While we may have had good intentions to save the planet via recycling, taking shorter showers and switching our cleaning products to earth-friendly alternatives, making the change to natural mineral make-up has proven a tad more difficult. more
The apple of our youthful eye, LEGO provided many hours of enjoyment, building miniature cities for little yellow men (and women) to live in. But as we grew, the boxes of plastic fun became forgotten at the back of cupboards and under houses, stagnant until the next generation arrives. more
Handmade using the same craftsmanship as in clogs’ heyday, Swedish Hasbeens designs lust-worthy footwear inspired by the late 1970s. Taking the high-heeled disco clog and adding splashes of modern colour, Swedish Hasbeens created the Peep Toe Super High model, a style the Stockholm brand is now renowned for. more
Oversized t-shirts, low-slung pants and androgynous charm were all staples of the 1990s style scene. Channelling these boxy, boyish shapes that we knew and loved so well, the Spring 2013 collection by New York designer Alice Roi adds boldness to current feminine dressing. more
Known for mysterious and whimsical shapes and cuts, MANIAMANIA jewellery embodies an otherworldly and spiritual vibe within its designs. New collection Performance is no exception, with threads of moody, mystical adornments continuing through the new season, each piece an intricate sculptural artwork to encompass a finger, neck or wrist. more
Stylist, photographer, author and inspirational lady Pia Jane Bijkerk is almost ready to launch a new book, a papier creation full of heart and home. Little Treasures: Made by Hand continues to tell the tales of Pia’s journeys, this time focusing on her daughter Laly’s arrival, and the generosity of the people around this new family. more
Tired of sweaty gyms and running in circles around the neighbourhood, we’ve sought out a few fun alternatives to getting (or keeping) fit for this new year. more
Combining sustainability and beauty in a range of body products, INDAH produces body balms, butters and fragrances for the environmentally and ethically conscious lady. INDAH body care is made from certified organic, Australian ingredients, with lush notes of patchouli, sandalwood, ginger, geranium, lavender and cajeput amongst the list. more
Taxidermy seems to go one of two ways. Either it’s an elegant, gentlemanly display of styling about one’s wood-filled study. Or it’s weird and creepy, with the sad beady eyes of animals that have been conquered or have passed away always looking on. more
Local creative lass Clare Drake has kept busy over the festive season putting together a collection of chiffon scarves. Translating her passion for colour, symmetry and repetition into wearable art, Clare created The Daisy See Project, adorning scarves and sneakers with her unique sketches. more
The golden streams of light that dance across a calm ocean nourish flowers and top up our vitamin D levels, beckoning you to frolic outdoors on a warm summer afternoon. more
As Julia Roberts wisely quipped in Notting Hill, folks with big feet need large shoes. While this may be stating the obvious, it seems that lasses with feet larger than a size 10 have a difficult time when trying to fit shoes that fit snugly to their feet. Coming gallantly to the rescue of large-footed ladies across Australia is online footwear retailer, Uncommon Ground. more
In an age where most publications are packing up their printers and switching to online, a South Australian publication has shifted from a digital flipbook to the paper form. Having produced just six free bi-monthly online issues, Fête has now made the move to the tangible, with hard copies of the beautifully designed magazine scattered about town. more
Painter Paul Klee once said: 'Colour is the place where our brain and the universe meet.' Embracing this approach to the world’s rainbow palette is Brisbane-based jewellery label, Angle Diamond Dot. more
While our thoughts are currently preoccupied with sandals, breezy kaftans, fresh fruit smoothies and all things synonymous with summer, dogstar’s designer Masaya Yasuki is already dreaming of burnt orange leaves tumbling from the trees and mugs of hot chocolate as she puts the finishing touches on the label's winter 2013 collection. more
There was a time when impending summer holidays called for trips to local bookstores and newsagencies to stock up on fodder to fuel the mind during transit and lazy beachside days. Thankfully, iPads came along and reduced the weight of carry-on luggage forever. If you’re part of the jetset taking a sojourn this summer, or you were lucky enough to get an iPad for Christmas and need a little help looking after it, keep your iPad safe by tucking it inside a dapper sleeve. more
In the past, candles served either as a decorative ornament, as a light source displayed on candlesticks in the good dining room (only to be lit in the company of guests), or as part of an emergency blackout kit. Thankfully, times have changed a new cohort of candlemakers is creating sweetly fragranced candles that make a soak in the tub or mid-week glass of red all the more indulgent. more
As glasses have stepped across the threshold from tawdry embarrassment to coveted sartorial accessory, framed fashion has become something of an art form – much to the delight of bespectacled lasses. more
There comes a point when the spirit of giving becomes lost in the frenzied bursts of shopping that characterise the days leading up to Christmas. more
Whether you are heading out with your compass and Swiss Army Knife for a weekend in the natural wilderness, or for a stint in the equally overwhelming surrounds of a crowded music-festival campground, sturdy sleeping quarters are essential. Printed with head-turning designs, FieldCandy’s two-person tents are sure to spark conversations with your fellow campers. more
