I honestly don’t know where to start with this post. We were smitten by Tokyo, found our ski legs in Hakuba … but Nozawa Onsen, you really did get under our skin. And I can …
9 tips for a skiing or snowboarding trip to Hakuba, Japan
The year was 1991. My girlfriend was marketing manager for an AM radio station on the Sunshine Coast (4SS for those who were playing along at the time). Let’s call my girlfriend Trish (because that’s …
10 things to do if you’re a newbie and have 48 hours in Tokyo
The Google search reveals that Shinjuku train station holds the Guinness World Record as being the busiest in the world. I mean, what could go wrong? … as the 18 of us, jet-lagged and standing …
What inflight and travel beauty essentials do you need for your next trip
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport I’ve never claimed to be a minimalist when it comes to my inflight and travel beauty essentials. Far from it. I love my beauty products and the idea of leaving some …
Russell Hobbs Steam Power Steam Station: who rules the iron in your house?
Sponsored by Russell Hobbs Mr SY and I have been living together for more than 16 years now. In the early days I tried to impress him with my domesticity, cleaning like a mad woman, …
6 pieces, 11 outfits: this is your spring travel capsule wardrobe
Sponsored by Motto We talk a lot about capsule wardrobes here at Styling You – and, I believe I do so with good reason. A capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to limit your outfit creativity. What …
Eat, live and play local at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf, Brisbane
Sponsored by Portside Wharf There is a buzz in the air the morning we arrive at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf. A cruise ship is docked and passengers are taking advantage of last-minute travel wardrobe shopping or …
Take time out in coastal luxury and book into the Halcyon Spa
Three letters. S. P. A. These three letters have the power to transport me to an immediate state of relaxation. And that’s where I found myself last weekend at the Halcyon Spa. It was …
What to do at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Is it just me, or do you also purposely factor in a solid amount of airport time when flying overseas – particularly when your departure airport happens to be Brisbane Airport’s …
Where to stay and what to do on a Byron Bay girls’ weekend
I am one of those people who fully embraces and endorses holiday dressing. Brightly coloured, tropical numbers for Bali. Tick. Splashes of lemon print for the Amalfi Coast. Tick. Red and blue stripes in Paris. …
Shop online with these businesses located in drought-affected areas
The super power of the Styling You community is our ability to get behind and support other women in need. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve done that through fundraising for Dress for Success …
Summer sandals that not only look good but are good for the health of our feet
Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear My foot health has never been better, thanks very much for asking. Well, it’s as good as it could be considering the punishment that I’ve put my feet through over my 50-plus …