Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i ELLE Australia

I might be wearing all black in this picture (and on most days), but that doesn’t stop me from worshipping at the altar of Alessandro Michele and the new maximalism he’s spearheaded in fashion since joining Gucci. In just a couple of years, he’s brought the quirk and the fun and the individuality back at a time when, more than ever, the world could really, really do with such a delightful form of distraction. Michele’s clothes do more than attract us because we think you’d look good in them (although we do) or because we know they’d be a useful addition to your wardrobe (which they would, albeit in the most frivolous way possible). They touch an emotional nerve. They make us feel things. It’s exciting to watch on the…

TIM KEEN, WRITER (see “The ELLE Drive Awards” on p216) “Parking spaces are like relationships: it’s easier to get into one if you don’t have all your baggage blocking the view.” JENNIFER KANG, ELLE’S ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF SUB-EDITOR “Leave (debatably) poetic lines like ‘Much was said, and much was ate, and all went well’ for Jane Austen and co. Others who say ‘much was ate’ – can you not?” DAREN BORTHWICK, HAIRSTYLIST (see “Urban Nomad” on p146) “To quote Coco Chanel, ‘The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.’ For me, it’s about having an inner strength – and that no rule should ever inhibit our sense of liberty.”…

Designers have been channelling Jane Birkin for so long, they almost forgot how fun it is to play Blondie. Trust Isabel Marant to remember. Right now, leopard-print outerwear, new-wave sash belts and punchy red accents have won our hearts (of glass).…

Karlie Kloss is the kind of 24-year-old who makes you wonder what you’ve been doing with your life. Never mind her preternatural good looks (super-long limbs, exquisitely arched eyebrows) – that’s just packaging. IRL, the American supermodel displays the kind of poise and maturity of many women 10 years her senior, and when she starts speaking of plans and projects that could, quite literally, change the world, it seems perfectly viable that she’s not only capable of carrying them out, but that there could be no-one more well-placed to do so. After stalking onto the modelling scene at age 14 and quickly winning over all the biggest names in the fashion business, Kloss has garnered priceless industry respect, worldwide recognition and a social media following of five million on Instagram…

 The ELLERY woman is one who expertly curates her wardrobe and understands that real luxury goes beyond look-at-me labels. Think nine-to-five shirting with billowing sleeve detail, slinky slip dresses in feminine cuts and flared trousers that work for night or day. She’s a master in the art of subtlety, and has a knack for finishing her outfit without ever making a fuss. Her latest obsession? A chic pair of glasses that elevate, but never overpower, her own unique style. “WHEN DESIGNING, I FOCUS ON CREATING MODERN CLASSICS FOR INTELLIGENT WOMEN AND THIS EYEWEAR COLLECTION IS NO EXCEPTION. FOR ME EYEWEAR IS A CRUCIAL PART OF PERSONAL STYLE AND I AM THRILLED TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A COLLECTION OF GLASSES WITH SPECSAVERS.” Kym Ellery, ELLERY Designer Taking…

“SHAME IS VERY SUCCESSFUL WHEN IT COMES TO ISOLATING YOU, KEEPING YOU QUIET. AND IT PLAYS OUT IN SO MANY WAYS, LIKE HOW YOU RELATE TO YOUR PARTNER AND WHAT JOB YOU APPLY FOR” After actress Selma Blair had to be stretchered off a flight and hospitalised back in June – having combined alcohol and prescription medication and become upset and incoherent on-board – she issued a brief apology, which ended this way: “I am a flawed human being who makes mistakes and am filled with shame over this incident. I am truly very sorry.” Nastier quarters of the press reacted as expected, branding it a “boozy mid-air meltdown”, emphasising the fact that her then-four-year-old son was with her, noting with disapproval that she was “all smiles” just a few…

Light, elegant, luxurious … Myer’s Spring Summer collections bring a fresh approach to the season with the launch of their luminous Spring Summer collections. From Misha Collection’s sultry, modern aesthetic to By Johnny’s sleek, minimalist pieces and Acler’s pared-back take on luxury — this is the place to find your ultimate new- season wardrobe. Join us at Runway Weekend this month and see the latest trends from top Australian designers, hear from fashion’s major players — including the team at Elle — and experience exclusive pop-up events. ADD TO DIARY 1.30pm, Saturday, August 27, 2016, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney. Jennifer Hawkins Q & A. Hosted by Elle Australia’s editor-in-chief Justine Cullen. ELLE Australia and Myer Runway Show. Hosted by Jennifer Hawkins and Justine Cullen.…

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After six blissful, glowy-skin months of taking an antibiotic to treat my stubborn acne, I woke up to a breakout. The next day, another. I’m not alone – the medical community is seeing more and more cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and not just with acne. Antibiotics kill off sensitive strains of P. acnes bacteria, while hardier strains survive and reproduce. And it’s possible that this antibiotic-resistant bacteria can reprogram strep and staph bacteria to make them unresponsive to treatment as well. Worst-case scenario? “We’re at risk of not being able to use antibiotics ever again, not just for acne,” warns dermatologist Dr Whitney Bowe.…

“DRINKING WATER KEEPS MY SKIN HYDRATED” DOC SAYS: “There’s no question skin appearance mirrors internal wellbeing and the skin’s water content is known to play an important role in different skin functions, including maintaining a healthy barrier, which aids in keeping skin hydrated,” explains Dr Nina Wines, consulting dermatologist for L’Oréal Paris Skin Expert. “But while we know this to be true in practice, the precise benefits and quantity of water consumption for skin vitality has not actually been proven. The recommended intake of water for women is eight glasses a day, but if this was all consumed at once, then it would simply be passed immediately by the kidneys. Also, consuming too much water can be bad for you. The best advice is to take small sips throughout the…

CONDITION ENDS “There’s no way around it — length takes time. But it will pass more quickly if you keep the ends as healthy as possible. That means using the right products to keep your hair in great condition so you won’t need to lose as much length with a cut.” ADD MOISTURE “Heat styling, colouring and even tying up your hair will weaken it. That’s why you need a nourishing, intensive conditioner to help fight frizz and moisturise parched ends.” INSTANT RESULTS “Pantene’s 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner is a revolutionary product that repairs and protects your hair against extreme damage — including dry, split ends and frizziness. Unlike other products, it doesn’t just mask these problems — it actually treats them. In just one wash, it will leave you…

“My lifestyle is so busy, which is why I love the Brilliant Brunette ®  Visibly Brighter™ Range, as it keeps my highlights fresh and allows me to prolong salon visits” — RACHAEL FINCH MODEL AND TV PERSONALITY With a fast paced career and busy lifestyle to keep up, Rachael Finch knows what’s important in her world: a holistic approach to health and beauty, and a circle of like-minded women around her for support whenever she needs it. That empowered approach in life extends all the way to her hair care routine, where the emphasis is on reliable and easy to use, luxurious products. Enter: the John Frieda Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ range, which helps maintain salon quality colour at home. Formulated with marigold flower extract, the Visibly Brighter™ Shampoo can…

THE ICONIC head of buying Mareile Osthus MY NEW-SEASON MANTRA “Primary colours – red and blue, especially – will reign over pastel shades, which have dominated for the past few seasons.” WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT RIGHT NOW “The colour-blocking revival – traditional performance colours are making a resurgence on leggings, hoodies, crops and more. Another trend is ‘recovery wear’ – the gear for before and after your workout. Metallic touches are also exciting.” “THE ADIDAS PUREBOOST X TRAINERS SHAPE BRILLIANTLY TO THE FEMALE FOOT TO HELP OPTIMISE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE.” Trainers, $160, adidas, theiconic.com.au “THE METALLIC GOLD FINISH MAKES AN ATHLETIC STATEMENT.” Shorts, $49.95, Puma, theiconic.com.au “A FLATTERING FIT THAT HELPS YOU PERFORM AT YOUR BEST – IN THIS SEASON’S PRIMARY BLUE.” Leggings, $79.95, Ivy Park, theiconic.com.au “I LOVE THE…

DYSON Winter may be over, but we’re willing to bet the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater will still be getting a workout. It’s designed for year-round use, with Jet Focus technology meaning you can heat or cool a whole room or just yourself. It’s also 75 per cent quieter than the previous generation, so you’ll barely even notice it’s on. $699; dyson.com.au PANTENE If you want long-lasting, radiant shine (um, who doesn’t?), you can’t beat Pantene’s new 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner Colour Protection. With its intensive Pro-V formula, the conditioner will penetrate into your hair’s core, helping to repair three months of damage in just three minutes. If only all our problems could be solved as quickly... $7.99; 1800 028 280 O P I With Kerry Washington as its face, the…

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SHOP x specsavers Kym Ellery has that hard-to-pin-down quality that makes you want to emulate her style, wear her clothes, mess up your hair... basically be her. So when the Australian designer unveiled her latest eyewear collection, exclusive to Specsavers, we naturally wanted the pair of gold-rimmed optical frames she was wearing (above left), 20/20 vision aside. Even ’90s rocker Suze DeMarchi was sold: “I thought I was cool until I met Kym Ellery – [that’s] when I realised I needed to lift my game.” The thick-rimmed specs she chose to wear for the launch (below) were a good start. specsavers.com.au/ellery STYLE TYLER HANEY I grew up in Boulder, Colorado. I hear it’s like Australia in the sense that activity is kind of baked into everything you do.” Tyler Haney,…

Welcome to AW16-17 – a season ripe for the picking. We actually can’t recall a recent moment where there has been so much choice and so many facets of a woman’s personality at play. This isn’t cookie-cutter fashion. This is a hands-down, knees-up, full-colour, feathers-flying celebration of anything you want to wear and deserve to be. If there’s one main message we’re taking away, it’s that maximalism of the more-is-more variety is back and bolder than ever. Whether you want to dress in head-to-toe pink (Chanel), evoke the spirit of eccentric Italian heiress Marchesa Luisa Casati (Dries Van Noten) or channel a kick-ass Disney princess (Dolce & Gabbana), there’s a collection ready and waiting to inspire you. The vibe: perfectly imperfect. Because designers have long known that a woman is…

Brand ethos Infectious, decadent and effortless. forever muse The modern Sass & Bide girl is a combination of Kate Moss and Lily-Rose Depp. She’s cool, free-spirited, rock’n’roll and bohemian. creative inspiration The best thing is to get some breathing space out of the city. My last recharge was in Lombok, Indonesia. It was so restful and I really immersed myself in the culture. bucket-list holiday The Maldives. own too many Jackets! I have more than I could ever possibly wear. Tailored, shearling, leather... everything. style mantra “ Diverse and layered. I can be all about denim one day, then an intricate beaded dress the next’’ night attire I dress in a contradictory way; a great party dress with sneakers or denim, or a tee with amazing heels. I’ve…

No longer just “Dakota’s little sister”, Elle Fanning has cemented her own star status thanks to her latest role as a modelling ingenue in Nicolas Winding Refn’s glossy horror The Neon Demon, which recently had its Australian premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Already a red-carpet darling and SAG Award nominee, it’s hard to believe the 18-year-old graduated from high school only this year (and having missed her prom, flew her date to Cannes so they could attend the film festival after-parties instead). With no less than eight films currently in the works, consider this your first and only notice: keep up with Fanning or get left behind.…

As a writer, I harbour secret feelings of resentment to other writers who seem so easily, naturally, casually hilarious in their written work. Jessi Klein is one of those people. Who knows, she might have laboured over every turn of phrase or snappy one-liner in her new book, a series of personal essays called You’ll Grow Out Of It, but if she did, it’s impossible to tell. During a busy week, I might have 30 new books land on my desk, so I rely a lot upon instinct and first impression when I tear a mail parcel open and pull the freshly printed books out. The three things that had me instantly intrigued by Klein’s memoir were (in this particular order): the title, which spoke to my confused, repressed teenage…

EMMA DANIELS The Dear Pluto owner and event producer’s dating nights sell out faster than you can say, “It’s a match”. Think mood lighting, merlot and, you know, men. dearpluto.com.au QUALIFICATIONS: I used to have a shop in Sydney’s Surry Hills where I’d host vintage sales, movie nights and markets. I was in a long-distance relationship at the time and basically just really lonely. So I started throwing speed-dating parties thinking that if I couldn’t go on dates myself, I could at least watch other people date! CLIENTS: Mostly young creatives. Our speed-dating parties are pitched at 20- to 35-year-olds, and we get a lot of designers, media people, artists, writers and people working in events. APPROACH: We make an effort to utilise unusual venues, typically warehouses or…

“Her illness brought us closer. As Lecretia became more reliant on me, I found a deeper level of intimacy in our relationship than I’d imagined possible” In the middle of 2015, my wife, the brilliant and glamorous lawyer Lecretia Seales, went to the High Court of New Zealand in an attempt to secure the right to be assisted to die, at 42 years of age. Of all the things we’d hoped for our marriage, this was a long way from anything on the list. When we met in 2003, I was in my late twenties, and she was 30. She was a successful public lawyer, advising clients on government relations and working with politicians to affect change. We met at a bar on Wellington’s Courtenay Place, after she’d had a…

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THE urban traveller MOOD: START WITH SANDY-COLOURED SEPARATES, ADD A GO-FASTER BACKPACK AND SANDALS, THEN FINISH WITH NO-FUSS ACCESSORIES. THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE. “Utility-belt bags are going to be big this season. If you can’t nab this Céline AW16-17 winner [right], wrap the strap of a mini bag around your waist like we did on set.” – Rachel Wayman, ELLE’s fashion director (and style-hack guru) THE flore-core MOOD: FOR A LOOK THAT’S EQUAL PARTS GRITTY AND PRETTY, PAIR DARK FLORALS WITH LACE, EMBROIDERY AND BOUDOIR DETAILS. LET THE INDIE INGENUE BE YOUR BROODING MUSE. how to… Step 1: Choose a fine sock that fits slim to the leg. Step 2: Add chunky floral flatforms. Step 3: Stomp like you mean it.…

When it comes to daily essentials, sun protection has always been a nonnegotiable – but anti-UV is only part of the strategy for keeping skin radiant, smooth and younger-looking. In today’s cities, epidemic-level pollution, smoke and chemicals also set off free-radical wrecking balls, accelerating pigmentation, inflammation and wrinkles. Whatever your age, now’s the time to develop an anti-ageing action plan so your skin stays in top condition. Enter PREVAGE® City Smart, a fresh, tinted cream developed by Elizabeth Arden’s labs to be your face’s everyday firewall. Bless you, science. WHY: You don’t have to be a sunbaker; UV, pollution and environmental exposure between home and office, on a run or at lunchtime are enough to accelerate ageing. Defence is your best attack. BEST FOR: Future-defiers shutting down ageing before it…

PUNK LASHES SHOW NOTES: Take the hint – perfect lashes are boring. Pretty, sure, but so predictable. From New York to Paris, the clumpy effect was back with a vengeance after taking last season off. Backstage at Chanel, makeup artists complemented bold quilted lids with cloggy lashes on both the top and bottom, while at Jason Wu, a specific spider-effect mascara was used to create the dramatic look. STYLE NOTES: Stay away from formulas promising definition – you want the exact opposite. Sweep on a coat of thickening mascara, then holding the wand vertically, work the tip of the wand through your lashes until you’ve reached the desired level of clump. For a bit less, just give lashes three or four coats and they’ll naturally start grouping together (this was…

From left: Glow Inner Beauty Powder, $59.95, The Beauty Chef, thebeautychef.com – “I make a simple – and delicious – mix of banana, coconut water and this stuff. It helps you glow from the inside.” Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser, $52.80, CosMedix, 1800 648 851 – “I use it in the shower – it has a relaxing peppermint smell.” TNS Essential Serum, $396, SkinMedica, 1800 648 851 – “Facialist Melanie Grant put me onto it – it’s perfect for treating and preventing pigmentation.” To Save Face SPF 50+ Superscreen, $40, Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au – “I’m proud to say I’ve finally gotten to the point where I use SPF every single day without fail.” Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup, $50, Estée Lauder, 1800 061 326 – “It stays on all day with minimum…

Ring in the new season with a punchy nail job in these sun-inspired shades. Nail Lacquer in I’m Getting A Tan-gerine (above) and Towel Me About It (right), $19.95 each, OPI, 1800 812 663 Gucci’s floral motif turns 50 this year, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing up its namesake fragrance? The spicy floral, which for this occasion is blended with a sexy leather note, has never looked better. Flora Anniversary Edition, $92 for 50ml, Gucci, gucci.com/au Like that guy on Tinder, this pond-green cheek colour isn’t what it seems – the sheer hue left behind is a perfectly flattering pink with a good dose of health-giving glow. Frog Prince Cream Blush, $35, Lipstick Queen, mecca.com.au A quick sweep of this silky finishing powder will give you…

Let me just get it out there: I’m a fitness purist. I believe in the simple equation that your energy intake must be equal to your energy output. Hard work gets results. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve come to this conclusion after years of dabbling with faddy promises. Cleanses that claim to drop five kilos in five days? Been there. Wrapping myself up in cling film before a big event in the futile hope that it might shed the last few millimetres? Done that. Unfortunately, I’ve also spent most of my life hating my legs; their shape, their length (or lack thereof). In my former career as a magazine editor, I would gaze wistfully at colleagues (always in the fashion department) with long, lithe limbs and suddenly that cleanse…

You eye the clock while nibbling on activated almonds – just 10 minutes until the work day is over. You pack up your NutriBullet jug (you’ll need that for tomorrow’s superfood breakfast smoothie) and check you’re booked in for training the next morning. You slip an article on leaky gut syndrome into your bag while mentally noting that new probiotic supplement you saw on Instagram. As you strut out the door, passing your colleague’s bin filled with soft drink cans, chocolate wrappers and the remnants of a (shudder) sandwich, you silently praise yourself for another day of clean eating. Never mind that, an hour later, you’re two tequila shots deep and slurping down vodka sodas with the enthusiasm of a teen with a fake ID. It’s Friday night after all,…

Stepping inside Helen Robbins’ classic Victorian terrace in inner-city Sydney is a lot like climbing through a magic wardrobe. The traditional frontage belies the modernity and oasis of calm that you find inside the home, which the fashion business consultant shares with her partner Steven Rayk and their five-year-old twins, Ford and Willa. At once fresh and crisp, yet still heaving with personality, Robbins has managed to build a home that perfectly mirrors her sartorial sense of style. “I have always bought my best pieces of clothing in either black or white – I don’t ever do much colour and definitely never a print,” she says. The family moved in after a top-to-toe renovation. “We basically renovated it from scratch, so when we finally got here, it was a completely…

MEGA BABES Fictional men we still go gaga over FERRIS BUELLER IN FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF The only boy who could make wagging school worth the punishment. BLANE MCDONOUGH IN PRETTY IN PINK Used the computer for dating before match.com  was even a thing. JAKE RYAN IN SIXTEEN CANDLES Sam Baker must have known she’d hit the jackpot when she found a guy who gave her cake. RICK DECKARD IN BLADE RUNNER Dystopian Los Angeles (and Harrison Ford, for that matter) never looked so good. JARETH THE GOBLIN KING IN LABYRINTH The original hipster, Jareth (aka David Bowie) was dabbling in crystals and hair gel before the rest of the population. WESTLEY IN THE PRINCESS BRIDE We’d gladly forgo modern comforts like Netflix and down- feather pillows if…

BORN: Bristol, UK. LIVES: Auckland, NZ. SEE HER: Playing the luxe adventurer in our “Urban Nomad” shoot on p146. MAINTENANCE HAIRDRESSER: Hair By Koh. MAKEUP MVP: I use M.A.C Eye Shadow in Omega on my brows. SKIN SAVIOUR: Sunscreen and Embryolisse moisturiser. HAIR HERO: A swim in the sea. SCENT: Narciso Rodriguez For Her. NAILS: POP Nail Bar in Auckland. WARDROBE JEANS: Vintage Levi’s 551s. LINGERIE: Hatsumi’s Laundry. SHOES: adidas Los Angeles sneakers. GLASSES: Clear frames from Oliver Peoples’ collab with Jack Huston. STORE: Dover Street Market. BOUTIQUE: Simon James Design in Auckland, Alpha60 in Melbourne and Aesop in Sydney. DATE-NIGHT OUTFIT: Casual – I love a vintage denim jacket over a slip dress. VINTAGE STORE: Cream in Sydney. WISH LIST: Simon Miller Bonsai bag. FAVE DESIGNER: Céline. OUT &…

Forget women who code: in 2016, fashion practically demands a degree in decoding. Pre-collections, post-collections, ready- to-wear, men’s collections, women’s collections, gender- non-specific collections – we get that you may have given up on staying on top of all the changes. But the good news is, we haven’t. With a new season arriving into stores, we’ve set about simplifying your life by calling out the trends, micro-trends, items of the moment and pieces that will carry your wardrobe into summer and beyond. FULFIL YOUR FANTASY By all means, play out your princess pipedreams. Just stop shy of looking like you’ve been styled by the Brothers Grimm and keep your hair and makeup cool, not cutesy. FAST JACKET UPDATE The thing setting your varsity jacket apart this season? A patch or…

For some, it’s the first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower that triggers their “aha” moment in Paris, for others it’s the peak of the climb up to Sacré-Coeur. For Georgia Currie, it was walking through the doors of a luxury boutique on Avenue Montaigne. “I walked into Dior and I was like, ‘I understand.’ It was magical. It made me believe in the romance of fashion again.” To be fair, there are luxury stores in Auckland, New Zealand, where the designer is based, and with her label, Georgia Alice, only four years old, it seems way too early for feelings of disenchantment. But in a way the trip to the City of Light early this year was the tonic the ELLE Style Awards Emerging Designer winner didn’t know she needed.…

“Why wear all black when layers of white, cream and khaki are fresher and just as easy?” “Gritty florals and fuzzy textures are trending – Loewe’s Puzzle Bag is all the more lust-worthy in a furry finish.” “A dramatic, embroidered coat is at the top of my wish list.” “A collared fuzzy jacket and cropped frayed denim are the coolest trans-seasonal staples – just add Gucci loafers.” “Intricate but still modern, these Isabel Marant brocade boots perfectly embody the feel of the season.” “Argentinian-born street-style star Candela Novembre is a master mixer of the eccentric and classic. She inspires me to whip out my special pieces for every day.” “This college sweater gives a nod to the playful youth vibes of the season, but the classic colour combo of red,…

BJÖRK STUDIED PIANO AND FLUTE. She went on to form an all-girl punk band called Spit And Snot as a teenager. ZEDD LEARNED TO PLAY PIANO AT FOUR. The electro producer, who once dated Selena Gomez, was born to musician parents. ALICIA KEYS BEGAN LEARNING PIANO AT SEVEN. She practised the likes of Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin. ANNIE LENNOX LEARNED FLUTE, PIANO AND HARPSICHORD. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London in the ’70s.…

When it comes to debriefing a first date with your trusted support team, there are a few key questions essential to the process: where you met, what shoes he wore, what was his stance on Game Of Thrones. And then there’s the big one: did he pay? As if a dinner date with a stranger wasn’t awkward enough, the issue of who gets out their wallet when the bill arrives has potential to make or break the encounter. In an impassioned piece recently published in the UK Times, writer Josh Glancy refers to Moira Weigel’s new book, Labor Of Love: The Invention Of Dating, in which the author points out the tradition of men paying emerged early 20th century, a time when women’s salaries were so low that they relied…

WHY CHOOSE LINEN COTTON? Such a huge part of our lives is spent in bed, so it makes sense to invest in the best when it comes to bed linen. Pure linen-cotton blend sheets will give you incredible warmth in winter and will keep you amazingly cool in summer, ensuring you get the best night's sleep all year round. They offer the strength of linen, and the softness of cotton, are breathable and have a high moisture absorbency. Made from the perfect blend of 55% linen and 45% cotton, these beautiful Maison sheet sets and quilt covers are made to last and will only get better with age; the more you use and launder them, the softer they become, while still maintaining the highest strength and durability. The Maison range…

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Most fashionphiles know Michael Kors from his witty observations on US TV show Project Runway (and probably lamented when he resigned from his post at the end of 2012). Many would associate him with his ubiquitous jetset travel totes, even if they do spend more time at the bus stop than Biarritz. Others might know that Forbes declared him Fashion’s Newest Billionaire in 2014. Some would know him for his memorable stint designing women’s ready-to-wear at Céline from 1997 to 2004. With his current 11 million-plus followers combined on Insta and Twitter, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t know of him at all. The thing is, he knows you, too. More importantly, he knows exactly how you want to dress. Even if his all-American brand of sporty glamour…

“SCROLL DOWN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEED AND IT’S EASY TO SPOT THE KARDASHIANS’ BEAUTY SIGNATURE” Take a look around you. Your sister, your waxer, the girl who made you a cocktail at your local on Friday night, the woman who sold you shoes and the one giving the morning traffic report are all morphing into each other. Facebook photos of girlfriends enjoying an evening out now appear more like a troupe of bridesmaids, with perfectly coordinated hair and makeup. Where you could once dip into beauty trends (thin or thick brows, flicked liner or eye shadow, glossy or matte lips) and experiment with every combination in between, the new order calls for less creativity. There is one look and only one. In an age where self-expression is currency, has beauty…

“THE LONG HAIR TREND MEANSKEEPING THE LENGTHS IN PEAK CONDITION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.”— JUSTINE CULLEN, ELLE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SAY HELLO TO STRONGER, SOFTER, SHINIER HAIR Specially formulated to repair the kind of extreme damage that comes from frequent colouring and heat styling, Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner is a super-charged step in your daily regimen. Use as a regular conditioner for nourished, smooth, shiny hair that’s softer and more manageable than ever before. It is now possible to repair three months of damage in three minutes.…

Since being discovered three years ago by Alexander Wang (the designer saw her photo online and insisted his casting director track her down for his debut Balenciaga show), model Anna Ewers’ star has rapidly risen – and she shows no signs of slowing down. Having walked in more than 60 runway shows and starred in major fashion campaigns (such as Prada shot by Steven Meisel, NBD), Ewers is now taking on the role her bombshell looks were made for: fronting a sexy new fragrance campaign. She joins English actor Theo James as the face of the latest scent from Jason Wu’s Hugo Boss, Boss The Scent For Her – an oriental floral that’s all about embracing your own inner boss. “The Boss woman is in control – she’s independent and…

DOES SIZE MATTER? Opt for a longer roller if you want to comfortably roll it under your back. Smaller options are best if you tote it to the gym or physio or want to target single muscles like quads. BEST FOR EVERYDAY STRETCHING Low- to medium-density foam is softer and has a bit of give, so the pressure will be less intense. Great for beginners, though don’t expect it to keep its shape for more than six months with regular use. Foam Roller, $10, Kmart, kmart.com.au BEST FOR DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE Dense foam wrapped around a plastic pipe means it’s extra firm and durable – but rolling pressure will be quite strong (i.e. uncomfortable). This model is ideal if you’re a rolling veteran or use it for intense-training recovery. Therapy Roller,…

You know exactly how many vodka sodas and seaweed crackers you can consume and remain within the calorie limits of a fasting day on the 5:2 diet. Your motto is: cigarettes don’t count if you didn’t buy the pack. After a few too many wines and late-night pizza, you wake up feeling more guilty about the dairy and gluten you consumed than the regrettable Tinder messages you sent. 1-3 YESES Your body is bordering on a dingy dive bar. It’s time to reconsider your not-so- healthy habits. ALL NOS Your body is a temple – or at least you’ve found #balance. Toast your success with a cup of bone broth.…

Let’s face it, who doesn’t get a hit of wanderlust on a Monday morning when a scroll through Instagram brings up snaps of tropical isles and beachside sunsets? It’s hard enough watching friends live it up on holidays, but for some people it’s more than just a trip – it’s a career. Meet Emily Hall (@emilyhall86), a Flight Centre travel consultant who holidays regularly, all in the name of research and being great at her job. Here, she shares her top career tips so you can follow in her (well-travelled) footsteps. “I’ve been to some amazing places such as Hawaii, Cancun, Macau and Las Vegas – all as part of my job” EMBRACE THE TRAVEL BUG I’ve always loved to travel, so I knew when I started with Flight Centre…

SINGLE RIGHTEOUS FEMALE DEAR E JEAN, I’m 26, and I love my job (I’m a marketing director) and the people I work for and with. But there’s a 70-year-old lady here and, since I started work, she copies everything I do and wear. If I join a gym, she joins a gym. If I buy boots, she buys similar boots. If I buy makeup, she buys the exact same makeup, and so on. Now she wants to know my hairdresser’s name and number! I hate to hurt her feelings, but I’ve just about reached the point of screaming. I realise that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but I could stand to be flattered a whole lot less. – Uniquely Yours SLEEK, SLEEK UNIQUE Love your fan base, Miss…