The Erin Fetherston girl has grown up but she still likes to take inspiration from all things dreamy like tulle and clouds. Colors were taken from a sunset with puffy frocks in an ombre meld of periwinkle and pink. The stronger looks took their cue from the 1970s with one shoulder dresses, sheer bell bottoms and drawstring tunics. This new direction still had Fetherston’s signature touches like bows adorning the head, neck and waist. The gowns looked like they would float away if left on their own. Voluminous ruffles of sheer fabric were placed on less expectant places like the shoulders or gathered down the two side of the dress. The more wearable of the dream-like clothes came in the form of cocktail dresses — the swirly colors and random volume seemed more manageable when they hit the knee.

Lyndell Mansfield has worked with Erin from the beginning when creating the hair for her shows. She told us that the Spring 2009 look was about a girl who’s had more life experience but still lives in the clouds. High pony tails were meant to remind you of Barbie but this time they were polished and stronger. Hair was slicked back without a strand loose, with the help of extensions cut very bluntly. Make-up by Bobbi Brown also played up the contrast of a more mature look but still very fanciful. Eyes were strong and cheeks and lips were a soft nude. The fantasy came in the form of all shades of purple - from lilac to eggplant - which went to create the dark eyes and a metallic (almost glittery) shimmer which surrounded the outer eye and cheekbone. We hear Bobbi couldn’t make the actual show because of a dinner invite to Jon Bon Jovi’s house which¬†popped up last minute.

- Amber Acousta