“I was just wondering if you would by any chance consider writing an article about people copying you/how you would deal with that? I have a friend who’s recently started copying my music tastes, saying my favourite movies are her favourite movies and the way I speak (stupid little things like saying ‘spiffy’ a lot which I do), and the way I dress to some extent. I know I should just ignore it but it’s really irritating me that she’s basically appropriating my identity. I don’t really know what to do, and I’d feel terribly awkward confronting her about it. Maybe you could please give me some advice?”

Things I Require This Winter Or I Will Surely Die

Melodrama is so hot right now! (Not really.)

Weekly Resolutions

This week, I’d like to impose a limitation, if I may, which will make your week much more productive.

Daily Outfit -- 23rd March 2008

BUNNYHEAD!

Daily Outfit -- 22nd March 2008

Je suis un French schoolgirl… oui!

Raw Coaching With Karen Knowler

An MP3 of my raw coaching call with Karen Knowler — which totally blew my socks off!

Taking The High Road

“So I made the mistake of falling for my best friend. Which usually can be quite the beautiful thing but in this case, we drove each other mad to the point where I was slamming doors in his face and he was screaming out my window à la Streetcar Named Desire. And then some.”

Carousel -- Week Ending 21st March 2008

Bondage, public speaking, Guy Kawasaki & personal transformation! A veritable cornucopia of delights!

Things I Love Thursday

Apricots, Atmosphere (always), Ani Difranco & a whole lot of other things that start with A!

Daily Outfit -- 19th March 2008

A black slip over black jeans. Simple & easy.

iCiNG Loves ModCloth!

Thank you so much, ModCloth, for keeping us running! We luuuuurve you!

Things To Do Before The Seasons Change

Regardless of what’s happening, temperature-wise, in your town, there are some things I think everyone should do in preparation for the upcoming season!

Problem Skin

“My skin has really been getting me down lately – I’m 15 and it was perfect before getting spots a few years ago. Now, it’s a disaster. I’ve got enlarged pores, under-skin spots (that never surface and don’t hurt), an un-even skin tone and very minor acne marks/scars. How can I get my perfect skin back? Has it been ruined? I use M·A·C Studio Fix, but on my problem skin it just looks caked on and obvious so I don’t wear it too often… I cleanse, tone and moisturise with Simple products and exfoliate once a week. My diet isn’t bad at all either – I eat quite a lot of fruit and veg and hardly any sugar but I still break out. One thing I can think of is I do smoke… Could this cause such a problem with my skin? If so – I’m quitting starting today!”

Themed Outfits For Intellectuals

I recently had a girl write to me, saying that she was sick of wearing jeans to university every day, & could I please come up with some potential outfits for her to wear? When she added, “Maybe they could be themed according to what people were studying”, a light-bulb went off in my head & I thought, YES! Yes! I WILL do that for you! It’s too great a concept not to.

Weekly Resolutions

My resolutions for the week.

How To Fix A Terrible Haircut

So, what can you do when your hair ends up shorter on one side than on the other? Or if your fringe is about 3 centimetres too high? Or if your hairdresser, who refused to listen to you, snipped off all the volume & bounce you’d been growing out for months?

Carousel -- Week Ending 14th March 2008

The Observer, Chanel’s mobile art container, Photoshop disasters & some other neat things!

Things I Love Thursday

Mike Dooley! & much more!

How To Make Friends

How do you make (& keep) friends?

Interview With Mike Dooley

Click to listen to us yabbering!

Boxers Vs Briefs

Which is better? The debate rages!

What To Wear To A Job Interview

“I was turned down for a job yesterday, to my face the woman said “I would not possibly think of hiring you, you do not have the correct presentation for my office, you should really invest in a suit if you want to make it into the corporate world”. I wore a white shirt and black pants, I did not wear the suit jacket solely because I caught the train and it was 30 degrees. My Mum thought I looked good (that’s not very reliable though) and I loved the shoes and earrings I wore so I even did a daily outfit photo but then I was shot down by this woman.”

Weekly Resolutions

How did you do? Here are my plans for the week…

Cute Coats (& How To Wear Them)

So, you’ve read How To Buy A Winter Coat. Now you just need to decide what you want! Here are some of my top picks & a few tips on how to wear them.

Being Happy Podcast

A podcast version of yesterday’s very popular article.

Being Happy

What is happiness? It’s hard to say, but it’s not what many people think it is. Happiness doesn’t magically come to you with a new pair of shoes, a lean body, a bulging bank account or 5 hours of sex every day. Nor does it materialise after you retire, get married, have a child or quit your job. It’s a little bit more complicated than that.

Carousel -- Week Ending 7th March 2008

Dominatrix lessons, raw websites, an interview with Nubby Twiglet & a New York webcam!

Things I Love Thursday

Skins, blazing my own trail, my new heart-shaped mirror ball… !

Un Petit Raw Update

“In any case, other than my desire to hear more about your adventures in raw foodism, the real question here is this: how do you balance a raw food diet with cupcakes? Can I make this a positive change without abandoning the classic cheese and cracker combo, chocolate and cupcakes on valentines day, and even, once and awhile, a sandwich? Please let a girl know!”

House Of Holland

What would your ideal House Of Holland shirt say? (The comments are totally GOLDEN.)

The New New Romantics

Audrey helps boys plan dates.

Fun Accessories

Sometimes all you need to take an outfit from drab to fab — or as I like to say, “From ‘up the creek’ to magnifique!” — is the addition of a couple of well-chosen accessories.

Daily Outfit -- 3rd March 2008

What I wore to the Fashion Incubator show…

Weekly Resolutions

What’s stopping me (& you) from ticking off the items on your list?

Black In Fashion: Mourning To Night

A review of the Black In Fashion exhibition at the NGV.

Daily Outfit -- 2nd March 2008

What I wore to Black In Fashion’s opening night. Plus — me with Zandra Rhodes!

February 2008

Mike Dooley Seminars!

Anyone want to help out at a Mike Dooley seminar?

Carousel -- Week Ending 29th February 2008

ANTM all-star dream team, a suuuuper cute screen-cleaner & lots of other treats!

Daily Outfit -- 28th February 2008

I’m wearing a slightly obscene sweatshirt. I also made a dancing montage.

Things I Love Thursday

Soy hazelnut hot chocolates, Karl Lagerfeld, my new dictaphone, dubstep & more more more!

Wow

I love this video.

Skinny Ties

Audrey’s take on skinny ties.

Umbrella Lurve!

It’s getting very cold around here, so I thought it was a good time to present you with an assortment of the best-looking brollies I’ve found recently… as well as who I can imagine owning them.

Weekly Resolutions

How did you do on yours? What would your weekly resolutions report card say? Would you give yourself an A+ or a C-?

Daily Outfit -- 24th February 2008

My new leather jacket! Ooh la la!

iCiNG Podcast Featuring Simon!

Simon (my boyfriend) & I made a podcast in response to a nonpareil’s question.

Coming Out To Homophobes

“I’m bisexual, have had past secret relationships with females and I haven’t told anyone except my boyfriend, who I know is one of the most open minded people out there. Do you know how I could tell my parents, friends and other people I know? My parents make fun of gay/bi/lesbian people. My friends stopped hanging out with one of our close friends because she told them she is a lesbian and another one because she is bi. How could you just stop hanging out with one of your friends after they told you probably one of their most in depth secrets? Also, my school isn’t exactly the most friendly towards the openly gay people or even those who “look” gay. So can you help me figure a way to come ermm – halfway out of the closet – with these people without making them spaz out and shun me?”

Carousel -- Week Ending 22nd February 2008

Why we love who we love, celebrity houses, differences in diet in relationships & many other things to click on!

Un Petit Hair Update

I had a trim, yay!

Things I Love Thursday

Fleetwood Mac, the iCiNG community, Exploding Dog & Notorious B.I.G.!

Fafi For MAC Cosmetics -- Reviews

On Monday, I received a FedEx package that made me yelp with excitement. It was a box from a PR company in New York. It said “MAC Cosmetics” on the outside. I thought, “Pffft, it couldn’t be. I bet someone wrote that just to get my attention!” But when I ripped it open in the elevator & looked inside, my heart started pounding. My hands trembled. I think I perspired a little bit. I ran down the corridor at full speed & started hollering excitedly at my boyfriend. Yes, I am a true MAC addict — these are the signs. It can get ugly!

Daily Outfit -- 19th February 2008

A futuristic flight attendant outfit!

Musky Monsieur

Let’s talk about sweats, baby!

How To Make A T-Shirt More Interesting

What do you like to wear with your favourite t-shirt? How do you make it look stylish?

Neogoth

So, what’s neogoth about, anyway? First of all, it has nothing to do with The Matrix — perish the thought! Nor does it have anything to do with bright, neon colours. ‘Neo’ is meant here to mean recent or new. Combine that with ‘goth’ & you get a fresh, modern version of the goth aesthetic. & not a moment too soon!

Weekly Resolutions

I started to ponder the concept of having weekly resolutions. I know that New Year’s resolutions can be quite daunting to a lot of people, which I’m sure isn’t helped by the fact that we are always expected to set great hulking goals for ourselves (like “Solve world hunger” & “Organise closet”). But if we could break down the time-frame, surely that would make it easier?

A Passionless Marriage

What can you do when your husband doesn’t do it for you any more?

Carousel -- Week Ending 15th February 2008

Tarotscopes, glamorous grocery shopping, Hunter S. Thompson & cupcake recipes! What a fantastic combination.

Things I Love Thursday

The massage song, movies about aerials, elbow patches & Takashi Murakami!

Valentine's Day Panic!

What would you put on a mixtape for your #1 crush?

Daily Outfit -- 13th February 2008

Alternative title: How to wear a cocktail dress during the day!

How To Have A Freak-Out-Free Birthday

Birthdays are supposed to be the happiest day of the year — the one where you celebrate your life with your closest friends & have an amazing time. But sometimes, they just don’t go as planned. Lots of people loathe their birthday, & refuse to do anything but watch re-runs of ‘Friends’ all day. Others find themselves filled with a nameless dread, while some people resort to getting drunk, high, having a bad one-night stand or spending most of the day in tears.

My Lelo Lily

While the Lily might look like a pansy, it’s anything but. With vibrations ranging from a subtle fizz to a tumultuous tickle, it’s sure to thrill even the most exacting vixen.

Why Thou Shalt Accessorise

There is a Latin phrase that goes, ‘Vestis Virum Facit’. Translated, it means, ‘The Clothes Maketh the Man’. Personally though, I think there needs to be a second point added onto that: Accessories Maketh the Outfit.

Fafi For MAC

I LOVE this range so much. Not just the make-up, but the accessories too! After all, who could say no to a Fafi t-shirt with striped arms? Or a silk scarf printed with Fafi characters?

Administrative Notices

Some notices :>

Geek Chic

Start reclaiming things that you used to get shoved in your locker for wearing!

Daily Outfit -- 10th February 2008

A knit hat, a leather skirt & a Rhymesayers t-shirt.

Sarma's Strawberry Tarts

A recipe from Carol Alt’s book ‘The Raw 50’.

Throwing A Valentine's Day Party!

This article is an excerpt from my digital book, How To Throw A Fantastic Party, which I recently rewrote with lots of gusto!

Carousel -- Week Ending 8th February 2008

Foodland, an interview with Haruki Murakami & underwater fashion portraits.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Today is the start of Chinese New Year! Happy new year! 2008 is the year of the rat in Chinese astrology. Nibble nibble!

Things I Love Thursday

Calendars, leather jackets, The Flashbulb & lots more! Plus — Audrey weighs on what’s making him happy, too!

Argyle S.O.S.!

What to wear with argyle? I have lots of ideas!

Quote of the Day -- 6th February 2008

R.I.P., Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

EFT Tips & Tricks

I have had quite a few questions about EFT recently so I thought I’d address a bunch of them in one go.

How To Get Dressed For A Concert

Audrey tells men how to look stylish at a show.

Rock The Prom!

For most people, the prom is still a little way off — & yet at the moment, it’s the hottest issue in my inbox! Girls around the globe are fuh-reakin’ out, lost in a sea of dresses, stumped by what to wear & how to look different, original & cute without spending a fortune or imitating someone else.

Super Tuesday

I don’t normally make political statements here, but you guys have the power to change the world.

Notes From The Road

Audrey tells a tale from the road.

Sydney Morning Herald

A feature on me that was in the Sydney Morning Herald.

The Ultimate Crush Decoder Ring!

I get emails all the time from people who are in the grips of a major crush. The kind of crush that lives up to its name — the sort that squeezes your insides, makes you hyperventilate & always makes you feel like you’re not being very impressive at all. I realised I hadn’t written an article on how to stop a crush from becoming a crash, or how to salvage the wreckage if it does, & with Valentine’s Day coming up, it seemed appropriate! So, here it is — your crush decoder!

Francesca Lia Block

“All the girls were infatuated with Dirk; he wouldn’t pay any attention to them. But on the first day of the semester, Dirk saw Weetzie in his art class. She was a skinny girl with a bleach-blonde flat-top. Under the pink Harlequin sunglasses, strawberry lipstick, earrings dangling charms, and sugar-frosted eye shadow she was really almost beautiful. Sometimes she wore Levi’s with white-suede fringe sewn down the legs and a feathered Indian headdress, sometimes old fifties’ taffeta dresses covered with poetry written in glitter, or dresses made of kids’ sheets printed with pink piglets or Disney characters.”

Vintage Loot!

Things I bought at a recent vintage sale! $16 goes a long way sometimes!

Carousel -- Week Ending 1st February 2008

Desktop wallpapers, Deepak Chopra & Caroline Trentini, among other lovely treats!

January 2008

Dealing With Suicide

How to cope when you lose someone close.

New Shoes!

I love platforms, & I love mary janes, so it all makes sense really!

Things I Love Thursday

Organisation, talking about fashion blogging, easter eggs & a slew of other things!

Wishlist For 2008

Yum.

Rosewater

I love rosewater. It makes me happy. I like to buy it in strange glass bottles from imported food stores. Here are some things you can do with it if you get your hands on some!

Top 5 Fictional Female Style Icons

Television & movies are overrun with underdressed & badly-styled characters. But what about when the major studios get it right? This is my little homage to who I think are the 5 most stylish female characters.

Stylish Wedding Attire For Men

“Help! I’ve been invited to a wedding and I have no idea what to wear!”

50 Ways To Rescue The Worst Day Ever

How to solve an awful day? Clear your calendar. Postpone all social engagements, take time out for yourself & do one (or all) of the following…

Dali Atomicus

This photograph was shot live. It took 26 attempts, & over five hours to get it to look like this. Halsman would count, & on ‘four’, Salvador Dali would leap in the air, three assistants would throw cats, one other assistant would chuck the bucket of water, & Halsman’s wife would hold the chair as Halsman took the picture.

Sex & The City

These are clips from the Farewell episode.

Carousel -- Week Ending 25th January 2008

Candace Bushnell, Kirsten Dunst for Miu Miu & plenty more eyeball fodder.

Things I Love Thursday

New hair! Long fingernails! Ice-skating, too.

Jobs (& Hints) For Creative Souls

“Suggestions for job hunting, or really any way to make money that isn’t completely depressing to the creative heart would be so great!”

Cupcakes, Gala Style!

I am not a master cupcake baker, but I do enjoy it — the baking process as well as the eating part! It feels good to make something tangible, something that can be photographed & enjoyed & admired.

Man Bags

Alright boys, let’s face facts. Gone are the days where everything you needed to survive a day in this modern fast-paced world can fit in your pocket. It’s just not doable any more. If you’re roaming around the streets with just your wallet in your pocket, you’re either alarmingly under-equipped for life, or you’re cheating and getting your other half to cart around your stuff around for you. And that’s not cool.

My Raw Adventure!

Really, when you look at it logically, it makes sense. How could it possibly be bad for your body to subsist on lots of fresh, healthy produce from the earth?

Daily Outfit -- 19th January 2008

It’s raining & dreary & so we’re going ice-skating! I’m so excited, I’ve never been before. Hopefully I won’t bruise my booty! Wish me luck!

What We're Using

I thought it would be interesting to do a periodical round-up on the beauty products we’re all using & how well they’re working for us. It’s a good way to trade information & find products you might like to test out yourself.

Hair Extensions

Cass has a really amazing system of attaching extensions, the likes of which I’ve never seen before (or even heard of).

Daily Outfit -- 18th January 2008

I yam pirate!

Carousel -- Week Ending 18th January 2008

Happy Friday! Wiggle wiggle! Take a spin on the carousel!

New Hair!

I have new hair!!! There are not enough exclamation marks to describe the excitement I feel!

Things I Love Thursday

Tofutti cuties, Buffy, raw fooooood…

Yoga & Pilates

This is a breakdown of the various types of yoga & Pilates classes, with additional information on who they suit & what to expect!

How To Be A Gentleman

Audrey’s guide to being the perfect gentleman.

Daily Outfit -- 14th January 2008

I had trouble getting dressed today. Then, as I was lying in bed, I thought, “If I asked my nonpareils what I should wear, what would they say?” This is the outfit that came to mind…

How To Be A Writer

“My dream and the only thing I’ve ever really been in interested in is being a writer. Many many people have tried to discourage me from doing this, but it’s my passion! I was wondering if you had any advice?”

Athletic Aesthetics

Prospective outfits for a fitness instructor who needs to go from classes to clients!

Rumours

“I’m having trouble with some stories that I’ve heard about myself that aren’t true. I was just wondering if you could perhaps give some advice on handling having a rumour being spread about you with poise? Because I am dreading school.”

Carousel -- Week Ending 11th January 2008

So many links! Great mash-up downloads, news about Rachel Zoe’s new TV venture, Pantone’s choice for colour of the year, & much more!

Things I Love Thursday

This week I lurve amazing people, my new blender, thinking about transitioning to raw veganism…

Daylesford

My trip to Daylesford — what I did, where I stayed, the works!

Name The iCiNG Orchid!

I bought an orchid, & it needed a name!

Putting On The Ritz

How to dress up, for men!

2008: The Year Of Healthy Eating

I want to eat healthier in 2008, & here’s how I intend to do it!

Tarina Tarantino Interview

I got the opportunity to ask Tarina Tarantino some questions, & here are her answers!

DailyOm

I received this email from DailyOm today & it was so accurate that it actually made me say, “Ouch!” Good food for thought.

What To Do: The First Weekend Of 2008

Fun ideas for the weekend!

Cheating & Trust

“Can you ever go back after he has cheated on you?”

Carousel -- Week Ending 4th January 2008

A weekly link-fest upon which to gorge yourself! Astrological predictions for 2008, an interview with Jim Carrey, an interview with Tony Robbins & lots more!

Things I Love Thursday

Things I’m loving! White rooms, David Letterman, eating properly, the delight of 2008…

Fashion & Style Predictions: 2008

The colour of royalty, homosexuality & Prince is making a comeback in a major way. It’s been blasted all over the catwalks, from Lanvin to Comme des Garcon & all the way to Pucci, in every hue imaginable: violent violet, lascivious lavender, punchy plum & apoplectic amethyst.

A Thought For 2008

When you do a thing, do it with all your might…

Happy New Year!

May 2008 be full of fantastic opportunities, amazing people, wonderful times & a sense of bliss!

Daily Outfit -- 31st December 2007

It is 42 degrees. Yes, that is 110 to you. HELP!

December 2007

Fetish Wear

“I was wondering if you would write an article on fetish dressing. I always find fetish dressing comes off looking extremely tacky and “goth” looking which of course is not the way I want to look. I’d like to be able to incorporate items such as platform “hooker heels”, bondage corsets, pvc, etc. into a more neutral or even girly wardrobe.”

Gibbous

I thought I would introduce you to a little clothing house called Gibbous.

How To Set Amazing Goals

Why not start 2008 with a fleet of fantastic goals & driving ambitions? Here’s how to go about it.

Cosmopolitan

It is rather sad for me to have to tell you this, but as of now, my columns in Cosmopolitan magazine are no longer.

Daily Outfit -- 29th December 2007

My outfit, some perfume & a major goal ticked off!

How To Be Charming

Charm & charisma are similar beasts: it’s the art of making the person you’re speaking to feel like they’re the only person in the room.

Gala's Ridiculous Gingerbread Idols

Tonight, I made gingerbread idols! (More fun than just making generic “men”.)

iCiNG's Best Of: 2007

If you’re after some light reading for the next few days, here are my favourite articles from the past twelve months…

Carousel -- Week Ending 28th December