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October 15, 2009

Art by Joanna Gianulis

I have only just discovered Joanna Gianulis, a ridiculously talented illustrator who draws fragile images of children and animals. Her works often represent ideas and notions of loss, fear, innocence and danger. It's gorgeous work, and you could do worse than take a look at her website and get lost in her imagery.

Victims

Hide and Seek

Innocence Part 2

Shop Profile: Black Friday's

First up, I should probably apologize for my lack of posts lately. Paloma's doing a great job of staying on top of this whole blogging business, where as I have spent the last week in a frenzy of tattoos and shopping and general laziness.

Which brings us neatly to the topic of today's post. In search of a new retro rockabilly dress, I ventured into a shop I had read about but never actually been to: Black Friday's in Sherwood. Neatly located behind True Love Tattoo on Oxley Road, Black Friday's is my Favourite. Shop. Ever. Cheesecake pin up posters adorn the walls, the wooden floors creak underfoot in a homey, comfortable way and the speakers blast the best rockabilly tunes. They stock the finest in repro (and genuine) vintage: Stop Staring, Bettie Page, Heartbreaker, Rock Steady, TUK and Pleaser Shoes, Sailor Jerry... the list goes on (they also stock pomade for the gents). For all you pin-up princesses out there, Friday's also sell hair flowers, cosmetics, jewellry and compact mirrors. I purchased a rockin little pink and black diner dress, TCB magazine and US Kustom Cars catalogue for $160. Rad? I think yes.

Run by Lauren and Dutch, the whole shop has a laid-back vibe which means you won't feel awkward coming back again in the space of about two days. (I did just that. Trust - you won't be able to resist.) Check out there Myspace here - you can also buy items online - and if you're in Brisvegas, get yourself down to Black Fridays, ASAP.

October 5, 2009

Sniffle Co.

About a week or so ago, me and my littlest sis went shopping along LaTrobe Terrace in Paddington. In an Endeavour op shop where I found an excellent Elvis tape with live performances and radio interviews for a buck, I also found an almost intimidatingly cool lady volunteering behind the counter. She was wearing this lovely lasercut brooch and so, despite the aforementioned near intimidation, I had to ask where she had got it from.

Rainbow Airlines Brooch - $38 AUD

As it turns out, the brooch was by Australian accessories brand Sniffle Co. The 'Rainbow Airlines' brooch actually appears to be a bit of a departure from their usual style of cartoony, and sometimes slightly sinister characters. This is obviously the intended result - for example, the brooch below is described as a 'mounted deer brooch with dead eyes' (a pretty accurate description, I'm sure you'd agree).

Mounted Deer Brooch - $42 AUD

Pinboy Brooch - $32 AUD

Lumberjack Guild Brooch - $38 AUD

They also have a great (albeit currently small) range of lasercut wooden buttons, my favourite being the teeth. I would love to have these babies on a blouse - methinks they would offset it with a little of that sinister vibe I mentioned earlier.

Teeth Lost Buttons - $25 AUD for set of 10

Cassette Tape Buttons - $25 AUD for set of 10

I'm really glad I've found this quirky Australian brand - thanks mystery op shop girl! - and I'm looking forward to seeing more of their work as it comes out, hopefully soon.

Educate Yo'Self!

"F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, 'hot chicks are not like you and me'". Check out the latest Target Women with Sarah Haskins - Current TV

I have had my daily dose of money envy after looking at these photos of the Paraty Houe - Contemporist via Apartment Therapy

Check out these photos of Hemingway's beautiful home. I especially love the exterior shot - Lost by Vic

Roller Derby is one of my favourite things in life, so I was a little apprehensive about Drew Barrymore (of all people) directing a movie about it. Turns out it's not that bad, and maybe even a little sweet... phew? - Salon

As someone who lived pay to pay for years, I can say with confidence that being poor is not fun, and those fetishizing financial struggle because their investments took a hit last year can go shove it - Jezebel

John Lee Anderson discusses his latest piece on the gangs in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in this affecting audio slideshow - The New Yorker

October 3, 2009

Mina Perhonen

Mina Perhonen is a really interesting and versatile Japanese fashion label by Tokyo based designer Akira Minagawa. I've had the above blouse (from the 2007 Spring/Summer collection) bookmarked as a favourite for nigh on a year now as "beautiful shirt". As a busty lass I fear I could not successfully wear it, and they don't have an online store, so I wouldn't be able to buy it even if my ladies did shrink, but I can't bring myself to delete the link. I just love everything about it - the simplicity of the cut, the sleeve detail, the crowding of the oversized buttons. He's taken a simple, familiar silhouette and created something beautiful and unique through a few key features.
This is a recurring trend throughout the Mina Perhonen collections. Mingawa often takes familiar clothing silhouettes and creates something fresh and unique through the use of innovative prints, textiles (with original fabric created for each design) and adornments.
Check out some of my other favourites, below:

The Ceremony Dress screams 'Futuristic Nanna' and I would wear it in a heartbeat (2007 - 2008 Autumn/Winter collection).

Ripples Coat (2006 - 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection)

Again, an intriguing use of colour, pattern and texture in the Ballade Coat (2007 - 2008 Autumn/Winter collection).

Like I said earlier, sadly there currently is no online Mina Perhonen store, however a number of stores around the world stock the label, so check their stockists page for further information.

October 1, 2009

Educate Yo'Self!

The Colbert Report

Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Do, Dump or Marry

www.colbertnation.com

Colbert Report Full Episodes

Political Humor

Michael Moore

Poor Stephen Colbert has his heart broken by Glamour Magazine and their whorish readers - Colbert Nation

Don't go to the Huffington Post for medical advice - Salon

'Getting Over It'. A rape survivor's take on the Roman Polanski arrest - Feministe

I think I would like this Tim Burton spread more if it wasn't like almost every other thing he has done. So, boring! - A la Mode

Correlation is not causation. Phil Plait discusses media coverage of the death of a schoolgirl shortly after receiving a vaccine against cervical cancer - Discover

Benjamin Hubert Studio's work at 100% Design. Wow - Apartment Therapy