Author Katherine Ng

The art of the perfect ceremony is something that the Japanese take very seriously. So it's not surprising that the ceremonies by Japanese brand Shu Uemuera Art of Hair follow a similar mantra. These...

Bold Is Beautiful launched in 2015 to empower women and girls the world over to have big dreams and bold moves. Each country partners with local charities dedicated to fostering women’s empowerment...

The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty, held at Highpoint from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May, 2016.  Designed to inspire...

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New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

Not sure where to take your mum this Mother's Day? Here are some of our favourites that might help!   SAIGON SALLY This Mother's Day, Saigon Sally invites you to bring mum and the...

Making your way through the world of cosmedical skincare needn't be hard when you know a good brand. Skinstitut is a brand that I've recently discovered and it's been great to learn more about cosmedical...

MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving...

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BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM BRONZING Award-winning Hoola matte bronzing powder has been a cult-fave since it launched over 15 years ago. Now this famously natural- looking...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Madame Flavour has created something special by releasing her first ever range of gift teas. The two limited-edition custom blends, Beautiful Breakfast and Lady Grey...

Tutu du monde is such a wonderful brand – turning every little girl’s dream of being a ballerina! Tell us a bit about how you started the brand? Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a tutu for my own...

derma e has a commitment of offering skin friendly, ecofriendly and highly effective natural skin care. It's vegan, 100% free of environmentally toxic microbeads and micro plastic and is cruelty free....

Bringing scenery and people to life through photography is a real art and those with the passion and skill are few and far between. Nikola Kostic is one of those that have the skill and ability to bring to the...

Sake Flinders Lane Opens this Friday   The latest addition to the famed Saké Restaurant & Bar family opens at 11am this Friday, 15 April and the launch weekend promises to be a blast....

ghd can help you escape to paradise with the new limited edition azores collection. Exclusively available for Autumn / Winter 2016, the ghd azores collection is three stylers in limited edition...

Domain Chandon is synonymous with bubbles and a beautiful winery in the Yarra Valley. Whilst we enjoy the bottles at home or out, how often do we get a taste of the winery in the city? You can with the Chandon...

Converse continues to explore the realm of comfort and innovation with the newest expression of Chuck II, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Knit Collection and launched the new Chuck II Knit...

The latest collection from Christian Louboutin is the new Spring/Summer 2016 collection that invites us to a dinner date where all heights are welcome. Keeping things on the low-low, kitten heels,...

BARISTA-LESS CAFE HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVERYONE FREE COFFEE Launching in Sydney and Melbourne, experience Australia’s first Barista-less Cafe where, although barista-quality coffee is...

The beginning of a New Year presents an opportunity to revitalise the mind, body and hair, and now Shu Uemura Art of Hair is boosting all of these elements with the introduction of its limited...

Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen is transforming the shopping experience with the new ManiMatch mobile app. Users can generate personalised-for-your-skin-tone...

GOOD BEER WEEK Brew lovers can celebrate their love at beer with the sixth annual Good beer Week, happening from May 13-22. The program is now live and features 270 events that will run across 150...

Australian artist and designer Cristina Re, has released her limited edition, High Tea Collection “To Paris with Love”, an ode to her one of her favourite cities in the world. The teacup and...

  Iconic Aussie beauties, Montana Cox and Fashion Blogger and Stylist Nadia Fairfax are starring in a social media campaign 'Aussie icons' with Australian beauty and skincare brand...

New Galaxy Research from Uncle Toby's recently revealed that Australians want to be healthy and we're tired of buying into the latest fad diets to do so. The research was quite revealing about how...

You might not have heard of Liz Kelsh but you would have definitely seen her work. With over 20 years of experience in the make up industry, Liz has captured the hearts of a long and worthy list of celebrity...

Reviewing a fitness class is probably not something I would normally do. As one whose fitness regime involves an occasional casual run around the Tan and a few pilates classes during the week, I wouldn't...

It might not be easy being green according to Kermit, but for the team behind one of our favourite speciality tea brands, Matcha Maiden, everything is green. The wonderful team behind the organic matcha green...

  Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, but this year they’re stepping up their support by...

THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALISING SLEEPING CREAM     The Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream is the newest edition to The Body Shop’s much loved Oils of Life range...

Easter is almost here and this year we're excited about the wonderful range of treats from one of our favourite chocolate makers, Cadbury. This year, Cadbury will again spread irrepressible joy...

TAG Heuer kicked off the F1 season in style, celebrating the new partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team holding their highly anticipated Grand Prix Cocktail Party at Melbourne’s ultimate...

To celebrate the arrival of Easter this year, Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar will be opening a pop-up shop filled with delicious take-home treats, perfect for sharing with family and friends this...

  Priceline Makeup Director, Rae Morris created a look she named "Matte, matte and more matte" for Runway 6 presented by Frankie. Fashions on the runway were minimalist and focused on structure so...

House of Home – Australia’s leading online destination for the best in furniture, homewares, building and renovating products is coming to life for an exclusive Pop Up event in Melbourne. From...

Chandon is igniting the spark at the 2016 Formula 1™ Rolex Australian Grand Prix, with the race marking the official launch of its partnership with the McLaren Honda Formula 1™ team. Led by British F1™...

Premium Runway 5 presented some of the hottest fashions from designers including Shona Joy, Thurley, White Suede, Keepsake and Finders Keepers. The look, Night time winged eye, created by Rae...

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid”  (formerly known as [email protected] at Crown) is taking trackside...

THE HOTEL WINDSOR AFTERNOON TEA EVENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA The Hotel Windsor's upcoming Afternoon Tea event is a collaboration with Alzheimer's Australia Vic and Australian icon Ita Buttrose AO...

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) has been kicking fashion goals this week with beautiful fashion on the runway. Off the runway, several of the sponsors of the Fashion Festival are...

Häagen-Dazs is coming to Australia, setting up house at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD for five weeks from Friday 11 March, 2016. Häagen-Dazs House will be the only place in Australia where...

  Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador?  Thank you so much. I’m so...

Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of Williams and Malvern Roads. A relaxed yet sophisticated space offering local and...

Melbourne based activewear label Talbot Avenue has launched their second season featuring model and influencer Brooke Hogan. The range utilises bold palettes with blocked colour ways and the garments have...

Best-selling authors and internationally recognised "Beauty Myth Busters", Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron and Desiree Stordahl have just launched a new book, The Best Skin Of Your Life Starts Here, offering sound...

Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place to dine outside in gardens, sidewalks and rooftops means we're always on the look out for the next best place. Well, look...

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th year on 4 March, 2016, with a 10 day program of culinary activities and delights. Celebrating the culinary...

House of Crabs, the brand new seafood eatery sails into the Newmarket Hotel this Friday 4 March. It is a bibs on, eat with your hands, share-between-friends affair that pays tribute to...

FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Image by Renee Stamatis Photography Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast of Merit Rooftop’, an intimate and secluded bar which...

THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR   The Body Shop are launching a limited-edition Change Hemp Hand Protector in collaboration with the world’s most renowned street...

SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE Global payments technology company Square has invited Melbourne’s favourite small business heroes to join it for Square Market,...

BIGGIE SMALLS' ORDERING APP Shane Delia's Biggie Smalls is now even more available with the launch of the app for in-store pick up! It means you can order your favourite Biggie Smalls kebab as well...

It's hard to believe that The Daily Edited (tde) has been only been around for five years. What started as an idea turned two lawyers into entrepreneurs and owners of a brand that has gone from strength...

  For four fabulous Fridays, head up ten floors to Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop and enjoy poolside drinks at the end of the working week. From 5-8pm each Friday Melburnians can chase the last...

  Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with a stellar line up of wine-makers and distillers including Circe, Crittenden Estate, Montalto, Paringa Estate, and...

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM' EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA The new Volum' Express Colossal Go Extreme Leather Black mascara is the latest addition to the great mascara range from...

There are many interpretations of success. Some would say that earning lots of money is a hallmark of success but I have to say that after a long career in the corporate sector, for me there is more than...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

  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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

  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...

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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 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...

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’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...

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...

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