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I wasn’t planning on watching Barbie The Movie, as the impression I got from the trailer was that it was cheesy and tacky.

For those of you who don’t know me in the real world, I received my first Barbie from my mother, Kissing Barbie when I was in grade prep in the late 1970s. Was in love with her during my childhood, turned my back on her in my teens, then started collecting Barbies in my 20s.

I sold off some of my collection for next to nothing about 10 years ago, and haven’t given her any thought since.

THEN THE MOVIE RELEASE DAY CAME…I received messages from friends insisting that I watch it.

I went to see it last night, and it was nothing like I expected.

It was brilliant on so many levels, that it’s impossible to describe without spoilers.

If you’re sitting on the fence about seeing it, I encourage you to see it at the cinema.

There is a special cameo in it, that will truly warm your heart. 🩷👵🏻🩷

Here is a photo of me from the early 2000s, rocking a classic kustom kulture look with some of my collection.

An inspiration to so many of us, Dame Mary Quant’s designs and style will live on for an eternity.

Equal parts practical and daring: how Mary Quant created look for a new way of living Swinging 60s icon brought a sense of female liberty to her designs

I haven’t watched this doco yet, but I have read positive things about it on my social media feed.

Quite a Party: The Story of Melbourne Rock & Roll Great documentary about the early Melbourne rock n' roll scene which aired on Channel 31 in June. This doco covers the early history of rock and pop music in...

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Dame Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer, dies aged 81 The iconoclastic fashion designer’s creative partner and husband says ‘I will continue with Vivienne in my heart’

WHO NEEDS A MAN BY CHRISTMAS?! No one! WHO NEEDS PAM LEGGINGS by ?! You do! Snuggle up or strut your stuff in the chicest pink leopard stretch velvet leggings ethically made in Fitzroy! Perfect for lounging around reading vintage Cleo mags you paid too much for on eBay or staggering around Smith St searching for your Uber with one eye open: 8PP 7AH Toyota Tarago!
Pre-order by the 2nd of November via the link in my bio or directly from edgeley.com.au for delivery late November. 💕💗💕🐆🎀🎀🎀

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Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.

Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org).

Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.

- via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John