Last night was InStyle Magazine’s annual Audi Women of Style Awards. As you could imagine, InStyle Magazine sure know how to pull off a fabulous event. Held in Sydney’s Carriage Works, the venue was spectacular to say the very least. From getting up close and personal with Australia’s who’s who to the Chambord cocktails on arrival and  the delicate I-could-eat-the-entire-tray (not that I would!) canapes – not a single detail was overlooked.

The star-studded event was emceed by newsreader Jessica Rowe who did a fantastic job. Joint winner of the beauty award, Miranda Kerr easily stole the show in her white-hot Carla Zampatti dress. Our other Miranda (Otto) looked equally stunning in a yellow dress sporting bright red lips. Fresh off a plane from New York, Asher Keddie – who won the Entertainment and News gong – rocked a Gucci tuxedo and has completely mastered the art of looking like she’s just come back from the Bahamas! How does she do it?

Camilla Freeman-Topper always knows how to dress for the red carpet in an all-black number. And bra-less, no less. Other c’lebs that graced the red carpet were Kate Ritchie, Ricki-Lee, Erika Heynatz and Collette Dinnigan. Lara Bingle arrived fashionably late and looked saccharine-sweet with her hair pulled back in a geo-print dress made by date for the night, Luke Sales of Romance Was Born Fame.

…A FABULOUS CELEBRATION OF SUCCESSFUL AND STYLISH WOMEN…

I felt a little sorry the gorgeous (and funny) Lifestyle Category winner, Indira Naidoo, who was being photographed when Miranda Otto stole the limelight by posing next to an Audi nearby, with all the photogs dashing to pap Miranda instead. Lucky for me, it was my perfect opportunity to snap a shot of Indira! There wasn’t a dry eye on my table (or in the room) when everyone stood for Sally Obermeder, who presented the readers’ choice award to winner, Miranda Kerr.

Representing the male contingent were Tom Williams and Daniel Macpherson – who  looked quite the dish in a Herringbone suit. By the end of the night the chemistry between Macpherson and Kaftan Queen, Camilla Franks, was palpable. Judging from the whispering, I guess we’ll just have to watch this space…

The other highlight of the night were the moreish Chambord-filled sugar-dusted bite-sized doughnuts. A mouthful of heaven. Need I say more? All in all, the night was a fabulous celebration of successful and stylish women; a fantastic combination. I can’t wait for next year! Head to Chambord’s Facebook page (https://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/ChambordAustralia)to see more photos from the night. MC

// Yours truly, enjoying a Chambord Dark Knight (and rocking the turban again!)

// The Chambord team with Instyle Magazine’s Anna Baja.

// Sass and Bide duo, Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton.

// The fabulous Chambord display.

// The incredible atmosphere.

// What a night!

// THOSE amazing Chambord-filled delights.

// Asher Keddie looking smoking hot in a Gucci tux.

// The delicious canapes.

// Miranda stealing Indira’s thunder.

// A slightly deflated Indira Naidoo.

// Chambord, a sponsor of the night.

// A Chambord Dark Knight being prepared.

// We had a fabulous time. Thank you Instyle Magazine!

It’s all about the details Darling:

To find out more information on Instyle Magazine’s annual Audi Women of Style Awards, click here. (http://www NULL.instylemag NULL.com NULL.au/WomenOfStyle/)

Disclosure: this is a sponsored post.

As a wee lass, I played Netball (only Saturday comp) until I was about 14, and always regretted giving it up. In my head, I was always destined to go pro – it just never happened. Okay, okay, maybe I might be suffering from delusions of grandeur. A girl can dream, can’t she?

Thanks to the folks at San Remo (http://www NULL.sanremo NULL.com NULL.au/) I was lucky enough to be invited along to break bread (well, eat pasta) with the Australian Netball team, The Diamonds. The dinner was held in Radelaide, one of my favourite places to visit. If you’re ever in that neck of the woods – make sure you stop by the Thali Room, (http://www NULL.britishindia NULL.net NULL.au/) but more on that in another post. What is it with me and food? Don’t answer that Possum.

ANOTHER SILVERFOX. REOW!

Anyway, you can imagine that I was absolutely thrilled to bits to get up close and personal with the team. Lucky for me, I scored a seat next to Amy Steel – who FYI is an absolute sweet’eart. Just lovely!

I was equally chuffed when she was the first one to dive into the bread basket (usually I’m the bread bandit!) and even managed to devour every last mouthful of her meal – might’ve had something to do with the fine fare that Celebrity Chef Adam Swanson put on for us. Another SilverFox. REOW!

We didn’t just talk ball, we talked food – namely San Remo’s (http://www NULL.sanremo NULL.com NULL.au/) newest additions to their range. And boys. And organic skincare. All in all, it was a fabulous evening! Thank you very much San Remo. The 14-year old in me was completely starstruck. Like wet-my-pants-starstruck. Ridiculous, huh? I know, I know, you can’t take me anywhere, can you?  Happy Hump Day y’all. MC

// The fabulous location.

// Very cosy dining room.

// Nom.

// Erm, hello!

// With Amy Steel.

// Adam Swanson. SilverFoxes, they’re everywhere.

// Adam and Amy.

It’s all about the details Darling:

All flights, transfers and accommodation were complimentary – but like all things on MsCritique I always endeavour to bring you honest and (hopefully) entertaining reviews. To read more about the MsCritique philosophy, take a gander at my manifesto here. As always, you’re the boss, boss. Over and out.