Category: Features
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…
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…
YOUR MARCH COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
This month’s playlist sees DJ James Ross revive old classics from Timbaland and Calvin Harris, and…
WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: VILLA PORTSEA
Tucked away off the main road in Petitenget, Seminyak, Villa Portsea is a little oasis in…
COTTON ON’S LEAH SUMMERS TALKS THE WANTED
As Cotton On’s denim buyer, Leah Summers has to be on top of every trend from…
SIMONE Pérèle PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: WITH Silvana Lovin Philippoussis
She’s got one of the best bods in the business and is one of Australia’s top…
INTERVIEW WITH GAIL ELLIOTT OF LITTLE JOE WOMAN
Fashion and travel has always been an important part of Gail Elliott’s life. From starting her…
ROLLING STONE AWARDS WITH PATRON TEQUILA
Patron Tequila partnered with Rolling Stone’s for the 6th annual Rolling Stone Awards on Wednesday 25 February,…
FOR THOSE WHO DO INTERVIEW: ENTREPRENEUR JENNIFER HAWKINS (VIDEO)
In the flesh Jennifer Hawkins radiates something special. Something you can’t quite put your finger on…
MR EASTWOOD MEETS MR PORTER
Scott Eastwood, son of Hollywood legend Mr Clint Eastwood, has just collaborated with luxury mens e-tailer…
WIN A TICKET TO MAKEUP GENIUS NAPOLEON PERDIS’ SYDNEY MASTERCLASS
Celebrate timeless beauty with makeup master Napoleon Perdis at David Jones this March. Napoleon will be…
PLANNING A SORRENTO WEDDING? MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE VENUE
The Luminaire Wedding Venue offers brides a premiere place to have their wedding with loads of…
FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: RUBY ROSE INTERVIEW (VIDEO)
She’s not your average makeup brand spokeswoman, but then Ruby Rose is not your average woman.…
WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO TRY THE LATEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS? JOIN THE JURY
o you love getting your hands on the latest lippie? Love trying the newest skincare products…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE DANNII MINOGUE FOR TARGET COLLECTION BLOGGER BREAKFAST
She is one of Australia’s most successful entertainment exports, and now Dannii Minogue has further made…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME
When it’s time to find your first home it can be an exciting yet anxious time.…
WIN A YEAR SUPPLY OF ADIDAS SNEAKERS
Start making space in your wardrobe – this is your chance to win a year’s supply…
RUYI RESTAURANT, DISCOVER THIS HIDDEN GEM
Located off Liverpool Street in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Ruyi is truly one of…
AUSTRALIAN DESIGNERS TAKE NEW YORK: ZIMMERMAN NYFW AW15
The Zimmerman NYFW show is always a very proud moment for us Australians. Showing for the…
HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS
So we’ve all seen the thick, heavy eyebrows of stars like Cara Delvinge or Lily Collins.…
COUTURING COOKS: BRUSCHETTA PASTA (VIDEO)
Everyone loves bruschetta and this Spring/Summer classic is now a pasta favourite. Enjoy bruschetta pasta this…
ERIN MAXWELL TALKS LOVE SHOP SHARE X BALLETTONET
It’s every girl’s dream to design their own shoe collection and for blogger and creative Erin…
THE BEST OF BERLIN FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week wrapped up last week and whilst we were still truly mind…
JESS HART ON LUMA COSMETICS + GIVEAWAY
She is one of Australia’s most successful modelling exports, but Jess Hart is more than just…
FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: HEIDI KLUM, MODEL & ENTREPRENEUR
Heidi Klum is a one woman empire. In an industry focused on looks and the next…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY WITH KEVIN MURPHY FOR MYER’S A/W15 LAUNCH
Couturing headed backstage last night to capture the best beauty moments from the Myer Autumn/Winter 15 fashion…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER A/W15 MAKEUP LOOKS
It was a hive of activity backstage at the Myer Autumn/Winter ‘15 launch last night! And…
TOP 5 MENSWEAR LOOKS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Gentlemen, that time of year has come around when it’s time to take your OTL (one-true-love)…
WIN ONE OF FIVE $100 VOUCHERS THANKS TO JAG
Jag, the original Australian denim brand, is back with a fashionable vengeance. With 15 new denim…
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ZARA HOME OPENS AT HIGHPOINT
Australia has welcomed Zara Home to its shores, with the first store now open at Highpoint…
THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS GUIDE
Valentines Day is a bit of a present minefield when it comes to choosing the right…
LARA BINGLE ON THE BASE, WORKOUT SECRETS & WHAT’S ON FOR 2015
With her bronzed limbs and her choppy blonde bob, Lara Bingle is the ultimate beach babe. After…
LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY VENUES
Valentine’s Day is a day that some people dread each year. Not because it’s a bad…
OLIVIA PALERMO: THE NEW FACE OF MAX&CO EYEWEAR
MAX&Co. have presented Olivia Palermo as their international style ambassador and the face of their Spring/Summer…
CANDICE SWANEPOEL SWAPS LINGERIE FOR DENIM
If Candice Swanepoel was born a couple decades earlier she would have easily been one of…
INTRODUCING POLO FOR WOMEN BY RALPH LAUREN
Ralph Lauren launched Polo for Women AW15 collection at Sydney’s Carriageworks last week with an American…
WIN THE ICONIC CAMPARI CALENDAR
The Campari Calendar is one of the world’s iconic artistic calendars. Each year the calendar is…
THE BAG EVERY WOMAN NEEDS
Every season there is a a plethora of It-bags every girl is dying to get their…
WANT TO SEE ASHTON KUTCHER SPEAK?
Who would have thought that the guy from Dude Where’s My Car would turn out to…
ILIA FOUNDER SASHA PLAVSIC ON WHY EVERY WOMAN NEEDS HER LIPSTICK
Every woman must have a good lipstick in their makeup bag. With just one swipe it…
JOSH GOOT’S TOP 5 MOST MEMORABLE COLLECTIONS
Following the announcement that Josh Goot has placed his eponymous label under voluntary administration, Couturing is…
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR VALENTINE?
This year Valentine’s day falls on a Saturday and that means you can spoil your Valentine…
YOUR FEBRUARY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
In the mood for some new music? DJ James Ross has your February sorted. A touch…
MEET THE FINALISTS FOR TARGET’S NATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM
Target Australia is not shy of a designer collaboration – partnering for collections with Stella McCartney,…
GIGI HADID STARS IN THE NEW SEAFOLLY CAMPAIGN
She’s already dating Aussie muso Cody Simpson, and it looks like the Australian connections don’t stop…
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE
Based on the Australian classic film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical has arrived in Melbourne! After a…
THE TOP 5 TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR WEEKEND EASIER
AGL has launched Free Power Saturdays for eligible Victorian residential consumers which gives customers who sign…
THE EMIRATES SUITE SERVES UP THE STARS AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN COCKTAIL RECEPTION
The Emirates Suite played host to a bevy of stars this week at the Australian Open…
SUMMER SERIES: HAIRCARE
Keep your locks aglow with these summer hair care tips – straight from the professionals. Even…
HEIDI KLUM INTIMATES LAUNCHES AT MYER
Known in the industry as ‘The Body’, Heidi Klum showed exactly why she was the perfect…
SUMMER SERIES: HAIR TRENDS
Summer is in full swing, and in preparation for the long beach days and hot summer…
THIS AUSTRALIA DAY, WE SALUTE OUR FAVOURITE STYLE ICONS
Australia Day is generally synonymous with barbecues, the Triple J Hottest 100, and catching up with…
SUMMER HEALTH TIPS WITH MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA TEGAN MARTIN
It feels like just yesterday that we were bundled up in our trench coats and beanies,…
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING DUBAI
Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, with thousands making the journey…
THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE THIS AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND
Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne and the Australia Day long weekend has many…
5 FASHION MUST HAVES FOR THE AUS OPEN
Melbourne has been struck down with tennis fever again, with locals and tourists alike heading to…
YOUR SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE TO FASHION IN AUSTRALIA
Here is our definitive list for a Fashionista’s guide to an Australian Summer. From the best…
EXCLUSIVE: INTERVIEW WITH NERVO, AUSTRALIA’S FIRST TAG HEUER AMBASSADORS
They have rocked the decks at some of the top festivals in the world, written some of…
MEGAN GALE LEADS DAVID JONES AW15 CASTINGS
Last Thursday, the Bourke Street David Jones store was overrun…and not by style savvy shoppers for…
GIGI HADID MAYBELLINE INTERVIEW – WE HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE TRANSCRIPT
When it was announced that everyone’s favourite It-Girl Gigi Hadid was the newest face of beauty…
ALL THE SHOTS FROM THE JIMMY CHOO CAMPAIGN STARRING KIT HARINGTON
et ready – Game of Thrones hottie, Kit Harington has firmly entered the world of “fashun” with…
LATEST MARC BY MARC JACOBS CAMPAIGN FINDS MODELS USING SOCIAL MEDIA
Who needs modelling agencies when you have social media to cast your next campaign? The interesting Spring…
JOHN GALLIANO RETURNS TO FASHION WITH FIRST COLLECTION AT MARGIELA
It’s his maison now. One of fashion’s most polarising, talented, and contentious designers, John Galliano has…
WIN THIS SEASONS HOTTEST NEW SPARKLING
One of Australia’s most highly acclaimed sparkling wine labels, Pirie, is celebrating Summer with the launch…
YOUR JANUARY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
Couturing are collaborating with DJ James Ross to bring you an exclusive monthly playlist filled with…
OLIVIA PALERMO & JOHANNES HUBEL FEATURE IN LA MER’S LATEST CAMPAIGN
One of world’s best looking couples, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl have fronted luxury skincare line…
SKINCARE 101: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR GLOWING SKIN
Is your skin in a bit of a rut? Or a few too many late nights…
INTERVIEW: STEPH CLAIRE SMITH & LAURA HENSHAW, FOUNDERS OF THE KEEP IT CLEAN EBOOK (WATCH)
“I was looking to do something on the side of modelling for a while now, and…
REVEALED – THE KIM KARDASHIAN VOGUE AUSTRALIA COVER
Kim Kardashian has revealed her new solo cover for Australian Vogue. After the success of her controversial…
TOP 5 TUTORIALS FROM LANCÔME CREATIVE DIRECTOR LISA ELDRIDGE
Lancôme have announced that they have appointed famed makeup artist Lisa Eldridge as their new Makeup Creative Director.…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE GIGI HADID SPRING GUESS CAMPAIGN
Watch out Kim K, the Gigi Hadid Spring Guess Campaign is set to break the Internet.…
BEAUTY TIPS WITH PERONI’S GLOBAL FACE, INTERNATIONAL SUPERMODEL NATALIA BORGES
The hottest ticket in town this week is to the Peroni Nastro Azzurro Marquee at the…
HOW TO GET THE BEST SUMMER HAIR WITH HOLLYWOOD HAIR STYLIST MARK TOWNSEND
Mark Townsend is one of Hollywood’s most influential hairstylists. His career spans every aspect of the business, from…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE JUSTIN BIEBER CALVIN KLEIN CAMPAIGN
It’s official – the Justin Bieber Calvin Klein campaign is a thing. The manchild that you…
WHERE TO SHOP IN DUBAI
If you are going to Dubai, then a visit to the shops should be on your…
CANDICE SWANEPOEL, LILY ALDRIDGE & BEHATI PRINSLOO FRONT THE VICTORIA’S SECRET SWIMWEAR CAMPAIGN
If you need anymore fitspo for the new year, then look no further. The Victoria’s Secret swimwear campaign…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM TOGETHER NYE 2015
The who’s who of the Melbourne and Sydney social scene rang in new year in style…
TOP 5 PRODUCTS TO TAKE TO THE BEACH THIS SUMMER
Who doesn’t love a day trip to the beach where you can soak up the summer…
ALL THE LOOKS FROM GISELE BUNDCHEN’S NEW CHANEL SPRING/SUMMER 2015 CAMPAIGN
After starring in Chanel’s campaign for their iconic Number 5 fragrance, supermodel Gisele Bundchen has returned…
HAIR TRENDS FOR 2015
Stuck in a hair rut? We bring you some styling inspo to get your sorted for…
TEQUILA DRINK INSPIRATIONS FOR NYE
Need some drink inspiration for this New Year’s Eve? Our friends at Tequila Blu have put…
HOT HAIR STYLES FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH GHD
Need a hot hair style for NYE? ghd have shared some of their tips and tricks…
HOW TO GET PERFECT BEACH WAVES
Summer is officially here, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love channeling their inner Gisele and…
TO CLEANSE OR NOT TO CLEANSE?
With the party season well and truly upon us, there will no doubt be a few…
HOW TO HOLIDAY LIKE AN INSTAGRAM STAR
he holidays are here, which means plenty of opportunities to generate envy inducing Instagram content. We take…
PIDAPIPO GELATERIA POPS INTO SUMMER
Gelato lovers rejoice! Pidapipó Gelataria has opened up a new store in Carlton, serving up it’s delicious…
COUTURING X THE UNIMPOSSIBLES: FINAL WRAP UP
y trip to The Grampians was absolutely phenomenal and it has been my absolute pleasure sharing my experiences…
FORGET KALE. FIND OUT WHAT SUPERFOODS WILL BE TRENDING IN 2015
It seems like every year, a new crop of superfoods emerges and 2015 is no exception.…
TASH OAKLEY ON SUNGLASSES, BIKINIS & HOW TO TAKE THE PERFECT SELFIE
each babe Natasha Oakley has one of the most enviable bods in the business. As one…
COUTURING X THE UNIMPOSSIBLES: MAKING THE PERFECT COFFEE WHILE GLAMPING
Today on Day 4 of my week long series of how to win at camp life…
EXCLUSIVE BURBERRY GIVEAWAY
o celebrate the party season, Couturing have teamed up with Burberry for a very special giveaway.…
THE BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELLING
Planning a trip over the Christmas break? Then you need to start thinking about packing. While…
INTERVIEW WITH LUCY LIU CHEF & DIRECTOR MICHAEL LAMBIE
There are plenty of reasons why Lucy Liu has become the hottest name in food in…
10 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS IN DUBAI
As the fastest growing city in the world, Dubai is a melting pot of 200…
WHY YOU NEED TO STAY IN THE TALLEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD
It’s hard to beat Dubai when it comes to luxury, and when it comes to accommodation,…
FASHION GIFT GUIDE
Stuck for what to buy your family and friends this silly season? We’ve curated the best…
LIFESTYLE GIFT GUIDE
Need help with picking the perfect present for your loved one? We’ve done the hard yards…
BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
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VAMFF 2015 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Thursday night saw a hidden Richmond warehouse space become a hub for the Melbourne’s most fashionable.…
THE MAGIC OF THE DUBAI DESERT
There’s something magical about the rolling hills of the Dubai Desert. There’s a sense of calmness…