The National Gallery of Victoria is showcasing an exclusive exhibition – Japanese Modernism that features Art Deco paintings, prints, design and fashion created between the 1923 Kanto earthquake and the devastation of World War II. Of special interest is the way it illustrates the changing traditions as women adopted a modern Western lifestyle. This screen depicts...
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Choosing a barrel styling hairbrush can be a daunting task as much depends on your hair type and styling requirements. We’ve narrowed down the choices and the publicised advice to give you some rules of engagement. First there’s the bristle choice. Natural bristles are less damaging, combat static and are ideal for fine or thin hair....
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The City of Melbourne has many fascinating lanes and shopping arcades, but there’s one iconic walkway that rises high above the rest, it’s the heritage shopping gallery known as The Block Arcade. Opening in 1892 this L shaped arcade was inspired by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Natural light was to be a major charactistic of...
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Not all mascaras are created equal. French cosmetic house, benefit’s ‘they’re Real’ mascara, comes with a high precision large brush that has a nifty dome end ready to conquer those outer lashes that tend to escape most other well intentioned wands. The significant difference between ‘they’re Real’ mascara, and the others is the high precision large brush...
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There’s no shortage of style at Melbourne’s new fashion destination, St Collins Lane, so don’t hesitate to check this out. A reconstruction of the old Australia on Collins building, has created a pedestrian link between iconic Collins Street and Little Collins Street, to form a luxury shopping and eating precinct in keeping with Melbourne’s sophisticated fashion...
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