Alex Perry

We have been all over Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Fashion editor Ali, health and beauty editor Alison, and publisher Marisa have been on the ground at Carriageworks (and all over Sydney, depending on show locations) reporting on the runway and backstage beauty as quickly as possible. We had our phones at the ready to snap all the behind-the-scenes details you may have missed, from hair and makeup prep to designer notes for how models should walk, and accessories that also deserve the spotlight.

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Alex Perry is one of the most highly anticipated shows during Australian fashion week, and just as the models hit the runway, we've got the backstage scoop. In line with Alex's new, more masculine direction, Napoleon Perdis went sports luxe for the makeup look. There's more contouring — a very big trend for the shows — but this time he's kept a subtle radiance on the skin. Ghd's Sophie Roberts gave us a breakdown of the amazingly wearable hair, get clicking.

What a night! David Jones rolled out the red carpet last night for Sydney's style-set, with a slew of well-dressed celebrities, media-types and fashion designers frocking up to see the a runway preview of the department store's Autumn/Winter '13 collections. Of course ambassadors Miranda Kerr (clad in what she called a "biscuit coloured" Ellery frock and Valentino heels) and Jason Dundas were on deck, as were Megan Gale who got sexy in a Lisa Ho leather shift, Jesinta Campbell who looked slick in all-black Ginger & Smart, girl-about-town Isabelle Cornish who looked adorable in black lace Lover, and Emma Freedman who wore a sculptural Camilla and Marc frock. In short, it was this year's best-dressed crowd by a long shot. Want to see more? Step inside to zoom in on all the stylish details from David Jones' fashionable arrivals. 

Did you see Jessica Mauboy at the AACTA Awards last night? She was lookin' hot, as per usual, but there was one particular feature in her ensemble that captured our attention immediately — her Alex Perry for Magnolia drop earrings. Long earrings are nothing new, we know, but we're seeing an all new side to them. Gone are the days of chandeliers so wide they cover half your face — drop earrings now are daintier, more '40s-inspired and in an array of beautiful stones and colours we can't get enough of. Like what you've seen so far? We've pulled 10 of our best picks into this gallery — including the ones Jess wore last night — so click through and start shopping!

What a night! PopSugar was front and centre on last night's AACTA Awards red carpet, soaking up all of the celebrity arrivals. Mega-watt star power came from ex-pats Nicole Kidman who wore a floral-motif Erdem frock, Fred Leighton jewels and Brian Atwood heels, while Cate Blanchett turned up the glam factor in a scarlet sequinned gown from Armani Privé's A/W '09 collection. Local stars turned to local designers in droves; Jessica Mauboy looked elegant not one but two Steven Khalil designs, Michala Banas sparkled in Rachel Gilbert, Megan Gale looked chic thanks to her custom Alex Perry, Alyssa McClelland was gorgeous in Magdalena Valevska, Jessica McNamee was streamlined in Carl Kapp, Pia Miranda looked adorbs in Collette Dinnigan, Elizabeth Debicki was pristine courtesy of Thurley and Charlotte Best got glam in Danielle Stephanie. Our favourites? It's a close call between Sophie Lowe in Scanlan & Theodore's luxe leather creation and and Gracie Otto in Gucci's chartreuse S/S '13 strapless confection. Ready to zoom in on Sydney's most stylish? Come on then, let's go! 

It may have been the weekend but Jennifer Hawkins, Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson were busy with work as they hit Sydney's Pitt Street Mall for the latest round of Australia's Next Top Model auditions on Saturday. The show's judges, along with IMG Model agency reps, sat through hours of girls trying their luck at being the next Montana Cox, winner of the 2011 series who has gone on to international success. Jennifer has also spoken about what she'll be like as the show's new host, following in the stylish footsteps of Sarah Murdoch. Jen told the Sunday Telegraph, "My approach is to be just honest with the contestants and to give them constructive criticism so they can move forward and do something about it. I don't want to be too nice because that's annoying and I don't want to be too mean because that's annoying as well." After Alex tweeted about their "AMAZING" day in Sydney, the trio will be at Westfield Parramatta today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for another round of auditions.

Jennifer Hawkins looks pretty comfortable in her new hosting shoes for series eight of Australian's Next Top Model. Jen was joined by co-judges Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson in Sydney over the weekend for the Sydney leg of the national auditions tour, setting up camp in Pitt Street Mall. The Miss Universe alumn' looked chic and ready to work, wearing a cute Karen Walker short suit, ManiaMania statement necklace, taupe platform heels and toting an Alexander Wang Rocco tote bag. There was plenty of talent on hand, with the line of hopefuls snaking the street. Applicants had to be over 172cm in height (which would rule out Kate Moss) and over 16 years of age. Want to get in line to take Montana Cox's crown? The last auditions are taking place at Chadstone Shopping centre in Melbourne tomorrow and Wednesday, but you'll need to fill out the application form to be in the running. See more of Jennifer at work inside.