Author Katherine Ng

PERONI NASTRO AZZURO INTRODUCES THE ‘PERONI PICCOLA’ Smaller in size, yet equal in taste, the Peroni Piccola has arrived in Australia from Italy. The Peroni Piccola is the perfect size to enjoy...

Lancôme General Manager, Françoise Lehmann, hosted a party at Casino de Paris this week to celebrate the  milestone anniversary for the brand. The ‘WÔW’ party, nicknamed...

We round up some of our favourite new scents. See by Chloe Si Belle This beautifully floral scent is fun and bold. Fun because the scent gives the sense of brightness through its tops notes of neroli...

Congratulations on the success of Those Girls. Tell us a bit about how it all started? Thank you! We have always had a passion for tea and American inspired beverages. But our idea to turn our passion into...

Australia's very own L'Oréal Paris ambassador, Megan Gale, has been announced as the face of the new L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise range, a selection of sulphate free products enriched with botanical...

Baker's Delight are celebrating winter with new limited edition Lemon & Blueberry Scones that will be available in bakeries nationally from 2 -29 July. A delicious treat, the new Lemon & Blueberry...

WINTER AT ARBORY INCLUDING 4 JULY CELEBRATIONS This winter Arbory Bar & Eatery will warm the cockles of Melbournians hearts, amping up its heating facilities and introducing a new, warming menu....

    Food battles don't come any bigger than this. The 2015 Pepperjack Battle of the Steaks is happening from July 6 that will restaurants around Australia battle it out to become the best...

  Shaking up the cafe scene is the new kid on the cafe block, Denis the Menace brining a playful persona and cheeky charm, paired with serious hospitality to Cremorne. Tucked away in a...

 YGAP's newest venture is Art For Change, an exhibition that showcases the works of Australian artists, including six-time Archibald finalist David Bromley, Demian Gibbins, jewellery designer Ele Miško, and...

Hunter Lab is the newest brand in town for the modern man who wants to look after their skin. Made by men for men, it's an interesting addition to the beauty scene. We spoke to the founders of Hunter Lab to...

If you haven't heard about matcha, then listen up. This wonderful green tea product is the latest and greatest to hit our radar because of its amazing health properties and its ease for which we can...

Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards. Heralded as the industry’s leading event...

T2 Chai Championship (L-R) - Runner up Daniel Dick, esteemed chef Christine Mansfield, Winner Michael Allen, T2 founder Maryanne Shearer and 2014 winner Chris Odrowaz On a chilly Melbourne evening on...

Get ready Melbourne. Truffle Melbourne is back for another delicious weekend of truffles and fun on 11-12 July 2015 at The Centre in Ivanhoe. If you love truffles or if you just love food then head...

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for foodies is Windsor. More specifically, Chapel Street in Windsor where some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants are located. If you haven't been here for a while then...

Whoever came up with the name Miracle Cushion sure knows how to aptly describe this beautiful new product from Lancôme. Described as a product that combines make-up results with skincare benefits into...

T2 INAUGURAL CHAI FESTIVAL Chai lovers will love the inaugural Chai Festival by our favourite tea brand, T2 this Sunday 21 June from 11am-3pm at T2's HQ. The festival, which is open to the public...

We're in the midst of half yearly sales and this weekend two of our favourite brands have hot sales where you can find great buys! Here are two on this weekend.   DINOSAUR DESIGNS...

L'Oreal Paris launches Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds - a collection of the most sophisticated matte reds.   Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to...

KMS California worked alongside up and coming Australian Designer, Kaliver on their SS16 Collection, a dreamy and enchanging show that revealed a beautiful collection. Optic was unveiled at La Porte...

GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND One of Australia's favourite Gelateria's Gelato Messina opened its second Melbourne store in Richmond on 11 June. Located on Swan street, next to the new Dimmey's...

MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR EXCLUSIVE AT SEPHORA The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Marc Jacobs Mod Noir is being released exclusively at Sephora on 19 June 2015. The fragrance is a modern return to the classic...

Coveted Chef and TV personality Karen Martini will join the Truffle Melbourne team to deliver a mouth-watering truffle inspired take over of Prahran Market on 20-21 June.  The prestigious food...

The newest kid on the block, Woody.P launched last week with a spectacular event hosting some of Melbourne's gourmands, foodies and celebrities. The launch party showcased some of the dishes that Woody.P...

  LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION Miracle Cushion, the revolutionary foundation has arrived at Lancôme. Miracle Cushion is a liquid foundation in a compact, meaning it's a liquid...

Lorraine Lea is inviting everyone to party for a cause this June during their month-long Party for Kids with Cancer® fundraising appeal. The money raised through Lorraine Lea’s home styling...

Studio PP, a new health and fitness mecca has opened in South Yarra, Melbourne, the second opened by former Australian Winter Olympian and influential fitness coach, Stephanie Prem. Studio PP...

FREE PAN FRIED BUN WEEK AT NEW SHANGHAI Melbourne’s best dumpling house is turning one! New Shanghai, located in Melbourne’s prestigious Emporium is celebrating its first birthday in Australia’s...

Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those windows looking dark and scary every time you wake up! The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate and prone to lines and...

One of the best things about the change in seasons is that menus across the city change their lineup to take advantage of the best seasonal produce available. This means we're lucky enough to get a new suite...

LANCÔME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX LIGHT-PEARL Lancôme launches the new Advanced Génifique Yeux Light- Pearl Eye Illuminator (20ml, $95) is an eye serum that works to create bigger, more...

NEGRONI WEEK 1-7 JUNE, 2015 Running from 1st through to 7th June, 2015, Negroni Week will see bars and restaurants across Australia take part by taking $1 from each Negroni cocktail or Negroni...

Over two days in June, Prahran Market is set to experience truffle-mania when prestigious Australian food festival, Truffle Melbourne, transforms the food lover’s market into a fungi haven, complete...

One of the hottest collaborations on the makeup scene this year lands in Mecca today. London Fashion Week collaborators since 2012, Christopher Kane and NARS share a passion for vivid colours...

If you haven't heard of the Jado then listen up. It's the bottle you can use in all seasons. All seasons, you say? Of course I can use a bottle in all seasons!  But what makes the Jado special is that...

Iconic Australian brand, Sportscraft, has collaborated on a limited edition range with one of England's quintessential brands, Liberty of London. The limited edition capsule campaign features the current...

YVES SAINT LAURENT FUSION INK FOUNDATION I'm going to be totally honest. I loved this foundation and I now understand why there were thousands of people on a waiting list for this foundation. It's...

Brooke from popular health and well-being blog A Conscious Collection, has launched her first e-book, Chocoholics. Not only including healthy recipes revolving around chocolate (yes, it is possible after...

Celebrities have been gracing advertising since it because de rigueur to have a famous face attached to a brand or product. The latest additions to this exclusive celebrity set are Dree Hemingway who is the...

KERRIE HESS X LADUREE   Celebrated Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess has lent her hand to this sweet project for luxury French macaron house, Ladurée. Available now, a unique Kerrie...

Tea. It's something that I have everyday without fail. Whether it's a hot cup of English Breakfast first thing in the morning, or a green or even a peppermint tea in the afternoon, tea is something that is...

The Aussie beer-fest kicks off on May 16 with a whole week of celebrations during Good Beer Week. If you love beer then this week represents all your beer dreams in one. Beer Deluxe at Federation Square...

Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of the launch of YSL Fusion Ink foundation. Responsible for Cara Delevingne's makeup looks and YSL beauty...

Melbourne's newest destination of desire opened over the weekend in South Melbourne. Bibelot, opened by the masterminds at Chez Dre, is your new destination for beautiful, luxurious and delicious...

With only a few days left to Mother's Day, we've pulled together some lifestyle gifts that might help if you've left gift buying to the last minute.   The Aromatherapy Company   The...

  Melbourne's newest watering hole goes glam with a twist with the Glamp Cocktail Bar opening in the heart of the CBD. As it's name suggests, Glamp Cocktail bar takes drinking to a whole new level,...

It's not often that you get the opportunity to check out an $8m penthouse apartment but when you do, it's hardly a forgettable experience. Moreover, when the penthouse has been styled and interior decorated by...

Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't booked a restaurant to take her we've rounded up our favourite places for you. Saké Restaurant & Bar Celebrate Mother’s Day with an...

Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum chefs at New Shanghai, I definitely have a new found respect for how much effort goes into making those little...

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Last month we detailed the new way of wedding gift giving with Envelope, the new online site to help couples navigate the world of wedding registries. It was such a fascinating business idea that we...

Lancôme's Australian makeup director, Lara Srokowski, has been very busy as of late. Between creating the beauty look for Daniel Avakian at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia to creating some of the...

The humble takeaway coffee has been given an innovative uplift by frank green with the newly launched SmartCup. The new frank green SmartCup is an innovative, reusable and sustainable coffee cup that...

The award-winning Stonnington Jazz Festival will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this year by showcasing more than 40 events over 11 days in 10 venues across the City of Stonnington. This year's...

Weekend brunching has to be my favourite thing to do on the weekend next to sleep (and maybe shopping!). So it brings me great delight to just find a fellow brekkie buddy and drag them around the streets...

We continue our coverage of the beauty looks from Day 4 at MBFWA 15. JENNIFER KATE Makeup by Gorgeous Cosmetics Makeup artist, Nicola Burford, created a youthful and coloured look for Jennifer...

Beauty looks on Day 4 at MBFWA 15 saw bold lips, strong brows and the continuation of natural and clean skin. Here is the first part of our run down of what we saw today. KATE SYLVESTER Makeup by...

The rest of the Day 3 at MBFWA15 saw some inspired and innovative looks. Read below to find out more. HAN Makeup by M.A.C Carol Mackie followed the vision of 'monks in Paris' from Han designer...

MBFWA Day 3 stepped it up a notch with amazing beauty looks on the runway equally matching the stunning collections of the designers showing today. MATICEVSKI Image by Christian Blanchard Makeup by...

What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a bevy of beautiful designers and fashions on the runway. Backstage was as busy as it always is and we were lucky enough to...

With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all the coverage from backstage with all the makeup, hair, nail and skin directors so here is our first look at some of the beauty looks...

  WHAT Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner LIKED This was the first Moroccanoil product I've used at home. My hairdresser is a huge fan and every time I visit...

BOND MELBOURNE REOPENS One of Melbourne's most iconic venues has been given the Midas touch, with the new Bond Melbourne set to shine as the city's newest and most glamorous event space and...

The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...

Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...

Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Cocktail? We sat down with Grey Goose brand ambassador, Andy Wren, to find out all there is to know about Cocktails and Grey Goose Vodka. Andy has been involved...

I have been very fortunate to have visited many places in my lifetime and there is no place I've visited more than Hong Kong. Whilst it is the place of my ancestors, it's a place I love to visit time and time...

Renowned French pastry chef, Pierrick Boyer, has partnered with Melbourne Watch Company to create a limited edition timepiece. The new style is the latest edition to the Melbourne Watch Company...

The ST. Hotel in St Kilda opened late last year reinvigorating the Fitzroy street area and becoming one of the hottest places to visit for a tipple after work or on the weekend. The revived ST. Hotel...

Artisan baking has made a huge comeback in recent times with many artisan bakeries popping up across the country, sharing the love of the perfectly made Artisanal breads. Rustic Sourdough in Fitzroy has been...

L-R (Clockwise) - Dermalogica Pure Light 50, Maybelline New York Pumped Up Colossal Mascara, Maybelline New York Master Graphic Eyeliner, NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Majella and ModelCo Face Base Welcome to...

OM NOM POPS UP WITH EASTER DELIGHTS From now until Thursday 9th April, Om Nom Dessert Bar and Kitchen has a pop up that features a specially curated selection of treats from the talented Om Nom...

This year celebrates 80 years of French elegance as Lancôme celebrates 80 years since its creation by founder Armand Petitjean. To celebrate a film has been made that charts the iconic images that make up...

Yves Saint Laurent launches its new Fusion Ink Foundation, starting a new chapter in foundation. Yves Saint Laurent’s new scientifically advanced foundation delivers flawless coverage that...

Baby x Pidapipo Easter Gelato Collaboration Pidapipo Gelato is making the trip south from Lygon Street to bring a six flavour gelato cart to the Baby al fresco dining area. Most importantly, Lisa...

  In this day and age, giving wedding gifts has moved beyond the traditional Bridal registry at the department store. Most couples already live together and generally have everything they need...

Benefit Cosmetics' Global Beauty Authority, Annie Ford Danielson, visited Australia recently to help launch the Bold is Beautiful Project that supports local charities by donating $10 from every brow wax at...

  Throughout the month of May, Benefit Cosmetics will be partnering with local charities, Look Good Feel Better, SISTER2sister and Fitted for Work who are dedicated to empowering women and...

The Mornington Peninsula is the place to be this Sunday 29 March with the inaugural Peninsula Picnic bringing the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula....

Go-To Skincare has launched Face Hero (30ml, $44.95), a new face oil to hydrate and moisture your skin. Face Hero joins the suite of beautifully formulated Go-To skincare products that were launched in...

Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...

The weekend is here and thanks to our friends at Vodka O, they've given us some fantastic cocktail recipes for us to test out and enjoy. Cheers to that!   Vodka O Strawberry   You will...

If you haven't heard of Mr Miyagi, then listen up. We've talked to the team behind one of the hottest restaurants in Melbourne, famous for the MFC, Miyagi Fried Chicken, about what's made Mr Miyagi such a...

Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart created sleep and clean lines as part of the beauty look created for the Premium Runway 5 Presented by Harper's Bazaar at VAMFF. We went behind the scenes to find...

VAMFF's Premium Runway 6 Presented by Cosmopolitan was fun, sexy and bronzed. A sun kissed sexy makeup look created by Rae Morris was matched with natural textured voluminous hair, a look created by...

The Arbory Bar & Eatery has officially opened marking a new era of dining on the banks of the Yarra. The urban renewal to the Sandridge Line and Yarra River precinct just on the banks of the Yarra...

Tucked away at the top end of Little Bourke street, Ovolo Laneways is a discovery that will make you want to wish all hotels were like this when you travelled or when you were looking for a weekend...

International skincare expert, Ole Henriksen was recently in Australia to celebrate the launch of his namesake skincare range. The range is available exclusively at Sephora Australia. During his week...

Albert Park, Melbourne. Home to the Australian Grand Prix and also the location selected to launch the new Jaguar XE in a preview event for 250 VIPs. The event, perfectly timed to coincide with one of the...

The Swan Street Chamber of Commerce has popped up on Melbourne's iconic Swan Street, a food and cultural precinct that showcases a unique mix of Australian businesses in one collaborative and dynamic...

It's hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we're looking for beauty products online. The site has become one of the best loved Beauty sites in Australia and this year it celebrates 15 years in the business....

Recently, we road tested the new Yoga studio called Humming Puppy in Prahran that is not your ordinary Yoga studio. Humming Puppy is unique in that it offers yoga in a specially designed too with a gentle hum...

This Sunday morning I'm heading out to the Botanical Gardens to participate in 'Breakfast around the Tan' presented by Diabetes Australia - Vic in conjunction with the Melbourne Food & Wine...

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

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

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

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

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

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