Author Katherine Ng

December 6, 2019

Whilst sitting at your desk or going about the hustle and bustle of your day, have you ever dreamed of stopping for a moment to sip a refreshing cocktail by a beautiful fountain basking in the warm summer...

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AT THIS SUMMER’S NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS WHERE ART, COCKTAILS AND THE 80s COLLIDE

December 5, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, Bombay...

FOOD NEWS: PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED CHRISTMAS CAKE, GOTCHA TEA ASIAN HIGH TEA AND DOMAIN CHANDON PIQUE-NIQUE

November 30, 2019

PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED FOR THE CHRISTMAS CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS Pidapipo Gelateria has once again teamed up with long time collaborators and organic chocolatiers Hunted + Gathered to create the...

TOP STYLING AND HAIRCARE TIPS FOR PARTY SEASON WITH DYSON STYLING AMBASSADOR JAYNE WILD

November 29, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

It's party season and it's time to get those outfits and beauty looks prepared. Sometimes your hair style comes last in these preparations so we’ve sought some expert help from top Australian hair stylist...

BLACK FRIDAY BARGAINS

November 28, 2019

Black Friday madness has extended across the Pacific ocean to Australia with some great sales and offers available tomorrow and stretching over the weekend into Cyber Monday. Traditionally two national...

THE INSTA WORTHY PINCHY’S CHAMPAGNE AND LOBSTER OPENS WITH DELICIOUS MADE BY SEA TREATS AND CHAMPAGNE

November 27, 2019

Following successful pop-up activations at HWKR and Emporium, Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar has opened its flagship restaurant at 200 Bourke Street. Led by Executive Chef Pierre Khodja (Camus, Canvas,...

HELP YOUR PASH RASH WITH MOVEMBER’S ‘MOVEMBER RAIN’

November 26, 2019

Movember has launched the world’s first ever dedicated ‘pash rash’ treatment, ‘Movember Rain’, specially designed to soothe the skin of those who’ve suffered through a month of prickly pashes. A...

LUXEBITE’S TASTY, EDIBLE EXHIBITION – SWEET, HOME, SWEET

November 25, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

An art exhibition and dessert? Yes, please. Melbourne’s tantalising and daring dessert café, LuxBite will be bringing just that to the city’s doorstep this November. Bernard Chu, dessert master of LuxBite...

Q&A: DELTA RELEASES NEW FRAGRANCE DESTINY

November 22, 2019

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

Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has launched her third fragrance, Destiny, following from the success of her first two fragrances, Delta and Destiny. The third fragrance, a delightful mix of mandarin mist,...

LULULEMON EMPORIUM PRESENTS SWEAT FEST ON 30 NOVEMBER

November 22, 2019

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

For the 3rd year running, lululemon Emporium presents Sweat Fest on Saturday 30th November 2019. lululemon Emporium is teaming up with F45 Chinatown, Fitzroy and Exhibition to bring the community...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: JUNIPERLOOZA 2020, PROSECCO FESTIVAL POP UP & DAIRY FLAT FARM OPEN DAY

November 21, 2019

JUNIPERLOOZA 2020 Tickets for Australia’s original sell-out gin festival Juniperlooza are on sale with two days to choose from including Saturday 15 or Sunday 16 of February at The Boatbuilders...

STARWARD WHISKY AND FOUR PILLARS GIN POP UPS JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

November 20, 2019

Starward Whisky and Four Pillars Gin have popped up at Myer in Melbourne just in time for Christmas making it easier to pick up your favourite spirits for the perfect Christmas present. STARWARD...

SEASONAL SKINCARE REFRESH

November 18, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We're on the cusp of a new season and it's the perfect time to reassess your skincare. Are your products still addressing your skincare needs? Are you looking for more products to add to your regime? We've...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE’S UPCYCLING COFFEE COLLECTION, BENEFIT COSMETICS BROW SUPERSTAR KIT & FRANK BODY’S ROSE GOLD ILLUMINATOR

November 13, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

INNISFREE LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION UPCYCLING COFFEE COLLECTION innisfree is paving the way with an eco-conscious approach to beauty. With key pillars in place to support the planet, innisfree has launched...

FOOD NEWS: LEVI CAFE OPENS, MINOR FIGURES OAT M*LK FREE COFFEE MONDAY, FREE BUBBLE TEA FOR SINGLES DAY AT BOX HILL CENTRAL AND ROOFTOP REIMS AT THE EMERSON

November 8, 2019

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

LEVI CAFE OPENS IN MUREMBEENA Image by Simon Shiff Located in Murrumbeena, Levi is cementing their position in the community instantaneously with a full house over consecutive days, leaving the...

TEDX MELBOURNE PRESENTS ‘THE AGE OF ISMs’ WITH ASHTON APPLEWHITE

November 6, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

Sunday November 10 will see TedX play host to US activist Ashton Applewhite, for an intimate event at the State Library. In a culture where we are focused on the ‘isms’ such as racism, sexism,...

MECCA HOLIDAY 2019 COLLECTION ARTIST COLLABORATION

November 6, 2019

The holiday season is upon us and one of our favourite places to find our Christmas gifts, MECCA has released its Holiday 2019 collection in store and this year, the packaging is equally as exciting with...

JACOB’S CREEK WINE TIPI AT THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS

November 6, 2019

The eagerly anticipated Melbourne Night Noodle Markets is starting this Thursday 7 November and this year Jacob’s Creek, Australia's largest wine brand, is popping up to complement the bustling Asian...

CHAMPAGNE POMMERY RELEASE ITS NEWEST BLANC DE BLANC, JUST IN TIME FOR A PERFECT SUMMER TIPPLE

October 31, 2019

Just in time for Spring Carnival and summer entertaining, Champagne Pommery unveils its newest Blanc de Blancs NV. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from the northern terrain of the Montagne de Reims and the...

FOOD NEWS: FRANK’S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU, NEW SHANGHAI’S PEOPLE’S CHOICE DUMPLINGS, QT SYDNEY WINE PERSONAL TRAINING AND BASS & FLINDERS 10TH ANNIVERSARY BRANDY

October 30, 2019

FRANK'S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU All-time favourite cafe Frank’s welcomes a new Spring/Summer menu as we enter the warmer months. Local favourite, Frank’s cafe in Cheltenham has once again...

MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS RELEASE DELICIOUS MENUS AND ANNOUNCE A NIGHT POODLE MARKET

October 30, 2019

The eagerly awaited Night Noodle Markets presented by Citi has revealed the sizzling menus of this year’s food festival, with a range of bold, rich and diverse dishes from local and Australia-wide...

GET RACE READY AT QT MELBOURNE WITH THE DAILY EDITED POP-UP, HAIR STYLING, SHOE SHINING AND MORE

October 29, 2019

QT Melbourne has rolled out the green turf and taken Spring Racing celebrations to the next level this year. Not only will the hotel’s popular dining destinations be the place to see and be seen pre and post...

PLUMM GLASSWARE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW SOMMELIER SERIES RANGE, PLUMM THREE

October 29, 2019

After 10 years in business, Plumm, the Australian owned and operated glassware company that enhances the everyday wine drinking experience, has announced the launch of its newest range - Plumm Three. Designed...

PARIS TO PROVENCE RETURNS FOR 2019

October 27, 2019

In true homage to fromage, Melbourne’s longest running French cultural festival, Paris to Provence, is getting a makeover from new owners, Milk the Cow. Set to entice Francophiles, cheese enthusiasts and...

JOHN FLUEVOG SHOES OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S DEGRAVES STREET

October 25, 2019

Fashion, Features

Internationally renowned designer John Fluevog is opening his first stand-alone store in Australia – taking up residence in the hub of Melbourne’s art scene on Degraves Street. Existing in the world of...

SSSHH! QT ROOFTOP’S SECRET GARDEN BAR

October 23, 2019

QT Melbourne has a secret; perched high above the city and nestled behind the iconic Rooftop at QT, lays a garden oasis with sky-line views. Up until now, the garden has acted as a self-sufficient produce...

ALL THE OFF-TRACK GLAMOUR AT THE STELLA ARTOIS CAULFIELD CUP

October 21, 2019

Features, People & Parties

The Stella Artois Caulfield Cup bought food, beer and fashion together for a day of glamour trackside. The Stella Artois custom designed trackside marquee hosted a bevvy of beautiful and fashionable guests...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE SUPER VOLCANIC MOUSSE MASK 2X, CARMEX NEW LIMITED EDITION ROSE GOLD, BIOLAGE RELEASE NEW COLORLAST PURPLE SHAMPOO AND FRANK BODY RELEASE ROSE GOLD SHIMMER SCRUB

October 21, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

INNISFREE LAUNCH NEW SUPER VOLCANIC CLAY PRODUCTS innisfree announces the launch of its new and improved Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X. This new formula is twice as powerful in absorbing excess...

FOOD NEWS: GING THAI DISHING UP FREE MENU FOR PASSPORT STAMPS, GOOD TIMES MILK BAR’S NEW SPRING MENU AND NEW RESTAURANT MARAMEO AND CHERRYHILL ORCHARDS CHERRY PICKING SEASON

October 20, 2019

GING THAI IS DISHING UP A FREE MENU FOR PASSPORT STAMPS Crown Melbourne’s newly launched riverside restaurant and bar GING THAI is offering complimentary dining experiences to guests who present...

HAVE THE CREEPIEST HALLOWEEN AT ARCHIE BROTHERS CIRQUE ELETRIQ

October 18, 2019

Uncategorized

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Melbourne’s favourite circus-themed leisure-tainment wonderland, will host the most hellraising Halloween party of the year on Thursday 31 October 2019. For one nefarious...

CHAMPAGNE STARS AS MORE THAN AN APÉRITIF IN WEB SERIES BY QT HOTELS AND MAISON PERRIER-JOUËT

October 16, 2019

QT Hotels and Maison Perrier-Jouët invites epicures, gastronomes and humble lovers of Champagne alike to relish in a new mini web series, The Art of Tasting, starring food enthusiast and presenter, Melissa...

SALT & PEPPER WELCOMES NEW RANGE AND NEW STORES BRINGING BEAUTIFUL HOMEWARES CLOSER TO YOU

October 16, 2019

Features, Home, Lifestyle

Salt&Pepper celebrates the launch of the new Spring Summer collection with the opening of six new dedicated brand stores across Victoria. The iconic Australian homewares brand, expands its brick and...

CHANGE THE WORLD WITH YOUR COFFEE

October 16, 2019

With 1.5 billion cups of coffee consumed a day, Change Coffee – World Vision Australia’s first social enterprise – is on a mission to help eradicate global poverty by 2030. Change Coffee’s range of...

BEST CARS TO TAKE ON A ROADTRIP

October 7, 2019

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

If your car breakdown in the middle of the road or you need towing services Visit okc towing and roadside assistance Website Ever wanted to know what the perfect car is to take on a road trip? We asked...

MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS RETURN THIS NOVEMBER

October 2, 2019

The eagerly awaited Melbourne Night Noodle Markets return to Birrarung Marr from 7 to 24 November. Serving up sweet and spicy street-food from China, Vietnam, Thailand and beyond, the Night Noodle Markets will...

SKINCEUTICALS LAUNCH THE FIRST SKIN BOUTIQUE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

September 27, 2019

SkinCeuticals, a renowned innovator of critical anti-ageing breakthroughs at the forefront of antioxidant technology, recently launched a new boutique clinic at Emporium Melbourne –SkinCeuticals EST Clinic....

‘WHITE GLOVE’ COURIER SERVICE MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE

September 20, 2019

Let’s set the scene: You need that last-minute Zimmermann dress in a jiffy, but you’ve left it at your parents’ house. They live in Sydney. You live in Melbourne. Don’t fret, because now thanks to...

FOOD NEWS: SANDWICH CHEFS NEW MENU, QT MELBOURNE’S EXPRESS LUNCH AND NEW SHANGHAI’S DUMPLING MASTER’S COMPETITION

September 20, 2019

SANDWICH CHEFS TICKLES YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A NEW MENU AND A CHANCE TO WINE A TRIP TO NYC Give the old ham and cheese or chicken sandwich the flick, and get your teeth stuck into one of Sandwich...

PRETTY BOY ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, YOUR NEW GO TO FOR ITALIAN

September 17, 2019

There’s a new Italian in town and it has attitude. Named after an infamous NYC Italian bangers, Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse is the latest addition to the the Italian food scene and it does so with gusto. A...

HAIR STYLING WITH DYSON

September 13, 2019

When Dyson announced it was moving into Haircare, people were perpelexed. Dyson was synonymous with vacuums and cleaning tools so would these hair care products suck your hair like a vacuum cleaner? Well...

BEAUTY NEWS: MORPHE AT MECCA AND INNISFREE JEJU CHERRY BLOSSOM EVENTS

September 11, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

MORPHE TO LAUNCH AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of cult US beauty brand Morphe. Launching...

FOREO LAUNCH LUNA 3, THE NEW BEAUTY TOOL YOU NEED RIGHT NOW

September 11, 2019

Following the soft reveal of the celebrity favorite LUNA 3 at MECCALAND where pre-sales sold out in 3 days, Foreo Oceania launches their highly anticipated LUNA 3 device at Chadstone Fashion Capital this...

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN RELEASE EXTREME PLAY SAFE, LA ROCHE-POSAY RELEASE ANTHELIOS ‘WET SKIN’ SPF 50+ AND BONDI SANDS’ GLO LIGHTS HIGHLIGHTER

September 2, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

What's new in the world of beauty? Here is the latest roundup for your beauty pleasure! REDKEN'S EXTREME PLAY SAFE Redken has launched a new multi-benefit, time-saving hair innovation to the...

BRADY HOTELS OPEN NEW HOTEL ON JONES LANE IN MELBOURNE’S THEATRE DISTRICT

September 2, 2019

Features, Lifestyle, Where To Stay

You won’t find a ‘more Melbourne’ hotel than the new Brady Hotels Jones Lane, now open, with its sleek styling and laneway setting in the heart of the city’s theatre, cultural and shopping...

LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

August 28, 2019

Father's Day is right around the corner and we've rounded up a quick list of last minute gifts in case you haven't picked your dad something for his special...

GRAND CRU FACIAL AT CHUAN SPA, THE ULTIMATE SPA EXPERIENCE

August 26, 2019

Looking for an all encompassing spa experience that will leave you feeling and looking amazing? Then head down to Southbank to the Chuan Spa at The Langham Melbourne to experience the ultimate spa experience,...

FOOD NEWS: GRAZE & GRAINS BY STARWARD WHISKY, MENULOG’S MCG RUN AND STOKEHOUSE X HOGGET KITCHEN LANDE & SEA DINNER

August 22, 2019

GRAZE & GRAINS BY STARWARD WHISKY Image by Carmen Zamm Alejandro Saravia’s Farmer’s Daughters pop-up will return to Starward Whisky for the second instalment of Graze + Grains on Saturday 24...

DON’T LIKE NEEDLES? CLINIQUE LAUNCHES SMART CLINICAL MD MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AGE TRANSFORMATION DUO

August 22, 2019

With age, the skin’s metabolism slows and loses its youthful luminosity. Boost skin’s youthful luminosity with NEW Clinique Smart Clinical MD. An ingenious approach to visibly rejuvenating facial...

MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF WITH ACTIVATIONS, RUNWAYS AND VOGUE AMERICAN EXPRESS FASHION NIGHT OUT

August 21, 2019

Fashion

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE CELEBRATE WITH A LANEWAY RUNWAY Melbourne’s most exciting week of fashion returns in late August, with the City buzzing in preparation for Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW), where...

BARED FOOTWEAR OPENS NEW MENS STORE

August 20, 2019

Fashion, Features, Menswear, Uncategorized

Bared Footwear has opened its first men’s only retail store, located at 11 Manchester Lane in Melbourne CBD. The opening of the new men’s store follows a positive reaction to its existing stores at 1098...

FATHER’S DAY 2019 – WHERE TO TAKE YOUR DAD

August 19, 2019

QT MELBOURNE MAN TEA This Father’s Day, QT Melbourne is treating your old man to a (not so) civilised QT Man Tea. On Sunday 1st September, scones will be swapped out for sticky pork belly, and...

STELLA ARTOIS TAKES VUE DE MONDE TO THE 2019 CAULFIELD CUP

August 16, 2019

Event, Features, Lifestyle

Belgium brewer, Stella Artois, naming rights sponsor of the 2019 Caulfield Cup, it's second consecutive year as sponsor, have announced their exclusive partnership with celebrated chef, Shannon Bennett and...

BARED FOOTWEAR’S 60-HOUR ONLINE SALE NEXT TUESDAY

August 16, 2019

Fashion, Sale

For 60 hours only, Bared Footwear is hosting a massive end-of-season sale starting on Tuesday 20 August at midday, ending Thursday 22 August at midnight. The entire Bared Footwear women's and men's full...

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BUMBLE HIVE IN MELBOURNE

August 14, 2019

People & Parties, Uncategorized

The Bumble BFF Hive in Melbourne was the first time an official Bumble Hive has been held in Australia. Bumble Hive’s have previously been hosted in cities including New York, London and Los Angeles and was...

KMART LAUNCH THEIR NEW AUGUST LIVING RANGE

August 14, 2019

Features, Home

Celebrate low prices for life and make everyday living brighter with Kmart Australia’s brand new August Living range. The latest range offers complete room solutions, making it effortless to mix and build...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHISEIDO AT MECCA, BIOLAGE LAUNCH VOLUMEBLOOM, LA-ROCHE POSAY LAUNCH FIRST VITAMIN C SERUM AND LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCH NEW SUPERHERO

August 13, 2019

Beauty, Uncategorized

SHISEDO ARRIVES AT MECCA Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA continues to strengthen its global beauty brand line-up, announcing the exclusive signing of Japanese beauty powerhouse...

THURLEY MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE 15 – 18 AUGUST

August 13, 2019

Fashion, Sale, Uncategorized

Run don’t walk to this amazing fashion event this week. Thurley a will be holding a huge designer warehouse sale at Clifton St Market, Prahran Victoria from Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th...

THANKYOU X SAGE & CLARE COLLABORATE ON NEW HAND WASH

August 13, 2019

Everyone needs hand wash. Everyone loves beautiful homewares. Combine the two and what you get is a product that can change the world. Thankyou has teamed up with homewares brand Sage x Clare on their new...

GREEN & BLACKS LAUNCHING POP-UP CONSCIOUS CAFE IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE

August 8, 2019

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Green & Black’s has announced that they will be launching The Green & Black’s Conscious Café, in celebration of its new Smooth dark chocolate range in Australia....

SPORTSGIRL LAUNCHES NEW VEGAN SKINCARE

August 8, 2019

First introduced in early 2019, the Sportsgirl Beauty skin care collection has grown dramatically as ‘Skin Care Routines’ continue to be one of the most talked about topics on the beauty scene. As the...

SKWOSH LAUNCH THEIR NEW SLOGAN TEE COLLECTION

August 5, 2019

Fashion, Features, Uncategorized

The team at SKWOSH who have launched their first Slogan Tee Collection adding to their well known fun and bright swimwear and resort wear. The Slogan Tee Collection showcases the following 6 laidback...

MUMS AND BUBS – NEW BUB APP FOR THE PREGNANCY JOURNEY FROM LORINSKA MERRINGTON AND MEGAN GALE LAUNCHES MINDFUL LIFE SKINCARE

August 2, 2019

Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

BUB APP, THE APP YOU NEED DURING YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY Lorinska Merrington, star of the Seven Network and Netflix series ‘Yummy Mummies’, launches BUB App, the go-to pregnancy companion that has it...

FOOD NEWS: FATTO’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH, NEPTUNE SEVENTH DAY MEAL AND HOT COCKTAILS AT BOMBA ROOFTOP

August 2, 2019

Uncategorized

FATTO BAR AND CUCINA'S BOTTOMLESS WINE SUNDAYS Following the success of Fatto Bar and Cantina's bottomless pasta throughout June and July, the relaxed Italian eatery is now inviting city-goers to indulge in...

AUSSIE ICON, DRIZA-BONE LAUNCHES FIRST DEDICATED WOMENSWEAR COLLECTION

August 1, 2019

Fashion, Features

Iconic Australian outerwear brand, Driza-Bone, is encouraging Australians to embrace the great outdoors with the launch of its new Autumn Winter range, including its first dedicated womenswear collection,...

EXPERIENCE THE BEST IN AMERICAN BBQ AT TGI FRIDAYS

July 31, 2019

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

There's no need to travel overseas for American BBQ as TGI FRIDAYS will be serving up their limited edition American Smokehouse BBQ menu. The special menu is quintessentially American but Australian at heart...

THE GLEN OPENS ITS BRAND NEW PRECINCT IN ITS FINAL TRANSFORMATION

July 31, 2019

Crowds are expected to gather at The Glen in Melbourne’s south-east this Thursday 1 August, to celebrate the official opening of the final major stage of the centre’s $430 million redevelopment, with a new...

THE FIRST BUMBLE BFF HIVE IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND THAT BRINGS BUMBLE TO LIFE

July 29, 2019

The Bumble BFF Hive will be the first time an official Bumble Hive has opened in Australia and is all about creating an IRL version of the app, where users can come to make new friends and develop real...

PENTRIDGE CELLARS, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WINE AND STORAGE

July 26, 2019

Wine lovers Paul Tardivel and Michael Woodworth, have bought the cells in D- Division of the former Pentridge prison, turned them into wine cellars, Pentridge Cellars, and are offering a limited release to...

WINE NEWS, ALL THE BEST DROPS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

July 26, 2019

There's a lot happening in the world of drinks and we've rounded up our top picks this week. GINSECCO, THE NEW DRINK YOU NEED For the past few summers, Aperol Spritz has been unstoppable as...

ACTIVATED NUTRIENTS LAUNCHES ‘GROW UP’ KIDS SUPERFOOD

July 24, 2019

Activated Nutrients launched its latest offering, 'Grow Up - Kids Superfood' with a special experience with VJunior showing Walt Disney's latest release, 'The Lion King'. The product, ‘Grow Up - Kids...

MODERN JAPANESE EAZY PEAZY OPENS IN RICHMOND

July 19, 2019

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Eazy Peazy, a modern Japanese eatery by the team behind Toji Sake, Shar and Yuta Kobayashi, with chef Dan Chan (Yardbird Hong Kong, Cumulus Up, Supernormal Canteen) is now open at 108 Swan...

HOW SOON IS TOO SOON TO SAY I LOVE YOU?

July 17, 2019

Features, Lifestyle

It’s one of the biggest questions for couples the world over: How soon is too soon...to say I love you? Well according to research from eharmony, for some Aussies there’s no such thing as too soon, with...

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH STELLA ARTOIS AND PURE SOUTH KITCHEN

July 13, 2019

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

I've often envied the northern hemisphere Christmas festivities - big feasts of roasted ham, chestnuts and dishes that warm the cockles of your heart, enjoyed with a big group of friends and family in the...

WINTER FUN IN MELBOURNE – TOP THINGS TO DO

July 9, 2019

Features, Lifestyle

We're one month into Winter and the days are getting colder. But don't despair. There's plenty of fun things that are happening around town that will help give you the pick me up you need to sustain yourself...

LEVI’S LAUNCH STRANGER THINGS COLLECTION WITH NETFLIX

July 6, 2019

Fashion, Features

Levi's has partnered with Netflix to create an exclusive Stranger Things collection, inspired by the cult series' new season. The Levi’s x Stranger Things Collection was created together with the Stranger...

CADBURY INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S FIRST CADBURY DAIRY MILK 3D PRINTER

July 5, 2019

In a world premiere, Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched the very first Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate 3D Printer the brand is Ekocycle, in celebration of World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2019. From World...

BEAUTY NEWS: GLOW RECIPE SKINCARE LAUNCHES AT MECCA

July 3, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Cult US skincare brand, Glow Recipe Skincare has arrived on our shores and is now available instore and online at Mecca. Proudly paraben-free, sulphate-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free, the brand started...

UNIQLO OPENS ITS 20TH AUSTRALIAN STORE AT NORTHLAND THIS 4TH OF JULY

July 2, 2019

Fashion, News

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, will open its 20th Australian store at Northland Shopping Centre this Thursday 4th July, 2019. The doors will open to consumers at 10:00am, after an official ribbon...

BENEFIT COSMETICS RELEASE NEW HELLO HAPPY FOUNDATION RANGE

July 2, 2019

One of our favourite brands, Benefit Cosmetics, have launched two new foundations to warm every beauty aficionado's heart! The first is Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation ($52). A lightweight and...

AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY HITS NEW HIGHS WITH THE A-BEAUTY BOX, WE CHAT WITH FRANK BODY CO-FOUNDER

June 26, 2019

Australian Beauty has come a long and it's being celebrated in the best way at Mecca with the launch of the A-beauty box. The special edition box features some of Australia's best loved and known brands...

CELEBRATE NEGRONI WEEK WITH FOUR PILLARS GIN

June 24, 2019

To celebrate Negroni Week in 2019 and 100 Years of the Negroni, Four Pillars is releasing a limited range of four bottled Negronis, created using different gins from the Four Pillars range: Woodland, a...

OSCAR HUNT MEN’S TAILORING OPENS NEW RETAIL EXPERIENCE

June 14, 2019

Fashion, Features, Menswear

Oscar Hunt, Australia’s leading made-to-measure tailors, has launched their new world-class showroom in Adelaide, offering their unique made-to-measure services through a new retail experience. Renowned...

MELBOURNE GET READY FOR YOUR NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT HOT SPOT, JUKE’S KARAOKE BAR

June 14, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Juke’s Karaoke Bar, a bold new 70’s-themed karaoke bar concept, will open at Crown Melbourne on Friday 21 June 2019. Juke’s will teleport guests back to the era of ‘big hair don’t care’, with a...

THE OXFORD SCHOLAR HOTEL RELAUNCHES

June 13, 2019

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Following a lavish renovation by March Studio the Oxford Scholar Hotel has now reopened to the public, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the earliest public houses in Melbourne. Newly leased to...

Q&A: BRIT DAVIS, 2019 RUN MELBOURNE AMBASSADOR SHARES HER TOP TIPS FOR THIS YEAR’S RUN

June 11, 2019

This year's Run Melbourne is only around the corner. The running festival kicks off on 27 July with the Run Melbourne Frienship Dash followed by the main event, the iconic Run Melbourne on 28 July. One of the...

QT MELBOURNE AND PERRIER-JOUET LAUNCH THE ‘ART OF THE WILD’ PRIVATE DINING ROOM

June 8, 2019

QT Melbourne has announced its latest partnership with Champagne house, Perrier-Jouët, unveiling an unparalleled Private Dining Room with accompanying culinary and Champagne experience by QT Executive Chef...

THE LANGHAM MELBOURNE CELEBRATES AUSTRALIAN BALLET’S ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND WITH HIGH TEA

June 6, 2019

On weekdays from Tuesday 11 June until Friday 21 June, Aria Bar & Lounge at The Langham Melbourne will be hosting an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland-themed high tea in collaboration with The Australian...

FOOD NEWS: TIPICO’S 1ST BIRTHDAY REGIONAL ITALIAN LUNCH SERIES, ROCKPOOL BAR & GRILL MELBOURNE NATIVE DINNER

June 5, 2019

TIPICO’S REGIONAL ITALIAN LUNCH SERIES LAUNCHES FOR ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY Windsor’s stylish Italian restaurant, Tipico is celebrating one year of serving ‘untypical, typical Italian’ with a...

GREEN & BLACK’S NEW SMOOTH CHOCOLATE RANGE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

June 4, 2019

Green & Black's is bringing it's delicious new Smooth range to Australians – an exceptionally smooth dark chocolate that is passionately crafted for an indulgent experience and delicious taste. Green...

DG DESIGNS BRINGING AMAZING IMAGERY TO YOUR WALLS

May 29, 2019

Features, Home, Interiors, Uncategorized

The ultimate expression of visual adventure, DG Designs immortalises famed legends and cultural iconography through the contemporary and unique works of Artist & Founder, Dominique Gauci.From the...

FOOD NEWS: TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2019, STOKEHOUSE ALUMNI DINNER & MOONDOG BREWERY TURNS 5

May 29, 2019

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RETURNS FOR 2019 SEASON Truffle Melbourne - a festival favourite on Melbourne’s culinary calendar - is back for its sixth consecutive year this winter. The largest weekend truffle...

BEAUTY NEWS: BONDI SANDS AERO, INTRACEUTICALS RETOUCH RANGE AND BENEFIT X HEMBROWS

May 29, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News

BONDI SANDS LAUNCHES ITS NEW GENERATION SELF TAN, AERO Leading self tanning innovation, Bondi Sands does what others can’t. As the number 1 selling brand globally, Bondi Sands continues to push the...

FRANK BODY RELEASE FRANK’S HAIR DUO

May 27, 2019

One of our favourite Aussie brands frank body have released a new Hair Duo range and we're super excited to see these new additions to their cult range of beauty products. This is the first for frank body in...

WHERE TO STAY: THE LANGHAM SYDNEY

May 27, 2019

Features, Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized, Where To Stay

Planning the perfect getaway to Sydney? Accommodation is the foundation of a good getaway and we've found the perfect place for you. Whether you're staying overnight or staying longer, The Langham Sydney is a...

FOOD NEWS: SECONDBITE GALA DINNER; STOKEHOUSE ‘WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER’, BREAKFAST AT JAMU

May 23, 2019

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

CHEF HEAVYWEIGHTS SCOTT PICKETT, DAVE VERHEUL, SAM CHEETHAM AND MORE COOK FOR A GREAT CAUSE - SECONDBITE 'WASTE NOT WANT NOT' GALA DINNER SecondBite will host their stellar Waste Not Want Not Gala...

HEAD ‘DOWN TOWN’ FOR UNIQLO’S SPECIAL ACTIVATION AT FED SQUARE

May 22, 2019

Fashion

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to warm things up in Melbourne ahead of the first day of winter, with the launch of its ‘Down Town’ activation at Melbourne’s Federation Square. From...

TEDxMELBOURNE

May 21, 2019

From ‘whale snot’ to ultramarathons – TEDxMelbourne is back with a bang! TEDxMelbourne is gearing up for its 2019 conference (which also happens to be the 10th anniversary of TEDxMelbourne) with a...

GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

May 15, 2019

Uncategorized

From Margaret River to the Barossa, Clare Valley to Mudgee the Good Food & Wine Show, presented by Citi is your ticket to exploring the best in food and wine from across Australia. With over 800 wine...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS 3D BROWTONES AND KIEHL’S CALENDULA SERUM-INFUSED WATER CREAM