Author Lisa Teh

As soon as you meet Olympia Valance, you instantly feel like you know her. She is open, warm and engaging, the kind of person you want to be best friends with. Valance is currently playing resident tough...

Known more for selfies rather than selfless acts, the Y Generation cops a lot of criticism for focusing on themselves rather than others. Social Entrepreneur Elliot Costello is aiming to change that. As the...

The party season is upon us and what better way to get yourself in the festive mood than with Glam Lashes. No outfit is complete this season without some beautiful false lashes. The perfect way to finish off...

"What's the best way to stand out and get snapped at fashion week? I get asked this question a lot." As one of Australia's top street style photographers, Liz Sunshine, the woman behind the aptly named...

The annual Victoria's Secret runway show is set to air next week and to get you excited, we take a look at the best of the behind the scenes shots featuring your favourite Angels and guest performers Taylor...

It stands to reason that Chris Judd is a prodigious multi-tasker. He's an AFL Legend, father of two, husband, media personality and businessman. Judd is also putting his years of experience as a professional...

LIFEwithBIRD was born from a fortuitous meeting between McCall and Van Messner at good friend's birthday. "We just really hit it off, and it just so happened that at that time, our paths were destined to go...

Lars Fredriksson is an unlikely beauty entrepreneur. Sure the charismatic business man has flawless skin, no doubt the product of his critically acclaimed skincare line Verso. However, with his finance...

  Letter from the Editor It's easy to have dreams, ambitions and goals. What is difficult is having the courage and drive to chase them. After starting out working in the tax industry, I thought...

To celebrate Couturing's For Those Who Do Week, we've teamed up with Lenovo to help you get your dreams off the ground by giving you the chance to win your very own Yoga 2 Pro. Lenovo products celebrate...

Couturing are heading to Dubai and to celebrate, we rounded up our top 5 things we can't wait to experience in the world's fastest growing city. SUNDOWNER DESERT SAFARI Who didn't look on...

This festive season, Sunglass Hut are encouraging you to 'Unwrap Something Shady' and add premium sunglasses to your wishlists this Christmas. To celebrate the new campaign, Georgia May Jagger the face of...

When it comes to fashion, to stand out you can't follow the rules. That's not to say you have to be totally outrageous and break every fashion commandment, but why not be daring and be brave enough to bend...

Renault are celebrating their French heritage by giving one lucky customer the chance to win a trip to Paris for a the holiday of a lifetime.  If you purchase a new Renault Clio, head to...

We have collaborated with some of our favourite fashion bloggers to bring you the lowdown on the hottest trends you can expect to see this party season. Our exclusive editorial and interview with each blogger...

To celebrate the launch of our new online store, we have collaborated with stationery company VISKA Print to create a range of black and white prints inspired by the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Sharing a joint...

We've teamed up with Bombardier Designs for a very special collaboration. Together, we have designed a capsule collection of candles inspired by the must have items in a woman's wardrobe. CLICK HERE TO FIND...

On the hunt for the perfect LBD? Lover have you sorted. Just in time for the party season, Lover have released 16 customer favourites re-imagined in a sultry black lace. Traditionally Lover releases its...

Chris Hemsworth has been named this year's sexist man alive. Fresh from a trip down under for the races, Hemsworth has taken out the title ahead of favourite Chris Pratt. Taking the crown from last year's...

Watch out J Hawk, there's a new bronzed babe in town looking to take your tanning crown. After months of teasing us on social media, Lara Bingle's tanning line The Base by Lara Bingle is ready to...

If you're in the market for some much needed fitspo to get you to the gym, then you'll be pleased to know the much anticipated Victoria's Secret Runway Show is only a couple of weeks away. Some of the most...

Planning your wedding? One of the hardest things to do is pick your wedding dress. While you might have a dream silhouette and colour in mind, the only rule when picking the perfect dress is to chose...

After successfully fronting MANIAMANIA's campaign for their main line, style icon Julia Restoin Roitfeld has returned to shoot a series of self portraits to celebrate MANIAMANIA's IMMORTALIA by MANIAMANIA fine...

It's been a busy few months for Kendall Jenner. After taking the international fashion week runways by storm, celebrating her 19th birthday and attending some of the hottest parties in town with BFF's Gigi...

I love Taylor Swift. There, I said it. She's everyone's guilty pleasure. She has the knack of creating a song that gets stuck in your head for days. Yes, I'm talking about you We Are Never Getting Back...

If you don't already know Sean O'Pry's name, then you soon will. This US model appears as Taylor Swift's boyfriend in her latest video for her song Blank Space. If you can tear yourself away from Taylor's epic...

Gigi Hadid just took Australia by storm with a whirlwind trip as a guest of Emirates for the Melbourne Cup. And while we are go gaga for the beautiful blonde, it's hard to ignore her equally as gorgeous...

When you hear the word bodysuit, it's easy to cringe. I know my mind conjures up images of Olivia Newton John in a delightful lycra number, stretching her limbs to Let's Get Physical. Well thanks to Kim...

When curating the ultimate wardrobe, every woman needs an It-bag, It-dress and It piece of jewellery. They are the things that make you feel special every time you wear them or take them out. We have applied...

She's become one of Australia's top fashion bloggers, and with one look at Nadia Bartel's blog or social media it's easy to see why. Whether she's styling high street threads or designer clothes, Nadia is...

There is no two ways about it. Melbourne is a food obsessed city. Diners are prepared to wait up to 2 hours to get their hands on a meal from some of the hottest places in town. Since it opened earlier this...

In the tough world of fashion, a label has to be constantly challenging itself and growing. Elle Louise is the perfect example of this. We caught up with Elle Louise Creative Director Haley Niven to find out...

With her flawless skin and to-die for body, Gigi Hadid is our girl crush, fitspo and style icon all rolled into one. Channelling her inner showgirl with her custom pink Alex Perry dress and sparkly star...

New York based perfume house Joya have launched their fourth perfume Foxglove, which will be available exclusively on Net-A-Porter. Inspired by the pseudo-poisonous Foxglove plant that intertwined itself all...

Fancy yourself a foodie? Then we have just the giveaway for you. We've got a double pass to giveaway to this year's Taste of Melbourne food festival which will be held from Thursday the 13th to Sunday the 16th...

  The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year's Derby Day. We bring you a round of up all the action at the top marquees. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE STREET STYLE SHOTS FROM DERBY...

Despite the fickle Melbourne weather, the fashion and race loving crowd were our in force on the first official day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. With most sticking to the traditional dress code of black...

We are excited to announce that Couturing will be traveling to Dubai in December as part of Nuffnang’s Bloggerati getaway to experience first-hand, the wonders of this dynamic city. Not only...

Sultry French ingenue Léa Seydoux has been named as the latest Bond girl for the upcoming 007 movie. There is no word yet as to which character she will play, but there is no doubt the Oscar nominated actress...

MANIAMANIA have tapped up and coming model and musician Matilda Dods for their haunting Resort 2015 campaign. Lensed by photographer Bec Parsons, the latest collection takes inspiration from abstract thought,...

Solange Knowles is set to spin the decks as a special guest of Lavazza on Derby Day. Sister of megastar Beyonce, Solange is a music star and style icon in her own right. Known for her love of clashing prints...

British beauty Suki Waterhouse fronts the latest campaign for Burberry's new Eyes collection. Developed by Burberry Make-up Artistic Consultant Wendy Rowe under the creative direction of Chief Creative and...

We've teamed up with Emirates to give you the chance to win one of TEN double passes to this year's prestigious Crown Oaks Day on the 6th of November. One of the most exciting race days of the season, Crown...

When it comes to choosing the perfect spring racing headpiece, the process can be daunting. This season, if you are looking to stand out trackside and want to try something a little different, then a piece...

Natalie Imbruglia was the it-girl of the 90's. Let's face it, who didn't want to be the doe-eye, flawless skinned ingénue with the hit album, rockstar boyfriend and blossoming acting career. Fast-forward 15...

One of Australia's top acting exports, Chris Hemsworth, will be returning to Australia as a guest of Johnnie Walker for this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival. Hemsworth will be bringing his rippling physique to...

Lara Bingle has revealed the packaging for her much anticipated bronzing and tanning line The BASE by Lara Bingle, set to launch in November this year. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE BASE The colour...

Take one It-Brit. Add one hit muso and what do you get? Potentially the coolest music collab of all time. Triple threat Cara Delevingne has already flexed her acting chops, in Anna Karenina and Face of an...

At the 2014 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup last Saturday, Crown Golden Ale played host to 350 special guests in a custom built indoor/outdoor facility at the Caulfield racecourse. The exclusive facility...

This year's Yellowglen Terrance Ambassador Emma Clapham is gearing up for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and we catch up with her to get the lowdown on her spring racing style tips, fashion faux pas to avoid and...

International style icon Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be returning to Australia as a guest of Lavazza for Derby Day. Recently here with the Missoni family to launch the successful Missoni for Target...

Mecca Cosmetica is raising the bar for the beauty retail offering in Australia with the launch of its new Flagship boutique on Friday at 79 Toorak Road. The boutique which is located up the road from Mecca's...

Jean Paul Gaultier fever gripped Melbourne last week with the launch of his eagerly awaited exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBIT On hand to...

Yellowglen are enlisting the help of ambassador Samantha Wills to bring a little Melbourne Spring Racing excitement to Sydney. To celebrate the race that stops a nation, the prestigious Melbourne Cup,...

Taking inspiration from the fragility of natural beauty and merging it with the strength of man-made structures, Thurley founder and designer Helen O'Connor has put a luxurious spin on Resort fashion with her...

It's the campaign that has the world talking. Shot by award winning director Baz Luhrmann, starring one of the world's most successful supermodels and featuring one of the most iconic fragrances of all time,...

While Spring Racing has become synonymous with fashion, the beautiful spring weather means it’s become the perfect time to road test new beauty looks! However, finding the time trying to pick up the perfect...

The National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier's much anticipated exhibit with a VIP gala launch on Thursday night. Some of the biggest names on the Australian social scene...

The erotic possibility of a game between equals. Teasing within sight, but just out of reach. A look is just the beginning. Model Doutzen Kroes and actor Charlie Hunnam show off their enviable bods...

The premise behind the new Paspaley collection Touchstone, is the concept of everything precious. To celebrate the launch of Touchstone, Paspaley hosted 200 VIPs at the newly opened Stokehouse City in...

Although a bit gloomy to start, Melbourne turned on the beautiful weather for the Caulfield Cup Carnival's Blue Sapphire Day. To celebrate the occasion, Caulfield Racecourse played host to over 400 guests at...

Racing and fashion took centre stage at this year's Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Day at Caulfield Racecourse. While Eloping took out the honours on the track, nudging out a determined Sultry Feeling at...

If you are a lover of Italian food, then you can't miss out on Itali.co's La Domenica Italiana. Italian for The Italy Sunday, La Domenica Italiana brings the spirit and culture of Italy to...

There couldn't be a more perfect backdrop that the cooler than cool suburbs of America for Shona Joy's SS15 campaign. Shot by and featuring the talented blogger, photographer and stylist Margaret Zhang of...

Gucci will be opening the doors of its newly refurbished Melbourne boutique tomorrow. Featuring both a women's and men's boutique in an interior designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, the space is...

Finding the perfect wedding dress is almost as hard as finding the perfect partner! Particularly if you are not after a traditional design and want something a little more modern and clean there aren't many...

Sally Spratt of The Lust List has quickly garnered a cult following for her beautiful illustrations of lust-worthy products, sure to be on every fashion and beauty lovers wish list. From Chanel bags and Hermes...

Former Neighbours' star and Wolf of Wall Street bombshell Margot Robbie is heading back to Australia as a guest of Swisse for Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival. Robbie will be attending Emirate's Stakes Day...

International It-Girl Gigi Hadid is making her way to Australia as a guest of Emirates for the race that stops a nation. The top model and tabloid favourite is no stranger to this country after dating...

During the first half of the year, the abundance of public holidays can help us make it through the seemingly never-ending work weeks. However, after the Queen's Birthday holiday in June, the public holidays...

It's safe to say, Melbourne is a city of foodies. Willing to wait for up to two hours to eat at some of the hottest dining spots in town, whether it's Italian, Japanese or Spanish food, Melburnians love it...

Breast cancer is a cause close to a lot of people's hearts. Unfortunately, all too many of us have been touched by the disease is someway shape or form. Couturing are excited to get behind the United We Stand...

She's the go-to style icon for fashion obsessed women around the globe and for good reason. When it comes to putting an outfit together, no one does it better than Olivia Palermo. Nailing the knack for...

The running of the final horse at this year's Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day will not mark the end of the celebrations for the day, with the Spring Racing party set to kick on at the official Winners Circle Spring...

Mossman have welcomed the new season with a bold collection inspired by the magic of a European Summer. Lady-like silhouettes, relaxed striped shirt dresses and accordion pleat tops all conjure up relaxed,...

As the Simone Pérèle Curvy Couture Competition draws to a close for another year, Australia have picked their winner, with Alannah Keating taking out the honours. Alannah has not only won a 2 year contract...

Missoni madness descended upon the fashion loving crowd in Australia as the fashion giant officially launched its collaboration with Target today. Thousands swarmed to the 61 Target stores across the country...

We have teamed up with Chadstone The Fashion Capital, official fashion partner for the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival, to give you the chance to win the ultimate spring racing experience. Along...

More images have been released from Alexander Wang's upcoming collection for H&M and it's got us a little more than excited. The fashion wunderkid has tapped mega models Natasha Poly, Joan Smalls, Raquel...

Arguably one of the most divisive names in fashion today, the controversial John Galliano has been named as the new Creative Director of Maison Martin Margiela. After the notoriously reclusive Margiela retired...

With new beauty products coming out everyday, it can be hard to determine what you should invest in for your makeup bag. We bring you the top 5 new beauty must haves you need to get your hands on. 1. A...

Let's face it, in the depths of winter, it's too easy to roll over and press snooze when your alarm goes off for that early morning workout. Now the weather has gotten warmer and beach season seems to be...

Bottega Veneta's luxurious new fragrance The Knot, conjures up visions of the Italian Riviera. The beautiful blend of citrus tones from mandarins, lime neroli and orange blossom, are delicately weaved in with...

“I have a real love affair with lipstick. It gives you more power” - François  Nars When François Nars launched his iconic makeup label 20 years ago with a bold collection of 12 indelible lipsticks,...

Like the women she designs for, Samantha Wills is the ultimate bohemian goddess. Not only does the gorgeous designer have creativity radiating out of her, but the growing success of her jewellery business...

The name Eve Lom has become synonymous with top of the range skincare. It's the type of product that can transform your complexion, taking it from dull and lifeless, to luminous and radiant. Once you start...

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s chic interior district, Jardan has staked its claim on our city’s design loving community launching its first flagship store on 25 September 2014. Set over 800...

Kookai founders Rob Cromb and Danielle Vagner celebrated the launch of their new SS14/15 collection Tropeziens and their Spring Racing edit with a beautiful breakfast in Melbourne's picturesque Stables of...

If you're currently in a style rut, why not take some inspiration from style icon Jackie O, who once said "pearls are always appropriate." Now is the perfect time to inject some classic jewellery into your...

It's that time of year again! Spring Racing fever has taken over Melbourne and to celebrate, Yellowglen, Australia's premium sparkling, will offering racegoers a VIP experience in the decadently decked...

This year, to celebrate Pink Hope Charity, supermodel Jess Hart has leant her star power to support the fantastic cause. Hart's newly launched cosmetics range LUMA are the official sponsors of this...

Ever dreamed of buying pieces straight off the runway? Well now you can. Burberry have teamed up with Sunglass Hut to give you the opportunity to order the newest Burberry Butterfly Shades straight off...

With fashion week season in full force, Couturing takes a look back at the best beauty moments from Mercedes' Benz New York Fashion Week. Read on to find out how to recreate some of Spring's hottest looks...

Chopard diamonds certainly are a girl's best friend. Just ask international style icon Poppy Delevingne who features in the brand's latest Happy Diamonds collection campaign. Shot and styled by talented...

Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than to get your wardrobe ready for all the hottest trends this season. We’ve teamed up with QV to help you navigate the best of the...

The who's who of Melbourne fashion pack piled into Bassike's new store off Rankins Lane to celebrate the launch of its newest venture. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW BASSIKE...

To celebrate this year's Caulfield Cup Carnival, Caulfield Style Ambassador Nicole Warne has starred in a short film celebrating the Caulfield Journey. Created by De Republica, the film wanted to capture...

Redefining your own personal view of Beauty was the catch cry of the Beautiful You event that happened on the weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The event was a celebration of all...

Simone Pérèle is brand that supports women of all shapes and sizes, so it only seems fitting that the brand is the proud founder and supporter of the Curvy Couture Model Search. This competition...

Looking for your next girl crush. Look no further than Hailey Baldwin. We give you the lowdown why this Baldwin is set to be the biggest star in her famous family. 1. She's practically Hollywood...