GRADUATES OF THE WEEK

Connect the Dots

These fresh faced creatives are the recent graduates of the NMIT Product Design course. They've created work as diverse as lighting to jewellery and are displaying their final pieces at Off The Kerb Gallery in Collingwood. We were particularly taken with this Family Tree neck piece by Samantha Phillips which is very sweet. A good interpretation of carrying photos in your wallet, carrying your history. We think she could go into business with commissions of these things. Show runs to the 27th  - which is sooner than you think.

Quote

"The most challenging part to dressing well is knowing how to be elegant while being casual."

Umberto Angeloni

Image via google image

SHOW OF THE WEEK

south of the border

It takes quite a bit to get us to cross the Yarra River and head to the other side of town. Luckily our friend Irene from Iggy and Lou Lou is enough to lure us to  Lab X Gallery down in St Kilda. Irene, Maddy and Beci are three of the most talented and prodigious artistes in town so its well worth the bus fare south. The Gals have a blog going for the show and an unrivalled media campaign (but remember you heard it hear first folks!)

LAB X Gallery

40 Pakington Street St Kilda AU 3182

opening night fri 20 nov 6-8pm 

weekday hours: 8.30am – 6.00pm

weekend hours: 11am – 3pm

WEEKEND PROJECT

stitch and bitch

as with most things I undertake I seem to make mountains where molehills would be perfectly adequate. So here I am sitting with the over cooked yet still half baked results of what should have been a doddle... hand stitched christmas baubles. Really I shouldn't complain, once they've got their red ticking backing, red ribbon and are filled with gingery, cinnamon christmas spice mix they'll be delicious. It's just that as usual I started stitching one circle on each and couldn't stop becuase 1. sashiko stitching is so bloody addictive, and 2. I working on the stitchwork was giving me the most excellent excuse for watching loads of bad television.

Thankfully the vegetable garden in another matter entirely... minimal work, maximum return with even better prospects for the next few months, although if anyone is looking for a few tonnes of cherry tomatoes come december let me know... I may have overplanted just a little.

OPENING SPECIALS

tall tales and true...

As if there weren't already enough openings this week, here's another one that we assure you will be another corker! Catherine Campbell, aka My Folk Lover, is an artist and illustrator whose collage and watercolour stylings we both admire, and her show opens TONIGHT!, where else but Northcote.

So if you're heading up the hill to do pizza, parties or even hang in one of the many backyard beer gardens on offer wander just a little bit further up High Street and check it out. Those of you who are already fans will know to get there before the doors even have a chance to open in order to snap up an original before the hungry hordes get their greedy mitts on them.

Tall Tales and Papercuts
Friday 13 November 6 - 9pm

Extended Play Gallery
547 High Street Northcote

DELIVERY OF THE WEEK

Oh Canada!

Nothing makes us happier here at hml than mail, especially mail from far flung locales we've always wanted to travel to. Yesterday this postcard winged it's way all the way from Winnipeg, arriving none the worse for wear, bright as a button and sweet as can be. Thanks Takashi, we love your work too and we cant wait to meet you in February!

Notes from the Little Black Book

This week is a little bit busy for me since I've got to complete two study assessments (meaning I've got three very fat books to read and then compress all the information into two essays, which are more on a skinny side), prepare a case study and devote more time to my little family. So as much as I wish I may not be able to blog every day, which is a bit of a shame for me since newfashiontodayblog is my beautiful getaway of "me" time and moments. Please bear with me.

The idea of creating "Notes from the Little black book" came to me today over a cup of morning coffee. Hopefully, these notes, which I am going to post regularly, will allow me to tell you about any interesting fashion finds, sales, special offers etc. etc. etc. gathered in one place for convenience. How do you find this idea? Is it worth your attention? I'd love to hear your opinion on this.

This week My Theresa will be presenting new fabulous things from Cruise 2010 collections, including Miu Miu, Marc by Macr Jacobs, Erdem, Christopher Kane and Acne as well as gorgeous pieces from RM by Roland Mouret, Paul & Joe, Richard Nicoll and Nicolas Kirkwood.
mytheresa.com salutes „Bonjour Fashion Cruise!“ with the fabulous luxury packaging and unrivalled customer service as well express delivery to over 100 countries around the world with a free return policy. Click on the logo to visit the website and register for some unmissable offers.

Cocosa is currently hosting a sale of incredibly beautiful jewellery pieces by Mirabelle and beautiful silk scarves by Jane Carr, a former textile designer for Versace. The 60-80% discount make them even more irresistible and I am very tempted to buy one myself. After all, a girl cannot have enough scarves. In the next couple of weeks, they will be selling Vera Wang Lavender, Valentino clutches, Mawi jewellery and Bulga bags and I can only guess how low the prices will be.
Cocosa is a members only web-boutique with limited membership availability, but since I've got a membership myself you can use me as a reference. :) Click on the logo below to register, browse current sales and receive regular updates about upcoming sales in the future.

I've just found yet another great on-line shopping destination. Based in Germany, stylebop.com sells clothes, shoes and accessories by some of the most desirable designer labels. Some of the names include Burberry, Balmain, Valentino, Vanessa Bruno (and Vanessa Bruno Athe), Pauric Sweeney, Moschino, Givenchy, Celine and Fendi. The list can go on and on. And, oh joy, there is a 50% off sale at the moment. And who does not love sales? By the way, international shipping is available.

This week TheOutnet.com is giving away a dreamy Marchesa dress to one lucky winner. You still have time to register and participate because you just never know, right? The competition closes tomorrow, 13 November 2009.

OASIS are offering a one week 20% off everything on-line. This offer expires on 17 November 2009. To receive the discount, visit the website and enter 2009winter at the checkout.

Kurt Geiger is offering 40% off selected styles as well as free returns. The last order date for delivery by Christmas is the 22nd of December 2009. Indulge and feel beautiful!

And the last but definitely not the least news is a party invitation! :) Yes, if you are in the UK and can be in London on 19 November 2o09 you are invited to a design party hosted by the style shake. I've received this invitation from lovely Sarah, but unfortunately won't be able to attend the event myself. You will have a chance to see new designs and fabrics, receive styling tips and enjoy free drinks. Please print the invitation below and RSVP to info@styleshake.com

If you have any problems with opening or printing the invitation, don't hesitate to email me and I'll send it to you as a file.

This is all for today, my darlings.

Love,

LittleRus

xxx