Author Katherine Ng

There’s a new Italian in town and it has attitude. Named after an infamous NYC Italian bangers, Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse is the latest addition to the the Italian food scene and it does so with gusto. A...

When Dyson announced it was moving into Haircare, people were perpelexed. Dyson was synonymous with vacuums and cleaning tools so would these hair care products suck your hair like a vacuum cleaner? Well...

MORPHE TO LAUNCH AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of cult US beauty brand Morphe. Launching...

Following the soft reveal of the celebrity favorite LUNA 3 at ​MECCALAND ​where pre-sales sold out in 3 days, Foreo Oceania launches their highly anticipated LUNA 3 device at Chadstone Fashion Capital this...

What's new in the world of beauty? Here is the latest roundup for your beauty pleasure! REDKEN'S EXTREME PLAY SAFE Redken has launched a new multi-benefit, time-saving hair innovation to the...

You won’t find a ‘more Melbourne’ hotel than the new Brady Hotels Jones Lane, now open, with its sleek styling and laneway setting in the heart of the city’s theatre, cultural and shopping...

Father's Day is right around the corner and we've rounded up a quick list of last minute gifts in case you haven't picked your dad something for his special...

Looking for an all encompassing spa experience that will leave you feeling and looking amazing? Then head down to Southbank to the Chuan Spa at The Langham Melbourne to experience the ultimate spa experience,...

GRAZE & GRAINS BY STARWARD WHISKY Image by Carmen Zamm Alejandro Saravia’s Farmer’s Daughters pop-up will return to Starward Whisky for the second instalment of Graze + Grains on Saturday 24...

With age, the skin’s metabolism slows and loses its youthful luminosity. Boost skin’s youthful luminosity with NEW Clinique Smart Clinical MD. An ingenious approach to visibly rejuvenating facial...

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE CELEBRATE WITH A LANEWAY RUNWAY Melbourne’s most exciting week of fashion returns in late August, with the City buzzing in preparation for Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW), where...

Bared Footwear has opened its first men’s only retail store, located at 11 Manchester Lane in Melbourne CBD. The opening of the new men’s store follows a positive reaction to its existing stores at 1098...

QT MELBOURNE MAN TEA This Father’s Day, QT Melbourne is treating your old man to a (not so) civilised QT Man Tea. On Sunday 1st September, scones will be swapped out for sticky pork belly, and...

Belgium brewer, Stella Artois, naming rights sponsor of the 2019 Caulfield Cup, it's second consecutive year as sponsor, have announced their exclusive partnership with celebrated chef, Shannon Bennett and...

For 60 hours only, Bared Footwear is hosting a massive end-of-season sale starting on Tuesday 20 August at midday, ending Thursday 22 August at midnight. The entire Bared Footwear women's and men's full...

The Bumble BFF Hive in Melbourne was the first time an official Bumble Hive has been held in Australia. Bumble Hive’s have previously been hosted in cities including New York, London and Los Angeles and was...

Celebrate low prices for life and make everyday living brighter with Kmart Australia’s brand new August Living range. The latest range offers complete room solutions, making it effortless to mix and build...

SHISEDO ARRIVES AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of Japanese beauty powerhouse...

Run don’t walk to this amazing fashion event this week. Thurley a will be holding a huge designer warehouse sale at Clifton St Market, Prahran Victoria from Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th...

Everyone needs hand wash. Everyone loves beautiful homewares. Combine the two and what you get is a product that can change the world. Thankyou has teamed up with homewares brand Sage x Clare on their new...

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Green & Black’s has announced that they will be launching The Green & Black’s Conscious Café, in celebration of its new Smooth dark chocolate range in Australia....

First introduced in early 2019, the Sportsgirl Beauty skin care collection has grown dramatically as ‘Skin Care Routines’ continue to be one of the most talked about topics on the beauty scene. As the...

The team at SKWOSH who have launched their first Slogan Tee Collection adding to their well known fun and bright swimwear and resort wear. The Slogan Tee Collection showcases the following 6 laidback...

BUB APP, THE APP YOU NEED DURING YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY Lorinska Merrington, star of the Seven Network and Netflix series ‘Yummy Mummies’, launches BUB App, the go-to pregnancy companion that has it...

FATTO BAR AND CUCINA'S BOTTOMLESS WINE SUNDAYS Following the success of Fatto Bar and Cantina's bottomless pasta throughout June and July, the relaxed Italian eatery is now inviting city-goers to indulge in...

Iconic Australian outerwear brand, Driza-Bone, is encouraging Australians to embrace the great outdoors with the launch of its new Autumn Winter range, including its first dedicated womenswear collection,...

There's no need to travel overseas for American BBQ as TGI FRIDAYS will be serving up their limited edition American Smokehouse BBQ menu.  The special menu is quintessentially American but Australian at heart...

Crowds are expected to gather at The Glen in Melbourne’s south-east this Thursday 1 August, to celebrate the official opening of the final major stage of the centre’s $430 million redevelopment, with a new...

The Bumble BFF Hive will be the first time an official Bumble Hive has opened in Australia and is all about creating an IRL version of the app, where users can come to make new friends and develop real...

Wine lovers Paul Tardivel and Michael Woodworth, have bought the cells in D- Division of the former Pentridge prison, turned them into wine cellars, Pentridge Cellars, and are offering a limited release to...

There's a lot happening in the world of drinks and we've rounded up our top picks this week.   GINSECCO, THE NEW DRINK YOU NEED  For the past few summers, Aperol Spritz has been unstoppable as...

Activated Nutrients launched its latest offering, 'Grow Up - Kids Superfood' with a special experience with VJunior showing Walt Disney's latest release, 'The Lion King'. The product, ‘Grow Up - Kids...

Eazy Peazy, a modern Japanese eatery by the team behind ​Toji Sake, ​Shar and  Yuta Kobayashi, with chef Dan Chan (​Yardbird Hong Kong, Cumulus Up,  Supernormal Canteen​) is now open at 108 Swan...

It’s one of the biggest questions for couples the world over: How soon is too soon...to say I love you? Well according to research from eharmony, for some Aussies there’s no such thing as too soon, with...

I've often envied the northern hemisphere Christmas festivities - big feasts of roasted ham, chestnuts and dishes that warm the cockles of your heart, enjoyed with a big group of friends and family in the...

We're one month into Winter and the days are getting colder. But don't despair. There's plenty of fun things that are happening around town that will help give you the pick me up you need to sustain yourself...

Levi's has partnered with Netflix to create an exclusive Stranger Things collection, inspired by the cult series' new season. The Levi’s x Stranger Things Collection was created together with the Stranger...

In a world premiere, Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched the very first Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate 3D Printer, in celebration of World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2019. From World Chocolate Day, Cadbury...

Cult US skincare brand, Glow Recipe Skincare has arrived on our shores and is now available instore and online at Mecca. Proudly paraben-free, sulphate-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free, the brand started...

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, will open its 20th Australian store at Northland Shopping Centre this Thursday 4th July, 2019. The doors will open to consumers at 10:00am, after an official ribbon...

One of our favourite brands, Benefit Cosmetics, have launched two new foundations to warm every beauty aficionado's heart! The first is Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation ($52). A lightweight and...

Australian Beauty has come a long and it's being celebrated in the best way at Mecca with the launch of the A-beauty box. The special edition box features some of Australia's best loved and known brands...

To celebrate Negroni Week in 2019 and 100 Years of the Negroni, Four Pillars is releasing a limited range of four bottled Negronis, created using different gins from the Four Pillars range: Woodland, a...

Oscar Hunt, Australia’s leading made-to-measure tailors, has launched their new world-class showroom in Adelaide, offering their unique made-to-measure services through a new retail experience. Renowned...

Juke’s Karaoke Bar, a bold new 70’s-themed karaoke bar concept, will open at Crown Melbourne on Friday 21 June 2019. Juke’s will teleport guests back to the era of ‘big hair don’t care’, with a...

Following a lavish renovation by March Studio the Oxford Scholar Hotel has now reopened to the public, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the earliest public houses in Melbourne. Newly leased to...

This year's Run Melbourne is only around the corner. The running festival kicks off on 27 July with the Run Melbourne Frienship Dash followed by the main event, the iconic Run Melbourne on 28 July. One of the...

QT Melbourne has announced its latest partnership with Champagne house, Perrier-Jouët, unveiling an unparalleled Private Dining Room with accompanying culinary and Champagne experience by QT Executive Chef...

On weekdays from Tuesday 11 June until Friday 21 June, Aria Bar & Lounge at The Langham Melbourne will be hosting an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland-themed high tea in collaboration with The Australian...

TIPICO’S REGIONAL ITALIAN LUNCH SERIES LAUNCHES FOR ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY Windsor’s stylish Italian restaurant, Tipico is celebrating one year of serving ‘untypical, typical Italian’ with a...

Green & Black's is bringing it's delicious new Smooth range to Australians – an exceptionally smooth dark chocolate that is passionately crafted for an indulgent experience and delicious taste. Green...

The ultimate expression of visual adventure, DG Designs immortalises famed legends and cultural iconography through the contemporary and unique works of Artist & Founder, Dominique Gauci.From the...

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RETURNS FOR 2019 SEASON Truffle Melbourne - a festival favourite on Melbourne’s culinary calendar - is back for its sixth consecutive year this winter. The largest weekend truffle...

BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES ITS NEW GENERATION SELF TAN, AERO  Leading self tanning innovation, Bondi Sands does what others can’t. As the number 1 selling brand globally, Bondi Sands continues to push the...

One of our favourite Aussie brands frank body have released a new Hair Duo range and we're super excited to see these new additions to their cult range of beauty products. This is the first for frank body in...

Planning the perfect getaway to Sydney? Accommodation is the foundation of a good getaway and we've found the perfect place for you. Whether you're staying overnight or staying longer, The Langham Sydney is a...

CHEF HEAVYWEIGHTS SCOTT PICKETT, DAVE VERHEUL, SAM CHEETHAM  AND MORE COOK FOR A GREAT CAUSE - SECONDBITE 'WASTE NOT WANT NOT' GALA DINNER SecondBite will host their stellar Waste Not Want Not Gala...

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to warm things up in Melbourne ahead of the first day of winter, with the launch of its ‘Down Town’ activation at Melbourne’s Federation Square. From...

From ‘whale snot’ to ultramarathons – TEDxMelbourne is back with a bang!  TEDxMelbourne is gearing up for its 2019 conference (which also happens to be the 10th anniversary of TEDxMelbourne) with a...

From Margaret River to the Barossa, Clare Valley to Mudgee the Good Food & Wine Show, presented by Citi is your ticket to exploring the best in food and wine from across Australia. With over 800 wine...

BENEFIT COSMETICS 3D BROWTONES Turn your brows pink with this special edition of 3D BROWtones to support Benefit’s global philanthropy program Bold is Beautiful! The magenta shade of 3D BROWtones...

Need some last minute inspiration for a special gift for your mum? We've rounded up some easy wins to help you find the perfect gift for this Sunday.   SPOIL YOUR MUM WITH A BEAUTIFUL BOX OF MEGAN...

The 2019 Australian Hair Fashion Awards were held, celebrating the best in hair, fashion and beauty. In its 27th year, the Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFAs) partnered with Dyson as its major partner and...

Need some inspo for places to take your Mum this Mother's Day? We've put together a list of what's on in Melbourne to help you!   ENJOY A SPECIAL DAY AT PASCALE BAR & GRILL AT QT...

Reinforcing its commitment to providing a better life for sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay has launched EFFACLAR SPOTSCAN - the world’s first acne diagnosis tool powered by advanced artificial intelligence,...

GORMAN X HANDPICKED WINES In celebration of Gorman’s pop-up exhibition that was held at Melbourne’s Heide Museum - Gorman: Ten Years of Collaborating - Handpicked Wines has created two bespoke wines...

THE WINTER VILLAGE ARRIVES AT FEDERATION SQUARE Something special is about to land on one of Melbourne’s largest rooftops. The Australian Venue Co’s ‘The Winter Village’ makes its debut this...

Mother's Day is almost upon us and if you haven't picked up something special for your mum, we're here to help. We've curated a selection of our favourite beauty and lifestyle items to help you find something...

On Tuesday April 30th 2019, TOD’S celebrated the official launch of its new boutique in Chadstone Melbourne, inviting media, tastemakers and VIP customers to an evening cocktail event. Welcome drinks and...

FRANK BODY RELEASE A-BEAUTY SCRUB frank body has launched A-Beauty scrub, a sugar and coffee brightening exfoliator with native Australian ingredients for glowing skin.  Using the best of Australian...

Long gone are the days of yoghurts drowning in sugar and a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, five:am has launched a new range that makes things simple. Introducing five:am SIMPLY. Yoghurt as it...

Easter is upon us and this year we're stepping it up a notch with some delicious food offerings for this special holiday! Hop to it!   PIDAPIPO AND HUNTER + GATHERED MAKING THIS EASTER A LITTLER...

CLINIQUE LAUNCH EVEN BETTER REFRESH HYDRATING & REPAIRING MAKEUP Clinique has launched Even Better Refresh foundation, a full coverage foundation that provides weightless skin-plumping hydration...

The design world descended on Milan for the annual Salone del Mobile, 2019 and one of Australia's renowned architects Rob Mills presented the purpose and design principles of Rob Mills Architecture &...

Melbourne’s most anticipated running festival, Run Melbourne, is back with five new event ambassadors, and something for friends, families and fitness fanatics. The Run Melbourne Friendship Dash will kick...

Join design duo and former winners of Nine Network's The Block, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser, at the launch of Waverley Park’s newest display home, the Banksia, on 13 April 2019. Australia’s most stylish...

Major Australian fashion retailer Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are proud to announce the launch of their eleventh annual White Shirt Campaign, with an amazing all-star line-up of...

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events, consisting of exclusive dinner experiences and tantalising lunches held at this year’s Good Food Month...

LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE "SKINCARE FINDER" After the success of the Liberty Belle Rx skincare range launch in November, Liberty Belle have created the ultimate online skincare finder to help...

Ten additional wellbeing leaders and artists have joined the already extensive list of talent for Super Bloom Festival, Australia’s newest and biggest wellbeing event. The lineup now includes over 110...

I love that you are Australia's only Ethiopian comedian! Tell us a bit about your background and how you got your start in comedy? How did you know it was your calling? Yes! I am Australia's only Ethiopian...

There's a new name in Hawthorn East and it's definitely one to remember. East End Wine Bar is the area's newest establishment that brings together wine and good food in an elegant yet informal space. Co-owned...

Fresh from his fifth consecutive Australian Open victory, Dylan Alcott has today announced that his all inclusive music festival ABILITY FEST will return this April. Designed to normalise disability by...

Get excited because cult skincare brand, CeraVe has arrived on our shores. The brand has been the talk of internet beauty forums for a while with users espousing the benefits of the specially formulated...

Like sand through the hourglass these are the days of our lives...so they said in that long running TV soap opera, but they are wise words considering we're marching forward into the cooler weather. Now is the...

Fancy a hotel where you can wander around like you own the place? Somewhere you can wear your pyjamas from bed to the bar with no funny looks? Wish you had a place to invite your 50 besties for the ultimate...

Melbourne’s largest celebration of world street food and culture is here again with the eighth annual Dandenong Market World Fare on Sunday 24 March from 10am to 4pm. As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine...

March may mark the start of autumn, but at the Royal Exhibition Building activity is blossoming with the return of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) Presented by Lawn Solutions...

SKINCARE MEETS MAKEUP WITH KIEHL’S NEW GLOW FORMULA SKIN HYDRATOR fter dedicated research, Kiehl’s chemists introduce a new 95% naturally-derived 1 formula, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator,...

Melbourne’s premium social event for the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019, the Glamour On The Grid Party officially opened the four-day Australian Grand Prix series of events on Wednesday 13...

Cells in D-Division of the former Pentridge prison are about to be given a new lease of life – as cellars for discerning lovers of fine wine. Pentridge Cellars, owned by self-confessed wine enthusiasts Paul...

YOUNG GUN OF WINE RETURNS FOR 2019 Following a sell-out event last year, Young Gun of Wine is on again at Prahran Market, bringing 50 of the best young winemakers for one epic evening of Aussie wine and...

It's a new season and it's a great time to update and refresh your home.  Even better now with the availability of affordable and designworthy pieces from Target. We caught up with Emma Duxbury-Thompson,...

The traditional Ladies Day Luncheon at the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge on Thursday kicks off an action-packed weekend of high-octane excitement at the Formula 1® 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019 with...

Calling all shopping addicts! On Wednesday 20 March 2019, Highpoint Shopping Centre will host its highly anticipated March Shopping Day, from 9am to 10pm. An opportunity to refresh last year’s winter...

BOMBA AND UNCLE COMBINE FOR THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL TO DELIVER UNCLE BOMBA Two CBD-located creative culinary geniuses join forces as Bomba's Jesse Gerner will meet Uncle's Dai Duong to...

Melbourne-based social enterprise Thankyou has announced today is National Shower For Good Day. The day is a celebration of the achievements that people across the country have made simply by having a regular...

WESTMAN ATELIER, THE HOTTEST NAME IN BEAUTY ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA Top make-up artist Gucci Westman's new makeup line, Westman Atelier, has launched in Australia at Mecca. A thoughtfully-curated line of...

Athletic apparel brand lululemon is launching a global campaign for International Women’s Day called #theother364. The campaign hopes to bridge the gender equality gap and raise awareness for IWD beyond...

Mazda Australia joined forces with the effortlessly cool Nicole Millar to host an exciting event for the Mazda2 where a handful of lucky winners got to experience an intimate acoustic performance by Nicole...