WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ACQUA PANNA NATURAL MINERAL WATER
Embodying the unchanging beauty of Tuscany, Acqua Panna natural mineral water is the most beautifully pure beverage you can drink. Acqua...
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In this world, there are coffee lovers and there are tea lovers. I am of the latter. Mention the words warm beverage, and my hand automatically...
THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR. THAT SUGAR FILM
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HOW TO HOLIDAY LIKE AN INSTAGRAM STAR
The holidays are here, which means plenty of opportunities to generate envy inducing Instagram content. We take some cues from some of the world's...
THE ULTIMATE MEN’S GIFT GUIDE
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INTERVIEW WITH LUCY LIU CHEF & DIRECTOR MICHAEL LAMBIE
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10 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS IN DUBAI
As the fastest growing city in the world, Dubai is a melting pot of 200 different cultures who have travelled from far...
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BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
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THE MAGIC OF THE DUBAI DESERT
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FOR THOSE WHO DO WEEK – EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW
Letter from the Editor It's easy to have dreams, ambitions and goals. What is difficult is having the courage and drive to chase...
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Couturing are heading to Dubai and to celebrate, we rounded up our top 5 things we can't wait to experience in the world's fastest...
NOT GOING TO THE RACES? OUR TOP FOOD & DRINK PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
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THE MUST VISIT EVENT FOR FOODIES
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CELEBRATE SPRING RACING AT CIRCA
The running of the final horse at this year's Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day will not mark the end of the celebrations for the day, with the Spring...
SNAPPLE HITS OUR SHORES FOR A DELICIOUS DRINK
For years we have seen this humble drink on our TV and Movie screens and only tasted it when overseas. Well no more Australia! Right...
ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL
Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You enjoy a challenge under pressure? + You want an...
2014 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL FOOD & WINE
The Melbourne Festival kicks off this week and along with the various Arts and Music activities, foodies are also spoilt for choice when it comes to...
ESCAPE INTO BRILLIANT TRACES
As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces to...
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For those that live close by to the Macquaire Centre in North Ryde, Sydney, expect jealousy to come your way. Japanese retailer phenomenon, UNIQLO,...
A TASTING IN THE COUNTRY – RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT
Hosted annually in the Victorian region of Rutherglen, the winery walkabout attracts a large crowd from both Victoria and New South Wales, to...
EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED
Emporium Melbourne fuses the old with the new, housing an impressive 225 local and international retailers (170 of which opened yesterday) within...
A SPANISH FIESTA – EMBRACING CULTURE
Calling all available Spanish men: Please be my ticket into living in your beautiful country permanently! When you’ve been living in England for...
FROM THE CLEAR WATERS OF ST LUCIA
Amidst the dark and intimate surroundings of The Corner Hotel, St Lucia emerged; bring with them their signature electronic-pop meets all things...
MADAME FLAVOUR – CHANGING THE WAY WE LOOK AT TEA
I have to admit I'm not a coffee drinker, which is almost a crime given that I live in Melbourne. I will say though that I am an avid tea drinker and...
YO-CHI – FROZEN YOGHURT NEVER TASTED SO GOOD
Healthy eating has just got a whole lot better with Yo-Chi, the latest brand to jump on the emerging frozen yoghurt trend. 98% fat free and...
THE GOTHIC CHARMS OF EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is a city that perfectly blends the old, the new and natural. Gothically beautiful, you can expect breathtaking views of the...
A BEAUTIFUL SPACE, A SANCTUARY FOR YOGA
With a clear vision in mind mother-daughter team, Susan and Clare, are excited to open their second yoga studio together in Balwyn,...
COINTREAU LIQUEUR – SOPHISTICATED DRINKING
Founded in 1849 and still going strong, family owned business La Maison Cointreau is back on the scene with Cointreau Noir, a new variant of...
FREE IS BETTER
We have spent more than half a billion dollars paying for what should be a fundamental human right. Water has become an overpriced commodity with...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF KRISTINE BROWN
When Kristine Brown was on maternity leave, rather than sit around the house watching re-runs of Days of Our Lives, she decide to launch The...
THE HAPPIEST 5K ON THE PLANET
Sunday the 2nd of March saw Melbourne’s entire Albert Park Grand Prix track coated by a layer of multi-colour. It was The Color Run, which had...
ZHOU ZHOU – DRINKING WITH A DIFFERENCE
It looks like Chapel Street is finally getting that much needed revamp with the new kid on the block, Zhou Zhou, an oriental drinking den with a...
SCREEN MY SHORTS COMPETITION – PROJECT HOMELESS
Project Homeless is a joint Screen My Shorts Australia and Parramatta City Council initiative designed to raise awareness of one of the most...
FIVE HEALTHY INSTAGRAMMERS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING
We all know that Instagram gets a bad wrap for being awash with photos of cats and food, and on the surface it’s not far from the truth. However,...
DRINK YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
If somebody had mentioned the word green and smoothie in the same sentence to me a couple of years ago I would have screwed up my nose at them. Two...
ALL THE FUN AT THE FAIR, ST KILDA FESTIVAL
With a mesmerizing beach backdrop and palm trees scattered throughout, St Kilda came to life for its biggest event of the year. The St Kilda...
ROLLING STONE’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS
The 5th Annual Rolling Stone Awards took place last night, presented by Patron Tequila, one of the world’s highest-quality ultra premium...
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF IN THE NEW YEAR WITH TOUCH OF SPIRIT TOURS
In 2006, a small group seeking a cultural change and spiritual transformation set out on an expedition throughout India, marking the beginning of the...
GO PRO HERO 3+ REVIEW
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014
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YOUR VEGAN NEW YEAR
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A TASTE OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD – LORNE
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MR EARL TEA
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THE OLSEN POOL CLUB
Summer is officially here, and to celebrate, The Olsen, one of Melbourne's top boutique hotels, has launched their very own Pool Club which is...
EDITOR’S DIARY – INTRODUCING HEATHER KIPLING
On a trip to Buenos Aires, a year ago in August, my Australian friends spent two weeks persuading me to visit Melbourne again. After a bit of...
FENIX EVENTS LAUNCH
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THE SONGS OF JAMES BOND
The most successful franchises of all time, British spy James Bond has captured the hearts an imaginations of people around the world....
REVIEW: 90 SECONDI. 400 GRADI. PERFECT ITALIAN
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REMOTE CONTROL TOURIST IN MELBOURNE
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EDITOR’S DIARY: PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS
As with all of these Editor's tests, let me give a frank and honest summary of my experience: My visit to the Peninsula Hot Springs lasted 7...
PINOCCHIO’S – ITALIAN DINING AT ITS BEST
Let's start this Editor's Test, with the following: if you are looking for great Italian food with a great atmosphere and...
CAVALIA
I was lucky enough to attend on of the Melbourne productions of Cavalia, a circus inspired show with a twist. Cavalia blends performing arts,...
NAPOLEAN PERDIS LIFESTYLE STORE SALE
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ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE PRESENTS- EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH
This winter the Arts Centre Melbourne will see the revival of one of the most groundbreaking operas of the 20th Century, Einstein on the...
TO DO LIST: JULY 8TH – JULY 14TH
MONDAY JULY 8TH Extra Terrestrials: What does Science say? This class isn't just for alien adorers and those still cherishing X-Files...
JULY 1ST – JULY 7TH
MONDAY JULY 1ST The Laborastory Delivering facts with flair, this performance is held on the first Monday of the month. Here the drier side...
AMERICAN CREW HAIR RECOVERY
Let's get a few things straight before we launch into my review of some of the brand new American Crew products designed to help...
TO-DO LIST: JUNE 24TH – JUNE 30TH
MONDAY JUNE 24TH Hidden Faces of the Archibald Ever dreamed of entering a room full of famous Australians? Or maybe it was a nightmare? This...
JUNE 17TH- JUNE 23RD
MONDAY JUNE 17TH QV Hotham Lodge This June QV has rustled up a fake winter lodge to keep Melbournians warm, hosting free meals and fun events....
HAPPY TUNES FOR WINTER DAYS
As the cold weather well and truly closes in, I've been turning to music to keep the doom and gloom away. When life is set to a chipper soundtrack,...
WHY CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU
Chocolate cravings, we've all had them. Whether it's to sate an emotion-fuelled appetite or fulfil a guilty pleasure, chocolate seems to be a unique...
10TH JUNE – 16TH JUNE
MONDAY JUNE 10TH Screen Sect presents: Dazed and Confused Start the week by mellowing out to a Monday movie sesh. This time leave behind...
TOP PICKS FOR WINTER FLICKS
Winter is here and whether you're a born local or fresh off the tarmac, you're going to face the dilemma that is all too Melbourne: why would I leave...
MY WEEKEND AWAY WITH THE ALL NEW HONDA CR-V
Good afternoon everybody. I just wanted to share with you what I've been doing over the past week or so. The last week has been such an...
CLINGING TO SANITY AND SURVIVING THROUGH STRESS
As winter closes in and university exams loom closer, I can almost feel an impending sense of doom as stress is sure to hit record levels soon. Uni...
MIZZ NINA
If the runways, the blogs and the streets are anything to go by, Asian pop-culture has its finger on the Western pulse. With infectious tunes and...
RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP
The racing season isn't over yet and neither is the racing fashion! Tomorrow, Caulfield Racecourse will be transformed into a sea of pink with...
LIBERTY ROSS IS NET-A-PORTER’S NEW COVER STAR
In an insightful display of strength and confidence, model slash actress Liberty Ross reveals her style secrets, her acting endeavors, and her...
L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL CULTURAL PROGRAM
The 2013 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is in full swing, and the city’s most versatile venues have hit the ground running with a wave of...
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER LAURA MCGUIRE
For most couples, your wedding day will be the most memorable day of your lives. Having a wedding photographer attend your special day means that the...
ABSOLUT TRIBUTE
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BECOME ONE HOT YOGI
I have always considered myself healthy. I eat well, maintain a fairly regular running regime and generally say ‘no’ to the third slice of...
ASTA
After winning the Triple J Unearthed High competition in 2012, 19 year old singer/songwriter Asta has taken flight from her hometown in Hobart, to...
FILM: ROSHAMBO BY FREE PEOPLE
Free People have announced the launch of their very first short film and it is very cute - just like their apparel. Starring Christopher Abbot from...
HEIDE AND SEEK: MELBOURNE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY TRIP DESTINATION
Just a short 30 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD, Bulleen is home to the stunning Heide Museum of Modern Art and the popular Café Vue. If...
THE POP UP PATCH’S MAT PEMBER
The boys from The Little Veggie Patch Co, who have successfully helped countless Melbournians in setting up veggie patches at home, have brought...
NEW YEAR’S DAY HANGOVERS, ARE OVER
New Year's Day is often spent restlessly trying to sleep off the effects of a big night out or nursing a thumping headache. The first day of the new...
NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Whether you’re skulking the streets for a midnight kiss or toasting at home in domestic bliss, Couturing has got your NYE covered. We’ve...
‘FIGHT FREE’ WITH (F)EMPOWER
In the wake of the Meagher tragedy, Victorian women have been talking. They’ve been swapping stories, sharing tips and learning a few deadly moves...
SIMPLE SUMMER SALADS
In the warmer months we tend to change our eating habits, and salads are always at the top of the list. We've chosen, made and tasted, three simple...
SUMMER MUFFINS, HAPPENED SO FAST
The warm weather is kicking in and so to are the endless barbecues and picnics of summertime. More often than not meat, salads, beer, wine, bread,...
WELCOME TO THE NEW COUTURING
It has been a long time coming. From inception with Lisa in October of 2011 to our initial launch in February of 2012 to now - our re-launch. I...
YOU’LL BE A YOGI YET
The abundance of yoga studios is a sure sign that everyone has fallen in love with the benefits of this physical, mental and spiritual discipline....
PIC PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING COLLEGE 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION
Australia’s foremost photography college, PIC Photographic Imaging College, is delighted to present their 2012 Graduate...