Author Katherine Ng

July 1, 2015

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

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION

June 24, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Whoever came up with the name Miracle Cushion sure knows how to aptly describe this beautiful new product from Lancôme. Described as a product that combines make-up results with skincare benefits into...

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...

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE REDS

June 16, 2015

Beauty, Products

L'Oreal Paris launches Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds - a collection of the most sophisticated matte reds. Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to...

KMS CALIFORNIA WORKING WITH UP AND COMING DESIGNER KALIVER ON THEIR S/S16 COLLECTION, OPTIC

June 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Uncategorized

KMS California worked alongside up and coming Australian Designer, Kaliver on their SS16 Collection, a dreamy and enchanging show that revealed a beautiful collection. Optic was unveiled at La Porte...

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

June 15, 2015

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR AT SEPHORA, LAURA MERCIER NEW COLLECTION, KERASTASE CHRONOLOGISTE AND RIMMEL XX-TREME MASCARA

June 15, 2015

Beauty

MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR EXCLUSIVE AT SEPHORA The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Marc Jacobs Mod Noir is being released exclusively at Sephora on 19 June 2015. The fragrance is a modern return to the classic...

Q&A WITH CELEBRITY CHEF KAREN MARTINI AS SHE HEADS TO TRUFFLE MELBOURNE’S PRAHRAN MARKET TAKEOVER

June 10, 2015

Features

Coveted Chef and TV personality Karen Martini will join the Truffle Melbourne team to deliver a mouth-watering truffle inspired take over of Prahran Market on 20-21 June. The prestigious food...

ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE WOODY.P LAUNCH

June 9, 2015

Features

The newest kid on the block, Woody.P launched last week with a spectacular event hosting some of Melbourne's gourmands, foodies and celebrities. The launch party showcased some of the dishes that Woody.P...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION, essie 2015 WINTER COLLECTION, SEE BY CHLOE SI BELLE FRAGRANCE & NAPOLEON PERDIS MEET & GREET

June 9, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION Miracle Cushion, the revolutionary foundation has arrived at Lancôme. Miracle Cushion is a liquid foundation in a compact, meaning it's a liquid...

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...

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

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...

BRIGHT EYES – 5 TIPS TO AVOID DARK CIRCLES AND BAGS UNDER THE EYES

June 4, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those windows looking dark and scary every time you wake up! The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate and prone to lines and...

TASTE THE FLAVOURS OF JAPAN AT SAKE

June 2, 2015

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANCOME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX EYE ILLUMINATOR , CLARISONIC PEDI FOOT TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM AND CARMEX’S TWO NEW FLAVOURS

June 1, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

LANCÔME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX LIGHT-PEARL Lancôme launches the new Advanced Génifique Yeux Light- Pearl Eye Illuminator (20ml, $95) is an eye serum that works to create bigger, more...

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

May 29, 2015

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...

TRUFFLE MANIA TAKES OVER PRAHRAN MARKET 20-21 JUNE

May 25, 2015

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 CHRISTOPHER KANE FOR NARS COLLECTION

May 25, 2015

Beauty, Products

One of the hottest collaborations on the makeup scene this year lands in Mecca today. London Fashion Week collaborators since 2012, Christopher Kane and NARS share a passion for vivid colours...

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...

SPORTSCRAFT X LIBERTY LONDON. WIN A PRIZE PACK FROM THE LIMITED EDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION

May 22, 2015

Competition, Fashion, Features, News

Iconic Australian brand, Sportscraft, has collaborated on a limited edition range with one of England's quintessential brands, Liberty of London. The limited edition capsule campaign features the current...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: YSL FUSION INK FOUNDATION AND ROUGE PUR COUTURE GLOSSY STAIN

May 22, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

YVES SAINT LAURENT FUSION INK FOUNDATION I'm going to be totally honest. I loved this foundation and I now understand why there were thousands of people on a waiting list for this foundation. It's...

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: FAMOUS FACES, FAMOUS BRANDS

May 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

Celebrities have been gracing advertising since it because de rigueur to have a famous face attached to a brand or product. The latest additions to this exclusive celebrity set are Dree Hemingway who is the...

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

May 20, 2015

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

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...

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...

TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS

May 12, 2015

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

Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of the launch of YSL Fusion Ink foundation. Responsible for Cara Delevingne's makeup looks and YSL beauty...

BIBELOT, A SWEET TOOTH’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION

May 10, 2015

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...

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...

TAKE A DRINK ON THE WILD SIDE AT GLAMP COCKTAIL BAR

May 5, 2015

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,...

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

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

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

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 30, 2015

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

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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...

BEAUTY WITH LANCÔME’S NATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR, LARA SROKOWSKI

April 22, 2015

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

Lancôme's Australian makeup director, Lara Srokowski, has been very busy as of late. Between creating the beauty look for Daniel Avakian at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia to creating some of the...

FRANK GREEN TAKING SMART CUPS ANOTHER LEVEL

April 21, 2015

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

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...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 BEAUTY WRAP UP DAY 4 – PART 2

April 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

We continue our coverage of the beauty looks from Day 4 at MBFWA 15. JENNIFER KATE Makeup by Gorgeous Cosmetics Makeup artist, Nicola Burford, created a youthful and coloured look for Jennifer...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 4 PART 1

April 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

Beauty looks on Day 4 at MBFWA 15 saw bold lips, strong brows and the continuation of natural and clean skin. Here is the first part of our run down of what we saw today. KATE SYLVESTER Makeup by...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP – PART 2

April 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

The rest of the Day 3 at MBFWA15 saw some inspired and innovative looks. Read below to find out more. HAN Makeup by M.A.C Carol Mackie followed the vision of 'monks in Paris' from Han designer...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP PART 1

April 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Features

MBFWA Day 3 stepped it up a notch with amazing beauty looks on the runway equally matching the stunning collections of the designers showing today. MATICEVSKI Image by Christian Blanchard Makeup by...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Features, MBFWA

What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a bevy of beautiful designers and fashions on the runway. Backstage was as busy as it always is and we were lucky enough to...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, Features, MBFWA, Uncategorized

With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all the coverage from backstage with all the makeup, hair, nail and skin directors so here is our first look at some of the beauty looks...

TRIED & TESTED: MOROCCONOIL HYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

April 13, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

WHAT Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner LIKED This was the first Moroccanoil product I've used at home. My hairdresser is a huge fan and every time I visit...

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

April 10, 2015

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...

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...

GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15

April 7, 2015

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

Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...

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

April 7, 2015

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...

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

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

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES…DERMALOGICA, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK, NARS, MODELCO.

April 1, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

L-R (Clockwise) - Dermalogica Pure Light 50, Maybelline New York Pumped Up Colossal Mascara, Maybelline New York Master Graphic Eyeliner, NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Majella and ModelCo Face Base Welcome to...

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

April 1, 2015

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...

LANCÔME CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

March 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event

This year celebrates 80 years of French elegance as Lancôme celebrates 80 years since its creation by founder Armand Petitjean. To celebrate a film has been made that charts the iconic images that make up...

YVES SAINT LAURENT LAUNCHES ITS FEATHER LIKE FOUNDATION, FUSION INK

March 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Yves Saint Laurent launches its new Fusion Ink Foundation, starting a new chapter in foundation. Yves Saint Laurent’s new scientifically advanced foundation delivers flawless coverage that...

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

March 27, 2015

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...

THE NEW WAY OF GIVING AT WEDDINGS – ENVELOPE

March 27, 2015

Bridal, Lifestyle, Wedding Lifestyle

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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...

TALKING BEAUTY WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’S ANNIE FORD

March 26, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Benefit Cosmetics' Global Beauty Authority, Annie Ford Danielson, visited Australia recently to help launch the Bold is Beautiful Project that supports local charities by donating $10 from every brow wax at...

BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS

March 26, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Throughout the month of May, Benefit Cosmetics will be partnering with local charities, Look Good Feel Better, SISTER2sister and Fitted for Work who are dedicated to empowering women and...

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....

GO-TO SKINCARE LAUNCHES FACE HERO

March 24, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Go-To Skincare has launched Face Hero (30ml, $44.95), a new face oil to hydrate and moisture your skin. Face Hero joins the suite of beautifully formulated Go-To skincare products that were launched in...

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...

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

March 20, 2015

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

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...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Features, Get The Look, VAMFF

Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart created sleep and clean lines as part of the beauty look created for the Premium Runway 5 Presented by Harper's Bazaar at VAMFF. We went behind the scenes to find...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, VAMFF

VAMFF's Premium Runway 6 Presented by Cosmopolitan was fun, sexy and bronzed. A sun kissed sexy makeup look created by Rae Morris was matched with natural textured voluminous hair, a look created by...

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

March 19, 2015

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...

SKINCARE GURU, OLE HENRIKSEN TALKS SKINCARE DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN VISIT

March 18, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products, Skincare and Haircare

International skincare expert, Ole Henriksen was recently in Australia to celebrate the launch of his namesake skincare range. The range is available exclusively at Sephora Australia. During his week...

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

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...

INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY

March 17, 2015

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

It's hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we're looking for beauty products online. The site has become one of the best loved Beauty sites in Australia and this year it celebrates 15 years in the business....

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...

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...

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...

JERGENS AMBASSADOR CHEYENNE TOZZI TALKS SKINCARE, BEAUTY AND 2015

March 3, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

The number 1 body moisturiser brand and household name in the United States, Jergens hit Australian shores last year giving us the range that is one of America's favourites since it launched in 1901....

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

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...

GRILL’D TURNS 10 WITH A NEW STORE IN FLINDERS LANE

March 2, 2015

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for food just got hotter with the arrival of Grill'd, the health burger experts. The iconic and Melbourne founded brand celebrated the new store and 10 years...

NO REASON TO HIDE WITH PHILOSOPHY

March 2, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

No reason to hide. The mantra of the new skin perfecting duo from philosophy aims to encourage you to look in the mirror and see your most confident reflection. The scientists at philosophy have...

TALKING WITH MELBOURNE SWIM CLASSIC’S SAM SHEPPARD, FIVE TIME WINNER OF THE PIER TO PUB

February 27, 2015

Event, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Swim Classic is on this Saturday 28 February, raising money for over 600 charities through a variety of swimming courses for all ages and skill levels, from a free-to-enter 200m swim, to a...

WIN A VIP PICNIC EXPERIENCE AT BLUE DIAMOND DAY THIS SATURDAY AT CAULFIELD

February 26, 2015

Competition, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Yesterday we told you about the amazing Flavours of Asia Market Festival that is happening this Saturday at Blue Diamond Day at Caulfield. As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, this amazing...

WIN A TICKET TO MAKEUP GENIUS NAPOLEON PERDIS’ SYDNEY MASTERCLASS