Atkinson vs. Gomez at the 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship.

Australian veteran Courtney Atkinson held off reigning world champion Javier Gomez to win silver in the second race of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Madrid, but the day belonged to Great Britain youngster Alistair Brownlee.

A blistering opening to his 10km run set up a maiden World Cup victory for Brownlee, following a top five finish in the swim and a number of attacking raids on the bike. His stunning performance left Atkinson with the task of outsprinting Gomez in front of his home crowd and the Queenslander pulled away over the final 500 metres to take second place.

“I’m ecstatic with that – it was an awesome race,” said Atkinson. “When I’m fresh, I know I’ve got a good kick, so I thought I would just try and sit on Javier and see how I could go at the finish. I didn’t want to get into a dual with him over a long period because he’s such a solid runner and been one of the best in the world for such a long time. I’m not sure where he’s at in terms of his fitness at the moment, but I’m pretty happy with a silver medal.”

Atkinson exited the water aggressively to ensure he was among the leaders as they began the climb at the start of the 40km bike ride. The challenging course and solid pace meant some contenders dropped off over the opening laps, leaving 11 athletes, including Atkinson and up-and-coming Queenslander James Seear, together with four Russians, Gomez and Brownlee with a break on the field.

Cycling takes place at the 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship

A large chase pack which included fellow Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt and Olympic gold medallist Jan Frodeno failed to make any significant inroads, consigning that group to a deficit of a minute and a half as they began the run.

The medal ceremony at the 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship.

Kahlefeldt, who claimed silver in a photo finish in the series opener in Tongyeong, South Korea, was just unable to tag onto the back of the lead pack at the start of the bike leg, in what proved a crucial blow to his chances. He made up significant ground over the final stages to finish ninth, while Seear was passed by Frodeno with 50 metres to go to finish just outside the top 10.

Triple world champion Peter Robertson had a poor swim, emerging a minute behind the leaders and pulled out of the race towards the halfway stage of the bike leg. Victoria’s Gareth Halverson finished 22nd.
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If I were five years old again, playing dress-up in my mothers wardrobe searching for hidden treasures I know I would love nothing more than to find a pastel pink silk gown from White Kittens 2008 trans-seasonal collection. I can picture it now, that long flowly oversized frock finished off with some heavy bronze accessories, red lipstick and my mothers metallic heels. In a nutshell it kind of screams dressing up like a princess or goddess!

However, through the eyes of a grown up it screams something completely different, something quite simple: Pia Gladys Perey, the name of the designer behind the White Kitten label. There is no denying that Perey is slowly but surely becoming a world-wide recognized force in the fashion industry.

Perey’s collections for White Kitten is a limited edition fashion line that ranges from party and cocktail to formal wear that combines a little high fashion flare with a ready to wear kick of attitude.

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Perey was born and raised in the Philippines and was exposed to fashion since her early childhood. Upon working for various fashion companies such as Spencer, Speedo, Kasheica, and many other retailers and opened a manufacturing business that mass produces original designs for major retailers such as Freeway, Solo, Folded and Hung and Ensembles Perey major breakthrough of her fashion label White Kitten only became a reality when she launched her collection at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week in Sydney in 2007.

Keeping it short and sweet, I guess you could say that Pia Gladys Perey’s Tran seasonal collections stay true to the White Kitten name; this year featuring whites, creams and classic blacks. All her collections seem reflect a casual, the charming elegance which has persisted thanks to omnipresent relaxed tailoring and silky, flowing fabrics. Needless to say White Kitten can be described as a truly fashionable label for what it was in the past and what it is now.

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Cassie Gardener and Francesca Gorrow, models in attendance.

White Revolver opened its doors for the very first time last Thursday, 28th May.

White Revolver is a members only, prohibition style underground bar, situated in a discreet location in bustling Bondi Beach. Hidden by the façade of an art gallery, the only entrance is through the well-disguised white revolving door, which requires a special key to be opened.

Only members will possess a key to open the white revolving door and invited guests who attended Thursday night’s official launch event were privileged enough to receive one.

Guests such as Amber L’estrange, Bella Serventi, Bowie Wong, and models Luci Taffs and Nikki Phillips were treated to 42 below Vodka Apple Martinis, Bacardi Rum Moscow Mules, Amstel beer and countless Jagermeister shots.

Michelle Levin, Caroline Marcus, Rebecca Lau, Laura Kleimann, Letitita Elafassy enjoying apple martinis

Laura Dundovic, Miss Universe Australia 2008

To go with the scrumptious cocktails and frocked-up beautiful people, entertainment was provided by renoun Sydney DJ Jimmy 2 Sox who took the decks alongside Graz and co-owner Liam Constantine who played a fun mix of tracks for partygoers who stayed close to
the 2am closing time.

White revolver is not about dressing up to make an impression,
it’s about dressing the part. A collared shirt is not a prerequisite, however the right attitude most definitely is.

White revolver is not pretentious, it is not a place to be seen. Rather, it is a haven, a place to not be seen for party people wanting to relax without screaming teenagers and boxed-in crowds.

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Begitta, DollHouse - Tea Party Collection

Down the rabbit hole and suddenly, there appears the mad hatter, who extends a tantalising invitation to join the tea-party. This mad hatter however is not so much a literary creation, as an authentic milliner- with a creative forte for extravagant headpieces. Meet Begitta Stolk. At first glance, it’s easy to deride Ms Stolk as somewhat of an ingénue – a babe in the woods, if you will, to uber-girly predecessor Alannah Hill.

The stylistic ornamentation of Stolk’s creations certainly warrants the comparison to Ms Hill, who is widely regarded as an Australian fashion icon. Stolk’s designs are feminine, flirty and have a certain whimsical quality. That is – part circus fantasy, part childhood escapism. It’s as if Stolk is just on the cusp of something. But what is it going to take to distinguish this young designer as a fashion mastermind of her own?

Begitta Stolk may be talented in her own right – after all she was a finalist at the Australian Fashion Design Awards in 2008 and recently presented her ‘Dollhouse Collection’ at the Highlight Show of Gold Coast Fashion Week in May this year. Regardless, the question remains – why is she different from our beloved Ms Hill, who already has somewhat of a niche in the “flirty, feminine and fabulous” market?

Alannah Hill’s designs are marketed as unique for their vintage edge and effortless glamour and, as Hill commented on her designs in an interview with Vogue Australia, “I couldn’t bear to be boring”. Whilst one wouldn’t call Ms Hill’s designs boring, many of her pieces are needlessly becoming streamlined to match a certain refined taste for glamour. Hill’s pieces are characterised by soft fabrics and delicate weaving, most often in pale hues that are certainly sublime and yet beneath, there hinges a tinge of restraint – something has been lost. And Stolk may have just found it. Stolk’s designs inspire an atmosphere of wild abandon – 60’s rock chick, op-shop glamour and top-hats with stunning crown head-pieces. Everything about Stolk’s designs is somehow too bright and too outrageous, with just the right amount of satire to remind us once again that fashion used to be fun. Perhaps the beauty of Stolk’s designs is in the shock value – that keeps eyes glued firmly on the models, as audience members gasp “what is that creation on her head?”

You see that’s the key to survival in this business – the capacity to ignite something more than a satisfactory nod. Stolk’s designs have a certain Chanel quality, in that they’re boundary pushing. On the one hand: finely crafted and decadent – on the other: layers of fake beading to tone down the ‘uppity’ look. Perhaps Begitta Stolk reminds us that fashion can be elegant and refined but that it should never lose the quality of being accessible and fun. After all, nobody wants to be boring.

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Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club’s Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) team has established a narrow lead in the second round of the 2009 NSW IRB Premiership, held at Elizabeth Beach on May 16

Thirroul’s performance in second round earned them a total of ten points, which, combined with the nine points they won in round one has put them in first place with a total of 19 points

But Thirroul will have to put in an equally strong performance in future rounds to maintain their lead as second and third place teams Caves Beach and South Maroubra are not far behind.

Caves Beach is currently in second place with a total of 17.5 points, while South Maroubra is in third place, with 16 points.

2008 Premiership champions, Kiarna Downs are in fourth place with 15.5 points.

The third round of the Premiership is held on May 30th at Elouera Beach

The IRB Premiership, which blends boat racing and surf lifesaving, pits eleven surf life saving teams against each other in simulations of drowning scenarios

The IRB Premiership is organised by Surf Life Saving New South Wales, which describes itself as the state’s premier aquatic lifesaving organisation.

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Emma Moffatt upstaged her more celebrated training partner, Olympic champion Emma Snowsill, as the Australian pair blitzed the field in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship race in Washington DC.

Moffatt executed a near-perfect race, emerging from the water in second place after the 1500-metre swim, settling well in the lead pack during the 40km ride and striding to the lead early in the 10km to assert her authority. Two US athletes, Sarah Haskins and Mary Beth Ellis, had ridden aggressively at the end of the bike leg to open up a 25-second lead, but Moffatt reeled them in over the first few kilometers of the run and powered on to win convincingly.

“It’s a nice little change,” Moffat said of reversing the tables on Snowsill to claim her third major ITU race victory. “It’s nice to come away with a win because it’s a bit of a surprise. The conditions were good – not too hot, a little windy, but it was a good day for racing.”

“I felt comfortable on the bike and I had a smooth transition from the bike to the run. I like to go out reasonably hard at the start of the run and fortunately that paid off today.”

It was a different story for Snowsill, who was battered in the swim and emerged in no man’s land in ninth place out of the water. She was initially forced to ride by herself before linking with a chase pack that included some quality riders. Together they worked well to haul in the seven pacesetters, which included Moffatt. It took Snowsill some time to find her rhythm on the run but the classy Queenslander steadily worked her way through the field to take silver, comfortably ahead of Daniella Ryf of Switzerland.

“My first couple of hundred metres were okay in the swim, but I got pretty beaten up after that and copped a couple of kicks, so I didn’t feel great out of the water,” Snowsill said.

“Riding alone for a while didn’t help because I burnt some energy, but I managed to get in a group and we worked together to make up some time. When I’m coming off a big block of training it takes me a while to work into the run and that was certainly the case today. Moffy flew out of the blocks and was gone that quickly no-one was going to catch her.

“It was a tough day, but that’s racing. You learn to deal with whatever’s thrown at you and you do your best to come back from it. ”

Annabel Luxford’s day was marred by misfortune, suffering a puncture when she was firmly entrenched in the lead bike pack over the closing stages. Erin Densham withdrew on the eve of the race due to sickness.

RESULTS:  DEXTRO ENERGY TRIATHLON – ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Race 3 in Washington, DC, USA

1 .  Emma Moffatt ,  Australia

2.  Emma Snowsill , Australia

3. Daniella Ryf , Switzerland

4. Sarah Haskins,  USA

5.  Helen Jenkins,  GBR

6.  Andrea Hewitt , NZ

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The prospect of freezing waters did not deter the hundreds of swimmers who took part in the Mona Vale Cold Water Classic Ocean Swim on Sunday 21st June.

There was a notable absence of heat from the sun, and a cold wind was blowing, but the swimmers- many of them aged over 50 years- had no fear for the chilly temperature.

There was an option to wear a wetsuit, but a majority braved the cold, reportedly saying that the chill was a large part of the thrill. While many swimmers opted to wear nothing but a pair of Speedos, many had stated that they had experienced colder waters in their lifetime and that the winds that were felt after exiting the water were the coldest part of the day.

The swim covered the distance from Mona Vale beach right into The Basin. All competitors who were registered to race managed to compete the course, proving that the promised cold temperatures really are no match for determined ocean swimmers.
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Annaessia Display At Sydney's 2009 Rosemount Australian Fashion Week

If Marie Antoinette was a modern day figure, she would no doubt be draped from head to toe in Annaessia, a New York fashion label. Taking influence from the European theatre and fashion from the 20s through to the 60s, the label exudes feminine glamour. Its distinctively luscious approach is shown in richly embellished pieces that bring romance to the forefront.

Essentially inspired by fabric imported direct from mills in Italy and France, Athanasia Vanikotis, the talent behind Anaessia ensures that the fabric is bought to its fullest life. She focuses on creating garments that are highly structured and impeccably tailored, but with a soft edge.

The latest collection shown at RASW saw Anaessia stick to what it knows best with luxurious feminine pieces. Palettes melted from the palest of pinks into the softest green, apricot and milky whites to caramel yellow and then a shock of black.

The 1950s silhouette of cinched waist and full skirt intersperses with detailed voluminous shoulders, which further cement this seasons love of big on top – a shout back to the eighties but, with a softer twist. Hoops add volume to full skirts, and dresses are cut from exquisite Tessutti pleated tulle fantail. Silk sashes decorate the waists of ruffled party frocks that only accessories need be a glass of champagne.

A move away from the sweetness comes with a monochrome skull print, a subtle rock chick look with sprinkle of Swarovski crystals for added decadence. The denim range steers clear of jeans, instead a gorgeous denim suit with full skirt and neat short sleeved jacket embellished with gold butterflies. Anaessia’s signature dress coats shimmer and glimmer with detailed beading upon floral backgrounds.

The romantic collection with its silk, ruffles and bows and ultra femininity puts sophistication back into pastels and reminds you why dressing up is so much fun. Who said you had to be in Europe to dress like a princess?

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Elements from the outskirts of Africa and Brazilian beaches were the key inspiration for the Italian designers at the Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2010 show.

Big designer names such as Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Gucci and Giorgio Armani showcased their creative craftsmanship that presented ideas about the meaning of freedom, beauty and luxury casuals.

Dolce and Gabbana opened their show flamboyantly with rich sequined pieces and distressed jeans with a heavy focus on embroidery.

The famous designer duo accessorized the look with square-shaped bags and sunglasses to further highlight the “extreme beauty” of the collection.

“Everything is about beauty and elegance” said Stefano Gabbana.

Gucci’s designer Frida Giannini’s collection took up manly pursuits which features featherweight leather jackets, printed shirts, hooded anoraks and glossy suits.

Inspired by Brazilian beaches, Giannini said the collection signified “a desire of escapism, of lightness and freedom with the sporty and super chic attitude of someone who can take long holidays on the Brazilian beaches.”

Donatella Versace offered unbuttoned tunics in neutral hues, leather sandals, light trousers, work bags, silver and leather plaited jewellery. The designer also used prints with neutral palettes such as sand, khaki and white to emphasize her outback desert look with flashes of violet, orange and green for a romantic touch.

Cold weather and rainy days wasn’t forgotten with big parkas in bold colours of yellow, blue and red and finely quilted coats can be seen at Burberry Prorsums’ rainwear collection. Chelsea boots and sweaters with cross straps accentuated the cool factor and ready-to-wear in the dampened times.

Other trends include printed patterns from graphic checks and stripes, reptilian- like leather bags and shoes, silky shirts and knitted patchworks with colours of green, blue, red, orange, earthy tones and purple are sure to be a hit for the spring and summer season.

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From Snoop Dogg and his entourage, to Perez Hilton in bed, Zeta bar’s famous VIP Room has housed many an interesting occasion, and tonight will be no different, with the launch of ‘Vintage Nights’.

Inspired by Prohibition, a time when alcohol consumption and distribution was against the law, mixologist Grant Collins has put together a Vintage and Forgotten Classics cocktail list designed to conjure up memories of the era.

“Although it’s a time many of us would rather forget, the Prohibition era also inspired some pretty amazing cocktails. When bartenders had to try and cover up the taste of alcohol and in turn created some great drinks. Also many left the shores of the US to travel overseas to continue bartending so is a really important era in cocktail history. We’ve taken some of the best and recreated them in their original manner and with some also added a Zeta twist,” he said.

With the night serving cocktails such as the Prohibition Iced Tea (pictured to the right) and the Ping Pong, which is served inside a Bible, Vintage Nights will transport guests back to the era through various quirks that Grant and his team have had fun putting together.

“Speak easy bars were essentially illegal, so there existence had to be kept secret. The VIP room will be transformed into a speak easy and completely closed off to the rest of Zeta bar, with drapes allowing patrons to enjoy their drinks in complete privacy.”

“Bartenders will be dressed in traditional attire and drinks will be served in antique glassware. We’re also going to give guests a special password to enter,” Collins said.

Vintage Nights will be held in the VIP Room on Thursday 30th July and Thursday 27th August. The cost of the night is $40pp including cocktails, canapés and special recipes to take home.

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Many professional swimmers are turning to the practice of tapering, a reduction in training done in the days leading up to competition, hoping it will provide a competitive edge.

Put simply, tapering in swimming consists of a reduction in the amount of training a swimmer will undergo and is done in the weeks preceding competition.

Swimmers are tapering their training regiment because it is believed that tapering can provide them with increased power.

The notion of reducing one’s training in the hopes that it will improve an athlete’s performance may seem nonsensical at first, but advocates of the practice of tapering point out that intensive training can be risky for athletes, placing great strain on their muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Tapering one’s training regiment allows the mechanics of the body time to recover and it also provides the swimmer with time to recover their mental strength and focus on upcoming competition.On average, swimmers that have successfully implemented a tapered training regiment have reported a three per cent improvement in their performance.

However, the practice of tapering has attracted some controversy.

Swimmers have raised question about whether tapering a training regiment could actually lead to a loss of fitness.

However, scientific studies on tapering have revealed that a reduction of both the frequency and volume of training will not result in a loss of fitness.

It is important to note that these same studies have indicated that a reduction in the intensity of a training regiment can lead to diminished performance.

And while many in the world of swimming agree that a gradual reduction in training before competition is a good idea, because no two swimmers are exactly alike, there has been considerable confusion and debate the exact percentage training should be reduced by.

Advocates of tapering suggest that the best way to counter this is for there to be strong communication between a swimmer and their coach throughout the tapering period.

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