Hanging with Sophy

I hung out with Sophy on Thursday.
It was so windy and we were both having chronic sniffles.

Awkward seems to pop up everywhere these days

Photography by Louis Park for Hint Magazine.

I don't know what it is but there is something really endearing about the styling of this shot.
Also if you are bored and want to procrastinate these 2 sites are pretty amazing distractions ha ha
**AwkwardFamilyPhoto and Awkward Boners.

Alison Wonderland

This is Alex aka Alison Wonderland.
We go way back from Beau Monde days.
She now DJs too. I did these last weekend... it was short and sweet.
It took about 20 mins all up I think.

Discoveries are goooood

I just came across this duo BrotherSister comprised of siblings Dante and Xavia Nou.
They describe their music as indie, down-tempo and experimental.
The art direction for the "still run" video is out of this world.
Production was by Shilo.

Still Run from DANTE NOU on Vimeo.

Friends

It is so lovely to have nice friends who will party with you.
Photo'd Eddie, Candice, Bel and Tia @ GayBash
You can see all the photos from my camera in the SCAT party album.
x Enjoy

Forever the Motion shoot

My friend Robyn is going to perform this Sunday at the Black and Blue Gallery
I got the pleasure to shoot some portraits with her for the show titled "Forever the Motion"
You can get tickets @View of courage shop.

MC Gaff E

I did a shoot with MC Gaff E a few weekends ago now.
She is a colourful performer and a super funny girl.... her wardrobe is out of control
Reminds me of a costume store and it sort of is...she has accumulated so many stage outfits over her travelling days.
The shoot was a of FUN.

Are you ready to Party?

Yes I am!

Another installment of Gaybash is happening this Saturday @ Gilligans.

Doors open @ 9pm. Only $10 to get your grooove on for another amazing night.

Prepared to sleep all day Sunday and don't wear white to this SCAT themed night.

You might get a stain or 2.... just a word of warning.

See you there! mmmm did someone say Chocolate fountain?

Outrageous Bargains - this weekend only

No this is not an infomercial.

Paul Bui editor from Oyster mag is re-engineering his wardrobe.

All of his pre-loved items must go to make room for his adventures to NY later this year and of course, every dollar you contribute will help with his travels and discovering the many hidden treasures NYC has to offer.

For people we are not going to NY but loves Oyster then you are in LUCK! The labels on offer is going to be amazing....think Dior homme, Rick Owens, Bernhard Wilhelm, Chronicles of never.. that is just what is on my mind from what he told me last week. Don't fool yourself by coming late, facebook is already all over this shit so get to the Fringe Bar Markets (Paddington Sydney- google it if you need) early - doors open 930am 9th May 2009.

I will wrestle you for that looooong lush knit later!

Winter

What do you do to keep warm in Winter?

I layer the hell up, live in Knits and wear boots pretty much every day.

This is Nina!

She likes lush clothes that reminds her of animal patterns....mmm warm and fuzzy.

Sam & Co's euro adventures

Odette by Sam Hendel

Sam Hendel is a photographer and digital operator.
I met him just before he moved over to Europe
He is a rad dude and takes nice photos.
Check out his blog Digital Eurotrash for some euro fun.

Goodbye for now

The Lost Valentinos @the Annandale Hotel 1st May 2009

I spent last Friday doing a small photo project @vault studios.
Then I cruised to check out the benah exhibition at China heights.
Ben Briand did a really beautiful series of photos and a short film for the label, I liked the vibe a lot.... I think it was shot at the old heights building but it looks like new york. Next stop was Black and Blue I wanted to see Thomas Jeppe's new works, it was pretty amazing, so simple but so good.
Last stop of the night was at the annandale to see the last Lost Valentinos's last Serio show in Aus before they jet off to Euroland for a few weeks touring all over... It was a brilliant show and the crowd was feeling it which was fresh.

Tennis did a really support set as well and they gave their fans a set DEMO, they are sounding better every time I see them which is really exciting.

NEW PANTS

I love rage when I can't sleep straight away. *I had an apple pie before I crashed out in front of my TV.
Rage is just amazing, old and new music videos played back to back - is bound to be striking some A M A Z I N G nerve somewhere.....Most of time I either watch something obscure or a clip that strikes me as a bit nostalgic...the rarest of all (probably because I can't stay up long enough) is finding a new foreign band that is good.

Last night I came across New Pants from Beijing, I was immediately intrigued by the styling of the clip, it is different to their Myspace photos and youtube videos but the music is still very catchy.

I have been a little bit obsessed with the whole indie alternative scene from China lately. Dazed UK did a feature on a few artists from various disciplines around China and it was really inspiring and good to see that China is not just big for nothing and it is definitely becoming more than a lower cost production hub for the world economy.

Oh I really like this track too!

Mark Holthusen

WOW this is so surreal and strange but amazing.
The style of the shots reminds me of Planet of the apes meets Hollywood action flicks.
More info @ markholthusen.com
via. design scene

Drop the Lime

photo by: eye-know blogspot

I was just browsing for some videos and came across this oldie but it is a goodie.
O I miss the Jimmy Sing's record stand (RIP)
You can watch the interview with Curses via Pedestrian.
For a heavy bass party vibe go visit - Drop the lime @myspace or
A more soulful production check out Curses @myspace

Simply black

I did not take this photo.
I do adore.the styling and art direction of the shot so I wanted to keep a copy of it.
via spiralmag.

Giedre

A nice little film by Matt Sundin.
via. NYmodel blog

Who Can Say

I am intrigued by the visual/musical direction the Horrors has taken with their new track "who can say".
They have seriously made me like shoegaze even more and I don't really care about how they dress as long as they continue to produce interesting beats.
via pedestrian.

Lover not the Label

This is Jessie and Trent.
They are lovers.

Marissa Z

This is Marissa. A cool lady and a lovely friend. She parties and sews a lot.
She is a 1/3 of an exciting Sydney clothing label FTW.
All Clothes by FTW.

Mark Borthwick x Dazed

Photo by Mark Borthwick via Fecal Face.

I have been working like a maniac lately.. it really feels like I am sleeping less everyday and my personal emails get neglected more frequently than ever.

It is a truly awesome surprise when you discover gems from newsletters that you subscribe to but usually never get to read properly. Today I discovered the interview of Mark Borthwick on Dazed Digital

His photos are not only beautiful but his approach to his work is really inspiring to me personally. I can share the sentiment of working with your friends and developing a relationship with them over time. His approach to photography really resonates with me as I feel like it should be a joyful and intimate experience...funny enough his comments about the idea of fashion is so spot on =). This Dazed interview is definitely an inspiring piece and it has certainly made my day a very bright one.

Tina Rules Japan and soon the world

I love Japan, it is a land of dreams and crazy fetishes. If you like something the chances are... you can probably find lots of it in Japan.
Tina has been commissioned to design a whole bunch of costumes for the Japanese feature "GOEMON". The film looks beautiful and it must be a designer's dream to do something of this scale. My friend Nic had told me about the project a while back but I had totally forgot to write about it. Anyway the film is due to hit the screens soon.

The film is based on the legend of a Robin Hood-like hero and was directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, who was responsible for 2004's popular "Casshern."

There is a piece about Tina's work on the film on Japanese Times.
www.tinakalivas.com

BJB Fundraiser wants YOU!

My friends at Bethren just below have been working super hard on getting their studio space up and running. It is a bit of a creative haven to some of Sydney's brightest creative souls and the "LOOSE" black tie Fundraiser event is going to be huge all for a good cause to keep the space running smoothly. Please RSVP Friday 17th April!

There will be an auction for a boat load of wonderful prizes for your raffle sponsors incl. Ksubi, cream on crown, dorby den, Modular, EMI, Inertia, Trust Fun, Babekuhl, Tristan Blair and more.....
AND items for Auction goes something like....
* GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY - double pass to see "Distance from Here" by Neil La Bute.
* DARLINGHURST THEATRE CO. - 3 double passes valid for 6 months.
* ELKE KRAMER - Jewellery Pack.
* BANG GANG Vinyl

* KEVINA-JO SMITH - knitted cloak.
* FAMILY (L.A. bookstore and gallery) - artist print by Will Sweeny & Sammy Harkham.
* LUCINDA SCHREIBER - painting.
* WARFLOWER by Cara Stricker - headpiece. and more....

Raffle is at 7.00, auction at 7.30... all the info is below, with rsvp infomation.(Click above invite to enlarge)

All funds raised for the night is so for the BJB residents to finish renovating the new creative home. So your time and funds are totally for a good cause x

Cute love

This is Lissy Trullie
She is from NYC and reminds of edie sedgwick
More importantly she can sing really good.
If you like the sound of her already
you can read her interview with Dazed here.
found via Dazed Music

The Kills

I was In love for 40 minutes or so...
it definitely didn't feel like 40 minutes though.
It has been like 2 weeks since I went to see the Kills @ the Forum
I was super excited to be able to take some photos while I was there.
The show was really good and a few of my friends who have seen them in other parts of the world have told me.... they are amazing. I didn't want the HYPE to have killed the vibe for me so I thought I will just watch without too much expectation.

I hope the photos can give you a vibe of what the show was like... I think Allison Mosshart is a wildcat! I was in love for about 40 minutes or so....