Florence and the Machine

Stunning new Florence and the Machine video directed by the talented fashion photographer David La Chapelle.

We just love it - what do you think?

Markit at Federation Square

If  you are not doing anything this Sunday 27 May pop along to Markit at Federation Square for a cornucopia of designer delights.

"Markit@FedSquare is a biannual curated design market focusing on illustrative and decorative based design products including fashion, jewellery, homewares, stationery & illustration. Markit@FedSquare invites you to meet the designers, talk with them about their products and buy something beautiful"

Here are some of our favourite designer/makers who will be at the event.

m2matiz

m2matiz is a graphic art and design studio which designs and produces artwork for print based mediums including  business cards, letterheads, brochures, invitations and packaging. A passion for taking photographs led to the m2matiz product range being born - a range of gift cards, gift tags, the t.lighthaus©, the luMierebox and more.Check out their website here for the full range of their beautiful products and images.

Tightology

  

 With a deep focus on design and the environment Tightology's  legwear are made in Australia using
organic cotton, bamboo and merino wool. They produce a collection of full tights, footless tights and socks in a range of gorgeous patterns and colours which are synonymous with style and comfort. Check them out here

Sandra Bowkett

 Sandra Bowkett states that she is drawn to the sculptural and functional objects of many cultures from the refined fine bone china and porcelain of Europe to the bold lowfired utilitarian forms of India and Africa. These stunning vessels are delicate and rich in colour - to learn more about her work click here

We are very excited to be in the company of these great designers and many more, and will be showing a selection from our new collection.

Register at the Markit website to go into the draw to win a hamper of goodies worth $500 and we hope to see you on Sunday.

Vidal Sassoon "changing the world with a pair of scissors"

A legend sadly passed away this week - Vidal Sassoon, the man who was attributed with "changing the world with a pair of scissors". His signature geometric bob first seen in 1963 liberated women the world over - freeing them from the constraints of curlers and hairspray! Here are some of his iconic haircuts including the revolutionary 'Five-Point Cut' debuted by the then top model and now fashion director of US Vogue, Grace Coddington.

Grace Coddington

Danae Brook

Cutting Mary Quant's hair

Mia Farrow

The gorgeous man hinself.

                                                  Trailer from Vidal Sassoon - The Movie

He will be sorely missed - Check out this Daily Telegraph article on the man and his life.

Adele

After her enormous success at this years Grammy the beautiful Adele has now added another triumph to her portfolio by gracing the cover of Vogue US in March of this year - the photos by the extremely talented Mert and Marcus are just stunning with sultry, liquid lined eyes, windblown hair and a seductive glimpse of cleavage. We just love......

....and while we are here we couldn't pass up the opportunity to take another look at her standout performance at the Brits last year.

What is your favourite Adele song?

Feeling Blue.......

Cobalt blue has been a dominant trend universally both in the summer and for the upcoming winter months - and we are loving it. Here is our pick of all those blues......and they are making us feel anything but sad!

 L-R – Jac & Jack, Gary Bigeni, Dion Lee, Jack London, Something Else

Cobalt blue was popular at the recent LMFF as seen above - for more Autumn/Winter 2012 trends take a look here

MSGM - Pre Fall 2012

We have just discovered the Italian label MSGM and it is love at first sight! Watch this space for more on them or if you can't wait go to http://msgm.it/

Red vinyl and lapiz from Leoni & Vonk

A taster of our new designs - available at Magnolia Square

Hermes Bag

Stunning bag and gorgeous jewellery - thank you to http://tabac-blond.tumblr.com/post/19691766768/sollace-what-do-i-wear-bag-hermes-watch for this image

Beautiful blue feature wall

Blue for the home too - http://ampersand-design.tumblr.com/post/20407454670/design-by-emma-reddington-of-the-marion-house-book

Tribal inspiration

 Just stunning but cannot give a credit for this one - if anyone knows..........

Sterling silver and cobalt blue from our New Season Collection Online store

Blue with a pop of orange

Blue and orange - one of our favourite colour combinations!

Leoni & Vonk sterling silver and crochet silk necklace - available here

Royal blue!

 And if it is good enough for Her Majesty!!

Will you be embracing cobalt blue this season? If so how, please let us know.

Competition Time At Magnolia Square

Our favourite boutique shopping event, Magnolia Square is holding 2 great competitions leading up to their May event next week at Malvern Town Hall.

Subscribe to the Magnolia Square mailing list by clicking here for your chance to win this fabulous array of goodies from some of  Magnolia Square's many talented designers and retailers

Click here for the chance to win one of our stunning sterling silver engraved crescent necklaces

Good luck and hopefully see you at Magnolia Square next week for some great retail therapy!

Red

Red - a play about Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko is currently showing at the MTC in Melbourne and gives an insight into the work, personality and inspiration behind the tortured artist. It is set in Rothko's  New York studio in 1958-9 where he is working on a group of murals for the expensive and exclusive Four Seasons restaurant. Through the interaction of Rothko and his long suffering asssitant Ken,questions are raised about Rothko's theories of art and his willingness to work on such a commercial project.

Set of MTC production of Red

 

 

Mark Rothko Sketch for "Mural No.4" 1958

 Written by the American writer John Logan, the play was first produced by The Donmar Warehouse in London in 2009 with Alfred Molina in the lead as Rothko. The play and Molina went on to win numerous awards in London and in  March 2010 moved to Broadway where it also won 2 Tonys.The Melbourne production stars Colin Friels as Mark Rothko and André de Vanny as Ken, his assistant who both give great and convincing performances.

The Mark Rothko room at The Tate Gallery, London - the home of the set of murals originally commisioned for The Four Seasons Restaurant, NYC

Dramatic scene from the play

Red runs until 5 May at the Sumner Theatre in Melbourne - we enjoyed it immensely and would definitely recommend you catch it if you can