*Cue August by Taylor Swift*
We are jam-packed this month with all the recommendations from your favourite Brisbane + Melbourne people!
Ladro, Fitzroy — Em
Yummy Italian with so many
vegan options!
Hochi Mama, Richmond — Ari
Down the road from the studio, so good!
Tofu stir-fry + coco rice are the best food I’ve had in ages.
Neighbourhood Wine, Fitzroy — Lauren
Cosiest, cutest wine bar with an open fireplace so get in before Winter’s end.
Lilac Wine Bar, Cremorne — Ruby
FAV place in Melbourne, you need to go there.
They have a disco ball. Enough said!
Old Gold Peanut Brittle — Sophia
"I think I've made it its own food group"
Health Lab Balls — Brooke
I've been obsessing over the birthday cake flavour; there are gluten-free + vegan options.
READY FOR A COUPLE OF RECIPES... need to put them on your list YUM!
Naomi's new obsession: a shot of espresso with ice + coconut water
Alicia's mid-afternoon pick-me-up:
1 scoop of protein
Handful of mixed berries
Handful of mango
Handful of frozen spinach
1 banana
A teaspoon of peanut/ almond butter
Ice + cold water
Down for Love (Netflix) * TEAM FAV *
An adorable, heartwarming watch (couldn't stop smiling the whole time!)
Heartstopper Season 2 (on Netflix) — Ari
So well written + acted, genuinely an amazing show
(P.S. Scott wants a 'Heartstopper' theme ride soon so keep an ear out for the soundtrack)
Below Deck AU (on Amazon Prime) — Em
The new season is amazing, such a good show
Red, White, and Royal Blue (on Amazon Prime) — Holly
Such a lighthearted, sweet movie — I’ve watched it twice already!
Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (on Amazon Prime) — Grace
My friend told me about it as she's read the book, it's been turned into a mini-series.
It's Australian, a bit full-on sometimes but the ending is unreal and a really beautiful story of strong women.
Sentimental in the City PODCAST — Alicia
Recommended by Annabel, a mini-series podcast by Sentimental Garbage.
Six-episode deep dive and nostalgia trip of 'Sex and the City' and all of its glory and cringe moments. It’s super easy to have on in the background — feels like you’re talking with friends, it’s hilarious!
‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ series by Sarah J. Mass
Holly, Tyra, Jessie + Esther have started a mini book club this month to read this fantasy series. (Should we start an INSPIRE Book Club? We'll get the girls' review)
Lighter by Yung Pueblo — Courtney
Have followed him on Instagram for years and his books are incredible — filled with such beautiful messages!
We have some SERIOUS hair recommendations this month — have to start prepping for that Summer humidity!
Left to Right:
1) ROBE HAIRCARE
ARI: Australian haircare made and created by an inspiring woman who’s also the best hairdresser
2) SEBASTIAN POTION 1
SOPHIA: Keeps my mane silky and shiny but not greasy
3) ELEVEN HAIR
LAUREN: Their whole range but especially the Miracle Hair treatment (15 minutes and you're good to go)
4) KERASTASE CURLY HAIR RANGE
RUBY: Their curly range has saved my dry/ frizzy curls — on the exxy side but the conditioner and the curl cream are so worth it.
5) WELLA LUX OIL
BROOKE: It's a heat protectant with added Keratin (keeps the flyaways at bay!)
A FEW MORE BECAUSE WE COULD GO ON FOREVER:
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Shoes — Em
Sambas are out, these are in!
Haven’t taken them off since I bought them two weeks ago.
LMS Elle Wedges — Courtney
I have them in green + blue and am desperate to get the pink + beige as well! Very 90's energy but they are really comfortable and always love a bit of height. Super fun show for Summer/ Spring
Bali Body Gradual Face Tanner — Alicia
$30 from Woolies and it's the perfect glow to get you to summer!
Put it on after your SPF for a dewy finish *we love*
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream *TEAM FAV*
The scent is everything!
PHEW...AND WE'RE ALL OUT!
We hope you loved these recommendations this month.
Leave yours in the comments (always need the insider goss on what's good!)
