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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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