There must be something in the water; Australia keeps turning out some serious modelling talent and rising star Victoria Grace is no exception. In five short months Victoria has achieved a lot - she has worked for some of Australia's and NZ's top fashion magazines, made her catwalk debut in Europe walking for the likes of MAAN, Xrisanthos and Vivienne Westward and most recently has been photographed (as pictured) by Greek Photographer George Katsanakis. Pollen talks to Victoria about the journey so far...

Or just a craving for Japanese? I suggest you swing by Ichi Ni on St Kilda's Esplanade. A short stagger from the Espy this new Japanese restaurant is a God send to those in the bayside suburbs. Cheap (ish depending on what you have), with friendly, not overly intrusive, quick service and plenty of dishes to choose from, I am sold on this lovely little establishment. Sit at the bar and watch the outrageously fresh fish sliced by sashimi masters or grab a seat in a booth (book first!) and enjoy such delights as teriyaki corn and other assorted Japanese ‘tapas'. Moshi Moshi, indeed!

Leading fashion house Easton Pearson are renowned for their colourful and intricate ethic inspired designs. Now the dynamic duo behind the brand, Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson have joined forces with Designer Rugs to weave some magic and create a range of rugs with their signature eye-catching intricacy and colour.

Just when we thought Paris couldn't get any more gross... thanks Jezebel..

Well, not specifically a cocktail but something to keep you warm (and wasted) on a cold winter's night.

When I was in London most of the off-licenses would sell little packets of cloves and herbs etc to pour into your warmed wine around Christmas time. This was quite the novelty for me (pour glass of wine, pop in the microwave for 30 seconds, empty sachet into wine, ta da!) but it wasn't until I went to Germany and had home-made Glühwein did I properly understand the magical, medicinal effect of this lovely drink.

I have heard tell of a recipe that includes absinthe but I think this elixir is strong enough without summoning green fairies. It's strong! You have been warned....

If you love Akira then don't miss the in-store Warehouse Sale on this Friday and Saturday in Melbourne.

Sale includes past and recent Akira Black, Akira Red and Akira Mens, as well as one-off samples and fabric remnants.

Please call 03 9663 5003 for further details.

For more Akira click here.

The Pollen team is LOVING this clip...

Such a cool idea, done on the cheap, and so so funny. #3 is out now, but I suggest you start at the beginning:

Auto-Tune the News #1: march madness. economic woes. pentagon budget cuts
Auto-Tune the News #2: pirates. drugs. gay marriage

Britain is morning the loss of their trashiest couple as Peter Andre and Katie Price (otherwise known Jordan) have announced they have spilt. Their four and half year relationship which began on reality TV show - I am a celebrity get me out of here, captured the attention on the nation...but lately it seems that things haven't been so sweet when, on the couples own reality TV show, Katie reminded Peter on camera that she was the one bringing home the bacon....ouch!
Here are some of Pollen's favourite Peter and Katie moments..

I was on the American Apparel website today - which is not just famous for its clothes but rather its scantily clad models, when I noticed something rather disturbing. The scrunchie. For those who don't remember (and those who care to forget) the scrunchie was a fashion fixture of the 80's. Its puffy, fluoro form adding an eye-catching feature to the ponytails of many unsuspecting fashion victims.

It begs the question...Why are some people so intent on bringing back bad 80's fashion? Surely it makes sense that if it was BAD then, its even worse now. Like pastel jeans, permed hair and blue eye shadow, the only title the scrunchie deserves is Pure Fashion Horror for the Hair. There are some things to be worn inside, others to be worn outside and some NOT to be worn AT ALL, EVER! Join the movement and say NO to scrunchies!