Melbourne has always been synonymous with good food, wine and of course, coffee, but we are fast becoming the “high tea” capital as well and one of the best high teas in Melbourne, is at Hotel Chadstone’s Altus. As you might have seen from our review of Hotel Chadstone (which is a 5-star, MGallery by… Read More WSS Lifestyle: Altus High Tea
Am I making it through Melbourne’s lockdown? To be honest, no. I’ve been struggling for over a week now and I have been completely deflated and angry since Sunday’s announcement and we will, essentially, be in lockdown until the end of October. Another seven weeks! I’m Angry I’m angry with our incompetent state government. Who… Read More WSS Opinion: Anger and Frustration with Melbourne Lockdown
Once a year for the last 24 years, the Melbourne Exhibition building comes alive, literally. With beautiful floral arrangement, stunning gardens, landscaping ideas and trade stands there are a million and one things to be inspired by. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, at the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens,… Read More Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2019
Global phenomenon Dîner en Blanc returns to Melbourne, where 1,500 diners will descend upon a secret location on Saturday 27 February 2016. Launched by François Pasquier and a handful of friends in 1988, the Paris Dîner en Blanc now attracts more than 10,000 people each year around the world. What began… Read More WSS Entertainment: Diner en Blanc 2016
Ladies, take it from someone who knows: the Kookai Autumn/Winter collection is sensational! Launched Wednesday night amid the stained glass windows and domed ceilings of the Royal Melbourne Exhibition Centre, this collection is a stunning mix of fun and sophistication, making Kookai THE label to be seen in this season. The highlights: The colours. The… Read More Kookai AW15 Collection Is All Class
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. A true feast for the senses, the Festival presents the most stylish week-long entertainment on offer including world-class runway shows featuring Australia’s established and emerging designers, state-of-the-art production, beauty workshops, industry seminars, forums, live… Read More Curvy Couture Roadshow 2015
Target Australia today announced 12 student designers who will showcase their breakthrough collections on the runway at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 19, 2015. As presenting partner of the 2015 National Graduate Showcase at the Festival, Target announced the 12 finalists – 3 from Victoria and 9 from NSW – and unveiled… Read More Student Designers debut on the 2015 VAMFF Runway
If you haven’t made plans yet for New Year’s Eve and the kids are asking to go out and see the fireworks, make a family night of it as there are a few options around for New Years Eve Melbourne. The first is the Footscray Family Festival in Footscray Park, which looks like a… Read More Family Friendly New Years Eve Melbourne
Announcing the inaugural NEXT Melbourne Fundraising Event for Lighthouse Foundation: Supporting Melbourne’s Youth 6:30pm, Wednesday 14 November @ MARS Gallery Lighthouse Foundation presents NEXT Melbourne – a celebration of our next generation of artistic talent. Showcasing an amazing assemblage of fine art, graphic design, cutting edge fashion and music, the evening will incorporate an assortment of works at the… Read More NEXT Melbourne
One of my favourite events in Melbourne is the Paris to Provence festival. You see, I have a slight addiction to anything French Provincial and this event is on my ‘to do’ list every year. The food (OMG! the food!), homewares, clothing, wine, the atmosphere… it is fantastique! For the 3rd year running, Melbourne’s Como House and Garden will… Read More Paris to Provence. Win tickets!