Fashion in the North

Relaxed and pampered at your holiday resort, and your inner beauty glowing, there's nothing stopping you from an external makeover - swimwear to wear out on the Great Barrier Reef, or lazing by the hotel pool, something smart or pretty to wear to dinner on a sultry tropical evening ....

Fashions in the tropics are fun because of the climate; not to say that the clothes are all too casual. Far from it, style has not been forgotten; and the North boasts many designers who identify elegance with their style, and many boutiques will stun you with their creativity.

Speaking of elegance, what do Nicole Kidman, Liz Hurley and Cate Blanchett all have in common? It is their love of the timeless elegance and sexy sophistication of JETS swimwear, designed and made in Australia. Jets works with women's natural curves and lines to create the most flattering look possible; each wearer feeling as though the piece was designed especially for them.  Susanne's Swimwear in Cairns stocks JETS Black Label, and will also find a large range of the Miraclesuit, LISA HO, Bond-Eye, Jantzen and Sunseeker in sizes 8 to 24. 

Also featuring for the most beautiful swimwear in all sizes is The Eye Boutique, either in Shields Street, Cairns or Macrossan Street in Port Douglas. Their designs are so exclusive that you will noy see someone else in town wearing the same outfit or bathing suit.

Also on Macrossan Street in 'Port', Barbarella & Swan stock elegant, funky and fun up-to-the-minute fashions from independent Australian designers such as Mackenzie Mode, Leina Broughton, Yoshi Jones, Sacha Drake, Jiva, Surfaceart, Retrospec’d, Mesop and many more.

Chapel St Melbourne, Oxford St Sydney and now Grafton St in Cairns is the fashion shopping hot spot. Grafton Street between Sheilds and Spence is an excellent street with the widest range of designers and fashion gathered together in one street in Cairns. 

Centrally positioned in this fashion mecca is Sassi Shoe Boutique. Women who love style colour and being well heeled, now have the opportunity to wear what they like when they like, from casual day wear to elegant evening heels. There is something to transform every beautiful woman into a Sassi woman.

Also to be found in the trendy Grafton Street, Tea Lily is a women’s fashion store specialising in helping you to feel gorgeous, romantic and irresistible. Tea Lily is a unique shopping experience and has been renowned for its high level of customer service for the past ten years, and hosts many fashion labels including Akira, Lisa Ho, Moss & Spy, Sascha Drake, Metalicus, Mela Purdie and many more alongside  accessories from around the globe: Entre Temps from Paris, Sophie Kyron from West Australia, Jinyana - a local jeweller extraodinaire, and many other up to the minute designers are featured

At Tea Lily you are assured of finding the perfect pieces to accessorise your existing outfit or you may prefer to let the capable staff take you on a Tea Lily make-over and enjoy the luxury of being personally styled in store.  What more could you desire?

Catering for both men and women in Spence Street, Cairns and Port Douglas' Macrossan Street, the Tommy Bahama store presents an upscale, relaxed style of attire with men's silk camp shirts, perfect for parties far and wide, and long-sleeve shirts which can take you from the office to your favorite happy hour hangout. Beat the heat with the handsome selection of linen pants and shirts; and when things really heat up, you'll look great in a new pair of shorts and a tee. Oceanside to poolside, the selection at Tommy Bahama is excellent. 

Not forgetting the women, Tommy Bahama women's clothing, footwear and accessories are perfect for the tropics. To add to your wardrobe, treat yourself to a delightful tee, the perfect pair of shorts and fun flip-flops. For a more refined look, satisfy your passion for style with the gorgeous collections of women's shirts, pants and dresses; and embrace the sun and surf with a selection of chic cover-ups, sophisticated sunglasses, woven hats, sexy sundresses and airy linen pants. It's always easy to accessorize with Tommy Bahama's unique handbags, elegantly crafted jewellery and watches. 

Sun filled days with a light coastal breeze and balmy tropical nights ... it's light, it's bright, it's casual and relaxed. It's time to escape from the dismal weather left behind, or the dreary corporate life and attire. Let go! ... Have fun! ... get that light tropical feeling with your new found freedom!