Author: Katherine Ng
KEVIN MURPHY ANNOUNCED AS HAIR DIRECTOR AT MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK
Internationally renowned hair stylist, Kevin Murphy, has been announced as Hair Director of this year’s Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) that will…
GO MAKE UP FREE WITH KOSMEA FOR MAKEUP FREE ME THIS AUGUST
This August, go make up free with Kosmea to support cause-related charity movement, Makeup Free Me, to help…
UNDER THE BIG TOP AT LE GRAND CIRQUE WITH RENAULT AMBASSADOR, MANU FEILDEL
It’s not often I’m left speechless after meeting someone, but this is what happened to me…
READY, SET, GLOW – THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS TO SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN
Winter has well and truly hit the southern states of Australia with cold wind blasts and…
SIMMONE LOGUE’S VANILLA CUPCAKES
We recently featured an interview with the wonderful and inspirational Simmone Logue, the founder of Simmone…
GODS, HUMAN SACRIFICE AND ART – THE #AZTECSMELBOURNE EXHIBITION HAS IT ALL
Discover the exciting and tragic story of the Aztec civilisation at Melbourne Museum this Winter. The…
FOOD INSPIRATION WITH SIMMONE LOGUE
Simmon Logue has been in the food industry for over 16 years and is the creator…
THE FACES OF REVEAL BY CALVIN KLEIN, THE HOT NEW WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE
REVEAL Calvin Klein is the hot new fragrance by Calvin Klein. The advertising campaign features British actor Charlie…
MASTERING ITALIAN FOOD WITH OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO FROM CECCONI’S FLINDERS LANE
When it comes to Italian cooking, it’s good to learn from the best. And who better…
EVERYTHING EYES BY BOBBI BROWN
World renowned makeup artist and best-selling author Bobbi Brown is proud to release her eighth beauty…
SPICE UP YOUR HAIR THIS WINTER WITH A NEW LOOK FROM AMERICAN CREW
Want to spice up your look this Winter? Well it doesn’t have to be hard. Well…
CELEBRATING BASTILLE DAY WITH OUR FAVOURITE CHAMPAGNES
Bastille Day is France’s National Day that marks the day since the end of the French…
BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR, COSMECOLOGY PARIS, GROWN ALCHEMIST AND ESSIE
Shu Uemura Art of Hair adds to its hair range Shu Uemura Art of Hair has…
MASTERCHEF STAR SAM GANT TALKS TRUFFLES AHEAD OF TRUFFLE MELBOURNE
This weekend, Melbourne truffle lovers will descend on Caulfield Racecourse to celebrate all things truffle related…
LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR – MELBOURNE’S NEWEST CULINARY DESTINATION
Melbourne! Get ready for another culinary destination with the launch of Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar!…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUFFLES WITH TRUFFLE MELBOURNE FOUNDER NIGEL WOOD
Truffles are hot in the world of food this Winter. Many of us aren’t au fait…
WEAR YOUR COLOUR OF HOPE AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST OVARIAN CANCER
In the spirit of its signature phrase – “Because You’re Worth It” – L’Oréal Paris is…
WARM UP THIS WINTER AT MAX BRENNER
There is nothing better than a warm chocolate dessert or drink this Winter and you can…
CHAMPAGNE – LIFE’S SPARKLING!
Champagne is one of life’s true pleasures. The light and sparkling beverage is often the drink…
GET YOUR TRUFFLE ON AT TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 12-13 JULY
Truffle lovers rejoice! No longer a decadent delicacy available to the rich, truffles are now being…
FIND YOUR PLEASURE AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE
elburnians, get ready to experience ice cream heaven with Magnum opening the Magnum Pleasure Store at…
STYLE FOR LIFE AND HAVE A GOOD HAIR DAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
The annual Style for Life day is on again this month on Sunday 27 July, 2014.…
THE W RETREAT AND SPA BALI HOSTS CELEBRITY FACIALIST SU MAN HSU WHO SHARES HER SKIN TIPS WITH COUTURING
W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak has hosted celebrity facialist Su Man Hsu at its award…
MIXING IT UP THIS WINTER AT RUE & CO
If you haven’t heard about the latest foodie destination, Rue & Co, you have been seriously…
BEHIND THE BRAND: VILLA LODOLA, A NEW NAME IN ORGANIC FOR EVERYDAY HAIR AND BODY
For lovers of Organic products, look not further than the new brand, Villa Lodola, that has…
KMS CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES FREESHAPE 2-IN-1 STYLING + FINISHING
KMS California introduces new FREESHAPE 2-IN1-styling + finishing for unlimited, long lasting transformation with hot tools.…
ELEVEN AUSTRALIA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH THE NEW WASH ME ALL OVER HAND AND BODY WASH
ne of our favourite hair care brand ELEVEN Australia is reaching new heights with the launch…
NEWS: OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO LAUNCHES HER NEW COOKBOOK, THE URBAN KITCHEN OPENS AT EMPORIUM AND ASAHI AT MONA
Olivia Bortolotto of Cecconi’s Melbourne launched La Tavola Della Famiglia Cecconi’s matriarch, Olimpia Bortolotto has launched…
INTERVIEW: COLLECTIVE TEE, THE WORLD’S FIRST WEARABLE BLOG
Collective Tee is new on the fashion scene, making its mark with a new twist on…
BOBBI BROWN LAUNCHES RAW SUGAR COLLECTION THIS WINTER
Bobbi Brown has launched its new Raw Sugar collection that features shimmering textures of sugary nudes…
CHAI CHAMPIONSHIP WITH T2
This winter is all about Chai according to the wonderful team at T2. After all, they…
KEVIN MURPHY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH LAUNCH OF ‘HAIR BY KEVIN MURPHY’ LIMITED EDITION BOOK
Hair genius Kevin Murphy is celebrating 10 years since launching his line of eponymous hair products with a…
COLOURFUL COOKING WITH LE CREUSET
Colourful cooking is easy with Le Creuset cookware; the brand launching its second stand alone store…
KICK MORE THAN JUST GOALS IN BRAZIL WITH OPI
Brazil may mean World Cup soccer for many people at the moment, but for beauty aficionados,…
ENJOY AN AUSTRALIAN PROPER BREW WITH YORKSHIRE TEA
The English are known as a nation of tea drinkers (amongst other things) and that’s particularly…
BEAUTY NEWS: KERASTASE NEW DENSIFIQUE ABSOLU, ELLA BACHE BODY OIL AND RIMMEL LONDON’S MOISTURE RENEW LIPSTICK
Kérastase Paris launches NEW DENSIFIQUE Absolu Earlier this year, Kérastase Paris announced its most scientific advancement in…
WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG? INTERVIEW WITH A NOURISHED LIFE FOUNDER IRENE FALCONE
If you haven’t heard about Nourished Life then you won’t know about the amazing site that is…
THE NEXT LEVEL IN DENIM – LEVI’S REVEL JEANS
Welcome to a new level in denim with Levi’s Revel jeans. A revolution in shaping jeans,…
NEW BEAUTY: DERMALOGICA DYNAMIC SKIN RECOVERY SPF50, CANCER COUNCIL’S MAKE UP RANGE, FUDGE CARE RANGE, ESSENZZA FACIAL WIPES
Check out what’s new in the world of Beauty. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Dermalogica has…
LA MASCARA LAUNCHES ITS READY TO SERVE COCKTAIL RANGE
The La Máscara Beverage range launches with Dan Murphy’s nationwide with its collection of premium, all…
MELBOURNE FOODIES REJOICE THIS WEEKEND WITH THE ROAST COLLECTION AND THE GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW
The Roast Collection This weekend sees the launch of The Roast Collection, brought to you by…
REDKEN LAUNCHES BLONDE IDOL – THE LATEST INNOVATION FOR BLONDE HAIR CARE
Every blonde colour is unique, so it only stands to reason when it comes…
GO CRAZY AT KONG BBQ
After teasing us with some of the delicious delights from the pop up at Rue &…
YSL LAUNCHES ITS NEW LOOK BLEUS LUMIERE
YSL launches its new look, Bleus Lumiere. Inspired by the blues that were dear to Monsieur…
CHEF TANIA CHRISTY FROM OM NOM SHOWS HER PASTRY GENIUS ON MASTERCHEF
Watch out Zumbo, there’s a new name in the world of desserts and pastries! Christy Tania,…
WEEKEND FOOD INSPIRATION WITH VODKA
Need some cooking inspiration this weekend? We asked the team at Vodka O to provide us…
THE PERFECT TEA TIME WITH BAKERS DELIGHT ORANGE POPPY AND ORANGE CHOC SCONES
We’re all so wrapped up with powering through the day that we don’t take the time…
BEAUTY NEWS – BOBBI BROWN’S FIRST AUSTRALIAN STORE, SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR ULTIMATE REMEDY, OPI THE MUPPETS BY OPI
What’s new in the world of Beauty? Couturing brings you the new you need to know…
KEEP IT SPARKLING WITH PAUL LOUIS
Paul Louis. It’s French and it’s sparkling, and it’s what Champagne offers without the heavy price…
LOVE CHOCOLATE? LOVE WELL NATURALLY SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT THE GUILT!
Want a way to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Well Naturally is a range…
NEWS: KENOBI BAR LAUNCH, HAMMER & TONG MEET YOUR MAKER DINNER AND JIMMY GRANTS OPENS AT EMPORIUM
What’s happening in the world of food in Melbourne? Couturing brings you the latest food news…
AMERICAN CREW LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION ‘INDEPENDENT’
The world’s leading men’s grooming brand, American Crew, is excited to launch its latest collection, ‘Independent’,…
LAST MINUTE BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
With only a few shopping days left before Mother’s Day we’ve picked out some easy Beauty…
ENDOTA LOVES MUMS WITH A VERY SPECIAL EXPERIMENT
We’re approaching one of the most special days in the year where we take the time…
GOURMET GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Still looking for a gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further than these Gourmet Gift ideas…
TRIED & TESTED: CLARISONIC SONIC CLEANSING BRUSH – THE BRUSH EVERY GIRL NEEDS IN THEIR KIT
Over the past few months I have been testing out the Clarisonic MIA2, the revolutionary sonic…
POP IN TO THE NEWEST DINING EXPERIENCE IN TOWN – RUE & CO FEATURING JIMMY GRANTS, KONG AND ST. ALI
Pop in to the new dining experience featuring three of Melbourne’s most exciting restaurants. Rue &…
MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY GIFT A BEAUTIFUL ONE
Need some inspiration for your Mother’s day gift? Make your Mother feel special with these Beauty…
BEHIND THE BRAND: KIEHL’S
Creme de corps. Lip balm #1. Ultra Facial Cream. Kiehl’s is a brand we all know…
NEW BEAUTY – GUINOT HYDRACLEAN FACIAL, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA’S GIVE ME HOLD HAIRSPRAY, L’ABREA COSMETIC’S SALON HAIR TREATMENT
Guinot Hydraclean Facial Treatment Guinot introduces the Hydraclean Facial Treatment, a deep cleansing for all skin…
OLA! COOKING WITH TEQUILA
Think Tequila and think salt and a wedge of lemon? Well think again! Did you know…
MAYBE SHE’S BORN WITH IT – JOURDAN DUNN THE NEW FACE OF MAYBELLINE NEW YORK
Maybelline New York has announced “It” girl Jourdan Dunn as their newest spokesmodel. The London bred…
THE NEW CECCONI’S, ITALIAN HAS A NEW FACE
Cecconi’s Flinders Lane Restaurant & Cellar Bar has re-launched with a new look but don’t worry, the…
GET EXCITED WITH GO-TO SKINCARE FOUNDER, ZOE FOSTER BLAKE
outuring sat down with Go-To Skincare founder Zoe Foster Blake to discuss the inspiration behind the…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS
The last day of MBFWA 2014, saw some beautiful and fun looks hit the runways. Couturing…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS
Couturing brings you the Day 4 Beauty highlights from MBFWA 2014 including Jayson Brunsdon, Betty Tran,…
MAKE YOUR EASTER A CADBURY EASTER!
Celebrate this Easter with Australia’s favourite chocolate brand, Cadbury, with a range including some of our…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 3 AT MBFWA
Ginger and Smart – Makeup by MAC, Hair by Redken Australia and Nails by essie Inspired…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM MBFWA DAY 2
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Day 2 was full of innovative hair and beauty looks, with some…
GET YOUR DRINK ON AT THE REKORDERLIG BAR AT MBFWA
The Rekorderlig bar is the place to be during MBFWA with the amazing range of Rekorderlig…
BEAUTY NEWS: ELLA BACHÉ RELEASES DETOX AROMATIQUE SKINCARE RANGE
Detox Aromatique by Ella Baché Ella Baché releases its Detox Aromatique range of skincare, a powerful detoxifying…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CARLA ZAMPATTI AT MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off in spectacular style with one of Australia’s iconic designers,…
REKORDERLIG AT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK
Rejoice! It’s that time of year when the world’s eyes are on MBFWA starting this week…
INSIDE BEAUTY: INSIGHTS AND TRENDS WITH SUE REMES
One of the most interesting things I have observed in my role at Couturing, is the…
DESTINATION BEAUTY – ALL YOUR ONLINE SITES FOR ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS
I have to say that online shopping has been a blessing in my life. Being often…
GO-TO SKINCARE BY ZOË FOSTER BLAKE- YOUR NEW DESTINATION FOR SKINCARE
ne of the most anticipated skincare ranges launches today and here at Couturing we’re excited to…
WAKE UP WITH A BIG ONE AT THE BODY SHOP
Yep, The Body Shop‘s latest campaign is titled ‘Wake up with a big one’ and it’s…
BEHIND THE BRAND: ELLA BACHÉ – A UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN STORY
When I think of Ella Baché, I think of skincare, suncare and beauty therapists. But what…
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
VAMFF Runway 6 presented by Harper’s Bazaar showcased luxury in all forms. The high-end runway showcased…
KATE UPTON – THE NEW FACE OF BOBBI BROWN
American model and actress, Kate Upton, has been announced as the new face of Bobbi Brown…
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ELEVEN AUSTRALIA!
It’s been a year since the brand ELEVEN Australia launched its complete range of 16 haircare…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: KOOKAI’S AW14 RUNWAY LAUNCH
Kookai launched its New York themed Autumn Winter 14 collection last Thursday at Melbourne’s Exhibition Buildings…
TRIED & TESTED: HAIR OILS TREATMENTS
Admittedly I’ve been slow on the uptake on hair oils. As a person with an oily…
NEW PRODUCTS: KEVIN.MURPHY’S ROUGH.RIDER, ILLAMASQUA’S GLAMORE COLLECTION, GUINOT’S LONGUE VIE MAINS HAND CREME
KEVIN.MURPHY: ROUGH.RIDER Create sculpted looks with KEVIN.MUPRHY’s new strong hold matte clay, ROUGH.RIDER. By combining a mixture…
HIGH TEA WITH A TWIST AT OM NOM
Innovative. Interesting. Indulgent. Not often words you associate with a High Tea, as the thought of…
BEAUTY AND BRAINS, THE SECRET TO THE SUCCESS OF MODEL CO
TAN Airbrush in a Can. Turbo Lash Wand. These two products are some of the hugely…
GET YOUR DRINK ON AT THE REKORDERLIG LOUNGE AT VIRGIN AUSTRALIAN MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL
The most fashionable place to be seen outside of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is…
SUMMERTIME SMILES WITH SOMETHING SWEET – OUR FAVOURITE GELATO AND ICE CREAM BARS
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. – Ernestine Ulmer Summer isn’t over just yet so with…
MUSTELA – A BRAND WORTH KNOWING FOR YOUR BABY AND FOR YOU
Speak to many new mothers and they will have heard of the French brand, Mustela. The…
WITCHERY’S ‘MODERN MUSE’ – COMPLETING THE LOOK WITH REDKEN
The Modern Muse. Witchery‘s A/W 14 campaign is all about the Modern Muse and the launch…
BEHIND THE RUNWAY: BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MYER’S A/W14 LAUNCH
Getting the right Beauty look for a runway show can be challenging if the runway show…
NEW PRODUCT: YSL GLOSS VOLUPTE
Yves Saint Laurent launches Gloss Volupte a totally unique experience with new sense stimulating gloss, the latest…
TRIED AND TESTED: GUINOT’S BEAUTE NEUVE FACIAL, FRENCH BEAUTY AT ITS BEST
Looking for a skin treatment that leaves your skin radiant, bright and fresh? Then make sure…
NEWS: OPI X COCA COLA, KEVIN.MURPHY STYLES MYER’S A/W SHOW, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL LAUNCHES HAIRCHALK
What’s hot this week in the world of Beauty? OPI partners with Coca Cola Nail brand,…
THE ZOO @ TRUNK – BRINGING STREET ART TO YOUR DOOR
Looking for something interesting to see over the weekend and combine it with a tipple or…
NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST – CHANDON SECRET GARDEN PARTY
Not all those who wander are lost – JRR Tolkien Not a truer phrase said by…
BE MY VALENTINE? TOP FRAGRANCES FOR YOUR LOVE
Stuck on what to buy your Valentine? Couturing is here to help, with our top fragrances…
KIRSTEN DUNST – THE NEW FACE OF L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL
International film actress Kirsten Dunst has been announced as the new spokesperson for L’Oreal Professionnel. Awarded Best…
DISCOVER FEVER-TREE DRINKS AT TOP SHELF, MELBOURNE’S NEW BOUTIQUE DRINKS FESTIVAL
Discover your new favourite Fever-Tree product at Top Shelf , the new Boutique Drinks Festival this weekend…
NEW PRODUCT: SUVANA ORGANIC PAW PAW & HONEY BALM
Suvana Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm is a new all-purpose balm, enriched with natural Paw Paw,…