Top marks – the Mercedes-Benz A-Class brings luxe to your everyday life
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Top marks – the Mercedes-Benz A-Class brings luxe to your everyday life

06 Sep 2018

Let’s be honest – we spend a lot of time with our cars, so it makes sense that we become more than a little bit attached to them. Up until now, our relationship with our vehicles has always been a bit one-sided – sure, they get us where we need to go, but it’s hard for a car to love you back. Well, something has just happened to change the game – Mercedes-Benz has just dropped the latest incarnation of its iconic A-Class, and you’d better believe this is a car that will have you feeling like you’re living your best life. more

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Sweet feet – Allbirds offers up sustainable shoes made from sugar
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Sweet feet – Allbirds offers up sustainable shoes made from sugar

06 Sep 2018

When you think about sustainable and recycled materials, there are probably a few token things that come to mind – but we’re willing to bet sugarcane isn’t one of them. One company has figured out a way to harness the natural power of the ‘cane to create fabulous footwear, following on from its success in the sustainable shoe field. Ladies and gents, your feet will never be sweeter than in a pair of Allbirds’ Sugar Zeffers. more

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The wellness box delivering doses of the best in Australian skincare
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The wellness box delivering doses of the best in Australian skincare

06 Sep 2018

As the market for skincare increases, so too do the amount of unfortunate duds that end up cluttering our bathroom shelves. Between harmful sulphates and micro-beaded concoctions, it can be a tough slog finding products that are kind to both your skin and the planet. Enter mass + muster, the gift box service sending out sustainably produced skincare from the best brands in the country – big and small. more

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Everything’s coming up ASOS with this vibrant The Simpsons collab
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Everything’s coming up ASOS with this vibrant The Simpsons collab

30 Aug 2018

Real talk – if you didn’t park yourself in front of Channel 10 at 6:00 pm every weeknight to watch the antics of animated yellow legends The Simpsons, you either have no soul or were raised by very conservative parents. All barbs aside, the world’s favourite dysfunctional yellow family is a veritable pop-culture juggernaut capable of inducing some serious nostalgia pangs – and now online retail giant ASOS is giving you the chance to wear your heart on your sleeve. more

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Molten Store drops its dreamy debut in-house collection #madebymolten
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Molten Store drops its dreamy debut in-house collection #madebymolten

23 Aug 2018

Since originally launching online in 2011, Brisbane’s very own Molten Store has been kitting people out in the dreamiest finery and otherworldly goodies. The carefully curated jewels have set our hearts aflutter since day one, which is why recent news has made us all kinds of giddy – Molten Store has just dropped its debut in-house collection, handmade right here in the river city. more

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Brisbane-based Rinseu brings global street style with a local flavour
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Brisbane-based Rinseu brings global street style with a local flavour

23 Aug 2018

When it comes to apparel, our country certainly isn’t lacking in the surf and skate department – our outdoor lifestyle means that a whole bunch of talented minds have tapped that market to keep us well dressed. Australia’s streetwear scene is still pretty niche – but someone new has arrived on the scene to give us a much-needed injection of style. Brisbane’s own Jahl Herapath has just launched Rinseu, a unisex label dripping with cool. more

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Lumber Punks brings the adrenaline-fuelled sport of axe throwing to Brisbane
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Lumber Punks brings the adrenaline-fuelled sport of axe throwing to Brisbane

09 Aug 2018

There was a time when the words ‘axe throwing’ may have filled your heart with terror. Fast-forward to now and you’ll find that hurling a wood-chopping device through the air at a target is actually pretty damn fun when done in the right (read: safe) environment – think of it as a more hardcore version of darts. If this idea is getting you all kinds of excited, we have great news for you – Gold Coast flagship Lumber Punks Axe Throwing is setting up shop in West End, giving you all the tools to toss at timber to your heart’s content. more

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By . G brings timeless jewels with a distinct edge
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By . G brings timeless jewels with a distinct edge

09 Aug 2018

When it comes to jewellery, it can be hard to find something that hits all of your marks across the board. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a friend, the quest for the perfect piece can take quite a while. Well, folks, we've found something that will make your next quest for adornment a heck of a lot easier. By . G ticks all of our boxes – it’s hand-made, impeccably designed, out of the box without being impractical and (best of all) quite friendly on the wallet. With a rad new collection due to drop soon, we took a closer look at the Sydney brand. more

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The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing on in August
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The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing on in August

02 Aug 2018

As we move into the latter half of the year, it’s important to take stock of things that might have passed you by. It doesn’t always have to be big things – we’re happy appreciating the little things. We’re talking interesting snack foods worth trying, impressive feats of architecture, handy robot helpers and nostalgic trips down memory lane. If these things in particular sound interesting to you, then you might like to check out this month’s vibe-worthy happenings. more

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Ethical, affordable, comfy and cute – Mighty Good Undies ticks all of the boxes
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Ethical, affordable, comfy and cute – Mighty Good Undies ticks all of the boxes

02 Aug 2018

Back in the day, the words ‘fairtrade’ and ‘ethical’ seemed totally inaccessible for a lot of people. For some of us, these sorts of labels are still associated with a high cost – yeah, it’s a nice idea, but what about the price? One place that you can start making a change without forking out the big bucks is with your jocks, thanks to the kind-hearted geniuses at Mighty Good Undies. This Australian brand was born from the belief that you don’t have to trade ethics for affordability – you just have to pay attention, do your research and make the effort. more

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Sydney luxe leather brand Von-Röutte drops its debut sneaker collection
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Sydney luxe leather brand Von-Röutte drops its debut sneaker collection

26 Jul 2018

Folks, there is a reason the phrase “Keep it simple, stupid!” is so popular – when it comes to design, oftentimes less is more. This ethos is the core of Sydney-based brand Von-Röutte, a luxe fashion label that has its focus rooted in principles of modernism. The brand’s sleek, chic leather bags have won the hearts of many due to a marriage of function and aesthetics, and now Von-Röutte has decided to follow this style path into the realm of footwear. more

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Newstead’s The Refinery crafts memorable moments and gorgeous gatherings
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Newstead’s The Refinery crafts memorable moments and gorgeous gatherings

19 Jul 2018

Anyone in the midst of piecing together the perfect ceremony for their upcoming nuptials will agree that finding the right venue is a particularly stressful task. Before you can pop champagne and play Jagged Edge at full volume, you’ve got to secure a suitable space – that’s where The Refinery comes in. This new multi-purpose space comes from the team behind Rogue Bistro and looks to be perfect to celebrate a loving union. more

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Good greens – a kokedama and indoor plant pop-up has landed in Winn Lane
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Good greens – a kokedama and indoor plant pop-up has landed in Winn Lane

19 Jul 2018

Some time in the past couple of years, horticulture went from being a bit of a hobby for some people to a full-blown phenomenon – and quite frankly, we’re thrilled that it’s cool to love plants. Before the indoor plant trend started blowing up, a Brisbane lady by the name of Phoebe Hearsch was trying to figure out a way to spend more time at home with her two pooches, Max and Mort. Fast-forward four years and Phoebe is a one-woman show running her own kokedama and indoor plants business named after her beloved pups, servicing our fine city with little slices of lush on the regular. more

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Dripping in finesse – alice McCALL debuts its first-ever accessories line
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Dripping in finesse – alice McCALL debuts its first-ever accessories line

19 Jul 2018

If you’re a fan of dreamy, draping, ultra-feminine fashion, odds are you would be familiar with a little old brand called alice McCALL. Since 2004, this darling of the Australian sartorial scene has been turning heads all over the world with an instantly recognisable brand of intricate, detailed and straight-up beautiful design. Previously existing purely in the realm of clothing, the label has recently made its first foray into the wonderful world of accessories – and it’s every bit as magical as you would imagine. more