The talented sisters at MENA have done it again, and released a funky and fresh line of clothing to keep you looking and feeling hot this winter!

Their winter 2012 collection is available now – here are our hot picks!

This week’s trend report looks at what’s big in fashion for autumn 2012 and it’s all gold.

Quite timely with the Olympics this year – be a stand out winner with your inner and outer golden girl!

Pacific cocktail dresses, tropical inspired couture and evening wear out of a Polynesian paradise.

That’s just a slice of what’s being launched next Saturday for the VIP only event held at Sydney’s Erskine Gallery.

Lana Lopesi is the talented Samoan/Canadian designer of up and coming brand Lopsey.

The future is looking very bright for Lana, after her first runway show featured at The Basement as a part of the New Zealand Fashion Festival.

A good bag is essential for Summer – it’s when we’re outside the most, laxing on a beach, at a park, an impromptu swim or a stroll in the sun. And what better way to stash your gear such as a beach towel, sunscreen, cardigan, drink bottle, camera and journal than in a tote or oversized bag?

Well we think nothing says you love the islands more than a bag that’s rolling with Pacific flavour so if you don’t live on an island, you can escape to paradise with our top Island themed patterned picks.

Watch out Stolen Girlfriends Club, Huffer and Lower, Lopsey’s arrived – and in a big way.

Lopsey is the edgy and straight-up RAD brainchild of Canadian-Samoan designer, Lana Lopesi. Playful designs and textures with a street-style cool make up the Auckland-based label, founded in 2010.

Acclaimed evening wear designer Kiri Nathan has won numerous awards including; New Zealand Smokefree Awards, New Zealand World of Wearable Art Awards, Miromoda Fashion Awards, the coveted Supreme Award at Westfield Style Pasifika and the evening and bridal sections at the 10th annual Cult Couture Awards in Auckland.

Now she’s designed a special new collection aimed at global women to be launched on International Woman’s Day on March the 8th.

The hottest designers in Pacific Island fashion are putting on the largest South Pacific show in the United Kingdom to raise money for charity.

Help for Heroes is a support group for injured Pacific army soldiers and for families of those who had lost their lives in the line of duty while serving in the Gulf War and Afghanistan.

NYFW comes in perfect time for us Islandhers, giving us the down low on what will be hot for the chilly winter that is fast approaching!

Staple items for winter include oversized coats, fire engine red hues, jewel toned colours and shiny metallics. Whip out your military coats, pants and boots from last year, because the trend is still going strong for this winter!

Love is in the air – Valentine’s is tomorrow! Make your date’s heart skip a beat and add a touch of romance to your outfit this Valentine’s Day.

Take inspiration from top designers Valentino, Elie Saab and Miu Miu, by channelling feminine charm, elegance and class. It’s all about girly florals, elegant lace and of course the colour of love, red – which looks AMAZING on Islandher skin!