Best beauty, fashion, home, kids and travel favourites for April: Best Picks Editor shares top choices

I don’t know about you, but I feel like we blinked and it was the end of April. This month has flown by in a wash of public holidays, sunny autumn days and events. But there has been plenty on my wish and must-buy list this month, from game-changing beauty buys to collaborations between designers … Read more

Simone Pérèle lauches Mother’s Day collection with a special wellness-inspired giveaway

Lingerie experts Simone Pérèle has launched an exclusive Mother’s Day campaign alongside a tantalising giveaway to Hotel Sorrento in Victoria. The leading luxury lingerie house has debuted fresh new ranges of sleepwear and lingerie which will make for the perfect gift for your mother, mother figure, or even yourself. The campaign, which is called “Love … Read more

Alix Earle is spotted wearing Australian swimwear label Bydee: Sell-out Prague Top style

Social media sensation Alix Earle has caused a flurry of attention for an Australian swimwear label after wearing a piece from the small business online. The young college graduate, who has more than 10 million followers to her name, posted a video to TikTok wearing the $99 Prague Top in Salsa from Bydee Swimwear. She … Read more

Oodie celebrates birthday with special buy one get one free mystery gift

To celebrate Oodie’s sixth birthday, the team is offering customers a never-before-seen deal on its popular oversized hoodie blankets. From 9am on April 26, shoppers who buy any classic adult-sized Oodies can choose a free mystery Oodie or Sleep Tee with the discount code BDAYMYSTERY. So while you don’t necessarily get to pick your second … Read more

MCoBeauty releases near-identical Sol de Janeiro body creams for a third of the price of Mecca favourite

Australian makeup and skincare brand MCoBeauty has wowed customers with the release of three body creams that look nearly identical to the $75 Sol de Janeiro body butters. The brand, well known for crafting “dupes” of popular — but expensive — makeup favourites, mimicked the same packaging, colours and scents to the Mecca bestsellers. But … Read more

Best lash keratin product: Amy Jean’s latest technology is a god-send for lashes and eyebrows

When God (or more likely, genetics) gifted me thick eyebrows and fluffy eyelashes it might have been nice for the excessive hair growth to end there. But sadly the money I spend on razors a month confirms that in fact it’s not all of your hopes and dreams coming true to be given ample facial … Read more

Iconic footwear brand TOMS has returned to Australian shores once again

It was the renowned name in footwear known for its lightweight, fashion-forward designs that gave back to people in need. But US-born TOMS is back in Australia after a lengthy hiatus, returning with a renewed commitment to style, comfort and sustainability. With a rich heritage dating back to 2006, TOMS has long been synonymous with … Read more

How you can score a $5 chicken meal at ‘legendary’ chicken shop El Jannah

El Jannah, the chicken joint shoppers label as “legendary”, is opening more stores in Melbourne with not one but four new shop fronts hitting the streets. And to celebrate El Jannah is offering quarter chicken meals, including its famous garlic sauce, chips and a drink on opening day for just $5. The Lebanese charcoal chicken … Read more

Best Kindle accessory: Strapsicle prevents you dropping your Kindle while reading

Aussie mum Lou Rice was in the throes of postpartum sleep deprivation when she came up with a business idea. Lou was breastfeeding her newborn son Archie when she dozed off and accidentally dropped the Kindle she had been reading on her bub’s head. What was an unfortunate accident at the time saw Lou and … Read more

Best beauty products at Myer: The seven most popular makeup and skincare staples I get from the retailer

Whether you’re a Sephora or Mecca shopper, allow me to convince you why a worthy third player is well and truly dominating in the beauty market. Myer has long sold some of our favourite brands from Chanel to Tom Ford and Benefit. But sometimes it gets overlooked for the beauty-only department stores. Supermarkets, shopping and … Read more