Author Katherine Ng

November 4, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for the one-day showcase. Now into its second decade, Melbourne Design...

HOT SAUCE, LANEWAY COOL IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE

November 2, 2016

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. The menu is quirky and mixes both Korean and Japanese street food flavours that delivers a powerful punch to...

REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH NIOD

November 2, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

NIOD skincare has arrived in Australia! As one of the brands in the DECIEM group, NIOD - Non Invasive Options in Dema Science - represents DECIEM's philosophy of abnormal beauty brands that go beyond the...

GUCCI GARDEN BRINGS THE RUNWAY TO LIFE

October 31, 2016

Events and Runways, Fashion, People & Parties

Gucci hosted a private event to celebrate Gucci Garden installation at the Melbourne Collins Street store on the evening of October 27th. The exclusive in-store setup showcases an imaginary universe of flora...

OUR FAVOURITE CUP DAY LOOK

October 31, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

Melbourne Cup Day is the time to shine! The day brings colour to the track and we've picked the beauty look from the Kookai SS16/17 runway that would suit bright (and dark) colour dresses. Napoleon...

LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 28, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

OUR FAVOURITE DERBY DAY LOOK

October 28, 2016

Derby Day is this Saturday and we've picked our favourite look that will help you complete your outfit for the big day! We've picked the beauty look by Mecca from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week that is a...

TOP THINGS TO DO AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 27, 2016

Event, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival, the action isn't limited to carparks and marquees, but will be found in the new entertainment and fashion...

KERASTASE PARIS CREATES THE L’INCROYABLE BLOW DRY

October 24, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Introducing a game-changing concept to the world of hair styling, Kérastase Paris has launched the new reworkable heat lotion, L’INCROYABLE BLOWDRY. This incredible blowdry cream provides optimal...

MECCA MAXIMA LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST STORE WHEN CHADSTONE OPENS ITS NEW PRECINCT THIS THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER

October 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News

Beauty junkies across Melbourne are gearing up for the launch of the biggest Mecca Maxima store ever, with the impressive 400 square metre large-format space set to provide a beauty-full new and interactive...

QUICK AND EASY DINING, CHAN’S YUM CHA BRINGS YOUR FAVOURITE DELIGHTS HOME

October 10, 2016

Chan’s Yum Cha at Home - Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the mighty dumpling with Chan’s Yum Cha at Home launching three new delicious varieties that make it easy to serve up a little piece...

Q&A: WE ARE ALL, TAKING CHILDRENSWEAR TO A NEW LEVEL

October 7, 2016

Lifestyle

Clothing and lifestyle brand, We Are All, recently launched their debut collection. The brand’s first collection is all about the kids with a lifestyle range being presented for boys and girls from 2 to 12...

MARC JACOBS RELEASES DIVINE DECADENCE

October 7, 2016

Beauty, Products

The rich fashioned Marc Jacobs fragrance, Decadence, achieved worldwide recognition and success, and catapulted Marc Jacobs Fragrances to a new level of luxury. Now, Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence inspires that...

FOOD NEWS: AMARO MONTENEGRO COCKTAIL PARTY, NEW SHANGHAI TO OPEN AT CHADSTONE AND QT MELBOURNE OPENS ROOFTOP BAR

October 7, 2016

AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY Italy's favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at Fitzroy’s newly reopened Rochester Hotel on Sunday...

QT MELBOURNE OPENS WITH A MEMORABLE LAUNCH PARTY

October 5, 2016

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Uncategorized

The highly anticipated QT Melbourne opened its doors to host a mix of Australia’s industry movers and shakers, who experienced a launch event like no other seen in Melbourne before. Located in the heart...

FOOD NEWS: MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS RELAUNCH, FRENCH PATISSERIE LADUREE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE AND SCOTT PICKETT’S NEWEST VENTURE

October 3, 2016

MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of any restaurant in Melbourne, the Middle Brighton Baths has relaunched after an interior refresh of its...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL PALETTE, LANCOME’S NEW MAKEUP CUSHIONS AND BIORE

October 3, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

shu uemura RELEASE LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL EYE AND CHEEK PALETTE shu uemura introduces a new limited edition Toyko Doll Eye and Cheek Palette ($128). With 10 easy-to-use shades that create two Tokyo...

ANTM’S JORDAN SHINES AS THE NEW COLGATE OPTIC WHITE AMBASSADOR, WE SHED LIGHT ON HER BEAUTY REGIME

September 29, 2016

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

Season 10 of Australia's Next Top Model has been hitting up our screens with some of Australia's hottest undiscovered modelling talent. This week the girl's were given the opportunity to participate in the...

MARGOT ROBBIE IS THE FACE OF CALVIN KLEIN DEEP EUPHORIA

September 26, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features, Products

deep euphoria is the new fragrance by Calvin Klein and one of Australia's hottest exports fronts the new global campaign. The talented Margot Robbie, in a powerful new global campaign, projects...

THE LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS THE VERY BEST ITALIAN CINEMA TO AUSTRALIA

September 23, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about Italy. From the Opening Night film PERFECT STRANGERS (Perfetti sconosciuti), to the closing night digitally...

SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

September 21, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

FRANK BODY MOVES INTO MECCA

September 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

After three years of trade via their e-commerce store, Australian coffee skincare company, frank body will launch its first ever retail partnership this month, with fellow Melbourne beauty empire,...

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR MEGAN HESS TEAMS UP WITH DISNEY FOR SPECIAL RANGE OF DISNEY PRINCESSES

September 19, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday moments Disney is collaborating with world-renowned Australian illustrator, Megan Hess, to...

QT MELBOURNE OPENS

September 19, 2016

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch of the designer hotel QT Melbourne brings four vibrant additions to the city’s famed...

NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY THIS SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

September 16, 2016

The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we're celebrating National Cheeseburger day this Sunday 18 September at some of our favourite places across Melbourne. Huxtaburger fans...

HAIR CONTOURING, CUSTOM COLOUR TO ENHANCE YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL

September 15, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Trends, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

Everyone is talking about contouring. Face contouring, tan contouring and now we're talking Hair Contouring. One of the biggest colour trends for 2016, Hair Contouring makes your hair the newest canvas in town...

SEPHORA ANNOUNCES SECOND MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE!

September 13, 2016

SEPHORA Australia announced today that it will open its sixth Australian store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, The Fashion Capital, in October 2016. With this launch, the beauty giant, owned by LVMH, will...

PEP UP SPRING SKIN WITH FRANK BODY

September 12, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

frank body's new Fit Kit combines minty fresh Peppermint Coffee Scrub and super balmy Body Balm, for the perfect post sweat-sesh skin saviour. The perfect addition this Spring. There are many things that...

TREAD SAFELY WEEK ENCOURAGES FEMALE DRIVERS TO THINK ROAD SAFETY

September 6, 2016

Lifestyle

Female drivers may hold the key to reducing road fatalities, according to experts behind the upcoming safety initiative, Tread Safely Week, running this September 5-11. In its second year, the national road...

DECIEM, AN ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY. OUR CHAT WITH CO CEO NICOLA KILNER

September 6, 2016

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

Deciem. If you haven't heard of them, then you certainly will as the company expands their presence in Australia. A company with a range of good beauty brands, Deciem is founded on the principle of doing...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MSFW16: URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY AND CONTEMPORARY RUNWAY

September 5, 2016

URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY The Urban Bloom runway showcased a simple yet subtly elegant beauty look for both face and makeup to accompany pieces from leading designers including Akira, alice McCALL, Cose Ipanema,...

Q&A: AIMEE MARKS, FOUNDER OF TOM’S ORGANIC TALKS TOOSHIES

September 5, 2016

Lifestyle

Seven years after bringing organic cotton tampons and pads to Australian women with her forward thinking company, TOM Organic, and inspired by the mother of invention - necessity - when she herself...

FOOD NEWS: CIRCA, THE PRINCE HOSTS GASTRONOMIC GREATS, THE NORTH MELBOURNE HOTEL AND GROSVENOR HOTEL KIDS BURGER MASTERCLASS

September 5, 2016

GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon will prepare a feast to celebrate Laurent Rospars’ 30-year Australian anniversary,...

MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OPENING GALA

September 2, 2016

The Opening Gala of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 was a stunning show of beautiful designs from local and international designers. The beauty look was sophisticated and opulent. We spoke with the team at...

MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: EMPORIUM RUNWAY AND EMERGING RUNWAY WITH MECCA

September 1, 2016

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 kicked off with a stunning showing at Emporium Melbourne featuring a wonderful range of styles that will be roaming the streets once the sun comes out! We got the lowdown on...

TOP 10 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY

August 30, 2016

Beauty, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

Yes Father's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't picked up a gift don't stress. We've picked our Top 10 gifts for Dad to help you find the perfect gift for the perfect dad! Wynns Coonawarra new...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2016

August 29, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Trends

Myer launched its Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Sydney's Barangaroo showcasing the hottest trends for the upcoming seasons. YSL created two beautiful makeup looks for the show whilst KEVIN.MURPHY...

BEHIND THE ART OF SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES COLLECTION

August 26, 2016

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Shu Uemura Art of Hair celebrates its intrinsic link to art and beauty with the highly anticipated launch of its LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES 2.0 collaboration – an inspired partnership with three exceptional...

DAVID JONES 2016 FLOWER SHOW

August 23, 2016

Event, Lifestyle

The David Jones Flower Show returns for the 31st year to celebrate the arrival of Spring. On Thursday, 1st September the Ground Floor and iconic windows of the Elizabeth and Market Street Stores will be...

COTTON ON LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP STORE IN BOURKE STREET MALL

August 20, 2016

Fashion, News

Australia’s very own global retailer Cotton On, has taken up residence alongside international fashion heavyweights with the grand opening of its latest store in Melbourne’s iconic Bourke Street...

GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA

August 19, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We all know that Mecca is a treasure trove of all your beauty needs and with the launch of the new Mecca at Myer Melbourne, you'd be hard pressed not to find what your looking for. Mecca at Myer Melbourne...

FOOD NEWS: SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA, SAINT LUCIA OPENS IN WINDSOR AND DUTCHESS’ NEW LATE NIGHT MENU

August 16, 2016

SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the site of one of Melbourne’s most famous gallery/café by artist Mirka Mora, will be given new...

LIPTEMBER – SUPPORTING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH THIS SEPTEMBER

August 16, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Committed to raising much needed funds and awareness for women’s mental health, Liptember is excited to announce their 2016 campaign. Throughout the month of September, women are encouraged to...

MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR WHEN USING STYLING TOOLS, TOP TIPS FROM CLOUD NINE

August 15, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare

This Winter has left my hair feeling just a bit average. Frequent use of styling tools in addition to the natural enemy of great hair - wind, rain and dryness from heating - has left my hair feeling a bit...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT BROWS, STILA AQUA GLOW SERUM FOUNDATION AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR STRAIGHTFORWARD

August 12, 2016

Beauty, Tried and Tested

BENEFIT COSMETICS GOOF PROOF BROW PENCIL Benefit Cosmetics released its new range of tools to help you create the perfect brow and I couldn't wait to get my hands on...

INTERVIEW: UNIVERSAL PRACTICE, WELLNESS WITH A CLINICAL TWIST

August 11, 2016

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Universal Practice opens, a clinical Pilates and Yoga studio by health professionals. Founded by Sammy Wilson, a physiotherapist who's dedicated towards the development of products like...

BEAUTY NEWS: MODEL CO’S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL HAIR TOUCH UP AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR ART SERIES 2

August 8, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

MODEL CO'S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB Scrub away Winter skin to reveal brighter, younger skin cells by regularly exfoliating using ModelCo Tan-Tox Coffee Body Scrub (rrp $15) all over your body for a...

LUMIRA, TAKING SCENT TO NEW HEIGHTS

August 5, 2016

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

Infused with exquisite fine fragrance oils, Lumira's luxury range of lifestyle essentials are a wonderful reminder of the power of scent and how beautiful objects can make a difference to our lives....

EASY COOKING WITH CULINARY CARTON

August 4, 2016

As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is spend a long time in the kitchen making dinner. It could be that you are just too tired, can't decide what to...

CAMPARI REDISCOVER ART EXHIBITION SHOWS ICONIC BRAND ARTWORKS

August 2, 2016

If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would be Campari. Created by Maître Liquoriste , Gaspare Campari, the inimitable Campari recipe has...

MISS DIOR RELEASE ABSOLUTELY BLOOMING

August 2, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

The delicious new fragrance from Dior is Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming, a floral, sensual and delicious composition. Dior Perfumer-Creator, Francois Demachy revisits the theme of floral delight and...

KMART’S INSPIRED LIVING RANGE TAKE A CUBAN, HAMPTONS AND SCANDINAVIAN TURN THIS AUGUST

August 1, 2016

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

From international runways to contemporary interiors and everything in between, Kmart Australia has referenced globally dominating trends in a bold approach to colour and print for its new August Inspired...

REDKEN RELEASE NEW VOLUME COLLECTION WITH AMBER LE BON THE FACE OF THE NEW RANGE

August 1, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REDKEN 5TH AVENUE NYC muse, model and style icon, Amber Le Bon, is the face of two new game-changing VOLUME Collections that will give the choice to Go Big or Go Beachy #GOBIGORGOBEACHY. The volume...

NEUE BLVD, A LUXE HOMEWARES DESTINATION – OUR CHAT WITH FOUNDER CHRISTIE TURVEY

July 29, 2016

Home, Lifestyle

High-end luxury homewares that are as fashionable as her clients wardrobes, Neue Blvd is an e-boutique that offers timeless, exclusive pieces sourced from Australia and afar. From personalised monogram...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR, NUXE MULTI PURPOSE OIL

July 28, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

L'OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH Getting to the hairdressers to get your hair touched up can sometimes be hard! So I was especially pleased to find this nifty product which is easy to use and effective....

FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SHAPER’S FESTIVAL, FRATELLI FRESH AND THE CUT OPENS AT THE ALFRED, RUNYA’S ROOM AT ST COLLINS LANE

July 28, 2016

HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER'S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper's Festival is a new exciting event which will be held in Melbourne on 4 August. Heineken fans can win their way into the festival for a worldly...

Q&A: TULLY HUMPHREY, THE FACE BEHIND TULLY LOU

July 27, 2016

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

If you haven't Tully Humphrey, the young entrepreneur might be someone you have seen on Instagram or you might have seen her activewear on people on the street. Tully (27) has already achieved so much and she...

T2 X REYNOLD POERNOMO TEA INFUSED DESSERT RECIPES

July 27, 2016

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with T2 to develop tea infused desserts. Today we're sharing the recipes for the two special tea infused desserts...

REYNOLD POERNOMO TEAMS UP WITH T2 TO CREATE TEA INFUSED DESSERTS

July 25, 2016

T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create tea infused desserts. Reynold has created two very unique, tea-infused winter dessert...

GHD PARTNERS WITH ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

July 25, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Get The Look

Ab Fab, the cult favourite is back on our screens this August hitting cinemas with Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie on the 4th of August taking us on a hilarious journey with two of our favourite...

FOOD NEWS: LIZARD ISLAND FOOD AND WINE EVENT WITH SHANE DELIA, GRUB FOOD VAN ALL DAY DINING & GO WEST EATERY & TUCKSHOP OPENS

July 22, 2016

FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second Food and Wine Event with celebrated chef Shane Delia, island Executive Chef Mark Jensen and wines by Penfolds...

GET ‘BEAUTY-FULL’ AT MECCA’S AMAZING NEW LOOK STORE AT MYER MELBOURNE CITY

July 22, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Beauty aficionado's listen up! MECCA is set to unveil a new look MECCA beauty space within the Myer Melbourne Bourke Street store tomorrow Saturday 23rd July, with the major refurbishment to showcase the...

RUN MELBOURNE THIS WEEKEND, OUR CHAT WITH AMBASSADOR BECCY PANOZZA

July 19, 2016

Event, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

It’s time to dust off the sneakers and amp up the training regime with Run Melbourne 2016, one of the city’s most iconic winter sporting events, charging through and around the city this weekend. With...

BEAUTY NEWS: LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER, CLARISONIC RELEASE MIA FIT AND BEECHWORTH HONEY BEAUTY

July 19, 2016

LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER In what can only be described as a match made in design heaven, this month will see the launch of a collaboration between luxury lifestyle brand, Lumira and Melbourne’s...

MPD STEAK KITCHEN BRINGS CBD DINING TO THE SUBURBS

July 19, 2016

Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant and bar has opened on the corner of Greaves and Clyde Roads in Berwick, Victoria, led by former Vue Group...

BENEFIT’S NEW BROW COLLECTION

July 18, 2016

Beauty, Products

Benefit Cosmetics launches its new Brow Collection this Friday, 22 July 2016 with 9 easy to use brow products that will help every girl the confidence to be her brow expert, solver her brow dilemmas...

MADAME BRUSSELS LANE EUROPEAN NIGHT MARKET FLIES INTO TOWN FOR FOUR FRIDAYS

July 18, 2016

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your beanie, mittens and coat and get ready to embrace the magic of winter when Madame Brussels Lane transforms into...

FRENCH DELIGHTS AT L’HOTEL GITAN

July 15, 2016

From the outside, L'Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you'll find that the spirit of the heritage art deco building is still there but this place isn't just your average watering...

BEAUTY NEWS: NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING 16 JULY, BENEFIT X SARAH ALLEN, LANCOME’S NEW FACE TAYLOR HILL

July 15, 2016

NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING THIS SATURDAY 16 JULY The cult favourite makeup brand with unique products that cater to the new generation of makeup junkies, NYX Professional Makeup is set to launch...

OPEN UP MELBOURNE’S CLOSED SECRETS WITH OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE

July 14, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

Open House Melbourne is on again this year, opening doors to over 140 buildings across Melbourne on the 30 and 31st July. In a first for the annual event, Open House’s footprint extends beyond the...

CHANTELLE X JADE MAKEUP MASTERCLASSES – LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

July 11, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

Chantelle Baker and Jade Kisnorbo join forces for Make up master classes for two nights in July. Known for their work in the makeup and hair world, they have worked with some of Australia's elite include...

PHILIPPE MOUCHEL RETURNS TO THE CULINARY SCENE WITH PHILIPPE

July 11, 2016

Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new restaurant Philippe, just off the Paris end of Collins Street. With a passionate clientele...

3INA – A BOLD NEW APPROACH TO BEAUTY

July 8, 2016

Beauty, Brand Profiles

If you've never heard of 3INA then you will be hearing a lot more of this unique brand, turning the beauty industry on its head and delivering beauty at affordable prices without compromising on...

A VERY FRANK GUIDE TO MAKING INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY THE PERFECT DAY

July 6, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare

Today is International Kissing Day. frank from frank body has given us some tips to make sure you're kissing like a pro on this international celebration of pashing! frank suggests that before you...

FITBIT FIT FOR GOOD

July 6, 2016

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Fitbit for good launches this week raising money to help reduce the risk of heart disease in Australia. Anyone with a Fitbit account in Australia can donate their steps towards a collective 2...

BEAUTY NEWS: VIKTOR & ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB, PALMOLIVE RELEASES OIL INFUSIONS RANGE & REDKEN CURVACEOUS

July 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

VIKTOR AND ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB For the first time in 10 year VIKTOR & ROLF are brinign the visual to life. The new digital film for the relaunch of the beautiful Flowerbomb...

COCKTAILS THAT WILL TREAT YOUR SENSES THIS WINTER AT OM NOM

July 4, 2016

Ever loved a cocktail so much you wanted to inhale it? Well, now you can – as Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar launches its new theatrical cocktail menu encouraging quirky thinking when it comes to alcoholic...

SWISSE SKINCARE RELEASES INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR FACE AND BODY

June 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Swisse Skincare is leading the innovation around natural skincare - introducing five new products into its popular face and body range. Swisse, who believe using natural products containing...

KIEHL’S X THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S MUSIC FOUNDATION LIMITED EDITION ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

June 27, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Uncategorized

Kiehl's has always had a strong tie to the community, right from the very beginning when it was a small apocathery in NYC. The Mission of Kiehl’s embodies the importance of giving back to the communities in...

FOOD NEWS: WINE & CHEESE AT THE UGLY DUCKLING, GONTRAN CHERRIER OPENS BOULANGERIE AND MASSI OPENS

June 27, 2016

THE UGLY DUCKLING WINE & CHEESE NIGHT The Ugly Duckling is bringing together the best in local produce and winemaking talent for a three-part ‘Local Series’. The first event in this series...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S MASQUE, DERMALOGICA PRIMER, SKINSTITUT MULTI-ACTIVE MIST, PHILOSOPHY TURBO BOOSTER

June 24, 2016

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Winter has well and truly arrived, bringing wind, rain and plunging temperatures. So it's definitely time to take stock of your skincare regime and give it a bit of a pep up to make sure that your skin stays...

BODHI X BOND, A WELLNESS CLUBBING EXPERIENCE

June 22, 2016

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

High intensity spin classes, electric yin, deep house yoga and pressed juices served in martini glasses – Wellness Clubbing is the latest fitness trend to hit Melbourne and it is popping-up exclusively...

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES NEW A/W16 COLLECTION JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER

June 22, 2016

Beauty, Home, Lifestyle, Products

Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction. “There is a touch of cool in the air, and lush green leaves wither to scarlet and gold. The...

PITTI UOMO STYLE, PERONI HOSTS STYLISH PARTY CELEBRATING MEN’S STYLE IN FLORENCE

June 20, 2016

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosted an exclusive cocktail party on the rooftop of Hotel Continentale in Florence for VIPs, media and style influencers during Pitti Uomo, Italy’s most prominent men’s street style,...

MARC JACOBS MAKES A SPLASH WITH LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCE

June 20, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

Inspired by the original Marc Jacobs SPLASH collections, four crisp limited edition fragrances bring a splash of the indulgent yet light hearted spirit of Marc in sleep, square bottles. Each splash comes in a...

ALWAYS HAPPY TIMES AT HAPPY PLACE, OUR Q&A WITH LOLA BERRY

June 17, 2016

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Celebrated nutritionist Lola Berry has teamed up with coffee mastermind Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali to open up Happy Place juice bar and cafe at South Melbourne market, with the goal of delivering a sense of...

BEAUTY NEWS: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH AND REDKEN PILLOW PROOF BLOW DRY EXPRESS TREATMENT PRIMER

June 17, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

L'OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH INSTANT ROOT CONCEALER SPRAY L’Oréal Paris has launched the new Magic Retouch, their first instant root concealer. Women are now 3 seconds away from flawless...

Q&A: THE BASE COLLECTIVE, A NEW NAME IN SKINCARE

June 16, 2016

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

The Base Collective is a new player in the skincare market and it's origins are based right here in Melbourne. The brand has two great products in its range, The Hand Wash and The Milk, made...

ADELPHI HOTEL UNVEILS LIVE ART STUDIO THIS JUNE

June 14, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down and paint the town red (literally) as its lobby transforms into a pop-up live art studio from June 14 to July 1. You...

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT BED

June 10, 2016

Home, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Finding the perfect bed is sometimes hard than you think. I could just be tempted to tell you to go ahead and buy some Eva furniture, but inherently, that cannot satisfy everyone's choices. With so many...

THINK PINK WITH L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION

June 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Winter has gotten a whole lot brighter with the release of L’Oréal Paris' new Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Pinks, a collection a sophisticated and tailor made powdered pinks that will leave every...

FOOD NEWS: TOKYO TINA RA-MEN MONTH, WIN FREE DUMPLINGS AT NEW SHANGHAI AND THE FLOUR MARKET HITS MELBOURNE CENTRAL

June 9, 2016

TOKYO TINA'S RA-MEN MONTH THIS JUNE Windsor hot-spot Tokyo Tina commences its very first month of RA-MEN, featuring a different ramen special matched with a unique Japanese character (or RA-MAN)...

EMOJI’S BRING A NEW DAWN OF CONVERSATION, OUR CHAT WITH EMOJIPEDIA FOUNDER JEREMY BURGE

June 8, 2016

To celebrate the new friendship of Cadbury Diary Milk and OREO, a special survey was conducted to research Australian's emoji habits between friends and what it means for these relationships. Gone are the...

BEAUTY NEWS: BOBBI BROWN’S NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION, DERMALOGICA’S NEW ULTRA CALMING SKIN RANGE, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA I WANT BODY VOLUME SPRAY

June 8, 2016

BOBBI BROWN LAUNCH NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION Bobbi Brown introduces the Long-Wear Eye Collection, featuring all-new and best-selling essentials that stay put. Featuring a brand new Long-Wear Brow Gel...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER, L’OREAL PARIS FALSE LASH SUPERSTAR MASCARA AND SUPERSTAR LINER

June 6, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Brighten up your Winter with some new makeup! I've been spending some quality time testing out some fab products that I'm excited to share with you! Here are the first of a few product I am in love with right...

GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE

June 3, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

This winter take the time to treat your hair. I mean we treat our face to a facial to maintain a beautiful visage. I thought I'd get a head start this season by booking into Raki's on Collins Street to treat...

WINTER WARMING COCKTAILS AT THE UGLY DUCKLING

June 3, 2016

Winter has officially arrived and one of Richmond's favourites The Ugly Duckling has revamped its repertoire of cocktails to warm up these cold nights. The bar’s new menu features an entire...

FOOD NEWS: CAKE BAKE AND SWEETS SHOW, FREDDIE WIMPOLES OPENS IN ST KILDA AND MISS SAIGON OPENS AT BOX HILL CENTRAL

May 30, 2016

CAKE BAKE SHOW IN SYDNEY 3-5 JUNE Sticky fingers, sugar highs and defying gravity bakes will be just a few of the highlights at the acclaimed Cake Bake and Sweets Show. Returning to Sydney’s Olympic...

VIVID SYDNEY LIGHTS UP THE CITY