Welcome back to the AR Beauty Beat, where we cover the must-have beauty and grooming releases of the month. As a fast-paced industry, there are new beauty and grooming releases each week — and the past month has been no exception. However, not all products are created equal. So, to help you differentiate the hits from the misses, we’ve put together the products worthy of your time this month. Without further ado, here are the 12 best beauty and grooming releases of July 2024. 1. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Iced Coffee Enriched with shea and murumuru seed butters, the Summer Fridays Lip Bu ..read more

I have a confession: I derive an illicit thrill from seeing how far my car can go after that little petrol light pops up. For years now, I’ve ignored the plaintive cries and chidings from parents, ex-boyfriends, mechanics, and automotive experts decrying how bad dry tanking it is for the engine, and indulged my Kramer-esque fascination for driving with the needle hitting the ‘E’ (I feel the need to mention here that this is indeed just in my car, I’m the perfect model driver in other people’s cars).  That said, a road trip is not the best avenue to indulge such thrills, so I started off w ..read more

Equally as relevant now as they were upon their invention over two centuries ago, the appeal and popularity of the chronograph has not attenuated since its inception. While the chronograph was initially introduced to make astronomical calculations before being adopted as a ‘doctor’s watch’, it’s its ties to motorsport (and a certain Paul Newman) that have served to cement its place in the horological cultural lexicon.  Whether it’s used to calculate lap times, measure the heartbeats of patients, or simply make the perfect hard boiled egg, a chronograph is an eminently functional complicat ..read more

Those who grew up in Australia anywhere between the ‘80s up until the early 2000s are likely to have experienced the archetypical Aussie beach holiday.  Taking place in a slightly seedy motel staffed by a decidedly disinterested receptionist employing a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy, with rooms that looked like they could be the setting for a low-budget soft core porno, fitted with musty beds and filled with sachets of gritty Nescafe blend 43, the Aussie beach holiday was a much beloved tradition. One where vibes, a close proximity to the surf, and good times took priority over crisp whi ..read more

Although just a stone’s throw from the main township of Byron Bay, Elements of Byron feels like an all-encompassing world of its own. Set on the coveted foreshore of Belongil Beach, Elements of Byron is laid out over 50 acres, spanning 203 one- and two-bedroom villas bordered by estuaries, rainforests, and of course, the beach.  While the diverse landscape surrounding Elements of Byron is undoubtedly one of the five-star resort’s primary drawcards, the other one is its wide breadth of amenities. The main building houses a cafe and restaurant which looks out at the expansive central lagoon ..read more

Men’s skincare has undergone a shift of seismic proportions over the last decade. No longer are men restricted to 3-in-1 face wash/body wash/dishwashing liquid style products while women seemingly have a different formulation for each elbow. Today, skincare is primarily unisex, with pioneering gender-neutral and men’s skincare brands leading the way in active skincare, offering everything from toners and cleansers to serums and sunscreens.  Table of Contents The best men’s skincare brands in 2024 1. Paula’s Choice 2. Malin+Gotez 3. La Roche-Posay 4. Kiehl’s  5. Ole Henriksen 6. G ..read more

Is a Hublot still a Hublot if it doesn’t shout? The Swiss manufacture has released the latest edition of its ‘Essential Grey’ series with the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey. Now in its third year, the annual release sees one of the brand’s key models suffused in the neutral hue, with previous incarnations taking on the Big Bang Unico and Spirit of Big Bang. While those releases saw the monochromatic tones juxtaposed against the intricate skeletonisation of the movements within.  However, the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey seems to make the most sense, with the time-only model ..read more

Many of us work out to fit Hedi Slimane’s svelte Celine ideal. And now, it’s possible to also work out on Celine, with the French luxury fashion house launching a dedicated pilates collection. Reformer pilates has been the exercise du jour for the past few years, with Celine pilates tapping into the trend.  Available from October onwards, the Celine pilates collection includes stitched leather kettlebells and dumbbells, yoga block emblazoned with the all-over Triomphe pattern, cork yoga mats, and weighted bracelets. However, the undeniable pièce de résistance of the collection is the pil ..read more

In the varied world of American whiskey, bourbon is typically the go-to dram, thanks to its sweeter palate and easy drinking nature. However, it would be remiss to overlook rye whiskey, which prior to the Prohibition era was more popular than bourbon. Known for its dry, spicy palate, rye whiskey is known for its peppery, baking spice notes which lend it more nuance and complexity than typically afforded by even the best bourbons. For those desirous of the best of both worlds, the Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey finds a happy medium. American whiskey brand Elijah Craig pays homage to the leg ..read more

Car-inspired watch? Tired. Watch-inspired car? Wired. Guided by the words of Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti himself, Mate Rimac has ushered in the newest chapter of the French marque’s story with the Bugatti Tourbillon. “Nothing is too beautiful,” the marque’s founder once said. However, the Bugatti Tourbillon comes pretty damn close. In a time when most marques are embracing electrification, the Bugatti Tourbillon makes a staunch statement set to appeal to devout petrolheads while incorporating contemporary engineering. Powered by an 8.3-litre naturally aspirated V16 engine paired with three ..read more