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The uniform project

Author: Liv Meren 21 December 2009
Categories: News, Do, Wear, Look
The uniform project

How often do we ladies spend an absolute fortune on a dress that we can only wear once? The answer is too often. To try to teach us about sustainable fashion, blogger Sheena Matheiken, has pledged to wear one dress for one year. Here’s how it works: There are 7 identical dresses, one for each day of the week. “Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir” Says Matheiken. The Uniform project is a year long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, based in India. The foundation is dedicated to the education, uniforms and educational expenses of  children who live in the Indian slums. So far the project had raised $44,000 and put 122 kids in school! To donate to the cause go to http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/donate.html

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Tablet round-up

Author: Christopher Dodds 18 December 2009
Categories: News, Watch , Geek
Tablet round-up

The buzz surrounding eBooks and Tablets dominating 2010 and saving the magazine and newspaper industries grows each day. The latest fictional "demo" looks damn fine, but as Fast Company points out, raises immense issues surrounding the re-design of existing content. Check out Swedish publisher Bonnier's great video and FC's brief but concise response here.

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Fashion your way

Author: Liv Meren 16 December 2009
Categories: Do, Wear, Shop, Make
Fashion your way

The “color-in dress” is the latest design created by fashion designer Berber Soepboer and graphic designer Michiel Schuurman. To keep it exclusive, only fifty dresses have been made in four different sizes. For 250 Euros a pop this creative little number can be yours, don’t worry, the colour pens are included! Finally a dress that can be uniquely coloured by moi!

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Sci Fi fashion

Author: Christopher Dodds 09 December 2009
Categories: Shop, Geek
Sci Fi fashion

Yeah Liv, those Star Wars fan boys are such geeks. Give me Blade Runner any day... or one of these authentic LED umbrellas seen on the streets of Los Angeles circa 2019!!! Actually a date with the 1982 version of Sean Young would be better. Sigh...

 

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Star Wars turns to millinery

Author: Liv Meren 09 December 2009
Categories: Wear, Shop, Geek
Star Wars turns to millinery

Star Wars just got a little bit geekier! Who ever thought that was possible?? There are 20 hats to be collected each representing a character from the longest and most boring movies EVER! Apologies to the boys sitting around me! . . . Please don’t hurt me! Japanese company New Era Fits are the creators of this gangster/nerd head wear. I cant wait to see what dorky things they put out next!

 

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Polo ponies

Author: Liv Meren 07 December 2009
Categories: News, Drink, Do, Look
Polo ponies

Fashion’s finest came out to play on Saturday at the Albert Park Lakeside Polo. Champaign was flowing and the guests and players mingled. Fashion on the field was sponsored by non other than Ed Hardy who so generously gave away a handsome sum of moolah to go shopping with. When the sun came out the game got serious! A Ferrari came zipping past, dropped the ball and the horses were off! Galloping back and forth, the crowd could not take their eye off the horses. The after party kicked off at Riva and lasted well into the night. Ooh I do love a bit of old school polo! 

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World’s first diamond dreidel

Author: Liv Meren 04 December 2009
Categories: Do, Shop, Look
World’s first diamond dreidel

Yes! It’s every little JAP’s (Jewish Australian/American Princess) dream, a diamond dreidel! Mervis Diamond Importers made this creative Chanukah toy. Spoil your already spoilt kids with this .96 carat hand set in platinum lush gift. To ensure that it arrives on time for the festival of lights, orders must be placed by December 9th. . . that’s only a few days away! Quick! For the small price of $1800 would you give it a spin?

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Pac-Man bling!

Author: Liv Meren 04 December 2009
Categories: Wear, Shop, Look , Geek
Pac-Man bling!

Pac-Man has resurfaced after many years! These rings are made out of silver and onyx, but don’t worry I wouldn’t get too attached, coz they are already sold out! Just think about how nice it would have been to receive this for the holiday! Let's just hope Diva makes a copy so we can get it before Easter!   

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First came Adam then came Amazon Eve!

Author: Liv Meren 02 December 2009
Categories: Meet , Look , Watch
First came Adam then came Amazon Eve!

7ft Woman from the US is formally known as Amazon Eve or Babezilla. Featured in this week’s issue of Zoo weekly Magazine, Eve has created an up roar with people questioning her true gender. Honestly there is only so much a bikini can hide about your gender! I think some people are just jealous that she can look a basketball player in the eye!  

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Greening out for X-mas

Author: Liv Meren 02 December 2009
Categories: News, Shop, Look
Greening out for X-mas

Ah the silly season is here and the age-old question still remains, . . . What do I buy for the boy/girl who has everything? The answer is simple, you venture onto the Green holiday gift guide website! This site is creative and has worked out a gift for everyone you could possibly think of, even your pet. All the products on the site are eco and wallet friendly. So now over Christmas you can save the environment and your bank account!     

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