‘I haven’t taken them off’: Christie Nicolaides reveals top designer fashion purchase

She is no stranger to having her jewls worn by celebrities but Christie Nicolaides reveals the fashion piece she can’t live without.

Jewellery designer Christie Nicolaides in her flagship store. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Glamorous, gilded and girly are the three words I would use to describe Christie Nicolaides’ wardrobe, where every outfit is completed with a pair of her very own statement earrings or pearl-adorned tiara (depending on the occasion)!

The designer, whose distinctive jewellery has become a go-to for celebrities, has in her wardrobe an impressive collection of colourful Dolce & Gabbana and Ulla Johnson pieces, while Christie personalises her daily ensembles with classic vintage accessories, where sunglasses and handbags complete her iconic look.

Despite her self-confessed “diamante midriff tee” teenage fashion faux pas, something tells me Christie managed to pull this off – she is the Queensland fashion queen of polished style after all.

Jewellery designer Christie Nicolaides shares her fashion tips.

How would you describe your personal style?

Classic.

Who are your style icons?

Giovanna Engelbert, Bettina Looney, Sara Battaglia and Elsa Hosk.

What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe?

A collection of antique and vintage jewellery that I have collected over the years.

What are your favourite brands?

Scanlan & Theodore, Camilla & Marc, Dolce & Gabbana and Ulla Johnson.

Have you ever made a style faux pas?

I’m sure I have made many particularly back in my teens.
One outfit that comes to mind was a
pair of low-rise denim pedal pushers and
a diamante-studded midriff tee.

Top three wardrobe must haves?

A great pair of sunglasses, a good handbag and statement earrings.

What would you buy if money was no object?

A vintage Rolex Stella dial.

Christie Nicolaides and the Easton Pearson Archive Launch showing off her style.

Favourite fashion era?

’70s.

What is the most sentimental item in your wardrobe?

A collection of vintage Leonard Paris dresses that were given to me by my grandmother.

Summer or winter fashion?

Summer.

Denim or dresses?

Dresses.

Heels or sneakers?

Heels.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Too many …

Best designer fashion purchase this year?

Chanel slingback, two-tone flats. I haven’t taken them off.

Best bargain fashion purchase this year?

A collection of vintage sunglasses purchased at auction.

Three beauty products you can’t live without.

RATIONALE skincare, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and a classic red lipstick.

Originally published as ‘I haven’t taken them off’: Christie Nicolaides reveals top designer fashion purchase