Friday, December 23, 2011
Happy Christmas from Pussycat Black
Pussycat Black would love to say a very happy Christmas and new year to all our wonderful customers.
2011 has been a tough year for so many of us, but it has been heartwarming to see so many people making the effort to shop local and support small neighborhood business and Australian made fashion and design.
We have lots of beautiful new stock coming in 2012 so watch this space and pop in and visit us in the new year!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Peekaboo
Someone recently told me not to play peekaboo with my child as her son's obsession with the game encouraged him to hide among the racks of cheap polyester clothing in K-Mart.
Oh the humanity. If my boy hides within clothing racks it will be behind something stylish like this Manque Peekaboo dress. Don't you just love it?
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Five days 'til Christmas. Argh!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday morning designs
Even though the shops are dripping with kids pressies at this time of the year, it's not always easy to find something that is actually useful and won't end up in the 'bored' pile in two seconds.
We love these kids tees by Sunday morning designs. There are heaps of different designs available and stuff for grown ups too.
Just gorgeous.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thank goodness for fashion
Once you discover that Santa Claus is a fictional creation manipulated by the Coca Cola company to move merchandise Christmas inevitably loses some of its magic.
Thank goodness for fashion!
These whimsical Miss Plonk frocks allow you to play dress-ups, look lovely and feel kind of special no matter how jaded by the harsh realities of every day life you may be.
A great one to wear on Christmas day.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Not just for nanas
I never used to understand why people gave tea towels as gifts. My grandmother had such a collection her drawers were overflowing.
These days I get it. Especially when they are printed on the best Russian Linen with the word 'Melbourne' proudly emblazoned.
Yes. You can get Sydney ones too. But we don't sell them.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Gift inspiration
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Party season separates
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
She's back
Monday, December 12, 2011
Christmas countdown
Can you believe Christmas is a mere 12 days away?
These Est soaps would have to be some of the best in the world and come beautifully wrapped in brown paper and red linen string. Our personal favourites include lemon lime and poppyseed, cinnamon orange spice and pink clay and geranium.
Gift one, keep one. Well, that's my philosophy anyways...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Blood from an orange
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Martha Goes Green calendar 2012
If you loved the delicious Martha Goes Green cook book, then this seasonal recipe calendar is for you (or a lucky Christmas present recipient!).
Using seasonal ingredients is so much yummier than buying mushy apples in the middle of summer, don't you agree? And it's always a great feeling to know you are buying fresh locally produced ingredients.
Everything we stock here at Pussycat Black is from Australia and New Zealand, with most of our stock made right her in Melbourne. As much as we love online shopping bargains, there's nothing like knowing that your Christmas gifts are supporting local designers and small businesses.
So be sure to pop into our stores for some ethically produced goodies and treats for yourself, of course!
Friday, December 2, 2011
In between days
In between dressing is no easy feat. Is it hot? Cold? Gosh, I don't know. I'll just wear my jeans! Again.
These Aung dresses are the perfect compromise. Throw on a pair of tights and it's just like wearing a comfy t-shirt, only infinitely more stylish. And yes, you could wear them with jeans if you really wanted to...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Beattie's shop
This is a picture of Beattie Lasner's beautiful Sydney shop. It totally makes me want to jump on a plane right now, but thankfully you can buy pieces from her summer collection right here at our Pussycat Black Brunswick and city stores.
A couple of her dresses are currently decorating our city store windows so be sure to stop by for some sartorial summer inspiration.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The light on the hill
It's a sad truth that Labor's light on the hill has pretty much fizzled out.
Thank Goodness for Viktoria & Wood's. Their new 'white light' summer collection is shining bright as can be. Who wouldn't want to get their hands on this millie vest, for example? Luckily it's in store now and just the thing to jazz up those summer basics. Don't you agree?
Friday, November 18, 2011
Some Christmas shopping
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
New label Aung in store now
You know summer is just around the corner when the Vic Market night market starts up in the lead up to Christmas. Yikes!
But more good news: our city store will also be open Wednesday nights from 6-9pm during the night market period.
These beautiful frocks are by Sydney label, Aung, and are just the thing for shopping the market in a stylish manner, don't you think?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Aspirational
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thank God I'm so good looking
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Pink linen, 'aint she pretty
Did you hear John Waters is in town? Yes, I know it is a bit of a stretch to connect this Dot and Herbey pink linen with brilliant cult classic, Pink Flamingos, but poetic license and all that.
I can't exactly see Divine wearing either of these pieces to be honest (they are nowhere near trashy enough!) - but I can picture them on myself, no problems. And that's what counts, right?
Cloudy days
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
If you like these - hurry!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dot and Herbey blouse
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Nothing like linen
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dot and Herbey week
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sexy in a good way
If you've been the the Royal Melbourne Show this year you would have noticed gaggles of teenage girls wandering about in denim hotpants and loads of eyeliner. And perhaps you would have seen the scary carnies checking them out. MTV has a lot to answer for, that's all I'm saying.
Thank goodness it's still possible to do sexy in a classic, totally non-raunch culture way. Just pop on this beautiful dress and you're good to go.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Intuition
Monday, September 26, 2011
An easy outfit
Independence day
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Last night I had a dream
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Au naturel
Maybe it's an age thing, but I have become completely obsessed with natural fibers. In fact, the thought of wearing a piece of polyester from Supre makes me simultaneously break out in a rash and a cold sweat. Silk and linen on the other hand - so beautiful.
This swing top is a lovely cool silk and the necklace is porcelain. And wait until you see our next post - an amazing linen maxi skirt. Watch this space.
This swing top is a lovely cool silk and the necklace is porcelain. And wait until you see our next post - an amazing linen maxi skirt. Watch this space.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Yes, this halter is reversible
Monday, September 12, 2011
New Milk from a Thistle in store now
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The world needs more shirt wearers
Monday, September 5, 2011
A leather bag
You know, watching The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills has really put me off that tanned leathery look that is then smoothed out with some kind of facial stretching technique. And don't get me started on those enlarged lips.
But this kind of tan leather. Well, it makes sense, doesn't it? When it's actual leather, not human skin. And it's a bag. In such a gorgeous shape and design. Beautiful. Thanks, Tussler.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
In black...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Twentyseven names
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