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Ireland’s Little Green Cars are winning over festival audiences across the world.
56 All The Best
The best International and Australian beer, wines and spirits were all on show at the wonderful Top Shelf Show.
64 Marked Man
Australian actor Mark Coles Smith has won acclaim for his first international role in the hit TV series Hard Rock Medical.
74 LA Woman
See why Melbourne model Sally Arnott is turning heads in a big way in Los Angeles.
88 Mt Rushmore
The Bathurst 12-hour race attracted the best sports cars from all over the world, and gave us a nail-biting finish.
100 Big Day Out
Australian music festivals are facing big challenges but the BDO remains a favourite with Aussie audiences.
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110 God Is In The Detail
Legendary Australian tailor, John Cutler, and the art of dressing well.
112 Sharp Shooter
prodijee’s chief photographer, Matt Wren says it’s a long way to the top if you want to be a ‘tog.
122 Fashion Comes Home
The mouth-watering fashion of New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival.
134 Walking The Talk
Melbourne models try out for the plum job of walking the catwalk for retail giant, David Jones, at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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REGULARS NEWS 4 What’s Goin’ On 14 Going Postal 16 What’s hot
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ROAD TESTS 30 Luminesce Advanced Skin Repair & Essential Body Renewal 31 Orly Nail Lacquer 32 Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder and Calming Lotion 33 Jojoba Skin Care 34 My New Skin VF7
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35 Weleda Arnica Massage Oil 36 Proton Suprima S GXR 96 Levantine Hill 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon & 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Roti Boti Indian Restaurant COLUMNS 44 Reality Bites 72 London Calling 86 Food Couture 108 Just Sayin’
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n o ’ n i o g ’s t a h w PARIS, FRANCE: CHIME FOR CHANGE, the global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment founded by Gucci, has launched important new strategic initiatives to further raise funds and awareness for issues affecting girls and women worldwide. Since its launch at the TED2013 conference in February 2013, CHIME FOR CHANGE has focused on the power of technology to create change, including through its strategic partnership with crowd-funding platform, Catapult, which serves as the campaign’s donation platform. Other strategic partnerships and an emphasis on social media activation have helped spread the message of girls’ and women’s empowerment to a global audience. To date, the campaign has raised more than $4.75 million, helping to fund more than 280 projects in 81 countries across 87 non-profit campaigns. Building on this technology focus, today, CHIME FOR CHANGE celebrates the launch of its new app, which will help the campaign continue to unite, convene and strengthen the voices calling for change for girls and women. The app will enable supporters to lend their voices by issuing #CHIMEIN messages, and to further create change by funding projects supporting girls and women through Education, Health, and Justice. Available in four languages (English, Italian, French and Spanish) and free from the App Store, the app was inspired by #CHIMEHACK, a 3- day hackathon hosted at Twitter’s San Francisco HQ in December 2013, which convened the brightest minds and visionary leaders in technology WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
Peter Soer, Mariane Pearl, Frida Giannini and Laura Bates. to create innovative mobile possible.” app solutions to support girls CHIME FOR CHANGE coand women. The CHIME app is founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter available free from the App Store created a signature bell sound for at: ichime.in/chimeapp. the new app, lending her vocals In addition to launching the app, from “Pretty Hurts.” By sharing CHIME FOR CHANGE appealed her voice, she is calling on others to supporters around the world to around the world to #CHIMEIN: mark International Women’s Day “I am honored to be a part of the by tweeting their support for the continuing work of CHIME FOR women and girls who inspire them, CHANGE on behalf of women using #CHIMEIN. and girls around the world, and Gucci Creative Director and especially at this time to mark CHIME FOR CHANGE co-founder International Women’s Day.” Frida Giannini, said: “Since CHIME FOR CHANGE also launching CHIME FOR CHANGE announced a strategic collaboration last year, we have raised significant with Kellogg’s Special K Europe. funds and awareness for girls and Special K has committed to women around the world, but reaching more than 25 million our work has only just begun. We households across Europe with the believe in the power of technology message of CHIME FOR CHANGE. and partnerships to drive change, The brand aims to digitally activate as we are all stronger together. and engage 250,000 of their With the launch of this app, we are community members, and through calling on our community to lend generous financial support, will fund their voices – together, we can call projects helping more than 25,000 for change in the loudest voice women.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Suicidegirls, the alternative beauty’s largest online community of pinup models, had heads turning when they arrived in Melbourne for a photo shoot at the city’s legendary AC/DC Lane. The bad ass bombshells are here in Australia as part of the Blackheart Burlesque tour, stripped down into various sci-fi and superhero outfits much to the keen interest of locals, workers and passerbys. This unique tour promises to be unlike any other Burlesque show on the planet. Described by The Los Angeles Times as an “art-sleaze phenomenon”, the Blackheart Burlesque Tour started at Billboard before travelling around the country. SuicideGirls is an online community that celebrates alternative beauty and indie culture from around the world. Since 2001, tens of thousands of models have submitted millions
of photos to the website hoping to earn official SuicideGirl status. The community carefully chooses the most unique, beautiful women from those submissions and invites them to join the SuicideGirls of the sexiest, smartest, most dangerous collection of outsider women in the world. The Blackheart Burlesque previously toured North America for five years achieving soldout headlining shows as well as opening for Guns N Roses and Courtney Love, and performing at music festivals across Europe. SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is back with all new performances replete with tongue-in-cheek humour and raw erotic sexuality. With stripteases and performances poking fun at Star Wars, Avengers, Game of Thrones, Pulp Fiction and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, choreographer Manwe SaulsAddison (Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson) has
assembled a troupe of the most talented SuicideGirls dancers to create the ultimate tribute to popculture that Burlesque has ever seen. With more than 6 million fans on Facebook and over a million weekly visitors to their website, the SuicideGirls have spent 12 years trying to change the internet’s idea of what makes a woman beautiful. www.blackheartburlesque.com
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Australian blues legends Backsliders are unleashing the lucky thirteenth LP in their 28 year history, Dark Side. A musical collection of blues, folk, cajun and gospel influenced sounds, the record covers ground including an exploration of the old-world scenes of Sydney’s Newtown (Dark Side of Newtown), a cajun influenced ode to the legendary Balfa Brothers (Light on Tonight) and a rant on loud mobile phone talkers (Phone Cap Blues). The album also contains two bonus dub remixes from their previous album Starvation Box reworked by Fingers Malone. Formed in 1986 by vocalist/guitarist Dom Turner and joined at the turn of the century by Rob Hirst on skins, Backsliders have been touring, playing and celebrating blues for more than most Australian acts. Joined on the new album by Brod Smith, Ian Collard and Jim Moginie, Dark Side is another outstanding album from a band already awash with fine achievements. Dark Side is released April 4 through Rocket Distribution www.backsliders.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
LONDON, ENGLAND: Burberry has confirmed that British models Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne are to appear in a campaign for a Burberry fragrance for women, launching in Autumn. Both Kate Moss and Cara
Delevingne are longstanding members of the Burberry family – Kate first appeared in a 1999 Burberry campaign and Cara first featured in a Burberry campaign in 2010. All details of the campaign will be revealed later in the year.
PARIS, FRANCE: Marc Jacobs delighted fans with a meet and greet to celebrate his cosmetic range launch - Marc Jacobs Beauty at Sephora Champs-Elysées, Paris.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Local blues-rock-folk outfit and triple ARIA Award-winners The Audreys today release their anticipated fourth studio album Til My Tears Roll Away, and announce a broad
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA: With just a few weeks to go until Devendra Banhart touches down in Australia for his much anticipated headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Frontier Touring has confirmed his upcoming shows will be joined by Yon Yonson at Sydney’s Factory Theatre and Mouth Tooth at the Prince Bandroom in Melbourne.
national tour this June and July. Kicking off on June 5 at Canberra’s The Abbey, the Til My Tears Roll Away National Tour will take in seven states and territories, with capital city shows already
Yon Yonson (Andrew Kuo and Nathan Saad), are an experimentalelectro duo from Sydney who have been self-releasing music since 2010. Their two EPs and debut album Antipodes were met with positive reviews, with their second album Hypomantra crowning the pair as FBi Radio’s Unsigned Artist Of The Month for March.
revealed and a second run of dates to be announced soon. Tickets will go on-sale Friday March 21. The album’s lead single My Darlin’ Girl “started as a sleazy guitar riff”, says Tristan Goodall. “It has a goofy prog-rock inspired key change that I’m happy to say is an Audreys first, and a general hard-rockin’, hard-drinkin’ vibe”. Known for their graceful, impassioned live performances and ramshackle impromptu covers, as well as their playful banter and disarming charm, The Audreys are a live act not to be missed For tour and ticketing details visit: www.theaudreys.com.au twitter.com/theaudreys www.facebook.com/theaudreys
Hypomantra is currently available on Bandcamp. Max Turner and Rhys Mitchell make up psychedelic dream pop duo Mouth Tooth who will be joining Banhart at Melbourne’s Prince Bandroom. Some may recognise Max Turner from Melbourne band SMILE. For Mouth Tooth, he teams up with Mitchell whose falsetto alongside Turner’s minimalistic guitar eerily builds into a transcendingly ambient track. Banhart will no doubt put on an awe inspiring performance, with classics like ‘Lover’ and ‘I Feel Just Like a Child’ as well as some of his latest works from eighth studio album Mala (out now through Warner Music) such as ‘Für Hildegard von Bingen’. Following his headline shows, Banhart will play the Byron Bay Bluesfest alongside the likes of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Matt Corby, Foy Vance and Morcheeba. www.devendrabanhart.com WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
PERTH, AUSTRALIA: After kicking off 2014 by releasing their new single “Chemical Motivation”, The Love Junkies have been announced as the national support for Calling All Cars’ Raise The People tour. Starting in their hometown of Perth, The Love Junkies will play 17 dates over three months on the road, ramping straight off the
back of their own national tour in February. Hailing from the foothills of Perth, Western Australia, The Love Junkies were founded by school friends, singer/songwriter Mitch McDonald, drummer Lewis Walsh and bass player Robbie Rumble at the end of 2009. In 2011 the band released their debut self-titled EP which received local feature album on RTR FM and rave reviews. Soon after, the band jumped back into the studio with producer Dave Parkin (Emperors, Felicity Groom, Jebediah) and recorded single “Crying Rhymes”. The single was nominated for the WAM Song Of The Year Award
2011, and received airplay on local and national stations such as RTR FM, PBS, SYN FM and triple j. In 2012 the band released their third single ‘Louise’ recorded by Canadian born, Tokyo based producer Alan Brey to a sellout crowd in January, and complemented the year with a string of high profile international and local supports. 2013 was the band’s biggest year to date. They released their debut album ‘Maybelene’ to a sell-out crowd. Singles ‘Oxymoron’ and ‘Baby Come Home’ have been added to rotation on triple j, and scored the band the triple j unearthed slot at Southbound festival. They’ve also toured Australia four times including at the Bigsound music conference in Brisbane in September where the band were signed to New World Artists after two blistering live showcases.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Belgian/ US artist Trixie Whitley will release her debut album Fourth Corner in Australia on April 11, 2014. Whitley touches down in Australia next month, making her local stage debut with performances at Bluesfest in Byron Bay, The Basement in Sydney and Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club on April 20. The daughter of renowned singersongwriter Chris Whitley, Trixie burst
into public consciousness in 2011 as the lead singer of Black Dub, super-producer Daniel Lanois’ (U2, Bob Dylan) project, blowing people away with a voice and presence beyond her now-25 years; an emotional bluesdrenched instrument that ranges from a lilting slap to a knock-youbackwards uppercut. On Fourth Corner, Whitley explores the range of human emotion in another set of four: utter love, total rage, unadulterated happiness, and crippling loneliness. “It’s those elements of life I keep coming back to,” she says. “Both as a person and musically as well”. Recorded in New York with producer/keyboardist Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman, who’s also worked with Glen Hansard, Antony and
the Johnsons, Grizzly Bear and the National) engineer Pat Dillett (David Byrne, St. Vincent, Mary J. Blige), and string arrangements by Rob Moose (Antony, Bon Iver), aching songs like Need Your Love have Whitley working from a spare beginning that explodes into a blossom dripping with pleading vocals and delicate piano. On tracks like the sassy Irene and the sinister Hotel No Name, Whitley lays down a snarling guitar line on top of gritty beats while her voice veers from defiant to remorseful. With buzz-building performances at festivals like Bonnaroo, SXSW, and Celebrate Brooklyn, her 2012/13 solo tours in Europe and the US, and her recent win for best female artist at the MIA awards in Belgium, Whitley has become one of the most talked about new artists on the international music circuit.
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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN: Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the car determine its position. The research, which has been financed in strategic co-operation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), is a potential key to the implementation of self-driving vehicles. Reliable and highly accurate positioning is one of the crucial issues in the development of selfdriving cars. While established positioning technologies such as GPS and cameras have limitations in certain conditions, road-integrated magnets remain unaffected by physical obstacles and poor weather conditions. “The magnets create an invisible ‘railway’ that literally paves the way for a positioning inaccuracy of less than one decimetre. We have tested the technology at a variety of speeds and the results so far are promising,” says Jonas Ekmark, Preventative Safety Leader at Volvo Car Group. Volvo Cars plays a leading role in a large-scale autonomous driving pilot project in which 100 self-driving
Volvo cars will use public roads in everyday driving conditions around the Swedish city of Gothenburg. “Our aim is for the car to be able to handle the driving all by itself,” explains Ekmark. “It is fully possible to implement autonomous vehicles without changes to the present infrastructure. This technology adds interesting possibilities, such as complementing road markings with magnets.” In parallel with the potential in the field of autonomous driving, road-integrated magnets open up a number of other possibilities: •Incorporating magnet-based positioning in preventive safety systems could help prevent run-off road accidents. •Magnets could facilitate accuracy of winter road maintenance, which in turn could prevent damage to snowcovered objects, such as barriers and signs, near the road edge. •There is also a possibility of more efficient utilisation of road space since accurate positioning could allow lanes to be narrower. Volvo Cars’ research team created a 100-metre test track at the company’s testing facilities in Hällered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
A pattern of round ferrite magnets (40x15mm) was located 200mm below the road surface. The car was equipped with several magnetic field sensors. The research programme was designed to evaluate crucial issues, such as detection range, reliability, durability, cost and the impact on road maintenance. “Our experience so far is that ferrite magnets are an efficient, reliable and relatively cheap solution, both when it comes to the infrastructure and on-board sensor technology. The next step is to conduct tests in real-life traffic,” explains Jonas Ekmark. Claes Tingvall, Traffic Safety Director at the Swedish Transport Administration, agrees: “The test results are very interesting, especially when adding the potential for improved safety as well the advantages for the development of self-driving vehicles. A large-scale implementation of road magnets could very well be part of Sweden’s aim to pioneer technology that contributes to sustainable mobility,” says Claes Tingvall.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: One of Australia’s leading professional haircare brands,muk Haircare, has implemented an ongoing fundraising initiative to raise much needed funds for the Avner Nahmani Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Director of muk Haircare, Mark Gariglio, says, “Our goal is to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer with strong communication throughout our participating salons and within the wider hairdressing industry. Pancreatic cancer has affected us personally on two occasions so this initiative is very close to our hearts. We’re excited to contribute to the foundation’s vision of doubling the number of people who survive pancreatic cancer by 2020.” Director and co-founder of the foundation, Caroline Kelly, is excited about this new partnership. She says, “We are delighted to have muk support
Avner’s Foundation and draw awareness to pancreatic cancer. Only 5.2 per cent of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive - the lowest survival rate of all major cancers. Our vision is to double the survival rate by 2020 and muk’s support will help achieve this.” The Avner Nahmani Pancreatic Cancer Foundation was incorporated as a foundation in 2010. All funds raised go to supporting research and building awareness of pancreatic cancer, Australia’s deadliest cancer. It is the only foundation in Australia dedicated exclusively to pancreatic cancer. Blonde muk Toning Shampoo and Blonde muk 1 Minute Treatment - $23.95 each - will be labelled with a sticker clearly identifying the support - fifty cents from the sale of each of these products will be donated to the foundation on an ongoing basis
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Can you please tell me where I can buy a copy of prodijee. I have been reading it online for over a year and love it, but I would like to buy a copy. Rick Morell Toronto, CANADA
Ed: Thankyou for being an avid reader Rick. Prodijee is a digital magazine, this allows an Australian based publication to be read all around the world. We publish all our images in hi-resolution quality so that you can print the whole magazine or parts of it as you wish.
IT’S GOOD TO HAVE GRACE
I love how you give people who aren’t known at all or aren’t well known a go. I love that the girl on your front cover, Grace, isn’t a top model (yet). If they weren’t going to choose her to be in this year’s Fashion Festival, they should, and you highlighting her to your readers and those faceless people who were the judges should help her chance. I always go to the Fashion Festivals in Melbourne and I will be looking out for her. Thankyou for
highlighting people who deserve to be highlighted. Reily McKinnon Port Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ed. That is what prodijee is all about Reily, helping talented people get a start. I also hope to see Grace on the runway this year.
GIRLS LINE UP FOR GREY
Aaaahhhhh Christian Grey, I would love to be Jamie Dornan’s Anastasia mmmmmmmm. Jessica Rydge Batemans Bay, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Ed: There has been a lot of controversy about who was going play the role of Christian Grey. It sure sounds like you are a fan of the final decision! (As were the girls in the prodijee office).
WOWSERS WANING
What’s going on? Like you said, it’s not long now until the Australian Grand Prix, but (so far) there is no negative hype? I know you guys are all for the Grand Prix and you are quite vocal about it in your columns, I AGREE WITH EVERY
InDaHouse WORD YOU HAVE SAID! Why can’t people just sit back and enjoy it? I don’t hear people complaining about the tennis or cricket or football… LIVE AND LET LIVE I say. Greg Horsworth Torquay, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
Ed: Let’s hope the negative is waning Greg.
MUSTANG SALLY
Does the chick come with the Mustang in that All Classics advertisement? Gordon Bass Piccadilly, South Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Ed. I can’t answer that one for you Gordon, maybe contact peter@ allclassicimports.com to find out – let me know how you get on!
HEY BROTHER!
I was at the Avicii show and agree 100 per cent with what Alex said about it. It was great, but he himself lacked any display of personality. Marcus Mapopolous Heidelberg, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
Ed: Lots of people are saying the same thing Marcus.
SINGING IN THE REYNE
JR Reyne is a massive talent and I have been a fan for ages. I hope his career keeps going, but if he ends up opening a milk bar (corner store?) I will go and buy from him. Mary Stinson San Bernadino, California, USA
Ed: He is an awesome talent. I watched him perform recently and was blown away with his music.
BRANSON BLASTS OFF
Have to say that I really loved Rik’s (Barnett) column this time. I always do, but this one was extra special. I am planning on saving as much money as I can and hopefully get one of those Virgin Galactic flights. Thomas Brereton Togher, Cork City, IRELAND
Ed. It sounds really exciting Thomas, it is something I would love to do too. GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Send prodijee an email at goingpostal@prodijee.com
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AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION IS battling to stay relevant in the digital age and frankly, I’m not surprised. Broadcasters try to establish their networks as brands capable of commanding consumer loyalty, yet I only see them engaging in ‘me too’ marketing. New program promotion follows an identical format, featuring a few grabs, along a top 40 song (almost always a quirky, indie tune). Reality shows add a claim stating this is, “the most talented/most catty/toughest challenge in (insert program name) history”. Once the shows air, you can add, “All of Australia is talking about, Australia can’t get enough of, Australia has fallen in love with (insert program name)”, despite many of these shows tanking on debut. And don’t get me started on mindless tweets running across the screen, such as “Go Tigers” during the football, every news promo claiming, “You’ll see it here first” or regular programming interpupted by ‘encore’ performances of shows no one wanted to watch the first time. I suspect Network 10 is the worst offender, and it comes as no surprise that its ‘hero’ shows - So You Think You Can Dance, Secrets & Lies and The Biggest Loser: Challenge are all battling to crack 400,000 viewers nationally. I hoped television might achieve a new level of creativity and customer focus after Channel 10 appointed advertising man, Russel Howcroft, as executive general manager in 2013 but sadly I am yet to see evidence of change. As Russel would know only too well, consumers aren’t that stupid and treating customers like idiots is very risky business. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
what’s hot SWISS JEWELLERY BRAND Phantaysia has recently launched in Australia to the delight of jewellery lovers across the country. Phantasya was founded in Switzerland in 1998, with European renowned designer Karin Wegmüller updating the range each year with the creation and launch of two collections annually. Each piece in the collection uses authentic gems from all over the world. Furthermore, the majority of the pieces are delicately crafted using metal or sterling silver, both of which are bathed in rhodium or genuine gold for extra sheen and protection against discolouring. The elements are bonded into the setting using epoxy resin, which sets the stone with great force ensuring a quality and luxury finish. “Phantasya is the rare mix of stunning, design and tasteful delicacy,” says Mary-Anne Cheaib, Marketing Director of Phantasya in Australia. “Every piece is the perfect addition to any ensemble, to add a slight touch of sparkle or a statement shine. “Karin is inspired by life itself, whether it’s elements of nature or an everyday object. Phantasya does not aim to follow any particular trend or fad. Its unique design aesthetic is timeless and aims to emphasise the beauty of the wearer. “One of the best things about the collection is the sheer range of products available to accessorise with any outfit. While the delicate rings and silk bracelets may suit one woman’s tastes, another might prefer our striking pendants or long drop, antique-style earrings.”
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Swiss-designed, hand-set and of the highest quality, Phantasya pieces will shine bright for a lifetime. Prices range from $49.95 for essential pieces to $499.00 for glamour pieces. www.phantasya.com.au.
INSPIRED BY THE natural allure of a flower in bloom, Natio’s latest make-up collection is a celebration of fresh, radiant beauty. Comprising a skin flattering symphony of rich, rosy hues and sublime silky textures, Bloom & Glow mimics the natural lustre of healthy skin. The range will be available at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies from March 24. www.natio.com.au q
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LADY JAYNE HAS brought out a new range of perfectly pink and pretty hair embellishments to bring out your girly charm. Soft and elegant hair styles are effortless with this new Digital Romance collection. Featuring strong and sleek metal hardware contrasted with graceful, feminine touches in pretty shades of pastel pink, silver and white, this stylish collection is the perfect way to add a touch of ‘pretty’to any ensemble. Pony cuffs are a must have hair accessory that make an elegant statement every time you wear one, but if you are after ‘pretty and ultra-feminine’ you can’t go past a head band for that feminine touch to your hairstyle. The Digital Romance range from Lady Jayne caters for both of these looks with a beautiful pink semi cuff and a silver metal headband with a gold bow that gently holds hair in place without pulling or snagging. The range also includes a metal bow elastic to give your up-do a hint of sparkle, pretty pastel coloured and gem-encrusted bobby pins, stretch headbands, 2 bow elastics, knotted ties and a hair elastic ball that adds a hint of colour and comes complete with a key chain which is perfect for the on-the-go fashionistas ensuring you will never be without a hair elastic again! From – RRP A$6.99 - Lady Jayne’s NEW Digital Romance collection is in-store from March to May 2014 - Available at independent pharmacies, Priceline and Target stores nationally.
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GUINOT’S EXCLUSIVE FRAGRANCE for women – Parfum de Vie - unveils a subtle combination of fresh citrus (Bergamot and Lime), sensual floral (Jasmine, Rose, Violet) and intense amber and musk (Gaiac, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk) notes. The elegant and prestigious bottle is coupled with a rich and alluring scent that is perfect for all over the body day or night and will leave your skin feeling fresh and invigorated. Parfum de Vie has a wonderfully rich scent and provides pleasure, freshness and vitality all day long. RRP: $99.00 (Spray – 125ml). www.guinot.com.au/body-care/body-softening-fragrance/ item/parfum-de-vie
YOU CAN NOW take your lash look to the next level with Max Factor Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara. Designed for women who feel let down by conventional volumising mascaras, Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara combines a megavolumising base with an intensely jet-black lacquer top coat for neverbefore-seen lashes sure to get you noticed. Trialled by Max Factor Global Creative Director Pat McGrath during the SS14 catwalk season, models stood out from the crowd with super-volumised, über- intense lashes that took excess to the next level. Pat says, “I used Max Factor Excess Volume Extreme Impact mascara to create a really stand out look. This season it’s all about amplification – lashes that are full
CLINIQUE’S REPAIRWEAR LASER Focus is uniquely formulated to work day and night to reveal a dramatic smoothness of skin texture with significant improvements in radiance and luminosity. With continued use, troublesome lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced. Skin is left smoother and a youthful appearance is restored. Repairwear Laser Focus is dermatologist tested, oil-free and suitable for all skin types and ages. Apply evenly over face morning and night and around eye area after the 3-Step Skin Care Regimen. Available at Clinique counters in Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies nationally, Mecca Maxima and www.clinique.com.au RRP: $72, 30ml $108, 50ml $180, 100ml (Limited Edition Bottle). Allergy tested. 100 per cent fragrance free.
and volumised but also jet-black with an intense lacquer finish takes your look from ordinary to EXTRAordinary.” Adds Liz Kelsh, Max Factor Australia head make-up artist. “Excess Volume Mascara was my go to Mascara while filming The Face. This mascara not only delivers excessively thick lashes from the volumising base coat but also packs a punch with the jet black top coat varnish, which intensifies the colour and shine, a winning combination.” Inspired by the process of creating luxury leather goods, Max Factor scientists have discovered that the secret to extraordinary volume is to
patent it – just like leather. Patent leather is created by coating tanned leather in an acrylic solution. As the acrylic dries it amplifies the black with an incredibly smooth layer that is durable, protective and flexible, characterised by a highly polished and intense finish. The same applies with mascara applying a high quality volumising base layer creates the perfect bed for an intense super dark lacquer to skim across – plumping, smoothing and sealing the lashes for a more intensely black lacquered look that lasts. RRP $25.95. www.maxfactor.com.au
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I HAVE TO admit, I had never heard of this brand before, but when I was recommended it by a highly reputed and well known make-up artist, I thought it was time I did some research. Arbonne Cosmetics has been around for more than 30 years. The company creates personal care and wellness products that preserve and enhance the skin, body and mind. At Arbonne, beauty begins with premium botanical products, an integrative approach to beauty and an unwavering commitment to pure, safe and beneficial products. They continually explore and develop scientifically advanced, botanically based proprietary formulas that meet exacting standards of quality, safety and sustainability. The collection comprises 20 products featuring an array of newly formulated beneficial elements that allow the innermost beauty of all skin types to come to light. Containing only superior ingredients of the
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Eye Liner – RRP A$33.00 - is the ideal way to accentuate eyes with colour that stays. Each creamy Eye Liner glides on effortlessly for flawless definition. The Arbonne Eye Liner has a discrete and modern detachable sharpener to allow for a finer more precise line. Simply twist the tip of the pencil in a clockwise direction to dispense desired length. Available in six shades: Charcoal, Ebony, Cocoa, Olive, Toffee and Plum
highest quality for long-lasting wear each product is non-comedogenic, paraben free, hypo allergenic and contains micro sized pigments for a superior texture and feel. “All Arbonne products are created utilising the perfect blend of science and nature, and our Arbonne Cosmetics line is no exception,” said Peter Matravers, PharmD, Sr. Vice President of Product Development, Arbonne. “Our breakthrough Optilight Technology works concurrently to diffuse light, blurring imperfections so skin looks flawless from virtually every angle. While at the same time, micro sized pigments allow the skin to breathe, promoting a healthy overall glow. Together these elements promote maximum radiance for your natural best.” Arbonne products are available exclusively through a network of independent consultants in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. For more information: www.arbonneinternational.com.au
Triple Action Mascara – RRP q A$44.00 - Triple Action Mascara defines, lengthens and volumises eyelashes. With natural hair conditioning agents such as Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, the Triple Action Mascara with its NEW formula is smudge resistant, longwearing and will nurture and moisturise eyelashes. Create glamorous lashes with ease, using the extra-large brush which enhances application, and allows for smooth, even coverage. Available in 1 shade: Black. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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Crème Concealer – RRP A$33.00 - is a soothing botanical and vitamin-infused Concealer that is used sparingly to cover up skin imperfections such as fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. A selection of botanicals such as Cucumber Fruit Extract, Ribose Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract will create a smooth finish. Apply after the Makeup Primer and before or after foundation application. The velvety texture glides onto the skin and helps nourish the skin whilst covering imperfections. Available in 3 shades: Light, Medium & Dark.
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Perfecting Liquid Foundation SPF 15 – RRP A$56.00 - the ultimate in Liquid Foundation technology with Polypeptides, gliding seamlessly onto the skin creating an even smooth tone. The Perfecting Liquid Foundation SPF 15 with light reflecting properties is delivered effortlessly through the airless pump, resulting in a flawless finish, whilst maintaining moisture levels for a smooth and healthy skin tone. Optilight Technology helps ensure that the product is non-comedogenic, enhancing breathability and reducing the chance of pore clogging and skin issues. Clinical trials have shown a significant increase in moisture content within 30 minutes of application, ensuring good skin support and care. The Polypeptides help to maintain moisture content and to support the skin’s structure. Available in 15 shades: Alabaster, Porcelain, Fair, Soft Blush, Buff, Honey Beige, Neutral Beige, Rosy Beige, Golden Beige, Earthy Beige, Deep Beige, Golden Bronze, Toffee Bronze, Deep Bronze and Espresso.
Lip Polish – RRP A$37.00 – this is a fun and sexy lip product for women who are after superior shine, without the unwanted stickiness. Each shade of Lip Polish glides on with ease, and leave lips feeling silky and smooth. Suitable for all skin tips, the Lip Polish can be worn day or night for the perfect lip shine. Available in seven shades: Clear, Nude, Coral, Raisin, Brown Sugar, Posh and Pear.
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Eye Shadow – RRP A$27.00 – a mineral-infused range of catwalk-inspired Eye Shadows leads the way in rich natural and botanical tones, working to highlight and define the eyes with colour whilst providing health benefits for the skin. The Eye Shadows glide on seamlessly to give a blendable, long-wearing colour which is easy to layer. Available in 20 shades: Ocean, Vanilla, Divine Plum, Midnight, Petal, Java, Suede, Titanium, Smoke, Lilac, Linen, Blue Slate, Blackout, Snow, Cabernet, Ivy, Indigo, Moss, Chocolate, Sand.
q Sheer Pressed Powder – RRP A$47.00 - Sheer Pressed Powder crafted with the unique Optilight Technology, provides the ultimate skin finish, creating a flawless natural-looking radiance with soft focus effect. Easy to apply, this lightweight Pressed Powder is perfect for on-the go touch ups, providing light coverage to minimise imperfections, fine lines and wrinkles. Available in three shades: Light, Medium and Dark.
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Smith's Rosebud Minted Rose Lip Balm - RRP $11.95 Enriched with peppermint oil for a refreshing effect on the lips, this multipurpose balm makes for the perfect travel companion. The gentle balm soothes dry lips and sunburn, calms and heals irritations or minor burns and conditions rough skin to relieve dryness.
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Acca Kappa White Moss Travel Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel and Body Lotion - RRP from $16.95 each.
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Barr-Co Hand Sanitiser RRP $14.95. Small enough to carry wherever you may go, Barr-Co's Hand Sanitiser is scented with milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver. The formulation kills 99.9% of germs while leaving hands feeling soft and beautifully fragrant. q Simpatico Coral Solid Perfume - RRP $29.95 Loaded with fragrance notes of sunny citrus, rich ruby pomegranate, sweet musk and vetiver, this perfume balm not only travels well
Lint Brush with Rubber Bristles - RRP $45.00 . Handcrafted in Germany according to Redecker tradition from oiled sustainable beechwood with natural rubber bristles, this Lint Brush works to remove animal hair and dandruff from clothing and upholstery.
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Sea Salt Soap - RRP $13.95 - Carry this little bar with you a refreshing and invigorating shower or a skin-healthy shave. Made using an original Swedish formula containing mineral rich salts obtained from fresh sea water that work to tone and soften skin.
FINALLY, THE INTERNATIONALLY revered and renowned SACHAJUAN of Sweden is available in Australia. Coveted throughout Europe and the USA, SACHAJUAN products use Ocean Silk Technology that provides valuable proteins and minerals to give hair maximum shine, volume, stability and care. With different formulations for different hair types, every SACHAJUAN product promises results without weighing the hair down, and regardless of the condition of your hair, you will notice immediate results. One of the most famous and popular products in the range, the Overnight Hair Repair, is a product like no other. This miracle gel cares for your hair while you sleep, but with zero fat content it won’t
stain regular bed linen. Designed to build hair elasticity and strength this product works as you sleep. You’ll wake with lustrously shiny and moisturized hair, and you can even leave the gel in the following day for extra nourishment. But rest assured, the only thing anyone will notice is how amazing your hair looks and smells! Another hero product in the range that finally answers a great demand in hair styling, is their Dark Volume Powder. Adapted for dark hair, the powder-based spray offers everything we love about dry volume powders – it creates volume, provides structure, a matt finish and a fresh feel between shampoos – but it doesn’t leave dark hair looking grey, or worse yet… like you have dandruff! And then there is the Ocean Mist that allows you to achieve perfectly tousled beach locks
without leaving the house. With just a few sprays to your clean, damp hair, Ocean Mist leave in formula delivers that rough yet effortlessly sexy feeling, giving your hair a natural twist just like you have had a day at the beach in the sun and waves. The formula allows for maximum shine, volume, stability and care without any added heaviness or crunchiness to your air. RRP - $33.00 - $57.00 www.sachajuan.com.au
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INSPIRED BY ARTISAN botanicals, L.Florem is a masterwork of candlemaking at its finest. Each fragrance is inspired by classic flowers, groves and shrubs found in global gardens. Designed by Traci Arntsen for VOLUSPA, the custom beaded vase is a perfectly feminine host for L.Florem collection candles. Each piece of glass is carefully hand crafted, fire polished and finished with a shimmer of iridescent coating. Each candle is filled with creamy natural wax blends of soy, coconut and apricot to hold a high volume of fragrance for maximum throw, while the room sprays are made with luxurious ingredients that offer a light, gentle scent. The range also offers chic roll-on perfumes for on-the-go application and indulgent Shea butter hand crèmes for everyday pampering. Petite Beaded Glass CandleRRP $29.95 Alta Beaded Glass Candle RRP $89.95 Pulse Point Roll-on Perfume RRP $29.95 Room & Body Mist - RRP $45.00 Shea Butter Hand Crème RRP $34.95 The luxuriant fragrances are: Tiares - A creamy combination of crushed gardenia petals and freesia with a hint of tropical coconut Flora di Mare - Where sea meets forest; white flower absorbs the winds of sea salt with woody undertones Taporo - Snapped branches of green mandarin mingled with honey lime blossom and wild white strawberries. Available in stores and online. www.shopsaison.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
MOBILITY PLAYS A vital role in today’s world, whether for business or pleasure. Nothing is more important while being on the move than luggage you can rely on. The MINI Lifestyle Collection bags and cases are a perfect symbiosis of comfort, functionality and modern design. The collection features a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes, ranging from compact shoppers to spacious trolleys, and is characterised by the same dynamic use of space found in MINI cars. MINI BY PUMA The sporty and urban MINI by PUMA bag collection is made with durable ripstop fabric. All models have expandable capacities, making them perfectly equipped for the changing demands of day-to-day mobility. The bags feature MINI seatbelt-design shoulder straps and eye-catching orange zips. The MINI by PUMA Weekender Bag is the perfect size for a long weekend and the main compartment can be expanded using snap fasteners on the side. The bag also has a handy separate zip compartment and a reinforced base with sturdy metal studs. The MINI by PUMA Work Bag is just what you need to stay organised and prepared throughout the working day; thanks to its many compartments, your documents are ready to hand. Its two front pockets and padded laptop compartment ensure you always know where to find what you’re looking for. The confidently stylish MINI by PUMA Large Holdall Bag is the ideal companion for both work and play. The wrap-around zip can be used to expand the bag when additional space is required. The bag includes a laptop compartment and can be easily carried over the shoulder or by hand. The MINI by PUMA Shoulder Bag is comfortable, practical and stylish, with shiny metal buckles and a reinforced base. The bag features a special laptop compartment and its capacity can be expanded using a zip.
The collection is rounded off by the sleek MINI by PUMA Wallet with its many compartments helping to keep cards, notes and coins in order. COLOURS BY MINI MINI is launching a brightly coloured luggage series perfect for spring and summer. Whether you’re off to yoga class or taking a weekend trip, the MINI Big Duffle Bag is practical, stylish and makes a statement. The glossy lacquered-effect bags are available in over ten colours, from orange, green and blue to silver and gold, and all prominently feature the striking MINI logo. The more compact and understated MINI Fashion Bag has the logo more subtly printed in the corner and, like the larger model, comes with a detachable shoulder strap. This model is available in the
colours berry, black and white. Lightweight with a robust shell, the MINI Rooftop Cabin Trolley is built to impress. This attractive hard shell case with racing stripes can be used as cabin luggage and is easy to manoeuvre with its two carry handles and four castors, which feature the MINI wheel design. It also comes with a mesh divider, protective transport cover, TSA lock and name tag. Available in black, grey and white, this wheeled case is also available in chili red and lightning blue. The collection includes two other takes on the wheeled case, with the larger MINI Rooftop Trolley model and the smaller MINI Rooftop Pilot Trolley. The bags and wheeled cases are available now from selected MINI stores and online at www.MINI-shop.de
BOOTS LABORATORIES HAS launched their line of anti-ageing skincare to the Australian market with two specific beauty regimes designed to address anti-ageing needs – Serum7 and Serum7 LIFT. Serum7 Beauty Serum, the hero product of the range, has been scientifically tested and proven to achieve remarkable results for younger looking skin in just 28 days. TWO HERO PRODUCTS: Serum7 Beauty Serum is a concentrated skin-perfecting beauty serum that works to target the first signs of ageing, helping to keep skin looking younger by supporting fibrillin production. Fibrillin, a dermal protein, is one of the main components of skin elastic tissue and helps repair the effects of sun aged skin. White lupin and Peptide help to maintain collagen and fibrillin levels in the skin, helping to smooth out the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and firm the skin’s surface. Pro-retinol Vitamin A, works at the surface of the skin to enhance cell renewal – leaving the skin looking smoother and plumper. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
Serum7 LIFT Deep Wrinkle Repair Serum is a rich and luxurious serum that works to reduce the appearance of deep and established lines and wrinkles after four weeks. Serum7 LIFT Deep Wrinkle Repair Serum is the first anti-ageing cosmetic product proven to work in an independent 12 month clinical trial, with breakthrough results that have been published in leading international dermatological journals. The serum restores firmness, and reduces the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles by up to 50 per cent in just four weeks. SERUM7 PRODUCT RANGE Developed to the same high standards as Beauty Serum, the accompanying Serum7 range has undergone rigorous testing, with 29 separate tests on the skin of nearly 2,000 women and proven to enhance anti-ageing benefits when used a part of a regime. For the first signs of ageing, the Serum7 range offers seven products designed to combat fine lines and wrinkles: Serum7 Beauty Serum 30ml - $36 Serum7 Protecting Day Cream (with
SPF15 & UVA protection) for Normal skin or for Dry skin 50mL -$34 each Serum7 Regenerating Night Creams for Normal skin or for Dry skin 50mL - $34 each Serum7 Fine Lines Eye Cream 15mL - $26 Serum7 Protecting Body Serum 150mL - $19 SERUM7 LIFT PRODUCT RANGE For women worried about established lines and wrinkles, the Serum7 LIFT range offers four products formulated for more mature skins to reduce the appearance of deeper lines and wrinkles: Serum7 LIFT Deep Wrinkle Repair Serum 30ml - $38 Serum7 LIFT Firming Day Cream (with SPF15 & UVA protection) 50mL - $36 Serum7 LIFT Rejuvenating Night Cream 50ml - $36 Serum7 LIFT Deep-Wrinkle Eye Cream 15mL - $28
All of the range is hypoallergenic – the products have been tried and tested on the most sensitive of skin and are available at Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian Pharmacies.
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roadtest LUMINESCE ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR AND ESSENTIAL BODY RENEWAL THESE TWO PRODUCTS, made by Jeunesse Global, have been on our shelves for a little while now. The range is quite eye catching and classy in its design with silver and blue packaging. Luminesce Advanced Night Repair $79.15 This cream works while you are asleep. It is designed to enhance specific metabolic pathways involved in the ageing process. This advanced night repair cream is said to correct environmental damage of the past and to fortify your skin for the future. It supports natural selfrejuvenation mechanisms during the night to reduce the signs of ageing from the effects of harmful agents, leaving your skin renewed and rejuvenated. Luminesce advanced night repair provides maximum hydration, restores moisture, and diminishes the signs of time on your skin. It increases skin firmness and elasticity and contains powerful vitamins and antioxidants to help protect your cell membranes from free radical attack. Following the directions on the pack, I massaged this gel like cream into my face. It feels luxurious and is absorbed easily and quickly. Right from the very start, this product felt that it was being deeply absorbed and hopefully, with its powerful blend of Vitamins A, B, C and E, it is rejuvenating and regenerating my skin cells. The next morning, my skin felt nourished and a little plumped and I am enjoying continued positive benefits including notable skin firmness from continued use. My only complaint with this product is its packaging. At $79.15, a not inconsiderable amount of money to spend, I think you need to know how much product you are getting. The box this comes in WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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has a false bottom, taking up a considerable portion of the space inside. The bottle (tub) is very pretty with its silver lid and glasslike outer case, but the product is contained within another much smaller tub inside the outer shell. This is not an uncommon thing these days, but I feel that if you are parting with your money, you really should be aware of how much product you are getting. Luminesce Essential Body Renewal $48.35 This body lotion has been specially formulated with optimal ingredients under the expertise of world-renowned dermatologist Dr Nathan Newman to help boost collagen formation, improve skin elasticity, and protect against the signs of premature ageing. It gently nourishes, restores, and softens all skin types, particularly in rough and dry areas, without clogging your pores. For best results, apply after a bath or shower, when skin is most receptive to hydration. Reapply as often as necessary.
I must admit to being quite surprised by this body cream. I have very dry skin and when I felt the texture of this cream I didn’t think it would do much for me. This is a fairly light weight cream that is quite easily absorbed into the skin. It does however need a minute or two to dry completely before you get dressed. I have found that it is working quite well in caring for my skin with no break-out of dryness or flaking that I often experience. Again, my only complaint (or, more a comment than a complaint) is the packaging. This is a beautiful silver tube with blue writing. It has, what appears to be, a highly polished silver cap that it stands on. Don’t make the same mistake as I did and try to screw this cap off. It doesn’t come off (as I found out when product squirted all over my clothes that were sitting on the vanity waiting for me to put on), it simply twists open and shut. Twisting shut can also be a problem when your hands are still covered in this moisturising cream. carol@prodijee.com
ORLY NAIL LACQUERS CHASING THE FASHION forward tails of our friends north of the equator, it seems we’re likely to be rocking sultry shades of blood red and maroon this cold season. But nailing a new colour trend isn’t all it takes. First you must ensure your nails are protected from the elements so that your manicure can last the distance. ORLY has your nail needs covered with its range of bold hues and essential nail SOS treatments. To help your manicures last longer during the cooler months, it’s essential to keep your nails healthy. Start by looking after your cuticles, try ORLY’s Cuticle Oil+; a nail and cuticle conditioner enriched with orange blossom and wild berry extracts. ORLY Australia Ambassador Fiona Hay advises: “A cuticle oil is essential for keeping nails strong yet flexible, but not brittle.” This little miracle in a bottle can heal and refresh problem cuticles, keeping them in tiptop condition until next Summer. Fiona adds, “If chipping and peeling is a problem through winter, keep nails at a shorter length, and moisturise regularly with a hand cream.” If you need some serious rehab for your nails, seek help from ORLY’s Cutique, a cuticle and stain remover, which gently cleanses and removes dead tissue. Not only does this formula promote healthy nail growth it will also leave your nails looking brighter and your cuticles refined. Moving onto colour, we can expect the shade of polish on your digits to darken as the temperature drops. Try a deep shade with black cherry tones, such as ORLY’s Nail Lacquer in Naughty - the perfect partner for an edgy leather ensemble. Or if you prefer a subtle hint of colour to spice up your winter wardrobe, ORLY’s Ruby lacquer is the perfect fit. A luxurious red/brown
crème, Ruby can complement winter work wear or be taken out for a night on the town. For a shade that packs a bolder punch, try ORLY’s Plum Noir - a seductively regal purple crème that can be teamed with ORLY’s Matte Top Topcoat to give your mani a velvet finish. This winter, trust ORLY to keep your nails healthy and perfectly polished with its range of tried and tested treatments, beautiful deep red hues and unique finishing top coats. ORLY Nail Lacquers RRP $18.95/18ml; ORLY Nail Treatments RRP $19.95/18ml each ROAD TEST – As is the norm with the ORLY range of polishes, Ruby, from this current collection, applies very easily and dries extremely quickly.
The colour is divine, rich with a great depth of colour. I also road tested he ORLY Matt finish. Again, it applies easily and dries quickly, but, having always been a huge fan of glossy nails, I am not sure how I feel about a matt finish. It is a definite matt, no shine at all. At first I thought it looked a little classier than a gloss, but now I have changed my mind, I think it takes away from the colour, especially the beautiful rich colour of the Ruby that I am currently wearing. As this is the first time I have tried a matt finish for my nails, I would be interested to hear your thoughts if you have used something like this before. carol@prodijee.com WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
BURT’S BEES BABY BEE DUSTING POWDER AND CALMING LOTION BURT’S BEES IS always busy looking after your whole family, even your baby - you can be confident that their products will contain no ‘nasties’. Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder – RRP $19.95 – is just like adding a sprinkle of Spring. Fragrant herbs and flowers lightly scent corn-starch and baking soda to keep baby dry, comfortable and smelling fresh. This 100 per cent talc-free formula is also phthalate- and paraben-free. Make every night a goodnight by adding Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Calming Lotion – RRP $19.95 - to baby’s bedtime ritual. It gently softens and moisturises baby’s skin while its botanical fragrance blend of lavender and vanilla surround baby with a scent that soothes and relaxes. This lovely lotion is Phthalatepetrochemical- and paraben-free, is paediatrician tested and hypoallergenic
well into Beau’s skin and left no shiny film or residue. He was easy to dress following his lavender scented massage without the friction caused by sticky residue left by other lotions and creams. Although comparatively it is quite expensive for a baby lotion, if you are after a natural product that protects and softens and doesn’t damage skin with harsh chemical fragrances then this is money well spent. REVIEW – MELINDA – Mother of Brodie – 4 months old Often, new mums are discouraged from using talc on
their new bubs. The Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Dusting powder can be used with confidence as it contains no Talc instead using delicate naturally fragranced baking powder and corn starch. Other competitor powders can clump and irritate bub’s sensitive tush and chubby skin folds, but this powder is smooth and easily spread. Only a small puff of the powder is needed to leave baby (and the nursery for that matter) smelling fresh and clean. Redness and nappy rash is reduced without the need for heavy creams. A must buy for your change table.
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JOJOBA SKIN CARE A PIONEER IN jojoba farming in Yenda, New South Wales, Australia, Ian Turner believed that his crop could revolutionize the skin care industry due to its remarkable natural qualities for skin. Ian’s daughter, Vicki Engsall, shared her father’s passion for jojoba and began to expand her knowledge of the unique advantages of jojoba on skin. Together, they sought to create a unique skin care range promoting the skin health benefits of their own 100 per cent natural Australian jojoba “Why subject your skin to chemical preservatives and synthetic ingredients when you could use a natural alternative that is good for your skin. We all avoid eating, drinking or inhaling chemical preservatives and synthetic foods, why would you risk ingesting them in to your skin. The Jojoba Company’s skincare range is naturally good for your skin as well as the earth,” said Vicki. Infused with hand selected natural and organic ingredients from around the globe, The Jojoba Company has created a natural range of skin and body care products with a strong focus on anti-aging and skin health. Since its inception, The Jojoba Company has grown from a start-up venture to a mainstream player within the skin care sector, utilizing the benefits of 100 per cent natural Australian jojoba as the hero ingredient. With a promise to provide the highest quality natural skin care made from jojoba and to nurture jojoba in Australia as sustainable, the company produces luxurious products that deliver beautiful skin.
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way, but also allowing it to be absorbed into the skin quite fast, with any tacky residue gone within 15 minutes. This is a lovely lotion to use and leaves your skin feeling really hydrated and soft. The product will last a long time as only a small amount is needed and at $29.95 for 250ml I feel it is a fair price.
REVIEW The Jojoba Silken Melon Body lotion is a very light hydrating body lotion. While enriched with Watermelon and Strawberry it has a very herbal like scent that will linger on your skin. The lotion is a thin consistency, meaning a little will go a long
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MY NEW SKIN UF7 FOR CENTURIES, HERBS have been used to support the body and its natural rejuvenation process, and just as a consistently nutritious diet will generate benefits for your health, so will consistent nourishment of the skin with the herbal compounds help to maintain nourished and healthy-looking skin. MyNewSkinUF7 is made from a green bouquet of freshly-picked Olive Leaf, Oregano, Chickweed, Burdock, Sheep Sorrel, Salad Burnett and Fresh Lantana that are carefully picked from the nutrient rich soils of the Lockyer Valley in Queensland. In less than three hours, the herbs are infused into a base of Olive Oil with Lavender or Lemon Myrtle The result is an antioxidant-rich natural balm with lush emollient properties, which help to soothe, soften and restore the skin of face and body. MyNewSkinUF7 is made using sustainable agricultural methods with minimal processing, ensuring the integrity of the herb compounds are maintained for maximum efficacy. It is suitable for rough, dry and cracked skin;
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strengthening cuticles and nails; sensitive skin including eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis as well as for soothing, moisturising and nourishing RRP: $24.95 (50g) www.mynewskin.com.au REVIEW My New Skin uf7 from herb farm to skin balm I have been using this product for the last 7 days and have noticed day by day that my skin is becoming more soft, smooth and supple. It is 100 percent natural and free from synthetic colours, fragrances, petro chemicals and
synthetic parabens making me feel good about using it every day. It also has a beautiful relaxing herbal scent which makes it perfect for use before bed. You don’t have to use much to see the benefits; just a little dab the size of a five cent piece for the desired areas is all you need. My New Skin uf7 from herb farm to skin balm comes in a container that you can easily fit in to your purse to moisturize on the go. An added benefit - I had a mosquito bite and used this product on it - it soothed the itching! My New Skin uf7 from herb farm to skin balm has many uses, you just have to try it and see how it works best for you. This is a product I highly recommend because it works well on my skin, it is 100 percent natural, and Australian made and grown.
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A RE-INVIGORATED PROTON has released the Suprima S, which is a hatchback variant of the Preve sedan. Proton’s new mantra is to build reliable, well-appointed and safe cars that go and steer well. To reinforce this commitment, the company is ramping up promotion of its Lotustuned suspension, 5 years capped price service, 5 years warranty and 5 years roadside assist. The GXR version we drove comes with Proton’s 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, which is now also available in the Preve GXR. The car was launched with a Belgium-made seven-speed Protronic CVT transmission with paddle shifters, but a six-speed manual will be available this year at a saving of $2,000 over the CVT. The Suprima S kicks off the range, which at the time of writing, starts from $18,990 driveway with an $800 factory bonus for the GX six-speed manual. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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The range topping GXR can be had for $25,790 driveaway, also with an $800 Factory Bonus. The external styling is bold and pleasing, something that is sure to keep Proton’s fashion conscious younger buyers happy. The interior is well designed, however the execution leaves a little to be desired. Hard surfaces abound, including the stylish steering wheel, which also suffers through lack of reach adjustment.
The seats are comfortable and there is good head room for rear seat passengers. Given the propensity for young owners to drive their friends to nightclubs, it’s an important consideration in this market segment. Those buyers will also like the featurepacked 7-inch LCD infotainment screen, which is available on all variants. The system allows app downloading after connecting your iPhone or Android phone. There’s also Bluetooth audio streaming and telephone connectivity. While the thought of a 1.6-litre turbocharged, four-cylinder engine sounds exciting, enthusiasm is curbed upon learning the motor has been tuned for economy rather than performance. Maximum boost pressure is 0.75 bar The modest 103kW/205Nm output means the GXR is no rocket off the line, (0-100km/h takes 9.9sec) but given enough time and revs, things get a
little more exciting, though with that comes a significant increase of the dreaded CVT drone. With fuel consumption of 9.1L/100km, perhaps Proton would have been better off tuning the engine for speed. Almost everything about the Suprima is in line with market expectations but with Lotus input, handling is one key area that rises above expectation. While power and precise handling will be of little interest to those aforementioned nightclub drivers, it’s nice to know that the car can also be driven enthusiastically in more appealing conditions. Tthe company gained a 5 Star ANCAP rating by equipping the Suprima range with six airbags, and traction and stability control. The GXR also boasts front parking sensors, a reversing camera, daytime running lights and hillhold assist. Overall the GXR is a welcome addition to the Proton range and one that should find good acceptance with buyers.
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NATIONAL DESIGNER award VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL WORDS: CAROL SHERIDAN PHOTOS: LUCAS DAWSON
iffany & Co’s Melbourne store hosted the final round of judging for the Tiffany & Co National Designer Award. Six finalists had been selected to present their latest collections at the final round of judging. The six finalists for the award were bul (Vic), Christina Exie (Vic), Haryono Setiadi (NSW), Livia Arena (Vic), Pageant (Vic) and Strateas.Carlucci (Vic). The judging panel comprised Graeme Lewsey,
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We all need to be vigilant when kids go online... to shop!
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n a recent evening, my daughter was using my laptop to surf the web in search of clothing sales. Our exchanges were pleasant and consistently at a low volume, inspiring me to ask, “Why can’t we be like this when you do homework?” “Because I don’t like homework but I like shopping,” was my daughter’s reply. Once again, my first-born proves that she is my mother’s revenge. As the Rolling Stones’ classic blared in my head, “You can’t always get what you want/But if you try sometimes well you might find/You get what you need…” I pondered what my daughter wanted versus what she needed at this moment. I want her to be technology savvy and appreciate the appeal of shopping via the web, but should I support this consumerist want of fashionable clothing? She really doesn’t need a specific article of cloth per se – her school requires a uniform and she has enough casual and sports clothes into which she still fits. Shouldn’t I curb this enthusiasm and encourage her to have a more academic virtual life? Even under the influence of my blessed glass of wine, I am having a bit of a struggle justifying surfing the web for clothing as educational. I find that most pursuits, like most human characteristics, are double-edged swords. Or, as the philosopher Henry David Thoreau put it so much more eloquently, “We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice. Where is the skillful swordsman who can give clean wounds, and not rip up his work with the other edge?” Is there any human characteristic or passion singular? I don’t think so. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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For example, I love to write… most of the time, except when the blank screen stares at me and as my fingers are either frozen or move to produce a bunch of words that add up to junk – which is when I hate what I love. And so I wonder if I can turn my daughter’s hate of homework into love? Better yet, is it possible to turn my daughter’s love of web
surfing into a love of researching for homework and maybe just the sheer love of knowledge? Is it possible to choose which end of a given human characteristic’s double-edged sword one favors? Maybe? Hopefully. There are volumes of research, which every parent reads and most, myself included, ignore in practice, which tells us the bribery is great for the short term but damaging in the long run. How many amongst us have the will to keep our eyes on the long-term prize? So, last week when I told my daughter that if she aced her literature test, I would buy her a magazine I was once again resorting to a classic but ill-advised parenting tool. Why is such a
Shouldn’t I curb this enthusiasm and encourage her to have a more academic virtual life? Even under the influence of my blessed glass of wine, I am having a bit of a struggle justifying surfing the web for clothing as educational”
quid pro quo so bad? Apparently because once the reward is removed so is the desire to excel at a given task. And while I want my kids to be great students in the short term, I also want them to be lifelong learners, as this world is a pretty interesting place and there is a lot of knowledge outside of the classroom. In January 2013, Edward Deci (far right), a professor of psychology, told the New York Times that in order to avoid your kids coming to you as adults to be rewarded for well-done tasks, that parents should acknowledge that some tasks are indeed unpleasant but that they must be accomplished for the reason you explain. Thus, instead of threatening to beat my first born, I explained to her that in order to enjoy web surfing and shopping that she had to study for her literature test first because school was her job and doing well at it is important for her quality of life in this house and for her future. I kept my voice low and my tone pleasant – as I gripped both herbal tea and wine. She grumbled but then, instead of my having to release my salves to grab my laptop, she merely put it back down on my table and retrieved the test review from her backpack. Could logic be the salvation for which my liver aches? Maybe... that, and the magazine I promised to buy my daughter if she did well on the test. Baby steps, I’m taking baby steps. Last Friday I picked up my daughter from school and naturally the first phrase out of my mouth was, “Did you get your test back?” “Yeah. I got a ‘C’, that’s not so bad. I studied hard so it’s okay, right?” she said. Once again I found myself in a parental bind – we want to reward the effort, the process even if the outcome isn’t as stellar as we, the neurotic, academically-pushy parent hoped for, because, after all even
our little geniuses can’t be stellar at everything. “Well, you did study hard but you knew the material… so a ‘C’?” “Mom, look!” “I can’t, I’m driving and I think it best for both of us if I keep my eyes on the road.” Then, at a stoplight, I turned and saw a beautiful sight; my daughter was beaming with pride as she held up the test that had a smiley face on it… next to her score of 100 per cent. She was so proud of herself that she blurted out her score to a classmate we bumped into on the street shortly thereafter – after I parked the car, thank you very much for those who questioned my use of ‘bumped into’.
And, the magazine – well I got it for her but it was the smile on her face and her own pleasure at the result of her efforts that was the real reward, a feeling I hope that she will remember and want to repeat, often.
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GROWING UP TOGETHER IN DUBLIN, LITTLE GREEN CARS BEGAN CRAFTING THEIR EMOTIONALLY CHARGED ROCK SONGS AT AN EARLY AGE. THE JOHN WAYNE WAS THE IRISH QUINTET’S FIRST SINGLE, RECORDED WITH RENOWNED PRODUCER, MARKUS DRAVS. THE SONG QUICKLY GAINED MOMENTUM IN THE UK, RECEIVING AIRPLAY ON BBC1, BBC2, XFM AND 6MUSIC. WITH INFLUENCES RANGING FROM EARLY REM, TO ELLIOTT SMITH AND WOODY GUTHRIE, THE BAND RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ABSOLUTE ZERO LAST YEAR. UNUSED TO PLAYING LIVE, THE BAND - STEVIE APPLEBY, DYLAN LYNCH, DONAGH SEAVER O’LEARY, ADAM O’REGAN AND FAYE O’ROURKE THEN EMBARKED ON A GRUELLING WORLD TOUR, PLAYING AT SOME OF THE PLANET’S MOST FAMOUS MUSIC FESTIVALS. FAYE AND STEVIE TOLD DARREN HOUSE HOW THEIR LIVES HAVE DRAMATICALLY CHANGED IN A VERY SHORT SPACE OF TIME.
wo-thousand and thirteen was a watershed year for indy rock band, Little Green Cars. With the release of Harper Lee, My Love Took Me Down To The River To Silence Me, and the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Absolute Zero, the Irish group embarked on an extensive tour around the globe, taking in festivals in UK, United States Europe and Australia. Unaccustomed to playing live until last year, the sudden onslaught of international gigs was an extraordinary experience. “It’s been surreal, amazing,” Stevie told prodijee. “Our tour of
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the States was our first trip there as well, and it’s the best way to see America for the first time - from the back of a van, going across the whole country. And being in the States for us was such a big thing because a lot of our influences – authors and bands are from there – Nirvana, John Steinbeck, Elliott Smith, Woody Guthrie, all the old folk music - Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and REM so to walk in the same places they have been was really a kick.” In addition to playing massive US shows such as the SXSW, Coachella and Lollapalooza, Canada’s Osheaga and Australia’s
Splendor In The Grass, the band recorded another career highlight by performing ‘Harper Lee’ live on prime-time US ‘tonight’ show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, an experience Stevie describes as ‘surreal’. “It’s like trying to sum up your entire life in three minutes. It’s the whole history of the band, and we have about three minutes to let everyone who we are and what we have spent the last three years doing.” While touring has been exhilarating, the extensive schedule has proved far from glamorous. “It’s alright if you are in good company, it’s ten time worse if you are with a bunch of arseholes,” said Faye. “It was so funny, I was reading ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ and I was thinking it was really good for giving me a kick up the arse; I’ve got it way too easy. Then we were sleeping on the floor of the airport in Dubai and then it was like, ‘Okay, I’ve had enough now’. It’s not that tough, but it can be a bit boring.” Added Stevie, “People in that book have to be much worse off than we are. When you are in the airport for ages it’s like, ‘Oh God’
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and then you start reading that book and you think, ‘Whoa, I got it easy’.” Little Green Cars has been around for a more than five years but it’s only in the last 18 months or so that things have really exploded. It’s not surprising then that playing to new audiences on massive stages in foreign lands was daunting. “I suppose, as a band, you always want to come across with a degree of confidence but I don’t think anything prepares you for loads of strangers showing up to your gig at somewhere across the other side of the world,” admits Faye. “At the beginning, it’s such a new experience, you feel like a bit of a freak show (and then), it becomes that monotonous thing of ‘am I good enough to do this’? You don’t know what people are thinking of you, you don’t know how many people are going to be there, or if someone is looking at your clothes. “Being a performer is like nothing else. As a performer, you have a licence to get up there and cry about the 15-year-old traumas that WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
“The people who don’t like you are just as important as the people who do like you because you get your identity that way. If everyone liked you, it would be shit… well, actually, it would be pretty awesome, but there wouldn’t be any variety in anything” you had, although it’s shit that you have been trying to forget the whole time, so you want it to translate properly and you want people to understand what you are trying to say, and sometimes it can be quite disheartening if it doesn’t come across like that - if people don’t get it. “The more we do it the easier it becomes, you get to know the boundaries, and you get to know your audience a bit more, and you get to expect something a little bit different from each place. It’s also interesting, playing one town and coming back six months later and seeing the change and seeing the increase in response. It’s a real fucking weird thing to do in the
first place… we are always saying that this is a weird thing to do (but) I have definitely got the bug for it now.” While large festivals might have been intimidating at first, Stevie says there are advantages in playing to bigger audiences. “We wrote the songs for people and we wrote them so that they could relate to the songs and enjoy
the songs, and find some sort of solace in what we are saying, so the more people you get to speak to, the more worthwhile it seems get. It’s just exciting to be able to sing to more people. If there is only one in three that like you, then you may as well play to thousands of people,” he laughed. Despite their ability to win new audiences over, Stevie says it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. “Being in a band means occasionally getting disheartened, but that’s how you better yourself, you make sure that doesn’t happen again,” says Stevie. “We’ve had shows where there aren’t so many people there or people are chatting away and then you just take that, then you just make the song better or louder so they won’t be able to talk.” “The people who don’t like you are just as important as the people who do like you because you get your identity that way,” adds Faye. “If everyone liked you, it would be shit… well, actually, it would be pretty awesome, but there wouldn’t be any variety in anything. You can’t relate to everybody, if you could do that – peace and love and all that kind of shit - everything would be different but you can’t, so I think it is really important to have a particular niche and for you to be special to someone and not special to someone else.” “From a personal perspective, I am the last person to be in the band (and) I’ve always felt a little bit
out of my depth because this band has allowed me to explore an area that I have never been in before. I didn’t go to piano lessons when I was 3-years-old and play Chopin or whatever, so I’ve always felt that the band has facilitated me. It’s always felt a little bit surreal being with these four guys because they are extremely talented, unbearably talented. It was hard for me to open up the whole time, whereas with the guys I was like, ‘Do you know how great you are?’ Despite the band’s success, Faye
continues to struggle at times with self-doubt. “Sometimes I accept (that I am good enough), sometimes I resist. It’s like a give and go thing. Sometimes there’s irrefutable evidence where I think this means that I’ve done well, but you always have a personal standard. It doesn’t matter if someone says it was really, really good, you say, ‘Fuck it, I have my own personal standard and I didn’t reach it’. You have to balance it with, ‘I’m not doing it for me, I’m doing this for the world’, which is bullshit - you are doing it for you and for others as well. If anyone says they are not doing it for themselves; that is just a lie.” WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
The bands songs are very much autobiographical – a collection of guileless and soul-bearing tracks which document the band member’s lives from teenagers to adulthood. Stevie admits it has been a challenging process. “It’s tough, but rewarding at the same time”, admits Stevie. “I think the tougher it is the more rewarding it can be. We wrote the album in that 3-year period of time when we were 17 to 20 and it was hard, it was a very turbulent and changing time in life and things that felt so big then, seemed so small to everybody else, but they’re the kind of things that make or break you. They shape you as a person, who you are going to be. We wanted to write about this - kind of like this human ice age that everyone goes through - your brain freezes over and you feel very alone. Just make them see that they are not alone and we get it – we get ya.” “I suppose the object of it is, when you write something from the perspective of that time, and then three years on and you are performing it again, and you are like ‘geez, I wrote that song to get it out of my system, and now I have to relive this for three and a half minutes over and over again’,” said Faye. “You find a new meaning; it’s funny how you can find a
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new meaning in a song that you have written. It’s a weird concept getting up and reliving something depressing or not easy to listen to.” “It makes me laugh to make people sad,” laughs Stevie. Many of the band’s songs detail the personal problems experienced by people navigating their mid-tolate teens, though often they are accused of being too young – and therefore lacking in life experience to write about human struggles. “It’s really, really fucking annoying,” says Stevie. “I remember someone said to me at a party once, ‘You don’t know what you are talking about, you are way too young’ and that’s exactly the stigma that we are trying to erase. There is no such thing as being too young to have a problem. Everyone’s got freakin’ problems. To that I say fuck you old man!” he laughs. Stevie admits to suffering writer’s block at times, though he developed an interesting technique to overcome that particularly frustrating creative problem. “When we were writing the album I bought my first typewriter at a time where I couldn’t write anything. But when I had it there in front of me and I had a little coffee, I pretended that I was working for a newspaper and the keys sounded like machine guns. It gave me real purpose, and made everything work and exciting. I think we got lucky in that sense.” Despite being together for some time, and spending so much time together in close quarters, Stevie says the band rarely suffers from internal conflict. “Our lives have been pretty much the same since we were seven. We all grew up together and we were drawn together through music. I think musically we are people who like music and gravitate towards each other. Adds Faye, “I think there’s a certain Never Never Land aspect to our relationships because if you think about it, most people are in relationships but they branch off and do something new, they go to college and they get a job WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
or they travel the world on their own, thus expanding the tree of relationships, whereas we have been in this isolated cocoon of constant interaction and swapping of thoughts, so it is a weird thing. “Sometimes you don’t feel like you have grown at all. You can sort of relate to your 15-year-old self because you have been constantly surrounded by the same kind of environment. It’s not a normal situation, it’s a little bit unusual, but it’s pretty cool. “We have had some pretty turbulent issues, you can imagine five 17-year-olds in an intimate circle, shit goes down. It’s interesting and it’s funny in the writing process as well, because everyone knows what you are talking about. Everybody knows you inside out so when you start talking about something everybody says, ‘I know what the fuck you’re talking about. You’re not fooling any one of them. I know what you are talking about in that song – you’re talking about me’. If it’s a good song it doesn’t matter. If it’s a shit song, it’s a problem.” With three years of song writing in the bank, the band had plenty of material to narrow down its album track list, a process that Stevie says was relatively simple. “It happened naturally. We had all these songs and just (rose up to the top),” explained Stevie. “The ones that got the best response at gigs and the ones that would intertwine
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with each other, the ones that were almost in chronological order. The album is very much like that. It’s just kind of a journey.” Says Faye, “When you have
been writing music, or attempting to write it anyway, for so many years, you reach a point where someone comes in with a piece of music and you think that’s a game changer. There’s been a few of those moments over the years where someone has brought something and we’ve been like, ‘OK, that is really fuckin’ good’ and we’ve cried. We went through some weird phases with music and some embarrassing moments and that’s still happening I hope it doesn’t stop.” Markus Dravs, the man behind Mumford and Sons’ ‘Sigh No More’ & ‘Babel’, Arcade Fire’s ‘Neon Bible’ & ‘The Suburbs’ and Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto’, produced Absolute Zero, with Markus and the band immediately finding common ground.
“It’s exciting singing to more people. And if there is only onein-three that like you, then you may as well play to thousands of people” “We very much wanted what he described, ironically as the antiproduction album, where it was just going to be us playing our songs to the best of our ability and he was going to record it,” said Stevie. “So what he gave us was a huge amount of confidence in what we were doing and showed that he cared. I suppose that’s why he is who he is, because he cares so much. Before we recorded a song, we printed out the lyrics and he would go over each line and ask what all these things meant. It was all really a nice experience; it gave
us the thought that what we were doing was worthwhile, important even.” With success comes media attention and a new level of scrutiny, which in turn applies more pressure on the band to perform “It does add pressure, but we have purposely tried to avoid looking at any hype,” said Stevie. “I think that would kill what we do. All that time we spent writing, with nobody knowing who we were, gave us so much room to breathe.
Nobody had any expectations of us and that is where the sound came from, that is where we found our thing. I think things like hype and stuff kill a band. It’s probably the most popular way to fail - hype in bands, so we just try to ignore it. At the same time, it is gratifying. When you feel kind of lost, it’s nice to go onto twitter and read through it all,” he laughs.
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TOP SHELF SHOW ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING Melbourne, Australia WORDS: JOHN ANTHONY op Shelf Show was Melbourne’s new boutique drinks festival, a celebration of liquid luxury where you could sample from hundreds of products – wines, beers, spirits and mixers – and meet the people who make them. Boasting a lineup of international speakers, including International Bartender of the Year Jack McGarry from New York and Harlen Wheatley, master distiller of Buffalo Trace bourbon, it was a certainly a day to remember – even if the old brain was a bit fuzzy at the end. Again, the old lady of Melbourne – The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton shone like the jewel she is and played a fitting host venue for these world class exhibitors.
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PHOTOS: DARREN HOUSE Luckily it was a Sunday after a moderate Saturday night out, so I entered the show with a clear head and zeal to indulge myself in the luxury of some of the finest liquor in the world. After prodijee handed me my invite to the show, I immediately went on line to see what was in store for me. This worked out well as I soon discovered that it was not just about having shots of beautiful top shelf liquor, but the myriad of accompaniments, applications and styles of drinks you can make with them as well. All of the best known names from Australia and around the globe were there: Bundaberg, Angostura, Jameson, Campari, Stolichnaya, Wild Turkey – this just goes on and on.
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twins) representing Southtrade International, so the mood was set instantly to party mode. Friendly faces and delicious drinks abounded from every booth there.
Whilst our fashion editor grabbed us a delicious morsel from specialist ingredient importer The Good Grub Hub – www.thegoodgrubhub.com – and I savoured a truly magnificent caviar, a most hospitable Jane Overeem of the Old Hobart Distillery www.oldhobartdistillery.com poured me the first drink of the day, an Overeem Single Malt Whiskey, which was sherry cask matured. prodijee readers, if you are a whisky drinker, put Overeem whisky on your wish list, bucket list, birthday list and make sure you get a bottle of this pure delight of a whiskey. The other two shots, one Port Cask and the other Bourbon Cask Matured, stamped my seal of approval forever on this Tasmanian distillery. One of my favourite haunts for wines, Red Hill in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is also home to the Bass & Flinders Distillery. Boasting a Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday 11am to 5pm cellar door, the brief tasting of their Monsoon Gin with ginger, lemongrass and coriander tones makes a visit on my next Mornington Peninsula trip a must. www.bassandflindersdistillery.com Now I was on the Gin Trail. I
Now I was on the Gin Trail. I don’t know if there was greater number of Gin producers there on the day or that I subconsciously sought them out, but my desires were well and truly catered for in many and varied ways: A scrumptious Gin and Tonic using the Fragrant G’Vine Gin from France - www.g-vine.com, a clean crisp shot of MGC (Melbourne Gin Company) distilled in the Yarra Valley Hills of Gembrook – www.melbournegincompany.com – And then all the way from Kangaroo Island, South Australia, came KIS (Kangaroo Island Spirits) Wild Gin, which was true to its caption of “a Gin-Lover’s Gin” – www.kispirits.com.au The name Four Pillars grabbed my attention. Where did I know that from? Of course - down in Warrandyte South in the Yarra Valley. I had driven past on the way to wineries in the same road, but never stopped in. Makers of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, this was my opportunity to sample what proved to be an outstanding dry gin – www.fourpillarsgin.com.au There were fine wines abounding at this venue and so it goes without saying that there was good representation from our great wine producing neighbours, New Zealand. Leading the vanguard for the Kiwis was Villa Maria Estate Wines of Marlborough. As I can only sample so much in a day, I asked Helen BoddamWhetham – Villa Maria’s Australian marketing executive, to select her recommendation for me. It was the Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and it lived up to her recommendation, with a distinct mellow dry fruitiness that I had never experienced before – just beautiful. I enjoyed an Australian whiskey worthy of note and it was not just its rooster-inspired name. An hospitable pair - Jarrod and Kathleen engaged me with The Big Black Cock Single Malt Whiskey from Mt Uncle Distillery in Far North Queensland. Very smooth, full of mellow oak character and in my WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
opinion best served neat or at the most a little ice – www.mtuncle.com Not letting it stand there, Kathleen told me of an amazing distillery that has to be one of the greenest enterprises in the liquor industry – Belgrove Distillery in Kempton Tasmania, which is fully bio-diesel powered. Both the White Rye and Rye Whiskey deserve a place in any good liquor cabinet. www.belgrovedistillery.com.au Hang on a minute, who has run off with our fashion editor and is plying her with Latin charm? It was Papi Reyes of Havana Club Rum. Truly a character, Papi’s enthusiasm and appeal was only out done by his Cuban missiles of taste - sensational rum - www.havanna-club.com After all these magnificent liquors, I was really in the mood for something thirst quenching and a scan down the end where they were having some real experts share their wisdom on the stage, I spotted one of my all-time thirst quenchers – Cider! And could it get any better – Yes! It was Rekorderlig. A glass of pear disappeared very quickly and then I just chilled with a heavenly Strawberry and Lime www.rekorderlig.com/au The Top Shelf Boutique Drinks Festival was a huge success and also played host for the announcement of the winners of the Australian Distilled Spirits and Liqueurs Awards, part of the 2014 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (RMFFA). Five Trophies and 41 medals were awarded. Champion Trophy for Best Australian Distiller, was won by Tasmania’s Lark Distillery, which also took home the Champion Whisky Trophy for its Lark Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky – Small Cask Strength, Whisky Aged, Sherry Cask, Cask No 412. Champion Trophies were also awarded in the gin, rum and other spirits categories. The Tailor Made Spirits Company, of Western Australia for their West Winds Gin, The Cutlass, Hoochery Distillery in Western Australia for its Ord River Rum (Over Proof) and Wildbrumby of New South Wales for its Premium Pear William Schnapps. www.topshelfshow.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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MARK COLES SMITH HARD ROCK MEDICAL IS AN ORIGINAL DRAMA FROM CANADA THAT FOLLOWS A DIVERSE GROUP OF MEDICAL STUDENTS AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE MOST UNUSUAL MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE WORLD. THE SERIES STARS AUSTRALIAN ACTOR MARK COLES SMITH IN THE ROLE OF DR GARY FRAZIER. AN ACCOMPLISHED STAR OF THEATRE, MOVIES AND TELEVISION. MARK SPOKE TO PRODJIEE EDITOR DARREN HOUSE. YOU PLAY MEDICAL STUDENT GARY FRAZIER. WHAT’S HE LIKE? Gary Frazier is like many of the other applicants in Episode One, with quite an unusual background. He comes from the other side of the planet and he turns up hung-over. Gary’s background is in competitive swimming. He is a bronze medallist in the Olympics and he has this weird background, and as the show develops, it becomes quite apparent that he is actually there because he is running away from a lot of things. Gary is running away from a failed
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attempt at love and he is running away from an adopted family that helped him to develop identity issues with his indigenous heritage and all these sort of things. He journey is about identity and having the courage to find out more about himself. All of the acting work I have done in the past has been really specific, representing aboriginal characters and stories. This isn’t totally different from that, but the unique thing for me in this situation is that I played someone who was, in some ways,
white. He blatantly considers himself to be white and that was really bizarre but also very intriguing to me. In Hardrock Medical, Gary was an opportunity to play someone who had a private school background, is confident and a bit arrogant, and has a bit of a sense of entitlement. There were a lot of themes there that were new for me. They exposed me to things that I felt I could identify with. WHITE AUSTRALIANS SIMPLY PLAY DOCTORS, NOT WHITE AUSTRALIAN
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face up to that sort of stuff but there was this opportunity to be involved in this sort of different type of cultural spectrum. I really hope to see, in the future, not a normalisation or anything but indigenous characters that aren’t used all the time to represent political issues or indigenous issues. You can have an aboriginal who is just a person, who is just living in this modern day climate of Australia and has his own varying interests or she has her own varying interests – just living out their life.
DOCTORS. DO YOU EVER SEE THE TIME WHEN INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS WILL BE AFFORDED THE SAME ROLES? My identity is quite complex my Mum’s mother is full blood aboriginal, my Mum’s father is Taiwanese/Indonesian and my father is German/European. So there are all these mixes and I felt that a lot of the roles I had in the past were a bit constricting in that they were written for an aboriginal character. I feel that one of the reasons behind that is, if you are of indigenous background you are WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
born into a political landscape and unfortunately, it’s so often the trend that if you are involved in film or television, that is the focus that is made about being indigenous. The reasons behind that are because there are still all these contentious issues that are extremely relevant. What happens is that it marginalises the character’s story and potential. A lot of aboriginal characters are used to characterise aboriginal issues and for quite a lot of this series it almost felt like Gary wasn’t that. In the end he has to go back (to Australia) and
HOW DID YOUR ROLE COME ABOUT? It took several months, but it’s the kind of industry where one thing leads to another. I was involved in an SBS series a while back called The Circuit; I had a very small role in that. One of the writers in that had this character in mind that she had put forward that they ran with, Gary Frazier. When it came time to start casting she threw my name in the hat and Derrick Dario, the writer got in touch with me. I did a self-test and sent it across to them and then we did some interviews over Skype. Derrick was really happy with me quite early on, and then it became
“In the future I hope to see indigenous characters that aren’t used to represent political issues, but a person who is just living in this modern day climate of Australia and has his own varying interests” a process of getting broadcast approval and all that sort of stuff all the hoop jumping. I have just landed a pretty high profile Australian feature which will be shot in June. I don’t know if I am allowed to say anything about that, but I will live dangerously, you are the first person to be told. It’s a new feature called Last Cab to Darwin, a Jeremy Sims film with Jackie Weaver and Michael Caton, that’s the next big project for me. I’m working towards a character piece for that, which is really exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. WHY NERVE WRACKING? The character that I will be playing is a young fella from out of the community and it’s sort of a cerebral
gear change for me. It has a real big personality adjustment, just the way the script is written, the thinking of this character, the dialogue and the way he expresses himself is quite different to the way I naturally do. So, to find those mannerisms and to kind of fall in to that character is definitely on the agenda. AS AN AUSTRALIAN ACTOR, IT MUST BE SATISFYING TO BE GOING INTO A NEW PRODUCTION STRAIGHT AFTER YOUR LAST ONE Yes. I’ve been acting for about 12 years and I got into it because I have a love for storytelling, I had that long before I was in the industry. In primary school I published my own comic book series and did backyard videos and short films with family
members and mates; I had this kind of fixation about it. It just so happened that the children’s series Ocean Style was shot in Broome but it didn’t really take off. For quite a long time I got little things here and there (but) it wasn’t until I moved to Melbourne that things really picked up. I didn’t move here to pursue acting; I have always had a complex about acting, because there are so many factors that are out of your control. I came to Melbourne to study engineering in 2012 and I got to the end of my first trimester and was doing really well when the auditions started coming through. When I started booking one thing after another I was a bit shocked and that is what has led me to this point. I certainly never expected to be working overseas. Hardrock Medical blew me away really, I feel really fortunate to have been given the experience. DID YOU FIND THE CANADIANS WAY OF MAKING TV MUCH DIFFERENT TO THE AUSTRALIAN METHOD? I don’t like to make sweeping generalisations, but if I was forced WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
into one, it would be to say that I find Canadians extremely pleasant people to work with. I think I might have been lucky in the sense that I was the exotic element on set, so maybe I got a bit of extra special treatment. I just found working with everyone was a ball; the thing that was unique for me was that we shot it quite differently to anything I had done previously. The schedule for my shoot period, which was for about 30 days, encompassed, pretty much, the 13 episodes completely out of order. Nothing was shot in sequence. You come across that, I think, in films but with television it’s more block periodic – you do episode one, two, then three and four and that’s what I have always been familiar with, so when I went over and filmed like that it was a good little challenge, pressuring me into really examining the arc for Gary’s character. I constantly had to be aware of what scenes were happening and that kept me on my toes a bit, which was good. ARE YOU LOOKING TO CONTINUE YOUR CAREER OVERSEAS? I would absolutely love to. Several years back, I had my first trip to Canada, Toronto; I had a short film accepted at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival that I had directed. I WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
decided to pass through LA for 5 days just to get a sense of the place. I told my agent that I was there on the day that I landed. She got really pissed off with me that I hadn’t told her I would be there for a few days because she knew all these people who wanted to line up all this stuff. I got offers of representation, which I passed back to her for her opinion, which (she said to) hold off on trying to do the American thing and get a bit more experience in Australia. I think, at that time, it was probably very good advice. I have always been pretty naïve with a lot of things to do with the industry.
I have been fortunate with my past roles because I have identified with them in such a way that allows me to do so much of the script intuitively and instinctively. You have to work a little harder when that’s not the case, when the character is a little bit more distant from who you are as a person. That’s the territory I am starting to head into now. Even Gary wasn’t too hard to discover. YOU HAVE ALSO DONE A BIT OF THEATRE. Theatre is great; I would like to get back into a bit more of it. It really works the muscle groups. There is none of that ‘action, cut, action,
What makes this rock and roll? What makes this jazz? There is the composition, the tempo, the kind of sounds that have been used, things like that. That’s what led me into doing some hip-hop-esque type of things. I’m focussing on trying to release my first LP and I am on the lookout for a really good mix engineer to help me punch everything out through a high end console. My big thing has always been about balancing these really eccentric leftfield sounds and synthetic textures that are quite harmonic and at times a little bit grungy with funky tropical percussive instrumental stuff. I want an experienced second pair of ears to help achieve that balance.
Hard Rock Medical screens on Wednesday nights at 8.30pm on NITV (Channel 34 on Free-to-Air) cut’, you start the story and everyone involved tells that story until it’s finished. Everyone who sees that story is right there to receive it. There is a different climate, which you get something off. You can talk about how you feed off the audience and stuff and while that could seem a bit esoteric to some people there is a reality to it, which I really admire. Anyone doing theatre is seriously passionate about the craft and that’s not always the case in film and television. Sometimes you get different agendas - some people want fame for the sake of fame for example, but, with theatre, you have much less chance of finding people like that. It’s the craft, the story-telling; the content (and) the story is what is important.
secondary result is composition. I have got these weird sounds and wonder how do I use them - what is the emotional quality I am getting from the sound that will inspire me into the composition and the sort of tempo that I think is appropriate. Again, it’s another world that is sort of infinite in possibility and that’s something that I will never go away. I decided to try these genre based challenges just so that I could start to get a wider understanding and appreciation and familiarity with what constitutes the shape and structure of different genres. What makes this house music?
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YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN AUDIO PRODUCTION THAT KEEPS YOU BUSY BETWEEN ACTING JOBS. I’ve been doing production almost as long as I have been doing acting. I think my relationship with it is much stronger than any other creative format that I work in, probably because it’s not dependant on an industry out there, it’s a very personal thing. My specific interest is in sound design and production of audio texture so I am really into the synthesis and stuff like that. The WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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It’s a long way from the sleepy town of Tooradin on the outskirts of Melbourne to the bright lights of Los Angeles but the very talented Sally Arnott is making the transition seem easy.
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GROWING UP IN A SMALL VICTORIAN FISHING VILLAGE, SALLY ARNOTT NEVER IMAGINED IN HER WILDEST DREAMS THAT ONE DAY SHE WOULD BE IN HIGH DEMAND IN LOS ANGELES. HAVING GRACED THE COVERS OF MANY MAGAZINES AND BILLBOARDS WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS BEING THE FOCUS OF A MULTITUDE OF ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, SALLY ARNOTT TELLS CAROL SHERIDAN HOW SHE HAS TRANSFORMED FROM SHY SCHOOL GIRL TO A HIGHLY DEMANDED MODEL. PHOTOGRAPHY AND MAKEUP: FIDEL GONZALES HAIR: BLANCA CERVANTES STYLING: PRBPR.COM & SEAN PANELLA
t was in a small fishing village, on her family’s farm, where we first met Sally Arnott. She was wearing a casual maxi dress and donning gum boots to take kitchen scraps out to feed the chickens. Dogs were running around, happily barking, as she made her way past vegetable gardens towards the chicken coop where her hungry feathered friends eagerly awaited. Once inside the coop, Sally tipped out the food and then picked up one of the chickens, cuddling the creature into her body like it was her baby. I wondered how a small town girl finds her way to the billboards, television, bright lights and fashion runways of the world as Sally has. Throughout her high school years Sally was very shy and introverted, but what started out as a just a bit of fun and moral support for her friend became Sally’s introduction to the spotlight. “When the lights go on I have a job to do,” she says about her career, but even with all of her high profile experience, she still suffers with terrible nerves. Many would now recognise Sally Arnott from the well-known 2013 campaign of ‘Sally with 6 arms’ for the Good Food & Wine Festival. She has been the national face of Shane McConnell couture, Hummers 4Hire, Thin Lizzy cosmetics, Sun & Moon swimwear and lingerie to name a few and
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has also starred in campaigns and advertisements for Hawaiian Tropics, Lynx, John Frieda, Tony & Guy, Jimmy Hendrix Vodka and many others. She features on advertisements, posters and billboards and in magazines for muk and many other products as well as being the face of the glamorous Volcano Island in China. Miss Formula Fever Australia was Sally’s introduction to modelling. It started out as just a bit of fun with her friend, but after winning the competition and an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas to compete in the International final of Miss Hawaiian Tropics, Sally knew she had to step up her game. “It was intense. I was practising my walk and my routine. When I am given a project, I like to do it the best that I can so I was driving all over town getting costumes made and having lessons. When I went to the nationals and I won that, I had barely any time to get ready for the international final.” Sally had three weeks to prepare for the next competition and had to arrange specific coloured gowns, bikinis, wraps and other outfits and can’t remember sleeping at all during that time. “When I got there and saw all the girls, I thought, wow, this is really it. It’s real. This is happening. I’m here. It was very glamorous; revolving stages and ones that went up and down, TV crews were everywhere. It WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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was unbelievable.” A far cry from her home town of Tooradin in Victoria, Sally was now being dressed by designers, going on photo shoots and having videography and interviews daily. “I had never really been in front of the camera before and I was watching the girls go out and perform. I watched how they walked, where they put their hands, I was studying the way these girls were doing it. I wondered how I WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
could do that, but make it better and give it more. That’s how I learnt. “I wasn’t scared at all and I found it exciting. During my high school years, I was so quiet; I avoided having any kind of spotlight on me because I was so scared of what people would think of me. I learnt confidence and I learnt that being in the spotlight is not a bad thing. “I remember walking out on stage and people cheering. I thought,
wow, I like the spotlight!” Demand for Sally’s work went through the roof with her success in national and international modelling competitions such as Top Model (of the World) Australia (filmed in Egypt), American Dream International Swimsuit Model of the Year (the Bahamas), ChinaAustralia International Tourism Pageant and tourism ambassador (China). There were also notable positions in Miss World Australia - Melbourne, Miss Indy Australia runner-up (Miss Photogenic award), Miss Hawaiian Tropics Australia Runner up (Sportswear award and photogenic award), and Top 10 of Miss Universe finals. Pageants are known for their rivalry and bitchiness, and girls being girls, the claws tend to come out quite a lot. We have all heard horror stories of clothes being cut up, itching powder put into garments and makeup being tainted with who knows what, but Sally has always been revered by her competitors and the judges. “I just wanted to meet everyone and find out what they were all
about,” Sally told prodijee. “I got really good feedback. All the girls found me a worthy winner; they all wanted me to win. I was their competitor but I was nice to everyone, and respectful, and I talked to everyone. That meant a lot to me, to have the respect of my competitors. “I would help them (the other girls) a bit. I would get them to walk the way they were going to and film it and show them. Then I would correct them, film it again and then show them again and get them to watch the difference. They never knew what they really looked like until I showed them. But just to prove there is an exception to every rule, Sally did experience one instance of nastiness during the American Dream competion. “I was on stage being crowned and I came back (to the dressing room) and my outfit had been stolen so I had to wear my gown through the casino, but I didn’t mind. It was a slinky black dress designed by Christopher Chronis. I have always wanted to model for him. I was always buying dresses from him and he gave me that dress, a gift for me.” When Sally placed in the top six of the international finals of Miss Hawaiian Tropics, she caught the eye of Ron-Rice (owner of global sun-care brand- Hawaiian Tropics). He loved her look and her Australian charisma and thrusted her into full time international modelling, commercials and attending A-list events. “I learnt most of my networking skills from Ron Rice” tells Sally. “He has great networking skills and he has a great Hawaiian Tropics team of models that travel around the world with him. I watched him wherever we went. “He knew everyone and everyone knew him. He had such a great rapport with everyone and would just start collaborating with them. I learnt a lot from him, taking interest in what everyone else is doing, and on a personal level too, not just for bookings as a model.” Sally is now known as a very successful commercial, beauty and editorial model in Australia
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“Moving to LA is just so different. It’s very busy. It’s chaotic and very different to my upbringing where I grew up on a farm with lots of animals, spending most of my school holidays bringing cows up to milk on my grandfather’s dairy farm and having six brothers and sisters around”
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and overseas. She is known for her healthy and naturally athletic physique, mixed with her unique and versatile Swiss-Italian star quality looks. She has modelled for many critically acclaimed magazines and has had numerous feature stories written internationally about her career. When it comes to the competitions, Sally is not in it to win at all costs. She enters them because they are fun, she meets great people and makes great contacts who have presented her with amazing opportunities. “I have flown to so many countries doing this. Top Model in Egypt was a lot of fun; all expenses were paid and I was treated like royalty. “We were taken out on three big yachts - and I am talking big yachts. They tied them all up in the middle of the sea and we all had this big lunch party on board. We could walk between them all. We were anchored near this tiny little island and the water was crystal clear. It was so beautiful. We did camel riding in the Sahara Desert and we got to meet a lot of the locals.” When Sally first moved to Los Angeles, she was invited by Fidel Gonzales (a photographer who shot the cover of Allegra magazine) to a VIP party. It was Sally’s first time stepping out in LA so she wanted to do it in style. “I found a designer who had been in NY Fashion Week and is a stylist for Vogue to dress me. She put me in a beautiful dress. I rocked up there, went onto the red carpet and media wall and the photographers were all taking photos and going crazy and when I went to walk away, they kept calling me back for more photos. Everyone wanted photos with me and everyone was asking who I was. Fidel told everyone that I was a big model from Australia. “Everyone was giving me their card to contact them. The editor of a magazine contacted me a while later and said, ‘You have no idea how many people were asking who is that girl over there? I would love you to model for my next editorial.’ It was an amazing experience. It was incredible.” WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
Amidst the parties and the glamour of modelling, Sally also stumbled into acting by way of an Australian film, Personality Plus. Her dynamic personality and flawless appearance radiate on camera as well as her powerful expressive ability, along with her self-confidence and vitality. Sally’s dedication and positive presence on set is invaluable to directors and team members, further reinforcing her reputation as being very easy to work with. Sally has an extensive list of credits on television shows produced by major fashion and television production companies, which are aired on the most prominent television channels in Australia and the world. She has appeared in Neighbours, presented on Foxtel for World of Coffee TV series, the FR1 Project, reported for Bigpond Games Arena. She has scored roles in various Australian films as well as acting alongside her childhood favourite actor, Nicholas Cage in the blockbuster, The Knowing. Never being one to put all her eggs in one basket, Sally is studying Commercial Law and Business and is now also working in the field of marketing. As part of her studies in marketing, Sally had to develop a strategic marketing plan for a business but didn’t want to do it on a theoretical business - she wanted to do it on a real company. Chimp Change was an online payment business concept, but she asked the founder if she could do a marketing plan for him. He agreed, she did it, he loved it and now Sally works for the company, which is about to launch in California. Sally’s studies in contract law have been a blessing for her modelling career. “I had a really bad experience before I started studying law. I did a beautiful shoot with a photographer; a particular magazine wanted to put me on its cover because I had been in a Chris Lilley show. I didn’t want to be on this magazines cover- it’s not the kind of image I was trying to portray for myself. They kept hounding and hounding me. They kept putting the
price up higher and higher but I stuck to my guns. I know who I am and what I am comfortable with and this was not something that I was. So, they went behind my back
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played in the Chris Lilley show. I had been signing my own contracts and realized that I was signing my life away - all my rights to everything. “I learnt that you can edit contracts. A contract is a binding document between two people agreeing to the terms and conditions; I make many changes now. They say that they have ‘rights to these images’, and I say, ‘You know what? You have the right to use these images for this purpose only and if you wish to use them again for something else you need to contact me, get a new contract and I need to be paid again’. “Sometimes models don’t realize that they can sign their life away; their image can end up anywhere, and sometimes bad places.” Having just gained her 3-year US working visa, granted on the grounds of Personal Extraordinary Ability, Sally contemplates the homesickness she suffers while away from home. It is a great honour to be granted this sort of visa - you have to be at the pinnacle of your field and have top references from very credible people - but she will definitely miss her family. “Moving to LA is just so different. It’s very busy. It’s chaotic and very different to my upbringing where I grew up on a farm with lots of animals, spending most of my school holidays bringing cows up to milk on my grandfather’s dairy farm and having six brothers and sisters around.” Sally’s extraordinary talent and creativity (along with a lot of Skyping) will help her cope with living so far from home. “Not only am I am model, I’m a creative artist. I love acting, TV presenting and working behind the scenes. People have different motivations for getting into the entertainment industry and modelling. Every time I do a shoot, it re-sparks my interest. I don’t do modelling for the fame, the money or the prestige; I do it because I am really creative. I enjoy working with creative people. I love meeting people, I love collaborating and making something beautiful. I think that when you love something it shows in your work and that’s how you become successful.” WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
food couture Curry in a hurry - a celebration of all things Indian A
fter trekking through the Indian Himalayas in 2008, on a charity adventure to raise much needed funds for Tibetans in exile, I fell in love with the mystery and magic of Indian flavours and cuisine. Witnessing local chefs create masterpieces with nothing more than a gas burner, pan, pressure cooker and scant ingredients was sheer culinary alchemy and a memory that is etched into my mind forever and continues to inspire me on a regular basis. This new culinary obsession had consumed my every waking thought and upon returning to Australia I immediately headed straight to a known local hot stop in Newtown, Sydney. On my quest to find this hidden gem I was warned, ‘if you can’t find it at the Fiji Market, you are not finding it at all!’. Famous for all things Indian, this quaint hole-in-the-wall style market was undoubtedly a diamond in the rough, laden with every Indian spice, herb and ingredient that you could ever imagine. I was in my very own gastronomical heaven, spell bound by the aromas and blown away by the extensive variety before me. I had absolutely no idea where to begin, so I started foraging through the larger than life spice baskets and overflowing wooden shelves. Firstly I discovered my favourites cinnamon, cumin and coriander. Before you could say Taj Mahal I found myself adorned with armfuls of unfamiliar, eccentric and alluring flavours, loving aromas and intriguing produce. And so my love affair with Indian cooking had begun. I soon realised there is no possible way WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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to do a curry in a hurry - unless you cheat and run to the store of course, but then you don’t get the spectacular finished flavours that home-made is famous for. Perfect Indian food requires an aromatic spicy base, a splash of sexy sauce, a handful of love and a few hours of slow, sensual simmering. Partnering your delicious creations with accompaniments such
as naan, raita, chutney and pappadums are an absolute must. My all-time favourite dish was butter chicken but recently I have upgrade to the more sophisticated flavours of the korma and madras variety. My love of Indian food guided me to a highly recommended and sophisticated fine dining establishment in Belgravia in the heart of London, a slice of Michelinstarred heaven called Amaya. When I think of Indian food I never think of fine dining but a more rustic and traditional feel, taste and look. Amaya exceeded all exceptions and took my taste buds on a journey through dishes I had never imagined were possible. Only in my wildest
“My love of Indian food guided me to a sophisticated fine dining establishment in Belgravia a slice of Michelin-starred heaven called Amaya, which exceeded all exceptions and took my taste buds on a journey through dishes I had never imagined were possible”
dreams could I have experienced such perfection. The strategically designed flavour combinations were nothing short of sheer brilliance. Perfectly refined flavour profiles matched with contemporary presentation and a seamless five star service. The only way to describe this experience of India would be innovative, original and one hundred percent mind blowing. So whether it’s on the foothills of the Himalayas, the shores of Sydney or the plates of a Michelin-starred restaurant in London, Indian food has certainly earned it’s stripes as one of the most popular and loved international cuisine around the entire globe and will always have a special place in my kitchen and in my heart. Until next time keep it spicy, keep it sexy and stay fabulous!
Sarah French is a Sydney-based International chef. www.sarahfrench.com.au
Blue swimmer crab with coconut and fresh lime Ingredients 4 fresh blue swimmer crabs (halved and cleaned) Olive oil ½ white onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large knob ginger, grated 1 large red chilli, seeded and finely diced ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 stick cinnamon 2 whole star anise 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn 400 mls coconut milk 200g chopped tomatoes, canned 2 tbsp coriander, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp mint, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp basil, coarsely chopped 2 limes, juice and zest 1 tbsp palm sugar
Method Blue swimmer crabs Brush crabs with oil and season lightly. Grill on preheated BBQ until nicely golden, set aside.
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ost people, when hearing anything about Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia, automatically associate the town with V8 Supercars. Known for its ties with motorsport through its history with the 1000km race, Bathurst is also well known for starting the motorsport season with the 12 hour race in February. If you have seen the 1000km race on TV then you’re aware that Mount Panorama is a massive and daunting track. The differences in elevation seen on camera from top to bottom just don’t do it justice. Mt Panorama is 6.213km in length with a 170m height
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difference, and the speed of the cars flying around this narrow, concrete-lined track is just unbelievable. Known as the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race, the event has a mixture of classes and showcases some of the great marques of the world - McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Audi and Fiat to name a few, and there are many more cars out on track than in the 1000km race. This year the race attracted 44 entries with a mix of local and international drivers, such as ex Formula 1 competitor Mika Salo, Patrick Long, Bernd Schneider
Above: Australian Craig Lowndes (Ferrari F458 Italia) charges into the last lap with Gerrman Maximillian Buhk (Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3) hot on his heels. The Mt Panorama master held on to record one of his finest Bathurst victories. Left, below: The ill-fated Clearwater Ferrari F458 Italia dives inside United Autosports’ AUDI R8-LMS Ultra. Below: The Fiat Abarth 500 of Matt Cherry, Matt Campbell and Luke Ellery spins at The Chase. and Oliver Gavin. Local talents came from many different racing categories, such as V8 Supercars, Porsche Carrera Cup and the Shannon Nationals - Craig Lowndes, John Bowe, Craig Baird and Jason Bright, along with international superstar actor and motorsport enthusiast, Eric Bana. On race day I was woken from my camp tent at the back of the pits at 5am to the sounds of engines being revved to hell and back, such a great alarm clock sound. The race was started at 6:15am, 9-minutes before sunrise. I made a quick dash to turn one, known appropriately as Hell Corner, to get some early photos of the starting grid and the first few laps with the cars’ brake discs glowing bright red with heat. It was already pretty hot and air temperature was predicted to be 38C with the track temp more than 55C. It wasn’t long before we had the first casualty of the day - a kangaroo. Lap times were getting faster and faster, with Shane Van Gisbergen, driving a McLaren MP4-
12C GT3, recording a blistering time of 2m038sec. The GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘Godzilla’ entered by Nissan Global Motorsport, driven by a team of four drivers that were part of Nissan’s Nismo Athlete Global Team, provided many highlights during practice and qualifying, though the car managed only a few short hours before it made heavy impact with the spun Clearwater Ferrari 458 Italia at the exit of
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John Bowe and Peter Edwards. The Ferrai finished a mere 0.4sec ahead of the HTP Mercedes of Harold Prima, Thomas Jaeger snd Maximilian Buhk. The other classes were also very impressive throughout the 12 hour race. The tiny Fiat Abarth 500s were in a class of their own (literally) and surprised a lot of people, including the commentators, about how competitive they were throughout the weekend. Mount Panorama produces great atmosphere; race fans, officials, media, teams and drivers have a great time soaking up the fun around the track. It is a great family-friendly event where you can camp at the track or you can stay at any of the hotels in Bathurst. If you want to be closer to the track, stay at Rydges, Mount Panorama, which is alongside Conrod Straight. I have seen a lot of motorsport around Australia, and I am sure the Bathurst 12-Hour is one of Australia’s best races that will continue to grow. The event is starting to gain momentum online and over social media. More than 80,000 people worldwide watched the event via the live stream broadcast and the last 3 hours were broadcast on SBS and viewed by more than 220,000 people. This sports car race is the biggest in Australia and a lot of drivers, locally and internationally, want to be a part of it. It is an event that you need to put on your bucket list and not settle until you have been there and managed to tick it off as done! Whilst this event is gaining in popularity, it really needs one of the big TV stations in Australia to get on board with a live telecast. Bathurst is Australia’s home of motorsport, just like Indianapolis is for America. This race is set up in a way that is very similar to that in Indianapolis where you can camp inside the track and the atmosphere is electric. If you missed out on seeing the race, I suggest going to www.bathurst12hour.com/live to catch the 3-hour highlights.
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wined and dined Fine wine and fine dining makes for a very special birthday treat WINED BY LEVANTINE HILL OF THE YARRA VALLEY, VICTORIA. www.levantinehill.com.au DINED BY ROTI BOTI OF 513 HAMPTON STREET, HAMPTON, VICTORIA. www.rotiboti.com.au WHY AM I so excited about this – it’s because it was my Birthday! Two of prodijee’s editors felt they had not made my birthday auspicious enough back in December and were now treating me to one of my favourite cuisines – Indian. To guarantee the satisfying of everyone’s palates that night, I said that I would take care of the wine. Having become a member of the Levantine Hill Inner Circle after falling in love with their 2012 Syrah, I was now able to choose from the recent purchases I had made. I had never been to the Roti Boti but had passed it many times on the way to appointments and meetings, it has a small outdoor section on Hampton Street and the name
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Blanc Semillon whilst the meal decisions were made. We also snacked on the pappadams that came with a truly homemade raiti that bore no resemblance in either flavour or taste to the fluoro green concoction offered by many. The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon was very light and bright in colour and the aromas were citrus and fruity at the same time. The taste was very soft and mellow but full of flavour with a very full fruit body. There was no hint of harshness, leaving my palate clean and fresh for the next mouthful. If I may say so, it was an excellent
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choice for this special night. We hopped straight into our appetizers. I always order samosas and can judge the fare by these alone and these samosas forecasted a great dining experience ahead. Onion bhajia is to me a decadent dish, but having succumbed to the outstanding chickpea batter with just the right salt, pepper and spice
seasoning, I was glad we ordered it. Our chicken tikka was perfect and one I will now be judging others by. The Levantine Hill was just the right wine to have with these appetisers, interspersed of course between glasses of water, which I have to have on the table when dining. The service was excellent, from the happy greetings at the door to the efficient but not intrusive table service, delivered to in what I consider to be fairly prompt time by a knowledgeable waiter who obviously knew every dish’s secrets from personal experience. The mains were all delivered together, along with our garlic naan and zaffrani pulao (saffron rice). I try to pace my Indian by starting with the mildest and building my way through to the hottest, so I
started with the fashion editor’s choice of mango chicken. This was so nice that I could have easily stopped right there and consumed it all. The chicken was cooked to perfection with flavours of fennel and coriander, and the creamy mango sauce showed the expertise of the chef. This has to be one of Roti Boti’s most popular dishes. With the white polished off we then had the waiter bring the Levantine Hill 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Even as the waiter poured the glass you could see the deep, rich colour with those beautiful crimson hues. As I breathed in those heady fragrant typical cabernet sauvignon aromas, I could tell immediately this was an exceptional quality wine. The first mouthful excited the tastebuds and filled my mouth a full, flavoursome bite of fresh flavours, reminding me that this was still a 2012 wine. This Levantine Hill 2012 cabernet sauvignon spoke more of the real flavours of the grapes and it pleased me to have such
a high quality wine that would undoubtedly cellar beautifully for many years. This has to be an award winner for now and the future and was going to be a perfect accompaniment to the other two course of red meat. I again went back to a favourite of mine – lamb saag. It passed the first test in that the lamb melted in my mouth; the rest was no contest at all as the spinach sauce steeped in ginger and coriander aroma and flavours married to the curry perfectly. This restaurant was certainly making an outstanding impression for our first time and straight off the menu selection. Last of my mains was the editor in chief’s choice of beef vindaloo, cooked to their hottest style “Hunter Hot”. Having been on the wrong end of some of the editor’s “hot” vindaloo, I served up this dish with some trepidation. The first mouthful
and I could not believe it; this has to be the best vindaloo I have had in my life. I have eaten vindaloo from Europe, to Asia to the Americas, but none tasted like this. I know it is all a matter of taste, but I really enjoyed savouring the spices, tasting the coconut and coriander without having my taste buds mercilessly assaulted by vinegar and chili. The last of my garlic naan soaked up every last, delicious drop of sauce on my plate. Another bonus of this tasty vindaloo was that I could still enjoy all the flavours of the Levantine Hill 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. We were offered the dessert menu and whist the kulfi (Indian ice-cream) looked refreshing and delicious in pistacchio or mango flavours, the stark empty plates in front of everyone told a tale of completely satisfied appetites. A great big THANK YOU to the Roti Boti, Levantine Hill and of course – the great crew at prodijee, this was certainly a night to remember.
Let prodijee know if you have a special place or favorite refreshment that you would like our readers to enjoy by contacting John at johnanthony@prodijee.com
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ig Day Out heightened expectations in 2014 with a stellar line up of talented bands and fantastic DJs. The headliners included Pearl Jam, Snoop Lion (née Dogg), Arcade Fire, and Major Lazer, with a litany of great Aussie talent rounding off the festival. Starting off in NZ, the festival had already been to Queensland before making its way to Melbourne, but still had a tangible stamina to get through the second half of the festival tour. One half of Australia’s most talented front men, Jake Stone from Bluejuice, an energetic band favoured by triple J and the masterminds behind ‘Act
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Yr Age’ and ‘Shock’, explained to prodijee that having fun on stage and performing was their life and love. “It’s either this or nothing,” explained Stone. “We have a do-or-die mentality.” Bluejuice took a poignant stance on the issue of gay marriage, revealing a ‘Bluejuice 4 Marriage Equality’ poster that instantly propelled them up the list of Australia’s most awesome bands. This zest for life mentality is echoed throughout the festival performers with Flosstradamus’s J2K telling prodijee he loves Melbourne and can’t wait to perform after killing it in New Zealand.
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“We loved New Zealand. We saw lots of sheep there,” he said. “Did you really?” “No, I’m just playing,” he laughed. And if you were wondering, those cool cats from Primus can still rock out with the best of them. With thunderous guitar riffs that reverberate in every fibre of your being, they encompass the essence of what you’d expect from a Big Day Out festival. Between songs, front man Les Claypool interacted with the crowd, by making the hundreds who stood before him laugh at his own brand of self-deprecating sarcasm. They brought the energy, humour, and above all groove. It’s the diversity of classic groups like Primus performing alongside the likes of Flume that makes BDO appropriate for both 18 and 50 year olds. Drawing in the masses of every dynamic, whether you’re old, young, a fan of hip hop, reggae or rap, was Snoop Dogg, who gave the fans an assortment of his own goods and covers of the classics. He was joined on stage by a costumed dog, and did not seem the least bit stoned, even if his Twitter pictures in the weeks preceding tell another story. Rounding off the day was Pearl Jam, playing a little over 2 hours, which was more of a full-fledged concert rather than set. Front man Eddie Vedder lavished being in Australia telling the crowd, “You’re living in the luckiest country! A toast!” and swigged from his wine bottle on stage, much to the delight of fans. By this point it was late, and there was a definite split amongst the crowd. Fans still full of energy were rocking out close to the stage, while quite a few exhausted attendees littered the grass further back, WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
watching the performance unfold on big screen TVs while lip syncing to every lyric. If you were there for Pearl Jam, it was a fantastic way to complete the experience. Pearl Jam were not, however, the last act performing. Simultaneously, and running 45 minutes later than the Jammers, was Major Lazer, whose unique version of EDM was a definite attraction. Producer Diplo entered the stage in a suit, and started the set with his own fantastic version of Lorde’s ‘Royals’. And from then in, the hectic twerking of a bunch of ‘bubblebutt’ girls began, both on stage and in the audience, and didn’t finish until the very end, but will forever be etched into our minds as a ghastly reminder to avoid shortshorts. The twerking was pretty light compared to the frontal nudity we saw during Snoop, Flosstradamus, and Major Lazer. But hey, it wouldn’t be a show without nudity! Unfortunately, it’s difficult to discuss Big Day Out without mentioning the dogma currently attached to festivals in Australia. Festival season has saturated Melbourne with a blanket of events that are essentially sameish – the same entertainment for the same crowd. Where once each festival held to their own genre and attracted a different audience, the lack of ticket sales has forced organizers to attract the most popular names regardless of musical persuasion. And this is exactly where the lines are blurred for BDO fans. No longer is it a live band experience held on Australia Day, but a hybrid with electric dance music held on a Friday afternoon, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, just a shift in expectations. Pulling the festival apart, each stage was graced by the world’s finest in EDM, rock, and synthpop. The lineup was extraordinary and festival go-ers didn’t refrain from showing their excitement. Looking at BDO as a whole, I can understand why the experience would be disappointing to die-hard fans. Crowd numbers were lowered in Melbourne, predictably, WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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dignified handling of the last minute resignation has to be commended. Further to this, BDO seemed to build an atmosphere of mutual respect between the lineups, with many artists making
cameos on stage during another’s set, something Flosstradamus’ Instagram (@flosstradamus) summarizing it as a “BDO family”. Experiencing that camaraderie as a festival go-er is thrilling, particularly when Major Lazer is mashing some tunes with Flume, or Flosstradamus dancing on stage or watching Dillon Francis get into a giant blow up ball and crowd surf. We did hear reports that some states had noise pollution affecting other stages, and hours waiting time in the alcohol areas, but these factors didn’t affect Melbourne as a whole. BDO 2014 brought in the big guns to Australia and provided a space for festival go-ers to show their love for good music. Judging the festival by the success of the acts on stage is what will make the experience more enjoyable and deeply satisfying to those attending. With Perth’s show already cancelled in 2015 due to dwindling numbers, let’s hope we’re able to rock out again in Melbourne next year. www.bigdayout.com
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just sayin’ Now is the time to be kinder to others, and ourselves T
he recent death of an Australian celebrity, by her own hands, has brought to my mind the way we often treat others. In this instance, there have been numerous reports of varying reasons that caused this celebrity to take her own life, but one of the main reasons reported was twitter trolling. While I firmly believe that twitter trolls and other people, groups of people, clubs and activists who take great delight in causing pain to others are the scum of the earth, I honestly feel, that we need to be stronger in ourselves and not let negativity from these people affect who we are as a person. These people, who have nothing better to do with their time than hurt and bad-mouth others, are not worth our time, yet we let their words affect our sense of self-worth. Of course, ignoring this is much easier said than done. Depression is often caused by our own sense of self-worth; it is so easy to believe what others ‘tell’ us about ourselves. You are too fat, too skinny, too old, too young. Your hair looks like crap. You have no idea. You should go hang yourself. Your legs are too long. How could you wear ‘that’? The list of negative comments that we could (and often do) hear about ourselves is infinite, and while we might be strong enough to laugh it off at the time, how many of us go home and think about those comments later? Or, maybe it’s the tone in someone’s voice when they speak to you, or their eyes that look you up and down in a sneering fashion. You wonder why? What is wrong? What have I done? The majority of people who go home and wonder about those negative actions will come to terms with those actions in their own WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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way. Some might succumb to the negativity and try to conform – lose weight, try to look younger, change their hairstyle, change their clothes – to some people fitting in and being accepted is high on their list of priorities while others might just laugh it off. Either way you are dealing with that negativity.
Then there is the minority, who will go home after the negative actions and dwell on them. They wonder why, and while they might try to conform, they will continue to dwell on that negativity. They can’t help it. To someone who doesn’t deal with or understand depression, you might wonder why negative words can hurt so deeply. “Laugh it off”, you might say, ‘take no notice’, but if you are unable do that you will continue to dwell on everything bad. Words from strangers can cut straight to the heart until you can’t take it anymore… Why do we doubt our own selfworth? Who knows, there may be many reasons – maybe something negative said to you when you were a young child has always played
“You are too fat, too skinny, too old, too young. Your hair looks like crap. You have no idea. You should go hang yourself. How could you wear ‘that’? The list of negative comments we hear about ourselves is infinite”
on your mind. Some experts say there are three major events that will happen to us before we are 7-years-old that will form who we will be for the rest of our life. I also wonder about the people who continually appear to be boosting their self-worth. The ones for instance, on Facebook, or other social media platforms, who put up posts of their ‘wonderful life’, the ones who show that they are going to VIP events, making out they are special guests when they really have gone out and bought a ticket. The ones to want every one of their ‘friends’ on Facebook to think their life is absolutely perfect and they are just so special, the ones who answer non-existent questions from ‘friends’ about their wonderful hair and makeup, or their wonderful fashion sense, or how something has happened in their life. Do these people have such voids in their life that they need to boost themselves up to ‘friends’ (who in fact are mostly strangers)? True friends would know what is really going on in their life, true friends wouldn’t care if you spent Saturday night home on the couch watching a DVD and not going to a top-rated VIP event. To the people who were real friends of this celebrity who we recently lost, do not blame yourselves. Though I admit to being very uninformed in this instance, it sounds to me like the majority of this person’s problems came from her sense of self-worth, and no amount of words or boosting-up could have changed things at all. To the people who doubt their self-worth, look for the positives in yourself. So what if you are overweight, are you a good person, are you a good mother/father/ brother/sister, are you good at your job? LOOK FOR THE POSITIVES – believe me, THERE ARE POSITIVES. To those who boost their self-worth through lies – look into yourself, ask what void is happening that you feel the need to self-promote? That void could open up and swallow you if you
don’t understand what it is you are doing to yourself and why you are doing it. www.beyondblue.com www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 Lifeline – 13 11 14
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FIT Each customer is fitted in a try-on garment (40 available) by Cutler in his Sydney rooms. Required changes are carefully noted. Additional checking and adjustment on the completed garment guarantees a fantastic fit.
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The sky’s the limit in terms of personalisation, but proportions like lapel width are classic in style for longevity. Discreet initial embroidery can be arranged locally.
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Time-consuming details abound, like working (or surgeon’s) cuff buttonholes and a lapel buttonhole (with a loop on the reverse of the lapel) that can actually accept a flower for those special occasions, like formals and weddings.
STYLE Customers, in consultation with Cutler, design their own suit. How many pockets, Sir? Single or double breasted? Vent or no vent? Edge stitching? Higher or lower trouser rise? Turn-ups or straight cuffs? The variations available are staggering.
CONSTRUCTION A PDF is sent to the sales department in Europe where the suit is constructed. Once completed, it is shipped back to Cutler in Sydney. Customers will then be fitted once again and any final adjustments recorded and undertaken locally. The customer’s London Style by John Cutler suit is now ready to wear.
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SPENDING YOUR LIFE PHOTOGRAPHING BIKINI-CLAD MODELS IS ANYTHING BUT GLAMOROUS. IN FACT, ASK THOSE FOR WHO IT’S A DAILY GRIND AND THEY WILL TELL YOU IT’S PLAIN HARD WORK, THOUGH FASHION, EVENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, MATTHEW WREN, CONCEDES IT BEATS DIGGING DITCHES. MATT IS A SELF TAUGHT PHOTOGRAPHER WHO IS NOT ONLY HIGHLY SOUGHT BY MAGAZINES AND FASHION HOUSES BUT ALSO BY A NEW GENERATION OF EAGER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS. WORDS: CAROL SHERIDAN PHOTOS: MATTHEW WREN
att Wren was just 16 years old when he started doing photography semi seriously – shooting for his high school yearbook with a Pentax Spotmatic II. Before then, he had a little instamatic film camera that he had taken with him when he travelled the world, but it was at Alcatraz in San Francisco, USA, that Matt found his passion – and determination. “I was shooting Alcatraz and it was really hard to get good shots and most of those shots were blurry, grainy or completely black. I got more film, went back and shot it all again. It improved significantly; it was a good learning process.” Soon after, Matt met up with a wellestablished motor sport photographer in Tasmania, Australia. “He loaned me a lot of his gear to muck around with. It was all on film then and that taught me a lot about framing and composition. It also taught how to read the light meter in the camera and what the light meter was actually telling me. They are really critical things when
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you are shooting with film. I shot a bunch of photos around Port Arthur just after the Port Arthur massacre. They sold really well to newspapers and for memorial cards. I also did a lot of landscape stuff in Tasmania, then moved back to Melbourne and continued with photography off and on. That’s how I got my grounding in trying to get it absolutely right in camera. It’s something you have to
do with film, but it also makes your life a lot easier with digital”. Matt says digital technology has made it a lot easier to learn photography today. “You just go out and take about 4 million photos and you learn from your mistakes. That’s good in a way because you get a lot more people
getting interested in it, but also bad in a way because you get a lot of very bad photographers who take terrible photos and then Photoshop them to turn them into something half reasonable. You take the good with the bad I guess, you just have to keep on getting better.” On his return to Melbourne, Matt, who had never studied photography, began to shoot weddings and portraiture. He then developed an interest in fashion photography and shooting model portfolios, which many people, males in particular, think is the dream job. “There is nothing like it, and they (the males) go to it like flies to honey, but it’s not easy or glamorous. When you are really working hard at it, there’s not a lot of fun to be had. One shoot might take 2 weeks of planning and phoning people, and all that back-end stuff. You get exhausted, particularly with the longer shoots where you have to run all day, whereas your makeup artist, for example, isn’t working while you are shooting and your model isn’t working while they are getting make up done. But for the WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
photographer, you are pretty much working solidly from whenever the shoot starts until whenever you finish. They can be really long and hard days.” And it’s not just shooting with a model that is exhausting, events such as the Melbourne Cup where celebrities are arriving at different times and locations, and lots of ground has to be covered to photograph all that is going on. “Melbourne Cup two years ago, it was absolutely boiling hot. We have to walk around with our cameras, we have to wear a suit because we are in areas where that is the dress code and it is physically exhausting. I usually look forward to losing quite a few kilos just walking around Flemington shooting. You are drinking pretty much just water and Pepsi all day and not really eating much and you are on your feet and on the go all day. It is really hard, and at the end of the day you have to walk to the train or try and find a taxi to get home. “Nothing ever happens where you can walk the minimum distance between shoots, it never works that WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
way, so you do go backwards and forwards a lot. You get to know the main people at the gates to the Bird Cage, I am good friends with two of them because I go backwards and forwards so much from arrivals to Fashions on the Field.” And there are times that you want that extra special shot, you find the perfect location and someone from security comes and chases you out. “That mainly happens when I am doing personal projects, not when I am doing stuff for magazines
or commercial clients. If you are being paid to do it, you want to guarantee a result. For stuff like that, you get the permits. Recently I was asked to shoot ‘Shearing the Rams’ a Tom Roberts painting. I could have just gone to the gallery and snuck in a camera and done a quick happy snap, but because I had to guarantee the quality and a good result, I went to NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) and went through the process to get that photo. It’s really only muck around
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stuff that I get kicked out for. I have learnt a lot about railway lines, you are not allowed to shoot stuff around railway lines or stations, you are not allowed to shoot power stations and it is actually illegal to shoot the federal police station in LaTrobe Street. I have been told off for that. “Starting out, there’s a lot more crash or crash through and you have to be a bit of a smart arse and you have to be able to sweet talk security to get into the event you want, or to get to the person you want. As you progress in your career, that becomes less and less required because you have got the backing of a big magazine
or something and you have guaranteed access to the event or the person anyway.” Photography in a studio is obviously much different to an outdoor photo shoot; mainly because shooting in a studio isn’t weather dependant. “I have had many shoots postponed because of a bit of rain or the clouds aren’t right or whatever, that happens a lot. “One designer I shot for wanted a girl crossing the road in the rain at night. We waited about 2.5 months to shoot that. I had to be ready and available as did the model, makeup artist, designer and stylist, so everything has to come together for
that kind of shoot to work. “There have been times when I have been doing food photography for outdoor cafés and it has started to rain, but I just keep shooting. You just have to get on with it.” As with most jobs, research is vitally important. You need to have an understanding of the location, the gear that you will need, the personality of the model/s; rarely does something great come from a simple click of a camera shutter. “Know what lens you want before you want it and then you don’t have to think about that. You don’t have to think about what you are going to carry. If you are walking half a kilometre away from where you are based, just to get a shot, you don’t want to be walking WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
another kilometre again just because you have forgotten a lens or something else. Matt says the worst pressure comes from time restraints. “You either don’t get there at the time that you want, so the sun isn’t in the right spot or you are only given 10 minutes with someone. That can be a pressure cooker situation, particularly when you are trying to do a head shot or a portrait of someone. You have to be like BFF, so that they are really relaxed and you get a genuine response from them, and get a genuine looking photo.” Knowing your subject and model is imperative, as is them having confidence in you and the work you are going to produce.
“One designer I shot for wanted a girl crossing the road in the rain at night. We waited about 2.5 months to shoot that. I had to be ready and available, as did the model make-up artist” “Some people you can research online, a lot of people that I meet, particularly for executive appointments, are having it (the shoot) set up by their secretaries’ or PA’s, so you talk to them and ask what sort of person they are. Are they happy people, are they sad people, are they industrious? You can get a really good understanding of a person from their PA or people
that work around them. “Recently I shot a scientist who the secretaries all said was a really playful person but that never came out in any of the photos. Because he is a scientist, he had to be seen that way and had to look serious in all the photos. It was only through talking to the PA that I found this out, so, during the shoot we were doing a few serious ones with all WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
‘sciencey’ things around him. I dropped the camera down a few centimetres and poked my tongue out at him. That got the exact reaction, the playful reaction that I wanted from him and I got the photo that I wanted. “It’s incredibly different to the photos everyone else has got of him; I am quite proud of that.” “For me, it’s easy to connect with people and engage with them on some level. Part of that is because I am quite well read and I know a little bit about everything so I can talk to people about anything. If you start talking to someone about something they are interested in (if you do your research and find out what they are interested in) and start talking about it; talking about a common interest breaks down a lot of barriers. “There are other times, when you are shooting up to 50 models in one day you don’t have time for that and you absolutely have to know 100 per cent what you are doing and look confident in everything you do, even if you are screwing it up. The models will respond to that ‘he knows what
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he is doing, I am confident with that, he is not going to take a bad shot of me.’ That also breaks down the barriers really quickly.” Photography is a competitive business, and for a lot of commercial photographers there is just one job a month, that can be a huge job, but in between jobs you certainly worry about how you are going to pay the bills and put food on the table. “It’s good if you have a few solid clients who and can give you work every month but just to go from job to job to job to job is really hard at times. You have to be creative and always marketing yourself and you always have to be out there and pushing yourself towards people, that can be really hard. “Most of the magazine work I do I
have just picked up through contacts at fashion parades or fashion events. Magazine people come to me and ask me to shoot something for them. “Some are jobs that I have applied for, some are jobs I have walked in the door and said ‘give me a job please’ and they did! You need to present a really good folio for that and you have to be confident and proud of what you have done.” So, with this hectic and often physically demanding lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful men and women, movie stars, television personalities, singers, sports players and attending A-list events, we asked Matt – What is your dream job? “I WANT TO SHOOT A PIRELLI CALENDAR.” www.mattwrenphotography.com.au
“I shot a scientist who was a playful person but it never came out in photos because he had to look ‘sciencey’. I poked my tongue out at him and got the playful reaction that I wanted”
ou can learn the art of photography from Matt Wren in one of his night classes in Melbourne. “A lot of the classes are for photography students who are learning at one of the Melbourne photography colleges. They are students who are generally really highly motivated and want to get ahead of the class and produce really outstanding results. I take in a lot of those people, the ones who have the motivation to go well
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beyond what they are learning at college. “I generally tailor the class specifically to each person or group of people. I will ask them to tell me what sort of things they want to learn and then that’s what I teach. It’s an individually tailored approach to teaching. “I also run classes with groups of novices, they are essentially all at the basic level and you just get them
up to using a camera in ‘manual mode’, that’s enough for them. They will go away and be happy with that. It can be very different depending on the student and what the student wants. I don’t have any structured classes over, say, a 6-month period. It’s more specifically targeted classes ‘I want to learn this’, so that’s what I will teach.” www.mattwrenphotography.com.au Phone 0418370715 WWW.PRODIJEE.COM
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Fashion comes home Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, NYC WORDS: CAROL SHERIDAN ne of the many things that makes MercedesBenz Fashion Week in New York so special is the attendance of the A-List celebrities, but it’s been a while since they have graced the front row of this fashion festival, mainly because the huge presence of paparazzi and bloggers has scared them off. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was an event not to be missed and brought back celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Blake Lively and Michael Douglas to see some of the collections from more than 100 of the world’s best designers. Fashion designers to show their collections included
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Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein, Diane Von Furstenberg, Rebecca Minkoff, Vera Wang and Australia’s own Sass & Bide, and among these most renowned designers, Mercedes-Benz showed off a trendsetter of its own, the all-new 2015 GLA-Class that will be hitting showrooms soon. CMO of Macy’s, Martine Reardon and AHA CEO Nancy Brown spoke at Go Red for Women – The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection show – that was said to be the best runway of the day. The show was made possible by Macy’s and Subway restaurants and the runway was a collaboration between The American Heart Association
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The best networking opportunity in the industry • Exposure to more than 20 industry people in one day! • Multiple models and photographers moving from station to station to a coordinated schedule • Multiple hair and make up looks per model • Designer garments, jewellery and props supplied • Training in posing and industry practice from a professional model • Photography workshop and mentoring by a known fashion photographer
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• Stunning shoot venues – a blend of studio and location, designer and natural • Whether you’re established and have a creative concept in mind or a student starting your portfolio from scratch, Model Success events provide custom portfolio creation from start to finish for models, photographers, hair/MUAs
Portfolio Building Events Register and find out more at www.modelsuccess.com.au
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and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Heart Truth creating awareness for women with regard to heart disease. Amidst an array of chiffon, fur, plaid, wool, double breasted coats, floral and sparkle embroidery, knit dresses, leather, tie-died scarves and snake skin prints to name a few of the trends, how does a designer stand out from the crowd? By putting on a show that is a little bit out of the ordinary, that’s how. Diane Von Furstenberg had a very extravagant runway that finished with a shower of gold confetti while Carol Lim and Humberto Leon perfumed their runway with the scent of melted chocolate. The models walked next to a wall where rivers of melted chocolate ran and guests were handed a mug of hot chocolate on their departure. There were new shapes in suiting with round shoulders and tightly cinched waists flecked with colours of blue, red and green. Donna Karan opened her runway with three models in black body suits and cinch waisted jackets worn with thigh high boots; these were followed by black dresses with sheer-paneled skirts and seductive backless evening dresses. Wrap style garments were big on the runway this year with Bohemian Wrapsody by Diane von Furstenberg and an array of wrap sweaters, wrap minis and wrap cardigans. Tartan outerwear was shown
The festival displayed collections from more than 100 of the world’s best designers.
Miss New York Candace Kendall.
Everything about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York screams luxury and style.
Mercedes-Benz showed off its very fashionable all-new 2015 GLA-Class.
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by Hilfiger in the form of parkas, anoraks and fleece that appeared on a runway that included a chalet and fake snow. Vera Wang was obviously obsessed with ‘bugs’. Her collection opened with ‘black-and-moreblack’ and a T-shirt that had what appeared to be a large bug crawling up the back. Ornate jewelry also in the design of bugs appeared all throughout her show. It is looking like the favoured colour for Fall/Winter 2014 is red. From sweeping gowns to casual street wear, in everything from leather to chiffon, reds, crimsons and oranges were a strong contender as was a brick-red in the form of a houndstooth print coat.
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Phillip Bloch & Sonja Morgan.
Martine Reardon & Nancy Brown.
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Melbourne’s finest hit the pavement at the David Jones runway casting for the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.
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DAVID JONES VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL RUNWAY CASTING WORDS: CAROL SHERIDAN PHOTOS: DARREN HOUSE David Jones event, searching for new runway talent in the heart of Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, caused major disruption for city shoppers. For most, it was a good disruption as they stood and watched 100 young model hopefuls vie for a position to walk in the opening event at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF).
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In a store first, the aspiring models paraded outside David Jones Women’s Store in front of David Jones Group Executive Merchandise – Donna Player, Stylist – Kelvin Harries, VAMFF CEO Graeme Lewsey and the Herald Sun’s Executive Fashion Editor Kim Wilson in the hope that they would be the one to win the opportunity to walk alongside Ambassadors Jessica Gomes and Montana Cox for the March show.
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