Taking the age old wisdom, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" seriously, Pakayla Biehn has taken her eye disorder and turned it into a rare gift which allows her to produce such mind blowing pieces. With an eye disorder, which causes double vision, Pakalya is able reproduce the way she interprets the world through her altered vision. In her Double Exposure Series, Biehn has created oil and acrylic pieces which resemble a slow shutter speed photo, allowing beautiful natural colors and shadows to reign free.
To see the world through Biehn's eyes make sure you check out her webpage, which showcases the new series : youshouldtakecare.com

If fine art forms aren't your style and the Renaissance makes your eyes want to fall out of your head just so they don't have to witness any more pretty pictures then you need to let your senses experience Ronit Baranga. You'll feel like everything you thought you knew about art is being swept from under your feet. Explosive and a little bit creepy, Ronit Baranga has created sculptured pieces that are bound to excite even the hardest critics. Playing on the idea that still objects have the will to create movement, the collection takes a new look on form, movement and the human body. Unless you're planning on visiting Israel anytime soon, then you'll be hard pressed finding the collection, until then let your eyeballs drool at : www.ronitbaranga.com

Freelance costumer designer, Noella Thomson has given us enough reason to want to play dress ups again, with her beautiful designs. Having recently created masterpieces for Sarah Blasko, Patience Hodgson and Megan Washington, she's established in her profession. Having the imagination of a 4 year old, but the talent of a 40 year old, this Melbourne based lady is well worth remembering for the day you become famous and want a frock to shock.

Swimwear label, We Are Handsome, are doing some very attractive things in their latest collections of swimwear. Never been afraid to shy away from something bold, this season is no different. With a vast array of beautiful designs in soft colours but bold prints, We Are Handsome have created something for everyone. The prints and images used are so beautiful, you'll want to hang them up and frame them than wear them. Indhra Chagoury and Jeremy Jules wanted to create, "spellbinding works of art", have a look at their website wearehandsome.com to see if you think they achieved their goals. Our favorites are ,' The Arabia', 'The Africa' and 'The Hollywood'. Check out the complete collection at : http://wearehandsome.com/collection/

In an open minded society, it's no wonder that the art of the strip tease has made itself popular in mainstream society. Burlesque has seduced us entirely, leaving us wanting more shows, performances and club themed nights. For those who find the term somewhat foreign, burlesque is a style of performance art that's reemerged itself in the last ten or so years. With the Queen of modern Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, giving this art form new life, it's only continued to grow. Themed clubs such as Red Bennies, have begun popping up all over Melbourne, as have classes which invite the public to learn the oh-so-seductive art of strip tease.

In a completely classy and nostalgic manner, burlesque has made its mark on Melbourne and is no doubt here to stay, until the next big trend comes along.

In a digital age, social interaction is something we rely on Facebook for, gone are the days where today's youth pick up the phone to talk or heaven forbid visit a friend for real face to face interaction. Well never fear, a few brave creative types have aimed to break this mould, creating a movement called, "Friends of Mind". Set up to help like minded youngens share creativity and encourage networking, Friends of Mind have developed a unique vision that promotes music, creativity and social interaction in a completely non-profit way. With mystery bike rides and a killer secret location mini music festival, Friends of Mind are taking leaps and bounds in establishing themselves. Already being sponsored by our friends The Humble Vintage Bike Hire Co. and Little Creatures, it's bound to only get bigger. Hop on board at www.friendsofmind.com.au and give your sense of adventure and confidence a good kick in the backside.

With a Spring/Summer 11 collection that's already changed the way fashion sees knitwear, it's no surprise that Craig Lawrence is quickly becoming a well-talked-about kind of a guy. Only 26 years old, Lawrence is achieving big things with his new line which is set to be presented in London Fashion Week, February 19th. Moving away from the predominately gold palette he used in the AW 2010 line, Lawrence uses silver fabrics in ways unimaginable. To get a sneak peak at the line before it hits the runway check out www.craiglawrence.co.uk to view the entire collection. Keeping in fashion with all the other big names, Lawrence has produced a short film of the range which is bold and striking, the perfect accompanying accessory to any catwalk stopping collection.

It's happened, the world has gone topsy turvy and the role of the male has been warped by indie pop/rock band Of Montreal. In their slightly risque video Famine Affair, Kevin Barnes and his gang have put together quite the music clip, no doubt leaving audiences a little shocked and smug. In a complete role reversal Barnes is surrounded by an all female empire, purely being a portable sperm bank. For the females in the audience, enjoy this moment of male submission coupled with a boppy 80s pop inspired track. Video clip aside, the album False Priest is worth your time, with 13 tracks than incorporate everything from funk and r'n'b to indie pop, its bound to please even the most fussiest of ears.
Source: www.ofmontreal.net

To celebrate their Ipad application, Love Magazine has produced a series of films each week. Each film carries something unique yet falls under the Love Magazine umbrella of fashion, film and culture. With big names such as Boo George, Phil Poynter and Sharif Hamza, there's no doubt you'll be impressed with each segment. If you only have the time and patience to look at one then its worth checking out Chloe by Phil Poynter. Artistic, dramatic and using a soft exposure of light, the overall affect is breathtaking. Download the app on your Iphone or visit the Love Magazine website

As the weather improves and the days become long, what better activity is there to pass the hours than bike riding? That's what Matt Hurst from The Humble Vintage thinks, hiring out some beautiful vintage rides for a small fee. After breaking into the Melbourne transport scene, things are moving along smoothly, with three pick up store locations (Surface Pop Up, 11 Carlisle St, St Kilda, 1000 Pound Bend, Little Lonsdale and Rose St Artist Market, Fitzroy) and the occasional drop off from Matt personally. Celebrating Melbourne's culture and scenery The Humble Vintage Bike has recently launched the spring Melbourne for Visitors and Casual Cyclists guide, with bike paths and places to enjoy this season, available from Metropolis, The Paperback and all Readings bookstores. So if you're looking for something different to do this year, head to the Humble Vintage and book yourself a bike.