Gone Shopping.

So. I’m going on a little holiday. Not a long one. Just enough time to quickly check out what the fashions are like in another country.

I’ll be back next week with a bevvie of man-gifts, finds and favourites.

In the mean time you can purchase one of these divine ‘Gone Shopping’ signs here.

Over and out.

Run for Ramsay

I know I'll be . . .

Pinch punch first of the month . . well kinda.

I’m addicted. I’ve been waiting for the date to tick over in the States so I could read Susan Millers prediction for me this month. Last month’s was UNCANNY. So accurate. Insane.

I promised myself that I would post the link up and remind everyone to check theirs before I delved into the essay that is this months guidance from the Oracle herself. Love it.

The Prisoners of St Petersburg

In my wanderings on the weekend I came across The Prisoners of St Petersburg, a label that I haven’t seen before.

I can’t find much online – only their myspace. But what I can tell you is that they have a DIVINE array of floaty summer dresses in all sorts of colours and patterns.

See a selection of their spring Summer collection below and head to Hoss to try them on. If anyone has anymore info on these cool cats let me know. Over and out.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK

So maybe if you piss your man off all the time this isn’t the right gift for you. But then again it’s always nice to feel like he can handle anything, a random mugging, a glassing. Whatever.

The Ninja Handbook will answer all his inner Ninja needs. 335 pages of Ninja-know-how beginning with instructions on the most important part of being an invisible man: a name.

And Simo, if you read this, this post is dedicated to you and your super Ninja powers. The man of action.

Lee Sale

I love Lee. Except I still don’t know how I feel about the above ad. Anyhoo.

I cannot express the excitement I felt when I found out that they’re having a warehouse sale in Fairfield. Sparkly flying rainbow ponies. Amazing.

I sent a spy. $120 and three pairs of jeans later she came home. She’s never spying for me again. I didn’t even pay her and now she’s more out of pocket than when she started. Pity.

Get there. 267 Darebin Road Fairfield. 10am-5pm daily. Ends Dec 7.

If you want more of this kind of magic head to Missy Confidential.

The magic words to look for are ‘new stock released daily’.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK

Check out kindling, where you dreams meet nature on a t-shirt.

The founders Nina O’Brien and James Mannion share a love for functional design and believe in sustainable production. So, each gorgeous kindling garment is made with love and longevity.

This whale Tee is the bomb. And if your man has a green heart he’ll love it even more.

Plane.

Given the current economic climate we have to make our clothes go further. All the mags are talking about classic pieces, the white shirt, the little black dress and so on and so forth. Correct. These pieces are must haves.

But there are many other articles of clothing that (I believe) go towards creating the ‘capsule’ wardrobe. In particular the black t-shirt, the hoodie, hot jeans . . . anything plain that you can then accessorise.

It’s tough finding good plain clothes. Items that you can wear over and over again without feeling like you look same same.

So, if you’re black tee is looking a little thin head down to Plane Clothes on Chapel Street and check out their range of garments refreshingly free of ridiculous squiggles and lame-ass-slogans. They stock happening brands like Minty Meets Munt, Lola & Evie and Huffer.

Plane Clothes 143 Chapel Street Windsor. Ph. 9521 3307. Make sure you check out the change rooms. There’s nothing plain about them.

Adora the Fedora.

Ok. So I know that headline rhyme is lame but I couldn’t help myself. Like. Totally.

It’s hard to think about summer when it’s raining outside but luckily Fedora’s serve a purpose when Mother Nature’s happy and sad.


They’re a few styles kicking around in the likes of Kookai and Sportygirl but my picks are the Country Road red striped number and the Coal Layne Straw shade-giver. Actually all the Coal Fedora’s are pretty sweet. You can pick them up at The Lab or Villain in Brunswick, Donuts Delux or City Hatters in the CBD or Carlisle Accessories in St Kilda.


Melbourne hipsters and old school cats have been toting these straw hats forever and a day. Respect. But just remember, always take your hat off at the dinner table. No matter how bad your hat hair is.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK

Sometimes buying a gift for yourself is buying
a gift for your man. If you think you know everything. Think again.

The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio. Naughty.

The Green House

Drinking from jam jars reminds me of scholling cocktails at Cocomangas in Byron Bay. A right of passage.

Yesterday, instead of cocktails, I was sipping fresh peppermint tea picked from the herb gardens growing on the walls of the sustainable restaurant. Temporarily perched on the Acmi Side of Fed Square ‘The Green House by Joost’ is built from recycled and recyclable material.

Joost takes spreading the plight of the planet to the next level by creating an educational environmental experience in the I’ve-got-to-get-to-work-my-life-is-so-busy-city-slicker-what-does-country-air-smell-like contrast of Melbourne’s CBD.



Head in and enjoy a jam jar latte. Or, if you plan to go after 4pm, for cheeky bevvie from a melted down wine or stubby bottle, make sure you sign up as a member so you can get in, or just go to your nearest hipster store and pick up a bunch of tickets. It folds up on Jan 29.

Bvlgari

Don’t ask me how, but some how I managed to score an invite to opening night of the new Bvlgari store on Collins. That’s the Paris end of Collins of course.

We sipped on Gin Martinis, held bags we would never own, drooled over jewels and bookmarked our engagement rings. Diamonds that blind. Lovely.

I got a few pics but my camera didn’t do the outfits justice under the bold lights of the store. Snappety Snap.

My buddy and I were a bit disappointed that our goody bags didn’t contain one of their new cuffs or a pair of sunnies that we’d been eyeing off all night. We only got perfume.


Oh, it’s a hard life.

Tropical Howie

So when someone says Tropical Howie I somehow picture a pineapple. Potentially hollowed out and filled with a pina colada cocktail.

I don’t know how that works. But it does.

Stop. Wipe that image from your mind and replace it with THESE WICKED LAPTOP CASES .

Howie’s whole concept revolves around the fact that so many people keep their dreams and creativity on their computer.

The novel. The screen play. Whatever. It all sits on your lappy. And they shouldn’t be in black wetsuit material. They’re unhappy.

My dreams are like ‘get me out of this non-designer outerwear and put me in something worth my caliber’. So I am. I’m taking my dreams/goals/life on a holiday. To inspire them.

You can choose to lie them on a beach towel, take them to New York or even put a terry toweling hat on them. Attractive. . . whatever fits! Each design has it’s own unique story and comes in a range of lappy sizes. There are only 750 up for grabs. Tres exclusive.

Click here to order online and check out the rest of the range.

Fashion Stakes

Good looks in the Nursery. Old school. All Class.

Feel free to comment.






Thanks to all those people who I took photos of. Sorry I couldn’t put all of you up.

Beached As.

Would you believe that Supre have tees and singlets in homage of ‘The Beached Whale’. Insane. This whale is now a pop icon.

However, I think bro should be spelt brew.

$20 onlene or at your nirest Supre brew.

MID WEEK MAN-GIFT

Celebrate today’s moment in history and get your man (and yourself) an Obama Tee.

These ones are great and are printed on American Apparel Tees.

Nice one Obama. You smashed it.

Wish upon your stars.

Baaaa. Baaaaaa. I’m a goat. No that’s not true. I’m a virginal lass carrying a basket. Bum. If only I was a Lion. I just might read all three this month.

Wish upon your stars to bring good news this month.

Sorry about the delayed monthly star update. Melbourne cup weekend (AKA binge-drinking-short-skirt-wearing-phenomenon) took over.

The Nursery on Derby

I read in The Age this morning that the Birdcage has become the place to see badly dressed B grade celebrities and soap stars. Orange skin. Fanny pelmets. Fuck-wit feathers. Need I say more.

I also read that the place where any fashion photographer would find style and class at the races was in the Nursery. And, that’s where these ladies were. Enjoy.

Derby

So. If you’re getting weird looks from everyone it’s because you’re ORANGE.

Lets hope your spray tan goes down before tomorrow. Because it’s going to rain and although you won’t be solely responsible for the orange tainted water flowing through the gutters at Flemington, you’ll definitely be a contributor.

Have the best day, take flat shoes and carry a few emergency band aids. But most of all stay tuned for next weeks racing extravaganza here on Lady C.

And, if you’re not a race goer I hope you’ve managed to get Monday off and are taking a ridiculously long weekend.

Fenton

If you haven’t set foot in Fenton, 377 Malvern Road South Yarra, do so immediately.

Escape into another world amongst a treasure trove of goodies collected by the Fenton Sisters from every corner of the earth.

Browse their collection of homewares, clothing, furniture, jewelry, antiques and art. And maybe, just maybe, if you buy something you’ll feel like you went on a trip to get it.

Aaahhh the powers of retail therapy.

Rant

MIMCO IS A COMPLETE RIP OFF.

$229 for a flimsy fascinator that half of Melbourne will be wearing this Spring Carnival.

RIDICULOUS.

That is all.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK

I get worried when men buy big things. I feel like sometimes they’re trying to compensate for something. Like Lord Farquhar and his castle in Shrek. However, if you buy them for him it’s completely different.

All men love BBQ’s. ALL. So there’s nothing better to get your man than a MASSIVE set of tongs.

These babies are about 16 inches long and could aid (and possibly improve) your mans meat cooking. Available at the Chefs Hat, South Melbourne.

Emergency Feet

The races are fast approaching. Or, if you’re a Caulfield goer – already here!

And with the ridiculous fascinators that people are wearing these days come the show stopping heels that you see in everyone’s hands at the end of the day. Guilty.

I normally carry thongs in my handbag for such an occasion, however Cosgriff & Rizzardo have come up with the ultimate solution. Emergency feet. What a treat.

These compact ballet slippers fit perfectly in a clutch or handbag ready to put on before you get your first scabbed knee on Derby. Available at Sportsgirl from this weekend.

Nice one girls.

Frost

Yoghurt. Hard to spell. Easy to eat. So easy in fact, that all you have to do is mosey on down to Frost Yoghurt Bar.

This new kid on the block serves 98% fat free frozen yoghurt. Pick from four base flavours including Original, Passionfruit, Berry & Green Tee and add three toppings of your choice.

If you've lost your teeth, or the ability to chew, blend all your fave ingredients up and drink them in a smoothie.

And for all you tech heads who can't handle a arvo snack without your laptop, never fear, they have free wireless Internet. I've fallen in love. You will too.

Frost Yoghurt Bar, 164 Chapel Street Windsor, 9510 4525.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK.

Has your man got an iPhone? Well if he hasn’t then maybe you should consider getting him one. Otherwise, if he does I found a few interesting iPhone applications.

Tee Shot, a golf scoring application at $23.99. Sudoku, to keep his mind sharp and your pockets full (it’s free). Spore Origins, a taste of the infamous evolutionary game to satisfy the sci-fi geek in every man at $12.99. If none of these suit, just buy him a beer (free as well) or do your own effing research. There are loads.

Just type these names into your iTunes store search engine and they pop up. Otherwise grab a gift card and shoot it his way.

Scarf Solution.

Wasn’t the weekend wonderful! A warm Saturday night. The kind of night that shooting stars would be seen, if it wasn’t for the city lights.

But I wasn’t ready for the pleasant temperature. Everything I had to wear was too warm. My body was too white. My legs hairy. And most of all it was too hot to wear a scarf. Devastating.

'Fear not' I said to myself. There's a solution to every problem. And I found it. Include your favourite scarf into your summer outfit by wearing it around your wrist! Like a super big bangle.

It’s like tying them on to your handbag. But better. Try it.

I Heart Huffer.

Everytime I think of New Zealand I think of below youtube clip.


But now I will think of Huffer.

Because they’re ACE, and they have a funky website with wacked out pictures behind certain words.

On a more serious note, these guys believe that you should be able to move in your clothes and have created a collection to reflect their feelings. Cotton Tees and stretchy jeans that make you feel skinny.

STRETCH = LESS MUFFIN TOP = HOTTER. Yes please.

They’re just beginning to make waves over here so jump on before the rest of the world drops in on you.

Available at Plane and The Lab.

Summer smarts.

Have you seen this pic from The Sartorialist? Apart from the fact that her legs seriously depress me, I LOVE her outfit. Smart. Sexy. Sizzling. A great combo to move from aircon office to sun-struck streets.

If it’s too hot for a shirt, or you’re going to be working on your tan in a business meeting sipping lattes in the sun try it with a Bonds Tee ($19.95), or even an American Apparel singlet. Alternatively I've seen some great singlets from Lucky 13 (see website for stockists).

I popped into Lee over the weekend and the have an A+ range of denim minis for the summer. Light denim, dark, yellow and pink. V. Cute. And if you’re after a summery blazer try General Pants & Co.

Over and out.

P.S Don't forget your Oakley Frogskins, Raybans hot belt and oversize bag. Oh, and start working on your legs NOW. ;)

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK

The ski season is (sadly) over in Australia. But just beginning O.S. And as Christmas approaches more and more people make tracks to make fresh ones.

If your man is entrenched in work and can’t escape for a quick ski, this won’t help. It’ll make it worse. But it could inspire him to take time off and take you on a skiing holiday!!

Hunting Yeti is a film sponsored by K2 by Nimbus Independent in association with Poor Boyz. It documents the journey of a motley pro-skier crew and their mates.

Good times. Shitter times. No blue-sky-big-trick-bullshit façade. Great Music. Fuck-off footage. Awesome editing. Inspiring. Take a look at what it’s REALLY like to follow your dream. Click here to order online.

Check out the trailer and keep an eye out for the Oakley Frogskins and Christian Sirianni in the multi-coloured pants, a Melbourne boy.

Earrings.

I lose them all the time. I use to lose them in boys swags and now they just fall out of my handbag while I’m searching for my keys. I’ve even lost a pair down my cleavage. You’d think I’d get those back. But no.

I have only one solution for such a problem. Diva.

I just can’t afford to buy expensive earings. I walk past Husk and dream of the day when I can drop $300 on a pair of silver dangles. But until then I’ll be heading to the trusty pink toilet sized store on Chapel/Bourke/Chaddy/Melb Central (and all around Australia) where earrings cost anywhere between $9 to $20.

Sometimes it’s hard going into these stores. They are always cluttered and everything looks tacky hanging from the plastic fittings under fluro lights. But, rest assured among all the trash is treasure. You just have to know what to look for.

The above are my trusty pieces for this season. And the leaf pair, I lost and went and bought again (except in gold).

Everyone is different in their earring selection but it’s a great stop for classic pieces like hoops, pearls and even silver and wooden bangles on a budget.


Don’t be put off by the disco tunes and the ten 15 yr olds hogging the mirror. Just get in there and rummage around.

You have your mission. Go forth and conquer.

October Look Book

The October Look Book is out. Woot woot. I reckon it's their biggest issue yet. Full as a bull. I especially like their spread on frayed denim shorts.

Along with the gladiator sandal, they're my must haves for summer.

Click here to have a squiz.

Hours of Fun with The Smoking Gun.

Forget work. Go to the kitchen. Make a cup of tea, grab a monte carlo and visit The Smoking Gun.

Be prepared for a candid collection of celebrity mug shots. But more importantly, the story behind why they were arrested.

Intriguing.

Here’s a small sample below. Click here for more.




Frank Sinatra was arrested in 1938 for messing around with a married woman (yes, you could get done for that back then). Hugh Grant was caught in the act with hooker Divine Brown in 1995. The photo of Sid Vicious was taken after he murdered his girlfriend in 1978. Mathew McConaughey was charged with possession of Mary-Jane after a neighbour complained about the loud music coming from his house. The police busted him playing bongos. Nude. Stoned. Laugh and a half.

The boys stories are far more interesting. All the girls charges seem to be driving under the influence. Except for Janis Joplin who was merely exercising her freedom of speech by yelling obscenities at policemen. The shots are edgy and revealing though. Apart from Paris, she was obviously prepared.



Click the pics for a closer look.