Zimmermann are doing Australian fashion proud internationally, with the latest recognition for this fresh and uplifting designer label coming through legendary New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue, who have placed looks from the Zimmermann range in their Manhattan store's window display.

Similar to an actor receiving an Oscar or a singer being presented with a MTV Award, being placed in the highly sought after Saks Fifth Ave window display is truly a 'you've made it to the top' moment.

Congratulations go out to the Zimmermann team for both creating such beautiful ranges and reaching this milestone.

Head to the Zimmermann site to view all their latest collections.

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Westfield Doncaster reaches another milestone today with the Stage 2 opening of this exciting $600 million redevelopment. Customers as a result will be able to experience The Drum, a highly engineered 'glass drum' facade that has been purpose built to showcase the panoramic views stretching as far as the Melbourne CBD, while also welcoming in substanial amounts of natural light, along with a 900 seat food court and the completeion of the urban street wear precinct.

The urban streetwear precinct houses retailers who opened as part of Stage 1, plus welcomes new retailers including Mossimo, Pepe Jeans London and sporting brands Adidas, Nike Zelus and Speedo. The streetwear retailers have created revolutionary interiors which include t-shirts stacked on racks like magazines, a shop counter featuring antique beer taps, oversized chandeliers and a customised denim couch, all of which help to take your shopping experience to another level.

Also new to Westfield Doncaster is the Westfield 'gizmo' service which has been launched as an additional concierge service to The Westfield Butler. The gizmo technicians will not only take customers shopping, but will also provide a range of in-home IT support services including setting up and maintaining computer systems and help with wireless networking.

For more details on what you'll find head to the Westfield Doncaster site.

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This morning star stylist Thuy Bui appeared on Channel Seven's The Morning Show for Westfield, demonstrating how to pull together the perfect 'celebrity jeans' look.

Below are all the items Thuy featured on the models, who were chosen for their different body shapes - petite, hourglass and pear.

Model 1: Petite Shape
Jeans:  ‘Ksubi’ @ General Pants, $329.95
Cami: Country Road, $149.00
Leather Biker Jacket: ‘Lee” @ General Pants, $299.95
Belt: Mollini, $30.00
Hat: Jeanswest, $14.99
Bag: Sportsgirl, $39.95
Shoes: ‘Monkfish’ @ Betts, $79.95

Model 2: Hourglass Shape
Jeans: Just Jeans high waisted wide leg jeans, $79.95
Cami: ‘Alice in the Eve’ @ General Pants, $89.95
Tuxedo Jacket: Witchery, $159.95
Belt: Witchery, $19.95
Bag: Witchery, $149.95
Scarf: Sportsgirl, $ 39.95
Shoes: Nine West, $99.00

Model 3: Pear Shape
Jeans: Spoylt ‘Hallie’ stretch slim flare @ Jeanswest, $99.99
Blouse: Dotti, $59.95
Coat: Country Road, $ 299.00
Sunglasses: ‘Vogue’ @ Sunglass Hut, $159.95
Necklace: Just Jeans, $19.95
Bag: Oroton, $495.00
Shoes:  Mollini, $70.00

For even more information on choosing the right fit of jeans visit the Fashion For: Perfect Jeans For Your Figure feature which has valuable direction from Jeanswest's knowledgeable Denim Manager.

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The Butterfly Foundation provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative image issues. Since Sportsgirl began working with the Butterfly Foundation in April 2007, Sportsgirl have raised over $250,000 for this important community based organisation through selling special Butterfly Foundation accessories like the extremely popular Butterfly Hope Bracelet.

Excitingly this month Sportsgirl is elevating and relaunching the Sportsgirl for Butterfly range. The new collection is made up of three beaded bracelet styles and a necklace, with all profits from sales going towards bring hope to the life of sufferers of eating disorders and promoting positive body image. Prices range from just $5.00 for a thin silver bracelet to $12.00 for the beaded necklace.

Head to your closest Sportsgirl store now to show your support, plus for more information on the Butterfly Foundation and Sportsgirl's involvement head to the Sportsgirl website.

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Yves Saint Laurent, the legendary French designer whose ground breaking designs were as influential in 20th century as those by Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, has died aged 71 in Paris.

Originally hired by Christian Dior in the 1950's as a teenager, Saint Laurent launched his couture label in 1962. He is seen as being responsible for developing the way women dress in the modern age with some key looks seen on his runways including the tuxedo pant suit, safari jackets, peacoats and dramatic artistic prints.

Some celebrities who were known to frequent Yves Saint Laurent designs are actresses Catherine Deneuve and Lauren Bacall, Paloma Picasson and famed fashion journalist Nan Kempner.

The Yves Saint Laurent brand has also launched several extremely successful perfumes including YSL, Rive Gauche, Opium and Paris.  Similarly Yves Saint Laurent branded accessories including footwear, handbags and sunglasses are seen as a true fashion status symbol globally.

Saint Laurent retired in 2002, at the 40th anniversary of his couture house, with the label now designed by Stefano Pilati.

Survived by his mother and two younger sisters, What's What pays tribute to this man of incredible style, vision and talent.

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