> Man-gift of the week

The ski season is (sadly) over in Australia. But just beginning O.S. And as Christmas approaches more and more people make tracks to make fresh ones.

If your man is entrenched in work and can’t escape for a quick ski, this won’t help. It’ll make it worse. But it could inspire him to take time off and take you on a skiing holiday!!

Hunting Yeti is a film sponsored by K2 by Nimbus Independent in association with Poor Boyz. It documents the journey of a motley pro-skier crew and their mates.

Good times. Shitter times. No blue-sky-big-trick-bullshit façade. Great Music. Fuck-off footage. Awesome editing. Inspiring. Take a look at what it’s REALLY like to follow your dream. Click here to order online.

Check out the trailer and keep an eye out for the Oakley Frogskins and Christian Sirianni in the multi-coloured pants, a Melbourne boy.

Posted: 10/13/08 | Man Gift | 2 Comments

> Earrings

I lose them all the time. I use to lose them in boys swags and now they just fall out of my handbag while I’m searching for my keys. I’ve even lost a pair down my cleavage. You’d think I’d get those back. But no.

I have only one solution for such a problem. Diva.

I just can’t afford to buy expensive earings. I walk past Husk and dream of the day when I can drop $300 on a pair of silver dangles. But until then I’ll be heading to the trusty pink toilet sized store on Chapel/Bourke/Chaddy/Melb Central (and all around Australia) where earrings cost anywhere between $9 to $20.

Sometimes it’s hard going into these stores. They are always cluttered and everything looks tacky hanging from the plastic fittings under fluro lights. But, rest assured among all the trash is treasure. You just have to know what to look for.

The above are my trusty pieces for this season. And the leaf pair, I lost and went and bought again (except in gold).

Everyone is different in their earring selection but it’s a great stop for classic pieces like hoops, pearls and even silver and wooden bangles on a budget.

Don’t be put off by the disco tunes and the ten 15 yr olds hogging the mirror. Just get in there and rummage around.

You have your mission. Go forth and conquer.

Posted: 10/13/08 | Baked Bean Buy > Great Gift > Hot Shop | 0 Comments

> October Look Book

The October Look Book is out. Woot woot. I reckon it’s their biggest issue yet. Full as a bull. I especially like their spread on frayed denim shorts.

Along with the gladiator sandal, they’re my must haves for summer.

Click here to have a squiz.

Posted: 10/9/08 | Fashion Coffee | 0 Comments

> Hours of Fun with The Smoking Gun

Forget work. Go to the kitchen. Make a cup of tea, grab a monte carlo and visit The Smoking Gun.

Be prepared for a candid collection of celebrity mug shots. But more importantly, the story behind why they were arrested.

Intriguing.

Here’s a small sample below. Click here for more.

Frank Sinatra was arrested in 1938 for messing around with a married woman (yes, you could get done for that back then). Hugh Grant was caught in the act with hooker Divine Brown in 1995. The photo of Sid Vicious was taken after he murdered his girlfriend in 1978. Mathew McConaughey was charged with possession of Mary-Jane after a neighbour complained about the loud music coming from his house. The police busted him playing bongos. Nude. Stoned. Laugh and a half.

The boys stories are far more interesting. All the girls charges seem to be driving under the influence. Except for Janis Joplin who was merely exercising her freedom of speech by yelling obscenities at policemen. The shots are edgy and revealing though. Apart from Paris, she was obviously prepared.

Click the pics for a closer look.

Posted: 10/8/08 | Suggestion | 0 Comments

> After-five-eyes

I bend time and wear my after-five-eyes all day. And then when it gets to after five, I just add more black eyeliner. Call me Panda, but hey, it works.

Along with red lipstick we’re seeing dark eyes appear on the catwalk in Paris (said with French accent). The best thing about this look is that you can take it and push it as far as you want, or don’t want.

Click here for a how to session with PRIMPED.

On the other hand we see the natural face on the Chloe catwalk.

Decisions decisions. Try both. It depends if you’re in the mood to be the girl next door or the hot sultry bitch. Work it.

Thanks to PRIMPED for the tips and pics.

Posted: 10/7/08 | How To | 0 Comments