Needle and Shred

One of the best things about working in the f@$shUn indU$try is that you meet heaps of young, passionate, dedicated people that love what they do and go after their dreams. That's why I was pretty stoked to be invited to the Spring/Summer 13 launch for Needle and Shred, an up and coming Australian surf and street wear label. What's even better is that they support the Australian fashion industry by producing all their garments in Australia.

Friends and fashionistas gathered at District 01 in Surry Hills where designer David Bangma released his new collection amidst live music, complimentary drinks and a live garment stand! Which is a pretty sick idea since I've never been to an event where you get to customise your own shirt before for FREE! Everyone loves free shit.

And now for the drunk luvos and other less interesting pictures that don't contain my face.

Just Coloured

Before and After

Are you as surprised as I am? Surprised by the fact that I not only own running shoes but I, *gasp* actually used them? Me too guys, me too. If you asked me a year ago if I would ever do a 5 kilometer run I would have laughed at the idea. Physical exercise is as foreign to me as heterosexuality  We are at the complete opposite ends of the spectrum. As you can see though, somehow, by some magical force I ended up going. Surrounded by approximately 40,000 other people, I completed my first ever run.*

The Colour Run.

But don't be fooled because this may seem like your typical sweat dripping, coma inducing run, but in reality, it's so much more than that. There are checkpoints during the run where you get serenaded in coloured powder. Pink. Yellow. Red. Blue. ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW. Who knew exercise could be so much fun?

It was actually heaps of fun and I definitely will be attending the next one. But I wouldn't expect to see me at any real running events any time soon.**


* I didn't really run it. It was more a power walk. Ok it wasn't even that it was a nice leisurely walk. I did absolutely no running.

** I went for a run last night and I gave up after 20 seconds and walked back home. At least I made it out the door right? I'm also currently in bed, half way through a tub of cookies and cream ice cream. Winter is coming, I need to stock up on my fuel supply.


Photos by Dan Sadek, who is second from the left in the last photo. She is single and ready to mingle and looks like Codie Young. PM me for her deets <3

Edible Fashion

As some of you may know, my two passions in life, apart from boys, is food and fashion. A terrible combination I would have to admit. I mean how many times have you yelled profanities at the top of your lungs from accidentally spilling food on your beloved clothing? Or worse, spilt alcohol on your friend's new designer wallet after a bit too much Sangria? (Sorry Annie <3)

So when I heard of Westfield's exhibition of a combination of both food and fashion, I was just a bit sceptical. Sceptical that they wouldn't simple recreate Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress (no matter how cool it would be). But at least I was a little relieved that I was not the only one who had dreams of being able to eat their clothing. But really, imagine the OHS issue surrounding foothing. Yes, I just created a new word. Then, imagine this becoming a trend and designers sending off starving models down the runway in foothing. That I would love to see.

M.J. Bale and Justin North (Quarter Twenty One)

The Dinner Suit by M.J. Bale and Justin North (Quarter Twenty One)
black wool suit encrusted with black peppercorns, trimmed with nigella seeds on a sea-salt shirt

Alessandro Pavoni (Spiedo Restaurant and Bar) and Ginger & Smart

Neon Italia by Ginger & Smart and Alessandro Pavoni (Spiedo Restaurant and Bar)
calico dress with a risoni pasta crust, glazed with neon green paint and garnished with silver floral detail

Sesame Rocks by One Teaspoon and Amy Chanta (Chat Thai)
black-sesame bikini top

Sesame Rocks by One Teaspoon and Amy Chanta (Chat Thai)
One Teaspoon’s signature denim shorts, woven with Pandan leaves

Grecian Fantasia by Leona Edmiston and David Tsirekas (Xanthi)
apricot and lavender meringue dress sprinkled with sugar-coated edible flowers

A Galan of Shells by Arthur Galan and John Susman (Cloudy Bay Fish Co.)
Kinkawooka mussels and Cloudy Bay clam shells, on a silk tie, side slouch blouse

A Galan of Shells by Arthur Galan and John Susman (Cloudy Bay Fish Co.)
tight fitting nori-seaweed, leather inspired pants

700 Photos

I am no photographer. I have no understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO or other photography jargon. Thanks to Lola, I don't even have to take half the photos on this blog! But in saying this, I'm attempting to learn and truly embody the stereotypical fashion blogger, DSLR and all. So I thought it was fitting to go and exercise my shooting skills at the Seven Hundred Photo's exhibition in Darlinghurst a few nights ago. The event was held at a hotel where photographers of all levels enter seven different rooms and photograph the unique installations in each one.

Out of the 200 or so photos I took, only 20 seemed to be in focus. Out of the 20 I give you my best 5 shots. Funny enough these were all taken in only two rooms. And if you think they are crap, well, pretend Lola took them.

Bizarre Bazaar

One Thursday night a long, long time ago, I stumbled across a peculiar event around the corner from the Ivy. There were tall models poised on podiums, a canopy of empty bird cages, and a myriad of designer and vintage boutiques. I remember being disappointed no performances were happening on the small stage that was set up, but I was especially disappointed by my dismal financial situation. Browsing the stalls on that chilly night, I kept uncovering all these amazing items which pulled on my heart strings – one gorgeous vintage jumper in particular, I'd just wanted to cover myself in.

Unfortunately I could do nothing but stand there freezing my tits off, looking all sad and miserable and trying to telepathically make the shopkeeper think "ohmigawd this poor lonely sad boy looks really desperate and poor and I should gift him a jumper to make him feel better". My mind control powers must be lacking because it didn't seem to work. But it was really cold. Even the models were huddled together. To what effect I have no idea.

I however, did find out more about the event - it was Bizarre Bazaar. I dare you to say it ten times really fast. The markets pops up every second month in Sydney's Angel Place and hosts over thirty emerging designers. The next one is taking place on July 19th - just enough time to save one fortnight worth of pay!