Journal
I Wanna Live Like Common People
Dreamy...
Jarvis Cocker. Britpop dream boat. Most of us would know him from the band Pulp. Their song Common People an anthem at many 21st and possibly now 50th Birthday parties around the world.
In recent years Jarvis has hosted a string of music shows on BBC Radio, popular not only due to his playlist and guests but his incredible wit. He is hilarious.
At the end of 2019 Jarvis re-released one of his solo tracks "Still Running the World"which shot to No 2 on the British charts due to it's political commentary.
Now, Jarvis can read you to sleep. Mmmmmm. He has released two stories so far - Times Square in Montana by Richard Brautigan and The Spring Tune by Tove Jansson. Jarvis is releasing these audios regularly via his instagram #jarvisbransoncocker
Woman of the moment always, Dolly Parton is also treating us with some children's bedtime stories via her incredible book charity called Imagination Library. The library raises millions of dollars each year to give a book a month to just over 1.5 million children. The library has also been established in Australia.
Dolly is reading a story once a week for 10 weeks live via the library website, tucked up in bed in her cute PJ's! You can also watch them back here.
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Lissome Magazine AWAKENING is Back in Stock!
No. 1 - Bee Cover
No. 2 - Earth Procession Cover
We have just received another delivery of the debut print issue Awakening by Lissome Magazine from Berlin.
Founded on-line in 2016 "as a platform envisioning a mindful future of fashion" by DörteDe Jesus (or DJ) who has over 10 years experience as an Art Director and Designer in print and digital media.
Self funded and run by all women and mostly volunteers, the magazine is very lifestyle-forward addressing topical issues including the future of fashion.
We have a limited number of both covers in stock!
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The Arnsdorf Team reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.
Gemma Cahill - Production Manager
Gemma wears the Martha Dress in Ivory
What are you doing to stay active?
I’ve been going for a daily walk... always a new route and always residential streets (I love sneaking a peak at different houses and gardens!) The dahlia’s at the moment are insane!
I also did Blogilates and was sore for 3 days. Not yet been back...
Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?
I’ve been struggling a little to get into my reading. I’m half way through ‘See What You Made Me Do’ by Jess Hill but it’s a little heavy so I’m taking it slow. I’m finding short things from Man Repeller or BOF articles much more satisfying. Also the news of a morning.
Podcasts yes yes yes! I’ve been re-listening to my favs from Dumbo Feather - especially the interviews with Rhea Dempsey, Hugh Mackay and Paul Hawkin. Then rotating between This American Life, How I Built This and BOF.
What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?
Perfecting a poached egg, vegetarian curries and my vegan date caramel slice. My housemates and I have also been having a Sunday roast together 🥰
Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?
I am consciously dressing for versatility and comfort. My days are often filled with spontaneous walks, gardening, cooking and cleaning so I’m choosing clothes that can adapt to all those tasks. Lots of knits. My Merino Skivvy and Sadie Top have been in high rotation.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn't?
I’ve picked up my knitting needles again which I haven’t done since university, and am really enjoying it! Current project is a baby blanket for my soon to be niece. I’ve also been thoroughly enjoying my daily walks and will try to implement this into my routine post corona. Lastly, smiling and saying hi 👋 to strangers on the street. You’ll never regret saying howdly doodly!
Stay well, from all of us at Arnsdorf X
"It's Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World" Dolly Parton
If you're like us, you are slamming that list of movies you have always been meaning to watch. Now is our chance!
Sure, there are your options like Netflix and Stan. Have you tried MUBI? It's a little more arthouse, a little more obscure with some classics through to recent releases. They are currently showing Mike Nichols' The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. It's a vintage classic with the unforgettable soundtrack featuring Simon & Garfunkel. MUBI also to like to focus on contemporary and are currently screening the 2019 release by Chilean director Camilla Jose Donoso.
The Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) have also come to the rescue with a free double screening every Wednesday night!
Each Tuesday, Kristi Matheson the Director of ACMI's Film Programmes announces their selection via Instagram with links for both films for the following night.
ACMI then encourage you to tweet in, post viewing to open up a discussion on the films.
Tonight are two incredible films by powerhouse American screenwriter and film director Kelly Reichardt.
"Set under the vast Montana skies, Reichardt's sixth feature Certain Women paints a delicate portrait of the lives of four women" played by Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, Lily Gladstone and Laura Dern. This film was a highlight at MIFF in 2016.
The second film is Meek's Cutoff. "Settlers travelling through the Oregon dessert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions" and stars Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan. Go to the ACMI website for the film links here.
She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
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We have restocked our beautiful Blanca Blouse and in sizes 4 to 16. Cut from a double layer 100% Organic Cotton, it is semi fitted through the bodice which finishes at high hip. The classic boat neck is centred with contrast hand covered oval shaped dome buttons in black. The clincher? Those stunning sleeves that are full enough for the right amount of drama but that sit back just on your wrist so you can live uninhibited.
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
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Tell us your WFH secrets;)
The Arnsdorf Team reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.
Thea Basiliou - Manager Retail Operations
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Thea is wearing the Pearl Top in Cream
What are you doing to stay active?
We've had some stunning days so enjoying walks through Collingwood, Fitzroy and up to Carlton and Exhibition gardens and also through Fitzroy North to Merri Creek. I feel lucky that we live in such a beautiful neighbourhood with so many parks, private flower gardens and fruit trees.
I'm doing a 30 day online yoga challenge with Adriene which has been fun and also free which is amazing.
Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?
As usual I'm trying to do everything haha!
I have nearly finished reading Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith which is not as great as some her previous books but still very engaging. I finished an audio book called Art Sex Music by Cosey Fanni Tutti which was incredible! I have started another audio book which is a classic - The Go-Between by LP Hartley.
The only regular podcast I listen to is the Business ofFashion which very informative but I am obsessed with Dolly Parton's America. What an amazing woman!
Otherwise, I've been slamming movies and mostly vintage including Hitchcock's Marnie and Vertigo, The Women, Don't Look Now, Al Pacino in The Panic in Needle Park, John Cassavetes' Faces plus docos on Johnny Cash and Joan Didion.
I've also started watching Unorthodox on Netflix which is very interesting.
What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?
I've been baking just a little too often for our waistlines! My regulars are banana bread, carrot cake and blueberry muffins.
My go-to dinners are various combination of brown rice bowls inspired by Terror Twilight! Otherwise seafood paella, stuffed capsicums or a big chunky vegetable soup are favourites.
Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?
I'm still taking on most days on with an 'outfit'. I guess it's the way I express myself and sets my mood for the day. If I'm going for a walk, I'll put on a nice dress with maybe a hat and always a lipstick. I'm enjoying mixing casual tees and sweats from Aries and Bianca Chandon with my fashion pieces to dress them down a little.
My favourite pieces atm are a mix of Arnsdorf, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, JW Anderson, Martine Rose, Lee Mathews and Mara Hoffman.
I've packed away the heels for now and loving my Teva Hurricane Sandals or my AriesxSuicoke Sandals.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn't?
I am obsessed with the Country Music series currently screening on SBS! I have quite a diverse taste in music leaning mostly to punk and never considered myself a country music fan apart from maybe some Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline so it's been fun learning the history of it all.
What songs are you feeling right now?
Listen to my Spotify playlist here.