Local artist Pete Rush had no idea about the phenomenon he was about to create during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has been nothing short of incredible. At a time when most of the world was locked down and despondent, Pete Rush was sculpting a little bit of magic in Terrigal. The

It all began with a simple striped dress. Emily Berlach was sitting at her kitchen table in her Central Coast home sending emails all over the world while covered in Weet-Bix crumbs from her three young children, when bam! Her homegrown label Bohemian Traders started to take off. She admits it all began as somewhat of an

Up and down the Coast, there is no shortage of niche shops selling beautiful beachy bits and bobs, and hot homewares  which can transform anyone and any home into a coastal chic haven. Taking Central Coast shopping to the next level, the latest batch of boutiques combine a striking mix of coastal style, handcrafted goods, vintage

Central Coast designer Weave Dibden Neck unveiled her latest collection at Central Coast Fashion Week (CCFW) and we kinda want one of everything. From floaty floral frocks to delicate dresses, eye-popping party tops and glitzy gold skirts and shirts, there is something for everyone in the By Weave winter collection. The designs are trademark Weave – fun, fabulous

While the Coast is famous for many things – beaches, pelicans, oysters, to name just a few – fashion hasn’t always been at the forefront. But as the region is becoming increasingly chic, so too is the local style scene. With a diverse collection of people calling the Coast home, the coastal lifestyle has its

He was almost arrested sword fighting Mel Gibson in Avoca and was Cyndi Lauper’s driver for a couple of days but we all know Ken Duncan best as one of Australia’s most iconic and talented landscape photographers. It’s a name that brings to mind beautiful panoramas of Australia’s countryside and seaside; stunning views with intense,

If you’ve always wanted to sit front row at a fashion show – now is your chance. Central Coast Fashion Week (CCFW) is returning to the Coast later this month with a week of fabulous fashion, fun and food… And you’re invited. Get out your diaries, here are the must-attend events for CCFW 2018… Friday May

At Vintage Fair Collective, turning something old into something new means so much more than just recycling and upcycling. It’s about drawing on our love of all things vintage to give everyone a fair go. The collective is a fabulous initiative of Fairhaven Services, which provides support, service and employment to people with a disability on

From the Central Coast to the world, some of today’s leading fashion influencers are born-and-bred right here on the Coast. With masses of online followers and front row seats at fashion weeks, the likes of @garypeppergirl, @tuulavintage and @elle_ferguson, to name just a few, might wear the latest in-vogue threads but they’re humble Coastie girls at heart.

Bit by bit, Gosford is coming to life with steps (albeit lollipop ones) being taken to revitalise the city, paving the way for it to fulfil its sparkling waterfront potential. Amongst the development that is helping to change the face of the suburb is the transformation of the Imperial Centre. The light and bright shopping centre

Ahhh summer. Our favourite season. The sweet scent of sunscreen and frangipani in the air, toes perpetually coated in sand, skin salty and fresh. To ensure your summer gets off to a sizzling start we’ve collected the best beauty and style tips from a tribe of chic Coasties who are totes in the know about what’s

There’s a chic new gal on the block and she’s all about celebrating the amazing achievements of women on the Coast. Newly-launched website, Central Coast Collective, is a hub  for “girl bosses”, budding entrepreneurs and any female who lives on the Central Coast and has a vision. We’re not sure if there is an official term