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From achingly-cool threads to drool-worthy eats and ‘grammable cocktails, we’ve teamed up with Edward Street Brisbane to bring you a curated guide to a styled-up weekend in the city.

The annual event when the world’s biggest, freshest and best beauty brands come together in New York City for one mammoth weekend to celebrate all things beauty, Beautycon is a cult movement just as much as it is a ‘trade’ event.

Founder of Flow Athletic, Kate Kendall and Sydney DJ, James Mack are taking over an enormous space at W Hotel for one night only, setting up their very first silent disco yoga class.

This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.

If you’re looking for a zen dining experience, you might want to check out the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.

It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new LP, so drop everything you’re doing and listen up. A few weeks ago, Grimes took to social media to unveil details about her forthcoming LP titled Miss_Anthropocene, a concept album about the anthropomorphic goddess of climate change.

Cub Sport is the alt-pop group from Brisbane taking the world by storm. Step inside the wardrobes of frontmen and loved-up dreamers Tim Nelson and Sam Netterfield. 

Game of Thrones fans better book their tickets to Banbridge, Ireland, because a Game of Thrones studio tour is coming to Northern Ireland in 2020.

Today, the label that brilliantly fuses activewear, streetwear and fashion into one covetable package, has revealed their latest drop.

Dust off your docs and bust out your band tees, because Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest is back for its 30th year, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Held over the entire Easter long weekend, Bluesfest will be bringing good times and good music to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm. 

Our guide will take you through the captivating thrillers, heart-warming comedies, and shocking biopics you need on you hit-list this year. These are the 7 best films to catch at this year’s Moro Spanish Film Festival.

As well as featuring some very impressive self-heating tech, the design is a rehash of Ralph Lauren’s 1997 Olympic athlete apparel—a jacket that was one of the most collectible items of the 90s. 

Sneakers, food, and music—what more could you want? Brisbane is getting hit with all three at the It’s More Than Just Sneakers Tour, which is coming our way this August.

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

Everyone’s favourite label-less label MUJI has just opened its first domestic hotel, and they’re doing things a little differently.

The social norm of eating chocolate before midday—okay, 9am—is rolling around again, where our healthy eating habits fall off the radar and Brisbane succumbs to Easter’s sugary grip.

Your first look at Timon and Pumbaa.

His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.

Whether you’ve managed to snag a ticket to Palm Springs or you’re just wanting to exude some of those Cali vibes, these are the three biggest beauty trends we’re predicting at Coachella Music Festival 2019.

And it's a wake-up call.

All you need is a plane ticket and a dream. Time to get saving…

Tommy Hilfiger has revealed a rehash of its original 1986 Coca-Cola capsule and— with everyone being into polo shirts, rugby jerseys and boxy silhouettes right now—it’s all the 80s throwback vibes you could possibly need.

As far as dream jobs go, they don’t get much greater than owning your own record label. Top that off with the fact that you’re only 23 years old and you’ve got Perth music mogul in the making, Vincent Tolefe. Transforming his love of beats into Your Angle Records, Tolefe is solid proof that hard work, patience and passion are all the ingredients you need for the kind of day job most could only image.  

The Sydney-born Italian restaurant group that went from one warehouse location in Rosebery (long before it was cool) to now having 10 locations across Sydney and SEQ has today opened another landmark venue—this time in the heart of South Brisbane.

This is the moving story behind Beychella.

Bring on April 13.

teamLab gave us Borderless in Tokyo and The Universe Of Water Particles in Shanghai, and now they’ve decided to bless the world with Forest Of Life & Future Park in Guangzhou, China. It’s opening at the end of this month, so get excited.

Freshly opened on Evelyn Street in Newstead, Grumpy Madam is one of a handful of Brisbane cafes stripping things back to basics. No distracting decor, no (overtly) fussy menu items, just classic dishes that that remind you why Brisbane's cafe scene is playing a long game.

Here, we chat to Bella, 23, about how she knuckled down to save enough money on her account coordinator salary to live it up at Coachella—so you can be armed and ready with savings next year.

So, you’re thinking about heading to the playa for the first time?

Cancel Culture is undoubdtedly one of the most powerful digital movements today affecting the music world.

In some fairly explosive fashion news, adidas and Beyonce have announced they’ll be buddying up for one hell of an iconic streetwear partnership.

Going well beyond farm-to-table dining and seasonal menus, the latest trend emerging in fine dining is the practice of curing your own meats. Already in Brisbane there are a few places running a dual core as both restaurant and salumeria. And for those with the capacity, the benefits of curing their own meat far outweighs the challenge. Absolute control over all variables means the yield is absolutely unique.

We couldn’t kick off the first week of music month at Urban List without chatting to pop music’s most coveted duo right now. In their first project together, Troye Sivan and Lauv’s I’m So Tired cracked top 10 in the UK—a first for both performers—reached the top 20 on the Billboard charts, has been streamed nearly two million times on Spotify and performed everywhere from Jimmy Kimmel Live to The Late Late Show with James Cordon.

Nothing says the Gold Coast more than epic surf beaches and uber talented local musicians. So, it only stands to reason that both of them should come together to create one seriously rad festival. 

If you thought there couldn’t be more buzz about the benefits of hemp derived beauty products right now, the movement just went mainstream. Cult US beauty brand Milk Makeup has released a Cannabis Hydrating Face Mask as part of their ever-expanding ‘Kush’ line.

If a run-of-the-mill Airbnb just doesn’t cut it for you, we’ve got just the ticket; how does a night in the Louvre sound?

Let's face it—there is no denying the benefits of regular exercise and the rush of post-workout endorphins. But when the winter chill kicks in, it can be hard to pull yourself out of bed let alone smash out a few pull-ups at boot camp. 

The long-awaited festival has had sell-out runs in Sydney and Melbourne and now, it’s our turn. The day-long festival of wine is pretty self-explanatory: featuring an afternoon of generous pours, delectable food and slick beats you’ll leave feeling full, and likely, merry. Frankly, you had us at wine…

One of Brisbane’s most beloved burger joints has just announced that it’s set to open a new location along the impressive Howard Smith Wharves.

You’ll never look at Zac Efron the same again.

ASICS have once again tapped London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov to team up on another elite sneaker collab.

It’s official. Women are no longer just ‘having a moment’, they’re taking charge. Case in point? The number of epic female leaders heading up departments and running businesses around the globe. One of the biggest areas they’re making tracks is in the world of digital. No longer a ‘boy’s’ club, there’s a now a slew of talented women changing the face of tech. 

Plus Chance The Rapper, Tame Impala, SZA, Hayden James, Matt Corby and Ziggy Alberts.

Created for Air Max Day, this powerful and artistic spin on the Air Max Light 2 will be available in Australia in April. 

Whether you’re looking for a competitive edge for an upcoming promotion, on the job hunt or simply want to learn a new skill, there are plenty of online courses available. From learning how to negotiate, to mastering the art of storytelling, here are 10 courses to up your career game. All you need is a laptop, an internet connection and a healthy dose of motivation. 

An ode to all things friendship, freedom and protecting your own energy.

YSL is turning heads again at this year’s Coachella Music Festival, with their extravagant beauty gas station on route 111 in Palm Springs, California.

Combining the hoighty ceremony of a multi-course dinner with the heart-warming comfort of a classic pub grub, Little Big House and 4 Pines Beers present the Parmy and Paddle Degustation. That’s four courses of parmy-centric dishes, each one paired with a premium 4 Pines brew, for just $48 a head.

From festivals and big-time touring artists to appreciation nights, intimate gigs, club nights and underground parties, there is a whole lot of live music to get around in Brisbane this month. See you there.

From banging playlists to the perfect summer drink, here's how to pull off a party to remember. 

Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during recording sessions in Melbourne to dive into her wardrobe and talk creative inspirations, self-discovery, fashion as expression and never (ever) blending in.

While we all wait around for the release of her latest album to drop, Rihanna’s been busy expanding her Fenty Beauty empire and gearing up for northern hemisphere’s spring weather.

The monsters are something else.

It’s no secret that we are big fans of Bali. So, in an effort to have something more than Friday lunch in the calendar to look forward to, we’ve rounded up the latest Bali gems on our wishlist, just for you.

April has a big line-up of must-see movies coming to your screens so book in your date nights or bestie nights and get ready for some seriously good, popcorn fuelled watching.

Young Henrys has become a household name on the thirsty East Coast of Australia, but despite its national scale and success, the brew team have never lost sight of their fundamental mission: to brew the best beer possible.

This year, Brisbane’s own landmarks are participating in Earth House, with some of the brightest parts of our skyline switching off in the name of climate action. 

If Caye Caulker in Belize isn’t on your bucket list yet then I’m guessing you just haven’t heard enough about it. With crystal clear waters, the second biggest barrier reef in the world, more water activities than you can poke a stick at—we’re talking kayaking, SUPing, snorkelling, diving, windsurfing, kiteboarding, spearfishing and more—seafood galore and a seemingly never-ending supply of rum punch, it’s no wonder Caye Caulker is a popular destination on the gringo trail.  

Purveyors of pre-loved designer threads, handcrafted decor and eclectic gifts, we’ve got news for you; Australia’s most-beloved style market is landing in Brisbane this weekend.

As well as creating irreversible damage to our planet, pollutants in the air such as cigarette smoke, smog, fire burn off and car emissions can all contribute to congesting our skin and ultimately, accelerate the ageing process. Yikes. 

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack new release books in November.

One of the final pieces of the Howard Smith Wharves puzzle, the highly anticipated and hotly debated Art Series hotel, The Fantauzzo, has finally completed its three-year build, and is officially open to the public.

If you’re looking to pay homage to David Bowie on the daily, but the Aladdin Sane make-up is a touch too much for your everyday look, then this latest Vans collaboration is the answer for you. 

Portside Wharf's annual Cheese & Champagne Festival, Brisbane’s original cheese and champagne pop-up, is returning this weekend with a jam-packed lineup of (you guessed it) cheese and champagne. A mega collab between the team at Portside Wharf, The Cheese Pleaser, Gusto da Gianni and Moët & Chandon, this is one of the largest pop-up festivals in the city—and it's a must-attend.

In case you missed it, a brand new bistro opened in Paddington. Named for the Latin word meaning ‘familiar’, Nota is predicated on a desire to provide a relaxed, communal atmosphere that make friends feel like family.

If the recent -30° weather in North America has you second guessing a transpacific trip, you’ll be pleased to hear about Toronto’s secret weapon—a hidden underground network of cafes, restaurants and shops spanning 30km. Stay in the right hotel and you won’t even need to go outside for an Australian worthy cup of coffee. As we learned it can be disorientating for a first timer, so here are some tips on how to navigate and enjoy the Toronto underground PATH. 

With the 2019 menu having just dropped from the likes of Ol’ School, Saccaromyces, The Fox, and Billykart (just to name a few), Gelato Messina have just dropped their 2019 creation—making not one, but two, limited-edition desserts.

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

In honour of Women’s History Month, Brisbane’s resident hip hop appreciation bar, Next Episode, is hosting a booming Sunday sesh to send the month out with a bang.

Brought to life by the winning partnership of Paul McGivern and Bailee Dewes, Corella is the third venture for the two, whose joint CV includes the immensely popular wine bar La Lune Wine Co., as well as the recently sold fine dining bistro The Wolfe. Safe to say they know their stuff and we can expect great things from this latest addition to their portfolio.

Inviting you to "go bigger with an unimagined expression of Air", the pack features some of our most loved Air Max silhouettes, alongside some fresh styles. 

There’s something strangely thrilling about watching your frequent flyer points increase; it’s almost as exciting as seeing your savings account tick over. The promise of free stuff is a massive drawcard, with most of us trying our best to score everything from free flights to lounge access to discounted accommodation.

Recognising that we love a drink when we socialise, the team at Maniax have just been given the green light to serve alcohol on the premises. Keeping things hyper local, they’ve teamed up with Green Beacon and Newstead Brewing Co and serving up their award-winning craft beers, with a selection of 10 beer and cider varieties.

From April 1, Taro’s Vegan Ramen will take up new residence at the existing Edward Street venue, continuing to serve up piping hot bowls of ramen—only this time everything on the menu will be vegan.

Coming at you in the form of the Nike Air Tailwind IV, Supreme have dressed this 90s-inspired silhouette in two prime colourways.

In 2019, it’s all about the colour pink. The colour that evokes noughties’ nostalgia is now influencing everything from our wardrobes to our Instagram feeds—even our choice in beverages.

In a world first, everyone's favourite board game is being brought to life in Hong Kong later this year.

All the trending games you need to know about right now.

Picture thumping beats, a packed-out stadium, and a beverage in hand while breaking shapes on the dancefloor. No, this is not a Saturday night in town, this is the pinnacle of sporting events; trackside watching athletes reach eye-popping speeds on aerodynamic bikes.

The old warehouse along Wandoo Street has been undergoing somewhat of a facelift these past few months. Once home to Fortitude Valley’s stalwart coffee house, Campos, this prime piece of real estate has been lovingly restored and has evolved into an elegant wine bar and cellar door. Say hello to City Winery, the city’s only urban winery and cellar door.

There’s nothing more depressing than two-minute noodles franticly consumed at your desk between meetings. Let’s face it, now you’re living out of home it can be hard to find the time (and energy) to cook when you’re busy hustling at your 9-5.

Bali can do no wrong. The people are lovely, the massages are cheap and the weather is amazing.

Some people are just so talented it hurts. One of said talented people is James J Robinson. But rather than be jealous of the Melbourne photographer and filmmaker, we’re pretty stoked because this homegrown talent is making waves around the world with his moody, thought-provoking work. 

Busabout is on the hunt for six travel hungry content creators to undertake the job of a lifetime. That’s right, you could be getting paid to travel around Europe, Asia or the USA.

Time to play God—with Bear Grylls. 

Former LAPD investigator Greg Kading is coming to Brisbane with a live show to discuss his particular vantage on the evidence and investigation of Tupac and Biggie's deaths. 

Shinbashi Yakiniku is one of Melbourne’s most incredible Japanese BBQ connections, and after 10 years entertaining Carlton they’ve made a second home of Brisbane’s Underwood.

It’s one of those treatments that sounds really quite terrifying but in actual fact it’s anything but. Granted, the term ‘skin’ and ‘needling’ as a descriptive hardly sounds like an enjoyable time, and with A-List celebrities posting on Instagram their blotchy faces immediately post-treatment, it is no wonder there is a great deal of misinformation (and a great deal of fear-monering) out there about this very simple, and very effective, anti-ageing technique.

With the impending completion of the precinct’s Ada Lane, which already houses local luxury brands such as Venroy, Calexico Man and Brisbane icon Jocelyn’s Provisions, one more spot has just been confirmed to be taken up by Gelato Messina.

 Baba Beach Club will transform into a music-lovers’ hotel and will play host for five days of tunes, wellness and art.

 Your weekend sorted.

Led by Sydney labels like Double Rainbouu—we now live in an endless summer and surfwear has got a new wave update. Shop new season surf trend right here. 

The Great Australian Beer Spectacular is Australia’s undefeated champion of beer festivals. Our patriotic clapback to Oktoberfest, GABS features the crafty brewing power of Australia and New Zealand’s best breweries, and this year it will be held in Brisbane for the first time ever.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be inside a painting, you can now see for yourself at Van Gogh, la nuit étoilée. This amazing exhibit at Paris’ own digital art centre, L’Atelier des Lumières, allows you to walk among Van Gogh’s artwork and experience them in a whole new way.

It's as fast-paced and vibrant as you imagined it to be.

It’s a flash sale, so to save you time, we’ve pooled a few of the coolest items due to drop in price for 48-hours only.  

Beer. It’s a beautiful thing that needs to be celebrated.

Taking over the space where we used to find Banter Bar, One Fish Two Fish carries on their forebears legacy as a slightly fancy fish and chippy. 

If you’re currently in a state of negative annual leave stop reading now. But, if you have leave to burn or just like to live life on the edge—welcome to Aruba. 

Give your green thumb a solid work out as there will be over 150 different plant varieties to choose.

In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on four key players who have helped to shape our dining landscape.

Today marks International Women’s Day and this year, there are two areas of focus— balance for better and more powerful together. And to celebrate this day—where we campaign for a gender-balanced world—we’ve put together a list of films that highlight women’s stories.

The tea has been spilt. 

Cult icon, minimalistic millennial pink products  and an all-time favourite of influencers and beauty editors alike, Glossier has a global reputation as the curators and facilitators of natural-looking makeup. Until now…

What’s good Westeros?

Summer has technically come and gone, but for those of us lucky enough to live in the Sunshine State, we’re blessed with glorious weather year-round. While our southern counterparts have already switched their iced lattes for extra hot flat whites, we’re still hitting the beach every chance we get.

It’s official; bars are over (or so you’d think, given we’re taking the party, quite literally, to the streets). In a move not often seen in Brisbane, a beer and food truck party is taking over a CBD car park for one day and night only.

Heads up team, this is your culture bucket list the next time you’re in town for tea with the queen.

Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats by Dre. 

When Lush dropped a bath bomb inspired by Ariana Grande’s ‘God Is A Woman’ music video in 2018, it sold out in minutes. The pastel-hued bath accessory went viral and has since proven so popular the vegan beauty giant has released an entire, and permanent, product line honouring the singer.

As far as dream jobs go, this has to be on the best we’ve ever heard of. And if you’re willing to relocate, then pack your bags because this won’t last for long. Mondelez International, the company responsible for iconic brands like Cadbury, Oreo and Milka, are searching for new chocolate tasters.

No doubt you’ve devoured every juicy bit of the manipulative and deceitful relationship between John Meehan and Debra Newell.

If you’re feeling a bit wary about travelling solo, Tokyo is the perfect place to dip your toes in the water. It’s one of the safest places you can travel and there is so much to do you won’t even notice you’re on your own. And then there’s the plethora of micro-restaurants and bars you’ll be able to experience which just isn’t possible when you’re travelling in a bigger group. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 8 things to do in Tokyo if you’re travelling solo.

Last week it was ridiculously cheap airfares to Athens, this week it’s just as good a deal that’ll take you to Berlin.

She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20, that’s a pretty huge feat.

Gearing up for its biggest year yet, the annual Brisbane Street Art Festival is returning to Brisbane for its third year—and holy hell, is this year a biggun’.

Consider our interest peaked.

There’s nothing more affecting (and stylish) than a black leather jacket, a motorbike, the Californian desert and Michael B. Jordan. 

Brisbane’s now-infamous Ice Cream Festival is back for its third year, this year bringing together purveyors of the finest gelati, popsicles, sundaes and cones under one convenient roof for not one, but two glorious days.

 Come again?

Book yourself in for a date night, or an after-work stress reliever and catch one of the great flicks coming out this month.

2019’s Tomorrowland seems like something out of a dream, but this mind-blowing EDM experience is not just a fantasy.

The latest technologies in skincare are pushing the envelope on traditional topical serums and creams; physically triggered and ath-beauty products are specifically designed to work with the natural heat that your skin gives off (during, or just after a workout, are ideal times for application), providing a more effective, deeper penetrating product.

Have you ever wanted to jump into The Little Mermaid and witness the underwater world full of magic for yourself? Well, now you can stop imagining, book flights to Shanghai and make your dreams come true.

Clear your calendar, because Westfield’s Taste. Shop. Play is back for another weekend of epic pop-ups from droolworthy eats to creative workshops.

In what will set a new precedent in Queensland’s efforts to offer a world standard in ecotourism escapes, the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail has officially been approved by the government and is on track for completion in late 2019.

The craft beer industry is here to stay and changing our Australian drinking culture for the better. Here, we’ve teamed up with BWS to bring you four of the best emerging craft beers to wrap your hands around.

We take a deep dive into the pop duo’s onstage wardrobe and a look at what they’ll be sending down the runway at Melbourne Fashion Festival in March.  

Firstly, she's 25-years-old.

Set to start trading for the first time this Sunday, the Chermside Farmers Market will take over the huge space outside the Kedron Wavell Services Club, and will showcase the finest Brisbane and QLD produce, award-winning growers, farmers and artisans.

If you don’t know Poppy Lissiman—and, you absolutely should—then you’ll certainly recognise her designs. Her sunglasses have found a permanent home, perched on the noses of Hollywood’s IT crowd. Everyone from Kylie Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski to Bella Hadid and Ariana Grande has fallen for Lissiman’s quirky style, while her achingly cool bags can be seen slung on the shoulder of a top model in the pages of Vogue and Elle. 

Despite much controversy, the 91st Academy Awards went ahead sans presenter.

This April, Brisbane will play host to the country’s first ever science fiction film festival with the Sci-Fi Theatre Festival.

In a Brisbane first, premium activewear label, The Upside, is hosting their inagural QLD four-day warehouse sale.

The new series will be based on the 1898 horror book The Turn Of The Screw.

It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.

We talk to multi-disciplinary and sustainable Sydney artist Jeff McCann about cash flow, creativity and career highlights. 

Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct access to the beautiful beaches of Uluwatu, this beach club boasts a 25-metre infinity pool, resort, music recording studio, art space, world class food and drinks, and an oceanside deck that hangs above the waves.

Introducing the adidas Ultraboost 19.

Sydney’s iconic Devon café has finally made the leap interstate, opening up its first ever Queensland store in Westfield Garden City.

It’s called “Leaving Neverland”.

Paying homage to the ‘60s and American workwear culture via kicks and boilersuits. 

Picture this: you’re sitting in a luxury train compartment, travelling through fields of blue agave and sipping all-you-can-drink tequila.

It’s the end of an era. To honour the passing of iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld, we look at his lasting legacy in fashion right now. 

After a number of big launches coming out of the Howard Smith Wharves camp, their long-awaited riverside dining establishment, ARC has opened.

Here are this week's best travel deals.

Complimenting the collection will also be three executions of Modernica’s spin on the iconic Eames dining chair. 

While we're only just digging our teeth into Pre-Fall trends, New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter '19 has hit, and with it brings all the newness we're about to see everywhere. While glitter, neon splashes and maxed-out 90s grunge have all carried over from SS '19, it was the emerging hair and nail decorative looks that had everyone talking in NYC.

It’s time to raise a glass of liquid gold to the ultimate festival featuring epic eats, beats and beer.

If you’ve yet to get a handle on those days where you feel zero chill in the workplace, we’ve compiled a list of super simple tips so you can switch your mindset, get active and change your relationship with work, health and your body. 

Adidas Originals have a real knack for tapping unbelievable emerging talent, and their latest collaboration with New York-based Korean designer Ji Won Choi is another star example. 

It’s 17 years after a global catastrophe and things are looking hectic.

Taking over the space on Given Terrace formerly occupied by French bistro Montrachet, this new restaurant is still in its developmental stages and already it’s tipped for greatness. 

It’s pitch black, I’m buck naked, and those monkeys sound awfully close. Are they laughing at me? Possibly. Probably. But it’s still totally worth it. I mean, how often do you get to indulge in an al fresco bath under the stars in the middle of an African game reserve? It’s a lavish scene and one I never imagined experiencing. Likewise the twice-a-day game drives. From the cushioned comfort of an open-air Land Rover (fully clothed this time), we duck and weave through the rocky savannah on the trail of the Big, not to mention beautiful, 5. This is bucket list stuff. Don’t believe me? Here are a Big 5 additional reasons to tick your safari box post haste.

There’s so much more than legalised weed and live, ahem, entertainment when it comes to the many reasons why Amsterdam should be on everyone’s European hit list. Coined as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with more canals than Venice, the city’s postcard architecture, cobblestone streets and pancake houses (if you see a sign with “pannekoek” run don’t walk) all add to its charm. 

Calling all fans of rad music and extraordinary performance value, because Washington, the patron saint of modern pop herself, is popping up a secret show at Blute’s Bar tonight at 11.30pm. All other plans are now officially off.

The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no turning back.

With spring and Japan’s annual cherry blossom season approaching fast in the northern hemisphere, MAC Cosmetics has launched a pastel-hued limited-edition range, Boom Boom Bloom, just in time for the seasonal change.

Opening Ceremony, as well as newcomers Chromat and No Sesso are showing up to make Fashion Week relevant for a whole new generation. 

Touted as one of the most successful limited-edition product launches ever, Tilbury’s Pillow Talk line sold out globally multiple times over.

The short film festival returns to the Palace Cinemas on James Street for just two nights on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 February.

Known for keeping people bronzed to perfection, Bondi Sands is a tanning staple in most bathroom cupboards. Looking to expand the brand's product range, they have just announced they are expanding beyond self-tan to include body care products.

We have travelled far and wide to bring you the best of the frothy bunch, thanks to BWS.

Their camouflage concealer is some of the most revered amongst the beauty industry elite, and their setting powders are still a backstage fashion week staple, but after the news in 2018 Laura Mercier would no longer stock its products in Australia, brand loyalists everywhere were devastated.

It’s racked up 25 million registrations within its first week.

If you’re planning a trip to California in the next few months, you’ll be excited to know Desert X is coming to the Coachella Valley in February and sticking around until 21 April. The free and interactive art exhibit spanning Greater Palm Springs successfully launched in 2017 and is back for 2019, featuring more than a dozen new installations.

Barbara is taking a different approach to the international day of love. In a stark rejection of  roses and teddy bears, they’ve invited the professional Cupids at Dear Pluto to help celebrate Valentine’s Day with a speed dating pizza party. Grab your Nikes.

A handful of local and international celebrity chefs are hoping to break the internet this week, posting some very suggestive looking dishes on their social media accounts—all in the name of a good cause.

The Elizabeth Picture Theatre is back hosting their Studio Ghibli film festival for 2019. Running from 21 February until 12 May, the festival will feature a selection of films from the Japanese animation studio every Thursday night and Sunday afternoon.

Unleash your inner angsty teen with Dr Martens latest collaboration with the Sex Pistols. A pretty obvious team up if you ask me. The Sex Pistols revolutionised the music industry, challenging the clean-cut world of pop they became icons, known for their no-holds-barred approach to music.

Music’s night of nights went down less than 24 hours ago and, save for the usual drama that that went down on (and off the stage) it’s been slated as the most progressive Grammy Awards to date, with female artists leading the way in the top four categories.

Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop. 

The Fiorucci angels will wear 3-Stripes for the first time ever. Get ready to cop this drop. 

With the final season of Game of Thrones on it’s way, adidas is dropping a pack dedicated to the HBO series and you’re going to want to cop every single pair. The six-piece set sees the fantasy series reimagined in the form of the ever-popular Ultraboost. Worth noting, each pair features a heel tab referencing the GoT inspiration, for example, the “House Stark” pair repping “Winter is Coming”.

We’ve created a list of our favourite rooftop bars and restaurants for you to climb up to. You’ll get insane cityscape views while dancing 'til late above the bustling city. Kodak moment? Check.

A city once made famous by Pablo Escobar and considered one of the most dangerous in the world, Medellin is now one of the must-see travel destinations of 2019. Spend a little bit of time here and you’ll quickly realise there’s so much more to this mountain paradise than what your Narcos binge taught you.

Hinting at changes it would make to its famous bottle way back in 2017, Bioderma has released a very limited run of its Sensibo H20 Micelle Solution formula with a reverse pump in 500ml size.

The first drop is a super-limited run of utility-style get up, announced on her Instagram today. 

After announcing their big news mid last year, all eyes have been firmly fixed on the sought-after Commercial Road location, where owner Zac Lazerac and his team at Salt team have been busily renovating the corner block to house their new roastery, Salt.

BrisAsia Fest is back for a rollick through the biggest, best and brightest in Asian culture. 

Travellers the world over know this conundrum all too well—where to stay so you’re close to the sites, minus that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve landed in a tourist trap. Enter, The Renwick Hotel NYC.

In an unpredictable 2019 twist, the world’s most famous ‘cookie’ is taking its iconic monochromatic product and turning it into a lip balm.

California Lane has promised top real estate in the heart of the Valley since its opening in 2018, and this Friday, famed Brisbane ceramicist Bonnie Hislop is taking advantage of the premium location to to set up her very own showroom and painting studio in the artistic laneway.

Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.

This morning we were blessed with images of the upcoming Versace x KITH collaboration, featuring none other than Bella Hadid. What a team up.

Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.

The 2019 iteration of the barrette is pure decoration: think oversized, glittering and stacked to the max vs practical, and minimalistic. The more the merrier.

Brainwashing, blackmail, alien abduction and death threats.

Gigi’s focus for the collection was to empower and inspire women to keep their focus on pushing limits, defying expectations, and becoming their best self.

Continuing their reign of iconic 90s styles.

We’ve rounded up a whole lot of gifting romance to give your significant other, your best mate or, hey—just for yourself. 

Following the success of last year’s Dumpling Day, the BrisAsia Community are bringing it back this year with extra helpings of all the most popular attractions. Every single type of dumpling and dumpling-related product will be available for consumption, including arancini, and this year BrisAsia has moved the festivities to the spacious Welcome to Bowen Hills precinct, which is perfect for packing in as many stalls as possible.

The world’s biggest live virtual reality festival brought together 10 million attendees.

The latest craft brewery to hit Brisbane has landed in Kangaroo Point and it’s everything we hoped it would be. A decidedly nautical local, Sea Legs Brewing exists today thanks to the hard work of five beer-loving mates. 

In the interest of saving our souls (there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t support other women), Brisbane Racing are hosting an Inspirational Ladies Lunch all about women rising to meet their potential head on while helping others along the way. If you’re feeling world-wearied and uninspired, this is where you’ll get your mojo back.

Clear some space in your wardrobe. These are the best dress shirts, like no shirt ever was.

While Throwback Thursdays are a funny way to relive some of the memories you’d rather forget, it’s important to remember that everything you put online (be it yesterday, last week or 10 years ago) is on there for anyone else to see. Yes, even if you do have hectic privacy settings.

It’s that time of year once again, Super Bowl Sunday—well, Monday for us.

February is about to get hot, hot, hot, so we’re suggesting cooling off with an ice-cold cola, chocolate dipped ice-cream, and relaxing in a breezy air-conned cinema.

It can be easy to fall into a funk, which is why we’ve put together a list of things you can do to live your best life in 2019, and keep the good times rolling all year long.

Your guide to all the best urban streetwear in Brisbane.

It feels a little strange to be talking about smoke as a food trend given that it has been integral to cooking since day dot. From the time that fire was harnessed as a device for cooking, we’ve been cooking with smoke.

If there are three things that all Australians love with every fibre of their beings, it’s live sport, ‘big’ things, and American food. So, with the 2019 Super Bowl looming, this is the perfect time to brush up on your American sporting facts.

Fat freezing, or cryolipolysis as it’s known in the industry, is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. While not a particularly new treatment, it has gone from niche (read: really expensive) to mainstream over the past couple of years, predominantly due to huge leaps in the technology used and subsequent (albeit, slight) price drops per treatment making it a far more affordable and realistic way to remove stubborn fat from the parts of your body that just straight up refuse to budge.

If you’re still trying to nail down your weekend plans, look no further. With Brisbane going through an enormous period of growth, it can be hard to choose a place to spend your precious weekend time, let alone knowing what you’ll want to eat.

The temperature’s rising south of the river—and we don’t just mean the weather. Queensland Ballet and the Texas Ballet Theatre have teamed up on a world-first production; one that not only comes with a raunchy reputation, it comes with an ‘adult only’ warning.

Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.

The W Hotel development on North Quay is some scorching hot property with new features and attractions being announced every other day. It’s like Hogwarts or an advent calendar, and the latest from the W is the IKU Noodle Bar.

We’ve teamed up with BWS to bring you all the brew know-how to make sure you can talk craft beer with confidence when your shout rolls around.

Let's take a break from sneaker collabs for just a minute...

Victoria Pedretti from The Haunting of Hill House is locked for the female lead.

Mercy alive do we love a laneway.

A decided contrast to the kawaii beauty looks and messy pastel hair, neon—particularly green neon—is the breakout colour of 2019.

Located just 20 minutes north of Quebec’s city centre, the Hotel de Glace is one of the latest reasons why you need to visit Canada. 

Yes, winter is coming. While the runways gave plenty to look forward to, the streets were where the style game was at an all-time high. 

Beauty mavericks Summer Fridays all but broke the internet late last year when the company announced that it would now be stocked in Australia and New Zealand.

La Macelleria is on a mission to have a store in every major borough, and King Street is next on their radar.

We’re losing it.

Valentine's Day is approaching, and despite what you might think—it's not just about your significant other.

Meme dresses, extreme shoulders, Celine Dion and a few worthy contenders for Lady Gaga’s Oscars wardrobe. 

These are the five beauty looks from the 2019 SAG Awards well worth adding to your personal arsenal.

Three years ago, Lauren Silvers and Lisa Maree had never heard of one another. The entrepreneurs were busy running their own businesses from Sydney and LA respectively. But when a chance encounter with an investor suggested they combine their companies, the duo decided to pool their resources to create one of the country’s most successful beauty apps, Glamazon.

Cherry Los Angeles embodies everything we love about that ‘90s vibe, without trying too hard.

Brisbane’s first ever pasta laboratory takes a different approach to dinner. 

Dubbed the ‘shareholders’ meeting join the Client Liaison lads, Monte and Harvey from 12pm at Contra on Charlotte St where they’ll be launching their clothing label, Client Liaison Deluxe Line.

With the Australia Day weekend so close we can almost taste it, a bunch of our favourite eateries have created special treats to celebrate. From native ingredients to spins on old school classics, we’ve done the hard yards and found five eats you absolutely have to try.

It’s Nike’s tallest airbag yet, and it’s mostly made of recycled manufactured waste.   

The second marker of free space this year is closing in; the Australia Day long weekend is coming in hot. The Hottest 100 has been moved to 28 January, which just frees us up with more time on for getting the most out of the city.

If you’ve been reconsidering your 9 till 5 lately then we have some very good news for you. Airbnb is offering up quite possibly the greatest job of all time, and the best part is, you don’t even need any experience to get it.

It’s not news to us that the beauty industry has been lagging in actioning the drastic change in consumer attitudes to single use plastics. But with the conversation surrounding zero waste alternatives reaching fever pitch, the conscious collective focus is now on the fashion and beauty industries to follow suit and make sweeping reforms to the way they produce and sell their products.

We now have official images of the upcoming BAPE and adidas collaboration; the hype is justified.

The organisers behind two of the most successful weekend markets in Brisbane are dimming the lights to bring us the Brisbane Night Market on Friday evenings.

The Body Positive Pool Party is taking over a previously toxic environment (public pools) and re-christening it as a place of extreme body positivity. No matter the shape or size, whatever body you’ve got deserves to be celebrated.

Fresh for 2019 is one of the most highly anticipated beauty drops of the year—and we’re only in January. Primed for release this February are three new iterations of the iconic MAC Girl palettes, and they’re bang on the money for SS19 trends.

Just when you decided you’re too much of a grown up to enjoy a good old food mash-up, someone goes and thinks up something so incredible, so off-the-wall, you wonder how you’ve gotten this far and not thought of it sooner.

If you’re hearing everyone around you say “new year, new me” and you want to jump on that bandwagon, perhaps working in a different country is the next step you need to take.

It’s her biggest tour to date and tickets go on sale Thursday.

Each silhouette uses the French painting style, Trompe l’oeil, to reimagine the Stan Smith as one of the three archived sneakers. 

Debuted on Junya Watanabe’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway in Paris.