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New Conservatory Bar and Terrace launch

The Vitals: Conservatory Bar & Terrace Sheraton on the Park launch

 

What went on: The unveiling of Sheraton On the Park's $250,000 refurbished bar and terrace.

 

What we’re addicted to: Extensive wines of the world and cocktails menu (guests were quick to try the Ron Zacapa cocktails).  A temporary YSL makeup booth kept the ladies looking their best and that Camilla Franks gave the top Sydney Dressed accolade to two worthy ladies.  One to Livia Tassanyi (9-5) dressed in a by Johnny red dress and the other to a lady dressed in a traditional Indian sari. More choice when you're having a CBD post work drinks. You can mingle at "The Great" communal table made from recycled Iron Timber, or stay out of sight in one of the rounded booth "concaves". When it gets warmer go al fresco on the outdoor terrace.  

 

What we’re not: Conservatory Bar & Terrace at Sheraton on The Park ... it's kind of a mouth full.

 

What else: Gregg Arthur plays live on the piano every Thursday and Friday night. Open 5pm till late Sunday to Wednesday and from 2.30pm till late Thursday - Sunday.

 

Date: 18 August 2010

 

Location: Conservatory Bar and Terrace, Sheraton On the Park Sydney

We're celebrating the launch of Jimmy Choo Westfield Bondi Junction



At Daily Addict, we're celebrating the launch of the Jimmy Choo Westfield Bondi Junction boutique. So what better opportunity could there be than to share the ultimate Jimmy Choo experience with our Daily Addict readers.

Simply subscribe to Daily Addict between July 1st-31st for your chance to win $1000 to spend in the new Jimmy Choo Westfield Bondi Junction boutique, indulge in a degustation dinner for two at Galileo Restaurant and then stay the night at The Observatory Hotel's presidential suite with breakfast included. 

We already feel pampered just by thinking about the ultimate Jimmy Choo experience!

There are only a few days left to subscribe, so don't forget to let your friends in on it.

Official Beach Haus Launch

The vitals: Official Beach Haus launch

What went on: Sydney’s younger social set celebrated the official opening of Simon Chalmers’ latest bar, Beach Haus.

What we're addicted to: The live trumpet player mixing his tunes to the beats spun by DJ Reflex (Lady Gaga's protégé)

What we're not: Getting our Jimmy Choo clad toes trod on by one overly vodka’d guest

What else: For those who are game, try the Beach Haus' Hi Beached Tea share cocktails

Date: 16 June 2010

Location: Beach Haus, Roslyn Street, Potts Point

-Hui

Bvlgari Serpenti watch collection preview

The vitals: Bvlgari Serpenti watch collection preview

What went on: Bvlgari unveiled a modern day reinterpretation of its Serpenti watch. The original 1950's collection was specially sent over from Italy as part of the evening's exhibit.

What we're addicted to: The 38 diamonds and pink rubellite cabochon encrusted in the timepiece

What we're not: The number of dollars we will have to part with to own one of these exquisite watches

What else: The Serpenti collection will be available from September 2010

Date: 16 June 2010

Location: Bvlgari Boutique, Castlereagh St, Sydney

-Hui

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Systeme launch

The vitals: Preview of la prairie’s new range, White Caviar Illuminating Systeme 

What went on:  President Lynne Florio flew in from New York to launch la prairie’s newest range, White Caviar Illuminating Systeme.

What we're addicted to: Lynne Florio’s passion for her company, champagne, caviar canapés and a divine goody bag with peerless lightening and lifting benefits.

What we're not: The torrential rain that evening and walking down a very steep and wet driveway. Candle thieves.

What else: La Prairie’s White Caviar Illuminating Systeme range is available 27 September 2010.

Location: Tivoli Villa, Rose Bay Sydney

Date: 7 June 2010

 

Daily Addict searching out the best urban gems - now in Melbourne


Daily Addict has today launched our dedicated Melbourne edition.  Our daily dose of the new and notable, curated by our delicious pool of talented Melbourne-based agents (lifestyle journalists and inspiration-seeking hunters that are expert in uncovering the latest hidden gems about town).

When we scoured high and low for our Chief Melbourne insider, tastemaker and all round fabulous person with their heart 'in the right place', we found Kate Vandermeer.

Kate has spent the last 15 years in the Fashion Industry in Australia and has come on board Team DA as our Daily Addict Melbourne Editor.

Director at iSpyStyle, an online hub devoted to spying on the design industry, she's a consummate Writer, Trend Observer, Blogger, Lecturer and Public Speaker.

How consummate? Kate's judged many awards including Qantas SOYA Awards, Fashion Exposed Debut and Ragtrader Retailer of the Year awards. She's w

ritten for Ragtrader, Marketing Magazine, Sunday Life, The Coolhunter, Fashionation, Fashion Exposed Online and Fernwood Fitness Magazine and is also an Australian contributor to the world‐renowned WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) trend forecasting website. Most recently Kate was appointed as an official guest fashion blogger for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010.

We're super pleased to have her as part of our team.  You can get in touch with Kate at kate@dailyaddict.com.au and hear more from her at twitter.com/iSpyStyle_Kate or http://www.ispystyle.net%20/.

 

 

Show Queen Launch @ Kit & Kaboodle

For those who seek a little song, dance and laughter to their Sunday evenings, a Show Queen night might just be for you. Previously housed at Will and Toby's, this cabaret troupe has relocated over to Kit & Kaboodle and to launch this evening, Trevor Ashley presented an impressive line up of talented performers from the Music Theatre and Cabaret worlds. Starring Toni Lamond, musical royalty of the stage and an equally talented Phill Scott and Virginia Gay
as support acts, the trio performed songs with a personal touch.

One memorable number of the evening was Virginia's rendition of Guy Sebastian's "Like it like that" - let's just say it left room for some vivid imagining.

Tokonoma Shochu Bar & Lounge opening

A number of mesmerising gowns from Akira Isogawa's only previously viewed in Paris Collection added to one very eye-pleasing set up at the new Tokonoma Shochu Bar and Lounge launch party (just next door to Toko Restaraunt in Surry Hills). 

Over some delicious Toko bite-sized canapes and chilli infused edamame we deliberated over which cuisine one would pick if you could only have one for every meal for the rest of your long years (Japanese won, with Italian coming a close second).

It wouldn't hurt to add in a beverage selected by Paul Birtwistle, Australia's very own Sake Sommelier:
Hakka Martini - Shiro shochu with Hendricks gin, cucumber and mint
Gen awa cha - Lychee bubble tea with Genmaicha infused shiro shochu, lemon and lychee jelly
Negroni swizzle - Whitley Neill, Antica Formula and Campari infused with pineapple, aged and swizzled with homemade falernum and orange wedges

Mr & Mrs Smith Australia and New Zealand Hotel Collection book launch

"Mr & Mrs Smith are back - and this time we've combed beaches, climbed mountains, trekked deserts and scoured cities all over Australia and New Zealand to bring you a collection of the sexiest boutique and luxury hotels down under"

The Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection Australia/NZ launch party was held last week at Christine Manfield's Universal Restaurant. Tastemakers came together to see the release of one very sassy travel guide for naughty weekends away; 33 boutique hotel reviews by Mr & Mrs Smith reviewers including David Grant, Sigrid Thornton, Kirstie Clements and our very own Carrie Choo.