Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Who's the Grinch?

Christmas Eve at a friend's house I was lucky enough to catch How the Grinch Stole Christmas from 2000. It was not that bad.... if you like Jim Carey.

Anyway this is the little girl playing the lead, cutesy Cindy Lou Who..... look familiar?


It is Little J from Gossip Girl, Taylor Momsen, actress and rocker. Taylor has recently been cut from series 4 of Gossip Girl so she can work on her band The Pretty Reckless.


A lot can happen in 10 years. I had a hard time finding a photo that was not too NSFW.

Don't Stop The Pop

This is awsome!!!

Check out the video below of DJ Earworm's annual mashup of the year's top 25 hits off of the Billboard Chart, titled Don't Stop The Pop!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Song of the Week... Crave You

My favourite song this week is 'Crave You' by anonymous Sydney DJs Flight Facilities and vocals by Giselle Rosselli

Flight Facilities have remixed tunes by Bag Raiders, Toecutter and Sneaky Sound System but this is their first original track, and exciting for the upcoming album. The track will also be on Giselle's upcoming solo album.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Gig Catch Up - U2 & Jay-Z

When I arrived at work last week I found an email saying, spend $40 at the local shopping centre and get U2 and Jay-Z tickets. Whoohoo! Love a free gig and I love Jay-Z! I think he is one of the best rappers of our time and a dam good producer. U2.... well they have made a lot of great songs, but I don't find them very exciting.

Never mind that it was a Tuesday night, I gathered a group from work and off we went to the massive U2 360° Tour at ANZ Stadium. With over 80,000 sets, I'm not surprised they had a few thousand spare tickets. Our sets were so high that everyone looked like ants below... you could barely make out what was happening on the massive big screen.

The absolutely massive tour won U2 the Billboard Touring Award for highest grossing tour in 2009 and again in 2010. With the thousands of seats (quite a few of the empty at 8pm) surrounding the massive four-legged stage setup "The Claw" which has even set a world record for the largest concert stage structure! And with a supporting act like Jay-Z I had high expectations...

Jay-Z set started around 8pm to a pretty poor crowd turn out. Most of the songs were set to backing tracks, which is not a problem, except when you could not hear a word he said.... it was bad. You know if is bad when you start thinking "can you please stop rapping so I can hear Alicia Keys". I was really sad that he did not do 'Death of Autotune' but then again, he may have... I just didn't hear it.

After Jay-Z people started turning up, especially the oldies. U2 then graced the stage in a spectacular fashion. It was obvious that the show was all for them, when the claw was lit up it looked amazing, and they actually sounded good :)

They did heaps of big hits and they sounds great. It was a great performace but having seats so far away made me wish you were watching it at home on DVD. I had to leave before the end and unfortunately missed out on what was apparently a memorable appearance from Jay-Z during “Sunday Bloody Sunday”.


Gig Catch Up - Philadelphia Grand Jury

Waaay back in November I was lucky enough to catch Philadelphia Grand Jury at the Metro on their Save Our Town tour.

They were supported by new comers Howl and Bearhug who are so new the gig had to be all ages. Howl popped up late last year when unearthed by Triple J with their track Breakout. Both bands still have a long way to go when it comes to live performances, especially Bearhug spend more time facing the back of the stage than the audience.

Philadelphia Grand Jury's set started with an excellent rendition of Jay-Z '99 Problems' by the new drummer Susie Patten

This screen grab is from the video clip for 'Save Our Town':



The Phily Jays rocked a great set full of punk party hits from their 2009 debut album Hope is for Hopers. After an hour set they defiantly left everyone wanting more... but some a little disappointed that they didn't play for longer. They apologised saying that Susie is so new, she does not know any more songs. You know what they say, always leave them wanting more.

It was a great show, I would defiantly see they again, especially for the super cheap ticket price of $17 it was a really great night.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

My new favourite artist - Dan Black

I'm not sure why, but I really love English musicians..... and it not because they are pasty white like myself. But the majority of my favourite bands are from the UK e.g. Muse, Gossip, Mark Ronson, Bloc Party, Florance and the Machine just to name a few. Well now I can add this new guy to the list... Dan Black.

Apparently he was originally from the band The Servant (one of their songs was in the movie Sin City) and has lent vocals to the Italian group Planet Funk.

His first album ((Un)) came out earlier this year, and here is the first single Symphonies with Kid Cudi. This clip was nominated for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards for Breakthrough Video and Best Special Effects.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Blog Apologies

I have been pretty slack on the blog lately but in my excuse it has been a big few weeks.

There has been the launch of Junior Masterchef, Glee Series 2, Gossip Girl Series 4 and who could forget the crazyness of the MTV Awards and the Gaga meat-dress.

So here is a quick catchup:

Junior Masterchef - Awesome little cooks making increadable things... this makes me want to have a baby, just so I can teach it to cook Baklava

Glee Series 2 - How hot is Britney S Pears!


Gossip Girl Series 4 - I'm not proud of it, but Gossip Girl is the highlight of my week.

MTV Awards - Wouldn't that smell?


Now that I have got that out of my system.... in other news I have decided that it is now warm enough to switch to summer wear, gone blonde and resigned from my job at the music company.... and not because I am pregnant, or fired, or fired for being pregnant as silly people keep asking.

It has been a big couple of weeks but today is finally my last day at this desk, in front of this PC with these lovely people and crazy goings on. It has been really sad to say good-bye but next week I will be off to a new adventure and adding Associate Producer to my hat rack.

xoxo

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Song of the week... Somebody To Love Me

I never thought I would be featuring a song with Boy George but the new tracks from Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. ft. Boy George 'Somebody To Love Me' is incredibly catchy. Ronson said he was inspired by Boy George's 'Do you really want to hurt me' and asked him to feature on the track. For some reason I find it very addictive. Can't wait for the official video clip.. so here is a live performance filmed for the BBC.




Check out Boy George's crazy face and neck tatoos! And I love Amanda Warner of MNDR on keys with her massive glasses.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Song of the week... White Knuckles



OK Go (AKA the guys dancing on treadmills) are back with another crazy single take video clip. These boys are rad. Now I want a dog.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

And the Winner is... The xx

This years coveted Mercury Music Prize goes to The xx for their début album 'xx'. The UK group have been around for a few years now but only started releasing music last year.

Here is my favourite song from The xx 'Crystalised' which was used on Gossip Girl. That show always has great music.

Song of the Week... I Can Change


I love LCD Soundsystem and I'm very upset it will be their last album 'This Is Happening'. Enjoy it while it lasts....

This is a live recording of a gig in Holland in May this year, I hope the video clip will be out soon.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Tomorrow When The War Began - Review

I was really excited to see Tomorrow When The War Began, really excited. I had tickets reserved for weeks, I went to a 9pm session on a Friday night... I was keen. Like ever kid growing up in the 90s I read John Marsden novels about Australia being invaded and a bunch of country teenages fighting back and while the novel was really exciting and involving the movie was a huge disappointment.

I actually spent most of the film thinking, why is this so bad? The story is great, the action is fantastic and the special effects faultless (amazing for an Australian film), the soundtrack was a great mix of Aussie indie rock and the scenery absolutely breathtaking. It is so close to being good, but falls short in a few major ways.

The film was really let down by a combination of bad script and bad acting and a bunch of stereotypical boring characters that had no personality. From the tough normal girl (Caitlin Stasey from Neighbours), rebellious best friend (Rachel Hurd-Wood), hot guy (Lincoln Lewis, Home and Away), rebel (Deniz Akdeniz), pretty posh girl (Phoebe Tonkin), Asian guy from the local Chinese restaurant (Chris Pang), straight laced Christian (Ashleigh Cummings) and stoner (Andy Ryan) none of these characters I found relatable in any way. There were brief glimpses of character when the rebel Homer and stoner Chris first enter the story but soon fade into the background with the rest of the characters. Even when one character nearly dies... it is really hard to care.

So many lines of the film were so cliche from the "I think it's time to go to war" to the discussion between two girls "How is the book?" "better than the movie". It seems like they just brought the film to screen without bringing it to life

Oh well, it was only 100 minutes of my life, I don't think there is much chance they will continue with the other novels in the series.

Have you seen the film? What did you think?

I'm A Rockstar

I like Rihanna, I really do. She is crazy (but not Gaga Crazy), has really catchy songs, and as I have said before I have a lot of respect for anyone confident to go sans-pants and I don't even think Rihanna owns pants.

I was just watching Rihanna's single Rockstar 101 featuring Slash and there are lot of things that puzzle me.... check out the video clip:



Firstly what has Slash have to do with it? He is not in the clip, and even TripleM can get him in their clip. Maybe just Rihanna wanted to dress up as Slash and smash a few guitars.

Another guest in the video clip is Travis Baker on drums, this one I think is even stranger.... can you hear any drums? As much as I like Rihanna, I think she should stick to what she does best.... catch pop songs and crazy outfits.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

You have to pay me to listen to .....

What band would have to pay you to listen to their music? Hmmm... I could name a couple...

The Reclusive Barclay Brothers, an unsigned band in the UK has gained a lot of attention recently by doing just that. They are offering to pay £27 (around $50 AUD) to 100 people who listen to their single 'We Could Be Lonely Together', randomly selected from their online mailing list. Which for around $5000 plus the price of the video clip it is a pretty cheap marketing campaign to get a lot of international media attention and therefore getting a lot of people listening to the track, who hopefully liking it and buying it. Quite smart.


But personally I think they should have spent a few more pounds on a better stylist and photographer... and more thought into a better band name.

The video clip is really interesting, with an explanation of what they are doing. The music is nothing to get excited about, but I have heard worse on the radio.



If you are keen to signup to their e-newsletter the website is NewLowForMusic.com

What band would you like to collect a few dollars from?

Taylor Momsen - The Fashion Police

Recently ex-Gossip Girl actress / wannabe rock star Taylor Momsen said in an interview:

"People think pop is rock, and the lines are getting blurred. Now Rihanna's wearing fuckin' leather jackets, and it's really annoying"

Hmmm... this brings up a number of questions... I wonder what she would say about my mum also wearing a leather jacket? Is she international fashion police or just in the music industry? But really who would ever take fashion advise from a 17 year old who dresses trashier than the average roadside hooker?


Check out some of her other classic outfits here.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Check Out Mashable


Mashable is a great source for all social networking news, technology and web culture. With dozens of interesting articles a day covering essential topics like Why You Can’t Block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook, Snoop Dogg Promotes “Mafia Wars” by Blowing Up a Truck and Explore Hip Hop History in Google Maps .

I just read this great article Top 5 Tips for Aspiring Music Bloggers. So check it out or befriend on Facebook... it will make you feel smarter.

Oh, and the CEO is surprisingly good looking.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

I Guess I'm Easy

I came across this article today by the UK Daily Mail which claims that more than half of UK men think tight-fitting dresses made women look easy. Other fashion items that make the easy list are stilettos, pencil skirts(!!), knee-high boots, mini skirts, hipster jeans, underwear-as-outerwear, crop tops, corset tops and lace (watch out nannas, you may be sending the wrong message).

I don't know about you but I probably wear one of these items each day and I consider myself a pretty conservative dresser. Although I never embraced Underwear-as-outerwear or corset tops, a pencil skirt or skinny jeans make up my usual work uniform.... I mean the bottom half of it.

The article quotes a survey of 1,348 men and also came up with this "One in three admitted that they didn't like their partner to wear tight clothing on a night out and a quarter would forbid their wife or girlfriend from wearing something they disapproved of on a night out."

That sounds rediculous. Especially coming from the home of some of the trashiest dressers in the world, Amy Winehouse and Jordan AKA Katie Price. This is what Katie Price wore to her recent book launch (but at least this time she didn't get her husband to dress as a transvestite).

Are people in the UK really that much more conservative than Australians?

Here is the full list of trends that make women look easy:

- Body-con dresses (57 per cent)
- Crop tops (53 per cent)
- Corset tops (51 per cent)
- Lace (45 per cent)
- Underwear-as-outerwear (43 per cent)
- Pencil skirts (38 per cent)
- Knee-high boots (32 per cent)
- Stiletto heels (29 per cent)
- Mini skirts (22 per cent)
- Hipster jeans (19 per cent)

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1302543/Are-seasons-fashion-trends-giving-men-wrong-message.html#ixzz0wSxukJtr

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Song of the week... Rock It



My song for this week is "Rock It" by Melbourne dudes Little Red. The band has been around for a couple of years now and have played at a number of festivals including the V Festival, Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass and the Falls Festival.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Review: Florence + The Machine @ The Enmore Theatre


Florence + The Machine put on and awesome show last night at the Enmore theatre! She sung her heart out for nearly two hours covering everything from the hugely successful ‘Lungs’ album. I really did not expect her voice to be as powerful and beautiful as it was on the album, but the sound was truly amazing. Backed up by Rob Ackroyd on guitar, Chris Hayden on drums, Isabella Summers on keyboards and Tom Monger on the harp, the harp really made it. Florence also had her own drum up the front which she used for a few songs and really built up anticipation.

What I didn’t expect was how sexy Florence Welch is! The photos and videos really don’t do her justice. She is one beautiful woman who didn’t stop dancing and floating around the stage the show, at the end of the night one friend exclaimed “She looks just like a fairy!”. She wore a see-through lace dress which looked an old night gown she picked up from the a Newtown op-shop on the way with a black bodysuit which had a skin coloured back which made her look naked from the back. I have never seen someone work a crowd into such frenzy by just turning around and wiggling their hips.

I was really hoping for a few costume changes. For one song she did add a black bat-like lace cape but I felt the show could have been more theatrical like the film clips. But I really think the one thing missing from the show was this…..
I was waiting all night for Florence to be lowered to the stage on a giant moon like in the film clip of “You’ve got the love” but sadly it didn’t happen.

She finished the show with a knockout extended version or “Dog Days Are Over” which had everyone screaming and dancing and shaking the whole theatre.

Here are a few of my blurry photos of the night:

Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Amazing Race Australia!

Channel Seven are looking for contestants for an Australian version of The Amazing Race! I am super-excited and seriously thinking of applying.

Applications are now being taken from the series, just get yours in before the 6th of September. To apply you have to be over 18, have a team of two, have a passport and all that, they go on to ask if you have ever worked for Channel Seven, drink, smoke, or have tattoos, but the application form gets a bit more interesting... have you every hit somebody (even siblings count), currently being sued or have cosmetic surgery.... really? I wonder if that would make you more or less likely to be selected?

You can download an application form from Yahoo7.

Would you go on The Amazing Race?

Song of the week...You've Got the Love

I'm seeing Florence + The Machine tonight at the Enmore! If you need a a pick me up this Friday morning check out the video below. Check out the guy at 2:22 pulling off his wig, that made me laugh.



Florence is being supported by Ernest Ellis, who to me sounds a lot like Bon Iver with drums.

This makes me want to reproduce!



Channel Ten aired their new promo for Junior MasterChef this week. It looks great! The kids look so amazingly talented, but with over 5000 kids appling i thought that some would be able to cook but not like this!

Apparently the new series will have no eliminations, no tricks and hopefully less tears. Anna Gare will also be joining the series as a judge.

“Hopefully there will be a lot more frying than crying,” judge Anna Gare says.
“We’re going to keep things light. It’s going to be a totally positive show with lots of encouragement.”

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

MTV Video Music Awards

Love her or hate her (or in my case, not really fussed) Lady Gaga has already taken over this years MTV Video Music Awards. My first thought is how will she top the crazy she pulled off last year, or if you don't remember here is a pic:


Lady Gaga is not only the most popular person on Facebook, she has just broken another record after getting 13 nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards! This is the most ever for any artist in a single year. She has two songs "Bad Romance" and "Telephone" are up for Video of the Year.

This is what she had to say about it:

"I'm so honored for all the little monsters and self-professed freaks of the universe, to have more VMA nominations in a single year than any artist in MTV history. Ironically, I'm even more proud it's an unlucky number: 13."

Although one lovely lady also got a few surprise nods. Florence Welch, of Florence + The Machine, has "Dog Days Are Over" nominated for four awards: Best Rock Video, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and also Video of the Year. Is Kanye invited this year??

Eminem also earned 8 nominations for a male artist. Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, Pink, Katy Perry and Usher were also nomincated for awards.

The MTV VMAs will be held on the 12th of September.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Interview with The Drums on Triple J


I heard a great interview the other days with Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham of the The Drums. They have just finished up their first and sold out tour of Australia including the biggest festival Splendour In The Grass.

They spoke with Triple J's The Doctor about how image is just as important as the music, how they can't play instruments and how they are going to give it all up when they get 'good' at what they do.

Check out the interview on the Triple J website at www.abc.net.au/triplej/media/s2972485.htm

New York, I Love You But You're Stuck In My Head

New York has given us an impressive list of musical acts including LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Strokes, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jay-Z, Vampire Weekend, The Drums, Danger Mouse, Velvet Underground, The Bravery, Interpol, Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C., The Ramones, Blondie, Beastie Boys and The Rapture just to name a few!

For some reason songs about New York often get stuck in my head. I have never been to the city, but it is top of my list of places I want to go.

Here is a list of my favourite (most contagious) New York songs:

1. "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down" by LCD Soundsystem

2. "Moving to New York" by The Wombats

3. "New York City Cops" by The Strokes

4. "Empire State of Mind" - Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys

5. "This Mess We're In" by PJ Harvey and Thom Yorke

And finally what would a list like this be without a bit of Sinatra....
6. "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra


Do you have any favourites to add to the list? For some inspiration check out Wikipedias extensive list.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Art of the Trench

Art of the Trench is an amazing website by Burberry made as a living document of the Burberry trench coast and the people who wear them. The site features specially commissioned trench portraits by fashion photographers and photos from everyday people such as yourself. You can even submit your own photo.

The site is fun to navigate and has a great soundtrack with tracks from the White Lies, The Kooks and Bloc Party.

Now I am dreaming of this Burberry trench.....

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Florence + The Machine @ Splendour in the Grass

I wish I was at Splendour in the Grass this year. I was really keen to see The Strokes, Mumford and Sons and Florence + The Machine but 14 hours is a long drive.

Instead I got Florence + The Machine tickets for this Friday which I am very excited about. From all reports it sounds like they were the highlight of the festival with the amphitheatre reaching capacity even before they started. People were so keen to see them they tried to climb or push down the security fences.

Can't wait for Friday!

Here are a few photos from TripleJ of Florence + The Machine playing to a packed main stage at Splendour. Check out more TripleJ pics and all the Splendour action live at www.abc.net.au/triplej/events/splendour/10/

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Dorothy Perkins - UK

I love a bit of international shopping, especially if you can do it in your lunch break!

I have just discovered Dorothy Perkins a UK site that currently has 50% off shipping to Australia, making that only £5 per order. Now that the Australian dollar is around £0.6 it makes buying from the UK really affordable.... not like when I last in the UK in 2002 and the Australian dollar was closer to £0.3!

Here are a few of my favourites:

Mocha twill mac Price: £50.00

Purple suedette panel clutch bag Price: £15.00

Rise black embellished shoulder dress Price: £40.00

Happy shopping!

Inception Vs Dark City

There has been a lot of talk recently about Inception. The net especially Facebook has been abuzz about how awesome the movie is. Here is the trailer:

But still i don't plan to see it. Firstly after reading the review by Karl Quinn on SMH titled "Going deep — to a place that’s too silly for words" here are a few clip from the article:

"HOW old was I when I first wrote those words? Eleven, 12, maybe. I should remember because it was also the last time I wrote them without irony. ‘‘What an appalling cliche,’’ said Mr C, my grade 7 teacher, as he ordered me to stick out my hand so he could caress it gently with the cane end of a feather duster six or seven times.

Clearly Christopher Nolan didn’t go to a primary school run by the Sisters of Show No Mercy because he appears to have missed that little Pavlovian lesson in which crappy ‘‘it was all just a dream’’ scenarios are indelibly linked with a throbbing palm. As evidence, see Inception.

Nolan’s latest film has been called ‘‘the intellectually tantalising movie The Matrix wanted to be’’ (The Sydney Morning Herald), ‘‘so intense and unnerving it’ll have you worrying if it’s safe to close your eyes at night’’ (Los Angeles Times), and ‘‘confusing as all f---’’ (the guy next to me at the urinal afterwards). But I know what Mr C would say: ‘‘Nolan. Hand. Out. NOW!

Sadly, no one planted this thought in Christopher Nolan’s mind: ‘‘Mate, it’s too silly for words.’’"


So that is one reason why I am not rushing to the cinema and the second reason is because the trailer strangely reminds me of this....

Above is the trailer for Dark City (1998) a B grade sci-fi film staring Rufus Sewell (gloomy looking English guy) and a naked Melissa George in one of the worst films I have ever seen.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Bar Review - Manly Wine by Gazebo

Last night I went for drinks at Manly Wine by Gazebo. It must have been a quiet night, as it was the first time we have got through the door! The last couple of times I have been past the place has been packed with a long line out the front. But last night was so quiet we even got a seat.

The place looks a bit like the Ivy with an eclectic range of fake plants, pink flamingos and Catholic ornaments which made me feel like I had walked into a scene from Baz Luhrmann's film 'Romeo and Juliet'. The lighting is a great mix of candlelight and old fashioned coloured lampshades oddly positioned on the walls.

But the real reason I would go back there is for the wine and cocktail list! The menu is great reading just on it's own, I can't wait to go back and try the blood orange and vanilla bellini, but next time I will remember not to be the designated driver.

They have a pretty cool website: thegazebos.com.au/manly

Song of the week... Bang Bang Bang

My song of the week brought to you all the way from Persher is "Bang Bang Bang" by musical genius Mark Ronson, the superstar producer behind Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Robbie Williams, Ghostface Killah, Daniel Merriweather and of other artists who's names you wouldn't see together anywhere else. "Bang Bang Bang" also features rapper Q-Tip and Amanda Warner from the electro duo MNDR. Ronson's last album Version (with covers of Radiohead, Coldplay, The Smiths and Kaiser Chiefs) was awesome. I am really excited to hear the new album 'Record Collection' set to be released around October this year.

Check out the clip, the crazy intro runs until 0:35. Enjoy!

Random fact: Mark Ronson's little sister is the DJ Sam Ronson, Lindsay Lohan's ex girlfriend.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Perisher Gigs - Luke Robinson

I am off to Perisher tomorrow for a week of snowboarding, skiing, drinking, good company (here's hoping) and a couple of gigs.

Luke Robinson, singer from the band The Perfect Revolution will be playing a bunch of acoustic gigs in Perisher and Jindabyne next week which I hope to catch. And congrats to Luke for making the Grand Final Smirnoff Singer Competition @ The Piano Room last Thursday.

See Luke's MySpace for dates www.myspace.com/lukerobinsonsound


Update 17/07/10: Luke is now opening for Metal As Anything tonight @ the Station, Jindabyne

iPhone Blogging

I have just installed the BlogPress app on my iPhone so now I can blog on the run... And at the snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!


I am off to Perisher on Sunday for a week of snowboarding! I am really excited as over 30cm snow fell earlier this week and another 3cm last night. If this keeps up we should have an awesome week.

Nikki from office was kind enough to crochet me this beanie!

Etsy or Regretsy on Masterchef

Has anyone else noticed Courtney from Masterchefs neck decoration she has been wearing lately?


Sure there should be rules about what these amateur cooks wear in the kitchen. It think it is only a matter of time before someone finds a big black feather in their dumpling. I am glad Aaron had taken to covering up his mop with a beanie.

But really if you have not already checked out the website www.regretsy.com. It is really where DIY meets WTF!

Julia Gillard Parody


A funny TVC from GetUp.

Screw Bella


I am not a fan of Twilight, but this made me laugh.

Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Crochet your lunchtime away

Crocheting is taking my office by storm. While no one has yet come to work in this ensemble, I don't think think it will be long.


While one girl is crocheting a lovely nanna rug, our crochet mentor Nik has started making us all beanies! Just in time for my trip to the snow next week.

My Favourite Blogs

TV Tonight - Australia's Leading TV Blog, a great resource and often have breaking TV news before anywhere else.

The Vine - News and Entertainment, not strictly a blog but features blogs as well as articles on entertainment, music, fashion and food.

Go Fug Yourself - Not nearly as rude as it sounds (fug = fantastic + ugly) it is my favourite site for celebrity fashion... especially the bad.

Perez Hilton - The Queen of all media has the trashiest celebrity reporting of all, but always amusing.

Mashable - Social media news and funny stuff

Going Pantless?


I am going out for a girls night this Friday, which got me thinking... what should I wear?

Ruby Rose's outfit from the ASTRA awards came to mind for some reason. I really liked the Willow leotard, but can any normal person really pull this off? Even IF (that's a big if) I could pull this off, where could you wear such a thing? Just imagine going to dinner or a bar, you would want to be really careful where you sat.

Have you ever seen anyone pull this look off?

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Thanks Mr. Costello


“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's a really stupid thing to want to do” Elvis Costello

Song of the week... Just be good to Green

I love Lily Allen and this week I can't get her new song "Just be good to Green" out of my head, here is the clip.

The song technically by Professor Green is a cover of the 1983 single by The S.O.S. Band "Just be good to me". This is the first I have heard of this skinny white rapper who has been compared to Eminem because he is... well... white..

Anyway, check out the YouTube clip.