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.

After-five-eyes.

I bend time and wear my after-five-eyes all day. And then when it gets to after five, I just add more black eyeliner. Call me Panda, but hey, it works.

Along with red lipstick we’re seeing dark eyes appear on the catwalk in Paris (said with French accent). The best thing about this look is that you can take it and push it as far as you want, or don’t want.

Click here for a how to session with PRIMPED.

On the other hand we see the natural face on the Chloe catwalk.

Decisions decisions. Try both. It depends if you’re in the mood to be the girl next door or the hot sultry bitch. Work it.

Thanks to PRIMPED for the tips and pics.

Spring forward, Fall backwards.

Stop. Relax. The world has just got 5% less confusing. This saying will save you that blonde moment at daylight savings time when you can’t figure out which way to turn your clock. It’s simple. Spring forward, Fall backwards.

As much as I object to the use of the word ‘Fall’ (said with an American accent) it proves very useful when figuring out which way to wind your clock when daylight savings begins and ends.

This may have helped if I posted this on Friday, however knowledge shared is better late than never.

Here’s to drinking wine and killing time sitting in the summer sun. Make sure you wine's a Pinot Gris 'cos Savvy B's are SO last year.

MAN-GIFT OF THE WEEK IS UP

There’s something about a man on a motorbike. It’s hot. He’s hot. There’s oil. The anonymity of helmets and of course, leather. Reee Reeeow. Ok. I’ll stop.

Apart from inciting a Monday morning fantasy I’ve also got this HOT tee for your man.

Even if he doesn’t ride a bike, or own a helmet and sexy old school goggles, he can look hot with some on his chest. Check out Deus ex Machina. Sex on wheels.

Yeah for Yeo

Having been awarded the Tiffany & Co Australian Young Designer of the Year in 2007 Yeojin Bae’s been turning heads ever since.

Yeojin wins her customers with sartorial style, feminine detail and exquisite materials combined to create timeless pieces that transcend continents and seasons.


Check out her showroom at Studio 4, Level 1, 249 Chapel Street in Prahran. It's only open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from midday onwards and the rest of the time by appointment only. It's worth it 'cos this hidden gem is a race-week-junkie’s weapon of mass destruction.

Thanks to my mate Lou Lou for the knowledge. You’re Yeojin Bae’s best advertisement rocking the town.

October 1

It's that time of month again. You get to pinch and punch people for no reason, your internet speeds up and pay day is only 15 days away (for most). October 1, and my friend Vivliscious swears by Susan Miller. Long but worth it.

Get involved.