A performer of Maltese theatre collective “rubberbodies” takes part in a rehearsal of “100″ in Cospicua in Valletta’s Grand Harbour November 8, 2010.
Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi, via: Reuters
Photo of the day – 10/11/2009
10th November 2010 > Ooh.com Stuff
Daily edit: The perfect crafty mini break this Autumn
19th October 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffIt’s just about that time of year again – the clocks are about to go back (next Sunday 31st, by the way), there’s a crispness in the air and with just enough time before Christmas madness begins, the notion of a countryside mini break springs to mind.
Photo of the day – 12/10/10
12th October 2010 > Ooh.com Stuff
A member of the Xavier High School Army JROTC stands amid bubbles being released by the float in front of him at the Columbus day parade in New York City October 11, 2010. Photo: Jessica Rinaldi, via: Reuters.
Ooh recommends…New Photography 2010 at MoMa
7th October 2010 > Ooh.com Stuff, TravelWe have a favourite photo darling on the Ooh desk, Alex Prager, and right now we wish we could hop on a jet plane across the pond, to catch her and her photo pals Roe Ethridge, Elad Lassry, Amanda Ross-Ho’s New Photography Exhibition at MoMa, New York.
Susie and Friends 2008 – Alex Prager
54th BFI London Film Festival – The films to Watch
30th September 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffThe 54th BFI film festival opens in London on the 13th October. Brace yourselves, the luvvies cometh…
For the film fraternity, the festival is an opportunity to showcase films from both established and emerging talents, to bring films to audiences, some for the first time, and to gauge reactions. The festival will also set the scene for the movie landscape of the upcoming year.
Ooh recommends… FoodAdo – a site for serious food lovers
1st September 2010 > Food, Ooh.com StuffOnline food shopping just got better. FoodAdo, a market place designed to champion small artisan producers in the UK, is the perfect site if you want to treat someone to delicious food and also support passionate suppliers.
Something for the weekend: London Charity Treasure Hunt
13th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffLooking for something a little different to do next weekend? Fancy a day of exploring a different side of London?
How about signing up for The London Charity Treasure Hunt, 21st August
Join a bunch of young treasure hunting reprobates (by day probably sensible people like accountants and doctors and the like) but who for this day only, will be cutting loose for a proper London adventure with clue solving, team bonding and a nice big ole shin dig at the end of it.
Top 10 things not to miss at Vintage at Goodwood this weekend
9th August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffVintage at Goodwood festival (13th-15th Aug) - A weekend of music, dressing up, fun and frolics dedicated to everything retro and vintage from the 1940’s – 1980’s.
Here’s our visitors guide to the best bits and what not to miss.
1. Vintage is a state of mind – and a strong look:
Visit the Beauty Boutique salon on the High Street (pre book an appointment) and be transformed into a glamourous glamourpuss from a bygone era. Or… boys, visit The Salon and get yourself a ducks ass – it’s a kooky old hair style and we love it! You too can look like this guy…
Guest post from our friends at Makers Online
6th August 2010 > Craft & CreativeWith craft and creative courses some of the most popular ones on Ooh.com, we’re stepping aside and handing the microphone to our friends at Makers Online. Here’s Karen to tell us why, like us, they’re so keen to support the craft and design industry.
Top five vintage outdoor games
3rd August 2010 > Leisure, Ooh.com StuffRetain your title in the cool stakes this summer with tres chic outdoor games.
Our friends at French Kiss Vintage give us the low down on their top 5 vintage games.
1. Pétanque – best for fashionistas
Back in May, one of our favourite fashion bloggers Garance Doré reported from the frontline of Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel cruise showcase on a pavement cafe lined street of St Tropez. But aside from the spectacle of Georgia May Jagger rocking up on a motorbike with Sebastien Jondeau to close the show, the pictures that got everyone talking were the ones taken later in the evening, depicting Chanel muse Vanessa Paradis and Diane Kruger partaking in that quintessentially Gallic of pastimes: Pétanque
