Monthly Archives: December 2010

touch me, brand me

Posted on 17 December 2010 by Kate

If I were asked to match the Chanel brand to a textile, I’d instantly pick black velvet. Perhaps it’s because I was once given a shimmering eye shadow palette that came in its very own pouch. I didn’t like the … Continue reading →

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mamma mia, it’s kaye tuckerman

Posted on 15 December 2010 by Kate

who: Kaye Tuckerman where: I’m originally from Manly (Sydney, Australia), but I moved to New York via Nairobi, Kenya, though a US national tour playing the lead in Mamma Mia! has got in the way of the resettling. what: I … Continue reading →

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emily johnston: blogger, force feeder of fashion

Posted on 13 December 2010 by Kate

I’ve been a devoted fan of style blog Fashion Foie Gras for a while now – so much so, that I’ve recommended it on websites and in magazines whenever possible. I recently meet Emily Johnston, the super stunning woman behind … Continue reading →

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slow news day

Posted on 9 December 2010 by Kate

Although it may sound counter-intuitive writing this on a blog – I actually like it when life happens slowly. Taking time to think things through properly, analysing all the facts with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, and seeing the forest … Continue reading →

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jean therapy

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Kate

I love everything about jeans and denim – to the point where I have more pairs than I’m willing to admit to. So, it came as no surprise to me when I fell for Donna Ida and her dedicated denim boutiques. … Continue reading →

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orly: writer of songs, singer of songs

Posted on 5 December 2010 by Kate

who: Orly where: I’m an Australian that has been living in New York City for about three years. what: I sing songs. I write songs. I sing songs that I write. why: I just love to sing and to create … Continue reading →

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toxic shock

Posted on 4 December 2010 by Kate

A little while back, I wrote a small piece on filmmaker Penelope Jagessar Chaffer for mou. She’d just won the Healthy Child, Healthy World 2010 Mom on a Mission Award for Inspiration for her new feature-length documentary Toxic Baby. It’s … Continue reading →

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