> Frost

Yoghurt. Hard to spell. Easy to eat. So easy in fact, that all you have to do is mosey on down to Frost Yoghurt Bar.

This new kid on the block serves 98% fat free frozen yoghurt. Pick from four base flavours including Original, Passionfruit, Berry & Green Tee and add three toppings of your choice.

If you’ve lost your teeth, or the ability to chew, blend all your fave ingredients up and drink them in a smoothie.

And for all you tech heads who can’t handle a arvo snack without your laptop, never fear, they have free wireless Internet. I’ve fallen in love. You will too.

Frost Yoghurt Bar, 164 Chapel Street Windsor, 9510 4525.

Posted: 10/21/08 | Hot Shop > New Find | 1 Comment

> I Heart Huffer

Everytime I think of New Zealand I think of below youtube clip.

But now I will think of Huffer.

Because they’re ACE, and they have a funky website with wacked out pictures behind certain words.

On a more serious note, these guys believe that you should be able to move in your clothes and have created a collection to reflect their feelings. Cotton Tees and stretchy jeans that make you feel skinny.

STRETCH = LESS MUFFIN TOP = HOTTER. Yes please.

They’re just beginning to make waves over here so jump on before the rest of the world drops in on you.

Available at Plane and The Lab.

Posted: 10/15/08 | Hot Shop > Internet Buy > New Find | 0 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

> Yeah for Yeo

Having been awarded the Tiffany & Co Australian Young Designer of the Year in 2007 Yeojin Bae’s been turning heads ever since.

Yeojin wins her customers with sartorial style, feminine detail and exquisite materials combined to create timeless pieces that transcend continents and seasons.

Check out her showroom at Studio 4, Level 1, 249 Chapel Street in Prahran. It’s only open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from midday onwards and the rest of the time by appointment only. It’s worth it ‘cos this hidden gem is a race-week-junkie’s weapon of mass destruction.

Thanks to my mate Lou Lou for the knowledge. You’re Yeojin Bae’s best advertisement rocking the town.

Posted: 10/3/08 | Hot Shop > New Find | 0 Comments

> Tea is for Tuesday

I don’t know about you but tea-breaks throughout the day keep me going. It’s an excuse to leave your desk, a chance to think about the article you’ve just written, a moment away from your phone, an opportunity for goss in the kitchen or just because you feel like a tea.

Check out the tea cups by Lucas and Hayley from their new project The Manicule . Or feast your eyes on their Tea posters (and others) at Keep Calm Gallery another of their ideas that celebrates the beauty of tea.

Make sure you take a peek at their other products, they have some simply divine tea towels which make thoughtful housewarming presents.