Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Grey.Grey.Grey

Today is such grey sweater weather.
There's pretty much nothing better than chillin' in the rain with tea and the perfect boy fashion grey sweater.

I'm going to celebrate by buying myself some Nathan Smith for the next wet weather occasion.
Tea time, bitches!

Saturday Night People Watching (Part II)

Sobriety on a Saturday night reveals some very interesting insights into the breeding, drinking and playing habits of Sydney's youth.

1. Apparently if you're 40, but dress like you're Pete Wentz and Ashley Simpson on holiday in Oz, you can skip the line and gain priority entry into clubs.


2. Men like to pull dance moves as they approach the bar. I'm not sure if this is to increase their chances of picking up, or to draw attention to themselves for quicker drink service. However, the reality is that a man in his late 20's/early 30's pulling out the pigeon dance is pretty fucking hilarious.


3. Pseudo rockstars wearing hats as camouflage... What? Hint: noone at the bar knows who you are, and those who do know actually don't care. Feel free to shout the table drinks, but we're still going to laugh and be highly amused by your awkward relationship status.


4. Boy crushes are kind of cute. Every boy needs to develop a serious groupie-crush on another boy. Now.


Next saturday I need to look like this:

Stock this shit.

I came all over that rabbit ring. 
(Not really).
But I need it. And every other ring. So emailed for stockists. 
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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Wolf Shudder.

I'm pretty amused by the return of Wolfmother. Personally, I don't see much point in one member retaining the namesake of a band and continuing to perform under that guise. It's a venture which forces me to reconsider any respect I may or may not have had for that musician (not that I find Andrew Stockdale a particularly respectable musician anyway). It just looks lazy, and like a blatant attempt to pursue more money and more fame.

Sure, Andrew Stockdale worked hard to create the Wolfmother name, and no doubt 
he tended to outshine his former band members in the publicity stakes. He worked hard to establish an image and become a rock persona. He was entertaining to watch when they were a $20 pub band. However, when something is over, let it be over. Your two founding members, and friends, left. Take a new direction, create a new venture. See it as an opportunity to push your musical boundaries into new directions and explore a new sound. Whatever it is you end up doing your previous band name from which you derived your fame will follow you anyway. It's all about knowing when to give up, and move on. 

Anyway, this rant comes courtesy of the fact that Modular have released the first new single from Wolfmother phase II for free download. Check out pedestrian.tv to grab yourself a copy.  
Expect a little more distortion, but the same derivative sound. Seriously. It just sounds like Colossal slept with Ozzy Osbourne and Jack White. 

Down and down the rabbit hole.


I've been thinking about this rabbit ring (bottom right) for far too long, and need to figure out how to get my hands on it. The rest of the collection is equally amazing, and the rings are all swoon worthy. 
They're from some ridiculously good Norwegian designer, Bjørg and every piece oozes personality.
Time to email for stockists, I think. 

Aphrodisiacs.

An aphrodisiac is a substance used in the belief that it increases sexual desire. Chocolate, alcohol, viagra, oysters and mickey avalon... 
If you're trying to win my affection, we can skip the oysters. Unless they're somehow coupled with Mickey Avalon. In which case, you'll have a completely winning formula. Check out Oyster Mag following the 'Av around Sydney. It's an old formula, but it still works. You could also try meowing at girls.



"Why would I go and vote for Obama, when the dope that I smoke comes straight from Osama."

TV rots your brain.

Hahaha. Wow. This thing is epic. 



Other than that, it comes from a pretty rad Melbourne label, TV. Despite hating birds, I'm enjoying some of the bird inspired shapes. Like:

You can buy all things like TV, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Antipodium at Good as Gold
Check it out, because it stocks some pretty good shit.

Waiting for my Antipodium Floral Bustier ^_^

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Hue are you?

Actually the greatest chair I've ever seen. Ho-ly shit.
By Hugh Hayden. 

Date with a lover.

Get online Friday, and spend your dollars and cents on a lover. The cult Sydney label by Susien Chong and Nic Briand is finally launching the online store they've been promising for a lifetime. 
First chance to get the new season fashions, score some old favourites, and apparently, as promised by the duo - some one of a kind pieces. 
Love Love Love

Cutlery Sucks.

A word to the wise. 

Bedroom spoon-rape attacks are just not cool.

Thanks alot. 

Friday, March 27, 2009

Sell your soul.

Kings of Leon ain't gonna sell their souls to the devil. Found a clip of a new song, from the Acer show, 19 March. 


Swoon.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Smarties.

Some cicada's produce sounds louder than 106 decibels at close range. This is the equivalent of a car motor. 

Four lady beetles were sent into space in 1999 on NASA's space shuttle to participate in anti-gravity experiments.

The Queen Alexandra butterfly from Papua New Guinea is the world's largest butterfly with a wing span of 26 cm. 

The common garden snail is the slowest moving animal - it travels at 0.05 km/h.

Courtesy of smarties for dinner.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Penis Envy.

This is the sort of kid you want to be friends with. Whether simply bored, inspired, or seeking attention, a teenager from the UK has redecorated the roof on his family's home by painting an 18m penis on it. 
Better yet, he managed to get away with it for an entire year; until the parents were finally alerted by a helicopter pilot who would fly people over to see the work. That's some phallus. 

Monday, March 23, 2009

Fashion for a cause.

It's been happening a bit recently. Fashion designers are creating one off pieces of wearable art, in an attempt to raise money for various charitable causes by teaming up with magazines or chain-stores. 
Go own yourself a piece of fashion history, by heading over to ebay, and checking out these one of a kind dresses by romance was born in conjunction with Sportsgirl.
Seriously, own yourself a poodle dress. It's insane. 


Animal Kingdom SS09.

Check out the latest in animal print trends.

Remember the pink albino dolphin?

It created a media frenzy, and was basically the coolest dolphin in the sea. It was like  the favourite childhood book "The Rainbow Fish" came to life.

So now Africa have taken note of the albino trend, delivering the most bitchin' elephant I've ever seen. 
Though the story isn't so happy for this little guy. Apparently the harsh African sun is going to be the end of him, which kind of breaks my heart. Can't someone teach the little guy about sun protection? 

"I'll bet you wouldn't believe me
If I whispered in your ears and said
I can see a pink elephant
And it's standing on the corner of the bed"

And, just because I decided Albino animals are the coolest, I came across this little guy. 
Go buy yourself a pet albino hedgehog. 

Longchamp.


Kate Moss and Sasha Pivovarova in Longchamp ss09 campaign. Seriously? 
Hot.
100% win.
100% girl crushes.

Vulture.

Patrick Wolf is a man who is as sexual and creative as his music. He is a man who becomes his music. Or perhaps his music becomes him. Either way, the first single off the up and coming "The Bachelor" indicates a step away from the whimsical violins, firey red hair and playful circus of "The Magic Position". 

"Vulture" is dark, sexual and electric; a song of prey.
The lyrics sound as though he's had to learn some serious lessons about life on a record label; and the video looks as though he's channelled this negative energy into fueling his sexual fire. If this is anything to go by, his characters are going to be darker, hungrier, and represent a definite coming of age.


Fingers crossed this bird comes to Australia in 2009. Because if "The Vulture" is anything to go by, there is some amazing custom couture to look forward to. 

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Generation-STI.

Because nothing says herpes better than an email or SMS.
I think Hallmark need to make a card for the occasion.

Lessons in life and fashion.

Courtesy of a Saturday night. 

Spectrum fashion rules: 


1. When wearing  a low cut back, always match your bra to the pattern on the dress. In this case, you can see a striped bra "blending" into the striped upper half of the girls dress. Cross over bra straps add that little extra kick... but should only be attempted once you have the style down. 
2. What you can't see in this photo, but really need to take note of is the pre-tween trend of wearing dresses over jeans. These two friends are both sporting the high-end fashion look. Don't bother with skin tight jeans either. For extra indie-cool, get slightly large, poorly fitted jeans from Jeans West (which are labelled 'skinny jean'), and rock with your favourite Miss Shop dress. 



Hyde Park Fashion Rules:

Hyde Park in Sydney is a both dangerous and colourful place filled with girls enjoying pre-band gutter parties, attractive boys, rowdy Irishmen, cop cars and wildlife. Wildlife can be particularly cute, and all girls coo over animals. That's why you need to
 invest in a pair of these "Pet" boots. "Pet" boots such as these (by Givenchy) will attract
 hoards of animals right to your feet.

 Works better than food. 
But beware of feral animals attempting to breed with your footwear. 

Other options include rocking the hobo-chic look. But seriously, homeless people are more awesome than you, so let's not go there.

George Street Fashion:


Kids on George Street enjoy drinking in Darling Harbour, and dance floor grinding. 
Men: Dress in baggy jeans, coloured shirts and bad shoes. 
Women; showing vadge is the only way to go. Seriously, take note from Britney Spears' breeding habits. Letting your dress ride up like Ms. Spears will increase your chances of a road side pick up and reproduction by 190%.


Now that you know the Sydney fashion rules, here are your options for the night. 

Roam Sydney:
Look exceedingly cool on a Party Bus. Glowsticks, whilst raver-stomping on the rooftop will ensure your cool points increase at least 49 in the minds of everyone who happens to unwillingly stumble across the obnoxious bass pouring out of the bus doors. However, BEWARE. Ecstasy does not cause holes in your brain. The incredibly obnoxious music played on the Party Bus does. There is a direct correlation between riding the Party Bus and low IQ. 

Hyde Park:
Feeling romantic? No? But want to make her believe you are? Suggest a Hyde Park picnic. Don't worry about packing food. If she needs some convincing bring some cheap wine. Then, simply find a large, open patch of grass. No rules apply. Actually; one rule applies. Beware of the automatic sprinklers after dark. 
Gentlemen bring a blanket.

George Street:
If your vehicle of choice is totally pimped outtt, and has the sickkkkezt sound system this side of Antartica, George Street is the only place you want to be. 

Before heading out, mark your route. Maximise time spent on George Street by choosing the peak hours between 11:30pm and 1am when gridlock is ensured. Once on George Street consider this your moment to shine. Crank your sickezzzt pre-selected tunes loud enough to echo around the Hilton's presidential suite. If a fake-tanned QTee catches your eye hold up as much traffic as possible. For instance, drive across lanes of traffic to get the QTee's attention and flick over to a love song. Once you have her attention you may want to write down your digitz and discuss how comfortable she'd be in your back seat. 

And finally, for ex-Australia's Next Top Model contestants:

 You'll probably want to be seen in the same outfit you were snapped in last week outside Sydney's Oxford Art Factory. Because Jonothan Pease would have told you that's where all the cool kids hang. Wear glasses for extra scene-points.


See ya later Jelly Tots.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

aha, shake, a little less heartbreak.

Walking to the kings of leon concert at the entertainment centre was one of the hardest things i've ever had to do. There was a certain reluctance in our steps; a certain emptiness, because the whole night felt like it was going to be the end of something. 

Luckily I did it. Because they delivered the biggest fuck off setlist to those only there to see the sex on fire/use somebody. Two songs which do NOT represent the band.

 Mostly old stuff, and the first time I have seen Red Morning Light (favourite) live. The whole crowd stood dumb during these songs as if they didn't know who the band on stage was. Caleb pretty much summed it up: "Most of you guys don't know where this band came from". Touche.  

Not the greatest Kings gig. But I got to dance like an 18 year old spaz, relive best gig memories, and can have heart swoons again knowing that they're never going to alienate the kids who got them where they were. Plus a hint of a new song may be indication of an album which looks to their past. Afterall, now they have the 2dayfm and Nova fans, they can tell them exactly what to like. It's pretty easy to manipulate the mainstream.

Special mention also needs to go out to the gumby/robot dance guys next to us. We call them Gumbot.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Get Close.


I parked really close to this bumper sticker shame.

Monday, March 16, 2009

The Insufficiency of All Things Attainable.

David LaChapelle's latest photography exhibition hits right on current world issues, detailing his vision of the apocalypse; depicting people who have fallen victim to mass consumerism.
 Pretty good concept, with pretty current issues. 


And let's face it. Death by giant burger gets my vote.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

stiletto stampede.

Apparently America's Next Top Model is on the search for the new Naomi Campbell. 
Cat fights, hospital admissions, and arrests at an audition? Perhaps it was a case of 'Little Man Syndrome" however, as all those auditioning had to be under the pre-requisite catwalk height of 5'7. Little guy win+fail.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Global Warming.

Meet Jack White + Alison Mosshart. Meet 'The Dead Weather'. A collaboration hotter than global warming, and an album due for release in June.

Octup x 2.

I'm pretty sick of hearing about the Angelina Jolie obsessed Octuplet mum and her thousand kids. Sure, I could turn off ET. 
But seriously, next time you want to talk about a lot of offspring, make it about these ones instead:

Off the hook.

I'm having a small love affair with Miss Bibi. Let's face it, she's French. 10 points already. 
Then she's responsible for a collection which invokes thoughts of fetish and childhood. (Probably not at the same time, unless there's something weird and Freudian going on. Which I won't judge you for). 
The collection is inspired by the world of childhood and nostalgia; the arcadia lost that eventually all mankind searches for. Within this world of childhood and innocence, things become smaller, and the visual object which reoccurs is often fetishized. Objects are recreated into wearable objects which are reminiscent of the murder and intrigue associated with
 childhood board game Cluedo. 
Basically, she has created a collection of all the things I love. Freudian theory, mixed with childhood and Peter Pan complexes, whilst fetishizing some of my most loved things; leather and chairs. 

Check out missbibi, where you can probably buy things. 
Or buy them from Australia at MyCatwalk.com

PETA.

Dear PETA,

Forget fur.
Get on this case of animal cruelty. 

Winter Wonderland.

John Galliano wins. 
Not so much for the latest collection; but for once again managing to create a fantasy which perfectly reflects the concept of the collection. 

God Save McQueen.

In recent weeks fashion reviews have been a-buzz with the world's freshest economic crisis; making the world's economic downfall seem more fashionable than the fashion.

Thankfully, designers like McQueen are refusing to cave to economic pressures, putting on shows which blur the lines between the beautiful, the ridiculous, and the ugly. 


Check out the show here.
And remind yourself that fashion shows are about inspiring creativity; which should rise above any economic situation. 





Foot Fetish.

I'm very confused by the Vivienne Westwood/Melissa shoes. More often than not they come in adorable styles (like these Chloe-esque three strap flats), with the added bonus of being pretty damn affordable. 




But then, they're finished in this strange jelly plastic. Which just makes me feel like they're an upper class croc. (Pretty sure saying that about Vivienne is biggest fashion crime I can ever commit. Sue me).

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

necking.

Necking is totally hot. There seems to be heaps of amazing neck features around at the moment, but these Timo Weiland designs are especially swoon-worthy. The collection can be broken down in to chapters, which together tell the story of a collection which blurs the boundaries between time and gender. 

The film for the collection is also pretty rad too.

Sure. Apparently the line has no Australian or online stockists. But you should look, love, learn, and get necked.


free parking.

I would like to thank the City of Sydney for the thoughtful photograph provided online of my vehicle at the time of offence.
not such free parking.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

oh, coachella.

Time and time again festival lineups like these remind me that I'm in the wrong country. 

(I can't even look at it anymore).
Feel like a quick trip to the Californian desert?






style wars.

Once content to share everything from rock star boyfriends to star signs, Faithfull has launched an attack on 'style icon' and former friend Kate Moss. Faithfull has come out slamming Moss for stealing her style and lifestyle, saying:
 
"She wanted to read me like a Braille book. And she did. It's a vampirical thing. Now I see pictures of her with a boy who looks like Mick Jagger, and her looking like me...She's very clever, but she isn't at all educated. We don't have any common references. Except music."


Sure, Moss may have borrowed from the style books of Faithfull. However we can expect a Moss retaliation accusing Faithfull of stealing her old battles. Anybody else remembering the Moss and Sienna Miller feud from 7 months ago?

"Kate had a go at Sienna and accused her of stealing her style. She was ranting on about how Sienna was trying to steal her lifestyle and her friends too." 

De ja vu. 



heros of burgertown.

if you miss colouring in books and feel the need to redecorate, you should probably get this colour in wallpaper. 
but if you suck at staying within the lines then you probably shouldn't.
either way, this jon burgerman wallpaper looks like fun, and gives you total control over the colours you bring into your room. plus, you know your wall will be one of a kind.


i'll let you draw on my walls.


Friday, March 6, 2009

sass.rat.cat.zebra.

A friend of mine just informed be of the latest Sass & Bide fashion disaster. Over the last 6 months we have seen the questionable (but acceptable) 'Black Rats' evolve into something which resembles Darwin's evolutionary theory. 
Black, to PVC, to Bronze, to Catsuit.
And the latest disaster; Zebra Rats. 
If Darwin's theories on evolution are correct, we can only expect to see a Zebra-Rat-Catsuit in coming months. 
Three animals to describe one outfit. This should be fun to watch. 






Monday, March 2, 2009

art.cinema.pop culture.music.sacred hearts college


lover, take me sailing with you.
lover, sacred hearts college '09.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

the right time of day.

the right time of day can cast an entirely different light on the situation. 
amazing ++ shadow street art.




Life in an instant.


A polaroid dream. 

www.mikaelkennedy.com


dish.



Emma Wasson v RVCA.
check,check,check.it.