> Monthly Stars

10 days late on the monthly stars. 10 minutes late for my hair appointment tonight. And 10 seconds late for my train this morning. There’s only one explanation. THE PLANETS ARE CRAZY. So Susan says. And so are our stars.

Explains all the loopy goings on in the world at the mo. Check out your crazy month ahead. Bless your sweet little stargazing heart Susan.

Posted: 03/10/09 | Monthly Stars | 0 Comments

> Weekend Wisdom

Even though the weather has developed epilepsy, I’m still going to try and do this on the weekend. So should you.

Or, just spend time with your dog. That’ll make you happy too. Or your cat, fish, budgie  . . . blue-tongue lizard. Whatever.

Posted: 03/5/09 | Suggestion > Weekend Wisdom | 2 Comments

> Man-gift of the week

Haallo.

Oh. Hello.

My naame iz Peirrrrrrrre.

There’s something oh-so-sexy about a man with a foreign accent. A master of many languages. Ehh. I’m not fussy. Two will do . . . English aaaaand French/Italian/Spanish . . . I prefer something European-ish. However, Japanese is always a plus.

Treat you’re man to a few language lessons. He prob won’t come out with an accent. But at least he’ll be able to say I love you in another tongue. And count to 10. And maybe conjugate some verbs. Or maybe he’ll become fluent. Fluent in the languaaage of looooove.

This could be very beneficial. For you. And for him. A gift that keeps on giving.

The Lyceum Language Centre teach German, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese & Japanese. Go for 10 week term of 1.5 hr lessons at $275. Also check out the Alliance Francais, The Victorian School of Languages or Opening Doors for Group Classes.

Posted: 03/4/09 | Man Gift | 1 Comment

> Get crafty with your cash.

I’m so broke. More broke than the glass I smashed last night. More broke than the Melbourne’s try-hard London Eye. And I have a tendency to lose my wallet every six months. I haven’t lost the current one for a good nine. So i’m due.

This one time not-the-real-Kenny posted my WHOLE handbag back to me. He found it hanging on the tow bar of the port-a-loos. Another time I lost it for a year. Bring briiiiing. Then I got a call. ‘Hello My name’s Blah Blah and I’m the manager of the Royal Mail up here at Dunkheld. We’re revegetating the garden and we’ve found your wallet’. Boomerang.

Other times I’ve not been so lucky. But I’ve found a solution. The paper wallet. Neatly held together by a plastic fork. Helloooo boys!!! Fabo.

Benny T introduced me to this stroke of genius at the bar on Sat night. As you can see by the surrounding shot glasses. So clever right now. Observe. Adopt.

Posted: 03/2/09 | How To > Idea > Suggestion | 0 Comments

> What’s on Stylestalker?

Woooot. My first interview. Say hi to the girlies behind Stylestalker. Hot to trot.

Millions of blogs and websites are dedicated to following star ensembles. Praising them. Fugging them. Inspiring fashion die hards across the globe.

However, none of them take it to the next level like Sue-Ann (Virgoen/Libra) & Rach (Gemini) from Stylestalker. These rockers take celeb style to the peeps by translating their fave looks into their own wearable, affordable designs. I wanted to know more. So I got the story and asked them ‘What’s on . .?’.

It takes balls to live your dream. Hopefully this sassy duo inspire you to follow yours. And buy some of their gear. I love this zip skirt. Smokin.

SA. We are the ultimate stylestalkers. It started about 2 years ago when Rachel and I were working together and were constantly on all the fashion blogs ( Face Hunter, The Sartorialist etc), wireimage, getty images checking out what people wore  trying to get inspiration for ourselves. This coupled with the fact that there was nothing in Australia that we wanted to wear (that we could afford) led to the idea.

What’s on you right now?
R. An uber-handy stylestalker t-shirt dress. loose-fitting, great for the bali heat.
SA. Pyjamas with ridiculously busty asian schoolgirl characters printed all over it.

What’s on the top of your love list?
R. A-wang, Wasson, Rumi from Fashion Toast.
SA. Truffle oil and sequins.

What’s on your playlist at the moment?
R. Metronomy, Fleet Foxes, Dolly Parton (always), anything produced by Phil Spector.
SA. Pnau, Elton John.

What’s on your coat hanger for Sat night?
R. PJ’s – ill be on a red-eye flight back to Sydney with new samples!
SA. Black gladiator body con dress and a Rick Owens equse draped leather jacket (both next season, watch out!!).

What’s on your must have list for this winter?
R. A butter soft, drapey leather jacket worn over body con dresses with cutout details and tough boots.
SA. Goulash soup and a matching studded jacket + dress.

What’s on the catwalks at the moment that will translate onto the streets?
R. Robocop. Apocolypse. Savages from the future. Will all translate into sharp tailoring with a tough edge.
SA. Shoulder pads (don’t resist, just accept).

What’s on for Stylestalker in the future?
R. A palace in morrocco if anyone wants to join us for a party.
SA. Giving ladies what they want.

Posted: 03/1/09 | Fashion Coffee > Interview | 0 Comments