The largest celebration of all things ‘paste-up’ returns this year in a bigger space with more artists and enough glue to scare your parents!

Opening on the 4th of November and continuing until the 11th of December Paste Modernism 3 will showcase all things glutastic from over 130 local and international artists. Curated by the talented Ben Frost and housed in a disused shipping factory on Cocaktoo Island – which boasts over 100 square meters of wall space. Paste Modernism 3 will reopen as part of The Outpost Street Art Festival.

Paste Modernism 3 venue

If viewing this paper spectacular is simply not enough; and you think you have more paper/scissor/glue skills than a competent kindergartener then you too can take part in this paper mâché feat.

Get registering at http://www.pastemodernism.com/

And be immortalised in glue amongst artists like Ben Eine, Pure Evil, Copyright, Dan Baldwin, Anthony Lister, Jumbo, Zap, Stabs, Urban Cake Lady and Drab just to name a few.

Paste Modernism 2 @ Lo Fi

Deadline for artwork submission is October 17th.

Jess W Xx

Want to star in Converse’ next ad campaign?

Do  you think you have what it takes?

Converse is opening its first ever Australian Flagship store in Melbourne this November, and they’re inviting all  local youth to be part of the big celebration.

They’re photographing hundreds of Melbourne youth for a local ad campaign then connecting them in a chain by one common thread – their Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers.

It’s open to everyone, and you don’t need to wear your Chucks to get involved. Just rock up and get straight into it, or you can get creative with what you wear or bring with you.

FREE GIVEAWAYS!
+ Grab bags for the first 100 photographed each day,
+ Melbourne Store exclusive product pack for the photos selected to be a part of the final campaign,
+ Not enough? Ok, so Converse have filled a Skill Tester Claw Machine with Chucks, and it’s free for participants to use on the day too. Serious. Go grab a pair.

HOW YOU CAN STAR IN THE CAMPAIGN?

To make history standing alongside the icons who’ve defined the Converse brand since 1908, simply drop in to Shot Tower Square, Melbourne Central on either of these days to work on your snaps with the photography team:

+ Friday 7th October 12pm – 8pm
+ Saturday 8th October 10am – 6pm
(If you’re under 18, please bring your parent or guardian along to give the thumbs up)

Check the Facebook Event!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146288512133548

Get amongst it

Xx Fiona

The Levi’s four rule philosophy was put into hip and bottom action as Scott Schuman’s lens set to the real world to find real women to slip into real jeans.he shows it like it is – Levi’s Curve ID in Slight,Demi,Bold & Supreme.

Bold babe

The Sartorialist is famous for capturing the styles of everyday people around town and has brought the Levi’s Curve ID campaign to life with this candid fashion snaps – take a look for yourself, were so inspired – Scott has done it AGAIN!

Demi skater chic

Slight Boho babe

Supreme LOVE

Irene X

In celebration of Gucci’s 90^th anniversary, The Museo Gucci has opened in the Piazza della Signoria which is located right in the heart of Florence. Encased behind the walls of a 14^th Century building, the museum pays homage to the icons of the past and the strong relationship that Gucci has forged with almost a century of glamazons.

Items include Gucci’s famed “bamboo” handbags owned by fashion idols Jackie Onassis and Sofia Loren which are on permanent display; and are juxtaposed by feathery ostrich number which was worn at this year’s Academy Awards by Hilary Swank reinforcing Gucci’s influence on the past and present.

Not only is there a café serving luxe coffees but there is also a gift shop where you can pick up anything from a tourist tee to iconic leather goods. Apparently the biggest issue when creating the museum was not curating through 90 years of fashion but  whether an image of Gucci should cover up the Da Vinci fresco. I guess we’ll have to visit to find out.

Jess W Xx

Finally the wait is over!

Jess W Xx

If you haven’t heard of The Outnet – where have you been, so-called fashionista??? The uber-cool cousin of designer e-boutique Net-A-Porter, The Outnet offers the best previous season fashion at up to 70% off and exclusively-made capsule collections by a selection of its designers at great value. It’s addictive, exhilirating, and kind of guilt free, or so we tell ourselves…

Whether you’re new to TheOutnet or a lifelong fan this news will excite you – Australian shopping website Club QT (www.clubqt.com.au) has added TheOutnet to its impressive roster of over 150 international fashion stores to create the ultimate luxury shopping centre online for Australian consumers. This means you can browse fashion from TheOutnet alongside a heap of other brands in one place, all converted in to Australian dollars AND you can mix your Outnet pieces up with other items in Club QT’s clever Fitting Room tool. Taking designer obsession to a whole new level!

Don’t tell the boss, but I spent a LONG time surfing TheOutnet through Club QT to find my favourite piece, and after much deliberating, I settled on these divine Alexander Wang peep toe boots. So futuristic and chic – and seriously cheap – down from $968 to $387. Yes, you read that right!

Ready, set, shop! Bargains like this don’t stay around for long. Thanks Club QT for feeding our label habit!

xx Amy

The 2011 Brownlow’s took place last night at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium.
The Brownlow Medal is the most prestigious individual award in Australian rules football (AFL),
Though I am not going to pretend I actually take interest in this for the sport, the only reason I tune in to these sorts of events is for the Red Carpet Fashion!

As on any red carpet there are always hits and misses, wardrobe malfunctions and show-stopping moments and last night’s Brownlow’s was no exception.

Everyone’s favourite Go-to-gown designer RACHEL GILBERT, dressed a few of the WAGS in her most recent Cruise 11/12 and Spring Summer 11 collection.
Without a doubt these 4 girls were the Betties favourites from the night!

Kate Turner & Dyson Heppell
18 year old Kate is a new comer to the AFL wag scene, and was an absolute show stopper in the Rachel Gilbert Elly Gown

Jess Crawford & Dan Hannebery
Jess was glowing in the S/S11 Rachel Gilbert Emmy Gown

Jo Carmadi & Michael Rischitelli
One of last years best dressed, Jo this year opted for Gilbert’s Cruise 11/12 Shanti Gown

Jenna Cumming & Tom Rockcliff
Jenna looks BEYOND in the Cruise 11/12 Elenora Gown…

Yael X

Fashion royalty Kanye West is dabbling in a piece of Levi’s denim for every recent outfit it seems.
Strolling around the Hollywood scene in a pair of torn denim jeans and rocking it out on stage in his vintage style Levi’s denim jacket.

“The second i walked in the whole room got still, i don’t know how to put this, but I’m kinda a big deal” – the words of the man himself, It was the Levi’s honey!

Kanye knows style an does Levi’s denim pieces like it’s nobody’s business, can’t wait to see where he will go next with it.

This week I was lucky enough to join all the Betties in the office for an experience I will never forget!

Flying over from Adelaide to Sydney I found myself questioning if I would fit into the office – was I tanned enough? Smart enough or fit enough for all the running around? Were they called Sweaty Betty because of all the running around? And in that case, did I remember deodorant?

Obviously this picture isn’t of me – I didn’t have any post it notes on me at the time, but its exactly how I felt before!

Walking through the door I was greeted brightly by all the Betties in the office – everyone was very welcoming and friendly – eager to help me out with my new duties and make sure I was having lunch breaks as well as going home on time (even though to me it seemed as though they slept there).

Helping out setting up events, packing gift bags, and seeing the work that the Betties do on a regular basis gave me great insight and experience for the field I will be entering at the conclusion of my degree. Icing on the cake was that the experience was a fun and enjoyable time that couldn’t have finished on a more positive note.

Schwarzkopf Event @ Fratelli Fresh – Note my well positioned dye boxes.

Roxy and the Betties have a great work environment (did I mention the chocolate and fruit gifts?) and I am so appreciative of the time they have allowed me to experience being a Betty for a week, especially when they have as much work as they do!

The only negative part of coming to Sweaty Betty is the exposure I have had to all their brands – goodbye savings, hello wardrobe full of Rachel Gilbert!

Karina xxxx

The always versatile and fashionable Converse have had a Missoni makeover and we want in! From hipsters to high fashion we envision any self respecting boy/girl wanting to get their grubby mits on these bad boys. So if you do manage to garner a pair of these super exclusive shoes, well you’d be 1 in 40! Thats right only 40 pairs will be released in Australia – so get in line for the October rush! Each pair will retail at $180AUS otherwise if your in The States you might be able to snag a pair at Missoni / Converse boutiques for $200US as a part of Fashions Night Out.

Check out Sydney fashionista, Frankie (as above) who was spotted last weekend trotting around The Intersection.

Jess W Xx