The Doll Factory is the intoxicating story of a young woman who aspires to be an artist, and the man whose obsession may destroy her world for ever. The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal, is a powerful story of art, obsession and possession. London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in…
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Becky Lou is a burlesque performer who’s no stranger to the stage. In her first solo show in 10 years, Shake, she’s exploring finding her voice in both the professional and personal realm. I had a chat with Becky Lou and found out what about burlesque inspires and motivates her. First tell me about how…
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Found Festival is a multiform arts event taking place at the Abbotsford Convent from 17 – 25 May, 2014. Thanks to the amazing folks at Found, we have a full event pass worth $120 up for grabs! For your chance to WIN, simply describe, in 50 words or less, what being ‘lost and wayward’ means…
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Up until the eBook, not much has been done with the physical novel since the 1700s. Basically, the novel was a bunch of pages bound together. At its most physically innovative, it might have included some pictures, otherwise we just rely on the words for profundity. Yet, more and more authors and publishers are extending…
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The Guilt Trip follows Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen) who, in a moment of weakness, invites his overbearing mother (Barbara Streisand) on a cross country business road trip of a lifetime. Over a hilarious eight days and 3,000 miles, they ultimately learn they might have more in common than they ever thought. The crazier it is, the closer they…
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Right in time for Christmas, Lip Magazine has some copies of the new fantasy-drama series Once Upon A Time to giveaway! Set in a town called Storybrook in Maine, an adopted boy sets out to find his birth mother who holds the power to break a curse that was cast hundreds after of years –…
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Are you a fan of the popular series Grey’s Anatomy? Well Lip Magazine has some copies of the eighth season to giveaway on DVD! With 24 drama packed episodes, follow Derek and Meredith trying to save their marriage by adopting a child; see Richard stepping down as Chief of Surgery as Owen takes over; and watch the fifth…
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Need a new TV show to sink your teeth into? Revenge is a well-crafted, deliciously addictive drama that follows a strong-willed young woman named Emily Thorne (played by Emily VanCamp) who heads to the lavishly wealthy Hamptons for the summer. But she’s not there to enjoy the sun – she’s harbouring some deep, dark secrets…
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Beauty is pain. We have been told this our whole lives. We take acne treatments that dry out our skin, making it easier to burn in the sun. We hobble around clubs in skyscraper heels, unable to lift our feet, so we flap our arms around in an attempt to look like we are dancing….
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In the mood for a Disney teen rom-com? We have some copies of Geek Charming to give away on DVD! From the executive producers of The Muppets, the film stars Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland as Dylan – a spoilt, popular, 16 year old, high school student. Her goal in life is to be named the…
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On his one hundredth birthday, feeling reluctant to go to his party in which the Mayor and the media will be in attendance, Allan climbs out his window and disappears. He heads to the bus station, steals a suitcase, borders a bus, befriends a petty thief, an eternal student and his beautiful fiancé, and her…
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You never quite know what to expect from Regina Spektor, whether it be her crazy theatrics or her extraordinary unique voice. This time, the Moscow-born, American singer has delivered a nostalgic and slightly melancholic collection of songs with her latest album What We Saw From The Cheap Seats. But the album is not without her…
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At Lip, we love hearing about women taking on new roles in the workplace, and construction is one place where we’re sorely underrepresented! Eve Renovations are an all-female construction company, that boast the offer of ‘the female difference’ to their customers. We think it’s awesome that women are breaking into new industries, and we especially…
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The 59th Annual Sydney Film Festival is currently under-way and Lip Magazine has a few double passes to three fantastic films to giveaway!
