Tag Archives: Melbourne

Melbourne Street Art

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Bec

I often take for granted the extensive street art to be discovered in Melbourne’s lane ways. But this year I’ve had many out-of-towners visit and marvel at its beauty and legality. So here are some of my favourite spots; Hosier … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Vienna

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bec

Yesterday I spent a magical afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘Vienna: Art & Design’ exhibition. I may or may not have mentioned a thousand times that I spent a semester living in Vienna while studying at the University … Continue reading →

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Heide & Seek

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Bec

Some days, I can’t even be bothered pretending to enjoy modern art (oh! First World misery). On those days, I make a beeline for the gallery cafe (and giftshop). Last week, my gorgeous friend Sophie from Canberra- conveniently stranded in … Continue reading →

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Salford Lads Club

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Bec

Yesterday four of us sat in the warm oasis of this cafe and watched the spectacularly shit Melbourne weather roll in from Port Philip Bay. I’m talking horizontal rain and trees. Apart from the usual pleasantries of being inside during … Continue reading →

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Before she was Bambi

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Bec

Her name was Stef and we modelled together for emerging designers in a Fashion Incubator show at Melbourne Central during Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2005. I doubt the designers appreciated at the time what a bargain they were getting having … Continue reading →

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Beware: Zara Addiction

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bec

Excitement for the opening of a Zara store in Melbourne is expected to peak in the next week as the retail giant opens its doors in Bourke Street on the 15th of June (a week from tomorrow!). I won’t pretend … Continue reading →

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Entrenched

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Bec

Oh I love a classic trench. Especially when it’s on sale for $90 at Portmans. (google images & photos by Kate Down)

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A Pinch & A Punch

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Bec

Happy first day of winter! Or if you live in Melbourne, happy 32nd day of winter (coldest May in 40 years anyone?!). I am now onto my second winter this year- having spent Dec, Jan, Feb in the northern hemisphere, … Continue reading →

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House Warming

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bec

Turkish kitchen implements, crazy-delicious salads, Guatemalan masks, the impossible-to-capture-in-focus loveable hound named Oscar, owls, suspiciously green tomatoes, a leftover relic from election night, blue skies and my sister channelling a creepy over-zealous Stepford Wife. All in all I would say … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hate On Hipsters

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Bec

So it seems hipster-bashing is the new black. Need proof? Being a Dickhead’s Cool, http://www.latfh.com, From Cool to Tool, How much hipster can you pack in a Jazz. I wonder if anyone quick to mock hipster ways have ever considered … Continue reading →

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