Author Katherine Ng

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...

GARNIER PARTNERS WITH MOONLIGHT CINEMA FOR A SUMMER OF GREENER SCREENINGS

December 20, 2020

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

Leading beauty brand, Garnier has announced a new partnership with Australia's favourite outdoor cinema, becoming the Official Green Partner and Beauty Sponsor of Moonlight Cinema for the 2020-21 Summer...

FOOD NEWS: HOBSONS BAY HOTEL OPENS AND AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO MELBOURNE PUBS AND BARS HAPPIEST HOUR PROMOTION

December 19, 2020

HOBSONS BAY HOTEL Brenton Lang (with partners Drew Gibbs & Matt Cook) has opened the doors to his first venture outside the Rustica sourdough empire, with Hobsons Bay Hotel - a three-level...

BLACK STAR PASTRY RELEASES LIMITED-EDITION CHERRY CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE

December 16, 2020

Black Star Pastry has released a limited-edition Cherry Christmas Tree Cake – the perfect centrepiece for any dessert spread. Shaped like a snow-dusted Christmas tree, the cake is filled with layers of...

GET FLOOR’D AT QT HOTELS BY BOOKING A WHOLE FLOOR AT QT

December 16, 2020

Features, Travel, Where To Stay

QT Hotels and Resorts across Australia and New Zealand invites you to Floor’d; a one-of-a-kind experience in true QT style. Floor’d is a wild night in, but not as you know it. Tapping into the growing...

BEAUTY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

December 10, 2020

Christmas is just around the corner and if you are looking for inspiration for someone who loves Beauty then be sure to flick through our gift guide for some present...

ATOIR X APPAREL BY ROZALIA SECOND CAPSULE COLLECTION LAUNCH

December 10, 2020

Last month, iconic Australian label Atoir released its the second capsule by Melbourne-based fashion muse Rozalia Russian with the first drop, Day. The second, Night, launches today. The latest drop, Night,...

PEPE’S ITALIAN & LIQUOR IS SET TO BRING AN ITALIAN SUMMER TO MELBOURNE

December 9, 2020

The days are longer, warmer and brimming with possibilities – yes, Summer is here, and we are bursting with anticipation. New Melbourne CBD hospitality precinct - Pepe’s Italian & Liquor has spent the...

FOUR PILLARS GIN CHRISTMAS POP UP

November 30, 2020

Four Pillars Gin Christmas Pop-Up is back for another year in Melbourne from now until NYE. The Four Pillars Christmas pop-up will be located in MYER Melbourne City’s Giftorium, your one-stop-shop for...

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: INNISFREE SUPER VOLCANIC PORE CLAY MASK 2X

November 23, 2020

Beauty, Features, Tried and Tested

Korean skincare brand, innisfree, has really grown in popularity here in Australia since it's launch in 2018. With over 10 stores now in Australia, the brands strength lies in its range of skincare and makeup...

GROWN ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES ITS FIRST FLAGSHIP RETAIL LAB

November 17, 2020

Joining the world of bricks and mortar, beauty experts Grown Alchemist has opened its first flagship store in Faraday Street Carlton. Located in one of Carlton’s heritage listed buildings set among the...

29TH ANNUAL TARGET CHRISTMAS APPEAL LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT A BETTER CHRISTMAS FOR OTHERS

November 16, 2020

Christmas can be hard for many Australians, especially as so many are doing it tough for the first time this year due to the global pandemic. Many families have to choose between buying gifts for Christmas or...

FOOD NEWS: CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS AND FISHBOWL OPENS IN RICHMOND

November 13, 2020

CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS To celebrate the end of lockdown and the start of summer Co-Lab Pantry has introduced two new offerings: Co-Lab Sessions – limited edition dine-in...

RAIN ROOM REOPENS 5 DECEMBER WITH PRESALE HAPPENING TODAY 12 NOVEMBER

November 12, 2020

Following a sell-out seven-month season in 2019, Random International’s unmissable Rain Room will reopen on Saturday 05 December, with pre-sale tickets available from 1 pm on Thursday 12 November, ahead of a...

FRANK GREEN JOINS FORCES WITH CLOTHING THE GAP TO CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK

November 9, 2020

Features, Lifestyle

Leader in sustainability and innovation frank green is thrilled to announce its partnership with Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise clothing The Gap. Uniting non-Indigenous and Aboriginal...

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

November 3, 2020

Beauty, Features, Uncategorized

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...

MECCA LAUNCH THEIR HOLIDAY COLLECTION ‘BEAUTY ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

October 28, 2020

Beauty, Features

As a beauty lover, this is my favourite time of year - when holiday collections come out! This year brings new beauty to the best time of year with the launch of MECCA's Holiday Collection, aptly titled,...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LA ROCHE-POSAY RETINOL B3 SERUM

October 26, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

French skincare is often said to be the best in the world. After all, every girl that visits France has a long list of French beauty buys that they must fit into their suitcase to take home! La Roche-Posay...

PATRÓN TEQUILA INSPIRES CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH VIRTUAL CERAMICS CLASS

October 24, 2020

If anyone knows of the craftsmanship that goes into creating an authentic handmade item, it is PATRÓN Tequila, with every element of the premium spirit being handcrafted. It is this appreciation of, and...

CELEBRATE THE GRAND FINAL AND SPRING RACING CARNIVAL AT HOME WITH DELIVERED TREATS

October 20, 2020

This time of year features the best events of the Australian Sporting calendar. From the AFL Grand Final to the Spring Carnival, it's a time to have fun and celebrate these events plus the opportunity to spend...

THE HEY POPPY B2B VIRTUAL EXPO – BRINGING SMALL BUSINESS WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

October 19, 2020

A free virtual business expo for women aims to help connect small businesses with the best in the industry during a week of motivating activities next week. The Hey Poppy B2B Virtual Expo, to be held from...

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...

SHOEZIE: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

October 12, 2020

Looking professional at a job interview when you’re sore from your heels is hard, and hightailing it across the city to arrive on time only makes pounding the pavement feel like a pain in the... toes. Make...

SKIN SUPPORT 2.0 BY GROWN ALCHEMIST TO KEEP YOUR SKIN BEAUTIFULLY

October 9, 2020

Beauty, Features

Acknowledging the compromises Australian’s have made during this challenging time, has given biological beauty brand Grown Alchemist every reason to respond. Reintroducing Grown Alchemist’s Skin Support...

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...

SUSSAN LAUNCHES “THE PYJAMA PROJECT” TO SUPPORT WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER

October 7, 2020

Leading fashion retailer Sussan is proud to announce the launch of The Pyjama Project this October, an exclusive collection of unique sleepwear which directly supports Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)....

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: DRUNK ELEPHANT E-RASE MILKI MICELLAR WATER

October 5, 2020

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

Drunk Elephant has become one of the go to skincare brands at Mecca and it’s not hard to see why. The brand has reached cult status with several of its products making the list of Mecca’s Beauty Election...

UNIQLO AIRism MASK

September 29, 2020

Masks are now a part of life. Probably not the fashion accessory I was envisaging in 2020 but hey, they're here and I've been on the hunt to find one that is stylish (to go with my lockdown uniform),...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE MOOD VINTAGE MAKEUP COLLECTION, LANEIGE WATER BANK EYE GEL AND CLINIQUE iD

September 28, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

INNISFREE LAUNCH NEW MOOD VINTAGE MAKEUP COLLECTION This October, innisfree launches their Limited Edition 2020 Mood Vintage make-up collection. The new collection is made up of 7 products inspired by the...

BLUNT UMBRELLAS X STUDIO JASMINE

September 27, 2020

Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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...

LET THE YARRA VALLEY COME TO YOU WITH THE YARRA VALLEY SPRING GARDEN PARTY 3-4 OCTOBER

September 25, 2020

Usually springtime in the Yarra Valley is all about festivals and amazing spring blooms. Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the Blossom Festival at Cherry Hill Orchards are packed each year with people loving life...

LA ROCHE-POSAY LAUNCHES NEW RETINOL B3 SERUM

September 21, 2020

Beauty, Features

Advancing its commitment to developing formulas with leading molecules at optimal concentrations to achieve anti-ageing efficacy without compromising on tolerance, dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, LA...

TABLE OF PLENTY LAUNCHES VEGGIE ROASTERS, THE EASY WAY TO SPICE UP YOUR FIVE SERVES A DAY

September 17, 2020

Plant based diets are definitely on the rise, but sometimes inspiration can be tricky to muster up. That’s why Table of Plenty has created Veggie Roasters, the simple flourish that makes veggies delicious...

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

September 14, 2020

Beauty, Features, Uncategorized

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...

TIRED OF YOUR OWN COOKING? WHERE TO GET A DELICIOUS MEAL DURING LOCKDOWN

September 11, 2020

Tired of cooking? I know I am! But often I'm scratching my head for what to order that's different from what I've had so I've been researching and happy to share with you to help inspire you to try something...

CULTUREUP! A VERY PERSONAL STEP FOR RECONCILIATION

September 11, 2020

Not enough Australians know the name and culture of the traditional land their house sits on. That’s why people from across the country are being asked to join cultural leaders to make ‘Signs of...

PRAHRAN MARKET’S SAY CHEESE FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL THIS YEAR

September 6, 2020

Cheese lovers rejoice! Prahran Market is bringing back its Say Cheese Festival for the seventh year and, in 2020, you can participate from the comfort of your own home. A series of three, free cheesy virtual...

LIPTEMBER 2020 – HELPING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

September 3, 2020

Women’s mental health fundraiser Liptember, in association with major charity partner Chemist Warehouse Group, has launched its 2020 Liptember campaign. Now in its eleventh year, the national campaign is...

HOW TO AVOID MASK BREAKOUTS WITH BEAUTÉ PACIFIQUE

August 30, 2020

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Noticing your skin is feeling a bit different with all the mask wearing you're doing? Well you're not alone. A face covering limits the amount of fresh air to your face and the warm temperature of your breath...

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...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

August 24, 2020

Father's day is two weeks away and if you're starting to think about what to get Dad, we've curated a guide that will give you some ideas on what to get your Dad. Keep in mind this year that postal services...

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

August 17, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

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...

NIKE PRESENTS STREETWEAR DESIGNER @MINISWOOSH AKA ALEX HACKETT IN A LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP

August 12, 2020

Fashion, Features, Sustainable Fashion

At 6pm, Thursday 13th August, emerging creatives, design students, and those looking to put their sewing skills to use are invited to join @miniswoosh for a LIVE Zoom workshop - inspired by one...

CO-LAB PANTRY BRINGS VICTORIA’S BEST FOOD AND DRINKS TO YOU IN LOCKDOWN OR AROUND AUSTRALIA

August 10, 2020

Newly launched Co-Lab Pantry is an online retail hub offering high-end pantry staples, meals, drinks and experiences from Victoria’s most-loved restaurants, bars, cafes, brands and producers, to...

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...

HYDRATION HELPERS: SULWHASOO FIRST CARE ACTIVATING SERUM

August 3, 2020

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

You may not have heard of Sulwhasoo but the brand has a huge following internationally and landed on our shores earlier this year bringing a beautiful range of skincare. I had always seen this brand in...

GO WITH YOUR GUT AND FEAST ON FODBODS, THE PERFECT SNACK FOR FODMAP FOLLOWERS

July 29, 2020

Finding a snack you can trust is no piece of cake for one in seven Australians with gut issues. While most sufferers can successfully manage symptoms by following Monash’s low FODMAP diet, the challenge...

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

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

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...

UNIQLO X MARIMEKKO 2020 SPRING LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

July 27, 2020

Fashion, Features, News

UNIQLO and Marimekko have announced their latest collaboration. A new, limited edition collection marries simplicity with creativity and features timeless silhouettes in bold and vibrant Marimekko designs. It...

KMART LAUNCHES NEW HOME LIVING RANGE

July 26, 2020

Features, Home, Interiors

While we’ve been busy hibernating indoors, Kmart has been working its magic on a brand-new homewares collection...and trust us, it’s everything you’ve been wanting and more! Inspired by the global...

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...

LA ROCHE-POSAY TO HOST #ACTSOFKINDNESS LIVE STREAM ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS

July 20, 2020

LA ROCHE-POSAY, the number 1 dermocosmetic brand worldwide, has invited all members of the Australian Healthcare community to join a free, interactive live-streamed webinar discussion, about the importance...

PUMA RELEASES THE NEW CALI WEDGE

July 14, 2020

Sports company PUMA has just released a bold update to their iconic Cali silhouette – meet the new Cali Wedge, a shoe created to help you stand out, thanks to its extreme wedge sole. The thick sole on...

TOM ORGANIC LAUNCH NEW REUSABLE PERIOD PRODUCTS

July 14, 2020

Proudly Australian-owned and B Corp certified company, TOM Organic, has expanded its range of industry-leading organic cotton pads and tampons to include two highly anticipated new reusable products – period...

HYDRATION HELPERS: LANEIGE WATER BANK MOISTURE CREAM MOISTURISER

July 11, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

This week’s Hydration Helper is from cult Korean skincare brand Laneige. If you're a beauty aficionado, then you know Laneige for its go-to Lip Mask, which produces luscious, hydrated lips (definitely one to...

BEAUTY NEWS: LA ROCHE-POSAY LAUNCH NEW EFFACLAR MICRO-PEELING PURIFYING GEL FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

July 7, 2020

Sensitive skincare specialist, LA ROCHE-POSAY, has unveiled the latest innovation in its acne skincare solutions range, continuing a commitment to improving the quality of life for people with acne-prone skin....

UNIQLO IS GIVING AWAY 10,000 HEATTECH TOPS WITH THEIR HOT AND COLD GAME

July 2, 2020

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced that it will launch a virtual game of “HOT or COLD”, giving away 2,000 of their revolutionary HEATTECH shirts a day for five days (Wednesday 15th –...

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: DRUNK ELEPHANT’S E-RASE MILKI MICELLAR WATER

July 1, 2020

Drunk Elephant's ceramide-rich E-Rase Milki Micellar Water has arrived in store at Mecca. The new E-Rase is formulated to thoroughly and gently remove makeup, dirt, pollution, and bacteria from the face and...

‘TIS THE, THE SUBSCRIPTION BOX YOU NEED

June 25, 2020

The Australian subscription box bar just got raised a whole lot higher this week with the launch of ‘tis the health, beauty & lifestyle subscription box. At $79.95 per quarter, ‘tis the aims to shake...

DR. DENNIS GROSS LAUNCHES NEW HYALURONIC MARINE MELTAWAY CLEANSER

June 18, 2020

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Cult skincare brand, Dr. Dennis Gross has launched an incredible new Hyaluronic Marine™ Meltaway Cleanser . The launch is a global exclusive at MECCA, which Dr Dennis formulated himself after his trips to...

BOB JANE T-MARTS TIPS TO GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD

June 16, 2020

Features, Lifestyle

A quick trip to the supermarket, pharmacy or doctor can quickly go wrong if you don’t keep an eye on the only thing between you and the road – your tyres. And even a flat tyre or small car accident can...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: THE DYSON CORRALE

June 15, 2020

Dyson is synonymous with innovation and their mantra of "solving the problems that no one wants to" has delivered cult like products like the cyclone vacuum, stick vacuum, Supersonic hair dryers and the...

GROWN ALCHEMIST SKIN SUPPORT PROGRAM

June 13, 2020

Beauty

Acknowledging the compromises Australian’s have made during this challenging time, has given biological beauty brand Grown Alchemist every reason to respond. Introducing Grown Alchemist’s Skin Support, a...

INNISFREE’S NEW BRIGHTENING PORE RANGE, FOR BRIGHTER, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION

June 11, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

innisfree has launched a new Brightening Pore line which helps to create a brighter, flawless complexion. Including six products tailored for different skincare steps, this incredible new range is in store...

NEW FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORM, PROVIDOOR, BRINGS RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES HOME

June 3, 2020

New food delivery platform Providoor will jump start Melbourne’s world-class restaurant industry, bringing meals from Melbourne’s best restaurants to peoples’ door. It launched earlier this week, with an...

MELBOURNE RESTAURANT REOPENINGS

June 1, 2020

Good news! Restaurants are reopening today for limited in-restaurant dining, a step towards returning to normality. Safety guidelines established by the Victorian government mean that there are restrictions to...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION GIMME BROW, DYSON CORRALE’S SPECIAL LIVE EVENT AND REDKEN LAUNCH EXTREME LENGTH RANGE

May 28, 2020

BENEFIT LAUNCHES JUMBO SIZE GIMME BROW Benefit Cosmetics has launched a new limited edition size of its best selling brow volumising fiber gel, Gimme Brow. The limited edition JUMBO size Gimme Brow+...

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...

JOIN NIKE FOR A FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE WITH CHOREOGRAPHER PARRIS GOEBEL AND REQUEST DANCE CREW

May 21, 2020

Event, Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Nike and renowned NZ choreographer Parris Goebel invite you to a live dance workshop with ReQuest Dance Crew this Friday 22 May from 6-7pm AEST. Hosted on ReQuest’s Instagram, the all-female hip-hop...

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

May 18, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

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

Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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...

MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL WITH THESE GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS

May 4, 2020

We might be locked down but it doesn't mean we can't still make Mother's Day a special one for your mum. Many of our restaurants and bars in Melbourne are offering gastronomic delights that can help celebrate...

2020 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 27, 2020

Mother's Day is just around the corner and although we might not be able to celebrate in the traditional sense we can still make mum feel special on her special day. Here are some of our top picks to help...

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...

CERAVE LAUNCH NEW FACIAL PRODUCTS TO HELP YOUR SKIN THIS WINTER

April 6, 2020

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Cult global skincare brand, CeraVe, has introduced two new facial products to its acclaimed non-irritating skincare range in Australia, to help protect and restore the skin’s barrier and create healthy,...

JOHN FLUEVOG, THE SHOE MASTER SHARES HIS LOVE OF SHOES

April 3, 2020

Fashion, Features, Interviews

If you've never heard of John Fluevog then perhaps you will recognise some of his shoe designs on some of the world's most famous performers like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. He is the master of shoe design, having...

CHANGE CHOCOLATE – HOT CHOCOLATE TO WARM THE SOUL AND CREATE CHANGE

March 25, 2020

As the weather turns and as we're spending more time at home, why not do it with a nice cup of hot chocolate? The fact is that chocolate is sweet and delicious and what could make it even sweeter is the...

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...

CHATIME CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BUBBLE TEA IN AUSTRALIA WITH TEN BUBBLE TEA FACTS

March 13, 2020

Australians are going ga-ga for bubble tea, says Chatime, the largest bubble tea franchise in country, currently celebrating 10 years since it brought the addictive bubbly beverage Down Under. With 128...

SWISSE’S NEW BEAUTY LAUNCH

March 12, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Swisse Beauty is revamping its offering with the launch of a dedicated beauty range, featuring a series of brand-new products, reformulations and refreshed packaging of the existing Skincare range. The new...

EMPOWERING WOMEN HERE AND IN GHANA WITH CARSALES’ PETRA SPREKOS

March 11, 2020

carsales General Manager Sales Service & Operations, Petra Sprekos, will be empowering women in Ghana this April and is committing to help fundraise $10,000 on behalf of The Hunger Project. As part of a...

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...

CELEBRATE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP WITH A VISIT TO A TEMPUR WELLNESS CENTRE AT FORTY WINKS

March 6, 2020

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Forty Winks and TEMPUR has launched the first Forty Winks – TEMPUR Wellness Centre with a session taken by a range of experts sharing their tips and secrets for a good night's sleep. Sleep expert, Dr...

FOOD NEWS: MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL’S THE CONVENIENT STORE PRESENTED BY 7-ELEVEN

March 5, 2020

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has announced The Convenient Store Presented by 7-Eleven. The Convenient Store will stock your favourite go-to snacks as well as be packed with bespoke products and fresh...

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...

MIME ET MOI, THE SHOES WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE HEEL. ARE THEY WORTH THE HYPE?

March 2, 2020

Two in one shoes have to be too good to be true right? Well, let me tell you that the dream is real with Mime et Moi. Based out of Germany, Mime et Moi mix form and function to the world of shoes, producing...

BEAUTY NEWS: FRANK BODY’S SLEEP SCRUB AND SOAK, PETER THOMAS ROTH NEW PRO STRENGTH SERUMS AND REDKEN LAUNCH COLOR EXTEND BROWNLIGHTS

February 26, 2020

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

What's new in the world of beauty? Find out below! FRANK BODY RELEASE IN YOUR DREAMS, THE NEW SLEEP SCRUB AND SOAK frank body has released a new Sleep Scrub & Soak, In Your Dreams. The new scrub...

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...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: MRS SINGH WINE BAR OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD AND STARWARD AT ST. ALI

February 14, 2020

MRS SINGH WINE BAR AND STORE OPENS IN MELBOURNE'S CBD Chef-Restaurateur Jessi Singh (co-owner of Daughter In Law, Horn Please, Don't Tell Aunty, Babu Ji NYC, Bibi Ji) is introducing Melburnians to another...

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...

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT THE QT MELBOURNE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

February 10, 2020

Love is in the air at QT Melbourne this Valentine’s Day. From blow dries and bubbles in the lobby, to cheeky QT Cupids patrolling the hallways, romantic accommodation packages, to dinner for two at QT...

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