Author Katherine Ng

February 22, 2016

Melbourne's premier cheese and cider festival is on again Sunday 6 March 2016. Explore, drink, taste and discover cheese and cider at Fromage a Trois. Returning to the grounds of the historic Werribee...

FOOD NEWS: DUTCHESS MELBOURNE’S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER, AMARU OPENS IN ARMADALE, MEATMOTHER RELAUNCHED

February 19, 2016

DUTCHESS MELBOURNE'S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER Dutchess Melbourne is celebrating White Night with a special Supper on 20 February. With 10 percent of all sales going to White Ribbon Australia, the à la...

BEAUTY NEWS: ghd SAYS GOODBYE SPLIT ENDS, DERMALOGICA’S NEW CHARCOAL RESCUE MASQUE AND MUK’S 20 IN 1 MIRACLE TREATMENT

February 19, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

ghd LAUNCHES ADVANCED SPLIT END THERAPY ghd the experts in heat styling, introduce the new ghd advanced split end therapy, so you can wave goodbye to damaged ends and hello to sleek, smooth and...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE AND LIFE INSTYLE SYDNEY

February 17, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Home, Lifestyle

WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 20 FEBRUARY 2016 White Night is on again providing a unique night of music, film, food, art and light to the Melbourne CBD. Starting at 7pm and finishing at 7am, White Night is...

BODHI & RIDE, FITNESS AND WELLNESS IN A PREMIUM STUDIO

February 16, 2016

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Bodhi & Ride is set to transform the wellness and fitness landscape, opening a premium boutique in Port Melbourne featuring a spin chamber with weights and offering unparalleled full-body workouts on...

BEAUTY SECRETS FROM THE MYER A/W16 LAUNCH

February 15, 2016

Beauty, Features

Myer launched its A/W16 collection with an intimate dinner and runway show at The Cutaway within Sydney's new Barangaroo Reserve. With a stunning backdrop of cutaway stone wall and a long runway,...

FOOD NEWS: SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL, MR M TACO PARTY AT ST. ALI, SAKE FLINDERS LANE SET TO OPEN SOON

February 15, 2016

SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL ON 25 FEBRUARY The San Sebastian Summer Fiesta is the perfect way to say adios to the end of summer with Bar Nacional's endless paella, sangria and pintxos,...

BEAUTY NEWS: BURBERRY BEAUTY, KEVIN.MURPHY DOO.OVER AND FLOWER BY KENZO EAU FLORALE

February 12, 2016

BURBERRY BEAUTY Burberry have released two gorgeous new products to their Beauty collection for all you beauty aficionado's out there. Burberry Eye Colour Contour Pen...

YOUR BEST VALENTINE’S BEAUTY

February 10, 2016

Beauty, Products

Want to mix up your Beauty look this Valentine's Day? We've pulled together a list of some of our favourite products to add to your Beauty cabinet just in time for Valentine's Day! EYES Artémes...

LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY DINING

February 10, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we've pulled together some suggestions for you and your Valentine! MR MIYAGI Mr. Miyagi Valentine’s Day Menu...

ZOOLANDER X KIEHL’S OPEN THE DEREK ZOOLANDER CENTER FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T AGE GOOD

February 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

Derek Zoolander and Kiehl's have opened the Derek Zoolander Centre for People Who Don't Age Good (DZCFPWDAG) in New York City where you can air kiss aging goodbye with The Center’s patented 6.5 step...

THE TEMPLE HOUSE X AGENT PROVOCATEUR IN CHENGDU

February 5, 2016

Lifestyle, Travel

Chengdu luxury urban hotel The Temple House has teamed up with Luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to launch two new Romantic Stay Packages, effective from February 8 to March 8...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS, NATIONAL PISCO SOUR DAY, THE GREAT BRITAIN HOTEL’S NEW LOOK AND MILKSHAKES

February 4, 2016

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Chinese New Year starts on 8 February and to celebrate, Melbourne is turning up the festive spirit with a few events on to celebrate the new Year of the...

BECOME L’OREAL PARIS AUSTRALIA’S NEXT NATIONAL MAKEUP DESIGNER

February 3, 2016

Ever thought of becoming a brand's National Makeup Designer and pursuing your dream of creating the most beautiful looks for runways and campaigns? Well then make sure you enter L'Oreal Paris Australia search...

THE YAK ALES MELBOURNE BARBEQUE FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

February 1, 2016

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

After the huge success of its inaugural year, The Yaks Melbourne Barbecue Festival will be held at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 6 February 2016 for visitors to to eat barbecue and watch competitive...

LUNAR NEW YEAR BEAUTY

February 1, 2016

Beauty, Products

The 8th of February marks the new Lunar New Year as part of the Chinese calendar. To celebrate, some of our favourite brands have brought out special gift sets in ode to the Year of the Monkey! Whether you are...

WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCED SCREENINGS OF ZOOLANDER 2 AT HOYTS ON 5-7 FEBRUARY 2016

January 29, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

It's been almost fifteen years since the world was introduced to Blue Steel and Magnum and since then these looks have been synonymous with the one and only Derek Zoolander. When we left Derek...

FOOD NEWS: UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY, EATALIANO BY PINO OPENS IN WINDSOR AND TOKYO TINA BRINGS BACK THE THUNDERCAT BUN

January 28, 2016

UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY Image by RENEE STAMATIS PHOTOGRAPHY Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “Smoke Joint”, retail deli and beer garden Up in Smoke,...

OFF COURT ACTION IN THE EMIRATES SUITE AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 25, 2016

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features

Celebrating its second year as Official Airline Partner of the Australian Open, Emirates has opened the doors to its exclusive hospitality Suite at Melbourne Park and cheer on the Grand Slam Greats...

CREATING THE PERFECT CHIC BRAID WITH KERASTASE

January 25, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

So Frenchy So Chic festival wrapped up last weekend in Sydney with another beautiful day out in the sun with French music, food and beauty. Festival Beauty Partner, Kérastase's Braid Bar proved popular with...

GG RESTAURANT, ONE OF MELBOURNE’S BEST KEPT SECRETS

January 25, 2016

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gg is one of those places you don't want to tell people because you want to keep it for yourself. A hidden gem in East Melbourne, gg has flown under the radar since its opening but that hasn't meant that...

HOYTS LUX, THE PERFECT THING TO DO THIS SUMMER

January 22, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

If you're looking for a place to chill this Summer then it's always great to take the time out and pop into the cinema to see a film. The lovely team at HOYTS are making that experience more lux with HOYTS...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: THE BODY SHOP JAPANESE CAMELLIA CREAM, ST TROPEZ FACE TAN OIL, IT COSMETICS CC CREAM

January 20, 2016

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Happy New Year readers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break and enjoyed seasonal festivities with their loved ones. I got to spend some time over the holidays catching up on bits and pieces as well as trying...

DINNER EN BLANC, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINNER IN THE SOCIAL CALENDAR

January 15, 2016

Global phenomenon Dîner en Blanc returns to Melbourne, where 1,500 diners will descend upon a secret location on Saturday 27 February 2016. The annual affair for the second year running promises an...

WHAT’S ON OFF-COURT DURING THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 15, 2016

The 2016 Australian Open starts next Monday 18 January 2016 bringing the world's best tennis players to Melbourne to play for the coveted Asia Pacific Grand Slam. We've got it covered with what's happening...

SHINING STARS AT THE PERONI MARQUEE AT THE JEEP PORTSEA POLO

January 15, 2016

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, People & Parties

The sun wasn't the only thing shining bright at the Jeep Portsea Polo on the weekend with a bevy of stars shining bright at the Peroni marquee. Guests at the marquee included actors Michael Dorman, Tim...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC PRESENTED BY RENAULT BRINGS A HINT OF FRANCE TO OUR SHORES

January 14, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

So Frenchy So Chic 2016 brought a touch of France to Melbourne last weekend with the first session held in the beautiful grounds of Werribee Mansion. The festival, sponsored by Renault, fused French...

EMBRACE A NEW YEAR OF CRYSTAL CLEAR SKIN WITH SK-II’S FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE

January 12, 2016

Since launching its very first iconic Facial Treatment Essence 35 years ago, prestige skincare brand SK-II has continually empowered women across the world to #changedestiny and obtain crystal clear...

ZUMBO MAKING DESSERT DISCO THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER AT FANCY NANCE

January 8, 2016

Milk, milk, milk & figs Macaron king Adriano Zumbo is kicking things off in 2016 with some noise! Commencing mid-January, on Friday and Saturday evenings Zumbo will transform his South Yarra high tea...

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO TO HOST A STAR STUDDED MARQUEE AT THE PORTSEA POLO

January 8, 2016

For those heading to the Jeep Portsea Polo this weekend keep your eyes peeled at the Peroni Nastro Azzurro marquee for a line up of stars expected for the day. As a major partner of the Portsea Polo,...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC FESTIVAL – POP UP BRAID BAR BY KÉRASTASE

January 6, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Beauty Event, Lifestyle

So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on Sunday 10 January 2016 and then travelling to Sydney the following week on Saturday 16 January 2016. Bringing one of...

SUNSET SOUNDS 2016 PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF STONNINGTON BRINGING LIVE MUSIC THIS JANUARY

January 6, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

This January, the City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds, a series of live Sunday evening live music across the City’s beautiful parks and gardens. The three events are free and will combine...

JBRONZE LAUNCHES NEW GRADUAL TANNING CREAM

January 4, 2016

Beauty, Products

This summer, Jennifer Hawkins is introducing the brand new Gradual Tanning Cream to her range of premium self-tanning, bronzing and daily beauty products, Jbronze. Designed for everyday use, the...

SPLASH INTO SUMMER AT THE ADELPHI ROOFTOP POOL

December 21, 2015

The Adelphi Hotel’s Flinders Lane rooftop will host a pop-up poolside bar on Sunday afternoons through summer for the second year running. Until the end of February, Melburnians can...

COUTURING 2015 CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

December 21, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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LAST MINUTE BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFT GUIDE

December 18, 2015

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle

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LAST MINUTE SHOPPING? EMPORIUM MELBOURNE ARE GIVING AWAY FREE PARKING TO HELP!

December 18, 2015

Pre-Christmas sales is one of the busiest seasons for retailers. It is expected to hit $46.8 billion this Christmas according to The Australian Retailers Association and Roy Morgan Research and in...

FRANKIE SAYS, THE NEWEST KID ON THE BLOCK IN ABBOTSFORD

December 18, 2015

Frankie Says is the latest venture from the masterminds that have bought us Hoy Pinoy, The Meatball Company and Cafe Italia. Frankie Says is one of the new additions to the burgeoning food scene in...

GETTING TO KNOW THE COSMECEUTICAL CURATOR

December 17, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Bringing together technology and beauty together is something James Vivian has done with the Cosmeceutical Curator, an online clinic to help bridge the gap between consumer and clinic. We caught up with James...

MR MIYAGI PRESENTS YUKIE’S SNACK BAR

December 15, 2015

Mr. Miyagi’s highly anticipated expansion into its neighbouring Chapel Street space will be unveiled on Tuesday 15th December; aptly named after his mistress, Yukie’s Snack Bar. The...

BEST PLACES IN MELBOURNE FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH

December 14, 2015

Not everyone has the time or the inclination to put on a feast on Christmas day so we've put together some helpful suggestions for those that are looking to have someone else cater their Christmas feast for...

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

December 11, 2015

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8BIT OPENS IN MELBOURNE CBD

December 11, 2015

Footscray’s most iconic burger, shake, fries and hotdog haunt 8bit, will get it’s grill on at a new CBD location opening today at 231 Swanston Street Melbourne. Brought to you by notable chef...

BIGGIE SMALLS OPENS TODAY SERVING THE BEST KBABS IN TOWN, WE CHAT WITH FOUNDER SHANE DELIA

December 10, 2015

Chef Shane Delia is one very busy man. From fronting his fantastic food and cooking show on SBS, Spice Journey, to managing one of Melbourne's favourite restaurants, Maha, Shane has had the time to open up...

CLOUD ST POP UP – BRINGING ONLINE STORES TO LIFE

December 9, 2015

Beauty, Lifestyle, News

This Christmas, as retailers and consumers count down to one of the busiest times of the year, Cloud St store will pop-up on Little Collins St, Melbourne bringing small businesses to life. Powered...

THE PERFECT SUMMER EXPERIENCE – THE ROYAL CROQUET CLUB IS BACK IN MELBOURNE FROM 10 DECEMBER 2015

December 7, 2015

The Royal Croquet Club (RCC) is back this December bringing food, fun and croquet to Melbourne from 10 December until 20 December at Birrarung Marr by the banks of the Yarra! For anyone who went...

FOOD NEWS: ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH, FEAST OF MERIT OPENS ROOFTOP DINING AND THE FLYING DUCK FLIES AGAIN

December 4, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH Transport yourself back to your childhood with Ice cream sandwiches. Ice-cream lathered between two chewy biscuits or heaped between a buttery brioche...

HONG KONG HIGHS AT CAFE GRAY DELUXE

December 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

In every city there are always the "must do" and "must see" places. In Hong Kong, one of my "must do" places is Cafe Gray Deluxe at The Upper House hotel on Hong Kong island. Located on the top level of The...

HELLO KITTY BY O.P.I

December 3, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever,...

FOOD NEWS: STH CENTRAL BY TOMMY COLLINS, SAIGON SALLY’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AND LOT 1

December 2, 2015

STH CENTRAL SET TO OPEN IN SOUTH YARRA Trendy South Yarra is about to lay claim to a new hip local eatery, with the launch of dining and social venue, Sth Central, set to open in Yarra Street in...

HOT SAUCE HAS A NEW NAME – DIEMEN’S

December 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Hot sauce has a new name. You can fire up your meal with Diemen, a new hot sauce range that will get the taste buds hopping! Spice up your life and take even the most basic dishes from mundane to...

TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR HOT AND HEALTHY THIS SUMMER

November 29, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

It's getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark the start of my favourite season, Summer! It means spending more time outside with friends and family at BBQs and...

BIGGIE SMALLS BY SHANE DELIA, MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE RAP

November 23, 2015

Features, Lifestyle

BIGGIE SMALLS is set to become the hottest new Melbourne venture from award-winning chef & restaurateur, Shane Delia and set to open early December 2015. After two record-breaking series of his hit SBS...

CARMAN’S BRINGING ‘THE BREAKFAST CLUB’ TO MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND BRISBANE

November 21, 2015

One of Australia's favourite brands, Carman's is bringing something special to breakfast lovers in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Carman’s have partnered with a selection of the country’s favourite...

GET LIPPY WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW LIP BALM AND LIP SCRUB

November 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural, caffeinated duo that gently buffs away dry skin and smoothes lips to reveal a soft, supple pout. Using...

HOME COOKING MADE EASY WITH MADE BY TOBIE PUTTOCK

November 20, 2015

Renowned Chef Tobie Puttock has released a range of ready-made meals, MADE by Tobie Puttock, that brings together high quality produce, modern techniques and age-old recipes. The...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET

November 18, 2015

The Night Noodle Market is on again in Melbourne as part of Good Food Month. From today until November 29, you can get your fill of the tastiest delights from some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants all in one...

SEPHORA’S FIRST MELBOURNE STORE TO OPEN ON 28 NOVEMBER

November 18, 2015

Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the heart of Melbourne’s CBD shopping precinct SEPHORA will open its first...

SUMMER HOTS UP AT THE SUMMER HOP UP AT BEER DELUXE

November 18, 2015

With only a few days to go until Summer, Beer DeLuxe are getting a head start with the launch of the Summer Hop Up, the ultimate Summer playground. Dubbed the beer lovers’ playground,...

Q&A WITH FLORENT BOIZEL FROM CHAMPAGNE BOIZEL

November 13, 2015

Florent Roques Boizel If you haven't heard of Champagne Boizel then it's because they have only just launched in Australia. With a 180 year history, Boizel is one of the world’s leading Champagne brands...

MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH

November 13, 2015

Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew up blissfully unaware of everything to do with beauty. A combination of being a bit of a tomboy and having a mother that...

INTERVIEW WITH PASTUSO HEAD CHEF ALEJANDRO SARAVIA

November 11, 2015

Features

To celebrate Pastuso's debut at Taste of Melbourne, we caught up with culinary creative and Head Chef Alejandro Saravia to find out what we can expect from this dynamic restaurant. It's exciting to see...

MAKE THIS HOLIDAY COUNT WITH MECCA’S HEART OF GOLD DUO TO HELP THE HUNGER PROJECT

November 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause by purchasing the Heart of Gold duo from Mecca who are donating 100% of the proceeds from this beautiful set to The...

YELLOWGLEN AMBASSADOR REBECCA HARDING TALKS SPRING RACING, FASHION AND BEAUTY

November 2, 2015

Fashion, Features, Interviews, Lifestyle, News

1. Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Spring Racing ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to during the Melbourne Cup Carnival? Thank you...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER

October 30, 2015

L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through heat styling, colouring and exposure to the external environment with new PRO|FIBER by L’Oréal...

OFF TRACK MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATIONS

October 30, 2015

No heading to the Melbourne Cup? Then consider these fun options for celebrating the race that stops the nation! Saké For those looking for a sophisticated event away from the ...

TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BROWS

October 26, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products

Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn't get that much loving. But they are an important feature on the face that help define your features and shape your face. Creating the perfect brow...

MINOR FIGURES RETURNS TO MELBOURNE, BRINGING BIG COFFEE FLAVOUR

October 21, 2015

Cold brew coffee brand, Minor Figures, was launched in London last year by two Melbournians & one Londoner. After a successful launch, winning the ‘Most Innovative Product’ award at the London...

TEA WITH LANVIN AT THE TEMPLE HOUSE IN CHENGDU

October 20, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

The Temple House in Chengdu has collaborated with leading French luxury fashion house LANVIN to launch a “Love LANVIN” inspired afternoon tea at The Temple Café this autumn...

ZAMBRERO ENDING WORLD HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME

October 12, 2015

Charity, Event, Lifestyle

Zambrero is calling out for volunteers this 16th of October! Zambrero, the maker of flavoursome, fresh Mexican food, has partnered with Stop Hunger Now and Foodbank Australia in its efforts to...

TOKO MELBOURNE, BRINGING MODERN IZAKAYA DINING TO MELBOURNE

October 12, 2015

It's Wednesday night and the restaurant is full. Diners are happy, chatting excitedly and enjoying their evening meal. This is what it's like at Toko Melbourne on a busy night during its first month of trade....

FOOD NEWS: CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL, ARBORY’S NOTØBERFEST, THE STAR HOTEL OPENS

October 12, 2015

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL For the month of October, 21 of Australia’s most exciting restaurants will celebrate the change in season with the 2015 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE

October 9, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Spring has sprung and it's been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter. My skin really needed a bit of a boost after winter to hydrate my skin and help smooth it out. I've tried a range of products...

CLOUDY BAY LAUNCHES THEIR 2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC

October 9, 2015

This year the popular Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc celebrates its 30th anniversary and it launched its 2015 vintage with a special first season lunch at Melbourne's Botanical. The lunch showcased several...

MELBOURNE CUP HISTORY WITH A UNIQUE EXHIBITION OF MAGAZINE ART AT SOFITEL MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Fashion, thoroughbreds, social history, and the irresistible lure of the race that stops a nation are just some of the fascinating elements contained within an exhibition of historic cover art celebrating...

2015 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL BRINGS ARTS AND FEASTING TO MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Festival starts today, celebrating 30 years as a festival that brings international arts to Melbourne. The festival is one of Australia's flagship international arts festivals and one of the...

WIN: TASTE OF MELBOURNE TICKETS

October 7, 2015

It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste of Melbourne in partnership with Electrolux has ever seen this November. This year's line up...

NEWS: UGLY DUCKLING OPENS IN RICHMOND, REMEDY KOMBUCHA, CAFEPAY LAUNCHES

October 5, 2015

UGLY DUCKLING OPENS ON SWAN STREET The newest addition to the bourgeoning dining and bar scene on Swan Street is Ugly Duckling. The Hecker Guthrie designed wine bar is the culmination of years of...

LADY CAROLINA BRINGS VIBRANT, LATIN GASTRONOMY TO BRUNSWICK EAST

October 1, 2015

Features

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Lady Carolina has opened its doors, bringing colour, vibrancy and creative Latin gastronomy and drinks to Lygon Street, Brunswick East. Owner Alby Tomassi (Feast of Merit and YGAP) and creative director Paul...

JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN

September 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven't heard of him, you may have actually seen his work. James is responsible for natural sun kissed looks on Ellie Goulding, Cara Delevigne, Rita Ora,...

HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

September 25, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

It's Spring which can only mean one thing, it's Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival, Emirates launched their much anticipated marquee on Wednesday night...

ICING ON THE CAKE WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW NOURISHING, CAFFEINATED BODY CREAM

September 25, 2015

frank body has released a new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra soft and supple. Using its trademark ingredient, coffee but in the form of coffee seed...

SUNSHINE AND POLO – LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY TRAVELS AROUND AUSTRALIA THIS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

September 22, 2015

Image by Jack Bennett Land Rover Polo in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the largest national polo series in the world this November and December around...

FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BAR & EATERY YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH, FEAST OF MERIT SHOWCASE, BREWMANITY AT BEER DELUXE & LOVE&DYSFUNCTION ST KILDA

September 22, 2015

ARBORY BAR & EATERY - YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH 27 SEPTEMBER On Sunday 27th September, Arbory Bar & Eatery will host a long lunch featuring: Napoleone Ciderhouse, Tarrawarra Estate and Mount...

NEWS: BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY 25 SEPTEMBER, KIT FOR CANCER, CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION LUNCH

September 22, 2015

Charity, Lifestyle

BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY - FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Australia’s only preventative health charity, Pink Hope, is asking women and some brave men around the country to wear Bright Pink Lipstick on Friday,...

WIN: MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL

September 21, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Fringe Festival kicked off on Friday and sees over 400 events by 6000 artists in over 160 venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria until 4 October. This year the Melbourne Fringe Festival...

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: ARBORY BAR & EATERY’S NEW COCKTAIL LIST, CELEBRATE JACK DANIELS’ BIRTHDAY AT FED SQUARE, LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

September 18, 2015

ARBORY BAR & EATERY'S NEW COCKTAIL LIST INCLUDING ESPRESSO MARTINI ON TAP Image by Simon Shiff photography To mark the anniversary of the first train that left the Sandridge line, Arbory Bar...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: CADBURY BRINGS JOY O’CLOCK TO MELBOURNE, THE MILL HOUSE AND COCO RUM

September 16, 2015

CADBURY BRINGS JOY O'CLOCK TO MELBOURNE 16-18 SEPTEMBER Federation Square will be the place to be from 16-18 September as Cadbury takes over one of Melbourne's centre and much loved attraction to bring...

WIN: TWO DAY-LIFT PASSES FOR FALLS CREEK THANKS TO RENAULT

September 14, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

Heading up to Falls Creek this school holidays? Renault Australia glides into school holidays on the slopes at Falls Creek with an opportunity to win one of two one day-lift passes. Renault Australia was...

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN’S ONE UNITED, LAURA MERCIER, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL VITAMINO COLOR A-OX

September 13, 2015

REDKEN 5TH AVENUE - ONE UNITED Redken takes multi-tasking to a whole new level with the launch of new One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment! Everyone’s hair has a unique texture and with...

EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN

September 11, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might harp on it, but I have been an ardent fan of facials for over a decade and my face thanks me for it. Clean and clear skin is...

Q&A: THE TEAM BEHIND KX YOGA MALVERN TALK YOGA, TRAVEL AND COMMUNITY

September 11, 2015

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Sometimes the journey to find out what you want to do with your life can come about in an unexpected way. Everyone's journey is different and some people are lucky enough to find out what their passion...

LIVE LA DOLCE VITA WITH LAVAZZA ITALIAN FESTIVAL

September 10, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The 16th Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, will be launched by Megan Gale on Tuesday 15th September in Sydney and Wednesday 16th September in Melbourne, followed by 36 days of...

IZAKAYA DINING AT TOKO MELBOURNE

September 10, 2015

Toko Melbourne is set to open tomorrow, Friday 11 September, 2015, bringing izakaya dining to Melbourne. Located at 142 Greville Street Prahran, Toko Melbourne is founder Matt Yazbek’s fourth venture...

FOOD NEWS: MADAME FLAVOUR, LIEFJE CHOCOLATE, MR MIYAGI EXPANDS, NIGHT TRIPPING AT THE ST. HOTEL

September 7, 2015

MADAME FLAVOUR RELEASES Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence with the beautiful new range of French style loose leaf teas from Madame Flavour. The new blends...

WIN: NATURA SIBERICA ORGANIC BEAUTY PRIZE PACK

September 4, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in Australia. Originating from Siberia the products are formulated with unique Siberian ingredients including...

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

September 4, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

With only two days to go, Father's Day is almost here! If you haven't picked up a gift yet, we've put together a last minute list of gift ideas that will please your dad! IN THE...

THE OUTNET LAUNCHES BEAUTY

September 3, 2015

THE OUTNET will for the first time launch an exclusive beauty store come 25thOctober 2015 - just in time for the gifting season. Working with sister site NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has sourced 18...

THE HOTTEST NAME IN TANNING, JAMES READ

September 3, 2015