Luxury looks for summer living, dolce vita style

The weekend beckons Throw in a few essentials (swimmers, definitely) and get out of town with this coated Darklight duffle bag from Dior Homme. $3300. Tel: (02) 9229 4600
A little la dolce vita It’s not difficult to picture oneself on a yacht off the Amalfi Coast in a printed summer frock the right shade of red. This Miu Miu number offers that touch of the sweet life. Fun accessories are mandatory. Dress, $3570; cap, $1220; belt, $650; sandals, $1380. Tel: (02) 9223 1688
Taste of Tasmania It might be the clear waters, the crisp air or the island state’s general passion for top-notch booze, but Tasmania is certainly onto something when it comes to fine spirits. Southern Wild, a new distillery on Tasmania’s north-west coast, has released a gin called Dasher + Fisher. It utilises a community of producers and growers, and takes inspiration from the Tasmanian landscape to create three gins of distinctive flavour - a native pepperberry (Mountain), lavender (Meadow), and wakame (Ocean). $90 a bottle.
Splashes of colour Artistic types, or those in need of cheering, could do well to pile on a few of these brightly hued, paint splatter effect enamel bracelets from Hermès. $875 to $1215. Tel: (02) 9287 3200
Fancy footwork These rather fun Caninus mules from Manolo Blahnik are destined to be the feature piece of any outfit. They’ve just arrived at Harrolds, which has picked up the brand exclusively. $1860. Tel: 1300 755 103
Life of the party A little sumptuousness never hurts. Neither does living life outside other people’s expectations. Violetta, in Verdi’s La Traviata, is a fine example of this. Opera Australia brings this glamorous tale to life with acclaimed soprano Ermonela Jaho opening the season as Violetta. The role will also be played by Lorina Gore and Emma Matthews. February 3 to April 1. Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House. $72 to $338.
Date night When in the company of someone you fancy red lipstick usually the way to go. Lucia Pica’s latest collection for Chanel includes two new Rouge Allure lipsticks. Ardente, a poppy-red coral and Indépendante, a full throttle glamour fire-orange red. Just add a flush of colour to your cheeks, Chanel’s Coco Code Exclusive Creation palette ought to do it, and off you go. Lipsticks, $53; blush, $93. Tel: (02) 9900 2944
Date night When in the company of someone you fancy red lipstick usually the way to go. Lucia Pica’s latest collection for Chanel includes two new Rouge Allure lipsticks. Ardente, a poppy-red coral and Indépendante, a full throttle glamour fire-orange red. Just add a flush of colour to your cheeks, Chanel’s Coco Code Exclusive Creation palette ought to do it, and off you go. Lipsticks, $53; blush, $93. Tel: (02) 9900 2944
Splashes of colour Artistic types, or those in need of cheering, could do well to pile on a few of these brightly hued, paint splatter effect enamel bracelets from Hermès. $875 to $1215.Tel: (02) 9287 3200
Taste of Tasmania It might be the clear waters, the crisp air or the island state’s general passion for top-notch booze, but Tasmania is certainly onto something when it comes to fine spirits. Southern Wild, a new distillery on Tasmania’s north-west coast, has released a gin called Dasher + Fisher. It utilises a community of producers and growers, and takes inspiration from the Tasmanian landscape to create three gins of distinctive flavour - a native pepperberry (Mountain), lavender (Meadow), and wakame (Ocean). $90 a bottle.
The weekend beckons Throw in a few essentials (swimmers, definitely) and get out of town with this coated Darklight duffle bag from Dior Homme. $3300. Tel: (02) 9229 4600
A little la dolce vita It’s not difficult to picture oneself on a yacht off the Amalfi Coast in a printed summer frock the right shade of red. This Miu Miu number offers that touch of the sweet life. Fun accessories are mandatory. Dress, $3570; cap, $1220; belt, $650; sandals, $1380. Tel: (02) 9223 1688
Life of the party A little sumptuousness never hurts. Neither does living life outside other people’s expectations. Violetta, in Verdi’s La Traviata, is a fine example of this. Opera Australia brings this glamorous tale to life with acclaimed soprano Ermonela Jaho opening the season as Violetta. The role will also be played by Lorina Gore and Emma Matthews. February 3 to April 1. Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House. $72 to $338.
Fancy footwork These rather fun Caninus mules from Manolo Blahnik are destined to be the feature piece of any outfit. They’ve just arrived at Harrolds, which has picked up the brand exclusively. $1860. Tel: 1300 755 103