Rozalia Russian is a Melbourne’s fashion & lifestyle blogger & social ambassador and has teamed up with Malvern Central. She spoke to SBK about why she loves Stonnington and the shopping centre so much,
Why is Stonnington such a great place to live?
When I was growing up I spent a lot of time around Stonnington with family and friends as I went to school in the area!
Not only is it aesthetically absolutely beautiful but it is also such a friendly and safe area.
I have so many memories growing up of my mum taking me to Malvern Central to buy my school shoes and having dinner at Georgio’s!
I love that now I am back in the area I can create these memories with my own kids.
Do you think its family friendly? Tell us about some of the great local places you and your family love spending time at?
What draws me to Stonnington is the fact that it is so family friendly and safe!
During the week I head to Malvern Central which is a one stop shop for all my weekly shopping needs. Whether it is all our food shopping or I need to grab something for the kids from David Jones or Seed Heritage, Malvern Central has it all.
On the weekend we usually head to Tarte for our Saturday morning coffee and brunch whilst we wait for Willow to finish ballet at her ballet school which is in the area.
When I need an outfit I love popping into one of the amazing boutiques located on High St Armadale. My go to stores are, Viktoria + Woods, Zimmerman, Dion Lee, White Story or Rose St Trading if I need to buy someone a present (they have the most amazing homewares!)
Malvern Central would have to be one of those places too? And you’ve obviously got a partnership with them, why was it such a great fit?
Yes a Malvern Central visit is always on my weekly to do list! What I love about the centre is how easy and convenient everything is.
From the parking, to the range of shops and cafes, it really takes the stress out of shopping especially during the busy times such as Easter and Christmas.
They have a huge range of shops from Seed Heritage, to David jones and Peter Alexander to a huge variety of food offerings and cafes. Unlike other shopping centres it’s also not overwhelming and too big so I can get in an out fairly quickly.
Is it a place you can take the kids, but also have a shopping date with girlfriends?
Absolutely, it has some great kids activities such as interactive floors, a little play area which features animals and car rides to keep the little ones entertained.
It also has Kidstuff which is an amazing toy store and my kids can spend hours in there testing out toys they then put on their wish list!
I also love the fact that it has David Jones which stocks some amazing Australian brands so you can have a quick shop with your girlfriend if you are in need of a new outfit followed by a coffee at the beautiful David Jones Food Hall. It has something for everyone.
What are the fashions to look out for this season? What styles and colours are you loving?
This Autumn we have seen animal print, especially snake skin, which has made a huge comeback! I am loving adding snake skin accessories to my outfits.
Sheer tights and gloves have also been spotted on the international runways so I think that will be another huge trend in the coming months.
In terms of colours this Autumn I think mustard, burgundy and camel will be featured across both clothing and accessories.
Take us through your beauty routine?
Looking after my skin is something I find important and invest a lot of time into.
I go to the Doctor’s Studio which is located in Armadale once a month. It’s a way I can treat myself in-between work and my kids its gives me an hour every month to unwind and relax.
My morning and night routines always consist of washing my face with a cleanser and then applying either morning or night serums followed by moisturiser.
I use a range of different serums and skin care from the Doctor’s Studio and David Jones as I love trying different brands and products.
I’ve recently been using Bio Effect which is a skin care company from Iceland and stocked in David Jones and it is incredible!
