Author Katherine Ng

Love is in the air at QT Melbourne this Valentine’s Day. From blow dries and bubbles in the lobby, to cheeky QT Cupids patrolling the hallways, romantic accommodation packages, to dinner for two at QT...

Getting fit on your list of new year’s resolutions? Start your fitness journey with the sinful vegan as a guidance! We all know that it can be hard to fulfill these resolutions but it might be worth trying...

Cult Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette will launch into Sephora’s Australia and New Zealand stores on 5 February, 2020. Headlining an entirely new category for the global beauty trailblazer in this...

Australian swimwear brand, SKWOSH, has partnered with Jackalope Hotel’s celebrated cellar door restaurant, Rare Hare, to design the perfect trunks for boat days on the bay or strolling the streets of...

It's not hard to see why there's always a frenzy when Kmart launches a new home living range. Each new season, Kmart have consistently upped the ante by bringing out beautifully designed and affordable pieces...

Thankyou’s new salt and clay body scrubs encourage our community to take time out and invest in their self care regimes and rituals. A line extension to our current and popular Botanical Geranium &...

The Exchange Hotel’s Beach Club is popping up again just in time for more summer fun. It will be open from now until Monday 24 th February, from midday-10pm each day. The Exchange Beach Club is a free event,...

Suncare is something that we should think about 365 days of the year. Whilst we often think we should only wear sunscreen during the Summer, it's paramount that we consider doing this year round to protect...

As official skin and haircare partner of the 2020 Australian Open, Garnier is bringing to life a vision that marries tennis with the brand's pledge for a world with more beauty and less plastic through the...

Luxe reformer pilates studio Love Athletica has expanded, opening its third studio in Windsor and sharing the world of Pilates to one and all. We caught up with Love Athletica head trainer, Abby Smith to find...

On a recent trip to Copenhagen, I was wandering the city and saw all these people exploring the city on boats with tables filled with food and drinks. I thought, how cool is that, to see the city in a...

Iconic Australian footwear brand, Volley, has remodeled a much-loved Aussie classic as part of a limited-edition collaboration with the Australian Open and will be launching a court-side pop-up store. Famously...

Summertime Social has transformed Federation Square’s Skyline Terrace into Melbourne’s biggest rooftop playground in time for summer. With dazzling views of the Melbourne skyline from every angle and the...

There’s no better way to welcome summer than with a refreshing cocktail in hand, so super premium French vodka brand, Grey Goose, has partnered with Melbourne’s iconic hotspot, Captain Baxter, to create...

innisfree has welcomed the new year with the launch of the HELLO 2020 Disney Collection featuring beloved Mickey Mouse & Friends characters – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and...

Travelling with a lot of beauty products in your luggage can be a pain. They not only take up space but they take up a chunk of your luggage allowance which may be the difference between that pair of shoes...

With only four shopping days left until Christmas, time is running out! If you're looking for some last minute gifting inspiration, let us help with these great ideas to make your last minute dash to the...

Packing for your holidays and unsure of what you should pack? We’ve rounded up our favourite beauty essentials to make packing easier and helping you to leave enough room (and weight!) in your luggage for...

Premium International beer brand, Stella Artois, is putting a refreshing spin on the 2020 Australian Open as the globally renowned beer maker becomes a sponsor to the first Grand Slam of the year. Fans from...

Looking for some gift inspo for Christmas? Find your nearest and dearest the perfect gift in our Beauty & Lifestyle gift guide.   For stockists and to buy visit Innisfree -...

La Roche-Posay is back, bigger than ever at the Australian Open 2020 (AO20) in its second year as Official Sunscreen Partner. La Roche-Posay is amplifying its presence at AO by showcasing an interactive...

Activated Probiotics has launched a range of condition-specific probiotic products based on the latest scientific research on the gut microbiome and its interplay with human health. Activated Probiotics is on...

Celebrated Champagne house, Piper-Heidsieck, announced the return of lovable duo Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards to the Piper Crew as it prepares for a second serve at the Australian Open 2020. The match...

Deck the halls and jingle those bells, Christmas is fast approaching. But the festive season doesn’t mean Aussies desist their discreet affairs, as experts have identified a sackful of new trends to describe...

Whilst sitting at your desk or going about the hustle and bustle of your day, have you ever dreamed of stopping for a moment to sip a refreshing cocktail by a beautiful fountain basking in the warm summer...

Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, Bombay...

PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED FOR THE CHRISTMAS CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS Pidapipo Gelateria has once again teamed up with long time collaborators and organic chocolatiers Hunted + Gathered to create the...

It's party season and it's time to get those outfits and beauty looks prepared. Sometimes your hair style comes last in these preparations so we’ve sought some expert help from top Australian hair stylist...

Black Friday madness has extended across the Pacific ocean to Australia with some great sales and offers available tomorrow and stretching over the weekend into Cyber Monday. Traditionally two national...

Following successful pop-up activations at HWKR and Emporium, Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar has opened its flagship restaurant at 200 Bourke Street. Led by Executive Chef Pierre Khodja (Camus, Canvas,...

Movember has launched the world’s first ever dedicated ‘pash rash’ treatment, ‘Movember Rain’, specially designed to soothe the skin of those who’ve suffered through a month of prickly pashes. A...

An art exhibition and dessert? Yes, please. Melbourne’s tantalising and daring dessert café, LuxBite will be bringing just that to the city’s doorstep this November. Bernard Chu, dessert master of LuxBite...

Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has launched her third fragrance, Destiny, following from the success of her first two fragrances, Delta and Destiny. The third fragrance, a delightful mix of mandarin mist,...

For the 3rd year running, lululemon Emporium presents Sweat Fest on Saturday 30th November 2019. lululemon Emporium is teaming up with F45 Chinatown, Fitzroy and Exhibition to bring the community...

JUNIPERLOOZA 2020 Tickets for Australia’s original sell-out gin festival Juniperlooza are on sale with two days to choose from including Saturday 15 or Sunday 16 of February at The Boatbuilders...

Starward Whisky and Four Pillars Gin have popped up at Myer in Melbourne just in time  for Christmas making it easier to pick up your favourite spirits for the perfect Christmas present.   STARWARD...

We're on the cusp of a new season and it's the perfect time to reassess your skincare. Are your products still addressing your skincare needs? Are you looking for more products to add to your regime? We've...

INNISFREE LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION UPCYCLING COFFEE COLLECTION innisfree is paving the way with an eco-conscious approach to beauty. With key pillars in place to support the planet, innisfree has launched...

LEVI CAFE OPENS IN MUREMBEENA Image by Simon Shiff Located in Murrumbeena, Levi is cementing their position in the community instantaneously with a full house over consecutive days, leaving the...

Sunday November 10 will see TedX play host to US activist Ashton Applewhite, for an intimate event at the State Library.   In a culture where we are focused on the ‘isms’ such as racism, sexism,...

The holiday season is upon us and one of our favourite places to find our Christmas gifts, MECCA has released its Holiday 2019 collection in store and this year, the packaging is equally as exciting with...

The eagerly anticipated Melbourne Night Noodle Markets is starting this Thursday 7 November and this year Jacob’s Creek, Australia's largest wine brand, is popping up to complement the bustling Asian...

Just in time for Spring Carnival and summer entertaining, Champagne Pommery unveils its newest Blanc de Blancs NV. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from the northern terrain of the Montagne de Reims and the...

FRANK'S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU All-time favourite cafe Frank’s welcomes a new Spring/Summer menu as we enter the warmer months. Local favourite, Frank’s cafe in Cheltenham has once again...

The eagerly awaited Night Noodle Markets presented by Citi has revealed the sizzling menus of this year’s food festival, with a range of bold, rich and diverse dishes from local and Australia-wide...

QT Melbourne has rolled out the green turf and taken Spring Racing celebrations to the next level this year. Not only will the hotel’s popular dining destinations be the place to see and be seen pre and post...

After 10 years in business, Plumm, the Australian owned and operated glassware company that enhances the everyday wine drinking experience, has announced the launch of its newest range - Plumm Three. Designed...

In true homage to fromage, Melbourne’s longest running French cultural festival, Paris to Provence, is getting a makeover from new owners, Milk the Cow. Set to entice Francophiles, cheese enthusiasts and...

Internationally renowned designer John Fluevog is opening his first stand-alone store in Australia – taking up residence in the hub of Melbourne’s art scene on Degraves Street. Existing in the world of...

QT Melbourne has a secret; perched high above the city and nestled behind the iconic Rooftop at QT, lays a garden oasis with sky-line views. Up until now, the garden has acted as a self-sufficient produce...

The Stella Artois Caulfield Cup bought food, beer and fashion together for a day of glamour trackside. The Stella Artois custom designed trackside marquee hosted a bevvy of beautiful and fashionable guests...

INNISFREE LAUNCH NEW SUPER VOLCANIC CLAY PRODUCTS innisfree announces the launch of its new and improved Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X. This new formula is twice as powerful in absorbing excess...

GING THAI IS DISHING UP A FREE MENU FOR PASSPORT STAMPS Crown Melbourne’s newly launched riverside restaurant and bar GING THAI is offering complimentary dining experiences to guests who present...

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Melbourne’s favourite circus-themed leisure-tainment wonderland, will host the most hellraising Halloween party of the year on Thursday 31 October 2019. For one nefarious...

QT Hotels and Maison Perrier-Jouët invites epicures, gastronomes and humble lovers of Champagne alike to relish in a new mini web series, The Art of Tasting, starring food enthusiast and presenter, Melissa...

Salt&Pepper celebrates the launch of the new Spring Summer collection with the opening of six new dedicated brand stores across Victoria. The iconic Australian homewares brand, expands its brick and...

With 1.5 billion cups of coffee consumed a day, Change Coffee – World Vision Australia’s first social enterprise – is on a mission to help eradicate global poverty by 2030. Change Coffee’s range of...

If your car breakdown in the middle of the road or you need towing services Visit okc towing and roadside assistance Website Ever wanted to know what the perfect car is to take on a road trip? We asked...

The eagerly awaited Melbourne Night Noodle Markets return to Birrarung Marr from 7 to 24 November. Serving up sweet and spicy street-food from China, Vietnam, Thailand and beyond, the Night Noodle Markets will...

SkinCeuticals, a renowned innovator of critical anti-ageing breakthroughs at the forefront of antioxidant technology, recently launched a new boutique clinic at Emporium Melbourne –SkinCeuticals EST Clinic....

Let’s set the scene: You need that last-minute Zimmermann dress in a jiffy, but you’ve left it at your parents’ house. They live in Sydney. You live in Melbourne. Don’t fret, because now thanks to...

SANDWICH CHEFS TICKLES YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A NEW MENU AND A CHANCE TO WINE A TRIP TO NYC Give the old ham and cheese or chicken sandwich the flick, and get your teeth stuck into one of Sandwich...

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 the brand is Ekocycle, in celebration of World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2019. From World...