Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i ELLE Australia

There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favourite book,” said Marcel Proust. That couldn’t have been truer of my childhood, which outwardly appeared to be taking place in suburban Sydney, but was really lived in 19th-century New England with my sisters Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth, on a farm called Green Gables in the town of Avonlea, in a barn somewhere in Maine with a smart spider and one terrific pig, running through the streets of the Rocks listening to children playing a terrifying game of Beatie Bow, learning about love and loss in the magical world of Terabithia, discovering the lands temporarily parked atop the oldest and tallest tree in the Enchanted Wood and (in my less worthy…

SO YOU’RE AN ARCHITECT. HOW WEIRD WAS IT TO GO FROM DESIGNING BUILDINGS TO OUR HOROSCOPES PAGES? Come to think of it, designing foundations and Milky Ways at the same time does sound bipolar. But they’re both creative fields – just in their own way. YOUR LIFE MANTRA (READ: INSTA BIO) SAYS YOU’RE A “HUMOURLESS ARCHITECT CONTEMPLATING THE MEANING OF IT ALL WHILE EATING PIZZA 24/7”... I love people with a great sense of humour, but it’s something that’s probably missing from the architecture world. That’s the main reason I started sketching. As for the existentialist slant, well, I’ve recently taken to reading up on nihilism, and I balance it out with the one thing that reminds us there’s still beauty and purpose in the world: pizza with extra pepperoni.…

There must have been a WhatsApp that went around to all the designers this resort 17 season, because almost every one of them seems to have got the clear and simple message: have some fun with it . From Hawaiian prints to crafty crochets, flamenco flounces to paintbox brights, there seemed to be a general understanding that what we need right now is a return to life-affirming, lighthearted, colourful clothing that transports us to anywhereness – Havana, Rio, Hamilton Island – in the swirl of a hemline or the drape of a frill. But to fully comprehend the all-out exuberance of summer’s freshest fashion, we need to go way back. Back to the sensation of leaping through sprinklers, the sound of cicadas, the smell of sunscreen, Aerogard, sizzling sausages and…

They say what goes up must come down – and that’s certainly the case with hair. After years of lobs, bobs, Pobs, shobs and everything in between, Rapunzel-inspired locks are returning to favour. How else are you going to tie your hair into a low side pony and put on a baseball cap, à la Chanel’s SS17 show? “A lot of women who tried the bob quickly realised it’s not as easy to style as it looks,” says the man behind Lara Worthington’s much-famed (and copied) short and shorter-still cuts, hairstylist Travis Balcke. “If you want options, you need length. Length means movement and energy – both youthful, beautiful characteristics.” If there’s a poster-mane for the anti-bob movement, it’s Gigi Hadid’s blonde, gloriously bouncy, boob-skimming lengths. But, schools Balcke, while…

“The beauty of the impostor syndrome is you vacillate between extreme egomania and a complete feeling of, ‘I’m a fraud! Oh God, they’re on to me!’” The actress has said she thought it was a fluke she got into Yale – and that she won an Academy Award. “I thought everybody would find out, and they’d take the Oscar back. They’d come to my house, knocking on the door, ‘Excuse me, we meant to give that to someone else.’” When asked in an interview if she would always act, the actor with the most Oscar nominations in history said, “You think, ‘Why would anyone want to see me again in a movie? And I don’t know how to act anyway, so why am I doing this?’” As a young woman,…

In the space of two years, Christiane Spangsberg has gone from silently scribbling on the floor of her shared apartment in the leafy Copenhagen area of Østerbro, to showcasing her first international exhibition, at Sydney’s Comber Street Studios. “It’s crazy!” concedes the 27-year-old when asked about her antipodean popularity. “People from Australia email me and I just think, ‘How did you even find me?’” Crazy indeed, because for an artist quite literally on the other side of the world, Spangsberg’s following is almost entirely region-specific. Danish design has taken off in a big way in Australia – and she agrees our bend towards minimalism may have something to do with it. “Danish design is very minimal, but it combines aesthetic with function – everything has a purpose,” she says. “So…

I’m sitting on the patio of a Beverly Hills hotel chatting to singer John Legend about how he hired an acting coach and – if you can believe it – took guitar lessons to portray guitarist Keith in upcoming film La La Land when his co-star Ryan Gosling appears on the other side of a French window, pulling faces (is this my lucky day?!). Brief distractions aside, we’re back to business discussing the man in question, who is no less delightful than dog-rescuing, feminist pin-up Gosling. Legend’s film credits are actually quite extensive: Pitch Perfect 2, He’s Just Not That Into You, Selma, Django Unchained, Crazy Stupid Love... But you could be forgiven if you can’t recall him in any of those movies – he is usually heard, not seen,…

DANNIELLE CARTISANO, BOOKINGS AND STYLE EDITOR “I’m forever chasing summer, so naturally all my purchases will add a holiday feel to my look. Just watch me work this boater at the office.” Sunglasses, $640, Miu Miu, sunglasshut.com/au; hat, $295, Nerida Winter, neridawinter.com; flats, $1,090, Miu Miu, (02) 9223 1688 GENEVRA LEEK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR “I’m investing in a few luxe pieces that work anywhere, anytime. 2017 is the year of more closet space.” Pants, $490, Michael Lo Sordo, michaellosordo.com; shirt, $360, Bassike, bassike.com; bag, $5,000, Louis Vuitton, au.louisvuitton.com JUSTINE CULLEN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “A bag that’s big enough for stuff, earrings to dress up my undone hair and a great dress that’s a bit of a statement, too.” Dress, $650, Matin, matinstudio.com; earrings, $500, Holly Ryan, hollyryan.com.au; bag, $2,895, Céline, parlourx.com RACHEL WAYMAN,…

PINK IS THE NEW BEIGE. AS SEEN AT: BALLY, GUCCI, ROKSANDA FOLIAGE IS THE NEW FLORAL. AS SEEN AT: FENDI, ROCHAS, PAUL & JOE ARTY MILITARY IS THE NEW NAUTICAL. AS SEEN AT: VALENTINO, CHANEL, MARC JACOBS…

Lint roller For sprucing back-of-wardrobe pieces. Shoe-cleaning kit Complete with a buffing cloth, polish and brushes. Suit bags Much chicer than schlepping clothes in an old shopping bag. Shoe trees To keep heels and boots in shape. Handheld steamer You’ll never look at an iron the same way again. Quick Unpick For those pesky stitched-up jacket pockets. Needle and thread Plus, a handful of thread colours for emergency restitching.…

This is not a story about money. There will be no talk of debt consolidation, minimum APRs or superannuation here, nothing to make you feel guilty or useless or like pressing your unopened credit card statement deep into the kitchen rubbish. This is about your money story. The things you tell yourself, subconsciously or not, about money and why they’re most likely the reason you couldn’t open that Visa bill in the first place. But, the good news is, that story can change. And no matter how many budgets you’ve broken, spreadsheets or spend-tracking apps you’ve tried and failed at, how messy or difficult, disastrous or irredeemably fucked your finances seem right now, that can all change, too. But first, you would have to figure out what the story actually…

hot stuff FLIRTY SHAPES, RETRO PRINTS AND STATEMENT BRIGHTS MADE FOR ENDLESS SUMMER DAYS. play with fire Add a flame-coloured piece to your neutrals for a fiery finish. cut out your cut-offs Try shorts in gingham (big or small) and painterly patterns with piping. We promise they’re just as comfortable. open season OFF-KILTER CLASHES GIVE RICH FLORALS, EMBROIDERY AND KNITWEAR A WARM-WEATHER SHAKE-UP. trend to try: the mesh dress The sheer midi gets a dose of sweetness when embroidered in a smattering of blooms. flat out Chunky espadrille-soled sandals are perfect for transforming winter’s moody prints and colours into summer-appropriate attire.…

LOVE 2017 is full of planetary signals that suggest love is coming to you in a big way. If you’re single, you may meet someone interesting as Mars tours Pisces from now up until January 28, 2017. This falls right in the middle of party season, so get your holiday wardrobe ready. September 5 to October 22 will be equally enticing for love, since Mars will powerfully energise your true love sector. Within that time, the new moon on September 20 will have an entourage of the sun, Venus, Mars and Mercury, all working to pep up your love life. A series of eclipses in Pisces-Virgo has been drawing your attention to matters of love in 2015 and 2016. You will have one more eclipse, a new moon solar eclipse,…

LOVE You will have a big year in 2017, since the eclipses will be in your sign and in your opposite sign of Aquarius. Eclipses create change and can bring a floodlight of truth, which can be unnerving. But this year’s eclipses will be extremely positive for Leos. On February 10, a full moon lunar eclipse will bring something to fruition that you dearly want to happen. You may make a commitment in love, because the full moon will signal Saturn, the planet of long-lasting promises, and Uranus, the planet of sudden events. The sun, your ruler, will be in gorgeous angle to Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck, and that means you’re likely to be very happy. Single, dating or married, every Leo will benefit from this extraordinary full…

LOVE On February 26, a new moon solar eclipse will be in Pisces and it will light your house of true love. If you’re single, you may meet someone new who turns out to be important to you – this person is likely to leave you breathless, with your pulse racing. Neptune, the planet of inspiration, now transiting your house of love as well, will be aligned with this solar eclipse. Make sure you keep your emotions in check, because this eclipse could carry you away with the excitement and romance of the moment. HEALTH & HOME On August 21, a new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius will have you thinking about moving. You may start looking at new places, with an eye to make the change either immediately or…

LOVE Saturn, the taskmaster planet, has been touring Sagittarius since December 23, 2014. There are various ways you might be feeling its effects. You might have a friend in need who you’ll go out of your way to help. You seem to know this isn’t a case of quick-fixes and your help will need to go over a sustained period. Although your friend will get the lion’s share of your time and energy, you will gain in a different way and later be glad for the experience. Saturn rarely rewards while we are going through its training, but always leaves a gift by the door as thanks for dealing with its rigours. The eclipses of 2017 will shift your focus to love of the romantic variety – and they’ll work…

From left: Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser, $52, Ultraceuticals, ultraceuticals.com – “It’s gentle but still leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed.” Clove Shampoo, $59.95, Clove Color Conditioner, $39.95, both Aveda, aveda.com.au – “Made with detoxifying clove and coffee, they enhance my natural hair colour while they cleanse and condition.” The Moisturizing Soft Lotion, $365, La Mer, cremedelamer.com.au – “Such a good hydrator, especially through cold winter months.” Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, $65, Laura Mercier, davidjones.com.au – “The perfect amount of coverage, plus it wears really well all day.” Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado, $43, Kiehl’s, kiehls.com.au – “A great eye cream means your concealer goes on better.” Radiant Creamy Concealer, $41, Nars, mecca.com.au – “Blends effortlessly.” Brow Wiz in Medium Brown, $38, Anastasia Beverly Hills, sephora.com.au – “I spend almost…

YOU’RE KEEN TO VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Commit to a minimum of four hours per fortnight for a year and help run the Starlight Express Rooms in hospitals around Australia. It’s a chance for sick kids and their families to forget about medicine and illness and focus on fun. starlight.org.au GREENPEACE Sign up to its email alerts and you can be an “armchair activist”. In this role, you’ll respond quickly to environmental issues that require public support by commenting online, signing cyber petitions, writing to government and media bodies and helping spread the word. greenpeace.org ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY A free mobile laundry service for the homeless, there are 10 vans around Australia that require volunteers to help facilitate the service as well as engage in positive, sincere conversations…

CHARCOAL LANE Run by Mission Australia, the Melbourne restaurant employs young people, many of whom are Aboriginal, in need of guidance, support and mentorship. Feel-good factor aside, the food is pretty delicious, with the menu boasting seasonal Australian flavours. charcoallane.com.au PARLIAMENT ON KING A social-enterprise cafe in Sydney, it helps equip asylum seekers and refugees with hospitality skills (it's a popular and worthy choice for catering events). The Erskineville cafe also runs regular Local Family Dinners – $20 for two courses – cooked by its trainees. parliamentonking.com THE WELCOME DINNER PROJECT Helping migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and students who’ve recently arrived in Australia, you can host a potluck-style dinner where eight established Australians and eight new arrivals are joined by two volunteer facilitators to share a…

? I’m looking for a man who’s funny, smart, trusting, respectful, generous, protective and dominant in bed. He must be over 180cm tall, 24-27 years old and an actor, a writer or a director. I can’t seem to find him! ! Kill the list, darling. You’ve ticked off Miss Fate. THE DARK SIDE OF THE SOCIAL NETWORK DEAR E JEAN, How do I recover from a disaster at work? My co-worker and I were busted big time when our “private” chats were made public. We had, in our frustration, lambasted everyone in our company. We both apologised profusely, and our managers decided the best thing to do was to move forward in a professional manner. I’ve learned my lesson. But now I’m…

STREET THE DRAMA DRESS Forget the billowing, tropical-printed cotton beach coverall you know and perhaps love a little too much – this is no post-swim maxi-dress. The latest round of floor-sweepers skim the body and drop to the ankle in luxurious fabrics just begging to be lifted at the hem by a gentle breeze. Call it red-carpet dressing for day – minus the carpet, plus undone hair and a pair of dressy flats. Statement, made. SHOP BENSIMON The French brand s classic canvas-and-rubber tennis sneakers – favoured by fashion insiders and indie influencers since 1975 – get a playful, new-season update in limited-edition spots. STYLE JOY CORRIGAN She hails from North Carolina, but with her beachy-blonde looks we’ve decided to adopt Joy Corrigan as an honorary Australian. With close to…

“One in three women will experience violence” ROSIE BATTY, domestic violence campaigner The sad reality about family violence in Australia is that it’s still an epidemic. One in three women will experience violence in their lifetime. Women are being murdered every single week and their children are being exposed to horrific violence every day. The national media joined me the day after my son Luke was murdered. When I told them family violence can happen to anyone, no matter how nice your house is or how intelligent you are, I was speaking from a breaking heart. I had no idea that message would reverberate around the nation. Since then, we’ve seen a national conversation about family violence that has brought the issue out of the shadows. This conversation is beginning…

PETRA COLLINS As one of creative director Alessandro Michele’s young muses, the fashion photographer/artist is often spotted in head-to-toe Gucci (and has even walked the brand’s runway), but always with her own special spin (and those brushed-out curls). SOKO She looks to The Cure and Ramones for musical inspiration, a fact that’s abundantly clear in her sartorial choices. From the tips of her black gothic crop to the toes of her signature platforms (always with socks), the unique singer/songwriter/actress is the wildcard rebel on the fashion scene. KIERNAN SHIPKA At 17, this actress might seem like a newcomer to the Hollywood scene, but after joining the cast of Mad Men at age eight, she’s pretty much grown up on the red carpet. Her penchant for fun, fashion-y, age- appropriate looks…

motivational song SUKI: “Inner Smile” by Texas. POPPY: Anything by the Spice Girls, Beyoncé, Rihanna... Girl power with a touch of sass. pop & suki in five words SUKI: Pink, poppy, fluffy, dreamy, dewdrops. POPPY: Feminine, fun, practical, pastel, love. best british designers SUKI: Simone Rocha is an absolute fairy cake dream. POPPY: Erdem, Alice Temperley, Christopher Kane, Victoria Beckham, Charlotte Olympia, Anya Hindmarch and the Rixo London girls. up-and-coming label loves SUKI: Natasha Zinko is phenomenal. I wore one of her tutus to our launch [above]. POPPY: Johanna Ortiz. most-recent purchase SUKI: A blue shaggy jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim. POPPY: A white long vintage dress I found in New York. own too many SUKI: Oh Lord. Jackets! POPPY: Workout clothes. I buy more as I think it’s going…

PUFF PIECE Like a pretty Rubik’s cube, Givenchy’s powder contraption looks a bit complicated, but in practice you’ll feel like a genius. Just shake the four powders out and swirl to mix for highlighting, brightening and a soft glow in one simple swipe. Prisme Libre in Voile Audacieux, $78, Givenchy, Sephora, (02) 9221 5703 YES PLEASE If you love the original Sì, think of the latest iteration as her wildcard cousin. She may be getting a doctorate from Oxford (notes of amber intensify the fragrance), but she also has a few tattoos and a penchant for bartenders (fruity accents give it a flirty touch). Sì Le Parfum, $240 for 40ml, Giorgio Armani, 1300 651 991 MAKE THE MOST OF A MASK ...by leaving it on. This clever formula does its…

Miley Cyrus calls it “the best drug on earth”, while Susan Sarandon says it helps you to “be present and conscious”. Marijuana has been around, and in use, since the third millennium BC, but it’s only recently gone from something your stoner brother did behind the school toilets to a trend that’s being openly embraced by the fashion set and high-flying corporate types alike. New laws were recently passed allowing licence holders to grow medical marijuana in Australia, and in the US, 24 states and federal districts now permit its use either medically, recreationally or both (“pot vacations” to places like Colorado and Alaska are a fast-rising travel trend). It’s also the most commonly used illegal drug in the world, with 10.2 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over…

I’ll be honest with you. Crime fiction is not my bag. I’ve never read Gone Girl or The Girl On The Train (I knowwww!). I will happily watch eight episodes of Law & Order: SVU back to back, but reading about a crime before bed? That’s a nightmare waiting to happen. So I approached Little Deaths ($29.99, Picador), the debut novel from Emma Flint, with some apprehension. It’s inspired by a real-life incident from 1965 where two young children were found murdered and their mother was the prime suspect. It’s set in New York, so I found myself reading some parts in an accent (not aloud, obviously), and there’s a nice touch of noir about the writing. You know what? The book almost feels like it could be an episode…

□ Actually donate your “donation bag” of clothes (rather than just leaving it sitting in your car all year). □ Resole and recondition your favourite shoes for another season of wear. □ Bin that ill-fitting dress you swear you’ll wear again if you could only just… □ Invest in one good exercise ensemble (turn the page for inspo). □ Stalk the accounts your Insta style crush follows. They must get their ideas from somewhere... □ Raw-cut the hem of an old pair of jeans just above your ankle – you’d be surprised what a few inches can achieve. □ Book an appointment with that fancy eyebrow technician you’ve seen on Instagram. It’s worth the investment. □ Try a trend you thought you never would (loads of ideas ahead).…

LABEL: Lucas Hugh Cute leggings? They exist. Look here first. LABEL: Full Court   Born out of Portland, Oregon, this is sleek tennis-inspired garb. LABEL: LNDR High-performance, temperature-regulating fabrics that don’t look high-tech. LABEL: YUJ A yoga-inspired label, perfect for running errands post-workout. LABEL: Monreal London Seriously posh activewear using luxury Italian fabrics (Kate Middleton is a fan).…

THE DOUBLE BELT LAYERED BELTS, EVEN OVER A BLAZER, ACCENTUATE ALL THE RIGHT AREAS. As seen at: Sonia Rykiel THE UNLIKELY BELT YOU PROBABLY DON’T NEED TO WEAR A BELT HERE, BUT IT’S AN EASY OUTFIT SPRUCER. As seen at: Ellery THE EXTREME BELT RIDICULOUSLY WIDE AND FLATTERING, THIS IS THE COOLEST STYLE OF THE SEASON. As seen at: Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini…

1. RACHEL COMEY Comey girls are recognisable (in the best way possible) for their downtown New York-meets-art teacher aesthetic. Trench, $808, Rachel Comey, mychameleon.com.au 2. VANESSA SEWARD This Paris-based label has mastered throwback-minded, girlie basics – think silk blouses, rich velvet and Jeanne Damas (right). 3. SIMON MILLER You know the teeny bucket bags loved street-style darlings Yep, Simon Miller. But this label has more to offer than leathergoods – look out for its beautiful silk jackets and flattering denim. Bag, $535, Simon Miller, simonmillerusa.com 4. JACQUEMUS Arty, structural pieces guaranteed to garner “Where did you get that?” questions.…

1. Gut instinct “If you feel uneasy, as though you don’t want to spend a lot of time there, you might want to have a clearing,” says psychic Philena Bruce. 2. Life issues arise “Was your relationship, for example, absolutely fine before you moved in? Was your health okay?” Bruce asks. “If it all began to deteriorate upon moving in, talk to someone.” 3. Nightmares “If you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be a sign of bad energy,” says spiritual healer Hayley Rogers. 4. You feel like you’re being watched “Some people will be able to feel a ghostly presence or feel unnerved in certain rooms,” says Rogers. “You’re not mad – it’s good to get someone like me in just to check it.” 5. You’re moving house “I get…

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There’s no denying 2016 was a pretty miserable year for most people. Terror attacks; the deaths of Prince, David Bowie, Muhammad Ali; the rise of Trump... the blows just kept on coming. So, as we bid a not-so-fond farewell to the year that was and ring in 2017, the big question is: will this year be any better? Horoscopes extraordinaire Susan Miller, whose Astrology Zone website attracts millions of visitors every month, all desperate to read her in-depth and spookily accurate predictions, assures us it will be. “2017 will be a far cry from previous years that brought great tensions to all signs,” she says. “For a long time, Uranus in Aries has been in tight mathematical conflict with Pluto in Capricorn. As these two planets met and separated, they…

LOVE Over the past few years, you may have been very focused on your career and home life. In 2015, Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, made it possible for you to move or renovate your home, and you may have enjoyed wonderful family news or even received a cash gift from a loved one to help you with the deposit. Then the horoscope wheel turned again, and on September 9, 2016, Jupiter entered Libra, where it has switched to improving your private life. You’re now the most favoured sign to find love up until October 2017. If you recently met someone, keep an eye on that relationship – it may blossom into something big. You didn’t? Things could be heating up from January through to the first 10…

LOVE The image you have of yourself, and of the direction you would like to take with your closest relationship, has been evolving due to a series of eclipses that have been falling in Virgo and in your opposite sign of Pisces over the past two years. Eclipses are very powerful – their job is to get you moving forward, ready or not. The trend continues in 2017. The new moon solar eclipse in Pisces on February 26 is your most important and may find you making an exciting commitment. You may get engaged or married, since Neptune will be very active, and you are likely to be deeply inspired by your partner. Eclipses are known to bring the truth to the surface, so if you have been wondering if…

LOVE Uranus, the planet of unanticipated happenings, has been in your love sector since March 2011, and it will stay there until March 2019. During this period, you may have found that the emotional highs and lows of a relationship have been a little more than you bargained for, while at other times, your love life has been positively thrilling. Mars will be lighting your solar fifth house of true love from January 28 and throughout February. Venus will join Mars in the same house of love and fun from February 3 until June 6. This is an incredibly long time and increases the possibility for you to enjoy a breathtaking Valentine’s Day. On that day, the transiting moon will be in marriage-minded Libra, so many will become engaged or…

LOVE This year has a focus on career and money for you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find moments for love. The most important eclipse of the year for you will arrive on February 26 in Pisces. This eclipse will come in the form of a new moon solar eclipse and align with your ruler, Neptune. This may bring on a highly romantic phase and, since the eclipse is in your sign, you will also see yourself in a new light. You may change the way you look, and if you’re single, you might meet someone special. If you are hoping to find someone new, or if you want to carve out more time to spend with your partner, another good time for love will be when Mars tours…

We’re guessing your New Year’s resolution has something to do with your appearance – a recent study by pharmaceutical company Allergan Australia found nearly 70 per cent of women feel they’re under more pressure than men to look younger. But instead of chasing the fountain of youth, make 2017 about celebrating the best version of yourself today (yes, in present time, even with a few spots and wrinkles). That doesn’t mean you have to eschew the derm office altogether – we’ve rounded up the latest professional treatments guaranteed to boost your confidence (and relieve a bit of that unnecessary pressure). DON’T SWEAT IT If sweating makes you self-conscious, relax: Man Cave Sydney founder Dr Sara Kotai uses MiraDry to reduce persistent perspiration. “It’s the only method for permanent sweat reduction,”…

I LOVE HAIR THAT LOOKS UNDONE. A lot of women wear beautifully put-together outfits paired with hair that’s a lot more textured and effortless, and I just love that. Haircuts are a bit looser through the ends, not quite as polished and blunt. Layers are really long, nearly invisible, but they create a nice shag that feels very cool right now. THE LOB IS GROWING OUT. The most popular length right now is between the collarbone and an inch above the breast. It always used to be such an awkward length, but it’s feeling really fresh. It gives the impression of length and looks youthful, plus it suits most women because it’s so versatile and can be styled in so many ways. KEEP THE ENDS STRAIGHT. Tongs are still really…

SEVEN DIALS PART OF COVENT GARDEN, SEVEN DIALS IS A JUNCTION OF COBBLESTONE STREETS LINED WITH QUEUE-GARNERING CAFES AND SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST BEAUTY BOUTIQUES. WHETHER YOU WANT TO SEE A SHOW AT ONE OF THE NEARBY THEATRES OR MEET FRIENDS AWAY FROM THE BUSTLE OF NEIGHBOURING SOHO, IT’S DEFINITELY A PLACE WORTH EXPLORING. SHOWS The big-ticket gigs worth the big-ticket price SAINT JOAN Brit beauty Gemma Arterton stars as Joan of Arc in this new take on Bernard Shaw’s classic play. Until February 18 at the Donmar Warehouse; donmarwarehouse.com HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Managed to score tickets to this two-part show? You must be magic. Year-round at the Palace Theatre; harrypottertheplay.com MATILDA THE MUSICAL Roald Dahl meets the Royal Shakespeare Company in…

EDGAR’S MISSION This sanctuary in Victoria rescues farm animals big and small. The Best Buddy program lets you sponsor a resident for a year (it’s a one-off payment). You’ll help pay for your Best Buddy’s food, vet bills and Weet-Bix treats. edgarsmission.org.au RSPCA The foster care program provides temporary homes for animals who aren’t suited to the shelter environment, whether they’re too young, too timid or recovering from illness or surgery. It can be for as little as a week, or as long as a few months. rspca.org.au BARNARDOS Termed “virtual foster care”, you can sponsor an Australian child who has been exposed to difficult circumstances. Your support helps to provide a one-on-one case worker for the child, and you can follow their progress and hear…

PARLUX The Parlux Advance Light hairdryer might be extremely lightweight, but it still delivers a huge 2,200 watts of power, meaning a faster, better blow-dry. Plus, it utilises ceramic and ionic technology to keep your hair healthy and static-free. $260; 1800 251 215 SHEDD Spent your rent on a bag that never comes out of the closet? SHEDD it for cash! SHEDD is a fashion- only marketplace where you can sell (and buy) great designer pieces. All you have to do is take a pic – there are thousands of shoppers, just waiting to snap up your items. Free on iTunes and Google Play YELLOWGLEN Pretty on the outside, delicious on the inside, Yellowglen Vintage Botanics Prosecco captures everything we love about summertime bubbles. Crisp and refreshing like lemonade with…

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You woke up at 5am, made your bed and a cup of tea, then artfully arranged yourself among the doona with your cup and saucer and waited for the morning light to come through the window (it’s the most flattering). You then waited until 10am to post the pic. You signed up for a half-marathon, ’grammed a shot of your race pack and fresh-out- of-the-box Nikes, then spent the entire day of the actual race watching back-to-back eps of Seinfeld on Stan. You hired a car and drove to Adelaide because you finally found a nursery that had rhipsalis in stock. You tried to recreate Eva Chen’s shoes-and-bag shot in the back seat of your Uber on the way to work and copped an earful from your driver, followed by…

BORN: Melbourne. LIVES: New York and LA. BACKGROUND: Lithuanian, Australian, Saudi Arabian and Pakistani. CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Walking my first Victoria’s Secret show in 2011. SEE HER: Feeling the love with fiancé DJ Ruckus on p88. OUT & ABOUT BAR: Delilah in LA. DRINK: Tequila on the rocks with a splash of lime. RESTAURANT: Catch in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (get the truffle sashimi). CHEAP EAT: Sugarfish in LA and New York. HOTELS: Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica and The Miami Beach Edition. CULTURE STOP: The Bahamas. GO-TO DINNER PARTY DISH: Vodka- infused watermelon. MAINTENANCE HAIRDRESSER: Flo at Nine Zero One salon in LA. MAKEUP MVP: Nars concealer. SKIN SAVIOUR: Wild Ferns’ Manuka Honey range. HAIR HERO: Balmain Paris Hair Couture Texturizing Salt Spray. FACIALIST: Michiko at LING Skincare, a spa in…

Apparently even Karl Lagerfeld himself thought staging a fashion show in Cuba would be impossible. Yet he managed to pull off the ultimate coup, with Chanel’s latest resort offering hitting the Paseo del Prado, a promenade that marks the dividing line between Old Havana and the frenetic Centro. The collection’s elegant jumble of colour and pattern – palm trees, classic cars, exotic macaws – walked the line, too, between past and present, casual and couture, France and Cuba. Swirly skirts with brogues, tweed with T-shirts or a macramé dress so sheer it had to be for dancing – because no woman travels nearly 8,000km to sit on the sidelines.…

Jessica Bennett is taking on history – centuries of women being viewed as the “weaker sex”, to be exact. In her book Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual (For A Sexist Workplace), the author addresses the pressure placed on us to be perfect and “not fuck up”, a pressure that can be crippling. “My goal was to take into account that there are still huge structural changes, and policy changes, that need to take place throughout workplaces, but also to give women (and men) simple, effective tricks for combating sexist, subtly sexist, overtly sexist and sometimes just oblivious behaviours that exist in even our most progressive offices on a daily basis,” she says. You can read up on nine of them here. But how does she know they’ll make…

What could be more “summer” than a day at the beach? Among the sand, saltwater and sun, the right book can help you forget that you go back to work on Monday. In days gone by, a beach read had to be exotic, sexy and a little scandalous, but now the guidelines are fuzzier – because a good book is a good book wherever you read it, right? Team ELLE put our heads together to pick 100 of our all-time faves – we promise you’ll find one that’s perfect for you. chick lit Chocolat by Joanne Harris Before Johnny Depp took our chocolate cravings to new heights on screen, there was this book. Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler Small-town girl moves to NYC, gets low-end job at best restaurant, champagne and…

YOU’VE GOT: Something khaki. YOU COULD: Match it with more khaki. BUT WHY NOT: Mix in bright yellow and rouge. YOU’VE GOT: Blue and white stripes. YOU COULD: Wear it with standard denim. BUT WHY NOT: Add Tumblr pink and apple green. YOU’VE GOT: Something burgundy. YOU COULD: Pair it with your usual grey. BUT WHY NOT: Try burnt orange, khaki and ice blue. YOU’VE GOT: Something tangerine. YOU COULD: Not wear it. BUT WHY NOT: Add muted pastels and a hint of rust.…

AN OFF-KILTER COLOURED BAG The pièce de résistance in your new colour-clashing world. OVERSIZED EARRINGS Ditch your dainty everyday studs for sculptural, artsy earrings. WIRED METALLIC GLASSES Fashion’s obsession with spectacles hasn’t waned. Go fine. AN OTT WIDE BELT Statement waist cinching is having a moment (for more evidence, see next page). SILVER SUMMER BOOTS The new neutral? Metallic. Pair with denim or white for an upgrade on your Cons.…

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SUMMER OF love…

LOVE You’re a highly independent sign, but this year you won’t have to do everything yourself. Collaborations of all kinds are set to be dazzlingly special. If you want to get married, Jupiter has settled into your marriage house for the first time in more than 10 years and is set to stay there until October. If you’re already married, life is about to get more adventurous for you as a couple – the stork may even be on its way. If you’re single, you will now start to meet people you can see a future with and the lunar eclipse on February 10 (just before Valentine’s Day) could be a major moment in your timeline – Mars and Venus, both in Aries, will orbit within a few tiny degrees…

LOVE On October 10, lucky Jupiter moves into Scorpio for a 13-month stretch. This will be an exciting phase, with Jupiter lighting your house of true love in the best way in more than a decade. From October, you’ll be the most favoured sign for finding true love. If you’ve already found your significant other, the love you have built together will grow. But we can fine-tune this period even more. Mars, the sex appeal planet, will tour Scorpio, your best place for romance, from December 9 up until January 18, 2018, meaning your year will end on a magical note. If you rarely go out on New Year’s Eve, this time you must – you could be standing with the person you’ve searched for over a very long time.…

LOVE In September 2016, Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, entered Libra and crowned you the celestial favourite. If you are single and trying to meet someone, this is the very best aspect you could ever wish for. As a Libra, you like to socialise, so keep going out and you will increase your chances of locating your true north – your soulmate. If you’ve already met someone since Jupiter entered your sign, you may already be in love, but if not, don’t worry because you have plenty of time. Attached Libras will be extremely happy in 2017, too, because it’s the year you may choose to have a baby (great timing!) or to accomplish something for yourself that you’ve long desired. The eclipses this year are working in…

LOVE Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck, can have a wonderful effect on you. By October, the planet will be bouncing energy directly into your house of true love. If you’re single and hoping for love, your best time to circulate will be in the last four months of the year. In particular, the luckiest day of the year, October 26, will bring the annual meeting of two dignitaries, Jupiter and the sun. On this day, the sun will take the goodness of Jupiter and multiply it many times over, making it a wonderful day to meet someone new. The year-end holidays will also be fun, with Mars entering Scorpio on December 9, to stay until January 18, 2018. You’ll be invited to many festivities where new friends await –…

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If you find yourself in the mood for a stern talking-to, try telling a health-conscious friend you skipped breakfast. Not just today, every day – in fact, you never eat breakfast and power through until lunchtime on a single soy piccolo. Then settle in while she calls up every bit of science, half-science and received wisdom that’s ever been applied to a bowl of Special K. “It’s the most important meal of the day!”; “It kick-starts your metabolism!”; “Everyone knows skipping breakfast makes you binge later.” But what if she, or rather, what if everyone is wrong? That far from being some sort of nutritional magic bullet, breakfast isn’t an essential. That being a serial cereal-dodger could be vastly better for you than loading your body, first thing, with what…

“INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST PROVIDE AN ENDLESS WEALTH OF INSPIRATION FOR ME. I’M A BIT ADDICTED” If you’re really eagle-eyed, and have been a lover of interiors magazines for 60 or so years, you might recognise retailer Louise Bell’s light and bright Sydney abode with its retro-style butterfly roof – it appeared in the August 1958 edition of Australian House & Garden magazine. The home was designed by architect Loyal Alexander to house his own family of four, so it must be a special kind of kismet that, after a few decades, the place is once again in the hands of an architect: Louise’s partner Graeme, of Trace Architects. “It was much browner than it is now,” Louise says of the house when they first moved in back in 2010. “And…

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