Kate's Back from a Curious Holiday

Week one - February 4, 2010

See
Jessica Hart's Blog
Jessica Hart, known for her gap-toothed smile, is a Sydney born model who's international career has taken off after being selected to join a long line of blonde bombshells (Claudia Schiffer, Anna Nicole Smith) in the Guess campaign. But this Australian beauty wants the world of fashion and blog lovers to know that she is not just a pretty face; that she also has note worthy street style and she's documenting it for our perusal.
Check out her blog
Food
Cowderoy's Dairy
It's quaint, affordable, tasty and there's something for everyone. Catering to the health conscious, the sweet tooth and even the kids. This popular cafe is situated next to a park with a playground, so it's perfect for families who need to entertain their kids while trying to enjoy a yummy meal. It has a deck outside and also doubles up as a milk bar.
Plus, it's a hop, skip and a jump from the beach! What more could you want.
Where: 14 Cowderoy Street, St Kilda West
Ph: 9537 2601
Watch
Enduring Love
This 2004 movie is about two strangers who become dangerously close after witnessing a deadly accident. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering and anticipating. With brilliant performances from Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton.
Watch trailer
Daniel Craig talks about the movie
Go
Good Vibrations 2010!
Buckle up for the ride of your life, as GVF is bringing the house down with their line-up yet! With an eclectic mix of artists, the selection of music genres is across the board. For those 90's kids, Salt-n-Pepa and Naughty By Nature will be on the top of your must-see list! Las Vegas rockers, The Killers, are set to headline the event, with large performances from Basement Jaxx, Bonkers chart topper Armand Van Helden, Gossip, Gym Class Heroes, Day 'N Nite singer Kid Cudi and Hip Hop master Busta Rhymes. New Kids on the Block, Art Vs Science will inevitably be a highlight of the day, with their smash hit Parlez-Vous Francais? With this many awesome artists, you and your friends will struggle to decide who to see?
When: Sunday the 21st of Feburary
Where: The Nursery, Flemignton Race Course, Melbourne
Get your tickets here or phone: 1300 GET TIX
Shop
Katani
Katani recently opened before Christmas and word has been catching on fast. Katani Retail is a beach lifestyle store located right on the beach in the West Beach Bathers Pavilion on Beaconsfield Parade, St. Kilda. You can't get much closer to the water and what an awesome place to shop! Stocking a wide range of street, surf and fashion brands as well as kiteboarding & surfing hardware/products and skateboards.
Some of their brands include: Tigerlily, Insight, State of Georgia, Roxy, Mavi and many more including their own label, Katani....
They also run a kiteboarding school, offering private or group lessons. So why not order a gift voucher online today!
Check out their website, events, news and online store at www.katani.com.au.
Bambini
Little Nest
Little Nest is an Australian owned furniture company that creates stylish and fun furnishings for children that also compliment today's contemporary family home. Inspired by innovative design, their debut range of children's chairs respectfully pay tribute to 20th century modern classic designs like Arne Jacobsen's egg chair.
Listen
"The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band"
The quintessential rockers, The Rolling Stones have marked their 40th anniversary by the release of their live album, 'Get Yer Ya Ya's Out', which catapulted them to success! The Stones recorded this ground-breaking album at New York's Madison Square Garden, on November 27 & 28, 1969. The box set includes the never-before-seen DVD from the show, all of the album's songs remastered and five tracks that aren't on the original album. This limited edition is a piece of history that no doubt is the best rock concert ever recorded! Make sure you snag a copy ASAP!
After Dark
Massive Attack Live
Massive Attack are a music production duo from Bristol, UK. They make records working alongside co-producers, various favoured session musicians and guest vocalists. The duo are considered to be progenitors of a genre named trip hop.
Catch them live when they visit Melbourne in late March, 2010.
Listen here
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