Lifestyle

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

Aleczander Gamboa

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

...

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...

MORE THAN JUST A DRINK AT THE ST. HOTEL

April 2, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The ST. Hotel in St Kilda opened late last year reinvigorating the Fitzroy street area and becoming one of the hottest places to visit for a tipple after work or on the weekend. The revived ST. Hotel...

BAKERY MASTERY WITH RUSTICA SOURDOUGH

April 2, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Artisan baking has made a huge comeback in recent times with many artisan bakeries popping up across the country, sharing the love of the perfectly made Artisanal breads. Rustic Sourdough in Fitzroy has been...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: OM NOM POP UP, THE KILBURN OPENS IN HAWTHORN, BROWN BROTHERS EASTER FAMILY FESTIVAL

April 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

OM NOM POPS UP WITH EASTER DELIGHTS From now until Thursday 9th April, Om Nom Dessert Bar and Kitchen has a pop up that features a specially curated selection of treats from the talented Om Nom...

WHY YOU NEED TO EAT AT THE LONGEST BAR IN MELBOURNE, THE ARBORY

April 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

It’s no secret that Melbournians love their food, so if you’re a new kid on the restaurant block, be prepared to be critiqued. Located on the banks of the Yarra on the now decommissioned Finders Street...

COUTURING EASTER SPECIAL

March 31, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Photographed and styled by Katherine Ng STOCKIST DETAILS Adriano Zumbo Cadbury Fairtrade Australia Haighs Lindt Long Shot Paul Louis Rustica Sourdough Veuve...

NEW: BABY X PIDAPIPO, CADBURY’S GIANT EASTER EGG CRACKS OPEN SUNDAY, HIGHLINE LAUNCHES ITS AUTUMN MENU AND VODKA O

March 27, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Baby x Pidapipo Easter Gelato Collaboration Pidapipo Gelato is making the trip south from Lygon Street to bring a six flavour gelato cart to the Baby al fresco dining area. Most importantly, Lisa...

YELLOWGLEN CELEBRATES NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR SAMANTHA WILLS

March 27, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

As far as brand ambassadors go, there is no personality more perfect for Yellowglen than dynamic creative Samantha Wills. Since founding her own jewellery line at the age of 21, Wills has gone from strength to...

THE NEW WAY OF GIVING AT WEDDINGS – ENVELOPE

March 27, 2015

Bridal, Lifestyle, Wedding Lifestyle

In this day and age, giving wedding gifts has moved beyond the traditional Bridal registry at the department store. Most couples already live together and generally have everything they need...

NIKE AIR MAX ZERO: THE ONE BEFORE THE 1

March 25, 2015

Event, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Tomorrow, March 26th, Nike releases the Air Max Zero, 29 years in the making. The Nike Air Max Zero was the precursor to Air Max 1, legendary designer Tinker Hatfield’s first shoe for Nike. After...

GIVEAWAY: PICNICKING ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA WITH THE PENINSULA PICNIC

March 24, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Mornington Peninsula is the place to be this Sunday 29 March with the inaugural Peninsula Picnic bringing the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula....

MELBOURNE FOODIE IDEAS THIS WEEK

March 23, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR. THAT SUGAR FILM

March 20, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Have you ever wondered how much sugar (the very bad kind) many Australians, potentially including yourselves consume per day? As it currently stands, 40 teaspoons of sugar is how much sugar is entering...

HIT THE WEEKEND WITH THESE VODKA COCKTAIL RECIPES THANKS TO VODKA O

March 20, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The weekend is here and thanks to our friends at Vodka O, they've given us some fantastic cocktail recipes for us to test out and enjoy. Cheers to that! Vodka O Strawberry You will...

GETTING TO KNOW MR MIYAGI

March 20, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard of Mr Miyagi, then listen up. We've talked to the team behind one of the hottest restaurants in Melbourne, famous for the MFC, Miyagi Fried Chicken, about what's made Mr Miyagi such a...

WELCOME TO THE RIVER, THE ARBORY BAR & EATERY OPENS IN MELBOURNE

March 19, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Arbory Bar & Eatery has officially opened marking a new era of dining on the banks of the Yarra. The urban renewal to the Sandridge Line and Yarra River precinct just on the banks of the Yarra...

OVOLO LANEWAYS, DISCOVER UNIQUE AT THIS BOUTIQUE MELBOURNE HOTEL

March 18, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

Tucked away at the top end of Little Bourke street, Ovolo Laneways is a discovery that will make you want to wish all hotels were like this when you travelled or when you were looking for a weekend...

JAGUAR LAUNCHES THE NEW XE WITH AMBASSADORS KRIS SMITH, MEGAN GALE AND BEC JUDD

March 17, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Albert Park, Melbourne. Home to the Australian Grand Prix and also the location selected to launch the new Jaguar XE in a preview event for 250 VIPs. The event, perfectly timed to coincide with one of the...

THE SWAN STREET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A GOURMET AND CULTURAL PRECINCT IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND

March 17, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Swan Street Chamber of Commerce has popped up on Melbourne's iconic Swan Street, a food and cultural precinct that showcases a unique mix of Australian businesses in one collaborative and dynamic...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: HANGING GARDENS OF UBUD

March 17, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

If you are looking for an authentic taste of Bali then you need to visit Ubud. Nestled in the heart of Bali's lush rainforest is one of the most unique resorts on the island, Hanging Gardens of Ubud. Built on...

HUMMING PUPPY – GETTING BEHIND THE HUM WITH FOUNDER JACKIE ALEXANDER

March 16, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Recently, we road tested the new Yoga studio called Humming Puppy in Prahran that is not your ordinary Yoga studio. Humming Puppy is unique in that it offers yoga in a specially designed too with a gentle hum...

GET FIT AND HELP DIABETES WITH BREAKFAST AROUND THE TAN

March 13, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

This Sunday morning I'm heading out to the Botanical Gardens to participate in 'Breakfast around the Tan' presented by Diabetes Australia - Vic in conjunction with the Melbourne Food & Wine...

FOOD FIT FOR ROYALTY AT DUTCHESS

March 12, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Reopened after a huge renovation in late 2013, the Duke of Wellington has come synonymous as one of the CBD's best watering holes. The vibe is casual and cool, and it's a great place for catch up with...

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LATEST SHOW

March 10, 2015

As much a part of the Australian theatre landscape as our domestic musicals, Cirque du Soliel has become a mainstay of the entertainment world - and for good reason. Their latest show, TOTEM, is no...

ONE HOT PILATES X REAL FOOD MOVEMENT

March 10, 2015

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

To celebrate the launch of an exciting collaboration between One Hot Pilates and The Real Food Movement, One Hot Pilates celebrated this last week with an intimate hot pilates class followed by a pure and...

TOP 5 FOOD YOU NEED TO TRY IN SINGAPORE

March 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

// When visiting new countries, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the culture is to try some of the local delicacies. If you are planning a trip to Singapore, your tastebuds will definitely get...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: THE W HOTEL

March 9, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

The W Hotel is a hotel unlike any other. It offers the comfort and resources of a big hotel, but puts its own quirky spin on traditional accommodation. Located in the heart of Bali’s bustling Seminyak, The W...

HUMMING PUPPY – YOGA WITH A SENSORY TWIST

March 6, 2015

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Humming Puppy is no ordinary yoga studio. I'm not saying it's unlike any other yoga studio because it does one type of yoga versus another, but it's an illuminating experience that enhances your senses...

WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT

March 5, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Forget what you know about the RACV. Not just for motoring enthusiast, and spanning resorts across Cape Schank, Hobart and Noosa, to name a few, this series of seven luxury hotels are not to be missed. The...

YOUR MARCH COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

March 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

This month's playlist sees DJ James Ross revive old classics from Timbaland and Calvin Harris, and mix it in with new offerings from Kayne, Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez. Collaborations are the flavour of the...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: VILLA PORTSEA

March 4, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Tucked away off the main road in Petitenget, Seminyak, Villa Portsea is a little oasis in the heart of Bali. Designed and built by Australian Scott Holmes and his partner, Villa Portsea has quickly become the...

MELBOURNE LONG WEEKEND INSPIRATION

March 4, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, To-Do List

It's the Labour Day on Monday 9 March meaning we have an extra to enjoy time with family and friends! We've pulled together a list of things to do this long weekend. Moomba One of Melbourne's...

YELLOWGLEN TERRACE GRACES THE TRACKS AT THE BLUE DIAMOND STAKES AT CAULFIELD

March 3, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Yellowglen bought a touch of understated glamour to Caulfield on Saturday at Blue Diamond Stakes day with the Yellowglen Terrace. The beautiful terrace, one that has most recently graced the tracks...

COUTURING COOKS: ZUCCHINI, FETA AND TOMATO PASTA

March 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

Looking for an easy to make recipe with maximum appeal? Try this light pasta recipe with a gluten free option ready in under 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS 375g Penne pasta (Couturing prefers this Gluten Free...

CANVAS & CANVAS – TRANSFORMING SAD WALLS INTO HAPPY ONES

March 3, 2015

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Let's be honest. Finding something to put up on the walls of your house can be hard. For many the prospect of finding the perfect art work to adorn your walls can be difficult and very expensive. I would...

ROLLING STONE AWARDS WITH PATRON TEQUILA

March 2, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Justice Crew Patron Tequila partnered with Rolling Stone’s for the 6th annual Rolling Stone Awards on Wednesday 25 February, at the Byron Kennedy Hall of the Entertainment Quarter. Celebrating the best...