Falling spectacularly – Victoria Falls

If you plan to visit Africa and/or you are a waterfall lover, then a trip to see the spectacular sight that is Victoria Falls, is an absolute must. Forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zambezi River cascades one hundred meters down a mile-wide chasm into the gorge below forming a curtain of falling...
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Hide your tracks – lipsticks that don’t tell tales

There must be countless lipsticks out there that claim to be long lasting, that don’t wear off, that stay put and have varying degrees of endurance. Although very few can fully claim that status, there are two contenders that come very close – MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour REVLON Colorstay Overtime Both these products require two quick...
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Fabulous Fabergé and the Imperial eggs

The Russian Imperial Court was legendary for extravagance and splendor. Inexhaustible wealth allowed the Tsars to indulge their passions and triumphs in unequalled splendour.  Opulent object d’art and stunning jewellery were commissioned as part of every day life. It all came to a crushing end with the Russian revolution in 1917, but not before the legendary...
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200 Years of Australian Fashion

The National Gallery of Victoria’s latest fashion exhibition celebrates 200 years of Australian fashion  bringing together the work of more than 90 designers and creators from colonial times to present day. The exhibition traces a myriad of trends and attributes, teasing out those that have shaped the development of Australian style,  by focusing on four distinct periods...
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