ST CLOUD – HAWTHORN’S FRESHEST VIETNAMESE EATERY

Amanda Wong

January 11, 2016

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Vietnamese eating-house St Cloud has arrived in Hawthorn, offering honest food with a focus on locally sourced seasonal produce and fresh, modern flavours. Located on Burwood Road in Hawthorn, St Cloud’s...

SCHMUCKS BAGELS – DELIVERED WITH A CHEEKY SCHMIRK

Amanda Wong

December 8, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

For bagels that really take it to the next level, look no further than Melbourne’s Schmucks Bagels. Schmucks is a tribute to founder and owner Jeremy Marmur’s Jewish heritage, offering distinctly European...

THE AUBURN HOTEL – HAWTHORN’S NEWEST GASTROPUB

Amanda Wong

November 27, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Reclaiming its former name, Hawthorn’s newest gastropub, The Auburn Hotel, has reopened its doors. After operating as the Geebung Polo Club for 18 years, the space has received a facelift and now features a...

HOCHI MAMA – VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD WITH AN URBAN ATTITUDE

Amanda Wong

November 25, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Introducing Hochi Mama, Melbourne’s latest laneway hotspot where Vietnamese street flavour collides with a vibrant 90s attitude. Co-owners Midawell Phal, Thai Ho and Raymond Phan were motivated by happy...

INTERVIEW WITH WOODY. P’S NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, TIMOTHY MARTIN

Amanda Wong

November 24, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

WOODY. P has revamped its mouth-watering Italian offerings with a new seasonal menu created by its new Executive Chef, Timothy Martin. With an impressive resume that spans over more than 15 years, Timothy most...

ZOFORI ELIXER – NATURAL SKINCARE FROM THE HEART OF CRETE

Amanda Wong

November 23, 2015

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Introducing ZOFORI elixer, Australia’s newest natural skincare brand. Harnessing the  benefits from ingredients native to the gorgeous island of Crete, ZOFORI elixer effectively targets all skin-related...

THE BEAT GENERATION BY FORD + HARRIS

Amanda Wong

November 16, 2015

Campaigns, Fashion

Australian jewellery designers Ford + Harris bring the 60s to the ‘noughties’, selecting their favourite jewellery pieces for the Beat Generation shoot. The shoot is a nod to the Factory Girl era and...

INTERVIEW WITH WEST 14TH FOUNDER, VIOLETA TENTOMAS

Amanda Wong

November 13, 2015

Fashion, Interviews

Nothing says luxe like leather,  and nobody does leather like West 14th. Inspired by New York and designed in Sydney, fashion label West 14th focuses creating beautiful leather clothing that combines urban...

EL ATINO & CO – SHARING HONEST LATIN FOOD

Amanda Wong

November 6, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Find a pocket of Latin America in Richmond, with El Atino & Co now open on Bridge Road. Eat, taste and learn Latin America at this triple-threat complex, which includes a cafe (dubbed the Food...

FEAST OF MERIT UNVEILS NEW SPRING BREAKFAST MENU

Amanda Wong

October 28, 2015

Food & Drink, In Your Hood, Lifestyle

Feast of Merit has revamped its breakfast menu, with new seasonal items that showcase the best produce that Spring has to offer. The new breakfast menu stays true to Feast of Merit’s Middle...

WiLO PIZZA – A FRESHER TAKE ON PIZZA

Amanda Wong

October 26, 2015

Food & Drink, In Your Hood, Lifestyle

Satisfy those pizza cravings at Church Street’s WiLO Pizza, serving up gourmet pizza with a unique spin. Opened by brothers Ollie and Will Thorn only 8 months ago, WiLO Pizza has already become a firm...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: BELLROY, #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS, LADY CAROLINA, & A SECRET GARDEN BY TOMMY COLLINS

Amanda Wong

October 23, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

BELLROY Bellroy introduces the Card Pocket, the little wallet that holds a lot. This little companion is ideal for those who are travelling, like to keep their pockets light, or need a secure and handy...

INTERVIEW WITH BEC JUDD, CO-FOUNDER OF BEAUTY EDU

Amanda Wong

October 21, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Beauty EDU and David Jones have partnered to create a beauty education course like no other, with the launch of a state-of-the-art Beauty EDU campus inside David Jones’ new look Eastland store. Beauty EDU...

INTERVIEW WITH SUKIN AMBASSADOR BIANCA CHEAH

Amanda Wong

October 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Uncategorized

Australia's number one selling natural skincare brand, Sukin, have partnered with local health expert Bianca Cheah. Most known as the founder and Manging Director of Sporteluxe.com, Bianca now adds this...

BEAUTY NEWS: MARY KAY, PHILOSPHY, REDKEN, JANE IREDALE & GERMAINE DE CAPUCCINI

Amanda Wong

October 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

MARY KAY Escape to paradise with Mary Kay's new Paradise Calling collection. Delight the senses with the addictive coconut-scented Moisturising Spray Lotion, which refreshes the face and keeps your skin...

DRINK RESPONSIBLY WITH MEMOBOTTLE

Amanda Wong

October 15, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Introducing memobottle: a slimline, premium reusable bottle that easily slips into your favourite bag. The memobottle combines environmental responsibility with ultra-convenience, and with its clever...

BREW IT YOUR WAY AT ROYAL ELIXIR

Amanda Wong

October 13, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne welcomes Australia’s first ‘blend-your-own’ concept tea store, Royal Elixir. Backed by Sri Lankan’s third-largest specialty tea exporter, Imperial Teas Group, the bright, spacious store...

READY YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR WALLETS… BIG FASHION SALE IS COMING

Amanda Wong

October 12, 2015

Events and Runways, Fashion

Prepare yourselves: Big Fashion Sale is coming in hard and fast. The premier cult designer clearance event offers a carefully curated selection of your favourite Australian and International designer...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS, JIMMY CHOO, CLARISONIC, & DR. BRONNER’S

Amanda Wong

October 2, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

BENEFIT COSMETICS Benefit Cosmetics is keeping cute this October with the release of some exciting new products! Defend your delicate eyelids from environmental stress with the new Air Patrol BB cream...

BATLOW CIDER – YOUR SUMMER STAPLE

Amanda Wong

September 28, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There really is nothing better than sitting back with a cold cider on a sunny deck in summer. With the spring sunshine finally creeping through the clouds, the big question looms: which cider brand will be...

BEAUTY NEWS: PUREOLOGY, JUICY COUTURE, NATURA SIBERICA, THE DARLING SPA & DESIGNER BRANDS

Amanda Wong

September 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

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PUREOLOGY PUREOLOGY introduces Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask to its highly-acclaimed range of ‘serious colour care’ products. This multi-tasking genius goes beyond basic nourishment and...

YELLOWGLEN TERRACE BRINGS THE HAMPTONS TO SPRING RACING

Amanda Wong

September 15, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

Yellowglen Terrace is back for the 2015 Spring Racing Carnival, launching last Saturday at Flemington’s Sofitel Girls’ Day Out. The Terrace has been given a ‘Hamptons-style’ makeover, bringing the...

BEAUTY NEWS: LAURA MERCIER, JANE IREDALE, M.A.C, BURT’S BEES, SPOT MEDIC & CHI KHI BARE

Amanda Wong

August 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

LAURA MERCIER Create a perfectly sculpted face with new palettes from Laura Mercier, allowing you to play with light and shadow to enhance every dimension of your face. The Flawless Contouring Palette ($69)...

KISS AWAY THE BLUES WITH LIPTEMBER

Amanda Wong

August 21, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event, Products

As August comes to a close, not only is the Spring sun starting to break through the clouds, but so are the rainbows on everybody’s lips! Get involved in Liptember this year to help raise much-needed funds...

NO #FOODREGRET HERE: #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS

Amanda Wong

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...

BELLROY: THE BEST TRAVEL COMPANION FOR HOME OR HOLIDAY

Amanda Wong

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: PUREOLOGY, KIEHL’S, M.A.C, JERGENS & SKINN COSMETICS

Amanda Wong

August 13, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

PUREOLOGY The experts in hair colour care at PUREOLOGY introduce the  innovative Cleansing Condition range. Offering an alternative to harsher shampoos that can accelerate colour fading and aggravate the...

TRIED AND TESTED: FINDING THAT PERFECT SPRAY TAN AT GLOW STATION

Amanda Wong

August 10, 2015

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Tried and Tested

There’s nothing better than a great tan, and nobody does a better tan than Glow Station. Located in Melbourne’s CBD, Glow Station will leave you with an unbelievably flawless spray tan that is done in only...

GIVEAWAY + TRIED & TESTED: MAX RF FACIAL TREATMENT AT LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA

Amanda Wong

July 1, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

1 Comment

Looking to rejuvenate and treat problematic skin? Laser Clinic Australia’s Max RF Facial Treatment could be your answer, and we have FIVE of them to give away! I visited Laser Clinic Australia’s...

BEAUTY NEWS: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA, L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA, ST. TROPEZ & M.A.C COSMETICS

Amanda Wong

June 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA Laser Clinics Australia is offering an amazing “Buy One, Get One Free” on all laser hair removal treatments, allowing you to take advantage of incredible savings as a part of...

GIVEAWAY: THE JOJOBA COMPANY’S NEW 100% JOJOBA + ROSEHIP OIL

Amanda Wong

June 19, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Australian-based natural skincare brand The Jojoba Company introduces their latest product innovation: the 100% Natural Australian Jojoba + Rosehip Oil. And the best news is that we have FIVE packs to give...

TRIED & TESTED: STILA SHAPE & SHADE CUSTOM CONTOUR DUO

Amanda Wong

May 28, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Cream contour products are remarkably rare amongst beauty brands, and I have absolutely no idea why. To me, using a cream formula for contouring just makes sense: it looks more natural and the texture lends a...

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

Amanda Wong

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...

NOTHING FOR MUM? OUR LAST-MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Amanda Wong

May 6, 2015

Beauty, Gift Guide, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Is your gift bag for Mum still empty? Not to worry, we're here to save you from getting a smack this weekend. Here's our last-minute Mother's Day Gift Guide. endota spa endota spa has indulgent gift packs...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA, REDKEN, ULTRACEUTICALS & KAREN WALKER EAU DE PARFUM

Amanda Wong

April 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Uncategorized

SHU UEMURA x YAZBUKEY shu uemura presents their 2015 spring artist collaboration, joining forces with Paris-based accessory and jewellery designer Yazbukey to create a playfully fun and colourful...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 5

Amanda Wong

April 17, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA

ROMANCE WAS BORN Makeup by Maybelline New York Romance Was Born treated each of their 22 models to an individual makeup look. True to the label’s unique and vibrant aesthetic, each makeup look had one pop...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: ELLERY AT MBFWA15

Amanda Wong

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Behind The Scenes, Get The Look, MBFWA

For their MBFWA show this year, Ellery kept things radiantly fresh and understated in the the Beauty department with tousled ponytails and bright, youthful skin. HAIR BY REDKEN REDKEN Hair Director...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES… MAC, BOBBI BROWN, SKINSTITUT & L’ASCARI

Amanda Wong

April 10, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Following up from Beauty Editor Kath’s favourites last week, I have been itching to share some of my early April Beauty favourites with the Couturing community! Kath and I have headed up Couturing's Beauty...

BEAUTY NEWS: L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL, CLARINS, GHD & RIMMEL LONDON

Amanda Wong

April 9, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News, Products

EVA GREEN IS THE NEW INTERNATIONAL SPOKESPERSON FOR L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL L'Oreal Professionnel has announced that Eva Greenis its the new International Spokesperson. Known best for her roles as Casino...

BEAUTY NEWS: CHANEL, ESSIE, SIMPLE SKINCARE, LANCÔME, & THIN LIZZY

Amanda Wong

March 27, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

ROUGE COCO BY CHANEL Chanel introduces the new Rouge Coco Lipstick. The revamped formula is soft and creamy, making it beautifully wearable.  Enriched with Chanel’s new 'Hydraboost' complex, Rouge Coco...

NIKE AIR MAX ZERO: THE ONE BEFORE THE 1

Amanda Wong

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: KEVIN.MURPHY, REDKEN & ECOSTORE

Amanda Wong

March 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REJUVINATE HAIR THIS AUTUMN WITH KEVIN.MURPHY With the departure of the dry heat of summer, autumn is the perfect time to refresh and repair your hair. KEVIN.MURPHY has you sorted and their products will...

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN, TANGLE TEEZER, SHU UEMURA, MERCEDES-BENZ & CARMEX

Amanda Wong

March 13, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REDKEN EXPANDS DIAMOND OIL RANGE Redken’s revered Diamond Oil is now available in a new line of products by the New York company. The Redken Diamond Oil High Shine range offers lightweight, high-shine...

GET THE LOOK: BACKSTAGE AT KOOKAI AUTUMN/WINTER 2015

Amanda Wong

March 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look Napoleon Perdis and L’Oreal Profesionnel had created for the show. Sleek hair and...

COUNTRY-INSPIRED BEAUTY, PERFECTED BY JANE IREDALE

Amanda Wong

February 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Products, Uncategorized

Mineral makeup brand Jane Iredale has released their new 2015 collection, Country Weekend. Inspired by the warm, muted colours of the relaxed countryside, the collection is doused with soft golds, greys and...

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ZARA HOME OPENS AT HIGHPOINT

Amanda Wong

February 12, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors

Australia has welcomed Zara Home to its shores, with the first store now open at Highpoint Shopping Centre. Situated around the corner from Highpoint’s existing Zara apparel store, the spacious Zara...

TOP BEAUTY NEWS FROM RIMMEL, INIKA, ELEVEN & LANCÔME

Amanda Wong

February 9, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

RIMMEL LONDON Expanding on her collaboration with Rimmel London, Kate Moss has created her first mascara, ScandalEyes by Kate. The mascara recreates Kate’s signature eye look, yielding extreme volume and...

LAURA MERCIER BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN REAL SKIN AND MAKEUP

Amanda Wong

December 22, 2014

Beauty, Products

Laura Mercier has released the Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide, a long-wear oil-free makeup that magically blurs imperfections for a smooth, seamless complexion. The liquid foundation joins the Smooth...

HOT NEW BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Amanda Wong

November 3, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

KEVIN.MURPHY Legendary Aussie haircare brand KEVIN.MURPHY introduces SMOOTH.AGAIN, a new luxurious styling product. The leave-in treatment is dual-purpose, acting simultaneously to both smooth out hair and...

THE PLACE TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS

Amanda Wong

October 30, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

Brow Theory Brow Bar has opened in The Strand Melbourne, this exciting addition being the fourth location for the small business owned by brow enthusiast Bridget Culliney. Conveniently located right next to...

BEAUTY NEWS: HOT OFF THE PRESS

Amanda Wong

October 24, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

ELLA BACHÉ Ella Baché has achieved 60 years of skincare excellence in Australia and to celebrate, it has collaborated with Australian fashion designer Kym Ellery to create a collection of sleek separates...

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE 2015 GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL BALLOT

Amanda Wong

October 10, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

DON'T MISS OUT! The Ballot for Golden Plains 2015 closes this Monday 13 October 2014 at 9.09am. Now in its ninth year, Golden Plains 2015 will be held on March 7-9 2015. Set up and run by “Aunty...

KISS AWAY THE BLUES WITH LIPTEMBER… PLUS WIN ONE OF THREE CARMEX LIPTEMBER PACKS

Amanda Wong

September 8, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News

Liptember wants to get people talking about women’s mental health issues, so brighten up your pout to get the conversation going. Liptember has released their own range of lipsticks in every colour of...

BEHIND THE BRAND: ANTIPODES NATURE

Amanda Wong

August 13, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Skincare and Haircare

With products that merge rich, natural ingredients with strong, scientific grounding, Antipodes Nature has created a winning combination that has found a cult following since its conception in...

BEAUTY NEWS: RIMMEL LONDON COLLABORATES WITH RITA ORA, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL TECNI.ART WILD STYLERS, KÉRASTASE PARIS DISCIPLINE RANGE, AND BOBBI BROWN FINDS A NEW MUSE IN KATE UPTON

Amanda Wong

August 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

RIMMEL LONDON x RITA ORA Introducing the new Rimmel London Colour Rush Lip and Nail Collection by British singer Rita Ora. The collaboration is an ultimate display of London cool, with Ora’s young, tough...

BEAUTY NEWS: THIERRY MUGLER’S NEWEST ANGEL, CREME EYE FRESH BY GUINOT, PEOPLE FOR PLANTS BODY SCRUB, AND DEFEAT SURPRISE PIMPLES WITH ELLA BACHE

Amanda Wong

July 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

Thierry Mugler announces Georgia May Jagger as the new face of ANGEL Thierry Mugler's ANGEL has been given a makeover with the choice of Georgia May Jagger and its new graphic design, departing from its...

LORDE X M.A.C.

Amanda Wong

July 3, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

The pouty Queen Bee carries a dark purple lip as her signature makeup look, so it was only a matter of time until Lorde collaborated with makeup masters M.A.C. to create a limited-edition line. The M.A.C....

MECCA MAXIMA OPENS AT DONCASTER WESTFIELD: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR BEAUTY

Amanda Wong

June 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Mecca Maxima has opened its doors at Westfield Doncaster, and it is absolutely every beauty addict’s dream come true. Whether you are a makeup junkie who loves to play with lots of products before finding...

REDKEN UNVEILS NEW STYLING RANGE AND ANNOUNCES SKY FERREIRA AS NEW REDKEN MUSE

Amanda Wong

June 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Redken has unveiled its new-look Styling range, and has announced Sky Ferreira as the face of Redken Styling, and blogger Chiara Ferragni as the brand’s Global Fashion Ambassador It is now easier...

BEAUTY NEWS: RIMMEL LONDON BB CREAM MATTE, KÉRASTASE EXPANDS CRISTALLISTE RANGE & ETERNITY CALVIN KLEIN ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECTS WITH CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS

Amanda Wong

May 23, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

RIMMEL LONDON BB CREAM MATTE Say “bye bye to shine” with BB Cream Matte, Rimmel London’s latest offering from their popular Stay Matte range. With an incredible 9-in-1 formula, the oil-free BB cream...

TAKE A #SELFIE FOR A CHANCE AT STARDOM WITH RIMMEL LONDON

Amanda Wong

May 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Ever dreamt of becoming a star beauty blogger? Entries are now open for the 2014 Rimmel London Beauty Insider competition. Simply post a selfie and you could launch your beauty blogging career! The Rimmel...

GET THE LOOK: CK ONE COLOR COSMETICS FOR CALVIN KLEIN WHITE LABEL FALL’14 PRESENTATION IN NYC

Amanda Wong

March 31, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

ck one colour cosmetics created a simple and fresh makeup look for the Calvin Klein White Label Fall 2014 Men's and Women's Presentation in New York City yesterday. The presentation showcased sportswear,...

ILLAMASQUA ANNOUNCES FRANCES CUTRI AS NEW AUSTRALIAN BRAND AMBASSADOR

Amanda Wong

March 27, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Couturing Beauty favourite, Illamasqua, has announced Frances Cutri as the British company's latest Australian brand ambassador.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ILLAMASQUA Frances joined Illamasqua in...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL HAIR PARTNER TO AKIRA FOR 2014

Amanda Wong

March 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Having launched in March of last year, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is celebrating its first anniversary in Australia by teaming up with Akira. As the Official Hair Partner to the fashion label, Shu Uemura Art of...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

Amanda Wong

March 24, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, VAMFF

The beauty look at Runway 07 at VAMFF could be summed up in one word: cool. The look went perfectly with the edgy and contemporary clothes, as models stomped down the runway to a Kanye West soundtrack. Hair...

GET THE LOOK: THE VAMPY LIP WITH ILLAMASQUA

Amanda Wong

November 8, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

Lately I've been favouring the latest trend on the beauty scene: the dark, vampy lip. Perhaps it's my attempt to cling on to what's left of winter before we step fully into the summer brights. Dark lips can be...

THREE STEPS TO PERFECT BROWS

Amanda Wong

October 17, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

    Maintenance Regularly maintaining your brows is an absolute must. It's amazing the difference perfect brows can make, widening your eyes and just lending a more polished femininity. I raved...

BEAUTY: BARELY-THERE MAKEUP

Amanda Wong

September 19, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

I won't lie: one of the best things about my mornings is applying my makeup and experimenting with different looks each day. However, it is important that some days I give my face a bit of a breather. Because...

INTERVIEW WITH BRIDGET CULLINEY FROM BROW THEORY… PLUS 20% OFF ALL BROW THEORY TREATMENTS

Amanda Wong

August 16, 2013

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Recently, I sat down with Bridget Culliney, founder of specialist threading salon Brow Theory, to chat about everything brow-related. I've always been a firm believer that perfect brows are a must for...

TRIED AND TESTED: PHILOSOPHY “GREAT SKIN IS IN” KIT

Amanda Wong

July 30, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Packing three of their best-selling products into one box, Philosophy's "Great Skin Is In" kit aims to overhaul the appearance of the skin. The three products in the kit - "Purity… Made Simple" Cleanser,...

HAPPY TUNES FOR WINTER DAYS

Amanda Wong

June 15, 2013

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

As the cold weather well and truly closes in, I've been turning to music to keep the doom and gloom away. When life is set to a chipper soundtrack, everything looks that much brighter. Here are my favourite...

MONOCHROME: TREND MEETS INVESTMENT

Amanda Wong

June 6, 2013

Fashion, Trends

My fashion philosophy is that a few high-quality investment pieces should form the core of your wardrobe, with cheaper "trendy" items styled around this. I'm a true believer in cost-per-wear, and I believe...

RESORT 2014: CHANEL

Amanda Wong

May 22, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion

For the Chanel Resort 2014 collection, Karl Lagerfeld led the fashion world to Singapore. This unusual choice of location was appropriate for the presentation of a cruise collection, given its humid,   after...

CLINGING TO SANITY AND SURVIVING THROUGH STRESS

Amanda Wong

May 15, 2013

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

As winter closes in and university exams loom closer, I can almost feel an impending sense of doom as stress is sure to hit record levels soon. Uni student or not, I'll bet that most Melbournians are...

MAY 1: WHITE SHIRT DAY FOR OVARIAN CANCER

Amanda Wong

April 30, 2013

Charity, Fashion

Don a white shirt tomorrow in support of ovarian cancer. Launched in 2011, the annual Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) White Shirt Day invites all Australians to wear a white shirt to show support and...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 5

Amanda Wong

April 18, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Christina Exie Models at Christina Exie stormed the runway wearing visors, which required the hair to be "quite clean and away from the face", said James Pearce for TRESemmé. The futuristic hairstyle had a...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 4

Amanda Wong

April 17, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Suboo  Renya Xydis for Wella Professional wanted "to create something sexy and beautiful, like she's an It-girl". The hair was parted on the side above the eyebrow, and a plait braided down the part. The...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 3

Amanda Wong

April 11, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA

LISA HO Directed by Alan White for ghd, hair at Lisa Ho was inspired by Helmut Newton. White said, "it's like a piece of art work in the art gallery - she's strong, she's powerful, she's streamlined, but...

MBFWA 2013: DAY 3 STREET STYLE

Amanda Wong

April 11, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

  Images: Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT LISA HO SS13/14

Amanda Wong

April 11, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

  Images by Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT MICHAEL LO SORDO SS13/14

Amanda Wong

April 11, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

  Image by Jennifer Estrada for...

MBFWA 2013: DAY 2 STREET STYLE

Amanda Wong

April 10, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons, Uncategorized

    Images: Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 2

Amanda Wong

April 10, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA

KARLA SPETIC Hair at Karla Spetic took the same inspiration as the collection, the themes of national dress and tradition. Sophie Roberts for ghd said, "we wanted to find a hairstyle that paid homage to...

MBFWA 2013: MANNING CARTELL SS13/14

Amanda Wong

April 10, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Fate & Chance - SS13/14 Manning Cartell's Spring Summer 13/14 collection, Fate & Chance, continued the brand's easy and chic aesthetic with their signature use of prints and luxe fabrics. The...

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT CAMILLA & MARC SS13/14

Amanda Wong

April 9, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

    Images: Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 1 – PART II

Amanda Wong

April 9, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, MBFWA

ROOPA PEMMARAJU Hair by Redken was "ridiculously simple and achievable", said hair director Philip Barwick. Barwick's tip is to get "the products to work harder" with "lots of twisting and scrunching...

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 1 – PART I

Amanda Wong

April 9, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week

CAMILLA & MARC Beauty at camilla & marc's show followed the same inspiration of the SS13 collection "Concentric", the Russian Matryoshka Doll. Directed by Shane Henning for KMS California, hair...

MBFWA 2013: DAY 1 STREET STYLE

Amanda Wong

April 8, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

  Images by Amanda Wong and Lisa...

TRIED AND TESTED: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICK

Amanda Wong

April 4, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer that it creates. Like Bobbi Brown herself says, "nothing lights up the face like...

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 06: COSMOPOLITAN

Amanda Wong

March 23, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF

Melbourne's fashionistas returned to the Docklands on Friday night for LMFF's Runway 06, presented by Cosmopolitan Magazine. CLICK HERE FOR COUTURING'S COVERAGE OF THE COSMOPOLITAN RUNWAY BEAUTY...

LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOK FROM RUNWAY 4

Amanda Wong

March 22, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, LMFF, Uncategorized

The beauty look at LMFF's Runway 04, hosted by Madison, was striking and modern, with sleek, angular hair and a statement eye in a deep midnight blue. This translated well across the collections shown by the...

L’OREAL LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCTS IN TIME FOR LMFF

Amanda Wong

March 13, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Trends

With the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) fast approaching, L'Oreal is launching a number of new products this month, some of which will be starring on models at the fashion festival. NUDE...

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLLABORATES WITH AUSSIE LABEL WE ARE HANDSOME FOR MBFWA

Amanda Wong

March 12, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, News

In their first Australian design collaboration, Maybelline New York has joined forces with We Are Handsome, the Aussie label known for its sassy and dramatic swimwear. We Are Handsome's "The Crossing"...

GET THE LOOK: BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKEUP FROM COUTURING’S ‘VOW TO BE DIFFERENT’ BRIDAL EDITORIAL

Amanda Wong

March 6, 2013

Beauty, Bridal, Get The Look, Wedding Hair and Makeup

No bride is complete without the right hair and makeup, and this certainly rang true for Couturing's Bridal Week editorial, Vow To Be Different, which featured the beautiful Nadia Coppolino. Hair and makeup...

BACKSTAGE AT MYER AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 LAUNCH WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YSL BEAUTY

Amanda Wong

March 1, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, Get The Look, Trends

Last night's MYER Autumn/Winter 2013 collection launch saw the creation of 1960s-inspired hair and makeup by KEVIN.MURPHY and Yves Saint Laurent. With the new season's fashion reminiscent of the 60s, the two...

TRIED AND TESTED: GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO

Amanda Wong

February 28, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish. With a gel-based formula and highly-concentrated pigments, the product's colour is incredibly rich. While...

MIRANDA KERR HOSTS DAVID JONES AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 FASHION WORKSHOP

Amanda Wong

February 13, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Trends

A huge crowd gathered outside David Jones' Bourke Street store today with keen anticipation to see Australia's golden girl, Miranda Kerr, in the flesh. The David Jones Ambassador returned to Melbourne to...

TREND REPORT: DAVID JONES AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 FASHION SHOW

Amanda Wong

February 12, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Menswear, Red Carpet, Trends

Celebrating the department store's 175th birthday, the David Jones Autumn/Winter 2013 show showcased the coming season's trends, as well as the must-have pieces by Australian designers this season. David...

SALLY HANSEN – THE COMPLETE SALON MANICURE

Amanda Wong

February 7, 2013

Beauty, Products

The ultimate all-in-one nail product, Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure, is now better than ever. The colour range has been extended to a massive 42 shades, further cementing Sally Hansen's position as a...

AMERICAN CREW ‘FACE OFF’ COMPETITION WINNER DEAN TSOPANIS IS OFF TO LA!

Amanda Wong

January 30, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

Back in November, Couturing was invited to the finals of the American Crew FACE OFF competition. The winner, Dean Tsopanis from Biba Salon was the lucky winner that evening with a style that took inspiration...