I know I’m guilty of the ‘bottle shop google.’ You know the shuffle through your bag to find your phone, open google and type “What wine pairs with Thai/Italian/Spanish/Toasted cheese sandwiches” With a little help from my friends at Wine Selectors, I’ve now created a wine pair cheat sheet for you to bookmark and save…
Tag: lifestyle
these are sydney’s best dumplings
I love Chinese food, in particular dumplings, so I’m always on the hunt for the juiciest xiaolongbao parcel or the softest pork bun pillow; ladies and gents I think I’ve found the holy grail of authentic Chinese food. Chinatown Noodle Restaurant is located in Haymarket and is one of Sydney’s hidden gems. However, I’m sure…
Parlez-vous français?
Learning a Language; an item on many of our bucket lists, it’s an endeavour requiring a lot of dedication and effort. Born in Australia, and with an Italian mother and Spanish father, I thought it fitting to learn French, of course! In love with all things French; the culture, the wine, the lifestyle, the history…
love story: the date night
Your 6:30 alarm goes off for your morning run; you hit snooze and roll over; it goes off again; snooze. You have two choices here, turn off the alarm and roll over for a bit more shut-eye, or you get up and hit the pavement. I like to think that a relationship is a lot…
pour decisions: pinot gris vs pinot grigio
Same same, but different. There’s no doubt that your palate changes as you get older. I recently read an article in the Guardian that said after we grow out of our teenage drinking phase -i.e binging on sugary overloaded cruisers and shots of vodka and tequila- we gain an appreciation for more robust flavours, such…
Style Muse: emmanuelle alt
“Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a t-shirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it’s just right, when you don’t see the effort, it’s irresistible.” Emmanuelle Alt is no doubt a style icon beyond France’s borders. Vogue Paris’ editor-in-chief since 2011, Emmanuelle pulls of effortlessly chic outfits on the regular…
on the streets: new york fashion week
New York is one of the fashion capitals of the world and during Fashion week, eyes aren’t just on the runways. Often those attending the shows are photographed just as much as those walking the catwalks- if not more. You’ll always find me checking out Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar’s street style galleries during the month-long festival of fashion,…
7 dresses for valentine’s day under $100
There are few greater feelings in life than seeing a waiter approach your table with your food or checking your mailbox and finding an online shopping package tucked inside. It was a tough one to narrow down, but I’ve compiled a list of 7 dresses for Valentine’s Day under $100. Yep- you read that right, style steals…
$10 pasta, this is not a drill!
As an avid foodie, (I think about what to eat for dinner, whilst eating lunch) I feel obliged to share this glorious information with the world. Jamie’s Italian is dishing up $10 plates of pasta until the end of the month and no, the offer isn’t just on a plain ol’ plate with some butter, I’m…
flowers on friday: sunflowers
With the long overdue rain falling this morning, I thought it only fitting to feature the sunflower to contrast the grey skies. The sunflower is synonymous with happiness and nourishment and this has a lot to do with the fact that it will change direction to receive the most amount of sunlight throughout the day….
