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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.

On the half shell, splashed with lemon juice and Tabasco, or maybe a nice shallot vinaigrette, and slurped down with a sip of champagne in between, these plump aphrodisiacs are as refreshing as a dip in the ocean. 

We all know that lunchtime is the best part of any workday, but we also know how difficult it is to get away from your desk when you have impending deadlines and extra work being shoved in your in-tray. Thankfully, there are some awesome and tasty Perth CBD take away lunch options that you can pick up in a jiffy and take back to your desk, like the good little slave you are. Here are 10 of our favourite Perth CBD take away lunch options.

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s edible!

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

Can we all give a “hell yeah” to Queen Liz as we get to celebrate her birthday with a big fat day off this Monday in Perth?

The biggest week on the Perth fashion calendar culminated on Sunday night with a sizzling Wheels & Dollbaby-shaped bang. This year’s Telstra Perth Fashion Festival saw Perth’s bold and beautiful out in force for five days of runway shows, glitz, glamour and lots and lots and lots of champagne. The Urban List was lucky to have front row access throughout the week and this is what went down. #nowImustsleepforever

So I’m in the car headed to a dinner with seven strangers. No big deal, just your average Tuesday night. The folks at Stranger Danger Dinners have done all the work—they’ve found the restaurant, ordered the food and have done their background checks on the dinner guests, presumably via our Facebook friends, to make sure that none of us know each other. Part of me worries about the people I might be having dinner with who aren’t on my Facebook; old work colleagues, Tinder dates, ex boyfriends and the most dreaded kind of untouchable, the “unfriended.” 

There is nothing like the smell of freshly roasted coffee to get you going in the morning and the coffee at South Freo’s Roasting Warehouse is no exception.

Coffee, fixies, doughnuts and jaffles—sounds like Get Ya Fix knows its neighbours reeeeal good. This Northbridge café officially opens on Saturday but we reckon if you pop down this week, you’ll be one of the first in Perth to check it out (wink wink).

Being charged with writing an article on Perth’s best pancakes was kinda daunting. Pancakes are serious business after all and Perth is dishing out some pretty crackin’ ones these days.

Kate Moss famously said “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” and to her I say “cronuts.” To her I say “cruffins.” Yes, that’s right C-R-U-F-F-I-N-S—it’s what happens when a muffin makes sweet love to a croissant and it’s the best. It’s like a unicorn had a baby with Chuck Norris. It’s the best crossbreed since the Chusky (Chow Chow x Husky—which is so cute it makes my ovaries hurt, but I digress).

Homegrown beauty brands are making big waves in Perth. From natural makeup to world-class spa treatments, we’ve tracked down five Perth beauty brands that you need in your beauty stash. So load these beauties into your makeup gun and set it to patriotic.

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

In the days of nutribullet spun juices, spiralised veg and kale riddled everything it can be easy to forget the benefits of a humble green smoothie. One that is beautiful to look at, great for your insides and an excellent way to turn over the inner sanctum of your crisper.

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.

Holy Hummus! Well known for their popular offerings at markets around town, The Hummus Club is set to open their first pop-up store in Perth’s Trinity Arcade. Having gained a cult following for their top-notch and super tasty approach to traditional Middle Eastern cooking, The Hummus Club crew will be dishing out lunch to hungry CBD workers, shoppers and foodies for six months from the start of October.

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

Yep, you heard right—Mount Lawley favourite Mary Street Bakery is opening in West Leederville next month and we couldn’t be more excited! Set to be just as popular as its sister spot, you can expect the same calibre of food and tastiness, with a few extra smatterings of awesome thrown in.

If you had planned to do nothing this weekend, think again! Perth is serving up some killer events all weekend long. There’s plenty of fashion, photography, food, films and funnies to be had by all.

It’s safe to say that us P-town peeps are interior design obsessed. If we aren’t watching the latest reno show (although seriously, enough already), we are drooling over leather plant hangers, marble trays, sheepskin throws and concrete...everything over our takeaway coffee. Here are 5 of our fave Perth homeware brands for you to get your textile-lovin’ hands on.

Having thrown open their doors a few months ago in the new foodie mecca that is the 140 precinct, Perth restaurant Ribs & Burgers has already found itself with a cult following. And I think I know why, guys. The food is freaking delicious.

With images of sugar-crusted cronuts, crispy waffles topped with even crispier bacon and bounty smoothies erupting with cherry coulis popping onto my instagram feed before 10am, good intentions can be easily thwarted. Thankfully, there’s a conscious shift in breakfast menus to cater for those who want to fuel their bodies with premium whole foods that taste scrumptious too. So, follow us as we lead you away from temptation… Seriously. Step away from the cronut. Here are 10 of Perth's best healthy breakfasts.

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.

It's that time of year again! The time when the beautiful people come out of hiding and show us mere mortals a thing or two when it comes to the game of fashion. Kicking off tomorrow night at Fashion Paramount (no, not that Paramount), Perth fashionista’s can expect an electrifying week of fashion fanfare across Perth at the 2015 Telstra Perth Fashion Festival. But while it's the runway shows that are sure to have the fashion elite talking, there are a whole lotta other fashionable things happening that make this week one of the best in Perth.

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. 

It’s not good enough anymore to like somewhere before it’s cool, you need to like it before it even exists, Listers! Perth has really upped the ante in the cafe, bar and restaurant stakes lately and we know you want to keep up with what's going on, right? Some of these babies are newborns, some are just a twinkle in the punter’s eye and some are downright gossip—because “fact checking” is for sissys! (just jokes, we're total fact checking nerds!)

Give peas a chance and turnip to some of P-town’s hippest and most happenin’ veggie cafes (Puns! Puns! So many puns!). We’ve bean searching far and wide for our veggie lovin’ Listers and present to you, 11 of the best vegetarian cafes in Perth dishing out delish eats.

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!

Date-night is fast approaching. You’ve exhausted the locals. And you’re one ‘where d'you wanna go tonight? Dunno, where d'you wanna go?’ convo away from losing your sh*t. Will you resign to the couch and accept failure? Not on our watch! Check out our top picks for a sassy night out in Perth and bask in the glory of date-night success. From the cheap n' cheerful to the fancy pants spots, here are 11 of Perth's best date night restaurants.

Maylands is getting its own dedicated yoga studio—can we get a ‘hell yeah’ from all the north easties in Perth? After much anticipation, The Yoga Space is opening up a Maylands wing of their studio tomorrow, with regular classes kicking off Monday 14 September.

Calling all film buffs: The Italian Film Festival hits Perth this month, bringing with it some beautiful slices of Italian silver screen action. Opening on Thursday 24th September and running at various Palace Cinemas until 14th October, you’ll find a whole host of films on show, ranging from the slapstick to the sombre. Here are our top picks of the Italian Film Festival to catch later this month. Ciao!

What's better than tacos and dumplings? Tacos and dumplings on wheels of course! Perth's food truck scene has significantly upped the ante in recent years, and we’re thrilled about it—they just fit so darn well into the WA way of life! From Japanese and Brazilian cuisine to ice pops and doughnuts, here are some of Perth's best food trucks.

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.

After a glimpse of glorious summer weather earlier on in the week, don’t let this weekend’s forecasted rain burst your bubble. We’ve got heaps of events to keep you busy—there’s food, festivals, fashion and lots of fun times to be had. Get your diaries ready, Listers!

Ah, Spring, how we love you. You’re warm enough to be festive, but cool enough so we can stuff our faces without the meat sweats. We’ve compiled the best food and drink events happening in this hallowed season—let's ring spring in with total gluttony! Here are 7 Perth foodie events for your spring calendar.

It’s not all about doughnuts and baked goods at this Highgate gem—after dark Wednesday through Saturday, Perth restaurant Mary’s busts out an impressive bevvy list which includes oriental spirits like sake and soju. But the drinks aren’t all to write home about, the menu at Mary’s is epic.

She’s dressed Ruby Rose and her designs have been seen on the Cannes Film Festival and Logies red carpet, so it’s no surprise that Perth fashion designer Ange Lang is one West Aussie lady going places. Rapidly building a reputation locally and internationally for her unique minimal-luxe eveningwear, Ange designs gowns for sophisticated, confident and fashion-forward women—and it seems that these women are sitting up and taking notice. We took two minutes to chat with the delightful Ange about what we can expect from her at this year’s Telstra Perth Fashion Festival, who she’d love to dress and her favourite Perth haunts.

There’s nothing like buying a hot pair of workout pants and discovering half your pilates class are sporting the same pair. Blahh! We get that you love individuality in your sportswear as much as your casual gear (especially as they can be one and the same ammiright ladies?) so we hunted down Perth’s best luxe workout boutiques just for you, dear Listers. 

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.

Whether it's that great little joint your mate told you about, or the local take away on your street, it seems everyone has an opinion on who serves up the best Indian in town. If you're longing for a creamy curry, some crispy papadums, a spicy goat curry or a mango lassi, it's time to get yo self to one of the best Indian restaurants in Perth. So, Listers, stop pestering your Indian friends and colleagues for where to get the best curries in town—here's 16 restaurants serving up some of the best Indian food in Perth.

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.

There are so many reasons why us Perthies all adore Fremantle. From the laid-back, hippy vibe that embraces you like an old (somewhat ‘natural’ smelling) friend, to sunny afternoons with your crew playing lawn bowls at Little Creatures, to wandering through the markets or having coffee at a super secret hole-in-the-wall cafe.

We’re pretty dang lucky in Perth to have chefs that take breakfast as seriously as lunch and dinner and understand the significance of what we all know is the most important (and glorious) meal of the day.

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.

ERMAGERRD, spring is here, Listers! It’s time to shave those legs, bust out the fake tan and say goodbye to the butt imprint on your couch you’ve been working on all winter long. We’ve got some spring-tastic events lined up for you to kick off the sunny season this weekend. There are bands, burlesque and breakfasts—and don’t forget Father’s Day this Sunday (Dad would not be happy!).

Waiter, there’s a doughnut in my milkshake!

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

Yep, we’re the first to admit Perth has a serious thing for anything new and exciting. But after the initial queues dwindle at the latest hot restaurant, it’s anyone’s guess whether people will return. But not the ones on this list. These tried-and-true establishments have stayed winners long after their novel shine wore off, and have become as much part of the Western Australian landscape as Cott Beach and Dennis Cometti. Screw flavour of the month, these are flavour of the decade – and beyond! Here are 10 of Perth's most iconic restaurants.

Father's Day is this Sunday, Listers! Time to get your act together and organise something to thank your old man for all the fatherly advice, dad jokes and money he's dished out over the past year. Dads come in all shapes, sizes and personality types, so we've categorised all the Dads out there to make your Father's Day planning a little easier.

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!

Like Sophie’s Choice, but with cocktails, the Urban List chooses Perth’s 24 best cocktails, leaving so many loved ones behind…  It was a pleasure researching this article **sips cocktail** apologies to all the ex boyfriends I dialed **sip sip** but seriously thislc was thej blest jobpp eveeerrrr.. **glug glug** omg it’s my song!! Someone dancegg wiv meeeee!! Brace yourself Listers, as we bring you 25 of Perth’s best cocktails for your pre-kebab pleasure. It’s not in order of preference, because I love all my alcohol children equally.

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!

It’s the last weekend of winter Perth peeps, can we get a hell yeah?! Time to bid that frosty bitch adieu with some fun, food and festival action. Here are the best Perth events this weekend.

Us Perthians will travel surprisingly far from home to cure our miserable morning mood with delicious breakfast eats ­and this roadmap of new Perth breakfasts to try in 2015 will ensure that your bleary-eyed journey is not wasted. Some places are new to the scene and some are tried and true locals that just keep creating dishes that make it worth getting up before noon. Read on for 15 Perth breakfasts you must try in 2015.

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s edible! This month, Perth Editor Tessa Gallagher shares her new favourite everything – from podcasts, to raw chocolate, to some kooky embroidery, here’s what’s on her radar.

Go easy on the sauce this weekend and all the fresh-produce-laden, sweater-around-the-shoulders fun of Perth’s farmers markets could be yours. Here are five Perth farmers markets you should visit this weekend!

Welcome to The Urban List Perth – your leading go-to guide for everything worth tasting, trying, booking and buying in our coffee-loving city, Perth! Here are a few handy tips to help you get the most out of your experience.

It took several arduous weeks of sipping brews and chatting to the City's top baristas to find Perth's best coffee but the hyper-caffeination was worth it, guys. Not only was I super impressed by the passion and knowledge that is fuelling Perth’s love affair with the bean, but I also found cafés where customer service is just as important as the coffee. Who woulda thunk! Some of the best coffee in Perth comes from your old faves, but there are loads of new and exciting joints too - which explains the evolving trend towards coffee specialisation. Not sure which single origin to choose or whether your black coffee should be filtered? Ask for advice from your friendly baristas - the guys and gals behind the counters of Perth's best coffee joints - who all really, really, really love to talk about coffee.

Nestled into a leafy West Leederville street between busy Cambridge Street and the railway tracks, Hylin’s friendly staff and easy-going vibe make this intimate cafe the sort of unpretentious hangout everyone hopes will open in their neighbourhood.

When they said Sunday is the day of rest, they were referring to sipping beer in the sunshine with mates… right? Don't let a looming Monday morning spoil your fun, finish your weekend on a high note by doing what West Aussies do best, partaking in a Sunday session. From beachside bars to bustling breweries, we’ve rounded up some of Perth's best Sunday sessions for you to check out. Cheers! 

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.

Sick of the same old slog, Listers? We all know its easy to get stuck in a fitness rut but c’mon, it’s time to move on from Zumba and Tae-bo and try one of the new exercise classes on offer in our fitness-loving city. From nude yoga (seriously) to Absolute Metafit, we’re making our way through this hot list of new Perth exercise trends in our quest for toned tushies, amazing abs and massive endorphin rushes. Here’s our 2015 Perth exercise bucket list of the best places, trends and events to get your exercise moves on. How many can you tick off by the end of the year? Aaaaaand go!

Tucked away in a dark corner of Mount Hawthorn, Perth pizza joint Neighborhood Pizza is a big-on-flavour pizzeria fast becoming a favourite local hangout.

We’ve found the best Perth sweat spots to shake off the winter shackles with views so beautiful you’ll be weeping tears of joy.  

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.

New kid on the block, Chu Bakery, is keeping it simple, classy and to the point in their little corner shop which has already been dubbed Perth's best bakery, ­amassing many happy regulars in the process. 

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!

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.

How to look good naked. Tricky. Unless of course you are a cake in the hands of Brisbane food stylist and entertaining guru, Lyndel Miller; then you are going to look pretty sweet in the buff indeed. We catch up with the baking talent to discuss her new book, Naked Cakes.

Perhaps it’s subconscious nostalgia; but from street style to our favourite (or least favourite) it-girls, left, right and centre there seems to be a true nineties revival taking over.

Two things in the world we need more of: Doughnuts and sticky date pudding. Or, to keep things simple, how about get-in-your-face sticky date baked doughnuts like these bad boys which effectively combine the two. The baked bit takes the edge off the guilt, but there is fruit in there people so guilt shouldn’t even come into it.

Listers, let’s talk podcasts. The much loved, bite-size snippets of audio indulgence have revolutionised how information gets into our brains, opening up a world of fascinating new topics and hilarious stories that we would never have dreamed we’d be interested in a decade ago. I mean, can you even remember life before podcasts?! Here are no less than FOURTEEN incredible series that you need in your life and in your earbuds, right this very second. And no, none of them is This American Life.

Whether you pronounce it bucket or bouquet, the bucket bag is the tote to be totin’ this season. A bucket bag reeks of youth, of minimalism, of a fuss-free lifestyle where your hands are free for more important things (like eating, shopping, and giving the peace sign). A bucket bag says to the world, that’s right, my handbag will never be organised so let’s all stop pretending we’re going to put our phone in that little phone holder pouch and embrace never finding our keys. A bucket bag means freedom.

If you’re yet to jump on the oil-wagon, there is no better time than right now. 

If at the moment you’re reading this you find your ass down in Sydney (as is mine), chances are you are freezing said behind off. If instead you find yourself in Melbourne, you might have already lost the will to live (or the will to get out of bed, because no matter what chain of events you set in motion in the morning, sooner or later you’ll have to face the bathroom, and sh*t those tiles are cold). Sources have also promptly called me to inform me—and complain in length—about the cold weather affairs currently sweeping the sunshine state.

Day before pay day, on a perpetual budget, or just a little bit, er, stingey? We feel you! We’ve rounded up 25 restaurants in Perth that will let you pig out without breaking the piggy bank. You’re welcome.

Don’t pretend you haven’t stayed up all night long dreaming about where you’d be in the 90’s if you weren’t living it up in choker necklaces and bucket hats. We’re here to tell you where you really belonged while you ate Jupiter bars in front of the TV after school.

Flat, lifeless hair is literally the worst. Hours upon hours upon yet more hours have been spent by every one of us attempting to tszuj our hair for voluminous waves a la every celeb ever, only for it to fall flat ten seconds later. Nightmare.

It may be something you do with hardly a second thought, but the way you order your coffee gives an astonishing insight into who you are as a human being. You might think you ask for a flat white or a macchiato because you like the way it tastes. False. As your friendly barista knows perfectly well, the choice you make at the café in the morning reveals everything about who you are, where you have been and what is running through your head. Here is what your coffee order says about you.