Author Katherine Ng

Reopened after a huge renovation in late 2013, the Duke of Wellington has come synonymous as one of the CBD's best watering holes. The vibe is casual and cool, and it's a great place for catch up with...

Humming Puppy is no ordinary yoga studio. I'm not saying it's unlike any other yoga studio because it does one type of yoga versus another, but it's an illuminating experience that enhances your senses...

It's the Labour Day on Monday 9 March meaning we have an extra to enjoy time with family and friends! We've pulled together a list of things to do this long weekend. Moomba One of Melbourne's...

Yellowglen bought a touch of understated glamour to Caulfield on Saturday at Blue Diamond Stakes day with the Yellowglen Terrace. The beautiful terrace, one that has most recently graced the tracks...

The number 1 body moisturiser brand and household name in the United States, Jergens hit Australian shores last year giving us the range that is one of America's favourites since it launched in 1901....

Let's be honest. Finding something to put up on the walls of your house can be hard. For many the prospect of finding the perfect art work to adorn your walls can be difficult and very expensive. I would...

Justice Crew Patron Tequila partnered with Rolling Stone’s for the 6th annual Rolling Stone Awards on Wednesday 25 February, at the Byron Kennedy Hall of the Entertainment Quarter. Celebrating the best...

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for food just got hotter with the arrival of Grill'd, the health burger experts. The iconic and Melbourne founded brand celebrated the new store and 10 years...

No reason to hide. The mantra of the new skin perfecting duo from philosophy aims to encourage you to look in the mirror and see your most confident reflection. The scientists at philosophy have...

The Melbourne Swim Classic is on this Saturday 28 February, raising money for over 600 charities through a variety of swimming courses for all ages and skill levels, from a free-to-enter 200m swim, to a...

Yesterday we told you about the amazing Flavours of Asia Market Festival that is happening this Saturday at Blue Diamond Day at Caulfield. As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, this amazing...

Celebrate timeless beauty with makeup master Napoleon Perdis at David Jones this March. Napoleon will be accompanied by this mother, Liana and wife, Soula-Marie as he teaches an exclusive makeup workshop to...

Melbourne’s renowned cheese and cider festival, Fromage A Trois, returns to the beautiful grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on 15 March 2015 with a bigger and better line up than ever seen...

Over the next few weeks Melbourne turns it on for charity with some exciting fitness events happening across the city. From swimming, to walking to running, there has been no better time to not only get fit...

  New year, new beauty? Bobbi Brown has released the Illuminating Nudes Collection, featuring five must-have products for creating an effortlessly pulled together look. Each product is...

For one night only, Melbourne comes alive for 12 hours of fun and festivities with White Night on again this Saturday, 20 February. From 7pm, the CBD is transformed into a huge centre for art, music,...

BROWN BROTHERS IMMERSION WEEKEND Brown Brothers is offering the ultimate VIP experience for anyone who has ever wanted to experience life as a winemaker first-hand – from tending the vines, to...

The hottest movie of the year has inspired the hottest range of nail colours with OPI releasing a limited edition range of nail lacquers inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey. The six new limited...

Looking for some gift inspiration for your special one this Valentines Day? We've compiled a list of some ideas for that special person in your life. FOR HER OPI 50 Shades of Grey collection Read...

The Campari Calendar is one of the world’s iconic artistic calendars. Each year the calendar is produced with a limited edition distribution across the world of 9,999 copies. It is a tribute to...

BON VOYAGE TO THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER It's hard to believe, but The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition closes this Sunday after a successful showing at the National Gallery...

Need to up the ante on your skin regime? Then maybe the Hydrafacial is just what you need. If you're not into facials then definitely get on board. Prevention is better than cure right? I have espoused the...

This year Valentine's day falls on a Saturday and that means you can spoil your Valentine for the whole day! To help you planning the perfect day, we've put together a list of restaurants that might be the...

Say goodbye to puffy eyes with Benefit Cosmetics' new Puff Off! A saviour to every girl's nightmare of puffy eyes after a big night out, studying late or just not sleeping, meaning you can get the...

Picking essential makeup items for you to have on-the-go can sometimes be hard. Whether you're packing some items to carry around to ensure that your makeup is always 100% or whether your heading away for the...

The Emirates Suite played host to a bevy of stars this week at the Australian Open Cocktail Reception where guests experienced the first class perks of the Sponsors' hospitality. Guests enjoyed a first class...

You can go around the world in 80 days with Trampoline Gelato who are celebrating the Flavours of the World for 80 days. Launching in stores nationally this month, Trampoline Gelato is calling...

Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne and the Australia Day long weekend has many treats in store if you're up for something interesting and fun! We've put together our top places to head to this long...

Form and function are dynamically intertwined in lululemon’s new Tennis range which has launched just in time to help us look good on court as well as off. It is tennis season and as more of us are hitting...

Country music comes to the city at Live on the Lawn 2015 with the King and Queen of Country Music Lee Kernaghan and Kasey Chambers headlining the event at Wyndham’s iconic Werribee Park Mansion...

I love mid-week drinks, especially during Summer! After all, who doesn't love to unwind at the end of a long day at work with a crisp glass of wine enjoying the warm weather and the outdoors? Well if you're in...

Lancôme celebrates 80 years of beauty with a beautiful collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Australian Fashion Illustrator, Kerrie Hess. The partnership with Kerrie Hess Illustrations was...

Daisy Marc Jacobs Sorbet editions are the new limited edition Marc Jacobs fragrances that launch next month bring a new twist on the original Daisy Marc Jacobs fragrance. Daisy Marc Jacobs...

It's a new year and it means new resolutions! If you're anything like me then one of your resolutions is to increase your fitness and live a healthier life. Almost three weeks in and I think I'm doing...

The Royal Croquet Club hits town this week for some croquet, food, fun and music Birrarung Marr from this Friday. It was announced today that one of Melbourne's favourite food destinations, Gelato Messina...

Choose It. Mix It. Smash It. Love It... and you could ‘POP’ around town in a brand new Fiat 500 Pop. Ringing in the new year in true Cold Rock style, the iconic Australian Ice Creamery is giving...

The Royal Croquet Club hits town at the end of this week and we can't wait for the festival to begin. We sat down and asked Grant Smillie, one of the people responsible for organising this event, what to...

The Peroni marquee at the Portsea Polo is definitely the place to be this Saturday with not only international supermodel and face of Peroni, Natalia Borges, present but also the talented Italian...

The hottest ticket in town this week is to the Peroni Nastro Azzurro Marquee at the Portsea Polo on Saturday. As supporting partner, Peroni will be offering polo-goers a chance to enjoy the match from a...

The Sydney Festival launches tomorrow with a huge number of activities and shows to delight Sydneysiders and visitors between 8 - 26 January 2015. Lululemon have teamed up with Sydney Festival to bring...

Melbourne comes alive this summer with the Royal Croquet Club lighting up the banks of Birrarung Marr this January with the ultimate summertime experience. After revelling in the ongoing success...

Mark Townsend is one of Hollywood's most influential hairstylists. His career spans every aspect of the business, from photo shoots and advertising campaigns to fashion and celebrity - he has styled the...

Aperol and Fatto Bar & Cantina join forces this summer to create 'Club Aperol at Fatto' – the perfect oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and will become THE place to head to...

ELEVEN Australia has created a product modelled off the much-loved staple, Give Me Hold Flexible Hairspray. Taking it one step further, new Give Me Hold Strong Hairspray is the must-have finishing...

So I have a secret to share. It's not one that I want to, but I think for the good of Melbourne foodies, I need to. It's called the Highline restaurant. Located on the deck level of the newly renovated...

Need some drink inspiration for this New Year's Eve? Our friends at Tequila Blu have put together some fun and fantastic drink recipes to make your NYE a bit more fun and frivolous! Grapefruit...

Need a hot hair style for NYE? ghd have shared some of their tips and tricks to creating the best look to make heads turn this NYE. Follow these easy steps using one of the ghd curve collection to create the...

There is only one place to be on Saturday 10 January, 2015 and that is at the Portsea Polo. Once again the beautiful coastline at Portsea will play host to one of Australia's most anticipated events....

Looking for something interesting to do to celebrate the new year? We've got that covered with some of Melbourne's best New Year's celebrations. The Emerson This year, The Emerson is offering an...

Gelato lovers rejoice! Pidapipó Gelataria has opened up a new store in Carlton, serving up it's delicious range of freshly made gelato, just in time for Summer. The new store comes after a successful...

With only a few days left to find your favourite person the perfect gift we've done the hard yards and picked out some great gifts that might help you on your merry way this festive...

It's party and festival season with festivities a plenty. This usually means we're overindulging in alcohol and not getting enough sleep! So what can we do to help with recovery? We've got three quick tips to...

The recently transformed Railway Hotel in Windsor will be turning on a traditional Australian Christmas feast on Christmas Day. Head Chef Simon Tarlington (ex Quay, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Maze) has...

We bring you more Beauty gift ideas for Christmas! As we all know, Christmas is one such time when the stress of buying gifts affects every person in one or the other way. And while having stress relief toys...

Time is ticking to find your loved ones the perfect Christmas present. We've put together our wish list of Beauty gifts, the best ones under $150! Limited Edition Bobbi Brown Warm Glow Eye Palette...

What's new in the world of food this week? Twisted Yoghurt  Summer is well and truly here and now you can find a healthier alternative to ice cream with delicious flavours of Twisted Frozen...

There are plenty of reasons why Lucy Liu has become the hottest name in food in Melbourne apart from having some of the best food around town, and it's what makes this place tick more than any...

Looking to cool down this summer and party whilst you're doing that? The Adelphi Hotel’s Flinders Lane rooftop will host a pop up pool party bar on Friday and Sunday evenings through summer. From December...

If you're looking for a different type of present, why not consider Food & Drink gifts? We've put together a list of our favourite Food & Drink gifts that will be perfect for your loved one this...

  The Christmas Collection from Glasshouse Fragrances is a beautiful array of scented candles and fragrances decorated with beautiful illustrations from the celebrated and talented illustrator...

Need help with picking the perfect present for your loved one? We've done the hard yards and come up with the perfect list of our favourite lifestyle products that will make that special person in your life...

  Graphic Design by Lesley...

Lancôme celebrates the radiance of Parisian end of the year festivities with a reinterpretation of the city’s famous lights in its Christmas Collection. The collection features gold in all guises and...

Flavour Exchange is hitting Fed Square this Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December with a celebration of all things Summer. The quarterly event showcases the best wines, beers, ciders, spirits and foods from...

Any girl knows that keeping your hair healthy, stylish and perfect requires effort. From selecting which shampoo and conditioner will hydrate your hair and make it shine, down to which brush to use to remove...

Superstar Gwen Stefani has joined with OPI to release 18 new limited edition Holiday Nail lacquers, just in time to dazzle your finders this party and holiday season.  The seasonal collection includes a...

Hunting For George is an independent online boutique based in Melbourne, with an extensive product range for women, men, children and the home, including the latest in fashion, jewellery, accessories,...

Go beyond shine with Oil Wonders by Matrix, a complete oil care range formulated with exotic ingredients to strengthen, tame and enhance shine for all hair types. Comprised of seven products - safe...

Summer is almost here and we've been pounding the pavement and eating healthy to get fit for bikini season. It's not too late to start your summer fitness campaign so we've teamed up with the new Asics Uni...

Global Spanish fashion brand DESIGUAL launched its first Australian store in Melbourne at The Strand Melbourne with an exclusive launch party. The high street fashion retailer, internationally renowned for...

Hamish & Andy Audi Centre Melbourne opened its doors to the largest new Audi showroom in the Southern Hemisphere with a huge party to celebrate the official opening. The Swanston street redevelopment...

SSome things in the food world just make sense when they're together. Ham and cheese. Bread and butter. Lime and soda. So it's no surprise that when Superior Gold launched its new range of premium smoked...

Jane Iredale has become synonymous with natural skincare and beauty. It's no wonder that it's become a cult brand with a range of mineral makeup that suits all types of skin. Known for its natural...

Enjoy Summer a little bit earlier and preview the latest collection and campaign by H&M at The Emerson rooftop this Thursday and Friday night. H&M's new Summer Campaign features the ever...

To celebrate Summer and the launch of its new Flutterby range, T2 hosted a fabulous Summer Tea Festival at its beautiful headquarters in Melbourne. The festival brought together some of the best T2 teas in...

This week Como House South Yarra plays host to The Président Cheese Paris To Provence Festival celebrating all things French. Over the course of the festival, some of Melbourne's best French chefs and...

Keeping hydrated is key to any beauty regime, more so in the warmer months. Time spent in the sun and warmer weather can leave our lips and skin feeling dehydrated and so we should make special care to keep...

REDKEN'S NEW MUSE REDKEN 5TH AVE NYC has announced Brazilian model and anti-bullying campaigner Lea T as their newest brand muse. With her undeniable spirit, striking looks and stunning Brazilian...

The Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival is one of the exciting events coming up at the historic Como House 21-23 November, where guests can experience all things French. The festival has become one...

Rimmel re-launches Glam'eyes hD eyeshadow by adding a fifth shade to each palette, giving you an extra way to achieve that all important high intensity result! More colours and maximum choice to guarantee...

Jennifer Hawkins sizzles for Mount Franklin Sparkling This summer, Australia’s darling Jennifer Hawkins brings a fizz of fashion to ‘Mount Franklin’ Lightly Sparkling with the release of the Summer...

Friday marks the start of 16 days of food fun by the banks of the Yarra! Starting on the 14th of November, Melbournians will flock to the Night Noodle Market at its new home at Birrarung Marr, where...

It’s French. It’s Bubbly & now it’s PINK for a limited time only One of our favourite French bubblies has turned Pink, for a limited time only this Spring. The Paul Louis Limited Edition Pink...

Get lucky with Kester Black Kester Black and some of Melbourne’s best designers come together this Christmas! This busy season, Kester Black is running a fun and fabulous Lucky Dip competition!...

Melbournians are invited to experience ART+MEL, an immersive two day art event without the white walls on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 2014. Presented by Redbubble, Australia’s finest online...

Get beauty ready this Holiday season with shu uemura's newly launched collection Shupette by Karl Lagerfeld for shu uemura, an unparalleled collaboration between a make-up brand and a feline. With...

Gucci treated their guests to a luxurious trackside experience on Melbourne Cup day. We take a look at some of the best...

Gucci turned up the luxury for their Oaks Day celebrations. We round up the best snaps from the...

Experience a bit of France at the Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival over three big days, 21-23 November 2014 at Como House and Gardens South Yarra. The extravagant Président Cheese Paris to...

BOOST JUICE SHAKES THINGS UP FOR CHARITY WITH CELEBRITY SMOOTHIE RANGE Boost Juice has partnered with four loved Australian celebrities to launch a limited edition range of smoothies and juices just in time...

Luxury fashion house Gucci celebrated its equestrian heritage with fun and frivolity at the Gucci Private Suite on Derby Day. Gucci hosted VIP clients, media and special guests at the exclusive Gucci Private...

  Thankyou Group, the social enterprise behind Thankyou Water, has introduced new products to its Australian-made premium body care range that funds life changing hygiene and sanitation projects in...

Heading to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Carnival? Make sure you make a pitstop at the ultimate trackside location, the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar, for bespoke cocktails and music by Australia’s top...

Not going to the races this weekend? Don't fret, you can enjoy the fun atmosphere at our top picks this weekend. Italian favourites at La Svolta  Authentic Italian favourite, La Svolta is getting into...

I often get asked as Beauty Editor, what my "go-to" products are and funnily enough I've been telling everyone lately that it's Go-To Skincare. I've been using two Go-To Skincare products over the last...

The Birdcage. Synonymous with fashion, beauty and celebrities during Melbourne Cup Carnival, the various marquees in this sanctuary play host to not only those that are best dressed, but feature the best food...

This month, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream rolls into summer, bringing with it Clicquot’s unique combination of luxury, food and design. The pop-up diner has kick-started parties all over the world, and, this...

Iconic, graceful and talented. Only some of the words to describe one of Hollywood's leading actresses, Naomi Watts who has just been announced as the newest member of the L'Oreal Paris' family of...

Sydney's finest flirted with danger in the Carousel Bar at The X studio earlier this month to celebrate the launch of Fatale, the sultry new fragrance by Agent Provocateur. The new fragrance has top...

Image by APL Photography Two Italian Boys launched their 2013 Vintage Prosecco at a stunning food event at Brunetti's in Carlton featuring beautiful Italian food and drink. The night, called Sogni d'Oro...