Curious Kate

Seaing is Believing

Week three - February 18, 2010

• See

  Alta Mira NYC

  Fashionistas the world over have stopped looking to celebrities for style inspiration. Now, it's all about the models. Their off-duty style is documented in many blogs, magazines and websites. Alta Mira NYC is no exception. It is a blog dedicated entirely to capturing the fashion choices of off-duty runway models. Their interesting and unique style is as good a place as any to look for fashion inspiration, as they live in that world.

  

• Food

  Humble House

  Happy Chinese New Year - If you're looking for delicious Chinese food (with other Asian influences on the menu such as Indian and Thai) for a reasonable price in fairly humble settings, then this is the place for you! Humble House offers an extensive menu with variety and all the old favourites. Edmond Wong, once an employee of Chinois (South Yarra) and Silks (Crown) made the transition to employer and opened this restaurant, named after the biggest Chinese restaurant in the world (5000 seats), 3 years ago. The homemade dim sims, the roast duck crepes and the san choi bao are all memorable must have delicacies.

  Where: 11 Church Street, Brighton
  Hours: Monday-Sunday, 5.30pm - late; Sunday-Friday, noon-3pm
  Ph: 9592 6747
  Licensed or BYO

  

• Watch

  And When Did You Last See Your Father?

  And When Did You Last See Your Father? travels between the 1950s and the 1980s as Blake (Colin Firth) remembers all the good and the bad moments in his relationship with his dad (Jim Broadbent), as the man is dying of cancer.
  This film is beautifully acted and while it's sad at times, it's a joy to watch.

  Watch trailer
  Out now on DVD

  

• Go

  'Beyond the Sea' Photographic Exhibition

  In 2006 Chloe packed her bags and headed for London, where she is still living today. Since living in London she has worked with major publications such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle and Instyle magazines. She is regularly seen photographing all the A-list celebrities at all the hottest V.I.P events. Some of the most famous icons she has documented include Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Mick Jagger, Sharon Stone, Lily Allen and many more!

  While back in Australia for a short period of time and such demand for her work, Chloe has decided the time is right to hold her first solo photographic exhibition, 'Beyond the Sea'.

  The work to be exhibited will consist of a series of extensive travel and high profile celebrity images. All images have been shot around Europe and America over the last four years. Chloe's work can be viewed at www.mcollection.com.au or www.chloepaul.com.

  When: The exhibition will run between 10th - 16th, March
  The opening time: 6.30pm - 9pm
  Where: Smart Artz, 2 Alfred Place, South Melbourne

  

• Shop

  Trash on bay

  Trash on bay is a cute little find down the city end of Bay Street. It stocks vintage inspirations for the collector or homemaker.
  It takes you back..... with such treasures as haberdashery, garden furniture, pictures, mirrors, books, toys, glassware, china and so much more!

  Where: 359 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
  Ph: 9645 6511 (best to call and make an appointment as not always there)

  

• Read

  Eat Pray Love

  Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia is a 2006 memoir by American author Elizabeth Gilbert. The novel tells of the author's trip around the world after her divorce, and what she discovered during her travels.

  As of March 2009, the book had remained on the New York Times Best Seller list for 110 weeks.

  It has now been made into a film starring Julia Roberts and will be released in August 2010.
  So read the book before the film comes out because the book is always better than the movie.

  

• Listen

  The Whitest Boy Alive

  The Whitest Boy Alive is a four piece German dream pop/electro band. Their first album, Dreams, was released in 2006 and they released their second album, Rules, in March of last year.

  Listen

  

• After Dark

  Every Me, Every Placebo

  Alternative-rock-pop trio, Placebo, are making a roaring comeback with the release of their sixth album, Battle for the Sun. Placebo return to the Aussie stage after a 3 year absence, rocking their new single 'Bright Lights', which hit our airwaves last Monday. The new, uplifting sound from the dark and brooding musicians is the next instalment in their 15-year career.
  Placebo are making two appearances in Melbourne: Festival Hall next week on the 22nd of Feb and at Soundwave, on Friday the 26th of Feb.
  Buy tickets from ticketmaster.com.au & soundwavefestival.com