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Canberra Confidential: Top advice, Jayson

DESIGNER Jayson Brunsdon was in town last week, and in the midst of showing off his latest collection of glamorous frocks at Canberra Centre’s spring/summer launch, he let ladies in on his number one fashion tip: “Less is more. Always take something off before leaving the house.”

And without missing a beat, quickly adding: “Not your top, of course.” Glad he clarified that one.

Inside story

AN impatient fashionista has been peeking in on the progress of the Zara store in the Canberra Centre, and sent this “through the keyhole” snap of the store, which still resembles a construction site despite rumours it will open early October. It’s enough to get “CC” excited though – just think how many racks of clothes can fit in that huge space…

Why printers dream of donkeys

There’s good money to be made from donkeys it seems. ACT electoral commissioner Phil Green has announced the names of the 74 optimists trying for the 17 spots in the Legislative Assembly on October 20.

Under the ACT’s Robson rotation method, which reduces the effect of “donkey” voting straight down the list, the order of the printing of candidates’ names within each column will vary on each ballot paper.

All of which adds up to a printer’s dream: the two five-member electorates of Brindabella and Ginninderra are each printed in 60 different ways, while the seven-member electorate of Molonglo is printed in a staggering 420 different ways.

Super nosh, eh what?

HOW the other half sup… a lucky silvertail at the A-list reception for VIPs at Bell Shakespeare’s curtain up of Moliere’s “The School For Wives” the other night was astounded by the quality and quantity of the finger-food nibbles.

“Those ghastly gherkins on Jatz crackers and mini-frankfurters in tomato sauce of yesteryear are but a fading memory,” he waxed, almost Shakespearean, to “CC”. In their stead “delicious mini-burgers, Singapore crab creations in tiny pastry bowls, scrumptious curry puffs” and on it went… Obviously a priceless experience and perhaps no coincidence that Bell was introducing Visa as a new sponsor.

Britt bolts to Sydney 

THAT’S the Face of Canberra Racing Brittney McGlone in a squeeze with Olympic sprinting phenomenon Usain Bolt. “CC” hears from the horse’s mouth that our Britt, herself a  400-metre hurdler, had a “secret rendezvous” with the fastest man on the planet over the weekend. Apparently, she  has known Usain for a while and caught up with the sprinter during his secret visit to Sydney.

Out of the Parlour

WHILE many Canberrans wait impatiently for Parlour Wine Room to reopen, news comes of a new addition to the Parlour/Knightsbridge Penthouse family and it’s to be called The Elk and Pea.

Former Parlour chef Nick Parkinson has joined with owner Bria Sydney to create The Elk and Pea.

According to the venue’s facebook page, there will be “Central/South American-inspired tucker for all to enjoy in the heart of Braddon”.

“We’re so excited to be offering a feeding venue once more while Parlour Wine Room is still in the rebuild process,” the site says.

It will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and, of course, drinks. Set to open soon at 21 Lonsdale Street, Braddon.

Parlour is planned to reopen at NewActon early next year.


Oh no, sober October

WOWSERS of the world rejoice, there’s another tiresome month of abstemiousness ahead to taunt the unsuspecting drinking public. Hot on the heels of FebFast and Dry July is this month’s, wait for it, Ocsober. Of course, it’s all in a good cause… for Life Education Australia which  delivers health, drug and alcohol education programs to children. If you really can’t resist, turn yourself in at www.ocsober.com.au

On top of manure

OH how we love silly or misspelled signs at “CC” and this is a collector’s item. Gardening writer Cedric Bryant, a man sensitive to all-things-manure, spotted this one on the Federal Highway, past Watson and just before Majura Road “as one travels north to Sidney”, he cheekily writes. “Dung” might have been an easier spelling for the author.

 

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