HALLOWEEN COSTUME OF THE WEEK

hey everybody it's dancey dance time!

Ok so we don't normally talk up celebrites here at hml, but this pic of the jolie-pitt crew (or part there-of) in their halloween finest was too good to say no to. All treat, no trick.

Focus on: socks and shoes combo

Socks and shoes... Separately, I like them. Together? I am not sure I do. I am not sure I'd ever wear mine this way unless I am in a Russian countryside or about 8 years old and none of these events is likely to happen any time soon.

What about you, darlings? Would you or wouldn't you? It is certainly a great way to bring your favourite summer sandals into autumn and use them to create yet another look, but do you think the world is ready for this trend or...?

Emporio Armani Fall 2009 / Prada Pre-Fall 2009

Just Cavalli Fall 2009 / DSquared2 Fall 2009

Jill Stuart Fall 2009 / Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2009

Louis Vuitton Pre-fall 2009 / Rebecca Taylor Fall 2009

Oscar de la Renta Pre-fall 2009 / Marni Fall 2009


Images: Vogue Italy 2009, style.com

CRAFT FIND OF THE WEEK

get a gander at these

Well, while the trip up North might have proved a logistical nightmare on the technology front it did provide some spectacular op shopping moments, not the least of which was when I found this 1950's set of stackable geese measuring cups for (wait for it) $1!!! People I gasped, how could everyone else have missed these beauties? Obviously they instantly went to the top of the pile of seventies bed linen, multiple and dubious crafting 'how to' books and old embroidered bits and bobs. Maxwell of course also fell instantly in love with them and has taken them to the bath every night since.

Hopefully though he'll tire of them quickly and they can sit all stacked up together on the kitchen windowsill sometime soon. After all they set of the Nigella bread bin brilliantly.

Princess

How do you recognise a princess? She wears a crown, of course! :)
W 2008 / Vogue UK 2006

Numero / Vogue US 2008

V 59

Vogue Russia 2008 / Madame 2004
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Lavazza campaign / L'Officiel Russia 2004

Main image: Vogue Italy 2008

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SHOWS OF THE WEEK

Let's face it, around about this time of year there's a lot on, and the competition for your spare time and spare change is fierce! This week we're staying local, so apologies to all those interstate and international viewers looking for reccomendations: there's just too much on in our own hometown...
bottled up

"Can a ceramic artist bottle emotion?" this is the question posed by Pan Gallery and Craft Victoria's inaugural, annual, award show now on at Pan Gallery. If you're as curious as we are about the answer get on over and  decide for yourself.
November 6-25
Pan Gallery (Nortchote Pottery)
142 - 144 Weston St Brunswick East.

the graduate(s)
We here at hml like to keep things fresh so we'll be heading out to the graduate shows this week (and most probably next week as well) in our search for the hottest young things in craft. Here's just a few that we'll be clearing the calendar for this week.

MINT

NMIT Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology- Jewellery
35 graduates, and yes  there WILL be things on sale... last years was a doozy so take our advice and get in early. November 13 - 21 Northcote Town Hall: Studio 1 189 High Street, Northcote.

RMIT Industrial Design
and yes we know this is a pic from last years show but what will be on offer this year is still a big secret, so you'll have to get there yourself - or wait for us to post pics next week.
November 13-25
Guilford Lane Gallery
20-24 Guilford Lane, Melbourne

INDEX
RMIT Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)
this show includes work from all three years, so should prove an interesting mixed bag at least.
13-16 November
246 Nicholson Street Fitzroy

ON THE BRINK
LaTrobe University Bendigo Bachelor of Visual Arts (Ceramics)
one for the out of towners
November 13 - 27
Phyllis Palmer Gallery and Graphic Design Exhibition space
The Visual Arts Centre 121 View Street Bendigo

FOUND IN TRANSLATION
RMIT Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Gold and Silversmithing
(first and second years) Curated by jewellery institution Mark Edgoose this one is bound to provide some serious fresh talent.
4–13 November
RMIT School of Art Gallery Building 2, Bowen Street, off LaTrobe Street.

FOR EXAMPLE
RMIT Diploma of Fine Arts (Furniture Design) and RMIT Diploma of Furnishing Technology
always interesting to see new things to sit on.
11-15 November
No Vacancy Gallery
QV Byuilding 30-40 Jane Bell lane

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST...
RMIT Bachelor of Fine Arts and HONS (Sculpture)
surprisingly crafty
RMIT Building 37, Level 1
Cnr Swanston Street and A'Beckett Street

As for next week here's the heads up: don't spend all your hard earned peso's at once, we've still got RMIT  Ceramics, Textiles, Gold and Silversmithing, Fashion to open, as well as the Monash Megathon to contend with. Happy Hunting people.

Déjà vu

Is it just me or there is a definite resemblance here? Or should I go with "great minds think alike" explanation? The only problem is that Ellen thought of it 2 years ago... Isn't it funny how it is not only fashion that makes a happy return every few years, but also fashion editorials and advertisements. ;)

What do you think, my darlings?

Without further ado, I would like to present to you Miss Dior Chérie 2009 VS Pure Wonders by Ellen von Unwerth for Italian Vogue 2007.

Quote

"The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated."

- Oscar Wilde