BRISBANE: Saturday, May 25, 2013
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Why Hello You

Rosanna Elkington

Taken on 7 May 2013 by ASHLEY TUCKER

Rosanna Elkington

Student / Ferny Hills

Name: Rosanna Elkington. Age: 17. What do you do? I am a student studying a double degree in business and fashion. What are you wearing today? A top made by my grandmother – she actually made it for my mother when she was my age. My jacket is from Nasty Gal, my bag is from Verge Girl and I’m also wearing Lee jeans and Wittner shoes. Describe your style … I like wearing clothes that I’ve made myself and mixing them with new pieces. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? The City Botanic Gardens. I love sitting in the park by the water. Who inspires you? My mum. She taught me how to make my own clothing and inspired me to study fashion. What is stimulating you at the moment? I am going to Splendour in the Grass this year, so that’s exciting. Where do you like to … Shop: Verge Girl, Brisbane City. Eat: Grub Street, Gaythorne. Drink: Coffee. Relax: At home.

Edward Kanerick

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Edward Kanerick

Chef / Dutton Park

Name: Edward Kanerick. Age: 24. What do you do? I am a chef. What are you wearing today? Black Levi’s jeans, a jacket from an op shop and a t-shirt from Topshop. Describe your style … Hipster. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? The End in West End or to a bowls club. Who inspires you? Jarvis Cocker, the lead singer of Pulp. What is stimulating you at the moment? I’ve been reading a lot of Cormac McCarthy novels lately. Where do you like to … Shop: Op shops and General Pants Co. Eat: Pronto Bucci, Fortitude Valley. Drink: Ric’s Bar, Fortitude Valley. Relax: On my back verandah.

Liz Cantor

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Liz Cantor

Television Presenter / Gold Coast

Name: Liz Cantor. Age: 30. What do you do? I am a television presenter. What are you wearing today? A black blouse, red heels and white pants. Describe your style … Simple, clean lines and something that reflects my mood. I am jeans kind of girl, but I am also not afraid to wear colour. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Noosa – it’s where I grew up and I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Who inspires you? My parents in terms of morals and values. In terms of fashion, Miranda Kerr – she always looks classy and happy. What is stimulating you at the moment? Nicholas Evans novels and surfing. Where do you like to … Shop: ZimmermannEat: Hellenika Greek Restaurant, Nobbys Beach. Drink: Cloudland, Fortitude Valley. Relax: Maldives.

Martin Corr

Taken on 23 May 2013 by SONYA GELLERT

Martin Corr

Head of digital / Teneriffe

Name: Martin Corr. Age: I’m turning 33 this weekend. What do you do? I work as head of digital at a media agency. What are you wearing today? A Norse Projects shirt, Paul Smith jeans and tan boots. Describe your style … I’d say my style is an eclectic mixed bag really. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? I like to go to Tea Tree Bay up in Noosa. Who inspires you? Lately I’ve been inspired by Brian Eno. What is stimulating you at the moment? A website called Animal New York – it’s pretty stimulating. Where do you like to … Shop: The Outpost, Fortitude Valley. Eat: 1889 Enoteca, Woolloongabba. Drink: At Sixes and Sevens, Fortitude Valley. Relax: At the beach.

Benjamin Edwards

Taken on May 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Benjamin Edwards

Traveller / Fortitude Valley

Name: Benjamin Edwards. Age: 25. What do you do? I am looking for a job. What are you wearing today? Superdry shirt, Topman jeans, white t-shirt and Industrie shoes. Describe your style … A bit indie at times, but also a bit smarter on other days, so I’d say it’s smart indie. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Sydney – I love Surry Hills. Who inspires you? My best friend. She has a great outlook on life and has inspired me to travel. What is stimulating you at the moment? Moving to Brisbane and new starts. Where do you like to … Shop: Marcs, Brisbane City. Eat: Any of the restaurants on James Street. Drink: Alfred & Constance, Fortitude Valley. Relax: Lying on the beach.

Erica Hart

Taken on May 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Erica Hart

Program Director / Highgate Hill

Name: Erica Hart. Age: 55. What do you do? I am the program director for Queensland Music FestivalWhat are you wearing today? My favourite white chiffon blouse and a Laura Ashley skirt. Describe your style … Classic and simple. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? To the movies. What inspires you? Beautiful performances in any genre. What is stimulating you at the moment? I am planning a holiday to western China. Where do you like to … Shop: Libertine Parfumerie, Fortitude Valley. Eat: Anise, New Farm. Drink: Lock n Load, West End. Relax: Travelling to remote places.

Michael Pattison

Taken on May 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Michael Pattison

Bartender / Teneriffe

Name: Michael Pattison. Age: 22. What do you do? I am a bartender. What are you wearing today? Ksubi jeans and a blue shirt. Describe your style … It’s a bit rockabilly and a bit country. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? I like to go to The Bowery. It’s a great bar and I used to work there, so I know a lot of the staff. Who inspires you? Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain – I really like their style of music. What is stimulating you at the moment? All of the new bars that are opening in Brisbane – it’s exciting to see. Where do you like to … Shop: Urban Outfitters. Eat: Public, Brisbane City. Drink: X & Y Bar, Fortitude Valley. Relax: At the beach.

Laura Blue

Taken on May 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Laura Blue

Gallerist / Cairns

Name: Laura Blue. Age: 30. What do you do? I work at an art gallery. What are you wearing today? A dress by Staple and a hand-carved amber necklace. Describe your style … Bohemian-lazy. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Kuranda, a hippy town near Cairns. What inspires you? Anything that makes you feel. What is stimulating you at the moment? Finding Brisbane to be a city much like my home of Seattle. Where do you like to … Shop: Sunday Social, Fortitude Valley. Eat: The Kettle and Tin, Paddington. Drink: The End, West End. Relax: Spring Hill Baths, Spring Hill.

Parle Banovic

Taken on May 2013 by ASHLEY TUCKER

Parle Banovic

Student / Eight Mile Plains

Name: Parle Banovic. Age: 21. What do you do? I am a student at Queensland University of Technology, studying law and creative industries. What are you wearing today? A Tommy Hilfiger shirt, SABA jeans, and I don’t know where I bought these shoes from. They’re mystery shoes. Describe your style … I don’t usually dress this nice. I’d describe my style as simple and not too adventurous. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? I don’t have a favourite place. I just like hanging out with friends, watching films and having a few drinks. Who inspires you? My parents. I am originally from Serbia. My family immigrated from there, and worked hard to make that happen. What is stimulating you at the moment? I’m going on a trip to Europe in June, so I’m excited about that. Where do you like to … Shop: Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane City. Eat: Frisky Goat Espresso, Brisbane City. Drink: Canvas, Woolloongabba. Relax: On my balcony.

Nadine Imlach

Taken on May 2013 by ASHLEY TUCKER

Nadine Imlach

Cafe Owner / Mooloolaba

Name: Nadine Imlach. Age: 40. What do you do? I own a cafe in Mooloolaba. What are you wearing today? Jeans and a Smith & Western jacket that I bought in New Zealand. This necklace is made by local coast designer Johsi Mallet under a label called Cool Baby Cool. Describe your style … I try to do casual but I’m not really good at it. I like timeless and easy-to-wear clothing. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? If I had it my way I’d come to Brisbane more often. Who inspires you? I find young 20-somethings that have a thirst for knowledge about food, health and nutrition inspiring. When I was growing up I just thought food was food. What is stimulating you at the moment? Finding new chairs for the cafe. Where do you like to … Shop: James Street, Fortitude Valley. Eat: Jocelyn’s Provisions, Fortitude Valley. Drink: Sourced Grocer, Teneriffe. Relax: At home.

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