Fashion

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka are seen in the audience on day three of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON

Ivanka’s awkward fashion fail

IVANKA Trump is in hot water after using her dad’s first interview as president-elect to promote her own jewellery line.

Outfit mistakes that’ll kill your career

WHAT you wear to work sends a message to your boss about what kind of employee you are. Here’s what not to wear to the office.

Woman finds rodent sewn into Zara dress

A WOMAN’S shopping trip turned into a stomach-churning fashion faux paw — after she found a rodent stitched into the seam of her dress.

What races? Fashion from VIP Polo

IT ONLY feels like yesterday that all eyes were on the fashion stakes at the Spring Carnival. But over the weekend — it was Sydney’s turn to roll out the red carpet.

CEO cries at awkward business event

SOPHIA Amoruso’s Nasty Gal brand is based on her commercial success, so things got a little awkward when she was forced to reveal her company is bankrupt.

Clinton’s #pantsuitnation out in force

VOTERS are showing who they want to see wear the presidential pants with Hillary Clinton supporters turning up to polling booths in pantsuits.

Bella Hadid wants a bigger butt

THE model, who is gearing up for her first Victoria’s Secret parade, says she didn’t meant to lose so much weight.

Is she really going to wear that?

AUSTRALIANS can decide what outfit our contestant wears to the Miss World pageant. And boy, are there some doozies, like this Vegemite hat.

How ‘Nasty Gal’ became filthy rich

FROM rummaging through bins to make ends meet, to debuting on Forbes’ rich list. Meet #Girlboss Sophia Amoruso.

Tantrums at junior Fashions on the Field

THE last day of the Spring Racing Carnival gives kids the chance to strut their stuff at Fashions on the Field. And it is a spectacular affair.

‘I’ve been gutted like a fish’

LISA Magill lives with terminal cancer and while she battles pain 24/7, there was one thing she wanted to tick off her bucket list.

Cleavage is no longer in fashion

IT’S time to put ‘em away, ladies. Boobs have gone bust. The D-cup is dead. At least, according to Vogue magazine.

Gigi told she’s ‘too fat’ for runway

GIGI Hadid was labelled “too fat” and “too short” during a casting for Tommy Hilfiger, so they put her in an oversized poncho for the runway instead.

Oh Jen, you’ve done it again

OAKS Day is here, which means all things floral and lace. But Jennifer Hawkins has opted to go against one traditional racewear item.

Bolt raring to go for ladies day

USAIN Bolt is raring to get trackside for Oaks Day (aka ladies day) today. The world’s fastest man met Jennifer Hawkins ahead of the big race.

Wheelie bin pics ‘just so embarrassing’

THE off-track star of this year’s Melbourne Cup says she is “so embarrassed” about pictures that circulated of her mounting a wheelie bin at Flemington.

The Cup tradition finally broken

THE part of the Melbourne Cup that many onlookers look forward to every year is media coverage of the carnage. How bad was it?

Six kinds of people you meet at Melbourne Cup

THE celebs might look good, but it’s the punters who provide the best entertainment. Here are the six types of people we found at the Cup.

Did a homemade frock deserve the win?

WHILE the screams and cheers echoed trackside for the big race, two NZ sisters had a surprising win of a different kind.

Worst celeb fails at the Melbourne Cup

ON the outside everything looks perfect. But these are the race day moments our celebrities would rather forget.

Gina Rinehart stacks it at Cup

OUCH. Gina Rinehart fell down a flight of stairs in the Emirates Marquee during a rare appearance at the Melbourne Cup.

Worst bluffs used to get inside marquees

DON’T even think about using these lines to bluff your way into the Birdcage. The gatekeepers have heard some outrageous lies.

‘Luckily I was wearing Spanx’

SUNRISE presenter Edwina Bartholomew suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction at the Melbourne Cup, but she took it in good humour.

Why were all the celebs matching?

JENNIFER Hawkins broke with fashion tradition at the Cup today, but there’s another trend that has clearly taken over the Birdcage.

Ten style tips from racing royalty

EMMA Freedman’s father is a five-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer, and she knows a thing or two about racing style. She reveals this season’s trends.

Celeb fashion heats up for Derby Day

FASHION was the real winner at this year’s Derby Day where celebrities went for lace and statement headpieces to class up the day.

Why this look wouldn’t fly in Melbourne

BRIGHT suits, neck scarfs and slippers. These are all things you do not want to be caught dead in while you’re in Melbourne this spring.

After the race ‘we find lots of underwear’

CRAIG LOVETT has been cleaning up after the Spring Racing Carnival for 30 years. He’s unearthed some memorable items in that time.

Sneak peek at Melbourne Cup marquees

A BEAUTY salon offering makeup touch-ups, rooms pumped with signature scents and even a pool ... this year’s marquees inside the Birdcage are incredible.

‘Leggings and your boyfriend’s T-shirt’

ACTIVEWEAR is the ‘it’ trend in fashion. But there’s one look you should wear more of (and you won’t find it in your own wardrobe).

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Order breach Sex offender in strife over meth

A dangerous sex offender Warren John Ricky Ugle could be charged after allegedly breaching his strict supervision order by taking meth, a Perth court has heard.

A DANGEROUS sex offender could be charged after allegedly breaching his strict supervision order by taking meth, a Perth court has heard.

Patrick Slater Boys in station murder to face adult court

THREE boys charged with murdering Patrick Slater at Elizabeth Quay train station will be tried in the WA Supreme Court with their five adult co-accused.

Outback idea National park proposal for unused WA land

The Earth's crust is suddenly cleaved - one of the gorges in Karijini National Park.

A MAJOR parks network in Western Australia would create more than 200 Indigenous ranger jobs and unique tourism opportunities, proponents say.

One Nation Culleton may attend High Court hearing

WPOUT One Nation senator Rod Culleton leaves the Magistrates Court. Picture; Michael O'Brien The West Australian

ONE Nation senator Rod Culleton may attend his High Court hearing in Canberra next week after previously saying it would have to be adjourned because parliament is sitting.

Violent attack Mum punched, robbed at petrol station

A Perth mother was punched and robbed at a Parkwood petrol station.

A PERTH mother punched and robbed while fuelling her car is grateful she didn't have her 15-month-old son in the vehicle as she normally would.

World record Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $6.5m

photo courtesy Running Press, Marilyn Monroe is shown wearing a knife-pleated gold lamé gown made from ? one complete circle of fabric.? ? She wore this dress in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." A half-century later, 50s bombshell Marilyn Monroe is a new generation's pop-culture phenomenon. Monroe died August 5, 1962. (AP Photo/Courtesy Running Press)

THE famous dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang "happy birthday Mr President" to John F. Kennedy has sold for a world-record price at auction.

Health concerns Grandfather's asbestos mulch fears

A PERTH grandfather has spoken out after discovering asbestos-contaminated mulch had been spread around the Aubin Grove train station.

Pet killed Horror attack: Dog mauled, eaten by croc

The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have trapped a 3.6m crocodile at Telegraph Pool on the Fitzroy River with the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia. The rangers have relocated the croc, which had been behaving aggressively, to the Malcolm Douglas Wilderness Wildlife Park in Broome. Pic from Kimberley Land Council / Facebook

A HORRIFIED Kimberley dog owner was left helpless as he watched a giant saltwater crocodile snatch his pet, toss it up into the air then eat it.

Capacity cut Lobby group's fury over Pilbara port sale

SMALLER iron ore miners could be at risk by the sale of the Utah Point facility in Port Hedland, a move that has been slammed as a 'short-term' budget fix.

Merry-go-round Carousel to charm Elizabeth Quay

The design of a handcrafted Venetian carousel which will reside at Elizabeth Quay.

A HANDCRAFTED Venetian carousel fit for Mary Poppins is set to charm visitors to Perth's Elizabeth Quay.

Blackspots cut New lifesaver radios 'a game-changer'

Surf Life Saving WA, with BHP Billiton media event to launch Emergency Rescue Communications Network. Pictured l to r are David Weir (helicopter crew), Edgar Basto (BHP Billiton WA Asset President), Craig Bowley (Jet Ski Operations), Rachel Duczynski (Volunteer life Saver) and Chris Peck ( GM Surf Life Saving WA). Picture: Ian Munro

COMMUNICATION blackspots between surf lifesavers on Perth beaches could be a thing of the past thanks to an overhaul of the radio system along the coast.

Robbery 'It could have been worse'

UPDATE: A Perth mother punched and robbed while fuelling her car says she is grateful she didn't have her 15-month-old son in the vehicle.

Sticky mess Honey farmer sues over diseased pollen

A WA honey farmer is seeking millions of dollars in damages, claiming a shipment of diseased pollen led to the loss of more than 100 hives.

Firearm incident Man charged over Tuart Hill shooting

The scene in Tuart Hill this morning where a man was shot overnight. Pic: Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

CHARGES have been laid over a firearm incident that left a Perth man with a gunshot wound to his leg earlier this week.

Fatal crash Rider dead after speeding from cops

A Motorcylist has died and his passenger injured after a crash in Balcatta

A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed and a passenger injured after speeding away from police and crashing into the wall outside a house in Balcatta.