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Author: Lisa Teh

Lisa Teh is the Editor-in-chief of Couturing.com, one of Australia's top fashion, beauty and lifestyle resources. She has worked on campaigns with brands including David Jones, Myer, Mecca Cosmetica, Simone Perele, Lenovo and L'Oreal. She recently appeared in Couturing's exclusive Australian Fashion Week reality web series, The Frow, alongside top industry names including Toni Maticevski and Maybelline Creative Director Nigel Stanislaus.
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KX PILATES

A new year usually means a new fitness resolution for me, and this year has been no different. Vowing to get fit…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2013: TSENSORY

One of Australia’s top independent labels, Tsen, has teamed up with some of Melbourne’s emerging fashion…

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Fashion

LES PLUS DORES

Les Plus Dores – For the Most Golden Why should sports fans have all the fun?…

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Fashion

HOTTEST BAGS FOR 2013

With 2013 ticking over, that means time for a new bag! Couturing does the hard work…

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INTRODUCING DYLAN KAIN

Proportion and control, an attractive temper, a feeling of electricity, a pulse within reach. This is…

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Fashion

2012 STREET STYLE STARS

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Bridal

RACHEL GILBERT’S FALL 2013 BRIDAL COLLECTION

Famous for her heavily embellished dresses, Rachel Gilbert has now added a couture bridal service to…

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Events and Runways

COMME DES GARCONS POCKET SHOP LAUNCH

“The only thing important to me is making clothes.” – Rei Kawakubo Created by eccentric designer…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Beauty

LATEST NAIL TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER

When looking to update your look this season, don’t forget about your nails! Couturing brings you…

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QT SYDNEY HOTEL

Last week Thom and I were lucky enough to travel to Sydney for Ray Ban’s 75th…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

ROLAND MOURET LAUNCHES BRIDAL COLLECTION
Bridal

ROLAND MOURET LAUNCHES BRIDAL COLLECTION

oland Mouret is a man who knows how to dress a woman. His infamous galaxy dress,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

ALEXANDER WANG JOINS BALENCIAGA

It’s official! In a somewhat controversial decision, Alexander Wang has been named as the new Creative…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Beauty

FOLLOW THE MO – THE FINAL INSTALLMENT

There are nine English words for moustache, whilst the Albanian language has 27. Upon learning this…

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ENGAGED!

I guess you can already guess from the title, but I’d love to share a bit…

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Health and Wellness

BOND: DRINKS AND DESTINATIONS

Martini, shaken, not stirred. James Bond has become just as famous for his drink choice as…

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JAPAN MAGIC

After spending two weeks in Japan, I fell well and truly under the spell of this…

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Fashion

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M – A CLOSE UP LOOK

Maison Martin Margiela much anticipated collection for H&M launch globally yesterday and Couturing brings you a…

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TURNING JAPANESE

I’m currently visiting Japan for the first time and it’s easy to see why people fall…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

INTERVIEW: TEISHA LOWRY FROM INDAH ORGANICS

Founder of INDA Organics, Teisha Lowry is more than a pretty face. After starting out as…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Bridal

IS PINK THE NEW WHITE?

Jessica Biel’s much anticipated dress for her wedding to Justin Timberlake has been revealed and she…

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HEADPIECES

I love headpieces, and not only just for the Spring Racing Carnival. I’d wear a headpiece…

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BOTICCA

I love a good statement accessory. It’s the perfect way to dress up any outfit. When…

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INTERVIEW: JENNIFER HAWKINS
Fashion

INTERVIEW: JENNIFER HAWKINS

It would be easy to be threatened by Jennifer Hawkins. The former Miss Universe, has proven…

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GOING NUDE

Inspired by Couturing beauty writer Georgia Walsh’s post on nude lips, I decided to try this…

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Editorial

FEATURE: SWIMSIDE

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THE LANEWAY

After having the same hairstyle for over 15 years, on Saturday, Thom and I visited the…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

SLEEP’N ROUND LAUNCH

When you think of PJ’s, the obvious daggy flannel ones spring to mind.  The team behind Sleep’n…

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WELCOME!

Welcome to the new and improved Couturing.com! It’s been a year since Thom and I started…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MIRANDA KERR FOR T MAGAZINE

If Orlando Bloom decided to give up acting, it looks like he could have a pretty…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

C&M CAMILLA & MARC SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK

Joining the increasing number of designers introducing diffusion lines, Australian design duo Camilla & Marc have…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MIU MIU CULTE SUNGLASSES

Miu Miu’s new Culte sunglasses have been seen on the face of style icons Miranda Kerr,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Arts & Entertainment

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: COUTURING’S TOP FIVE MEXICAN EXPERIENCES AROUND MELBOURNE

Hola! Fellow Couturing compadres! It’s that time of the year again; time to dust off those…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

SWOON LIFESTYLE SPRING BUYING EVENT

With the Spring Racing season almost upon us, Melbourne Boutique Swoon opened its doors for a Spring Carnival…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MADAM VIRTUE & CO ACMI LANVIN WINDOW

Melbourne fashion institution Madam Virtue & Co have collaborated with ACMI to design a Lanvin inspired windor to celebrate the…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

THURLEY SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK

Kristel Glynn fronts Thurley’s new seaside Spring/Summer 2012/13 campaign. Shot by photographer David Mandleberg, the new…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

ALICE EUPHEMIA 16TH BIRTHDAY X ROMANCE WAS BORN PRE COLLECTION LAUNCH: ‘THE MIRACULOUS MUNDANE’

Alice Euphemia is the little shop with the big personality. Stocking the best fashion from Australia and…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

YB J’AIME

Yeojin Bae has taken her trademark chic style and created a new, playful and contemporary collection…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Campaigns

CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI FOR GUCCI – FOREVER NOW CAMPAIGN

Gucci is a brand, well known for its association with horse riding. With horsebit detailing featuring…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MIRANDA KERR FOR DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER

Spring is almost upon us, and if you are looking for some wardrobe inspiration, look no…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

STEVIE DANCE X MELBOURNE’S GPO

Stevie Dance is shaking things up at Melbourne’s GPO once again, weaving her magic within the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

SASS & BIDE X MYER

Sass & bide have launched an exclusive, new lingerie collection for retail giant Myer. One of…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

KINGS OF CARNABY – BRUNSWICK STREET STORE LAUNCH

Melbourne based fashion label, Kings of Carnaby, has once again expanded their presence on the Melbourne fashion…

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Fashion

DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 RED CARPET

Last night David Jones’ showcased the hottest spring/summer styles from their talented stable of Australian designers.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

PLEASURE STATE – MY FIT – HOLD MY OWN

If your chest is more cup half full than cup runneth over, Pleasure State has created the perfect…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

PHILLIP LIM – KILL THE NIGHT

Designer Phillip Lim has taken inspiration from his latest comic book themed collection and released an…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

PEEPTOE CHADSTONE STORE LAUNCH

With its signature purple sole, PeepToe shoes have quickly become popular with the fashion crowd. Last week Couturing…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE – TONI MATICEVSKI INTERVIEW
Bridal

THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE – TONI MATICEVSKI INTERVIEW

Finding a wedding dress is for most women, the hardest things about planning a wedding. Events…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

L’HEURE DU THE 2012

Held at the beautiful Sofitel on Collins in Melbourne, this year’s L’Heure du Thé was a…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

RAY-BAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Rarely does a sunglass brand manage to transcend decades and stay on trend. The name Ray-Ban…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Beauty

INTERVIEW: ANTOINETTE BEKOS

With lots of make-up brands on the market, it’s difficult to find a product which will…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

BEHIND THE SCENES: CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE SHOW 2012

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Beauty

MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI

When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Campaigns

A/W 2012/13 CAMPAIGN SUMMARY PART 1

You know you’re in trouble when you get your latest issue of Vogue in the mail,…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: NICK TOLOGLOU FROM KINGS OF CARNABY

Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby’s new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

Fashion

SEAFOLLY S/S 12/13 PARIS RUNWAY SHOW

Australia’s own Seafolly, the number 1 swimwear label worldwide, has opened the swimwear show at Mode…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MULBERRY TOKYO STORE LAUNCH

Last week British brand Mulberry launched its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. Following the theme of…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

Couturing picks the top looks from the streets at Fall Haute Couture Fashion Week.    …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

VOGUE MAN SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 LAUNCH

With the celebrities in town for Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, Vogue Man picked the perfect…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: FRITH HUCKS FROM BAY & FYFE

Amazing fashion can often be thought of as art, Frith Hucks has taken this concept to…

By Lisa Teh · 7 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: KINGS OF CARNABY

Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby’s new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

Fashion

GRAINE

Going against the Graine   Designer Anna Humphrey used her years of experienced in the fashion…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: BRENDA BRIAND FROM BENAH

Couturing interview the talented Brenda Briand, designer of accessories label Benah to find out the inspiration behind her…

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Campaigns

FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE SHOW ROUND-UP PART 2

Couturing rounds out the coverage of Couture week featuring a summary of the runway shows from…

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Fashion

COUTURING STREET STYLE

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Fashion

MILAN MENSWEAR STREET STYLE

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Fashion

ADIDAS ORIGINALS x OPENING CEREMONY

If you aren’t one of the 200,000 athletes expected at the London Olympics, never fear. You…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

COUTURING STREET STYLE

There’s something intriguing about how people put outfits together. It’s great seeing how people interpret trends…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Campaigns

BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN

Burberry have released images and behind the scenes shots from their Autumn/Winter 2012/13 campaign, shot by…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: BOWIE WONG

One of the highlight shows at 2012 MBFWA, Bowie Wong’s couture runway showcased his unique approach…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Campaigns

LOUIS VUITTON X YAYOI KUSAMA

Ever since Marc Jacobs took the creative helm of Louis Vuitton, the luxury brand has found…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Bridal

WHITE MAGICK: LOVER’S BRIDAL CAPSULE COLLECTION

Finding the perfect wedding dress can almost be as difficult as finding the perfect man to…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Charity

GIDEON GIVINGSHOES

The wonderful people at Gideon, makers of ethically made shoes have a new addition to their…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

BELLECHASSE’S LINGERIE 1ST BIRTHDAY

With a name that translates into “beautiful hunt”, Bellechasse’s 1st birthday was set to be an exciting affair. One…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

TOPMAN FRIDAY

On Friday, Topman hosted their first Australian ‘Fashion Friday’ in-store event. Made popular in the UK,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: TREND REPORT

Christopher Esber   Carl Kapp   Ellery   Bec & Bridge     Bec & Bridge…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: CARL KAPP

Inspired by the erotically charged images of Amazonian women by photographer Helmut Newton, Carl Kapp’s Spring/Summer…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 5

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: AKIRA

Akira presented a stunning collection of dresses and gowns perfectly demonstrating the masterful skill which has…

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STYLE HONG KONG

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: CHRISTOPHER ESBER

With competitive sports, particularly fencing, listed as one of his inspirations for his collection this season,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: JENNY KEE

Australian Fashion icon Jenny Kee presented a collection of new work, archival pieces and re-issues, entitled…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ROOPA PEMMARAJU

Designers Roopa Pemmaraju and Sudhir Swain showcased their latest ethically produced luxury resort-wear collection inspired by…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: WE ARE HANDSOME

We Are Handsome are changing the face of swimwear with their wild digital prints bringing the…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ELLERY

Titled ‘Delicatessen’, Kym Ellery’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was one of the most hyped shows on the…

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 3

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Events and Runways

MBFWA 2012: FERNANDO FRISONI CLOSING PARTY

What better way to finish an amazing MBFWA 2012 than a Masquerade Party hosted by Fernando Frisoni.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 1

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 2

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: THE INNOVATORS

This year’s graduates of the Sydney Institute of Fashion Design Studio selected for The Innovators runway…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BEC & BRIDGE

Bec & Bridge’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection entitled Paradiso Bianco was a depature from the pairs usually…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Food & Drink

SHU RESTAURANT LAUNCH

Couturing attended the launch of new Sichuan restaurant SHU. Founded by chef and restauranter Shu Liu, SHU…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

BURBERRY LAUNCHES SUMMER 2012 EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN – FOUR CITIES/FOUR BANDS/FOUR NIGHTS

Burberry is the master of classic iconic style – redefined. So how does one of the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Couturing goes backstage after the Christopher Esber 2012 MBFWA runway show.            …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Campaigns

KATE MOSS FOR VOGUE EYEWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2012

Since the 70s, Vogue Eyewear has dedicated its sun and optical collections to young, dynamic and…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – LISA HO

Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho’s stunning MBFWA runway show.        …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2012: MATICEVSKI
Fashion

MBFWA 2012: MATICEVSKI

With one of the most anticipated shows of MBFWA, Toni Maticevski’s ready-to-wear collection, did not disappoint.  The…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

SWOON LIFESTYLE LAUNCH

Swoon – to be emotionally affected by something that one admires.      Last night Couturing…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Behind The Scenes

MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – WE ARE HANDSOME

Couturing cover all the action after the We Are Handsome runway show.            …

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Fashion

MBFWA 2012: GINGER & SMART

Ginger & Smart celebrated their 10th birthday in style with a colourful display in their MBFWA…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Arts & Entertainment

MISTER MODE NIGHT MARKET

There is something slightly more exotic about trawling through vintage clothing and accessories under cover of…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read