From Melbourne
Poms!
Bet you didn't know that Pom Poms take their name from Pompons, a breed of Chrysanthemum. We sure didn't until we met Poms, the new range of wonderfully round and sightly soft jewellery by Melbourne-based designer Adriana Giuffrida. Poms are handmade using semi-precious stones with awesome names like Rhodonite, Amazonite, Labradorite, and Sodalite; sterling silver beads, and materials such as wool, bamboo, and silk. Just like no two Chrysanthemums are alike—Poms are one of a kind. Adriana currently makes rings and earrings, and is happy to customise pieces should a particular stone or color combination take your fancy. - Nadia
From Melbourne
Taco Bracelet
Alice Euphemia is selling these wonderfully colorful Taco Bracelets by Lucy Folk. The Melbourne based jewelry designer finds her inspiration in foods like pretzels, pasta, and of course, tacos. See more of Lucy's appetizing jewelry here. Bon appétit!
From Melbourne
Seb Brown
The pieces in Seb Brown's jewelry collection are beautiful enough that they could be worn alone, yet simple enough that you could wear them all together. What makes them even more special is that every piece is hand made, causing each one to be a little bit different than the last. See more here!
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Wizard Oz "Flashing Lights"
The Australian band Wizard Oz is releasing their latest album Flashing Lights on their Bandcamp on April 16, just in time to rule my spring with their super chill songs. Here's a track from the new album, called "Pull Out Slow." - Hazel
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Neuw Denim S/S 2012
Neuw Denim's S/S 2012 collection lookbook, titled Northern Hemisphere, is all about simple, clean and classic looks. With sleeveless button-ups, feminine tanks, and their perfect Marilyn High Skinny Leg jeans, this collection will be great inspiration for all of your summer days.
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Chasing Rainbows
The Chasing Rainbows exhibition was a juried show of posters in preparation for the Track World Championship race which will be taking place in Melbourne this year. The winning poster above, announced this past Friday, was illustrated by Gregory Baldwin and will be displayed all over the city leading up to the event. -Bob
From Melbourne
Treadlie
Treadlie is a fairly new cycling publication (it's in its 6th issue) that focuses on the lifestyle of cycling as appose to the sweaty and expensive world of racing as so many other publications do. Though the magazine comes from Australia, it was easy to find at a nearby major bookshop for perusal. I suggest seeking it out! -Bob
From Melbourne
I.P.F: Stills From Imaginary Films
Join photographer Luke Byrne at his I.P.F: solo show Stills From Imaginary Films. The show is open April 6-8 at Smiley McSlidey (124 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East) with select prints for sale!
From Melbourne
Kloke 'Meridian' A/W 12
Kloke has pulled out all the stops for Autumn/Winter with juicy layered fabrics made for wandering the wild outdoors. The beautiful supporting campaign, shot by photographer Tim Hillier, captures just that. - Nadia
From Melbourne
Friend of Mine T&B Tee
No big deal but I think Friend of Mine are going to completely sell out of their new Titties & Beer tee in a matter of days. Lucky for you, there are a few variants to keep this in stock a little longer because who doesn't want this killer, Frank Zappa-inspired, top? X - Jen
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LMFF 2012: Hats off
The hats had it. From the top: Anna Langdon, Ksubi, Sally Edwards (graduate), Laura Huishan Li (graduate), Kuwaii.-Nadia
From Melbourne
Two Hills Jewelry
I love these minimalist, hand-crafted silver rings from the independent jewelry label Two Hills. They look gorgeous when all worn together. - Hazel
From Melbourne
LMFF 2012: Ellery
Important LMFF update: All's well in Elleryland. -Nadia
From Melbourne
LMFF 2012: Livia Arena
There was an urban-Western thing going on at Livia Arena. Sultry cowgirls and ranchy ladies were making the rounds (as was a imposing-yet-intriguing lady-sheriff silhouette). Keen to see what the Melbourne-based designer (who was a corporate banker) does next. - Nadia
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LMFF 2012: Jolet
Jolet's future babes ruled the runway. With their simultaneously greasy-fried hair, their cityscape prints and their reflective shades, the Jolets came, saw (possibly better than most under those lights), and conquered. A bit about Jolet: her full name is Jolet Ucchino, she's a one-time graphic designer who turned her eye to fabrics in 2009. If this show's anything to go by, she knows her stuff and we can't wait to see more. - Nadia
From Melbourne
LMFF 2012: Gorman
With its teepee and cacti, Sunday's runway suited the Gorman gals to a... tee. They bopped down the catwalk in prints and pattens of all sorts (diamonds, spots, stripes and squares) topped off with cosy beanies, scarves and pom poms. One lucky model donned a 100%-pure pom pom hat, which I very much wanted to swipe and snuggle. - Nadia
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(Images by Lucas Dawson)
LMFF 2012: Nevenka
Every little girl is somewhat influenced by her ma, but Rosemary Masic has taken things a step further. Her label, Nevenka, is named for her mother and influenced by her Eastern Euro heritage. A learned pattern maker, Rosemary hones in on the finer details: precise cuts, detailed tailoring and super meticulous finishes. Her girly chic LMFF show would have made any mother proud. - Nadia
From Melbourne
Smith Journal Volume 2
The second issue of Smith Journal hits newsstands this month, and features everything from Dave Eggers' top 10, Henry Rollins on books, Cold War spies, and pigs and potatoes.
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The Richmond Weekender
Melbourne's weekends have become even more cultured thanks to The Richmond Weekender. A group of fine local folk—Right Angle Studio, Foolscap, The Thousands, Speakeasy Cinema and Fancy Hank's—have combined forces to create a multi-purpose haven inside a former television studio. The project opened last weekend with a one-off Homemaker's Market, but the delicious grits, ribs and salads at Graham Canteen and the flicks at Speakeasy Cinema (program includes Being Elmo and Girl Walk // All Day!) will continue every weekend throughout March. Hurry up Saturday. (Images by Martina Gemmola.)
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Sticky Fingers Bakery
Hayley McKee from Super Wild Horses can play the guitar, the drums and probably many other instruments, but let me tell you something: she also bakes—professionally. Her online bakery is called Sticky Fingers and it makes super delicious cupcakes, cakes and aprons then delivers these things to your door. We lie—it doesn't make the aprons, Oh Henry Vintage does and Sticky Fingers sells them. But one thing we'd never lie about is this cupcake subscription. - Nadia
