Category: Features
HYPOXI, NOT JUST ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS FAD
Weight has always been something that I’ve battled with over the years and with the inevitable march towards middle age, a demanding…
REVIEW: MR & MRS P RESTAURANT
Brighton hasn’t typically been recognised as a food and wine hotspot however Mr & Mrs P…
BEAUTY NEWS:
NIP + FAB SHOTS NIP + FAB have launched new booster shots that will add an…
REVIEW: BEENIGMA CREAM
Manuka honey has long be lauded for its super healing abilities. Aiding in the treatment of…
WIN! GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW BRINGS THE VERY BEST TO MELBOURNE THIS WEEKEND. DOUBLE PASSES TO WIN
The Good Food & Wine Show presented by Citi is back bigger than ever for 2017…
BELLA HADID FRONTS NIKE’S LATEST CORTEZ CAMPAIGN
Nike celebrates the 45th anniversary of their iconic Cortez with their latest campaign starring supermodel Bella…
FOOD NEWS: NEPTUNE WINDSOR, ST KILDA BURGER BAR AT THE ART’S CENTRE
NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OUR FAVOURITE LOOKS FROM THE LAST DAYS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK
The last few days of Australian Fashion Week showcased a variety of innovative and thoughtful beauty…
ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
Opening its doors for the first time since ongoing refurbishment, the iconic Palais Theatre last…
MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 4
Images shot by Vienna Marie
MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 3
Images shot by Vienna Marie
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2017
The intersection between fashion and beauty hits the runway this week at Australian Fashion Week 2017…
Van Gogh and The Seasons Exhibition presented by Mazda
Attention art lovers in Australia – this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close.…
MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 2
Images shot by Vienna Marie
MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 1
Images shot by Vienna Marie
A MECCA ARTIST’S ULTIMATE TRIP TO WORK WITH NARS AT NYFW
Working with one of the hottest beauty brands at one of the biggest weeks in fashion?…
SALT&PEPPER HOMEWARES LAUNCHES ITS AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 RANGE
For over 21 years, Salt&Pepper have prided themselves in offering affordable homewares that allow consumers to…
BEAUTY NEWS: FRANK BODY SHIMMER SCRUB AND HIGHPOINT ARCHITECTS OF BEAUTY
frank body Shimmer Scrub frank body’s new limited edition Shimmer Scrub makes every day a no-pants-party,…
THE ART OF STYLE, WITTNER’S LIMITED EDITION RANGE
Art meets Fashion with Wittner shoes releasing a limited edition collection. Inspired by the four seasons,…
2017 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
RUN MELBOURNE PRESENTED BY LULULEMON REVEALS ITS 2017 AMBASSADORS WITH A MINDFUL MORNING LAUNCH
Run Melbourne presented by lululemon announced its 2017 event ambassadors with a special Mindful Morning launch event…
BREAKING THE SILENCE AROUND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
When I found out that 1 in 3 women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated…
YOUNG GUN OF WINE TOP 50 ANNOUNCEMENT
Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50…
YOUR NEXT LUXURY WEEKEND IN DAYLESFORD WITH HEPBURN BATHHOUSE AND SPA
We’re always looking for new ways to spend our weekend, and luckily we have found your…
TOP PLACES TO TAKE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s day is just around the corner and we’re here to help with our top picks…
GET WAXED AND GIVE BACK WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’ BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN
For the month of May, $10 from every brow wax from Benefit counters at Myer stores…
GET YOUR HANDS ON ICONIC MELBOURNE STREET ART
To celebrate their first Melbourne birthday, UberEATS commissioned local Melbourne artist Heesco Khosnaran to paint 7…
TOP TIPS FOR SCALP CARE FROM THE EXPERTS AT KÉRASTASE PARIS
Keeping your hair healthy and looking great is generally a girl’s top priority, but how often…
NESPRESSO HOLDS HOUSE PARTY TO LAUNCH THE ESSENZA MINI
Nespresso launched its most compact machine ever, the Essenza Mini, with a stylish house party in…
REVIEW: CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S INSTANT MAGIC FACIAL DRY SHEET MASK
Let’s face it, people barely have time to take their makeup off after a busy day,…
GET THE LOOK: KOOKAI A/W17 MAKEUP LOOK BY NAPOLEON PERDIS
Winter is almost here and one of Australian’s favourite fashion labels KOOKAÏ launched their A/W17 collection…
Q&A: VOODOO AMBASSADOR OLYMPIA VALANCE SHARES HER FASHION & BEAUTY SECRETS
Actress Olympia Valance is the new face of Voodoo MUSE range and appears in the new…
CREATE THE PERFECT PIECE OF FURNITURE WITH CRAFTER INTERIORS
The phrases ‘too big’, ‘too small’ and ‘wrong colour’ are replaced with ‘just right’ as Melbourne-…
INTERVIEW WITH MARY EATS CAKE
Meet Mary Eats Cake, the French inspired high tea experience in Melbourne. The brainchild of Jess…
FOOD NEWS: WHITEHART, HOGGET, HOLY MOLY
WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in…
ELIZABETH ARDEN SIGNS OSCAR WINNER REESE WITHERSPOON AS ITS NEW STORYTELLER-IN-CHIEF
Elizabeth Arden announced that it has signed entrepreneur and critically acclaimed, Academy Award winning actress Reese…
IMMERSE YOUR SENSES AT THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is always a great source of inspiration, with the…
GET YOUR WALLETS READY: BIG FASHION SALE RETURNS TO MELBOURNE
For savvy shoppers in the know, the Big Fashion Sale is one of the must-hit pop…
SANPELLEGRINO SPARKLING FRUIT BEVERAGES PRESENTS: INSIDE VAMFF WITH FRIEND IN FASHION
Thanks to Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages, we’re going inside VAMFF and into the front row of…
INTERVIEW WITH FERNANDO ALONSO & STOFFEL VANDOORNE, FORMULA 1 SUPERSTARS
Chandon celebrated the launch of the 2017 F1 season with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team at an event…
SANPELLEGRINO PRESENTS: INSIDE VAMFF WITH FRIEND IN FASHION
Thanks to our friends at Sanpellegrino Australia, you can get a taste of an insider’s view…
ACQUA PANNA PRESENTS: INSIDE VAMFF WITH FRIEND IN FASHION
Thanks to our friends at Acqua Panna, you can get a taste of an insider’s view…
WIN: A JACOB’S CREEK GIFT PACK TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF AUSTRALIAN STYLE
To celebrate the launch of Australian Style: The Who’s Who of Fashion, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s…
HOW TO: NATURAL NO-MAKEUP LOOK TUTORIAL
Here at the Couturing office, we are crazy beauty fans and regularly compare notes on what…
VAMFF 2017: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR AUSTRALIA
Premium Runway 3, presented by Harper’s Bazaar Australia, celebrated the risk takers and style makers…
SUPERSTAR CHEF ANDRE CHIANG TO TEACH A FOOD MASTERCLASS AT CALIA
Australia is gearing up for a big week at the start of April, where the world’s…
VAMFF 2017: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY VOGUE AUSTRALIA
Hosted by Vogue Australia, Premium Runway 1 celebrated the namesake of the presenting magazine with strains…
VAMFF 2017: GALA RUNWAY PRESENTED BY DAVID JONES
Taking over the stunning royal exhibition building for another year, VAMFF kicked off with a bang starting off…
INTERVIEW: CYNTHIA ROWLEY ON THE BUSINESS OF BEING FASHIONABLE
Celebrated US-based designer, Cynthia Rowley knows a thing or two about succeeding in business. Since beginning…
A NIGHT OF AUSTRALIAN STYLE
Step inside last night’s Australian Style launch party in Melbourne, as the fashion crowd turned out…
WIN: T2 FIVE MADE IN OZ SET TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF AUSTRALIAN STYLE
To celebrate the launch of Australian Style, we’ve teamed up with some of our favourite Australian…
AUSTRALIAN STYLE BOOK IS HERE
When we first started Couturing in 2010, we wanted it to be a platform to share…
NIKE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH THE RELEASE OF THE NIKE AIR MAX JEWELL
Today is International Women’s Day and Nike are celebrating in the best way possible, with the…
HOW TO GET SMOOTH SKIN WITH ONE EASY PRODUCT
Has your skin been feeling dry lately? From the moment we’re born, our skin begins to…
FRANK BODY LAUNCHES GLOW MASK
frank body has launched it’s latest beauty cult product, a super quick, morning mask will give…
WINE 1160, ARMADALE’S NEW LOCAL GEM
Armadale’s newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals…
INTERVIEW: YEOJIN BAE ENGINEERS A NEW LOOK FOR AUTUMN 17
Yeojin Bae is a name synonymous with chic, crisp tailoring and playful colour work. Her latest…
Q&A – FOREVER NEW ACTIVE AMBASSADOR BROOK HOGAN SHARES HER TIPS ON A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFE
Fashion retailer Forever New has released a collection of sportswear. The high-performance and technical range, entitled…
CAMPARI’S RED DIARIES – CELEBRATING THE LATEST CAMPARI CAMPAIGN WITH ‘KILLER IN RED’ SHORT FILM WITH CLIVE OWEN
Campari has released the Red Diaries, a revolution on the much sought after Campari calendar. Keeping…
REVIEW: PASCALE BAR AND GRILL AT QT
Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale…
WHAT TO DO THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Calling all lovers! Valentines day is only a few days away and we’ve got some suggestions…
LIVE STREAM TODAY: TOMMYXGIGI
After the success of their last collaboration, supermodel of the moment Gigi Hadid has once again…
THE TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN 2017
Already have the back to work blues? The best way to shake them off is to…
WIN A $640 VALENTINE’S DAY PRIZE PACK
Here are Couturing, we believe that you don’t need an excuse to spoil yourself! Having said…
ALICE MCCALL TO OPEN THREE NEW BOUTIQUES IN 2017
Great news for Alice McCALL fans! After huge international and local success last year, alice McCALL has…
WIN: THE 4AM SET MUD MASK FROM 10&CO (valued at $48)
Need something to refresh your skin after the holiday period? Our friends at 10 & Co…
FOOD NEWS: EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY AND PIMM’S SUMMER GARDEN POP UP
EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the…
KMART’S NEW GLOBALLY INSPIRED LIVING RANGE
Stop the press! Mark 2 February, 2017 in your calendar as Kmart Australia are releasing their…
ALL THE SOCIALS FROM THE 2017 ALFA ROMEO PORTSEA POLO
Spring Carnival is often touted as the most anticipated horse-related fashion event of the season, but…
LOST IN ‘JOIE DE VIVRE’ WITH KRONEBOURG AT SFSC 2017
So Frenchy, So Chic is one of the warmer months can’t miss events, and last Sunday…
NOVAK DJOKOVIC LAUNCHES STARS IN JACOB’S CREEKS ‘WHO MAKES YOU’ SERIES
After the success of their previous campaigns, one of the greatest tennis players of our generation,…
REVIEW: OCINIUM SKINCARE
Ocinium founder, Cassandra Hilton has used her passion and background in Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine and Nutritional and…
GO INSIDE THE ALFA ROMEO PORTSEA POLO WITH EQUESTRIAN INSIDER, STEPH BARRINGTON
Steph Barrington is the ultimate slashie – celebrated equestrian, fashion insider and lifestyle blogger – so…
HOT NEW OPENINGS THIS SUMMER: HOPSCOTCH AND GRANGE ROAD EGG SHOP
HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne’s burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is…
BEAUTY NEWS: MAC x CAITLYN JENNER
M.A.C X CAITLYN JENNER Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and her…
ENJOY MELBOURNE IN THE HILTON’S SUMMER SLEEPOVER ROOM
Walking into the Hilton at Melbourne South Wharf, you could be mistaken for thinking this was…
ADELPHI’S PIMMS POP-UP POOL SESSIONS THIS JANUARY
Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play…
NEED AN INSTANT 5 MINUTE MAKEOVER? CHARLOTTE TILBURY LAUNCHES HER NEW GRAB ‘N GO KITS
Need instant 5-minute makeup! Makeup guru Charlotte Tilbury has you sorted. The award-winning make-up revolutionary, ,…
OWN A THOUROUGHBRED RACEHORSE FROM $165 WITH MIRUNNERS
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a premium thoroughbred, miRunners are now giving you the opportunity…
2016 BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
GARY BIGENI SYDNEY SALE
The much anticipated Gary Bigeni sale starts next week just in time for Christmas. Dress are…
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF ITALIAN AT 48H PIZZA AND GNOCCHI BAR
48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don’t want to share with…
THE BODY SHOP’S ‘WILDEST CHRISTMAS EVER’ DRIVES MORE THAN JUST PRESENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
This Christmas The Body Shop’s Wildest Christmas Ever campaign is encouraging Christmas Shoppers to not only…
UK FAVOURITE NEXT ARRIVES IN STYLE TO AUSTRALIA
Great Britain’s number one fashion e-tailer, Next is a leader in quality fashion (at a price…
WHERE TO EAT: MIDDLE BATHS BRIGHTON
Let’s face it, there are heaps of places in Melbourne to grab a fancy bite to…
LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY KICK STARTS MELBOURNE’S SUMMER SEASON
On Saturday 26 November, Land Rover Polo in the City kick- started the Melbourne’s summer season in…
BLUE SPOON LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BAKLAVA BAR
Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon,…
WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS 48HR’S EPIC GNOCCHI MASTERCLASS
Due to popular demand, 48h’s Gnocchi Masterclass is back for all those who previously missed out…
WIN: 4 WEEKS AT RECHARGE MINDFULNESS STUDIO VALUED AT $295
With outward distractions and increasing reliance on technology in our daily lives, now more than ever it’s…
INTERVIEW: UNIQUE JEWELLERY FROM THE VILLAGE – WILDERNESS BAZAAR DESIGNER, LEEYONG SOO
Fine, delicate jewellery is all well and good for some, but Leeyong Soo is having none…
DAVID HOCKNEY: CURRENT PREVIEWS AT NGV
Last night, Horst von Sanden, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific welcomed Mercedes-Benz customers and VIP’s…
OROTON X GREAT BARRIER REEF FOUNDATION
OROTON will be launching a resort-ready summer capsule collection created for the Australian lifestyle and appearing…
GIVEAWAY: MELBOURNE CENTRAL $940 PRIZE PACK
Party season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with an amazing beauty…
TV PERSONALITY AND EXPERT TRAINER, TIFFANY HALL LAUNCHES TIFFXO, A PROGRAM TO KICK START YOUR SUMMER
Tiffiny Hall, Australian TV personality, expert trainer and Sixth Dan Black Belt Master Instructor is gearing…
TOP TEN BEST DRESSED FROM DERBY DAY 2016
Derby Day is widely considered the most fashionable day of the Spring Racing calendar, and with…
EVERYTHING FROM THE BIRDCAGE: DERBY DAY 2016
Derby Day not only is the start of the Flemington Spring Racing Carnival, but is widely…
LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks…
TOP THINGS TO DO AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival,…
STYLE THEORY DESIGNER DRESS HIRE
Got an event coming up and have nothing in your wardrobe to wear? Rather than always…