Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i ELLE Australia

DESCRIBE YOUR MOSCHINO AW15-16 SHOW IN THREE WORDS. Street, street, street. IF YOU COULD ONLY WEAR ONE DESIGNER, WHO WOULD IT BE? I don’t wear designer clothes. I wear vintage mixed with my own designs. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL REQUIRED TO DO YOUR JOB? To be creative on a deadline. WHICH FASHION SHOW DO YOU WISH YOU HAD SEEN? My own show! I’m always backstage working and I’d love to experience what my show feels like as an audience member for once. WHAT WOULD YOUR TOMBSTONE READ? He came. He designed. He conquered. STYLE IS... The spice of life! DO YOU HAVE A MUSE? I often think about my fans when I’m designing: what they would like, what will excite them. WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT? TV!…

It was 2pm on a Monday when I was told I would be going to a fashion awards ceremony – that night. Normally, it’s only the editor-in-chief and the senior fashion team who attend such events, but ELLE UK needed an extra hand interviewing on the red carpet and, without thinking of the consequences, I volunteered. I had four hours to find an outfit. At the time, I was wearing ripped jeans and trainers – a look only made worse by my greasy hair and an absence of makeup. Cue heart palpitations, a minor panic attack and mega sweats. Any previous “what to wear?” dilemmas I’d experienced in my life were rendered inconsequential. Often if you work in fashion, you’re a sample size (or close enough) and can ask to…

With a list of fashion clients as long as a Paris Fashion Week schedule, it comes as no surprise that illustrator Megan Hess looks to one of the greats for inspiration. “I’ve always been fascinated by the fact Coco Chanel started out as an orphan in poverty, and went on to create the world’s most iconic fashion brand,” she says. Blending autobiographical elements with “a sense of whimsy”, Hess set about researching Chanel’s enigmatic life story – re-reading her collection of memoirs, trawling the internet, awkwardly navigating a language barrier over the phone and, of course, people-watching on Rue Cambon. “The interesting thing about Coco Chanel is that there are a lot of different accounts of what happened throughout her life, from when she was first taken to the orphanage…

THE ACOUSTIC OUTLAW: Kurt Vile You know you’re doing something right when former Sonic Youth frontwoman Kim Gordon offers to write your new album’s press release. That’s the case for American indie rocker Kurt Vile. His latest release, album number six, is both candid and considerate. “I wanted to get back into the habit of writing a sad song on my couch, with nobody waiting on me,” he says. THE BOLD BREAKTHROUGH: Jarryd James Having ignited local radio with his debut “Do You Remember” in January, Brisbane boy James spent most of the year selling out tours, writing new material – with Grammy-winning producers, no less – and enduring the burden of being one of Australia’s most anticipated acts. His album is the antithesis of that frenzied fame: 12 tracks…

Brave, tenacious and the original fierce girl… the Alice who tumbled down a rabbit hole in pursuit of adventure was inspired by a real person, Alice Liddell, who was born in 1852 and died in 1934 at the age of 82. But when writer Lewis Carroll gave her a starring role in his 1865 masterpiece Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, he trapped her forever at the age of seven. Vanessa Tait, 44, the real Alice’s great-granddaughter, takes us back to  her childhood, when she grew up in Alice’s clothes and, sometimes, in her shadow. The first time I was really aware of my great-grandmother, Alice, I was seven years old, the same age she was in Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. Strangely, I looked very similar to her – her genes seemed…

THE NORMCORE OF BOOBS by Amanda FitzSimons The following logic might seem perverse or nonsensical, in only the way a woman’s thoughts about her own body can be, but here goes: while I think my slim legs, blue eyes and delicate wrists are especially fine, the thing I love about my breasts is that there’s not much to love about them, or to hate about them. The normcore of boobs, if you will. They’re a B-cup, give or take; they’re small-ish in size but not dramatically so. (The left one is slightly larger than the right but only inasmuch as the human body is never perfectly symmetrical – their idiosyncrasies aren’t even that idiosyncratic.) Their pertness is average; their shape is more oval than round, I guess? I actually haven’t…

From hippie-era fabrics to love child-approved ’70s shapes, tap into this season’s nomadic, bohemian mood.…

It’s time to make an offering to the flawless yet fickle beauty gods for answering every time-poor woman’s prayers in the AW15-16 season. Sure, there were your usual statement lips and bold brows that will result in countless hours lost in YouTube tutorials, but the stand-out style at key shows was a simple swipe of lip balm. Raf Simons’ delicate beauties at Dior and Alexander Wang’s gothic girls all stood out thanks to the humble balm, which can be applied by most children capable of carrying a crayon. It’s a laid-back look that brings the model-off-duty back onto the runway with little fuss. Designers are turning to the current It-girl formula to carry their collections: hair is tousled (but not perfect), skin is fresh (but without imperfections) and lips are…

1 REMOVE RIGHT “Always use a nail polish remover that’s free from acetone and wash hands with a natural soap afterwards to ensure nothing is left on your hands and nails,” advises Gonzales. 2 DON’T JUST DRY YOUR FEET “Dry nails thoroughly after washing. Wipe the nail surface vigorously using a soft towel until the nail is dry. This will also stimulate blood circulation under the nail.” 3 LEAVE CUTICLES ALONE “Pushing cuticles too deeply can inflame the skin, which may build calluses in defence. Your cuticles will also become harder. The best way to care for them is to keep them well moisturised.” 4 BRUSH DAILY “You should apply cream to your feet every night. And in the same way you brush your teeth after eating, you should brush…

“MY BEAUTY ROUTINE IS A BATTLE OF SORTS – LONG-LOVED CLASSICS VERSUS THE SURPRISE AND DELIGHT OF THE NEW. BASICALLY, I WANT IT ALL.” “I light a candle and meditate for 20 minutes to find a sense of calm” “This foundation and mascara are two things I’m really loyal to” FRIDAY FROM LEFT Ginsberg Is God Candle, $89, Bella Freud, mecca.com.au; Cleansing Foam, $88, Omorovicza, mecca.com.au; Spring Break Serum, $159, Codage, mecca.com.au; Large Extra Pure Bristle Hairbrush, $335, Mason Pearson, (03) 8587 4650; Light Expert foundation, $85, By Terry, mecca.com.au; The Volume Mascara, $38, Kevyn Aucoin, mecca.com.au; Relevée Lash Curler, $37, Surratt, mecca.com.au; Bronze Shimmer Brick, $72, Bobbi Brown, 1800 304 283; Concealer, $49, Ellis Faas, mecca.com.au; Lip Chic in Moroccan Rose, $50, Chantecaille, mecca.com.au “Sunscreen is a non-negotiable, especially…

SWAROVSKI Featuring rose-gold tones, dark sparkling crystals and flowing curves, Swarovski’s Circlet collection offers a modern take on femininity. Whether you mix and match the pieces or wear one as a stand-alone statement, the glamorous range will up the fashion ante of any outfit. From $129; swarovski.com REVLON Let your pout shine with Revlon’s next-gen Ultra HD Lip Lacquer, which combines the bold colour of a lipstick, the shimmer of a gloss and the moisture of a balm, all in one unique gel-based product. Available in 15 shades, just one coat is needed to give you brighter, bolder (and more kissable) lips. $23.95 each; 1800 025 488 NESPRESSO The latest Nespresso Limited Edition Grands Crus, Tribute To Milano and Tribute To Palermo, celebrate the richness of Italian coffee…

LOYALTY VS BEAUTY DEAR E JEAN, For 15 years I’ve been seeing the same man. We’re close in age, and when we’re together we talk politics, food and all about our lives. I’ve been through tough times, and he’s been with me through it all. And he’s always given me great haircuts. Yes, I’m talking about my hairdresser, and here’s my problem: for the past year, I’ve been getting not-great cuts from him. I’ve tried to explain what I want. I’ve brought in pictures of me with cuts (done by him) that I’ve loved, and said, “Can we do that again?” But, nada. It’s like we can’t figure out how to communicate with each other anymore. About a month ago, a friend talked me into seeing her hairdresser. I…

Every year I get to sit on the judging table at one of the many Myer Fashions on the Field events held at racing meets around the country. It’s a world of its own – think Best In Show meets Miss Universe, but with more floral headpieces and Maticevski frocks. While many of the contestants are just very chic racegoers plucked from the crowd, some are seasoned professionals. There are the creative girls who spend months planning their outfits and often making their own headwear, there are the mainstays who treat it as a sport and reach the finals year after year, there are those who fly themselves to enter in less-competitive states to give themselves a better chance of making the national finals (true story), and there are contestants…

HIGH POINT Get the most important racewear accessory right: ELLE’s edit of hats and headbands will get you noticed. ELLE TV ELLE’s style editor Dee Jenner runs through the need-to-know racing-season commandments and finds the perfect accessories. CELEBRITY STYLE From classic glamour to on-trend outfits, we’re celebrating the A-listers who know how to work it trackside. FASHIONS ON THE FIELD ELLE snoops inside The Birdcage to bring you the best coverage of the snappiest- dressed guests. FOR THE GENTS ELLE’s deputy editor Damien Woolnough shares his style wisdom – perfect to pass along to all the dapper men in your life. RACE-DAY BEAUTY How to create the prettiest makeup looks – guaranteed to last you through a long day in the stands. ELLE INTERVIEW We chat to millinery queen Nerida…

TASTES LIKE CHICKEN It wouldn’t be race day without a gourmet chicken sandwich Flemington and chicken sandwiches go hand-in-hand. The best ones come from racing regulars Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh (the Real Housewife of Melbourne with class), who own The Big Group. Here’s their ultimate recipe so you can eat like you’re in The Birdcage even if you’re in the car park. THE DEFINITIVE CHICKEN SANDWICH INGREDIENTS • 2 free-range chicken breasts (approx 500g) • 2 lemons • Aromatics (bay leaves, thyme and peppercorns) • 200g mayonnaise, made fresh • Chopped parsley, chervil and chives • Murray River flaked salt and freshly cracked Cambodian black pepper, to season • Fresh white bread, thickly sliced METHOD 1. In a saucepan, poach chicken in a liquid made up of water, lemon and…

AGE 18 BORN Columbus, Georgia BACKGROUND Swedish, Italian, Cherokee Indian and German KNOWN FOR Her chameleonic runway looks (see her AW15-16 season) and getting into the ’70s mood for our shoot on page 130. 1. Hidden Corrective Concealer, $47, Hourglass, mecca.com.au 2. Top, $213, T By Alexander Wang, matchesfashion.com 3. Choker, $2,880, Nektar De Stagni, nektardestagni.com 4. Backpack, $1,665, Alexander Wang, alexanderwang.com/au 5. Jacket, $595, Opening Ceremony, net-a-porter.com 6. Trainers, $861, Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, farfetch.com TIME OUT BAR Rose Bar, New York. CLUB Zouk, Singapore. RESTAURANT Mission Chinese Food in New York. Order the Chongqing chicken wings and lobster and coconut fried rice. STAY Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, and Playland Motel and The Bowery Hotel, both in New York. WARDROBE DENIM Slim-fit high-rise jeans by…

RUNWAY RUNAWAYS Make like a model dashing between shows and hit your style stride in flat whites.…

FROM: THE ROW AND CÉLINE FROM: GIVENCHY AND CHRISTIAN DIOR FROM: NINA RICCI FROM: CARVEN FROM: GUCCI ACCESSORIES TO: OSCAR DE LA RENTA The hand-picked successor of the late couturier, Copping has injected a subtle youthfulness while championing the codes of the house. TO: GUCCI Michele has brought in a new playful irreverence at the house, pompoms and all. TO: MAISON MARGIELA All eyes were on Galliano who made an artisanally inspired and much-hyped comeback. TO: HERMÈS Vanhee-Cybulski – Hermès’ first female ready-to-wear designer in 20 years – coupled luxe fabrics with surprising silhouettes for AW15-16. SIGNATURE PIECE: THE REINVENTED SCARF SHIRT TO: PHILOSOPHY Serafini added a pretty whimsy to Alberta Ferretti’s sister label. Critics say the romance was rightfully restored. SIGNATURE PIECE: THE RUFFLE-NECK BLOUSE TO: NINA RICCI Henry…

Here’s something you probably wouldn’t expect of Kate Winslet: she has a potty mouth. A conversation with the 39-year-old Brit only gets a short way before she drops the F-bomb and you think, “Wait, is this the same Oscar-winning English rose whose seminal role is that of an aristocrat?” But then you remember how that character, Titanic’s Rose DeWitt Bukater, knew how to hock a loogie big enough to make Leonardo DiCaprio blush, and suddenly it makes sense. Winslet has always been one for surprising people, on and off screen: no-one could have picked her marriage to Richard Branson’s nephew, Ned Rocknroll. Nor would most people think she’d drop everything to shoot a small-scale Aussie film in the You Yangs – 60km south-west of Melbourne – to bring to life…

30s DIANA VREELAND: THE MODERN WOMAN, THE BAZAAR YEARS 1936 – 1962 It’s been said that Vreeland invented the role of the fashion editor and put actress Lauren Bacall on the map (or, at the very least, on the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR ). This book, compiled by her grandson Alexander Vreeland, chronicles her reign as a tastemaker. ($110, Rizzoli) 50s AUDREY HEPBURN: PORTRAITS OF AN ICON Can’t stomach the 24-hour flight to see the captivating photo exhibition of the star at London’s National Portrait Gallery? Consider this book the next best thing. ($29.95, Hardie Grant Books) 80s BECOMING BY CINDY CRAWFORD With one of the most recognisable faces on earth, Cindy Crawford has undisputed supermodel status. Chart her rise to the top (and check out…

Designed to be mixed, matched and worn with everything, the bangle trend is back. When paired in varying widths and wattage, the slender Stone, symmetrical Distinct and the punctuated lactic bangles become statement-making stacks that resemble a one-of-a-kind cuff. In the Circlet collection, romantic hues find their match with rose gold and silver tones, making a play for the most striking new mix on modern. The easy-chic, slender silhouettes are perfect for layering to dial up a look in an instant.…

Q A IF BOOB I HAVE JOB, WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO BREASTFEED? A Sydney-based plastic surgeon Dr James Southwell-Keely (drjsk.com.au) says the chances are good. “Irrespective of whether or not you have had a breast augmentation, one third of women will be able to successfully breastfeed, one third will need to supplement their own milk supply with formula and one third will be reliant on formula,” he explains. Q A I NEED MASTECTOMY TO HAVE AND A BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. WILL MY BREASTS EVER FEEL LIKE THEY USED TO? A According to Dr Jane O’Brien, a specialist breast and oncoplastic surgeon based in Melbourne, “lost sensation in the skin and nipple is an unfortunate by-product of a mastectomy, caused when delicate nerves are divided when…

VIC The ultimate anti-ageing “facial” for your feet, the White Caviar Illuminating Pedicure at Crown Spa in Melbourne’s Crown Towers exfoliates with La Prairie’s cult Cellular 3-Minute Peel, focuses on ages spots with the White Caviar Spot Treatment and tops it all off with a luxe hydrating mask. $180; crownhotels.com.au QLD Head to the One&Only Hayman Island for the famous Bastien’s Pedicure. Gonzalez’s Aussie team were trained by him and can only practise his method after passing the ultimate test: giving the man himself his signature pedicure. $180; hayman.oneandonly  resorts.com NSW The Nail Lab in Sydney offers the Luxe Pedicure, which includes a file and shape, nourishing leg mask and 10-minute foot and leg massage. If you don’t want to go totally bare, consider the salon’s…

He didn’t start hairdressing until he was 24, but Travis Balcke has spent the past 15 years making up for lost time. From humble beginnings in a Brisbane salon, he now counts Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow among clients, as well as local girls Jen Hawkins, Elizabeth Debicki and Lara Worthington. Balcke got his backstage start at New York Fashion Week with hair royalty Renya Xydis and Eugene Souleiman and now, as a brand ambassador for Wella, travels the world for shows, shoots and high-profile trims. Does he ever pinch himself? “I don’t say anything to my friends about a client I’ve just done – they’d just think, ‘You’re a wanker’. But I’ll text Mum and say, ‘I just did Madonna’s hair’, and it makes my parents happy,” he laughs.…

The latest exercise craze is bigger than a ballet barre class, more prevalent than F45 and as evangelistic as a CrossFit addict preaching about the Paleo diet. Meet the passport fitness model, which, for a monthly membership fee – usually around $99 – allows users access to hundreds of classes. Boxing, mixed martial arts, meditation, pole dancing – all available at the click of a mouse. The premise is simple: instead of locking into a traditional gym contract or paying expensive fees for casual classes, the membership allows users to sample dozens of different workouts each month. Ever wanted to try salsa dancing or salt therapy? Or perhaps kayaking or aerial yoga? Such unique fitness experiences may seem a bit indulgent when purchased as single sessions, but they’re a no-brainer…

Aussies Victoria Beattie and Emma Henderson started their accessories label The Beach People in 2013, a time when we all still thought towels had to be rectangular. Now, their oversized, fringed “Roundies” can be found on beaches everywhere, from Bondi to Biarritz. To celebrate, the sisters hosted a relaxed evening soiree at the so-hot-right-now Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York. ROSÉ TIPS Coordinate your polish with the perfect summer drop. Nail Lacquer in Worth A Pretty Penne, $19.95, OPI, 1800 812 663 Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Nude Pearl, $38, Estée Lauder, esteelauder.com.au Artistry Nail Polish in Volumina, $22, Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au Chilled rosé, fresh seafood and crisp greens were on the menu at The Beach People’s Hamptons bash. The menu was kept casual with a seasonal salad that can…

WELLBEING How to walk in heels (without killing your feet) WITH MAIJA MCCOY, MARKETING MANAGER AT WITTNER It’s a challenge balancing practicality with aesthetic appeal – something women know all too well, especially when it comes to heels. Here’s how to get it right. TIP #1: Be aware of your posture. Heels can trick you into leaning forward when you walk, so holding your spine up straight – even leaning back a little – will counterbalance this awkward lean. TIP #2: Ditch your standard strides for shorter steps, and walk at a slower than average pace. It’ll keep your feet steady (and help you recover from any minor missteps quicker). TIP #3: Walk heel to toe, rather than placing your shoe flat on the ground or pressing your toe down…

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Give The Birdcage VIP list something else to talk about. Bag, $11,675, Hermès, (02) 9287 3200 Also handy if you’re feeling dusty the next day. Sunglasses, $440, Miu Miu, Myer, 1800 811 611 This SPF mineral powder makes light work of reapplications on the go. Sunforgettable mineral powder, $79.20, Colorescience, advancedskintechnology.com.au Tie hair back sans snags or creases. Traceless Hair Ring in Classic Crystal Clear, $10.95 for three, Invisibobble, invisibobble.com.au A subtle way to refresh your scent. Hair Perfume in Gypsy Water, $68, Byredo Parfums, mecca.com.au Dab onto shoulders to prevent the ultimate rookie error: sunburn lines. Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-In Cream, $27.95, La Roche-Posay, laroche-posay.com.au Keep tabs on your TAB tickets. Wallet, $315, Benah For Karen Walker, Myer, 1800 811 611 Use a shimmer-free…

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A WOMAN, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW? Of course, we know what it statistically means to be a woman – stats that are sometimes, unfortunately, still not great: that there’s an 18.8 per cent pay gap between men and women working full-time in this country; that one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate-partner violence. And we all know our own personal experiences of being a woman – our challenges, our joys, our hopes and dreams. We’re varied and complex creatures, a fact ignored by the little labels the world loves to put on us: career women, working mums, stay-at-home mums, sluts, basic bitches, feminists, Gillian Flynn’s “cool girls” – the list of boxes we’re so often and easily lumped into is…

The boiler is back. ZIP IT UP FOR WORK OR DRESS IT DOWN OVER SWIMMERS. REVISIT NAVEL-GRAZING JEANS AND FOLKSY PRINTS FOR quality chill time. Think Left-Bank boho WITH FRINGES, LACING, ROUGH-ROLLED CUFFS AND THE perfect pocket slouch.…

FIT CLUB Make the most of the warmer weather with fun new workouts, stay on the pulse with the latest in health and get a dose of #fitspo. TRAVEL Plan your best trip yet with our guide to the travel apps you need to know about. ZEITGEIST Stay in the loop with our life hacks, pop-culture analysis and rundowns on who’s saying what (and why it matters). FASHION We break down the breakthrough trends of the new season and have all the latest style news to keep you up-to-date. STREET STYLE We’re keeping a close eye on fashion’s best dressed to bring you cool ways to experiment with this season’s flirty new silhouettes. BEAUTY Our makeup updates and expert tips will help you put your freshest face forward. COLD SHOULDER…

TRUE BLUES Done-up denim works double time for day ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST: BLUE FLARED JEANSWHITE ACCENTSSTATEMENT BOOTS UTILITY KIT Saturday street style steps up ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST: A KHAKI ANORAKSTOMPING BOOTSA BACKPACK INDOOR SPORTS Relaxation wins out as athletic goes luxe ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST: STYLISH SWEATSTRAINERSA NEXT-GEN GYM BAG OFFICE SMARTS Goal-kicking black and white looks the business ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST: A CRISP WHITE SHIRTCLASSIC BLACK PANTSMASCULINE ACCESSORIES Buy these products right now by scanning with the free viewa app. See page 30 for details…

CREATIVE INSPIRATION The great thing with fashion is it’s everywhere – at work, on my phone, in magazines. Right now, I’m addicted to YouTube makeup tutorials from Huda Beauty, Nicole Guerriero, Lisa Eldridge and Pixiwoo. DESIGN MANTRA You need to push yourself outside your comfort zone at work, the same way you do in life. HAIR FLAIR Six months ago, I coloured my hair dark brown then dyed it pink – I thought I’d made a major mistake. But now I’m a shade of lilac and can’t ever imagine going back. TOP THREE This season, everyone needs a poncho, knee-high boots and a bucket bag. ULTIMATE ACCESSORY My engagement ring is really unusual and always reminds me of my wedding day. I got married last year in Kew Gardens, London.…

Gridlines and stripes provide the perfect dynamic counterpoint to natural fibres and classic white. Create an easy-chic statement with a bold monochrome dress, or contrast checked trousers or a striped skirt with a turquoise top. You can also experiment with cool-clash accessories like a grid-print scarf. A CHECKED BLAZER AND MATCHING SHORTS, PAIRED WITH CRISP WHITE ACCESSORIES, IS THE PERFECT SPIN ON A SPRING SUIT LOOK FOR THE ELLE EDIT SWINGTAGS INSTORE.…

ELLEN TOWNSEND, 100 FEELS HAPPIEST WHEN: “...My family is in good health with no pain. I also enjoy being pampered, like having a massage.” BEST ADVICE SHE’S RECEIVED: “My mother always told me to lead a good life, to be honest with myself, to be kind to others and to help people less fortunate than myself.” MARGARET FINK, 82 CHANGE SHE’D MOST LIKE TO SEE IN THE WORLD: “Feminism still has a long way to go. While females are denied schooling or suffer genital mutilation, any person not identifying as a feminist isn’t worth his or her salt.” PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: “Staying alive. That aside, if pressed, I’d say deciding to make a film from author Miles Franklin’s My Brilliant Career. A film distributor said he’d give me a quarter of…

At just 10 years old, Demi Lovato scored her big break starring alongside a purple dinosaur in Barney & Friends. Since then, her life has been a series of staggering highs and lows. Once Disney Channel’s most promising starlet, with her own sitcom, Sonny With A Chance, and a slew of made-for-TV movies, she eventually buckled under the pressure of fame. Entering rehab for “emotional and physical issues” at 18, she was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. And just weeks before sitting down with us, her maltipoo puppy Buddy (a gift from actor boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama) was killed by a coyote. But somehow, Lovato, 23, manages to handle every curve ball life throws at her, with her new poolside anthem “Cool For The Summer” helping her reclaim her title as…

Launch into the warmer months with confidence that you’ll always be comfortably cool with the stylish Dyson AM06 table fan. Now 75 per cent quieter than the previous generation and available in spring’s hottest palette of black and white. Pull up a chair on sweltering days and luxuriate in the powerful airflow of Dyson’s Air Multiplier technology, which creates a smooth jet of air to cool you, without fussy blades. On balmy nights, Dyson’s built-in sleep timer lets you program when you’d like the fan to switch off, while the remote control allows you to take charge from a distance. It even cleverly magnetises to the top of the fan for storage. How cool is that? ENERGY EFFICIENT Your power bill won’t have to take the heat for all this…

BEAUTY NOTE The ultimate timeless accessory: an even-toned complexion. Try Beyond Perfecting Foundation And Concealer, $50, Clinique, clinique.com.au…

With an oil-rich formula that leaves behind a blinding shine, this is lip colour but not as you know it. Comfortable, buildable and very, very kissable. Pucker up. PRETTY IN PINK Double down on doing good with these beautifiers that donate to breast cancer charities. Peony Set, $80, Bobbi Brown, bobbibrown.com.au Vintage Pink Platinum styler, $325, ghd, ghdhair.com/au Evelyn Lauder And Elizabeth Hurley Dream Pink Collection, $150, Estée Lauder, esteelauder.com.au…

Fact: it’s high maintenance to look low maintenance. Pro laser sessions can negate the need for foundation, one zap at a time, while lash extensions temporarily replace liner and mascara. And devoting hours to in-salon hair treatments only to air-dry later on? But of course. This is not a slapdash approach, but rather a new kind of investment shopper with a particular aesthetic – and nails are the latest focal point. For the past few seasons, designers have shied away from busy nail art in favour of neutral tones or going completely naked (albeit buffed) nails. Our Gallic sisters have long championed the bare nail, with Parisians generally keeping their nails short and neutral in a clear or nude lacquer (hence the term “French polish”), or skipping it altogether. But…

JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE BEAUTY & FITNESS DIRECTOR JANNA Resist the fluoros for one more month and opt for these perfect trans-seasonal pastel shades. Nail Lacquer in Gelato On My Mind (above) and Purple Palazzo Pants (right), $19.95 each, OPI, 1800 812 663 JANNA Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, iconic fragrance Alien gets a gilded makeover for this limited-edition variety, which bestows a subtle shimmer with each spray of the floral-woody-amber scent. Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer EDT, $89 for 60ml, Thierry Mugler, (02) 9663 4277; available October 4 JANNA With a buildable, long-wear formula and a built-in concealer (both loaded with anti-ageing ingredients), this foundation will impress skincare and makeup junkies alike. Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF 15, $250, La Prairie, 1800 649 849 AMY STARR BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE ASSOCIATE AMY…

PLAY THE BLUES Traditional but with a twist, a navy blue suit stands out for all the right reasons. Two-piece suit, $549, shirt, $69.95, tie, $49.95, tie bar, $39.95, pocket square, $39.95, all Van Heusen STYLE TIP: A navy suit works with either black or brown accessories, making it super versatile (and foolproof!). DARK KNIGHT The men’s version of an LBD, nothing beats a black suit for timeless appeal. Two-piece suit, $549, shirt, $69.95, tie, $49.95, pocket square, $39.95, all Van Heusen STYLE TIP: A pair of boots gives a classic black suit a cool edge. CHECK, PLEASE A three-piece suit featuring a Prince of Wales check and a tailored European fit brings a touch of fun to a race-day look. Three-piece suit, $678, shirt, $69.95, tie, $49.95, pocket square,…

Vibrant splashes of colour aren’t the only way to add personality to your personal space. Play with textures like linen and velvet to soften the impact of clean lines and glossy, metallic finishes. Shades of grey make for a more relaxed living room than one washed entirely in white.…

LIBRA September 24 – October 23 Dream on! The festival of Libra will be a fantasy-fuelled voyage this month. As you raise a glass to your new year of life, cosmic couple Mars and Venus are writing you into a fairytale. Keep those rose-coloured glasses on... for now. Whether October’s love affair is the real deal or a spring fling won’t become clear until November. Just enjoy the magic of the moment. Coupled? You may need a bit of space so you can feel your power as an individual. After all, true happiness always starts from within. The Libra new moon on the 13th kickstarts an independent mission. Take advantage of this time – developing your talents will make the right relationships richer. But keep your big plans quiet while…

BOOKS THAT’LL INSPIRE YOU Yeah, yeah, “florals for spring”. Groundbreaking, we get it. But that hasn’t stopped us from falling hard for these releases THE FLOWERS  by Dr Lisa Cooper With a doctorate of philosophy in fine art and a cerebral approach of beauty-meets-artistic sentiment in her blooms, Sydney-based Dr Cooper is no ordinary florist. This tome lets us into her creative processes. ($59.99, Murdoch Books; out November) REDOUTÉ: SELECTION OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS  by Werner Dressendörfer and H Walter Lack Marie Antoinette famously summoned him to paint a cactus at midnight and Joséphine Bonaparte had him immortalise her Versailles garden pickings. Despite the potential banality of botanical drawings, there’s something calming about Redouté’s works, as seen in this beautiful book. $215; taschen.com FLOWER ADDICT  by Saskia…

CHIC CHIGNON SKIP the clean hair for today and instead use dry shampoo on the roots. Massage with your fingertips to create volume. DEFINE your part line and sweep your hair back towards the nape of your neck in a low ponytail. Secure the ponytail using a snag-free elastic. TWIST the tail around the base, pinning in place. Don’t worry about perfection, it only gives the illusion of a foam doughnut (and one headpiece is enough). AN OPULENT HEADBAND ADDS A LUXE TOUCH TO A FUSS-FREE HAIRSTYLE. HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR WASH and condition your hair (this look calls for clean, shiny strands) then use a hairdryer to blast it until it’s about 80 per cent dry. RAKE firm-hold mousse through hair from roots to tips. Clip up the top half. Use…

The refreshing scent of freshly crushed figs, bottled. Italian Summer Fig, $36.95 for 50ml, The Body Shop, 1800 065 232 A salty vanilla note adds intrigue to the bouquet of ginger lily and jasmine. Olympéa, $140 for 80ml, Paco Rabanne, (02) 9663 4277 Rose de mai, raspberry and amber star in this sexy, sweet concoction. I Am Juicy Couture, $110 for 100ml, Juicy Couture, 1800 015 500 Cashmere and musk cut through the sweetness of lychee, quince and peach. Eternity Now, $89 for 100ml, Calvin Klein, 1800 812 663 Notes of tuberose and hazelnut give the iris and ylang-ylang fragrance new complexity. La Vie Est Belle, $140 for 50ml, Lancôme, 1300 651 991 Bergamot, pink pepper, orange blossom and vetiver combine to create the perfect day-to-night scent. Aqua Vitae Forte,…

BETTING How to pick a winning horse WITH STEPHANIE WALLER, PR FOR (AND WIFE OF) AUSTRALIAN HORSE TRAINER CHRIS WALLER Navigating the field can be a tricky business. Don’t spend your hard-earned money until you’ve done your research. Here’s what to look for... IT’S IN THE SKIN The coat is a good indication of a horse’s health, so bet on one with smooth, shiny hair. BE OBSERVANT When horses sweat up, it’s a sign they’re agitated and expending too much energy pre-race. Look for cool, calm and collected behaviour. KNOW THE ODDS Generally, one in three favourites win, so it’s a pretty safe bet. A favourite may return the smallest dividend, but some money in the purse is better than none at all. WEATHER TALK Pay particular attention to the…