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SUPERCHARGE
YOUR SUMMER
With the weather warming up, it’s time to get your summer sorted...and we’re here to help.
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hether you’re looking for places to stay, somewhere to play, or just want to make the most of your me-time while lying in the sun, look no further. We’ve summed up your must-have hit list for your best summer yet, powered by Dr. LeWinn’s groundbreaking
Serum Series. Concentrated skin solutions for supremely hydrated, renewed and glowing skin, each serum combines a high-performing skincare ingredient with a powerhouse ingredient to amplify the results and give you your best skin yet. Use separately or as a skin-loving combo for supercharged skin all summer long.
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SUMMER POWER LIST
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From places to stay and play, to the must-have beach reads and beauty buys, consider this your summertime hit list.
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Page-turners
Add these books to your reading list
Glow Beauty
Summer beauty rules to live-by
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Trend Watch
Our 3 style must-haves for the season
Stay and Play
Look no further for fun in the sun
Tune In
Put these new releases on repeat
A Renewed You
Wellness trends to keep you relaxed
Stay Hydrated
The bars quenching our thirsts
The Hit List
Add these events to your summer calendar
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© Copyright 2022 Are Media PTY Limited. We’d like to thank the following photographers for their contributions to this guide: Manolo Campion for feature images, Chester Buchanan for motion. Nikki To, Liz Sunshine, Kristoffer Paulsen, Ari Hatzis, Sean Fennessy, StevenWoodburn.
Must-Read Books This Summer
From a contemporary dramedy that’s the perfect beach read, to a raw tale about the ripple effect of grief, these are the books we’re devouring right now.
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The tale of two very different sisters and the complicated relationship between them and those around them is punchy, passionate and darkly funny. Positioned perfectly in a post-lockdown world, the story will have you questioning the line between selfishness and self-love.
The Perfect Poolside Companion: Seeing Other People – Diana Reid
For five friends, one night changes everything. Marshmallow follows their very different takes on grief and the ripple effect it has on their lives. Raw, powerful and deeply moving, the book explores the complexity of emotion and the true nature of friendship.
An All-Encompassing Emotional Ride: Marshmallow – Victoria Hannan
Inspired by the music, art, fashion and philosophy of early-2000s Australia, Compulsion follows Lucy on her mission to “blow up her life”. Seductive, hedonistic and relentless, it examines the dark side of seeking the next high and the lows that can follow. (release date: January 10, 2023)
A Seductive Summer Read: Compulsion – Kate Scott
Give your skin a well-deserved summer glow-up with these insider tips.
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Amp up your daily routine with products designed to boost skin’s radiance and up the glow factor. Vitamin C – one of the high-performing ingredients in Dr. LeWinn’s Glow Serum – is known for fighting pigmentation, brightening the skin and boosting collagen production.
Power Up Your Products
An everyday skin essential, a high-SPF sunscreen is a summer must-have and is especially important when using skincare that contains active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C. Apply generously as the last step in your routine, before makeup, at least 20 minutes before stepping outside.
Don’t Forget the Sunscreen
BEAUTY GO-TOS
ULTRA VIOLETTE Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF 50+
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For an instant sun-kissed look, finish your makeup by swiping highlighter across the high points of your face and décolletage – think the bridge of your nose, your cheekbones and collarbones. For an extra dewy look, use your favourite hydrating serum as a liquid illuminator instead.
Highlight for a High-Shine Finish
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DR. LEWINN'S Serum Series Vitamin C + Fision Glowplex® Glow Serum 30 mL
NARS Highlighting Powder, available in 6 shades
Glow-Inducing Beauty Rules To Live By
It’s time to ready, set, GLOW with this blend of vitamin C and Fision GlowPlex. Twelve times more powerful than vitamin C alone, Dr. LeWinn’s Glow Serum is like liquid gold, brightening dark spots and leaving skin brighter and more even.
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What We’re Wearing Right Now
A new season is the perfect time to try on a new trend. These are the styles making waves this summer, straight from the runway.
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Shine as bright as the summer sun in shades of silver and chrome, á la Isabel Marant and Balmain. Perfect for looking fashionably festive, swap shimmering dresses for standout tops and blazers for a more relaxed, daytime look.
Metallics
Embrace colour and texture, with an underwater twist, with this TikTok approved trend. Pair netted or crocheted pieces with sequins and pastel shade for a poolside look Ariel would be proud of.
Mermaidcore
With everything Y2K back in trend, it’s no surprise ’90s minimalism is making a comeback when it comes to summer dressing. Perfect for sunset rooftop drinks that turn into balmy nights out, think muted colour palettes, soft layering and slips and silk shirts.
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Our Fave Places To Stay, Play & Eat This Summer
Whether you’re staying close to home or venturing further afield, these are the places we’re hitting to help us celebrate the season.
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A love letter to the Negroni, this Surry Hills watering hole boasts a menu of 20 different Negroni and Negroni adaptations. A blend of 1920s-style Tuscan wine bar and American speakeasy, get ready for the best version of the drink that took over TikTok you’ll ever have. BOOK NOW
Play: Bar Conte, Surry Hills
A sanctuary in Sydney’s inner-city, Oxford House boasts 57 rooms where considered design meets contemporary curiosity. Curated artworks adorn each wall, with the colour palette reminiscent of a relaxed, Southern Californian motel. Relax by the pool, margarita in hand, and enjoy light bites with a view, or enjoy sun-kissed, modern Australian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant (with hand-crafted cocktails to match the menu). BOOK NOW
Stay: Oxford House
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Stylish but casual, this diner touches on the early techniques of the Indonesian islands the restaurant is named for – fermentation, smoking, curing, preserving, and fire-licking. With dishes designed to share, it’s a venue made for cocktails, great food and even better company. BOOK NOW
Eat: ARU
In the heart of one of Melbourne’s trendiest suburbs, the Ovolo is the perfect place to rest your head (and feet) after a day exploring the city’s bars, restaurants, and laneways. Combining retro-chic and pop art, the hotel’s décor is inspired by rock and disco legends, including four suites named after the most iconic lyrical lovers (we’re looking at you, John and Yoko). BOOK NOW
Stay: Ovolo South Yarra
An open-air oasis, this is the place to be when it come time to sip summer sundowners and dance the night away – all with an enviable background of the Melbourne skyline. Music reigns supreme until 1am, with natural wines and fruity-flavoured cocktails on the menu. BOOK NOW
Play: Her Rooftop
BRISBANE
Inspired by the flavours of Italy, Japan and Southeast Asia, this new rooftop restaurant and bar is relaxed and unpretentious, offering up delicious dishes, delightful drinks, and a good time. BOOK NOW
EAT: Kiln AT THE Ace Hotel Sydney
Tucked down a laneway, Allonda is the ultimate in Scandi-chic minimalism, serving up seasonal dishes perfect for sharing. The highlight? A dedicated burrata and raw bar menu for your oozy, and fresh, cheese fix. BOOK NOW
Play: Lina Rooftop
Tucked down a laneway, Allonda is the ultimate in Scandi-chic minimalism, serving up seasonal dishes perfect for sharing. The highlight?A dedicated burrata and raw bar menu for your fresh and oozy cheese fix. BOOK NOW
Eat: Allonda Newstead
Bar Conte
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Oxford House
Aru
Her Rooftop
Ovolo South Yarra
A Palm Springs-inspired hideaway in the middle of Fortitude Valley, no trip to Brisbane is complete without a stay at The Calile. Siesta by the pool, cocktail in hand, explore luxury boutiques or enjoy fresh produce and seafood at the in-house restaurant. BOOK NOW
Stay: The Calile Hotel
The Calile Hotel
Lina Rooftop
Allonda Newstead
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With their third studio album due November 11, the band from Sydney’s Northern Beaches has teamed up with neo-’90s Milan Ring and local rapper Jerome Farah for this album-teasing single. Sharp and hypnotic, it’s an easy yet energetic listen, and the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday arvo barbecue with friends. LISTEN NOW
Winston Surfshirt – "Of Another Kind" feat. Milan Ring & Jerome Farah
THE PLAYLIST WE HAVE ON REPEAT
These are the tracks keeping us going through hot summer days (and bringing the good vibes all night long).
The ultimate confidence booster, the latest track from Mornington Peninsula-based Matilda Pearl combines acoustic and synthesised chords with electric vocal harmonies for an intoxicatingly technicolour tune. The perfect “getting ready with the girls” anthem, it’s full of energy and guaranteed to get rid of bad vibes. LISTEN NOW
Matilda Pearl – "NICE TO KNOW YA"
The theme of our summer? Showing up for ourselves, and this song from producer-singer-songwriter PRICIE is our anthem. A powerful reminder for people of all genders and ages to love themselves, it’s fuelled by an infectious dancehall/afrobeat that transports us to island time. The perfect song to dance to like nobody’s watching. LISTEN NOW
PRICIE – "BIG GIRLS"
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RENEW GO-TO
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DR. LEWINN'S Serum Series Renew 30 mL
The answer for sun-damaged or rough-textured skin, Dr. LeWinn’s Renew Serum combines encapsulated retinol and BEAUACTIVE to reduce the signs of skin fatigue. More powerful – and less irritating – than retinol alone, the serum helps reduce the look of fine lines for youthful, firmer and smoother skin.
Reinvigorate Your Skin
Take 20 minutes to block out the outside world in a cosy infrared sauna cabin, heated to release and ease muscle tension, speed up recovery and detoxify your skin. It's a stress-relieving ritual that’s becoming a summertime staple.
Sweat It Out
There’s a reason walking has been a popular fitness go-to for thousands of years: not only does it keep our bodies moving but it can boost our mood, increase energy levels and even help us think more creatively. Head to the beach or the bush for an invigorating walk on the wild side.
Take A Wellness Walk
3 Ways To Feel Renewed Right Now
The wellness trends keeping us relaxed, renewed and reinvigorated this summer.
Whether it’s an evening cocktail, a sunset sparkling, or a non-alcoholic thirst-quencher, summer is a time to enjoy new and old flavours. Here’s where we’re ordering from this season.
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HYDRATE GO-TO
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DR. LEWINN'S Serum Series Hydrate 30 mL
Powered by hyaluronic acid and Waterin Plus, Dr. LeWinn’s Hydrate Serum keeps skin ultra-plump, maximising hydration for 96 hours and boosting radiance. Clinically proven to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, it’s the summer must-have for dull, dehydrated skin.
Stay Supremely Hydrated
With a drinks list designed to be considered and sampled, Gildas is an embodiment of all things Iberian. Enjoy an extensive wine list, including sherry, surrounded by people while you snack on simple, delicious food in a moodily lit space. Think of it as a bit of a Spanish escape in the midst of Sydney. BOOK NOW
Gildas Wine Bar
Our Favourite Hydration Stations
The perfect spot for Apéro Hour, Patsy’s has an extensive European wine list (organised by taste and mood), creative cocktails and aperitifs to keep you hydrated on long, hot summer nights. As a bonus: the entire menu is vegetarian if you fancy following drinks with dinner. BOOK NOW
Patsy's Melbourne
A relaxed, breezy waterside bar at South Bank, OTTO Osteria is the perfect place to sip wine and enjoy a fun and generous bite to eat… all while taking in a stunning view. With a menu inspired by the regions of Northern Italy, the wine list is one of the best in town, specialising in small-producer Italian drops, with thirst-quenching whites and quiet rosés perfect for summer sundowner sips. BOOK NOW
OTTO Brisbane
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The Hit List: Here’s What To Do This Season
For the first time in two years, events are back... in a big way. Whether your party vibe is more chilled summer afternoon, or you want to boogie well into the early hours, these are the events worth grabbing tickets to.
A unique social and sensory experience dedicated to all things French – think gourmet food, fine wine and award-winning music – So Frenchy, So Chic returns to Sydney and Melbourne in January. Bubbles, beats and joie de vivre on tap? Oui, oui. BOOK NOW
So Frenchy, So Chic – Jan
After the pandemic-related cancellation of two festivals in a row, Australia’s favourite New Year’s Festival, Falls Festival, is back, better than ever. In three locations – Melbourne CBD, Byron Bay and Fremantle, WA – international artists like Arctic Monkeys and Lil Nas X team up with beloved locals of the likes of G Flip, Ocean Alley and Spacey Jane for an unforgettable experience. BOOK NOW
Falls Festival – Dec/Jan
Heralded as the world’s most beautiful cinema, Sydney’s Westpac OpenAir Cinema is back in 2023 for 40 balmy, breezy nights. With the line-up still to be announced, those with tickets can be guaranteed a high-vibe night of twinkling harbour views, pop-up dining experiences and exclusive bars. BOOK NOW
Westpac Open Air Cinema – from Jan 8