BB Creams (or Blemish Balms) are huge in Asia right now, so I was pretty excited when this particular, certified organic one by Alex Cosmetics landed on my desk. BB Creams were initially developed to heal wounds, so they’re a perfect cover up for those with sensitive, blemished, acne-prone and rosacea skin types. The formulation…
Have you ever wanted to paint a giant elephant and have your work displayed for two months at prominent locations across Melbourne’s CBD? Incredibly, Zoos Victoria is making this possible with their Mali in the City public art project, letting loose 50 artist-decorated elephants across Melbourne during August and September as part of their 150th…
Do you have a little one with style? Then my my, do we have a treat for you. Yoshiko Tsukiori’s stunning Girls Style Book has just been released to the English-speaking world, and by gosh, it’s a beauty. Crisp, sweet and modern, with minimalist Japanese styling and a sprinkle of bird-themed retro, this divinely photographed,…
‘Be the change you want to see in the world’, a wise man once said. But what if those seeking change united? One Million Women are an organisation connecting mothers, daughters, grandmothers and sisters who want to make positive change in climate, communities and for the future. Their goal is to inspire one million Australian…
As the summer heat dies down and that blissful Autumnal chill creeps into the air, what better time than to reach for your gardening gloves and get those green thumbs back into action. To help us all get motivated, Grow It Local has just launched a new, national kitchen-garden project focused on fostering backyard, balcony,…
It’s been a week of glamour, of inspiration, of sometimes overwhelming hedonism, but as the champagne bottles dry up and LMFF draws to a close, we are nothing but delighted with the increasingly sustainable direction in which the festival is heading. The LMFF Cultural Program kept us well titillated with its busy schedule of up-and-coming…
Ahh doilies… That humble mainstay of Nana’s house; crocheted little critters imbued with so much history and beauty and just waiting to be picked up and brought to life in new forms and fashions. Conveniently, this is precisely what will be on show this weekend at I Say Doilies, You Say Doyleys: An exhibition of…
Ever since The Beatles performed their last gig on a rooftop, we’ve been hanging out for new ways to have a bit of fun with our heads above the clouds! Miss Hullabaloo’s Rooftop Market offers vintage clothing, accessories and unique collectables – basically everything there is to love about the secondhand trade – from a selection…
Melbourne’s Autumn fashion week has quite a distinct flavour compared to our northern capital equivalents. Sure, there are still the grand waterside buildings and packed out post-show parties but the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has tried to represent that ‘oh so cool’ and independent edge that Melbourne is renowned for. With a hefty chunk of…
There’s nothing like a spot of catwalk action to get you thinking about your wardrobe, so with the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival taking place right now, we’re guessing there are plenty of Melbournians with visions of the latest threads dancing through their heads. But not everyone can afford to shell out for a whole new…
The fashions we covet can often be unaffordable – but it doesn’t have to be this way. This week, Darlinghurst’s Oxford Street Design Store opened its doors: a new multi-purpose creative space dedicated to selling local artisan products below the $20 price point. Currently featuring limited edition fashion, accessories and prints from artists and groups…
Ever wanted to save a tiger? How about go cruising in the Caribbean? And what about solving a murder? Why not be super efficient and do all three in the one afternoon – and maybe meet the man or woman of your dreams at the same time! The Honey Bar in South Melbourne is hosting…