Heatwave...

Sorry the posting has been lax, but with all these mega hot (43 degrees) days I have gone into self preservation mode! Keep cool!

Nike SB 'buck' socks

These are too cute! Available now at Active with a suggested retail price of $25 USD.

Converse Music Collection

If you like The Who, Metallica or ACDC these are for you... Quite like the pair with the union jack on them, but hate hi's!

Nike Air Max 2009 Fall/Winter Sneaker Preview

Well Air Max releases are looking goood for the next 6 months... A couple pairs there definitely have caught my eye, will have to sit on the urge until the baby is here...

SModcast

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SModcast
Mark has been listening to this for a while now, and I have been meaning to, but just never got around to it… Well a few weeks ago I finally did, and in that time managed to get from episode one to the current episode 73… Its Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier talking smack basically… It is great dry humour, but I must say that the past few episodes, where Smith has been stoned, it hasn’t quite kept its sharp wit, and Smith continually cuts off Mosier which is just annoying… Overall though, I would definitely say that if you haven't heard it, you should… I just hope that his latest weed obsession isn't going to be long term...

Miami Ink

Miami ink
We started this on season 5, which I might say was thoroughly enjoyable, so then we moved on to 1… I found it interesting the 1 gives you a much clearer view of the process of getting tattooed, including the pain factor, which is all left behind by season 5… There is also some pretty amateur camera work, and scene set ups, but it maintains the essence, and reason that there have been so many seasons and spin offs… I would have to say that Ami and nunez are the two worst artists on rotation, but they are the owners, so at least they have made good hiring choices... Since becoming addicted to this series all day I dream about ink... Looking forward to the next installment... Oh and the photo below is just because Ami's body is hot to death...

MAC Cosmetics x Hello Kitty

The Hello Kitty Kouture Collection is about to hit MAC’s website on February 10, 2009 and in MAC US stores on February 12, 2009 (just in time for Valentine’s Day) and overseas stores in March 2009. Here is a sneak peek via www.nitrolicious.com

Times Square Virgin Store Closing Down In April

Well its happening for sure... In April the Virgin Store in Times Square NYC will be closing its doors... :(

Karate Kids remake

Looks like Jackie Chan is set to star in The Karate Kid remake... A move designed by Will Smith to get his son Jaden Smith to act opposite him in the starring role...

Blegh...

Not impressed... I love the original...

The L Word Spin Off

In its pilot stage is The L Word spin off, with Leisha Hailey (Alice Pieszecki) going to jail and the series following her jail experience... In a less gritty then HBOs Oz female prison drama... Hope it gets the go ahead...

Wall-E DVD release

Before this was in the movies I saw the mechanical talking Wall E in Borders, which turned me right off… I couldn’t ignore all of the glowing reviews, so we finally watched it… The animation was crazy realistic, the first few minutes I was totally gobsmacked by it… Then the lack of spoken word started to bother me, and I was wondering whether there was going to be any talking, and it was mildly beginning to drive me crazy… Zoom forward to the cruise ship, and I fell in love with the concept... For a children's film its very relevant and makes you think... The story was definitely absorbing, I didn't think about the concept of time until it was over... Would highly recommend it...

Tegan and Sara at Palace Melbourne 09.01.09

Tegan and Sara
Palace Theatre
Melbourne
09.01.09
$56.20

After their last show at the forum, my expectations were high… And to start I will say that they were fulfilled… Playing at the Palace (the old metro) the sound was crystal clear, wherever we stood, eventually settling for the back as I feel vulnerable with this bub riding up front... Starting at 11.30 - past my bedtime, we arrived about 20 mins before they were due on stage, and they were prompt, which always excites me… They moved through their set list effortlessly, with candid stories that they are known for… A couple of versions of their songs didn’t do them justice, but overall it was a great choice of songs and composition… They played for an hour and a half, I could have stood there for another hour of it meant hearing some of their older songs… Am glad I withstood the weight of my baby for the experience, I will definitely be catching them again...

Victoria Beckham for Armani

After her husband before her, Victoria Beckham has signed a multi million dollar deal with Armani to be their bitch... She looks surprisingly good, but he looked better ;)

Notorious

Its coming, not without controversy... Premiered already in NYC... Am looking forward to this film...

'He was beloved by many, worshiped by more when he was gunned on the streets of Los Angeles. Now, some 11 years later after his death, director George Tillman Jr. and studio Fox Searchlight will attempt to resurrect the legend that was Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (aka Biggie Small). The highly anticipated bio-pic, Notorious, follows his days on the rough streets of Brooklyn to his supreme reign on the hip-hop charts. Featuring newcomer Jamal Woolard, a fellow rapper who goes by the name “Gravy”, as Notorious B.I.G. So uncanny was his transformation into character that friends and family of Biggie Small would walked out during the filming process, for Woolard’s likeness still invoked deep emotions among those who knew Small.' via www.hypebeast.com

Lil Kim isnt happy with the portrayal of her in it though...

Kim's people released the following statement on her behalf:
"The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a 'character' to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work… Even though my relationship with Big was at times very difficult and complicated (as with most relationships we have all experienced at one time or another), it was also genuine and built on great admiration and love for each other. Regardless of the many lies in the movie and false portrayal of me to help carry a story line through, I will still continue to carry his legacy through my hard work and music."

Fafi Comic Book

I read in an interview with Fafi last year that she was looking at doing a comic book, well its onnnnn! She has revealed a few pages for your perusal and also stated that the Fafinettes wont be the main focus... Due for a 2010 release...

Barbie x Stila

As Barbie celebrates her 50th birthday this year she moves into the world of cosmetics, with Stila... Am a fan of Stila products, but I highly doubt that people buying this will be using them... (as I say while my Fafi x MAC stuff all still sits in their box 9 months later)


'The limited edition collection “features four Decades of Beauty cans, each $40, with a booklet inside describing the beauty and fashion wardrobes for each doll.”
#1 Ponytail Doll, celebrates the first Barbie, launched in 1959. It includes a red lipstick called Ponytail, a liquid eyeliner and a three-pan paper-wrapped compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color.
Malibu Barbie, which highlights the doll of the same name that launched in 1971, has a pale pink Lip Glaze called Malibu, a black mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a bronzer.
Foxy Doll, which depicts the African-American Barbie launched in 1980, includes a Lip Glaze called Foxy, mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color.
Jewel Doll, is based on the 2000 Barbie of the same name and includes a bright pink Lip Glaze called Jewel, a Multi-Effect Mascara and a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color.
“Stila also will launch a new version of its patent-pending talking palette with tips and tools on how to get the Barbie look. As with the beauty cans, this product, which will retail for $40, will be available only at Sephora and sephora.com.”
The line will make its debut exclusively at Sephora next month and will be available at Sephora’s Fifth Avenue store in New York, international Sephora locations and at sephora.com only. Note, the collection is not limited to the US market only, they will do fashion shows around the world and distribute products globally. Japan will be one of the first international spot.'
via WWD.

Roberto Cavalli MasterCard

Not that I am a big fan of Roberto Cavalli, but its always interesting to see how designers will go about getting their product, or product loyalty out there... Will be available from March 1st in all Roberto Cavalli boutiques world wide...

Nike WMNS Air Max 90 - Medium Grey - Rave Pink

These 90s are quite pretty... Grey with pink accents, they are definitely a pair I could rock... Shame I have spent my shoe budget until post baby...

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton - Boat Shoes

Well these are one of the six designs that Kanye has done with Louis Vuitton, posted recently on his blog... I'm not feeling them, haven't felt boat shoes since the 90's...

Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC 27th Dec 08

I totally forgot to put this up, from Melbourne Victory V Sydney FC which was a truly fantastic match on the 27th December 08... As the boys came out on the field the north end put up this banner and lit a flare, setting the scene for this killer face off...