You Can now download the Ice-Phone App – FREE at the App store!!
Go retro with the Ice-Phone handset and stand..now complete the transformation by givingyour phone a geniune rotary dial! dial in the “old fashioned way” while still making use of your mobile devices very latest features.
download yours now! available in the coolest of the 10 AMAZING Ice-Watch colours!
Happy MBFWA!!
Irene X
Will Broome is an artist from the English town of Nottingham, who started his career studying fashion design at St Martin’s in London but quickly realised he loved drawing rather than making clothes. Not heard of Will? If you’re in to fashion you must have set eyes on his work – he’s the man behind the Marc by Marc Jacobs quirky illustrations.
Will created Mr Marc and Miss Marc, two of the quirkiest characters to crop up in fashion:
He’s also worked with Hugo Boss, Burberry, Gucci, Missoni, created a line of Tees for Topshop and even designed his own crockery collection for Wedgewood:
My kind of homewares! And if you want an original piece of Will Broome’s work, you can buy his artwork here.
Amy x
We have a bit of an alcohol obsession in our house…our wine rack is stacked full of every kind of vodka, gin, and liqueur you can think of, and our only proviso is that they come in a beautiful bottle. We hardly touch a drop of what’s inside – like a glossy coffee-table book, these ornaments are purely for show!
Our favourite addition to the ‘beautiful bottle’ collection was the crystal skull vodka bottle, but I think we’ve just found a rival contender. Absolut is celebrating the UK’s capital city with ‘Absolut London‘, a limited edition bottle which features cartoon characters from ‘Gorillaz’ co-founder and illustrator Jamie Hewlett.
These super-trendy designs feature a backdrop of London landmarks and seven characters who epitomise London through the ages – the 18th century ‘Dandy’, a punk, the 80′s ‘casual’, even a pinstripe gent. The collective span 200 years of style in London, and the drink comes with a brand new ‘Absolut Bloody London’ cocktail recipe to enjoy while raising your glass to one of the world’s coolest cities.
Absolut London is on sale at Harvey Nichols and Selfridges stores in the UK now – and taking pride of place in my drinks cabinet!
Amy x
SPOTTED!
Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba
are LOVING Lorna Jane active wear, sporting the latest styles when shopping and casually strolling.
The perfect staple pieces of work out wear that can take you from the gym to a day out instantly!
Charlize and Alba choose Lorna Jane to look and feel great day to day.
www.lornajane.com.au
Xx Fiona
Don’t miss out on your chance to WIN a DOUBLE PASS to see iconic fashion blogger Susie Lau, at the exclusive series of talks: Portable Presents Susie Bubble.
Entries close for Sydney and Melbourne events on Tuesday 1st May at 10am.
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Luis Gispert is exhibiting in Australia for the first time this coming May with his latest works titled Decepćion. Gispert first caused a stir in the art world with a series of images showcasing an interesting mash-up preppy cheerleader and underground hip hop. Hip hop and gangster themes have been prominent within Gispert’s work, and this exhibition is no exception.
This most recent series of images is the result of a two year jaunt around America in search of customized car interiors. And we’re not talking ‘Pimp My Ride’, we’re talking high fashion luxury interiors.
The images put the audience in the vehicle itself, looking out through the windscreen at striking landscapes, sunsets and night skies. There is a stark contrast between the unavoidable bright, bold and excessive luxury labeling, and the seemingly untouched and beautifully natural landscape that can be seen out the window.
Gispert explains that these luxury interiors are all created with faux product, and often a lot more money is spent on the interior than the car itself. For example a car that only cost $10,000 to buy, may be sporting $15,000-$20,000 worth of faux Chanel interior.
This subculture that Gispert delved into raised many questions about the relationship between high end fashion brands and differing levels of social status. The series of images in Decepćion also highlights the use of luxury label logos for their aesthetic as opposed to their cultural significance. Gispert says of his experience, “I can’t really wrap my head around the meanings of what’s going on here. I ended up coming home with a lot of questions and not a lot of answers.”
Opening on May 15th2012, Decepćion is a must, and you’ve got a whole month to fit it into your busy lives (it ends June 16th)! To check it out, head down to fabulous McLemoi Gallery at 45 Chippendale St, Chippendale. See you there!
Seems little Harper Seven Beckham has been taking style notes from another stylish bub – our very own Pixie-Rose Curtis! Just days after PRC showed her smart fashion credentials by teaming a Gucci dress with a pair of Converse sneakers (she’s so street), Harper hit the streets of Beijing with Mum Victoria in the very same pair!
Naturally she steered Mum in the direction of her favourite fashion stores – Balenciaga and Lanvin – beforting photographers to a classic ‘Posh Spice’ pout.
Harper’s a girly girl at heart – she couldn’t resist a feminine hairclip to top off her Converse ensemble – but it’s nice to see her trying something new, and we love that she’s experimenting with Spring’s pastel trend already. Check out those sugary sweet jeans!
As Harper and Pixie will both testify, finding a sturdy kids shoe that ISN’T a ballet flat, can be thrown in a suitcase without worry of squashing, and works back with a variety of outfits – is no mean feat. The classic white Converse Jack Purcell for little ones is a wardrobe saviour and a trend that will never go out of fashion.
Kids – emulate the look of two seriously stylish toddlers with Converse!
Amy x
Trust the Betties favourite chef Luke Mangan to feed our sweet tooth – book in your 5-course degustation dinner at Glass Brasserie on 21 May – we’ll fight you for the chocolate fondant!
x
Meet us @ Rachel Gilbert’s Intersection, Paddington Boutique this Thursday night…
Xx
The academy award winning actor Robert Downey Jr. was spotted at the UK premiere of The Avengers wearing Oliver Peoples glasses!
The custom made Sheldrake DTBK with Black Temples and rose wash lenses is the perfect accessory for any man.
Always looking sharp and smart, RD Jr. never puts a foot wrong when making a fashion statement.
He loves his Oliver Peoples and we love him in them!
Check out the link below and take a closer look yourself!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17779764
Fiona Xx
