Since their establishment in 1995, J’Aton Couture have become one of the most significant bespoke evening and bridal atelier’s in Melbourne. Drama and detail are two of the label’s hallmarks, whether it’s a cowl neck that sweeps across the body to become a fringed sash, or a gown of floral lace applique that creeps across a sheer bodice. Both of those things and more can …

Bellechasse is not the kind of lingerie boutique you go to for functional everyday bras that are designed to be hidden. It revels in the lavish, the luxurious, the visually enticing as well as the sensual. It follows that photos shoots featuring the boutique’s stock gravitate towards presenting lingerie styled with all-out glamour, as if the lingerie being worn doesn’t require anything on top of …

Eclectic. It’s an overused word, but one that’s so synonymous with Paul Smith it’s hard to find any other that suits so well. The new Paul Smith Melbourne store is no exception. Its walls are lined with everything from Ken Russell photographs to antiquated objects – think rusted horseshoes and old bone china – that have been mounted and framed. Glass cabinets offer up hardcover …

Mexican eateries are popping up all over Melbourne. We head into Touche Hombre, one of the latest Mexican restaurants to make its presence felt on the scene, to find out what it brings to the Melbourne culinary experience.

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing one of Cylk’s seamless pieces, then the brand will be imprinted onto your consciousness as the go-to brand for that niche. That’s where Cylk started, and it’s still core to their product offering: the seamless pieces are soft against the skin, figure hugging in a way that uplifts and flatters rather than reveals, and perfect for layering …

There’s a line between perfectly wearable and disastrously dull, and it’s a fine one. Collections that pride themselves on supplying to the world yet another batch of quality basics often slip into the latter, and in a world where consumers are spoilt for choice a little something extra is often what’s needed to pull us over the line. It may not be as obvious from …

Part of the Art Series Hotels, Spoonbill at The Olsen is both modern and classic. This chic restaurant features works from acclaimed artist John Olsen, not to mention his famous (and certifiably delicious) recipe for paella. Like the hotel itself, Spoonbill delivers a great combination which highlights the best of Melbourne – art and food, and fashion. Read the full review after the break.

As a prelude to the much-awaited MBFWA (Australian fashion week), LIFEwithBIRD warmed the fashion ground with the showing of their spring / summer 2012 / 2013 collection in Sydney. The Melbourne label always displays their collection prior to the chaos of fashion week, giving them a reputation of being the trendsetters. But this spring / summer collection brings another special kick for the designer duo …

Georgia Frost is a British model whose face may well be familiar. You might have spotted her walking in a big name show, or in one of Burberry’s coveted campaigns. Or, most recently, you may have spotted her on the runway at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Photographer Sam Henry wasted no time in snapping up Ms Frost while she was gracing Melbourne with her presence. …

This is not the first time Teisha Lowry has ventured through Melbourne’s streets wearing nothing but undergarments. Last time it was in the bright light of day. This time after nightfall. Both times the adventurous campaign was captured by the lens of Peter Coulson. Both created for Bellechasse lingerie, the shoots aren’t just about a beautiful model wearing beautiful lingerie; they’re about confidence and daring …