Lifestyle

TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED WIRELESS SPEAKERS

August 24, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

With streaming services such as Soundcloud, Spotify and Tidal becoming increasingly popular on the market, your favourite music is at your fingertips. To make the most of these new services, wireless speakers...

FASHION CHIC IN ANTWERP

August 24, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Antwerp is not typically a travel hot spot, and unless you’re on the hunt for diamonds, you may never think to venture there. But this quirky, little known, fashion forward city has defied its ‘boring’...

WHERE TO STAY IN CHIANG MAI: THE ANANTARA

August 21, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Prime location? Check. Huge swimming pool? Check. Faultless service with a smile? Check. Secret agent-themed restaurant and bar for indulging spy-like fantasies? Well, it may not have been on your must-have...

CREATE YOUR HOLLYWOOD MOMENT WITH CROWN

August 21, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

Crown Melbourne is not a stranger to some wow moments, and all this month they have been celebrating the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with star-studded entertainment and interactive attractions....

PACHA MAMA LANEWAY FIESTA HITS MELBOURNE ON 24 AUGUST

August 20, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Pacha Mama Laneway fiesta hits Melbourne next Monday 24 August 2015 for a fun night of food, wine, entertainment and music. Pacha Mama, a South American inspired wine label launches their new...

NO #FOODREGRET HERE: #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS

August 19, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

In Melbourne, we love our cafes. There’s one in every corner and every laneway, but eventually, they really all start to blend into one tired, homogenous lump of coffee and avocado. It’s increasingly...

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM INDUSTRY?

Sarah Kensington

August 17, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

If your personal preferences were the only factors that mattered in choosing a career, where would you be working right now? What kind of job would you have? What would your typical day look like? These...

BELLROY: THE BEST TRAVEL COMPANION FOR HOME OR HOLIDAY

August 13, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

When it comes to travelling, having your belongings organised, accessible and secure is an absolute must. Fortunately for us, Bellroy specialises in just that, offering a range of slimline leather accessories...

MAKE EVERY BEAT COUNT WITH FITBIT CHARGE HR

August 11, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

The FitBit hits new highs with the Charge HR, the latest addition to the range of wireless activity trackers. The FitBit Charge HR is an advanced tracking wristband that gives you...

WHY EVERY FOODIE NEEDS TO EAT AT THE HIGHLINE HOTEL

August 11, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The reasons why every foodie need to eat at the Highline Restaurant in Windsor's Railway Hotel is not because of the food, although the award winning paddock to plate menu will more than satisfy even the...

Q&A WITH WAYNE BROWN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SAKE

August 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Sake Restaurant and Bar at Hamer Hall has become synonymous with great Japanese food with just a bit of a twist. Sake Executive Chef, Wayne Brown has created a menu that embraces the best of Japanese culture...

Q&A – NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR FOUNDERS TALK ABOUT ON-TREND AND AFFORDABLE ACTIVEWEAR

August 7, 2015

Fashion, Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, News

Driven by a desire to create affordable, technical and stylish activewear options, Nimble Activewear was founded by Katia Santilli and Vera Yan in iconic Bondi Beach. The brand aims to empower...

WIN: TICKETS TO THE GLOW WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL COMEDY CLUB

August 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

glow comedy The streets of Stonnington will lighten up after dark, when Glow Winter Arts Festival returns for its second year, showcasing a diverse and contemporary line-up of comedy, cinema,...

WHY LADY CAROLINA IS ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED RESTAURANT OPENINGS OF THE YEAR

August 3, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

As one of the brains behind successful Melbourne institutions Feast of Merit and Banff, Alby Tomassi certainly knows how to create a stand out eatery. When we heard he was working on a new restaurant, Lady...

YOUR AUGUST COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

August 3, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

Hip-Hop still reigns supreme this month with Drake on the reggae tip for Hotline Bling; producers Skrillex and Flux Pavilion feature Pusha T and Riff Raff, respectively, on Burial and Who Wants To Rock;...

TRAVEL NEWS: THE UPPER HOUSE HK X CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, BELLROY TRAVEL WALLETS AND CORDIS OPENS IN HK

August 1, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized

THE UPPER HOUSE IN HONG KONG COLLABORATES WITH CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN The Upper House, in collaboration with renowned French luxury fashion house, Christian Louboutin, has announced a unique and...

THE TECH CHANGE THAT WILL GIVE YOU MORE MONEY TO SPEND ON SHOES

August 1, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Technology

Let's face it, who isn't on their phones pretty much every minute of their waking day. Whether you are scrolling through your Instagram feed, online shopping, or watching viral videos on YouTube. I know I...

FOOD NEWS: PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25, BEER DELUXE AND MOO BREW DEGUSTATION, LIVORNESE SEAFOOD FEAST AT LA SVOLTA

July 31, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25 The words ‘sexy’ and ‘pizza’ may not conventionally be used in the same sentence. But Remo Nicolini’s Italian creation, A25, delivers just that. Since opening...

SWEET DELIGHTS AT SAKE’S DESSERT MASTERCLASS

July 29, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Making desserts is something that I've always shied away from. Unlike savoury dishes where I can generally throw things together, desserts require precise quantities and technique. So when I was invited to...

TOP 4 THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY

Sarah Kensington

July 27, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Sydney is only a short hour or two away from Australia's largest cities. Whether you are flying from Melbourne, Brisbane or feel like making the trek from Adelaide, Sydney is one of Australia's favourite...

SAINT REMY PART 2: ART AND HISTORY AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES

July 27, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Last year my mother moved to the South of France; In a mad mid-life revelation she shipped off the dog, opened her Melbourne house to an artist-in-residence, and settled in a provincial town named...

WHERE TO EAT IN SYDNEY: SPICE TEMPLE

July 27, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

As one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, everything Neil Perry touches turns to food gold. He is behind some of the most celebrated restaurants in Australia, not to mention he works closely with iconic...

BIG IDEAS FOR LITTLE ROOMS WITH TINITRADER POP UP MARKETPLACE

July 26, 2015

Australia’s favourite online destination for babies and kids products is coming to life from 30 July to 2 August, with a special TiniTrader shopping event in Melbourne. Called the TiniTrader...

FOOD NEWS: HUXTABURGER HEADS NORTH TO SYDNEY, TRUFFLES AT THE ESTELLE, LE CREUSET OPENS AT CHADSTONE

July 23, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

HUXTABURGER POP UP AT HARPOON HARRY IN SYDNEY Get ready for the next “Friends of Harry’s” event! Hot off the heals of the most successful Belle’s Hot Chicken pop event, Harry’s have invited...

[STOKE] BAR & KITCHEN WHERE CITY MEETS GREAT FOOD

July 23, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Following the move to the city last year, Stokehouse City has become a popular venue for enjoying a long lunch, dinner or special occasion. After being in the city location for the past year, Frank...

GET YOUR TASTE OF ASIA WITH A VISIT TO SAIGON SALLY

July 20, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Sneakily hidden in Duke street just off Chapel street, Saigon Sally might not be the most obvious place to visit if you're just walking down Chapel Street but it's definitely a destination of choice for...

NOT ALL STEAKS WERE CREATED EQUAL – Q&A WITH HOPKINS RIVER BEEF AND ENTRECOTE OWNER ADAM NORTH

July 15, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Congratulations on the success of Entrecôte! It has become one of Melbourne's hottest new restaurants. Why do you think Melbournians have embraced Entrecôte? Thanks very much. I think the building has...

CREATE YOUR TASTE WITH MCDONALDS (WATCH)

July 14, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Couturing trialed the ‘Create Your Taste’ concept as guests of McDonald’s. This post is sponsored by Nuffnang and...

TOP THINGS TO DO IN BALI

July 14, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

With so many things to do on the beautiful island of Bali, it can sometimes be overwhelming trying to plan your trip. We've picked 6 of our favourites we think you can't miss! FIND OUT HOW JEWELLERY GETS...

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FLOWERS FRESHER FOR LONGER

July 13, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Who doesn't love receiving a delivery of beautiful blooms? They instantly brighten your day and any room. We've teamed up with the fantastic team at Fresh Flowers to bring you our top tips to help your blooms...

FOOD NEWS: PERONI GOES PICCOLA, MONKEY KING BAR, BIBELOT HIGH TEA SALON OPENS, BASTILLE DAY & CHEZ DRE BAKERY

July 13, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

PERONI NASTRO AZZURO INTRODUCES THE ‘PERONI PICCOLA’ Smaller in size, yet equal in taste, the Peroni Piccola has arrived in Australia from Italy. The Peroni Piccola is the perfect size to enjoy...

WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO: THE PENINSULA

July 12, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Located within walking distance of Japan's premium shopping district Ginza, The Peninsula offers luxury accommodation complete with sweeping views of Japan's bustling CBD. Famed for its world-class service,...

SAINT REMY PART 1: SLEEPING AND EATING AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES

July 10, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Last year my mother moved to the South of France. In a mad mid-life revelation she shipped off the dog, opened her Melbourne house to an artist-in-residence, and settled in a provincial town named...

Q&A – THOSE GIRLS, WARMING WINTER WITH BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES

July 8, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Congratulations on the success of Those Girls. Tell us a bit about how it all started? Thank you! We have always had a passion for tea and American inspired beverages. But our idea to turn our passion into...

YOUR JULY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

July 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

The influence from my trip to the US at the end of May is still apparent in what I’m listening to this month. Maybe a bit too apparent with all the hip hop/RnB and ex-Disney channel personalities.. I...

WHERE TO STAY IN THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA: AQUABELLE APARTMENTS

July 7, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

Nestled above the main street of Rye, Aquabelle Apartments is the perfect escape from busy, city life. Only an hour out of Melbourne, Aquabelle Apartments offers the ultimate hidden oasis in the heart of the...

WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO: MILLENIUM MITSUI GARDENS HOTEL

July 6, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

As one of the hottest precincts in Tokyo, Ginza is the perfect blend of old and new Japan. This makes it the ideal home for Millenium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, one of the country’s newest hotels which...

WIN: BAKER’S DELIGHT LEMON AND BLUEBERRY SCONES

July 3, 2015

Competition, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Baker's Delight are celebrating winter with new limited edition Lemon & Blueberry Scones that will be available in bakeries nationally from 2 -29 July. A delicious treat, the new Lemon & Blueberry...

FOOD NEWS: WINTER AND JULY 4 AT ARBORY, CLOUDY BAY PINOT & DUCK TRAIL

July 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

WINTER AT ARBORY INCLUDING 4 JULY CELEBRATIONS This winter Arbory Bar & Eatery will warm the cockles of Melbournians hearts, amping up its heating facilities and introducing a new, warming menu....

2015 PEPPERJACK BATTLE OF THE STEAKS

July 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Food battles don't come any bigger than this. The 2015 Pepperjack Battle of the Steaks is happening from July 6 that will restaurants around Australia battle it out to become the best...

DENIS THE MENACE OPENS IN CREMORNE

June 30, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Shaking up the cafe scene is the new kid on the cafe block, Denis the Menace brining a playful persona and cheeky charm, paired with serious hospitality to Cremorne. Tucked away in a...

YGAP ART FOR CHANGE

June 30, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Charity, Event, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

YGAP's newest venture is Art For Change, an exhibition that showcases the works of Australian artists, including six-time Archibald finalist David Bromley, Demian Gibbins, jewellery designer Ele Miško, and...

SINGAPORE: UNCOVERING CULTURAL GEMS IN A BUSY CITY

June 29, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

It’s no secret, Singapore is a Dionysian food orgy; a city-state intent on satisfying every Eastern-food fantasy and hunger fetish. The perfectly manicured streets are littered with restaurants and hawker...

MATCHA MAIDEN, THE GREENEST BRAND YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

June 26, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard about matcha, then listen up. This wonderful green tea product is the latest and greatest to hit our radar because of its amazing health properties and its ease for which we can...

T2 CHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS NAMES SECOND WINNER

June 25, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

T2 Chai Championship (L-R) - Runner up Daniel Dick, esteemed chef Christine Mansfield, Winner Michael Allen, T2 founder Maryanne Shearer and 2014 winner Chris Odrowaz On a chilly Melbourne evening on...

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO TRUFFLE MELBOURNE

June 25, 2015

Competition, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Get ready Melbourne. Truffle Melbourne is back for another delicious weekend of truffles and fun on 11-12 July 2015 at The Centre in Ivanhoe. If you love truffles or if you just love food then head...

MAKE A DATE WITH MR MIYAGI

June 24, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for foodies is Windsor. More specifically, Chapel Street in Windsor where some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants are located. If you haven't been here for a while then...

WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO: PARK HOTEL

June 22, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

Like many other hotels in the heart of Tokyo, the Park Hotel is situated on the top floors of one of Japan’s mammoth skyscrapers. Located in the Shiodome Media Tower, the Park Hotel stands out from other...

FOOD NEWS: T2 CHAI FESTIVAL, HANOI HANNAH AND BEER DELUXE

June 18, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

T2 INAUGURAL CHAI FESTIVAL Chai lovers will love the inaugural Chai Festival by our favourite tea brand, T2 this Sunday 21 June from 11am-3pm at T2's HQ. The festival, which is open to the public...

HOT SALES THIS WEEKEND WITH DINOSAUR DESIGNS AND 2XU

June 18, 2015

Lifestyle, Sale

We're in the midst of half yearly sales and this weekend two of our favourite brands have hot sales where you can find great buys! Here are two on this weekend. DINOSAUR DESIGNS...

FOOD NEWS: GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND, THE ROVING MARROW, ST KILDA BURGER BAR

June 15, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND One of Australia's favourite Gelateria's Gelato Messina opened its second Melbourne store in Richmond on 11 June. Located on Swan street, next to the new Dimmey's...

WHERE TO STAY IN SHANGHAI: MANDARIN ORIENTAL

June 11, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

When it comes to luxurious accommodation in Shanghai, you won’t find anything more high-end than the Mandarin Oriental. Located on the banks of the Hungpu River and tucked away in the heart of the city’s...

WHERE TO STAY IN BEIJING: ROSEWOOD HOTEL

June 10, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

Rosewood Hotels around the world are based around the concept of “a sense of place.” Each location is tailored to suit the city it is based in and designed to add a touch of home while offering travellers...

PARTY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER THIS JUNE

June 8, 2015

Charity, Lifestyle

Lorraine Lea is inviting everyone to party for a cause this June during their month-long Party for Kids with Cancer® fundraising appeal. The money raised through Lorraine Lea’s home styling...

WHERE TO STAY IN BEIJING: RAFFLES HOTEL

June 4, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

As one of the oldest hotels in Beijing, the Raffles Hotel is steeped in tradition. For those looking for accommodation in luxurious, classic surrounds, then this is the hotel for you. The hotel is located...

YOUR JUNE COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

June 4, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Playlist

Artist: Childish Gambino Song: Telegraph Ave (“Oakland by Lloyd”) Album: because the internet (2013) Telegraph Ave sets the scene for this month’s playlist, full of RnB, Hip Hop and a bit of...

STUDIO PP OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA

June 4, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Studio PP, a new health and fitness mecca has opened in South Yarra, Melbourne, the second opened by former Australian Winter Olympian and influential fitness coach, Stephanie Prem. Studio PP...

FOOD NEWS: FREE 1ST BIRTHDAY PAN FRIED BUNS AT NEW SHANGHAI, ITALI.CO YOUNG CHEF’S DINNER AND LUME PREVIEWS ITS MENU OFFSITE

June 4, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

FREE PAN FRIED BUN WEEK AT NEW SHANGHAI Melbourne’s best dumpling house is turning one! New Shanghai, located in Melbourne’s prestigious Emporium is celebrating its first birthday in Australia’s...

TASTE THE FLAVOURS OF JAPAN AT SAKE

June 2, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

One of the best things about the change in seasons is that menus across the city change their lineup to take advantage of the best seasonal produce available. This means we're lucky enough to get a new suite...

TOP 5 GADGETS YOU NEED FROM LENOVO TECH WORLD

June 2, 2015

Lifestyle, Technology

Couturing headed to Beijing to attend Lenovo's Tech World conference. As one of the biggest tech conferences in the world, Tech World presented an array of new and concept design technology products. We've...

FOOD NEWS: NEGRONI WEEK, BROTHER BURGER OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA, THE ROAST COLLECTION AND ALL GOOD ORGANICS DRINKS

May 29, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

NEGRONI WEEK 1-7 JUNE, 2015 Running from 1st through to 7th June, 2015, Negroni Week will see bars and restaurants across Australia take part by taking $1 from each Negroni cocktail or Negroni...

PILATES AND BARRE COLLIDE WITH FUSION

May 27, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

KX Pilates and Barre studios are slowly taking over many peoples lives, and suburbs throughout Melbourne and Sydney and if you are like me, I am guessing you are super excited about this. We at Couturing are...

TRUFFLE MANIA TAKES OVER PRAHRAN MARKET 20-21 JUNE

May 25, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Over two days in June, Prahran Market is set to experience truffle-mania when prestigious Australian food festival, Truffle Melbourne, transforms the food lover’s market into a fungi haven, complete...

THE JADO. THE PERFECT DRINK BOTTLE FOR ALL SEASONS

May 25, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard of the Jado then listen up. It's the bottle you can use in all seasons. All seasons, you say? Of course I can use a bottle in all seasons! But what makes the Jado special is that...

A CONSCIOUS COLLECTION BRINGS A HEALTHY TWIST TO CHOCOHOLICS

May 22, 2015

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Brooke from popular health and well-being blog A Conscious Collection, has launched her first e-book, Chocoholics. Not only including healthy recipes revolving around chocolate (yes, it is possible after...

EXPERIENCING THE FOOTSCRAY FRESH FOOD MARKETS WITH MELBOURNE’S TOP CHEFS

May 21, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

Visiting the Footscray Fresh Food Markets is a market experience like no other. It bursts with a chaotic jumble of the most incredible sights, sounds and smells, with fresh produce just waiting to be whipped...

FOOD NEWS: KERRIE HESS X LADUREE, FETTLE FLECKS, WOODY.P AND T2 MATCHA

May 20, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

KERRIE HESS X LADUREE Celebrated Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess has lent her hand to this sweet project for luxury French macaron house, Ladurée. Available now, a unique Kerrie...

LESSONS IN TEA AT THE T2 AUTUMN EDITION TEA WORKSHOPS

May 19, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Tea. It's something that I have everyday without fail. Whether it's a hot cup of English Breakfast first thing in the morning, or a green or even a peppermint tea in the afternoon, tea is something that is...

YOGA 213 | APPAREL RANGE

May 18, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Trends

As soon as you enter the Yoga 213 studio, you are filled with a sense of warmth, calm and are almost transported to Seminyak, Bali or Maui, Hawaii. If you ever need a time-out session from your everyday...

GOOD BEER WEEK BEGINS

May 15, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Aussie beer-fest kicks off on May 16 with a whole week of celebrations during Good Beer Week. If you love beer then this week represents all your beer dreams in one. Beer Deluxe at Federation Square...

HIT THE PAVEMENT WITH RUNNING BARE THIS WINTER

May 13, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Chicks, gone are the days of wearing your boyfriends or Dad’s old sloppy tee shirts to gym. The current flavour flave in fitness gear is LUXE. It feels luxe, it looks luxe and the latest Running Bare 'HIT...

WHAT ARE YOU HOME’S TOP SELLING POINTS

Sarah Kensington

May 12, 2015

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

If you were to ask fifty different homeowners what they thought their home’s best selling points were, you’d likely get fifty different answers. Because of this, you could be forgiven for thinking...

BIBELOT, A SWEET TOOTH’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION

May 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne's newest destination of desire opened over the weekend in South Melbourne. Bibelot, opened by the masterminds at Chez Dre, is your new destination for beautiful, luxurious and delicious...

TRAVEL DIARY: INVERLOCH, AUSTRALIA (WATCH)

May 8, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

Couturing Editor, Thom Whilton, adventures to Inverloch, Australia. Explore this wonderful part of Australia as we take a morning yoga session, bread baking class and enjoy all the local Victorian...

LAST MINUTE LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

May 7, 2015

Gift Guide, Lifestyle

With only a few days left to Mother's Day, we've pulled together some lifestyle gifts that might help if you've left gift buying to the last minute. The Aromatherapy Company The...

TALKING INTERIORS WITH TEMPERATURE DESIGN

May 6, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Finding the perfect furniture for your home can be challenging. The team at Temperature Design have the belief that no matter what your budget, space or taste, everyone should have access to beautiful...

TAKE A DRINK ON THE WILD SIDE AT GLAMP COCKTAIL BAR

May 5, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne's newest watering hole goes glam with a twist with the Glamp Cocktail Bar opening in the heart of the CBD. As it's name suggests, Glamp Cocktail bar takes drinking to a whole new level,...

YOUR MAY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

May 5, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

I'm listening to a lot of hip-hop this month in the lead-up to my trip to Los Angeles next week. When I'm in LA, I love listening to this radio station called Power 106; it's awesome for discovering new...

ARRAY, AN UNFORGETTABLE PENTHOUSE WITH EXCLUSIVE MEGAN HESS DESIGNS

May 4, 2015

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

It's not often that you get the opportunity to check out an $8m penthouse apartment but when you do, it's hardly a forgettable experience. Moreover, when the penthouse has been styled and interior decorated by...

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN MELBOURNE

May 4, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't booked a restaurant to take her we've rounded up our favourite places for you. Saké Restaurant & Bar Celebrate Mother’s Day with an...

VIDEO: MAKING THE PERFECT DUMPLING AT NEW SHANGHAI (WATCH)

May 1, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum chefs at New Shanghai, I definitely have a new found respect for how much effort goes into making those little...

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Products

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CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH CECCONI’S

April 28, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

To celebrate its new Autumn menu, Melbourne institution Cecconi's hosted an intimate media dinner to showcase its latest flavours. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Cecconi's has long been a favourite...

GO INSIDE THE BLOCK:TRIPLE THREAT KITCHENS WITH THE GOOD GUYS

April 27, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

We have all been obsessing with the interior inspo on The Block: Triple Threat this season, so we jumped at the chance to see the contestant's efforts in the kitchens, and get up close and personal with one of...

TALKING NEW GENERATION GIFT GIVING WITH ENVELOPE

April 27, 2015

Bridal, Lifestyle, Wedding Lifestyle

Last month we detailed the new way of wedding gift giving with Envelope, the new online site to help couples navigate the world of wedding registries. It was such a fascinating business idea that we...

YOUR APRIL COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

April 24, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

New music for a new month! Enjoy. Artist: Years & Years Song: King Album: Communion (2015) The easiest way of describing Years & Years is that they’re a British RÜFÜS with King being a...

CATALINA ROSE BAY – A SYDNEY ICON

April 23, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Having just celebrated its 20th birthday, Catalina Rose Bay is a Sydney icon which moves with the times, offering a fine dining experience with a casual feel and great service. The restaurant sits...

HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY

Sarah Kensington

April 22, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Any time is the right time to hold a dinner party. But so many of us struggle to host the prefect one. Many things need to be taken into account, such as the season, the day, and the time. How many guests?...

FRANK GREEN TAKING SMART CUPS ANOTHER LEVEL

April 21, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The humble takeaway coffee has been given an innovative uplift by frank green with the newly launched SmartCup. The new frank green SmartCup is an innovative, reusable and sustainable coffee cup that...

STONNINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

April 20, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

The award-winning Stonnington Jazz Festival will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this year by showcasing more than 40 events over 11 days in 10 venues across the City of Stonnington. This year's...

REVIEW: RUSTICA SOURDOUGH, THE PERFECT BREAD AND BREAKFAST

April 20, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Weekend brunching has to be my favourite thing to do on the weekend next to sleep (and maybe shopping!). So it brings me great delight to just find a fellow brekkie buddy and drag them around the streets...

RIMBA JIMBARAN’S & AYANA RESORT’S AQUATONIC POOL & SPA

April 10, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

You can't holiday in Bali without indulging in a little pampering, and there's no better place to spoil yourself than AYANA Spa & Resort and RIMBA Jimbaran resort. The sprawling estate is home to an...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS – BOND MELBOURNE, MOUNTAIN GOAT AT BEER DELUXE HAWTHORN AND THE HIGHLINE RESTAURANT

April 10, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

BOND MELBOURNE REOPENS One of Melbourne's most iconic venues has been given the Midas touch, with the new Bond Melbourne set to shine as the city's newest and most glamorous event space and...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: RIMBA JIMBARAN

April 8, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

As one half of Bali's only integrated resort sprawled over 90-hectares of garden RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA is one of the most unforgettable resorts you will visit. Sprawled over 8 hectares of gardens...

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2015 KICKS OFF WITH THE LONGEST LUNCH AT BURNHAM BEECHES

April 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...

THE WORLD OF COCKTAILS ACCORDING TO GREY GOOSE AMBASSADOR, ANDY WREN

April 7, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Cocktail? We sat down with Grey Goose brand ambassador, Andy Wren, to find out all there is to know about Cocktails and Grey Goose Vodka. Andy has been involved...

WHY YOU NEED TO TEATOX

April 7, 2015

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Let's face it, who didn't overindulge over Easter. If you are anything like me and ate your body weight in chocolate eggs, you'll be pleased to know that a teatox could be just the thing to help cleanse your...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: AYANA RESORT & SPA

April 6, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

When it comes to luxury resorts in Bali, it's hard to beat the AYANA Resort and Spa Bali. Located on the coast of the crystal clear waters of Jimbaran Bay, the hotel is sprawled across 90 hectares of land,...

COUTURING TRAVEL GUIDE: HONG KONG

April 2, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

I have been very fortunate to have visited many places in my lifetime and there is no place I've visited more than Hong Kong. Whilst it is the place of my ancestors, it's a place I love to visit time and time...

MELBOURNE WATCH COMPANY COLLABORATES WITH PIERRICK BOYER

April 2, 2015

Fashion, Interviews, Lifestyle, Men, News

Renowned French pastry chef, Pierrick Boyer, has partnered with Melbourne Watch Company to create a limited edition timepiece. The new style is the latest edition to the Melbourne Watch Company...