A fashion blog from Melbourne

Do you buy different versions of the same thing?

by Phoebe Montague

A wardrobe revelation occurred to me recently: I buy the same top, in different versions. All the time. I'd hung my hand washing to dry on coat hangers off the ...

Homewares

Mati ‘The Eye’ Icon Candles by Eleni

by Phoebe Montague

At 50 hours burn time, the candle will fill your home with the scent of Ouzo Menta (liquorice mint, just think of the drink) in an exotic tribute to Greek culture and heritage. I just love everything about this brand – that it’s Melbourne owned and made, the mystical aspect and of course the hidden talismans you find as the candle burns.

Outings

The Modern New Yorker Lunch at No35

by Phoebe Montague

The Sofitel here in Melbourne are encouraging people to go beyond MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition and immerse yourself in edible works of art. They've been in partnership with the NGV for more than 20 years and to celebrate have cooked up quite a special offering.

Accessories

Meet David Subroto

by Phoebe Montague

Meet David Subroto. A Melbourne based label who make beautiful, screen printed silk scarves. As they tell us: Silk is chosen as the hero fabric due to its dynamic nature, ...

Outings Travel

A look inside Annabel’s Mayfair

by Phoebe Montague

Annabel's of Mayfair is legendary in its original and current sense: the private club who's members and guests have included everyone from royalty to rockstars. “You can wear all your jewelry, your evening bag, your fur stole . . . it’s party time when you walk in.”

Beauty

Hop and Cotton Skincare

by Phoebe Montague

This was the situation: sitting in the Mayfair Restaurant and Bar having a cocktail with a girlfriend while talking rather intensively about exfoliation. Facial exfoliation to be exact. Our conversation ...

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