Author: Katherine Ng
505 WINE ROOM, THE PERFECT PLACE FOR WINE, FOOD AND RELAXATION
Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of…
TALBOT AVENUE, THE NEW NAME IN ACTIVEWEAR
Melbourne based activewear label Talbot Avenue has launched their second season featuring model and influencer Brooke Hogan.…
THE BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE STARTS HERE, THE NEW BEAUTY BESTSELLER
Best-selling authors and internationally recognised “Beauty Myth Busters”, Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron and Desiree Stordahl have…
ROOFTOP BREAKFAST AT ITS BEST AT SANTONI
Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place…
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2016
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th…
HOUSE OF CRABS HITS THE SHORES OF ST KILDA
House of Crabs, the brand new seafood eatery sails into the Newmarket Hotel this Friday 4…
FOOD NEWS: FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS, GARDEN’S BY TWILIGHT, WINDSOR & CO. BLOCK PARTY
FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast…
THE BODY SHOP’S LIMITED EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR
THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR The Body Shop are launching a limited-edition…
LIFESTYLE NEWS: SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET PLACE AT FED SQUARE AND STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW
SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE Global payments technology company Square has invited Melbourne’s favourite…
FOOD NEWS: BIGGIE SMALLS’ ORDERING APP, TOKYO TINA CELEBRATES ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY WITH FREE POKE, MARTINI IN A JAR WITH MELBOURNE MARTINI
BIGGIE SMALLS’ ORDERING APP Shane Delia’s Biggie Smalls is now even more available with the launch…
HOW THE DAILY EDITED TURNED A LAWYER INTO AN ENTREPRENEUR, OUR CHAT WITH ALYCE TRAN
It’s hard to believe that The Daily Edited (tde) has been only been around for five…
FAB FRIDAY NIGHT’S AT ADELPHI’S ROOFTOP POOL
For four fabulous Fridays, head up ten floors to Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop and enjoy poolside…
PICNIC FUN WITH THE PENINSULAR PICNIC
Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with…
BEAUTY NEWS: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM’ EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA, M.A.C BROWS ARE IT RANGE AND OSIS+ LAUNCH GLAMINATION
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM’ EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA The new Volum’ Express Colossal…
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT SHINES BRIGHTLY ON ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION
There are many interpretations of success. Some would say that earning lots of money is a…
WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE FROMAGE A TROIS CHEESE AND CIDER FESTIVAL
Melbourne’s premier cheese and cider festival is on again Sunday 6 March 2016. Explore, drink, taste…
FOOD NEWS: DUTCHESS MELBOURNE’S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER, AMARU OPENS IN ARMADALE, MEATMOTHER RELAUNCHED
DUTCHESS MELBOURNE’S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER Dutchess Melbourne is celebrating White Night with a special Supper on 20…
BEAUTY NEWS: ghd SAYS GOODBYE SPLIT ENDS, DERMALOGICA’S NEW CHARCOAL RESCUE MASQUE AND MUK’S 20 IN 1 MIRACLE TREATMENT
ghd LAUNCHES ADVANCED SPLIT END THERAPY ghd the experts in heat styling, introduce the new ghd…
LIFESTYLE NEWS: WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE AND LIFE INSTYLE SYDNEY
WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 20 FEBRUARY 2016 White Night is on again providing a unique night of…
BODHI & RIDE, FITNESS AND WELLNESS IN A PREMIUM STUDIO
Bodhi & Ride is set to transform the wellness and fitness landscape, opening a premium boutique…
BEAUTY SECRETS FROM THE MYER A/W16 LAUNCH
Myer launched its A/W16 collection with an intimate dinner and runway show at The Cutaway…
FOOD NEWS: SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL, MR M TACO PARTY AT ST. ALI, SAKE FLINDERS LANE SET TO OPEN SOON
SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL ON 25 FEBRUARY The San Sebastian Summer Fiesta is…
BEAUTY NEWS: BURBERRY BEAUTY, KEVIN.MURPHY DOO.OVER AND FLOWER BY KENZO EAU FLORALE
BURBERRY BEAUTY Burberry have released two gorgeous new products to their Beauty collection for all you beauty…
YOUR BEST VALENTINE’S BEAUTY
Want to mix up your Beauty look this Valentine’s Day? We’ve pulled together a list of…
LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY DINING
If you haven’t booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we’ve pulled…
ZOOLANDER X KIEHL’S OPEN THE DEREK ZOOLANDER CENTER FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T AGE GOOD
Derek Zoolander and Kiehl’s have opened the Derek Zoolander Centre for People Who Don’t Age Good…
THE TEMPLE HOUSE X AGENT PROVOCATEUR IN CHENGDU
Chengdu luxury urban hotel The Temple House has teamed up with Luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur…
LIFESTYLE NEWS: LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS, NATIONAL PISCO SOUR DAY, THE GREAT BRITAIN HOTEL’S NEW LOOK AND MILKSHAKES
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Chinese New Year starts on 8 February and to celebrate,…
BECOME L’OREAL PARIS AUSTRALIA’S NEXT NATIONAL MAKEUP DESIGNER
Ever thought of becoming a brand’s National Makeup Designer and pursuing your dream of creating the…
THE YAK ALES MELBOURNE BARBEQUE FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY
After the huge success of its inaugural year, The Yaks Melbourne Barbecue Festival will be held…
LUNAR NEW YEAR BEAUTY
The 8th of February marks the new Lunar New Year as part of the Chinese calendar.…
WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCED SCREENINGS OF ZOOLANDER 2 AT HOYTS ON 5-7 FEBRUARY 2016
It’s been almost fifteen years since the world was introduced to Blue Steel and Magnum and…
FOOD NEWS: UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY, EATALIANO BY PINO OPENS IN WINDSOR AND TOKYO TINA BRINGS BACK THE THUNDERCAT BUN
UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “Smoke…
OFF COURT ACTION IN THE EMIRATES SUITE AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Celebrating its second year as Official Airline Partner of the Australian Open, Emirates has opened the…
CREATING THE PERFECT CHIC BRAID WITH KERASTASE
So Frenchy So Chic festival wrapped up last weekend in Sydney with another beautiful day out…
GG RESTAURANT, ONE OF MELBOURNE’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
gg is one of those places you don’t want to tell people because you want to…
HOYTS LUX, THE PERFECT THING TO DO THIS SUMMER
If you’re looking for a place to chill this Summer then it’s always great to take…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: THE BODY SHOP JAPANESE CAMELLIA CREAM, ST TROPEZ FACE TAN OIL, IT COSMETICS CC CREAM
Happy New Year readers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break and enjoyed seasonal festivities with their…
DINNER EN BLANC, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINNER IN THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Global phenomenon Dîner en Blanc returns to Melbourne, where 1,500 diners will descend upon a secret…
WHAT’S ON OFF-COURT DURING THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The 2016 Australian Open starts next Monday 18 January 2016 bringing the world’s best tennis players…
SHINING STARS AT THE PERONI MARQUEE AT THE JEEP PORTSEA POLO
The sun wasn’t the only thing shining bright at the Jeep Portsea Polo on the weekend…
SO FRENCHY SO CHIC PRESENTED BY RENAULT BRINGS A HINT OF FRANCE TO OUR SHORES
So Frenchy So Chic 2016 brought a touch of France to Melbourne last weekend with the…
EMBRACE A NEW YEAR OF CRYSTAL CLEAR SKIN WITH SK-II’S FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE
Since launching its very first iconic Facial Treatment Essence 35 years ago, prestige skincare brand SK-II…
ZUMBO MAKING DESSERT DISCO THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER AT FANCY NANCE
Macaron king Adriano Zumbo is kicking things off in 2016 with some noise! Commencing mid-January, on…
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO TO HOST A STAR STUDDED MARQUEE AT THE PORTSEA POLO
For those heading to the Jeep Portsea Polo this weekend keep your eyes peeled at the…
SO FRENCHY SO CHIC FESTIVAL – POP UP BRAID BAR BY KÉRASTASE
So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on…
SUNSET SOUNDS 2016 PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF STONNINGTON BRINGING LIVE MUSIC THIS JANUARY
This January, the City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds, a series of live Sunday evening live…
JBRONZE LAUNCHES NEW GRADUAL TANNING CREAM
This summer, Jennifer Hawkins is introducing the brand new Gradual Tanning Cream to her range of…
SPLASH INTO SUMMER AT THE ADELPHI ROOFTOP POOL
The Adelphi Hotel’s Flinders Lane rooftop will host a pop-up poolside bar on Sunday afternoons…
COUTURING 2015 CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
LAST MINUTE BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFT GUIDE
LAST MINUTE SHOPPING? EMPORIUM MELBOURNE ARE GIVING AWAY FREE PARKING TO HELP!
Pre-Christmas sales is one of the busiest seasons for retailers. It is expected to hit $46.8 billion…
FRANKIE SAYS, THE NEWEST KID ON THE BLOCK IN ABBOTSFORD
Frankie Says is the latest venture from the masterminds that have bought us Hoy Pinoy, The…
GETTING TO KNOW THE COSMECEUTICAL CURATOR
Bringing together technology and beauty together is something James Vivian has done with the Cosmeceutical Curator,…
MR MIYAGI PRESENTS YUKIE’S SNACK BAR
Mr. Miyagi’s highly anticipated expansion into its neighbouring Chapel Street space will be unveiled on Tuesday…
BEST PLACES IN MELBOURNE FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Not everyone has the time or the inclination to put on a feast on Christmas day…
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM
8BIT OPENS IN MELBOURNE CBD
Footscray’s most iconic burger, shake, fries and hotdog haunt 8bit, will get it’s grill on at…
BIGGIE SMALLS OPENS TODAY SERVING THE BEST KBABS IN TOWN, WE CHAT WITH FOUNDER SHANE DELIA
Chef Shane Delia is one very busy man. From fronting his fantastic food and cooking show…
CLOUD ST POP UP – BRINGING ONLINE STORES TO LIFE
This Christmas, as retailers and consumers count down to one of the busiest times of the…
THE PERFECT SUMMER EXPERIENCE – THE ROYAL CROQUET CLUB IS BACK IN MELBOURNE FROM 10 DECEMBER 2015
The Royal Croquet Club (RCC) is back this December bringing food, fun and croquet to Melbourne…
FOOD NEWS: ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH, FEAST OF MERIT OPENS ROOFTOP DINING AND THE FLYING DUCK FLIES AGAIN
ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH Transport yourself back to your childhood with Ice…
HONG KONG HIGHS AT CAFE GRAY DELUXE
In every city there are always the “must do” and “must see” places. In Hong Kong,…
HELLO KITTY BY O.P.I
She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan…
FOOD NEWS: STH CENTRAL BY TOMMY COLLINS, SAIGON SALLY’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AND LOT 1
STH CENTRAL SET TO OPEN IN SOUTH YARRA Trendy South Yarra is about to lay claim…
HOT SAUCE HAS A NEW NAME – DIEMEN’S
Hot sauce has a new name. You can fire up your meal with Diemen, a new…
TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR HOT AND HEALTHY THIS SUMMER
It’s getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark…
BIGGIE SMALLS BY SHANE DELIA, MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE RAP
BIGGIE SMALLS is set to become the hottest new Melbourne venture from award-winning chef & restaurateur,…
CARMAN’S BRINGING ‘THE BREAKFAST CLUB’ TO MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND BRISBANE
One of Australia’s favourite brands, Carman’s is bringing something special to breakfast lovers in Melbourne, Sydney…
GET LIPPY WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW LIP BALM AND LIP SCRUB
frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural,…
HOME COOKING MADE EASY WITH MADE BY TOBIE PUTTOCK
Renowned Chef Tobie Puttock has released a range of ready-made meals, MADE by Tobie Puttock,…
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET
The Night Noodle Market is on again in Melbourne as part of Good Food Month. From…
SEPHORA’S FIRST MELBOURNE STORE TO OPEN ON 28 NOVEMBER
Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the…
SUMMER HOTS UP AT THE SUMMER HOP UP AT BEER DELUXE
With only a few days to go until Summer, Beer DeLuxe are getting a head…
Q&A WITH FLORENT BOIZEL FROM CHAMPAGNE BOIZEL
If you haven’t heard of Champagne Boizel then it’s because they have only just launched in…
MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH
Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew…
INTERVIEW WITH PASTUSO HEAD CHEF ALEJANDRO SARAVIA
To celebrate Pastuso’s debut at Taste of Melbourne, we caught up with culinary creative and Head Chef…
MAKE THIS HOLIDAY COUNT WITH MECCA’S HEART OF GOLD DUO TO HELP THE HUNGER PROJECT
This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause…
YELLOWGLEN AMBASSADOR REBECCA HARDING TALKS SPRING RACING, FASHION AND BEAUTY
1. Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Spring Racing ambassador! What has it been like…
L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER
L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through…
OFF TRACK MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATIONS
No heading to the Melbourne Cup? Then consider these fun options for celebrating the race that…
TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BROWS
Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn’t get that much loving. But they…
MINOR FIGURES RETURNS TO MELBOURNE, BRINGING BIG COFFEE FLAVOUR
Cold brew coffee brand, Minor Figures, was launched in London last year by two Melbournians &…
TEA WITH LANVIN AT THE TEMPLE HOUSE IN CHENGDU
The Temple House in Chengdu has collaborated with leading French luxury fashion house LANVIN to…
ZAMBRERO ENDING WORLD HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME
Zambrero is calling out for volunteers this 16th of October! Zambrero, the maker of flavoursome, fresh…
TOKO MELBOURNE, BRINGING MODERN IZAKAYA DINING TO MELBOURNE
It’s Wednesday night and the restaurant is full. Diners are happy, chatting excitedly and enjoying their…
FOOD NEWS: CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL, ARBORY’S NOTØBERFEST, THE STAR HOTEL OPENS
CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL For the month of October, 21 of Australia’s most…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE
Spring has sprung and it’s been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter.…
CLOUDY BAY LAUNCHES THEIR 2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC
This year the popular Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc celebrates its 30th anniversary and it launched its…
MELBOURNE CUP HISTORY WITH A UNIQUE EXHIBITION OF MAGAZINE ART AT SOFITEL MELBOURNE
Fashion, thoroughbreds, social history, and the irresistible lure of the race that stops a nation are…
2015 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL BRINGS ARTS AND FEASTING TO MELBOURNE
The Melbourne Festival starts today, celebrating 30 years as a festival that brings international arts to Melbourne.…
WIN: TASTE OF MELBOURNE TICKETS
It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste…
NEWS: UGLY DUCKLING OPENS IN RICHMOND, REMEDY KOMBUCHA, CAFEPAY LAUNCHES
UGLY DUCKLING OPENS ON SWAN STREET The newest addition to the bourgeoning dining and bar scene…
LADY CAROLINA BRINGS VIBRANT, LATIN GASTRONOMY TO BRUNSWICK EAST
Lady Carolina has opened its doors, bringing colour, vibrancy and creative Latin gastronomy and drinks to…
JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN
The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven’t heard of him, you may…
HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
It’s Spring which can only mean one thing, it’s Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015…
ICING ON THE CAKE WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW NOURISHING, CAFFEINATED BODY CREAM
frank body has released a new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra…
SUNSHINE AND POLO – LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY TRAVELS AROUND AUSTRALIA THIS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Land Rover Polo in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the largest…
FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BAR & EATERY YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH, FEAST OF MERIT SHOWCASE, BREWMANITY AT BEER DELUXE & LOVE&DYSFUNCTION ST KILDA
ARBORY BAR & EATERY – YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH 27 SEPTEMBER On Sunday 27th September, Arbory Bar…
NEWS: BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY 25 SEPTEMBER, KIT FOR CANCER, CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION LUNCH
BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY – FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Australia’s only preventative health charity, Pink Hope, is asking…