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CLUB ROYALE AT CHADSTONE To celebrate Chadstone's extended trading hours, The Fashion Capital is bringing to life four major attractions and festivals over the next 12 months, the first of which will be...

Kmart lovers rejoice! The new Kmart Inspired Living range is out today, 3 August 2017 with an exciting new range of home living pieces that will enhance your home this season. The latest Living collection...

When it comes to real estate, they say the most important thing is location, location, location. When it comes to hotels, I would argue the same principles apply. Hong Kong is known as one of the world's top...

Sick of ordering the same vodka sodas or G&Ts? You're in luck. Around The World in 80 Cocktails gives you all the #inspo you need to spice up your drink order.   Covering recipes from the...

Youth to the People, US based natural anti-aging skincare brand has launched exclusively into Sephora Australia. The brand focuses on making natural anti-aging skin care products powered by superfoods and...

Unicorn hair, unicorn beauty, unicorn body scrubs , unicorn frappucinos ... 2017 is officially the Year of the Unicorn. Now Melbourne Central is taking our unicorn obsession to the next level and bringing...

We just found out that this Saturday is National Chicken Wing Day. Yes, that's right, these Aussie bbq favourites have their own day on the calendar, and what better way to celebrate than with wings, and lots...

Who says Rosé is just for the Summer?  Rosé is growing in popularity across Australia and whilst we're lucky to have a great range of local Rosé wines, we're also seeing a growing range...

shu uemura is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its cleansing oil, the original beauty cleansing oil that was made by Mr Shu Uemura back in 1967. Many at the time didn't understand the power of a...

MR. MIYAGI'S LIMITED EDITION MR. M'S GOON BOX Mr. Miyagi to launch a limited edition cask wine box, Mr. M’s Goon Box from this weekend 22nd & 23rd July 2017. From the team that...

Combine coffee and shopping to create the perfect experience at Country Road in Brighton with the opening of the newly refurbished Country Road Brighton store and the opening of The Brighton Buoy with...

The Space Between, a tale of love and loss set amongst the beautiful region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in North East Italy, is a film that has made a significant mark on the Australian film industry being the...

It's truffle season in Melbourne and Alfred Place by Rockpool Events are celebrating with an exclusive seven-course menu designed by Rockpool Bar & Grill Head Chef Zac Nicholson on Saturday, 29 July,...

Fast fashion juggernaut Missguided has a new member of their girl squad. The UK brand has teamed up with the iconic Barbie for an exclusively-designed 43 piece capsule collection, adding Barbie's...

Calling all unicorns! We've teamed with hair colour experts Brite to offer one lucky winner the chance to win the ultimate hair colour prize pack. Made for living life in full colour, Brite offers a range...

If you've never heard of Nudestix, then it's about time you do! The brand is an innovative take on beauty products that work fantastically and are easy to use because they're all in a stick format. Nudestix...

Off the back of the debut range ‘The Introduction’, selling out within months of launching the brand late 2016, cult Australian label GOOD CMPNY return with their latest collection,...

I'm not ashamed to say that I couldn't live without my laptop. I'm one woman with a 9-5, a side hustle and a creative side and with that many hats to wear I need a laptop that thinks as fast as I can. But...

I'm not ashamed to admit that I love anything customised. Whether it's my initials monogrammed on a bag or my name on a dressing gown, I'm a sucker for that personalised touch. When I found out about My...

This Winter,  Ritchies Supermarkets is offering one lucky winner the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize. That's a cool $10,000 to spend to whatever matters most to you. Whether that's the far-flung holiday of...

Need a fresh look for your bedroom this winter? We've teamed up with Lorraine Lea to give away a bedroom prize pack valued at $388 to one lucky reader! Founded in 1986 by Peter and Heather Ryan out of...

When the weather is cold outside, there’s nothing like relaxing on the couch with a nice chunky throw rug or snuggling up in a soft, warm bed. Winter is such a fun time to change up the look of your home and...

Om Nom Kitchen have launched a remarkably innovative new set of cocktails for patrons to warm their palates and senses this Winter. Om Nom Kitchen Bar Manager and Mixologist Chris McDonald joins the...

Australia has no shortage of talented emerging designers, and the team at the Council of Textile & Fashion are bringing them to the forefront with their latest project - Curated Melbourne, a pop-up and...

Always running late? You're in luck, as we're giving away a stunning Collins watch (valued at $459!) from our friends at Melbourne Watch Company to one lucky reader!   Named after Melbourne's iconic...

Need an accessories refresh? We've teamed up with Elle Louise to give away a $300 voucher to one lucky reader! Established in 2011 Elle Louise, an Australian owned jewellery label, has been loved by fashion...

Great news for beauty junkies! One of the largest stockists of our favourite cult beauty brands, MECCA Cosmetica is coming to Emporium Melbourne, unveiling their newest store on June 22.   The...

Duzenman, the brand child of Samantha Duzenman, is bringing customisable luxury accessories to Melbourne, with their Armadale store now open. In 2012, Samantha began her design journey in industrial...

Is your Winter Wardrobe in need of a little love? We hear you. That's why we've teamed up with Anthea Crawford to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a $400 voucher to spend at Anthea Crawford. For the...

Paint your walls in fashion with a gorgeous print from Whilton.Design. We're offering one lucky reader the chance to hang a piece of stunning wall art in the heart of their home and win a Parisienne print from...

Weight has always been something that I've battled with over the years and with the inevitable march towards middle age, a demanding day job that creeps into the night and a penchant for fine food and wine,...

Brighton hasn’t typically been recognised as a food and wine hotspot however Mr & Mrs P bucks the trend with its new Bay Street establishment, serving a wide variety of delicious morsels from head chef...

NIP + FAB SHOTS NIP + FAB have launched new booster shots that will add an instant kick to any skincare routine with very little effort. The new range includes: Glycolic Fix Radiance Shot (30ml):...

Manuka honey has long be lauded for its super healing abilities. Aiding in the treatment of colds and sore throats, it has more recently started to find its way into skincare. Beenigma is one such company who...

The Good Food & Wine Show presented by Citi is back bigger than ever for 2017 with brand new features, experiences, masterclasses and hundreds of first-time exhibitors showcasing products never seen...

Red carpets, gowns in the afternoon, and more models per capita than anywhere else in the world - it must be Cannes Film Festival time! As curtain drops on the closing ceremony, we are counting down our ten...

Nike celebrates the 45th anniversary of their iconic Cortez with their latest campaign starring supermodel Bella Hadid.  The Nike Cortez, officially released in 1972, has propelled champion runners, graced...

NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a neighbourhood institution. Residing on High Street, the multifaceted, two-level space...

The last few days of Australian Fashion Week showcased a variety of innovative and thoughtful beauty looks. Here are our faces and hair from the rest of the week of MBFWA 2017.   Maybelline New York...

  Opening its doors for the first time since ongoing refurbishment, the iconic Palais Theatre last night played host to the 35th annual St Kilda Film Festival. With thousands in attendance, the...

Images shot by Vienna...

Images shot by Vienna...

The intersection between fashion and beauty hits the runway this week at Australian Fashion Week 2017 with amazing beauty looks created from Australia's most talented artists in the world of makeup and hair....

Attention art lovers in Australia - this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close. Enough said. We all know Van Gogh and his work  and the extreme value that his pieces hold and right now, the National...

Images shot by Vienna...

Images shot by Vienna...

Working with one of the hottest beauty brands at one of the biggest weeks in fashion? Well that's what one of the talented make up artist's from the MECCA team got to do earlier this year with a once in a...

For over 21 years, Salt&Pepper have prided themselves in offering affordable homewares that allow consumers to express their personality and mood in their home and for each home entertaining...

frank body Shimmer Scrub frank body’s new limited edition Shimmer Scrub makes every day a no-pants-party, so you can turn weekdays into weekends. A 3-in-1 Coffee Body Scrub with added glow dust to...

Art meets Fashion with Wittner shoes releasing a limited edition collection. Inspired by the four seasons, in celebration of their partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria for Melbourne Winter...

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It's finally fashion Christmas (and the time of year when I mutter the phrase "it's nice, but it's not on theme" more than anything else), and this year, it's all about celebrating all things avant garde,...

Run Melbourne presented by lululemon announced its 2017 event ambassadors with a special Mindful Morning launch event at Greenfields, Albert Park. The Mindful Morning launch event consisted of a...

When I found out that 1 in 3 women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated by someone known to them I was shocked. Domestic violence is a topic that isn't often discussed in society today,...

Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50 Event for the first time where 50 of Australia’s best young and emerging winemakers will be revealed at an...

We're always looking for new ways to spend our weekend, and luckily we have found your next location for a weekend away. Accomodation  It can be hard to find affordable luxury accommodation when...

Mother's day is just around the corner and we're here to help with our top picks on where to take your mum this Mother's day.   Parisian Afternoon Tea at the Sheraton Melbourne Take mum to...

For the month of May, $10 from every brow wax from Benefit counters at Myer stores nationally will be donated to local charity partners Fitted4Work, Look Good Feel Better and Sister2Sister. Bold Is...

While awards season in the Northern hemisphere might be hibernating right now, Australia's TV night of nights gave us a much needed dose of red carpet glam, with our favourite style stars showcasing the best...

To celebrate their first Melbourne birthday, UberEATS commissioned local Melbourne artist Heesco Khosnaran to paint 7 iconic suburbs of Melbourne. With the assistance of artist Seb Fransz, Heesco has created 7...

Keeping your hair healthy and looking great is generally a girl's top priority, but how often do we think about keeping our scalp in tip top shape as well? Well, our friends at Kérastase Paris recently...

Nespresso launched its most compact machine ever, the Essenza Mini, with a stylish house party in Sydney's inner city suburb of Alexandria, hosted by IT-couple Yan Yan Chan and Nathan Jolliffe. The who's who...

Let's face it, people barely have time to take their makeup off after a busy day, let alone try and squeeze a facial in! If this sounds like you, you'll be excited to know that beauty guru Charlotte Tilbury...

Winter is almost here and one of Australian's favourite fashion labels KOOKAÏ launched their A/W17 collection at Melbourne's historic George Ballroom with an intimate, invite-only runway event. KOOKAÏ’s...

Actress Olympia Valance is the new face of Voodoo MUSE  range and appears in the new campaign alongside fellow actress Jodi Gordon. To celebrate her new role as the face of Voodoo MUSE, we sat down with...

The phrases ‘too big’, ‘too small’ and ‘wrong colour’ are replaced with ‘just right’ as Melbourne- based Crafter Interiors introduces a unique service allowing you to tweak or even...

Meet Mary Eats Cake, the French inspired high tea experience in Melbourne. The brainchild of Jess Hilbrick, a trained pastry chef and Sarah de Witt, a tea sommelier, Mary Eats Cake is a modern twist on a...

WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in the heart of the city. Built on a converted car park site, Whitehart is set to be one of the most...

Elizabeth Arden announced that it has signed entrepreneur and critically acclaimed, Academy Award winning actress Reese Witherspoon as the brand’s Storyteller-in- Chief. In this multi-faceted role,...

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is always a great source of inspiration, with the leaders in floral and landscape design in one place, it's the perfect place to immerse your senses. We...

For savvy shoppers in the know, the Big Fashion Sale is one of the must-hit pop up events of the year, and just in time for the cooler months, Melbourne shoppers have the chance to save big on our favourite...

Thanks to Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages, we're going inside VAMFF and into the front row of the grand showcase featuring Camilla & Marc with Jasmin Howell of Friend in Fashion. Watch all the...

Chandon celebrated the launch of the 2017 F1 season with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team at an event at the beautiful Chandon winery in the Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon earlier this week. Ahead of...

Thanks to our friends at Sanpellegrino Australia, you can get a taste of an insider’s view of fashion week, with Jasmin Howell from Friend in Fashion taking you inside VAMFF. We're at Premium Runway 3,...

Thanks to our friends at Acqua Panna, you can get a taste of an insider's view of fashion week, with Jasmin Howell from Friend in Fashion taking you inside VAMFF, starting with the Gala Runway featuring some...

To celebrate the launch of Australian Style: The Who's Who of Fashion, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek to give away a three bottle pack of their delicious Le Petit Rose. Taking inspiration from the...

Here at the Couturing office, we are crazy beauty fans and regularly compare notes on what product is a must-have, and what should be left on the shelf. As much as we love a full face of makeup, there are...

  Premium Runway 3, presented by Harper's Bazaar Australia, celebrated the risk takers and style makers of Australian fashion, and even in the 30+ degree weather, managed to make it snow...

Australia is gearing up for a big week at the start of April, where the world's best chefs will be descending on Melbourne for the World's 50 Best competition. With some of the most creative and inspiring...

Hosted by Vogue Australia, Premium Runway 1 celebrated the namesake of the presenting magazine with strains of Madonna's Vogue inter spliced with quotes from leading fashion voices, most notably Diana...

Taking over the stunning royal exhibition building for another year, VAMFF kicked off with a bang starting off this year's festival with the Gala Runway presented by David Jones, supported by Vogue...

Celebrated US-based designer, Cynthia Rowley knows a thing or two about succeeding in business. Since beginning her line in 1988, she now rules over an empire spanning clothing, swimwear, accessories, beauty...

Step inside last night's Australian Style launch party in Melbourne, as the fashion crowd turned out in full force to celebrate  the ultimate guide to the who’s who of Australian fashion. Joined by...

To celebrate the launch of Australian Style, we've teamed up with some of our favourite Australian brands to offer our readers the chance to win some of the gorgeous goodies that graced our luxury goody bags...

When we first started Couturing in 2010, we wanted it to be a platform to share the stories behind those in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry. Along the way, we have been fortunate enough to meet so...

Today is International Women's Day and Nike are celebrating in the best way possible, with the second ever women’s-only Air Max model, the Women’s Nike Air Max Jewell. Inspired by the Air Max Plus, this...

Has your skin been feeling dry lately? From the moment we’re born, our skin begins to lose moisture. If you’re regularly exposing yourself to the sun, heating, cooling or harsh soaps, this make dry skin...

frank body has launched it's latest beauty cult product, a super quick, morning mask will give you the best O glow you’ll ever have. Pop it on your naked face for 5 minutes and experience an...

Armadale's newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals or destination drinkers can experience the best in wine and food. Unlike many other establishments, Wine...

After a long awards season, where one film seemed to be the front runner in all categories (spoiler alert: all but one), the Oscars finally arrived, and with it, brought a volume of great red carpet fashion....

Yeojin Bae is a name synonymous with chic, crisp tailoring and playful colour work. Her latest collection, aptly titled Engineered  has just dropped, and to celebrate, we spoke with Yeojin about the...

Fashion retailer Forever New has released a collection of sportswear. The high-performance and technical range, entitled ‘Active’ has been designed for the style-conscious fitness lover. Each...

Campari has released the Red Diaries, a revolution on the much sought after Campari calendar. Keeping with the tradition of the Campari Calendar of days gone by, as well as to ensure Campari Red Diaries is a...

Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale Bar & Grill takes hotel restaurant dining to a new level, making it a destination for foodies around...

Calling all lovers! Valentines day is only a few days away and we've got some suggestions to make your V-day memorable.   Enjoy a beautiful meal at home and pair it with a wonderful...

After the success of their last collaboration, supermodel of the moment Gigi Hadid has once again teamed up with iconic American label Tommy Hilfiger on a new range. To celebrate the new collection, we are...

Already have the back to work blues? The best way to shake them off is to start planning your next adventure, but where to start? Whether you're feeling adventurous, want to emerse yourself in a...

Here are Couturing, we believe that you don't need an excuse to spoil yourself! Having said that, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, whether you are coupled up or single, we wanted to spoil...

Great news for Alice McCALL fans! After huge international and local success last year, alice McCALL has just signed a three store deal with Westfield to open three new retail boutiques in...

Need something to refresh your skin after the holiday period?  Our friends at 10 & Co have just the product for you! All natural, and made with a special combination of Dead Sea mineral mud. Australian...