Friend of Mine Sample Sale

Next week at Down Yonder we're hosting the Friend of Mine sample sale.  Wednesday 6th through to Saturday 9th in store at 485 Malvern Road.  Be prepared to grab some serious bargains!

Top 5 Latte Art

With so many epic places to grab a coffee in Melbourne we feel you need more factors to help you decide where to go for your Sunday brunch.  We've come up with a list of the top 5 latte art that we know about. Feel free to link us to others or send us some photos!

Milk Moustache

Captains of Industry Somerset Pl in the city

Pirate

Manchester Press Rankins Ln in the city

Pacman

Ora Cafe Kew

Manchester Press in Rankins Lane . . . again

A little more traditional at

Seven Seeds in Carlton 

PS: Yes Manchester Press is there twice but there's too many arty creations to put only one up!

Secret Walls Melbourne.

We're very lucky here in Melbourne between music and art there is something happening every single night.  Secret Walls (formerly known as secret wars) is the worlds premier live art battle. Originating from London, UK it is now here in Australia having spread world wide.   The downlow: its an art battle between two artists/teams armed with only wall space, a black marker and 90 minutes to showcase their skills.  This year the competition is held at the Order of Melbourne in a series of rounds throughout the year with the final being held at the end of November.  Round one is Wednesday 30 May so get down to support your local artists as winners are determined on crowd noise as well as specialist judges.  Tickets are $20 available at moshtix.  See info below for the first battle.

WINTER WRAP UP

As the days get shorter and the air gets so damn cold you can see your breath throughout the entire day, its easy to say 'up yours' to winter.  But we've decided to embrace the chill factor here at DY and focus on everything that makes this time of the year fun and just that little bit easier to handle.  Get inspired...

Snow! And for those lucky enough a change to get those skis and snowboards out of hibernation!

Winter food and being able to wear numerous layers to hide the fact you're eating it all!

Hot chocolate . . . any chocolate!

Big winter Coats!

Embracing pretty pale skin.

Cozy Knitwear like the mottled stripe jumper from Neuw

Available here

Or the Mossman Moonshine Jumper in Metallic red

available here

Giant Scarves.

Clear winter mornings

Winter boots. Like the Eastwoods by Friend of Mine.  Back in stock soon!!!

Sharp Neuws

So you've heard the news that you're not supposed to wash your favourite pair of jeans right?  So what happens when you feel the need for a 'refresh'?  According to Neuw you put your jeans in the freezer . . . no really!  We have just received the new range of Neuw 'Sharp' Denim, sharp because unlike most denim these jeans have a black weft yarn where others have white, jargon to you?  It just means these guys stay DARK!  Each pair comes complete with a 're-sealable' freezer bag to keep them safe from freezer burn and whatever lurks at the back of your frozen abyss . . .  Available in store and online now!

Marilyn Skinny in Raw black

Vintage Skinny in Indigo

We have the Marilyn High Waist Skinny in black and the Vintage Skinny in Indigo. 

Click the links to purchase online. 

Street Style Central City.

Our gorgeous DY street stalkers were out and about again searching for Melbourne fashionistas.  This time they hit the central city to see who was out and about.

Sarah
Shoes: DKO
Dress: Totum (Brazil)
Necklace: Sorogo (Argentina)

Sarah
Shoes: Zomp
Shorts: Indigo
Top: indigo
Cardigan: 7 for all Man Kind
Bag: Life with Bird

Tabitha
Shoes: Corki's
Top: American Apparel
Dress: Zara
Bag: made by Sister

LaurenShoes: Witchery
Knit: Seed
Shorts: Sass & Bide
Necklaces: Design a Space

Our good friend Kirsty Barros from Makers of Belief Vintage
Shoes: Vintage
Skirt: Vintage
Top: Vintage
All from Makers of Belief

Essie
Shoes: RM Williams
Skirt: Vintage
Shirt: Acne
Bag: Designed herself for Charlie Middleton

Diana
Shoes: Route 66
Pants: Vintage
Top: Vintage
Bag: handmade herself.

Juliette
Shoes: Alexander Wang
Dress: Religion
Bag: Prada
Necklace: Bali
Rings: India

Keep your eyes out for our girls roaming the streets each Saturday.  

Tonight, Aya Larkin

Do yourself a favour and head down to the Wesley Anne tonight to check this guy!  

Red Hot Mexican Fiesta!

We've kind of gone Mexican crazy in light of our VIP fiesta night happening tomorrow night.   Get your mexican candy skull tattoos showing and your fake mustaches on to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early with us.

Perfect dress with tights and boots.  Get the Friend of Mine Gunslinger here.

One of the best Friend of Mine Sellers is back in vibrant Red, Lilac and Midnight.  Get it here 

Friend of Mine Winona in Red, Navy and Black.  Available online and in store now

Oh AND there is 20% off storewide  tomorrow as well so head down to our store 485 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne.