FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY

Katherine Ng

August 31, 2014

Gift Guide, Lifestyle

Father's Day is upon us again this year (it's next Sunday if you haven't received the memo) and if you're in a conundrum as to what to get Dad, we've made it easy for you and selected some of our favourite...

LOVE/HATE – THE DESTINATION BRAND FOR FASHION AND LIFESTYLE

Katherine Ng

August 29, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Love/Hate, is a brand that is definitely more about Love than Hate. The Melbourne based design label was founded in 2003 originally producing jewellery and extending into homewares, clothing, shoes,...

QV BUILDS A FOREST SANCTUARY IN THE MELBOURNE CBD

Lisa Teh

August 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Events and Runways, Fashion, News, News, People & Parties

In a Melbourne first, QV Melbourne, has stayed true to its unique and eclectic style by building the QV Melbourne Hideaway – an enchanting woodland sanctuary complete with lofty trees, vibrant tulips, an...

MERCEDES-BENZ MELBOURNE LAUNCHES THE NEW C-CLASS WITH STYLE

Katherine Ng

August 27, 2014

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Mercedes-Benz Melbourne launched the new C-Class model in style with a soiree in the basement of Circa, The Prince to celebrate the new level of modern luxury. The new C-Class takes luxury cars to a new...

GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH REKORDERLIG

Lisa Teh

August 27, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News, Recipes

The warmer weather is just around the corner, and Rekorderlig have their newest cider flavour just in time to help you celebrate. An Australian favourite, the pomegranate has become commonplace in many...

GOURMET JAMS NO LONGER FOR THE SWEET TOOTH WITH SPOONFED FOODS

Katherine Ng

August 25, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Forget the usual condiments at a typical Australian bbq - tomato sauce, mustard and relish. Welcome to the new taste sensation of savoury jams that are now becoming popular additions to the Aussie dining...

CURTIS STONE X TARGET COLLABORATION

Katherine Ng

August 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you can't get enough of Australian celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, then make sure you check out the new range of affordable kitchenware he has designed as part of Target's 'Designers for Target' program....

WHAT DO YOU CALL SOMEONE WHO COLLECTS HOTEL STAYS?

Lisa Teh

August 14, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

What do you call someone who collects hotel stays? "Very welcome" according to Art Series Hotel Group CEO Will Deague. The Art Series Hotels have developed a reputation as some of the most vibrant places to...

MAGIMIX IT WITH CHEF ADRIAN RICHARDSON

Katherine Ng

August 13, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Celebrated Australian Chef, Adrian Richardson, recently helped to launch the new Patissier Multifunction Processor by Magimix with the help of TV food celebrity Maeve O'Mara in Sydney. The new Patissier...

RETRO RELAXING ON THE GOLD COAST

Heather Kipling

August 13, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Recovery firmly under our belts, the next stop on our travels was the surf town of Coolangatta, a chilled out beach town brimming with surf beaches and upcoming cafes. The perfect spot to relax. Hotel Komune...

SPLENDOUR SHINES FOR 2014

Heather Kipling

August 12, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Known as the Australian version of Glastonbury, heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass was the only option for this festival lovin’ gal. Escaping the cold of Melbourne, Splendour in the Grass...

WINTER SUN AND SURF – BYRON BAY

Heather Kipling

August 11, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Byron Bay was originally a village until 1963 until surfers discovered the seven beachfronts along the most eastern stretch of Australia. Over the past few years Byron has become a hub for surfers, creatives...

YGAP PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON CHILD ABUSE WITH THEIR POLISHED MAN CAMPAIGN

Heather Kipling

August 11, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

It can be distressing to hear that 1 in 5 children globally experience violence before the age of 18 and that’s why YGap have devised their “Polished Man” campaign to drive awareness and fundraising. In...

VEUVE CLICQUOT WINTER PARTY

Katherine Ng

August 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Winter came alive last Friday at The Emerson rooftop with the Veuve Clicquot Winter Party, a party held to celebrate all things Veuve Clicquot and all things winter. Bringing a bit of glamour to Melbourne,...

THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR WITH PASSION AND SUPPORT AT KAYA HEALTH CLUB

Heather Kipling

August 8, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Kaya Health Club guarantees the feel good factor giving visitors passion and support on their health and wellness journeys, through a combination of mind and body classes and therapies. Kaya was started...

PALM BEACH COLLECTION LAUNCHES LATEST COLLABORATIONS

Lisa Teh

August 8, 2014

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

After the success of their recent collaboration with The Lust List, Palm Beach Collection have once again teamed up with talented illustrator Sally Spratt to launch their latest scented candle Black Rose. A...

MEET YOUR MAKER AT HAMMER & TONG

Katherine Ng

August 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Meet your Maker event is happening again at Hammer & Tong on Tuesday 12 August where food meets wine meets wine maker. The event features four of Victoria's finest winemakers who will host a four...

LIFE’S SHORT. EAT DESSERT FIRST (AT OM NOM)

Lisa Teh

August 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

When I’m considering where to eat, how good the dessert is, is often the deciding factor. When I heard that the Adelphi Hotel was home to a restaurant which focused on desserts, l couldn’t get my...

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 2: CATALONIA

Adriane Howell

August 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and close...

THE WORLD OF FRAGRANCES CAPTURED IN WAX – MAISON BALZAC ON THE ART OF CANDLES

Lisa Teh

August 4, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Crème De La Crème is French for best of the best, which makes it a fitting name for Maison Balzac's latest venture, a luxurious cream, inspired by memories from the South of France. The brainchild of Elise...

ADVANCED STYLE AT MIFF

Maddison Capuano

July 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday 31 July, and brings with it a swag of brilliant and beautiful features, documentaries and shorts from Australia and around the world. Among...

UNDER THE BIG TOP AT LE GRAND CIRQUE WITH RENAULT AMBASSADOR, MANU FEILDEL

Katherine Ng

July 28, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

It's not often I'm left speechless after meeting someone, but this is what happened to me when I met renowned chef and TV personality Manu Feildel at a special event held at his hot new Melbourne restaurant,...

SIMMONE LOGUE’S VANILLA CUPCAKES

Katherine Ng

July 24, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

We recently featured an interview with the wonderful and inspirational Simmone Logue, the founder of Simmone Logue Fine Foods . We asked Simmone to share one of her favourite recipes and here below is the...

GODS, HUMAN SACRIFICE AND ART – THE #AZTECSMELBOURNE EXHIBITION HAS IT ALL

Katherine Ng

July 22, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Discover the exciting and tragic story of the Aztec civilisation at Melbourne Museum this Winter. The temporary exhibition is currently showcasing over 200 cultural treasures that have come from some of...

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 1: BASQUE COUNTRY

Adriane Howell

July 21, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my deluded romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and...

FOOD INSPIRATION WITH SIMMONE LOGUE

Katherine Ng

July 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Simmon Logue has been in the food industry for over 16 years and is the creator of Simmone Logue Fine Food Company, a company that has two stores in Sydney and provides exquisite catering for some of...

LOOKING AT THE GLASS HALF FULL

Lisa Teh

July 17, 2014

Lifestyle

It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, and let life's daily stresses get the better of you. When you feel overwhelmed or simply are just having a bad day, the National Mind Shift Self Esteem...

SUPPORTING SPRING FLING FESTIVAL

Heather Kipling

July 16, 2014

Lifestyle

Spring Fling Festival is a highlight of North Melbourne's Spring/Summer calendar and this year looks set to be bigger than ever! Into it's 37th year, the Spring Fling runs on the support of the local...

A TASTE OF WINTER WE CAN ALL EMBRACE – LUNA NIGHT MARKET

Heather Kipling

July 15, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Ok, hands up who hasn't quite got over the fact that summer seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, coupled with the fact we can no longer spend every Wednesday evening hanging out with friends and a...

MASTERING ITALIAN FOOD WITH OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO FROM CECCONI’S FLINDERS LANE

Katherine Ng

July 14, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

When it comes to Italian cooking, it's good to learn from the best. And who better to learn from, than one of the best in the business, Olimpia Bortolotto, matriarch of one of Melbourne's best Italian...

A TOUCH OF EUROPEAN NIGHTLIFE AT MADAME BRUSSELS LANE

Lisa Teh

July 13, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, To-Do List

While a night in on the couch in front of the heater after a long week at work might sound like a tempting offer in the middle of winter, Madame Brussel's Lane is bringing the spirit of a European night market...

CELEBRATING BASTILLE DAY WITH OUR FAVOURITE CHAMPAGNES

Katherine Ng

July 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bastille Day is France's National Day that marks the day since the end of the French revolution. Around the world people celebrate this day with a bounty of French delights including one of France's...

MASTERCHEF STAR SAM GANT TALKS TRUFFLES AHEAD OF TRUFFLE MELBOURNE

Katherine Ng

July 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This weekend, Melbourne truffle lovers will descend on Caulfield Racecourse to celebrate all things truffle related at the inaugural Truffle Melbourne. The two day event will showcase Truffle providores as...

GET YOUR PALETTE READY FOR THE ALBERT PARK HOTEL OYSTER FRENZY

Lisa Teh

July 10, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Lovers of oysters rejoice. The Albert Park Hotel's annual Oyster Frenzy is back by popular demand. Prime oyster season means now's the perfect time to challenge yourself to see how many oysters you can...

LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR – MELBOURNE’S NEWEST CULINARY DESTINATION

Katherine Ng

July 10, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne! Get ready for another culinary destination with the launch of Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar! The new restaurant is the brainchild of chefs Michael Lambie (The Smith), Zac Cribbes and Scott Borg and will...

YGAP CLOSES 5 CENT CAMPAIGN WITH A BANG

Heather Kipling

July 9, 2014

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties

After attending the launch of Ygap’s 5 cent campaign Couturing have been closely following their progress and although final numbers are still being calculated, YGap announced on Thursday night that their 5...

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUFFLES WITH TRUFFLE MELBOURNE FOUNDER NIGEL WOOD

Katherine Ng

July 9, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Truffles are hot in the world of food this Winter. Many of us aren't au fait with the intricacies of this delicacy so we sat down with Nigel Wood, the founder and creator of Truffle Melbourne, happening...

WARM UP THIS WINTER AT MAX BRENNER

Katherine Ng

July 8, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There is nothing better than a warm chocolate dessert or drink this Winter and you can get both a Australia's leading  chocolate-based café, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. This Winter, Max Brenner is...

CHAMPAGNE – LIFE’S SPARKLING!

Katherine Ng

July 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Champagne is one of life's true pleasures. The light and sparkling beverage is often the drink for celebration or just a nice and refreshing drink that you can just enjoy. But did you know that Champagne is...

GET YOUR TRUFFLE ON AT TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 12-13 JULY

Katherine Ng

July 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Truffle lovers rejoice! No longer a decadent delicacy available to the rich, truffles are now being warmly embraced on our plates and our humble Aussie palate. To celebrate the increasing popularity of...

FIND YOUR PLEASURE AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

Katherine Ng

July 3, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melburnians, get ready to experience ice cream heaven with Magnum opening the Magnum Pleasure Store at Emporium Melbourne. The Pleasure Store is home to the 'Make My Magnum' where you can, in six steps,...

WINTER WARMERS – A VEGETABLE CHILLI FROM OUR FRIENDS AT LE CREUSET

Heather Kipling

July 3, 2014

Lifestyle, Recipes

After attending the launch of the Le Creuset store in Melbourne, a feeling of foodie inspiration has seeped into the Couturing skin. The array of brightly coloured casserole dishes, tangines and prestine...

A TOUCH OF AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT AT BAD FRANKIE

Lisa Teh

July 1, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Hidden away on a little lane off Melbourne's iconic Smith Street in Collingwood, Bad Frankie is the new bar on the block. While this city is a melting pot of different cultures, with a some of the world's...

MIXING IT UP THIS WINTER AT RUE & CO

Katherine Ng

June 30, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard about the latest foodie destination, Rue & Co, you have been seriously hiding under a rock (or maybe you've been out of town). The pop up eating quarter has been the latest and...

GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS

Maddison Capuano

June 27, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

If the terms Lindy Hop, Charleston and East Coast Swing mean anything to you, then there’s a good chance you’ve already been introduced to the wonderful world of swing dancing. However, should the very...

NEWS: OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO LAUNCHES HER NEW COOKBOOK, THE URBAN KITCHEN OPENS AT EMPORIUM AND ASAHI AT MONA

Katherine Ng

June 24, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Olivia Bortolotto of Cecconi's Melbourne launched La Tavola Della Famiglia Cecconi's matriarch, Olimpia Bortolotto has launched her first cookbook, La Tavola Della Famiglia. A memoir of recipes and...

EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE LOCAL’S GUIDE TO LEEDS

Olivia Windsor

June 24, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

A city of students, students and more students. Leeds is a thriving industrial city with a fairly youthful population. I’ve been living here for the last 5 months and besides the typical dreary English...

GLAMINGTONS, A NEW TAKE ON AN OLD FAVOURITE

Catalina Miguel

June 22, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

This recipe came about on Australia day - lamingtons are obviously an Australian staple and favourite for such occasions. My friend Dean has sever celiacs disease. It's so bad that one crumb of gluten can put...

CHET FAKER – MESMERIZING MELBOURNE

Heather Kipling

June 19, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

With a dashingly good beard, a voice that made every woman in the crowd swoon and new found respect, Monday night at The Forum with Nick Murphy’s alias was wonderful. Hitting back from laryngitis two...

CHAI CHAMPIONSHIP WITH T2

Katherine Ng

June 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This winter is all about Chai according to the wonderful team at T2. After all, they should know all there is about tea! The rich, spicy and worldly flavour of Chai has become a favourite winter brew and to...

SHINING A LIGHT ON PHOTOGRAPHER CAITLIN WITHERS

Lisa Teh

June 16, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

'What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.' - Karl Lagerfeld While you can teach someone the technical skills for using a camera, there's...

COLOURFUL COOKING WITH LE CREUSET

Katherine Ng

June 12, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Colourful cooking is easy with Le Creuset cookware; the brand launching its second stand alone store in Australia at Melbourne's Emporium. You will see a lot of their products being reviewed on...

ENJOY AN AUSTRALIAN PROPER BREW WITH YORKSHIRE TEA

Katherine Ng

June 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The English are known as a nation of tea drinkers (amongst other things) and that's particularly true of Yorkshire, England's largest county. Famous for its charming tea rooms and rolling countryside,...

EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE CHARMS OF OXFORD

Olivia Windsor

June 10, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Even in the pouring rain, Oxford truly is breathtaking. Arriving in the city for the first time, I audibly emitted a gasp as I took in my surroundings. Grandiose buildings seeped in history, students from...

A TASTING IN THE COUNTRY – RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT

Heather Kipling

June 8, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Hosted annually in the Victorian region of Rutherglen, the winery walkabout attracts a large crowd from both Victoria and New South Wales, to taste a selection of wines and muscats from the wineries across...

ESCAPE TO THE TROPICS WITH QV MELBOURNE

Paige Richards

June 7, 2014

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy as we grab our black coats, a little part of us longs for the warmer seasons. This is where QV Melbourne comes...

HAMMER AND TONG 412, A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE

Hitomi Grace

June 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Meet your Maker. An apt name for the unique dining experience Hammer and Tong 412 hosted last month. Meet your maker provided an innovative dining experience where executive chef Simon Ward (previously of Vue...

LA MASCARA LAUNCHES ITS READY TO SERVE COCKTAIL RANGE

Katherine Ng

June 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The La Máscara Beverage range launches with Dan Murphy's nationwide with its collection of premium, all natural and ready to serve cocktails, bringing a touch of class to any occasion. La Máscara is...

1000 STEPS – A HIKE AWAY FROM THE CITY

Heather Kipling

June 2, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Melbourne is a beautiful city, every week a new restaurant, bar, coffee shop, clothing store will pop up with a launch event or three. Every now and again the urge to escape takes over, to get away from...

2014 ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Heather Kipling

June 1, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Australia’s short film festival, St Kilda Film Festival last night awarded Director Dave Wade and Producer Alexandra BlueBest Short Film for Welcome to Iron Knob at the Closing Night...

MELBOURNE FOODIES REJOICE THIS WEEKEND WITH THE ROAST COLLECTION AND THE GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

Katherine Ng

May 30, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Roast Collection This weekend sees the launch of The Roast Collection, brought to you by the makers of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by the Bank of Melbourne. With more than 100...

GO CRAZY AT KONG BBQ

Katherine Ng

May 28, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

After teasing us with some of the delicious delights from the pop up at Rue & Co, Kong BBQ is opening this Friday night at 599 Church Street, Richmond. The much anticpated restaurant is brought to you...

CHEF TANIA CHRISTY FROM OM NOM SHOWS HER PASTRY GENIUS ON MASTERCHEF

Katherine Ng

May 26, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Watch out Zumbo, there's a new name in the world of desserts and pastries! Christy Tania, Head Chef from Om Nom Restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel, showed why she's the hottest name in food with her Mango Alfonso...

FEAST OR FAMINE

Phong Tran

May 26, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There are times when you attend events you have the chance to rub shoulders with the stars. However, every now and then you meet someone unexpected who just inspires you. I met Penny, a retired food writer,...

OPENING NIGHT AT THE 31ST ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL

Heather Kipling

May 24, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Known as St Kilda’s night of nights, on Thursday the iconic Palais Theatre opened its doors to more than a thousand, voyeurs, press, film buffs and film makers to open the St Kilda Film...

WEEKEND FOOD INSPIRATION WITH VODKA

Katherine Ng

May 22, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

Need some cooking inspiration this weekend? We asked the team at Vodka O to provide us with some inspirational recipes featuring not your usual cooking ingredients, Vodka! The versatile spirit can be enjoyed...

THE PERFECT TEA TIME WITH BAKERS DELIGHT ORANGE POPPY AND ORANGE CHOC SCONES

Katherine Ng

May 20, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

We're all so wrapped up with powering through the day that we don't take the time to enjoy a break and enjoy it with delicious delights. So reinvigorate your tea time by adding one of Bakers Delights' new...

KEEP IT SPARKLING WITH PAUL LOUIS

Katherine Ng

May 19, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Paul Louis. It's French and it's sparkling, and it's what Champagne offers without the heavy price tag, what else could you ask for? Paul Louis was launched this week at Chris Lucas' newest Melbourne...

LOVE CHOCOLATE? LOVE WELL NATURALLY SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT THE GUILT!

Katherine Ng

May 15, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Want a way to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Well Naturally is a range of sugar-free, naturally sweetened alternative to full-sugar chocolate. The latest product to tempt your taste buds are...

R U MINE MELBOURNE? – ARCTIC MONKEYS ROCK ROD LAVER

Heather Kipling

May 15, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

For many people in Rod Laver last Friday night, they will only know the Arctic Monkeys on one level, as the grown up showmen that woed a crowd with sounds from their latest album AM and classic floor...

DAVID MCDIARMID SHAKING THINGS UP AT THE NGV

Jordan Christodoulou

May 15, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Looking for a fun activity to do in the city this week that will open your mind and expose you to aesthetically pleasing art work which also holds a valid message? Look no further. The vivacious and...

DINE LIKE AN ATHLETE WITH DINEAMIC

Jordan Christodoulou

May 12, 2014

Health and Wellness

If I had a dollar for every time I had a super busy day at work and rushed to that 7pm gym class only to come home and eat tin spaghetti on toast for tea I would be a millionaire. We all know that to accompany...

NEWS: KENOBI BAR LAUNCH, HAMMER & TONG MEET YOUR MAKER DINNER AND JIMMY GRANTS OPENS AT EMPORIUM

Katherine Ng

May 12, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

What's happening in the world of food in Melbourne? Couturing brings you the latest food news this week. Kenobi Bar launches in Melbourne Kenobi Bar is Melbourne's newest addition to the CBD bar scene,...

EXPLORING ENGLAND: LONDON IN A WHIRLWIND LOVE AFFAIR

Olivia Windsor

May 8, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Fresh, exciting and full of possibilities, who doesn’t love the thrill of new love?! And after visiting London, I’m telling you it’s possible to have a satisfying love affair with with this iconic city...

LAST MINUTE RESTAURANT IDEAS FOR MUM

Phong Tran

May 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

With Mother's Day fast approaching and if you still don't have the clearest idea on what to get mum, it's not too late. Why not try and give mum the night off? If you can't cook, we've got you covered. But why...

RELAXATION & RELIEF WITH SALTS OF THE EARTH

Heather Kipling

May 7, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Salt therapy is designed to cleanse and relieve inflammation in both the skin and the lungs, relieving symptoms of everything from the common cold, to more serious conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and...

IMPRESS MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Phong Tran

May 6, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Some proclaim, everyday should be ‘Mother’s Day’, as mothers and indeed grandmothers, and if you’re lucky enough great-grandmothers, are the matriarchs of so many families. They are tireless, selfless...

HEAT IN WINTER – BIKRAM HOT YOGA

Heather Kipling

May 6, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Making time for exercise during the Autumn/Winter months can always seem such a chore. By the time you've finished a busy day, the last thing you want to do is head out for a run in the dark wet weather...

A SPANISH FIESTA – EMBRACING CULTURE

Olivia Windsor

May 6, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Calling all available Spanish men: Please be my ticket into living in your beautiful country permanently! When you’ve been living in England for the last few months, there is nothing better than escaping...

HIKING IN WILSON’S PROM

Heather Kipling

May 5, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Anyone visiting Melbourne has heard of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road, a pinnacle for the average tourist and a must see for any newbie. What they don't tell you about is an almost untouched...

GOURMET GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Katherine Ng

May 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Still looking for a gift for Mother's Day? Look no further than these Gourmet Gift ideas we've found just for you! Fabulous French Bubbles Mum will be super happy with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier...

POP IN TO THE NEWEST DINING EXPERIENCE IN TOWN – RUE & CO FEATURING JIMMY GRANTS, KONG AND ST. ALI

Katherine Ng

May 2, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Pop in to the new dining experience featuring three of Melbourne's most exciting restaurants. Rue & Co is the new destination for Melbourne food lovers featuring Jimmy Grants, St Ali and Chris Lucas'...

FROM THE CLEAR WATERS OF ST LUCIA

Hande Cerkez

April 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Amidst the dark and intimate surroundings of The Corner Hotel, St Lucia emerged; bring with them their signature electronic-pop meets all things tropical vibe. On the first introductory beat, we’re...

OLA! COOKING WITH TEQUILA

Katherine Ng

April 28, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Think Tequila and think salt and a wedge of lemon? Well think again! Did you know that Tequila can be used in a variety of recipes to make a dish taste extra special? We spoke with the makers of Tequila Blu to...

SWEET VIBES AT BOOGIE FESTIVAL

Heather Kipling

April 28, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

With no plans over the Easter weekend what better way to take in a true country festival than volunteering at Boogie. Started 8 years ago in the town of Tallarook, the legend that is Bruzzy allowed a merry...

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL BAR AT CINEMA NOVA

Maddison Capuano

April 23, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

To celebrate the Australian release of Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Nova Cinemas in Carlton has set up their very own Grand Budapest Hotel Lobby Bar. The bar, which will be in...

THE NEW CECCONI’S, ITALIAN HAS A NEW FACE

Katherine Ng

April 23, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Cecconi's Flinders Lane Restaurant & Cellar Bar has re-launched with a new look but don't worry, the same great range of rustic Italian delights are still on offer from the kitchens. The restaurant...

MADAME FLAVOUR – CHANGING THE WAY WE LOOK AT TEA

Lisa Teh

April 21, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

I have to admit I'm not a coffee drinker, which is almost a crime given that I live in Melbourne. I will say though that I am an avid tea drinker and always looking to try new brews. So when I was introduced...

WANG GONGXIN AT THE NGV: VIDEO ARTIST

Adriane Howell

April 21, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Wang Gongxin is one of China’s most renowned video artists. He is a man who plays with history and tradition, and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. Couturing was lucky enough to have an interview...

HOT CROSS BUNS WITHOUT THE GUILT

Jordan Christodoulou

April 17, 2014

Lifestyle, Recipes

The one thing that I can’t pass up when it comes to Easter apart from all the chocolate eggs that adorn every supermarket counter at this time of the year is the notorious hot cross bun. I just find it so...

GOOD VIBRATIONS, A FILM CELEBRATING MUSIC AND BEING ALIVE

Jordan Christodoulou

April 16, 2014

Arts & Entertainment

As stated by the one and only Bono, “Richard Dormer’s performance is a transcendent, anarchic, amazing joy! If you love music, movies or being alive you’ll love Good Vibrations”, and I couldn’t have...

THE HYPNOTIC RULE OF THUMB

Maddison Capuano

April 15, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

You know something different is about to happen the moment you walk into the Malthouse Tower Theatre. Phillip Adams, the artistic director and performer of THUMB: A Performance In Progress, sits just to...

YGAP LAUNCH #5CENT CAMPAIGN AT FEAST OF MERIT

Heather Kipling

April 14, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

The 5cent campaign is simple: giving those unwanted five cent coins to people who need them. In 2012 YGap launched an innovative and simple campaign to get people to donate their unwanted 5 cent pieces and...

YOUR SKY HIGH WORKOUT

Maddison Capuano

April 14, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

I think we’ve all harboured dreams of running away and joining the circus at one stage in our lives. I don’t know exactly who it is to blame: the ridiculously cute and well trained animals, the absurd...

YO-CHI – FROZEN YOGHURT NEVER TASTED SO GOOD

Aleczander Gamboa

April 14, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Healthy eating has just got a whole lot better with Yo-Chi, the latest brand to jump on the emerging frozen yoghurt trend. 98% fat free and using only the finest natural ingredients, Yo-Chi provides...

MAKE YOUR EASTER A CADBURY EASTER!

Katherine Ng

April 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Celebrate this Easter with Australia's favourite chocolate brand, Cadbury, with a range including some of our old favourites like Mini Eggs and Creme Egg, but also some new products from the Marvellous...

A NIGHT OF INDIE ROCK WITH LOON LAKE

Hande Cerkez

April 10, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The first time I saw Loon Lake live, I was under the big top tent at Falls Festival Lorne. Everyone was sweating from the heat, and the smell of warm cider took over. Their catchy indie rock ballads filled...

THE TOWN MOUSE: AN INTIMATE VENUE WITH INTENSE FLAVOURS

Adriane Howell

April 9, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Carlton’s The Town Mouse may only seat 42 diners but it is far from meek. The restaurant, which opened in early 2013, was previously home to the award-winning Embrasse. Housed in a Victorian Terrace with a...

THE GOTHIC CHARMS OF EDINBURGH

Olivia Windsor

April 8, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

  Edinburgh is a city that perfectly blends the old, the new and natural. Gothically beautiful, you can expect breathtaking views of the Castle and classic Scottish buildings as you walk along...

KAREN TRAN: CREATING EXQUISITE EVENTS

Adriane Howell

April 7, 2014

Bridal, Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Karen Tran is a world renowned florist and event stylist, who was recently in Sydney for the Karen Tran Dinner hosted by Wedded Wonderland at the trendy Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. Karen Tran & Wendy...