Tag Archives: Accessories

Tape Tie


Image: Supermarket
Sonic Fabric Necktie

If you thought the only retro thing about the revival of the necktie is the popularity of Mad Men, think again. Made from recycled cassette tape, Alyce Santoro and Julio Cesar’s limited edition ties are giving mix tapes the world over a second chance.


Believe it or not, they are also audible if you run a tape head over them. So I guess you could say, they are music to your ears…or should that be neck?!

US $120; available online from Supermarket.

George Costanza Moments


Images: Scrapbook


Chewed by Tuesday

My boy is always having George Costanza moments. Take the time he stood on a toothpick and needed a general anesthetic to remove it from his big toe. Or the occasion he ended up in hospital because because he had the end of a pen stuck in his ear – don’t ask what it was doing there in the first place!

If my boy was inclined to a bit of jewellery, Chewed by Tuesday would be perfect for him. Founded in Melbourne by designer Vivienne Gibson, Chewed by Tuesday is based on random items that people chew, but aren’t mean to! Her first collection pays homage to the forgotten favourite, the BIC penlid.

I can‘t wait to see what her follow up collection will be. If Gibson needs any ideas I have just the person for her to speak to. George Costanza moments are perfect for inspiration that verges on the ridiculous!

Available online from Chewed by Tuesday.

Love it or Loathe It: Clogs


Images: College Fashion, Elle UK, Style Frizz

If clogs are good enough for Karl, are they good enough for the rest of us? Ever since they graced the Chanel runway late last year, it seems clogs are a shoe-in for this seasons It footwear.

I’m not so convinced though. They’re remind me of merry milkmaids, aren’t that practical if you need to run for a train and strike me as a full-brother to the revolting, gelatinous Croc.

What about you? Are you ready to get your clog on? Let me know what you think by taking part in this one-click vox pop.

Update: It seems I’m not the only one who isn’t feeling clogs with 79 of you also giving this trend the thumbs down. Thanks for taking part!

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Measure Up



Images: Yasmin Ellis


Jewellery by Yasmin Ellis

A few years ago, I paid for a short course in dressmaking. Unfortunately I didn’t survive the first session as it seems the crafty part of my brain is missing.

The measuring tape I bought for this course is now languishing in the bottom draw in our kitchen. Maybe I should send it to Yasmin Ellis so she can make one of her sweet broaches or necklaces out of it. Clearly, the crafty party of her brain is working a-ok!

Available from COUNTER at Craft Victoria.

Trash Bag



Image: The Funky Rooster


Louis Vuitton’s new ‘Raindrop Besace’ Bag

If you ever needed proof that money can’t buy taste – here it is. Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, this designer rubbish bag will set you back US$1, 960.


One thing that’s got me stumped is whether this bag is intended to take the piss. In a recent interview, Marc questioned the sanity of his customers, saying, “There’s this huge cult following of almost crazy people at Vuitton who just want whatever they buy to be exclusive.”

Can’t wait to see the knock offs!

Found via.

Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture



Images: Reborn

Polaroid Scarves

As much as it pains me to say it – Outkast got it wrong. Polaroid reckon you shouldn’t actually shake it like a Polaroid picture because rapid movement during development may damage the image.

Philippe Roucou on the other hand, is definitely getting it right. This French bag designer has recently released a limited edition series of 100 silk scarves. Each piece features an image from an anonymous Polaroid that has been found by happenstance. Although these scarves come with a hefty price tag, shaking them won’t damage the image!

CAD $449; available online from Reborn.

Rolling in Wet Comics



Images: Lost at E Minor

Tattoos by Amanda Wachob

My boy makes me laugh from the moment I wake ’til my head hits the pillow at the end of the day. After 7 years though, I’m pretty familiar with his material! So much so, that even when he’s not around, his one-liners are still prone to popping into my head. Like when I see someone covered in tatts, I’ll hear him saying, “It looks like they’ve been rolling in wet comics!”

And while there is normally an element of truth to this comment, it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to Amanda Wachob‘s work. Blurring the line between fine art and body art, Amanda’s tattoos stand out for all the right reasons.

“It looks like they’ve been rolling in wet art books,” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. Does it?!

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Believe It Or Not?

Meet Matthew. With a pair of Wayfarers tattooed on his face, he must surely be Ray-Ban’s #1 fan.


Video: You Tube
Or is he? This human billboard might actually be part of nifty viral campaign. If it turns out that Matthew isn’t legit, I don’t think it matters one iota. This campaign has got everyone talking. Mission accomplished Ray-Ban.

What do you think – hoax or the real thing? More pictures can be found over here.

Bagged It

Nieves Tote
Look at my recent acquisition! I spotted this Nieves Tote in the window of The Betula Store during a recent city adventure. Initially I kept walking but then had to double back and bring it home. It’s got a bit of a library bag vibe going on – but I’m feeling it!

AU$ 45; available from The Betula Store (Shop 1, 237 Flinders Lane, Melbourne – Tel: 03 9663 0065)

Daydream Believer

Image: Two Ruffians
Dream Cloud Necklace

This necklace from Two Ruffians will sort the cup half-full mob from the cup half-empty posse. You see, some will think it’s a sweet ode to floating daydreams whilst others will see it as an omen of dreams going up in smoke! I’ll take the former thanks…

Au$ 35; available online at Two Ruffians.