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Love accessorising with - Tropical Howie Laptop Skins
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Finally. Someone has created laptop cases that Melbournites are proud to be flaunting. His name is Chris Howaston and he's the creator of Tropical Howie Laptop Skins. His ultra-hot designs are being lapped up across town, making great Christmas presies. But be quick, they're rare - only 750 in existence.
tropicalhowie.com
Love listening to - Kings Of Leon
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The new sounds of Kings of Leon have been pumping through the streets of Melbourne over the past few months with most-loved tracks Use Somebody and Sex on Fire on hot repeat. Now Melbourne fans are preparing to show their love for the great band, face to face, when they hit our turf next March. Tickets go on sale this Monday - get in quick.
Melbourne Show, March 13, Tickets on sale Mon 24 Nov, ticketek.com.au
Love feeling good with - the Towel Blanket Kimiko
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It's the ultimate summer blanket and it comes all the way from Belgium. Traditionally used in Japan, the Towel Blanket Kimiko is made of 100% cotton and feels just like a towel, keeping you cool during long hot Melbourne Summer nights. We especially love how it protects against the harmful drafts of air conditioning, ensuring sweet dreams for all. Now shipping to Melbourne from Belgium.
thewhitehotelselection.com
Love feeling good with - a Traditional Thai Foot Massage
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Tucked away on Toorak Rd in South Yarra, you'll find Thai Take Care. Here, kicking back on super comfy chairs, Melbournites are experiencing the ultimate Thai foot massage. Not only does it relieve tired feet, but this luxury foot massage also helps circulation and wellbeing. Addictive.
03 9821 4721, Thai Take Care, 119 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra, Melbourne 03 9821 4721
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Love listening to - Sojourn
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Melbournites in the know are all talking about hot rising stars - Sojourn. After touring LA in 2007, Sojourn have made waves around town - with their much anticipated Single Launch this Thurs. Fav tracks include My Lady My Girl plus new Load Up and Spaceship. We've got a FREE DOWNLOAD of Load Up just for LoveBento subscribers here. Love it.
Sojourn Single Launch, Thurs 6th Nov, The Toff in Town, Melbourne, myspace.com/sojournonline
Love eating - B.E.L.T's at Rowena Cnr Store
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Melbournites vote them as some of the best B.E.L.T's around town. It's called Rowena Corner Store and it seems everyone's grabbing a bite at this small local deli in Richmond. With free wireless Internet, it's also a great place to work. We especially love the B.E.L.T.A (with avocado). Yummo.
Rowena Parade Corner Store, 44 Rowena Parade Richmond, Melbourne
Love accessorising with - Becksondergaard
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All the way from Denmark, we love accessory brand Becksondergaard. This unpretentious stylish brand has one of the most sort after collections of bags and purses. Fashionistas in Paris and London especially love the handmade eelskin in their latest collection. Even more - we love that we can get it here in Melbourne.
Gorman, 235 Brunswick St Fitzroy, Melbourne
Love our environment with - Nobody Was Thirsty
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We love the latest fundraising project from Melbourne label Nobody. This much-loved brand has taken the world of denim by storm. And now they've designed a signature non-for-profit t-shirt to raise funds for world water. Each t-shirt will supply clean drinking water for 2 people in Africa for 20 years each. Love.
nobody.com.au, Nobody, 396 Brunswick St Fitzroy, Melbourne
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Love looking gorgeous with - Nars Laguna
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It's the must-have bronzer in everyone's handbag this Melbourne Cup weekend. Nars Laguna is the most loved bronzer in Melbourne...and possibly London and New York. Giving the perfect golden shimmer and warmth to the face - racing girls just can't do without it. Love.
Mecca Cosmetica, 166 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra, Melbourne
Love looking good in - White Suede
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Looking darling this Cup weekend is easy with successful Melbourne designer - White Suede. Built on the philosophy 'for love', this local label has made it all the way to Paris, London and New York. Their summer collection is based on 70s and 80s romance, with soft florals and a splash of sparkling. A sure bet.
White Suede, 232 Chapel St Prahran, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Goorin Hats
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It's a Spring Racing must-have for the boys. This season's most loved straw hat is a fav on the racecourse. And Goorin has the most loved collection around town. All the way from San Francisco, Goorin have been making hats since 1895. But in Melbourne, get in quick, there's only a few around town.
Fat, 272 Chapel St Prahran, Melbourne
Love sipping on - Emeri Pink Moscato
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It's not Melbourne Cup weekend without a splash of pink...and this year everyone's in love with the new Emeri Pink Moscato from Melbourne's best loved De Bortoli Wines. We especially love the very petite 200ml bottles - perfect for glamorous toasts to fashions on the field. Yum.
Como Wines & Spirits, Cnr River St & Toorak Rd Sth Yarra, Melbourne
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Love eating out at - Auction Rooms
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It seems everyone's traveling across town to North Melbourne to experience Auction Rooms. Besides being an outlet for the most loved Dench Bakers Bread, they also offer specialty coffee which is Fairtrade and sustainable. This goes best with fav breakfasts like the Shady Deal, Counter Bid and Opening Bid - yummo.
Auction Rooms, 103 Errol St Nth Melbourne
Love looking good in - Preap & Coutts
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Maryna Preap and Maggie Coutts Aitken met in Melbourne and together created the most loved Preap & Coutts. At their gorgeous flagship boutique on Gertrude St, you'll find their latest collection with classic silhouettes for Spring racing and summer garden parties. The best bit - Preap & Coutts is made locally with loads of love.
preapandcoutts.com, Preap & Coutts, 118 Gertrude St Fitzroy, Melbourne
Love being styled by - Manicurist Ayen
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She's one of the best manicurists in Melbourne. Tucked away in Conradmace at Como you'll find Ayen. With years of experience (including painting the stars at Mecca Cosmetica), Ayen knows how to create the ultimate shaped nail for everyone's hands. And of course, she only uses the best polish and latest colours. Get in quick - everyone's already booking for Summer.
Conradmace, Como Centre Shop 5 279 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra, Melbourne
Love eating - Ganache Chocolates
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It's made in Melbourne by Master Chocolatier Arno Backes and it's some of the best tasting chocolate around town. Ganache is a must-visit chocolate destination. With amazing craft, they create favs such as the popular Valrhuna Truffle and Pallete Feulletine. Plus they offer yummy chocolate courses. We especially love their Chocolate Heart Pops.
Truffle Chocolate Course Thurs Oct 30 6-8pm, Ganache Chocolates, 250 Toorak Rd South Yarra, Melbourne, ganache.com.au
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Love eating out at - Royston Hotel
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Hidden next to the river in Richmond you'll find the Royston. Melbournite foodies know this pub is worth venturing down Richmond's back streets for. Besides having the biggest range of micro beers in Melbourne, it's their food that's got people talking. Most loved indulgences include the eggplant chips and the claypot of black rice and seafood.
Royston Hotel, 12 River St Richmond, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Artechoke
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Locally produced label Artechoke is lovingly designed by Melbournites Lyn and Zoe. Their style is packed with originality and the strong observation of Melbourne's street culture. We esp love how they take inspiration from our graffiti laneways and amazing art scene – find them at our fav Design a Space in Manchester Lane.
Design a Space, 20 Manchester Ln Melbourne
Love looking good in - Miss Lau
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Tucked away off Flinders Lane is Miss Lau. This small cute boutique is packed to the brim with Melbourne designers and has some of the best summer dresses and jeans around town. Most loved local designers instore now include - Zen Zero, Saskia and Phillips.
Miss Lau, Shop 2 237 Flinders Ln Melbourne
Love eating - Frost Frozen Yoghurt
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Melbournite Lisa Buxton has just opened this fresh new Frozen Yoghurt Bar in Windsor. Her idea - to create fast food with a conscious. In an instant you can grab a tasty and healthy snack. And we love that you can choose your own size, flavour and toppings. Most loved of all - Frost frozen yoghurt is 98% fat free. Addicted.
Frost, 164 Chapel St Windsor, Melbourne
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Love watching - Flatlands
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We love filmmaker Emma Freeman and her latest project Flatlands - Rumination on love and Romanticism in the Modern Age. She's the director of Love My Way, Secret Life of Us and has now created Flatlands - an amazing interactive video installation at Gorker Gallery. Love her work.
Gorker Gallery, 395 Gore St Fitzroy, Melbourne
Love eating - Organica Chicken S'wich
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The ultimate chicken sandwich. We know people that will travel miles for this amazing chicken gourmet sandwich. The perfect combination of organic chicken, secret mayonnaise on the ultimate rye bread. And the thing we love the most - it's organic. Yum.
Organica, 546 Malvern Rd Prahran, Melbourne
Love sipping on - Bress Sem Sav Blanc
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Just out of Melbourne, you'll find Bress - a Biodynamic Winery producing some of the finest wines around town. They pick their grapes according to the moon phase, so all wines are racked on the moon phase when the moon is in opposition. Plus, they also avoid using artificial supplements and chemicals. We especially love their Pinot Noir and crisp Semillon Sav Blanc. Yummo for Spring.
Blackhearts & Sparrows Wine, 88 Punt Rd Windsor, Melbourne
Love accessorising with - Madz Has Runaway
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From her little shed in West Brunswick, Madeleine Beatty hand makes the most loveable collection of bracelets, brooches and earrings. Known as Madz Has Runaway, her creations combine resin with beautiful vintage and Japanese fabrics - with rare and new patterns available all the time. We especially love her Babushka brooches and red and green bracelets.
Available at Monk House, 102 Lygon St Brunswick East, Melbourne &, georgielove.com
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Love sipping on - Sake at Maedaya
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There's so much to love about this slick Sake Bar in Richmond. Sake Master, Toshi Maeda, has created a haven of rare sake varieties, right on our doorstep. And its popularity is quickly rising. The most loved sake is Tateyama Ginrei, best sipped while eating the most loved Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake). And if you're after the best sake of all - it's got to be Ginrei Tateyama. Love it.
Maedaya, 400 Bridge Rd Richmond, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Emily & Leo
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Emily & Leo is a label with a natural difference. Locally produced, they use organic materials as well as luxurious bamboo and silks to create their most loved collections. With a strong emphasis on natural fibres, their beautiful dresses are already being snatched up for Spring.
emilyandleo.com
Love feeling good with - Yoga at Breathe
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In the middle of busy Little Collins St, you'll find a haven of relaxation - Breathe Wellbeing. Here, Melbournites in the know come to take a break from city life. Regulars especially love relaxing on the comfy couches and chilling with a free cup of tea. Fav classes include Hatha Yoga and Clinical Pilates. The best (almost secret) city escape.
Breathe Wellbeing, 289 Little Collins St, Melbourne, breathewellbeing.com.au
Love eating out at - Apte
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We're not the only ones addicted to breakfast here. On weekends, Apte is packed with Alphington locals craving a good feed - like the amazing salmon breakfast with pancake or the freshly baked banana bread - a hot fav. And on the way out, we can't resist grabbing one of their delicious cupcakes to takeaway. Yum.
Apte, 538 Heidelberg Rd Alphington, Melbourne
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Love looking good in - Alice Euphemia
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Alice Euphemia is one of the most loved boutiques in Melbourne. Since 1997, owner Karen Rieschieck has turned it into a haven of Melbourne's independent fashion - with the finest labels, including Romance was Born, TV, Mala Brajkovic, Mjolk, Antipodium, Friedrich Gray, Michelle Robinson, Josh Goot, Tina Kalivas, Maus Cat Berlin, Maise and Kate Hurst. We love.
Alice Euphemia, Shop 6, Cathedral Arcade Melbourne
Love looking good in - Romance Was Born
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We love what Luke and Anna, the dynamic force behind Romance Was Born, have done with their new summer collection. Think offerings to the Gods, the blessing of virgin brides and the gift of highly intricate handmade craft objects. It's totally loveable.
In store at Alice Euphemia from 19 September till 11 October.
Love looking good in - Arnsdorf
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We love Arnsdorf's Spring Summer collection. Using organic cottons, pure silks and wool cashmere, Arnsdorf garments simply float on the body. This collection's colour palette is clean and fresh with cool tones of whites, blues, and pale grey.
Instore at Alice Euphemia from 17 October till 8 November.
Love visiting - Euphemia Residency
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On the upper level of Alice Euphemia, the innovative Alice Euphemia Residency program comes to life. This unique space is dedicated to enabling up and coming Australian labels to promote themselves. We love the opportunity it gives independent designers - including the Arnsdorf Residency.
Alice Euphemia, Shop 6, Cathedral Arcade Melbourne
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Love eating out at - Happy Kappa
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Yes, this is one of the happiest places in Melbourne. This cute little Japanese Restaurant on Swan St is fast becoming a cult fav. At lunch, people walk here from all over Richmond to get the hot fav, Teriyaki Chicken Don. And at $7.80 it walks out the door. We especially love all the cute Japanese stuff plastered over the walls.
Happy Kappa, 85 Swan St Richmond, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Speed Boy Girl
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When cruising the streets for hot vintage clothes and accessories, Melbournites can't go past Speed Boy Girl. Tucked away in Degraves St, this retroteque has one of the best 80s vintage collections in town. We especially crave their boots and accessories. Love.
Speed Boy Girl, 5 Degraves St, Melbourne
Love a few drinks at - The Red Hummingbird
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Walk along Russell St and you'll spy a red birdcage perched above the street. This is the entrance to The Red Hummingbird. Spread over 3 floors, fans of this cocktail bar love the Silk Pagoda Rooftop the most. Standing high above Melbourne’s skyline, next to Buddha, with cocktail in hand - what's not to love.
The Red Hummingbird, 1st floor, 246 Russell St, Melbourne
Love looking gorgeous with - Poppy King
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The lipstick queen is back. 90s lipstick star and Melbournite, Poppy King is launching her new range and it's even better than ever. The collection features hot colours in both sheer and opaque styles. As well as lipgloss with hard core shine and matte finish. Welcome back Poppy.
Kit, 530 Chapel St South Yarra, Melbourne, kitcosmetics.com
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Love listening to - The Getaway Plan
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Fast becoming one of Melbourne's most loved bands, The Getaway Plan are gaining fans daily as their hot tunes spread across town. Once you hear them, there's no turning back. All tracks on their album Other Voices, Other Rooms, are addictive. Fans love Where The City Meets The Sea. But we also can't get enough of Shadows and Rhapsody On A Windy Night - love.
myspace.com/thegetawayplan
Love looking good in - Mesop
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We love Melbourne label Mesop. Inspired by natural beauty, they use 100% certified organic cotton jersey in their gorgeous Mesop Naturals range. We especially love the ethos behind their latest summer collection - slow down and live simply. Their Shorts Body Suit is already in hot demand - a wardrobe must this Summer.
mesop.com.au
Love eating - Sushi Handrolls from Kenzan at GPO
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Most people in Melbourne know the fav Japanese restaurant Kenzan on Collins St. But not everyone knows that hidden down Postal Lane is Kenzan at GPO. Here you'll find the best takeaway sushi handrolls in town. Carefully wrapped to separate the seaweed from the rice - each roll remains crisp and tasty to the last bite - most loved.
Kenzan at GPO, Shp 28/ 350 Bourke St, Melbourne
Love reading - Stuff from Mag Nation
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In Australia you can only find Mag Nation in Melbourne and the new Greville St store is fast becoming a hometown fav. With thousands of titles like King Brown and Dumbo Feather Pass It On, as well as free wireless, fresh coffee and mags numbered in order of popularity, it’s got everything a mag lover could want.
Mag Nation, 110-112 Greville St, Melbourne, magnation.com
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Love eating out at - Banff St Kilda
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What's not to love about catching up with mates at Banff on Mondays and Tuesdays - where a gourmet pizza and pot comes to a mere $7.50. Pizza no.10 is a firm fav as well as no.18. But the best bit is having spare change for Tiramisu served in a glass. Plus we're all really loving the free wireless Internet...so good.
Banff, 145 Fitzroy St St Kilda, Melbourne
Love go-go-gadget - Mix Tape USB
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This USB is the ultimate gift, especially for someone you love. As tape recorders slowly died across Melbourne, we never really got over the loss of a mixed tape shared between friends. But thanks to the most loveable Fat - they're back and better - on USB thanks to Suck UK. We'll make you a LoveBento mix.
Fat, 272 Chapel St Prahran, Melbourne
Love eating - Full Stops
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Clued up Melbournites across town are getting their orders into Trampoline right now for Full Stops. Imagine bite-sized balls of different flavoured gelato. Then imagine these fully coated in amazing white and dark chocolate....mmm. Fast becoming the most loved dessert around town, Full Stops are made to order and come in a cute tin to keep. We love.
Trampoline, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy, Melbourne, trampolinegelato.com.au
Love looking gorgeous with - Soleil de Rose
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It's the first week of Spring and we're already addicted to this new summer-highlight gel from luxury Parisian makeup brand, By Terry. Enriched in Black and White Rose extracts, it smells divine. Our tip: mix it with your foundation for the ultimate healthy glow - love this look.
meccacosmetica.com.au, Mecca Cosmetica, 166 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra, Melbourne
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Love design by - Bride & Wolfe
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Melbourne designer, Miranda Moreira, is the talented creator of Bride & Wolfe. Inspired by Chinese paper cutting, she crafts these amazing silhouette pieces that now hang from doorways, walls and windows across town. Every design is produced in Melbourne and hand-finished in Miranda's darling garden studio. We love them all, especially the new Bird & Eggs.
brideandwolfe.com.au
Love looking good in - Vanessa Bruno
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Imagine if Melbourne had its very own Vanessa Bruno store. No longer would we have to travel to Paris to fill our wardrobes with this favourite designer. Well the best news is Vanessa Bruno has just opened a glamorous store right on our doorstep, in Hawthorn. And we can’t get enough of her signature bags and the very loveable Vanessa Bruno Athe' collection. Love at first sight.
Vanessa Bruno, 729 Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Stussy Sunnies
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Just in time for summer, Melbourne's favourite gallery Dont Come, has the latest Stussy Artie sunnies in store. Moving on from the Wayfarer, Melbournites in the know are onto these slick black and tortoise frames. They're already becoming a much-loved style about town.
Dont Come, Lvl 2 'Royal Arcade' 314 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Love eating - Chocolate Crackles at Pearl Cafe
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Everyone in Richmond is totally addicted to Pearl Cafe and their amazing chocolate crackles. Pearl's Pastry Chef, Rebecca Creighton, creates the adult version of this childhood favourite - made from French Valrhona coco powder...yuuuum. Once you try one you'll be coming back for more. Trust us.
599 Church St Richmond, Melbourne, Pearl Cafe
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Love street art - by Space Invader
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You'll find them hidden in alleyways. Cities such as New York, London and Paris have all been invaded. The culprit - a masked artist from Paris who travels the world placing tiled Space Invader street art around town. He's hit Melbourne many times - even perching one high on the Eastern Freeway. Now we've found Space Invader prints at Outre' Gallery. But you'll have to fight us for them first.
Outre' Gallery, outregallery.com, 249-251 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Love feeling good with - Balance Water
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We love how Balance water keeps you feeling great when things get out of whack. We especially love Water for travelling after an early morning flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Or Water for the Mind in the afternoon at work, when our thoughts go off with the fairies.
1068 High Street Armadale, Melbourne, macrowholefoods.com.au, Macro
Love eating out at - Rare
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Venture down McGraths Lane off Little Collins and you'll find this hot new steakhouse, from the creators of Squires Loft in South Yarra. Choose your meat, sauce and sides and experience a steak like no other. We especially love the eye fillet with chips and mushroom sauce. A steak lover's dream.
Rare Steakhouse, 6/61 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Love looking good in - Mike & Chris Leather Jacket
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The ultimate cut and the most loved style, Italian label Chris & Mike know how to craft the ultimate leather jacket. Put it on and you'll instantly fall in love. We hunted Chris & Mike down at one of our favourite Melbourne boutiques - the very loveable Torsa.
497 High St Prahran, Melbourne, Torsa
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Love listening to - Gameboy/Gamegirl
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Think sweaty, wet, fruit and salad and what comes to mind? It's gotta be Melbourne's very own Gameboy/Gamegirl. For people in 'electro know', these guys hold the key to the perfect party beats. With songs about pumps, rumps, cucumbers and cherries - they're seriously fun stuff. We especially love Sweaty Wet Dirty Damp.
myspace.com/gameboygamegirl
Love looking good in - Maje
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Straight from Paris to our favourite store on High Street, Armadale - we've discovered the beautiful Maje at Chambermaid. New season has just arrived, including this gorgeous summer top, which looks great layered this winter. Thanks Chambermaid - we love getting our Maje fix in Melbourne.
1052 High St Armadale, Melbourne, Chamber Maid
Love photos by - Susannah Tucker
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If you're dreaming of lazy summer afternoons in the sun or long weekends at the beach, then check out Susannah's little Etsy shop. This Melbourne based photographer, is self-taught and very much in tune with her bright and airy surroundings. We especially love 'Waiting to be picked'.
susannahtucker.etsy.com, Susannah Tucker
Love a few drinks at - Golden Monkey
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This dark, downstairs bar is a Melbourne favourite. Loved by those in the know, it's the place to be in winter for a warm Sake or imported beer with friends. The best bit - they serve food till 1am on Saturday's, including the most loved fries in Melbourne - Shanghai Fries seasoned with seaweed. A must.
Golden Monkey, Rear 389 Lonsdale St (Enter via Hardware Lane), Melbourne
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Love design by - eBoy
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Ohhh...we have so much love for eBoy. Their posters feature hundreds of pixel characters and objects, set in locations such as New York, London and Tokyo. Stare long enough and the more crazy stuff you discover, like nude rocket girls and digital godzillas. The eBoy shop has everything - including posters, toys and skateboards - delivered straight to your door all the way from Berlin, Germany. Love it.
eboy.com
Love looking good in - Love Quotes
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We're star struck by these Love Quote scarves. As seen on celebrity fashionistas in the USA, each scarf comes with an inspiring love quote and 10% of the proceeds are donated to international children's charities. Pre-order yours now at our favourite celebrity online store - miijo.
miijo.com
Love looking good in - Threadless T-shirts
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It's the ultimate online store where you can safely order unique designer t-shirts, dirt cheap. Each week, budding young designers post new t-shirt designs. Then you choose your favs and get them delivered to Australia starting at $10 a shirt. We love it so much - we're onto bulk orders.
threadless.com
Love looking good in - Sass & Bide Rats
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This season's must-have black skinny leggings are so hot, the first release sold out before they hit stores. Originally created just for the runway, Black Rats are now being made for the gorgeous public and they're in super hot demand. mycatwalk.com (one of our most loved online stores), is taking pre-orders now. Get your skinny legs into them.
mycatwalk.com
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Love looking good in - Gorman Surprise
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This new Gorman store in Richmond is the best surprise a girl could have. Packed with great gear at a fraction of the price, it's a Gorman lover's dream. We know one thing for sure; you won't walk out without at least one cardigan or an organic t-shirt. We could hardly carry our bags home.
Gorman Surprise
Love feeling great in - 8 88 by Comme des Garcons
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It smells like gold. So what's not to love? Melbournites in the know (who already love Comme des Garcons 2), are now onto this very hard to find, luxurious perfume. Inspired by the real smell of Gold (hmm), its unisex scent glimmers with pure abundance and absolute decadence. Lucky 8 88 - we can't get enough.
Basement 138 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC Australia, assin.com.au, Assin
Love a few drinks at - Siglo Bar
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There's so much to love about this new rooftop bar on Spring Street. Sitting outside under heaters, while the theatre crowd walk below, we couldn't get enough of their signature cocktail - the very smooth Black Cherry Martini. We also loved the Fried Prawn and Lemongrass Wontons on the side - yum.
Siglo Bar, (Rooftop Level 2) 161 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Love eating out at - Sukura Kaiten Sushi
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We love this intimate and ultra glamorous sushi train. Of course we're addicted to the red plates - which include the delicious 'salmon and avocado wrapped' sushi. And the seared salmon sushi is a must.
Shop 1, 61 Little Collins St, Melbourne, (03) 9663 0898
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