Lifestyle

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...

YOGA 213 | APPAREL RANGE

Holly Asker

May 18, 2015

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Trends

As soon as you enter the Yoga 213 studio, you are filled with a sense of warmth, calm and are almost transported to Seminyak, Bali or Maui, Hawaii. If you ever need a time-out session from your everyday...

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...

HIT THE PAVEMENT WITH RUNNING BARE THIS WINTER

Holly Asker

May 13, 2015

Chicks, gone are the days of wearing your boyfriends or Dad’s old sloppy tee shirts to gym. The current flavour flave in fitness gear is LUXE. It feels luxe, it looks luxe and the latest Running Bare 'HIT...

WHAT ARE YOU HOME’S TOP SELLING POINTS

Sarah Kensington

May 12, 2015

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

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If you were to ask fifty different homeowners what they thought their home’s best selling points were, you’d likely get fifty different answers. Because of this, you could be forgiven for thinking...

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...

TRAVEL DIARY: INVERLOCH, AUSTRALIA (WATCH)

May 8, 2015

Couturing Editor, Thom Whilton, adventures to Inverloch, Australia. Explore this wonderful part of Australia as we take a morning yoga session, bread baking class and enjoy all the local Victorian...

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...

TALKING INTERIORS WITH TEMPERATURE DESIGN

Emily Filby

May 6, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

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Finding the perfect furniture for your home can be challenging. The team at Temperature Design have the belief that no matter what your budget, space or taste, everyone should have access to beautiful...

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,...

YOUR MAY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

James Ross

May 5, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

I'm listening to a lot of hip-hop this month in the lead-up to my trip to Los Angeles next week. When I'm in LA, I love listening to this radio station called Power 106; it's awesome for discovering new...

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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CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH CECCONI’S

April 28, 2015

To celebrate its new Autumn menu, Melbourne institution Cecconi's hosted an intimate media dinner to showcase its latest flavours. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Cecconi's has long been a favourite...

GO INSIDE THE BLOCK:TRIPLE THREAT KITCHENS WITH THE GOOD GUYS

Paige Richards

April 27, 2015

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

We have all been obsessing with the interior inspo on The Block: Triple Threat this season, so we jumped at the chance to see the contestant's efforts in the kitchens, and get up close and personal with one of...

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...

YOUR APRIL COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

James Ross

April 24, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

New music for a new month! Enjoy. Artist: Years & Years Song: King Album: Communion (2015) The easiest way of describing Years & Years is that they’re a British RÜFÜS with King being a...

CATALINA ROSE BAY – A SYDNEY ICON

Melody Ho

April 23, 2015

Having just celebrated its 20th birthday, Catalina Rose Bay is a Sydney icon which moves with the times, offering a fine dining experience with a casual feel and great service. The restaurant sits...

HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY

Sarah Kensington

April 22, 2015

Any time is the right time to hold a dinner party. But so many of us struggle to host the prefect one. Many things need to be taken into account, such as the season, the day, and the time. How many guests?...

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...

RIMBA JIMBARAN’S & AYANA RESORT’S AQUATONIC POOL & SPA

April 10, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

You can't holiday in Bali without indulging in a little pampering, and there's no better place to spoil yourself than AYANA Spa & Resort and RIMBA Jimbaran resort. The sprawling estate is home to an...

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...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: RIMBA JIMBARAN

April 8, 2015

As one half of Bali's only integrated resort sprawled over 90-hectares of garden RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA is one of the most unforgettable resorts you will visit. Sprawled over 8 hectares of gardens...

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...

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...

WHY YOU NEED TO TEATOX

April 7, 2015

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...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: AYANA RESORT & SPA

April 6, 2015

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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,...

COUTURING TRAVEL GUIDE: HONG KONG

April 2, 2015

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

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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...

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...

WHY YOU NEED TO EAT AT THE LONGEST BAR IN MELBOURNE, THE ARBORY

April 1, 2015

It’s no secret that Melbournians love their food, so if you’re a new kid on the restaurant block, be prepared to be critiqued. Located on the banks of the Yarra on the now decommissioned Finders Street...

COUTURING EASTER SPECIAL

March 31, 2015

Photographed and styled by Katherine Ng STOCKIST DETAILS Adriano Zumbo Cadbury Fairtrade Australia Haighs Lindt Long Shot Paul Louis Rustica Sourdough Veuve...

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...

YELLOWGLEN CELEBRATES NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR SAMANTHA WILLS

March 27, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

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...

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...

NIKE AIR MAX ZERO: THE ONE BEFORE THE 1

Amanda Wong

March 25, 2015

Event, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Tomorrow, March 26th, Nike releases the Air Max Zero, 29 years in the making. The Nike Air Max Zero was the precursor to Air Max 1, legendary designer Tinker Hatfield’s first shoe for Nike. After...

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....

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...

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR. THAT SUGAR FILM

Holly Asker

March 20, 2015

Have you ever wondered how much sugar (the very bad kind) many Australians, potentially including yourselves consume per day? As it currently stands, 40 teaspoons of sugar is how much sugar is entering...

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...

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

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...

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...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: HANGING GARDENS OF UBUD

March 17, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

If you are looking for an authentic taste of Bali then you need to visit Ubud. Nestled in the heart of Bali's lush rainforest is one of the most unique resorts on the island, Hanging Gardens of Ubud. Built on...

HUMMING PUPPY – GETTING BEHIND THE HUM WITH FOUNDER JACKIE ALEXANDER

March 16, 2015

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...

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LATEST SHOW

March 10, 2015

Lifestyle

As much a part of the Australian theatre landscape as our domestic musicals, Cirque du Soliel has become a mainstay of the entertainment world - and for good reason. Their latest show, TOTEM, is no...

ONE HOT PILATES X REAL FOOD MOVEMENT

March 10, 2015

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

To celebrate the launch of an exciting collaboration between One Hot Pilates and The Real Food Movement, One Hot Pilates celebrated this last week with an intimate hot pilates class followed by a pure and...

TOP 5 FOOD YOU NEED TO TRY IN SINGAPORE

March 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

// 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...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: THE W HOTEL

March 9, 2015

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...

HUMMING PUPPY – YOGA WITH A SENSORY TWIST

March 6, 2015

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...

WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT

March 5, 2015

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...

YOUR MARCH COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

March 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

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...

WHERE TO STAY IN BALI: VILLA PORTSEA

March 4, 2015

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...

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...

COUTURING COOKS: ZUCCHINI, FETA AND TOMATO PASTA

March 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

Looking for an easy to make recipe with maximum appeal? Try this light pasta recipe with a gluten free option ready in under 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS 375g Penne pasta (Couturing prefers this Gluten Free...

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...

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...

OUR FAVOURITE EVENTS AT THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

February 26, 2015

Food and wine lovers rejoice! One of Australia’s most celebrated festivals, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, is back and ready to fill our calendars with it’s culinary goodness. Kicking off on Friday...

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...

FROMAGE A TROIS, THE PERFECT EVENT FOR CHEESE LOVERS

February 24, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne’s renowned cheese and cider festival, Fromage A Trois, returns to the beautiful grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on 15 March 2015 with a bigger and better line up than ever seen...

FLAVOURS OF ASIA MARKET FESTIVAL AT SPORTINGBET BLUE DIAMOND STAKES DAY

February 24, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne Racing Club has partnered with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to proudly present the Flavours of Asia Market Festival this Saturday February 28 at the Sportingbet Blue Diamond Stakes...

CHARITY FITNESS – GETTING FIT AND HELPING THOSE IN NEED

February 23, 2015

Over the next few weeks Melbourne turns it on for charity with some exciting fitness events happening across the city. From swimming, to walking to running, there has been no better time to not only get fit...

TO FLOAT OR NOT TO FLOAT…?

February 22, 2015

To float or not to float? An interesting question posed when I was asked whether I was interested in testing out one of the latest relaxation techniques here in Melbourne. Floating seems like...

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO AT WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 2015

February 20, 2015

The time of year has come yet again for the city of Melbourne to be lit up for an incredible 12 hours, with White Night Melbourne taking place on Saturday 21 February (aka tomorrow!). As part of the...

INTERVIEW WITH WHITE NIGHT’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

February 19, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

For one night only, Melbourne comes alive for 12 hours of fun and festivities with White Night on again this Saturday, 20 February. From 7pm, the CBD is transformed into a huge centre for art, music,...

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEXERCISE THE MUSICAL

February 17, 2015

Fresh, Fun and Fabulously Flirty. Sexercise the Musical is this seasons must watch production! The story is placed in the fast-paced world of married, professional, mid-30s couple Joe (Lyall Brooks) and Sam...

ALL THE SOCIALS FROM THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW RENAULT CAPTUR

February 17, 2015

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Renault celebrated the launch of the newest addition to its family, the new Captur with an intimate dinner held in Williamstown. The brand known for its dynamic nature didn't disappoint, giving guests not...

GET REINTRODUCED TO THE SMITH

Paige Richards

February 16, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

A High Street institution has just gotten a new face. Following three successful years on the Prahran eatery scene, The Smith owners, chef Michael Lambie and long-time front-of-house collaborator Scott...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: BROWN BROTHERS IMMERSION WEEKEND, NEW SHANGHAI’S CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU AND ZEVEN LEMON

February 13, 2015

BROWN BROTHERS IMMERSION WEEKEND Brown Brothers is offering the ultimate VIP experience for anyone who has ever wanted to experience life as a winemaker first-hand – from tending the vines, to...

LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY VENUES

Suzanna Zhang

February 11, 2015

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...

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO THIS VALENTINES DAY

February 10, 2015

Valentines Day. You either love it or hate it, right? Either way, some of us may be sick of the usual dinner and movie combo that is obligatory on V-Day. Forget the dozen red roses and 3-course degustation, we...

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE

February 6, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, To-Do List

BON VOYAGE TO THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER It's hard to believe, but The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition closes this Sunday after a successful showing at the National Gallery...

THE BAG EVERY WOMAN NEEDS

February 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Charity, Features, Lifestyle

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...

WANT TO SEE ASHTON KUTCHER SPEAK?

February 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Technology

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...

YOUR FEBRUARY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

February 3, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

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...

HAMMER & TONG LAUNCHES TANKED POPUP KITCHEN AT LESS THAN ZERO

February 2, 2015

Hammer & Tong have applied their culinary expertise to an exciting new kitchen installation, located in South Yarra favourite Less Than Zero. Famous for their extensive drinks menu, Less Than Zero...

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE

February 2, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

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...

THE TOP 5 TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR WEEKEND EASIER

January 30, 2015

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 SERVES UP THE STARS AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN COCKTAIL RECEPTION

January 29, 2015

Features, Lifestyle, People & Parties

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...

3 TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING TO A FASHION CAPITAL

Joanna Zhang

January 29, 2015

Lifestyle, Travel

Travelling to a fashion capital can be an exciting experience, but it can also be incredibly intimidating. From Paris and New York to the sparkling wonders of Milan, these cities are world-known for their...

SUMMERSALT INTO THE ARTS PRECINCT THIS SUMMER

Paige Richards

January 28, 2015

For the next month, the Southbank arts precinct will be taken over by an explosion of arts, music and culture as a part of the inaugural Summersault festival. Opening last Friday, the colourful outdoor event...

GO AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS WITH TRAMPOLINE GELATO

January 28, 2015

You can go around the world in 80 days with Trampoline Gelato who are celebrating the Flavours of the World for 80 days. Launching in stores nationally this month, Trampoline Gelato is calling...

TOP 5 MUST HAVES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015

Joanna Zhang

January 27, 2015

Event, Lifestyle

The Australian Open is one of our favourite events of the calendar year. Sport, summer, sun and fun are all part of this extraordinary two week event. A day at the tennis requires some preparation and thought...

SUMMER HEALTH TIPS WITH MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA TEGAN MARTIN

January 26, 2015