When you think about building a house or a home what kind of images of white pretty houses surrounded by picket fences might spring to mind? or perhaps your vision is a double story brick house. Or maybe the more ambitious think of Provencal mansions by sea ... and then or perhaps the mind turns to... Continue Reading →
https://www.afr.com/politics/albanese-must-say-no-to-bailing-out-andrews-20230403-p5cxqi https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/chalmers-jets-off-with-no-real-growth-strategy-20230412-p5czv2 April 14, 2023 There was some concerning use of words and punctuation in the editorials “Albanese must say no to bailing out Andrews” (April 12) and “Chalmers jets off with no real growth strategy” (April 13). Daniel Andrews has invested a significant amount in infrastructure for Melbourne and Victoria; the use of the... Continue Reading →
March 6, 2023 https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/rich-women-a-social-revolution-worth-celebrating-20230301-p5colw As a professional woman, the above article appeared to strike all the right notes, until it didn’t and then became rather concerning.. You state: “The steady surge in female participation has also been a source of economic growth and greater prosperity for all Australians. That is worth underlining … to guard... Continue Reading →
Vive La France! Another article about croissants and the strolls by the Seine? No. The country that hosts Paris, wine, cheese, luxury bags, a famous Riviera and countless other blessings that are both natural and man-made. When you come to France to live, as a native English speaker, you can be just that and live... Continue Reading →
How a leading women’s magazine ruined a once-in-a-lifetime interview with fashion legend Rei Kawakubo. Source: ELLE on Earth | Observer
When I was four years old, the centre my universe was on the corner of Bradford Street and Centre road, where anything could happen. For instance, brushing my teeth was a true source of achievement and I took it very seriously, perhaps because according to my parents, I was the girl with the whitest teeth... Continue Reading →
“Fast fashion,” is one of the plagues of the last 10 years. When Raf Simons, Creative Director of Christian Dior announced his resignation recently, the fashion world was shocked. To a certain extent. In an interview before the announcement, he explained the reality that now faces high fashion houses. "We did this latest collection in... Continue Reading →
When strolling through the online fashion world of blogs and websites, does anyone ever feel like this: When most sites are filled with pictures of girls who look and dress like this: And who appear to have lives like this*: Don’t even start me on reading interviews with 22 year olds giving diet and... Continue Reading →
So the resort shows are on at the moment. .. have we noticed? maybe the big names haven't showed yet so no mainstream press is on it.. no Chanel, Celine etc. maybe minimalism has made it all less newsworthy. Or maybe after relentless season after season of trend piled on trend piled on fashion show... Continue Reading →
Morgan May 