For all those star gazers out there this is your year, 2009 is the UN International Year of Astronomy. Created to highlight the need for darker skies through smart lighting in cities globally, Sydney is taking part by holding the Festival of the Stars, Smart Light Sydney. Held at the Sydney Observatory the Festival of the Stars will showcase the opportunities for spectacular stargazing thanks to reduced light pollution.

The Festival of the Stars will host two nights of spectacular stargazing on the first weekend of Smart Light Sydney. Visitors will be able to view Saturn, the constellations of the deep south that make up Argo Navis, the legendary ship from Jason and the Argonauts along with zodiac constellations of Leo and Virgo through telescopes.

Visitors will also be able to view the latest in astronomy products, meet astronomers from all over Sydney, experience special 3D theatre presentations and talks every half hour, food stalls and entertainment plus every adult entry includes a glass of wine.

The event is from the 29^th –30^th May 2009: 6–10pm at the Sydney Observatory.

Check out http://vividsydney.com/festival-stars/ for more info!

xx

We all know a staple in any wardrobe is a good pair of jeans…one can never have too many, the choices are endless, style, colour, wash, brand!

Got nothing to do this weekend? Satisfy your denim fetish and add a couple more pairs to your collection at the Mavi Jeans Winter Clearance Sale.

With up to 70% off this opportunity is not to be missed…. pick up the hottest denim styles and washes for both Men and Women in time for Winter.

Further bargains include tops, dresses and hoodies, along with plenty of fantastic samples and 2nd’s!

WHEN

Friday 29th May, 2009 until Saturday 30th May, 2009.

WHERE

Medina On Crown

Fitzroy Room

359 Crown Street

Surry Hills.

NSW, 2010.

TIMES

Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 4.00pm

PAYMENT

Mastercard, visa, cash, bankcard

www.mavi.com

See you there! xxx

Mossimo, Stussy, Superdry, Sachi and that’s just to name a few! There will be no other place to be Friday 5^th June than the Royal Melbourne showgrounds, when Brand collective open their gigantic stock clearance sale! Leading Street wear labels join forces at the Expo Hall to create the one-stop-shop for all winter wardrobe bargains! Tops and Tees an amazing $15, jeans $30, knits and hoodies two for $60 or $35 each! Weather you need that perfect heel for a night out on the town, the latest in exercise and funky gym wear, or any additional street wear piece to complete your wardrobe, don’t miss Brand Collective’s incredible one weekend only offer.

The Betties are booking their flights to Melbourne as we speak. See you there to grab a bargain.

Katie xx

Date: Friday 5^th June 0 Sunday 14^th June

Time: 9am to 5pm daily

Address: Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Enter Epsom Road via Main gate 1

Expo Hall- Building C

Payment Options: cash and EFTPOS facilities available.

Brands: Stussy, Mossimo, Paul Frank, Mooks, Freshjive, CAT, World Industries, Independent, Dunlop Sport, Penguin, Clarks, Merrell, Grosby, Sachi, Volley, Everlast and Superdry.

If you’re a chocoholic this is the recipe for you!! Dark chocolate, naughty cream and fresh raspberries… Need we say more?!

Serves 8

Topping

100g good quality dark chocolate

150g raspberry jam

125ml cream

Cake

30g good quality cocoa powder

60ml milk

½ teaspoon natural vanilla extract

30g raspberry jam

115g butter, softened

65g caster sugar

2 medium eggs

125g plain flour

1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of sea salt

80g raspberries, plus extra

To find out how to make this YUMMY desert, click on this link!

http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/10017/gooey-chocolate-cake-with-raspberries

For once, our ‘lust-have’ item of the week is neither shoe, a garment, or accessory – it’s one of the slickest machines we’ve ever come across, and one that makes us want to earn our pilots stripes straight away!

The new Icon A5 Seaplane is a definite must have – a slick, stylish two-seater seaplane, built with amateur aviators in mind modeled on the predatory shape of birds of prey.

Guaranteed to bring the freedom, fun and adventure of flying to a new level, this baby looks hot on ground, water, and soaring into the air. Our only worry is its compact size – where do we store our collection of travel luggage?!

www.iconaircraft.com

I’m a lifelong devotee of online shopping – the golden phrase ‘add to my basket’ fills me with post-purchasing joy, and I’m a firm believer that web-shopping doesn’t feel as naughty as flashing the plastic in retail stores.

But I will admit that when it comes to shopping on the internet, I’m a creature of habit – Topshop (oh how I miss thee), Uniqlo, Gap, and maybe the odd daring purchase on Ebay is about as exciting as it gets. Until I discovered the lingerie and swimwear mecca that is Trixan Body!

Imagine visiting one store to browse the complete Jets by Jessika Allen swimwear collection fresh from the catwalk, alongside designer ranges from Baku, Seafolly, and Lisa Ho. See stylish lingerie from top brands including Calvin Klein, Jockey, Fine Lines, Pleasure State and Lovable, stock up on winter hosiery, and kit yourself out for the gym with top quality training gear from Running Bare.

No boutique, department store, or rival website houses the expansive collections available at Trixan Body – every style, colour, shape and budget for women, men and children is catered for at their online emporium, launched in Australia this month. Trixan’s site also includes bathroom products, beach towels, and sleepwear, creating a one-stop-shop for every beach and body demand.

What sets Trixan apart from its competitors is the oh-so-easy search system, which allows you to find products by size, colour, style, brand and budget – perfect if you’re looking for a particular shape of swimwear, a hard-to-find size, or have a limited amount to spend.

With a no-questions-asked returns policy, and a dedicated customer service team at the end of the phone and email day and night, trust me, you’ll be truly spoiled by the Trixan team. To complete the online experience, every order is dispatched in record time, and packaged in luxurious wrapping to rival any high street store gift bag – squeal!

Shopping online never felt so good! Stock up for your winter getaway or plan ahead for summer at 

www.trixanbody.com.au

Amy xx

Women are taught to be polite, quiet, demure. Making waves = a big no-no, even if someone’s done you some serious wrong, whether it’s your boyfriend cheating on you or a manicurist nipping your cuticles one too many times. But all this sweetness and light on the outside can lead to a seriously ready-to-burst madwoman on the inside… So what’s a modern girl to do that won’t land her on Jerry Springer or the like?

Learn to stand up for yourself with grace, humor, and the book Dump ‘Em: How to Break Up with Anyone from Your Best Friend to Your Hairdresser, by Jodyne Speyer. As one of our fave comediennes, Sarah Silverman, so aptly said about this book, it’s “…figured out a way to sever the ties that so many of us would rather miserably live with forever” without burning our bridges. Consider it Miss Manners for the 21st century.

The office has been buzzing with celebrity excitement of late – first we spotted Delta wearing earrings from our very own bling queen Chelsea de Luca and now Lilly Allen has been caught with a stunning bangle around her tiny wrist from one of the office accessory faves – Sassi Jewels!!

With super sleek hair, out of this world outfits and obviously GREAT accessories, we were all suspended in a state of jealousy as we crowded around last weeks Sunday Mag!!

Pop by the office next week and you will be sure to catch us all sporting blunt fringes, slapping on de-frizzing serum, wearing black, black and more black, spray tanning each other in the Fake Bake tent and spending our life savings at www.sassijewels.com.au!!!

Lilly Allen and crew all we can say is – HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!!!!!

Move over juice bars and sushi trains – there’s a new healthy fast food snack in town which beats the competition hands down with its vitamin and natural goodness.

Corn Club’s are cropping up in shopping malls across Australia, purveying cute cups of yummy boiled sweetcorn topped with the brand’s unique seasoning. Reacting to the busy lifestyles of modern Australians, Corn Club’s kiosks provide a much-needed healthy snack for people on the move, and this food-on-the-go is completely guilt free – sweet corn is low in sodium, cholesterol free, and packed full of antioxidants to keep our immune systems fighting fit.

Thanks to Corn Club’s savoury snacks, and Igloo Zoo’s tasty frozen yoghurt treats, we can eat on the go without setting foot near a McDonalds!

www.cornclub.com.au

Here at Sweaty Betty our passion for fashion doesn’t just cover outfits and accessories – we fully appreciate divine interior design and stunning products for the home, especially the chic contemporary pieces from Have You Met Miss Jones.

With fashion industry stalwart Jennifer Jones at the helm, HYMMJ brings beautiful items from the Phillipines to cool customers in Australia. Bone china pieces, organic pottery, extravagant chandeliers, wooden trays and intricate coasters can all be found in the elegant online emporium, designed to add the finishing touch to a variety of decadent abodes – from inner city terraces to continental beach houses.

Sweaty Betty’s top pick is the bone china ‘Paper Bag’ vase, preferably filled with pastel-coloured tulips and placed on a sunny window shelf! Visit www.haveyoumetmissjones.com.au to meet Miss Jones yourself.

Amy xx