. My favourite look would have to be the blue and white floral pant and peplum top combination pictured below. Although I could never pull it off. I had to bust out my old camera for this post because it takes better movement shots than my other one. I wish I had it with me for my previous post.

Made In Melbourne Runway

Recently, Fran (Then Lets Begin) and I went to the Made In Melbourne runway show. As much as I like the big, main runway shows, I thought it would be fun to go support some local talent. This was also the first time Fran had ever been to a runway show, so she was like a kid in a candy store. Unfortunately we both didn't get decent photos because our cameras can't take photos of movement, so we pulled together and put up the best photos we got.

Student and Emerging Designer Exhibition | MSFW 2013

One event that's always a must-see at the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is the student and emerging designers exhibition. This is because they don't need to stay within the constrains of being 100% wearable, they can let their creative juices flow and, in turn, produce some fascinating and original pieces. This year's exhibition is called The Exhibition and is at the Melbourne Town Hall until 8th of September. Go check it out between shows or in your lunch break at work - it's free!

POP It Launch Party

Spring has finally arrived in the Southern half of the globe, which means only one thing in my city, it's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week time! I was invited by the lovely and enthusiastic Elsje of ElandTINO to come have a peak at some talented local Melbourne designers at the launch party for their MSFW POP It pop up shop! I love supporting local talent, so of course I went along!

MSFW12 Day 6 | Target

Today's Target runway show was very, well, Target, and I wasn't really expecting anything else. There were a few good pieces like this floral number and brightly coloured jeans, but overall it was exactly what you expect from Target. 

MSFW12 Day 5 | French Connection

It was French Connection's turn to take to the runway today on the 5th day of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Their spring/summer collections focused heavily on primary colours red, yellow and blue, with variations of each. There was also a strong sorbet pastel influence, and some key metallic and sequinned pieces. 

MSFW12 Day 4 | Sportscraft

Sportscraft launched their spring/summer collections on the runway today at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week with classic suits, skirts and shirts. The first couple of collection had a more casual feel with pink and red being the major theme throughout it, ending with a show stopping paisley shirt and pant. 

MSFW12 Day 3 | Review

Day 3 of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week saw fun and flirty brand Review take to the runway with their spring/summer collections. Each piece was very pastel and almost as girly as it can get. I wanted it all. There's nothing more flattering than a cinched in waist and a big flowy skirt. 

MSFW12 Day 2 | Wittner

Day 2 of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week exploded into action with the theatrical runway display from Wittner. With several dancers captivating the audience and many props featured throughout the show, the audience was certainly entertained. I walked away thinking "wow, that was weird." But definitely in a good way!

This season they have five looks.

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MSFW12 Day 1 | David Jones

Today was the official first day of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and to kick it off, David Jones hosted a runway show at the Melbourne City Square to help everyone get prepared for the Spring Racing Season!

MSFW | Parallel Tensions

They say that only people who live in Melbourne know where the best hide-aways are and this is no exception. Down some stairs on Flinders Lane you will find the fortyfivedownstairs Gallery which is hosting the Parallel Tensions exhibition for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. This year features some of Melbourne's most promising up-and-coming designers with their current collections ranging from soft and feminine, to edgy leather and unique avant garde pieces. 

MSFW | Student Exhibition

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is fast approaching again and returning with it is the Student Exhibition at 1000 £ Bend. This year features incredible use of textures and abstract fabrics as well as light and projection. 

Kirby Hanrahan | Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Technology)

Fake It 'Til You Make It, Right?

I was interviewed to volunteer at the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week so I decided to do a fashion blogger inspired post, even though I hate looking at photos of myself. I volunteered for the Spring Fashion Week last year and absolutely loved it and make some new friends along the way.

Last year it was mostly promo work which was a tad boring, and I had one shift dressing models backstage. I'm hoping this year that I get to do front of house/ushering so I can see all the shows for free.

Blast From The Past | Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011

A highlight of each year is definitely the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Not many fashion festivals around the world open their doors to the general public but the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is one of the biggest fashion festivals that does just that. It's also one of my favourite events because it's run by the City Of Melbourne and it offers a huge range of volunteer positions of which I have applied for 2012.