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  • Guilt free SHOE shopping

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Wouldn’t you love to own one of these cute pairs of shoes and feel good about the purchase? – For each pair of TOMS shoes purchased a child from around the world in need will also receive a pair of shoes. The philanthropic entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie came up with this ‘one for one’ model while…

  • Sass and Bide shines at London Fashion Week

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Flying the flag for Australia at this year’s London Fashion Week is Sass and Bide. The brand returned to the city which discovered them back in 1999 when Heidi Middleton and Sarah Jane Clarke sold their designs at West London’s Portobello Markets. Now 11 years later, Sass and Bide launched their Spring/Summer 11 collection at the…

  • Mathilda’s Markets hits Brisbane today

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The magic of Mathilda’s Markets returns today to Brisbane at the Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm from 9am – 1pm. Browse beautiful clothing, accessories, homewares and toys for children at more than 70 stalls that are simply brimming with wonderful bits and pieces your children will love. The market series, which runs nationally, has…

  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival wraps up tonight in Brisbane

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Have you got plans after work tonight? If you love fashion, food and music you can’t go past the final evening of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival as it draws to an end at Little Stanly Street Supper Club tonight (Friday 13 August 2010). The street will be abuzz with activity, a great way to end…

  • Ambiwerra Festival today!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    In its 18th year, the Ambiwerra Festival returns to delight foodies, fashion lovers and music fans at the Ambiwerra Sportsground, Corinda today (1 August) from 10.30am until 5pm. The annual tradition has indie-rock, blues, folk and nu jazz with 15 acts on three stages – including Mental as Anything and Darryl Braithwaite. Plus you can…

  • Meet the woman behind Peppermint Magazine

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Kelley Sheenan from Peppermint Magazine will kick off the Design Institute of Australia’s 2010 Breakfast Series: Bubble & Speak as their first speaker this Thursday 15 July. Kelley comes from a graphic design background, graduating with distinction from Media Design School in Auckland. Initially working for a design/communications company, Kelley and her husband Ben McGill…

  • DesignerDates #1

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Date ideas brought to you by Amber-saurus… fashion, food, culture and art. Ron Mueck @ GOMA 8 May-1 August 2010 Admission prices vary – Adults $12 Don’t let the long queue put you off, Ron Mueck’s spectacularly life-like sculptures are a must see! Catch this gem of an exhibit while it’s at Brisbane’s GOMA. The…

  • BrisStyle Indie Designers market

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Bored of predictable shopping centres? Well BrisStyle invites you to explore your senses with their Indie Designers Market tomorrow, Saturday 6 March 2010. It will be held at St Augustine’s Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. The good thing is you can still sleep in as it runs from 9am till 2pm. If you can’t make it…

  • Alexander McQueen leaves a legacy in daring fashion design

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    This morning the news broke that the world has lost an inspiring creator, British fashion designer Alexander McQueen – the creative genius who wasn’t afraid of the shock factor or letting his imagination run wild. His immense creativity and boldness can be applauded. Saluted even. To design you need vision and creativity. McQueen had that…