It’s hard to tell what goes on in the minds of Generation Y these days. Maybe it’s something to do with a daily quest for tribal-style connection, online status, and multi-tasking in the pursuit of fighting boredom? Maybe it’s something too complex to think about on a Monday morning. You’ll find it easier to just...
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the art of chinese banquet
If you’ve already faltered on your New Year resolutions (like us), have faith, here’s a second chance. 7 February marks the start of the Chinese New Year and according to old custom; grudges are put aside making way for forgiveness (although we’re not sure if this is valid for not giving up smoking or not...
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the new comedy festival diet
No need to feel guilty about not using your new gym membership. You can always try toning up your abs from laughing. And you can rely on a number of comedy festivals scheduled over the next few months to incentivise. Raw Comedy 2008 is Australia’s largest open mic comedy competition with heats now being held...
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Kitchen table for eight
Whether you’re a Michelin star chef in the making or your local Thai take-away is on speed dial, food lovers of all sorts will marvel at a view in to the frenetic manoeuvrings of one of Sydney’s most well-regarded kitchens. ARIA restaurant has a kitchen dining experience usually found only in overseas acclaimed restaurants –...
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what your mother didn’t know about make up
Mum used to say don’t date boys with tattoos – they’ll break your heart. Don’t wear make up – you’ll ruin your skin. Funny how they’re right about so many things. But even though they’ve got the whole ‘mum force and you’ll see’ thing going on, we’re not convinced about make up being bad. We’ve...
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I regret nothing at the crystal bar
If you’ve been to a cabaret in Paris you’ll know its appeal. If you haven’t, we could explain, or for a similar experience closer to home just step in to Crystal Bar’s Crystal Boudoir. Located underground in the historic GPO building, you’ll find a world of vintage glamour. A spiral staircase, chocolate leather lounges and...
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Two birdies told me lovebirds.com.au
A website called LoveBirds can be dismissed as too mushy, but this is worth making note. Why? It will make your life easier. Our faith in this forgone conclusion comes from knowledge. And that knowing translates to: your other half will be blissfully happy. Happy because you have arranged a romantic weekend away. Blissful because you...
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Mahjong room get competitive
Okay, admit that you’re the competitive sort. You like smashing times at the gym, and you like having a fast car. A ‘friendly’ Pictionary game? There’s no such thing. Still, your competitive streak can be a good thing. Take it to MahJong PlayLunch at the MahJong Room restaurant. On the last Saturday of each month get...
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Discover the undiscovered
It’s tough getting a leg up in the creative industry. Your own exhibition space and slots at fashion shows can be expensive, and there are limited opportunities for the undiscovered to get discovered. Fashique has changed the status quo. The foot in the door that up and coming creatives need, has already taken the...
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Tea party at this is genevieve’s
A pretty, garden tea party serving cupcakes laced with alcohol? You must be at Genevieve Er’s place. Only last year, Sydney-based Genevieve launched her ‘This is Genevieve’ fashion label with a delicious Tea Party Spring Summer 08 collection. Bright corals, deep greens and cobalt feature alongside staples like black, white and denim. Trend-setting...