Living in Melbourne, Australia. Food, photography, travel and adventure blogger 💙❤️
Once upon a time, many moons ago it was the year 2000. I worked on Church St Richmond, land of the upmarket furniture stores and office blocks. A short stroll away was Swan Street, back then it was slightly grungy and sometimes a little seedy. Options for dining weren’t plentiful and entertainment consisted of a … More Fargo and Co.
The Caulfield Cup, a day on the calendar that sparks joy in the racing world. There is nothing quite like the buzz of a major racing event and the 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup was a day full of surprises, glitz, glamour and triumph. The air was electric with excitement. Racegoers immaculately dressed, looking very prim … More 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival
Spring Racing has arrived. A time of year for fashion, champagne, sunshine, oh and did I mention, horse racing! Melbourne provided delightful sunshine and blue skies for Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, making it an exceptional day filled with glamour, style and bubbles. Lots of bubbles. I am a huge racing fan. HUGE. The … More Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse
Renowned Italian restaurant Woodstock Pizzicheria has just celebrated the first anniversary for its newest restaurant which is located at one of my favourite locations, Chadstone – The Fashion Capital, and I was fortunate enough to attend the stylish soiree. What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion than with a cocktail party, Italian style! Full … More Woodstock Pizzicheria First Anniversary Cocktail Party
Melbourne Fashion Week 2017 has officially come to an end and The Plus Ones were there to farewell the week long festivities at Premium Runway Closing. The final runway was magnificently presented with floral arrangements suspended in solid ice blocks, a union of the changing seasons, farewell to winter (yes, we have had enough of … More Melbourne Fashion Week Premium Runway Closing
Spring was literally in the air at Melbourne Fashion Week 2017 Premium Runway Four. A stunning floral arrangement positioned at the end of the runway was the perfect styling backdrop for the beautiful designer collections on show. I was incredibly fortunate to have a front row seat, giving me the opportunity to see the collections … More Melbourne Fashion Week Premium Runway Four recap
Lights, Camera, glamour! Melbourne Fashion Week 2017 Premium Runways have kicked off in Melbourne, with the David Jones Premium Runway 1 presented in beautiful Melbourne Town hall. As Melbourne shivers through the cold, MFW certainly warmed things up. The sought-after front row seats were positioned down the centre of the runway, so those seated there feeling … More Melbourne Fashion Week Premium Runway 1: all the style
On our recent drive from Sydney to Melbourne we had the pleasure of staying at a wonderful hotel in the NSW town of Albury. Atura Albury is located at 648 Dean Street in a convenient central location just a short stroll into the centre of town. The Botanical Gardens are also nearby, which are home … More Atura Albury Hotel – an absolute gem
School holidays. A time of year that can spark moments of sheer panic and terror in parents. Logistics, trying to keep kids entertained, going through money like it’s burning a hole in your pocket and the best part, siblings annoying each other over the most ridiculous things (I once heard mine arguing over a rubber band, … More Road Trip to Sydney
2017 marks a significant milestone for The House of Dior, one of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses. To celebrate the occasion, the NGV and The House of Dior have teamed together to create a world premiere exhibition to celebrate seventy years of haute couture and I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek. … More NGV The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture
Travelling Soul Sister 