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.

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.

History has seen many strong forces of women banding together to take on the music charts and the world, but none have done so quite like Nouvelle Vague. Camille, Mélanie Pain, Phoebe Killdeer, Nadeah Miranda, Helena Noguerra and Mareva Galanter make elegant, sensual and original music that tip toes between the lines of Post Punk, Bosa Nova and New Wave.

New kids to the block, Filles à Papa are channelling all things rock this season with their collection of grungy alternatives, enough to let even the most uptight person go a little wild. With their modern take on the miniskirt, leather pants and t shirts, each design is nothing short of daring, with bold colours to match. With one of the most fierce collections on the Fall/Winter catwalks, we have no doubt in our minds that Filles à Papa will rock our worlds in their upcoming Spring/Summer line. Keep your finger on the pulse here

Summer just got hotter with the latest Fashion collaboration between Aldo and Julian Louie. Kicking off the Spring 2011 season with a bang, Aldo has designed this wickedly wild range of platform wedges. Getting back to earthy basics, Aldo has used tribal prints, patchwork and a vibrant palette. The only let down of the collection is the near impossible task of picking which pair we want! For more head to Aldo..

With an abundance of new up and coming jewellery designers, Australia always has something unique to offer. With independent jewellery designer Rebecca Roth, never expect to see her latest piece on all of your friends. With each piece being individually handcrafted out of resin, stone or gemstones, no two pieces are the same. Being inspired by the surrounding of her Tasmanian home and sourcing sterling silver from some of Tasmania's finest silversmiths, the jewellery is truly Australian. Visit her website and order yourself a little piece of fancy finger work. But be warned, with reasonable prices like hers, this won't stay a secret for much longer.

The Tim Burton exhibition is in its final days! Make sure you get down to the Australian Centre For The Moving Image to view his paintings, drawings, puppets, costumes, and storyboards. They are certain to bring back memories from Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands and a nightmare before Christmas.