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Lazy Oaf - Ponies in Space Crop Shirt - $115 AUD

Lazy Oaf is such a fun label! Throw one of these items into a basic outfit and you'll have instant focal point that will turn heads without looking over the top. This Ponies in Space top is awesome and works dressed up or down.

Lazy Oaf - Cat Leggings - $85 AUD

If you're not afraid to put eyes on your thighs give these leggings a try, though you risk neighbourhood dogs chasing you to the bus stop. You should also expect to be referred to as "the girl with the cat legs" by partygoers (in a good way, you'll look great). Again these will work in a number of ways, but only the bravest would wear them as pictured above!

Check out some of the other playful Lazy Oaf items below, available at Forrest Chase right now!

Lazy Oaf - Lemons T-Shirt - $75 AUD

Lazy Oaf - Surfs Up Shirt - $105 AUD

Lazy Oaf - Hot Dawg - $105 AUD

Lazy Oaf - Surfs Up Shorts - $115 AUD

Maynard

The next part of the José González collaboration has been released! Check it out below.

NAME: José González
BORN: 1978 Gothenburg
OCCUPATION: Musician
INTRESTS: Spanish guitar, philosophy, tofu
BEST SONG EVER: Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel or Nina Simone
singing - I shall be released.
AND WHAT ABOUT VELOUR: I was buying some of their shirts when I
was asked if we should do something together.. so we did!
FUTURE PLANS: Release a Junip (my band) album and write a new
solo album. In the long run: just continue with music and enjoy life.

Adan Velour Chinos

The Fox Hunt in Northbridge stocks some awesome Adan Velour chinos, and Pigeonhole Forrest Chase also have Alex Velour chinos for women so be sure to try some on next time you are nearby!

We've had a lot of interest in our new stock of Bellroy wallets lately. I know it's probably because the wallets are well made and reasonably priced, but for me they just feel right in the hand. Strangely, I've found it pretty difficult to find a decent wallet in the past, so here are a few that stand out to me from the Bellroy range.

Note Sleeve - The pull tag allows you to reach your cards easily

This Note Sleeve wallet is a great all rounder. A feature present on many of the wallet designs is the pull-tag, which is designed to help you grab cards in a hurry. I can't count the times I've heard tapping feet while I fumble with my wallet for my smartrider or credit card.

Passport Sleeve - Includes a tiny pen, never use airport pens again!

I really wish I had an excuse to buy one of these, but I recently returned from travel so I fear I won't be leaving any time soon! If you are travelling though, this Passport Sleeve is a really good way to make sure your passport is with you at all times. Again, the leather feels really nice in the hand, it will make your airport experience that much better. It holds boarding passes and cards too, so it is totally capable as a travel wallet for day to day use.

The whole gang! - In-store or online.

These are my personal picks, but if you check our online store here you'll see there's a style to suit most any purpose. If you are in Perth and want to see the range in person, visit our store on the upper level of the Forrest Chase concourse, or our store on Level 3 of the enex100 shopping complex. The staff will be happy to take you through them!

Maynard

Plain Granola

There are many false stereotypes regarding Californians, but one that I completely embody is that WE LOVE GRANOLA. I certainly do. I eat it for breakfast almost every day. When I moved to Australia and discovered it wasn't really a thing here, I was horrified. Seeing how expensive a skimpy box of UNTOASTED "muesli" was, I realised I would have to take matters into my own hands if I wanted to survive. Thus I devised this recipe for granola, or toasted muesli if you must, that I will now share with you.

My roommate and I used to have a fanatical devotion to this stuff, and the weekly toasting became something of a ritual. Finishing off the supply without making more was tantamount to treason. Just remember, the process is infinitely customisable and in no way an exact science. I don't give measurements here because it all varies on what taste you want and how much you've got. In any case, its extremely easy to make and much cheaper and tastier (and probably healthier) than the store bought stuff.

Rolled oats from the market

WHAT I PUT IN IT

-Organic rolled oats

-Goji berries

-Cacao nibs

-Coconut flakes

-Cashews

-Ground peanuts (crushed by hand or in a coffee grinder)

-Walnuts

-Pumpkin seeds

-Flax seeds

-Dried apricot

Ready to go!

To get all this stuff, I suggest buying in bulk. In Perth there is a wonderful store called Kakulas Brothers (and Kakulas Sisters in Fremantle) where I get everything. It's extremely cheap, so I tend to stock up and then deplete my stash gradually.

Have you tried cacao nibs?

If you've never tried cacao nibs, they are the raw form of chocolate before it gets processed.  Supposedly its good for you, but I just love the dark smokey flavour   The goji berries are a tasty addition, and they also are a good source of antioxidants and vitamin A.  The flax seeds are also nutritious -- since I'm a vegetarian, I eat them as much as possible to supplement my Omega-3 acids.  Basically, it comes down to adding whatever sounds good to you, but I recommend including at least one type of nut and dried fruit with the oats for texture.

The nuance in the recipe is all about the toasting.  I toast it in stages: the things that go in first get nice and toasty while the things that go in last stay fresh.

HOW TO DO IT:

Rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and cacao mixed together

Heat the oven to around 220 and fill an oven dish with your rolled oats.  You can use as much as you want, but try not to fill it too deep because then it won't toast evenly.  At this stage, I add only the nuts, seeds, and cacao to the mix and stir them through.  It is also possibly to glaze the oats with honey or sugar syrup to really make them crisp up, but I skip that in favor of dousing mine with fresh honey right before eating.

Toasting!

Pop your dish in the oven for about 30 minutes, giving it a stir every 10 minutes to make sure the toastiness is evenly distributed.  Once the nuts are becoming golden-brown around the edges, its almost ready.

At this stage, I add the coconut flakes and goji berries.  I discovered that lightly toasting the gojis unlocks a delicious crispiness, but they also taste great fresh and probably healthier that way.  Put the dish back in the oven for literally one minute.  The coconut browns really fast, so keep an eye on it and don't let it burn!

Once that's done, you can take your dish out and add the dried fruit. Let it cool, then transfer to an airtight jar for freshness. That's it! I eat mine with greek yogurt, honey, and some fresh fruit for the ultimate experience. Don't be afraid to experiment! Just go forth, get creative, and get toasting!

Lauren