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Treat
Magnolia Bakery
My favourite is the red velvet cupcakes.
Anyone who loves fashion will fall in love with Magnolia Bakery.
401 Bleecker Street New York
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Film
Coco Avant Chanel
Audrey Tautou plays the legendary "Coco" Chanel in an enthralling exploration of her early life before she rose to worldwide fame as the most celebrated fashion designer of the 20th Century.
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Indulge
Sense
The Carlyle celebrates the grand opening of Sense, A Rosewood Spa®. The oasis of luxury and tranquility has been designed to convey the sophisticated attitude of New York's Upper East Side as well as the indelible character of The Carlyle.
The spa has a jewel-like design with sumptuous materials used throughout.
Whether in need of soothing recreations of sunrise or sunset, or energizing washes of cool blue tones, the extraordinary light treatments make this a rejuvenating experience.
The Carlyle
35 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021 T 212.744.1600
www.thecarlyle.com
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Ice Skating
My favourite part of winter is going ice skating.
Figure Skating is the most geographically widespread winter sport in Australia.
Macquarie Ice Rink
corner Waterloo and Herring Roads, North Ryde 2113 Sydney Australia
www.macquarieicerink.com.au
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Skin
Clinique super defence moisturiser
Skin's most complete defense against the visible signs of aging in a daily moisturiser. Arms it to fight the effects of emotional stress, which can damage skin with effects much like sun and pollution. Helps neutralize UVA and UVB.
www.clinique.com.au
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Magazine
Grazia
My favourite weekly fashion hit.
The weekly handbag essential for every woman passionate about fashion.
Grazia is an endless well of fashion tips and wardrobe overhauls, it is up-to-the-minute with latest looks and top trends - straight off the runway.
My favourite cover features Miranda Kerr.
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Theatre
Saturn’s Return
A moment of hesitation, on an afternoon like any other, will change the life of this twenty-something forever. When Matt tells Zara that he loves her, she can’t respon.
www.sydneytheatre.com.au
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Read
The "Children of China" photographic book is a charity initiative developed specifically to support children orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS in China.
Produced by international children's fashion stylist Alethea Gold and photographed by world-renowned photographer Luca Zordan, "Children of China" is a stunning photographic journey capturing China's unique magic and incredible beauty through the eyes and faces of children living all over China from provinces including Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang (the Silk Road) and Hong Kong.
www.thechildrenofchina.org
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Fun
Fringe Bar markets
Located in the luxurious Fringe Bar - one of Paddington’s finest - is the Fringe Bar Markets.
Held every Saturday the markets support local, up-and-coming fashion, vintage and retro collectors. A unique concept, the markets allow drinking and shopping to go hand in hand.
Shop to the beats of a live DJ beneath magnificent chandeliers and purchase one of designs or find an absolute bargain
106 Oxford Street Paddington NSW 2021
www.thefringe.com.au
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Eat
Sushi Choo
Ivy
320-330 George St
Sydney 2000 NSW
www.merivale.com
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Must Visit
Australia’s online gardening community
Showcase your garden, exchange ideas, get inspiration and professional advice or join an interest group. Professionals: find clients, partners, suppliers, training and employees.
Homeowners: meet contractors to design, build and maintain your garden. Gain access to monthly photo competitions, great prices and giveaways.
For all gardeners from beginners to specialists - if you love your garden, you’ll love gardenbook.
www.gardenbook.com.au
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Kath x
Le Black Book
Editor's Notes Archive: JUNE 2009
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