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November 7, 2023

NARS POWERMATTE HIGH-INTENSITY LIP PENCIL Inspired by the revolutionary vision of François Nars, the new NARS Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil is now available at MECCA. “A strong lip always...

BEAUTY & WELLNESS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY NOW AT MECCA

August 9, 2023

MECCA Brands, Australia’s leading beauty retailer is thrilled to announce the launch of an entirely new category, Family Wellness. Focused on supporting women through all transitional stages of life, Family...

COUNTRY ROAD LAUNCHES THE COUNTRY ROAD CLIMATE FUND, AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FASHION INDUSTRY CLIMATE FUND

October 19, 2022

Fashion, Features, News, Uncategorized

Iconic Australian brand Country Road has announced the launch of the Country Road Climate Fund, investing $1.5million in grant funding to projects driving climate solutions in the Australian fashion industry...

BEAUTY NEWS: TRINNY LONDON PLUMP UP PEPTIDE +HA SERUM, DR DENNIS GROSS’ VITAMIN C LACTIC RANGE AND LANEIGE LAUNCHE RADIAN C BRIGHTENING TREATMENT ESSENCE

September 9, 2022

TRINNY LONDON'S PEPTIE +HA SERUM Bring bounce and plumpness back to your skin with Plump Up, Trinny London’s peptide + HA serum. The advanced peptides in their high-tech formulation help shake up your...

UPLIFT YOUR STAY AT THE QT WITH DYSON

September 4, 2022

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Where To Stay

QT Hotels and Resorts recently teamed up with Dyson to make your stay at the QT a bit more special. Known for their modern and stylish rooms, QT hotels have stepped up their offering with the help of Dyson...

THE GREAT AUSTRALASIAN BEER SPECTACULAR (GABS) HITS MELBOURNE THIS WEEKEND

May 26, 2022

Australia’s biggest craft beer celebration, the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) is taking place this week from Friday, 27th May to Sunday, 29th May at the Royal Exhibition Building. Now in...

ADAM LIAW CELEBRATES AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK

May 25, 2022

Cook, lawyer, TV presenter, author, and now Australian Made Week Ambassador Adam Liaw is urging consumers to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo to support...

WITCHERY AND THE OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION (OCRF) LAUNCH THE 14TH ANNUAL WHITE SHIRT CAMPAIGN

April 25, 2022

Major Australian fashion retailer Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are proud to announce the 14th annual Witchery White Shirt Campaign with an incredible line-up of thirteen...

EDITED SKIN – THE NEW MULTITASKING SKINCARE RANGE

March 23, 2022

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

One of Australia’s most successful full-time international models, who has also worked as a TV host and a photographer, Rosanna Faraci, has launched Edited Skin, a range of multitasking skincare that uses...

RECREATE RUNWAY HAIR WITH AN EASY ‘HOW-TO’ FROM JOEY SCANDIZZO AND DYSON

March 21, 2022

Beauty, Beauty Event, Features, Uncategorized

Who said Runway hair styles can't be recreated at home easily? Recently at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, Joey Scandizzo, Lead Stylist, Hair Director of Melbourne Fashion Festival 2022 and friend of Dyson,...

FOOD NEWS: ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS AND PRAHRAN MARKET’S SIZZLEFEST RETURNS

March 9, 2022

ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS Standing proud on the corner of Orrong Road and High Street is Armadale’s iconic Orrong Hotel; which after three years of closure has officially reopened its doors with new owners...

KIEHL’S COLLABORATES WITH BUSH HERITAGE AND FOUR RENOWNED AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS TO CONSERVE PRECIOUS LOCAL LANDSCAPES

February 23, 2022

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has partnered with Bush Heritage to create a unique artistic collaboration with some of Australia’s most loved creatives to really shine a light on this country’s...

TULA SKINCARE LAUNCHES AT MECCA

February 21, 2022

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

TULA, meaning 'balance' in Sanskrit, is a clean, effective and clinically proven skincare brand built on the power of probiotic extracts and superfoods that have the unique ability to cleanse, soothe, and calm...

IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP WITH SLEEPMAKER’S KÜLKŌTE TECHNOLOGY

February 14, 2022

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Give hot summer nights the flick and enjoy a more satisfying night’s sleep with the introduction of SleepMaker’s KülKōte mattresses and pillows, designed to keep Australians not too hot, not too cold,...

‘UNTITLED’ OPENS IN RICHMOND CELEBRATING THE BEST IN EATING AND DRINKING

February 3, 2022

After 3 years of design and development, David Abela, Andrew Ryan and Daniel Vid are very proud to be unveiling their latest hospitality venue in Melbourne’s most desired inner city social locale - Swan...

WHERE TO WATCH THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 16, 2022

Looking forward to a fortnight of tennis and can't get there? Lucky for youYou can lift your game by watching it at one of the following places across Melbourne. THE ALBERT PART HOTEL Live tennis and...

2021 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

December 16, 2021

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Need some Christmas present inspiration? We've picked some of our favourites to help you find the perfect gift for your special someone in our Beauty & Lifestyle gift...

FOOD NEWS: GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN, COPYCAT OPENS IN ELSTERNWICK AND PIDAPIPO’S CHRISTMAS GELATO CAKE

November 3, 2021

GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN This November, Sand Hill Road’s Garden State Hotel will welcome Tippy-Tay, a new colourful Italian restaurant bringing all that’s fun about coastal...

LOOKING FORWARD IN MELBOURNE: NGV REOPENS AND NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON

November 1, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Melbourne, we're out of lockdown and looking forward! So many activities and events are happening over the next couple of months and we're excited. Here are just a few of things to look forward to over the...

CANCER COUNCIL SUMMER STYLE COLLECTION – JOURNEY OF HOPE

October 15, 2021

With the weather heating up and Aussies flocking to beaches and parks to enjoy the outdoors, all eyes will be on what we’ll be wearing once summer arrives. Cancer Council’s first Indigenous sun protection...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S RETINOL SKIN-RENEWING DAILY MICRO-DOSE SERUM

October 11, 2021

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

Retinol is one of those things that my face has a tough relationship with. Most experts tell you to power through the first little while when using a retinol but sometimes my skin just says no, even after...

AUSTRALIAN PRINT DESIGNER CASSIE BYRNES COLLABORATION WITH UNIQLO

September 19, 2021

UNIQLO is launching a UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection with Australian-based print designer, Cassie Byrnes, this September. Known for her abstract exploration of native flora and fauna in vivid primary colours,...

BEAUTY NEWS: CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTY MECCA LAUNCH DATE, GROWN ALCHEMIST LAUNCH TWINSETS AND BONDI SANDS’ HYDRA UV PROTECT SPF50+ FACE FLUID

September 8, 2021

CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTY LANDS AT MECCA ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 Cult beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury will land in Australia exclusively at Mecca stores and online from 21 September 2021. The in-demand...

BEAUTY NEWS: KYLIE COSMETICS LANDS AT MECCA, BENEFIT LAUNCHES POWMADE BROW POMADE AND ELLA BACHÉ’S NEW RETINOL NIGHT SERUM

August 25, 2021

KYLIE COSMETICS LANDS AT MECCA It is no secret that Kylie Jenner’s iconic and reformulated Kylie Cosmetics collection would land at MECCA to join Kylie Skin. Kylie Cosmetics delivers...

PASTA POETRY – BRING A PIECE OF ITALY HOME

August 20, 2021

We can't get to Italy but who says we can't enjoy the best of Italy here at home! Pasta Poetry is a new way to treat yourself to a piece of Italy at home. Launched earlier this year, Pasta Poetry is a...

BEAUTY NEWS: LIBERTY BELLE RX RELEASES THEIR FIRST NEW PRODUCT FOR MEN – BROMANCE; CLINIQUE SMART CLINIAL REPAIR WRINKLE CORRECTING SERUM

August 16, 2021

LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCH BROMANCE Cult skincare brand, Liberty Belle RX has launched their first men's product, BROMANCE. The new product is a 3-in-1 Cleanser for Face + Scalp + Hair. An invigorating...

WINTER SKIN EDIT: CLEANSERS AND MASKS

August 9, 2021

Beauty, Uncategorized

We’re more than half way through Winter but I suspect the cold weather will be with us for a while. With many of us stuck inside due to the weather, lockdown or both, skin can be looking and feeling a bit...

SAUCERY – A NEW APPROACH TO CONVENIENT FOOD

July 18, 2021

The perennial question I always face is, can I get something quick that tastes good and is healthy? Until recently the answer to that question was always “uh, maybe” Now I’ve discovered Saucery, a new...

SAVE FACE LIKE A LOCAL: OUR FAVOURITE AUSTRALIAN MADE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

May 24, 2021

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features, Uncategorized

Support local business with these gorgeous products that will have you looking your best. It’s been a tough and stressful year for all of us. It might be that your skin is suffering from anxiety...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: FOUR PILLARS x QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER, NIKKA WHISKY X SHANNON BENNETT FOR WORLD WHISKY DAY AND STARWARD GINGER BEER CASK WHISKY CELEBRATIONS

May 9, 2021

FOUR PILLARS X QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, May is the month of chaos across all QT Hotels and Resorts. To celebrate, QT Melbourne are transforming their...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE ACCELERATED CLARITY RENEWING AMPOULES

March 24, 2021

Kiehl’s recently launched the new Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules, a 14 day intensive skin treatment to help clarify and brighten skin as well as promoting accelerated skin renewal....

BEAUTY NEWS: LANEIGE’S RADIAN-C CREAM, CLARIN’S DOUBLE SERUM NOW AVAILABLE IN LARGER SIZE AND CARMEX LIMITED EDITION NEON CHERRY

March 14, 2021

LANEIGE LAUNCH NEW RADIAN-C CREAM AND IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ADORE BEAUTY Leading beauty brand Laneige has launched into Adore Beauty in Australia and New Zealand! Laneige launched into Australia and New...

FOOD NEWS: MOON DOG BREWERY LAUNCH SUBSCRIPTION BOX, $10 MONDAYS PIZZA PARTY AT JOHNNY’S GREEN ROOM AND MRS SINGH’S $20 THALI LUNCHES

March 5, 2021

MOON DOGGIE BEER CLUB The Moon Doggies Beer Club is your direct line to Moon Dog Brewery! Outrageously exclusive beers, one of a kind merch and all Moon Dog’s wildest ideas boxed up and delivered...

Q&A: FOOD FOR HEALTH FOUNDER NARALLE PLAPP TALKS HEALTHY FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD AND CONQUERING THE FOOD WORLD

March 1, 2021

Congrats on Food for Health’s new ranges. We've tried them and they’re delicious. You've worked hard to create something that helps those with intolerances but haven't sacrificed flavour. What goes into...

VALENTINE’S DAY 2.0 – CELEBRATE LIKE YOU WERE MEANT TO

February 17, 2021

After a lockdown in Melbourne meant we couldn’t go out for Valentine’s Day, you can now celebrate with your love across town, from tomorrow and over this weekend, with many of our favourite restaurants...

BROAD RADIO, A NEW WAY TO LISTEN TO RADIO – OUR CHAT WITH FOUNDER AND HOST JO STANLEY

February 8, 2021

Congratulations on the launch of Broad Radio! It's such an exciting concept and unique in its offering here in Australia. Tell us a bit about how it came about and how long has this been in the works? Thank...

VALENTINE’S DAY DINING IN MELBOURNE

February 7, 2021

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Looking for a place to take your special one this Valentine's day. Here are some helpful suggestions from around town! Chancery Lane 430 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Melbourne’s new European...

FOWLES WINE, THE ONLY VICTORIAN VINEYARD WITH AN ENTRY IN THE TOP 100 LIST FOR 2020

January 28, 2021

Fowles Wine, a boutique winery in the Strathbogie Ranges, is putting Victoria’s wines on the world stage being named in influential Wine Spectator magazine’s Top 100 list for 2020. Its Ladies who Shoot...

SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS – FACE & BODY

January 18, 2021

Sunscreen is definitely the first step for keeping your face and body protected but with the change in temperature, humidity and sunlight, it’s also good to make sure you have the right products to keep your...

SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS – SUNSCREEN

January 11, 2021

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Over the last month I've been mixing up my skincare regime with the change in season. Here are some of my favourites I've been using over the last month! FACIAL SUNSCREEN La Roche Posay's Anthelios...

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

December 21, 2020

With only four sleeps to go, time is running out to get your Christmas presents. If you're not sure what to get, then we've picked some last minute items you can pick up before the big...

BLACK FRIDAY SALES AND EVENTS

November 25, 2020

Ok breathe people because this is going to be epic. Black Friday is upon us this week and some of our favourite brands, stores and shopping centres are honouring this shopping focused day with some amazing...

GARNIER PARTNERS WITH TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA TO FIGHT OCEAN PLASTIC

November 3, 2020

As part of its 'Green Beauty' initiative, Garnier, has announced a partnership with Take 3 For the Sea, an Australian non-profit organisation that inspires community participation in simple actions to reduce...

LA ROCHE-POSAY LAUNCHES ITS LIGHTEST SUNSCREEN YET, ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE FLUID SPF50+

October 15, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

With renowned expertise in sun protection for sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay continues its commitment to ensuring very high UVA/UVB spectrum protection for sensitive skin with the introduction of Anthelios...

FOOD NEWS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFE OPENS AND URBAN FOODIES MEALS TO HAVE AT HOME

October 9, 2020

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFÉ LANDS AT NEW DINING PRECINCT ELLA Plant based? Check. Dairy Free? Check. Insanely delicious? Check. Enter perfected nut mylk at NUTTEA. Attention all health hipsters, vegans...

BLUNT UMBRELLAS X STUDIO JASMINE

September 27, 2020

One might think an umbrella is just an umbrella but BLUNT umbrellas turns that notion upside down. Taking a very traditional product and combining it with superior engineering and exceptional design, the...

BEAUTY NEWS: BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES HYDRA UV PROTECT SUN PROTECTION RANGE, MATRIX LAUNCHTOTAL RESULTS HIGH AMPLIFY LAMELLAR TREATMENT AND DRY SHAMPOO

September 14, 2020

BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES SUN PROTECTION RANGE - HYDRA UV PROTECT More than just sun protection, Bondi Sands have launched their innovative new suncare range, Hydra UV Protect. As the most important step in...

FATHER’S DAY FOOD DELIGHTS: WHERE TO FIND YOUR DAD THE PERFECT MEAL IN LOCKDOWN

August 28, 2020

Just because we're in lockdown doesn't mean you can't spoil your special ones this Father's Day. So many of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some fabulous offerings to help celebrate the day and we've...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS BROW MICROFILLING PEN, LANEIGE’S GLOWY MAKE UP SERUM AND WATER BANK MOISTURE CREAM INTENSIVE

August 17, 2020

BENEFIT LAUNCHES BROW MICROFILLER PEN The #1 brow brand has done it again, Benefit Cosmetics continues to solve our brow dilemma’s. Launching today the newest addition to the Benefit Brow...

Q&A: FUSSPOT COLLAGEN BEAUTY TEA, BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

August 5, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Uncategorized

Want to work on your beauty inside out? Fusspot Collagen Beauty Tea might be just thing for you. We caught up with founder Tanya from Fusspot Collagen Beauty Tea to get the low down on what Fusspot is all...

BEAUTY NEWS: GROWN ALCHEMIST’S NEW SOOTHING HAND CREAM, REDKEN LAUNCH EXTREME BLEACH RECOVERY AND ELIZABETH ARDEN CERAMIDE MICRO CAPSULE SKIN REPLENISHING ESSENCE

July 29, 2020

GROWN ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES THE SOOTHING HAND CREAM Grown Alchemist has just added their fourth hand cream to their popular hand care range. After the immense success of their existing sell-out hand...

Q&A: HOW CERAMIDES CAN HELP KEEP YOUR SKIN IN CHECK THIS WINTER

July 24, 2020

Beauty, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

We're half way through Winter and if you're anything like me, this season has taken a toll on my skin. Perhaps it's all the outside walks and constant heating but it's been a tough slog when it comes to keep...

HYDRATION HELPERS: CERAVE HYDRATING HYALURONIC ACID SERUM

July 1, 2020

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

We're in the first of month of Winter and already everyone's skin is screaming for help! Luck for us, there have been some great new skincare products that have arrived on shelves that will help! I've had the...

FOOD NEWS: CHIN CHIN AND HAWKER HALL ULTIMATE HOME PARTY PACKS, CHEF MICHAEL LAMBIE OPENS SOI 10 AND MIGHTY DUCK FRIDAYS AT FIREBIRD

May 27, 2020

CHIN CHIN AND HAWKER HALL LAUNCH WEEKEND TAKEAWAY Chin Chin and Hawker Hall have just launched the ultimate weekend takeaway Feed Me and Yum Cha packs with all your favourite dishes for the best...

BEAUTY NEWS: MCOBEAUTY LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS, CLINIQUE SOS KITS AND LANCOME’S NEW CLARIFIQUE DUAL ESSENCE

May 22, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

MCoBeauty launch new beauty MCoBeauty launches new products to its affordable and quality range of beauty products. The luxe for less beauty brand is bringing a range of lip products featuring silky...

DYSON RELEASE THE LATEST FOR YOUR HAIR, THE DYSON CORRALE STRAIGHTENER

May 18, 2020

Dyson has released the newest addition to their hair care line up, the new Dyson Corrale hair straightener. The new straightener brings together Dyson innovation with practicality to deliver a state of the art...

CELEBRATE ONE OF YOUR MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS, VIRTUALLY, THIS MOTHER’S DAY

May 8, 2020

With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in place across the country, Australians are now starting to adjust new ways of celebrating landmark occasions such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries and Mother’s Day....

BEAUTY NEWS: MECCA COSMETICA’S NEW NOURISHING OIL CLEANSER, REDKEN’S NEW HAIR CLEANSING CREAM AND FRANK BODY’S VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING MASK

May 7, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Uncategorized

We might be in iso but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy all that's new in the world of beauty! The best thing is that these all can be ordered online so no excuse to try them out! MECCA COSMETICA NOURISHING...

WHAT TO GET AND WHERE TO GET YOUR LAST MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

May 5, 2020

Mother's Day is this Sunday and that doesn't leave a lot of time to a) figure out what to get your mum and b) where to get it because of the stay at home situation. It's likely too late to order anything...

WORKING AT HOME? HELPFUL TIPS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE WORKING WEEK

April 22, 2020

Working from home has become the new norm for many of us during these very strange times. Adjusting to this new way of life has been challenging and operating in this environment requires a lot of effort to...

START YOUR DAY RIGHT WITH TABLE OF PLENTY’S NEW FUNCTIONAL PREBIOTIC BREAKFAST RANGE

April 15, 2020

Australians can give sugary breakfasts the flick and balance their body with a natural and nutritious bowl of goodness from Table of Plenty’s new Functional Breakfast Range. The range comprises four flavours...

CULT KOREAN BEAUTY BRAND SULWHASOO ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

March 16, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Sulwhasoo, Korea’s leading luxury beauty brand, is launching into Australia and New Zealand in all 21 Sephora stores and online this Tuesday 17 March. The brand is well known overseas as a beauty brand...

OPUS DINING, A HIDDEN GEM IN BALWYN

March 10, 2020

Opus Dining is a beautiful surprise in Balwyn. On the one hand, the look is luxe, modern and full of class. The lighting, mood and menu combination has all the hallmarks of a great bar or restaurant you’d...

ASRC FEAST FOR FREEDOM

March 3, 2020

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's (ASRC) is holding its annual fundraising event, Feast for Freedom, this March between the 19th and 22nd, raising awareness and funds in aid of people seeking asylum. More...

FOOD FESTIVAL NEWS: PROSECCO FESTIVAL, FROMAGE A TROIS AND MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

February 24, 2020

Food lovers rejoice as there are an abundance of festivities on this month and next month to get your tastebuds going and enjoy the very best in Food and Wine. PROSECCO...

BEAUTY NEWS: BIOLAGE VEGAN DEEP TREATMENT PACKS, LIBERTY BELLE RX NOW AT DAVID JONES AND LANCOME LAUNCH L’ABSOLU MADEMOISELLE BALM

February 18, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Uncategorized

BIOLAGE LAUNCH VEGAN FORMULA DEEP TREATMENT PACKS Biolage has launched new Deep Treatment Packs. Highly concentrated with caring agents and ingredients, these vegan formula hair masks give stylists and...

FUN FOR YOUR VALENTINE

February 11, 2020

Valentine's day is just around the corner and if you're wondering what you should do, we've got some suggestions that might help you out! MOVIES UNDER THE STARS AT YARRA'S EDGE Take your...

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS, THE NEW WAY TO GET FIT IN 2020

February 5, 2020

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Getting fit on your list of new year’s resolutions? Start your fitness journey with the sinful vegan as a guidance! We all know that it can be hard to fulfill these resolutions but it might be worth trying...

STYLE AND UPDATE YOUR HOME WITH THE LATEST KMART INSPIRED LIVING RANGE

February 1, 2020

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

It's not hard to see why there's always a frenzy when Kmart launches a new home living range. Each new season, Kmart have consistently upped the ante by bringing out beautifully designed and affordable pieces...

TRAVEL BEAUTY: VACAY MUST-HAVES

December 20, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Uncategorized

Travelling with a lot of beauty products in your luggage can be a pain. They not only take up space but they take up a chunk of your luggage allowance which may be the difference between that pair of shoes...

FINDING LOVE THIS FESTIVE SEASON? THE LATEST DATING TRENDS YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW

December 12, 2019

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Deck the halls and jingle those bells, Christmas is fast approaching. But the festive season doesn’t mean Aussies desist their discreet affairs, as experts have identified a sackful of new trends to describe...

TOP STYLING AND HAIRCARE TIPS FOR PARTY SEASON WITH DYSON STYLING AMBASSADOR JAYNE WILD

November 29, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

It's party season and it's time to get those outfits and beauty looks prepared. Sometimes your hair style comes last in these preparations so we’ve sought some expert help from top Australian hair stylist...

Q&A: DELTA RELEASES NEW FRAGRANCE DESTINY

November 22, 2019

Beauty, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Uncategorized

Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has launched her third fragrance, Destiny, following from the success of her first two fragrances, Delta and Destiny. The third fragrance, a delightful mix of mandarin mist,...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: JUNIPERLOOZA 2020, PROSECCO FESTIVAL POP UP & DAIRY FLAT FARM OPEN DAY

November 21, 2019

JUNIPERLOOZA 2020 Tickets for Australia’s original sell-out gin festival Juniperlooza are on sale with two days to choose from including Saturday 15 or Sunday 16 of February at The Boatbuilders...

STARWARD WHISKY AND FOUR PILLARS GIN POP UPS JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

November 20, 2019

Starward Whisky and Four Pillars Gin have popped up at Myer in Melbourne just in time for Christmas making it easier to pick up your favourite spirits for the perfect Christmas present. STARWARD...

FOOD NEWS: LEVI CAFE OPENS, MINOR FIGURES OAT M*LK FREE COFFEE MONDAY, FREE BUBBLE TEA FOR SINGLES DAY AT BOX HILL CENTRAL AND ROOFTOP REIMS AT THE EMERSON

November 8, 2019

LEVI CAFE OPENS IN MUREMBEENA Image by Simon Shiff Located in Murrumbeena, Levi is cementing their position in the community instantaneously with a full house over consecutive days, leaving the...

CHAMPAGNE POMMERY RELEASE ITS NEWEST BLANC DE BLANC, JUST IN TIME FOR A PERFECT SUMMER TIPPLE

October 31, 2019

Just in time for Spring Carnival and summer entertaining, Champagne Pommery unveils its newest Blanc de Blancs NV. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from the northern terrain of the Montagne de Reims and the...

FOOD NEWS: FRANK’S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU, NEW SHANGHAI’S PEOPLE’S CHOICE DUMPLINGS, QT SYDNEY WINE PERSONAL TRAINING AND BASS & FLINDERS 10TH ANNIVERSARY BRANDY

October 30, 2019

FRANK'S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU All-time favourite cafe Frank’s welcomes a new Spring/Summer menu as we enter the warmer months. Local favourite, Frank’s cafe in Cheltenham has once again...

PLUMM GLASSWARE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW SOMMELIER SERIES RANGE, PLUMM THREE

October 29, 2019

After 10 years in business, Plumm, the Australian owned and operated glassware company that enhances the everyday wine drinking experience, has announced the launch of its newest range - Plumm Three. Designed...

SSSHH! QT ROOFTOP’S SECRET GARDEN BAR

October 23, 2019

QT Melbourne has a secret; perched high above the city and nestled behind the iconic Rooftop at QT, lays a garden oasis with sky-line views. Up until now, the garden has acted as a self-sufficient produce...

HAVE THE CREEPIEST HALLOWEEN AT ARCHIE BROTHERS CIRQUE ELETRIQ

October 18, 2019

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Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Melbourne’s favourite circus-themed leisure-tainment wonderland, will host the most hellraising Halloween party of the year on Thursday 31 October 2019. For one nefarious...

MEXICO CITY: CASTLES, TEMPLES, MARKETS AND MORE

Leeyong Soo

October 16, 2019

Features, Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized, Where To Stay

Seen Paris and New York? Done Tokyo and London? If you’re looking for the buzz of a big city with something a bit different, might we suggest Mexico City? The Zocalo, or city square, is the centre of...

CHANGE THE WORLD WITH YOUR COFFEE

October 16, 2019

With 1.5 billion cups of coffee consumed a day, Change Coffee – World Vision Australia’s first social enterprise – is on a mission to help eradicate global poverty by 2030. Change Coffee’s range of...

SKINCEUTICALS LAUNCH THE FIRST SKIN BOUTIQUE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

September 27, 2019

SkinCeuticals, a renowned innovator of critical anti-ageing breakthroughs at the forefront of antioxidant technology, recently launched a new boutique clinic at Emporium Melbourne –SkinCeuticals EST Clinic....

FOOD NEWS: SANDWICH CHEFS NEW MENU, QT MELBOURNE’S EXPRESS LUNCH AND NEW SHANGHAI’S DUMPLING MASTER’S COMPETITION

September 20, 2019

SANDWICH CHEFS TICKLES YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A NEW MENU AND A CHANCE TO WINE A TRIP TO NYC Give the old ham and cheese or chicken sandwich the flick, and get your teeth stuck into one of Sandwich...

PRETTY BOY ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, YOUR NEW GO TO FOR ITALIAN

September 17, 2019

There’s a new Italian in town and it has attitude. Named after an infamous NYC Italian bangers, Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse is the latest addition to the the Italian food scene and it does so with gusto. A...

HAIR STYLING WITH DYSON

September 13, 2019

When Dyson announced it was moving into Haircare, people were perpelexed. Dyson was synonymous with vacuums and cleaning tools so would these hair care products suck your hair like a vacuum cleaner? Well...

BEAUTY NEWS: MORPHE AT MECCA AND INNISFREE JEJU CHERRY BLOSSOM EVENTS

September 11, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

MORPHE TO LAUNCH AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of cult US beauty brand Morphe. Launching...

FOREO LAUNCH LUNA 3, THE NEW BEAUTY TOOL YOU NEED RIGHT NOW

September 11, 2019

Following the soft reveal of the celebrity favorite LUNA 3 at MECCALAND where pre-sales sold out in 3 days, Foreo Oceania launches their highly anticipated LUNA 3 device at Chadstone Fashion Capital this...

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN RELEASE EXTREME PLAY SAFE, LA ROCHE-POSAY RELEASE ANTHELIOS ‘WET SKIN’ SPF 50+ AND BONDI SANDS’ GLO LIGHTS HIGHLIGHTER

September 2, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

What's new in the world of beauty? Here is the latest roundup for your beauty pleasure! REDKEN'S EXTREME PLAY SAFE Redken has launched a new multi-benefit, time-saving hair innovation to the...

LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

August 28, 2019

Father's Day is right around the corner and we've rounded up a quick list of last minute gifts in case you haven't picked your dad something for his special...

GRAND CRU FACIAL AT CHUAN SPA, THE ULTIMATE SPA EXPERIENCE

August 26, 2019

Looking for an all encompassing spa experience that will leave you feeling and looking amazing? Then head down to Southbank to the Chuan Spa at The Langham Melbourne to experience the ultimate spa experience,...

BARED FOOTWEAR OPENS NEW MENS STORE

August 20, 2019

Fashion, Features, Menswear, Uncategorized

Bared Footwear has opened its first men’s only retail store, located at 11 Manchester Lane in Melbourne CBD. The opening of the new men’s store follows a positive reaction to its existing stores at 1098...

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BUMBLE HIVE IN MELBOURNE

August 14, 2019

People & Parties, Uncategorized

The Bumble BFF Hive in Melbourne was the first time an official Bumble Hive has been held in Australia. Bumble Hive’s have previously been hosted in cities including New York, London and Los Angeles and was...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHISEIDO AT MECCA, BIOLAGE LAUNCH VOLUMEBLOOM, LA-ROCHE POSAY LAUNCH FIRST VITAMIN C SERUM AND LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCH NEW SUPERHERO

August 13, 2019

Beauty, Uncategorized

SHISEDO ARRIVES AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of Japanese beauty powerhouse...

THURLEY MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE 15 – 18 AUGUST

August 13, 2019

Fashion, Sale, Uncategorized

Run don’t walk to this amazing fashion event this week. Thurley a will be holding a huge designer warehouse sale at Clifton St Market, Prahran Victoria from Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th...

SKWOSH LAUNCH THEIR NEW SLOGAN TEE COLLECTION

August 5, 2019

The team at SKWOSH who have launched their first Slogan Tee Collection adding to their well known fun and bright swimwear and resort wear. The Slogan Tee Collection showcases the following 6 laidback...

MUMS AND BUBS – NEW BUB APP FOR THE PREGNANCY JOURNEY FROM LORINSKA MERRINGTON AND MEGAN GALE LAUNCHES MINDFUL LIFE SKINCARE

August 2, 2019

BUB APP, THE APP YOU NEED DURING YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY Lorinska Merrington, star of the Seven Network and Netflix series ‘Yummy Mummies’, launches BUB App, the go-to pregnancy companion that has it...

FOOD NEWS: FATTO’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH, NEPTUNE SEVENTH DAY MEAL AND HOT COCKTAILS AT BOMBA ROOFTOP