The Re-birth of Venus
Posted on 01. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty
Get reborn at Del Aqua Hair and Beauty Salon, Walsh Bay
Hands up if you want to look and feel like Botticelli’s Venus?
Quietly, a new hair and beauty emporium offering exactly that has opened its doors at picturesque Walsh Bay.
With an enviable waterfront position at the Hickson Road wharves and bathed in northern sunlight, a visit to Del Aqua (Italian for “of ... [Read more]
Take Solace
Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty, Eat+Drink
Solas – Crown St’s Newest Small Bar
Does the thought of yet another tapas joint leave you feeling less-than-enthusiastic? Bored, even?
It’s not that those tiny plates of sizzling chorizo, chargrilled octopus and cubed potato don’t make your mouth water, it’s just that those dishes are yesterday’s news.
But don’t write off tapas just yet. Save your judgement ’till you’ve checked out newcomer ... [Read more]
Save The Date (or should that be “Get A Date”?)
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty
Fit2Date
Consider yourself a hot biscuit, but tired of dating men with bigger breasts than yours? And likewise lads, you’re not sexist, but you do appreciate a good set of pins to go with those washboard abs you work so hard to maintain.
If this sounds like you then maybe like Young MC you’re “looking for love in all the wrong places”. ... [Read more]
Say CHI
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty
CHI, The Spa Opens at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
You associate the word Shangri-La with indulgence, tranquility and contentment. It’s an earthly paradise with a refined, oriental touch. Perhaps you even know it’s the setting of James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, or perhaps you just recall that Princess Mary stayed there when she was in Sydney a few years ago.
As is ... [Read more]
Simply Breathtaking
Posted on 23. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty
eatwhatever
Saturday night and your hair is coiffed, your nails are manicured and you’re looking good. Slipping into a chair at your favourite restaurant with cute date in tow, you prepare to devour (food that is). Salad with garlic dressing? Why not? Garlic prawns? Don’t mind if you do! You quickly regret your choice as cute date leans in for a close encounter ... [Read more]
Juiced Up
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty, Eat+Drink
Urban Remedy
Easter may be over but its after effects live on. You’re now wondering whether you should have exercised a little restraint (or just plain exercised) instead of going for broke and eating every piece of chocolate that was offered to you. They should present you with an award for your purchases at the Lindt Store.
You’ve considered doing something drastic ... [Read more]
Uncle Sam is Calling
Posted on 18. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Beauty, Style
Carrie My Shopping
Your heart rate quickens as you load item after item into your shopping cart…Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, DVF, BCBG MaxAzria, JCrew…you’ll take them all. You lick your lips in anticipation as you go to close the deal but wait… what do you mean that “payment can’t be processed”?
Your plans foiled, you stare miserably at your computer screen cursing ... [Read more]
Blow Me
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Cherry Picked in Beauty
Blow Lounge
As any Sydney local will agree, at some point we’ve all lamented the demise of our beloved Oxford St as much-loved stores have given in to the pressure of sky-high rents and stiff competition from that shopping centre up the road. But times are changing as fabulous newcomers find their way back onto the strip.
Introducing Blow, a super-cool Paddington hair ... [Read more]
