When you see a pink baseball cap with the text 'Hats off to ya!', you know someone with sass and inimitable wit must be behind it. The newly launched capsule collection by Melbourne brand Skin and Threads has Zoe Foster Blake written all over it – and we want all seventeen pieces (please). more
We have some great news – the countdown to Spring is on! Let's be honest though, a Gold Coast winter isn't exactly blistering cold. Nevertheless, we're welcoming spring collections with open arms – and the new-season drop from The Upside called Make a Racquet is everything you could want for your athleisure wardrobe, and more. more
It’s been a pretty stellar year as far as television is concerned. Some of the ‘already greats’ returned for killer new seasons, while some fresh faces drummed up an incredible amount of hype. With the new season of Game of Thrones fast approaching, now is the time to catch up on these shows before you are consumed by the world of dragons, wildlings and white walkers. To make it easier, we’ve picked five of the best binge-watch worthy shows of 2017 so far. more
If you've travelled the world, you'll be lucky enough to have brought a heart full of memories back with you (well, some of them we leave over there ... just some). Gold Coast-based clothing brand Olas Supply Co. was born out of a love of adventure and travel. With its distinctive and casual style, the local label embraces cultures from around the world through its collection of threads for men and women. more
Gents, it's time to add some flavour to your wardrobe. If you're a wearer of basics and want to spread your core range of staple pieces, then we'd suggest you get your mitts on some of the new gear from Tee Ink's latest collection, Weekend Warriors. more
We are officially half way through 2017. It’s true. Before you all start hyperventilating at that thought, allow us to try and calm your mid-year panic. Although the year is progressing at a fast clip, there’s a lot of great stuff happening. We are really vibing on some killer ideas popping up around the world, including interactive wild food explorations, Wu Tang Clan booze, green cities and more. more
If you feel like your wardrobe needs a little injection of colour and free-spirited vibes, then we suggest you get your pretty little self familiar with Gold Coast-based Chikabonita – a brand inspired by bohemian styles and gypsy adventures. more
When you win big at an event called the International Festival of Creativity, you know you are on to something with your ideas. Cannes Lions – which recently celebrated its 64th iteration – welcomed work from almost 100 countries across the fields of creative communications, entertainment, design and tech to celebrate progress and innovation and acknowledge those using creativity as a positive force in the world. While there were a huge amount of quality entries, we’ve picked our five favourite winners that produced some awe-inspiring work. more
I only look back to see how far I’ve come ...~ Miann Scanlan more
We know winter is currently upon us, but ladies, lift your pretty little chins, because there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The anticipation that warmer times are just around the corner is heightened by Byron Bay-based brand Stevie May's soon-to-be-released spring collection. We got the low-down before the glorious new drop is released in mid-July – and we genuinely would like one of everything, please. more
We have a confession. We're legitimately obsessed with sneakers. You too? Well, it's time we both made a little more room in our wardrobes, because UK sportswear and sneaker giant JD Sports has opened its second Australian store right here at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. more
Sometimes, choosing your daily wardrobe can see a battle arise from within – the battle of whether to dress for comfort, or dress to be noticed. That's a genuine first-world problem right here. Tee Ink, a brand devoted to the weekend, has just released its latest winter drop for the ladies – The Heart Break Club – and let's just say, the seemingly ongoing battle has come to an end. more
When it comes down to it, you can’t cheat the taxman. You (or someone you know) may be all for fudging a few figures here and there to make your yearly return a little more lush, but keeping it legit is definitely the way to go when it comes to anything financial – you don’t want to end up in a Caleb Nichol a la The OC type situation, after all. If you play your cards right you can maximise your return without any risk of landing yourself in hot water – we’ve rounded up a few tips to help you out before the new financial year rolls around. Make it rain, folks! more
Listen up – EOFY is upon us, which means with a little luck you will soon be rolling in fat stacks of guilt-free cash money thanks to a dude we like to call the taxman. What better time to treat yourself to a fancy-as-heck shopping spree? Quit talking yourself out of buying designer items, friend – the quality is higher, the cost-per-wear speaks for itself and treating yourself feels damn good. Need any more encouragement? Luxury department store Harrolds is holding a jaw-dropping 50% off sale, which means you can get your pretty little paws on the likes of Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Balmain, Manolo Blahnik, Alexander McQueen and more for prices that will make your head spin. We’ve kick-started your shopping inspo by picking five items from the sale that we are lusting over in The Weekend Edition office – race you to Pacific Fair! more
Pals, winter is here. The days are (mostly) glorious and sunny, with just a hint of freshness to keep you in check. If you're keen to keep your winter wardrobe carefree, on-trend and unique, then get yourself familiar with Lack of Colour's rad new collection of hand-crafted hats, designed to take you from sun-kissed afternoons into chilly evenings with style and finesse. more
Can you believe that Alfred's Apartment is five years old? The purveyor of all-things cool is celebrating its half-decade by releasing a rad collection of tees and totes – and in true Alfred's style, there's a bit of hidden humour woven in for good measure. more
Much like MSG, high fructose corn syrup and checking Instagram every 20 minutes to see what your ex is up to (don’t act like you don’t know), podcasts are seriously addictive. Whether you’re killing time on a morning commute, trying to distract yourself from the searing pain in your quads during a run or just need time to chill out, there’s pretty much a podcast for every occasion. There are heaps of titles out there blowing up internationally that you have probably come across, but we are here to shine a light on some of the best podcasts that you may not have heard of yet. more
Fashion-forward peeps of the Gold Coast, brace yourselves – Harbour Town’s gigantic (and aptly named) GET OUTlet Sale is officially kicking off this Friday June 9 until Sunday June 11. If you’ve been saving your hard-earned pennies for the end-of-financial-year sales, now is your time to shine. Harbour Town’s centre-wide sale event features more than 100 outlet stores, with jaw-dropping prices across some of the biggest brands like Michael Kors, Oroton, Seed, and Kate Spade. We know this is a lot to take in, so we’ve selected some of our favourite pieces from the sale to give you some inspo and get you all jazzed – as if you needed an excuse. This, friends, is what dreams are made of. more
So, there's no denying that winter is well and truly here. Luckily, Byron Bay-based surf brand McTavish has you covered from head to toe with its new collection of new-season knits and apparel. If you like to keep your threads simple, clean and fresh, then this new range of apres-surf gear will be the perfect addition to your wardrobe. more
Gents, if you’re keen to add a bit of life to your wardrobe this winter with some new-season basics, then look no further than Mr Simple. The brand’s latest drop is here, with everything from chunky knits to soft flannels to keep you warm, toasty and looking fresh this winter. more
As we approach the middle of the year we start to rug up and brace for the full force of winter. It’s only natural for us to let our beach bods go a little bit as we indulge in comfort food, and boy do we have a few morsels to drool over this month! We can’t get enough of sweet treats and fusion eats, which is why we are crushing on the concept of marshmallow cafes, bouquets of Nutella doughnuts and pho-filled burritos. Sounds outlandish, right? It doesn’t make it any less real, friend. Check out our June vibes and join us in our food fantasy. more
