There’s something about a rooftop bar when summer kicks in, with its heady mix of city skyline views, outdoor ambience, a gathering of friends and convincing cocktails. Recreate your own New York City rooftop party with Manhattan Sundays, hosted by party-throwing experts, The Emerald Peacock. You’ll be able to feast on New York style Hot...
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Louis Vuitton resurfaces
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that could definitely be said for luxury fashion icon Louis Vuitton. The luxury label has reemerged at Crown all sparkly and new and three times the size of its previous space. Opening last week, the new store remains true to its hallmark Parisian style. Elegance and...
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Friends like these are Friends of Mine
Following Porgie & Mr Jones and Snow Pony notoriety, comes Jason Jones’ new little venture, Friends of Mine and it’s truly a place you’d want to share with your closest. Located on a quaint corner up the other end of Swan St, the new café can’t be missed with its delightful yellow awnings and white...
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A Vintage Outing
Tours have come a long way from the museum style experience complete with nauseating, non-descript tour leader waxing lyrical about an otherwise exciting topic. A whole new host of tours have paved the way with immersive experiences, exciting locations and knowledgeable, passionate tour leaders. A Vintage Outing is your new Melbourne tour destined to take...
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Thurley in town
Springtime brings all sorts of desires; the smell of fresh flowers (if you don’t suffer from hay fever), day lights saving, Spring Racing Carnival and the desire to wear colourful, floaty dresses and shed the winter layers. One label that embodies all these spring elements and is synonymous with spring racing and femininity is Thurley....
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Boutique beer and market artisans unite
This weekend take a break from picking over your fruit and veg and haggling over fromage at Prahran Market to try a golden drop or two at Matilda Bay’s Brewer’s Bite stall. If you’re one to turn your nose up at the amber nectar, it’s worth noting beer has undergone a mini revolution. No...
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Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers, or so the saying goes. We wish we could turn back time when it comes to that pair of Chloe wedges we should have bought but waited too long for and then we sit smugly knowing that we nabbed that Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress on theOutnet.com Life’s funny like that...
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Coin Laundry now spinning
Roll up with your wash-basket and soiled wares no more. Coin Laundry is now delivering eggs and espresso versus the freshly laundered skirts, socks and jocks it was known for. The bright new eatery is a second for the twosome who started Window Espresso (no more) in St Kilda. They’ve taken the ‘venue transformation’ to...
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The Patysfox Drawing Salon
Illustration allows you to create drawings that are quirky, unique, flawless and truly yours. For many years when Vogue magazine first began, all their covers were created by the leading fashion illustrators of the time. Such a refreshing change from the vacant-eyed models and botoxed celebrities of today. The art of illustrating is experiencing a...
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Borrow your spring racing style
Let’s face it. Going to the races can become an expensive exercise equivalent to a trip overseas, with the sad fact that you wouldn’t be caught dead in the same dress or hat from year to year. Be chiconomic by borrowing your outfit from designer rental site, Can I Borrow That? With a designer list...