IT'S GOING TO RAIN

"It's going to rain" A simply gorgeous animation by British design company Airside. This was created for a multinational European telecom's company as part of their internal communication. The client wanted music and sound design that reflected the hand made carousel. What an inspirational way to send your message across. Enjoy.

WHETHER THE WEATHER

Happy Friday, whatever the weather....x

THIS EVENING'S WEATHER BROUGHT TO YOU BY...

Ahh Sigh. Weather readers of days gone by, Wet & Wendy would love to host a weather show, it would have cardboard cut-outs, hand drawn maps and a giant thermometer. We'd cover the whole worlds forecast and tell you what to wear- in pictures.

1950’s JUDY MARKS

1970's JACK SCOTT

1950's CINDY LINDT

1960's TRINA BROWN

WET & WENDY loves weather readers.

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART

An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth so that the sun’s light is fully or partially blocked. A total solar eclipse is rare and spectacular and can be a little scary. I remember there was one when i was a kid and i was only allowed to go outside with a tea-towel over my head. Eclipse viewing attire has not really been a huge topic for discussion but the possibilities are endless. 

On November 13th 2012 there is going to be a total eclipse of the sun in Eastern Australia, it's going to last for four whole minutes and although it's over a year away, Wet & Wendy is working on your outfit. Watch this NASA animation to give you an idea of what when and where. HERE

In the meantime enjoy these...

Eclipse Viewers, by Francis Miller, 1963, Life Magazine, © Time Inc.

Tourists get ready to watch the eclipse. Easter Island 2010. Picture: AFP

Photo via Fox News

The Hermit Eclipse, this was a total solar eclipse which happened in India (and Asia) in 2009. It lasted a whopping six minutes and was the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century- and our lifetime.

WHATEVER THE WEATHER

It amazes me to think that all across the world today, there is every type of weather happening. From the blistering heat to the below freezing, the humid to extreme dry winds. Currently I'm cold, Im dreaming of Summer while my friends in Europe will not belive me when i say i am sitting at my desk, in a coat, with the hood up.

These images are all taken in the month of June 2011, from different parts of the globe for the 'Photo of the day' for National geographic. Same month- different...well....everything.

Matterhorn

Photograph by Verena Popp-Hackner, Wild Wonders of Europe, National Geographic

Cowboy, Cabo San Lucas

Photograph by Brooke Krall

Dawn, Hwacheon

Photograph by Sungjin Kim, Korea for National Geographic.

Autumn Woods, Germany

Photograph by Jonathan Manshack

Storm Clouds, South Dakota

Photograph by Patrick Kelley

Arizona Butte

Photograph by Rex Naden

CARRY ON...NOTHING TO SEE HERE...

THE BIG KNIT

Dear Readers,

Melbourne is COLD today!

There are a few Winter woolies i'm seeking...if you would like to knit for me (I'm not very good at it)

including- but not limited- to the following items...

  I would like to go home from work tonight and curl up on a 

cable knitted armchair, preferably in angora wool.

Buy this knitted Armchair cover from Biscuit Scout  here 

Our studio DEFINITELY needs one of these.

by: Phat Knits

Antwerp knitwear exhibition- Unravel

From March 16th til August 14th 2011
MOMU (BE) presents UNRAVEL / knitwear in fashion. 

check out more here.

 If you'd like to do some knitting and you have tiny little hands, 

please knit me this mini hamburger, thankyou. 

it's from Mochimochi  here.

You could always knit me this caravan if you have time.

BALENCIAGA COAT RETROSPECTIVE

The Red Coat

During the 50's those with enough money to be wearing Balenciaga were not necessarily young. To please his clientele, Cristóbal Balenciaga accentuated the assets older ladies possessed. 'Often with age comes thick waists or necks, but the wrist is the last to go'.  He pioneered the 7/8 length (or bracelet) sleeve which made the wrist look delicate and drew attention there. He also lowered the waist in the back to create a beautiful curve in the back.

A rare Cristobal Balenciaga coat with the label Eisa B.E. from 1935 - 1938

1953. The Balloon Jacket

1957. The Cocoon Coat

Wet & Wendy Loves Coats.