Wake Up Sydney! to kindness and sustainability Don’t be startled if you’re struck by a random act of kindness soon. As a Sydneysider, you’re well within a new generosity experiment zone. Wake Up Sydney! “scientists” invite you to plant simple seeds, like bake a cake and leave it at work, send an inspiring book to...
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Heels under the hammer
Fashion Auction Day It started six months ago, as a conversation with a friend and a belief that there’s “no reason why we can’t auction anything”. And now Lisa Watson, a real estate auctioneer is boasting a healthy 80% clearance rate, having introduced Fashion Auction Day where you can make a bid for designer shoes...
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A little more Little Joe
Champagne shopping evenings at Little Joe by Gail Elliott Gail Elliott, founder of fashion label Little Joe by Gail Elliott has always been able to give just a little more. A little bit more elegance … with a dedicated in-store evening (that you’re invited to attend) because if you’re shopping you prefer to do it...
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No comply
There’s a prolific community that prides itself on leaving calling cards. As street artists, self-taught artists and ambassadors of graffiti they move freely through streets and in gallery spaces. Many of the best are in Sydney this month for No Comply, a group exhibition to showcase the contemporary spirit of street art culture. More than 60 international and local...
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Indian giver
Frock hire for girls Too proud to beg, too virtuous to steal. You have but one option, and that’s to borrow. Stevie Dellamarta is a Chief of giving frocks and demanding them back again. How? She’s the Founder of Indian Giver, a newly launched online boutique specialising in designer dress hire. Launching this week with...
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Super-chilled zoo
Igloo Zoo brings health-friendly frozen snack You’ve never denied it. You have animalistic tendencies and you belong in the zoo. The institution just has to be Igloo Zoo as here, inhabitants get fed best. The best includes three super-chilled yoghurt flavours; original, pomegranate and green tea. All which are 99.5% fat-free and thus guilt-free. At...
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Weekend spent a la mode
Sydney Fashion Weekend Spotted: you and your best friend sitting front row at Ginger & Smart, Shakuhachiand Nicola Finetti catwalk shows. Overheard: fashionista in a fluster “I’ve called in a sick day, but my boss is here”. Backstage: models in metallics and monochromes, statement jewellery pieces and lofty heels. Party pics: you and your crew sipping black raspberry liqueur and Champagne at the Chambord...
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Major curve ball
Burlesque Ball 2009“I’ve got some major curves. I’m not a skinny girl”. You couldn’t agree more if you knew Amber Ray. Witnessing one of her routines you’d declare; she rather aptly and deftly knows how to use them. New Yorker, decadent vamp and headliner for The Burlesque Ball this year, she’s new signature routines to dazzle,...
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Membership has its privileges
Gentleman overheard saying: “Go ahead darling, you deserve your facials … in fact, make them monthly.” It’s an endearing invitation being heard all over town now that The Facial Club’s taking new members. The Club’s free membership certainly has its privileges, and here it takes the form of indulgent, one hour-long facials for $29. Each...
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Rewarding bite
Bite4life health and fitness diary Snow White didn’t really need to take a bite. She didn’t have 10 months left on her new gym membership or have to deal with a get-fit-or-die-trying regime. You on the other hand might welcome a clever online diary like bite4life. The health and fitness management tool offers a range...