Author Katherine Ng

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

Fashion, Features

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

Fashion, Features

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

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

Fashion, Features

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...

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS, THE NEW WAY TO GET FIT IN 2020

February 5, 2020

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Getting fit on your list of new year’s resolutions? Start your fitness journey with the sinful vegan as a guidance! We all know that it can be hard to fulfill these resolutions but it might be worth trying...

REJOICE! ULTRA VIOLETTE LAUNCHES AT SEPHORA ON 5 FEBRUARY

February 3, 2020

Cult Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette will launch into Sephora’s Australia and New Zealand stores on 5 February, 2020. Headlining an entirely new category for the global beauty trailblazer in this...

SKWOSH X RARE HARE SWIM TRUNKS CELEBRATE THE BEST OF SUMMER AND GOOD FOOD

February 3, 2020

Fashion, Features, Menswear

Australian swimwear brand, SKWOSH, has partnered with Jackalope Hotel’s celebrated cellar door restaurant, Rare Hare, to design the perfect trunks for boat days on the bay or strolling the streets of...

STYLE AND UPDATE YOUR HOME WITH THE LATEST KMART INSPIRED LIVING RANGE

February 1, 2020

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

It's not hard to see why there's always a frenzy when Kmart launches a new home living range. Each new season, Kmart have consistently upped the ante by bringing out beautifully designed and affordable pieces...

THANK YOU LAUNCHES NEW BODY SCRUBS THAT DO GOOD FOR YOU AND OTHERS

January 30, 2020

Thankyou’s new salt and clay body scrubs encourage our community to take time out and invest in their self care regimes and rituals. A line extension to our current and popular Botanical Geranium &...

POP UP BEACH CLUB AT THE EXCHANGE HOTEL THIS SUMMER

January 29, 2020

Features, Lifestyle

The Exchange Hotel’s Beach Club is popping up again just in time for more summer fun. It will be open from now until Monday 24 th February, from midday-10pm each day. The Exchange Beach Club is a free event,...

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR SKIN FOR ALL SEASONS WITH LA ROCHE-POSAY

January 22, 2020

Suncare is something that we should think about 365 days of the year. Whilst we often think we should only wear sunscreen during the Summer, it's paramount that we consider doing this year round to protect...

FROM COAST TO COURT, GARNIER IS SERVING YOU A GREENER SUMMER AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 20, 2020

As official skin and haircare partner of the 2020 Australian Open, Garnier is bringing to life a vision that marries tennis with the brand's pledge for a world with more beauty and less plastic through the...

START THE NEW YEAR WITH PILATES AT LOVE ATHLETICA

January 20, 2020

Luxe reformer pilates studio Love Athletica has expanded, opening its third studio in Windsor and sharing the world of Pilates to one and all. We caught up with Love Athletica head trainer, Abby Smith to find...

APPRECIATE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF MELBOURNE WITH GOBOAT MELBOURNE

January 14, 2020

Features, Lifestyle

On a recent trip to Copenhagen, I was wandering the city and saw all these people exploring the city on boats with tables filled with food and drinks. I thought, how cool is that, to see the city in a...

VOLLEY SERVES UP A SPECIAL COLLABORATION FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 13, 2020

Iconic Australian footwear brand, Volley, has remodeled a much-loved Aussie classic as part of a limited-edition collaboration with the Australian Open and will be launching a court-side pop-up store. Famously...

SPEND YOUR SUMMER DAYS AT SUMMERTIME SOCIAL AT FEDERATION SQUARE

January 9, 2020

Event, Features, Lifestyle

Summertime Social has transformed Federation Square’s Skyline Terrace into Melbourne’s biggest rooftop playground in time for summer. With dazzling views of the Melbourne skyline from every angle and the...

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH GREY GOOSE RIVIERA ROOFTOP AT MELBOURNE’S CAPTAIN BAXTER

January 8, 2020

There’s no better way to welcome summer than with a refreshing cocktail in hand, so super premium French vodka brand, Grey Goose, has partnered with Melbourne’s iconic hotspot, Captain Baxter, to create...

INNISFREE WELCOMES THE NEW YEAR WITH ITS HELLO 2020 DISNEY COLLECTION

January 6, 2020

innisfree has welcomed the new year with the launch of the HELLO 2020 Disney Collection featuring beloved Mickey Mouse & Friends characters – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and...

TRAVEL BEAUTY: VACAY MUST-HAVES

December 20, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Uncategorized

Travelling with a lot of beauty products in your luggage can be a pain. They not only take up space but they take up a chunk of your luggage allowance which may be the difference between that pair of shoes...

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

December 20, 2019

With only four shopping days left until Christmas, time is running out! If you're looking for some last minute gifting inspiration, let us help with these great ideas to make your last minute dash to the...

TRAVEL BEAUTY: ON-BOARD ESSENTIALS

December 19, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Packing for your holidays and unsure of what you should pack? We’ve rounded up our favourite beauty essentials to make packing easier and helping you to leave enough room (and weight!) in your luggage for...

STELLA ARTOIS HEATS UP THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN AS OFFICIAL BEER SPONSOR

December 18, 2019

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Premium International beer brand, Stella Artois, is putting a refreshing spin on the 2020 Australian Open as the globally renowned beer maker becomes a sponsor to the first Grand Slam of the year. Fans from...

2019 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

December 12, 2019

Looking for some gift inspo for Christmas? Find your nearest and dearest the perfect gift in our Beauty & Lifestyle gift guide. For stockists and to buy visit Innisfree -...

LA ROCHE-POSAY BRINGS MORE SUNCARE TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2020

December 12, 2019

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event, Features

La Roche-Posay is back, bigger than ever at the Australian Open 2020 (AO20) in its second year as Official Sunscreen Partner. La Roche-Posay is amplifying its presence at AO by showcasing an interactive...

ACTIVATED PROBIOTICS LAUNCHES A RANGE OF PRECISION PROBIOTICS

December 12, 2019

Activated Probiotics has launched a range of condition-specific probiotic products based on the latest scientific research on the gut microbiome and its interplay with human health. Activated Probiotics is on...

PIPER-HEIDSIECK’S PIPER CREW FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2020

December 12, 2019

Event, Features, Lifestyle

Celebrated Champagne house, Piper-Heidsieck, announced the return of lovable duo Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards to the Piper Crew as it prepares for a second serve at the Australian Open 2020. The match...

FINDING LOVE THIS FESTIVE SEASON? THE LATEST DATING TRENDS YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW

December 12, 2019

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Deck the halls and jingle those bells, Christmas is fast approaching. But the festive season doesn’t mean Aussies desist their discreet affairs, as experts have identified a sackful of new trends to describe...

THE FOUNTAIN OF GOOSE, GREY GOOSE VODKA CELEBRATES SUMMER THIS WEEKEND AT FEDERATION SQUARE

December 6, 2019

Whilst sitting at your desk or going about the hustle and bustle of your day, have you ever dreamed of stopping for a moment to sip a refreshing cocktail by a beautiful fountain basking in the warm summer...

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AT THIS SUMMER’S NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS WHERE ART, COCKTAILS AND THE 80s COLLIDE

December 5, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, Bombay...

FOOD NEWS: PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED CHRISTMAS CAKE, GOTCHA TEA ASIAN HIGH TEA AND DOMAIN CHANDON PIQUE-NIQUE

November 30, 2019

PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED FOR THE CHRISTMAS CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS Pidapipo Gelateria has once again teamed up with long time collaborators and organic chocolatiers Hunted + Gathered to create the...

TOP STYLING AND HAIRCARE TIPS FOR PARTY SEASON WITH DYSON STYLING AMBASSADOR JAYNE WILD

November 29, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

It's party season and it's time to get those outfits and beauty looks prepared. Sometimes your hair style comes last in these preparations so we’ve sought some expert help from top Australian hair stylist...

BLACK FRIDAY BARGAINS

November 28, 2019

Black Friday madness has extended across the Pacific ocean to Australia with some great sales and offers available tomorrow and stretching over the weekend into Cyber Monday. Traditionally two national...

THE INSTA WORTHY PINCHY’S CHAMPAGNE AND LOBSTER OPENS WITH DELICIOUS MADE BY SEA TREATS AND CHAMPAGNE

November 27, 2019

Following successful pop-up activations at HWKR and Emporium, Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar has opened its flagship restaurant at 200 Bourke Street. Led by Executive Chef Pierre Khodja (Camus, Canvas,...

HELP YOUR PASH RASH WITH MOVEMBER’S ‘MOVEMBER RAIN’

November 26, 2019

Movember has launched the world’s first ever dedicated ‘pash rash’ treatment, ‘Movember Rain’, specially designed to soothe the skin of those who’ve suffered through a month of prickly pashes. A...

LUXEBITE’S TASTY, EDIBLE EXHIBITION – SWEET, HOME, SWEET

November 25, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

An art exhibition and dessert? Yes, please. Melbourne’s tantalising and daring dessert café, LuxBite will be bringing just that to the city’s doorstep this November. Bernard Chu, dessert master of LuxBite...

Q&A: DELTA RELEASES NEW FRAGRANCE DESTINY

November 22, 2019

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

Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has launched her third fragrance, Destiny, following from the success of her first two fragrances, Delta and Destiny. The third fragrance, a delightful mix of mandarin mist,...

LULULEMON EMPORIUM PRESENTS SWEAT FEST ON 30 NOVEMBER

November 22, 2019

For the 3rd year running, lululemon Emporium presents Sweat Fest on Saturday 30th November 2019. lululemon Emporium is teaming up with F45 Chinatown, Fitzroy and Exhibition to bring the community...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: JUNIPERLOOZA 2020, PROSECCO FESTIVAL POP UP & DAIRY FLAT FARM OPEN DAY

November 21, 2019

JUNIPERLOOZA 2020 Tickets for Australia’s original sell-out gin festival Juniperlooza are on sale with two days to choose from including Saturday 15 or Sunday 16 of February at The Boatbuilders...

STARWARD WHISKY AND FOUR PILLARS GIN POP UPS JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

November 20, 2019

Starward Whisky and Four Pillars Gin have popped up at Myer in Melbourne just in time for Christmas making it easier to pick up your favourite spirits for the perfect Christmas present. STARWARD...

SEASONAL SKINCARE REFRESH

November 18, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We're on the cusp of a new season and it's the perfect time to reassess your skincare. Are your products still addressing your skincare needs? Are you looking for more products to add to your regime? We've...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE’S UPCYCLING COFFEE COLLECTION, BENEFIT COSMETICS BROW SUPERSTAR KIT & FRANK BODY’S ROSE GOLD ILLUMINATOR

November 13, 2019

INNISFREE LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION UPCYCLING COFFEE COLLECTION innisfree is paving the way with an eco-conscious approach to beauty. With key pillars in place to support the planet, innisfree has launched...

FOOD NEWS: LEVI CAFE OPENS, MINOR FIGURES OAT M*LK FREE COFFEE MONDAY, FREE BUBBLE TEA FOR SINGLES DAY AT BOX HILL CENTRAL AND ROOFTOP REIMS AT THE EMERSON

November 8, 2019

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

LEVI CAFE OPENS IN MUREMBEENA Image by Simon Shiff Located in Murrumbeena, Levi is cementing their position in the community instantaneously with a full house over consecutive days, leaving the...

TEDX MELBOURNE PRESENTS ‘THE AGE OF ISMs’ WITH ASHTON APPLEWHITE

November 6, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

Sunday November 10 will see TedX play host to US activist Ashton Applewhite, for an intimate event at the State Library. In a culture where we are focused on the ‘isms’ such as racism, sexism,...

MECCA HOLIDAY 2019 COLLECTION ARTIST COLLABORATION

November 6, 2019

The holiday season is upon us and one of our favourite places to find our Christmas gifts, MECCA has released its Holiday 2019 collection in store and this year, the packaging is equally as exciting with...

JACOB’S CREEK WINE TIPI AT THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS

November 6, 2019