Author: OutInCanberra

The 90’s are the new 80’s and in fashion we know what goes around, comes around. At least that’s the case this season, with the beloved Doc Martins cult high-top style making a mammoth comeback.

Much of this trend can be credited to Agyness Deyn, who has been sporting her own Docs since she launched into the scene in 2007.

So how do you re-live the 90’s without looking too, well 90’s? Team the boots with a mini skirt, skater dress or short floral dress. This time around the look is about ‘legs,’ so don’t wear them with jeans unless you want to look masculine.

Australia Day Live entertained the masses on the lawns of Parliament House when some of our brightest young starts took to the stage on Monday 25 January.

The first half of the concert was sponsored by Video Hits, with host ‘Fuzzy’ announcing from a cherry picker, overlooking the thousands strong audience.

The electro-pop sounds of up-and-coming stars Amy Meredith kicked off the festivities, with Idol rock favourite Hayley Warner following closely behind.

The new Pol Roger Sculpture Bar launched last week and is now open every Friday and Saturday.

Canberra’s newest addition to the nightlife scene, the bar is a summer oasis, perfect for Friday after work champagne and Saturday afternoon socialising.

The bar is set in the ambient surrounds of the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden, secluded from the bustle of the city and surrounded by stunning sculpture.

Make the most of warm summer nights and and enjoy some of Canberra’s best DJ’s spinning hot sounds and full bar service.

Fossicking around a second hand shop in Mogo Town, I felt an instant pep when I stumbled across some very special 40’s/50’s lingerie. The pieces were lightly tattered and had a warm discolouration that made me feel nostalgic about an era I wasn’t even a part of. The lacy girdle, beige corset and frilly bloomers were thrown in the bottom of a timber chest.

The middle aged woman behind the counter was wearing Avon earrings and clearly didn’t know the worth of her gorgeous treasures. My first thought wasn’t a thought as such, it was alarm bells. FABULOUS! My emotions said.

The popularity of Movie Extra Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, continues to grow rapidly in the national capital. In 2009 over 23,000 movie fans enjoyed the fine weather, great venue and pre-screening entertainment making the 17th annual Movie Extra Tropfest the best in Canberra to date.