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Australia’s First Golden Girl
Nicole Kidman has one. So does Cate Blanchett (who has also been nominated for several more). We’re talking about an Academy Award, of course, the famous golden statue that goes by the name of Oscar and is regarded as the most prestigious of all film-acting gongs.
Nowadays, the Oscars are as much about...
Video of the Week: Gossip Girl Bloopers
Everyone knows that Gossip Girl is hot. The Kristen Bell-narrated show has officially filled the teen drama void left by The OC, Dawson’s Creek and, going waaaaay back, 90210. Featuring sexy stars and semi-ridiculous but always entertaining storylines, Gossip Girl is must-see TV for a new generation...
Self-Defence: What Every Girl Should Know
A few simple steps can ensure a girls’ night out doesn’t become a nightmare, says Natasha Mahony
These days, an increasing amount of women are turning to martial arts – in a bid to get fitter and to learn to defend themselves. Martial arts classes are available Australia-wide and provide a safe...
Video of the Week: Before they were Famous
Posted by A Pampered Life in Celebrities, Fun Stuff, Funny Stories on February 10, 2010 | No Comments
If you’ve ever had to slog your guts out in a dead-end job you really didn’t enjoy while waiting for your dreams of superstardom to become reality, hopefully you can take heart from this video. Featuring 10 modern day celebrities, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Evangeline Lily, in a variety of dodgy adverts...
The Wheel Deal
It’s the universal myth – that women are bad drivers. The stats don’t back it up, and now an Australian website is empowering female motorists.
A couple of years ago, newspaper columnist Jeff Corbett wrote that ‘women are lousy drivers’. He justified his claim as follows: ‘It is nothing more...
A Decade in Pictures
Striking images of unforgettable events from the turbulent noughties…
There probably have been more turbulent decades in the history of the world, but none has been so well-documented. As social media came to the fore (with the likes of MySpace, Facebook and now Twitter leading the charge), everything...
Lady To Ladette
Verity Gray investigates the rise of the yobbo culture surrounding young Aussie women
According to the Urban Dictionary, a yobbo is ‘a loud, inconsiderate person, usually found in groups for self-preservation. Sometimes prone to violence, always found with beer and cheap smokes. Usually smell.’
We’ve...
Coffee Culture
It doesn’t matter if you order a double shot skinny chai with sweetener or just your regular flat white, the coffee shop is the new vogue in social hangouts – and everyone is invited, says Verity Gray
Like any trend that grows and takes hold, the origins of the Australian coffee culture are quite...
Extreme Yoga
Justine Steketee takes a Bikram yoga class – and is finally able to counter her boyfriend’s argument that yoga is not a sport
Last night, when I arrived home pink-cheeked, saturated and carrying my yoga mat, my boyfriend, who considers yoga to be a hobby rather than a sport, was at a bit of a loss...
The Yankee in Us All
Posted by Leda33 in Cooking, Entertaining, Fashion, Featured Articles, Home & Garden, Stories on November 30, 2009 | No Comments
I know we all love to hate ‘les americains.’ They can be obnoxious and downright overbearing, but one thing they can do right is celebrate summer. From backyard barbecues to scrumptious apple pies, Americans know how to be lazy and do it right! So with summer in mind, consider picking up a few of...
The truth about fast food
Posted by Hanna in Healthy Lifestyle, Pampering, Real Life Stories, Stories on September 16, 2009 | No Comments
A quick burger on the way home after a big night out, a kebab for lunch, a KFC chicken bucket in front of the telly… Fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not to forget as a quick and convenient snack whe you’re on the go of course. Fast food is everywhere. But what do we really know...
Lifestyles of the rich and famous… Pooches!
Posted by Hanna in Celebrities, Entertainment, Real Life Stories, Stories on September 11, 2009 | No Comments
For all those of us who go green with envy just thinking about the over the top lifestyles of our celebrities – don’t continue reading!
How would you feel about treating yourself to a day at the spa? Having someone give you a full body massage or a lymphatic drainage, getting a manicure and or a...
Wine and Dine amongst the Stars
Posted by kadi in Celebrities, Cooking, Entertaining, Entertainment, Fashion, Friends, Fun Stuff, Home & Garden, Relationships, Stories, Travel on September 8, 2009 | No Comments
With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, why not treat yourself and friends to some delicacies worthy of celebs? From chic backyard bashes to elegant dinner parties, an A-list party is not out of your reach. With a few simple appetizers, a dress code and a drink or two your friends will...
More Winners’ Dates with the A Pampered Life Bachelors
Posted by A Pampered Life in Competitions, Love & Dating, Real Life Stories, Winners on September 4, 2009 | No Comments
The Win a Date with Bachelor promotion is officially over with the final two dates taking place last Saturday. Once again both the dates were declared a success with the team at A Pampered Life now considering taking up match making as a future profession
Thank you to Mark, Juliette, Jeff and Antonietta...
Winners’ Dates with the A Pampered Life Bachelors
Posted by A Pampered Life in Competitions, Love & Dating, Relationships, Romantic Stories, Stories, Winners on August 27, 2009 | No Comments
The first two dates from the Sydney Bachelor Promotion were held on Saturday the 22nd August 2009 at Sydney’s Kings St Wharf. The night went off without a hitch and from all accounts the dinners were declared a success! Thank you to all the entrants as well as to all the voters. A special thank you...
Cooking for a Cause
Posted by Stephanie in Cooking, Home & Garden, Real Life Stories, Stories on July 31, 2009 | No Comments
This past February, Victoria saw the worst bush fires we had seen in a very long time. The devastation was immense. The bush fires claimed more than 170 lives and destroyed homes and acres of land. In light of the circumstances, artisans and crafters have come together to help using crafts and cooking....
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