Category: Features
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: OLYMPIA VALANCE, ACTRESS
s soon as you meet Olympia Valance, you instantly feel like you know her. She is open, warm and engaging, the kind…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: ELLIOT COSTELLO, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
Known more for selfies rather than selfless acts, the Y Generation cops a lot of criticism…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: LIZ SUNSHINE, STREET STYLE PHOTOGRAPHER
“What’s the best way to stand out and get snapped at fashion week? I get asked this…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: CHRIS JUDD, AFL LEGEND
It stands to reason that Chris Judd is a prodigious multi-tasker. He’s an AFL Legend, father…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: LIFEWITHBIRD
LIFEwithBIRD was born from a fortuitous meeting between McCall and Van Messner at good friend’s birthday.…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: LARS FREDRIKSSON, VERSO SKINCARE FOUNDER
ars Fredriksson is an unlikely beauty entrepreneur. Sure the charismatic business man has flawless skin, no…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK – EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW
Letter from the Editor t’s easy to have dreams, ambitions and goals. What is difficult…
FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK: WIN WITH LENOVO
To celebrate Couturing’s For Those Who Do Week, we’ve teamed up with Lenovo to help you get…
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Couturing are heading to Dubai and to celebrate, we rounded up our top 5 things we…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: GEMMA WATTS
As one of Couturing’s Fashion Editor’s Gemma Watts stays ahead of all the latest trends. To…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: PAIGE RICHARDS
As one of Couturing Editor’s Paige Richards makes it her business to stay on top of…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: EMILY HIGHFIELD
As the Editor of STYLEBK. Emily Highfield loves sharing exquisite imagery and the brilliant artistry of the fashion…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: JESS ALEKS
One look at Jess Aleks’ enviable Instagram account and we knew she’d be perfect for our…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: DASHA GOLD
As one half of the brains behind TheTrendSpotter, Dasha Gold is in the know with all…
BLOGGER PARTY FEATURE: VYDIA RISHIE
Vydia Rishie has quickly gained a loyal following for her beautifully edited, minimalist style she careful…
GIVEAWAY: GET FIT FOR SUMMER WITH ASICS
ummer is almost here and we’ve been pounding the pavement and eating healthy to get fit…
BEND THE FASHION RULES
hen it comes to fashion, to stand out you can’t follow the rules. That’s not to…
EVERY OUTFIT BEYONCE WEARS IN HER ‘7/11’ VIDEO
ueen Bey. Constantly on the pulse of pop culture and all that defines us. Beyonce is…
AUDI MELBOURNE LAUNCHES ITS NEW SHOWROOM WITH HAMISH & ANDY
Audi Centre Melbourne opened its doors to the largest new Audi showroom in the Southern Hemisphere…
CHAMPAGNE AND SMOKED SALMON, A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
Some things in the food world just make sense when they’re together. Ham and cheese. Bread…
EXCLUSIVE: COUTURING X VISKA PRINT
To celebrate the launch of our new online store, we have collaborated with stationery company VISKA Print…
WIN WITH COUTURING & BOMBARDIER DESIGNS
We’ve teamed up with Bombardier Designs for a very special collaboration. Together, we have designed a…
LOVER CASTS SOME BLACK MAGICK
n the hunt for the perfect LBD? Lover have you sorted. Just in time for the…
T2’S SUMMER FESTIVAL HAS TEA LOVERS IN A FLUTTER
o celebrate Summer and the launch of its new Flutterby range, T2 hosted a fabulous Summer Tea…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LARA BINGLE’S THE BASE
atch out J Hawk, there’s a new bronzed babe in town looking to take your tanning…
TALKING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING + THE ULTIMATE CHEESE GIVEAWAY
his week Como House South Yarra plays host to The Président Cheese Paris To Provence Festival…
VICTORIA’S SECRET RUNWAY – BEST MOMENTS REVISITED
f you’re in the market for some much needed fitspo to get you to the gym,…
ONE HOT PILATES
ne Hot Yoga & Pilates is the hottest new pilates studio to open in Melbourne. Situated…
WIN WITH COUTURING AND HIGHPOINT’S STYLE SET
Overwhelmed by choice this season? Let Highpoint’s Style Set gurus show you the way! Sarah Singer,…
JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD TAKES A SELFIE FOR MANIAMANIA
fter successfully fronting MANIAMANIA’s campaign for their main line, style icon Julia Restoin Roitfeld has returned…
BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN, LAURA MERCIER AND SPA Q
REDKEN’S NEW MUSE REDKEN 5TH AVE NYC has announced Brazilian model and anti-bullying campaigner Lea T as their…
KENDALL JENNER NAMED AS THE NEW FACE OF ESTEE LAUDER
t’s been a busy few months for Kendall Jenner. After taking the international fashion week runways…
EVERY LOOK FROM THE TAYLOR SWIFT BLANK SPACE VIDEO
I love Taylor Swift. There, I said it. She’s everyone’s guilty pleasure. She has the knack of…
WHO IS SEAN O’PRY?
If you don’t already know Sean O’Pry’s name, then you soon will. This US model appears…
FROM PARIS TO PROVENCE, A FRENCH JOURNEY WITH LAURA RANCIE + WIN TICKETS
The Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival is one of the exciting events coming up at…
TALKING JEWELLERY WITH CHARLOTTE LYNGGAARD
le Lynggaard is synonymous with luxurious, innovative design and with the release of their latest collection,…
SKINCARE FOR WHEN YOU RELAX
ne of my greatest pleasures in my day is my skincare routine. Especially my nightly one.…
GET YOUR ASIAN HAWKER MARKET EXPERIENCE AT THE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET
riday marks the start of 16 days of food fun by the banks of the Yarra! Starting…
INTRODUCING YOUR LATEST GIRL CRUSH, BELLA HADID
Gigi Hadid just took Australia by storm with a whirlwind trip as a guest of Emirates for the…
GIVE THE GIFT OF GLITZ WITH THEOUTNET.COM
elieve it or not, Christmas is less than a month away. Luckily, TheOutnet.com is taking some of…
CAMILLA UNVEILS YOUR NEW SUMMER SWIM ESSENTIALS
ummer and Camilla just seem to go hand in hand; from the effortless style of kaftans,…
GET THE LOOK: GIGI HADID’S HOT MELBOURNE CUP MAKEUP
s the Melbourne Cup Carnival draws to a close for another year and we look back at…
SEEN AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY
ll eyes were on Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie as she returned home for…
THE 3 THINGS EVERY WOMAN NEEDS IN HER WARDROBE
hen curating the ultimate wardrobe, every woman needs an It-bag, It-dress and It piece of jewellery.…
BEST DRESSED AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY
2014’s spring racing carnival comes to a close, with Emirates Stakes Day finishing a week of…
OAKS DAY LUXURY AT THE GUCCI PRIVATE SUITE
Gucci turned up the luxury for their Oaks Day celebrations. We round up the best snaps…
NADIA BARTEL ON FASHION, RACING AND DRESSING JIMMY
he’s become one of Australia’s top fashion bloggers, and with one look at Nadia Bartel’s blog…
BEST DRESSED AT CROWN OAKS DAY
Femininity was the word of the day as women ruled the trackside style stakes at Crown…
WHY THE UK HAS THE MUST-HAVE SPORTSWEAR
upplying the largest sportswear brands, JD Sports, has been in business for over 30 years. Nike,…
SEEN AT CROWN OAKS DAY 2014
Often called the most fashionable day on the Spring Racing calendar, Crowns Oaks Day, AKA ladies…
JOIE DE VIVRE AT THE PARIS TO PROVENCE FESTIVAL
xperience a bit of France at the Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival over three big days,…
ELLE LOUISE – INTRODUCING YOUR NEW FAVOURITE LABEL
n the tough world of fashion, a label has to be constantly challenging itself and growing. Elle…
BEST DRESSED AT THE 2014 MELBOURNE CUP
In keeping with Melbourne Cup tradition, colour reigned supreme trackside yesterday. Well heeled Birdcage patrons opted…
SEEN AT MELBOURNE CUP 2014
The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Melbourne Cup. We…
INTERVIEW WITH GIGI HADID
ith her flawless skin and to-die for body, Gigi Hadid is our girl crush, fitspo and…
HOT HONEYMOON HAIR TIPS
or an occasion as important and special as a honeymoon, we all want our tresses to…
MR HOLLAND ON MR MEN
enry Holland is known for a lot of things; his iconic ‘fashion groupie’ tees that made…
SEEN AT DERBY DAY 2014
The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Derby Day.…
DERBY DAY 2014 STREET STYLE
espite the fickle Melbourne weather, the fashion and race loving crowd were our in force on…
WIN A TRIP TO DUBAI
e are excited to announce that Couturing will be traveling to Dubai in December as part…
NOT GOING TO THE RACES? OUR TOP FOOD & DRINK PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Not going to the races this weekend? Don’t fret, you can enjoy the fun atmosphere at…
YOUR NEW GO-TO PRODUCTS
often get asked as Beauty Editor, what my “go-to” products are and funnily enough I’ve been…
MORE THAN JUST FASHION AND CELEBRITIES IN THE BIRDCAGE
he Birdcage. Synonymous with fashion, beauty and celebrities during Melbourne Cup Carnival, the various marquees in…
HAIR & BEAUTY INSPO FROM ICONIC BOND GIRLS
Sultry French ingenue Léa Seydoux has been named as the latest Bond girl for the upcoming…
THE LIGHT RIOT – ZIMMERMANN RESORT 2015
A memory that shines with the scorching glare of happiness, recalls echoes of laughter and fondly…
VEUVE CLICQUOT AIRSTREAM POPS INTO SUMMER
his month, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream rolls into summer, bringing with it Clicquot’s unique combination of…
TIMELESS BEAUTY, NAOMI WATTS THE NEWEST FACE TO JOIN L’OREAL PARIS
conic, graceful and talented. Only some of the words to describe one of Hollywood’s leading actresses,…
MOSSGREEN CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH A SPRING PARTY
Mossgreen’s Spring Party, in celebration of the gallery and auction house’s 10 year anniversary promised to…
CHEYENNE TOZZI IN WANTED SHOES’ 35TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
ashion leading shoe brand Wanted Shoes will celebrate their 35th anniversary by releasing their debut capsule…
UNCONVENTIONAL LOOKS FOR THE NON-TRADITIONAL BRIDE
ou’re getting married, you’ve found the perfect location and the guest list is sorted, but you…
HOW TO GET GLOWING SUMMER SKIN
Getting spring races ready does not have to be complicated, you just need to be well…
MANIA MANIA GO CRAZY FOR MATILDA
ANIAMANIA have tapped up and coming model and musician Matilda Dods for their haunting Resort 2015…
THE MUST VISIT EVENT FOR FOODIES
hat is the taste of Melbourne? Whether it’s the tang of Pedro Ximenez Sherry in Movida’s…
HAIR READY FOR SPRING RACING
aking sure your outfit is perfect for Race day is not just about ensuring your dress,…
SOLANGE SET TO SPIN THE DECKS AT THE RACES
olange Knowles is set to spin the decks as a special guest of Lavazza on Derby…
SUKI ONLY HAS EYES FOR BURBERRY
ritish beauty Suki Waterhouse fronts the latest campaign for Burberry’s new Eyes collection. Developed by Burberry…
WIN TICKETS TO OAKS DAY WITH EMIRATES
We’ve teamed up with Emirates to give you the chance to win one of TEN double…
THE MUST-HAVE HEADPIECES THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
hen it comes to choosing the perfect spring racing headpiece, the process can be daunting. This…
9 TIPS TO TRAVEL LIKE A MODERN FASHIONISTA
Going travelling soon? Although some tips will have you dining at the best hidden spots in…
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA ON PEARLS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE SECRET TO GLOWING SKIN
atalie Imbruglia was the it-girl of the 90’s. Let’s face it, who didn’t want to be…
BEAUTY NEWS: HOT OFF THE PRESS
ELLA BACHÉ Ella Baché has achieved 60 years of skincare excellence in Australia and to celebrate,…
THE SPRING MENU YOU NEED TO TRY
Cecconi’s is a name synonymous with beautiful food and it’s no wonder why the restaurant continues…
HOW TO GET LEGS LIKE MARGOT
Just because you’ve never dreamed of jeté-ing across a stage as Odette or Giselle, doesn’t mean…
YOUR NEW FAVOURITE HIDDEN OASIS
Marlborough wine label, Stoneleigh, has launched a hidden oasis in the heart of Fitzroy Street St Kilda,…
BINGLE GIVES US A SNEAK PEEK OF THE BASE
Lara Bingle has revealed the packaging for her much anticipated bronzing and tanning line The BASE…
CARA X PHARRELL – COOLEST COLLAB EVER?
Take one It-Brit. Add one hit muso and what do you get? Potentially the coolest music…
SEEN AT CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP
At the 2014 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup last Saturday, Crown Golden Ale played host to…
MARGHERITA MISSONI TO ATTEND DERBY DAY WITH LAVAZZA
International style icon Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be returning to Australia as a guest of Lavazza…
MECCA LAUNCHES NEW CUTTING EDGE STORE
Mecca Cosmetica is raising the bar for the beauty retail offering in Australia with the launch…
GUCCI BRINGS A TOUCH OF ITALIAN CLASS TO THE PARIS END OF COLLINS STREET
Kanye West may have asked, “What’s Gucci?” in his song “Ni**as in Paris” but there is…
SPRING RACING CARNIVAL MUST HAVE MAKEUP PRODUCTS
Something to take into consideration when planning your Spring Racing Carnival makeup is simplicity and ease.…
SEPHORA IN AUSTRALIA, LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN
Beauty giant, Sephora, hits our shores in less than 2 months and in anticipation to the…
CAULFIELD CUP BEST DRESSED
Longer hemlines, feminine silhouettes and modern textures were the order of the day at this weekend’s…
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ROMANCE WAS BORN & NGV
While countless fashion fiends flock to get a glimpse of Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibit at the…
THURLEY RESORT 2014
Taking inspiration from the fragility of natural beauty and merging it with the strength of man-made…
THE ONE THAT I WANT – CHANEL N°5
It’s the campaign that has the world talking. Shot by award winning director Baz Luhrmann, starring one…
GUARANTEE A WINNER THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL WITH SPORTSBET
While Spring Racing has become synonymous with fashion, the beautiful spring weather means it’s become the…
KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
Karen Walker Eyewear celebrated ten years of making faces with a huge birthday bash in Sydney.…
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER NGV EXHIBIT RED CARPET
The National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier’s much anticipated exhibit with a…
REVEAL MORE WITH CALVIN KLEIN
The erotic possibility of a game between equals. Teasing within sight, but just out of reach.…