Let's face it, who didn't overindulge over Easter. If you are anything like me and ate your body weight in chocolate eggs, you'll be pleased to know that a teatox could be just the thing to help cleanse your...
When it comes to luxury resorts in Bali, it's hard to beat the AYANA Resort and Spa Bali. Located on the coast of the crystal clear waters of Jimbaran Bay, the hotel is sprawled across 90 hectares of land,...
Let's face it, what beauty lover doesn't get excited when they hear NARS have introduced some new products. We round up the must haves from the makeup giant's latest offerings. All Day Luminous Weightless...
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...
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She's the blogger with enviable pregnancy style and makes dressing a bump look easy. We go under the covers with Simone Pérèle and Sarah Jane from She Is Sarah Jane to find out how this first time...
As far as brand ambassadors go, there is no personality more perfect for Yellowglen than dynamic creative Samantha Wills. Since founding her own jewellery line at the age of 21, Wills has gone from strength to...
Fresh from presenting their latest collection on the runway at New York Fashion Week to rave reviews, Zimmermann have come back home to warmer Australian weather to release their latest Summer Swim 2015...
Image by Lucas Dawson L’Oréal Paris revealed its latest innovation last night at Sydney's Carriageworks with the launch of the first-ever virtual makeup simulator, Makeup Genius. L’Oréal...
Catch all the action from the VAMFF 2015 Target Runway featuring Dannii Minogue, Jessica Mauboy and Giaan Rooney as Thom and I take you behind the scenes with Lenovo. Image courtesy of Style Snooper...
Target held one of the most entertaining and enjoyable shows during VAMFF. The show which was a real celebration of fashion and what the brand stood for. Models of all ages took to the runway to showcase the...
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped up their final premium runway show in celebration of Instyle magazine’s 15th birthday on Friday night. Strutting the runway with our favourite look from...
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...
Interpretive dancers, a thumping David Bowie-themed soundtrack, and Carlton footballers - the GQ Australia Menswear runway at VAMFF had it all. The brainchild of creative director and stylist, David Bonney,...
Some of the biggest highlights of VAMFF isn't always the premium runways. Case in point, the National Graduate Showcase. Putting the spotlight on some of the country's best and brightest young talents, the...
Never has a celebration of a designer’s career been held at a more appropriate time. Last night’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Grand Showcase celebrated the career of design power player...
Catch all the action from last night’s VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 6 as Rachel Anderson from Rachelleea takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. Accommodation: Adelphi...
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'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...
Chanelling rockstars of a bygone era, models took to the runway with thick, kohl rimmed eyes and tousled tresses at last night’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Premium Runway 5,...
Wrapping up the last show of the night, Couturing headed backstage to capture all the action right before the runway. Read on and follow the journey of Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart in creating the looks for...
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 3 as Lisa Hamilton from See Want Shop takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. <iframe width="560" height="315"...
Couturing headed backstage to report on the beauty beauty bits straight from day two of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's Premium Runway 3 presented by ELLE. MAKEUP BY RAE MORRIS SUPPORTED BY...
When some of the world's most beautiful women love your products, you know you are doing something right. For NUDE Skincare founder Bryan Meehan he knew he was onto a good thing when supermodels Christy...
Frankie Magazine love nothing if not a little bit of creativity in their fashion, and from the glittery backdrop to the colour and prints walking, it was clear we were in for some fun. Kuwaii opened the...
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 1 as Jasmin Howell from Friend In Fashion takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. Image by Jacob...
Gemma wears the Amour Push UP Bra and Briefs from Simone Pérèle As one of the top 5 finalists for Simone Pérèle's Curvy Model Search Competition in 2014, Couturing Fashion Editor Gemma Watts knows...
Design duo Amanda Cumming and Kate Reynolds (professionally known as PAGEANT), have taking out one of the most coveted design accolades in the industry, winning the 2015 Tiffany & Co National Designer...
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway show tonight at Central Pier for the Miss Vogue presentation. Partnering with Melbourne’s highly anticipated fashion week for...
The first of this years’ VAMFF Premium Runway series brought with it a combination of structure and fluidity, sex appeal and tomboy tailoring, classic monochromes with rich pops of colour. Presented by Miss...
Napoleon Perdis is one of the most dynamic, energetic entrepreneur in the beauty industry. His namesake make up line has been around for 20 years and continues to evolve and adapt, much like the man...
Catch all the action from last night's VAMFF 2015 Opening David Jones runway as Vydia Rishie from The VR Verdict went behind the scenes at fashion week for Lenovo and Couturing with a hidden camera and Lenovo...
Let's face it, fashion week isn't just about fashion. While we want to know all about the latest trends which take to the runway, we also want to find out who said what to who and when. We are excited to...
Anyone who has ever stood in a forest glade and seen the sunlight filtering in through a velvety green canopy, dappling the ground with patches of glittering gold, can testify to the beauty of nature. The...
Each month I will be providing an exclusive Beauty Tutorial for Couturing readers. I didn't have to think long before deciding on my first lesson! If you are anything like me and you find yourself lying awake...
Miu-Miu runway disk embellished silk dress Last time we featured Silvana Lovin Philippoussis, she was off to pursue a career in acting in LA. While over there, she undertook acting classes with Ivana...
// When visiting new countries, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the culture is to try some of the local delicacies. If you are planning a trip to Singapore, your tastebuds will definitely get...
The W Hotel is a hotel unlike any other. It offers the comfort and resources of a big hotel, but puts its own quirky spin on traditional accommodation. Located in the heart of Bali’s bustling Seminyak, The W...
Dannii Minogue was one of the original slashies. The multi-talented actress, singer and dancer launched her career on soapies Skyways and The Sullivans at the tender age of 7. She then landed successful...
General Pants Co loves a celebration, and Mardi Gras is no exception. Getting behind the infamous LGBT parade to celebrate equality, for the first time the windows in both GP’s Pitt Street Mall and Oxford...
She credited with changing the landscape of the makeup industry. When everyone was doing bright blue eye shadow in the 80's, Bobbi Brown was nailing neutrals, when the heavy makeup of the 90's came calling,...
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...
Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look Napoleon Perdis and L’Oreal Profesionnel had created for the show. Sleek hair and...
Forget what you know about the RACV. Not just for motoring enthusiast, and spanning resorts across Cape Schank, Hobart and Noosa, to name a few, this series of seven luxury hotels are not to be missed. The...
Last week, Australian design powerhouse Gorman hosted a stunning solo runway in Melbourne's iconic Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory to showcase the brand's Autumn 2015 collection and celebrate the...
This month's playlist sees DJ James Ross revive old classics from Timbaland and Calvin Harris, and mix it in with new offerings from Kayne, Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez. Collaborations are the flavour of the...
Tucked away off the main road in Petitenget, Seminyak, Villa Portsea is a little oasis in the heart of Bali. Designed and built by Australian Scott Holmes and his partner, Villa Portsea has quickly become the...
As Cotton On's denim buyer, Leah Summers has to be on top of every trend from the streets to the runway, so it's no wonder she was the go-to girl to curate The Wanted - Cotton On's new staple range of denim....
Silvana wears the Delice Push Up in Moonlight from Simone Pérèle She's got one of the best bods in the business and is one of Australia's top models, so decided to go under the covers with beautiful...
Fashion and travel has always been an important part of Gail Elliott's life. From starting her career as a top model (travelling the world alongside friends and colleagues Cindy Crawford and Yasmin Le Bon)...
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...
In the flesh Jennifer Hawkins radiates something special. Something you can’t quite put your finger on but you know that whatever the “x-factor” is, she’s got it. It’s easy to see why the...
Scott Eastwood, son of Hollywood legend Mr Clint Eastwood, has just collaborated with luxury mens e-tailer MR PORTER, exclusively shot, styled and interviewed for the latest issue of The Journal. Shot by...
Celebrate timeless beauty with makeup master Napoleon Perdis at David Jones this March. Napoleon will be accompanied by this mother, Liana and wife, Soula-Marie as he teaches an exclusive makeup workshop to...
The Luminaire Wedding Venue offers brides a premiere place to have their wedding with loads of amenities. Marking its one year anniversary, the shack is quickly become a much-loved local hangout, and...
She's not your average makeup brand spokeswoman, but then Ruby Rose is not your average woman. The Australian born creative made a whirlwind trip to Australia earlier this month as part of her role as an...
Do you love getting your hands on the latest lippie? Love trying the newest skincare products or want to be the first to try the up-to-the minute hair styling tools? Then we want you! We are excited to...
She is one of Australia's most successful entertainment exports, and now Dannii Minogue has further made her mark on the fashion world with Target Australia announcing that Dannii Minogue’s exclusive petite...
When it’s time to find your first home it can be an exciting yet anxious time. Many buyers are unsure where to start and how to narrow down the perfect property for you. Thanks to websites like Volusia...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KadkoTpj5_g&feature=youtu.be Start making space in your wardrobe - this is your chance to win a year's supply of Adidas sneakers. The name everyone knows in fashion to...
Located off Liverpool Street in the heart of Melbourne's bustling CBD, Ruyi is truly one of the those hidden restaurant gems. Famous for its modern Chinese food, Ruyi is a celebration of sharing beautiful...
The Zimmerman NYFW show is always a very proud moment for us Australians. Showing for the fourth time at NYFW, the mega star designer sisters, Nicky and Simone Zimmerman, have done an extraordinary job...
So we’ve all seen the thick, heavy eyebrows of stars like Cara Delvinge or Lily Collins. You may have admired how they can pull off such a look, but have dismissed thoughts that you need to fill in your...
Everyone loves bruschetta and this Spring/Summer classic is now a pasta favourite. Enjoy bruschetta pasta this weekend with your favourite glass of white wine! INGREDIENTS 400g Capellini pasta (Couturing...
It's every girl's dream to design their own shoe collection and for blogger and creative Erin Maxwell from Love Shop Share, that dream has become reality with her newly launched capsule collection for ballet...
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week wrapped up last week and whilst we were still truly mind blown with the new designs, talent and collections for 2015 it was the street style that caught our ever...
She is one of Australia's most successful modelling exports, but Jess Hart is more than just a pretty face. After spending many years in the makeup chair for some of the biggest fashion brands in the world,...
Heidi Klum is a one woman empire. In an industry focused on looks and the next big thing, Klum has managed to carve out a successful career for herself, still dominating the industry long after models of her...
Couturing headed backstage last night to capture the best beauty moments from the Myer Autumn/Winter 15 fashion launch. Hair Director Kevin Murphy and his renowned team of STYLE.MASTERS and SESSION.SALON...
Myer Ambassador, Kate Peck It was a hive of activity backstage at the Myer Autumn/Winter ‘15 launch last night! And for the second consecutive season, Napoleon Perdis was the mastermind behind the stunning...
Gentlemen, that time of year has come around when it's time to take your OTL (one-true-love) or your CF (current fling) on the most romantic night he/she will have all year. All that time an effort goes into...
Jag, the original Australian denim brand, is back with a fashionable vengeance. With 15 new denim styles in tow, Jag Denim is ready to update your wardrobe staples. The JAG "Made To...
Australia has welcomed Zara Home to its shores, with the first store now open at Highpoint Shopping Centre. Situated around the corner from Highpoint’s existing Zara apparel store, the spacious Zara...
Valentines Day is a bit of a present minefield when it comes to choosing the right gift. Do you go sexy, or romantic? Fun, or flirty? Practical or playful? Luckily for you last minute gift getters, we've...
With her bronzed limbs and her choppy blonde bob, Lara Bingle is the ultimate beach babe. After the success of her swimwear line for Cotton On, it only seems fitting that her latest venture sees her release...
Valentine's Day is a day that some people dread each year. Not because it's a bad day but because it's hard to figure out what to do in the advance and sometimes working these things out can be daunting or too...
MAX&Co. have presented Olivia Palermo as their international style ambassador and the face of their Spring/Summer 2015 collection of sunglasses and optical frames. A match made in style...
If Candice Swanepoel was born a couple decades earlier she would have easily been one of The Supers along with Cindy, Christie, Naomi and Kate, so it's fitting that her collaboration with MOTHER denim gives a...
Ralph Lauren launched Polo for Women AW15 collection at Sydney's Carriageworks last week with an American themed event, in the spirit of what Ralph Lauren represents, the all American brand. Guests enjoyed...
The Campari Calendar is one of the world’s iconic artistic calendars. Each year the calendar is produced with a limited edition distribution across the world of 9,999 copies. It is a tribute to...
Every season there is a a plethora of It-bags every girl is dying to get their hands on. This year, the hottest bag no girl should be seen without, is not by Alexander Wang, Chanel or Chloe, it's a bag created...
Who would have thought that the guy from Dude Where's My Car would turn out to be one of the most dynamic tech investors in the world today. Actor Ashton Kutcher has shown that he is more than just a pretty...
Every woman must have a good lipstick in their makeup bag. With just one swipe it can brighten your mood, take your makeup from a day to night look and give you that extra little bit of confidence you need to...
Following the announcement that Josh Goot has placed his eponymous label under voluntary administration, Couturing is recapping this iconic Australian designer’s top 5 most memorable collections. Goot...
This year Valentine's day falls on a Saturday and that means you can spoil your Valentine for the whole day! To help you planning the perfect day, we've put together a list of restaurants that might be the...
In the mood for some new music? DJ James Ross has your February sorted. A touch of RiRi, a dash of Alt-J and a little bit of Drake will have you groovin' all month long. Artist: A$AP Rocky Song: Fashion...
Target Australia is not shy of a designer collaboration - partnering for collections with Stella McCartney, Josh Goot, and Missoni to name a few - but now, they're turning their eye to fresh,...
She's already dating Aussie muso Cody Simpson, and it looks like the Australian connections don't stop there for Gigi Hadid, with the Palestinian/Dutch stunner just named as the new face of Seafolly. CLICK...
Based on the Australian classic film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical has arrived in Melbourne! After a Sydney season, the Baz Luhrmann production is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre and is not one to be...
AGL has launched Free Power Saturdays for eligible Victorian residential consumers which gives customers who sign up to the plan 100 percent free electricity on Saturdays for a year. This includes all...
The Emirates Suite played host to a bevy of stars this week at the Australian Open Cocktail Reception where guests experienced the first class perks of the Sponsors' hospitality. Guests enjoyed a first class...
Keep your locks aglow with these summer hair care tips – straight from the professionals. Even the professionals love an au naturel look, with textured beach hair all summer long. Fake it, don’t bake it...
Known in the industry as 'The Body', Heidi Klum showed exactly why she was the perfect collaborator for lingerie giant Bendon, as she fronted the Melbourne crowds to launch her new line, Heidi Klum Intimates T...
Summer is in full swing, and in preparation for the long beach days and hot summer nights ahead, start planning your summer makeover now with some help from Couturing’s guide to SS15’s biggest hair...
Australia Day is generally synonymous with barbecues, the Triple J Hottest 100, and catching up with friends - but this year, we're celebrating our top five favourite Australian style icons. From Lara, to...
It feels like just yesterday that we were bundled up in our trench coats and beanies, braving the icy Melbourne Winter and tucking into any hot meal we could get our hands on, whilst simultaneously avoiding...
Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, with thousands making the journey there each year to experience its dynamic culture. I'm sure you've all heard stories about Dubai and...
Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne and the Australia Day long weekend has many treats in store if you're up for something interesting and fun! We've put together our top places to head to this long...
Melbourne has been struck down with tennis fever again, with locals and tourists alike heading to Rod Laver Arena in droves to catch a glimpse of the court side action. You've got your tickets and playing...