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As part of the 2016 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park will be transformed into chic, laneway-style precinct, M-Lane—and with Melbourne’s biggest names in street food gathering in one place, it would be a tragedy to miss anything! Don't worry, we have your back: here is your ultimate foodie guide to M-Lane.

The androgynous look taking off is possibly the best thing that’s happened in the whole world, ever. Mostly because androgynous fashion = cool girl flats (and lets not forget that time Kanye West wore a skirt). Sneakers, brogues and loafers are now all acceptable going out attire, huzzah!

Narrowing down the best dumplings at yum cha is no easy feat.

At the moment we’re seriously crushing on leather shorts. As a statement piece in their own right you’ll often see celebs, or just your local fashion crush, rocking these with a simple tee and giving off that effortlessly chic vibe (yes, we’re a little envious).

Before you swap your Wednesday night workout for wine time, we’ve got some wonderful news to share. 

Having feet that aren’t the greatest cause of shame in your life is a goal I’m sure we can all relate to. I have a friend whose feet broke the foot file at the nail place, and since then, this has become an intense fear of mine, on the same level as dropping my phone down that tiny crack between the floor and the lift. So it’s safe to say that having soft, ‘milky’ feet is a pretty firm goal of mine – feet that make you proud to wear sandals.

Ask any Gold Coast local and they’ll tell you that Burleigh Heads is where the magic happens.

Here are the trendiest polish shades to adorn your digits with this season… 

Here’s a dummy’s guide to everything F1® you don’t know about, just in case anyone tries to engage you in conversation while you’re sipping wine and looking amazing.

Dude. Duuuuuude. I love you man, but you've gotta stop making it hard for me.

Now that you’re an independent adult, you have full reign over your locks. Sure, you can take the boring road and keep things simple, or you can get on board the latest hair colour trend, Funfetti.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Here are eight of our fave crop tops (six packs not required, but definitely desired).

Trying to cover up that late night? Had an indulgent weekend? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you can slap on as much light-reflecting highlighter and foundation as you like (thanks for nothing, YSL Touche Eclat!), your face has no poker face when it comes to showcasing the state of your inners.

Full of energy and constantly re-inventing itself, Las Vegas is the destination city for a seriously good time! From cocktails to canyons, shopping to showtime, there is nowhere else on earth quite like Las Vegas. To get you in the holiday mood, we’re showcasing some of the hidden gems in this great city. If you’re planning a trip to the States, or just need a little vacay inspiration, here’s your ultimate hit list of 50 awesome things to do in Las Vegas!

We just got back from our epic jaunt in the Country Music Capital with many a tale to tell, and many a recommendation too. So pack your bags, and turn on that ‘country vibes’ playlist, coz Tamworth is where it’s at. 

After many memorable years as an international playboy (cough), I’m getting married in a couple of weeks. Stop wailing, ladies, you had your chance. There are plenty of other (albeit inferior) guys out there.

The 88th annual Academy Awards is happening this Sunday (Monday for us Kiwis) and we have everything (everything!) crossed in the hope that studmuffin Leonardo Dicaprio will finally win an Oscar. 

It has been one of the big fads to hit the dieting scene in the last couple of years, but now Australian scientists are warning that the Paleo diet can actually make you larger.

Let’s face it, Melburnians love food and sport, and this is a one-time only pop-up experience at Australia’s biggest sporting event—with some of the best things to do this autumn (or like, this year). 

Earlier this week, we headed to the Kookai AW16 runway event to schmooze with the fashion crowd and drink champers—but, perhaps more importantly, we snuck backstage to give you a sneak peek of the collection, and chat to key influencers at Napoleon and L'Oreal about the latest beauty and hair trends for the coming season.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week.

There’s no doubt in our minds, brunch is the best meal ever created: bigger than breakfast, more exciting than lunch, we love all things involving coffee, eggs, and croissants.

Basics are the hardest thing to nail in life, let's be honest: exactly how many white tees do YOU have in your cupboard right now? I have 7... and I hate all of them.

Here at The Urban List we’re all about being healthy (or pretending like we are). But when it comes to keeping the environment healthy, we get serious. 

This is NOT a drill. Uber puppies. In Australia. Today.

Las Vegas. Home to jaw-dropping accommodations, incredible views and celebrity concerts, this desert mega city is also rich in history, has character and charm in spades, and a food scene like nowhere else on earth!

We all know season 2 of Serial had nothing on season 1, but it has still left a hole in our hearts on the morning commute to work. Luckily everyone is crazy about podcasts these days and upon mentioning that I was doing a second round-up of the best podcasts (see version one here), the recommendations started flying in. I now have 10, 780, 921 weeks’ worth of listening to do, so let's make this snappy. Here are 14 more podcasts you should be listening to now.

Think Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast are one and the same? Think again.

We asked our friends at Youfoodz to help us put together some awesome healthy places to eat in Bali, so you don’t have to break your healthy streak.

Running your first marathon (or any marathon!) is no easy task. It takes weeks of preparation, some serious motivation and also a really great pair of sneakers.

Despite our infatuation for Brisbane, we somehow managed to squeeze our long list of things we love about Brisbane into eight measly little points.

Here it is. All of Gelato Messina’s flavours, ranked.

Dear autocorrect, I really, truly hate you. You ruin my life on a daily basis. And you won't even let me swear at you.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week.

Coordinate dressing is a must this season and we’re crushing hard on the mix and match options currently available.

The wonderful world of dating is a tough one to navigate. When it’s good it’s great but when it’s bad it’s so very very bad.

Well, we may have just found a hangover cure... Not the (ridiculous) type that involves two Aspirins, a Berocca, an espresso, 3L of water and 17 jumping jacks after a night out; a serious hangover cure. There’s doctors involved and all. Intrigued? Us too.

2016 is shaping up to be the year of the comeback. We kicked the year off with the much awaited Friends reunion and confirmation of a Gilmore Girls reunion, so we’re understandably pretty excited thinking that more of our faves may be making a come back. 

Sadly, for most of us, the holiday season has come to a grinding halt. But that doesn’t mean we’ll want to stop constantly reliving the memory of the how hot we looked as an uber bohemian beach babe in Byron and beyond.

So you binge watched all of the 7 Netflix Docos You Need To See Now. You signed the petition to Free Steven Avery. You had more intense conversations than you expected for your #netflixandchill dates. Want more? Here’s another seven titles that you’ve gotta check out…

To truly understand boredom, you have to be flat broke. Sure, rich people can get bored, what with their vacuous lifestyles and large amounts of recreation time, but it’s nothing compared to the tedium of having no money and nothing to do.

We popped along to the preview screening of Zoolander 2 this week with some trepidation - I mean, how do you meet the hilarity of the first one? And will Kristen Wiig be as funny as we hope she is? And how do they make the idea seem fresh all these years later?? Ok, I'll tell you right now: It's good. Maybe it's great. Maybe it's even as great as the first one - and I don't say that lightly. 

At The Urban List we’re all about makeup being fun. Thanks to these seriously adorbs offerings from a host of Korean brands makeup can be just that: super flippin’ fun. 

Swapping meals is easier than you might think.

Dogs are just the cutest, you guys. There’s no greater joy than seeing a cute pic of a pooch in your feed when you’re scrolling through acai bowl after acai bowl. While we all scoff at the thought of making an Insta for our pets, deep down we know our laughter is because we know our pets will get more followers than us. 

Sometimes your wardrobe needs a little somethin’ somethin’ to get it through the seasonal transition. Not too dressed-up, not to dressed-down, we are loving the trend of kimono jackets popping up in some of our favourite labels’ new season collections. Check out seven ways to rock this awesome piece in your day-to-day wardrobe.

If you spend as much time on Netflix as us (a lot) you probably know the site inside out. But we’re here with some exciting news: there’s a whole secret section you haven’t even seen yet. We present to you: Netflix’s hidden genres.

The Super Bowl was on last night, and yes Beyonce slayed. And yes, some team won, something something sportz. But much, much more importantly, there was the annual airing of the hilarious (and often offensive) Super Bowl commercials!

A week of no gluten, dairy, corn, soy, caffeine, alcohol, added sugar, red meat, shellfish, white rice, or nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes) awaits. Looks easy enough. I am gonna own this detox game! Or am I...

Did you know that most of our ‘boring’ everyday fruit and veg contain the same nutritional benefits as these new sassy superfoods? So, what about the original superfoods? 

Yup, fermentation-mania has spread from the kitchen to the beauty salon, with probiotic skincare set to be one of the hottest beauty trends of 2016.

We're making like the Peruvians this weekend, and celebrating their national drink: the exquisite Pisco Sour.

Hipsters. Has anyone ever enlisted as much worldwide inter-generational rage as thou? (Except maybe beatniks. And hippies. And goths. And emos... Well, you get my point.)

Hands up who’s fallen victim to a smashed phone screen after a drunken night out (or just being a clumsy thumbsy in my case)? As much as we love the look of our sleek and shiny phones sans cover, it’s not worth the hassle or extra cost of having to get your screen replaced several times a year.

The best thing about starting a new year should be treating yourself to a fabulous new wardrobe, especially when you want to look glam at work. Unfortunately for most of us, that just doesn’t happen…

If you want to be a real human man with bona fide man-credentials, then you simply must be able to throw out quotes from any of the following movies, at any appropriate moment.

I've asked myself the ultimate question: Who's the best Joker? Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger or Jared Leto?

With the Christmas break all but a faded memory, and the last public holiday for a good while done and dusted (nooo!), we need our weekends to bring it hard!

Happy Australia Day! Here at the Urban List we believe that is it important to recognise the national custodians of this land as well as celebrating the rich and diverse culture of our great country. So, we've teamed up with Stokehouse City chef, Ollie Hansford, who has created a recipe for us to share that showcases our country's natural bounty.

If making a date with your dermatologist has been on your to-do list for the past six months and still doesn’t look like it’s going to get locked in anytime soon, we may just have the solution for you: Skincare via Skype with The Cosmeceutical Curator.

​Happy Straya' day team! We thought we'd really set you up for a day of excellent festivities and the ultimate Aussie party activity - a drinking game! Get stuck in*, celebrate and be thankful for the public holiday.

Guys, what’s more Strayan’ than a pie?

You could have forgiven Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan for wanting to take it easy when he retired from professional swimming two years ago, but turns out he is way too talented and competitive for that! Now at the helm of three of Perth’s most popular eateries—Louis Baxters, Bib & Tucker and May Street Larder—the self-confessed foodie is also planning his upcoming wedding, as well as keeping an ever watchful eye on his two adorable French bulldogs, Duke and Baxter.

As FebFast approaches, over here at The Urban List we thought it was high time to start talking about alcohol. This month we've seen the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released, which brings into question the old adage that a healthy diet is void of alcohol. However, at the same time across the pond in the UK, we've been hearing that the long-held assumption that a glass of red wine is good for you is actually not true at all. 

The rise of active wear in non-active situations has really got us wondering: have Australian fitness levels skyrocketed or has our dedication to an appropriate dress sense seriously plummeted?

If there's one trend you should jump on board with this summer, it's the slip dress. Delightfully 90s, the slip dress has undergone a transition of late: no longer accompanied by Doc Martins and bed hair, this slinky, sexy wardrobe staple is the perfect hot-weather dress to take from street style to bar hopping.

With awesome directors finding a whole host of compelling stories from pint-sized athletes with a golf game to rival Tiger Woods to the nightmare of a man framed for murder, here are 7 Netflix documentaries that have to be seen to be believed.

Ladies, it’s time to throw out the neutral shadow palette and quit the ‘au natural’ look; blue is making a comeback in a big way for 2016. From shades of electric marine blue to jewel tones to subtle washes of colour, the 2016 runways certainly embraced the brighter end of the spectrum.

To get your morning feed up to scratch, we’ve teamed up with NutriBullet to give you a super easy, super delicious berry bowl recipe for you to try at home. Chocked full of antioxidants and heart-healthy fats (all the really good stuff, basically) brekky really is the best meal of the day!

Whether you’re celebrating the Australia Day long weekend, or simply having a few mates round for a grazing session with your barbecue as the snack-providing centre piece, we’re all for stepping up your food game this summer.

Aren’t bartenders great? They have funky haircuts and mad tatts, and they give you drinks when you ask for them.

It’s time to give beauty sleep a whole new meaning with these revolutionary products that work while you sleep.

Unless your last name is Kardashian, or you mastered the art of the flat lay early on, getting all the #instalove ain’t easy. From blurry selfies and cat photos to a ‘gram that shit or it didn’t happen’ approach, Instagram has morphed into a seriously popular social media platform.

You had more of a chance of being burned to death by your own pyjamas spontaneously combusting (20 million to one) than winning the Powerball. Who needs pyjamas anyway? Here are the 20 awesome things we’d do if had won Powerball.

They’re called foundation drops, and they’re about to be BIG beauty news!

When it comes to appreciating the finer things in life, the Italians really know how to do it! We’ve teamed up with Peroni to celebrate Australia’s top Italian culinary gurus as they let us in on their favourite local spots for drinks, dining and more.

If you’re looking to avoid the Bintang singlets and bogans and delve a little deeper, here is our jam packed list of everything you need to do before you get your sunburnt ass on-board your flight out of Denpasar.

Get downloading and prepare to clock 2016—with a helping technological hand. 

Although it looks like the aftermath of The Human Centipede 4: The Centipede's Escape, crunning is a truly ingenious cross between crawling like a king-size baby and running like Bambi without any balance. Get on it.

Now that the festivities are over (booo!), it’s time to throw ourselves into what will hopefully be an incomprehensibly epic 2016. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed about tackling the next 300 days or so, do not fret. We’ve complied a list of handy life hacks to get you through. 

We’ve teamed up with our mates over at YouFoodz and come up with seven tips that’ll keep even the laziest of oafs on track to meet their 2016 health goals.

Those colouring books and pens on your shelf, in your drawer, wherever you need a break are soooo 2015—this year it’s all about paper folding fun—origami.

It’s never easy to get back to the nine to five—no matter how much you love your job. 

What once may have been thought of as daggy, or skanky (depending on your hem length of choice) is now being hailed the piece of the moment for the fashion forward.

Keeping your makeup from melting down your face as the humidity rises is a serious art form. But don’t sweat it - to stay fresh-faced after a few (too many) hours of sipping champagne and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres, try your hand at these heat and humidity-proof beauty hacks. 

Avoid the detour on your way from beach to bar, as we've rounded up our top tips to ensure you look polished from beach to bar all summer long.

Your bod will still be festival-ready with these fun ocean sports that trump any gym sesh. 

There are a couple of new beauty items that have caught our sharp little mascara-coated eyes at The Urban List recently – and you know we love to share (except when it comes to fries). Here are the best must have beauty products that we think you should have in your collection for the new year. And the new you...

We are well and truly in the swing of summer, which means we’re also well and truly in the swing of BBQ season! And let’s be honest, no-one will invite you to their epic BBQ if you’re THAT person who rocks up with a soggy store-bought salad. Yuk. Lucky for you, the girls at This Little Pig Went To Market have got your back with two epic super summer salads. 

WIn the ultimate Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Speaker OR Bose Around Ear Wireless Headphones!

Cricket fans, things are about to get tasty.

Holidays are created for a magnificent sloth-like existence, complete with overused pyjamas and overheating TVs. So when you’re run out of things to do, here are 20 things to do.

The Australian summer has a few constants. It’s hot. People get sunburnt. The smell of BBQs. And the cricket is on. It’s fun watching cricket on the telly, but it’s even more fun to go and watch it live. When you’re at the game, there’s so much more going on than just, well … cricket. Here are 13 reasons heading to a one-day international this summer tops just about everything.

Look no further than these books for your 2016 break.

Our resident astrologer has spent the last 11 days lying on his back all night staring at the sky, then pouring over ancient charts all day in order to bring you his predictions for the year ahead. ‘Predictions’ may be too weak a word, as this is basically a highly scientific foretelling which is true to within 98.4% accuracy.

While tonight’s New Year's Eve party may not live up to expectations, 2016 will definitely make up for it when it comes to what you will be eating, wearing, buying and watching.

From million dollar fit outs to beach-side hangouts, from celebrity chef openings to novelty concepts, 2015 was huge in the Australian and New Zealand restaurant scene.

From pizza to Pad Thai, ceviche to curry, Dubai is nothing short of a paradise for foodies. You’ll no doubt munch your way through the city’s diverse (and delicious) culinary offerings, but there’s one cuisine that deserves more attention than the others—Middle Eastern.

Dubai: it’s one of those places you have to see to believe. From indoor ski slopes to dancing fountains, extravagant brunches and local street eats, beachside cocktails and vertical waterslides, there is so much to eat, see and do in this desert metropolis.

Everyone knows you should stay out of the scorching Aussie sun in the middle of the day... making it the perfect time to binge-watch some TV shows. 

It’s the dream of every young girl to one day graduate from candy necklaces to the rare-metal variety. 

Get ready for a more delicious holiday with these epic cocktail recipes.

Christmas has come and gone and what have you got left to show for it? An extra roll on the belly, a rubbish bin full of ripped paper and about 2 kilograms of leftover ham on the bone.

I’m not going to tell you fab people not to toast various glasses of bubbles this festive season and indulge in all the good things…because that would be cruel and this is the season to be kind. Festive fun only comes around once a year so heck yes, let’s make the most of it! On the flipside, there are ways to balance the bod so we don’t all waddle into January. Aside from busting out of our bikinis or boardshorts, festive fatigue is something that can hit us without warning and send us crying into our egg nog.

Wouldn’t life be grand if you could jet off every time you felt a Francophilic whim for the wines, cheeses, clothes and culture of France: the fabled land of baguettes and Breton stripes?

May we present Pack Hack: 12 things you need in your carry-on. Because life's too short to worry about being completely organised.

Christmas. Aside from the obligatory ham, the heatwaves generally have us reaching for the sides and salads with equal if not more enthusiasm. And this one fits the bill.

Candles are great. They smell nice, look pretty and tickle our inner fire-bug by letting us play with the hot stuff indoors. They’ve also become the go-to gift for anyone celebrating anything at all—weddings, babies, birthdays, a new haircut or winning $3 on a scratchie.

 There's no better gift than a tasty little something made with love. Naw.

With the galaxy far, far too excited about the recent release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the traditional Boxing Day movie bonanza has stiff competition for bums on seats this year.

The crush of everyone’s holiday plans, Noosa is a notoriously sexy location. She’s that smouldering little minx who knows how to play hard to get, as anyone who’s ever braved the weekend traffic will know, and becomes more and more enticing every summer.

Welcome to Adelaide! City of Haigh’s Chocolate, Australia’s first vote for women, and all the churches you can gawk at.  

When you’re staring down the barrel of a hangover from hell, don’t, under any circumstances, reach for the take out menu—you won’t find anything good for your bod there.

So you booked 2 weeks at the beach, but then you went and got blisteringly sunburnt on the very first day leaving with you with little choice but to avoid the beach, the sun and the water until further notice? Good one.

We’ve partnered with Bose to bring you the summer playlists from some of Australia’s coolest kids: the sisters behind Sydney fashion label Macgraw, world beating electronica band mates Atlas Bound, and kick ass Judo Black Belt, Diego Barreto.

Irish cuisine conjures up images of cosy pubs, warming pies, and heady pints of Guinness—it’s the ultimate comfort food, and sure to cure any hunger pain, no matter how intense.

In the spirit of spreading a little holiday cheer, we’ve ranked all your alcohol options in order of healthiness. Mainly because no one actually likes the taste of a vodka soda.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fly, have a secret dream of running away to the circus, or are just sick of slogging it out at the gym, trapeze could be right up your alley. 

Basically, my hairdresser is more like a frenemy. Sometimes, I think she wants me to (hair) fail.

Dublin is a city with an incredibly infectious culture that embraces the arts, food and drink, and ‘great craic’ (that’s local speak for having a good time with your mates)

In celebration of official festive film season, we pitted two Listers against each other to argue the virtues of two Christmas movie heavyweights, Home Alone versus Love Actually!

Glitter Roots is the hair trend that has definitely won 2015 - and we have the down-low on how you can do your own. An easy trick to cover up dirty roots when you’re feeling particularly lazy, or a gloriously childish way to celebrate the merry season (your mum will never order you to get more involved in Christmas again ever), here’s how you can DIY glitter roots. 

You probably have an idealised image of how this year’s work Christmas party will go…

This summer, the beauty world will be taken by storm by none other than the freckle pencil! 

We’ve teamed up with the cheese experts at Castello to bring you seven damn tasty cheese hacks for Christmas, so you can basically have cheese on everything. Merry Christmas indeed!

While no one can dispute the effervescent joys awaiting a Queensland holiday on the Gold Coast, we’re here to represent the flourishing Sunshine Coast and all it has to offer. Check out this handy roadmap of things to do in Noosa and embark on a jaunt into the sprawling, salty wilderness of the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Pintxos, tapas, raciones, charcuterie, sangria, vino; whatever it is, if it’s about food, drink and the good times, you can guarantee, the Spanish have it locked down.

Hola, Spain! You had us at too-good tapas, endless sangria, fiestas (followed by the requisite siestas), stunning architecture, inspiring landscapes and la buena vida. So many amazing things to do jam-packed into one little country.

Now the only complaint we have with the Gold Coast scene is that we can barely keep up with all the new wine bars, cafes and stellar restaurants on offer.

Making Chia Pudding is kind of like doing magic. Add milk and a touch of sweetener to these tiny little seeds and voila, before you appears a big bowl of creamy pudding. Pudding that’s jam-packed with antioxidants, fibre, protein and healthy fats. Top that off with fresh summer fruit and coconut, and you have yourself the perfect healthy summer snack.

The art of hosting the dream dinner party is a difficult skill to hone, but once you nail it, it’s the life skill that just keeps on giving. While we’re usually all about the food, there are a tonne of tiny touches that come together to make for a memorable evening. We’ve dusted off our table linens and polished up on our aperitivo skills to bring you the ultimate dinner party tips - the Italian way…

We love a good ho ho holiday, but there are more than a few downsides to festive frolicking on our golden shores. Those northern hemisphere folk think they’ve got it rough with all that snow/rain/sleet/below zero temps come Christmas time, but try sweltering humidity and attempting to roast a turkey on a BBQ! It’s enough to turn you veggo.

Every once in a while I see something that restores my faith in humanity - like the time I found out Liam Hemsworth was single, or any animal video ever made - but nothing compares to discovering cheese can be classed as healthy, and is a great option for a post exercise snack. Cheese lovers everywhere rejoice, there is a God.

From caffeine loading and vineyard hopping to rooftop drinking and market feasting, there are plenty of things to do in the wonderful Kiwi capital of Wellington.

Everyone loves a good life hack these days. They are like little secret cheats to get through your day without having to try as hard.

We followed Jimmy’s Burgers and his stomach around for a week to see just what a man like him consumes. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.

Success is a mindset; if you want it, you have to work for it.

The home of pasta. The birth place of pizza. Only in Italy can you indulge in regular carb binges and still feel classy.

Here’s our ode to the foods of the 90s we wish would come back into our lives.

“Girl, your braids are so cool’, is not really a phrase that most Australian’s would be familiar with.3

Pizza is a fine art: Burn the crust and you’re going to raise a few eyebrows, an under-cooked base and you’ve got a full-blown food disaster on your hands. When it comes to finding the best pizza in Australia, we tracked down the man behind a restaurant that’s become synonymous with the most authentic oven-cooked delights in the country.

Italians: infamous for their love of food and fiery passion for basically everything. From pizza to pasta, architecture and art, seasides and shopping, there isn’t a nook nor cranny of this beautiful country that doesn’t make you want to pack up your things and make La Dolce Vita en Italia. 

We’ve gotta give it to them. If there’s one thing Kiwis well and truly nail, it’s wine (and rugby apparently… but let’s not go there). New Zealand is home to some truly spectacular wine regions, and Marlborough, just outside Wellington, is one of our faves.

When you ask for the colour of the season, a shade that’s trending globally right now, you ask for bronde. 

Whether you’re London-dreaming, or you want a taste of the British Isle before you fly, we've teamed up with Emirates to bring you the Australian restaurants doing British fare right.

An easy flight from Australia’s capital cities with Emirates, there’s no reason not to make your next holiday one to London. Here are our top 50s things to eat, do and see in the Queen’s backyard.

With just a couple of hero products and little tender love and care—your crowning glory of sun-kissed, golden locks will be the envy of many this summer.

Here at The Urban List, we don’t do summer by halves. Gather your summeriest playlist, as we present the top ten things we’re looking forward to this summer.

Planning your next vacay? Choosing the right destination can be tricky business. It’s no secret that we’re rather fond of Wellington, our Kiwi cousin’s capital city, and with good reason

Hey there, Grinchy. I can already see your irritation levels rising as Christmas draws closer.

Sorry, guys. There is simply no excuse for a chain wallet.

Described as a female version of cult movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert, All About E is Australian director Louise Wadley's first feature-length film.

Beach adventures ahoy! Summer is nearly here, so that means you’re spending around 17% of your day dreaming about lazy trips to the nearest stretch of sand. We like to be prepared over here at TUL, so we’ve hunted down the best beach bags to accompany you on your upcoming costal jaunt. 

This epic city at the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island has been dubbed as ‘the coolest little capital in the world’, and we couldn’t agree more.

What better piece to help you get your head around the end of the short winter into the loooong summer transition? A sleeveless jacket retains a crisp, tailored style, minus the swelter factor, so it's the ultimate win-win! Here’s our 7 day/7 way take on the trend that’ll be sure to take you to all the coolest venues right now.

Just as you thought you had every contouring trick in the book down pat, here we are again… with yet another brand new trend for sculpting your face and chiseling your cheekbones.

And all you have to do is buy some wine… Like you wouldn’t anyway.

Holy hell! Just when you thought The Urban List couldn't get any bigger, we’re coming to you with some pretty exciting news.

It's the little things in life that make a difference and, say what you like about socks, we all have to wear them so it’s time to flick the old three-pack of black socks and splash out on some bright and colourful pairs.

Melbourne's craft beer scene is on the up and up, and it's largely thanks to one small brewery in Melbourtne's bustling Brunswick East, making serious waves in the international beer market: Temple Brewery.

It’s a luxury trifecta: legendary harbour views, a wonderfully calming atmosphere, and a facial with caviar in it.  

We have a total girl crush on Laura Dundovic's beachy locks and we’re pretty sure we’re not alone. Not only is she massive babe, she’s also the new ambassador for Pantene and her Instagram makes us want to work out immediately.

Here are the only 10 contenders that are even worth mentioning, forget the rest.

Finally, summer’s here! And that can only mean one thing; time for a wardrobe update (we’ll take any excuse)!

There’s nothing like dressing up like your fave terror-inducing creature or childhood superhero to bring out the inner child in us all, especially at Halloween. To get in the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve, we brought the mega-talented face painting crew, Wowee Creations*, into TUL HQ to bring a bit of ghoulish cheer to the office, and to offer up a spot of inspiration if you’re stick for ideas!

Impress your colleagues, win friends, and pimp your wine cellar with this handy guide to negotiating even the most perilous wine list for something truly spectacular.

Bridesmaid dresses can be a hot-button issue when it comes to weddings—it is, after all, a strange concept to make a whole bunch of different people wear the same dress.

We caught up with Group Content Director for The Urban List, Kim Barnard over one busy weekend in Melbourne town as she educates us on the etiquette of track-side meat pies, getting fatter at Fatto, and the best Rueben, ever.

Fresh off the plane from Paris Fashion Week, we caught up with Mac Cosmetic’s Senior Artist for Australia, the legendary Carol Mackie, to get some serious pro tips on all things face and insider advice on how to nail the latest trends. 

Is it really over? It seems like only yesterday that a bright-eyed and bushy tailed Sam Frost (how young did she look back then?) walked back into our reality television lives.

We’ve picked our top eight swimsuits—just to make your summer countdown feel all the more official…

Omnilux is LED Light Therapy which is clinically proven to work wonders on the skin. BUT HOW?!

Can you hear that? Can you feel that? It’s the sweet sounds of summer rolling into our lives.

The Urban List has jumped the ditch and gone international. And my, my…don’t we feel cool.

Remember when you were young, and you watched Back To The Future and Marty McFly travelled to that impossibly distant date far in the future that brought with it flying cars, flying skateboards and super-fly clothing? Well, that date is tomorrow. October 21 2015. Yes, you are old but you’re also a time traveller, so that’s kind of cool. Welcome to the future!

We are just weeks away from Halloween so if you're looking for a little inspo, check out our list of Halloween costume ideaa.

We chatted to the Aussie beauty about The Base: her line of awesome bronzing and tanning products, her beauty must-haves, and how life has changed since becoming a mum.

There are two ways to watch Netflix. One is ‘Netflix and chill’ which means you put on a show then have sex with whoever is in the room with you. The second way is to simply ‘watch Netflix’, which means you choose a show or movie to watch then pay attention to it.

Quite often I wonder what might be missing from my life. Generally, these thoughts occur at a time when I am rather peckish and need something to fill my pie hole. Something like this dee-light-ful banoffee pie with salted caramel.

Real talk: is this new hair trend for men going to be gracing the heads of our male companions soon?

Our patented Bachelorette Power Rankings™ ladder is starting to look a bit sparse now as the show lurches into its final weeks: only three blokes remain.

Arms, like butts can be a a tricky old thing when it comes to working out.

One thing we love about spring: the sun. One thing we don’t love about spring: sunburn. We’re all for amping up the SPF routine as the weather heats up, but one thing we don’t dig so much is the telltale shiny face and extra step in our skincare regimen.

There’s a stack of Aussie jewellery designers doing their bit to keep you really well accessorised these days! From home studios to internationally renowned brands, there’s stunningly beautiful, intricately crafted and wonderfully wacky jewellery coming from all corners of our creative country.

When it comes to race day beauty and fashion survival, it’s all about endurance, my punting friends.

A fireman by trade, Russell Ord's journey into photography started 15 years ago when he injured his knee surfing. Instead of sitting on the couch for three months, he picked up a camera and spent his days shooting friends in the waves. Fast forward 15 years and Russell is now known internationally for his beautiful and bewitching photography, has a huge global social media following, a raft of magazine covers and a bunch of incredible international awards.

Welcome back to another week of The Bachelorette Power Rankings ™, the world’s most loved weekly performance ladder based on Australia’s favourite dating death match show.

Want to get your point across without saying a word? Enter the slogan tee.

Can you feel it? Summer is in the air which means a few glorious things—the beach, swimmers, and, of course, our old faithful Havaianas.

As digital and in-store experiences blur into one, it’s undeniable that the way we find and purchase items has changed forever. Here are some of Australia’s best online retailers who are delivering the goods.

Every week we will rate the dudes according to each one’s chances are of winning the whole Bachelorette tournament, with the heroes at the top of the list and the zeros at the bottom.

Say goodbye conventional singlet tan lines and hello to weird shoulder stripes that make your regular clothes a little more difficult to wear—this spring and summer it’s all about off-the-shoulder tops!

It’s the ultimate Food & Wine Festival in Australia: feasting in the forest, beachside drinks and seafood so fresh you basically eat it out of the water.

We caught up with Renya to find out how she manages to look so good, even when she’s on the go, which, if you follow her on Instagram, is like ALL THE TIME.

Which fashion trends should you follow and which ones should you ditch? We've got you covered.

Yeah you’ve moved on from school reports but guess what, you can still be graded. Don’t pretend you don’t wanna know how you’re going in the school of life!

Full disclaimer: I snoop on other people’s shopping baskets. It’s a terrible habit and I always feel a smidge guilty when shoppers catch me starring at their 12 bottles of Diet Coke (seriously, if you love it that much, just get the real stuff). But it’s a fascinating insight into our inner worlds. Consider it anthropology, of sorts.

Listers, I’m going to show my age here. I remember listening to that Pulp song that talked about “Let’s all meet up in the year two thousand,” and thinking, “Woah, the year two thousand. THE FUTURE.” Well, y2k came and went, and suddenly we’re in 2015, looking back on the weird and wonderful trends of the noughties with a cringe-worthy eye-roll. Nokia mobile phones? Hipster demin? THAT double denim Justin and Britney look at the 2001 AMAs?!

Because we are too damn old to mess with our bronze.

Okay, so we all know that Australia isn’t exactly leading the way in many respects (looking after the environment is one, native race relations is another…). While there are some epic lessons we could learn from other countries around the world—siestas from the Spanish, sarcasm from the Brits, appropriate winter attire from the Russians—there are also some things that we, as a nation, are incredibly good at.

The third season of The Bachelor Australia is all wrapped up, so now the juicy stuff can start.

I don’t make the rules, people. I just deliver it.

Cringe all you like but flies, cockroaches, worms and ants are all part of the edible bug market infiltrating our cities.

Bralettes have been dominating our lingerie drawers since we first realised just how damn comfy these non-wired beauties can be. 

For the second installment of our Close Encounters serues, we're going coastal, meeting renowned restaurateur, Danielle Gjestland of Noosa’s famed Japanese restaurant, Wasabi at her stunning Noosa home and restaurant, and her farm in Pomona.

In what is becoming an all too familiar tale, Australia has gone to bed with one guy as Prime Minister – thanks for everything Tony Abbott – and woken up with the news that someone new – oh hey, Malcolm Turnbull – is now in the top job.

Here’s how to take this closet staple from cool to hot, any day of the week. You’ll never wonder how to wear a white shirt again.

We took a few minutes to catch up with the beautiful Whitney Port and the equally disarming Rae Morris to chat make up secrets, handbag must-haves and learnt all about their roles with the Priceline Festival of Beauty. 

Over the past decade, we like to think our style has evolved from mini skirts, fitted Ralph Lauren knits, Juicy Couture tracksuits and wearing pink on Wednesdays, but it’s undeniable that there were some serious style lessons to be learnt from Mean Girls. Let us break them down for you…

A healthy and delicious dessert recipe that requires no baking and mixing? We're in!

The Diary of an Uber Driver blog may be a few weeks old, but it has already garnered massive attention around the world. 

Get your manicure booked because the time has come to say goodbye to those trusty ankle, biker and over-the-knee boots and say hello to the gladiator, the flatform, the espadrilles and the slide.

If you’re wondering what on earth a ‘hun’ is, then let us teach you a thing about this super easy to achieve hair trend that’s being sported by celebs, 'grammers, and it-girls everywhere. 

Let’s be honest, Listers: 48 hours isn’t a lot of time to get underneath the surface of a city, especially one that’s as chockfull of hidden laneway restaurants and underground bars as Melbourne. If you’re looking for things to do in Melbourne and you’ve only got a weekend to spare, location is essential—you don’t want to be scrimping on your accommodation budget, then having to spend hours on the City’s tramline just to get to where the good stuff is.

If The Urban List launching in Perth last month hadn't solidified WA as the hottest state to be seen in, the arrival of Molten Store's Jessy Cameron - Brisbane girl-about-town and all-round accessories wizard - on a whirlwind long weekend sealed the deal. She opened up her travel diary so we could share the best places to eat, stay and visit for a trip way, way out West.

I’m not sure if Kanye West was serious/sober when, at the MTV Video Music Awards last week, he declared himself in the running for the United States presidency in 2020. As someone funnier than me on Twitter said, he was probably just so inspired by his own speech that he decided to throw his hat in the ring. Whatever his state of mind/sobriety level was at the time, I really hope he carries through with his threat.

They’re blonde, wide-eyed, and would probably fit in your pocket: just a few of the factors to take into consideration when trying to explain why we’ve adored the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen since they were no more than cherubic little faces popping up on our TV screens.

Spoon wielders and bowl polishers, ready your Mixmasters; Brisbane’s own baking wunderblog, The Sugar Hit, has become its own book.

Playsuits really represent the epitome of spring, dontchya think? They allow you to do things like ride bikes and sit cross-legged on the floor AND look super cute at the same time. Unlike dresses, they don’t fly up to reveal your private parts when a gust of wind comes along. They also make it easier to get dressed in the morning, unlike pants and tops which need to be coordinated. So. Many. Perks.

Waiter, there’s a doughnut in my milkshake!

We try aerial yoga in Sydney and this is what happened...

What we and our female friends in fashion think is totally amazing, sometimes leaves our dear male companions shaking their head in confusion.

Ah, profile pictures. The window into the soul in today’s digital age, amirite? Your profile picture speaks a thousand words, so it’s vital that you pick one that’s going to speak a thousand of the right words. Not sure what your profile pic is projecting? Read on for our handy guide to today’s most common headshots…Which one are you?

The trends and products straight out of Seoul that you need to know about, now!

If, like us, you’re lusting after sun-filled summer days already (we’re sooooo close!) – we hear you, and we raise you 8 of the best statement shades. Come on, sunshine!

Our crew on the west coast have some big news—cue the maracas and jump on the conga line, kids, ‘cause we’re going west—The Urban List Perth launches today!

Whether your job defines you or is just something you do for to earn some sweet dollies, it does tend to give a fair bit away about what kind of person you are. Scratch the surface a little further, sniff, and even deeper truths are revealed.

Ever dyed your hair or opted for some highlights over summer only to find that your ends have been completely ruined? Yeah. Me too. Being a slave to balayage for years and years seriously takes its toll on your locks.

Nude lipsticks seems to be a source of endless fascination for women. Probably because the word ‘nude’ covers a whole colour spectrum, from pink to brown to peach to purple. It’s everything and anything. It’s nothing, but it’s definitely something.

Today I baked my face. It didn’t involve an oven and the end result wasn’t cupcakes nor cookies, but rather a flawless photo-shoot ready complexion.

Blame it on the ‘70s revival but the humble sheep-skin coat has taken the coat game by storm, stealing our heart in the process. Gracing the backs of some of our favourite outer-wear loving celebs, the shearling jacket is not just a statement piece; you’ll find it’s surprisingly versatile, able to be worn from day-to-night, and styled from high to low. We show you how to work the shearling jacket every day of the week.

Yes, we admit it… We have a total girl crush on Jennifer Hawkins and we’re pretty sure we’re not alone. Pay attention people, we may be able to steal her secrets!

Gym junkies and creatures of comfort rejoice, leggings are now completely acceptable pants, thanks to fashions latest trend…

What is it about the witching hour that sets our restless thumbs a-twitching? We send myriad texts when we’re drunk. Stuff like ‘where are you?’, ‘I’ll see you at Fridays’, ‘my phone’s about to die’ etc. But let’s just establish that sending a text while you're drunk is VERY DIFFERENT from sending a Drunk Text. Drunk Texting requires the revelation of your darkest subconscious with awkward and debilitating results.

Thought your hair hue was limited to that of a glistening blonde, rich brunette, fiery red or glossy black? This season’s hottest colour palette for your locks is oh-so much more than that!

From some of Australia’s best restaurants and bars that don’t require a reservation, to booking a hotel on a whim (we love Booking.com’s new Booking Now app for this!), The Urban List editors in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have put together the ultimate itineraries in and around our fair cities to help you be spontaneous wherever you go.

If you are yet to embrace the world of illuminators, allow us to enlighten you… Illuminators are no longer just cake-y, frosty or super-sparkly powders, illuminators come in many different forms; liquid, crème, loose powders, pressed powders—the choice is yours! No matter which form is at your fingertips, there are countless reasons why no woman should be without illuminator.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book everybody should have on their bookshelf—even if they don’t plan on ever reading it. Just having it sitting there shows visitors to your house what a go-getting friggen winner you are. An Urban List study has shown that people who own the book are a staggering 98% more successful at life, even though none of those who responded to the survey had read past the introduction.

When it comes to jewellery, whoever said that less is more?! This season’s top lust-list accessories are all about bold pieces, fun motifs, and mixing up high-culture with low-end references for a witty take on the statement earring. With everything from sophisticated gold and agate pieces to, um, crocheted metallic palm trees, there’s a statement earring that’ll fit your look, no matter what your day-to-day staple style is.