WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN MELBOURNE
Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't booked a restaurant to take her we've rounded up our favourite places for you. Saké Restaurant & Bar Celebrate Mother’s Day with an...
EXCLUSIVE: THE FROW TRAILER (WATCH)
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VIDEO: MAKING THE PERFECT DUMPLING AT NEW SHANGHAI (WATCH)
Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum chefs at New Shanghai, I definitely have a new found respect for how much effort goes into making those little...
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BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA
The Beauty Jury has voted. We sent the Burberry Curve Lash Mascara to twenty Couturing readers to test and review. Here are the results. Couturing Verdict The Curve Lash’s winning feature is definitely its...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: MODERN SEVENTIES
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts – how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
IGGY AZALEA IS THE NEWEST ‘BONDS’ GIRL!
Bonds celebrate their 100th birthday year with the announcement of it-girl Iggy Azalea. The Australian-born rapper has been topping the charts since she burst onto the scene in...
MEET THE NEW VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGELS
They have some of the most enviable bodies in the business. One look at their runway show can motivate even the most uninspired of us to hit the gym. Victoria's Secret have given us even more fitspo with the...
CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH CECCONI’S
To celebrate its new Autumn menu, Melbourne institution Cecconi's hosted an intimate media dinner to showcase its latest flavours. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Cecconi's has long been a favourite...
DION LEE X TARGET
Are you a fan of Dion Lee's sport luxe aesthetic? Block out July 2nd! As part of their Designers for Target program, Target have just announced today that the celebrated designer is collaborating with the...
GO INSIDE THE BLOCK:TRIPLE THREAT KITCHENS WITH THE GOOD GUYS
We have all been obsessing with the interior inspo on The Block: Triple Threat this season, so we jumped at the chance to see the contestant's efforts in the kitchens, and get up close and personal with one of...
MUST HAVE MASKS
There is something about the ritual of doing a face mask that I love. It just feels decadent. It could be that I love the way the right mask makes my skin feel or, maybe it’s something about the forced ten...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: JESS ALEKS
We love following her beauty tips on her YouTube channel and want to raid her wardrobe every time we look at her Instagram so we are excited to take you Under the Covers with Simone Pérèle and fashion...
HEIDI KLUM STARS IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH GAME OF THRONES STAR
Supermodel Heidi Klum flexed her acting chops starring alongside Games of Thrones actor Pedro Pascal in a music video entitled “Fire Meet Gasoline – By Heidi Klum” scored to the song “Fire Meet...
YOUR APRIL COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
New music for a new month! Enjoy. Artist: Years & Years Song: King Album: Communion (2015) The easiest way of describing Years & Years is that they’re a British RÜFÜS with King being a...
CAMILLA AND MARC’S SECOND WINTER COLLECTION
Camilla and Marc's Second Winter '15 collection has dropped in store this week, with soft layering pieces and masculine suiting becoming our new transeasonal must-haves. In a palette of creamy...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: DENIM ON DENIM
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts - how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
NEW SEASON FRAGRANCES
In the market to change your fragrance? We round up some of the best new perfumes. Balenciaga Balenciaga's latest fragrance is an intriguing mix of vibrant green and woody elements. Lily of the valley...
INNOVATION & LUXURY: THE NEW OPSM COLLINS STREET STORE
Taking on a completely new charm, OPSM on Collins Street is all about being the premium eyewear boutique and houses some of the most expensive, sought after optical frames and sunglasses from all over the...
MBFWA 2015: ROMANCE WAS BORN
Romance Was Born headlined the last day of MBFWA, with a brilliant, colourful presentation inspired by the works of esteemed Australian artist Linda Jackson. Once again bucking the norm and showing why they...
MBFWA 2015: CS EDIT x KIRRILY JOHNSTON
Soft geometric prints in apricot hues and feminine silhouettes were the life force of the Cooper St, Kirrily Johnston collaboration, aptly titled CS Edit x Kirrily Johnston. Walking on a gilded runway, the...
MBFWA 2015 DAILY WRAP UP: DAY FOUR (WATCH)
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MBFWA 2015: MANNING CARTELL
Manning Cartell staked their claim for one of the week's most dramatic shows, showcasing their SS15/16 collection on a bleached sand covered runway. To set the scene, guests were greeted with a blue lit runway...
MBFWA 2015: STEVEN KHALIL
Steven Khalil showed why he is the master of glamour with an intimate presentation to showcase his new 2015 Couture Collection at MBFWA. Famous for his elegant wedding dresses, Khalil put a new twist on...
MBFWA 2015: PHOENIX KEATING
The box at MBFWA got transformed into a rave at Phoenix Keating - with the collection walking with Prodigy blaring as the soundtrack. While the music was loud, the largely neutral collection let the pieces...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP PART 1
MBFWA Day 3 stepped it up a notch with amazing beauty looks on the runway equally matching the stunning collections of the designers showing today. MATICEVSKI Image by Christian Blanchard Makeup by...
MBFWA 2015: JAYSON BRUNSDON
Jayson Brunsdon's MBFWA presentation was an exercise in opposites. Mixing hard and soft - structured jackets over floaty gowns, lace overlay pants, rich warm tones and metallic prints (and not just for the...
MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI
He's the first designer to be trending on Twitter during MBFWA and looking at Toni Maticevski's breathtaking Fall 2015 show, it's easy to see why. Set against a beautiful patterned white wall, models took to...
MBFWA 2015: GINGER AND SMART
Ginger and Smart have solidified themselves one of the leaders of print in Australian fashion, and their SS15/16 collection Latitude served as a reminder of why. Clean lines and relaxed silhouettes lead the...
MBFWA 2015: FASHION MEET TECH AS MATICEVSKI COLLABORATES WITH LENOVO FOR FASHION WEEK
Fashion and tech collide at Toni Maticevski's breathtaking MBFWA show as models take to the runway with custom black Lenovo tablets in a world first, live streaming the runway show straight from the Maticevski...
COUTURING’S EXCLUSIVE MBFWA WEBSERIES: THE FROW
After the success of their VAMFF First Person Fashion Festival Activation featuring some of Australia’s biggest bloggers, supported by Lenovo, Couturing.com are working with some of the biggest names at...
MBFWA 2015: GARY BIGENI
Origami detailing and soft fabrications ruled the runway at Gary Bigeni's MBFWA presentation. Tailored to perfection and filled with intricate folds and clean lines, it was a strong return to Carriageworks...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2
What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a bevy of beautiful designers and fashions on the runway. Backstage was as busy as it always is and we were lucky enough to...
MBFWA 2015: MACGRAW
It was all about monochrome and classic prints at Macgraw. We loved the tailored silhouettes and the playful masculine/feminine influence. Stand out piece? The stunning white capelet - the perfect minimalist...
MBFWA 2015: AJE
Aje has earned the title of one of Australia's loved independent labels, and their MBFWA show showed why. Raw hems, wide legs and studded nude slides were plentiful, and a solid helping of old Hollywood...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1
With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all the coverage from backstage with all the makeup, hair, nail and skin directors so here is our first look at some of the beauty looks...
MBFWA 2015: DANIEL AVAKIAN
Inspired by the chic Hamptons lifestyle, Daniel Avakian presented a sleek, minimal and refined collection, filled with The considered, tailored collection is comprised of waffle sleeveless pod coats, wrap...
MBFWA 2015: BEC & BRIDGE
Luxe fabrications, slits and cut outs to show off summer skin and very sexy swimwear - Bec and bridge presented their vision for SS16, and, if you're asking them, it's going to be a hot one. Across the...
MBFWA 2015: BY JOHNNY
By Johnny's show melded the worlds of fashion and arcade games, from the bold line work of the collection, the industrial space, and a paceman-themed presentation. Staying true to his signature colour...
MBFWA 2015: TOME
Minimalist masters, Tome put forward an impressive collection for their homecoming showing, bringing a hint of their adopted New York to MBFWA with monochrome separates with a pop of cobalt and crimson for...
GINGER & SMART ON WHAT WE CAN EXPECT AT MBFWA
Ginger & Smart are one of the most anticipated shows during MBFWA and we were lucky enough to catch up with designers Genevieve and Alexandra Smart to find out about what we can expect from their latest...
TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2015 KICKS OFF WITH THE LONGEST LUNCH AT BURNHAM BEECHES
The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...
MEET FASHION’S NEW BRAT PACK
They're all over social media, their exploits are in the tabloids, and they all have the uncanny ability to cause controversy. No, it's not the Kardashians (although, one is related to them) - it's fashion's...
GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15
Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...
THE WORLD OF COCKTAILS ACCORDING TO GREY GOOSE AMBASSADOR, ANDY WREN
Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Cocktail? We sat down with Grey Goose brand ambassador, Andy Wren, to find out all there is to know about Cocktails and Grey Goose Vodka. Andy has been involved...
WHY YOU NEED TO TEATOX
Let's face it, who didn't overindulge over Easter. If you are anything like me and ate your body weight in chocolate eggs, you'll be pleased to know that a teatox could be just the thing to help cleanse your...
NEW IN FROM NARS
Let's face it, what beauty lover doesn't get excited when they hear NARS have introduced some new products. We round up the must haves from the makeup giant's latest offerings. All Day Luminous Weightless...
MORE THAN JUST A DRINK AT THE ST. HOTEL
The ST. Hotel in St Kilda opened late last year reinvigorating the Fitzroy street area and becoming one of the hottest places to visit for a tipple after work or on the weekend. The revived ST. Hotel...
COUTURING EASTER SPECIAL
Photographed and styled by Katherine Ng STOCKIST DETAILS Adriano Zumbo Cadbury Fairtrade Australia Haighs Lindt Long Shot Paul Louis Rustica Sourdough Veuve...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: SHE IS SARAH JANE
She's the blogger with enviable pregnancy style and makes dressing a bump look easy. We go under the covers with Simone Pérèle and Sarah Jane from She Is Sarah Jane to find out how this first time...
YELLOWGLEN CELEBRATES NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR SAMANTHA WILLS
As far as brand ambassadors go, there is no personality more perfect for Yellowglen than dynamic creative Samantha Wills. Since founding her own jewellery line at the age of 21, Wills has gone from strength to...
L’OREAL PARIS AMBASSADORS, BARBARA PALVIN AND MEGAN GALE LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS
Image by Lucas Dawson L’Oréal Paris revealed its latest innovation last night at Sydney's Carriageworks with the launch of the first-ever virtual makeup simulator, Makeup Genius. L’Oréal...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 TARGET RUNWAY WITH COUTURING (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from the VAMFF 2015 Target Runway featuring Dannii Minogue, Jessica Mauboy and Giaan Rooney as Thom and I take you behind the scenes with Lenovo. Image courtesy of Style Snooper...
VAMFF 2015 TARGET RUNWAY
Target held one of the most entertaining and enjoyable shows during VAMFF. The show which was a real celebration of fashion and what the brand stood for. Models of all ages took to the runway to showcase the...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped up their final premium runway show in celebration of Instyle magazine’s 15th birthday on Friday night. Strutting the runway with our favourite look from...
MELBOURNE FOODIE IDEAS THIS WEEK
Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...
VAMFF 2015: GQ AUSTRALIA MENSWEAR RUNWAY
Interpretive dancers, a thumping David Bowie-themed soundtrack, and Carlton footballers - the GQ Australia Menswear runway at VAMFF had it all. The brainchild of creative director and stylist, David Bonney,...
NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY TARGET AUSTRALIA
Some of the biggest highlights of VAMFF isn't always the premium runways. Case in point, the National Graduate Showcase. Putting the spotlight on some of the country's best and brightest young talents, the...
VAMFF GRAND SHOWCASE FEATURING JOSH GOOT
Never has a celebration of a designer’s career been held at a more appropriate time. Last night’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Grand Showcase celebrated the career of design power player...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 WITH RACHELLEEA (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from last night’s VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 6 as Rachel Anderson from Rachelleea takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. Accommodation: Adelphi...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart created sleep and clean lines as part of the beauty look created for the Premium Runway 5 Presented by Harper's Bazaar at VAMFF. We went behind the scenes to find...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN
VAMFF's Premium Runway 6 Presented by Cosmopolitan was fun, sexy and bronzed. A sun kissed sexy makeup look created by Rae Morris was matched with natural textured voluminous hair, a look created by...
VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
Chanelling rockstars of a bygone era, models took to the runway with thick, kohl rimmed eyes and tousled tresses at last night’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Premium Runway 5,...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Wrapping up the last show of the night, Couturing headed backstage to capture all the action right before the runway. Read on and follow the journey of Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart in creating the looks for...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 WITH SEE WANT SHOP (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 3 as Lisa Hamilton from See Want Shop takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. <iframe width="560" height="315"...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY ELLE
Couturing headed backstage to report on the beauty beauty bits straight from day two of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's Premium Runway 3 presented by ELLE. MAKEUP BY RAE MORRIS SUPPORTED BY...
WHY SUPERMODELS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF NUDE SKINCARE
When some of the world's most beautiful women love your products, you know you are doing something right. For NUDE Skincare founder Bryan Meehan he knew he was onto a good thing when supermodels Christy...
VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE
Frankie Magazine love nothing if not a little bit of creativity in their fashion, and from the glittery backdrop to the colour and prints walking, it was clear we were in for some fun. Kuwaii opened the...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 WITH FRIEND IN FASHION (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 1 as Jasmin Howell from Friend In Fashion takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. Image by Jacob...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: GEMMA WATTS
Gemma wears the Amour Push UP Bra and Briefs from Simone Pérèle As one of the top 5 finalists for Simone Pérèle's Curvy Model Search Competition in 2014, Couturing Fashion Editor Gemma Watts knows...
PAGEANT WINS 2015 TIFFANY & CO NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD
Design duo Amanda Cumming and Kate Reynolds (professionally known as PAGEANT), have taking out one of the most coveted design accolades in the industry, winning the 2015 Tiffany & Co National Designer...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway show tonight at Central Pier for the Miss Vogue presentation. Partnering with Melbourne’s highly anticipated fashion week for...
VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE
The first of this years’ VAMFF Premium Runway series brought with it a combination of structure and fluidity, sex appeal and tomboy tailoring, classic monochromes with rich pops of colour. Presented by Miss...
FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: NAPOLEON PERDIS (VIDEO)
Napoleon Perdis is one of the most dynamic, energetic entrepreneur in the beauty industry. His namesake make up line has been around for 20 years and continues to evolve and adapt, much like the man...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 OPENING DAVID JONES RUNWAY WITH THE VR VERDICT (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Opening David Jones runway as Vydia Rishie from The VR Verdict went behind the scenes at fashion week for Lenovo and Couturing with a hidden camera and Lenovo...
COUTURING PARTNER WITH TOP BLOGGERS FOR FIRST PERSON FASHION FESTIVAL WEBSERIES
Let's face it, fashion week isn't just about fashion. While we want to know all about the latest trends which take to the runway, we also want to find out who said what to who and when. We are excited to...
WHY YOU NEED A WEWOOD WATCH (WIN)
Anyone who has ever stood in a forest glade and seen the sunlight filtering in through a velvety green canopy, dappling the ground with patches of glittering gold, can testify to the beauty of nature. The...
BEAUTY TUTORIAL: KIM KARDASHIAN’S GRAMMY’S MAKEUP
Each month I will be providing an exclusive Beauty Tutorial for Couturing readers. I didn't have to think long before deciding on my first lesson! If you are anything like me and you find yourself lying awake...
SILVANA LOVIN PHILIPPOUSSIS ON FAMILY, FASHION & ART
Miu-Miu runway disk embellished silk dress Last time we featured Silvana Lovin Philippoussis, she was off to pursue a career in acting in LA. While over there, she undertook acting classes with Ivana...
TOP 5 FOOD YOU NEED TO TRY IN SINGAPORE
// When visiting new countries, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the culture is to try some of the local delicacies. If you are planning a trip to Singapore, your tastebuds will definitely get...
WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: THE W HOTEL
The W Hotel is a hotel unlike any other. It offers the comfort and resources of a big hotel, but puts its own quirky spin on traditional accommodation. Located in the heart of Bali’s bustling Seminyak, The W...
FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: DANNII MINOGUE (VIDEO)
Dannii Minogue was one of the original slashies. The multi-talented actress, singer and dancer launched her career on soapies Skyways and The Sullivans at the tender age of 7. She then landed successful...
GENERAL PANTS CO UNVEILS MARDI GRAS CELEBRATORY STOREFRONTS
General Pants Co loves a celebration, and Mardi Gras is no exception. Getting behind the infamous LGBT parade to celebrate equality, for the first time the windows in both GP’s Pitt Street Mall and Oxford...
BOBBI BROWN ON HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTY EMPIRE
She credited with changing the landscape of the makeup industry. When everyone was doing bright blue eye shadow in the 80's, Bobbi Brown was nailing neutrals, when the heavy makeup of the 90's came calling,...
HUMMING PUPPY – YOGA WITH A SENSORY TWIST
Humming Puppy is no ordinary yoga studio. I'm not saying it's unlike any other yoga studio because it does one type of yoga versus another, but it's an illuminating experience that enhances your senses...
GET THE LOOK: BACKSTAGE AT KOOKAI AUTUMN/WINTER 2015
Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look Napoleon Perdis and L’Oreal Profesionnel had created for the show. Sleek hair and...
WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT
Forget what you know about the RACV. Not just for motoring enthusiast, and spanning resorts across Cape Schank, Hobart and Noosa, to name a few, this series of seven luxury hotels are not to be missed. The...
GORMAN CREATE ‘MOTH AND MOON’ MAGIC IN THE FITZROY GARDENS
Last week, Australian design powerhouse Gorman hosted a stunning solo runway in Melbourne's iconic Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory to showcase the brand's Autumn 2015 collection and celebrate the...
YOUR MARCH COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
This month's playlist sees DJ James Ross revive old classics from Timbaland and Calvin Harris, and mix it in with new offerings from Kayne, Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez. Collaborations are the flavour of the...