When you're alone, and life is making you lonely You can always go....to a cuddle party!?

Forget Downtown, when you can go to a party and hug strangers for three and a half hours. Nothing naughty, just flannies and an ambrosia salad. The website describes a Cuddle Party as:

"A Cuddle Party is an event for adults to get together and explore affectionate touch and communication without it becoming sexualized. At these events, we create the safe space to talk about and explore what our needs are as adults when it comes to affection, intimacy and welcomed touch" ooooooookaaay...

Don't believe me look at the website.

I Wanty Wanty Wanty 3

I have stopped hyperventilating now, so I can type the keyboard whilst I sip down a gin and prune smoothie to calm my nerves. Introducing the Nooka Zub, a glow in the dark watch made exclusively for the conclusion of the Kanye West 'Glow in the Dark' tour. The will only be, *deep breath and gulp* 15 made and Kanye himself will find most these babies a home on a spoilt wrist somewhere. What plop I say, surrrre there will be 15 now but then their will be 30 more, then 300 then ooh we set up a website selling theses babies and before I know it the homeless guy outside my building will be wearing one. He already has a taste for Missoni, kid you not.

Sigh, I am off to top up my smoothie and find another way to read time when I am locked in a bank vault.

Spiders & Drugs

Have a great weekend!

The Lee Mathews Scent Range

The Lee Mathews Scent range contiues to expand after the Lee Mathews scented candle, Lee has developed and created her first Eau de Parfum, entitled ‘Orange Flower.’

The scent is a beautiful, fresh citrus floral, which invokes Lee’s unique sense of all things Australian and makes a wonderful complement to her exquisite ready-to-wear line.

Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, marjoram, waxy lemon, orange flower, jasmine, tuberose and a hint of chamomile entwined with sheer woods and earthy nuances.

The Lee Mathews scented candle is made from organic vegetable wax blend created from the oil of the renewable and non toxic Palm Kernal.

The Lee Mathaws Eau de Parfum $78 and Scented Candle is $55. For more information or sample please give us a buzz on the batphone.

Green Tomato Cars

The way of the world these days, is that more people are starting to be environmentally aware - and making an effort to think green. Whether it be keeping the air-conditioning, lights & car use to a minium, people are becoming more alert to these larger problems around us and making an effort to do their part.

A great deal of us in this industry are especially guilty of over-using taxi's (even for the smallest distances! You know who you are!) and a fantastic company, Green Tomato Cars has come up with a solution - Enviro-Taxi's! Green Tomato Cars house a large fleet of Toyota Prius Hybrid cars which give off just 40% of the carbon emissions made by most LPG Taxi's or standard cars. They charge the smallest amount more than regular cabs and the best part... no waiting charges! You could be stuck at those lights for quite some time and only be charged for the distance travelled.

Green Tomato Cars were the Official Mode Of Transport for this years TV Week Logies.

Check out their website at www.greentomatocabs.com.au and make a booking!

DR

Universal Tragedy

Somebody call Amnesty International to help put an end to these crimes against humanity which happened in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City yesterday. By crimes against humanity, I mean of course the National Costume segment of the Miss Universe Paegent for 2008.

Miss Argentina! A parasol! What were you thinking! And why are there more than one parasol's in the competition! (See behind left of Miss Australia - who is by the way, the far the less of all these evils.)

Ah, New Zealand, New Zealand. A gallant effort but unfortunately, there is no lady-like way to spread your legs in heels, stick your tongue out and perform the Hakka with a piece of shiny black plastic hanging from your crotch.

Oh, and lets not forget USA. Yes USA.

Remember when America's national costume was a giant snowflake teamed with a bra and knickers? Yes, i didn't either.

Miss Mexico's costume is flawless. Its a temple, with grass... come on!

DR

Unnecessary & Expensive: Week 1

OK, lets get started. This week, we present a skyscraper in Dubai (because there aren't enough of these apparently.)

But wait.... it rotates. Yes. Rotates. Why? Because it can.

And it resembles a monstrous version of the Jenga tower, which must be very comforting for all those inside.

Oh, and apparently it creates $7 Million worth of energy by rotating each year.

DR

Healthy or Not?

Right you see I am confused, last night bundled in my PJ's the SBS news told me that Australia was one of the healthiest countries on Earth and people live now some 40% longer than sometime other than now. Great! I was just about to jump off the couch and eat a hand full of icing sugar when I thought I would switch and see what those crazy kids on the ABC were up too. They said that Australia was 'Drunker, Fatter and more diseased' than ever before. They get the same press kit? Somebodies poor PR intern mucked up bad, 'Oh I was supposed to send, like, the UN-diseased press pack? oopsy'. So the ABC, who I always imagined as a wise old woman in a rocking chair who loves cream on everything and watching man o man repeats, said Aussies are huge binge drinkers, are bustling belt sizes nationally and...have more STD's than ever before. Cripes but I think that might having something to do with the binge drinking, beer goggles anyone?

Oh ma, I don't know who to believe. On one hand I want to go out and have that last piece of garlic bread that everyone denies they want, on the other hand I want to have my stomach stapled and walk around in a vacuum packed coverall from Glad. So to calm my nerves I consulted the daily oracle, not Perez Hilton, SMH.com.au. They said both, and I paraphrase:"Congrats Australia your healthier than a while back, but your still fat, have more chance of dieing of nasty things like cancer and heart disease. There is still a 17 year gap between indigenous people and non indigenous peoples lifespans. Don't even get us started on whats down ya pants!" OK so that's not really good news is it...

I know this is not about Fashion, so here is a picture of a strange handbag I found on google images. Is it just me or does that black powder puff have glowing pink eyes?! Creeeepy!

Milan Men's Fashion Week

Aaah Milan Men's Fashion Week, we love the mix from the silk PJ look from Dolce & Gabbana (above) to the sexy tones of Ferragamo (below). The puce three piece suit is for those Elton John days every guy tends to have here and there, not me though i don't really like marble busts and cursing at lampposts whilst coming out my botox clinic.

Great! Geek chic rocks my world and terrorizes my wallet
There is something strangely Star Trek and cool about these Prada coats, very intergalactic federation of planets "Take me to your brain in a jar" kind of way.

..but now i am not so sure these would be great we you have those

miss matching sock days..

Ok rant alert #12AD1: When did the mankini become acceptable to send down the catwalk, you can almost sense the front row shrinking into their Gucci crackberry holders. I can also imagine other things shrinking in this doodacky if you get my driftwood. Even living in Poofs Point i would still get beaten up if i slipped out the door in this with a pink calico Frattelli Fresh bag slung over my shoulder. Not pretty my peeps and the sandals remind me of my old high school Classical Studies teacher who had these sandals in baby poo tones, a triangle of frizzy hair and scary bulging eyes, but that might have something to do with his super tight jeans that he always wore. But i digress...Mankini, wrong, don't buy.

NOM*d seen on.........Madonna!

Above: From UK's Reveal Magazine

Holy Disco Leotard! Madonna was shot last week twice leaving her London home gym in NOM*d's Vintage bloomers. The pieces are from last Summer's collection but these items have been archived so may be back for another day after Madge's endorsement.

Jason's Barbie of the week

This week its Tippi Hedren from Hitchcock's classic, The Birds. Fresh for the 45th anniversary. Apparently the seller describes the doll as having "real fake birds" and a "high-quality head [that] looks scared and has awesome hair!" All for USD$44.99. Are you loving it?

Get Carried Away... In Big Style!

For those of you blinded by the 85 outfit changes of Sarah Jessica Parker in the Sex & The City film - you may not have noticed the sharp styling of Carrie's leading man 'Mr. Big'.

The film's stylist extroadianaire, Patricia Field, decked out actor Chris Noth in an array of the worlds finest suits (...and Hefner-style silk dressing gowns). Although the outfits changed, Mr Big always wore his IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic watch. This beautifully classic piece finishes any outfit... or none (see above) and is available from Hardy Brothers stores nation-wide.

If you're interested in grabbing yourselves a sample, or making a store visit... drop us a line.

DR

Denim & Thread on a roll stateside

Denim & Thread have continued to build on great exposure in the US, with fashion Magazine Nylon declaring online "Sass & Bide and Ksubi, move aside." to make way for the next hot Australian fashion import. D+T have also scored key online features with online jeans bible Denim Therapy and Coutourture. This exposure comes hot on the back of features in Mens.Style.com as well as The LA Times Magazine. Great work boys!

Annette's Frock of the Week - Ruby Smallbone

This week’s contestant on the Elephant Runway is Ruby Smallbone’s – “The Strokes Strapless Twist Dress”. I refer to this frock as a “cocktail with a twist” as it is sexy but tasteful, a “look to kill”.

This is a statement dress as it really epitomises the phrase “less is more”. It has a sweetheart cut, simple colouring and I think very fashion forward. Wearable for the young at heart.

Ruby Smallbone’s new collection for the season has a ballerina appeal, appropriate for a slow dance or an enchanted evening at the opera. I believe this frock belongs in every girl’s spring/summer 08/09 wardrobe as it includes the right concoction of sweetness and seductiveness. Stay posted for more fashion goss from your frock expert

AP

Get well soon Jayson!

Image care of The Daily Telegraph

Heres to a speedy recovery.

From all the ElephantPR and Saunders & Co Team.

Mittens the boogie cat says.....

Have a good weekend y'all! x

Linda Jackson Is "Undone"

Street-chic superstar Therese Rawsthorne made a triumphant debut at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week this year - making her show one of the hottest tickets of the week. Her collection, entitled ''Undone'' made headlines and garnered praise for the use of Australian icon Linda Jackson's famous 1985 'Waratah' print.

Said by Australian media...

"A great collaboration with Linda Jackson, bringing her prints back into the spotlight, was a joy for long-time followers of Australian fashion."

Kirstie Clements
Vogue

"Too cool."
Harpers Bazaar

"The washed cottons 1980's frill skirts (too cute) and layered shirts from the immensely talented Therese Rawsthorne... are bound to be summer essentials"

Madison

You'll have to wait a few months until its in store and don't expect them to be on the racks for long!

DR

Bindi Tee

I am sure all visitors to the showroom will in no doubt know, and fallen for, our office pup Bindi. She charmed Fern and Damion from Hotel Bondi Swim so much they put her on a t-shirt for their SS0809 collection! Wish we had a mug worthy of a t-shirt. Bindi is taking it all in her stride, preoccupying herself with the office garbage bins and her war on local skateboarders rather than being caught up in the 'fame game'. If you would like this tee for a shoot or would like more info on the Hotel Bondi Swim range, feel free to give us a tinkle on the hot line.

Abby Cornish - Sexiest Vegetarian 2008 Woot Woot!

So Abby Cornish won, the sexiest vegetarian of 2008 award from PETA in the Hunter Valley last night and I could not be happier, considering I have never heard of this prize and wondering what the point was. I have no problem with vegetarians, but I am risking a masked beetroot attack tonight by saying I think this is the oddest award I have ever heard of. Apparently competition was tight for this coveted crown, supposedly made out of lima beans, turnips and a large fennel bush. Abby fought off the best of the vego mafia including John Butler and Missy Higgins as well as those single letter last name entertainers Andrew G and Jackie O, to take home the world’s first edible award.

Tens of thousands of people voted for sexiest vegetarian, I obviously missed that invite. I believe the other categories were, Happiest Pumpkin Grower, Nicest Cat Owner and my favourite, Rescuer of tubular fruit from sexual harassment and vilification.The banquet was a sumptuous spread of pumpernickel bread and twig salad and after one too many wheat grass shots and they headed off to Newtown to harass poor old ladies who still use plastic shopping bags.

Congrats Abby!

JHH

New Armani Ad with some unknown dude..

Some here in the office have got all hot under the bonnet about this new Armani ad, running about tearing at their chests, muttering and rolling on the ground singing "spice up your life"....thoughts?

Diamonds Are An Elephants Best Friend

This is an exquisite pi.... piece from Hardy Brothe... Brothers Jewellers. I'm so sorry, i'm just getting very distracted by these... rings.

Did we mention that we were thrilled to welcome Australia's first luxury jeweller, Hardy Brothers into the Elephant PR stable? Hardy Brothers Jewellers have a firm place steeped in Australian history and tradition, each year beautifully handcrafting the Emirates Melbourne Cup and having the honour of being the only jewellers in the Southern Hemisphere to hold the Royal Warrant.

There you go. How do you like them apples?

DR

Bless'ed Are The Meek Seen at ...Kung Fu Panda MTV Premiere

A Bless'ed Are The Meek dress was worn by MTV presenter Maz Compton at the premiere of Kung Fu Panda in Sydney. Here she in Bless'ed as she is interviewing a rather cheeky looking Jack Black
JHH

We're Just Crackers About Tuckers

Gourmet Cracker company Tucker's Natural, has created something which has had our whole office munching away all week (apologies if you called while this was happening).

Chocolate Gourmet Dessert Crackers! A perfect addition to have with post-dinner drinks as an elegant snack or to have with that 3pm coffee pick-me-up (that's us). They are available at your local Woolworths supermarket as of this week!

Their press contact is Lara at the lifestyle division of our sister company, Saunders & Co.

Contact below...

Lara Hadjetian
lara@saundersandcopr.com.au

(02) 8394 4671

DR

Waterloo's Favourite Intern (On The Left)

World, meet Kylie, Kylie... world. (She's on the left)

Kylie is our absolutely indispensable Friday intern who has been with us here at Elephant for over a year and a half. Here she is with the glamorous Annette, our lovely Fashion Junior/showroom mistress at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - living it up at the Rosemount Bar! Even with all that free-flowing Rosemount 'O' they remained the consummate professionals! Always at the camera ready though...

So if you're thinking of popping by the showroom for a visit... drop by on a Friday and let the Blonde Mafia sort out your clothing dilemma. They're really quite good.

DR

Button it haters!

After this horrific button was sold at the Republican Annual (Witch Hunt Against Every One We Hate or Deem Anti American) conference, we took a look at the Republican online shop. The www.republicanmarket.com has such teeth grind inducing horrors like "Life's a bitch so don't vote for one" and "Stand for our troops or stand in front of them". You can almost smell the gears burning at the republican spin factory to work themselves out of this one. Check it out in all its redneck glory http://www.republicanmarket.com/store/cat/21.Buttons JHH

Australia's Next Top Diva!

So we all know hair extensions are around us in this beauty world of illusions, however, not all are created equally!

Enter Stage Right, Original Diva Exclusive Hair Inserts. Made from the very highest grade silk remy (that's the best) human hair, they feature revolutionary non-slip rubber snap-clips ensuring your tresses stay locked in even after a wild thrashing night at the disco.

Original Diva Inserts come in the beautiful Diva In A Box set to thicken or extend your hair (bad haircut emergency kit!) or in individual highlights for an instant burst of colour!

Just ask the A-listers who sport them on the red carpet... but you'll have to guess... we've been sworn to secrecy! True story...

DR

Two very cool sites to check out! Who wouldn't want an ice cream licking Unicorn?

http://designismine.blogspot.com/

http://www.amandavisell.com/

A request...

We at Elephant land have had a request from the delightful and spunk-a-licious Zoe Foster for more 'sex and violence' on our blog. Though we have been rather dull lately in the 'bash and pash' department, you never know what the weekend holds Ms. Foster. Keep you posted!

Anyway here is a pic we love of Zoe in a shirt from Zambelli Custom Made we had made for her. Love the desk cam action, to all other readers please send more to us and we will pop them on the site.

JHH

Cybele seen on.... Jodhi Meares

Australia's Next Top Model host Jodhi Meares was out and about recently in a slinky maxi from NZ label Cybele from the AW08 collection. Called the Lucid Long Strapless gown, this piece has been a key seller for the season and its not hard to see why.

JHH

G&L Summer 2008 Collection

G&L Handmade Shoes have just added their new Summer 2008 range to the permanent range of drool inducing shoes. All available for shoots. Better hurry, we are fast running out of Windex keeping the windows clean with all the shoe-a-philes steaming it up for these kickers. For loans give us a buzz on 02 8399 2988 or info@elephantpr.com.au

JHH

Nicole Kidman in Vogue US

Annie Lebowitz has shot Nicole Kidman on the set of Titanic, oh i mean Australia. Looks like a good old fashioned gusset ripper. I can imagine a couple of people here who would not mind Hugh's mud on their gumboots.

JHH

.. Oh its nice to see Naomi Robson lent her make up truck for the shoot too..