Audi to transform cars into a virtual reality experience
Audi will bring virtual-reality entertainment from holoride into series production. Beginning this (northern) summer, back seat passengers will be able to wear virtual [...]
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Boat O’Craigo
I have driven past this winery in the Yarra Valley, always on my way to or from another winery, and I must admit, every time I have driven by I have thought about the [...]
Leaf & Vine
What I thought was a treat for locals turns out to have regular diners coming from far and wide. Leaf & Vine in the suburbs of Ringwood is a little café with food and [...]
Graziers Grill House
New years eve is a special occasion and after the horrendous 2020 we have all suffered through, it seemed more important than ever to celebrate the coming of 2021 in style. [...]
Merricks General Wine Store
An icon on the Morning Peninsula since the 1920s, Merricks General Wine Store has gone quietly from strength to strength. It’s a wine store, a restaurant, a café, an art [...]
Martha’s Table
I have made it my mission to spend even more time travelling throughout and discovering Victoria. While the Mornington Peninsula is fairly well known to me, there is still [...]
Taxi Kitchen
I have tended to avoid the heart of Melbourne for quite a few years now and have focused my attentions on restaurants, venues and travel in the outer regions of the city. I [...]
48 days and counting down…
We haven’t even started 2020 yet, but don’t say you haven’t been forewarned – there is no excuse to get it wrong! When it comes to Valentine’s [...]
Be scary but not scared
It’s fun to be scary at Halloween, but it’s not fun to be scared out of your wits after the party. As Halloween approaches some people may be considering the use of [...]
Celebrated Chef and menu at Yu Kitchen
In a move that has set Melburnians’ tastebuds aflutter, fine Chinese cuisine hotspot, Yu Kitchen, has just announced a spruce-up in time for spring, with a new menu and [...]
Travelling overseas?
The number of measles cases worldwide has increased substantially in recent years, with a number of countries currently experiencing severe and prolonged measles outbreaks. [...]
Coya
Food fusion has become a real art in Australia but it’s not as easy as throwing miso soup on the same plate as spaghetti bolognaise. To stand out from the crowd, when it [...]
Wild Dives
Lands around the world are different; cultures, lifestyles, economy, pollution. It’s something we often think about – how different will a country be when (and if) I get [...]
Experience South Australia’s heritage
When visiting South Australia, most people think of the Barossa Valley, a beautiful district that is well known for its vineyards and wines, but there is more, much more in [...]
A guide to Dips and Spreads
Cold weather in Australia has caused many of us to be in ‘hibernation’ mode. For me it has meant snuggling by the heater watching old movies all while being wrapped up in [...]
Red Hot & Smokin!
It’s absolutely no secret – I LOVE AMERICA. I love the people, the scenery, the lifestyles and, just as important, I love the food. We have had the American style ‘fast [...]
Swarovski gets in touch with its mystical side with new Tarot Magic Collection
Swarovski takes inspiration from the magic of tarot for its new Fall Collection. The range of high shine symbols and talismans brings light and positivity to the Collection [...]
To pineapple or not
The war on pineapple pizza is real. Staunch supporters of this delicious fruit on a savoury pizza say that there is nothing better, but those opposed are adamant that it most [...]
Ice Skating returns to St Kilda
If you’ve ever dreamt of a Canadian après-ski experience, dream no more – Skating At returns to St Kilda this winter. The Air Canada Ice Rink offers entertainment [...]
Celebrities choose Armani
Cannes, May 16th 2019 – Richard Madden and Gelila Bekele chose to wear Giorgio Armani for the red carpet of Rocketman by Dexter Fletcher, during the 72nd Cannes Film [...]
A celebration of light
Swarovski’s new Magic Light Collection of jewellery, watches and accessories celebrates the magic of light and nature and takes its inspiration from Icelandic landscapes [...]
Wellness range makes life easy
Coles is making it easier for customers to choose healthier options with the new Wellness Road range of health foods, as more than 40 per cent of Australians say they want to [...]
Got a cool $3m to party?
A $3 million boat in need of repairs to stay afloat is going to auction towards the end of this month, in a bid to resurrect a potential sinking ship and ultimately save its [...]
Taylors Wines unveils the Legacy 2014
Clare Valley, South Australia – Family-owned winery Taylors Wines has released its finest wine ever made in honour of its 50th year since founding the winery in 1969. The [...]
Love, swimming pools, murder and the ethics of eating meat at NIDA in June
Celebrating 60 years of dramatic arts education in 2019, the National Institute of Dramatic Art presents its annual June Season of Student Productions, featuring the next [...]
Bad Day? Lift your game
I often write about my love of the Marysville area and the memories I have from my childhood and ones I am making now with each and every visit. One of the highlights for me [...]
Marysville memories
Wonderful childhood memories of holidays to Marysville, Victoria, remain with me to this day. This beautiful town has always and will always hold a place close to my heart. [...]
Best burgers in town
Set back from the busy highway, The Oven Twist restaurant in Ringwood might be a little out of view for a discerning diner. If you are looking for somewhere in the Ringwood [...]
Tastebud detectives unite
I received a personal letter from Mr P – otherwise known as – Mr Pringles! While I understand that this information is only for the ‘select few’ I couldn’t help [...]
Armani – Freedom with Freestyle
I don’t know about you, but whenever I have been to a fashion parade I either like or dislike the clothing that is paraded down the runway. Sometimes I like it but know [...]
Olive & Sinclair
Nashville was on our agenda for our most recent trip to the USA. In a way you could call us ‘explorers’, we love the touristy things, but we love exploring small town [...]
Best service wins over
I’ve recently been tasked with the job of creating a cheese wheel cake for a wedding. For those who don’t know, a cheese wheel cake quite often replaces a traditional [...]
2019 Wellbeing City Award Finalists Announced
NewCities, together with partners Novartis Foundation, Novartis US Foundation, and the City of Montréal, today announced 16 finalist cities for the first edition of the [...]
Star line up for Oscars
LOS ANGELES, CA – Oscar producer Donna Gigliotti, and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss, have announced the first round of presenters for the Academy Awards. The show [...]
New slamsational Tim Tams
Monday 4 February 2019, Sydney, NSW – Australia’s number one chocolate biscuit, the Tim Tam, has gotten a whole lot tastier. Arnott’s new Tim Tam Slams are an [...]
Armani shines at SAGs
Milan, January 28, 2019 – Giorgio Armani dressed select nominees, presenters and attendees of the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The show took place Sunday, [...]
Australian Heritage
Having just celebrated Australia Day my mind is full of how fortunate Australians truly are. I don’t think there is one food item that we can’t grow or raise on our [...]
Cellar door like no other
Tucked away down a side street in leafy Healesville is a very unobtrusive restaurant known as Graceburn Wine room. I am fairly local to the area and I had no idea it was [...]
Drink, Drink, Drink baby, then, drink some more.
Not drinking enough water can cause some major health issues, but so can drinking too much water. Recommendations on how much or how little water we should drink vary like [...]
Rum for the restless
Untold is a brand of spiced rum developed by a collective of modern mixologists, bartenders and artists. It comes in the form of a distinctive, full-bodied, full strength [...]
Indian delight
I love a small family business that doesn’t try to be anything but what they are. In this case, I am talking about Indian Lounge, a small restaurant in the outer eastern [...]
Maldon’s Kangaroo Hotel is pure gold
In a tiny Victorian town, where time has stood still, is a delightful old Aussie pub, appropriately named The Kangaroo Hotel. The hotel is situated on the main street of [...]
The art of alcohol
It’s dark, moody and it’s hidden behind an unidentified door in one of Melbourne’s laneways. Eau de Vie is one of Melbourne speakeasy style establishments where [...]
Chin Chin
I’m very late catching on to the Chin Chin phenomenon in Melbourne, and when I say ‘phenomenon’ I mean that people queue for hours in peak times to dine at this Asian [...]
LUSH Montalbano
I must say that I was hesitant about using a shampoo bar. My hair is fine, often oily, can be quite lank at times, and has a tendency to frizz, so spending money on something [...]
Log jails and train stations
Another day on the road for the Prodijee team as we headed to the town of Carisbrook, located on the Pyrenees Highway, just over two hours from Melbourne. Carisbrook is a [...]
Butter IS better
Butter is a dairy product containing up to 80 per cent butterfat which is solid when chilled and at room temperature, in some regions, and liquid when warmed. It is made by [...]
Spread the news – New York
Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York ….. Those opening words from the very famous song, written by Fred Ebb and [...]
Trentham and beyond
Discovering long forgotten parts of Victoria is one of my passions and for me, there is nothing like being the passenger in a comfortable car visiting towns that I [...]
Waste not, want not
Reusing, recycling, upcycling. When I was growing up, these words were pretty much unheard of, but the practice of these words was an everyday occurrence. Just about [...]
Mumm in space
In keeping with its long history of innovation, Maison Mumm has risen to a bold new challenge : reinventing the champagne tasting ritual for the new frontier of space and [...]
Peppers Silo
Once simply a place to store grains, the humble silo is taking on a new identity as these gigantic structures spark the imagination of designers around the world. In [...]
Not all heroes wear capes
There’s a new set of heroes in town and they aren’t the typical cape-wearing kind. These heroes wear aprons, are the sweetest kind – they’re the first Australian [...]
Free Gradi – Grazie
What’s better than pizza? Free pizza! And that’s exactly what 400 Gradi is offering this coming long weekend. As well as celebrating the Queen’s birthday, Monday [...]
Skinny frappuccino cappuccino latte
We have become a café society, or, to be more accurate, a coffee society and here in Australia, our expectations of the best cared for beans are really high. ©Kathrin [...]
Diabetes – bust a myth
Every day around 80 Victorians develop diabetes. The latest figures show that 323,000 Victorians have been diagnosed with diabetes. In addition, Diabetes Victoria estimates [...]
Good things come in small pots
Patak’s has become a well-known brand name as more and more Australians cook Indian cuisine at home. Patak’s already extensive range of Indian products, including paste [...]
Sweet tooth dreamin’
After the successful launch of Milk N Sugar last year, the artisan dessert-only food festival is back bigger and better this year at Sydney’s Vivid Festival. Taking [...]
Johnny cooks for Syria
Johnny Di Francesco’s 400 Gradi restaurant has thrown its support behind #CookForSyria campaign, creating a delicious Syrian inspired pizza. Available throughout June, 400 [...]
Miss Ping’s
The other night I had the pleasure of tasting Thai delicacies at Miss Ping’s, a new Thai eatery in Doncaster. Launched late March, this enticing venture has been created [...]
GABS showcases shipwreck ale
In 1796 the Sydney Cove set sail from Calcutta, India – her intended destination the young colony of Sydney Australia. A merchant vessel her holds were crammed with a [...]
Zonzo Estate
Only 90km east of Melbourne is the stunning Yarra Valley. I have always considered myself lucky as this magnificent wine growing region is very close to my doorstep and I [...]
The Aussie Evolution of Chinese Food
When I was growing up I had never heard of Chinese food. Yes, there were Chinese restaurants around (I think) but my father’s dislike/allergy to things like onions and [...]
BBQ Beer & B.S.
Cricket and barbecues = an Australian summer, so who better to serve up a collection of his most wanted barbecue recipes. Aussie through and through, Mervyn Gregory [...]
More than you bargain for in Hastings
Surrounded by farmland, the town of Hastings is one of the ‘gateways’ to the lower part of the Mornington Peninsula, one of Victoria’s great tourist destinations. Most [...]
Curd & Crust
As an avid cook and host of many dinner parties I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes and tastes. When a new cookbook was recently sent to me for review, I was quite [...]
Food of Naples
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Johnny Di Francesco and his chain of restaurants. I have attended the opening of most of his ventures, participated in one of his [...]
Belly ache?
It seems to be a bit of a catch phrase these days – ‘Oh, I’m gluten intolerant’, but in reality, there a lot of people who think they are unable to eat gluten because [...]
Unlock the truth
Shopping – do you ever give it much thought? Of course, you see an item of clothing you want – you go in, try it on, see if you can afford to buy it (doesn’t really [...]
How to cook the perfect ribs
Having just returned from a trip to America, BBQ and ribs are foremost in my mind when I am thinking of delicious USA cuisine. Tender, juicy meat, full of smoky flavours [...]
Burberry presents at Old Sessions House
Burberry has presented its September 2017 collection for men and women at its new London show venue, Old Sessions House in Clerkenwell. The collection was unveiled across two [...]
360 extraordinary places you never knew existed
In Australia we celebrate ‘big’. The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Giant Mushroom and Giant Owl in Belconnen, the Big Apple in Yerrinbool, the Big Chook in Moonbi and [...]
More than just boots
Blundstone, manufacturer of quality boots for everyday work and comfort, has released a new style in their premium XFoot TPU range – the #144. With a Wheat nubuck water [...]
Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend
Situated in the foothills of the Yarra Valley in the beautiful township of Marysville, the annual Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend is just a 90min drive from Melbourne with [...]
Desigual celebrates optimism and individuality at NYFW
Desigual unveiled its Spring/Summer 2018 show at New York Fashion Week marking Jean-Paul Goude’s first step as Artistic Director of the brand. Goude was tasked with [...]
Seiko Glamps it up in Melbourne
Glamp Cocktail Bar on Little Collins Street hosted members of Melbourne’s social scene along with key watch collectors around the country, for the official opening of [...]
The creative world of Spanish fashion gathers at the 66th edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid.
The creative world of Spanish fashion is gathering at the new edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. For six days the new edition of the biggest Spanish design [...]
The forecast for summer – sizzling hot!
Get ready for beach days and sizzling summer nights, as Bras N Things turn up the heat with the launch of the Blue Ruby SS17 Swim collection. Designed in Australia by Josie [...]
The return of the Gucci bee
Gucci is revisiting the 70s archives with a reinterpretation of the Gucci bee. Bee brooch with crystals and pearls – AU$820.00 The appliqué is hand embroidered on [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – day 17
We have done quite the loop and now in Reno we are only around a 30 minute drive from Carson City where we were many miles, but only a few days ago. I thought that Reno would [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 15 & 16
Leaving the suburbs of Salt Lake City we are now heading towards our next major stop, Reno, with an overnight stay along the way at Battle Mountain. Our route takes us [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 13 & 14
Having just one full day in Bryce Canyon is nowhere near enough, so it is very reluctantly we pack up the car and head toward our next destination, Salt Lake City. We will be [...]
Which look are you going to rock?
Victoria Beckham’s second limited edition makeup collection with Estée Lauder will be available at the beginning of September. “I am so excited to be expanding my makeup [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – days 10-12
Our next major stop after Carson City is Bryce Canyon, but as it’s approximately 10 hours driving time to get there, we will be cutting the grip in to two days stopping [...]
Channels 2017: Futures of
Over 10 days from 1 September, the Channels 2017: Futures of festival will present some of the best new contemporary moving image from over 90 Australian and international [...]
Melbourne designer announces inaugural everyday couture collection
Khòlò the Label is celebrating the launch of their first collection entitled ‘Breathe’ to the Australian public. Khòlò’s line features bespoke, luxe couture [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 8 and 9
Carson City is quite a small place, even residents say that there isn’t much to do there, but the casinos are always busy but completely packed out on the weekends. The [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Day 7
Placerville to Carson City My initial disappointment with Placerville has done a complete about face; I love this town and vow that I will be back when I can spend much more [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Day 6
It was short but sweet, but now it’s time to depart San Francisco and head to our next destination – Placerville – which is approximately 4.5 hours on road time, but [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 4 & 5
Today is our last day in Salinas, but as it’s less than two hours to our next destination, San Francisco, we will spend the morning at another prestigious event. Pebble [...]
The Big Marn’s Barbeque Cookbook
I had heard the name, but really didn’t know much more than that. I am a Melbournian, we (I) don’t get much into Rugby League, but as I found out, you don’t need to be [...]
PRODIJEE roadtrip – Days 2 and 3
Salinas will be our base for the next couple of days. The town is nicknamed the Salad Bowl of the World because the marine climate is ideal for the floral industry, grape [...]
Gympie gears up for the Muster with Mary Street Pre-Party
uskerWho loves an after party? What about a pre-party? The Gympie Music Muster has some exciting news – on August 23 from 10am to 5.30pm, the famous Muster pre-party will [...]
Grape expectations
by Carol Sheridan. For Jamie Marfell, wine making was an inevitable career choice as he grew up on a farm overlooking a valley of grapevines in Marlborough, New Zealand. His [...]
PRODIJEE Roadtrip – day 1 USA
We’ve landed, collected our bags, picked up our rental car and are now heading off to Salinas, CA. According to historic information, Salinas’ earliest inhabitants [...]
PRODIJEE Roadtrip – day 1 AUS
This isn’t really our first official day of the trip, but it starts off the holiday with some nice downtime before jumping on the plane. We are spending the night before we [...]
Cruise 2018 Fashion Show
I have to say, I really do love Gucci – the unique style, fabrics and jewellery, but I also have to admit to having had a bit of a giggle when I tried to imagine the men [...]
Explore the World’s Most Thrilling Road Trips
As I am just about to head off on an American road trip, I am already planning my next trip; in fact, I have pretty much planned my next three road trips. For me, the best [...]
Vitis Vinifera = humble grape
I have to admit, when it comes to grapes my mind pretty much automatically goes to an end product – wine! I love grapes to eat, I love them to drink, they look fantastic on [...]
A night with the Balvenie: World-first and exclusive whisky event
On September 20, acclaimed whisky and cocktail lounge Eau-de-Vie Melbourne, will host an exclusive whisky degustation dinner, the only one of its kind in the world. At $1,500 [...]
The tale of Gelignite Jack
As the title suggests, ‘Gelignite Jack’ Jack Murray, An Aussie Larrikin Legend is the story of a larger-than-life Australian character who had a penchant for [...]
Bicarb free for mums to be
We smell because we sweat. But not just any sweat. The milky sweat secreted by our apocrine glands. Found in hairy areas like our groin and armpits, these glands are a [...]
Following the wine trail with John Anthony
The WWW (Who, Where & Wine) Levantine Hill in the Yarra Valley Victoria. www.levantinehill.com.au Idle chit chat and an off the cuff remark, “I would really love a good [...]
Kathmandu celebrates 30th anniversary
The world is full of possibilities. Sometimes the only thing standing between us and our next big adventure is just the spark of inspiration and inspiration is exactly what [...]
FASHION+AID partners with Harrolds
FASHION+AID has announced an exclusive partnership with luxury boutique department store, Harrolds. Harrolds are set to showcase some of their stable of the world’s finest [...]
Luxury with a view
I love having a bit of luxury when I am travelling and am now quite excited to visit the Nai Harn in Phuket. Phuket’s original luxury beach hotel, the Nai Harn, is further [...]
Robbie and Ayda Williams present their newest fashion collection
Robbie and Ayda Williams arrived in Munich to present their MARC O’POLO Special 50th Anniversary Sweatshirt Edition in person. True to the brand’s birthday motto [...]
Successful eco catwalk in Berlin
An enthusiastic reaction to the first Greenshowroom ‘Salonshow’ in the new location – the setting in the ‘Funkhaus’ and an exciting style mix ensured great applause [...]
Laurèl Fashion Show “RISE & SHINE” @Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin
“Rise & Shine” is the title of the latest Laurèl collection, presented at Kaufhaus Jandorf in Berlin as part of the city’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. “Rise [...]
2018 expected to see understatement with minimalistic design
The Funkhaus Berlin opens its doors for the trade fair duo Greenshowroom and the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin for the first time. The international top players in the eco [...]
Not-for-Parents
I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]
The Queen of Chocolate launches into her fifteenth year
Sweet celebrations are underway at Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School as Kirsten Tibballs and her team celebrate not only the school’s 15 year anniversary, but also the [...]
Margarita por favor
I will be the first to admit that I am not much of a drinker – there are times when as little as half a glass of wine can have me suddenly becoming the life of the party OR [...]
Abroad, Broke & Busted
As my next overseas trip gets closer, and my excitement builds, in the back of my mind lurks the little voice that whispers to me about things that could go wrong. We hear [...]
Protection for McLaren Vale
BORDEAUX, France — Leadership from the world’s premier wine regions hosted a tasting event at Vinexpo 2017 to welcome three new members to the Joint Declaration to [...]
The Sunlit Collection for men
FRANKLIN EUGENE SUNLIT, a menswear collection inspired and illuminated by direct light from the sun, made its undisputed mark when it was showcased during Milan Fashion Week [...]
Sartorial elegance at Royal Ascot
The Swiss watch brand Longines is celebrating this week the English sartorial elegance characteristic of the Royal Meeting at Ascot, as the Official Timekeeper, and Watch of [...]
WHITE Man & Woman
WHITE Man & Woman keeps growing with increasingly international focus, betting on the womenswear previews, the special projects with the showrooms and collaboration with [...]
Bake Your Cake & Eat It Too
I have vivid memories of visiting each of my grandmothers on fairly regular occasion. One of my grandmothers always served up a huge plate of home-made scones. Of course [...]
Heritage by Kate Winslet
In its boutique located at Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, the Swiss watch maker Longines, with the participation of its Ambassador of Elegance Kate Winslet, presented the [...]
I need a break!
How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]
On top of the world
It’s difficult to know just what the attraction of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is. Perhaps it’s the challenge of climbing more than 1000 steps to a height of 134 [...]
Snow lovers delight
With the big chills, flooding rains and severe winds across the country, it’s nice to know that Australia’s famous Mt Buller has been right on track with more than a good [...]
What did Harry do?
Before landing in Australia this morning, Prince Harry took to the field for the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup to raise funds for his charity, Sentebale. In front of over [...]
Glamour meets chic on the red carpet
Glamorous Rome came to chic Frankfurt for a red-carpet affair, as Bulgari revealed its new boutique in the design concept by Peter Marino to clients and celebrities. The [...]
My pizza addiction
I guess it’s no secret that I am addicted to 400 Gradi’s famous Margherita Pizza, so it is with great pleasure I am letting prodijee readers in on a little not so secret, [...]
MUCK ABOUT WITH STYLE
Heralded as one of the most innovative and comfortable boot brands in the US and UK, Muck Boots have just been released in Australia and with the timing, just as our winter [...]
A grand event fit for royals
Paul Burrell, former butler of the late Princess of Wales and “her rock” as he was affectionately referred to, is heading to Australia from his hometown of North of [...]
Honey and seaweed – a delicious duo
It’s been a long known fact that our planet can provide with everything we need for good health with natural products offering many remedies and health benefits. The [...]
GET YOUR SKATES ON!
The most fun thing to do this winter – outdoor ice skating at Fed Square – is coming back to the River Terrace for a third year. And to make sure no-one misses out, [...]
30,000 FREE doughnuts on National Doughnut Day
There’s nothing better than a signature Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut… except for maybe a FREE signature Original Glazed doughnut. Get ready to go nuts for [...]
An Australian first
Health-centric consumers are always on the lookout for a more nutritious alternative to cooking oil, and CocoEarth is determined to quench this need with the launch of [...]
You’re invited to a street party
The Queen’s Birthday long weekend is approaching and what better way to spend a long weekend than eating, drinking and horsing around at the Fitzroy Street Queen’s [...]
Bosie – the hidden story of scandalous love, live on stage
MANCHESTER, UK: Tickets are now on sale for the theatre production of BOSIE – a one man show about Oscar Wilde’s lover Lord Alfred Douglas. The show provides an [...]
Russian flutters
With everyone from Beyonce and Kim Kardashian opting for Russian Volume lash extensions, it’s no wonder the trend is on an upward trajectory for 2017. And when it comes to [...]
‘Fish and Chips’ dessert launches this Saturday
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Fish is not something you’d ordinarily expect to see on a dessert menu but all that is about to change at one of Sydney’s most popular dessert bars [...]
Planning a trip? Here’s a warning!
Holiday planning, it’s exciting, but it can also be quite stressful. Even a simple holiday, where you fly/drive to one location and stay at that one place can often be not [...]
Let’s get stoned with decor
Stoned Crystals is the world’s first Natural Crystal Décor line, for the home and work place. With their inaugural Collection GEO GEMS, launched in 2015, Stoned Crystals [...]
Long-haul flight survival tips
Long-haul flights. I have a love-hate relationship with them, and as my next long-haul flight gets closer and closer I start to wonder if I know as much as I should know [...]
Face Fashion makes Melbourne runway debut
Young, ambitious and uninhibited: Be captivated by the next generation of Australian designers when Sydney’s Face Fashion debuts their cutting-edge runway shows in [...]
Love Travel? Love Beer? Combine the two
Gone are the days when Aussies had only two or three beers to choose from. Our palates have evolved and with them, so has the need for more refined flavours to whet our [...]
Itching for pretty nails
Beautifully manicured and polished fingernails always make a woman happy – it is the feeling that every part of your body, head to toe, is being well cared for. For most of [...]
Postman Pat celebrates Fireman Sam’s anniversary
The Fireman Sam range includes a licensed stamp pack and a medallion cover featuring Fireman Sam and other show favourites. Both products are ideal for kids and adults, [...]
The Last Dog on the Island
Just about everyone loves dogs, they are fun, boisterous and loyal, but the bond that can develop between a man and his dog can be a closer bond than that experienced by [...]
It’s no Teddy Bear’s picnic… It’s better!
If you go down to the Noosa Woods on the 19-21 May, you’re sure of a big surprise and that’s because Noosa Food and Wine Festival has just released its program of events. [...]
MUHTH-ER – the maker and keeper of precious memories
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to explore the special and personalised gifts offered by Australia’s own, Alma Custom Designs. Owned and [...]
Following the wine trail with John Anthony
The WWW (Who, Where & Wine) Levantine Hill in the Yarra Valley Victoria. www.levantinehill.com.au When you are on a good thing – stick to it! Quite an adept saying when [...]
The Wild Turkey Way
I’ve never really been a huge drinker of any kind, but in particular, spirits have never been my forte. I have always found them to have a bit too much ‘smack in the [...]
Vegan lips
Throughout history, women (and arguably, some men) have adorned their lips with deep and luscious hues of colour to enhance their natural beauty. From ancient Egyptian [...]
The chocolate-fuelled Euro-trip you won’t want to miss out on.
If you’re like me, right at this very moment, with Easter only just gone by, you probably think you will never touch chocolate again. In all honesty though, we all know [...]
From the Garden
If you have ever tried your hand at growing fruit and vegetables at home, you will know the sense of achievement and excitement when you see that plant develop into something [...]
HURRAH FOR MARDI GRAS!
When it comes to a party, Mardi Gras in New Orleans can’t be beaten. To New Orleanians, “Mardi Gras” specifically refers to the Tuesday before lent, the [...]
Célébrer la gastronomie Française
From the creator of Paris to Provence comes Melbourne’s first dedicated French Food Market which launches at the opening weekend of River Graze at the 2017 Melbourne [...]
Screen dreams at your fingertips
On a visit to the USA a few years ago I decided to take a bus tour of the city of Chicago. The tour guide was excitedly pointing out some of the highlights of this amazing [...]
Following the wine trail with John Anthony
The WWW (Who, Where & Wine) by John Anthony Levantine Hill in the Yarra Valley Victoria. www.levantinehill.com.au It was Elias and Colleen Jreissati’s dream to create [...]
Ingredients for detoxification
More Australians than ever are turning to nature to achieve optimum health and wellbeing. Our busy social lifestyles put our bodies through stress when we ask it to process [...]
Explore Australia with Scent
Australian-owned company, Sydney Fragrance, lovingly hand makes all its expertly crafted candles locally in a custom designed workshop in the heart of Sydney, Australia. [...]
Brow Beautiful
Beautifully groomed brows can lift your eyes, soften features and make your face light up. Offering all the tools to naturally enhance your eyebrows, Natio’s popular Brow [...]
A Modern Italian Table – The Bible of Italian Cooking
When I think of Italian cooking I think of delicious creamy and garlicky pastas, brightly coloured fresh produce, pizza, cassata, lasagne and all of those other traditional [...]
Superfood for your skin
When your skin is well fed, it shows, and at Burt’s Bees the belief is that skin is at its healthiest when it’s nourished with natural ingredients – I think most people [...]
AUSTRALIA’S GINGER PRIDE RALLY IS BACK
Redheads and coppertops of Australia, the time is near for the hottest event in the 2017 social calendar! The Ginger Pride Rally is back in Melbourne for a second year and [...]
PUMA WOMEN’S SPRING-SUMMER ’17 ROLLS ON WITH THE ‘DO YOU’ CAMPAIGN
Global Sports Brand PUMA keeps the flame alive and continues to inspire confidence in women everywhere with their ‘DO YOU’ campaign for Spring-Summer ’17 with the [...]
On-board for Marrakech
Located in the continent of Africa, Morocco covers 446,300 square kilometres of land and 250 square kilometres of water, making it the 58th largest nation in the world. [...]
Mahalo Poké opens permanently in Richmond with bowls, beer and breakfast
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Mahalo Poké has landed in Swan Street, Richmond, with a fresh selection of Hawaiian-Japanese breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Launched by the team [...]
Australia’s dairy best crowned at the 2017 Australian Grand Dairy Awards
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: The Australian Grand Dairy Awards has announced its 2017 Champions, revealing the nation’s 20 finest dairy products out of a record 470 entries. The [...]
The world’s leading eyewear event
On the heels of its successes of recent years and record exhibitor and visitor attendance, this year’s MIDO in Milan is fully booked again and continues to get bigger and [...]
Situationist in Milan
WHITE MILANO, supported by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, has chosen Situationist, which tread the catwalks for the first time at Milan Fashion Week, at the Sala delle [...]
Balls galore!
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Tella Balls Dessert Bar turns one next week and to celebrate, the guys behind the over-the-top Nutella-inspired dessert-eria is giving away free Tella [...]
Naturally beautiful, day and night
Whether you seek a carefree coverage for relaxed weekends, a professional look to wear to work, or effortless elegance for a special evening, Natio’s new limited colour [...]
Beer cocktails hit GABF 2017
When you bring up the idea of a beer cocktail, many turn up their nose at mixing things with beer. What many don’t realize is that beer cocktails are huge in the US and an [...]
VICTORIA BECKHAM AW17 RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOK
Luminescent skin, accented with a wash of neutral colour. “It’s all about beautiful skin. She looks smart, chic and sophisticated, confident, fresh and strong, but [...]
The Extraordinary Collection
Desigual continues its path of creative evolution presenting FW17. A collection inspired by the women who were protagonists of the subcultures of the 60s, 70s and 80s and [...]
Bulgari – “Night of the Legend”
For the opening night of the 67th Berlinale, Bulgari hosted its exclusive “Night of the Legend” party, welcoming celebrities and VIPs to enjoy a sparkling night with [...]
CND for Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2017
CND, the pioneers of nail artistry at New York Fashion Week, teamed up with pop culture’s “most irreverent designer,” Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his [...]
Naturally good
The people at Trilogy know that the most beautiful things in life are the simplest. That’s why they have relaunched their Trilogy Body range. Trilogy Pure Plant Body [...]
Air travel changed our world
Last night I was invited to the media launch of Living in the Age of Airplanes at Melbourne’s IMAX theatre. Melbourne’s IMAX is an independent, single screen theatre [...]
LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES
Tomorrow, February 8, IMAX Melbourne will premiere Living in the Age of Airplanes, an immersive new giant screen film experience from National Geographic Studios. Narrated by [...]
Ink lovin’
The origin of tattoos is not really known, but the adorning of skin with ink has been practiced since at least Neolithic times. While in those times the ink probably [...]
Australia’s most expensive pizza
Recognised annually on the 9th February, it’s the perfect excuse to tuck into a pizza… or even the most expensive pizza in Australia. To celebrate his favourite occasion, [...]
Busy? Stressed? Downright frazzled?
In years gone by stress was something more often than not only suffered by people who were top level executives, now most of us suffer with it in varying degrees. Road Rage, [...]
The new style is Athleisure
The first installation focused on Athleisure and curated by the showroom Tomorrow Ltd made its debut at ex Ansaldo di Tortona 54, showcasing the iconic outfits of the brands [...]
Velvet Fantasy
While it is not unusual for the designer himself to narrate Fashion Week Presentations, Mr. Eugene was nowhere to be seen when FRANKLIN EUGENE FEARLESS FINESSE – A Menswear [...]
Need a Holiday?
So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]
Chateau Ambiance
If you are lucky enough to have spent a few hours at a day spa, you will know the importance of atmosphere, surroundings and very importantly, beautiful products. While it [...]
Veggie Mama
It is without doubt that fruit and vegetables are good for us – even better when they are in their natural state – raw. I have vivid memories from my childhood, [...]
Even seasoned travellers need help
I would consider myself a pretty well-seasoned traveller but when it comes to packing for my trip I always either under pack or more often, over pack. Quite often my travels [...]
No ‘nasties’
There aren’t too many companies that tick all the boxes for me, but any that use Australian home-grown ingredients without any ‘nasties’, are committed to reducing our [...]
Blonde Bombshell
In 1933, the platinum blonde Jean Harlow was one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood and in the same year she starred in a movie called ‘Bombshell’. At that time, [...]
New Shanghai dining sensation
Adding to an already impressive list of restaurants, New Shanghai has just opened their latest dining location at the Dining Level, Chadstone Shopping Centre. The restaurant [...]
Melbourne’s historic Queen serves the public this Christmas
That last minute Christmas rush can simply ‘do your head in’, but this year there is a one stop location where you can get everything you need for Christmas day. This [...]
Best meatballs in the world?
I thought I had tried the best meatballs in the world when I visited New York. Just off Broadway is a family restaurant, Carmines, that serves the most amazing meatballs – [...]
Coastal Homes of the World
It’s the lead up to Christmas and life is absolutely crazy – rushing from place to place, party to party, shopping, crowds, wrapping gifts, getting work finished for end [...]
How to Cook Healthily
In recent years it has become blatantly obvious that the food we eat affects our health in a massive way, but to many of us, eating healthily seems out of reach. It may be [...]
How Cities Work
It is always exciting to visit a new city and discover its hidden secrets – no matter how old you are. But as city dwellers and travelers, the majority of us will only [...]
Just Eat and Starship Technologies deliver takeaway meal by a robot
When local resident Simone ordered a takeaway from local Turkish restaurant, Taksim Meze, using the Just Eat app, little did she know she was going to be the first person in [...]
Manchester by the Sea
Manchester by the Sea is the latest film from award-winning writer and director Kenneth Lonergan, telling the story of a solitary Boston janitor, Lee, played (Casey Affleck) [...]
Travel – the best gift ever
It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]
Summer at the Opera House
The Opera House is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. It is the country’s number one tourist destination and its busiest performing arts centre, welcoming more [...]
Surfing in the Sixties
From family seaside holidays to national surfing events, surfing and beach lifestyle is part of Australia’s history and identity. In the 1960s, surfing gave rise to a new [...]
Fresh Botanical Beauty
A new Sydney-based company JIV.ELAN has developed and is now selling innovative skincare products with an extensive collection of treatments made from fresh botanicals [...]
Cadbury and Dami Im deliver joy to Melbourne this Christmas
Melbourne, Australia – Eurovision star and X-Factor Winner, Dami Im has joined Cadbury to deliver joy and Christmas Surprises by singing to a number of lucky [...]
Smoky goodness
Last night the PRODIJEE team was invited to attend the launch of new menu specials at Meatworks Co in South Melbourne, it was also a new venue for me. Located at 28 Ross [...]
Not just another grain
With over 30 years’ experience as a cooking demonstrator and recipe developer, Rena Patten, adds to her impressive list of publications with Quinoa: Flakes, Flour & [...]
Extra sparkle for Melbourne’s Emporium
Mickey’s Magical Christmas Tree; Emporium Melbourne and Disney Reimagine a Christmas More Magical. Emporium Melbourne has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company to add a [...]
Rose Gold Hawkers
Once considered to be something that only old ladies would wear, Rose Gold is now the hottest trend for all accessories. The chic rose colour, that is much softer than bright [...]
Zonin on the rocks
The hot weather has finally hit in Melbourne (for today anyway), but already the rest of Australia is experiencing some lovely hot and sunny days. Typically, in Australia, [...]
Beauty from Within
As we have always been told, beauty is more than skin-deep; it comes from within. According to The Beauty Chef it comes from the gut, to be precise. Carla Oates, author and [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul Spring/Summer 2017
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul Spring/Summer 2017 recently took place at the Zorlu Performance Arts Centre. Actors of the global fashion industry that came to Istanbul [...]
The Truth about Cancer
If you haven’t already been in some way touched by cancer – yourself, family member, or someone you know – there is a very high chance you will be soon. Some [...]
Beer Fest announces big changes for fifth annual event
Geelong, Australia: Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) will celebrate its fifth anniversary with organisers announcing exciting changes when it returns to the [...]
We are what we eat
Dare I say it? I think I have just found my newest favourite cook book! Our busy lifestyles these days make it difficult to prepare a wholesome and healthy meal for yourself, [...]
Melbourne’s Pizza Trap
Johnny Di Francesco has become a well-known and respected name during the last few years with the opening of his hugely successful restaurants known under the banner [...]
Barbecue the Brazilian way
The front cover of Braza will have barbecue lovers excited to delve further into this book, succulent looking charred pork – delicious! Braza is an authentic Brazilian [...]
Planning a trip in 2017?
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]
Goodbye wrinkles or hello deformity? What you need to know about Injectables
I guess it’s no secret that Botox and similar products are being used by just about every celebrity, high flyer, socialite, television personality and the like, but more [...]
Natural Australian style
Life is just too short to spend hours to get that ‘natural’ look for your hair, especially as the weather gets better and we want to spend every waking moment outside in [...]
Secrets of the China Doll
Residing on the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, China Doll is an award-winning restaurant delivering the ultimate Sydney dining experience to guests. Founded by Steve [...]
Bronzed beauties
If you love having that bronzed glow throughout the summer months but prefer to stay out of the sun, then Physicians Formula has the answer. Physicians Formula Bronze Booster [...]
Hong Kong hosts first-ever outdoor local beer fest.
With Halloween on the horizon, Hang Lung Properties’ Grand Plaza and Gala Place redefined Mongkok as a fun hub where local meets global last night at Hong Kong’s [...]
Detox your skin
Is your skin looking dull, dry and irritated after the cold months? As we move into the better weather and can spend more time in the fresh air and sunshine we may notice [...]
The more we talk, the less we fear
Since the dawn of time, human beings have been curious about death. Most of us have little time in our busy lives to think about the things that are important to us. Often, [...]
Your shout mate
I love a new idea, and I am excited to say that I have just been advised of something new on the market – it’s not only new, it’s CLEVER! If you have been looking for [...]
Jakarta Style
The most awaited fashion event in Indonesia, Jakarta Fashion Week 2017, has officially opened with shows at Senayan City – Jakarta’s premier shopping mall and lifestyle [...]
It’s in the stars for Australians
More Australians are choosing healthier packaged foods, thanks to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, according to new campaign evaluation research released today. Assistant [...]
Little Lady Bird
Within the scope of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Meltem Ozbek has introduced her Spring/Summer 2017 collection “Lady Bird”, which is inspired by tropical shades [...]
Reinterpretation of cult details
Renowned for reinterpreting the cult details in a modern way in her designs in order to create a romantic, feminine and elegant look for women, Sansim Adali, introduced her [...]
Little wonders will save the world
We all love to see children laughing and playing, it reminds us of our own childhood when we had no worries, no fears – life was just about having fun. It is quite strange [...]
The Shrinking Violet
Elora Harré, has been overweight almost her entire life and like many others, for much of her teenage years, the perfect ‘bikini body’ was simply a dream. Armed with [...]
ENCHANTING LIFE
Chill those bottles and pop those corks, it’s getting to the party time of the year! It’s the time where we celebrate horse races, Christmas, the dawning of a new year. [...]
Brush away screeching and tantrums
There is only one thing worse than having to sleep with your hair tied back when you sleep, and that’s waking up with knotty hair! If that’s how you feel about getting [...]
The Making Of Donald Trump
David Cay Johnstone doesn’t much care for US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. That becomes clear right from the outset of Johnston’s book, The Making of [...]
Back to the future at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia
Over 70 fashion designers from Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and other countries are presenting their collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion week Russia. Most of the designers and [...]
‘Dog’s Day Out’ returns to Floriade
Developed in 1988 as a grand, one-off floral tribute to mark Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th anniversary, Floriade has now become Canberra’s most iconic [...]
Chadstone – the new capital
More than 60 new retail stores, two new dining precincts and a new state-of-the-art HOYTS cinema complex will open its doors this week, when the first and most significant [...]
Taste of gold
In Australia, the last 50 or so years has seen a massive change in the way we eat. When you think of the simple take-away options years ago being mainly fish and chips, [...]
Like sausage?
Sausage lovers will get more than they bargained for at Munich Brauhaus and Bavarian Bier Café on Saturday 15th October, when the ultimate sausage eating competitions get [...]
Australian inspiration
Nadz & Sabs will present an Australian landscape-inspired resort collection as well as their Phoenix Collection at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival (SCFF) on Saturday [...]
Atterley gives foot up to independent fashion boutiques
Atterley.com, a retail platform allowing independent fashion boutiques and brands to sell their inventory online across the world, has gone live and is building a [...]
Multi-dimensional experience for travellers
Sydney shopping centres, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and Harbourside, have today announced a new ferry service, the Hello Sydney! Shopper Hopper, as part of the Hello [...]
Gastronomic tour of the world
With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]
Bad chef has heart of gold
This October, Red Cross is aiming to set a new record of well over 35,000 Australians taking part in the annual Red Cross Big Cake Bake. “Last year we saw tens of thousands [...]
Slow down and smell the roses
The first thing you will notice about the products by Raw Kaya Organics is their beautiful packaging. 120ml bottles of product with bamboo trim – these will look amazing in [...]
Explore the Kimberley with the Wilderness couple
Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned adventure company specialising in expedition cruises to wild and remote places. We first brought the Aurora expeditions to you with [...]
Keeping up to date
It’s easy to get into a rut with your makeup and skin care. Just because something has worked for you for a long time, doesn’t mean it is going to continue to ‘work’ [...]
Viktor&Rolf
To celebrate the opening of the world premiere exhibition, Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists, Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren from avant-garde fashion house [...]
Don’t shoot the messenger
It’s official – as of today, its 95 days (13 weeks) until Christmas! I was reminded of this looming date when I found myself staring at Christmas decorations in store [...]
Now that stinks!
Ever been stuck on some kind of public transport where your nose is close to someone’s underarm? Ever been sitting on a plane when you are forced to wonder if the person [...]
Just for Blondes
While there is definitely a place in society for bright pink or purple locks, the majority of us either can’t (or don’t want to) get away with it, yet there are times we [...]
Sweeter, Juicer Summer Lips
So, summer is all about sun kissed skin, bikinis, beaches and salty hair – well, it is for those who feel they can ‘fit the bill’. For me, summer is all about [...]
Don’t sweat it baby
There aren’t many of those type of people around these days as sweating it out at the gym is seemingly something desirable (guess you can figure out that I am not a gym [...]
Now here’s something out of the ordinary…
The artist GucciGhost, aka Trouble Andrew, was invited by Alessandro Michele to create a special project for the Fall Winter 2016 fashion show. The collaboration incorporates [...]
Snapchat at Fashion Week
Desigual, is a Barcelona based fashion and textile company that is characterised by its distinct, optimistic and colourful designs. The company began operating under the [...]
Spring has sprung in the Gucci Garden
Available exclusively on www.gucci.com is a capsule collection of ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories designed featuring a colourful flora and fauna print. The print is [...]
Think you have seen it all? Think again!
I will admit that I am a USA junkie – it’s undeniably true. I take any opportunity to jump on-board a plane and travel the 14 hours it takes to get there. From Australia [...]
The life and times of Ford Australia
With the imminent demise of Australian vehicle manufacturing by the Ford Motor Company, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the significant contribution the company and its [...]
Testing times.
It was a time of big hair, bad moustaches, massive crowds chanting “Lill-eeeeeee, Lill-eeeeeee, and the sight of a blond-haired bloke known as Thommo threatening to knock [...]
Shampoo maketh the DMAN
According to a recent survey, the male grooming sector continues to grow from strength to strength. Since 2012, beauty and personal care launches specifically targeted at men [...]
A BBQ feast as big as Texas
You may not recognise the name, but you would most definitely recognise the slow Texan drawl of Robert Louis Murphy from his stint on My Kitchen Rules. In 2015 Robert, and [...]
Lonely Planet Introduces Food Imprint with Latest from the Source Recipe Books
For more than 40 years, Lonely Planet has been recommending the best dining and drinking experiences in almost every destination in the world. In recent years, it has [...]
Daily essentials for beautiful hair
De Lorenzo has just released their Essential Treatments Daily Essentials Pack which holds everything you need to keep your hair in tip top condition every day. The pack [...]
Look good, feel good
It’s been a rough winter for a lot of people and unfortunately I have been one of those who has suffered this year. Coughs, colds, flu (yes, REAL flu), aches, pains, [...]
Indulge in supreme decadence
Matthew, Sarah and Brendan Aouad are siblings running a family business making the world a happier place one decadent shake at a time. With experience from every facet of a [...]
Jocks, socks or cheese?
It’s less than two weeks until we celebrate our Dads on their ‘official’ day, have you figured out what you are doing? Our Dads come in all shapes and sizes and their [...]
Just Marbleous!
There are very few rocks that have as many uses as marble. Typically white with colour variations and streaks, this metamorphic form of limestone can be polished to a high [...]
Free Lindor balls for shoppers in the ACT
Life in the ACT has just got a whole lot sweeter with Lindt & Sprüngli announcing their first retail store opening in Canberra Outlet Centre with the official opening [...]
Revolutionise your underwear drawer
Today I got to speak with “T-BO” owner Allan Perrottet a 25-year-old, Swiss gentleman who is an undergraduate in Economics and owner of two successful men’s clothing [...]
It’s back! The 99 cheese pizza returns for National Cheese Pizza Day.
One of the most delicious days on the calendar, September 5 marks National Cheese Pizza Day – and to celebrate, Johnny Di Francesco owner of Melbourne’s renowned Gradi [...]
Blood Father
Mel Gibson returns to the big screen as John Link, an ex-convict and alcoholic in the action packed movie – Blood Father. The movie opens with Link speaking at an AA [...]
Johnny B Good.
If you remember, or know of, the old Chuck Berry song Johnny B. Goode, you will know it was about someone who played the guitar really well. A couple of the lines in the song [...]
10 beauty ‘cheats’ for the time-poor woman
Any Australian woman can attest to the fact that with our lives moving at the pace they are, beauty is one of the first things to move down the priority list. As much as we [...]
The Power of Purity
By now you will all know that I love a product that smells great, but the product has to work well too. I admit that I am a bit slow to get onto the A’kin and A’kin by [...]
Care for an Antarctic expedition?
Heading to somewhere a little bit further than ‘off the beaten track’, such as the Antarctic, requires lots of professional help and information, and that’s exactly [...]
In time for the sunshine
While our days are still gloomy and cold, we dream about sunshine and warm balmy days, but those days are not all that far away. As we near the end of winter, it is time to [...]
A Beautiful Planet
We live on a beautiful planet – planet Earth. Every country, every mountain, every ocean, every river and every creature on this planet is beautiful in its own right. [...]
Opera house gets make-over after 43 years
Welcoming more than 8.2 million visitors a year and hosting 2,000 performances attended by 1.5 million people, Australia’s Sydney Opera House will undergo it’s single [...]
Study shows that even George could more attractive
We all know that look, too much tanning product and you are bright orange, or too much hair colour and you are bleached stark white or suffering with black as black or fluoro [...]
Cultural light show returns
Following a hugely successful festival in Melbourne last year, the Dandenong Festival of Lights is set to amaze Melbourne once again with its brand new show. Dandenong [...]
The harsh beauty of Renaissance
Gucci brings us intricate rings from their new women’s collection. Renaissance inspired, the jewellery features spikes, glass pearls and antiqued-gold metal. Multi finger [...]
FunkyPug
This week I had the joy of sitting down with the head of “Funky Pug” Mr. Dan Hawkins! Dan is a South Londoner, born and raised. He feels like there is a strong sense of [...]
Top Tips on Winter Skin Woes
We are more than half way through winter and well on our way to spring, warmer days and sunshine, but winter has more than likely taken a toll on your skin. It’s not too [...]
The Last Wild Trout
Fishing means many different things to many different people – passion, camaraderie, time to reflect in peace and quiet, a challenge to beat one of nature’s wild [...]
Paula’s Choice Treatment Masks
Paula’s Choice is a fairly new brand in Australia; however it has been in the USA since being created in the mid 90’s being created by Paula Begoun. Starting her business [...]
Dinner with Edward
Dinner with Edward is an enchanting and easy to read book in which the characters are brought together through loss and loneliness. When Isabel meets Edward, both are at a [...]
For the sophisticated drinker
The alluring and complex taste of Italy’s finest liqueur, Amaro Montenegro, is becoming one the hottest and most mixed liqueurs in the Australian bar industry. [...]
In a flap about wings
Who doesn’t love the occasional chicken wing – OR – plateful of chicken wings? Roasted, grilled, barbequed, crumbed, marinated, fried – however they are cooked, the [...]
BFree and Gluten Free
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, our food options are huge. Whether you cook it, dial for it, drive for it, sit down to eat it or eat it on the run, there is always something [...]
Matte beauty
I have found that all the Paula’s Choice products I have tried do exactly what they say they will do, so I was not at all surprised that their Shine Stopper was another [...]
Spritz away the gloom
Middle of the day? Afternoon mental block? Tired of sitting at that desk? It happens to all of us from time to time, but you don’t always need to reach for the coffee to [...]
Germany develops 3D-printed fashion
Düsseldorf, July 2016. At this year’s Platform Fashion, the lifestyle specialist Voxelworld and the Japanese car manufacturer Lexus presented 3D-printed fashion for the [...]
Get Active, Naturally, With Activated Nutrients
According to the latest Australian Health Survey, over 93 per cent of Australians are not receiving their daily-recommended intake of nutrients from every day food. More and [...]
A world of fun learning
Educational entertainment is rising to a whole new level with the launch of the Busy Izzy series in Australia. This exciting children’s ‘edutainment’ series encourages [...]
Your guide to oils
There is an old saying ‘oils aint oils’ and this saying remains true today. Bring nature indoors and envelop yourself with the aromas of Natio’s new 100% pure and [...]
Packed with organic goodness
Enriched with organic ingredients that are designed to hydrate and create the ultimate body moisturizer is musq hand and body lotion. This lotion is enriched with organic [...]
Dear Barber
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, males of the human species would traverse the countryside – over hills, down dales and often across vast open expanses [...]
China says cheers to a beaut Aussie beer
Hawthorn Brewing Company has signed a Chinese distribution deal, resulting in its Pale Ale now being available across five provinces in Southern China. The first container is [...]
Nature at its finest
Pearl – (noun) a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain molluscs and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric [...]
Visionaries of a new era
At the start of Berlin Fashion Week, seven promising young designers were awarded the European Fashion Award FASH 2016. The awards, valued at EUR 200,000 in total, were [...]
A make-up kit must
If you are looking for one product that will tone, moisturise, be a perfume and a pick-me-up, then look no further than Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner. For me, mists have [...]
Minimalist style
In bygone eras, women had the time to spend at the mirror, primping and preening as well as selecting and adorning themselves in layers of magnificent jewellery. Lives have [...]
Supercharge your skincare regime
Paula’s Choice Skincare was founded in 1995 by internationally renowned beauty and skincare expert, Paula Begoun, with a commitment to customer advocacy and education that [...]
The Italian way
Sharing a meal together with friends and family is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Serving food that you have prepared yourself is a joy; it has been prepared with love [...]
What happened to the stud in the mirror?
You know how it goes… you wake up still tired from the night before, you drag yourself to the bathroom and catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. But instead of a [...]
Revel in Mystery
Accessorise your home with black. It’s classy, it’s chic and it sits elegantly within any décor while adding a sense of mystery. Take a walk on the dark side with [...]
Australian-Made Pre-Meal Drink to Improve Management of Type 2 Diabetes around the World
Omniblend Innovation, Australia’s food technology innovators, has celebrated the recent launch of its flagship product, a clinically-validated, natural pre-meal drink [...]
Wholesome Food for Busy Parents
Modern life is fast paced and busy, making being a parent all the more challenging. Feeding children healthy food can seem time consuming and difficult. When my children were [...]
Hang Fire Cooking
Two Celtic girls, working in London, travel the USA in search of the best BBQs. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn ditched [...]
Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
In a world where bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are more possible than ever before, it is the wilds of the natural kingdom and its majestic and [...]
Red faced?
Embarrassment causes many of us to suffer with facial redness, with symptoms ranging from a slight flush of the cheeks to a bright red and often burning face and neck. But [...]
Fit for a Princess
It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation to attend the relaunch of Amaro Montenegro – WOW – what a fun night! Firstly, the invitation stated that the [...]
Delightful digits
When it comes to delightful digits many of us rely on colourful finger and toe nails. We opt for bright, dark, soft and natural colours to suit our mood, our outfit or even [...]
10 things you need to know when visiting Brisbane, Australia.
TRYP Fortitude Valley Hotel, Brisbane, is the Queensland capital’s only street art hotel. The site where the hotel now sits was once an underground haven for street [...]
Made in nature. Formed by man.
Jewellery is an expression of our individuality, our taste, our culture or our status. It is often given as a gift of love or handed down from generation to generation. We [...]
Dry or Dehydrated? There is a difference.
It’s time to set the record straight to ensure you’re giving your skin the care it needs this winter. It’s the same story year in, year out –with winter well on its [...]
Say ‘Prost!’ to Mum this Mother’s Day
The time has come around again to celebrate the one completely irreplaceable woman in your life… your Mother! Sunday 8th May is rolling around fast and staff at Munich [...]
NATIO – The ‘go to’ range for all ages
Refine and refresh your look with four versatile NEW colour essentials added to Natio’s core cosmetics range. Eyes are enhanced with a shimmering wash of colour and cheeks [...]
Saving Nemo
How often do you go and pick up your favourite skin care product without a second thought? Have you taken the time to find out if your products are ‘friendly’? I would [...]
The Best of the Best come together with Food for Friends
I am a cook book fanatic. I have hundreds of them and I am always flicking through the colourful pages for inspiration and I smile to myself when I come across a page that is [...]
VIRTUAL COFFEE STORE FOR PAY IT FORWARD DAY
For Pay It Forward Day, amaysim, Australia’s fourth largest mobile service provider, has teamed up with fellow tech innovator, Hey You, which allows users to order ahead to [...]
Rik meets Maisie
by Rik Barnett Today I had the chance to sit down with the magnificent English, singer/songwriter Maisie Johnson. She delightfully answered all of my questions and did so [...]
Oh BaBy
According to Wikipaedia, blow dryers were invented around the end of the 19th century with the first model being created by Alexander F. “Beau” Godefroy in 1890. [...]
Love Life Skin
Certified organic skincare brand, Bör Organics, is the new morning squeeze Aussies are reaching for to help soothe, brighten and invigorate the skin. Packed full of [...]
Jet into the Illawarra
Sydney, Australia: The skies over Shellharbour and Wollongong will play host to one of Australia’s largest and most spectacular air shows, Wings Over Illawarra, on Saturday [...]
Robert Downey Jr. wears Jaeger-LeCoultre
(L-R) Actors Don Cheadle, Emily VanCamp and Robert Downey Jr. Paris, FRANCE: Actor Robert Downey Jr. recently attended the Paris premiere of Marvel’s “Captain [...]
Treat Mum to a Yardmill experience this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Toorak’s fine food and wellness destination Yardmill, is unlocking some of the secrets to their popular Raw High Tea Series, inviting Mothers, families [...]
More than a trifecta for Johnny
Zero Gradi Melbourne, Australia: After numerous pizzerias, Italian restaurants, world award winning pizzas, a cicchetti and now a gelataria – Zero Gradi – you would [...]
Time to catch up with gadgets
I am often late to catch on to new trends in the market. I have seen many ‘greatest thing on the market’ come and go so I am hesitant to invest hard earned dollars into [...]
An hour a day
Near-sightedness, or myopia, is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years. In fact, a recent study by the National Eye [...]
Warm your soul without widening your waist
It might be a bit hard to believe at the moment (even in Melbourne) but winter is just around the corner. Winter days, you know, those days that are cold and bleak, biting [...]
From catwalk to couch
When it comes to home decorating I absolutely love blue and white. It is calming, crisp and clean looking, bright and happy. It lifts my spirits. And just like a pair of old [...]
Struggling in the quicksand of bills?
Do you feel like you work day and night, never spend your income on anything but bills and often think you are in a pit of quicksand going down, down and further down? If you [...]
Be a Nordic Flower this winter
Drawing inspiration from the calm, beautiful Scandinavian nights, Colour Theory has launched its new ‘Nordic Light’ autumn winter collection that is a mix of neutral soft [...]
Just a burger
Who hasn’t been to a Huxtaburger restaurant? Me! Well, I hadn’t been until last Friday and I am not sure I would return. Firstly, let me say that the Eastland outdoor [...]
Ensure your shoes look fabulous for winter
As the weather is on the downward spiral here in the southern hemisphere, the time is right to start thinking about your winter wardrobe. For some it’s really exciting, new [...]
Classic comfort for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
New York, USA: California-based brand UGG®, has announced it has partnered with international supermodel and actress, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , as the first-ever [...]
It needs to be a WOW product
This week, Domino’s is launching an exclusive range the Victorian market suitably named the ‘Melbourne Range’ with new taste-bud tantalizing pizzas on the menu. [...]
Human + Reef + Ocean + Earth
After discovering that her daughters were each suffering from skin sensitivities and having tried many products to help them with no real success, Olivia Gynell decided to [...]
Lap of Tassie
We’ve previously brought you our initial drive impressions of the Mazda CX-5 but recently we had the chance to conduct an extended road test during a 10-day exploration of [...]
The joke is on me
I was recently contacted by a lady named Mary, who, after reading one of my product reviews, asked if I had tried the ‘Makeup Eraser’. Her brief description of the [...]
Sock it to a great cause
Since 2005 the McGrath Foundation has placed 105 McGrath Breast Care nurses in Australia and supported over 36,000 Australian families. For the past five years the McGrath [...]
Zap the zit
These days I’m not prone to pimples or breakouts, so when I was asked to review a new product on the market that is said to reduce redness in blemishes I wondered who I [...]
Dubai Encore
Dubai Encore: Not 1 but 3 mesmerizing additions to the sultry, smash-success East-meets-West Dubai collection. When the initial 2015 trio of Dubai-centric eaux de parfum [...]
Oils aint oils
Dry skin can be a big problem, I know because I have very dry skin. If I get lazy and don’t moisturise for a couple of days the skin on my legs can literally be cracking [...]
Sugar Rush vs HSC
Most 17 year old boys would say that they spend their spare time playing computer games, or playing sport, maybe watching sport, or hanging out with their friends. Some would [...]
Inaugural ‘Dubai Collections’ at Burj Khalifa celebrates regional design talent
The inaugural Dubai Collections, held at The Annex, Burj Khalifa, once again defined the status of Dubai as a definitive fashion destination and trend-setter. Hundreds of [...]
Keep it simple but delicious
We often turn to quick and simple meals when we are time poor or when we have lack of inspiration, but there are times those quick and simple meals are just plain boring. [...]
Fashion a hit in Russia
The 32nd Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia recorded unprecedented network indicators, in particular, it was attended by approximately 50 thousand guests. [...]
Naturally you
It’s only a matter of days now until Natio’s newest colour range – Naturally You – arrives in stores, but I have been very lucky and managed to get my hands on some [...]
+39 Pizzeria set to open doors in Toorak
One of Melbourne’s favourite Italian restaurants, +39 Pizzeria, will be bringing their famed restaurant Southside, launching in the heart of Melbourne’s prestigious [...]
The higher the hair, the closer to God!
by Holly Scaunich. Everyone likes mixing up their look and changing your hairstyle is no different to trying new fashions in clothing. Keeping this in mind Wella has launched [...]
Chapurin closes MBFW Russia
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia was closed by Igor Chapurin at Kuntsevo Plaza. Collection PRE-FALL 2016 named SENSE 9.0 is the mixture of feelings and emotions associated [...]
All corners of ‘The Boot’ converge in Hampton
by Carol Sheridan. Hampton Street in Hampton has long been known for its boutique stores, restaurants and bars, and at most hours of the day you will see shoppers bustling [...]
Work in or near the heart of Melbourne?
Lunch time can become really humdrum when you have limited time. You tend to leave your office, go to the usual coffee shop downstairs, rush down your food, then back to [...]
It shows in our skin
‘Our eyes are the windows to our soul’. It’s a very common saying, and it may well be very true, but our skin gives away many secrets to our health. Our skin will show [...]
Creative spaces pop up in industrial buildings.
Hong Kong’s prominence as an international arts hub akin to that of New York, Paris and London is undeniable as world-class galleries, major fairs and prestigious [...]
Scent of Australia
Lovers of all things fragrant, Sydney Fragrance creates scented candles inspired by the unique style of one of the world’s most stunning and eclectic cities. An [...]
Australia is going bananas!
Over five million bananas are consumed every day in Australia, so it’s no surprise that they are Australia’s number one selling supermarket product, outselling every [...]
Russia sets new trends at MBFW
Photo by Oleg Nikishin The third day of MBFW Russia started with the fashion show from Detsky Mir that showcased the magnificent mix of warm and stylish apparel with a bias [...]
27 startups changing the world for good revealed
27 startups from around the world competing for a share of Chivas The Venture’s $1m fund were revealed today in Oxford. Each pioneering business is striving to use [...]
When it comes to pizza, Toto’s is a Melbourne institution
by Carol Sheridan. It’s an institution, part of Melbourne that hopefully will live on forever, and a name that is known by most Melbournians. After all, Toto’s Pizza [...]
Movida brings true Mexican to the East
by Carol Sheridan. Eastland is still to inspire me and my regular supermarket visits rarely having me venturing into the new and ‘wonderful’ area. The centre is big and [...]
KORSUN designers set their minds to clay and canvas
Paris, FRANCE: A new name in high fashion, Katrine Korsun, is a spirited, energetic, and creative mind from Marbella by-way-of-Moscow. Vision, commitment, and purpose are [...]
Retexturise with active enzymes
by Carol Sheridan With the relaunch of the Trilogy Age-Proof range, Trilogy Age-Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream is now available in a convenient and elegant pump bottle. [...]
Now ear this – Eureka Skydeck to host Easter Bunny activities this school holidays
Melbourne, Australia: Eureka Skydeck has teamed up with Crayola to give kids the opportunity to take part in free Easter-themed bunny ear making and colour-in activities. [...]
Everything you need to know when visiting Sin City
by Carol Sheridan. Photos: Las Vegas News Bureau. People travel to Las Vegas for many reasons – boys trips, chick trips, hens parties, lovers’ romantic getaway, [...]
A celebration of cheese and cider
by Carol Sheridan. Proudly part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2016, Fromage a Trois Cheese & Cider Festival once again filled the picturesque grounds of [...]
Back to the basics with detox
by Holly Scaunich In a world where everyone is looking to be as natural as possible, so many products on the market are focusing on what they don’t have in their [...]
Great Grub – Meat Me
These days, when it comes to food, we hear about blending flavours, mixing and matching fruits with vegetables, which wine goes with which meat or fish, which meat or fish [...]
Four Seasons in one night – and more!
I was recently invited to attend a showcase by Victorian fashion students at the event ‘Four Seasons in one Night’ held in Melbourne. While I have had many dealings with [...]
Stars shine at launch of world first
Sunglasses are synonymous with celebrity, so it was only right that the best of British talent turned out to celebrate the launch of the world’s first whisky sunglasses, [...]
MUJOSH debuts at Milano Eyewear Show
Milan, ITALY: Innovative fashion eyewear brand, MUJOSH, debuted at Milano Eyewear Show (MIDO 2016) as it presents itself and a slice of its major marketing campaign of 2016 [...]
Smiling Mind celebrates one million app downloads with first book
Australia’s leading mental health app, Smiling Mind, has hit a major milestone with more than 1,000,000 downloads,and will today turn a new page with the launch of its [...]
World fashion leaders come together
Moscow, Russia: Russian Fashion Council will launch the first Fashion Futurum Conference held on 14-15 March 2016 in Moscow, Russia. Over 30 executive level insiders from 12 [...]
Destination Dubai
by Carol Sheridan. Behind Dubai’s wow factor is a city with history and culture that is still rooted in Islam and trade. The Arab culture and folklore is expressed through [...]
From a common ancestor
by Carol Sheridan. Melbourne, Australia: I had heard of Chapel Street’s Kin restaurant but so far hadn’t found the time to venture there to give it a try. So, I was quite [...]
Preppy mod inspiration
Milan, ITALY: From its inception, Anteprima has been dedicated to creating perfectly refined collections that channel a woman’s worldly sophistication, her understated [...]
Tantalise your tastebuds without salt
Our bodies need salt, it helps control our fluid balance and also controls the way our muscles and nerves work. Generally, our bodies automatically regulate how much salt [...]
Eat, drink and be merry
Melbourne, Australia: Do you know you beestings from your brine? Can you tell a fromage from a farmer’s cheese? Are you well-rehearsed at sniffing out the difference [...]
Does your skin add years to your age?
Your skin can add years to your age, but it is definitely possible to reduce the signs of ageing by looking after your skin. Dryness, sagging, discolouration and dullness [...]
Five reasons why you should book a trip to Albury now
Albury, Australia: Albury probably isn’t the first city that comes to mind when considering a holiday but there are plenty of reasons why it should, including a new art [...]
Mercedes-Benz presents fashion designer Xiao Li at London Fashion Week
Xiao Li London, ENGLAND: Award winning emerging Chinese design talent Xiao Li showcased her Autumn/Winter 2016 collection at London Fashion Week as part of Mercedes-Benz’ [...]
Esther wins the battle at MBFW Madrid
Madrid, SPAIN: Esther Noriega presented her third collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. The Fall Winter Collection 2016/2017 Legend was a tribute to the warrior [...]
Help for those tell-tale peepers
by Carol Sheridan I have always loved eye creams but have spent a lot of money over the years on various products that don’t really seem to do much good. Some make your [...]
Nordstrom unveils Manhattan flagship store design
New York, USA: Leading US fashion specialty retailer, Nordstrom, has unveiled the footprint and exterior design of its first in New York City. The store will encompass four [...]
Honey in the boudoir
Valentine’s Day has passed and with it the celebration of love. Now it’s time to get your va va va voom out and celebrate love and everything that goes with it [...]
What you need to know about the Zika virus
We have been hearing a lot about the Zika virus but is it a lot of hype or is there reason to be concerned? According to the World Health Organization, the Zika virus is an [...]
Brands maintains optimism and colour
NEW YORK, NY: Spanish fashion brand, Desigual, is characterised by its distinct, optimistic and colourful designs. Celebrities who attended the Fall 2016 New York fashion [...]
BO control at your fingertips
by Carol Sheridan In the cooler months of the year I tend to use a roll on deodorant, but I find that most roll on’s don’t give me the protection I need when the outdoor [...]
Youthful looking skin at budget prices
Not all skin care products need to cost a fortune as proven by Skin Theory with their range of very affordable products. Skin Theory uses a range of nourishing ingredients [...]
In awe of Ora
Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: February 2016 – Music sensation and style icon Rita Ora brought local fans to a frenzy and tears of joy today as she launched her brand new [...]
World’s best pizza lands in Essendon
by Carol Sheridan My expectations were high – I had been to two of Johnny Di Francesco’s restaurants and never been disappointed; [...]
Running the length of India
Sydney, Australia: Ultra-marathon athlete, motivational speaker, and former Australian politician, Pat Farmer, will star in a feature length Australian documentary, which [...]
Hong Kong Airlines lands more flights in Queensland
Brisbane, Australia: Hong Kong Airlines has announced year-round flights from Hong Kong to the Gold Coast and Cairns, Australia, due to commence in early April. Minister for [...]
Same same but different different
I don’t understand why it’s big news when a celebrity wears an outfit for a second time. It’s nothing new to most of us; in fact, it often seems that it should be [...]
Japan’s NISMO Fest is Nissan Nirvana
Words/Photos by Darren House. Originating in 1997, the NISMO Festival is a celebration of Nissan performance, featuring plenty of go-fast, tricked-up and modified vehicles, [...]
Ovadia hits the lab at NY fashion week
New York, USA: Urban culture has always set the trends. Beauty, fashion and technology are what people are plugged into in the world’s largest cities. As one of New York [...]
Be RFID safe
In Australia, we have become used to heightening our awareness of safety when we travel overseas, but it is now a very sad that we are advised to heighten that awareness in [...]
Year of the monkey
Now that our New Year celebrations are over, it’s time to look forward to our next lot of celebrations. WHAT? Oh, hang on; New Year celebrations aren’t over, Chinese New [...]
Rosa Noir for your Valentine
Valentine’s Day, is just around the corner, the day is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a celebration observed on February [...]
Crack be gone!
by Carol Sheridan I think it has happened to all of us at some stage – you turn around and your eyes nearly burned out because of the dreaded ‘plumbers crack’. [...]
Turning buildings into art
South Yarra, Australia: The City of Stonnington skyline has changed forever – and for the better – after a property developer turned the wall of a South Yarra [...]
A perfect beer for Summer
Melbourne, Australia: Highly-regarded craft brewer, Hawthorn Brewing, has released its latest Summer thirst quencher, Summer Witbier. The new brew is the second release from [...]
Love is in the air
Melbourne, Australia: Love will literally be in the air this Valentine’s Day as couples flock to Melbourne’s Eureka Skydeck to celebrate the year’s most romantic day. [...]
Naturally Natio
by Carol Sheridan I am counting down the days until Natio’s newest colour range – Naturally You – arrives in stores. The range is an alluring selection of gentle earthy [...]
Metal inspired menswear shines at Milan
Milan, ITALY: Franklin Eugene showcased a metallic tinged profusion of precisely proportioned menswear at Milan Fashion Week F/W 2016/2017 Metals made their way through the [...]
Escape from the gastronomic wilderness
Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. The disease requires daily self-care and if complications develop, it can have a significant impact [...]
Porsche Design plans to become the leading premium brand
Berlin/Ludwigsburg, Germany: With its new Fall/Winter Fashion Collection, Porsche Design is focusing on the needs of the modern man. At the same time, the brand Porsche [...]
IWC Schaffhausen takes gala guests back the ‘30s
Geneva, Switzerland: At the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) watch show, IWC celebrated the launch of its new Pilot’s Watches collection. The Pepe [...]
‘Velvet Affairs’ at the Marc Cain fashion show in Berlin
Berlin, GERMANY: “Velvet Affairs” is the theme of Marc Cain’s exclusive showcased looks for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2016 collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in [...]
La Diva
Paris, FRANCE: On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand Emanuel Ungaro, the Maison hosted a stellar group of celebrities and press from the fashion world [...]
‘Ask the Concierge’ – 10 things you need to know when visiting Beverly Hills
No one knows a city like a hotel concierge and no one knows the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills region of California, USA, better than Jeanne Mills, Chef Concierge of the iconic [...]
Different is beautiful
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Oilily has just presented its women’s fashion 2016 winter collection on Amsterdam Fashion Week’s catwalk. Clearly stirred by ethnic diversity, [...]
Z Series added to Holden Cruze range
Melbourne, Australia: Holden has introduced a Cruze Z-Series and Cruze SRi-Z to the 2016 small car range, which today went on sale across Australia. The Z-Series offers new [...]
Our Aussie Day
by Carol Sheridan. It’s our day of celebration – Australia Day, the day we celebrate our country, our people and our achievements. Most of us choose to turn 26 January [...]
Forget the ‘ouch’ factor when brushing hair
by Carol Sheridan If you think that all brushes for your hair are the same, think again. Of course, there are different shapes of hairbrush, and of course there are quite a [...]
Thai Food Sensation
Thai food is delicious and satisfying, sometimes very hot and spicy too. Discover how to make it in your own kitchen by using traditional Thai spices, ingredients and methods [...]
Lake Macquarie – perfect one day – even more perfect the next
Lake Macquarie, Australia: Home to undiscovered gems, the largest coastal salt-water lake in the country and 30 kilometres of pristine coastline, Lake Macquarie is one of [...]
Back to school blues – or reds or greens or yellows?
It’s nearing that time of year already, and whether you loathe it or love it, your little ones are soon to go back to school. Or, for some, your little ones are heading off [...]
STA reveals top travel destinations for 2016
Australians are a well-travelled bunch. While our weakened dollar might make you think twice before booking a holiday this year, there are still some truly fantastic [...]
Mr suave and sophisticated?
Many try, but most fail – getting that suave and sophisticated look is easy if you know where to get the right accessories. The accessories that say ‘class’ without [...]
Burberry 2016
When it’s hot outside, thinking about winter fashion is not the easiest thing, but check out the latest from Burberry and you will soon be wishing for winter snow. THE [...]
Ensure daily vitamins in a refreshing and delicious way
by Holly Scaunich Health foods seem to be all the rage these days. The supermarkets are over flowing with seeds, powders and vitamins to add into drinks. Karma Water has [...]
The not-so-secret secret
Probably all of us have heard of the ‘war’ between north and south of the border – that’s north and south of the Murray River! Which is the best state? Victoria? New [...]
Commemorate historic battle at Beersheba
The legends of the Light Horse were formulated by the deeds of various Mounted Infantry units in the Boer War and in World War One. The standards of comradeship, bravery and [...]
Feast for the senses returns to Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, Australia: Kangaroo Island will play host to the Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop on January 24, giving locals and tourists alike the opportunity to combine a [...]
Legacy artwork installed for Lumiere London Light Festival
London, UK: The 13 streets of Carnaby will welcome a permanent piece of moving art by the renowned British artist, Julian Opie to celebrate Lumiere London. The free outdoor [...]
Meanwhile in New Zealand: a Kiwi Xmas
Auckland, New Zealand: Air New Zealand has created Christmas magic again this year with the release of the latest episode of the award winning Meanwhile in New Zealand series [...]
It’s not all about Christmas!
We have a massive build up to Christmas day, planning for weeks or months on end, shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and then it is all over. The big day has been and gone in [...]
Retro Paris
by Carol Sheridan Paris is often referred to as the most romantic city in the world – and while I have no personal experience of the city, I absolutely love it. Place de la [...]
Gorilla Glory
by Rik Barnett A little shop has opened its doors in London town called Gorilla Perfume (over in Camden Passage, Islington). At first glance you’d think this to be a [...]
Drink to the Stone-Age
Many television programs such as Seinfeld with Kramer have made light of the kidney stone experience. Sure, they show someone in extreme pain, but they don’t refer to how [...]
Summer school holiday activities at Eureka Skydeck
Melbourne, Australia: Looking for an adventurous and scenic present ideas in the lead up to Christmas? Then take a look at Eureka Skydeck. Eureka Sydeck offers plenty of ways [...]
Heavenly hideaways and hidden hotspots – your guide to Lake Macquarie’s secret sanctuaries
Lake Macquarie, Australia: Just 90 minutes from Sydney, Lake Macquarie may be renowned for its picturesque lake and spectacular coastline, but it’s also home to a raft of [...]
Spice up your Christmas lunch with the flavours of Malaysia
Melbourne, Australia: With Christmas just weeks away, we want to inspire you to try something different and surprise your guests with the unique tastes of Malaysia. Malaysian [...]
The luxurious world of Domaine Clarence Dillon in a superb Paris mansion
Paris, France: Domaine Clarence Dillon has celebrated its 80th anniversary with the creation of its new Paris home: The Hôtel Dillon. Located in the heart of Paris’s [...]
One gift, endless possibilities
Toronto, Canada: If you are looking for a different kind of gift this Christmas then consider a Four Seasons Gift Card. The gift cards are redeemable for overnight stays, [...]
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough screens in London
Brisbane, Australia: Queensland’s living treasure has received the star treatment at a special London pre-screening of Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary series [...]
The Duck flies again
Melbourne, Australia: Prahran’s historic Flying Duck Hotel takes flight again – with new owners, a new look and a coveted new chef Javier Perez Gonzalez who is creating [...]
Sydney’s Pei Modern appoints new head chef
Sydney, Australia: Mark Best’s Pei Modern restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has appointed Joachim Borenius as head chef. Formerly sous chef and head chef at Marque [...]
Top Wildlife Sites of the World
The natural world never fails to amaze, with its beauty, ingenuity and magnificence. Over a million wildebeest migrating across the plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of [...]
How to keep your valuables safe overseas
As Australians enter the holiday season, many will be looking forward to trips to see family and friends, or overseas holidays filled with fun and relaxation. However the [...]
Experience Disney in Melbourne
Anyone who is a true fan of Disney movies has fantasized about what it would be like mingling with the fabulously animated creatures in the green forest. Well, embrace [...]
Is this the world’s most expensive tart?
London, UK: Baker to the stars, Georgia Green, has developed what could well be the world’s most expensive Christmas tart – the Rudolph The Ruby-Nosed Reindeer Tart. At [...]
Marlborough Inspiration
Marlborough, New Zealand: Australian designers We Are Handsome have designed a limited edition scarf that has captured the beauty of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds as a [...]
Don’t be in the dark when it comes to sunnies
Sydney, Australia: A leading Australian eye specialist is warning consumers to buy sunglasses from Australian bricks and mortar stores, rather than online shopping sites, to [...]
Retailers unite in Melbourne CBD
Melbourne, Australia: Shopping destinations Melbourne Central, Emporium Melbourne, QV Melbourne, The Strand Melbourne, Melbourne’s GPO, Myer, and David Jones are joining [...]
Time poor foodies – help is here!
Sydney, Australia: I’m a foodie, I love to eat it, I love to cook it and I love to plan it. But these days, my hectic lifestyle makes it difficult for me to find time to do [...]
Natio news
Melbourne, Australia: You don’t need to be a professional to perfect this year’s most talked about makeup technique. Master the art of contouring and let your natural [...]
The Skinny on Cheese
Melbourne, Australia: Most of us don’t need to be sold on the pure joy of eating cheese, nor do we doubt the power of the perfect cheese platter when entertaining friends [...]
Teddies picnic at Palazzo Versace?
Gold Coast, Australia: Palazzo Versace Gold Coast will evoke the true spirit of Christmas by raising funds for three, carefully selected, local Gold Coast charities this [...]
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