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Australia’s first ever Fashion Film Awards will be debuting its red carpet awards ceremony on May 20 in Sydney to celebrate the achievements of brands and artists in the genre of fashion film. The Australian Fashion Film Awards (AFFA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has created a platform for the collaboration between the fashion and film industries. The organisation aims to nurture artistic vision, enable new partnerships for brands, generate career opportunities for young talent and support the local fashion industry.

Anastasia Fai, founder of AFFA said that, “AFFA will celebrate the fusion of the two industries that are working closer and closer with each other. The fascination and access to film production has meant that a photo shoot is no longer enough to launch a new fashion concept. More and more leaders in the fashion industry are recognising the need for a short film to articulate a brand’s personality to millions of people around the world who are consuming video content online. In fact, viewers are 64% more likely to buy a product on an online retail site after watching a video,” Anastasia said.

Categories that will be recognised and awarded at the awards red carpet ceremony include, Best Australian Fashion Film, Best Director, Best Styling, Best Student Fashion Film and Best International Fashion Film. Some of the talent, agencies and brands that are also being represented at the awards ceremony include, Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee, Gemma Ward, Country Road, Mugler and Fendi.

Published on May 11, 2015 on Indulge Magazine

 

The Roundabout Antiques store held a Moorcroft Annual open day on the 21st of February to showcase their new release, limited editions and general range pieces for 2015. With the 100 year centenary of the ANZACS this year, Moorcroft has created a collection of pottery especially for Australia and New Zealand. Pottery pieces include depictions such events as the tale of Simpson and his donkey and the Battle of Lone Pine.

Moorcroft pottery has been made in the same factory in the United Kingdom since 1913 and according to Robert Neilsen, who runs the store along with his family, the Moorcroft brand is basically the Rolex watch of the pottery world. A family run business since 1996, the Nielsens have a proud history of being professional antique and collectables dealers. “The shop is a bit unique in the fact that we deal with Moorcroft pieces from 80 to 90 years ago as well as their modern pieces. We deal with the entire spectrum of Moorcroft and we are one of the only ones in Australia that do that,” Robert said.

A prominent piece in their Australian exclusive collection is The Great Barrier Reef Vase which the Nielsen family featured last year. The Roundabout Antiques store will be having another open day in July where one of the artists from Moorcroft will be visiting.

Visit www.roundaboutantiques.com.au to see their collections.

Published on December 26, 2014 on Highlife Magazine

 

 

 

 

Since 2011, the Salt Caves in Toowoomba have been providing guests with the natural healing properties of Himalayan Salt. Salt therapy is said to boost immune systems and relive respiratory illnesses.

A drug free treatment that reproduces the natural climate of a salt cave, salt therapy works by dispersing a dry salt aerosol in a halo chamber whose surfaces are covered with layers of salt. As the Himalayan salt is inhaled, it travels through the sinuses and respiratory tract absorbing moisture, cleansing, clearing mucus, killing bacteria and reducing inflammation. The Himalayan salt caves were specially designed under the instruction and guidance from Halotherapy experts in Poland and have over 14 tonnes of Himalayan salt blocks in the walls alone.

Himalayan salt has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties as well as helping to loosen mucus build up and phlegm and helping with asthma treatment and bronchial conditions. Studies have shown that people with chronic upper respiratory conditions, seasonal allergies, sinusitis, bronchitis and skin disorders can gain benefits from salt therapy.

Salt therapy can also help prevent respiratory viruses, including the common cold and flu. Children and adults who experience chronic or multiple colds throughout the year due to day cares, schools, or poor ventilation in the work environment can also benefit from Halotherapy.

Yoga and meditation classes are also held in the salt caves. The Salt Caves are located in Toowoomba on 192 James Street, for more information contact 07 4659 9269 or visit www.saltcaves.com.au.

Published on July 2, 2015 on Highlife Magazine