Curious Kate

Ginger Style

Week two - September 17, 2008

• See

  Style.Com

  Style.Com is a site for all you bona fide fashion addicts who find Vogue constantly leaves you unsatisfied. With pictures of every look, from every label, from every runway show for the past 8 years, you can certainly fulfill your fashion cravings. They not only give you pictures, but videos and runway reviews. There are also fashion pics from all the most stylish parties and you can search style by category i.e. favourite stylish actress, favourite model, etc. You can even create your own lookbook of your favourite runway looks.

  This site really is a dream world for fashionistas!

  

• Food

  Gingerboy

  It's not cheap hawker style food but it is memorable & delicious. Most of the dishes at Gingerboy are slightly on the spicy side but you'd expect that with this style.
  Wagu dumplings, spicy papya salad, tempura oysters & duck curry not to mention a share dessert plate. Cocktails too.
  The wait staff are impressive.
  You do have to do the 6.30 or 8.30pm sittings, if you don't like feeling rushed, especially on the first sitting, it may not be the leisurely dinner you had planned. The decor is cool.

  Where: 27-29 Crossley Lane
  Ph: 03 9662 4200

  

• Watch

  The Red Violin

  The Red Violin follows the unusual journey of an original and unique violin as it survives three centuries, ultimately turning up at a present-day auction in Montreal. The violin transforms all those who play it into a Svengali, from traveling Gypsies to a famous concert violinist in England.
  This art house film is truly beautiful and worth watching.

  Buy the DVD here.

  

• Go

  Pilates of South Yarra

  Pilates of South Yarra offer individual care and attention for your Pilates experience. They focus on each individual - not a class group. In an intimate environment with only 4 to a class, maximum, it really is the most comfortable learning and exercising environment.

  Location: Level 1, 553 Chapel St, South Yarra
  Phone: 9827 6426

  

• Shop

  Zahara

  Filled with good quality, up-market pieces, this shop is definitely worth the trip into the city.
  Most of the items are brought to you by Australian designers and they can be relied upon to use the best materials. Check it out; prices range from $100-$2000.

  Location: Shop 40/250 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
  Phone: 9663 4707

  
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• Bambini

  The Melbourne Magic Festival

  The Melbourne Magic Festival showcases a large array of magic and magicians. Perfect entertainment for children and adults; fun for the whole family.

  Where: Northcote Town Hall, 189 High St, Northcote.
  Map
  When: September 22 to October 4
  Tickets: $14 Adults, $12 Kids, $40 Family of Four
  Days: Monday - Friday
  Times: 11am & 2pm daily

  

• Read

  Turner's Paintbox

  Lyrical, stylish, and at times achingly poignant, Turner's Paintbox is a love story like no other.
  Gerard Moyne is a Sydney-based art consultant with a passion for the genius of Turner. He has a particular way of looking at things - discerning, sometimes a little callous, always out of the ordinary. When he meets Julia he falls blindly in love with her, unable to see her as she is.
  Shadowing their affair is the story of J.M.W. Turner. Known as the Painter of Light, he captured that element within his canvas, as Gerard is captured within the force field of Julia. Her exuberant spontaneity is the opposite of his ordered control, their attraction as mysterious as the workings of art. When it all comes horribly undone, Gerard's perception of life changes profoundly.

  Buy online

  

• Listen

  The Sleepy Jackson

  The Sleepy Jackson's poetic music is kooky and lovable. The Perth born band have been touring Australia promoting their album, Personality (One Was a Spider, One Was A Bird). Their latest single release, God Lead Your Soul is refreshing and easy on the ears.

  Listen here.
  Buy the album.

  

• After Dark

  Symbiosis at The Spot

  Put your dancing shoes and come down to
  THE SPOT
  and see
  SYMBIOSIS
  with
  HELLO MORNING
  Location: 133 SYDNEY ROAD, BRUNSWICK

  Friday 19th September
  From 9pm

  Tickets available at the door

  

• Tech Heads

  Swarovski USB

  We are living in the age of bling. So why not apply it to all areas of your life and glam up your USB.
  Data storage capacity: 1 GB.
  Cost: $305.
  Buy one online

  Shop: Cornor of Elizabeth Street and Little Collins, CBD