Author: OutInCanberra

Hackett Shops has been a ghost town for years, with IGA the sole source of traffic for this inner north local shopping centre. The suburb’s prime location means it’s always had the potential to be a bustling local shopping area, with Watson Shops, Ainslie and Dickson all showing suburban success.

Thankfully Wilbur’s Cafe has swept in, launching their Cafe/Bar out the back of shops. Situated against an urban graffiti art wall, Wilbur’s has that cosy and unique feel we love about suburban cafes.

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Get ready Canberra – Lupe Fiasco is set to take his live show to stages across Australia with dates scheduled in February 2010 in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and a very special show in Canberra!

Lupe exploded onto the hip-hop scene in 2004 with a verse on Kanye West’s ‘Touch The Sky’. Since then he’s gone from strength to strength, with the release of not one, but two Grammy nominated albums – 2006’s Food & Liquor and last year’s LP The Cool.

Move over America’s Next Top Model, the search for the next Myer Face of Canberra Racing has begun!

With style, finesse and sophistication, the Myer Face of Canberra Racing is much more than a ‘model,’ she’s the package. The winning face will go onto represent Thoroughbred Park at VIP events, in the local fashion scene and on Canberra Racing advertising material, posters, brochures, and websites.

She will also be required to make appearances at various cocktail parties and functions hosted by Thoroughbred Park.

AMC’s hit TV series Mad Men has gained millions of fans by tackling explicit themes like sex, money and power in the 60’s, but it’s the sharp and era accurate costume design that really bring these characters to life.

Proto-feminist sirens Betty, Peggy and Joan flounce around the small screen in early 60’s tweed, tea dress and swing coats – envy worthy, while the men kick back in sharp 3-button suits, sip scotch and chain smoke.

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.