It's a new season of fashion, and a new season for theLounge! The team at theLounge are proud to introduce the new look online magazine that we think is as bright, sassy and bold theLounge members themselves!

The only thing more exciting than a new look is a new look that's easy to use. That's why we've replaced the multiple navigation paths in previous issues with two simple buttons - forward and backward. Now you can now sit back and flick through the pages as you would with a printed magazine.

In celebration of our launch issue, we have packed in 20 great pages of articles and shopping ideas. In this issue:

• Samuel Johnson speaks to theLounge about his role in The Illustrated Family Doctor and why he just can’t take acting too seriously.
• On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Judy Rymer tells the remarkable story of the Tran family whom show us how this war looked from the inside.
• Learn how to prevent office burn out.
• Share in a photographic journey of the Australian bush with English born photographer, Alan Delany.
• Be inspired with fabulous shopping ideas for fashion, beauty, home and children from Australia’s leading brands and retailers.
• Plus reviews on books, films and a great free recipe from Wild Sides, a new release cook book that will change the way you view the humble veggies.

We hope you enjoy the new look theLounge and we look forward to hearing your views on the format change, content in this issue, and what would you like to see more of in future issues. Please send your comments to jardin@thelounge.com.au

Until next time,

From Margie and the team at theLounge.com.au