Author: Katherine Ng
WHAT TO DO THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Calling all lovers! Valentines day is only a few days away and we’ve got some suggestions to make your V-day memorable. …
ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY
When it comes to beauty services, I like to keep it simple. Simple, in that I…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL AND THE ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER
GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL Who said oil and water don’t mix? Garnier’s new Micellar…
FOOD NEWS: EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY AND PIMM’S SUMMER GARDEN POP UP
EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the…
KMART’S NEW GLOBALLY INSPIRED LIVING RANGE
Stop the press! Mark 2 February, 2017 in your calendar as Kmart Australia are releasing their…
STELLA ARTOIS CELEBRATES AUSTRALIAN TENNIS AT THE KOOYONG CLASSIC
Stella Artois celebrated their sponsorship of the 2017 Kooyong Classic, a tournament that has cemented its…
BEAUTY NEWS: OPI FIJI COLLECTION; MAX FACTOR NEW SHADES OF MASTERPIECE HIGH PRECISION EYELINER
OPI FIJI COLLECTION From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands,…
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY X NGV – LIVING LANDSCAPES AT NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS
Visitors to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) are transforming their artistic flair into a greener…
HOT NEW OPENINGS THIS SUMMER: HOPSCOTCH AND GRANGE ROAD EGG SHOP
HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne’s burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is…
BEAUTY NEWS: MAC x CAITLYN JENNER
M.A.C X CAITLYN JENNER Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and her…
THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME TIPPLE WITH MIST WOOD
Get your Gin on! There is nothing better on a warm Summer’s day than a nice…
ADELPHI’S PIMMS POP-UP POOL SESSIONS THIS JANUARY
Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play…
TOO FACED SWEET PEACH COLLECTION SPECIAL PRE-LAUNCH AT HIGHPOINT THIS SATURDAY 7 JANUARY
MECCA beauty junkies will have the chance to shop the new Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection…
VINOMOFO POP UP SALE
Forget santa knowing whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the wine-loving gods at Vinomofo believe every…
FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SATURDAYS AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB, GOOD HEAVENS ROOFTOP BAR, BETTY’S BURGER MELBOURNE
HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB It’s Melbourne’s turn to take part in a truly iconic…
2016 BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF ITALIAN AT 48H PIZZA AND GNOCCHI BAR
48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don’t want to share with…
THE BODY SHOP’S ‘WILDEST CHRISTMAS EVER’ DRIVES MORE THAN JUST PRESENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
This Christmas The Body Shop’s Wildest Christmas Ever campaign is encouraging Christmas Shoppers to not only…
GET COASTAL AT THE RACV INVERLOCH RESORT
When I think of a local getaway that is not too far outside Melbourne, my mind often…
ROYAL CROQUET CLUB SET TO KICK OFF ANOTHER SEASON OF FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN
The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and…
FOOD NEWS: THE CRAFT & CO CHRISTMAS MARKET, POW SUNDAYS AT POW KITCHEN AND POINT BREAK POKE
THE CRAFT & CO (TC&C) CHRISTMAS MARKET ON 11 DECEMBER One of the most innovative food…
LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY KICK STARTS MELBOURNE’S SUMMER SEASON
On Saturday 26 November, Land Rover Polo in the City kick- started the Melbourne’s summer season in…
FRANK BODY BABE ISLAND KIT AND NEW COCONUT BODY BALM
You know it’s Summer when frank body release something that is just perfect for skin this…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: CLARISONIC MIA FIT, THE SKINCARE ACCESSORY YOU NEED
When it comes to beauty, I take my skin care seriously. After all, with a mantra…
BLUE SPOON LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BAKLAVA BAR
Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon,…
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK: CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT & THE CREATORS MARKET
CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT One of Australia’s biggest retail destinations is making gift buying and planning…
M.A.C MARIAH CAREY
The elusive chanteuse and “songbird supreme” is back! Mariah Carey has dazzled us with her smash hits and timeless…
LAVAZZA LAUNCHES PRONTISSIMO! INSTANT COFFEE 120 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in…
LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY
Last week, Land Rover Polo in the City kicked off the start of the summer season in style…
2016 PARIS TO PROVENCE – MELBOURNE’S FRENCH FESTIVAL
Paris to Provence celebrates its eighth year of je ne sais quoi of French culture this…
HAILEY BALDWIN FOR MODELCO AT MECCA MAXIMA
Beauty junkies, mark November 22 on your calendars because the limited edition Hailey Baldwin for ModelCo…
FOOD NEWS: LADUREE OPENS AT CHADSTONE, THE CORNER ROOFTOP REOPENS, #HIREMESIMON PICKS A WINNER,
LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne…
MECCA X PIP & POP
In 2015, MECCA combined their love for art with their commitment to supporting emerging talent in…
INTERVIEW: UNIQUE JEWELLERY FROM THE VILLAGE – WILDERNESS BAZAAR DESIGNER, LEEYONG SOO
Fine, delicate jewellery is all well and good for some, but Leeyong Soo is having none…
MINI AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES BRIGHT RAYS
On Wednesday night, 2016 MINI Australia celebrated the six BRIGHT RAYS finalists and announced the winner…
OROTON X GREAT BARRIER REEF FOUNDATION
OROTON will be launching a resort-ready summer capsule collection created for the Australian lifestyle and appearing…
THINK WEST FESTIVAL
Wisdom, resilience and social change are the guiding themes of THINK WEST, a new festival…
L’OREAL PARIS LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS 2.0
Get virtually made up with the L’Oréal Paris Makeup Genius 2.0. The first ever virtual makeup…
ENDULJ, A DIFFERENT WAY OF DINING
Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho…
BEAUTY NEWS: CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA, LUMIRA PERFUME OILS AND MATRIX RELEASE STYLE LINK MINERALS
CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA Beauty junkies rejoice! Chloe Morello, one of Australia’s favourite…
TV PERSONALITY AND EXPERT TRAINER, TIFFANY HALL LAUNCHES TIFFXO, A PROGRAM TO KICK START YOUR SUMMER
Tiffiny Hall, Australian TV personality, expert trainer and Sixth Dan Black Belt Master Instructor is gearing…
LIFESTYLE NEWS: MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET AND GARDEN DESIGN FEST, EQUITANA RETURNS
MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for…
HOT SAUCE, LANEWAY COOL IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE
QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce…
REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH NIOD
NIOD skincare has arrived in Australia! As one of the brands in the DECIEM group, NIOD…
GUCCI GARDEN BRINGS THE RUNWAY TO LIFE
Gucci hosted a private event to celebrate Gucci Garden installation at the Melbourne Collins Street store…
OUR FAVOURITE CUP DAY LOOK
Melbourne Cup Day is the time to shine! The day brings colour to the track and…
LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks…
OUR FAVOURITE DERBY DAY LOOK
Derby Day is this Saturday and we’ve picked our favourite look that will help you complete…
TOP THINGS TO DO AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival,…
KERASTASE PARIS CREATES THE L’INCROYABLE BLOW DRY
Introducing a game-changing concept to the world of hair styling, Kérastase Paris has launched the new…
MECCA MAXIMA LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST STORE WHEN CHADSTONE OPENS ITS NEW PRECINCT THIS THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER
Beauty junkies across Melbourne are gearing up for the launch of the biggest Mecca Maxima store…
QUICK AND EASY DINING, CHAN’S YUM CHA BRINGS YOUR FAVOURITE DELIGHTS HOME
Chan’s Yum Cha at Home – Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the…
Q&A: WE ARE ALL, TAKING CHILDRENSWEAR TO A NEW LEVEL
Clothing and lifestyle brand, We Are All, recently launched their debut collection. The brand’s first collection…
MARC JACOBS RELEASES DIVINE DECADENCE
The rich fashioned Marc Jacobs fragrance, Decadence, achieved worldwide recognition and success, and catapulted Marc Jacobs…
FOOD NEWS: AMARO MONTENEGRO COCKTAIL PARTY, NEW SHANGHAI TO OPEN AT CHADSTONE AND QT MELBOURNE OPENS ROOFTOP BAR
AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY Italy’s favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive…
QT MELBOURNE OPENS WITH A MEMORABLE LAUNCH PARTY
The highly anticipated QT Melbourne opened its doors to host a mix of Australia’s industry movers…
FOOD NEWS: MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS RELAUNCH, FRENCH PATISSERIE LADUREE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE AND SCOTT PICKETT’S NEWEST VENTURE
MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views…
BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL PALETTE, LANCOME’S NEW MAKEUP CUSHIONS AND BIORE
shu uemura RELEASE LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL EYE AND CHEEK PALETTE shu uemura introduces a new…
ANTM’S JORDAN SHINES AS THE NEW COLGATE OPTIC WHITE AMBASSADOR, WE SHED LIGHT ON HER BEAUTY REGIME
Season 10 of Australia’s Next Top Model has been hitting up our screens with some of Australia’s…
MARGOT ROBBIE IS THE FACE OF CALVIN KLEIN DEEP EUPHORIA
deep euphoria is the new fragrance by Calvin Klein and one of Australia’s hottest exports…
THE LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS THE VERY BEST ITALIAN CINEMA TO AUSTRALIA
The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about…
SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE
Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited…
FRANK BODY MOVES INTO MECCA
After three years of trade via their e-commerce store, Australian coffee skincare company, frank body will…
FASHION ILLUSTRATOR MEGAN HESS TEAMS UP WITH DISNEY FOR SPECIAL RANGE OF DISNEY PRINCESSES
Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday…
QT MELBOURNE OPENS
Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch…
NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY THIS SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we’re celebrating National Cheeseburger day…
HAIR CONTOURING, CUSTOM COLOUR TO ENHANCE YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL
Everyone is talking about contouring. Face contouring, tan contouring and now we’re talking Hair Contouring. One…
SEPHORA ANNOUNCES SECOND MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE!
SEPHORA Australia announced today that it will open its sixth Australian store at Chadstone Shopping Centre,…
PEP UP SPRING SKIN WITH FRANK BODY
frank body’s new Fit Kit combines minty fresh Peppermint Coffee Scrub and super balmy Body Balm,…
TREAD SAFELY WEEK ENCOURAGES FEMALE DRIVERS TO THINK ROAD SAFETY
Female drivers may hold the key to reducing road fatalities, according to experts behind the upcoming…
DECIEM, AN ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY. OUR CHAT WITH CO CEO NICOLA KILNER
Deciem. If you haven’t heard of them, then you certainly will as the company expands their…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MSFW16: URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY AND CONTEMPORARY RUNWAY
URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY The Urban Bloom runway showcased a simple yet subtly elegant beauty look for…
Q&A: AIMEE MARKS, FOUNDER OF TOM’S ORGANIC TALKS TOOSHIES
Seven years after bringing organic cotton tampons and pads to Australian women with her forward thinking…
FOOD NEWS: CIRCA, THE PRINCE HOSTS GASTRONOMIC GREATS, THE NORTH MELBOURNE HOTEL AND GROSVENOR HOTEL KIDS BURGER MASTERCLASS
GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon…
MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OPENING GALA
The Opening Gala of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 was a stunning show of beautiful designs…
MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: EMPORIUM RUNWAY AND EMERGING RUNWAY WITH MECCA
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 kicked off with a stunning showing at Emporium Melbourne featuring a…
TOP 10 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY
Yes Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you haven’t picked up a gift don’t stress.…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Myer launched its Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Sydney’s Barangaroo showcasing the hottest trends for the upcoming…
BEHIND THE ART OF SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES COLLECTION
Shu Uemura Art of Hair celebrates its intrinsic link to art and beauty with the highly…
DAVID JONES 2016 FLOWER SHOW
The David Jones Flower Show returns for the 31st year to celebrate the arrival of Spring.…
COTTON ON LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP STORE IN BOURKE STREET MALL
Australia’s very own global retailer Cotton On, has taken up residence alongside international fashion heavyweights with the…
GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA
We all know that Mecca is a treasure trove of all your beauty needs and with…
FOOD NEWS: SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA, SAINT LUCIA OPENS IN WINDSOR AND DUTCHESS’ NEW LATE NIGHT MENU
SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the…
LIPTEMBER – SUPPORTING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH THIS SEPTEMBER
Committed to raising much needed funds and awareness for women’s mental health, Liptember is excited to…
MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR WHEN USING STYLING TOOLS, TOP TIPS FROM CLOUD NINE
This Winter has left my hair feeling just a bit average. Frequent use of styling tools…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT BROWS, STILA AQUA GLOW SERUM FOUNDATION AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR STRAIGHTFORWARD
BENEFIT COSMETICS GOOF PROOF BROW PENCIL Benefit Cosmetics released its new range of…
INTERVIEW: UNIVERSAL PRACTICE, WELLNESS WITH A CLINICAL TWIST
Universal Practice opens, a clinical Pilates and Yoga studio by health professionals. Founded by Sammy Wilson,…
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
MODEL CO’S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB Scrub away Winter skin to reveal brighter, younger skin cells…
LUMIRA, TAKING SCENT TO NEW HEIGHTS
Infused with exquisite fine fragrance oils, Lumira’s luxury range of lifestyle essentials are a wonderful reminder…
EASY COOKING WITH CULINARY CARTON
As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after…
CAMPARI REDISCOVER ART EXHIBITION SHOWS ICONIC BRAND ARTWORKS
If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would…
MISS DIOR RELEASE ABSOLUTELY BLOOMING
The delicious new fragrance from Dior is Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming, a floral, sensual and delicious…
KMART’S INSPIRED LIVING RANGE TAKE A CUBAN, HAMPTONS AND SCANDINAVIAN TURN THIS AUGUST
From international runways to contemporary interiors and everything in between, Kmart Australia has referenced globally dominating…
REDKEN RELEASE NEW VOLUME COLLECTION WITH AMBER LE BON THE FACE OF THE NEW RANGE
REDKEN 5TH AVENUE NYC muse, model and style icon, Amber Le Bon, is the face of two new…
NEUE BLVD, A LUXE HOMEWARES DESTINATION – OUR CHAT WITH FOUNDER CHRISTIE TURVEY
High-end luxury homewares that are as fashionable as her clients wardrobes, Neue Blvd is an e-boutique that offers timeless,…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR, NUXE MULTI PURPOSE OIL
L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH Getting to the hairdressers to get your hair touched up can sometimes…
FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SHAPER’S FESTIVAL, FRATELLI FRESH AND THE CUT OPENS AT THE ALFRED, RUNYA’S ROOM AT ST COLLINS LANE
HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER’S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper’s Festival is a new exciting event which will…
Q&A: TULLY HUMPHREY, THE FACE BEHIND TULLY LOU
If you haven’t Tully Humphrey, the young entrepreneur might be someone you have seen on Instagram…
T2 X REYNOLD POERNOMO TEA INFUSED DESSERT RECIPES
Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with…