April 2009

Shopping here sucks.

No, seriously. I went down to Westfield at Bondi Junction with money burning a hole in my pocket. I accomplished one thing: sushi and white wine at the David Jones Foodhall. That was nice. It was almost like being at Dean & Deluca. But after all those stores, all that stuff, and all that walking [...]

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Incompetence

Forgive me, but I need to bitch for a post. I’ve tried not to see everything here as the glass half-empty, but it’s pretty hard because the incompetence of this country tends to reverberate in every endeavor. Like Internet installation, for example. It’s not enough that they mete out service in gigabytes. That most providers [...]

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It’s Aussie Fashion Week

Alright, so I just happily blogged about being in-tune with the next North American fashion season (for once). But I’m equally as chuffed about Rosemont Australian Fashion Week 2009, which despite the rocky start (a blackout that effectively crippled an entire show…told ya the technology is lacking here), I’m impressed with what I’m seeing of [...]

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Southern Hemisphere Fashion Perk

I’ve discovered one good thing about being upside down and off-season in relation to the rest of the (fashion) world. While my good friends back home are rushing to schedule their pedis and are gleefully sporting sexy platform sandals and lighter frocks, Down Unda we’re breaking out the boots and leggings. (Remind me to come [...]

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Rule Breaker

I’ve always been one, much to my mother’s dismay. But I don’t believe in breaking all the rules. I’m not a rebel for simply for the sake of it. I believe in following the rules of etiquette because they are what distinguish us from animals, and order and civility is good. However, in some instances, [...]

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What am I made of?

I’m trying to fall asleep. In vain. I’m lying here in bed, trying to type away the nerves…my dog beside me (yes, in my bed). It’s our last night together and I am absolutely gutted. I’m trying to be excited about tomorrow, but right now I just don’t want the sun to come up. I [...]

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Who knew?

Many of us know that Chris Cornell has a voice like fine Kentucky Bourbon…sweet, smooth, and totally satisfying. Imagine my surprise when perusing the mag rack at Target, I spot Mr. Rock Star himself on the cover of Baby Couture magazine?!: Who knew he was also daddy material? See the whole spread from pages 50-59 [...]

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