Author Katherine Ng

May 9, 2021

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

FOUR PILLARS X QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, May is the month of chaos across all QT Hotels and Resorts. To celebrate, QT Melbourne are transforming their...

GET READY FOR AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK ON MAY 24

May 7, 2021

Features, Lifestyle

Giving our economy a much-needed boost is as easy as saying ‘G’day’ to one extra Australian-made product a week, says Aussie entrepreneur, model and mum, Elyse Knowles. Knowles has joined forces with the...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE NEW GREEN TEA SERUM AND LANEIGE LIP TREATMENT BALM

May 2, 2021

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

INNISFREE NEW GREEN TEA SERUM innisfree has launched a new formulation of its cult product, Green Tea Seed Serum with Green Tea Biome. It is a new ingredient that combines a balance of Tri-biotics -...

2021 MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 28, 2021

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle

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WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

April 25, 2021

Mother's Day is creeping up on us with only two weeks to go! If you haven't booked anything and need some inspiration, here are some offers that are available across Melbourne. AGOSTINO & KING AND...

INDUSTRY BEANS OPENS AT CHADSTONE

April 21, 2021

From humble beginnings 10 years ago, the team at Industry Beans has opened the newest addition to its family of venues; a flagship venue at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The grand and welcoming space is...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B MASK

April 19, 2021

Beauty, Features, Tried and Tested

Australian skincare brand, Synergie Skin is known for its clean science approach to creating the best in skincare and makeup. Their latest offering, the TriDation B Mask is no exception and is a gem of a...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE OPENS ITS ONLINE STORE, GARNIER’S NEW AMPOULE SHEET MASK AND CLINIQUE’S NEW MY HAPPY FRAGRANCES

April 15, 2021

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

INNISFREE ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN After huge demand from customers, the innisfree has launched its new online store featuring innisfree's most loved and best-selling skincare, make-up and body care...

CELESTE BARBER, THE OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR OF THE 2021 WHITE SHIRT CAMPAIGN BY WITCHERY AND OCRF

April 12, 2021

Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) have announced comedian Celeste Barber as the official ambassador for the 13th annual White Shirt Campaign. Best known for celebrity parodies that...

CHARLIE’S FINE FOOD GOES SAVOURY WITH MINI CHEESE BITES

April 11, 2021

There’s no need to decide if you’re on team ‘sweet’ or team ‘savoury’ with the latest addition to the Charlie’s Fine Food Co. range – Mini Cheese Bites. Made using 20 per cent...

MEAT FRANKIE, A REAL AMERICAN BURGER EXPERIENCE HERE IN MELBOURNE

April 6, 2021

Need a good burger? Then you need to make it to Meat Frankie, a retro burger bar located on Lygon Street, Brunswick. Inspired by a classic American burger joint, owner Frank Scardamaglia has made Meat...

‘GO NUTS’ WITH ALMOND MILK AS IT CELEBRATES IT’S 921 BIRTHDAY!

April 6, 2021

Almond Board of Australia has unveiled a new campaign urging people to raise a glass of almond milk this Easter to celebrate a 921 year-old tradition and support local producers and growers. Almond milk became...

MELBOURNE CULINARY DESTINATIONS THIS EASTER

March 30, 2021

Long weekend means more time to go and eat! Lots of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some exciting offers available for you to enjoy. Chin Chin Melbourne Hungry bunnies will be well fed this Easter...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE ACCELERATED CLARITY RENEWING AMPOULES

March 24, 2021

Kiehl’s recently launched the new Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules, a 14 day intensive skin treatment to help clarify and brighten skin as well as promoting accelerated skin renewal....

FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BBQ SMOKEDOWN AND NEIGHBOURHOOD ‘EAT STREET’ AT BURWOOD BRICKWORKS

March 21, 2021

ARBORY BAR & EATERY BBQ SMOKEDOWN Holy smokes it’s getting hot on deck. Melbourne’s iconic riverside bar and restaurant Arbory Bar & Eatery will be hosting the first ‘BBQ Smokedown’...

GRAZELAND SET TO OPEN THIS FRIDAY OFFERING MELBOURNE’S FIRST PERMANENT FESTIVAL OF FOOD

March 21, 2021

Now ready to play host to Melburnians, Grazeland is set to reinvigorate the city’s food scene with a wide range of cuisines and fan favourites on offer from 50 food and beverage vendors in the new...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANEIGE’S RADIAN-C CREAM, CLARIN’S DOUBLE SERUM NOW AVAILABLE IN LARGER SIZE AND CARMEX LIMITED EDITION NEON CHERRY

March 14, 2021

LANEIGE LAUNCH NEW RADIAN-C CREAM AND IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ADORE BEAUTY Leading beauty brand Laneige has launched into Adore Beauty in Australia and New Zealand! Laneige launched into Australia and New...

GARNIER CERTIFIED CRUELTY FREE BY CRUELTY FREE INTERNATIONAL

March 10, 2021

Garnier, one of the world's leading Beauty brands, has been certified cruelty free by the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme, the leading organisation working to end animal testing and the...

THE WESTIN MELBOURNE AND FOUR PILLARS GIN BRING HIGH SEAS HIGH TEA TO MELBOURNE

March 9, 2021

The Westin Melbourne is bringing a taste of coastal Summer to the CBD thanks to a delicious riff on their classic High Tea – High Seas. In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, the indulgent experience will be...

MIMCO X OUR WATCH INITIATIVE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 7, 2021

MIMCO is proud to continue its commitment to Our Watch, a national leader in the prevention of violence against women and their children. Now in the sixth year of the partnership, MIMCO will again donate 100...

FOOD NEWS: MOON DOG BREWERY LAUNCH SUBSCRIPTION BOX, $10 MONDAYS PIZZA PARTY AT JOHNNY’S GREEN ROOM AND MRS SINGH’S $20 THALI LUNCHES

March 5, 2021

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

MOON DOGGIE BEER CLUB The Moon Doggies Beer Club is your direct line to Moon Dog Brewery! Outrageously exclusive beers, one of a kind merch and all Moon Dog’s wildest ideas boxed up and delivered...

REACH GREATER SKIN CLARITY WITH KIEHL’S NEW ACCELERATED CLARITY RENEWING AMPOULES

March 3, 2021

Apothecary-based New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has launched its new Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules – a, supercharged program to transform uneven and dull looking skin,...

Q&A: FOOD FOR HEALTH FOUNDER NARALLE PLAPP TALKS HEALTHY FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD AND CONQUERING THE FOOD WORLD

March 1, 2021

Congrats on Food for Health’s new ranges. We've tried them and they’re delicious. You've worked hard to create something that helps those with intolerances but haven't sacrificed flavour. What goes into...

FOOD NEWS: LINDT CARAMEL SQUARES,+39 x THAT’S AMORE CHEESE DEGUSTATION, GRILL’D HEALTHY BURGERS

February 26, 2021

LINDT LAUNCH CARAMEL SQUARES The Lindt Master Chocolatiers are at it again, this time filling their famous smooth chocolate with velvety, flowing caramel to create their latest, indulgent innovation –...

HOTEL FITZROY BRINGs A MULTI LEVEL DINING AND DRINKING VENUE TO THE HEART OF FITZROY

February 24, 2021

Melbourne is coming alive again with the launch of new restaurants and bars and the Ichi Group’s latest revival of 127 Brunswick Street. Fitzroy is no exception, with Hotel Fitzroy and its first...

QV CELEBRATES THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH MELBOURNE BORN PAINTER MARK CHU

February 23, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, Features

QV Melbourne is at the heart of the city’s Lunar New Year festivities, honouring traditions of generosity and celebrating The Year of the Ox. This year celebrations culminate in the work of Melbourne born...

EMBLA ROOFTOP BAR IS EXTENDING SUMMER FOR JUST A BIT LONGER!

February 23, 2021

Embla Rooftop Bar is extending summer with its sky-high service of afternoon bites and beverages atop the Russell street building neighbouring Embla. The perfect mid-afternoon CBD escape, Embla Rooftop is...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS “THEY’RE REAL MAGNET! MASCARA” AND INNISFREE’S NEW CLEAN MAKEUP RANGE

February 22, 2021

BENEFIT COSMETICS LAUNCH "THEY'RE REAL! MAGNET MASCARA Benefit Cosmetics, known for its bestselling mascara They're Real!, introduces an extreme lengthening mascara “THEY'RE REAL! MAGNET”. The...

CUSTOMISE YOUR SKINCARE ON THE SPOT WITH SKINCEUTICALS CUSTOM D.O.S.E

February 20, 2021

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare

The #1 medical aesthetic skincare brand worldwide, SkinCeuticals, has combined technology and science to launch CUSTOM D.O.S.E. Voted as one of the ‘Best Inventions 2019’ by TIME Magazine in the US, CUSTOM...

VALENTINE’S DAY 2.0 – CELEBRATE LIKE YOU WERE MEANT TO

February 17, 2021

After a lockdown in Melbourne meant we couldn’t go out for Valentine’s Day, you can now celebrate with your love across town, from tomorrow and over this weekend, with many of our favourite restaurants...

BEAUTY NEWS: CLARINS LAUNCHES NEW CLEANSING RANGE – PURITY STRAIGHT FROM THE MOUNTAINS

February 15, 2021

Clarins launches 7 reformulated facial cleansers including their first ever Cleansing Micellar Water, as well as 3 new toning lotions, that are not only good for your skin but also kind to the planet. The...

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS

February 8, 2021

Need some V-day inspo? Here are some of our top picks for your special one this Valentine's...

KMART AUSTRALIA’S NEW LIVING COLLECTION AND VIRTUAL MASTERCLASSES

February 8, 2021

Features, Home, Lifestyle

Brace yourself as Kmart Australia is set to drop its latest Living Collection on Tuesday 9th February, to wake up your home and give greater accessibility to Australian designed pieces at a fraction of the...

BROAD RADIO, A NEW WAY TO LISTEN TO RADIO – OUR CHAT WITH FOUNDER AND HOST JO STANLEY

February 8, 2021

Features, Uncategorized

Congratulations on the launch of Broad Radio! It's such an exciting concept and unique in its offering here in Australia. Tell us a bit about how it came about and how long has this been in the works? Thank...

PERONI X THE AUSTRALIA OPEN

February 8, 2021

In celebration of Peroni’s partnership with The Australian Open, Peroni is launching a range of Italian-style activations and initiatives for fans to engage with, both court-side and at-home. For those...

VALENTINE’S DAY DINING IN MELBOURNE

February 7, 2021

Uncategorized

Looking for a place to take your special one this Valentine's day. Here are some helpful suggestions from around town! Chancery Lane 430 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Melbourne’s new European...

BEAUTY NEWS: BUSH HERITAGE X KIEHL’S COLLABORATION AND ghd RELEASE NEW MAX STYLER

February 4, 2021

KIEHL’S PARTNERS WITH BUSH HERITAGE AND ARTIST DAVE HOMER TO ASSIST IN CONSERVING AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES Cult New York skincare apothecary, Kiehl’s, has created a very local collaboration here in...

LAKESIDE AT CAROUSEL WILL SAY HELLO TO THE HOUSE OF PERONI THIS SUMMER

February 3, 2021

The place to be this summer, Lakeside at Carousel will say hello to the House of Peroni – a pop-up on the Pelican Lawn – open daily for guests to enjoy aperitivo, ice-cold beers and will also bring with it...

INNISFREE LAUNCH THE BLACK TEA YOUTH COLLECTION

February 1, 2021

innisfree has launched its new Black Tea Youth Enhancing collection, an anti-ageing, antioxidant rich range to help reset the look of tired-looking skin after a long day. Formulated with Reset Concentrate, a...

FOOD NEWS: DIANA CHAN’S LIMITED EDITION TOASTIE AT MAKER & MONGER, NORMAN CAFE SOUTH YARRA OPENS

January 29, 2021

DIANA CHAN BRINGS THE HEAT TO MAKER & MONGER WITH A LIMITED EDITION TOASTE Image by Kris Paulsen MasterChef winner Diana Chan and Anthony Femia from Maker & Monger have teamed up for a...

GARNIER’S BUY ONE, PLANT ONE INITIATIVE TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS

January 28, 2021

In support of International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) and as part of its ‘Greener Beauty’ mission, Garnier has launched a Buy One, Plant One initiative that will see the leading beauty brand responsible...

FOWLES WINE, THE ONLY VICTORIAN VINEYARD WITH AN ENTRY IN THE TOP 100 LIST FOR 2020

January 28, 2021

Fowles Wine, a boutique winery in the Strathbogie Ranges, is putting Victoria’s wines on the world stage being named in influential Wine Spectator magazine’s Top 100 list for 2020. Its Ladies who Shoot...

ARBORY AFLOAT X FOUR PILLARS BEACH HOUSE GIN LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE

January 27, 2021

Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant Arbory Afloat, and two-time awarded International Gin Producer of the Year, Yarra Valley distillery Four Pillars, have come together again to craft an...

UP YOUR BROW GAME WITH MECCA MAX’S NEW BROW PRODUCTS

January 26, 2021

Want to be your own Brow guru? Well behold, Mecca Max is launching three new brow products today that will mean you can up your brow game ready for 2021! Mecca Max will be launching a new Super Soap, new and...

VOLLEY AUSTRALIA LAUNCH ITS LATEST PRIDE COLLECTION

January 21, 2021

Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, Volley’s limited-edition ‘Wear It With Pride’ collection is about standing alongside the rainbow community to celebrate equality and inclusivity. To commemorate...

SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS – FACE & BODY

January 18, 2021

Sunscreen is definitely the first step for keeping your face and body protected but with the change in temperature, humidity and sunlight, it’s also good to make sure you have the right products to keep your...

SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS – SUNSCREEN

January 11, 2021

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Over the last month I've been mixing up my skincare regime with the change in season. Here are some of my favourites I've been using over the last month! FACIAL SUNSCREEN La Roche Posay's Anthelios...

FINAL DAYS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE KMART WISHING TREE APPEAL FOR AUSTRALIAN’S IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS

December 22, 2020

The final countdown to Christmas has officially begun; while many are excited for the big day, it is expected that more Australians than ever before will experience financial hardship this festive season....

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

December 21, 2020

Features, Uncategorized

With only four sleeps to go, time is running out to get your Christmas presents. If you're not sure what to get, then we've picked some last minute items you can pick up before the big...

GARNIER PARTNERS WITH MOONLIGHT CINEMA FOR A SUMMER OF GREENER SCREENINGS

December 20, 2020

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

Leading beauty brand, Garnier has announced a new partnership with Australia's favourite outdoor cinema, becoming the Official Green Partner and Beauty Sponsor of Moonlight Cinema for the 2020-21 Summer...

FOOD NEWS: HOBSONS BAY HOTEL OPENS AND AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO MELBOURNE PUBS AND BARS HAPPIEST HOUR PROMOTION

December 19, 2020

HOBSONS BAY HOTEL Brenton Lang (with partners Drew Gibbs & Matt Cook) has opened the doors to his first venture outside the Rustica sourdough empire, with Hobsons Bay Hotel - a three-level...

BLACK STAR PASTRY RELEASES LIMITED-EDITION CHERRY CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE

December 16, 2020

Black Star Pastry has released a limited-edition Cherry Christmas Tree Cake – the perfect centrepiece for any dessert spread. Shaped like a snow-dusted Christmas tree, the cake is filled with layers of...

GET FLOOR’D AT QT HOTELS BY BOOKING A WHOLE FLOOR AT QT

December 16, 2020

Features, Travel, Where To Stay

QT Hotels and Resorts across Australia and New Zealand invites you to Floor’d; a one-of-a-kind experience in true QT style. Floor’d is a wild night in, but not as you know it. Tapping into the growing...

BEAUTY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

December 10, 2020

Christmas is just around the corner and if you are looking for inspiration for someone who loves Beauty then be sure to flick through our gift guide for some present...

ATOIR X APPAREL BY ROZALIA SECOND CAPSULE COLLECTION LAUNCH

December 10, 2020

Last month, iconic Australian label Atoir released its the second capsule by Melbourne-based fashion muse Rozalia Russian with the first drop, Day. The second, Night, launches today. The latest drop, Night,...

PEPE’S ITALIAN & LIQUOR IS SET TO BRING AN ITALIAN SUMMER TO MELBOURNE

December 9, 2020

The days are longer, warmer and brimming with possibilities – yes, Summer is here, and we are bursting with anticipation. New Melbourne CBD hospitality precinct - Pepe’s Italian & Liquor has spent the...

FOUR PILLARS GIN CHRISTMAS POP UP

November 30, 2020

Four Pillars Gin Christmas Pop-Up is back for another year in Melbourne from now until NYE. The Four Pillars Christmas pop-up will be located in MYER Melbourne City’s Giftorium, your one-stop-shop for...

BLACK FRIDAY SALES AND EVENTS

November 25, 2020

Features, Uncategorized

Ok breathe people because this is going to be epic. Black Friday is upon us this week and some of our favourite brands, stores and shopping centres are honouring this shopping focused day with some amazing...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: INNISFREE SUPER VOLCANIC PORE CLAY MASK 2X

November 23, 2020

Beauty, Features, Tried and Tested

Korean skincare brand, innisfree, has really grown in popularity here in Australia since it's launch in 2018. With over 10 stores now in Australia, the brands strength lies in its range of skincare and makeup...

GROWN ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES ITS FIRST FLAGSHIP RETAIL LAB

November 17, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Joining the world of bricks and mortar, beauty experts Grown Alchemist has opened its first flagship store in Faraday Street Carlton. Located in one of Carlton’s heritage listed buildings set among the...

29TH ANNUAL TARGET CHRISTMAS APPEAL LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT A BETTER CHRISTMAS FOR OTHERS

November 16, 2020

Christmas can be hard for many Australians, especially as so many are doing it tough for the first time this year due to the global pandemic. Many families have to choose between buying gifts for Christmas or...

FOOD NEWS: CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS AND FISHBOWL OPENS IN RICHMOND

November 13, 2020

CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS To celebrate the end of lockdown and the start of summer Co-Lab Pantry has introduced two new offerings: Co-Lab Sessions – limited edition dine-in...

RAIN ROOM REOPENS 5 DECEMBER WITH PRESALE HAPPENING TODAY 12 NOVEMBER

November 12, 2020

Following a sell-out seven-month season in 2019, Random International’s unmissable Rain Room will reopen on Saturday 05 December, with pre-sale tickets available from 1 pm on Thursday 12 November, ahead of a...

FRANK GREEN JOINS FORCES WITH CLOTHING THE GAP TO CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK

November 9, 2020

Features, Lifestyle

Leader in sustainability and innovation frank green is thrilled to announce its partnership with Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise clothing The Gap. Uniting non-Indigenous and Aboriginal...

GARNIER PARTNERS WITH TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA TO FIGHT OCEAN PLASTIC

November 3, 2020

As part of its 'Green Beauty' initiative, Garnier, has announced a partnership with Take 3 For the Sea, an Australian non-profit organisation that inspires community participation in simple actions to reduce...

MECCA LAUNCH THEIR HOLIDAY COLLECTION ‘BEAUTY ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

October 28, 2020

As a beauty lover, this is my favourite time of year - when holiday collections come out! This year brings new beauty to the best time of year with the launch of MECCA's Holiday Collection, aptly titled,...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LA ROCHE-POSAY RETINOL B3 SERUM

October 26, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

French skincare is often said to be the best in the world. After all, every girl that visits France has a long list of French beauty buys that they must fit into their suitcase to take home! La Roche-Posay...

PATRÓN TEQUILA INSPIRES CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH VIRTUAL CERAMICS CLASS

October 24, 2020

If anyone knows of the craftsmanship that goes into creating an authentic handmade item, it is PATRÓN Tequila, with every element of the premium spirit being handcrafted. It is this appreciation of, and...

CELEBRATE THE GRAND FINAL AND SPRING RACING CARNIVAL AT HOME WITH DELIVERED TREATS

October 20, 2020

This time of year features the best events of the Australian Sporting calendar. From the AFL Grand Final to the Spring Carnival, it's a time to have fun and celebrate these events plus the opportunity to spend...

THE HEY POPPY B2B VIRTUAL EXPO – BRINGING SMALL BUSINESS WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

October 19, 2020

A free virtual business expo for women aims to help connect small businesses with the best in the industry during a week of motivating activities next week. The Hey Poppy B2B Virtual Expo, to be held from...

LA ROCHE-POSAY LAUNCHES ITS LIGHTEST SUNSCREEN YET, ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE FLUID SPF50+

October 15, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

With renowned expertise in sun protection for sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay continues its commitment to ensuring very high UVA/UVB spectrum protection for sensitive skin with the introduction of Anthelios...

SHOEZIE: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

October 12, 2020

Looking professional at a job interview when you’re sore from your heels is hard, and hightailing it across the city to arrive on time only makes pounding the pavement feel like a pain in the... toes. Make...

SKIN SUPPORT 2.0 BY GROWN ALCHEMIST TO KEEP YOUR SKIN BEAUTIFULLY

October 9, 2020

Acknowledging the compromises Australian’s have made during this challenging time, has given biological beauty brand Grown Alchemist every reason to respond. Reintroducing Grown Alchemist’s Skin Support...

FOOD NEWS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFE OPENS AND URBAN FOODIES MEALS TO HAVE AT HOME

October 9, 2020

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFÉ LANDS AT NEW DINING PRECINCT ELLA Plant based? Check. Dairy Free? Check. Insanely delicious? Check. Enter perfected nut mylk at NUTTEA. Attention all health hipsters, vegans...

SUSSAN LAUNCHES “THE PYJAMA PROJECT” TO SUPPORT WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER

October 7, 2020

Leading fashion retailer Sussan is proud to announce the launch of The Pyjama Project this October, an exclusive collection of unique sleepwear which directly supports Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)....

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: DRUNK ELEPHANT E-RASE MILKI MICELLAR WATER

October 5, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

Drunk Elephant has become one of the go to skincare brands at Mecca and it’s not hard to see why. The brand has reached cult status with several of its products making the list of Mecca’s Beauty Election...

UNIQLO AIRism MASK

September 29, 2020

Masks are now a part of life. Probably not the fashion accessory I was envisaging in 2020 but hey, they're here and I've been on the hunt to find one that is stylish (to go with my lockdown uniform),...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE MOOD VINTAGE MAKEUP COLLECTION, LANEIGE WATER BANK EYE GEL AND CLINIQUE iD

September 28, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

INNISFREE LAUNCH NEW MOOD VINTAGE MAKEUP COLLECTION This October, innisfree launches their Limited Edition 2020 Mood Vintage make-up collection. The new collection is made up of 7 products inspired by the...

BLUNT UMBRELLAS X STUDIO JASMINE

September 27, 2020

Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

One might think an umbrella is just an umbrella but BLUNT umbrellas turns that notion upside down. Taking a very traditional product and combining it with superior engineering and exceptional design, the...

LET THE YARRA VALLEY COME TO YOU WITH THE YARRA VALLEY SPRING GARDEN PARTY 3-4 OCTOBER

September 25, 2020

Usually springtime in the Yarra Valley is all about festivals and amazing spring blooms. Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the Blossom Festival at Cherry Hill Orchards are packed each year with people loving life...

LA ROCHE-POSAY LAUNCHES NEW RETINOL B3 SERUM

September 21, 2020

Advancing its commitment to developing formulas with leading molecules at optimal concentrations to achieve anti-ageing efficacy without compromising on tolerance, dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, LA...

TABLE OF PLENTY LAUNCHES VEGGIE ROASTERS, THE EASY WAY TO SPICE UP YOUR FIVE SERVES A DAY

September 17, 2020

Plant based diets are definitely on the rise, but sometimes inspiration can be tricky to muster up. That’s why Table of Plenty has created Veggie Roasters, the simple flourish that makes veggies delicious...

BEAUTY NEWS: BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES HYDRA UV PROTECT SUN PROTECTION RANGE, MATRIX LAUNCHTOTAL RESULTS HIGH AMPLIFY LAMELLAR TREATMENT AND DRY SHAMPOO

September 14, 2020

BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES SUN PROTECTION RANGE - HYDRA UV PROTECT More than just sun protection, Bondi Sands have launched their innovative new suncare range, Hydra UV Protect. As the most important step in...

TIRED OF YOUR OWN COOKING? WHERE TO GET A DELICIOUS MEAL DURING LOCKDOWN

September 11, 2020

Tired of cooking? I know I am! But often I'm scratching my head for what to order that's different from what I've had so I've been researching and happy to share with you to help inspire you to try something...

CULTUREUP! A VERY PERSONAL STEP FOR RECONCILIATION

September 11, 2020

Not enough Australians know the name and culture of the traditional land their house sits on. That’s why people from across the country are being asked to join cultural leaders to make ‘Signs of...

PRAHRAN MARKET’S SAY CHEESE FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL THIS YEAR

September 6, 2020

Cheese lovers rejoice! Prahran Market is bringing back its Say Cheese Festival for the seventh year and, in 2020, you can participate from the comfort of your own home. A series of three, free cheesy virtual...

LIPTEMBER 2020 – HELPING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

September 3, 2020

Women’s mental health fundraiser Liptember, in association with major charity partner Chemist Warehouse Group, has launched its 2020 Liptember campaign. Now in its eleventh year, the national campaign is...

HOW TO AVOID MASK BREAKOUTS WITH BEAUTÉ PACIFIQUE

August 30, 2020

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Noticing your skin is feeling a bit different with all the mask wearing you're doing? Well you're not alone. A face covering limits the amount of fresh air to your face and the warm temperature of your breath...

FATHER’S DAY FOOD DELIGHTS: WHERE TO FIND YOUR DAD THE PERFECT MEAL IN LOCKDOWN

August 28, 2020

Just because we're in lockdown doesn't mean you can't spoil your special ones this Father's Day. So many of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some fabulous offerings to help celebrate the day and we've...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

August 24, 2020

Father's day is two weeks away and if you're starting to think about what to get Dad, we've curated a guide that will give you some ideas on what to get your Dad. Keep in mind this year that postal services...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS BROW MICROFILLING PEN, LANEIGE’S GLOWY MAKE UP SERUM AND WATER BANK MOISTURE CREAM INTENSIVE

August 17, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

BENEFIT LAUNCHES BROW MICROFILLER PEN The #1 brow brand has done it again, Benefit Cosmetics continues to solve our brow dilemma’s. Launching today the newest addition to the Benefit Brow...

NIKE PRESENTS STREETWEAR DESIGNER @MINISWOOSH AKA ALEX HACKETT IN A LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP

August 12, 2020

Fashion, Features, Sustainable Fashion

At 6pm, Thursday 13th August, emerging creatives, design students, and those looking to put their sewing skills to use are invited to join @miniswoosh for a LIVE Zoom workshop - inspired by one...

CO-LAB PANTRY BRINGS VICTORIA’S BEST FOOD AND DRINKS TO YOU IN LOCKDOWN OR AROUND AUSTRALIA

August 10, 2020

Newly launched Co-Lab Pantry is an online retail hub offering high-end pantry staples, meals, drinks and experiences from Victoria’s most-loved restaurants, bars, cafes, brands and producers, to...

Q&A: FUSSPOT COLLAGEN BEAUTY TEA, BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

August 5, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Uncategorized

Want to work on your beauty inside out? Fusspot Collagen Beauty Tea might be just thing for you. We caught up with founder Tanya from Fusspot Collagen Beauty Tea to get the low down on what Fusspot is all...

HYDRATION HELPERS: SULWHASOO FIRST CARE ACTIVATING SERUM

August 3, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

You may not have heard of Sulwhasoo but the brand has a huge following internationally and landed on our shores earlier this year bringing a beautiful range of skincare. I had always seen this brand in...

GO WITH YOUR GUT AND FEAST ON FODBODS, THE PERFECT SNACK FOR FODMAP FOLLOWERS

July 29, 2020

Finding a snack you can trust is no piece of cake for one in seven Australians with gut issues. While most sufferers can successfully manage symptoms by following Monash’s low FODMAP diet, the challenge...

BEAUTY NEWS: GROWN ALCHEMIST’S NEW SOOTHING HAND CREAM, REDKEN LAUNCH EXTREME BLEACH RECOVERY AND ELIZABETH ARDEN CERAMIDE MICRO CAPSULE SKIN REPLENISHING ESSENCE

July 29, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

GROWN ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES THE SOOTHING HAND CREAM Grown Alchemist has just added their fourth hand cream to their popular hand care range. After the immense success of their existing sell-out hand...

UNIQLO X MARIMEKKO 2020 SPRING LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

July 27, 2020

Fashion, Features, News

UNIQLO and Marimekko have announced their latest collaboration. A new, limited edition collection marries simplicity with creativity and features timeless silhouettes in bold and vibrant Marimekko designs. It...

KMART LAUNCHES NEW HOME LIVING RANGE