Category: Lifestyle
COUTURING X THE UNIMPOSSIBLES: WHY GLAMPING IS THE ULTIMATE DETOX
Hello! I am Cat, Editor in Chief of The Unimpossibles and I am here on Couturing posting all week about my camping…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS
What’s new in the world of food this week? Twisted Yoghurt Summer is well and truly…
INTERVIEW WITH LUCY LIU CHEF & DIRECTOR MICHAEL LAMBIE
There are plenty of reasons why Lucy Liu has become the hottest name in food in…
PLUNGE INTO SUMMER AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL ROOFTOP POOL PARTY BAR
Looking to cool down this summer and party whilst you’re doing that? The Adelphi Hotel’s Flinders…
BEST FOOD & DRINK GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
If you’re looking for a different type of present, why not consider Food & Drink gifts? We’ve…
MEGAN HESS DESIGNS NEW PENTHOUSE
Just as well known as the brands she illustrates for (think Chanel, Dior and Vanity Fair,…
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,…
GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
The Christmas Collection from Glasshouse Fragrances is a beautiful array of scented candles and fragrances…
LIFESTYLE GIFT GUIDE
Need help with picking the perfect present for your loved one? We’ve done the hard yards…
THE ALL NEW MAZDA 2 LAUNCHES WITH A HUGE PARTY
Mazda have launched the All-New Mazda2 in style with an event in trendy North Melbourne that…
THE MAGIC OF THE DUBAI DESERT
There’s something magical about the rolling hills of the Dubai Desert. There’s a sense of calmness…
WHAT TO DO IN DUBAI
You will never run out of things to do in the bustling city of Dubai, so…
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…
CALLING ALL FOODIES. WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO FLAVOUR EXCHANGE
lavour Exchange is hitting Fed Square this Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December with a celebration of all…
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…
H&M’S ULTIMATE SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE EMERSON
With the sound of a saxophone being coherent as you escalated up to the roof top…
THE COUNTDOWN FOR THE HUNTING FOR GEORGE COLLECTIVE AUCTION
unting For George is an independent online boutique based in Melbourne, with an extensive product range…
GIVEAWAY: GET FIT FOR SUMMER WITH ASICS
ummer is almost here and we’ve been pounding the pavement and eating healthy to get fit…
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…
LEVIS x KINGSWOOD AT ROOFTOP CINEMA
Much loved denim label Levis teamed up with indie rock favourites, Kingswood to take over Rooftop…
WIN A TRIP TO PARIS WITH RENAULT
enault are celebrating their French heritage by giving one lucky customer the chance to win a…
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…
PREVIEW H&M’S NEWEST COLLECTION AT THE EMERSON
Enjoy Summer a little bit earlier and preview the latest collection and campaign by H&M at…
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…
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…
ONE HOT PILATES
ne Hot Yoga & Pilates is the hottest new pilates studio to open in Melbourne. Situated…
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…
FOOD NEWS: JENNIFER HAWKINS, HAMMER & TONG AND MONTHLY FIX GOURMET
Jennifer Hawkins sizzles for Mount Franklin Sparkling This summer, Australia’s darling Jennifer Hawkins brings a fizz…
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…
PAUL LOUIS TURNS PINK THIS SPRING
It’s French. It’s Bubbly & now it’s PINK for a limited time only ne of our favourite French…
GET IMMERSED IN LOCAL ART AT ART + MEL
Melbournians are invited to experience ART+MEL, an immersive two day art event without the white walls…
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.…
CELEBRATE SPRING WITH FEAST OF MERIT
There is no two ways about it. Melbourne is a food obsessed city. Diners are prepared…
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,…
SHAKE UP YOUR DIET WITH BOOST AND GRILL’D
BOOST JUICE SHAKES THINGS UP FOR CHARITY WITH CELEBRITY SMOOTHIE RANGE oost Juice has partnered with…
WIN A TASTE OF MELBOURNE
ancy yourself a foodie? Then we have just the giveaway for you. We’ve got a double…
WIN A TRIP TO DUBAI
e are excited to announce that Couturing will be traveling to Dubai in December as part…
GET YOUR FLING ON AT FLEMINGTON
eading to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Carnival? Make sure you make a pitstop at the ultimate trackside…
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…
FIVE GO TO EVENTS FOR GOOD FOOD MONTH
t’s that time of year again. Prepare to gorge, graze and guzzle Melbourne, The Age Good…
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…
VEUVE CLICQUOT AIRSTREAM POPS INTO SUMMER
his month, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream rolls into summer, bringing with it Clicquot’s unique combination of…
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…
DO AS THE ROMANS DO – SOGNI d’ORO APERITIVO DANZANTE ACT I
wo Italian Boys launched their 2013 Vintage Prosecco at a stunning food event at Brunetti’s in…
THE MUST VISIT EVENT FOR FOODIES
hat is the taste of Melbourne? Whether it’s the tang of Pedro Ximenez Sherry in Movida’s…
PREPARATION AND RECOVERY, YOUR SPRING RACING MUST-HAVES
ith only a few days to go until the Melbourne Cup Carnival, you might have your…
9 TIPS TO TRAVEL LIKE A MODERN FASHIONISTA
Going travelling soon? Although some tips will have you dining at the best hidden spots in…
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,…
HOW YOU CAN MAKE THE PERFECT COFFEE
Making the perfect coffee is more than just filling up a basket, placing it into a…
YELLOWGLEN BRINGS SPRING RACING TO SYDNEY
Yellowglen are enlisting the help of ambassador Samantha Wills to bring a little Melbourne Spring Racing…
INTRODUCING: YOUR NEW FAVOURITE GADGETS
“These are the ultimate home entertainment devices.” – Ashton Kutcher at the 2014 Lenovo Product Launch…
ENJOY A TASTE OF ITALY AT LA DOMENICA ITALIANA
If you are a lover of Italian food, then you can’t miss out on Itali.co’s La…
MOJO WINEMAKERS LAUNCH STUDIO MOJO AND CELEBRATE AT THE MELBOURNE FESTIVAL
MOJO Winemakers have launched its new look wines with the launch of Studio MOJO, a special collaboration…
NO TIME FOR A HOLIDAY? WHY NOT TAKE A STAYCATION
During the first half of the year, the abundance of public holidays can help us make…
THE KITCHEN COLLECTIVE POPS UP AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL
It’s safe to say, Melbourne is a city of foodies. Willing to wait for up to…
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE 2015 GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL BALLOT
DON’T MISS OUT! The Ballot for Golden Plains 2015 closes this Monday 13 October 2014 at 9.09am.…
CELEBRATE SPRING RACING AT CIRCA
The running of the final horse at this year’s Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day will not…
SNAPPLE HITS OUR SHORES FOR A DELICIOUS DRINK
For years we have seen this humble drink on our TV and Movie screens and…
ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL
Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You…
TARGET AUSTRALIA X MISSONI LAUNCHES THIS WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER
Target Australia has partnered with iconic Italian design house, Missoni, to deliver its biggest-ever designer collaboration…
INDEPENDENT INDONESIA
s part of my travels over in the Southern Hemisphere and keen to get some sunshine…
GIVEAWAY: GET YOUR SUMMER BODY READY WITH NIKE
Let’s face it, in the depths of winter, it’s too easy to roll over and press…
2014 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL FOOD & WINE
The Melbourne Festival kicks off this week and along with the various Arts and Music activities,…
JARDAN LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s chic interior district, Jardan has staked its claim on our…
GOING TO THE DEEP SOUTH WITH BAR SCHWEPPES
Bar Schweppes returns to Flemington’s Birdcage Enclosure for the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Saturday 1 November…
TOBY’S ESTATE HITS THE MELBOURNE FESTIVAL WITH A SHOT OR TWO OF COFFEE
Toby’s Estate hits the Melbourne Festival as the exclusive coffee sponsor of the 29th annual Festival, to be held…
TOP HEN’S PARTY IDEAS
Love is in the air in Spring and that means lots of weddings in Spring too!…
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
As you all might know by now, I love coffee and reading about it on dailyespresso.co.uk…
THE EMERSON TURNS 1 WITH A BIG CELEBRATION
Melbourne’s hotspot, The Emerson turned 1 last week and celebrated the momentous occasion with a huge…
BROWN BROTHERS SPARKLING MASTERCLASS AT FATTO BAR AND CANTINA
There is a lot to learn about Sparkling wine. More than I had anticipated after spending…
FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL
Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be…
ESCAPE INTO BRILLIANT TRACES
As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou…
TEA IS NOT JUST FOR DRINKING WITH TWININGS
Twinings is hosting a dinner on Monday event (September 29) alongside Gourmet Traveller to launch two new blends as a part…
THE 2014 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS A TASTE OF MEDITERRANEAN TO OUR SCREENS
The 2014 Lavazza Italian Film Festival kicks of this week bringing a touch of the Mediterranean…
NEWS: THE EMERSON TURNS 1, HAMMER & TONG’S FOOD TRUCK AND IL FORNO OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA
The Emerson turns 1 The Emerson is celebrating its 1st Birthday this Friday 19 September and…
REKORDERLIG CIDES PRESENTS SOUNDS IN THE SNOW AT THREDBO
Rekorderlig Cider has announced that electro band PANAMA will be the headline act at Sounds in the Snow, an…
CELEBRATE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY WITH CADBURY
In case you didn’t know, September 13 is World Chocolate Day. A day for chocolate you…
A WEEKEND IN THE TASMANIAN OUTDOORS
weekend in Hobart is best spent outside the city limits. Sure, MONA is fantastic and Salamanca…
WELCOME SUMMER WITH VODKA O
This season VODKA O introduces your newest summer companion, their latest range of naturally crafted, premixed…
BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
norkelling off the beach at Gili island, sailing the picturesque coastline of Croatia or tearing up…
VINO PARADISO – A WINE LOVER’S PARADISE
Calling all Sydney Wine Lovers! Vino Paradiso begins on 31 October with a three-day event taking place at…
ITALI.CO A HIDDEN ITALIAN GEM
I love Pizza and it gives me so much pleasure to eat it. So when I…
LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY
Haven’t found a gift for Dad yet? We’re here to help with our last minute gift…
JOHN WALKER AND SONS CELEBRATE THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SCOTCH WHISKY
In a world first, John Walker and Sons, unlocked the liquefied brilliance of its Diamond Jubilee…
TYRRELLS CRISPS HITS OUR SHORES WITH A BIT OF ENGLAND
Tantalising tastebuds down under, Englishly good. The apt description of the new brand of chips…
FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day is upon us again this year (it’s next Sunday if you haven’t received the…
LOVE/HATE – THE DESTINATION BRAND FOR FASHION AND LIFESTYLE
Love/Hate, is a brand that is definitely more about Love than Hate. The Melbourne based design label was…
QV BUILDS A FOREST SANCTUARY IN THE MELBOURNE CBD
In a Melbourne first, QV Melbourne, has stayed true to its unique and eclectic style by…
MERCEDES-BENZ MELBOURNE LAUNCHES THE NEW C-CLASS WITH STYLE
Mercedes-Benz Melbourne launched the new C-Class model in style with a soiree in the basement of…
GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH REKORDERLIG
The warmer weather is just around the corner, and Rekorderlig have their newest cider flavour just…
GOURMET JAMS NO LONGER FOR THE SWEET TOOTH WITH SPOONFED FOODS
Forget the usual condiments at a typical Australian bbq – tomato sauce, mustard and relish. Welcome…
CURTIS STONE X TARGET COLLABORATION
If you can’t get enough of Australian celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, then make sure you check…
WHAT DO YOU CALL SOMEONE WHO COLLECTS HOTEL STAYS?
hat do you call someone who collects hotel stays? “Very welcome” according to Art Series Hotel…
MAGIMIX IT WITH CHEF ADRIAN RICHARDSON
Celebrated Australian Chef, Adrian Richardson, recently helped to launch the new Patissier Multifunction Processor by Magimix…