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Big Fashion Sale

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Cult designer clearance event Big Fashion Sale is back in Sydney and Melbourne this October.Bigger, bolder and better then ever, the sales will feature a selection of top Australian and Bigger, bolder and better then ever, the sales will feature a selection of top Australian and International designers, discounted up to 80%. Featuring a fresh line up of brands, the Big Fashion Sale will house over 50 premium Australian and International fashion labels with discounted prices set to delight even the most the seasoned shopaholic. There is something for everyone with prices starting as low as $20, and a selection that ranges from Ready to Wear, footwear, swimwear, jewellery and accessories. Featuring a custom paper insta photo booth installation by paper artist Benja Harney from Paperform – this is a premium sale experience unlike any other that you won’t want to miss! Get ready to snap up celebrated Australian designers and prestigious International labels, including: Alexander McQueen | Anna Quan | Aquazzura | Deadly Ponies | Dries Van Noten | Erdem | Ex Infinitas | First Base …

The Glen’s Your Market Festival

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To celebrate the launch of their new fresh food market hall, The Glen in Melbourne’s south-east is gearing up to host their Your Market Festival with the culinary event highlighting Melbourne’s thriving and diverse food culture. The free festival from Thursday 19 October to Sunday 22 October includes four days filled with cooking demonstrations, kids entertainment, giveaways and tasty samples to enjoy. MasterChef contestant and renowned ‘golden ball dessert creator’ Michelle Lukman, Chef Adam D’Sylva from CBD restaurants Coda and Tonka and “The Wholehearted Cook” Dani Venn will showcase their famous and favourite recipes and share their tips to recreate their delicious dishes at home. Across the weekend kids will love rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in workshops with Andy Trieu, the Kitchen Ninja from SBS’ Kitchen Whiz and there will also be fairy floss, a food-inspired balloon artist and colouring stations thanks to Crayola. To make cooking at home even more convenient, The Glen’s complimentary Produce Butcher will also be on hand to help with chopping, dicing and preparing fresh fruit, vegetables …

Keep it local at Bowerbird Bar

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Unlike the Tiki bars and vintage dives left right and centre, the seemingly innocuous Bowerbird Bar on Bridge Rd steps into the “themed” bar space of Melbourne with very low key aplomb. “Everything here is Victorian sourced”, manager Max Ware tells me after delivering our second round of cocktails “Not only are all our drink options Victorian made, but the tables, shelving, tableware and stools are from Victorian designers, or reclaimed from a local area” Even the rhombus trivet coaster beneath my frosted silver goblet are designed by Melbourne local Lauren Steller and made of recycled aeroplane tyres, a material that would once go directly to landfill. While I see the theme and appreciate the earth friendly nature of it, it’s not until my companion Mel (a wildlife officer, usually belly deep in a creek) points out to me the cleverness of the name – A Bowerbird goes and collects things it finds beautiful that are often throwaways from modern life, to bring back and decorate its nest with. Well played, Bowerbird bar. Second hand …

Get your Freekeh on at the Spring Vegan Market

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Meat lovers watch out! Soon you will exchange your juicy piece of meat for an amazing mix salad of red, green, orange and yellow colour, as the market will be taken over by the Spring Vegan Festival. This exciting new event will take place at the historic Meat Market in North Melbourne. The venue which once served the modern needs of the meat trade will be transformed into a day celebrating veganism, ethical shopping and compassion for animals. The festival will feature 100% vegan vendors and non profits, as well as animal rights cinema, vegan high tea, an art zone, golden tickets and more. PENCIL THE DATE in your calendar, and “less meat” on Saturday October 28 @ The Meat Market. WHEN: Saturday 28 October 2017 WHERE: Meat Market, North Melbourne VIC (map) ORGANISER: Animal Liberation Victoria SEE MORE: Spring Vegan Festival event webpage

Where to relax in the Melbourne CBD

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Melbourne is a fast paced metropolis with intrigue, action and something new on every corner. Local or visitor, this excitement can soon turn to exhaustion, especially if you’re in desperate need of TLC – Think overworking it, post Europe jetlag, or a good old fashioned hangover. We’ve got our top picks for kicking back in the heart of Melbourne. I don’t want to have to do anything at all – Onsen Ma Bring a little slice of Japanese tranquillity to your day with a trip to Onsen Ma, Melbourne’s favourite Japanese bathhouse. Surrounded by a traditional wooden interior, the pools are a warm soak in heaven. As they say on their website “Japanese bathing cleanses the body and serves to refresh and relax. It is also considered to calm the kokoro (person’s spirit or heart) and is good for both physical and psychological/spiritual well-being”. Make the most out of your trip with the inclusion of a japanese dry or oil massage and foot treatment to really punch stress in the throat. An important thing to …

Romantic Melbourne Winter Dates

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Got a cozy winter date coming up and no idea where to go? Swipe right on these awesome options, and nail the possibility of a follow up date. The Town Mouse | 312 Drummond Street, Carlton. A super cozy neighborhood nook that specializes in good food, wine and conversation. It offers larger plates and a tasty-cute small plate menu designed for sharing, and so you can “accidently touch hands” across the table. Il Solito Posto | 113 Collins Street, Melbourne Be sure to book in the restaurant (not the bistro), for a romantic, underground Italian dining experience with soft lighting, an excellent wine list and next level, non-intrusive service. This place is just beautiful, the perfect gem to keep up your sleeve for dates and such. Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar | 66 Bourke Street, Melbourne Pure, honest and upfront, Pellegrini’s hasn’t changed since the fifties, because it’s basically perfect. Walk in, grab a seat at the communal bar with your date and not have that awkward ‘what should we eat moment’ – just order what’s available …

Melbourne is having a Unicorn Festival; We can’t deal

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Beat down those Winter blues and relive your 90s fantasies – For two colourful days Melbourne Central is playing host to Melbourne’s first Unicorn Festival. Encompassing the level two footbridge of Melbourne Central, live your best glittery life with a world of unicorn-themed offers. Not screaming in glee yet? Check out the lineup: Activities include: – unicorn inspired makeovers, using the latest products from Melbourne Central retailers – the opportunity to take selfies with giant inflatable unicorns within a Palm Springs scene – a Unicorn Festival DJ, who will truly transport visitors to warmer, brighter days – unicorn inspired and rainbow sweet treats from cult Melbourne food vendors, such as Bistro Morgan and Vickie Lu, as well as Melbourne Central residents, Cupcake Central and Chill Bro. When: Thursday August 3rd and Friday August 4th 5:30 – 9pm Where: Melbourne Central Level 2 Walkway Swanston and Latrobe Streets https://giphy.com/embed/viDGfOPc1vcHevia GIPHY

What you’re doing this weekend: Touring ALL the Melbourne Markets

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Sometimes the stars align, sometimes the weather is right, and sometimes it’s just a big ole’ coincidence. If you’re in the market (all puns intended) for a second hand bargain, an environmentally conscious buy, locally crafted artisanal goods or just some really really great food, this weekend is the time to strike. Choose from the well-known-and-regular, the new kids on the block, or an exclusive seasonal happening: They’re all good! Camberwell Sunday Market The well heeled market goer will know the Camberwell market is an OG for secondhand clothing, unique “antiques” and a variety of gorgeous handmade skincare from local sellers. Pick yourself up a second hand jacket, a designer tote, a succulent and a hand lotion, then find yourself one of leafy Camberwell’s cafes to gloat over your bargains When: Every Sunday from 6:30am Where: Market Place, Camberwell Hank Marvin Market If your dollar drop for food over fashion, Hank Marvin is for you. Enjoy over 40 street food vendors ready to feed the “Hank Marvin” amongst you (Hank Marvin is not a man, …

We tried Floatation Therapy and here is why we recommend it

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It is hard to get away from the noise in a busy, yet vibrant city like Melbourne. Luckily Melbourne never says no to new and cool innovations. Floatation therapy, the new remedy treatment in town, will remind you that you need to have some me-time in this eventful city. We got a chance to try out what floatation therapy is all about at Rest House Float Centre, located at Hampton East, and we absolutely enjoyed every second of it. Why Floatation Therapy? This relaxing activity will clearly help you reduce stress and anxiety. Not only that, it also can help improve blood circulation, digestion, skin health, accelerate muscle repair, improve sleep patterns, and much more. Our experience at Rest House Float Centre. For this special occasion, we have asked our graphic designer – Ting to attend this sensational experience. Rest House Float Centre mentioned to us that floatation therapy helps with creativity, to help those creatives out there to think outside of the box. Ting described her experience as phenomenal! As a graphic designer, she …

Get après-ski chic with Mont Plonk

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On the 21st June, Mont Plonk had its exclusive opening party. Dressed in our most cosy winter jumpers we headed down to Melbourne Public Terrace to sample some delicious spiced mulled wine, snuggle into some Ugg Australia sheepskins rugs and get out our best pose for some snaps in the Mont Plonk chair lift. Despite being over 200km away from any hint of snow-kissed mountain caps, this well designed urban ski lodge creates the true look and feel of an après-ski bar. There isn’t any entry fee to access Mont Plonk, so come along with your friends and family and enjoy the après-ski experience. You will also have the opportunity to reserve tables by purchasing a “Group Ski pass”, which includes a reserved table, a cheese fondue to share, a bratwurst sausage each, a choice of hot toddy or boozy hot chocolate each and 2 shots from the shot-ski per person. On until the 16th July, Mont Plonk promises an authentic après-ski experience slap-bang in the middle of Melbourne. So for those who can’t make …