Good manners. Being polite. Knowing the right thing to say or do in any situation. If this elegant trio is held near and dear, you and Miss French Navy will get along just swimmingly. Launching her new stationery collection “to connect people through beautiful words, images, design and thoughtful actions”, this Mademoiselle has your social...
Sydney Festival 2010If you like the weather hot, your options for exceptional theatre, dance, music and film diverse, and the chance to see superstar artists like Al Green, Neko Case and AR Rahman (for nix) then you should know exactly what’s coming around the corner. Sydney Festival 2010 tickets go on sale today, with a bursting-at-the-seams program...
Sydney Bicycle Film FestivalGetting hit by a bus usually inspires self-pity and some plaster cast doodles but this was not the case for Brendt Barbur, the Founder and Director of the Bicycle Film Festival. The event, which turns nine this year, is held in 39 cities around the world. Next stop Sydney. Free wheelin’, pedal...
Retail stores have come and gone, more recently restaurants too. It was only a matter of time before Art touched in on the pop-up scene, and now – for a short while – gallery-like dining is here. Throughout November the restaurants, around the pool and in the laneway of ivy you can expect giant teddy...
You hunt, you prey – solo and in packs; whatever it takes to find the perfect shoes. It’s a genetic trait that has been passed down from generations, a predatory skill you might say. Knowing that women are constantly in search of the perfect fit, the founders of Shoes of Prey have pounced on a...
The world is divided into three kinds of people; dog people, cat people, no pets thank you people. This weekend, the latter two sorts should stay well away from Sydney Olympic Park as the place will be overrun with dogs of all shapes and sizes. DogMatchers (animal behaviour expert) will be on site offering advice...
Incu presents TopshopThere’ll be frenzy, no doubt, in Paddington this morning (29 October), with the 10am opening of Incu presents Topshop. Incu is the exclusive stockist for Topshop in Australia. Enter the newly refurbished (by Kelvin Ho) Paddington store for two levels of UK High Street fashion bliss; all the coveted outfits, shoes, bags and accessories...
Going all out on All Hallow’s EveThe night of ghouls and goblins is fast approaching. But if the question still remains, where to head for a spine-tingling evening – don’t fear – we’ve compiled a few fright night ideas to have you covered. Absolut Rock Royalty Celebrating the launch of the ABSOLUTRock edition, join ABSOLUT and ivy...
Looking fabulously groomed takes some real effort. And whilst you’re keen to upkeep ‘the all feminine, all class’ image, you could do with a low(er) maintenance routine. Bio Sculpture is a nail gel that ticks many of your beauty boxes. Free from Parabens, Pthalates, and other nasties like Toluene and Formaldehyde, it dries quick enough...
Chunky Monkey and other such ice creamIt’s going to be insane; insanely swirly, chunky, and oh-so decadent. Vermont ice cream gurus, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield (aka Ben & Jerry’s) are bringing their hunk filled and chilled sensations Down Under. It means your freezer, and tastebuds will never be quite the same. The sweet catalyst...
