I kniw it's really short notice but I'm throwing a party on Saturday! You should totes come innit

2 Birds ... 1 Stone ...

I wish I could take the credit for coming up with the name, but alas, young Peche (who doodled the ghetto owl) was the wordsworth. Who knew! If you are in Perth on the 30th July, or if you want to fly in, you should totes hit this up. It's the Owl at the Bird! Just one big 'ol fucking avery. (It also just happens to be my birthday on this day....sshhh)

Get in the nest x

OWL PARTY: A MASSIVE BIG UPS!

So I'd like to think the party was banging yes? Other than the filth closing it down at 1am! How very dare they...don't they know who I am? But seriously, there were no dramas, no fights, no broken bottles, no tears...everyone acted like grown ups and got dirty on the dance floor...just the way an owl likes it.

So over $2500 was raised and I have decided to give the cash to Project Medishare. A charity that is trying to achieve quality healthcare for all Haiti earthquake victims. You can peep their website here

I'd like to give a MASSIVE GIANT HUGE thank you to....Chris Hemingway - My party organiser. My idol. My buddy. The man cut down trees, built an Owl archway, turfed an entire backyard, built a 'chill' tent, made a living room in the garden with pictures hanging off the hedges and made an owl tree. All in 41 degree heat. I love you mate, you are just plain fucking awesome.

And all you sexual beings that are the owlettes! I loved meeting you all and this has inspired for a whole new project! I still haven't slept from last night and I may just drop off my perch any second so I'll be off. Stay tuned for the photos my darlings.

Peace out x

Romain Duquesne - Photographer

Romain was born in Belgium and comes from a delicious mix of French and Italian. At the ripe age of 22 the man has already had his work featured in STM magazine and has many more projects in the pipeline. The boy is so sweet and humble, I kinda wish he would just blurt out, 'Hey, my photos are fucking awesome!' Because they are. It also helped that homeboy rocked up at my house in a fly pair of dunks and shares a passion for Kate Moss. Oh yes indeedy.


I prefer fashion photography because ... I prefer to create a scene, rather than capture it - I have a vision in my head of what I want it to look like, and it gives me a thrill to see that develop.

My favourite photographers are ... Steven Meisel and Mert & Marcus. Whenever I look at their work it makes me never want to stop and think I'm good enough.

If I were a bird, I'd be ... an Albatross

I would love to live in ... Paris, based on perceptions I have from watching Amelie

If I wasn't taking photographs ... I'd find another creative outlet to fill my life.

My favourite designers are ... John Galliano, Alexander Mcqueen, Christian Lacroix

For breakfast I enjoy ... Scrambled eggs with sliced chili, bacon, corn relish/sour cream, spinach and 2 large slices of bread. As you can see I love my food.

I would love to photograph ... Sasha Pivovarova and Gemma Ward

I think the Obnoxious Owl ... speaks her mind. It's admirable.

Contact Romain and peep his work here

HIGHS AND LOWS

Big ups to Matt from HAL for being a sponsor of The Owl for Haiti party. Much respect x

Check them out here, they sell the freshest kicks in Perth.

Shp1/ 672 Beaufort StMt Lawley WA 6050(08) 9272 9893

Now wouldn't you like to be in THAT sandwich? xx

photography by Luke Thompson

Shelley Pratt - 'TOTALLY BAKED'

If you are a reader of this blog (of course you are) then you will know I love cupcakes. I know it's current pop culture fashion for everyone to love them right now, but I really do love the suckers. If you know this, then you will also know about the party I am hosting on the 27Th Feb. So of course, an Obnoxious Owl party would not be authentic if there were not individual mini cakes scattered about in the theme of, you guessed it, owls. Now who better to commission for these dope little mouthfuls than the ultra chic and ultra cool Shelley from 'Totally Baked'? Hello and good evening, this lady made a bloody cake in the shape of an Emu Export Can and meat pie...I mean...WTF? Can you do that? Probs not. Homegirl got skillz...............

So let's have a little chinwag with this whippet of a girl...




SO MISS THANG, YOU ARE QUITE HANDY WITH THE 'OL EGGS, FLOUR AND WATER AIN'T YA? WHEN AND HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOU HAD THIS TALENT?
Ever since I was little I have liked to bake. I did a cake decorating class in high school, which I aced. It was loads of fun. Then got offered an apprenticeship as a pastry chef when I was 15, which I stupidly turned down to complete year 12. Idiot!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CREATION?
I think my Emu Export beer cake was pretty good, considering I made it free hand, no design or template to go off. I am my own toughest critic, so the best is yet to come.

WHAT IS YOUR FLAVOUR OF CHOICE?
Can't go past good old chocolate!!! Most of my cupcakes are chocolate and hazelnut, or white chocolate and almond. The ground nuts in them keep them moist and fluffy.
The bigger cakes have to be make out of dense cake like mud cake to keep them sturdy. But I can make just about any flavour, its all about experimenting.

FAVOURITE COLOUR ICING?
Black. Sounds a bit goth, but it just looks so shiny like plastic ... like you should not eat it, but you can! And pink, its pretty.

YOU DEFINITELY DON'T EAT YOUR WARES, WHAT'S YOUR SECRET FOR YOUR TINY FRAME?
Good genetics. Thanks Dad!

WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BAKE CUPCAKES FOR AND WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE THEM?
Johnny Depp ... then he might want to marry me.... he he.

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION?
I look at a lot of cakes on the internet which gives me ideas, and I just make things that I like. I want to make a Rubik's cube, a hippopotamus (why not?) and a record player for a certain DJ whose birthday is coming up in April. Any suggestions are welcome!


HOW'S THAT OWL? PRETTY OBNOXIOUS OR WHAT??!
If you can get away with it ... go for it!

THE LADY IS AS FRESH AS HER CAKES YO! CHECK OUT HER BLOG HERE.


To commision her for your own imaginitive delights she can be contacted at shelleymp11@gmail.com.

Dee Carter - Owner of vintage store WINIFRED & BANCE

So about this party then...we have Jamaican food, a line up of smashing DJ's, drinks, cupcakes and PRIZES which can be won off the 'Owl Wheel' - these prizes are coming from some of the coolest business scattered around Perth. Now you know this owl likes her threads, and I especially love vintage ones. Perth unfortunately is not brimming with an abundance of good vintage stores but there is a diamond gleaming on 850 Beaufort Street, which is owned by this exquisite bird named Dee. Not only was she great fun to hang out with during the interview, but she also donated a couple of items from her range of fabulous frocks and such.

Winifred & Bance (named after her nan Winifred Bance) is a treasure trove of amazingness (real word). It is decorated with Nan's furniture and belongings, even her wedding dress stands daintily in the corner - believe me, at a size 6...it's dainty. But let's introduce you to the broad behind this vintage mecca ... Delilah Carter.

WHERE DOES THE PASSION FOR ALL THINGS VINTAGE COME FROM?

I have no idea really. I've always loved ferreting through markets and op shops and of course Nan's house. I love the history and value of things from times past. They really don't make things like they used to. And every piece tells a story.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VINTAGE AND 2ND HAND?

It depends who you ask!
In my book "vintage clothing" are items from the 1920s to the 1950s. Retro takes off from 1960s to the 1980s. Before the 1920s its considered antique.
Second hand items is anything after the mid nineties.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES IN THE SHOP AS OF NOW?

Oh my gosh that's super hard...I'm just going through 100 pretty vintage dresses for the ladies. They're all so cute and fun...and for the guys probably the vintage tee's I got from America. There are so many of them!

HAS ANYTHING COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR THAT YOU COULD NEVER PART WITH?

My JH Lynch prints with the pretty ladies. They're all mine *insert evil laugh*

WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM SUNDAE?

hmmm...there are so many! I love ice cream! Honey macadamia with fresh banana and warm caramel sauce.

YOUR FAVOURITE PAIR OF SHOES?
My black vintage Justin lizard skin cowboy boots with flame stitching up the sides

FAVOURITE CITY AND WHY?

Barcelona. Vintage clothing, Gaudi, tapas and the people.

DO YOU LIKE OWLS?

I love owls! My friend just got this one. Sooooo cool!

Usually someone this cool ain't that 'chill' but Dee is an uber fresh lady with an eye for treasure, she is like a magpie in this world of birds. Drop in and see her, buy a frock and share a cappuccino. She likes hers skinny, no sugar and very hot! A bit like herself. Owl stamp of approval x

Winifred & Bance

850 Beaufort Street

Inglewood

(08) 9473 0390

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECK MANSELL - 0415 566 738 (another bangin' bird - fyi)

KAZZ - Owner of Caribbean Kitchen

It is no secret that I have a passion for all things dance hall and dub step (those fly girls I used to work with in London will vouch for me) this being said, when I decided to throw this soiree I wanted it to be lively, I wanted colour, I wanted sublime culture and I wanted the ghetto rawness of Kingston Jamaica and the explosive atmosphere of Notting Hill carnival. So when Hemingway attended the recent Raggamuffin festival and saw Kazz from Caribbean kitchen dishing out Jamaican delicacies, he jumped on him to come feed the faces of my bodacious 'owlettes' and provide the aroma to set the tone of the night. So hear me now and meet Kazz...he'll be bringing the flavas to you...The people of Haiti would be proud.



SO KAZZ, YOUR HERITAGE IS JAMAICAN, BUT IS THAT A SOUTH LONDON ACCENT?
No! North London love

IS THERE MUCH OF A JAMAICAN COMMUNITY IN AUSTRALIA? NAMELY THE WEST COAST?
Yeh mon nuff. We are in the process of forming a Caribbean Association in WA, we have people from all parts of the Caribbean now living in Perth

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE COLOURS?
It's the Colours of Ras Tafari
RED for the blood,
GREEN for the earth
GOLD for the sun

But yuh see I'm what you call a a true Gooner all "RED"

WHAT WONDERFUL FLAVORS WILL BE ON OUR PALETTES AT THE PARTY?
Jamaican "Jerk BBQ Chicken" (is a secret blend of herbs and spices cooked over a Wood or charcoal fire. A marinade of hot-pepper as it's key ingredient) wid Dumplins (A dough mixture is shaped into medium-size balls and fried in hot oil. Wid some Rasta Four Bean salad.

SOUNDS HELLA TASTY. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE TO? Nuh Reggae

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD?
Jamakin-it nice!!!! Were We Bring de flava to yuh!!

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT GIRL, THE OBNOXIOUS OWL?
Well nice...like chicken rice haha.

Jamaican me blush Kazz x

For bookings email Kazz at bookings@carribbeankitchen.com.au or check out his website here.



YOU BETTER BE SHOWING US YOUR BESTEST WIND ON THE 27TH RUDE BOYS AND GALS X

Chris Hemingway - Event Organising Machine

OK, so it's no secret I'm planning an epic party on Feb 27th to raise funds for Haiti and to get a bunch of amazoid peeps together. There are many fingers in this feathery pie so in the run up to the event I will be introducing you to them one at a time, and who better to start with but the brains behind operation.

This would not be possible if it weren't for the help and mastermind of my very dear friend Chris Hemingway. If there were a country called 'PARTY' then Hemingway would be the prime minister. Nobody can pull a bash together like this fine specimen of a male. Get excited because Hemingway is presenting the knee's up of the summer in my opinion. He does an owl proud.

The Hemingway vision for a dope party is ... a banging dance floor is all you need really, everything else is a bonus … I guess growing up in the Hills, always building new cubbies as a kid, (in order to commit all that was mischievous at the time) was the substitute for being locked in a room playing computer games and that’s why I always feel the need to get busy when it comes to entertaining … you can put some drinks in eskies and turn up the stereo or you can build a new arena in the backyard every time in order to keep things … stimulating (if truth be told though, I ummm... I really like to party)

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