The Standard of Excellence

When it comes to excellence one thing is sure - there isn't such thing as a single set of standards. And as annoyingly plain and obvious that fact may be, it's not so easy to see or understand when it comes to your own situation in life. When you feel like you have no clear …

Alex’s 52-Week Illustration Challenge

This week SO had the chance to catch up with Alex Mackenzie, a young Aussie living and working in the vibrant European city of Madrid. After spotting some of her work on Instagram, we decided to ask her more about the 52-Week Illustration Challenge that she and thousands of others throughout the world have taken up …

SO’s Top 5 Posts for 2016

Thank you and wishing you a fantastic year ahead. Bring on 2017! I want to thank all our contributors who have shared their stories and passions with us this year. Whether you are aware of this reality or not, you and your stories have genuinely inspired hundreds of people in Australia and even abroad. I …

“Am I beautiful?” – 3 Ways I Aim to Help Women through Makeup

By Marianne Fidel - a makeup artist based in Sydney who wants to inspire women to seek a beauty that is deeply rooted in a pure heart; the kind of beauty that inspires, fulfils and is worthwhile.  This article originally appeared in http://www.mariannefidel.com on 28 October 2016 "I want to inspire the kind of beauty in …

Drawing Out The Best In You

Jacqueline Chan – An aspiring creative with a big love for illustrative typography, hoping to bring to others her dose of visual candy. Sharing something that you love doing with others can be exciting and daunting at the same time. When it comes the world of art and creativity you know that you will have your …

The Wonderful (and Weird) at Vogue’s Fashion Night Out

Vogue's Fashion Night Out was definitely a sumptuous spectacle for anyone passing through Sydney's fashion retail heart Pitt St Mall. Always one for taking delight in the sights and sounds around me, I was more than willing to soak in the beautiful things set before me. SO... Ready. Set. Go. Welcome to Vogue's Fashion Night Out. I must say …