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Luxury lingerie brand Simone Perele arrives on The Parade
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Ntina Asanopoulos has been in the intimate apparel industry for more than three decades and has worked with high end French label Simone Perele for almost half of that time. A family-owned business started by a young corset maker in post-war Paris, the brand is known for crafting garments of...
Sueño Hair wins Eastside Business Award for Best Salon
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Lia Kefalianos and her husband Jim always dreamed of running their own salon, so when they finally opened Sueño Hair in 2010 they wanted to make sure it stood out. And for them that meant providing the best customer service while offering a broad range of chemical-free treatments. And for...
Norwood Alterations Is Bringing Your Favourite Clothes Back to Life
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As consumers become increasingly concerned with sustainability, many people are exploring new technologies that can help reduce their footprint. But one of the best ways to cut back on waste is to look in the other direction and go back to the artisans using traditional methods to create and look...
Denim + Cloth Share Their Top Autumn Styling Tips
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With a noticeable chill starting to creep into the air, it’s clear that summer is well and truly over. But that doesn’t mean you have to go into hibernation – with a bit of planning you can stay warm and look good all through the cooler months. Whether it’s learning...
Spoil Mum This Year With a Mother’s Day Meal to Remember
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Every mother has a lot of qualities that make her unique and special, but they all have one thing in common: mums love to feel appreciated. And with Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday May 14, there’s never been a better time to acknowledge all the hard work that goes...
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift on The Parade This Year
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Every day is a good day to tell your mum how much you appreciate her, but there’s one day each year when it’s especially important. Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday May 14 and if you don’t have a present sorted, now is the time to start thinking about...
How An Unexpected Career Change Helped Market Ease Transform Into A Thriving International Business
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Even if you’ve never heard of Market Ease, you’ve more than likely seen their work around Adelaide. Founder and CEO Binh An Nguyen has helped to steer campaigns for everyone from local brands including Maggie Beer and MyBudget to global corporations like Hyundai and even the Obama administration. That global...
How to Make the Most of These School Holidays on The Parade
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Few things have the power to strike terror into the heart of parents like a gaggle of kids screaming “I’m bored” on the first day of school holidays. But with a little preparation, the autumn break can be a great chance for youngsters to burn off some energy as they...
Phi Permanent Makeup is the new Home of Beauty on The Parade
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Amena Mohammadi knew that she was helping people by training as a pharmacist, but the nature of the role meant that she rarely got to see evidence of that firsthand. So when she took maternity leave to have her second child, she began thinking about a career change. After enrolling...
Enjoy the Ultimate Festival of Footy when the AFL Comes to The Parade
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Norwood Oval is the most developed suburban footy ground in the State and features a great canteen area, an electronic scoreboard, energy-efficient LED digital boundary displays and new light towers. So when the AFL announced that the Gather Round would be held in Adelaide from April 13-16, it was natural...