Author Katherine Ng

December 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

In every city there are always the "must do" and "must see" places. In Hong Kong, one of my "must do" places is Cafe Gray Deluxe at The Upper House hotel on Hong Kong island. Located on the top level of The...

HELLO KITTY BY O.P.I

December 3, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever,...

FOOD NEWS: STH CENTRAL BY TOMMY COLLINS, SAIGON SALLY’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AND LOT 1

December 2, 2015

STH CENTRAL SET TO OPEN IN SOUTH YARRA Trendy South Yarra is about to lay claim to a new hip local eatery, with the launch of dining and social venue, Sth Central, set to open in Yarra Street in...

HOT SAUCE HAS A NEW NAME – DIEMEN’S

December 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Hot sauce has a new name. You can fire up your meal with Diemen, a new hot sauce range that will get the taste buds hopping! Spice up your life and take even the most basic dishes from mundane to...

TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR HOT AND HEALTHY THIS SUMMER

November 29, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

It's getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark the start of my favourite season, Summer! It means spending more time outside with friends and family at BBQs and...

BIGGIE SMALLS BY SHANE DELIA, MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE RAP

November 23, 2015

Features, Lifestyle

BIGGIE SMALLS is set to become the hottest new Melbourne venture from award-winning chef & restaurateur, Shane Delia and set to open early December 2015. After two record-breaking series of his hit SBS...

CARMAN’S BRINGING ‘THE BREAKFAST CLUB’ TO MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND BRISBANE

November 21, 2015

One of Australia's favourite brands, Carman's is bringing something special to breakfast lovers in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Carman’s have partnered with a selection of the country’s favourite...

GET LIPPY WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW LIP BALM AND LIP SCRUB

November 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural, caffeinated duo that gently buffs away dry skin and smoothes lips to reveal a soft, supple pout. Using...

HOME COOKING MADE EASY WITH MADE BY TOBIE PUTTOCK

November 20, 2015

Renowned Chef Tobie Puttock has released a range of ready-made meals, MADE by Tobie Puttock, that brings together high quality produce, modern techniques and age-old recipes. The...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET

November 18, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Night Noodle Market is on again in Melbourne as part of Good Food Month. From today until November 29, you can get your fill of the tastiest delights from some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants all in one...

SEPHORA’S FIRST MELBOURNE STORE TO OPEN ON 28 NOVEMBER

November 18, 2015

Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the heart of Melbourne’s CBD shopping precinct SEPHORA will open its first...

SUMMER HOTS UP AT THE SUMMER HOP UP AT BEER DELUXE

November 18, 2015

With only a few days to go until Summer, Beer DeLuxe are getting a head start with the launch of the Summer Hop Up, the ultimate Summer playground. Dubbed the beer lovers’ playground,...

Q&A WITH FLORENT BOIZEL FROM CHAMPAGNE BOIZEL

November 13, 2015

Florent Roques Boizel If you haven't heard of Champagne Boizel then it's because they have only just launched in Australia. With a 180 year history, Boizel is one of the world’s leading Champagne brands...

MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH

November 13, 2015

Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew up blissfully unaware of everything to do with beauty. A combination of being a bit of a tomboy and having a mother that...

INTERVIEW WITH PASTUSO HEAD CHEF ALEJANDRO SARAVIA

November 11, 2015

Features

To celebrate Pastuso's debut at Taste of Melbourne, we caught up with culinary creative and Head Chef Alejandro Saravia to find out what we can expect from this dynamic restaurant. It's exciting to see...

MAKE THIS HOLIDAY COUNT WITH MECCA’S HEART OF GOLD DUO TO HELP THE HUNGER PROJECT

November 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause by purchasing the Heart of Gold duo from Mecca who are donating 100% of the proceeds from this beautiful set to The...

YELLOWGLEN AMBASSADOR REBECCA HARDING TALKS SPRING RACING, FASHION AND BEAUTY

November 2, 2015

Fashion, Features, Interviews, Lifestyle, News

1. Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Spring Racing ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to during the Melbourne Cup Carnival? Thank you...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER

October 30, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through heat styling, colouring and exposure to the external environment with new PRO|FIBER by L’Oréal...

OFF TRACK MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATIONS

October 30, 2015

No heading to the Melbourne Cup? Then consider these fun options for celebrating the race that stops the nation! Saké For those looking for a sophisticated event away from the ...

TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BROWS

October 26, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products

Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn't get that much loving. But they are an important feature on the face that help define your features and shape your face. Creating the perfect brow...

MINOR FIGURES RETURNS TO MELBOURNE, BRINGING BIG COFFEE FLAVOUR

October 21, 2015

Cold brew coffee brand, Minor Figures, was launched in London last year by two Melbournians & one Londoner. After a successful launch, winning the ‘Most Innovative Product’ award at the London...

TEA WITH LANVIN AT THE TEMPLE HOUSE IN CHENGDU

October 20, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

The Temple House in Chengdu has collaborated with leading French luxury fashion house LANVIN to launch a “Love LANVIN” inspired afternoon tea at The Temple Café this autumn...

ZAMBRERO ENDING WORLD HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME

October 12, 2015

Charity, Event, Lifestyle

Zambrero is calling out for volunteers this 16th of October! Zambrero, the maker of flavoursome, fresh Mexican food, has partnered with Stop Hunger Now and Foodbank Australia in its efforts to...

TOKO MELBOURNE, BRINGING MODERN IZAKAYA DINING TO MELBOURNE

October 12, 2015

It's Wednesday night and the restaurant is full. Diners are happy, chatting excitedly and enjoying their evening meal. This is what it's like at Toko Melbourne on a busy night during its first month of trade....

FOOD NEWS: CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL, ARBORY’S NOTØBERFEST, THE STAR HOTEL OPENS

October 12, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL For the month of October, 21 of Australia’s most exciting restaurants will celebrate the change in season with the 2015 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE

October 9, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Spring has sprung and it's been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter. My skin really needed a bit of a boost after winter to hydrate my skin and help smooth it out. I've tried a range of products...

CLOUDY BAY LAUNCHES THEIR 2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC

October 9, 2015

This year the popular Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc celebrates its 30th anniversary and it launched its 2015 vintage with a special first season lunch at Melbourne's Botanical. The lunch showcased several...

MELBOURNE CUP HISTORY WITH A UNIQUE EXHIBITION OF MAGAZINE ART AT SOFITEL MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Fashion, thoroughbreds, social history, and the irresistible lure of the race that stops a nation are just some of the fascinating elements contained within an exhibition of historic cover art celebrating...

2015 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL BRINGS ARTS AND FEASTING TO MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Festival starts today, celebrating 30 years as a festival that brings international arts to Melbourne. The festival is one of Australia's flagship international arts festivals and one of the...

WIN: TASTE OF MELBOURNE TICKETS

October 7, 2015

It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste of Melbourne in partnership with Electrolux has ever seen this November. This year's line up...

NEWS: UGLY DUCKLING OPENS IN RICHMOND, REMEDY KOMBUCHA, CAFEPAY LAUNCHES

October 5, 2015

UGLY DUCKLING OPENS ON SWAN STREET The newest addition to the bourgeoning dining and bar scene on Swan Street is Ugly Duckling. The Hecker Guthrie designed wine bar is the culmination of years of...

LADY CAROLINA BRINGS VIBRANT, LATIN GASTRONOMY TO BRUNSWICK EAST

October 1, 2015

Features

1 Comment

Lady Carolina has opened its doors, bringing colour, vibrancy and creative Latin gastronomy and drinks to Lygon Street, Brunswick East. Owner Alby Tomassi (Feast of Merit and YGAP) and creative director Paul...

JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN

September 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven't heard of him, you may have actually seen his work. James is responsible for natural sun kissed looks on Ellie Goulding, Cara Delevigne, Rita Ora,...

HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

September 25, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

It's Spring which can only mean one thing, it's Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival, Emirates launched their much anticipated marquee on Wednesday night...

ICING ON THE CAKE WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW NOURISHING, CAFFEINATED BODY CREAM

September 25, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

frank body has released a new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra soft and supple. Using its trademark ingredient, coffee but in the form of coffee seed...

SUNSHINE AND POLO – LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY TRAVELS AROUND AUSTRALIA THIS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

September 22, 2015

Event, Lifestyle

Image by Jack Bennett Land Rover Polo in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the largest national polo series in the world this November and December around...

FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BAR & EATERY YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH, FEAST OF MERIT SHOWCASE, BREWMANITY AT BEER DELUXE & LOVE&DYSFUNCTION ST KILDA

September 22, 2015

ARBORY BAR & EATERY - YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH 27 SEPTEMBER On Sunday 27th September, Arbory Bar & Eatery will host a long lunch featuring: Napoleone Ciderhouse, Tarrawarra Estate and Mount...

NEWS: BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY 25 SEPTEMBER, KIT FOR CANCER, CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION LUNCH

September 22, 2015

Charity, Lifestyle

BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY - FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Australia’s only preventative health charity, Pink Hope, is asking women and some brave men around the country to wear Bright Pink Lipstick on Friday,...

WIN: MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL

September 21, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Fringe Festival kicked off on Friday and sees over 400 events by 6000 artists in over 160 venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria until 4 October. This year the Melbourne Fringe Festival...

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: ARBORY BAR & EATERY’S NEW COCKTAIL LIST, CELEBRATE JACK DANIELS’ BIRTHDAY AT FED SQUARE, LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

September 18, 2015

ARBORY BAR & EATERY'S NEW COCKTAIL LIST INCLUDING ESPRESSO MARTINI ON TAP Image by Simon Shiff photography To mark the anniversary of the first train that left the Sandridge line, Arbory Bar...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: CADBURY BRINGS JOY O’CLOCK TO MELBOURNE, THE MILL HOUSE AND COCO RUM

September 16, 2015

CADBURY BRINGS JOY O'CLOCK TO MELBOURNE 16-18 SEPTEMBER Federation Square will be the place to be from 16-18 September as Cadbury takes over one of Melbourne's centre and much loved attraction to bring...

WIN: TWO DAY-LIFT PASSES FOR FALLS CREEK THANKS TO RENAULT

September 14, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

Heading up to Falls Creek this school holidays? Renault Australia glides into school holidays on the slopes at Falls Creek with an opportunity to win one of two one day-lift passes. Renault Australia was...

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN’S ONE UNITED, LAURA MERCIER, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL VITAMINO COLOR A-OX

September 13, 2015

REDKEN 5TH AVENUE - ONE UNITED Redken takes multi-tasking to a whole new level with the launch of new One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment! Everyone’s hair has a unique texture and with...

EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN

September 11, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might harp on it, but I have been an ardent fan of facials for over a decade and my face thanks me for it. Clean and clear skin is...

Q&A: THE TEAM BEHIND KX YOGA MALVERN TALK YOGA, TRAVEL AND COMMUNITY

September 11, 2015

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Sometimes the journey to find out what you want to do with your life can come about in an unexpected way. Everyone's journey is different and some people are lucky enough to find out what their passion...

LIVE LA DOLCE VITA WITH LAVAZZA ITALIAN FESTIVAL

September 10, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The 16th Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, will be launched by Megan Gale on Tuesday 15th September in Sydney and Wednesday 16th September in Melbourne, followed by 36 days of...

IZAKAYA DINING AT TOKO MELBOURNE

September 10, 2015

Toko Melbourne is set to open tomorrow, Friday 11 September, 2015, bringing izakaya dining to Melbourne. Located at 142 Greville Street Prahran, Toko Melbourne is founder Matt Yazbek’s fourth venture...

FOOD NEWS: MADAME FLAVOUR, LIEFJE CHOCOLATE, MR MIYAGI EXPANDS, NIGHT TRIPPING AT THE ST. HOTEL

September 7, 2015

MADAME FLAVOUR RELEASES Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence with the beautiful new range of French style loose leaf teas from Madame Flavour. The new blends...

WIN: NATURA SIBERICA ORGANIC BEAUTY PRIZE PACK

September 4, 2015

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

Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in Australia. Originating from Siberia the products are formulated with unique Siberian ingredients including...

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

September 4, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

With only two days to go, Father's Day is almost here! If you haven't picked up a gift yet, we've put together a last minute list of gift ideas that will please your dad! IN THE...

THE OUTNET LAUNCHES BEAUTY

September 3, 2015

THE OUTNET will for the first time launch an exclusive beauty store come 25thOctober 2015 - just in time for the gifting season. Working with sister site NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has sourced 18...

THE HOTTEST NAME IN TANNING, JAMES READ

September 3, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

If you haven't heard of James Read then no doubt you will soon. His signature range has the love of a list of unrivalled A-List clientele (think Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Lara Stone, Lady Gaga, Jessie J, Rita...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

September 2, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

We take the hassle out of picking the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day with our exclusive curated gift guide just for...

BEAUTY HAS NO AGE, LOVE YOUR AGE BY LANCÔME

September 2, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

Beauty has no age and we should learn to embrace our own beauty as we grow older. Lancôme Australia have launched their Love Your Age campaign, a befitting campaign that celebrates beauty at...

WIN: KX YOGA AND CYCLE’S FRIDAY NIGHT HIP HOP RIDE & FLOW CLASS

August 28, 2015

Competition, Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

KX Cycle & Yoga Richmond have added an exciting class to their mix of classes. The Hip Hop Ride & Flow Friday night class run fortnightly and combine a 30 minute exhilarating and fun hip-hop...

VEUVE CLICQUOT AND LEADING AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER UNVEIL THE RIDDLING STOOL

August 28, 2015

Food & Drink, Home, Lifestyle

This week, Wednesday shone bright in Melbourne with the launch of a special collaboration between Veuve Clicquot and leading Australian designer Adam Goodrum. The collaboration has created a...

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...

FOOD NEWS: RUSTICA CANTEEN, HANOI HANNAH GOES BAYSIDE, SAINT URBAN OPENS IN RICHMOND AND HIGHPOINT LEVEL ONE

August 17, 2015

Features

RUSTICA CANTEEN OPENS IN MELBOURNE'S CBD Melbourne's finest have come together to launch the newest edition to Melbourne's food scene, Rustica Canteen. The Canteen is set to launch in August in the...

NEW FRAGRANCES: MARC JACOBS, VERA WANG, THE BODY SHOP

August 14, 2015

Beauty, Products

MARC JACOBS DAISY DREAM FOREVER Marc Jacobs has released a new fragrance to his Daisy Dream range, Daisy Dream Forever. Inspired by eternal blue skies, infinitely reaching and never ending, Daisy Dream...

JURLIQUE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH A LIMITED EDITION PRECIOUS ROSE HAND CREAM

August 12, 2015

Beauty, Products

Jurlique is celebrating an amazing 30 years than by doing what they do best— discovering and creating even more pure and potent natural skincare. To mark its 30th anniversary, not to mention...

SKIN, SPA AND SCENT WITH THE BODY SHOP

August 12, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

The Body Shop recently released three new ranges, taking the brand to new heights. The ranges represent a new direction for the brand as it explores new products for its customers. They maintain their...

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...

Q&A WITH WAYNE BROWN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SAKE

August 10, 2015

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 YOU SHOULD BE USING SUNDAY RILEY

August 5, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

It's not very often you get up, close and personal with a brand, and when you do, it's amazing how much you learn. Last month, Sarah Busch from Sunday Riley visited Australia to talk about the brand, the range...

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

August 3, 2015

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...

THE BODY SHOP’S SENSORIUM, A WONDERLAND OF SKIN, SPA AND SCENT

August 3, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare

The Body Shop launched a revolutionary range of products at a glamorous launch in Gordon Bay last Thursday night. VIP guests and media were invited to the beautiful private residence overlooking the bay...

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...

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

July 31, 2015

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...

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE! SEPHORA IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE

July 30, 2015

SEPHORA today announced it will open its first Melbourne store in the heart of the CBD at Melbourne Central and is set to open its doors before Christmas 2015. This is the second SEPHORA store opening...

KIEHL’S COLLABORATES WITH ADOPT CHANGE

July 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

In 2015, Kiehl's Australia collaborates with Adopt Change on a campaign that aims to bring awareness to the way we think and discover new modes of forming families. To complement this initiative, Kiehl's...

SWEET DELIGHTS AT SAKE’S DESSERT MASTERCLASS

July 29, 2015

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...

BIG IDEAS FOR LITTLE ROOMS WITH TINITRADER POP UP MARKETPLACE

July 26, 2015

Lifestyle

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: GIORGIO LIMITED EDITION LIP MAESTRO, KERASTASE MATERIALISTE, YOU BEAUTEA, UN.TANGLED BY KEVIN.MURPHY

July 24, 2015

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

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO - LIMITED EDITION Made with Red Toda pigment - well known for its purity and intensity - this new desirable Lip Maestro 506 has a luminous and saturated fuchsia...

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

July 23, 2015

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

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’ORÉAL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE PURE COLOUR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST

July 22, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Dry hair can be a problem for many, especially with seasonal changes, styling tool, colouring and the different environments we find ourselves in. We can all experience dry or limp hair and often search for...

CHARITY: MIND SHIFT SELF INITIATIVE, STYLE FOR LIFE DAY AND DONATE TO SHOP

July 21, 2015

Charity, Fashion, News

THE NATIONAL MIND SHIFT SELF ESTEEM INITIATIVE Mind Shift – The National Self-Esteem Initiative – is asking Australians to make a positive pledge to themselves this September as part of its...

GET YOUR TASTE OF ASIA WITH A VISIT TO SAIGON SALLY

July 20, 2015

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...

AGEING GRACEFULLY – 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

July 16, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

If there’s one thing we’re all after as we get older, it’s to age gracefully. So, to keep your skin looking its best no matter what your age, here’s a few key things you can do to help reduce the...

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

July 15, 2015

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...

THE SECRET TO GOOD SKIN WITH NEOSKIN FOUNDER YASMIN NAJJAR

July 13, 2015

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

Winter wreaking havoc on your skin regime? We sat down with Yasmin Najjar, founder of neoSKiN one of Victoria's most highly respected skin clinics. With a reputation for reliable, accessible and...

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

July 13, 2015

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...

ALL THE PICTURES FROM LANCÔME’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

July 10, 2015

Features, People & Parties

Lancôme General Manager, Françoise Lehmann, hosted a party at Casino de Paris this week to celebrate the milestone anniversary for the brand. The ‘WÔW’ party, nicknamed...

NEW SEASONS SCENTS

July 9, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products

We round up some of our favourite new scents. See by Chloe Si Belle This beautifully floral scent is fun and bold. Fun because the scent gives the sense of brightness through its tops notes of neroli...

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

July 8, 2015

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...

INTERVIEW: MEGAN GALE, THE NEW FACE OF L’ORÉAL HAIR EXPERTISE ON HAIR, BEAUTY AND LIFE

July 6, 2015

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

Australia's very own L'Oréal Paris ambassador, Megan Gale, has been announced as the face of the new L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise range, a selection of sulphate free products enriched with botanical...

WIN: BAKER’S DELIGHT LEMON AND BLUEBERRY SCONES

July 3, 2015

Competition, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

6 Comments

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

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

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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

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...

HUNTER LAB, THE NAME YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MEN’S SKINCARE

June 29, 2015

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

Hunter Lab is the newest brand in town for the modern man who wants to look after their skin. Made by men for men, it's an interesting addition to the beauty scene. We spoke to the founders of Hunter Lab to...

MATCHA MAIDEN, THE GREENEST BRAND YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

June 26, 2015

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...

GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW WITH REDKEN GLOBAL HAIR ARTIST, DMITRI PAPAS

June 26, 2015

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

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Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards. Heralded as the industry’s leading event...

T2 CHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS NAMES SECOND WINNER

June 25, 2015

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