The truth be is that some ‘local’s have been living in Melbourne for 20 years before hearing of the Johnston Collection and taking the tour to marvel at its intricate glory. It’s the kind of place it is – a secret treasure that requires planning and joining one of the tours that comes with instructions...
Fun goes digital when Crown celebrates its West End precinct redevelopment. Back in the day of door b*tches and club queues, what you wore or who you knew was the entry pass du jour. Today? It’s a Facebook Event. Find it on Facebook, click ‘like’ and RSVP, then present this on your mobile on arrival...
If you love your boy bands, chances are at some point in your life you could’ve thrown your knickers at this man on stage. You may find yourself overcome with similar emotions of rapture after one night at Guerrilla Bar and Restaurant. Stylishly renovated, heritage lounge-life is served by new boy combo Richard Dobson (ex...
For lithe, limber beauty of the core fitness variety, ballet has always been regarded as an exercise par excellence. The result is length and lean-ness. Elongation of the muscles that creates a healthy posture and a particular type of tone. Gwyneth is a fan, don’t you know. Now certified yoga instructor and wellness entrepreneur, Emma...
A fabulous makeover isn’t just about freshening up the exterior. You mightn’t think this to be the mantra of makeup tycoon Napoleon Perdis, but his latest venture is more than skin deep. The lucky new client is the old Woollahra Post Office, but the 1905 heritage building’s fine bones have been left largely untouched. It’s...
“What’s on the menu this week?” we asked ten of our leading Chefs and Fashion Designers located at Westfield Sydney. You’ll be surprised at what’s been cooking at the inaugural Edible Fashion Collection kitchen. After many hours of mixing, moulding, basting and sewing – think 5 Designer garments curated and styled by leading events specialist...
Shopping in your pyjamas. Avoiding dressing room mirrors. The seemingly endless variety. There are many things you might love about shopping on your laptop, but even 5.1 million pixels can’t replicate the experience of perusing a beautifully crafted boutique. Capitalising on this truth is East Prahran’s Eliza Baker, which merges old world charm with contemporary...
Forget bouquets of roses and long-winded conversation — we all know what women really want is the body of a dancer. Enter Xtend Barre, the full-body immersion workout that makes Pilates look like its been spending too much time in its office swivvly chair. Combining ballet and Pilates, with a few light weights and a...
Booze, music, art, a giant jigsaw and a hell of a lot of beautiful people make for a night you’ll remember at Bondi Junction’s newest nightclub AND. Head to The Eastern – don’t worry, it’s not as you remember – and discover the adult wonderland inside AND. With more novelties than a US theme park,...
Do you believe there’s only one out there for you? Or perhaps you like to string a few along — one to impress your colleagues and one for after hours? Whatever your relationship with handbags, sterling & hyde will enrich it. Particularly if you like them European. The Italian leather brainchild of Victoria’s Amy...
