Portable is a daily online channel catering to the needs of fashionistas, musicians, movie buffs and art lovers! Operating out of New York and Melbourne these video posts are the perfect way to follow the latest in culture. Portable have also worked with big name brands such as Josh Goot, Akira, and Arnsdorf to create digital experiences and online video campaigns. So clever!

Toyota is making a rukus and they want the whole fashion world to take notice! On the 7^th of May they launched a new car called the Rukus. It was designed to add sex appeal to their safe yet dependable car. Fernando Frisoni and Kirrily Johnston were the two lucky designers asked to custom design their own Rukus vehicle for the launch. What are your thoughts? Are you drawn towards it more?  

Australia’s favourite photographer Russel James is no stranger to the lights, camera and action. He has worked with high-end fashion models for internationally renowned magazines and even TV shows such Next Top Model. No matter what he snaps he is sure to take your breath away. Here is a sample of photographic bliss.  

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, Summer's is indeed almost over - but that doesn't mean we can't still fall in love with a new summery tune.

From the 2010 edition of the So Frenchy So Chic series, we present you an emerging French singer/songwriter who goes simply by the name of "M"... and his wonderful animated video that's far from simple.

M - "Le Roi Des Ombres"

A new local guide has just come to our attention, right in time for the warm months ahead. Produced by Melbourne bicycle rental company The Humble Vintage, Melbourne for Visitors and Casual Cyclists is full of local knowledge, written for both visitors and local bike riders alike. On the back of one of the cutest maps of Melbourne we've come across, the Summer 2010 issue features themed riding routes, bar, retail and cafe reviews, opinion pieces and a what's on. One read of the pool to pier riding route and you'll be glad you own a bike, or of course wish that you did. If that's the case, the Humble Vintage also has a range of spruced up, eye-turning vintage rides for hire, yours for the day, weekend, or week. Distributed to bike hirers and a selection of cafes around town, the guide is free and available now. Email hire@thehumblevintage.com to get a copy or find out more.

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

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.

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! 

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!     

Barbie has been spoilt for her 50^th anniversary. Not only did she get a makeover from Christian Louboutin but now a cultural one. Italian designer Eliana Lorena designed Burkah Barbie, so that girls all over the world could play with something that represented them. The traditional Islamic dressed doll will be auctioned off at a charity event in connection with the Sotheby’s for Save the Children.