A Totally Terrific Tote!

Always environmentally conscience, Aveda has provided a better solution to the paper versus plastic bag dilemma – choose neither, choose to re-use!

Their new Aveda Affinity black tote-bag has been created to encourage people to use a re-usable bag rather than plastic or paper shopping bags.

And if you need further encouragement just get your head around these numbers. Five hundred billion to one trillion (!) plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year and billions end up as litter. According to the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, more than a million birds and 100,000 marine mammals and sea turtles die every year from eating or getting entangled in plastic. There are 46,000 pieces of plastic litter floating in every square mile of ocean, according to the United Nations Environment Program.

With the new Affinity Tote-bag, larger and more durable than its predecessor, made from a lightweight material consisting of 80% recycled cotton and 20% recycled PET, you’ll help reduce the number of disposable bags damaging the environment. And they’re only $9.95.
 
Aveda is available in selected Westfield salons, spas and stores. Call 1300 300 054 for locations or for more information visit www.aveda.com.

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Looking for a good cause?

Sometimes “I don’t have a handbag that matches that shade of blue in the tiny emblem on this polo shirt I just bought” is not a good enough reason to buy a new bag. But, with 10% of all purchases going to the East African Orphanage, Urban Originals is offering you not to menton some deserving kids a chance.

In all seriousness this is a worthy cause. The East African Orphanage works under the principal that no child should go unloved or neglected providing better living for malnourished homeless children. With their unceasing support, attention, food, clothing and educational programs East African Orphanage does wonders. Now with Urban Originals as their largest supporter (having sponsored 34 children already) they can really make a difference to the children of Kenya.
 
One of our favourite accessories brands is really reaching out to make a difference. Now we can buy the latest and hottest accessories and do it guilt free and knowing that we’re helping too. 

You can help the cause at Glue Stores, General Pants and David Jones nationally.

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Nobody does jeans like NOBODY.

Nobody is celebrating their ‘Decade of Denim’. This cult Australian brand is the brainchild of brothers John and Nick Condilis. Started from humble beginnings in the family laundry in Melbourne’s Fitzroy they’ve got 10 years under their belts manufacturing Australia’s finest five-pocket jean.

To mark their birthday they’ve created the ‘Heritage’ collection, teaming up with famed Australian women’s-wear designer Toni Maticevski. The ‘Heritage’ collection features fashion pieces such as denim gowns, jump suits, tailored blouses and jackets in true vintage colours and fabrics, with selvedges made on narrow looms and authentically dyed, unfinished construction.

So rush in and grab yourself a handcrafted customised piece of denim love.

Stocked in Glue stores and David Jones.

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Nobody knows more about women than Benefit. The San Francisco label that brought us brow bars, a quick pitstop for eyebrow shaping, plucking and tinting, have once again proved that they know women better than Dr Phil, Ben and Jerry put together.

The key is individuality. The latest collection designed by Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson is based on the uber luxe and fashionable Royal Crescent in Bath. Each fragrance has been designed with a personality and story in mind, which actually comes through in the scent. ‘Laugh With Me Lee Lee’ is playfully innocent and mischievous. Then there’s the alluringly seductive ‘My Place Or Yours Gina’. And finally there’s the eclectic and free spirited ‘Something About Sofia’.

In these scents Benefit have captured that little voice in our head that says wear the red stilettos, wink at the doorman or take your shoes off and dance. Which personality do you Fit? Find out at Benefit available in Myer.

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Westfield Style Pasifika is an entertainment extravaganza showcasing the finalists of New Zealand's premiere fashion award in an explosion of art, fashion and culture.

This year’s event - in September - will fuse fashion, music, cultural diversity and dance in a mesmerising show. It’s a unique night out that will celebrate New Zealand’s place in the Pacific in spectacular style.  Visit Blue Holidays to find out more about their great travel deals to Auckland including tickets to Westfield Style Pasifika.

Or it could be yours to experience for free!  For your chance to win this amazing trip, simply visit the Tourism Auckland website, answer the Westfield Style Pasifika question and enter your details.  Then you could be winging your way to Auckland this September!

Click here to enter now!   

Prize package includes:

• 2 return airfares from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Auckland flying Pacific Blue, an international airline of Virgin Blue.
• 2 nights accommodation for two in a Premium Room at SKYCITY Hotel Auckland, including breakfast and free entry to Sky Tower.
• Return transfers from Auckland International Airport to SKYCITY Hotel.
• Tickets to Westfield Style Pasifika New Zealand Fashion Awards 09 at Vector Arena on 4 September 2009.
• A $200 Westfield shopping voucher.

Terms and Conditions:

• Prize will be drawn by random ballot, noon 20th August 2009.
• Winners will be notified by email or phone within two days of the prize draw. Tourism Auckland may conduct further draws if the prize is unclaimed within five days of notification.
• The competition is not open to Tourism Auckland staff or their immediate family members.
• Only one entry per email address will be counted. Not valid with any other offer.
• Blue Holidays, Westfield and SKYCITY terms and conditions apply, reservations must be made in advance and are subject to availability .
• Tourism Auckland will not be held accountable for any expense, loss or injury incurred while collecting any, or all of the entire prize package, whether direct or consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or otherwise. All prizes are accepted entirely at the risk of the winner.
• Flights and accommodation subject to availability.
• Flights are non transferrable.
• Flights must be booked within 6 months of the prize being won.
• Flights cannot be taken during school or public holidays.
• Taxes associated with flights must be paid at time of booking with a credit card.
• Accommodation based on 2 adults and Valid from 01 September 2009 for 6 months.
• Cannot be redeemed for cash.
• Cannot be taken any other time.
• Winners must be over 18 and have a current passport.

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Scott Schuman, Creator of cult fashion blog The Sartorialist has collaborated with Australian fashion label Saba to shoot the new Saba Denim Collection in his recognisable street portraiture style.

Shot on the streets and laneways of Melbourne, the Scott Schuman for SABA Denim campaign features real people wearing SABA clothing and accessories, interspersed with their own pieces, to reflect their own individual style. The 17 people in the campaign showcase a range of backgrounds, ages and fashion influences, including gallery owner Murray White, AFL footballer Brad Miller and the legendary first Editor of VOGUE Australia, Sheila Scotter.

You can now check out for yourself, find the collection featured in the Scott Schuman for SABA Denim campaign can now be found in Saba stores and their concessions within David Jones.

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City Chic and BGM Models are on the search for 2 sexy curvaceous fashionistas to hit the Runway at Rosemount Fashion festival for the City Chic SPRING 09 runway shows to be held on Thursday, August 20 at 12.30pm and 1.30pm at the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival, Martin Place.

Phil Ryan, General Manager for City Chic says, “the average size Australian woman is size 14 to 16 and have previously always been under catered for in the fashion industry, especially in the younger 18 – 28 year old market”.

Ryan says “City Chic will not only be the first brand to present a curvaceous show at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF). But the first in Australia to have size 14+ models on the catwalk!”

There will be fourteen of Australia’s leading plus size models in sizes 14,16 &18 from renowned modeling agency, BGM Models. Darrianne Donnelly Director of BGM Models says “We are looking for 2 more curvaceous girls to join our 14 beauties and make catwalk history”.

The prize for the two winners will be:

• Making your modeling debut at the prestigious RSFF event
• A $1,000 City Chic shopping spree
• A 12 month contract with BGM models
• Meeting Elizabeth Green – BGM model who now resides in New York working as one of the leading plus sized super models – who’ll fill the  winners in on how to get to the top.

To enter the City Chic & BGM Model catwalk model search you need to be a size 14-16, 18-28 years in age, and at least 174cm in height. Then frock up and rock up to the casting at the Westin Hotel, No 1 Martin Place, Sydney (the official Rosemount Fashion festival venue) on Saturday 8 August between 10 am and 2.00pm. The 2 winners will be announced Saturday 8^th August 3pm at the Westin Hotel.

For more details visit citychiconline.com

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