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The Soft As Butter Cashmere Loungewear Sets You’ll Actually Want To Be Seen In

Not all loungewear is created equal. There’s the sad, sagging, scratchy trackies and hoodies that should never leave the living room, and then there’s chic, stylish sets that look as good on your couch as they do in the café queue. Hommey’s brand spankin’ cotton cashmere collection lives firmly in the latter camp.

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Step Away From The Socks, These Gifts Will Have Dad Feeling His Best This Father’s Day

Buying for Dads can be tricky. They’ve already got too many socks, they don’t need another novelty mug, and there’s only so many Weber accessories you can buy before every meal ends up being BBQ’d to oblivion. This Father’s Day, kill the clichés and give Dad something that he’ll actually use and benefit from. 

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27 Of The Best Father’s Day Gifts To Impress Dad In 2025

Dads can be notoriously hard to buy for, but with Father's Day creeping up, we hate to remind you that right now is the time to nail the best gift.

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The It Kit

The It Kit is your passport to hassle free present buying—yes, it is possible! The It Kit's online store is your one-stop-shop for gorgeous, beautifully curated and packaged pressies for when you need the perfect gift, but have no idea where to start!

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These Are The Best Deals Available For Afterpay Day 2025

The second Afterpay Day sale event of the year is here. So get your wallets ready as we prepare you for some of the best discounts on offer

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Gifts For Her: 32 Dreamy Presents To Impress

Present-hunting is an art. Let us help you master it with our picks of the best gifts for her.

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13 Thoughtful Baby Shower Gift Ideas Every Mum Will Love

We‘ve done the hard yards for you and put together our top baby shower gift ideas for when there's not a gift registery to save you. 

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19 Of The Best Cookbooks That Every Home Chef Needs

We've found the best cookbooks so you'll never have to eat out again. Kind of.

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Mother’s Day 2025: Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Every Type Of Mum

Find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the most important woman in your life. Our hand-picked selection of unique and thoughtful gifts is sure to make her day.

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50 Of The Best Things To Do In Paris In 2025

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination for good reason.

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25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Your Special Someone Will Love

Upgrade everything from picnic-dates to love-making with these great Valentine's Day gift ideas. 

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10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Go Beyond Flowers And Chocolates

From hot air balloon rides to pasta-making courses and classic picnics.

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Here’s How to Nail Your Partner’s Love Language This Valentine’s Day, According To Lucy Neville

Love languages were conceived over 30 years ago to help couples better show up for each other, but the internet’s fascination with relationship optimisation has thrust these five acts back into the cultural zeitgeist.

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This Aussie Beach Brand’s Kaleidoscopic Range Is Perfect For Snagging A Cabana Spot

Aussie-owned beach brand LiFE! has been bringing a bold dose of colour to our shores since they launched 20 years ago, and these legends have just released a new range that’s serious about sun safety. 

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The Best Gift Cards To Buy When You Need A Last-Minute Present

Admit it, there's nothing better than a gift card.

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Homewares Gifts: 21 Gifts Perfect For Your Decor-Loving Pals

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

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Gifts For Mum: 26 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

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Outdoorsy Gifts: 24 Gifts For That Person Who’s Always Outside

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

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Foodie Gifts: 29 Delicious Gift Ideas For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

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Gifts Under $50: Here Are 22 Affordable Gift Ideas That Everyone Will Love

Who says spending big at Christmas has to be a thing? We reckon it's the little things that count.

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25 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

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Boundary-Pushing Blooms: September Studio’s Bryce Heyworth On The Future Of Floristry

Lavish bouquet-filled tablescapes fill our feeds and online orders for bouquets are booming—the internet has transformed the floristry industry, and we’re lapping it up

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23 Of The Best Advent Calendars In 2024 To Get You Into the Festive Spirit

Whether you want to win the award for best gift-giver this Christmas, or you just want to treat yourself, we've got you covered. 

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These 21 Sustainable Gifts Are Your Answer To Conscious Gift Giving

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

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Gifts For Travellers: 21 Gift Ideas For The Frequent Flyer in Your Life

Gifts for the luxury traveller, the one-bag enthusiast, or the wanderlust-driven backpacker. 

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Win A Luxe Fully-Furnished Claremont Home So You Can Live Like A Baller Every Day

What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo? 

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What’s On My Wishlist: Shaun Lynch, Outdoorsman And Entrepreneur

Ever wondered what's on the wishlist of the founder of an outdoors brand?

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What’s On My Wishlist: Dianna Cohen, Crown Affair Founder And Forbes 30 Under 30 Alumni

The founder and CEO of luxury haircare brand, Crown Affair, tells us what she's shopping next. 

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What’s On My Wishlist: Nick Smart, Niche Perfumery Expert And Founder Of Libertine Parfumerie

The founder and director of Agence de Parfum and its retail sister Libertine Parfumerie tells us what he's shopping next. 

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What’s On My Wishlist: Aaron Trotman, Self-Confessed Foodie and Founder Of Wine Alternative, NON

The serial entrepreneur, foodie, and founder and CEO of NON tells us what he's shopping next. 

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Save Cash This Holiday Season With These At-Home Beauty And Self Care Treatments

With help from Philips, we’ve curated a list of tips to level-up your already loyal routine.   

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Why Now’s The Time To Jump On The Aussie E-Bike Revolution

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

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The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Christmas Shopping For Everyone On Your List

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

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13 Indigenous-Owned Businesses You Need To Shop Right now

Deadly tees, statement earrings and spicy pantry fillers.

Homewares

Fire Up The Stove: Our Place Cookware Has Just Launched In Australia

Our Place, creators of the internet's most posted pan, has finally made its way to Australian shores and is set to make your culinary dreams come true. 

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The Best Christmas Pyjamas To Truly Get Into The Festive Spirit This Year

Give your sleepwear a seasonal (and festive) upgrade with our guide to the cutest Christmas pyjamas to shop this year. 

Homewares

Frank Green’s Colourful New 2023 Range With Sky Blue, Pistachio And Cosmic Purple

The cherished sustainable lifestyle brand known for its iconic triple-walled and vacuum-insulated drink bottles and coffee cups, Frank Green is taking their colourway to the next level in their largest and most colourful limited edition collection ever. 

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10 Frank Green Gifts We’re Shopping For Mum This Mother’s Day

These gifts are guaranteed to keep mum happy and hydrated. 

Fashion

15 Autumn Pieces To Add A Pop Of Confidence To Your Wardrobe

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

Homewares

The Best Scented Candles To Light Up Your Life In 2024

Whether buying for yourself or as a gift for someone special, scented candles will set the mood at home. Shop our list of dreamy candles in woody, floral, and musk scents from top brands like Maison Balzac, Aesop, and Glasshouse. 

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Top Gift Ideas For Kids

We've wrapped up some top bub, toddler and kid gift ideas so you can relax and enjoy the fairy bread at the next birthday party without lingering pressie stress. 

Entertainment

The Best Digital Cameras To Buy For All Your 2023 Memories

If you’ve been on TikTok of late, the revival of the ol’ trusty compact digital camera should come as no surprise.

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Shop R.M.Williams’ New Gifting Range And Win A Luxury Trip For Two To South Australia

This year R.M.Williams is serving up two pieces of good news to bring holiday cheer: a brand new season gifting range and a must-enter competition giving you the chance to score a trip of a lifetime rocking a brand new pair of R.M.Williams kicks to boot.

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10 Excellent Gifts For The Homewares Lover In Your Life

From fancy champagne coupes to plush towels and stunning ceramics. 

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10 Epic Christmas Gifts For Dog Lovers

From cuddly toys to Christmas-themed bow ties and one very cool dog advent calendar. 

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15 Rare Gifts To Shop From StockX This Christmas

From retro Jordans to Lightning Mcqueen Crocs and monochromatic Sambas, shop our edit of the best rare gifts to shop.

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15 Steamy Gift Ideas For Couples And Lovers To Shop This Christmas

Giving your one and only an air fryer for Christmas is nice and all but have you ever given the gift of pleasure?

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10 Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts You Can Shop On The Iconic

When friends move into a new pad or buy their first home, you can be sure there’ll be a housewarming party—which means you’ll need to find a housewarming gift that they’ll love, use, and actually complements their interior style.

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Our 6 Fave Reads To Help You Disconnect And Wind Down

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

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18 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts To Shop On Amazon

Because there truly is nobody harder to shop for than your dad.

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Here’s How You Can Win One Of Five $4,000 R.M.Williams Shopping Experiences

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

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6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

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Here’s What We’re Shopping At This Dreamy New Online Wellness Destination

Youtime is the new Aussie-founded online wellness retailer that’s sort of like our answer to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—only with cooler products and much less crazy. 

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10 Of The Coolest “Chilled Vibe” Dinner Party Essentials

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

Beauty

17 Of The Best Winter Fragrances To Wear In 2022

From scents capable of boosting your mood (and aligning your chakras) to fragrances that will transport you to a distant—and potentially warmer—location. 

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5 Of The Best Boozy Gift Ideas To Wrap Up This Valentine’s Day

This summer, we're feeling extra appreciative of the people in our lives after a pretty rough 2021. And for many of us, that might mean showing our special someone love through presents. But getting the right gift for someone is never an easy task—chocolates and flowers are just not cutting it this year. 

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Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

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This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

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Give Back This Christmas With The Hunger Project’s Amazing Hampers For Change

Top of our list this year for a gift that gives back is The Hunger Project’s amazing Hamper for Change.

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How To Curate The Perfect Long Lunch, According To Food Stylists Alex And Heleena

With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in good food and good company, we caught up with Alex and Heleena to uncover their food styling and entertaining tips, and how they perfectly photograph their visual feasts with the help of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G available at Optus.

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Lift Your Summer Wardrobe With These Fresh Summer Tees And Totes For Under $35

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking merch just in time for your summer wardrobe refresh.

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15 Trendy Alcohol Gifts To Shop This Christmas

Whatever their poison of choice, here we've got a long list of trendy alcohol gifts guaranteed to impress.

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Win Christmas This Year With 10 Unique And Thoughtful Gifts

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

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15 Amazing Summer Reads To Gift The Bookworm In Your Life

Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.

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The Best Kitchen Gadgets In Australia You Need To Get Your Hands On In 2022

We’ve prepped for you, and cooked up a list of some of the best kitchen gadgets available in Australia this year. 

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Step Into The Future With These 7 Must-Have Tech Style Essentials

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

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The Most Comfortable Sneakers In Australia So You Can Tread Lightly

Sneakers aren’t just footwear, they’re the sole of our very being. Okay, that’s a bit much, but we here at Urban List are clearly sneakerheads, and proudly so. They’re a part of everyday life, and are just so cool. But ultimately, we all know that sneakers need to be comfortable. We’ve walked the path for you, and compiled a list of some of the most comfortable sneakers in Australia.

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Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

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Here’s Why The Micro-Gifting Trend Is Exactly What We Need In A Post-2020 World

In an era of border closures, grounded planes, and cancelled catch-ups—we’ve had to invent new ways to stay in touch, preserve and nurture our good friendships, and send out all the feels across the world to our nearest and dearest.

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Shout Your Mates Beers, Coffee, Burgers And More With This Epic New App

Ever wanted to shout someone a coffee, wine, burger, or beer, but haven’t been able to because you’re too busy, or they’re too far away? What about sending someone a gift—not a pricey bottle of bubbles or an extravagant bouquet, just something small to show you care?

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12 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas To Treat The Man In Your Life

Forgot it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend? If you’re not sure where to start, what to do, or, better yet, what to gift that special dude in your life—we got you.

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20 Super Sweet Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

If it were up to us, every day would be Valentine’s Day. When it comes to romance, there’s truly never a bad time to ship your significant other a surprise bunch of blooms, to organise a fancy date night at the restaurant you've been dying to try, or pop a bottle of bubbles together just to celebrate what you got going on.

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Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day With These Cannabis-Infused Gins

If you’re out of creative gift ideas off the back of Christmas, The Cannabis Company is here to save the day with their cannabis-infused gin.

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Swap Your Shop, Here’s How You Can Back Small Business In 2021

Whether it’s shopping for Christmas, for special occasions, for groceries, or just for the hellavit, here are some ways to show small businesses some extra lovin’ in the New Year.

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16 Actually Awesome Stocking Fillers And Kris Kringle Gifts All Under $20

To save you a little Kris Kringle-induced workplace anxiety, we've dug up 10 gifts under $20 guaranteed to impress your colleagues. 

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10 Of The Best Bathrobes To Slip Into This Season

Pre-iso we were always big-time fans of the humble bathrobe but now that we’re all spending way more time lounging and relaxing at home it’s become a downright staple.