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The locals to love in 4064
PADDINGTON
A suburb recognised for its defining characteristics and architectural designs, Paddington is the amalgamation of historical and modern. Home to trendy cafes, bustling restaurants, and rare antique stores, it’s no wonder Paddington is one of Brisbane’s most in-demand suburbs to take up residence. Be sure to treat yourself to coffee from any of Paddington’s regulars, before catching a first-class view of the sun setting over the city skyline.
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Leonard Joel
Take a look at not just Paddington’s, but one of Australia’s most established auction houses.
Specialising in curated auctions since 1919, working closely with fine jewels, timepieces, fine art, decorative arts, modern design, prints, and luxury is no new task to Australia’s premier auction house, Leonard Joel. Constantly encountering a diversity of treasures, Leonard Joel’s Representative Specialist for Queensland, Troy McKenzie, knows that each and every piece has its own story. During their Important Jewels Auction in August, an exquisite three stone diamond ring, known as a ‘trilogy ring’, was sold for a casual $35,000. But the true beauty of this traditional three stone design lies not in its value, but in its meaning – it represents the past, present, and future. With it being so rare to discover original antiques these days, the allure and charm of old mine cut diamonds carry a historical story like no other, recalling the skill and dedication of the craftsman who created it by hand. A pioneer in this industry, McKenzie feels incredibly fortunate to discover jewels each day. “I get a great deal of fulfilment from getting to expand my knowledge when coming into contact with the wide variety of objects I’m presented with. There’s always the excitement of the next great thing – what will it be?” he says.
LEONARD JOEL 201 LATROBE TCE, PADDINGTON TROY MCKENZIE P 0412 997 080 LEONARDJOEL.COM.AU
Property Pursuit
Be guided by a team that truly understands you and your future at Property Pursuit.
Purchasing your forever home or investing in a pricey property can be daunting at the best of times, particularly in the fiercely competitive climate of the current real estate market. Luckily, that’s where Paddington-based buyer’s agency, Property Pursuit, swoops in to streamline and simplify the purchasing process for you. Founded by passionate, distinguished, and highly experienced buyer’s agent, Meighan Wells, Property Pursuit is a thriving professional agency that has earned the reputation of being one of Brisbane’s most respected and trusted buyer’s agents.
Since its establishment in 2003, this local agency has markedly expanded and is now home to a diverse team with expertise across asset selection and evaluation, negotiation, property management, and advisory. “We share this knowledge with our clients throughout the purchasing journey and this helps build their understanding and confidence. When the right property is there with the right compromises, they are confident and ready to move forward,” says Meighan.
Boasting a proven track record of helping clients find the perfect property to suit their desires, needs and financial goals, you can essentially think of Meighan and her talented team as the ‘fairy godmothers and godfathers’ of real estate. With a “we advise, you decide” approach at the helm of their business philosophy, Property Pursuit manage around 300 properties for their investor clients, ranging from suburban investmentgrade properties through to $4,000 per week prestige executive residences.
PROPERTY PURSUIT GREAT GEORGE LVL, 251 GIVEN TCE, PADDINGTON P 1300 726 604 PROPERTYPURSUIT.COM.AU
BACH HAIR
With a strong sense of community spirit and a refreshing emphasis on sustainability, this local salon takes locks from lacklustre to luscious in no time.
With over 30 years in the biz, a trip to Bach Hair is bound to leave you with the sleekest, shiniest, and healthiest hair of your dreams. Nestled in the lush back streets of Paddington, this beloved local business prides itself on providing the ultimate luxurious salon experience to their diverse range of clients. Upon entering their breezy modern space, you’ll see Bach’s team of ultra-talented creatives in action, all of whom live and breathe fabulous hair. These seasoned stylists take anything but a one-size-fitsall approach to hairdressing, carefully listening to each client’s needs and vision before working their mane taming magic.
Stuck for inspiration or wanting to spice up your ‘do? Luckily, the styling team are always happy to take the reins, drawing fresh styling ideas from the beauty of nature, architectural design, and contemporary social media trends. With a soothing head massage and complimentary refreshments provided, you’ll be settled in and feeling relaxed and rejuvenated in no time! From transformative colour makeovers to expert cuts and revitalising professional treatments, no task is too big or small for this brilliant bunch. Their skills have even earnt them a spot as a Salon Team of the Year finalist in the Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards! And, whilst providing stellar service is Bach Hair’s bread and butter, at the heart of their core values is an unwavering commitment to the environment. As a proudly sustainable salon, Bach Hair embraces a future-proof approach and recycles over ninety percent of their waste (yes, that includes hair too), providing a salon experience that’s heavy on skill but light on the planet. So, pop in for a pamper, your best hair day awaits!
BACH HAIR 76A COCHRANE ST, RED HILL P 3368 3552 BACHHAIR.COM.AU
Give bad skin days the boot and treat yourself to a little TLC at Paddington’s multi-award-winning Beauty on Latrobe. Founded in 2006 by dermal therapist and educator Clare Lamberth, this homegrown beauty hub was born out of a holistic beauty philosophy and passion for optimal skin health. As the winner of numerous local, national, and international awards including two Quest Business Achiever of the Year awards, two Ultraceuticals National Clinic of the Year awards, and the World Luxury Spa Award Winner for Luxury Skincare Clinic of The Year in 2020, their luxurious modern space transports you to a state of bliss as the caring team of expert therapists nurture your every need.
BEAUTY ON LATROBE 145 LATROBE TCE, PADDINGTON P 3217 5886 BEAUTYONLATROBE.COM.AU FITA-U Performance Centre
Hands up if you spend half of your day talking yourself out of exercising. Well, you’ll be pleased to know that a workout only makes up 4% of your total day. In fact, what you do outside of this can make a big difference to your fitness. This is where FITA-U come in – a performance centre focused on longevity, or more specifically, what you can do in the time spent outside of the gym to improve your wellbeing. Inspired to combine motivation, community, and affordability, director Ashley Carucci says getting fit is brilliant, but having a healthier lifestyle and more energy at the end of the day is even better! Take control of your health and fitness without sacrificing your social life today.
FITA-U PERFORMANCE CENTRE 157 GIVEN TCE, PADDINGTON P 0447 007 460 FITAUPC.COM.AU
Empire Revival
Embark on a spectacular journey across continents, through time, without breaching a single restriction!
Housed amongst the hustle and bustle of Paddington’s iconic Latrobe Terrace, Empire Revival is a uniquely theatrical retail space and collective hub for all things jewellery, fashion, furniture, and homewares. Upon entering their vibrant, eclectic space, expect your mind to be blown and your senses tantalised as you explore their labyrinth of treasures and hidden gems. With a strong focus on vintage items and collectables, Empire Revival is a one-stop shop for one-off pieces, cherished antiques, and opulent designs to refresh and revolutionise any space. Whether you’re revamping your living room, putting in a new garden or breathing life into an old collection, you can find inspiration here. You might want to set aside the day, the journey will be pretty jam-packed! Housing a unique range of homewares, jewellery, fashion, furniture, and collectables, Empire Revival is constantly restocking! At the moment they are featuring handmade baskets from Baba Tree, incredibly versatile indoor/outdoor rugs, custom-made lampshades and cushions, and fabulous furniture both new and old. Pop in to find your latest treasure or simply to chat about your design goals with their friendly staff – they’re here to help. Empire Revival is a retail theatre experience unlike any other.
EMPIRE REVIVAL 167 LATROBE TERRACE, PADDINGTON P 3369 8088 EMPIREREVIVAL.COM.AU
When it comes to hair care, nature reigns supreme! With sustainable products benefitting the environment and your body inside and out, this is the ethos behind Sol Hair. From the moment you walk into their space, you’ll love the all-natural vibe. Think hanging plants, lemongrass scents and an earthy ambience, all to the backdrop of soothing zen tunes. From luxurious organic products to using your unwanted hair to mop up oil spills, Sol Hair is paving the way in sustainable hairdressing and will leave you with luscious locks and a squeaky-clean conscience.
SOL HAIR SHOP 6 107 LATROBE TCE, PADDINGTON P 0403 185 659 SOLHAIR.COM.AU
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
For soul-soothing and flavour-packed comfort meals, prime your palette for the ultimate Italian indulgence at Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers.
Founded by business partners and foodie aficionados Ben Cleary-Corradini and Theo Roduner, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers is proudly Australia’s firstever gnoccheria. This local gem made its debut in the heart of Paddington in 2015, with a focus on providing local Brisbane foodies with simple yet delicious Italian cuisine in a cosy, casual, and convenient atmosphere. Since then, this beloved small biz has revolutionised the Italian food industry one dish at a time, plating up seriously good gnocchi in eight restaurant locations spanning Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and even Sydney. Their mouth-watering menu focuses solely on gnocchi and gnocchi only, with an emphasis on serving up only the freshest, top-quality dishes. From plates shared by friends over wines and giggles in one of their cosy gnoccherias, to latenight Uber Eats orders enjoyed on the couch, it’s no wonder that their loyal, tight-knit community of gnocchi lovers across Australia keep coming back for seconds. Hot tip: for ultimate indulgence and flavourful fare on a chilly night, nothing beats their creamy wild mushroom and truffle gnocchi. Drool!
GNOCCHI GNOCCHI BROTHERS 210 GIVEN TERRACE, PADDINGTON P 3113 3587 GNOCCHIGNOCCHIBROTHERS.COM.AU
Dux Gutz Catering
Got guests to satisfy, mouths to feed, and bellies to fill at an upcoming shindig or soirée? Luckily, Paddington’s very own Dux Gutz offers a stellar range of mouth-watering catering options to sink your teeth into! Reflecting the sense of community spirit that runs deep through Paddington’s leafy streets, Dux Gutz (overlooking Suncorp Stadium) takes pride in tailoring their food to every customer’s individual needs to create unique packages that are meaningful, personalised, and downright delicious. Run by chef and owner Zac McClelland, their menu features a star-studded line-up of breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections to suit any event.
DUX GUTZ CATERING PCYC BUILDING, LANG PARK 40 CASTLEMAINE ST, MILTON P 0402 479 404 DUXGUTZCATERING.COM.AU
Thinking about getting cosmetic or laser work done? Then get ready to be in the presence of the experts at this Paddington clinic.
On the trendy La Trobe Terrace in Paddington is where you’ll find Ageless Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, a clinic specialising in advanced skin treatments and cosmetic injectables. The clinic is managed by highly experienced, and Bachelor qualified Dermal Therapist, Jasna Pavlich, and highly qualified and registered healthcare practitioner, Dr. Umed Shekhawat. Between them, they have over 40 years of experience in treating skin and delivering the best service and results to a client.
Whether you are a regular client to the clinic, or it’s your first time getting laser or cosmetic work done, Ageless Cosmetic and Laser Clinic offers individually customised treatments and programs for most of your skin concerns, such as DMK Skin Enzyme therapy, BroadBand Light (BBL) Hero for rejuvenation, pigmentation and vascular therapy, SkinCeuticals Skincare, LED light therapy, micro-needling, Cool-sculpt, HIFU, cosmetic injectables, dermal fillers, non-surgical rhinoplasty, fat-dissolving, and much more. So, if you are looking to find your next best destination for your personalised skin treatments and maintenance (not to mention a place that’s professional, warm, and welcoming) then this is the place for you.
JASNA PAVLICH DR. UMED SHEKHAWAT
STYLE OFFER: THE FIRST 10 STYLE READERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE COSMETIC OR SKIN CONSULTATION AND A COMPLIMENTARY DMK TRAVEL KIT VALUED AT $130. SIMPLY MENTION THIS ARTICLE.
AGELESS COSMETIC AND LASER CLINIC SHOP 1 131 LATROBE TCE, PADDINGTON P 3876 4311 AGELESSCOSMETICANDLASERCLINICS.COM.AU
THE LOWDOWN ON LIFTS
The new facelift that won’t see you under the knife, thanks to The Skin Lab.
If you’ve been feeling as though a year of video calls has made you analyse your skin more than ever, you’re not alone. Never have we stared more at our own appearance through laptops, computers, and smartphones, subsequently noticing areas of our skin that may not have bothered us before. There is now increasing interest to fix and rejuvenate the expressions we catch ourselves making on-screen that we don’t like – especially with non-invasive procedures that are long-lasting. Filling the gap between facelifts and non-invasive revitalisation such as fillers and Botox is the latest phenomenon, threads.
What are threads?
• Threads are used to lift loose or sagging skin around the eyes, cheeks, chin, jaw, and jowls. • They are delicately woven underneath the sub-dermis to act as ‘scaffolding’ beneath the skin. • Medical anaesthetic is applied so minimal discomfort is felt during the procedure. If you’ve experienced or researched threads before, you might have heard of MINT, APTOS, PDO, or the brand ‘Happy Lift’. Each thread product comes with slightly different merits, but across the board, the technology achieves results that only a surgical facelift would’ve achieved just a decade ago. To put it simply, threads are the hottest thing in facial rejuvenation right now. One place with a reputation for outstanding threads in Brisbane is The Skin Lab – a favourite procedure of Medical Director, Dr Heather Jenkins, who has had years of experience helping men and women achieve great results. The secret to this success? According to Dr Jenkins, it’s her belief in the threads she chooses, Silhouette Soft. “It’s a scientifically-backed, leadingedge beauty solution, with some clear advantages over its competitors,” she says. “And the results are there for all to see.”
Benefits of Silhouette Soft:
• Your skin has time to produce the right collagen, type 1.
This is the collagen that you want because it replicates the collagen we are born with – the type that makes us look younger. Silhouette Soft boosts your skin’s natural volumising abilities, giving you regenerative effects that keep coming for weeks after treatment. • Silhouette Soft threads last longer. Because of their ability to be absorbed more slowly giving the body a chance to create type 1 collagen, the longevity of the result is also maximised. • They use cones instead of barbs. The threads stay in place with the help of ‘bi-directional cones’. These are very small cones dotted along the thread.
They provide extremely secure anchors for supporting skin tissues and holding your enhancement in place. • No plastics, no toxins.
They’re made of PLA (polylactic acid), an all-natural dissolvable substance sourced from biomatter.
BE REWARDED THIS YEAR AND BOOK YOUR SILHOUETTE SOFT CONSULTATION TO RECEIVE A SKIN LAB VOUCHER UP TO $300. T&C’S APPLY.
THE SKIN LAB LVL 12, MORRIS TOWERS 149 WICKHAM TCE, SPRING HILL P 3832 4370 THESKINLAB.COM.AU
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BEAUTY WITH A DIFFERENCE
More than your average beauty treatments, Self Love Lounge offers a movement.
At the forefront of this Milton-based salon is the philosophy to inspire daily rituals that build your confidence and self love. This salon’s holistic approach to skin and beauty treatments is what sets it apart from the many beauty salons in this bustling industry. Self Love Lounge prides itself on looking at the bigger picture – by taking a natural approach to skincare and ageing, all to work with your body, never against it. The gifted team behind this salon are driven to change skin, and also lives. How? By using products sourced from female small businesses that are cruelty free, environmentally friendly, organic, and most importantly, promote their ethos of self love. Did we mention they offer Self Love Sunday Zoom calls, have a beauty bookshelf in their salon which guests can borrow books from anytime, and host seasonal workshops that focus on promoting the concept of self love and confidence? One thing’s for sure, self love isn’t just in the name for this salon, it’s the core of their very business.
SELF LOVE LOUNGE 4 41 PARK RD, MILTON P 0488 226 935 SELFLOVELOUNGE.COM.AU
EXTENSION EXPERTS
Conscientious stylists found in the heart of Milton.
Ever had high hopes for a fabulous new ‘do, only to leave the salon wanting your tresses to be better tamed? Haven’t we all! Within the industrial roads of Milton lies your saving grace – Paris Texas Hairdressing. Owner Ashlee Cunningham has spent the last 20 years building up a team of highly skilled hairdressers with an impressive list of returning clientele. “I have been very lucky to have a lot of clients and staff for many years,” she says. “The environment of a salon and making people feel cared for is the best.”
Known for their reputable microfoiling and balayage techniques, Paris Texas Hairdressing are well-known for their expertise in hair extensions, offering ethically sourced human hair of all textures and lengths. “The rise in popularity of hair extensions coincided with the opening of the business. We were the first salon in Brisbane to get into them in a big way and it has continued to grow,” says Ashlee. But as for now, Ashlee finds her passion within the fluidity of trending hairstyles. “I am loving Billie Eilish with her 70s shag cut right now. I love being creative!”
PARIS TEXAS HAIRDRESSING 41 PARK RD, MILTON P 3367 2253 PARISTEXAS.COM.AU
MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE
Recognised as a finalist in the world eyelash extension championships and trained by the Kardashian’s own brow stylist, Mariana Fataccioli is challenging the way we approach beauty treatments.
VOTED #1 BROW BAR IN BRISBANE 2021
With the word Elysian translating to beautiful, creative, and divinely inspired, Elysian Cartel is the embodiment of artistry marrying service. It was creative director and master stylist herself, Mariana Fataccioli, who decided to add on the ‘Cartel’, based on conversations about the team’s Netflix recommendations in the salon. After reflecting on what it means to be a woman, Mariana realised that we no longer reflect the archaic idea that all women are soft and passive. And so, Elysian Cartel was born. How did you become an accidental entrepreneur? After the failure of my first business in 2016, I had given up on entrepreneurship. A year later I was working full time in the marketing team for Doughnut Time. However, at the end of 2017, I was made redundant as the company went bankrupt. After this, I turned to learning brows. With word of mouth and passion for my artistry, the business had me booked at 60-70 hours a week. I come from a line of female entrepreneurs, so this is literally in my blood. I never thought I’d pick myself up from that crushing first failure, but I’ve proven myself wrong with this thriving business which had me listed as a Finalist for Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020. The world eyelash extension championships – how did you become recognised as a finalist? Now, this was unexpected! Victoires Du Regard World Lash Extension Championships is the
“I NEVER THOUGHT most prestigious competition you can enter as an artist. It’s judged
I’D PICK MYSELF UP by experts from all over the FROM THAT CRUSHING world. You have to do a full set of
FIRST FAILURE, BUT lash extensions and submit them I’VE PROVEN MYSELF WRONG WITH THIS to judge. I did my best at the time and applied merely to understand the process. I placed 6th in one of
THRIVING BUSINESS the categories and was the only WHICH HAD ME LISTED Australian to place overall.
AS A FINALIST FOR We hear you were trained by the
BRISBANE YOUNG Kardashian’s brow stylist; how ENTREPRENEUR OF THE did this happen?
YEAR 2020.” This was another pinch-me moment! I was planning on a trip to the US to train with Kelley Baker, but her team gave me the heads up on her first Australian (and now only) tour. I got an email months later that spots had opened, so I booked straight away. I was one of ten stylists in Australia to do her hands-on Masterclass.
MARIANA FATACCIOLI
Tell us about your new location in Greenslopes… We are blessed with the best clients in Brisbane and beyond. They come as far as Noosa, Toowoomba and Byron. No matter where we are, our clients will come for great brows, so I wanted to pick a location that was central.
What’s in store for the Elysian Cartel next? I will be brow tattooing from October onwards with our waitlist filling up quickly! We will also be starting skin treatments like dermaplaning and a variety of nourishing facials. Due to our high demand, I will continue to grow our team and am focused on using Elysian as an incubator for ambitious women who want to break through the glass ceiling in the beauty industry.
