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Shop Local This Season With Our 2024 Brisbane Gift Guide

We’ve come up with an absolutely cracking Brisbane gift guide that'll snag you bragging rights as Santa this festive season.

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The U:L Fashion 50: Everything Essential For Style Right Now

From white tees to iconic sneakers and modern denim, this is the best of the best in wardrobe essentials.

Fashion

The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales That Are Still Available

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Fashion

Laced

An inner-city Brisbane destination offering a curated selection of both emerging and internationally acclaimed brands, Laced first opened in 2006.

Fashion

SWOP Clothing Exchange

SWOP Clothing Exchange sells sustainably sourced vintage and preloved gear. You can find their funky shop as you wander along Boundary Street in West End. Step into their eclectic world of plants, concrete floors, tunes and a whole lot of high-quality pre-loved clothes. 

Fashion

Magpie Goose

Magpie Goose is an Aboriginal-owned, ethically made label with a unique view of garments as an artistic platform to share culture through. Each statement piece is a conversation starter part of a limited collection crafted in Sydney, from bright and bold fabrics screen-printed by artisans. They promote care to Country by using 100% natural fibres that are long-lasting, but still soft on your skin and the Earth. 

Travel

Tales Of Milano: Your Guide To Italy’s Most Stylish City

Achingly cool, the world’s fashion capital Milano, is a nonnegotiable stop when planning your next European getaway.

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Unpacking The Label, How Activist James Parr Is Dismantling Stereotypes This Year And Beyond

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

Homewares

Where To Get A Real Christmas Tree In Brisbane For 2024

Take a break from the fake and get yourself some freshly scented pine—just because we live in the tropics doesn't mean you won't find a real Christmas tree in Brisbane.

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Le Labo

Smell that? That’s the smell of passionate souls, handpicked roses and exquisite perfumes wafting from New York sensation Le Labo in Fortitude Valley. Trust us, this place will change the way you buy fragrance forever.

Fashion

Woolloongabba Flower Market

Always wondered if you’d make a good florist? Or maybe you just have an upcoming event you want some floral decorations for, but not the usual eye-watering price tag. Well, at Woolloongabba’s new flower market, you can channel your inner florist and create your own bouquets, decorations or arrangements, and all it takes is a little creativity and maybe a good pair of secateurs. 

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Sarah & Sebastian

Here to change the jewellery game, Sarah & Sebastian just opened their first Brisbane store the CBD—and it's their biggest to date. These are the guys behind the super fine jewellery you’ve probably seen on Insta and if you’ve been stuck on what to buy your mum/friend/girlfriend (you get it), you’ve just found it.  

Markets & Food Events

24 Brisbane Christmas Markets You Need To Hit Up This Festive Season

‘All I want for Christmas is’…permission to shop. Well, you’re in luck, because we hereby grant you permission to spend your Christmas bonus (and let’s be real, your ‘savings’) on homemade local goodies under the Brisbane sun and stars. And what better way to do that than hit up all the Christmas markets Brisbane has to offer?

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The U:L Travel 50: Everything Essential For Your Upcoming Adventure

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

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How To Style Corpcore: The Fashion Trend Taking You From Boardroom To Bar

Creative spins on officewear are having a moment, and corpcore is the latest (and best) iteration. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave corpcore picks from their latest collection. 

Fashion

Désordre

Initially a travelling pop-up store, Désordre has become a go-to for party outfits that stand out—and it has just opened its first Brisbane boutique. Step into the all-pink wonderland just off James Street to find party looks from international and local designers.

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LSKD

When it comes to Brisbane-based activewear labels, LSKD has to be one of our favourites—you’ll find plenty of their pieces in our own gym wardrobes. Designed and developed right here in Queensland, they're headquartered just down the highway in Loganholme, but since that's a little far to go for your average shopping trip, we were stoked to hear that they were opening a new retail store at Westfield Chermside—only their third bricks and mortar store in Australia. 

Fashion

Sir The Label

As much as we love the convenience of online shopping, being able to try something on before we buy will always be the preferred option—which is why we are stoked that Sir The Label has opened a Brisbane boutique. Only the second physical location for the Australian label, the first being their flagship store in Byron, the new James Street locale fits right in to the luxe shopping and dining precinct, with a gorgeous space designed by Tamsin Johnson. 

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How To Nail The Athletic Prep Trend Taking Over Your Feed

Thanks to the return of athleisure on 2024 runways and Zendaya's tennis-core fits, there’s never been a better time to dress like you belong to an exclusive country club. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave athletic prep picks from their latest collection. 

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8 Wardrobe Staples You Need To Nail The Tomboy Femme Aesthetic

Pairing cute and quirky with utilitarian, tomboy femme is the latest fashion trend blowing up on Pinterest. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave picks from their latest collection. 

Fashion

16 Stylish Brisbane Furniture Stores To Drop Some Cash At

New year, new ottoman. After analysing our past failures we’ve discovered that reinvention begins at home, and that can mean only one thing; homewares shopping.

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Bared Footwear

Brisbane’s shoe lovers have had their prayers answered, with Bared Footwear finally landing in the city for IRL shopping, opening their first Queensland store in the luxe James Street precinct. Known for having the most comfortable shoes around (we’re not biased or anything), this Australian-born and raised brand has only gone up in popularity since it began. Not only that but Bared Footwear is Australia’s first B-Corp certified footwear brand that, up until now, was strictly based in Melbourne. 

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Active Truth

The brainchild of two neighbours turned besties, Active Truth is a homegrown Brisbane activewear label that places special emphasis on diversity in every sense of the word—and they just opened their very first bricks and mortar store. Not far away from their Nundah HQ, the store has landed inside Toombul Shopping centre, stocking their range of high quality activewear for all shapes and abilities.

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rebel Garden City

rebel’s newly enlarged concept store at Westfield Garden is designed for anything but a standard retail browsing session. It will take your shopping experience to a whole new ball game (literally)—you can shoot some hoops on a basketball court in the 'Home of Basketball' or kick a football around and test out your aim in the 'Home of Football. If you're more of a virtual sports fan, you can take a seat and play FIFA or MADDEN on the in-store video game console.

Fashion

10 Of Brisbane’s Best Costume Shops

Whether you've just been hit with a dress-up party invite, are locking in your Oktoberfest getup or just thinking ahead for Halloween, we've hunted down the best costume shops in Brisbane.

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This Kiwi Brand’s Fresh Winter Range Will Take You From Morning Meeting To Mountain Hike

The crew at Kathmandu have dropped a new range just in time for winter, with a whole slew of gear designed to keep your body warm and your wardrobe rotation fresh.

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19 Of The Best Gift Deliveries In Brisbane For Every Occasion

Not only have we found plenty of awesome stores with shelves full of worthy gifts—they all offer delivery.

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rebel Chermside

rebel’s new concept store at Westfield Chermside is designed for anything but a standard retail browsing session. It will take your shopping experience to a whole new ball game (literally)—you can shoot some hoops on a basketball court with a mural painted by talented local street artist, James Small.

Bars & Pubs

La Valle

Joining its sibling venues Cielo Rooftop Bar and La Costa Restaurant around the corner, La Velle is much more than just a wine bar. Part bottle shop, part wine club, part snack stop, it’s the perfect place to head for after-work drinks, pre-dinner drinks or even just a cheeky lunch of focaccia with a glass of rose.

Fashion

Catalog Music Co

Landing on Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley, Catalog Music Co. is a groovy new record store specialising in the finest pre-loved and fresh new records, and welcomes everyone from first-time record buyers to seasoned collectors. You don't even have to wait until you get home to listen to the pure sounds of good vinyl, with custom marble 1200s complete with headphones right there in-store for you to make use of.

What's On

Australian Fashion Week 2024: The Designers, The Schedule And How To Get Tickets

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

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New Balance Just Dropped A Slick New Range For The Australian Open

New Balance and the Australian Open have come together in a unique co-branded range of tennis kit perfect for helping you serve this summer.

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Lit Picks And Insulated Water Bottles: Our Must-Have Summer Essentials For 2023

You’d think we’d have perfected the art of summer prep by now, but every year proves there’s always room in our bag to level up and sub out existing summer essentials for fresh additions—it seems every company under the sun is constantly finding new ways to enhance our warmest season. 

Homewares

The Borrowed Nursery

Being that we are huge fans of The Borrowed Nursery's Gold Coast store, we were pretty stoked to hear that they were opening a new location in Brisbane, and even more excited when we discovered it was going to be located in a rustic, industrial warehouse just as Instagrammable as their GC spot. Swapping the white and peach colour palette for a forest green shed, the new space has just opened in Windsor, the first tennant to hit the 'burbs boutique Colwill Place development. 

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dunkle authentic

Founded in 2013, dunkle authentic is the brainchild of Molly Dunkle, a longtime advocate for embracing natural beauty and self-care. With the help of her father, an environmental chemist, Molly spent her teendom whipping up batches of her own lip balms and make up, eventually following a career as a make up artist. Now, Molly has opened her first studio on California Lane, where she hand makes a range of feel-good makeup and skincare.

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Elka Collective

Fortitude Valley just gained a shiny new store whose luxurious nonchalance looks right at home on James Street. The Elka Collective decor breathes high-end simplicity: the layered textures, creamy beige and white accessories, wood accents, and pops of green all work together to create a relaxed but luxurious atmosphere. 

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The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Christmas Shopping For Everyone On Your List

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

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Shop This New Sun Protective Range For Festivals, Hiking And Balmy Beach Days

The crew at Kathmandu have a heap of new high-quality gear to help you do whatever you want this summer—whether that’s sweating it up on the beach, boogying at festivals, hitting the park for a picnic, or going bush. 

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Pet Homewares: Everything You Need To Create A Pet Paradise At Home

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

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Project

Vintage and cutting edge streetwear fans alike will want to check out this one-of-a-kind streetwear store, where you'll find Yeezys alongside old school Jordans as well as a carefully curated of range of clothing, accessories and footwear. 

Fashion

Aster + Lilou

If you’ve spent any time at Brisbane’s fashion markets, you’re probably familiar with Aster + Lilou. This local label has been doing upcycled and vintage fashion since before it was cool.

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The Common Thread

Tucked away in the leafy suburb of Bulimba, owner and designer Safa Itote has opened The Common Thread, one of a handful of Brisbane boutiques showcasing sustainable and ethical clothing labels.

Fam

Bugaboo Dragonfly: The Game-Changing New Pram Made For City Life

The Bugaboo Dragonfly pram is slated to drop in Australia in August. Here's what to expect from this game-changing new pram for city-dwellers—including its patented one-hand fold technology. 

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16 Stylish Winter Streetwear Looks for Your Dog

From raincoats to coats, knitwear, and jackets designed to keep our furry pals warm. 

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Mister Zimi

Playful florals and big block colours are king at Mister Zimi's incredible space on James St in Fortitude Valley. Basically, prints rule at Zimi—and is no place for shy, retiring violets.

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Bassike

Bassike store on James St in Fortitude Valley is the iconic Aussie brand's first independent shopfront in Queensland. Housed on the ground floor of the impressive Calile hotel complex, this entire corner of Brisbane's famous shopping street has undergone a multi-million dollar face lift that now houses some of the world's best brands.

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Frances Hendrie

A Brisbane icon (and a regular feature in our wardrobe) Frances Hendrie, the famed organic tee designers have recently expanded their fashionable empire, welcoming Frances Hendrie Athleisure into the fold!

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Shop The Coolest And Cosiest Colour Trends For Your Furry Friends

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

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11 Of The Best Places To Shop Engagement Rings In Brisbane

While we might not be able to predict how many carats your partner is expecting, we can tell you about our top picks for where to shop engagement rings in Brisbane. 

Travel

How To Set Up Your Campsite Like A Pro This Festival Season

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

Restaurants

Walter’s Steakhouse

Attention carnivores! Have we got something juicy and delicious for you...

Restaurants

Bordertown

Noosa’s famed tex-mex and burger joint Bordertown has come to Brisbane and we are super excited (to say the least). While Bordertown on the coast is a day and night fine dining joint, the Brisbane version has been adapted for on-the-go CBD dwellers.

Food & Drink

Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets

Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets located in North Brisbane, is home to premium quality and locally sourced fresh produce, gourmet foods, including award-winning jams, oils and chutneys, locally grown fruit and veg, Maleny cheeses, fresh local seafood and premium meats and artisan baked breads and pastries.

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6 Ways To Embrace Slow Fashion And Reduce Wardrobe Waste

Looking for a way to shake up your wardrobe without costing the earth?? We've teamed up with AGL to share some top tips you can use to minimise material waste, reduce your spending and most importantly, refine your wardrobe.

Homewares

5 Changes To Amp Up Your Cosiness At Home That Won’t Break The Bank

We’ve teamed up with AGL Energy to bring you a few tips and tricks to inspire you to bring joy and homely touches into your digs without breaking the bank. 

Homewares

4 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Living Room A Luxurious Space To Hang Out

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

Food & Drink

New Farm Confectionery

Attention chocolate lovers! Small-batch artisan confectionery shop, New Farm Confectionery, is the place of your grown-up lolly shop dreams—and they've got some big things in the works for 2018.

Homewares

Brush & Barrel

Stumped on what to do for your next catchup with pals, or have an upcoming special occasion that needs celebrating? Then look no further than Brush & Barrel, the super cute paint and sip concept that guarantees a good time, every time!

Homewares

Family Clean

Need a little help adulting? Yep, don’t we all. The fact is, there’s no magic age you get to when suddenly you have everything together, including a beautifully styled house that cleans itself.

Homewares

4 Genius But Affordable Hacks To Transform Your Bedroom Into A Joyous Retreat

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

Homewares

5 Hacks To Turn Your Dining Space Into An Entertainer’s Dream Without Breaking The Bank

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

Fashion

Get Down To Your Nearest Vinnies This Weekend For 50% Off Everything

Prepare your thrifting skills because Vinnies stores throughout Queensland are putting on an epic three-day sale where you can 50% off everything. 

Fashion

The Store Of Requirement

Still waiting for your acceptance letter from Hogwarts? Bide your time at Samford’s most magical shop, The Store of Requirement.

Fashion

Calexico Man

Fortitude Valley's iconic Calexico has only gone and given the boys somewhere to drop their hard-earned dollies. Enter, Calexico Man—Brisbane's hottest menswear boutique! 

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LendMyTrend

Was there ever a sweeter-sounding phrase than “passive income”? Unless, of course, it’s “massive discount on designer clothes”. Well, online platform LendMyTrend is a great way to make both a sweet, sweet reality.

Homewares

Get Cosy This Winter With 9 Of Our Favourite Home & Bedding Buys

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

TV & Movies

Dive Back Into The 90s With 5 Nostalgia-Drenched Trends For 2023

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Fashion

15 Autumn Pieces To Add A Pop Of Confidence To Your Wardrobe

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

Gifts

The Paper Empire

If your inner stationery geek revels in the smooth, blank-paged glory of a gorgeous new notebook, if organising all the pretty details of an event is your jam, or if you secretly actually love gift-wrapping, The Paper Empire might just be your personal, paper-tastic heaven on earth.

Food & Drink

Peak Organics

Get a taste of fresh air and get out of town at gorgeous organic farm, Peak Organics at Ivorys Rock, Ipswich.

Beauty

Style Story

If you haven't hopped on the Korean beauty train yet, it's time to get on board. Be transported to a futuristic, quirky world of snail mucin, sheet masks, snake venom and kitschy packaging—where you'll have the best skin of your life. Sounds great, but South Korea is just a little far away? Good news: you can skip the exxy round trip and stock up on Korean icons at online K-beauty mecca, STYLE STORY.

Fashion

Selina Yang On Crafting Confidence And Her Evolving Style

We asked Selina Yang to show us how she spins her own unique looks together from the H&M AW 2023 collection to inspire your own fashion journey.  

Activities & Itineraries

14 Ideas For Friend Dates In And Around Brisbane

Whether you’re celebrating your number one gal pal or a budding bromance, here are some totally cute date ideas in Brisbane for your friendship.

Fashion

2020 Optical, Brisbane CBD

So you’re after some glasses, but you want them to do that fabulous mug of yours justice. Your face is unique, so why shouldn’t your glasses be too? Enter 2020 Optical: Brisbane’s optical specialist that offers the very best in eyewear from around the world.

Gifts

Botanika By Kismet

Clearly we're not alone when we say we're a bit obsessed with all things living green, and newbie Gaythorne plant store Botanika by Kismet damn well knows it!

Homewares

Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Reigning from the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Mas & Miek Ceramic House is a unique addition to Newstead. The creative nest is a mother/daughter duo's concept used to teach and experiment with the crafty elements of handmade ceramics.

Wellness

Sealed Section | Your Guide To Queer-Friendly Sex Toys

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Wellness

Sealed Section | The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Toolkit

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Fashion

11 Of Brisbane’s Best Bridal Boutiques

Say yes to the dress with the best of Brisbane’s bridal boutiques.

Fashion

Assembly Label

Assembly Label on James Street, Fortitude Valley appreciates fine design and classic pieces.

Food & Drink

Gelato Messina

Gelato Messina in South Brisbane have brought their infamous and highly addictive gelato flavours to Brisbane!

Fashion

Esq Shop

Renowned chef Ryan Squires' Esq Shop is the Brisbane providore of your foodie dreams. Bringing the detail and freshness of the infamous Esq menu to your pantry, Esq Shop will provide the discerning shopper with incredible homemade food products—small batch style!

Fashion

16 Of Brisbane’s Best Dress Hire Shops To Get You Through Event Season

Get ready for glam season with seven of our favourite dress hire shops in Brisbane and online. 

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7 Stunning Brisbane Jewellers To Add To Your Bling Collection

Discover seven locally-made Brisbane jewellery brands that are a collection must-add. 

What's On

Top Up Your Festive Cheer With A Twilight Christmas Market, Outdoor Cinema And Tinsel Tavern

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

Fashion

Harrolds

If perusing luxury designer brands that you just can't find on the highstreet is your bag, then Harrolds is your fashion Mecca. Residing on the ground floor of gorgeous Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast, Harrolds stocks famed designers from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga to Tom Ford and Comme Des Garçon—it's the stuff of your fashionable dreams! 

Beauty

Elysian Skin & Body

Elysian Skin and Body in Wilston is the ultimate suburban spa experience. In the cosy 'burbs of Wilston this beautiful mecca has thought of all of your essential beauty needs, and does luxury spa treatments like no one else.

Fashion

Flower Haul

Flower Haul is a fabulous online flower shop and delivery service. Not your typical florist, bunches are handpicked, fresh bunches from the flower market every morning and delieved straight to your door.

Features

6 Daily Sustainable Swaps To Help The Planet And Your Pocket

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Fashion

How To Manage Your Money Coming Into The Spending Season

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago. But there’s no need to panic—a savvy financial plan will set you up for fun and festivities.

Cafes

About A Boy & A Girl

About a Boy & A Girl is your Newstead cafe-come one-stop market for everything wholefoods and health. Expect a gorgeous food market, cellar and cafe that sells fresh, wholesome food and drinks, and even natural skincare products. 

Cafes

Street Lab Speciality Coffee

Street Lab Speciality Coffee is Fortitude Valley's answer to your coffee (and your limited edition Nike Air Jordans) cravings. 

Gifts

The Little Posy Co.

The Little Posy Co. is Brisbane's most adorable flower delivery service. These guys put together a selection of bouquets curated daily that they'll deliver right to your loved ones door—or your door, you've earnt it—for $35 to pretty much anywhere in the city! If you're feeling fancy, they'll also whip up double posy, too! The flowers are picked fresh daily, bright and early from the flower markets. Be sure to get your order in before 12pm though, or order in advance. Better yet, snag yourself a subscription and score fresh blooms each week. Winning!

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5 Reasons To Shop Up A Storm At This Fashion And Lifestyle Hub

Want to level up your wardrobe rotation? We know just the place.

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Go From Dreaming To Doing With These 6 ‘Nook Looks’ Designed To Fuel Your Passions

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

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Soak In These Stories Of Resilience And Get Inspired For A Good Cause

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

Fashion

lululemon

Our fave activewear brand, lululemon, have finally opened up in the Brisbane CBD. We're pretty darn excited for a number of reasons, but mostly because their tights are potentially the comfiest item of clothing... on earth! Stop by to check out the CBD store and get your toosh into gear for that whole 'new year, new you' thing. 

Homewares

The Modern

If you're looking to make your home pop with colour, sophistication and elegance, The Modern Furniture Store in Fortitude Valley has a stunning range of Scandinavian-designed furniture as well as beautiful homewares and accessories to add that little extra something to every corner. The kind of furniture and homewares store that you'll walk into and immediately want one of everything, The Modern stocks a range of goods from design legends Marimekko, Iittala, Architectmade and  Normann Copenhagen, which perfectly complement their simple but stunning furniture. 

Fashion

Sheets On The Line

Sheets on the Line is all about luxurious organic bed linen and manchester, and you can find this boutique offering in Paddington, of course. This bedding store has seen great success online and at it's Melbourne retail store and showroom, but luckily we have the chance to buy straight from the shop in Brisbane too! 

Fashion

9 Brisbane Fashion Brands To Shop Your Summer Dresses From

So in the interests of giving your wardrobe a little local flavour this summer dress season, here are 9 Brisbane fashion designers to shop.

Health + Wellness

We Tried 7 Mindfulness Apps And Here’s What We Found

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

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Brisbane’s Best Vintage Clothing Shops To Rummage Through

Gone are the days when we used to say ‘I was born in the wrong era’, because the right era never left, it’s just hidden itself away in the racks and pigeonholes of some of the finest vintage stores Brisbane can offer.

Fashion

The It Kit

The It Kit is your passport to hassle free present buying—yes, it is possible! The It Kit's online store is your one-stop-shop for gorgeous, beautifully curated and packaged pressies for when you need the perfect gift, but have no idea where to start!

Cafes

About A Boy & A Girl

As if Newstead wasn't already cool enough, About A Boy & A Girl is a new Brisbane cafe having just opened their doors. About A Boy & A Girl is a wine cellar slash cafe slash organic grocer. AKA, it's freaking awesome. 

Homewares

Fallow Art Space

Fallow boutique in Fortitude Valley specialises in avante-garde fasion and homewares, but that's not all they're good at. The store transcends the retail experience as customers engage in a space that is known for its moderninity and gallery-style design. 

Podcasts & Books

Our 6 Fave Reads To Help You Disconnect And Wind Down

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Things To Do

8 Must-Do Online And IRL Experiences At This Year’s IKEA Festival

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

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Here’s How You Can Win One Of Five $4,000 R.M.Williams Shopping Experiences

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

Gifts

Flower Lovers

Flower Lovers have just opened a new location in Fortitude Valley! Brisbane’s largest fresh flower wholesaler and retailer will blow your mind with their talent of arranging blooms and fresh bunches to buy. They still provide all the same services as at the bigger Rocklea Showroom, whether you need a bunch of peonies to brighten up your home decor, or to have an awesome floral arrangement at your wedding. Go check it out!

Bars & Pubs

Ballistic Beer Co.

Ballistic Beer Co. in Salisbury is the suburban brewery of your fantasies—perfect for the inner beer connoisseur in all of us. This friendly, beer-obsessed team are producing something a little different over on the southside; great-tasting beer, with a twist.

Fashion

Natasha Schweitzer

Stocked in some of Australia's most prestigious boutiques including Brisbane's Maryon's, Natasha Schweitzer has a new bricks and mortar flagship boutique on James Street for you to explore.

Things To Do

6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

Why Diversity Is More Than Size Fluidity, According To Modelling Agent Nikki Mann

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Fashion

Chrissa Alexion

Self-taught jeweller Chrissa Alexion has been creating stunning pieces of jewellrey for over 12 years. Her work is inspired by the animal world (without harming the little critters!): think feathers, bone and wings. Pop into this gorgeous little shop on James Street to browse her contemporary handmade collection.

Food & Drink

THR1VE

THR1VE isn’t your run of the mill lunch spot, instead serving fresh flavour bombs that are vibrant and tasty. Built on the mission to deliver real food, real fast, THR1VE is the ideal hit-and-run spot for a healthy lunch, or breakfast which they serve all day from 7am. Their inner city locations mean that you no longer have to make do with unhealthy and uninspiring lunches in the middle of your workday and can instead make your first choice, conveniently the healthiest choice. 

Cafes

I Heart Brownies

Brownie addicts everywhere can now get their hands on I Heart Brownies' delicious, heart-shaped goodies... IN THE CBD! No longer a schlep into Valley territory, I Heart Brownies' kiosk-style CBD store, housed in the Wintergarden, continues to facilitate our confection addictions—we're talking 12 flavours of your fave brownie flavours baked fresh on the daily—with coffee and their famous pink lemonade also making an appearance. It's heart-shaped heaven!

Features

Inside The Fashion Psyche Of Hobart Designer Noah Johnson And His Cult Designs

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

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Take A Hike With These 6 Outdoor Exploring Essentials

Stock up on all your hiking essentials and nab yourself the latest Merrell hiking shoes in the exclusive Australia-only pre-release of the Moab 3 range. 

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Step Back Into The 90s With This Year’s Biggest Athleisure Revival

Truth be told, ‘90s-style has been making a comeback for years, and it’s filled the scrunchie-sized hole in our hearts. From graphic tees to bucket hats, this era has pretty much taken over our wardrobes—and it’s here to stay.

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Lounge In Style With New Balance’s Inclusive And Gender-Neutral Range

As loungewear continues to be the foundation of modern style, it's not surprising that many of us look to sportswear brands for dictating trends and designing versatile wardrobe staples. And, this is precisely what New Balance's latest collection is all about. 

Artist Bianca Beers On Noughties Wardrobe Keepsakes And Unapologetic Style

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

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Creator And Digital Artist Tara Chandra On Standing Out Over Fitting In

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

Gifts

17 Of Brisbane’s Best Florists

From brightening up your pad to saying a heartfelt thank you, Brisbane florists have you fully covered when you need a bunch of blooms. 

Join The Nationwide Search For Changemakers Shaping The Next Decade

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

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Treat Yourself To Life-Changing Sleep With Our Favourite Sustainable Bedding

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

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5 Of Brisbane’s Best Antique Shops Where You Can Dig For Treasures

 Take a trip back in time, and fill your life with a lil’ old school cool at Brisbane's best antique shops. 

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Treat Yourself With The Best Easter Chocolate And Specials On Offer In Brisbane

Easter is soon to come around once again, and with the extra days off work, it brings with it hordes of innovative desserts that will have you drooling—and quitting the diet, pronto.

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The Simpsons x Levi’s Collab Is Your Dream 90s Nostalgia-Inducing Kit

Some of my fondest memories growing up include smashing the buttons on my PS2 controller after school in an attempt to run over Krusty the Clown in The Simpsons: Hit & Run. 

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Refresh Your Athleisure Aesthetic With Canterbury’s Bold Limited Edition Capsule

Wave goodbye to yoga-style comfies; there's a more striking athleisure aesthetic in town. In case you missed it, bright and bold sportswear is on the rise. And after beige-gate of 2021 (we're looking at you, lifestyle influencers), our wardrobes couldn't be more ready for a hefty dose of COLOUR, thank yew.  

Fashion

This Sustainable Sneaker Brand Will Plant 5 Trees For Every Purchase

Born in 2019, Australian-based sneaker brand BLAC needs to be on your radar if you’re looking to take positive, planet-saving steps when it comes to style.

Gifts

Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

Things To Do

Express Yourself This Summer With The New Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

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TikTok Duo Josh And Matt Design On Their Gumtree Collab And How To Nail A Sustainable Aesthetic

Here at Urban List, we often talk about how your fashion thirst shouldn’t cost the earth—and the same goes for your home. 

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This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

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Lift Your Summer Wardrobe With These Fresh Summer Tees And Totes For Under $35

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking merch just in time for your summer wardrobe refresh.

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Win Christmas This Year With 10 Unique And Thoughtful Gifts

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

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Melbourne Stylist And Creative Director Ella Murphy On The Future Of Fashion

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down with Melbourne stylist and creative director Ella Murphy to discuss the future of fashion. 

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Everything You Need To Know About Samsung’s Insanely Cool Flip And Fold Phones

The flip phone is iconic. Zoolander. Paris Hilton. Keanu Reeves. We were obsessed. 

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Step Into The Future With These 7 Must-Have Tech Style Essentials

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

What's On

Indulge In A Taste Of Summer At This Aperol Spritz Beach Club

Thankfully we don’t have to wait until the actual start of summer to have fun, because Pacific Fair has put together the ultimate summer-inspired  Aperol Spritz-themed Beach Club where you can grab a taste of Italian summer after copping some seriously sweet deals.

Food & Drink

14 Of The Best Pies In Brisbane

To help you get your pie on, we’ve brought together this list of some of Brisbane’s very best pies.

Fitness

7 Amazing Brisbane-Based Activewear Brands To Hit The Gym In

Support these eco-friendly Brisbane made activewear brands next time you’re looking for the perfect fit to work off your quarantine banana bread feast. 

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These Stunning Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats Feature The Works Of Australian Artists

Yogat is brightening up our yoga practice with eco-friendly yoga mats which are covered in original artworks from incredible Australian artists. 

Fashion

Embrace The Winter Chill With These 10 Buys To Help You Hibernate In Comfort

So, to help you cosy up this season in ultimate comfort, we’ve partnered with Soul Origin to round up our top buys for a warm winter at home. 

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Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

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Update Your Wardrobe With Our 7 Favourite Buys For This Season

A new season serves as the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe with some key pieces to elevate your looks both at home and out on the town.

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Make Your Next Splurge A Sustainable One With This Beginner’s Guide To Eco-Conscious Shopping

According to the Global Fashion Agenda, across the next decade, the fashion industry’s carbon footprint is set to increase to 2,791 million tonnes and will create 148 million tonnes of waste. Yep, it can feel overwhelming. 

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Culture Curve | Orgasms Go Green, Self-Care’s Radical New Self-Love And The End Of Hustle Culture

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture right now. 

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How To Get Your Hands On The Digital Passport Giving Huge Retail Discounts

If COVID-19 has got us embracing anything, it’s more interstate travel. So, luckily for us, it’s just gotten a whole lot better thanks to DFO and their brand new digital tourist passport which enables access to exclusive offers across Australian outlet retailers. 

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Shout Your Mates Beers, Coffee, Burgers And More With This Epic New App

Ever wanted to shout someone a coffee, wine, burger, or beer, but haven’t been able to because you’re too busy, or they’re too far away? What about sending someone a gift—not a pricey bottle of bubbles or an extravagant bouquet, just something small to show you care?

Fashion

Sustainable Activewear Brand Nimble Just Opened Its First Brisbane Store

Nimble, the sustainable (and good looking) activewear brand, has just opened their first Brisbane store.

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Skip The Flowers And Spoil Her With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Frantically trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mum, aunt, gran, or any other special women in your life? Take a deep breath and forget the frenzy—we’ve got you covered this year. 

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Score Major Brownie Points With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide

We’re here to help you treat your mum, aunty, or whoever the special woman is in your life, to something she’ll actually love this Mother’s Day. 

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Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Things To Do

Here’s How To Score $500 To Go Towards Some Well-Deserved Fresh Lewks

‘Cause we’re all about that OTT confidence and feeling our best selves, we're giving away five $500 vouchers to go towards fresh new lewks. 

Fashion

Grab Your Canvas Tote, Fish Lane Is About To Score A New Laneway Market

South Brisbane’s Fish Lane is soon to host a creators and designers market up and down the laneway. 

Bars & Pubs

Add This New Brisbane-Made Vodka To Your Thrifted Vintage Bar Cart

Brisbane has scored a new locally made vodka brand, Idle Hour.

Entertainment

Kick It Old School With These 5 Hip Hop Artists Carving Their Own Path To Success

It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a love that’s been magnified after living through the insanity that was 2020) and it’s the leading part in the revival of '90s streetwear fashion. 

Step Into The Styled-Up World Of Violet Atkinson As We Chat Fashion And Payday Treats

With her achingly-cool style, bold-hued Instagram and impressive catalogue of designer clients, there are no surprises why Violet Atkinson is one of the most in-demand stylists, photographers and creative directors on the East Coast. 

What's On

Rest Up, An Espresso Martini Festival Is Hitting Brisbane Soon

Short of adding sparklers and paper umbrellas, no other drink gets us quite as revved (literally), so of course your fave cocktail deserves its own festival.

Fashion

Dig Through Tonnes Of Lego At The South Side’s New Pre-Loved Lego Store

LEGO addict? Then you'll want to check out BrickResales, and dig through their boxes of pre-loved LEGO for sale.

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6 Of The Biggest Trends Born In 2020 That Will Continue To Burn Bright This Year

2020 was, without a doubt, a turbulent year. Both bizarre and devastating, it was one of the most memorable in recent history, with every corner of culture—from music to work-life, fashion, sex, travel, and politics—getting shaken to the core. The New York Times called it “The Year of Blur”, paradoxically packed with significant events, but also a year in which time seemed strung out in the void, slowed down, and stretched out indefinitely. 

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Swap Your Shop, Here’s How You Can Back Small Business In 2021

Whether it’s shopping for Christmas, for special occasions, for groceries, or just for the hellavit, here are some ways to show small businesses some extra lovin’ in the New Year.

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3 Ways To Nail Your Christmas Shopping This Silly Season

Christmas is a joyous time, but sometimes it can be hard to relax and take in all of the festive goodness until you’ve conquered your Christmas shopping. After all, nailing everyone’s gifts is certainly no mean feat.

Food & Drink

10 Of The Best Gourmet Delis In Brisbane To Stock Up On Cheese

Classic delicatessens and food halls are like what Harrods and Selfridges are to shopaholics; once you’re in there’s no way you’re not flashing the cash. Here's the best delis in Brisbane to drop some dosh and stock up on goodies. 

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How To Level Up Your Home Office Game To Enjoy Quality Moments, According To An Interior Stylist

We sat down with stylist Steve Cordony to chat all things interior design, how he feels about Gigi Hadid’s chaotic pasta cabinets, vintage Brad Pitt posters and ultimately, how to transform your space into a home office of your Pinterest dreams. 

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Work Up A Salty Sweat In The Newest Sustainable Swimwear Collab Made For The Surf

Get around H&M's latest collab dedicated to days spent at the beach and in the surf. 

Fashion

Score Yeezy, Dyson And Nike Prizes In Klarna’s Wild 7 Day Giveaway

Just in time for Christmas, Klarna is getting into the spirit of the season with a sweet seven-day giveaway.

Fashion

Thank Us Later, Here’s 3 Easy Shopping Hacks That Will Save Your Wallet This Season

Cue the Christmas carols in store, discounts and savings galore.

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Shopping Fanatics Rejoice, Here’s Where You Can Score Epic Week-Long Sales

“I wish I didn’t get organised with my Christmas shopping!” said no one, ever.

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Avoid The Christmas Chaos, Here’s Where To Get Every Gift For Everyone This Season

While we love everything about Christmas, nailing everyone’s Christmas gifts can be an arduous task. Although, it doesn’t have to be.

Fashion

Navigate New Parent Life In The City With The Super Cruisy New Bugaboo Bee 6

If you’re a fresh new parent looking to add a set of wheels to your city strolling (a pram, that is), you need to pay attention to the brand new Bugaboo Bee 6. 

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Level Up Your Summer Threads With GenFEST ‘20, General Pants Co.‘s Biggest Offer In History

Launching 6pm AEST on November 23 across Australia and New Zealand, GenFEST ‘20 is General Pants Co's biggest offer in history. Giving you access to over 100 exclusive—and never before seen—styles.

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Escape Reality With Workations, Ephemeral Hotels, Vampire Culture And Eccentric Utopian Style

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

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Cue The Warm And Fuzzies, 5 Brands That Spread Needed Cheer In 2020

It's been one hell of a year... but if one thing is for sure, it's that there’s never been a better time to look out for one another and give back to those who need it most.  We know that sometimes it can be hard to make a meaningful impact on your own — which is why we love to get around the brands that help to make big things happen. Buying from ethically conscious brands, putting dollars back into community initiatives, and consciously ditching products that aren't made on our shores—it’s the easiest way to spread joy, help, and happiness to those who need it most right now. 

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Help Save The Planet With Fresh Kicks And Threads From Timberland

If you’re like us, and recently you’ve found yourself taking a closer look at your wardrobe and shoe collection—then you’ll want to pay attention to the latest earth-saving initiative to drop from Timberland Australia.