Category: Lifestyle
REKORDERLIG LAUNCH AT VAMFF
This week super stylish and Swedish Rekorderlig Cider launched the Rekorderlig Fashion Lounge to Melbourne’s fashion elite for the star studded opening of the 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion…
HIGH TEA WITH A TWIST AT OM NOM
Innovative. Interesting. Indulgent. Not often words you associate with a High Tea, as the thought of…
A TOUCH OF AUTUMN WITH DIPTYQUE NOISETIER
One of the most popular candles in the world, Diptyque has become know for its unique…
DRESSED FOR WINTER – FASHION FILM AT ITS BEST
A combination of guilty pleasures for a Sunday afternoon, fashion and French, Dressed for Winter explores…
TO BUY OR DIY? CRAFTY IDEAS TO GET YOU THINKING
We all have that ‘creative friend’. The one who hand makes cards instead of popping past…
FREE IS BETTER
We have spent more than half a billion dollars paying for what should be a fundamental…
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF KRISTINE BROWN
When Kristine Brown was on maternity leave, rather than sit around the house watching re-runs of…
TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH MUSIC WITH THE MSO
You can’t call yourself a lover of music, if you haven’t experienced a concert performed by…
MELBOURNE GET READY. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER IS COMING TO THE NGV
Earlier this morning the art glitterati gathered in a dimly lit room in the depths of…
HIDDEN GEMS – EAU DE VIE
Eau De Vie is quite frankly a place that can easily be mistaken for something other…
THE STREETS COME ALIVE TO KICK OFF THE 26TH YEAR OF BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL
A festival not to be missed among Melbournians, Sydney Road closed its streets for what looks…
THE HAPPIEST 5K ON THE PLANET
Sunday the 2nd of March saw Melbourne’s entire Albert Park Grand Prix track coated by a…
ZHOU ZHOU – DRINKING WITH A DIFFERENCE
It looks like Chapel Street is finally getting that much needed revamp with the new kid…
SUMMERTIME SMILES WITH SOMETHING SWEET – OUR FAVOURITE GELATO AND ICE CREAM BARS
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. – Ernestine Ulmer Summer isn’t over just yet so with…
SCREEN MY SHORTS COMPETITION – PROJECT HOMELESS
Project Homeless is a joint Screen My Shorts Australia and Parramatta City Council initiative designed to…
SUPERGRAPH – A GRAPHIC ART FAIR DEBUT
Five years in the making, the inaugural SUPERGRAPH launched in Melbourne with Australia’s newest Contemporary Graphic Art…
FIVE HEALTHY INSTAGRAMMERS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING
We all know that Instagram gets a bad wrap for being awash with photos of cats…
FOODIES REJOICE THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS HERE
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (28 February to 16 March 2014) now in its twenty…
WHITE NIGHT TO SHINE AGAIN THIS SATURDAY
Inspired by the Paris Nuit Blanche festival, White Night is by far Melbourne’s most stylish festival…
BEG, SCREAM AND SHOUT AT THE ABBOTSFORD CONVENT
The city of Melbourne is nothing if not eclectic. It likes to think it provides a…
HELADOS JAUJA – ARGENTINIAN ICE CREAM MAKING ITS MARK ON LYGON STREET
On a warm summer’s evening, Couturing had the pleasure of experiencing an ice cream degustation event…
DRINK YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
If somebody had mentioned the word green and smoothie in the same sentence to me a…
SPECTACLE – VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR
A dizzying exploration of music video as an art form… The Australian Centre for the Moving…
FORKLIFT – CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY OF BODY AND MACHINE
It’s the graveyard shift and three women find themselves in an industrial wasteland, willing to risk…
THE ZOO @ TRUNK – BRINGING STREET ART TO YOUR DOOR
Looking for something interesting to see over the weekend and combine it with a tipple or…
DAILY BLOOMS – CHANGING THE WAY WE BUY FLOWERS
I know I can’t say no to a beautiful bunch of flowers and most girls I…
ALL THE FUN AT THE FAIR, ST KILDA FESTIVAL
With a mesmerizing beach backdrop and palm trees scattered throughout, St Kilda came to life for…
NOT INTO FLOWERS? THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
While most girls wouldn’t say no to a beautiful bunch of flowers, most men can be…
NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST – CHANDON SECRET GARDEN PARTY
Not all those who wander are lost – JRR Tolkien Not a truer phrase said by…
THE BEST WAY TO YOUR LOVED ONE’S HEART IS THROUGH ONE OF THESE RESTAURANTS
So it’s that time of year again where boys and girls put their love to the…
SPOIL YOUR LOVED ONE WITH A STAY AT THE INTERCONTINENTIAL MELBOURNE THE RIALTO
What should be arguably the most romantic day of the year can also come with a…
ROLLING STONE’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS
The 5th Annual Rolling Stone Awards took place last night, presented by Patron Tequila, one of…
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF IN THE NEW YEAR WITH TOUCH OF SPIRIT TOURS
In 2006, a small group seeking a cultural change and spiritual transformation set out on an…
WHERE FOOD & ART MEET: THE MOSSGREEN TEAROOMS
Melbourne’s iconic art gallery and Auction house, Mossgreen, has opened a stylish new eatery in its…
THE SUN SHINES ON ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL, MELBOURNE
Now in its 10th year, Laneway Festival was the brainchild of Jerome Borazio and Danny Rogers.…
GO PRO HERO 3+ REVIEW
Has there been a moment when you’re on the back of a jet ski, surfing waves,…
MEDITATION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK
Upon entering the Mind Body Spirit festival earlier this year I was swept up in a…
PERONI AT THE ST GEORGE OPEN AIR CINEMA
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the number one Italian beer, celebrated the brands fifth year as a major sponsor…
ROOFTOP CINEMA ANNOUNCE PART TWO OF THEIR PROGRAMME
This week the iconic Melbourne rooftop announced the second part of their summer film programme and…
QUICK RECIPE: VIETNAMESE BURRITOS
Since moving out, I have had the ‘odd’ Vietnamese Food craving and the one thing I’ve…
BROWN BROTHER’S SUMMER OF PROSECCO POP-UP BAR LAUNCH
Thursday saw the launch of Brown Brother’s Summer of Prosecco pop-up bar in Richmond. Melbourne personalities…
DROP BY DRAWING WITH MELBOURNE NOW
The National Gallery of Victoria’s ridiculously popular Drop by Drawing sessions will hold their finale (for…
DISCOVER ONE HOT YOGA, SOUTH YARRA
With the New Year well under way, we’ve all no doubt made some sort of a…
JOE’S BAR AND DINING HALL – SMOKIN’ HOT
Texas BBQ and burgers seem to be the food du jour as of late with food…
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014
The Australian Open has officially kicked off for another year in 2014. Held in Melbourne’s Olympic…
MELBOURNE CENTRAL ROOFTOP TENNIS CLUB
Melbournians have long made public their love affair with rooftops and things that are a wee…
BROWN BROTHERS’ SUMMER OF PROSECCO POP-UP BAR
Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne. With consecutive 40 degrees plus weather, Melburnians are…
YOUR VEGAN NEW YEAR
There was once a time when people were Vegan for political, religious or moral reasons, although…
FACE BEHIND THE SPACE: ADELE BATES DESIGN
We all know the special few that light up a room when they walk in, their…
2014 JEEP PORTSEA POLO – THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO VIP MARQUEE
The 2014 Jeep Portsea Polo lived up to its reputation as one of the most unique…
SO FRENCHY SO CHIC 2014
Music lovers flocked in their hundreds to Werribee Park, where Cartell Music and Renault presented this…
JEEP PORTSEA POLO
The social event of the summer is on again this weekend in the beautiful seaside city…
NOT YOUR AVERAGE MONDAY – CRYSTAL FIGHTERS, THE CORNER
Calypso beats, seventies sequin threads and faux American accents; it could only be the return to…
INTERVIEW WITH BOYEUR
Melbourne boys Tim Ischia and Hugh Middleton blend classical music with modern hip-hop to bring you…
A TASTE OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD – LORNE
Situated on Louttit Bay, Lorne is a seaside town along Victoria’s well-known Great Ocean Road. Officially…
ALLEYWAY WONDERS: KRIMPER CAFE
In a city that prides itself on fine dining and exquisite cafes and bars, it’s always…
WAR IS OVER (IF YOU WANT IT) – YOKO ONO AT THE MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Yoko Ono is a fascinating character in her own right. Wife of John Lennon, artist and…
KAYA HEALTH CLUB
OK confession: I love to workout. I’m one of those crazy people who schedules in workouts…
PIDAPIPO
A method spurred by history. A business inspired by family. Melbourne is well known for its…
THIS IS WHOLESOME
You’re stuck at work, despite not wanting to be there and coming to the conclusion that…
YO-CHI CARLTON
Frozen yoghurt is steadily taking over Melbourne, with yoghurt bars popping up in practically every suburb…
THE EMERSON – DINING WITH A VIEW
Melbourne’s latest hot spot, The Emerson, has been setting tongues wagging as the latest must-visit place…
THE RAILWAY MAN
When films are touted as being ‘based on a true story’, there is naturally a touch…
SEB MONT AND THEE TAKE TO THE CORNER
The Super Unsigned Music Festival took place over the weekend at Melbourne’s iconic Corner Hotel. Amongst…
EXPERIENCE THE VIP TREATMENT AT MOONLIGHT CINEMA, MELBOURNE
Last night the Melbourne Maltesers Moonlight Cinema opened its gates in the Royal Botanical Gardens for…
EVERYBODY DANCE – MEREDITH FESTIVAL 2013
Festivals are pretty much up there as a favourite thing to do for me, dancing in…
SUPERBOWL – THE CHALLENGE
Super Bowl Challenge I The Super Bowl is one America’s greatest events, showcasing the finest athletes…
MR EARL TEA
Because life’s too short for average tea. As a Melbournian, it might be an offence to…
VEUVE CLICQUOT’S AIRSTREAM POP UP BAR
Looking for a great drinking venue by the Yarra? Look no further than Veuve Clicquot’s Airstream…
PRINTISM – REAL ART IN PRINT
With technology at our fingertips and almost having too much choice in every avenue of our…
PIZZA MASTER CLASS AT 400 GRADI WITH PIAZOLLA JOHNNY DI FRANCESCO
If you own a pizza oven or have a pizza stone tucked away at the back…
LA BELLE MIETTE – MACARONS TO DIE FOR
No matter what people say, the Macaron craze isn’t over, especially when you have deliciously beautiful…
THE OLSEN POOL CLUB
Summer is officially here, and to celebrate, The Olsen, one of Melbourne’s top boutique hotels, has…
GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH REKORDERLIG
Get ready for Summer, with Rekorderlig’s specially created pack this season which is perfect for sharing! Inspired…
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH LUXBITE
Christmas definitely came early for some lucky guests who were invited to a very special occasion.…
FENIX EVENTS RELAUNCHED – RICHMOND’S RIVERSIDE EVENT SPACE
You’ve probably already heard that Gary Mehigan, co-host of Masterchef, has sold his highly successful Fenix…
FENIX EVENTS LAUNCH
When it comes to buying and selling property, it’s all about location, location, location. Arguably, the…
MELBOURNE NOW AT NGV
Melbourne Now, the latest exhibition from the National Gallery of Victoria, explores the various ways in which…
FESTIVAL HOPPING: TASTE, SPANISH AND NOODLES
Festival. Noun: An occasion for feasting or celebration, especially a day or time of religious significance…
GALLIANO AT TASTE OF MELBOURNE
I recently braved the cold to go along to the Taste of Melbourne at Albert Park.…
RICE WORKSHOP: LAUNCH NIGHT
As far as launches go, the opening of Rice Workshop resembled something more of a cosplay…
MORE THAN JUST FASHION & FRIVOLITY: FOOD AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
Melbourne Cup Carnival is more than just fashion, frivolity and fun. It’s also about the food,…
FINISH THE YEAR WITH ‘A TOUCH OF….HIGH TEA’ BY BURSARIA
Celebrate the last of ‘A Touch Of…’ High Tea with a twist, making this High Tea…
NOVEMBER IS FOR FOOD
November in Melbourne is usually associated with fashion and horses as the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival…
SPRING RACING: MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Melbourne turned it up a notch with gloriously perfect weather for Melbourne Cup day, perfect for…
ART + SCIENCE = TIA MARIA
In much the same way that you wouldn’t expect a coffee liqueur and ginger beer to…
THE SONGS OF JAMES BOND
The most successful franchises of all time, British spy James Bond has captured the hearts…
THE BLUE ROOM BY ABSOLUT
Absolut put the ‘Art’ into party last week as it transformed new Melbourne hot spot, The…
BAR SCHWEPPES AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
Schweppes is bringing a twist to the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Carnival, with a unique marquee…
STARRY STARRY NIGHT GALA BALL LAUNCH
The Starry Starry Night Gala is the main fundraising event for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation,…
STATE OF GRACE
In a city where the bar and restaurant culture is among the best in the world,…
LAVAZZA SERVES UP AUSTRALIAN’S FINEST ITALIAN CHEFS AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
Lavazza is serving up some fantastic Italian fare in the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Carnival with…
REVIEW: THEIC TEA BAR
Tea lovers rejoice! The opening of Theic Tea Bar in Collingwood has brought speciality tea to…
SUPERGRAPH 2014 – AUSTRALIA’S CONTEMPORARY GRAPHIC ART FAIR – ROUND 2 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
SUPERGRAPH, Australia’s Contemporary Graphic Art Fair, is excited to take place for the first time at The…
LAVAZZA SPRINGING INTO STYLE DURING THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
This year, it’s not just the quality Italian coffee that Lavazza will be serving up during…
REVIEW: 90 SECONDI. 400 GRADI. PERFECT ITALIAN
90 Secondi. 400 Gradi. These are Johnny Di Francesco’s two pizzeria e cucinas located in the Docklands…
WHO’S YOUR SHANDONG MAMA?
Dumplings have become an institution in Melbourne for the young and old – from the cheap…
REMOTE CONTROL TOURIST IN MELBOURNE
Imagine being able to visit a location, before actually getting on a plane and jetsetting…
PINOT PALOOZA – TAKING PINOT NOIR TO A NEW LEVEL
Pinot-philes (defn: Those that love Pinot Noir wine) gathered en-masse on Saturday in Melbourne at the…
SUPERGRAPH – CONTEMPORARY GRAPHIC ART FAIR
SUPERGRAPH, Australia’s Contemporary Graphic Art Fair, is excited to take place for the first time at The…