Have you ever noticed how a pair of statement earrings generate endless compliments from strangers? It's true! If your earlobes are feeling a little bit boring or you're keen to put our hypothesis to test, allow us to introduce you to By Indeko – a socially conscious company that provides employment opportunities to people living with a disability. They also happen to make really excellent earrings. more
If you're a dedicated dog parent with a passion for fashion, then it's safe to say your four-legged friend probably has a winter wardrobe that rivals Mariah's. Furry coats, waterproof jackets and chunky knits all make an appearance in the colder season, but sometimes this can leave your dog resembling a small lumberjack rather than the très chic look you were going for. That's when you need to get your paws on some canine-approved accessories. Enter dog-accessory label Moo+Twig, which is slinging fully customised bowtie dog-collar kits so you can channel your inner designer. Your pampered pooch will be strutting its stuff in the dog park in no time. more
Look, 2020 hasn't been a great year for travelling. Feelings of wanderlust have been dimmed by government-enforced travel bans and globe-trotting holidays seem a distant memory. To help us start to live life a little more normally again and to lend a helping hand to Australia’s struggling tourism industry, JetStar is hawking a massive list of discounted domestic flights and special deals. The best part? You can lock these flights into your travel itinerary right now. more
By now it's abundantly clear that simply liking or sharing a post declaring #BlackLivesMatter on social media is not enough. It's time to distill thoughts and intentions into actions. One small, but tangible, way you can do that is by actively supporting brands and companies that are Indigenous-owned-and-operated, or in support of local Aboriginal communities in Australia. Last week, we showcased some seriously amazing skincare and beauty brands (you can check it out here if you missed it), but this week it's about wearing your heart on your sleeve with clothing and apparel. Next week, we'll bring you some amazing pieces created by Indigenous and Aboriginal artists as well as handmade jewellery. These lists are by no means exhaustive and are intended as a starting point for you to continue your own personal journey of listening, learning and ultimately becoming a better anti-racist… more
The purpose of a plaster, adhesive bandage, bandaid, sticky strip or whatever you like to call it, is to help heal your cuts and scrapes discreetly by blending in with your skin. That's pretty hard when there is literally only one generic shade of beige advertised as 'skin colour'. Thankfully, at long last, there is an alternative. Tru-Colour promotes diversity in healing with skin-tone bandages in three different shades. more
When Amazon arrived on our shores in 2017 with its mammoth product selection of electronics, clothing, toys, books, sporting goods, beauty and more, you could say we were just a little bit excited. With a few good years in the online retailer market under its belt (and our credit cards looking a little worse for wear), the hugely successful company has decided to expand its operations, opening up a warehouse in Brisbane – and it will be ready to roll just in time for Christmas. more
Well, it's safe to say that 2020 hasn't gone to plan. While interstate and international travel is off the cards – don't let your sense of adventure dwindle! If you're searching for a cheap, fun and fuss-free way to explore your state (while supporting a local business), Gold Coast-born outfit Little Camper Co. has a fleet of decked out vans ready to take you on a laid-back Aussie road trip. more
Okay, so you've posted a black tile on your Instagram, but what now? Florence Nightingale said it best when she said "I think one's feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results." Sharing or liking a post on social media or declaring #BlackLivesMatter is a start but it's not enough – it's time to turn intentions into impact and use your privilege to affect positive change. One small but tangible way you can do that is to support local businesses that are Indigenous owned and operated, or are in support of local Aboriginal communities in Australia. Over the next few weeks, we will bring you a range of businesses across categories including (and not limited to) Aboriginal art, apparel and jewellery so you can continue your commitment to listening, learning and supporting. Remember, we all have a long way to go to become anti-racist… more
Reusable bags have become a (welcome) part of life but let's be honest, we still have a long way to go in the area of reducing, reusing and recycling to rid our precious planet of harmful plastic. Well, we have some excellent news – yes buddy. is here to ease the burden of carrying your things whilst also doing a little good in the process. more
Us gals know the age-old story – every month when Aunt Flo pays a visit, you find yourself embarking on a treasure hunt around the house, running in your PJs down to the corner store or asking strangers in public bathrooms if they have any "spares". Well, prepare yourself to be caught empty handed no more. Meet Juuni, a new subscription box full to the brim with organic period essentials that's delivered to your doorstep every month, helping to make shark week slightly less terrifying. more
As a result of coronavirus, we've been confined to our homes and suburbs for longer than we'd care to think about but as of June 1, Queensland is open to Queenslanders! Yes, friends, we can officially bust out of isolation and explore this great state and what better way to do that than with a picnic with a couple of cheeky alpacas? That was rhetorical, obviously, because there is literally no better way to celebrate the easing restrictions. more
Since we have been spending more time at home, a lot of us have been testing out (and sometimes failing) a plethora of different at-home workout routines. If we're being frank, most of the time it's more like they are testing us. Helping to put the fun back in living-room sweat sessions, Aussie online furniture brand Koala has teamed up with Retrosweat — the 1980s freestyle aerobic workout gurus — to bring you an at-home aerobics program filled to the brim with '80s Australiana nostalgia, aptly called The Great Australian Workout. Dig out your leg warmers, empty a can of hairspray onto your mane and snap on some fluro wrist bands, because we are going time travelling for this retro exercise routine. more
We're not going to beat around the bush here – it's cold outside and there's a global pandemic going on, so that's more than enough reason for us to get cosy, crack a red, order food from our favourite restaurant(s) and settle in for a solid session of TV time. Sounds pretty excellent doesn't it? The only problem with that plan is that with so many different streaming services available, just finding something good to watch can be half the battle. Plus, iso means we're reallllyyyy churning through those series faster than ever before. Well friends, good news. There are a bunch of new streaming shows and movies on their way to your screens very soon – and we've picked the best ones for you. more
In the last few months, couples living in the same space have spent more time together than ever before — and they have been baking bread together like there's no tomorrow. Whether it's sourdough, babka or bread of the banana variety, quarantine baking surpassed every other indoor activity in terms of popularity, including bedroom antics. To help you and your partner spice up your self-iso sex life, the clever clogs over at Trojan decided to release an e-cookbook called Rising Time, which boasts 69 pages worth of sensual bread recipes to help get you going. As the age-old saying goes – if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen ... and take things into the bedroom. more
There's a shiny new streaming service in town – and its name is Quibi. The streaming app devoted to short-form programming debuted in April, with star-studded programs just one part of its packed catalogue. It's also where Kirby Jenner, Kendall Jenner's fraternal twin, has finally found his time in the spotlight ... more
What's better than a classic tale to soothe you into a restful slumber? Storytime with your favourite celebs, of course! To help raise money for charity, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi is reading cherished children's book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Taking this fairytale reading to the next level, he's summoned help from some very famous faces including Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth and acting icon Meryl Streep. more
Singer, rapper, songwriter, flautist and all-round superstar Lizzo has teamed up with Aussie eyewear label Quay to launch a glamorous new sunglasses collection. And better yet, it's all for a good (as hell) cause. more
If you're into gyms, group training or team sports, then we feel for you, because this global pandemic would have truly tested your over-active self. Luckily for the fit folk, plenty of sports have seamlessly transitioned to the virtual world with activities like live-streamed yoga, online group training and digital dance classes just a few clicks away to keep us all active and sweaty. Roller skating is also having a big moment right now, with heaps of guys and gals lacing up across the country – and do you know how they are mastering the skills? You guessed it – online. more
Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Regardless of whether you identify as a dog person, a cat person or any other kind of pet person – we have a PSA coming your way. Big W has upped the ante on pet products and dropped a delightful range of bedding and apparel that will make your pupper pal feel every bit the king/queen they are. more
At the start of this whole covid crisis, the thought of working from home was great – no commute, snacks all day and the freedom to wear (or not wear) whatever you damn well please (providing you didn't have any annoying Zoom meetings scheduled). But as the weeks roll on, the sheen of WFH (working from home, in case you missed it), has well and truly worn off. The snacks are gone, it's too cold not to wear pants and the temptation to watch a few eps of Judge Judy during work time is proving impossible to resist. If you need a little break from your own iso-office/home jail, QT Gold Coast invites you to WFH – work from hotel, that is. more
