It may be winter but it smells like the south of France in the summertime at The Standard Store thanks to Maison Balzac! Ah …Scented candles what would we do without you ?

A little bit of love goes a long way is our shop mantra and we will be practising what we preach this Saturday, and we hope you will join us. We were devastated to hear our friend and old fashion …

The humble t-shirt has had a rather dull time of late , but with a current revival of all things 1990′s it seems the printed Tee is beginning to have its’ moment in the spot light again . Our absolute …

Sometimes you see things and you are drawn to them because they take you back to a memory, back to your kiddyhood. Perhaps that was why I was drawn to this jewellery collection by Miss Bibi , a hot pink …

Here is a justified rant from Jen ( we miss you Jen ! ) I love Instagram. But today it made me angry. And I want to tell you why. I follow Coolhunting, which is generally interesting and does what …

I have a girl crush on the Studio Nicholson girl. It’s because she is effortlessly chic in flat shoes , oversize jumpers and man tailored trousers. The Studio Nicholson girl doesn’t suffer to look beautiful, and knows that tight and …

One of favourite brands here at The Standard Store is Folk , because its just lovely timeless , understated and original. Luckily Folk is also a favourite with our customers ( what impeccable taste you have ! ) We are …

Many of you know the label PAM – its Australian after all. But PAM is a new addition to our store so it deserves an introduction – Say hello to PAM. The design duo behind PAM , Misha and Shauna …

We know its Fashion week and everyone else is celebrating all things fashionably Australian, but this week at Standard Central, we are clapping our hands over our latest deliveries from the Big Apple. Introducing ‘In God We Trust’. This …

I think I love Bobi ,Bobi is chic and practical- so what is not to love ? but Igor is so stylish, but a little hot tempered, and Jojo…little Jojo is so cute. I know some girls who have eyes …

If you are a bit arty , and your Archibald prize entry did not even make it to the short list , despair not , all is not lost. Introducing the EGGIBALD prize , draw a portrait on a hard …

How could Mark Morrison have known all the way back then ? Cos the Mack really is back, in all its heavenly glory. Classic yet totally contemporary, the original Mackintosh (with a K , don’t you know ) is a …