Winter

Have you heard of Choffy? It's similar to coffee in that it's brewed from roasted beans, but it's made from 100 percent cacao (cocoa) beans, the very source of chocolate. Because it's entirely derived from a natural source, you don't have to worry about refined sugars, dairy and other preseratives or chemicals found in some hot chocolates.

Unlike caffeine packed coffee, cacao contains a natural stimulant called Theobromine — a healthy ingredient that gives you energy by dilating the cardiovascular system, reducing blood pressure and making the heart’s job easier. In fact, this is one of the big reasons why cacao is an important part of a heart healthy diet.

Unfortunately, Choffy isn't available in Australia yet, but never fear, we've got the five of the best pure cacao powders and some important facts to brew your next cup. Come see!

Cooler weather can be great when you're rugged up and moving around all day. But, when night time comes around, flu symptoms, stuffy nights, and active evenings can mess with our sleep routine. To make sure you get the right amount of sleep as the chilly weather nears, read these tips.

Melbourne-based brand May the Label has done it again, pushing out a easy-to-wear, impossible-to-resist line for the season ahead. For Winter 2013, designer Georgia Phillis has pushed her distinctive prints albeit this time with a distinctly '60s twist. Wear the paisleys, pixelated patterns and florals with block-coloured separates for simplicity's sake, or double up in like-minded a trouser or short suit. We asked Georgia to give us the downlow on her latest baby. Step inside to see what the brains behind this local operation had to say.

We go to a lot of appointments, and see a lot of new season ranges. So it takes something special to get us to ask for exact drop dates and rrps for our personal retail intell. But Lilya's Autumn/Winter '13 collection did just that. It may have been the gypset-esque paisley frocks or the cosy-as shearling vests, or the cool-but-preppy striped knit tunics. Or maybe it was the way the whole thing like looked like the ultimate cool-girl wardrobe, sitting there, collectively on the rack. As designer Lisa Chedanne put it, this range "is for the free spirit. I wanted it to capture the signature Lilya vibe, encourage easy layering and incorporate relaxed but cool pieces." Scour the just-released campaign for your must-haves, then shop the whole shebang online. Dangerous? Just a little. 

For House of Holland's A/W '13 collection, designer Henry Holland kept things sleek and fun, yet perfectly polished. The rocker-cool Brit offered up ladylike geometric-print day dresses, metallic trench coats, and slouchy knits with a decidedly psychedelic '60s vibe. In the way of accessories, Holland didn't disappoint; his retro go-go girl will be clad in oversize cat-eye sunglasses, wide waist belts, and best of all, jewel-encrusted leather baseball caps. We can't wait to see the pieces sported on the street by Holland's brood of celebrity fans, including style setters like Poppy Delevingne and Alexa Chung. Click through now to see our curated list of the 10 coolest looks from House of Holland's A/W 2013 runway show.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz ran into a small snowstorm during a trip to the gym in NYC on Monday. The couple protected themselves from the elements in warm jackets and snow boots. The weather was much different from the last time we saw Daniel and Rachel earlier this month, when they walked the red carpet together at the Golden Globes in sunny LA. Daniel attended the event to show support for Rachel, who was nominated for best actress, and Adele, who was up for best original song for the titular number from Skyfall. Although Rachel got bested by Jessica Chastain that night, Adele won for "Skyfall," marking her first Globes win. Daniel and Rachel will have a busy few months ahead of them with the release of Rachel's Oz: The Great and Powerful coming up in March.

We like knowing what's around the bend, so are guessing that you do too! Sambag kindly shared this exclusive sneak peek at their Autumn/Winter '13 campaign, styled by ex-Voguette Meg Gray and shot by Nicole Bentley. The Sambag collection includes much more than just the ballet flat that the Sydney-based brand has become famous for. The woman behind it all, Sam Wagner, said of her latest line, “Glamour has warmed the new A/W '13 collection has a modern and ’60 feel – think playful knitwear, classic staples, denim statements.  But most of all, I created garments and accessories that women really want to wear; a casual uniform for women with style”. See something you like? You won't have to wait long! The new season wares start dropping into stores nationally and online as of January.

As much as we love the idea of swaddling ourselves in layer upon cosy layer, we have to admit there's a big drawback to assembling the perfect Winter wardrobe — it can be expensive! Heavy coats, oversized knits, ankle boots are all big ticket buys. Savvy shoppers listen up: there is a way to survive the cold without maxing the plastic. From clever styling tricks to easy-on-the-wallet pieces, we've got your cold-weather essentials covered.