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Dance like Fred Astaire with ballroom lessons
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Dance like Fred Astaire with ballroom lessons

Long before dancing became a mish-mash of krumping and grinding, there was ballroom. A world away from the Chris Brown and Beyonce-inspired styles of today, ballroom is a dance of pairs that gives gents a chance to impress with their ability to lead. more

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Immerse yourself in Spanish lessons
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Immerse yourself in Spanish lessons

Walking into a cosy family-run restaurant alive with the boisterous sounds of Spanish-speaking locals and ordering a dish of paella in the local tongue may be a long-forgotten new year's resolution. With six months left of the year, there is still time to perfect a second language. more

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Why Hello You: Sarah Birchley
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Why Hello You: Sarah Birchley

Name: Sarah Birchley. Age: 23. Lives: Kelvin Grove. Sarah is a freelance stylist, is inspired by young Australia designers and enjoys a weekend escape to the beach. Read more about Sarah on Why Hello You. more

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Why Hello You: Lachlan Sinclair
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Why Hello You: Lachlan Sinclair

Name: Lachlan Sinclair. Age: 21. Lives: New Farm. Lachlan works at Pistols At Dawn, is inspired by photographer Jamel Shabazz and likes a game of frisbee. Read more about Lachlan on Why Hello You. more

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Vibrant sustainable style with Ruby Olive bangles
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Vibrant sustainable style with Ruby Olive bangles

Local jeweller Skye Anderton draws inspiration from the colourful frenzy of Rio Carnival and the seaside bliss of Sicily to create the bright palettes that she weaves into her label Ruby Olive. Finding romance in the beauty of things found right in front of our eyes – whether nature, people, architecture or product – Skye shapes these vibrant stories into her necklaces, bangles, brooches and scarves. more


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Step aside polish, nail stickers have come to town
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Step aside polish, nail stickers have come to town

A creative nail art movement has exploded from the streets of East London salon WAH Nails out into the world's four corners. Long gone are the days of brandishing boring French manicures - instead it's now encouraged that a little individuality and creativity be applied to each fingertip. more

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Move from work to weekend with a Coach man tote
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Move from work to weekend with a Coach man tote

Following on from the evolution of the clutch to a man accessory, the usually feminine tote bag has too made the jump to man land. Less formal than a briefcase and causing less crinkling of your attire than the satchel, the tote bag is an elegant, roomy addition to a gent’s bag collection. more

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Keep digits toasty with driving gloves from Bally
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Keep digits toasty with driving gloves from Bally

While gone are the days of gents donning a hat and slipping on gloves upon exiting a building, the need to keep digits toasty from the winter cold has not diminished. Traditionally, driving gloves were worn tight, with openings over the knuckles for increased movement, as they were necessary against the brash wooden steering wheels of yesteryear motoring. more

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Alberto Casartelli
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Why Hello You: Alberto Casartelli

Name: Alberto Casartelli. Age: 24. Lives: Brisbane City. Alberto is studying English, loves a home-cooked Italian meal and hanging out with friends on the weekend. Read more about Alberto on Why Hello You. more

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New The Horse gallops into Angus Black, Fortitude Valley
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New The Horse gallops into Angus Black, Fortitude Valley

There is a certain reward that comes from donning a good, nay superbly handcrafted, pair of shoes. That little bounce in your step as people praise the perfectly moulded leather enveloping your feet. The uniqueness of design, texture and colour that make passersby’s eyes whip around to catch another tender glimpse. And not to mention the smooth comfort that results from hours of hand stretching, tailoring, bending and assemblage – your feet will be particularly appreciative of this. more