June 24th, 2006

Charlie Brown’s Winter Essentials..

Charlie Brown

There are perhaps eight or nine weeks of winter left in Sydney while those down South should be through the cooler months by November, right?. So what do you need to survive it all? We asked style guru and designer, Charlie Brown to name her winter essentials :

Charlie Brown Unconditional Black and White striped tee.

“A great transeasonal lightweight jersey top that I adore. The stripes add a great touch of detail to plain winter wardrobe staples. It’s perfect for everyday back with a pair of jeans.'’

Princess Charlotte Dimante Skull Belt

“This is my favourite accessory for the winter season. Skulls are the hottest thing at the moment and with the diamente touch it’s eclectic and glamorous exactly what I love.'’

Princess Charlotte skinny leg jeans.

“These are my ultimate pair of jeans. The gathered hem adds a point of difference and a sexy detail. I really could not live without these for winter - great evening and daytime wear.'’

Charlie Brown Irreplaceable Military box pleat black trench.

“I call this `irreplaceable’ because it really is an essential classic for every woman’s wardrone. I love its versatility as I wear it not only with my jeans but also as a fabulous A-line dress.'’

Jenny Craig “to keep on the trim side during winter.'’

“My puppy dog Presley - black and white Pomeranian and a gorgeous new addition to the Avidan family. He keeps me warm and snuggily in winter.'’

June 21st, 2006

Boutique’s Flash Fourth Birthday

Darren and Denise Thornburgh.

Some guests are apparently still recovering from Melbourne’s home of cool, boutique’s flash fourth birthday’ celebrations. With the imported bubbles flowing from 7 till 10, last Friday (there was no paying bar at this soiree), the celeb-ridden crowd watched a number of live performances by Phil Ceberano, Jen Hansen and everyone’s sweetheart Kym Valentine. Lapping it all up were Alan Fletcher (just back from his wildly successful tour overseas), Curtis Stone , Dichem Lachman and Carla Bonner. Meanwhile everyone agreed that Darren (Razzle) Thornburgh makes the best host, always has…

Move over Madonna! Jen Hansen performing

Kym Valentine and Carla Bonner

Alan Fletcher, Jen Hansen, Kym Valentine and Ian Stenlake

Tim O’Shea and `Razzle’ - You Don’t Get Much More Flash Than That..

Something cooking? Curtis Stone and Cindy Sargon

June 20th, 2006

Forget the Ring Tone - It’s All About The Bling Tone…

Dolce & Gabbana Razr

Coming to a premium mobile outlet near you - the Dolce & Gabbana’ designed Motorola Razr. Very Paris Hilton, very Victoria Beckham - in fact, the ultimate Chav accessory. D&C have also created ear-pieces and other accessories. Hideously expensive but definitely the phone du jour.

June 12th, 2006

Celebrity Sightings ..

Former Australian Idol winner and Pepsi’ spruiker Guy Sebastian chowing down on sushi with a cool black guy, both with caps over their `fros’ in the subterranean Sushi Express in Spring Street, Bondi Junction at lunchtime today. By the looks of things, it was Guy’s treat.
Meanwhile there are unconfirmed reports that Oz Idol co-host, Andrew G has traded in those Farrah Fawcett’ locks of his for something more butch. “But he still looks girly'’, commented one unkind industry observer.

Also on the subject of Idol, carefully acerbic judge, Kyle Sandilands was among the throng of thrillseekers checking out Russell Crowe at the Rabbitohs’ event last Thursday - but his chance of successfully pressing the flesh was zippo since he has said some unkind words about the actor’s music skills on 2dayFM and may forever have to eat crow…

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For your chance to win a bottle of Moet at Melbourne nightspot, Eve see the post from June 10.

June 11th, 2006

Oz Bridal Wiz and Hip Hop Poet Henry Roth’s New York

Henry Roth

He’s not only one of America’s most commercial bridal designers with his sister, Michelle but their label has just been nominated for Best Designer Bridal/Better Dressed for 2007. These are Aussie-born and bred Henry’s favourite things about New York.

Morning Ritual: American Deli coffee at the Non-Gourmet Deli in Greenwich and Bethune. (Spanglish is spoken there). It must be Hazelnut Large with Half and Half.

Favourite People Watching Place: The F Train any day or night - a subway ride to 55 countries in 30 minutes. It also goes from Coney island to Queens through Manhattan and then back to Brooklyn.
My Favourite `Out There” Hobby: The Hip Hop Poetry Society - http//www.urbanwordnyc.org/performance.html - 33 years of tradition. Wednesday night is freestyle and open mike. You just put your name down and go up when called. The last poem I wrote and performed there was three weeks ago and it’s such a cerebral dry cleaning.

My Favourite Music and DJ: Mr C is one of the most put together, eclectic dj’s I have heard in the world. He is very New York and at the same time plays broad freestle , live on 97.1 HotFM- Friday and Saturday nights after 3.00am.

My Favourite Food and Watering Hole: Bond Street - so not trying. It’s all over you with balanced patrons and waiters that all seem like their zoloft is kicking in really well. It’s such a pampering kind of place that they don’t even care if Cameron Diaz is at the next table. it’s all about you.

My Favourite Larger than Life Summer trend in NY: Bling and Chinese things. I love really yellow gold chunky watches with faux diamonds on the inside - it’s all available from large, kiosk style booths in China Town.

Recently Henry, who has his own show, Style Court was asked to write an article for Life and Style Magazine about what Nicole, Katie Holmes and Cameron Diaz should wear for their forthcoming weddings. These are a couple of his designs:

June 10th, 2006

Suzie Isak’s New York Update

Suzie Isak and Norma Foerderer - The Donald’s Right Hand Woman in his Boardroom.

“This city is a glimmer with stars. Someone said to me recently that celebrities are as frequent as pepper on a salad, in New York,'’ writes Suzie.

“Having loads of fun and meeting so many fab people. George Steinbrenner - the owner of the New York Yankees invited me to be his guest at a baseball game along with other special friends including Henry Kissinger and Rudi Guilianni. There were 55,000 people in the stadium and the atmosphere was incredible.

“I also attended a Centenary Chariman’s dinner at the Waldorf Astoria hotel’s gandf ballroom with 1,000 VIPs and it was like a night at the Oscars. Denzel Washington was a spokesman for the charity which aids disadvantaged children and the NBC’s Lester Holt was the host for the evening. They raised one million dollars.

“At the Modelco counter at Henri Bendel, I also ran in BB Nebworth from Frasier and Judith J Riley from Law & Order. While last weekend I spent a day at George Sorris’s breathtaking estate in Bedford with the most beautiful horses.

“I passed on a copy of Gossip to Norma Foerderer and asked her to give one to Melania Trump. She showed me the boardroom where the Apprentice is filmed and this shot was taken. I just love New York - there are always so many exciting things to do and see. I’ll write again soon.'’

Love

Suzie x