If you’re feeling the pinch during the latest cost of living crisis in Australia, you’re certainly not alone. Whether you’re trying to get onto the property ladder, plan a wedding, a holiday or just stay afloat in what has been a tough few years financially, we’re all hoping there is some respite to come. But … Read more
Whether it’s a new soundbar to pair with your TV or a top-quality speaker you can carry around the house with you, Sonos is one of those names you’ll know if you know anything about sound. When I made the switch to Sonos early last year when we moved house, I was quickly and instantly … Read more
I’m as guilty as the next person for having a lengthy skincare regime with multiple gels and creams included. But most of the professionals will tell you that simple is best and there are just a few key ingredients you need to get the clearest and most hydrated skin possible. Leading plastic surgeon Kelly Thornbury … Read more
Phew, where did that month go? It felt like we were just wishing eachother Happy New Year when all of a sudden I blinked and the autumn leaves have begun to fall. And there where a great number of beauty, fashion and lifestyle products I came to love over the past month, from new phone … Read more
Shoppers are rushing to snap up an elegant Italian coffee machine that promises to give you the perfect cafe-standard brew at home. Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Coffee Capsule Machine ($182.75; Amazon) not only looks stylish on your benchtop, but it is also pleasingly small and compact — meaning it won’t take up too much … Read more
At the beginning of 2022, in the last year of his carpentry apprenticeship, the worst happened to Jonty White. The young tradie suffered an onsite injury to areas of his thoracic and cervical spine that meant he couldn’t continue in the job he loved. It was heartbreaking for him and his family but, in an … Read more
Amazon has slashed the price of one of its popular Echo speakers by 51 per cent in one of the best deals the Best Picks team have spotted this week. For a limited time only, the Echo Pop speaker will cost just $39 instead of $79. The speaker — which comes in black, white, purple … Read more
In the pursuit of glossy, hydrated hair there isn’t much I won’t do or product I won’t try. So when I started to see the Shiseido FINO Premium Touch Hair Mask trending on social media I immediately took notice, particularly because the price wasn’t as exorbitant as some of the other major haircare brands. The … Read more
Eight emerging First Nations artists will present ambitious new work in the exhibition My Country opening March 22 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Unique in the Australian cultural landscape, the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national mentorship program and exhibition series that invites an artist from every state and … Read more
The Aussie behind a “genius” skincare-infused shower foam that looks like a can of whipped cream has launched into the US, in a major coup for the homegrown brand. Lizzie Waley, 31, from Melbourne, came up with her idea for Sundae Body when she was browsing the body options of the time with her best … Read more
