ACCOMMODATION, AUSTRALIA HOTELS, BOUTIQUE HOTELS, HOTELS, TRAVEL, VIC

BENDIGO TRAVEL PHOTO DIARY WITH THE SCHALLER STUDIO

February 21, 2017

A palette of 50 shades of grey, clever use of moody shadows and a love affair with leather is hardly a combination that screams ‘artist in house’. But somehow there is plenty of art going on in house at Art Series Hotel and it all works perfectly to create the ultimate palette for luxury. It’s the interior design, perfectly executed aesthetic and location that makes the Art Series Hotel really pop among its peers.

Nestled deep in the pulse of Bendigo’s art heart, the hotel relies as much on the in-house design as the city’s design. They resonate with each other through street-scape grunge meets modern luxury for the ultimate combination of contemporary minimalism.

Bendigo Art Gallery is a refreshing nod to traditional works but with the classic Bendigo-modern twist the city is known for. Bendigo Art Gallery was home to Maticevski’s Dark Wonderland exhibition earlier this year (among many others in years gone by), a contemporary Australian fashion design encapsulated perfectly by the Art Series Hotel. It was the city’s and the gallery’s enthusiasm for contemporary works that makes the Art Series Hotel right at home in Bendigo.

Beyond the expected art forms, Bendigo is also home a plethora of antique shops worth exploring. Think pre-loved art and furniture, vintage fashion finds and the odd hidden gem, if an easel isn’t within your souvenir budget, something antique will be. Days can be spent getting lost beyond the buzzing streets in absolute wonderlands of treasures with a back story.

The Art Series Hotel is one of the many products of Bendigo’s art fever combined with clever use of artistic passion and design. It’s minimalist but so luxurious at the same time and makes one feel as though they have just stepped into the art studio of the world’s leading artists. The relationship between calm and chaos, shadows and light and texture and colour creates a very happy medium that gels perfectly with Bendigo’s aesthetic.

Check out our complete Art Series Hotel Guide:  the Blackman Hotel || the Cullen Hotel Prahran || the Schaller Studio Bendigo || TOP things to do in Prahran || Olsen South Yarra || Melbourne Travel Guide

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ACCOMMODATION, AUSTRALIA HOTELS, HOTELS, NSW, TRAVEL

HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN FASTER WAY TO SUCCESS – AFTER AN INTERCONTINENTAL SYDNEY STAY

February 17, 2017

I’ve been to Sydney plenty of times but my las trip was different – I stayed at InterContinental Sydney.

There are so many hotels to choose from, bosting roof-top pools, spas, honeymoon deluxe suites and everything in between but InterContinental Sydney is rejecting the hotel cookie cutter mold. So what makes it at the top of our destination list?

 A truly memorable stay with InterContinental Sydney, with exclusive benefits and uninterrupted views over Sydney Harbour including the Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay, are the perks of the city’s most elusive and coveted club.

We’re joking. It’s as easily accessible as upgrading to the Club Room. No secret passwords needed here. Another kind of club you’re going to want to get in on is the Supper Club. It involves 27 champagnes ranging from Taittinger to Duval, Leroy to Ruinart. Read on for details.

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MBFWA16, STREET STYLE, SYDNEY, WOMEN

STREET STYLE – NATASHA CHIEW – SYDNEY FASHION DESIGNER AND HER OWN DESIGN

February 14, 2017

Natasha Chiew (@n.x.c_ ) wearing: her grad collection, which was based on the architecture of Islamic mosques and shrines. She created these geometric pleated structures based and inspired from the architecture. This set is drawn from photographs of the pleating moulds she created herself, and then had prints made up of.

Photo by @Bloggers_boyfriend / @Streetstyle_Official

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BLOGGERS BOYFRIEND STYLES, CONNOLLY ENGLAND, MINIMAL, WINTER

CONNOLLY ENGLAND CASHMERE ROB COAT

February 12, 2017

Connolly presents its Autumn Winter 2016 Classic fashion collection and Driving Wear along with new leather accessories and bags, bringing together Connolly’s motoring heritage, design and tailoring.

All Connolly products are designed and made using the best fabrics, yarns and materials sourced and made in Britain and Europe to guarantee quality, longevity and an ethical conscience and sustainability.

AVAILABLE AT NO.4 CLIFFORD STREET AND AT MRPORTER.COM

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LIFESTYLE

HOW KITCHENAID PRO LINE BLENDER SAVED MY $3000 BUSINESS DEAL

February 10, 2017

Hey good morning you! Let me tell you a quick story: it was as we left Saturday morning yoga practice when a friend confessed to me she restricted herself to two eggs a day as to fit in her wedding gown. I laughed.

There is no point in excessive dieting if you don’t:

  • Fork out that extra $100 on a blender and weren’t so stingy
  • Say no to that large fries
  • Take Super Elixir (the herbs help with sugar cravings)
  • Have a better long-term plan as to avoid panic right before the wedding

It’s a cruel and harsh reality but life does require sacrifices on the smaller things so that you get to enjoy the bigger shiner things at the finish line.

Do you want to have a high quality of life with less regrets? Here are my top tips:

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GROOMING, LIFESTYLE

ARE YOU “ANTI-AGING” WRONG?

January 31, 2017

If it’s already been a few too many years since your 21st birthday and the whole getting better with age concept is harder than it first seemed, you’re not alone. The art of anti-ageing is one which will set us up for decades to come and, if mastered from the outset, we can only thank our past selves when we’re enjoying a healthy and happy 31st, 41st and whatever comes after that.

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How to, LIFESTYLE

HOW BLOGGERS BOYFRIEND SPENDS A WORK DAY AND HOW YOU CAN TRY IT OUT

January 26, 2017

Every office has one – the girl who does it all, does it well and looks good at the same time. How does she do it?

It’s a new year which means you need to step up your game if you want to keep up with the pack. Your body is like an iPhone and your brain is just the Apple ISO system, is it the new you version 3.12 today? Have you realised some new things in the last few days? Do you feel a new you grow on you? If no, you should because all it takes is some simple changes and new frame of mind to be as successful as Steve Jobs in your own criteria.

If you have an iPhone 4 in your purse or pocket, it doesn’t matter which ISO system you try to upgrade to, your phone isn’t going to reach its full potential. That is because the physical body doesn’t support the newer software or simply can’t hand the “speed” -exactly like our body. You have all your own brainstorming going on, trying to catchup with all the important work during the work-hours and prepare for the 7:30 am CEO meeting after dinner, but CAN YOUR BODY HANDLE IT? CAN YOUR BRAIN HANDLE IT?

I am going to reveal one of my biggest secrets to how I spend a successful work day. I have taken MACA ROOT PILLS daily for the past 3 years, I haven’t missed a day.  Here’s why and my story.

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FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICK AND HEALTHILY IN 2017 ( BLOGGERS BOYFRIEND APPROVED )

January 24, 2017

The secret to losing weight quickly, smart, and healthily in the new year – tried and tested by Bloggers Boyfriend. I know – it’s nothing new and you’ve heard, read and played witness to enough health and weight loss tips to form an encyclopaedia but I’ve done the ground work for you. I’ve sorted the fads and fiction, I’ve developed a successful routine and I’ve proven there are certain basics that are about to become your best friend if you plan to start 2017 with a health kick. These tips and tricks are tried and tested by me personally and I’m proof they work.

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