Jelly bellies -they are back from our youth and here to stay! I honestly don’t know how I feel about them. I see them and I wanna laugh, sigh and cry all at the same time. It seems so strange seeing a grown man or woman wearing plastic sandals. I guess if FAT clothing stores are selling them, then they must be cool.

What are your thoughts on this revival?

Kym Ellery is a local Aussi designer and the brains behind high-end fashion label Ellery. Debuting in 2007 she has made a name for herself in Vogue, Russh and Harper’s.  Every inch of her designs screams femininity with sharp tailoring and ornate designs. Ellery’s 2010 Autumn Winter collection - entitled “A Tribute To Dr Strange” consists of neutral tones but strong clear-cut shapes. Thigh high boots, small sequin patches and various fabrics are blended together to produce one HOT collection. Even if the clothes are not your thing its worth heading to her website to view her online look book. The photos are beautiful and tres chic!

For all you lovers of yummy fabrics out there, here is something to sink your body into! Cylk is an Australian label, which is seamless and best of all eco-chic. Luxurious blends of bamboo and silk are used to help create sexy, soft and edgy pieces. Cylk has been redefined as the modern basics brand. All the pieces in the collection can be used as outerwear or even lounge wear. The Cylk brand has now reached the coat hangers of Henri Bendels New York, Fred Segal, Mitsukoshi Japan, Gio Moretti Milan, Speak Easy Stockholm and high-end boutiques across Australia.

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, Summer's is indeed almost over - but that doesn't mean we can't still fall in love with a new summery tune.

From the 2010 edition of the So Frenchy So Chic series, we present you an emerging French singer/songwriter who goes simply by the name of "M"... and his wonderful animated video that's far from simple.

M - "Le Roi Des Ombres"

Happy 9.02.10 Day!

I have two Drinks! to get your fantastically legless this week however, I must first stop to brag; I'm going to Las Vegas! Woo and indeed hoo. Yes, I'm jealous of myself too but honestly, it's been forever since I've been overseas. I plan to make the most of it by also visiting New York. It won't be all play though, oh no, I promise to canvas bartenders and frequent cocktail hot spots all in the name of research for my next Drink! post. That way we all win.

Having never been Vegas I though it best to have options for keeping it nice but also allowing for seedier times. The bright lights and the back alleys as it were. So here's to having a sweet and pretty time in the desert paradise but to also getting down, getting a little bit grubby and perhaps a whole lot dirty.

A new local guide has just come to our attention, right in time for the warm months ahead. Produced by Melbourne bicycle rental company The Humble Vintage, Melbourne for Visitors and Casual Cyclists is full of local knowledge, written for both visitors and local bike riders alike. On the back of one of the cutest maps of Melbourne we've come across, the Summer 2010 issue features themed riding routes, bar, retail and cafe reviews, opinion pieces and a what's on. One read of the pool to pier riding route and you'll be glad you own a bike, or of course wish that you did. If that's the case, the Humble Vintage also has a range of spruced up, eye-turning vintage rides for hire, yours for the day, weekend, or week. Distributed to bike hirers and a selection of cafes around town, the guide is free and available now. Email hire@thehumblevintage.com to get a copy or find out more.

How often do we ladies spend an absolute fortune on a dress that we can only wear once? The answer is too often. To try to teach us about sustainable fashion, blogger Sheena Matheiken, has pledged to wear one dress for one year. Here’s how it works: There are 7 identical dresses, one for each day of the week. “Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir” Says Matheiken. The Uniform project is a year long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, based in India. The foundation is dedicated to the education, uniforms and educational expenses of  children who live in the Indian slums. So far the project had raised $44,000 and put 122 kids in school! To donate to the cause go to http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/donate.html

The buzz surrounding eBooks and Tablets dominating 2010 and saving the magazine and newspaper industries grows each day. The latest fictional "demo" looks damn fine, but as Fast Company points out, raises immense issues surrounding the re-design of existing content. Check out Swedish publisher Bonnier's great video and FC's brief but concise response here.

The “color-in dress” is the latest design created by fashion designer Berber Soepboer and graphic designer Michiel Schuurman. To keep it exclusive, only fifty dresses have been made in four different sizes. For 250 Euros a pop this creative little number can be yours, don’t worry, the colour pens are included! Finally a dress that can be uniquely coloured by moi!