The End

Well, its has been an interesting past 10 weeks for this blog! It was created, nurtured and built, it peaked and dipped, and now the end is near.

In terms of my journalism class, this blog is now defunct. There will no longer be any news postings and I somehow doubt I’ll be regularly maintaining this site – not unless something really significant happened to me or I’d witness something cool (check back every month or so, there might be a few news things up here and there). It seems almost a shame actually. A lot of effort was put in and now I feel like I’m abandoning it to the all consuming black hole that we call the Web. Sigh…

But before that, I’d just like to thank the readers for trafficking through my site. I hope my postings have been amusing and enjoyable to read. I hope I haven’t tread on any toes or offend anyone. I hope I haven’t come across as a crazy, ranting person. Lastly, I hope my reputation as a crazy, ranting person has not diminished before your eyes. LOL!

And so in the famous words of The Truman Show, “In case I don’t see you…good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”

Thank you very much!

Flaunt it at Newtown festival

Newtown is set to be overrun by talented designers and fashionistas when the Flaunt It festival begins in a week’s time.

Emerging fashion designers and independent labels will have the opportunity to show off their works during the week long festival that will be held at Newtown’s famous King Street.

“Newtown used to be famed for a more alternative fashion scene, but the local fashion scene has evolved to include bright, new designers on the cutting edge of contemporary tastes,” said Mayor of Marrickville, Morris Hanna.

Fashion parades will be held on Saturday 19 May at the Marlborough Hotel and will showcase pieces done by designers such as Yoshi Jones, Dragster, Marlene Dawn, Sarah-Jane and Oxi Clothing. Vintage, urban streetwear, and women’s evening and daywear couture will be some of the fashions that will be displayed on the cat-walk.

The Flaunt It festival will also have three special events during the evening – Lunarmorph, The Fitting Room, and Finale where festival goers can meet with designer and models.

This festival is organised by Marrickville Council in conjunction with City of Sydney Council.

“The aim of the festival is to recognize the area’s unique character – but also to show that the area has developed greatly. It is not all alternative, though Newtown is famous for its alternative arts and fashion, but also a home of mainstream fashion,” said Nick Murphie, Communication Coordinator of Marrickville Council.

Other links: The Glebe, What’s On