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—Image belongs to Ash To Gold and shows their wonderful Cosmic Dust Cropped Knit and Intensity Flow Detailed Maxi Skirt. In celebration of Sydney fashion week and Cloudland’s new Fashion Fridays (Click here to see the latest offer this Friday) we have a blog post about Ash to Gold’s collection...
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Jennifer Gifford Designs Wedding Bliss
There’s crazy amounts of planning involved in a wedding, and not all of it is a J.Lo/Matthew McConaughey rom-com sugarfest. One of the biggest decisions? The dress. THE dress. Sifting through 300 fabric samples of “different” shades of ivory can do any bird’s head in. That’s when you know it’s... -
OnePointSevenFour
There are certain events that happen in Brisbane that imperceptibly, but dramatically change the face of our river city. The opening of OnePointSevenFour was one such event. Tucked neatly into a stylishly designed building in Roberston St, OnePointSevenFour is a worthy addition to the higher echelon of James St. There... -
Deck Yourself Out In Holloway Eyewear
The Pigeon of today is becoming more environmentally minded. Words like ‘sustainability’, ‘reusable’, ‘recycled’, ‘repurposed’ are being tossed around like a footy on a Sunday afternoon… but what do they actually mean, and how do we do it?! The dudes at Holloway Eyewear are the poster boys for sustainability. This... -
Join The Cult at Cult/Corporate Culture
Us pigeons are dreamy birds, and for fellow Brisbanites who also enjoy flights of fantasy Cult/Corporate Culture is the perfect place to daydream. Their Ann Street showroom is filled with the sleek Danish furniture of our fantasies and now they have introduced some Italians. Corporate Culture is brimming with the... -
The First Date Valentine Special
That first date feeling. Where the evening has a special glow and it seems to have settled within the skin of the person sitting next to you. Ahead of you, you can glimpse a future – when they laugh or make you laugh, when they brush your hand. For the... -
Fio Not What to get your Loved-one for Valentine’s Day
No girls I know need a little bird to remind them that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Boys on the other hand, well, I’ve never known a boy to turn down gift-giving advice. With that in mind, this Pigeon took flight around James Street in search of 2012’s... -
A Lustful New Coop
Lust for Life is a sweet blend of three quintessential lifestyle pre-requisites: art, coffee and shopping. In this lush Asian-inspired tattoo parlour lies the labour of love of owner Aureole, who has poured her artistic passions into a single space, breathing new life into the meaning of living art. The... -
C Gallery Christmas Gifts & Exhibition
C Gallery is a gift giving wonderland, and their exhibitions bring forth exclamations of excitement and amazement. If you’re stuck for a gift this year we recommend something from C Gallery. You’ll thank us when the mother-in-law is eating out of your hands. Now follow us back a few months... -
Tom Gunn
If James Street were a person, it would be a female – pure and simple. It offers so much good (good coffee, good cinema, good fashion) and everything style, that it is impossible to imagine it waking up one morning in need of a good shave and general scrub up... -
Chasing Bow
Lets unwrap Chasing Bow and play in this little world of fashion heaven. Frolic between the racks of handpicked designer pieces from luminaries such as Marnie Skillings, State of Georgia, Genetic and Limedrop. They are also one of the only boutiques in Brisbane to stock Sretsis, the label synonymous with... -
Easton Pearson
When you step inside the Easton Pearson store on James Street, you know you’re around global glamour. Each garment in store is a distinctive artpiece that has been handcrafted to encapsulate an eclectic mix of influences from around the world and to exude bohemian luxe. Think vibrant splashes of colour,... -
Sacha Drake
Calling all Bridesmaids to be – gone are your nightmares of 27 Dresses and looking like a pasty chartreuse cupcake on your best friend’s big day. Sacha Drake, nestled in the heart of Paddington’s fashionista strip, is dedicated to making her big day a stylish affair for you as well.... -
Lannah Dunn
In the words of Beyonce, “if you like it then you should put a ring on it.” So whether you are on the hunt for a diamond ring or just a ring with diamonds, there is bound to be something for any woman’s finicky, fancy taste hidden in the secret... -
Angelo Andronis Designer Jewellery
If accolades are indicative of an establishment’s success, passion and talent then Angelo Andronis Designer Jewellery requires no further explanation. In 1987 Angelo Andronis was the youngest recipient of the coveted DeBeers Supreme Diamond Design Award, and throughout his career since has snapped up many more impressive titles. Even the...