Author Ashlee Blackburn

For most couples, your wedding day will be the most memorable day of your lives. Having a wedding photographer attend your special day means that the tears, the kisses, the expected and the unexpected is all...

Deciding on a suitable venue for your special day can be one of the most stressful and daunting decisions you make. With so much to consider (like size, price, location and weather), you might find yourself...

After winning the Triple J Unearthed High competition in 2012, 19 year old singer/songwriter Asta has taken flight from her hometown in Hobart, to show off her talents on the mainland. After playing at one...

If you've ever nodded off at the office and dreamed about being somewhere far, far away, you're not alone. But why spend such a personal retreat in the confines of your workplace, when you could be lost...

Just a short 30 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD, Bulleen is home to the stunning Heide Museum of Modern Art and the popular Café Vue. If you’re looking to get out of the city for a day and appreciate...

The boys from The Little Veggie Patch Co, who have successfully helped countless Melbournians in setting up veggie patches at home, have brought a Pop Up Patch garden to the CBD. Mat Pember and Fabian...

We hear the experts talking about 'super foods', but which ones are actually super? Here are some of our favourite super foods that will help give you a healthy start in 2013. Chia Seeds These little...

New Year's Day is often spent restlessly trying to sleep off the effects of a big night out or nursing a thumping headache. The first day of the new year doesn’t necessarily have to be spent with the...

Last week Couturing chatted with the founder of Slim Secrets, Sharon Thurin. Thurin has watched her hobby of helping people curb their unhealthy snacking habits, turn into a globally recognised brand. We found...

In the warmer months we tend to change our eating habits, and salads are always at the top of the list. We've chosen, made and tasted, three simple summer salads that will leave you feeling fresh, light and...

One of Melbourne’s summer traditions is the annual Suzuki Night Market, held every Wednesday evening during the warmer months, finishing up on the 27th of February 2013. This iconic Melbourne market is not...

December marks the beginning of the silly season, work breakups, parties and Christmas. This frenzy of events often catches us off guard and leaves us with a list of names of people we have to buy for and have...

This week I met with Chris Lucas, the man who gave us the double chin (Chin Chin) and Go Go Bar, whom has just welcomed a new member to his family, Baby Pizza, located in Richmond.  Q: Where does...

This week I met with the girls from Melbourne DJ duo, Easy Tiger. They’ve been making a name for themselves across Melbourne, playing alongside the likes of Ruby Rose and showcasing their talent at massive...

Melbourne’s weather is finally starting to pick up with Summer just around the corner, and it's usually around this time of the year that we start to hit panic mode about how much we have neglected our...

The month of November sees Melbourne men proudly sprouting moustache’s in a bid to raise awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and men's mental health. Wear your mo’s loud and proud...

This last week Couturing attended the intimate cocktail and dinner degustation hosted by The Table Restaurant in St Kilda, in celebration of JLP Tequila's Day of the Dead Festival.   Mexican born...

The unique  jewellery by designer Julia DeVille are currently being showcased at e.g.etal on Flinders Lane. Her new collection is nothing short of breathtaking, and will be available to view until Saturday...

Australia will be tickled pink this October to be participating in the Cancer Council’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the whole month of October, women throughout Australia will be raising...

The abundance of yoga studios is a sure sign that everyone has fallen in love with the benefits of this physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Whether you are looking to tone up your figure, prepare your...

Wait, is it hot in here, or did Kim Kardashian just arrive in Melbourne? Yup, that’s right, KK’s in town promoting the QuickTrim range and visiting her ardent Australian fans. Best known for her hit...

Melbourne has been graced with the presence of the prestigious Eifman Ballet, all the way from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Couturing were lucky enough to attend the breathtaking Tchaikovsky performance last...