Month: November 2016

Ori Building Christmas Shopping Event

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  With Christmas less than a month away it’s time to start shopping. And where better to find something for everyone (including your hard to buy for aunt) than from one of the unique stores in Braddon’s Ori Building.  Not only will there be a grazing table of delicious Christmas delights from Woodbrook catering, shoppers will also enjoy live music, champagne and a complimentary gift-wrapping service. Many of the stores will be channelling the spirit of Christmas, with some special offers available on the night:   Barrio – This haven for coffee drinkers will be open for dinner. It’s BYO… Continue Reading →

Zilpah Tart and the Wind Turbine Print

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  Canberra has always been a step ahead of the game when it comes to renewable energy. Last week a new space dedicated to renewable energy innovation, with an intriguing tie to fashion, was proudly launched here in the nations capital. The <2 degrees Renewables Innovation Hub is an initiative of the ACT government and takes the form of a flexible, collaborative workspace where innovative start-ups and organisations from Australia as well as around the world can work alongside each other to combat climate change. Fourteen businesses have already signed up to work from the Hub. As wonderful as this… Continue Reading →

Talking Shoes and Accessories with Alicia Xyrakis

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  With her new footwear and accessories boutique Peachy Keen just over a month old, we sat down with owner, buyer and all round lovely lady Alicia Xyrakis to talk all things shoes and handbags.   Emma: What core styles do you think every woman needs in her shoe wardrobe? Alicia: Nude stiletto point toe pumps Black strappy heels Nude sandals with some sort of heel (a block heel is great to take you through spring/summer occasions) black closed toe flats in the form of loafers, brogues or similar. Make sure your flat shoes have a proper sole on them… Continue Reading →

Review: Good Dye Young

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In typical everyday life, we don’t tend to see people walking around with hair that is so bright you need sunglasses just to look at it. But why not? Well now there is nothing holding you back. Let me introduce you to Good Dye Young. Good Dye Young is a new, do-it-yourself, at home hair colour that has already made a huge impression, appearing in publications such as Nylon, Vogue and Bustle. Created by my vocal hero and hair idol, Hayley Williams, and her colourist, Brian O’Conner, this new and exciting colour range will have heads turning. Some of you… Continue Reading →

Designer Profile: crbn

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  A little while ago we had the pleasure of attending the launch of a gender neutral clothing label, crbn in Sydney. Designed by Whitney Duan, the first crbn (pronounced carbon) collection featured striking minimalist pieces able to be transformed by the personality of the wearer, no matter their gender. I was so drawn to the collection that I  ordered a piece the very next day. When my slightly subversive bandage skirt arrived, it was just as perfect for my hourglass figure as it had appeared on the man who wore it on the runway. I wanted to find out more… Continue Reading →

The Best Snacks You Can Keep in Your Desk Drawer

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  There are two types of people in the world: those that get to the end of the day and realise they forgot to eat lunch and those that start thinking about lunch as soon as they finish breakfast; I am the latter. I fear being without food when I’m hungry like some people fear encounters with creepy crawlies. It is for this reason that I always make sure I am surrounded by ample snacks, in my handbag and especially in my desk drawer. That way, when the 3pm munchies hit or I need to stay back at work to… Continue Reading →

Fashion Flashbacks

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  Downsizing your own wardrobe is never a very fun activity, but have you ever tried downsizing someone else’s? Recently I helped my mother go through some of her old clothes to donate to clean out some space. I was amazed and delighted at some of the garments she had kept for such a long time. Not just by the fashions but by the stories she could tell with each item, transported me back to another time. The simple chore of cleaning out her closet soon became a game of dress-ups and allowed Mum to reminisce about the past. The… Continue Reading →