otto mode

LOOKING FOR WORK

2012-02-28T17:17:00.001-08:00

FITMODEL & OFFICE ALL ROUNDER

Love Love Clothing/ Ottomode

Full-time

Based in Sydney, Australia

Description

Do you want to get your foot into the fashion industry door? Are you unsure of which area in the industry you want to head into?
Then boy do we have the position for you!!!

This is a roll up the sleeves opportunity that could lead to a variety of different career paths - an ideal way to get your foot into the fashion industry door, We are small and rapidly expanding Fast fashion label and manufacture for female youth. We are looking for a smart, energetic person to join our team. The job is to ensure our busy office runs smoothly.

-       You will be required every Monday and most Wednesdays to try on production and new samples. (as this will be a key component of your role we do require a female and preferably a size 10)-   answer the phones, liaise with our off shore offices and colleagues
-    General Admin jobs such as: set up for meetings, data entry, manage calendars and diaries, Filing,
-     Showroom visual merchandising
-     end of month stock take assistance
-     Assist the Sales team, the product developer and the General Manager with their daily duties
-     Booking couriers and liaising with customers.
- liaising with media such as (magazine call outs, TV show Wardrobe call ins)
-     Operate RAGS

Skills

As we are a fast paced company we require our FIT model & office all rounder to be great at multi tasking and prioritizing, not afraid to show intuitive, happy, outgoing & organized.
Some reception experience or experience with RAGS would be highly desirable but not a necessity.
We require you have competent skills in Word, Excel, Photoshop and the adobe suit would be an advantage. This role is not your ordinary desk job, you will be required to assist in all areas of the business and will often not be just sitting at your desk, it is an exciting role and we are look for someone to start in the next couple of weeks.
* Resumes need to have a head shot and full body shot attached.

Applications close 07 Mar 2012.

Contact Name – Diana Chen or Jay jay Graham

Email: jayjay@loveloveclothing.com.au

diana@loveloveclothing.com.au

OTTOMODE SALE

2012-02-21T16:11:00.001-08:00

Oh my gosh its finally here.
Our first ever Otto Mode online SALE!!!! YAY
Get your typing fingers out girls because these few items won’t last long with the heavily discounted prices.

http://www.ottomode.com.au/store/

MEAN MARGIRITIA

2012-02-20T18:11:00.000-08:00

Make yourself a mean margarita.

Recipe courtesy of El Jimador

Dont Shoot El Jimador Party Sydney

2012-02-19T20:30:00.001-08:00

Hi all hope you had a fantastic weekend, Enjoying the sun and the sleep in’s and late night drinks with friends. Myself and Sarah (our old and much loved work college) as well as some friends, were all lucky enough to attend the Vice and El Jimador summer in the city fiesta.
El Jimadors mission was to embrace summer and to change the way Australians drink tequila with a series of parties held nationwide called “Don’t Shoot El Jimador”.

Together Vice and El Jimador wanted to show us "not so tequila savvy drinkers" how to drink it right!
Which involved FREE tequila and live beats dropped by amazing DJ’s,such as; Turbo, Mo-funk, The Backhanderz.
We were encouraged not to shoot down the tequila and there were no signs of shot glass es anywhere! We were taught to sip on the tequila cocktails with respect... And I can tell you now I do have some respect for tequila. From 6pm till 10pm we sipped on the delicious and tasty tequila cocktails. While Dancing in the awesome old carnival warehouse. The cocktails were all made by some sexy bartenders all wearing shirts that said “salt and lemon is for fish and chips”. I have most certainly found a love for tequila and I think I’m ditching my usual preference of vodka cocktails in exchange for some true Mexican loving.

Check out some of the fun we had this weekend!!
Leave some comments on what you did!
Or some awesome clubs and pubs around your area so we can come check them out !!

Loving the red cups and shoot glass free pouring style.

Sarah Riding on the vintage carousel horse.

Alex our friend wearing our super sexy Sarafina Dress

Alex and I (Laura) Pictured bottom right. I promise they were'nt all our drinks on the table..haha.

The American Dream

2012-02-15T16:53:00.000-08:00

So while we are all working like little bumble bee's in the Otto Mode head office, Stuck behind a florescent screen like a last minute uni student trying to finish there due tomorrow essay. Four of our much loved colleges are over in America living it up. (Not jealous at all, seriously!) Constantly receiving emails from our international sales rep. Vlad (now referred to as V. Diddy) filled with pictures of him dining at fancy restaurants, meeting new buyers and shopping the coolest boutiques and partying with the rich and famous at exclusive gigs.

After Vlad ran into the guys from LMFAO they kindly invited him to come and shuffle with them so Vlad un expectedly attended the LMFAO concert at the biggest venue in Vegas the MARQUEE NIGHT CLUB at the COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL where he said it was a crowed house performance, but it was an amazing experience and unbelievable night.
His tip for hanging out with some celebrity rockers are:

1. Get on the next flight to Vegas

2. Dress sexy and suave

3. Be happy and Smile

4. Have a yes night (a night where you say yes to things that you normally wouldn’t- nothing illegal)

Before they all arrived in Vegas Vlad had time to meet up with funky singer Jessie J at the Restaurant Asia de cuba at the Mondrian Hotel where he managed to sneak in a quick dinner.(Well he didn’t actually have dinner with her, he ate with Sharon our operations manager and they were seated the table next to Jessie J)

Vlad and Sharon described her as a really beautiful person, who was confident,had a unique style, sexy and cool.

And at the end of every email they don’t forget to reinforce that they are actually working by saying “Yes we are having a great but busy time and all the buyers are all loving Otto mode”

Check out all the fun they are having below.

Pre Flight Jay, Sharron, Diana & Vlad

First day in LA on the Boulevard

Then the girls headed around to the South Coast Plazza

Sharron & Vlad , Jessie J and Vlad at Restaurant Asia de cuba at the Mondrian Hotel

Diana & Sharron getting ready to go to TAO one of Vegas most pumping restaurants and nightclubs some helpful hints on getting in, start with dinner then you skip the line and are allowed straight into the club http://www.taolasvegas.com/tao.html

Above Photos from V.diddy Party Rocking with dance duo LMFAO live at the MARQUEE NIGHT CLUB

the Ladies from the circle looking FINE

2012-02-14T20:08:00.000-08:00

Check out the ladies from channel 10's the circle looking stunning.

Yumi wears Ottomode dress from our latest range, super cute with the key hole neckline worn by itself in summer of chuck a boyish blazer on in the cooler months to keep this dress active all year round.

OTTOMODE LOVES YOU LONG TIME

2012-02-13T13:06:00.000-08:00

This Valentines Day we wanted to share the love.

always remember, someone..somewhere will always be thinking about you!
so smile and have a beautiful day.

LOVE the Ottomode Team

Happy friday!

2012-02-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

we hope you all have had a wonderful week and are going to have a wild weekend.!

The Circle.

2012-02-08T14:59:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUYS & GIRLS.

Firstly we would like to say Happy 2nd birthday to our friends at the circle. You have been putting on a spectacular show from day one. We constantly have the show playing in our office to keep us inspired and fill us in with the happenings nationwide.

For those of you who don’t know the circle for some strange reason or another let us fill you in. The circle is hosted by the lovely Gorgi Coghlan and the bubbly Yumi Stynes with a live studio audience in hand and millions of fans watching on air each morning the pair with their guest hosts deliver the most current news, discuss the very best of food, fashion and lifestyle ideas going around town.

What we love most about the show is the fact that both hosts are looking for ways like all us other women out there to be, healthier & happier.The Circle addresses the real issues that affect real people they interact with their audience by using social media such as Skype, twitter and face book. follow them on twitter and check out their Facebook.

Tune in 9am-1130 weekdays for the smart and savvy show, it’s a great way to start the day and inspire your daily activities.

YUMI WEARS: Brigitte Shirt by Otto mode (want one too? click here)

YUMI WEARS: Devon Skirt by Otto mode (want one too? click here)

YUMI WEARS: Shantel Dress by Otto mode (want one too? click here)

Loving the shows awsome styling by the one and only Marina Piche.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte Style

2012-02-07T18:43:00.000-08:00

PHOTO: Instyle magazine Oct 2011

Casta Skirt in Sunburn & Orange

Casta Skirt in Teal & Aqua

So as I sat in the Lunch room alone today I stumbled upon this old In style magazine which had this amazing picture of Natalie Bassingthwaighte wearing a bright yellow top and two tone jade and turquoise skirt. A skirt which reminded me straight away of something we had. One of the Otto Mode HQ favourites.
Want to get the singer, songwriter, actress and XFactor Australia judges style? Pick up our Casta Skirt for $69 plus shipping from our online store. HERE!

Did cupid Strike you?

2012-02-06T17:22:00.000-08:00

So we all know it's coming up to that day where love is all around us and we let the feelings show. But with this joyous day wether we loath it or love it the decision of what to wear sits heavy on our shoulders.
Instantly we think red!! But what if red is not your thing? Or you just feel that hallmark has butchered the colour and you don't want to look like a wallflower Valentines card.
I for one am certain I have noting of this vibrant hue in my wardrobe or knicker draw.
So Otto Mode HQ have pulled together some out fits that some of the girls in our office would slip into whether it be our first date, anniversary or girls night out.

The Vintage Lovers

The Casual Day Time Date

The Picnic Date

The After Work Dinner

The Beach Stroll

Did Cupid strike you ?

2012-02-06T14:31:00.001-08:00

ManiaMania

2012-02-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought that a sensual muddy photo shoot would make a line of tribal inspired jewellery come to life and entice all your senses? Melanie Kamsler and Tamila Purvis did!

These two are the masterminds behind Australian jewellery label ManiaMania, their funky photo shoots and quirky styling has always captive the Otto Mode office and their fourth collection is no exception teaming up with Californian born model Dree Hemingway. We think that this collection could well be our favourite. The pieces are perfect for those long summer nights and we are thinking they will be easily workable with our chunky winter knits.

The Modern Utopian look book teleports you to a time of Woodstock festivals and kombi wagons filled with garage grunge rockers and free spirited hippies.

We would team this jewellery with our sheer chiffon tops and oversized jumpers or shirts.
If you want to get down with your native roots check out the maniamania web store here.

PHOTO'S FROM http://www.pedestrian.tv/

Want to score yourself a Heath Braxon?

2012-02-01T20:19:00.000-08:00

This is a question us girls in the Otto Mode Office deal with on a daily basis.

He is hot, dangerous and oozing sex appeal.
We think April from Home & Away scored Heath because of her innocent yet flirtatious out fit. (all from Otto mode by the way)

Watch home and away episodes daily on channel 7 at 7pm and if you missed any current episodes check them out on their website here.

3 must-sex-erters

2012-01-31T17:35:00.000-08:00

So we all know and love James Franco.
But what about his other two equally as sexy and talented brothers?
In our Otto Mode office we couldn’t help but notice the sexy trio.. Not one of them has flown under our radar as much as middle child Tom would like too!
That’s right we have trawled the web and creepily cyber stalked all brothers.. We had to share their sexiness with you all..We know it will be highly appreciated.
Check out the Franco boys Below.

Dave

The youngest of the three Franco’s like James, Dave has taken Hollywood by storm playing Cole Aaronson (season 9 from scrubs) and has recently been put on the big screen in the latest police drama "21 Jump Street". We are waiting for the opening night of this flick where we know we will be drooling over Dave who plays Eric the villain. Yep nothing is sexier than a bad boy. We are thinking of ones such as Heath in “10 things I hate about you” ... (sigh)

Tom

The middle child!

Illustrator, sculptor, tai chi master and Franco what else do we need to say!!!
Seriously SWOON.
He is also the director and founder of Firehouse Creative where all artists come together and combined their arts what ever the mediums. The firehouse is a place you can go and view art , see performance art, attend art walks and have a chilled out movie night.
Tom has started opening up more Firehouse art collective spaces that introduce food and vintage antiques. He sounds delicious… I mean that would be delicious. We know if we lived in California we would so head on down to Berkeley to check out this cool space.

And then there is James

The famously handsome actor with 50+ movies under his belt not to mention a several TV series.
What we love about James is that even though he is a Hollywood favourite he also seems down to earth participating in charities and community work. He has been quoted on saying "as an actor, you can get wrapped up in yourself and your career...A little secret is one of the greatest ways to break that is to stop thinking about yourself for a second."
Not only is he handsome and kind but he is also a super human at schooling... AKA super intelligent.
He has studied at 5 different universities and colleges and is currently a teacher at New York University where he teaches transferring poetry to film. Having a teacher like that would make it hard to not get distracted or cross the line and break the rules of teach student relationships.

check out some pic of the boys when they where younger soo cute...

Little Red Book

2012-01-30T15:55:00.000-08:00

We got some love from our friends at little red book the other day. Check it out !!! :)

Little red book is a new Melbourne based online women’s magazine, they specialise in how-to's from quitting smoking to the perfect tan, we like to think of LRB as a life bible.
LRB also encourages its readers and fans to leave comments and discuss their own opinions on fashion, make up and finance with other readers.
We like to think of LRB as a YEN magazine cross with Vogue but online.

LRB have a positive online environment, and they are constantly encouraging Australian companies and filling the needs of Australian women.

Check out their site http://littleredbook.net.au/

orfollow them on facebook

Konnichiwa Kimono

2012-01-24T17:01:00.000-08:00

So as far as our Japanese goes Konnichiwa and kimono are pretty much it!
But as for the Japanese style influence in our office it is we are certainly embracing the Japanese Zen. Especially in our latest ranges.
For summer we always seem to find a way to slip in an oversized throw, cape or "jacket" which we have noticed is highly reminiscent of the Japanese kimono.
Check out some of our faves below..

Adorkable- New Girl

2012-01-22T18:42:00.000-08:00

"You know in horror movies, when the girl hears the sound in the basement...And she’s like: “Oh my god, what’s that sound? I better go downstairs in the dark while only wearing my underwear...” And you’re like, “What is your problem? Call the police!”

Last night when all the girls from the ottomode office got together to watch channel ten's latest romantic comedy New Girl the opening quote had us all rolling on the floor in hysterics. We didn’t know if it was hilarious because we say this all the time or if it was the fact that metaphorically we all would do the same.

The new romantic comedy staring Zooey Deschanel is a little quirky almost dorky and a relevant to all us ladies. We all fell in love with the show as soon as we saw Jess do a “mating beaver smile” we didn’t know if it was because of Jess's uncanny resemblance to each of us or if we just love adorkable girls and 101 dating advice with a touch of comedy. We think there is a bit of jess in all of us though.

The story line is pretty much she falls in love gets her heart broken then moves in with three girl intolerant guys... all which are dealing with their own love lives in the wrong way.

They are brought together through hilariously funny love stories and personalities. I sense a love triangle happening but who knows. If you missed it last night check it out here.

a lot like beauty

2012-01-18T14:41:00.000-08:00

Morning guys,

We are super excited to share our latest shoot with you! So excited in fact we actually got up early just to prepare this post! The vibe of the shoot was like a stepford wife meets Caravan Park.

This look book was capturing the essence of summer with light make up but bold eyeliner paired with summer fruits gave this shoot the easy breezy summer holiday feel we where hoping for.

And with our amazing cast and crew we certainly feel we pulled it off. (We would love to hear your feedback)

This is just a sneak peak post- so there is a few instagram shots and a little video to show you what the vibe of the shoot was actually like.

check out the video here

Otto Mode + Mosie&Teal + Poppet and Puddin + Dear Mr. Cat

2012-01-15T16:20:00.000-08:00

Fellow Bloggers Britt and Laura cant get enough of blogging. That is the highlight of their day everyday, some may find that quite sad, other blog enthusiasts would be all for it! They run 4 blogs between them, This one (however, I am taking over their position for this post)Mosie & Teal - "Two lost souls came together at work to create a library of images that would inspire them,a place where they could vent their creativity and document their daily musings".
Poppet and Puddin - Laura's own blog, full of up to date fashion trends and fashion events.
Dear Mr. Cat - Britt's own blog, full of illustrations and inspirational fashion and photoshoots.
Put them altogether and POW! you have Laura and Britt, covered head to toe in fashion, art and photography!

Mosie & Teal

Poppet and Puddin

Dear Mr. Cat

Click the names to send you to the link.

To go in the draw to win a whole years subscription of RUSSH MAGAZINE. Follow Mosie and Teal here (on their blog) and here (on bloglovin)

Lounge Around..

2012-01-15T15:01:00.000-08:00

Some guys think the sexiest thing a girl can wear is an oversized tee or comfy jacked and a cute pair of boy leg underwear. I have to say I'm totally happy with that! Who doesn't want to walk around the house in a comfy jacket, wearing only their underwear?

How amazing does that gorgeous model look in our 9934 - Jenell Jacket!!

Check out the Otto Mode basic range here

Gone Fishing

2012-01-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Check us out in the beautiful shop til you drop gone fishing photo shoot. (Feb 2012 Issue)
Shop has based this shoot on the essence of summer by photographing a sun belched siren in fresh, summery fabrics that are in comfy and floaty shapes.
This editorial makes me want to take a day off and go sit at a pretty lakeside where I can dangle my feet into the water with a fresh summer breeze floats through my hair.

Wearing our Casey top and Erasma skirt in antique white.

Beach Bum - Summer Fun

2012-01-10T15:50:00.000-08:00

Summer puts me in the best mood :) I am inside right now, but just being able to see rays of sunshine shining through the blinds makes me pretty excited. Knowing that I have a lunch break in the next 2 hours and I can roll my chair outside and do a bit of sunbaking is also a pretty good feeling! even though sunbaking on the beach would be a thousand times better.

2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-08T16:51:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
we are back in buisness and we are super excited for 2012...
We hope you enjoyed your festive season break!!
and are finally getting back into the swing of things.
stay tuned new posts with exclusive pictures of behind the scenes of our new shoot and some sneak peaks of our summer range.. untill then check out this super cute cat.. !!!
we wish he was licking crunchies off our scanner in our office.!!!

Photo from: cat scan

WORD!!

2011-12-20T21:28:00.000-08:00

words make the world go round...

you are beautiful smile be happy and have a wonderful christmas and new year. Celebrate safely and we will see you in 2012... :)

Oh Sandy!

2011-12-20T20:13:00.000-08:00

Sandra Dieckmann is one of our most loved artists and we can’t get over who wicked Christmas cards are this year.. Check them out. here illustrations would be perfect for some Christmas presents.

you can also buy here creative illistrations from her webpage Sandra Diekmann

Karl's Krush

2011-12-18T21:04:00.000-08:00

Alice Dellal is the new face of Chanel. and she is one smoken hot Punk rocker muse.

"[Karl Lagerfeld] had a crush on this unique, charismatic young lady, who is both a model and musician, during a photo shoot several months ago," Chanel told Women's Wear Daily.

we cant wait to see the Campaign.. :)

PHOTOFILE

2011-12-14T18:45:00.000-08:00

For those of you who haven’t signed up to our instagram already here is a little something on what your missing out on, and the chance to WIN a FREE dress of course!!!
There is still time to be in the draw just sign up to instagram and follow @ottomode .
The winner will be announced at 4pm... That’s less than 2 hrs... epppp.. Get in quick...!!!!

Christmas Angel

2011-12-13T20:31:00.000-08:00

Victoria’s secret sure knows how to do a catwalk. With some of the worlds sexist women combined with some of the hottest music artists and some amazing jewel encrusted undergarments. Victoria’s secret angel show went off with a colourful bang in there recent 2011 show. Amazing colours that popped on the runway reminiscent of a 90's trash rave. With neon bights and fluorescent pom poms.
The angles walked down the runway with Nicki Minaj and the ever so sexy Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and Kanye was back but with his musical talents not his designing ones and man ohhh man we are so envious we didnt get an invite to this crowd pleaseing show.

If you have no idea what I’m talking about then check the fashion TV YouTube video below. But girls keep your mans eyes adverted this year the angles look stunning.

Our favourite was Adriana Lima and home grown beauty Miranda Kerr who stole the show for you?

When I grow up.

2011-12-12T16:33:00.000-08:00

When I grow up is a question this girl doesn’t have to ask herself at the age of 10 this girl has been claimed the tile supermodel and has taken french vogue by storm. We say move over Kate Moss and Elle Macpherson and make room for the newest super model, Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau!!

Daughter of the former soccer player Patrick Blondeau and fashion designer mother Véronika Loubry this little beauty will make you say someone Kerr and Heidi something or other.

Although some people have said that her photos are too provocative and screaming that this is sexualisation of children in the media. Here at Otto Mode we think the photos are just stunning this little girl seems confident and happy and we honestly think she won’t be dressing so glam when she is just cruising the streets.

We are looking forward to seeing more of this little girls face in the following years. We seriously believe she will be the next big thing she has only been discovered 4 yrs earlier then Kate Moss and we believe her career will be just as successful.

With mum

With Dad

Down the rabbit hole to a world unknown.

2011-12-11T20:47:00.000-08:00

So it’s that time of the year where everyone gets a bit festive, fancy and sometimes a little frisky. Thats right its holiday season.. the season to rejoice and relax or hide after that embarising stunt you pulled at the christmas party.

And here at the ottomode HQ office I had the delightful task of organizing our annual Christmas party... and if any of you have organized a Christmas party before you would understand it’s not always too simple.

But all the dramas aside, I booked us into the well known slide bar on Oxford Street.
And while none of us had been there before and had no idea what to expect as we slipped off the busy oxford street into the quaint theater we slurped up some of the yummiest cocktails ever (I recomend the SLIDER or the VERUSHKA DARLING.) and watched the show unfold, literally!

It was like we had walked through a porthole into the extraordinary, with eclectic outfits and outrageously inspiring performances.
As slide combines Broadway and burlesque, aerial artists and cabaret with amazing food and tasy cocktails, you will be wondering if you have just slipped down some rabbit hole or if you just have had one too many cocktails.

You must check out the place. Words can’t explain the experience you will get if you go.

For tickets and more information click here.

ottomode instagram christmas giveaway

2011-12-07T16:30:00.000-08:00

As we all know fashion and photography have always been a great pair, like a knife and fork or designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana (Dolce & Gabbana) you cant have one with out the other!
and now with the handy photography app on your phone you can be your own super photographer. here at ottomode we use instagram to capture our daily musings and check out pretty pictures posted by our friends and followers around us.

FOLLOW OTTOMODE ON INSTAGRAM
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF OUR OTTOMODE DRESSES.

THE WINNER HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN THESE 3 DRESSES.
1. Dress - Pandita
2. Dress - Cadel
3. Dress - Katrina

Check our facebook to see if your the winner.

THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN 15TH DECEMBER.( next week so follow us quick and dont forget to let us know you have started following us on instragram by posting a comment on our facebook wall!!!) first person to like us also wins a ottomode surprise.. get in quick these dresses are super hot for the party season..

YES

2011-12-06T20:45:00.000-08:00

we just love the vibe of this rock chic sound. and of course abbey looks amazing as always.

2012 year of the grunge trash

2011-12-06T18:53:00.000-08:00

So we have been surfing the internet and recently we have noticed that there is a reoccurring theme whether it be in music, movies or fashion garage grunge keeps popping up.

White Christmas?

2011-12-05T15:22:00.000-08:00

so is it summer or winter we are so confused in the ottomode office. Everytime we look out side its raining or grey.. and im not to sure if its just sydney or every where in Australia.
but we feel like we are going to have to keep rugged up this christmas... but its not all that bad we found some white christmas pictures that make a colder christmas seem kind of cool !!

GIF from Hermes

VIDEO GAMES & LANA DEL REY

2011-12-04T15:02:00.000-08:00

This month’s Otto Mode HQ style crush is Lana Del Rey, not only do we play her latest hits nonstop in our office "video games" & blue Jeans" we are so crushing on her extremely unique dress sense. Singer, Sexy Hair and Vintage style all contribute to making her the epitome of cool.

With her cross between seductive Bridgett Bardot hair and makeup combined with a late 80's boyish feel shirt and tank tops the juxtaposed styles compress her outfits into an eclectic mix of the two eras, with the end resulting in a florescent vintage style!

70's inspired fashion

we love bridgett bardot's sexy hair and effortless beauty mixed up with cat eyes liner.

lana del rey's new song we cant stop singing .

Lookbook cookbook!

2011-11-30T19:35:00.000-08:00

Check out this super cute blog, called the lookbook cookbook which mixes vegan and gluten free recipes with fashion and pretty girls.

Here is one of there recipes for COCONUT MACAROONS! Sounds delicious.

Serves 12

Sweetness 2/3
Difficulty 1/3

1/2 cup organic dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons canned coconut milk
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix together with a fork. When thoroughly mixed, take spoonfuls of it, and drop it onto the baking sheet to form 12 equal pieces.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly golden brown on bottom. Leave to cool for at least 20 minutes on baking sheet so they can harden.

To view some more of their delicious delights visit the lookbook cookbook blog here

Why do we love this blog?
We love this blog because sometimes it is so hard to find good recipes for those who are vegetarian or gluten free. The cookbook lookbook is a great site, easy to use and is simply just a cute and quirky idea.You can look up things like frozen drinks, valentines day cupcakes to nut free and flourless recipes, you are bound to find something to suit anyone.

Enjoy. xx

We ♥ Interns

2011-11-29T17:05:00.000-08:00

Do you live in Sydney and want to get a start in the fashion industry?
we would love to hear from you we have a position in 2012 to help us around pur office. 1 or 2 days a week. check out the details below and if it suits you give us a buzz or shoot us across an email.

Internship/Work Experience

Based in Sydney, Australia

Description

Otto Mode is a young but rapidly growing fashion label. We are based in Alexandria, Sydney. As an intern you would work alongside the directors, Designers and PR team where you will be required to help in the following areas.

· Design research

· Visual Merchandising & Maintaining the showroom

· Customer service

· Processing online & phone orders

· Assisting with events, such as upcoming ‘fashion weekend’ designer sale.

· Routine stock counts

· Admin duties such as booking couriers, sending product to magazines, filling, answering the phone etc.

We would be looking for a confident and bubbly person who will fit in with our small team.
Skills that would beneficial would be:

· Strong communication skills

· Be a hard working and proactive

· Have a positive and professional attitude

· Have sound knowledge in Microsoft word, excel and experience in Adobe Photoshop would be highly regarded.

Please send your resume to diana@ottomode.com.au or Laura@ottomode.com.au with what days you are available and when you are looking to start your internship.

Applications close. 31/1/2012

Contact Name - Diana Chen

Email - diana@ottomode.com.au or Laura@ottomode.com.au

Website - www.ottomode.com.au

White Out

2011-11-24T16:19:00.000-08:00

You may ask why everyone is bleaching there whites and laying them out for this Friday?
Its not some way to encourage the summer sun back into our dark grey sky, but it is because they are prepping to show their support for "elimination of violence against women day."

White ribbon day started in vain of the events that occurred on the 6/12/1989 when 14 women were massacred by a male class-mate. This story shocked the nation and 2 yrs later influenced a handful of men to take responsibility to talk and host a raising awareness event held between the dates of 25/11- 6/12 every year in Canada.
In 1999 the United Nations General Assembly declared November the 25^th international elimination of violence against women day.
Hence why everyone is prepping there whites and making sure they are in pristine condition.

White ribbon day is the largest male run organisation to put a stop to women’s violence. Having males at the forefront has been an import part and a major factor in contributing to the success of this organisation.
So...Why is having men at the top of this organisation necessary? There are a number of reasons, but violence against women effect men just as much as women. The majority of men know at least one woman which has been sexually or physical abused. This may have been there mother, sister, daughter, wife or girlfriend.

Violence against women is still a common problem within today’s society with 1in 3 women sexually or physical abused after the age of 15. White ribbon day confronts the minority of men that treat women with contempt and violence by having a male led campaign creating a culture to end this violence. By using influential men to send a message to men in society. Stating that violence against women is NOT acceptable.

This is a bandwagon to jump on whether you are female or male - Wear white this Friday to show your support for putting a stop to violence against women.

Before Friday you can also show your support by swearing or taking the oath to end violence against women here

Or if you want the more fancy approach you can attend the annual white ribbon Gala dinner or lunch where you will meet guest speakers and enjoy a yummy dinner purchase tickets here.

check out the ottomode staff getting their white on.!!

Dumpling 101

2011-11-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

So last night we had a girls sleep over. It was good to run around in pj’s and paint nails and gossip about cute guys and boyfriends over dinner, Oreos and of course some red wine.

But Britt and I both agreed that the most exciting part of our slumber party was making dumplings. Shanghai style. We had the true Chinese experience as Diana our designer turned head chef took us through a step by step dumpling class.

And as requested by some fans on face book we thought we ought to share this yummy recipe with you all.

Please note that we made the vegetarian version because I am a fussy pot and don’t eat meat. But you meat munchers can definitely add some of our favorite meat to the recipe.
Diana suggests Pork mince.

Ingredients

Dumplings

· Grab some of your finest dumpling paper.

We used the square shaped ones, which are found in the Asian section of your supermarket or head on down to your closest Asian grocer.

· 3 tablespoons sugar

· 2 tablespoons soy sauce

· 1 large garlic clove, minced

· 3/4 teaspoon salt

· 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

· 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

· 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)

· 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

· 1 bundle of Bok Choy

1 packet of hard already cooked tofu
Dipping Sauce
·         1 cup black vinegar
·         6 tablespoons soy sauce
·         1 tablespoon of chillies finely chopped
·         2 tablespoons very thin shallots
Follow these to make your dinner !!!
Make the sauce
Mix 1 cup black vinegar, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon fresh chillies in small bowl.
Make the filling
After the Bok Choy is finely sliced, make sure you drain the bok choy until there is little to no water left. If there is water your dumplings will break.!!!
Combine all filling ingredients in large bowl and mix with fork or your hands just until blended.
Assemble the dumplings
Peel one sheet of dumpling paper and place on your palm, if you place on the table it will be hard to flip so using your hands is a better choice. Make sure the lines on your dumpling paper are going in the horizontal direction.
Spoon one teaspoon of filling to the base of the paper then roll up towards your finger tips. Then for the tricky bit.. Make sure the log shaped dumpling has all the yummy filling in the center. Then make sure the bit of the rice paper is sticking up is up the top then flick the dumpling in at the center so it makes a semi v shape towards you then squish the bottom parts together until the combined.. Then viola!!! You have your first dumpling.. Repeat until all the filling is used or you run out of dumpling paper. if you get confused follow the drawing below. hopefully dumplings will be looking better then my drawings.
Cooking
Bring one pot of water to the boil. Then place your dumplings in slowly carefully not to get the water spat on you. Or to break your hand made dumplings. Then leave them until the paper goes semi transparent and then carefully spoon them out then serve.

Melbourne 1 - Sydney 0

2011-11-22T19:29:00.000-08:00

Now we all know there has always been rivalry between Sydney siders and people who wish to reside in Melbourne, but truth be told Ottomode HQ have recently become envious of the people living in Melbourne even though Otto has always been a very proud supporter of Sydney.

And yes Sydney does have the iconic bridge and Opera house, Bondi beach, Kings Cross where pretty much anything goes, shopping on Crown st and our almost weekly markets and we are also home to Ottomode HQ’s two favourite bloggers Tuula and Gary pepper vintage (well they are close anyways).

But all that aside Melbourne has scored some big points from Otto HQ their vintage strung streets where the boutiques and one off pieces run riot!!! And now Melbourne has gone above an beyond Sydney becoming home to Australia’s first Topshop which is set to open early December on Melbourne’s ever so popular Chapel St..
Girls weekend anyone?

Melbourne 1- Sydney 0

One of our recent shoots at bondi.

artist David Coppinger impresion of Chappel st

topshop campaign

Friday's at harry's

2011-11-17T20:19:00.000-08:00

While the weather has started to clear up for the weekend (fingers crossed). Some of the Ottomode crew thought it would be a great idea to take a nice stroll down to our local Harrys Cafe de wheels.

Where the pies are hot and the peas mushy and the house special called the tiger was lingering in the shadows waiting for us to take a bite.
Harry's pies are as good as a traditional home made snack and good old Harry even caters for the grass grazers (aka the vegetarians) with some equally delicious veggie filled traditional pies.
What better place to sit and enjoy our lunches on this summeresque Friday afternoon than by a picture perfect lake. And while we lost track of time tanning our sun longing limbs and nibbling on our tasty treats, on a small little warf surrounded by a busy city the serenity quickly turned into a sudden rat race to get back to our garment filled desks and air con when we realized we had been gone for quite some time..

Photos from: Ottomode Instagram

Photo from : Janie Barrett

Ottomode takes summer bay by storm

2011-11-16T20:33:00.000-08:00

Seriously what is with this weather?

Mother nature must have finally recieved the memo of our Australian farmers rain dancing when we were in stage 5 of our drought 2 or 3 years ago.

Ottomode HQ has been thinking of places where it looks bright and sunny and the people are always tanned - we couldnt get Bay out of our heads, Rose bay, Byron bay, Summer Bay!!!

Which then got us thinking of the last couple of episodes of Home & Away and then we started to notice that Ottomode has been making some weekly appearances on channel 7’s hit drama!!

That’s right girls the beautiful Demi Harman (know as Sasha on home & away), Rebecca Breeds(Ruby) and Rhiannon Fish (April) from Summer Bay have rocking some of our Ottomode perfect summer beach styles.

Check some of the images below.

Rhiannon Fish wears ottomode Daisy vest

Rhiannon Fish wears ottomode's Brenna singlet

Rebecca Breeds wears Fahiim tee

Demi Harman wears ottomode Terra jacket

stay in tune with our Ottomode blog and Home & away to see more of the bays girls wearing our ottomode garments we have a strange feeling that a lot more are going to start poping up within the next few episodes .

Mo-What

2011-11-13T19:39:00.000-08:00

So we are half way through November, and movember is the cause of all those mo’s which are sprouting everywhere. With face grown and hand brushed upper lip hair sporting men around the world showing their encouragement in a light hearted way to raise awareness for men’s health, prostate cancer and depression.

And while the males seem to become a walking and talking promotion for movember it seems hard for us girls to get on the facial hair bandwagon but there are still plenty of ways for us females to show our support.

Such as the mo Gala parties held every year in your capital city. Celebrate with your furry faced friends for a few drinks and some music and if you’re lucky enough to have Sydney as your capital city the rides at Luna park where the Mo party is held will be operating for free! Tickets are starting at the pocket friendly price of $35. Check out your mo’s party where abouts here http://au.movember.com/events/gala-partes/

The parties are also filled with games and prizes your mo could win you best mo bro with his mo sista, best team mo and many more your man and his mo may even make it to international facial hair fame if you are selected for the moscars or international man of movember.

But if you can’t bring yourself to growing a mo. which I know most ladies cant.. Whether the reason is because it would be hideous or maybe just impossible then you can also purchase Mo Merchandise to show your support.

There is still some fashion fun ways to support this cause from painting your nails with a little French mo-niqure… pun intended. Or some cute hanging mos or cover up that paper cut with a moustache bandage. Every bit of support shows men that we really do care.

so get your mo on with these fun items and Not long now girls till your man shaves that furry caterpillar off his upper lip and you can stop worrying about that awful pash rash every time he leans in for a goodnight kiss. Show your support before the end of this month J

Wedding Season

2011-11-10T18:40:00.000-08:00

So I thought I'd do a post about weddings.. Today Laura from Otto Mode HQ has headed out for the day to celebrate one of her best friends weddings, and next weekend I am heading to a wedding as well. Lucky it is such a beautiful day today, the weather has been a little odd lately, I am very jealous about being inside right now.
I had a little look around on a few of my favorite blogs, and spotted some of the most beautiful wedding pictures. I am definitely not thinking about getting married any time soon, but I can imagine if I were getting married I would be happy for my wedding to have a similar feel to these...

Images from http://spellsjewellery.blogspot.com/

Images from Mandy (Oraclefox) wedding. oraclefox.blogspot.com

Images from http://jonaspeterson.com/ - Wedding Photographer

Something sweet for your feet.

2011-11-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

Here at Otto mode HQ we are loving the wide varitey of summery shoes recently lent to us from Orbit shoes. We styled their cork healed GLOW shoes in black and tan for our transeasonal shoot and they worked in harmony with every one of our ottomode outfits.
check out some sneaky pics from our latest shoot here.

Fenella Jacket 2789P & Kanda Top 2546

Abria Dress 2748

Anita Playsuit 2719

Cadel Dress 2698 - Eloise Top 2492 & Casta Skirt 2459X

Mimi Top 2494 & Casta Skirt 2459X

Let Orbit's summer shoe collection which is filled with bright blues, purples and oranges complement your summer tan and your funky outfits this summer and this festive season.
there heels are super comfy and perfect for a day at the races or if you are heading out to party all night and welcome in the new year.
check out Otto modes fashion teams shoes they would like to slip there feet into this festive season.

for the love of paisley

2011-11-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

we are in love with the new December issue of vogue where Isabel Lucuas is on the cover, looking as naturally beautiful as the African location where they shot this amazing pic of her with some curious little meercat friends.to get the look she is rocking here team our Sian pants (which you can purchase HERE) with a little crochet vest or top.

check out some more amzing photos of Isabel below.

Ice White Under the Sea.

2011-11-02T16:05:00.000-07:00

With all this rain, it’s got us all in Otto Mode HQ thinking about the recent under the sea inspired Chanel show where Karl Lagerfeld and Florence Welsh (from Florence and the machine) floated down the artistic sea sculptures filled runway.

Amongst the seahorses, coral branches, sea shells and pebbles all in a palette of white Chanel's S/S 12 collection from Chanel showed subtle hints of mint, turquoise, and baby blue neatly composed with optical whites and translucent fabrics all the pieces shimmer with a pearl like finish. As did Florence with her ore inspiring live performance from the inside of a clam. Florence appropriately dressed in a pearly white tasselled dress resebeling a beautiful ocean pearl.

This chanel collection had a young and fresh feel with their short styles perfect for the upcoming summer months. Check out Florence and the show below.

Simple Staples

2011-10-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Is your wardrobe lacking with staple pieces?
Why not check out our new Otto Mode basics line, a whole range dedicated to the simple wardrobe must have.... the basic slip, wrap skirt or plain cami.
We have experimented with bright colours and textures this season making some of our basic pieces not so basic.

In the Otto Mode office we like to team our simple basics with our printed jackets and tops. The wrap skirts always make an outfit ready to hit the town wrapping in the right places and showing just the right amount of leg.Check out how we styled the wrap skirts in our trans seasonal shoot.
with a few sneak peak images from our newest range !!!!

Who is the Fairest of them all?

2011-10-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

We all know it’s almost here again the time we get to trick or treat and dress up in fake blood, run around with kids dressed as ghosts or ghouls or anything frightening or freaky.
But check out the costumes the rich and famous brought out at Carine Roitfeilds Vampire Ball held on the 4^th of October the scariest part of Paris Fashion week wasn’t the comments made about emerging designer Kanye West SS2012 range but was the costumes the high rollers of the fashion industry wore to Carines Vampire Ball. At the Otto mode HQ we decided what better way to get you Otto mode girls in the mood for Halloween then accordingly dressed models at Vampire Ball.

A hit was Givenchy gowns and other heavily embellished designer gowns teamed with blood Red lips, engaging smoky eyes and some sharp & point pearly white vampire fangs.

I personally loved Abby Lees Look the most.

From left to right: Anja Rubrick in gothic chic, Natalia Vodianova in Givincy Corpse bridesque outfit.
Karlie Kloss and Abbey Lee Kershaw baring some skin and fangs & Miranda Kerr sporting a Morticia from the adams family inspired look.

Karl Lagerfeld, Carine Roitfeld & Valentino Garavani

Who will you all be dressing up this fright night?

Check out our Halloween mood board for some inspiration.

the epicenter of talent

2011-10-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

So as our office gathered around at the lunch room table and discussed where they were from it got me thinking about my home town and about all the talent that has recently been emerging from there. I grew up in the the little coastal town of Terrigal. Most people when I inform them of where im from often stare blankly at me, there expression always assures me that they have no idea where the central coast is or what’s there, they then normally answer with a remark like "oh, so is that like a country town?" "how many people live there?" or my most hated one "is that Gosford?" and yes Gosford does fall into the central coast category but the coast is more than that it's a place filled with beauty and talent.
and speaking of talent I though i'd do my home town a litlle favour and show all of you ottomode girls all the talent that has streamed from there recently.
Now I know you may all think I’m a tad bias but seriously that place must have creative running through the water because coasties sure know how to bread some amazing creative talent.
Check out 7 of my most loved talented people from the coast.

jinja safari- band
Now this group of Indi rock muso's have recently been touring with other aussie bands such as art vs. science and have been a favourite for triple j unearthed listeners.
Jinja safari is made up of a small group of musical talented boys Marcus Azon from Tasmania and Pepa knight hailing from the central coast are the two front men.
Check out their funky beats here.

Ruby Jean Wilson- model
Has recently modelled for some of the greatest luxury labels of all time Louis Vuitton and also for some Australian borne labels such as Zimmerman and sass and bide.
Keep an eye open for this one at the next fashion show you attend.

Riley Blakeway- filmer
This guys captures the true beauty in everything he films, whether it be surfing, skating or fashion he knows where to point the lens, his videos are the epitome of summer.
Check them out here.

Matt Wilko- surfer
Is currently out of town doing what he loves and surfing with your mate Kelly slater, matt likes to roller skate and he knows how to rock a perm. He is unusual and witty, but don’t let this full you girls as ive heard he was gifted with the sweet talker charm.
Check out his day to day musings here. He will make you laugh.

Britt Ferns- illustrator
Has a beautiful hand crafted way of drawing, she mixes traditional hand drawn with computer graphics. Her blog is home to many of her cute and quirky pictures, take a steaky beak here.

Nicole Warne- blogger and super stylist
If you haven’t heard about this bomb shell then you have been hiding under a rock. Nicole is the proud owner and founder of Gary pepper vintage. She has be frolicking in pretty pieces and making all us girls drool over her wardrobe since she started her blog, Nicole said in one of her past interviews that the Gary Pepper is a girl who is inspired by life, a lover of vintage. The Gary Pepper girl is unique and has something about her that simply can't be taught. She really is, one of a kind. This is Nicole in a nut shell check out her being awesome here.

Josephine Willcox- photographer
This up and coming photographer has put her foot in the fashion industry door. Buy shooting some truly beautifully whimsical photos for Lee’s model management. Look out for this little pocket rocket.. I expect to be seeing her photos in magazines such as Russh, Frankie and Fallen very soon.
Check out her tumblr here.

Laura Alexandra Walters - Graphic Designer/ Fashion Blogger and Sourcer

Laura Alexandra works at the Otto Mode HQ, she not only sources some of the most amazing jewelry and shoe designers, but works hard on PR, styling and thinking of new and creative ideas for Otto Mode. Check out her blog here. She does really cute prints as well, but doesnt usually like to show them on her blog.

Otto Mode takes over!

2011-10-13T18:02:00.000-07:00

Has anyone seen the current issue of girlfriend magazine?
If you haven’t you are about to see the super amazingly beautiful finalists for the girlfriend rimmel model search 2011 nearly all rocking ottomode tops. The girls all look stunning and most certainly do our tops justice. Styled by girlfriend’s super stylist Sadaf Razi has not only made the girls look awesome rocking major labels and funky frocks but has also changed the way of girlfriend fashion sections.
The magazine now has a young vogue feel with the shoots looking more exciting and better composed with both styling and setting.
Sadaf really knows the girlfriend target market and always styles garments in various ways so that the girls can see garments worn in many different ways. This makes it easy for them to take ownership of the style and pair it with items they already have in their wardrobe.
the girlfriend model search happens every year and has introduced so many amazing models into the competitive industry such models are Abbey Lee Kershaw, Ruby Rose, Catherine Mcneil, Samantha Harris and many more.
Check out this year’s finalist below and let us know who your fav girl for 2011 model search is.

the girls are seen wearing our 2438-Edith top, 2497-jacinda shirt and 9844P-warhol dress

Circle Sunnies

2011-10-12T22:50:00.000-07:00

We dont know about you, but Otto mode HQ absolutely LOVE round sunnies.
whether on the catwalk or at the beach, they make any out fit look super retro and chic.
you can rock them like a hippy john lennon beatles fan like we did in our opening summer photoshoot.
or wear them as a contemporay fashion statement like lady gaga.
which way do you prefer to wear your rounded specs?

Alexa Chung - Teen Vogue America

2011-10-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

Alexa Chung for Teen Vogue America November 2011. What is not to love about Alexa Chung?! The model/host/tv personality/fashion icon is effortlessly cool in every way. Imagine having her wardrobe? Wouldn't we all be in heaven! She not only has amazing fashion style but she rocks the most banging short hairstyle too. All the Otto Mode girls are in ore of her unique quirky style, otto mode HQ looks to her for fashion inspiration. So thanks Alexa for being An inspiration and setting a high benchmark for all inspiring fashionistas!!!

NEARLY IDENTICAL

2011-10-09T16:42:00.000-07:00

Has anyone else noticed that our Vila dress 9525z looks very similar to the one that KIM K is Rocking on the cover of this month’s Cosmopolitan issue?

Find our hottest styles up on our web store which you can visit just by clicking HERE!

or check out our latest look book HERE!

Y'all arty folk better read this.!!!

2011-10-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

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if you haven’t already entered in this art-tastic competition then you better put your smock on and start thinking of a wicked painting or illustration and paint it quick smart then send it into our good friends at YEN Magazine.

As it’s that time of year where hair sensation Toni & Guy team with Gaffa and YEN to host the young Australian art award. Sorry guys but this competition is held for women only, it’s to support and promote women in the arts area. YEN is looking for female artists 18-35 to participate in this competition, the 20 finalists will be showcased in a special exhibition at Gaffa in Sydney on International Women's Day on 8th March, 2012, with the winner also receiving a 2-week solo exhibition at Gaffa.
What a way to kick start your career in the arts industry, not to mention the total prize pool valued at more than $26,000 up for grabs you would be crazy to miss this insane opportunity.
If you think you've got what it takes then we'd love to see your work on YENS page. If you Otto mode girls enter comment us either on our blog or face book and we will be sure to blog, Tweet and Facebook about your talent.
To enter into the competition click here! Best of luck!!!
And remember to let us know. Check out some of the already amazing submitted art below.

DW by Kanye West

2011-10-06T15:46:00.000-07:00

DW by Kanye West had its first fashion show in Paris this week and although the front row A-listers such as Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra, Anna Wintour, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Terry Richardson, Olivier Theyskens, Ciara and Jeremy Scott fashion critics have dished out a mixed response.Even his friendly foe Lindsay Lohan flew in just to give back some dirty feedback on his range after he rudely stated after her fashion show that her show was much the same as “9/11 for celebrities doing fashion” Lindsay was heard saying that "next season Kanye should get a tailor so clothes might fit. Models swimming in some looks.”

Ottomode tends to disagree with the critics although we do agree with Lindsay’s remark to a certain degree as some of the models although still looking stunning did look a little lost in some of the styles. But on the other hand for his first show he has made an impressionable start.. was it love at first sight yes! But when you really look at the garments you did realize they where lacking some extra Kanye pizzazz.

His ready to wear S/S 12 a bit of a mix between a commercial and simple street vibe with the clash of leather or fur teamed with exposed zippers. Maybe he could have pulled some more original ideas though as most of his range had a amateur Alexander Wang cross Celine feel.

Otto mode was expecting the outspoken muso to have a bit more block colour in the range we feel the one pair of Jocky pants wasn’t quite enough. Let’s just see what his next range looks like before we all jump on the roast of fashion designer Kanye West bandwagon..

Friends with Benefits

2011-10-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

Friends With Benefits: Review

I was lucky enough to win two tickets to an advanced screening of the much-anticipated rom-com, Friends with Benefits, on Monday evening. Thank you FAMOUS Magazine! I have to say that I can’t even remember the last movie I’ve been this excited about. I’m a bit of a rom-com lover. And by a bit, I mean that I every Hugh Grant movie on record in my DVD collection and I can quote each and every one of them from start to finish. Add Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake into the mix and you’ve got a pretty happy camper. As you may know (because I mention it in every third blog post or so), I have an enormous girl crush on Mila Kunis, and has done ever since she was the ever-so-cute but oh-so-stupid Jackie in That 70s Show. Now I’ve never been one of those girls who swoons over Justin Timberlake. I think his songs are sexy and he’s hilarious on Saturday Night Live so I’ve always understood it but never really felt it myself. Well, now – I feel it. Ohhh do I feel it!
I have never seen a film where the two main characters have SO much sexual chemistry. I know everyone’s been talking about this for months and every magazine on the planet is sure they’re having an illicit affair but now I totally understand why. These two are ELECTRIC on-screen. But what’s more is that they’re just so natural. I actually felt like I was Mila and that I was dating Justin – it felt that real.
And it wasn’t just the casting director that had done a good job. The whole movie was just amazing. I very rarely say this about movies too. Usually I leave the cinema feeling underwhelmed and gross from eating too much popcorn. But this is one of those movies that sticks with you. Not because it’s terribly original or ground-breaking but somehow, it all just works. I left the cinema feeling hopeful about love and just joyous at the fact that I’m a young girl living in the big city and the world’s my oyster. How many movies make you feel that good?
I could have easily have kept watching for another hour. The story romped along and not once did my mind drift anywhere else. It wasn’t just all sexy fun either. It had an incredible amount of pathos, dealing with the storyline of Justin’s sick dad and his struggles to deal with it. And depsite his rejection of Mila at one point, (forgive me, I’ve forgotten their character’s names. Hers was Jamie I think but he was…?) his character was always incredibly realistic and likable. In a nutshell, she was the girl you want to me and he was the guy you want to be with – but you never hated them for it because they were each flawed in their own ways.
I loved that she wasn’t your typical hot committment phobe. Her main problem was that she was looking for her Prince Charming and wouldn’t settle for less – something I can definitely relate to. They both had successful, high-powered jobs and I liked that their careers were integral to who they were as characters. There was, of course, the delightful cameos. Mila’s mum, who you might recognise as Emma Stone’s divine mother in Easy A (coincidentally, Emma Stone also made an appearance as a crazed John Mayer fan), was playing the same character and gee, she does it well. I was delighted to see my future husband, Jason Segal, make a couple of appearances and Woody Harrelson was just gold.
All in all, a must-see movie. 5 and a half stars. GO SEE IT.

File on Style

2011-10-04T20:17:00.000-07:00

Go to www.fileonstyle.com to read a behind-the-scenes interview with our designer, Diana who’ll give you all the latest on our most recent summer collection. While you’re there, find out about other established and emerging Australian designers – Aussie do do it best afterall!

Lost Revolution

2011-10-04T20:13:00.000-07:00

We have a little bit of a history of using awesome emerging jewellery designers in our photo shoots and next shoot is no exception. We’ll be shooting in Bondi and to compliment our new summer looks, we’ll be using pieces from Lost Revolution’s new collection, “Dark Matter”. This collection emphasises the opposing forces of light and dark, making for some unbelievably beautiful and unique pieces. The label itself prides itself on usually crystal that’s been individually hand-picked, hand-crafted silver and black diamonds.
Founded by Hannah Smith, who’s background is actually in fashion design (no surprise given the completeness and aesthetic appeal of her work) Lost Revolution is based upon the belief that inspiration lies in Earth’s own organic creations.
Our Design Assistant Laura wore the pieces to FAMOUS’s fashion show and afterparty at Cargo Bar last night and I can honestly say that they’re even more amazing in real life!
Find out more at www.lostrevolution.com.au

Cosmo

2011-10-04T20:08:00.000-07:00

It’s always a thrill to see our stuff in our favourite mags so imagine our excitement when TWO of our new summer pieces were featured in this month’s edition of Cosmo (you can’t miss it – Katy Perry’s smoking hot on the cover). Check out our Megan shorts and Nita Knit Top!

Catalogue - High Summer

2011-10-04T18:16:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in viewing our High Summer Range Look Here.
Or Check out our Opening Summer Range on the Otto Mode and our Online Store Here

Otto Mode New Blog x High Summer Range

2011-10-04T17:48:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the new Otto Mode Blog, we have now moved to blogspot. Enjoy.
Here are a few photos from our latest range, the Otto Mode High Summer Range. We went to Bondi, in Sydney to film and take photos, it was such a beautiful day. The beach and skate park were pretty much empty so we had heaps of fun running up and down the skate rink. A big thanks to our two beautiful models Tara and Emma who were both in such high spirits the whole day, even at night when they were freezing cold, walking around in little dresses. :)