Author: Katherine Ng
BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN’S ONE UNITED, LAURA MERCIER, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL VITAMINO COLOR A-OX
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…
EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN
In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might…
Q&A: THE TEAM BEHIND KX YOGA MALVERN TALK YOGA, TRAVEL AND COMMUNITY
Sometimes the journey to find out what you want to do with your life can come…
LIVE LA DOLCE VITA WITH LAVAZZA ITALIAN FESTIVAL
The 16th Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, will be launched by Megan Gale on…
IZAKAYA DINING AT TOKO MELBOURNE
Toko Melbourne is set to open tomorrow, Friday 11 September, 2015, bringing izakaya dining to Melbourne.…
FOOD NEWS: MADAME FLAVOUR, LIEFJE CHOCOLATE, MR MIYAGI EXPANDS, NIGHT TRIPPING AT THE ST. HOTEL
MADAME FLAVOUR RELEASES Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence with the beautiful new…
WIN: NATURA SIBERICA ORGANIC BEAUTY PRIZE PACK
Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in…
LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY
With only two days to go, Father’s Day is almost here! If you haven’t picked up…
THE OUTNET LAUNCHES BEAUTY
THE OUTNET will for the first time launch an exclusive beauty store come 25thOctober 2015 –…
THE HOTTEST NAME IN TANNING, JAMES READ
If you haven’t heard of James Read then no doubt you will soon. His signature range…
FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
We take the hassle out of picking the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day with…
BEAUTY HAS NO AGE, LOVE YOUR AGE BY LANCÔME
Beauty has no age and we should learn to embrace our own beauty as we…
WIN: KX YOGA AND CYCLE’S FRIDAY NIGHT HIP HOP RIDE & FLOW CLASS
KX Cycle & Yoga Richmond have added an exciting class to their mix of classes. The Hip…
VEUVE CLICQUOT AND LEADING AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER UNVEIL THE RIDDLING STOOL
This week, Wednesday shone bright in Melbourne with the launch of a special collaboration between Veuve…
PACHA MAMA LANEWAY FIESTA HITS MELBOURNE ON 24 AUGUST
The Pacha Mama Laneway fiesta hits Melbourne next Monday 24 August 2015 for a fun…
FOOD NEWS: RUSTICA CANTEEN, HANOI HANNAH GOES BAYSIDE, SAINT URBAN OPENS IN RICHMOND AND HIGHPOINT LEVEL ONE
RUSTICA CANTEEN OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD Melbourne’s finest have come together to launch the newest edition…
NEW FRAGRANCES: MARC JACOBS, VERA WANG, THE BODY SHOP
MARC JACOBS DAISY DREAM FOREVER Marc Jacobs has released a new fragrance to his Daisy Dream…
JURLIQUE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH A LIMITED EDITION PRECIOUS ROSE HAND CREAM
Jurlique is celebrating an amazing 30 years than by doing what they do best— discovering and creating…
SKIN, SPA AND SCENT WITH THE BODY SHOP
The Body Shop recently released three new ranges, taking the brand to new heights. The ranges…
MAKE EVERY BEAT COUNT WITH FITBIT CHARGE HR
The FitBit hits new highs with the Charge HR, the latest addition to the…
Q&A WITH WAYNE BROWN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SAKE
Sake Restaurant and Bar at Hamer Hall has become synonymous with great Japanese food with just…
Q&A – NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR FOUNDERS TALK ABOUT ON-TREND AND AFFORDABLE ACTIVEWEAR
Driven by a desire to create affordable, technical and stylish activewear options, Nimble Activewear was founded…
WIN: TICKETS TO THE GLOW WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL COMEDY CLUB
glow comedy The streets of Stonnington will lighten up after dark, when Glow Winter Arts Festival…
WHY YOU SHOULD BE USING SUNDAY RILEY
It’s not very often you get up, close and personal with a brand, and when you…
WHY LADY CAROLINA IS ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED RESTAURANT OPENINGS OF THE YEAR
As one of the brains behind successful Melbourne institutions Feast of Merit and Banff, Alby Tomassi certainly…
THE BODY SHOP’S SENSORIUM, A WONDERLAND OF SKIN, SPA AND SCENT
The Body Shop launched a revolutionary range of products at a glamorous launch in Gordon Bay…
TRAVEL NEWS: THE UPPER HOUSE HK X CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, BELLROY TRAVEL WALLETS AND CORDIS OPENS IN HK
THE UPPER HOUSE IN HONG KONG COLLABORATES WITH CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN The Upper House, in collaboration with…
FOOD NEWS: PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25, BEER DELUXE AND MOO BREW DEGUSTATION, LIVORNESE SEAFOOD FEAST AT LA SVOLTA
PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25 The words ‘sexy’ and ‘pizza’ may not conventionally be used in…
BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE! SEPHORA IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE
SEPHORA today announced it will open its first Melbourne store in the heart of the CBD…
KIEHL’S COLLABORATES WITH ADOPT CHANGE
In 2015, Kiehl’s Australia collaborates with Adopt Change on a campaign that aims to bring awareness…
SWEET DELIGHTS AT SAKE’S DESSERT MASTERCLASS
Making desserts is something that I’ve always shied away from. Unlike savoury dishes where I can…
BIG IDEAS FOR LITTLE ROOMS WITH TINITRADER POP UP MARKETPLACE
Australia’s favourite online destination for babies and kids products is coming to life from 30 July…
BEAUTY NEWS: GIORGIO LIMITED EDITION LIP MAESTRO, KERASTASE MATERIALISTE, YOU BEAUTEA, UN.TANGLED BY KEVIN.MURPHY
GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO – LIMITED EDITION Made with Red Toda pigment – well known for…
FOOD NEWS: HUXTABURGER HEADS NORTH TO SYDNEY, TRUFFLES AT THE ESTELLE, LE CREUSET OPENS AT CHADSTONE
HUXTABURGER POP UP AT HARPOON HARRY IN SYDNEY Get ready for the next “Friends of Harry’s”…
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[STOKE] BAR & KITCHEN WHERE CITY MEETS GREAT FOOD
Following the move to the city last year, Stokehouse City has become a popular venue for…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’ORÉAL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE PURE COLOUR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST
Dry hair can be a problem for many, especially with seasonal changes, styling tool, colouring and…
CHARITY: MIND SHIFT SELF INITIATIVE, STYLE FOR LIFE DAY AND DONATE TO SHOP
THE NATIONAL MIND SHIFT SELF ESTEEM INITIATIVE Mind Shift – The National Self-Esteem Initiative – is…
GET YOUR TASTE OF ASIA WITH A VISIT TO SAIGON SALLY
Sneakily hidden in Duke street just off Chapel street, Saigon Sally might not be the most…
AGEING GRACEFULLY – 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
If there’s one thing we’re all after as we get older, it’s to age gracefully. So,…
NOT ALL STEAKS WERE CREATED EQUAL – Q&A WITH HOPKINS RIVER BEEF AND ENTRECOTE OWNER ADAM NORTH
Congratulations on the success of Entrecôte! It has become one of Melbourne’s hottest new restaurants. Why…
THE SECRET TO GOOD SKIN WITH NEOSKIN FOUNDER YASMIN NAJJAR
Winter wreaking havoc on your skin regime? We sat down with Yasmin Najjar, founder of neoSKiN…
FOOD NEWS: PERONI GOES PICCOLA, MONKEY KING BAR, BIBELOT HIGH TEA SALON OPENS, BASTILLE DAY & CHEZ DRE BAKERY
PERONI NASTRO AZZURO INTRODUCES THE ‘PERONI PICCOLA’ Smaller in size, yet equal in taste, the Peroni Piccola…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM LANCÔME’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Lancôme General Manager, Françoise Lehmann, hosted a party at Casino de Paris this week to celebrate the…
NEW SEASONS SCENTS
We round up some of our favourite new scents. See by Chloe Si Belle This beautifully…
Q&A – THOSE GIRLS, WARMING WINTER WITH BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES
Congratulations on the success of Those Girls. Tell us a bit about how it all started?…
INTERVIEW: MEGAN GALE, THE NEW FACE OF L’ORÉAL HAIR EXPERTISE ON HAIR, BEAUTY AND LIFE
Australia’s very own L’Oréal Paris ambassador, Megan Gale, has been announced as the face of the…
WIN: BAKER’S DELIGHT LEMON AND BLUEBERRY SCONES
Baker’s Delight are celebrating winter with new limited edition Lemon & Blueberry Scones that will be available in…
FOOD NEWS: WINTER AND JULY 4 AT ARBORY, CLOUDY BAY PINOT & DUCK TRAIL
WINTER AT ARBORY INCLUDING 4 JULY CELEBRATIONS This winter Arbory Bar & Eatery will warm the…
2015 PEPPERJACK BATTLE OF THE STEAKS
Food battles don’t come any bigger than this. The 2015 Pepperjack Battle of the…
DENIS THE MENACE OPENS IN CREMORNE
Shaking up the cafe scene is the new kid on the cafe block, Denis the…
YGAP ART FOR CHANGE
YGAP‘s newest venture is Art For Change, an exhibition that showcases the works of Australian artists, including…
HUNTER LAB, THE NAME YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MEN’S SKINCARE
Hunter Lab is the newest brand in town for the modern man who wants to look…
MATCHA MAIDEN, THE GREENEST BRAND YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
If you haven’t heard about matcha, then listen up. This wonderful green tea product is the…
GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW WITH REDKEN GLOBAL HAIR ARTIST, DMITRI PAPAS
Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards.…
T2 CHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS NAMES SECOND WINNER
On a chilly Melbourne evening on Monday 22 June, spicy aromas filled T2’s Headquarters as Melbourne’s top…
WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO TRUFFLE MELBOURNE
Get ready Melbourne. Truffle Melbourne is back for another delicious weekend of truffles and fun on…
MAKE A DATE WITH MR MIYAGI
One of the hottest places in Melbourne for foodies is Windsor. More specifically, Chapel Street in…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION
Whoever came up with the name Miracle Cushion sure knows how to aptly describe this beautiful…
FOOD NEWS: T2 CHAI FESTIVAL, HANOI HANNAH AND BEER DELUXE
T2 INAUGURAL CHAI FESTIVAL Chai lovers will love the inaugural Chai Festival by our favourite tea…
HOT SALES THIS WEEKEND WITH DINOSAUR DESIGNS AND 2XU
We’re in the midst of half yearly sales and this weekend two of our favourite brands…
L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE REDS
L’Oreal Paris launches Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds – a collection of the most sophisticated matte…
KMS CALIFORNIA WORKING WITH UP AND COMING DESIGNER KALIVER ON THEIR S/S16 COLLECTION, OPTIC
KMS California worked alongside up and coming Australian Designer, Kaliver on their SS16 Collection, a dreamy and…
FOOD NEWS: GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND, THE ROVING MARROW, ST KILDA BURGER BAR
GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND One of Australia’s favourite Gelateria’s Gelato Messina opened its second Melbourne…
BEAUTY NEWS: MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR AT SEPHORA, LAURA MERCIER NEW COLLECTION, KERASTASE CHRONOLOGISTE AND RIMMEL XX-TREME MASCARA
MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR EXCLUSIVE AT SEPHORA The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Marc Jacobs Mod Noir…
Q&A WITH CELEBRITY CHEF KAREN MARTINI AS SHE HEADS TO TRUFFLE MELBOURNE’S PRAHRAN MARKET TAKEOVER
Coveted Chef and TV personality Karen Martini will join the Truffle Melbourne team to deliver a mouth-watering truffle inspired take…
ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE WOODY.P LAUNCH
The newest kid on the block, Woody.P launched last week with a spectacular event hosting some…
BEAUTY NEWS: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION, essie 2015 WINTER COLLECTION, SEE BY CHLOE SI BELLE FRAGRANCE & NAPOLEON PERDIS MEET & GREET
LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION Miracle Cushion, the revolutionary foundation has arrived at Lancôme. Miracle Cushion is…
PARTY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER THIS JUNE
Lorraine Lea is inviting everyone to party for a cause this June during their month-long Party…
STUDIO PP OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA
Studio PP, a new health and fitness mecca has opened in South Yarra, Melbourne, the second…
FOOD NEWS: FREE 1ST BIRTHDAY PAN FRIED BUNS AT NEW SHANGHAI, ITALI.CO YOUNG CHEF’S DINNER AND LUME PREVIEWS ITS MENU OFFSITE
FREE PAN FRIED BUN WEEK AT NEW SHANGHAI Melbourne’s best dumpling house is turning one! New…
BRIGHT EYES – 5 TIPS TO AVOID DARK CIRCLES AND BAGS UNDER THE EYES
Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those…
TASTE THE FLAVOURS OF JAPAN AT SAKE
One of the best things about the change in seasons is that menus across the city…
BEAUTY NEWS: LANCOME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX EYE ILLUMINATOR , CLARISONIC PEDI FOOT TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM AND CARMEX’S TWO NEW FLAVOURS
LANCÔME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX LIGHT-PEARL Lancôme launches the new Advanced Génifique Yeux Light- Pearl Eye Illuminator (20ml,…
FOOD NEWS: NEGRONI WEEK, BROTHER BURGER OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA, THE ROAST COLLECTION AND ALL GOOD ORGANICS DRINKS
NEGRONI WEEK 1-7 JUNE, 2015 Running from 1st through to 7th June, 2015, Negroni Week will…
TRUFFLE MANIA TAKES OVER PRAHRAN MARKET 20-21 JUNE
Over two days in June, Prahran Market is set to experience truffle-mania when prestigious Australian food…
THE CHRISTOPHER KANE FOR NARS COLLECTION
One of the hottest collaborations on the makeup scene this year lands in Mecca today. London…
THE JADO. THE PERFECT DRINK BOTTLE FOR ALL SEASONS
If you haven’t heard of the Jado then listen up. It’s the bottle you can use…
SPORTSCRAFT X LIBERTY LONDON. WIN A PRIZE PACK FROM THE LIMITED EDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION
Iconic Australian brand, Sportscraft, has collaborated on a limited edition range with one of England’s quintessential…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: YSL FUSION INK FOUNDATION AND ROUGE PUR COUTURE GLOSSY STAIN
YVES SAINT LAURENT FUSION INK FOUNDATION I’m going to be totally honest. I loved this foundation…
A CONSCIOUS COLLECTION BRINGS A HEALTHY TWIST TO CHOCOHOLICS
Brooke from popular health and well-being blog A Conscious Collection, has launched her first e-book, Chocoholics.…
BEAUTY NEWS: FAMOUS FACES, FAMOUS BRANDS
Celebrities have been gracing advertising since it because de rigueur to have a famous face attached to…
FOOD NEWS: KERRIE HESS X LADUREE, FETTLE FLECKS, WOODY.P AND T2 MATCHA
KERRIE HESS X LADUREE Celebrated Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess has lent her hand to this…
LESSONS IN TEA AT THE T2 AUTUMN EDITION TEA WORKSHOPS
Tea. It’s something that I have everyday without fail. Whether it’s a hot cup of English…
GOOD BEER WEEK BEGINS
The Aussie beer-fest kicks off on May 16 with a whole week of celebrations during Good Beer Week. If…
TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS
Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of…
BIBELOT, A SWEET TOOTH’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION
Melbourne’s newest destination of desire opened over the weekend in South Melbourne. Bibelot, opened by the…
LAST MINUTE LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
With only a few days left to Mother’s Day, we’ve pulled together some lifestyle gifts that…
TAKE A DRINK ON THE WILD SIDE AT GLAMP COCKTAIL BAR
Melbourne’s newest watering hole goes glam with a twist with the Glamp Cocktail Bar opening…
ARRAY, AN UNFORGETTABLE PENTHOUSE WITH EXCLUSIVE MEGAN HESS DESIGNS
It’s not often that you get the opportunity to check out an $8m penthouse apartment but…
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN MELBOURNE
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so if you haven’t booked a restaurant to take…
VIDEO: MAKING THE PERFECT DUMPLING AT NEW SHANGHAI (WATCH)
Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum…
BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
TALKING NEW GENERATION GIFT GIVING WITH ENVELOPE
Last month we detailed the new way of wedding gift giving with Envelope, the new online site…
BEAUTY WITH LANCÔME’S NATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR, LARA SROKOWSKI
Lancôme’s Australian makeup director, Lara Srokowski, has been very busy as of late. Between creating the…
FRANK GREEN TAKING SMART CUPS ANOTHER LEVEL
The humble takeaway coffee has been given an innovative uplift by frank green with the newly…
STONNINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
The award-winning Stonnington Jazz Festival will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this year by showcasing more than…
REVIEW: RUSTICA SOURDOUGH, THE PERFECT BREAD AND BREAKFAST
Weekend brunching has to be my favourite thing to do on the weekend next to sleep…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 BEAUTY WRAP UP DAY 4 – PART 2
We continue our coverage of the beauty looks from Day 4 at MBFWA 15. JENNIFER KATE…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 4 PART 1
Beauty looks on Day 4 at MBFWA 15 saw bold lips, strong brows and the continuation…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP – PART 2
The rest of the Day 3 at MBFWA15 saw some inspired and innovative looks. Read below…