Month: June 2016

How to Tame Your Hair Down There

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  After waxing, sugaring, and shaving for the past few years, one day I had finally had enough with the high prices, annoying ingrown hairs, and the painful procedures. After considering it for a few months, I finally made the jump into the world of laser hair removal. Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated light into the hair follicle, which inhibits the hair’s future ability to grow. And this is all without disrupting or damaging your skin (yes please!). I found the whole process very interesting and conducted quite a bit of research before booking my first session. There… Continue Reading →

What To Do When You Have Lost Your Merry This Winter

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  I am pretty lucky, for some reason I have a natural predisposition to be optimistic and happy. I genuinely feel blessed to be healthy, doing something I love and to have amazing people in my life. However this week I lost my merry a little. A few events happened that threw me around mentally, and then I got sick which left me a little behind with work. I didn’t have the energy to reply to simple texts, emails and every time I looked in the mirror I felt pretty unattractive. My nose was red, my eyes were puffy and… Continue Reading →

The Prodigal Daughter VIP Fashion Launch

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  Attention Melbourne Friends: The Prodigal Daughter will be hosting a VIP Fashion Launch Night on Friday 1 July featuring Ovazania Jewelry. Entry is free plus there will be drinks and nibbles! Known for their bold patterns and prints, The Prodigal Daughter will be launching a new winter capsule collection that will be sure to brighten even the most depressing winters day. Exclusive VIP discounts will be available on the night but don’t worry if you can’t make it on Friday, there will be a pop-up all weekend long.   Details: Where: 154 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia VIP… Continue Reading →

The Clothing Exchange – A Fun and Ethical Way to Shop

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  Admittedly, heading to your first clothing swap can be pretty daunting. Aside from handing over a maximum of six items from your own beloved wardrobe, there are the occasional rumours of boxing-day-sale style rushing-elbows and all. I had heard that there could be some serious competition and that I might be up for a fight if any piece I picked up was on someone else’s wish-list, and to be honest I’m not really that type of shopper. However, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) clothes swap run by The Clothing Exchange (TCX ) in association with the Global… Continue Reading →

Emma O’Rourke and THE LABEL at Vancouver Fashion Week

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  We first fell in love with Emma O’Rourke, the talented designer behind THE LABEL, at Canberra fashion festival Fashfest in 2015. The clean, minimalist designs replete with subtle, intelligent details were a breath of fresh air amongst the more avant-garde designs being shown. We sought her out afterwards to chat further with her about her design process (read our full interview with Emma here) and have kept our eye on her ever since. When we found out that Emma had been invited to show a collection at Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW), we were naturally very excited for her. VFW… Continue Reading →

An Interview with Huw Bennet – Man of Style

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  Gentleman get ready, Huw Bennet, contributing editor to Oliver Grand and co-founder of Vanishing Elephant (just to name a few of his many accomplishments) is leading a workshop in men’s style at the Canberra Centre on Friday 24 June. But before we have the opportunity to find out Huw’s tips for developing a personal style and taking on this season’s trends at tomorrow’s masterclass, we wanted to find out a bit more about the man himself.   Leiden: What drew you to a career in fashion? Huw: I was always a funny kid wearing my dad’s suits out on… Continue Reading →

Designer Profile: Charly Thorn

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  Earlier this year, Team Leiden had the pleasure of attending Fashionation, a fashion event in Cooma showcasing both the local design talent and also the regions amazing wool. After all the excitement of the runway show we sat down with the youngest designer to showcase work on the evening, Charly Thorn to find out more about her design process.   Ledien: What is your earliest fashion memory? Charly: My earliest fashion memory would be when I was about 4 years old sitting on the floor of our new house, no furniture just a mattress, a box of Barbie dolls,… Continue Reading →

Instagram Accounts We Like to Follow – A Creative Bit of Fun

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Here is the next installment in our little series of Instagram accounts we like to while away the hours on.   @chilliphilly   Who: Phil Ferguson is a Melbourne based artist and Satellite Foundation Ambassador. What: Phil specialises in amazing crochet headwear brimming with personality. With hats ranging from animals, food and even a bottle of face wash, nothing is off limits for this creative talent. Contact: phil@chiliphilly.com www.chiliphilly.com   @alissalu   Who: Alissa Lonergan is an artist and writer. What: Super adorable mini food Contact: leelonergan@gmail.com   @tasteofstreep   Who: Someone or some people combing two pretty brilliant things.… Continue Reading →