Lo-fi photography hits Melbourne In today’s world of expensive, high-tech jazzy SLR cameras, there’s a growing trend against picture-perfect photography – ‘lomography’. Our new love for the ‘not-quite-right’ cleverly replicates the photography of yesteryear, with colours and contrasts that make you feel dreamy with nostalgia. The mistress behind these modern technicolour dreams is a pretty,...
If Nina’s paranoid hallucinations are still giving you nightmares, don’t let Black Swan put you off ballet just yet. Thanks to the amazingly talented crew at The Australian Ballet, you can be transported back to 1904 in Nagasaki, Japan to experience modern day love story Madame Butterfly. And just like many modern love tales, there’s not always...
The man known for keeping keen music festival goers rocking for days, providing them with the finest Organic Fair Trade coffee brewed out of the back of the Kombi, has rolled into Albert Park – launching Combi Coffee Espresso Bar. Nestled between Absinthe and the Poets & Thieves second hand bookstore, you can’t miss this...
mud australia launches first Melbourne store You may have heard of mud australia and if you have you’ll be tres pleased about the launch of their very first Melbourne store. Finally, somewhere that stocks the entire range of mud australia’s handmade coloured porcelain; in fact all 21 colours in 35 different shapes. Home ware junkies...
You might not be able to get around town wearing a bustier, hot pants and red boots, but you can embrace your inner Amazon and have fun with fantasy and fierce makeup. M·A·C and comic superhero Wonder Woman have joined forces creating a super-sized limited edition collection to pack some shazam on the streets with...
The National Gallery of Victoria has showcased all matter of things fashion-related; from Kylie Minogue’s infamous gold lamé hotpants, to an exhibition devoted entirely to lace. But ManStyle, NGV’s newest exhibition, puts history’s most sartorially gifted lads centre stage, spotlighting the often overlooked story of mens’ fashion. (Yes, we know the men do care). Here...
Who doesn’t love fresh Vietnamese hawker style food? Just biting into a crispy spring roll or succulent steamed dumpling takes you right to the streets of Ho Chi Minh. Thanks to misschu a.k.a. the queen of rice paper rolls, there’s no need to board a plane anymore, her little eclectic kitchen and restaurant has finally popped...
Men’s online shopping just got better It’s official gents. Prepare yourselves for endless hours being glued to the screen; trawling through pages of fashion possibility; accessing the world’s best brands; reading the latest style news; and in most cases giving your credit card a good ol’ fashion work out (well maybe). Yes, the new website Mr...
The ultimate guide for indulgence 1. Aurora Spa RetreatThis well established day spa in the heart of St Kilda and housed in iconic hotel The Prince has featured on many a Top 5 spa list in its time and that’s because it keeps on delivering unique treatments in a chic environment. 2. EndotaEndota is indigenous...
Rabbit warrens usually conjure up images of dark broody dens deep beneath the surface, but this is one that doesn’t conform. Hare & Grace, a new city eatery and minibar gives fresh meaning to your average burrow; it has an airy feel and contemporary touch while still retaining that warm rustic homely factor. Raymond Capaldi...
