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Featured listings for July 2009

The Cats Meow

Melbourne shopping - The Cats Meow
Tucked away in Campbell Arcade, underneath bustling Flinders Street, The Cats Meow has been making itself cozy since 2002 when Karen Bjornenak and Kylie Golsby-Smith first set up shop with their two labels, Kylie’s namesake Kylie-Jane, and Karen’s Berserk Clothing. Today, the independent clothing store has expanded to include around twenty other fashion, accessory and textile designers from Melbourne and Australia. Ranging from one-off original pieces, to practical everyday fashions, the garments and accessories from The Cats Meow always offer something a little bit different from the ordinary, and customers have come to expect attention to detail, originality and ‘real girl’ sizing. Because Karen and Kylie support independent businesses that care about quality and about people, The Cats Meow only stocks garments and accessories designed and made in Australia using registered companies and workers. This more hands-on approach to clothing design means production runs are small and stock arrives weekly so there is always a reason to venture underground!

Shop 9, Campbell Arcarde, Degraves St Subway, Melbourne.
Telephone : (03) 9654 3011
Website: www.thecatsmeow.com.au

Empire Vintage

Melbourne shopping - Empire Vintage
Empire Vintage is the result of Lyn Gardener’s life long passion for collecting the eclectic, fossicking for the fabulous, and striving for the ultimate in glamour and design. Initially a boutique shop selling authentic vintage furniture, fashion and curiosities, Empire Vintage has expanded to offer clients a whole range of services and opportunities! Furniture and location hire - unique custom made products – interior decorating consultancy.

63 Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Telephone : (03) 9682 6677
Website: www.empirevintage.com.au

Apres Coast

Melbourne shopping - Apres Coast
Apres Coast are devoted to bringing the UGG Australia brand to their customers. Made from A-grade sheepskin these ionic UGG’s offer comfort and style. Apres Coast stock the biggest range of UGG Australia boots in Australia, including the UGG Australia Classic range, the famous Classic Cardy and the new UGG Australia accessories collection.

The Shot Tower, Melbourne Central
211 LaTrobe St, Melbourne 3000
Telephone : (03) 9650 0511
Website: www.aprescoast.com.au

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Melbourne shopping - Metalicus

Metalicus

Established in 1992 by Melbourne designer Melma Hamersfeld, Metalicus is a fashion bodywear label with a pared down aesthetic which translates into wearable lifestyle pieces designed for layering or to be worn as simple basics. Metalicus is all about comfort, versatility, durability, and providing the perfect lifestyle wear for all seasons. Metalicus is independently owned, [...]
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Melbourne hotels - The Hatton Hotel

The Hatton Hotel

Purpose built in 1902 as a prestigious Melbourne hotel, it is fitting that 65 Park Street has been reinstated as a hotel, The Hatton. Structurally true to its original design, the building remains rich in exotic period features, yet offers the mod-cons and creature comforts of the new millennium.
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Melbourne shopping - Body

Body

Combining gorgeousness with practicality, in styles that are feminine, flattering and functional, BODY’s collections are unique and reflective of the Australian character. Using a wholistic design approach, classic tailoring and intensely wearable fabrics, the essential BODY pieces have captured a timelessness that moves beyond the trends of the moment, whilst each new season brings with [...]
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Melbourne hotels - The Lyall

The Lyall

The Lyall Hotel is a “Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” with a unique combination of 5 star city hotel facilities and services complimented by the lifestyle features and personal attention usually only experienced at an exclusive resort.
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Melbourne galleries - Alcaston Gallery

Alcaston Gallery

Alcaston Gallery is a contemporary Australian Indigenous art gallery dedicated to the promotion of work by living artists through an extensive exhibition program and series of open education forums.
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Melbourne tours - Balloon Sunrise

Balloon Sunrise

A Balloon Sunrise flight over Melbourne will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. You glide silently with the wind and watch in excitement as the city of Melbourne wakes below you. Balloon Sunrise can guarantee you the best possible flight over Melbourne because that is all that they do – Balloon [...]
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Melbourne restaurants - MoVida

MoVida

Situated in Hosier lane in the CBD, Mo Vida offers some of the best modern Spanish cooking and traditional regional dishes in Melbourne. From the main courses, to the wine and tapas – Mo Vida chef Frank Camorra adds a superb contemporary twist to traditional Spanish dining.
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