Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i ELLE Australia

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud,” said Coco Chanel. You can only imagine she’d be feeling pretty proud of this moment in womankind, all of us thinking more clearly and speaking more loudly than ever before. Just as in Coco’s time, when she revolutionised fashion to liberate women from the constraints that had been before, a generation that was relatively apathetic to the cause of feminism (and even less sure how we felt about the word itself) seems to have been permanently awakened to what needs to happen and what we need to do in order to affect real change for our generation and future ones. I think that’s partly why – more than 100 years after opening her first shop – Coco and…

“We should never be so overwhelmed by the horror of the situation that it paralyses us to do nothing” Before I decided to do the $1 for hate Tweets, any contact I’d  had with UNICEF had been ad hoc. I’d see a  bad story on the news and want to donate. But when the Tweeting started, I chose them because I’d noticed that in every terrible situation I  saw happening, UNICEF always seemed to be there, providing material assistance on the ground. Children who are in crisis and in need, to me, unquestionably should be helped. It just seemed like a no-brainer. Like all of us, I’m so conscious of the terrible things that are happening around the world, particularly in Syria because it’s been going on for so long. Whether…

Think shoemaker and an image of a  stooped and greying Brothers Grimm character no doubt jumps front of mind. So it was a surprise to see a James Dean type staring back at us from the announcement last September that Paul Andrew was to take up the role of first-ever design director for women’s shoes at Salvatore Ferragamo, debuting his first collection for the Italian fashion house for pre-fall 2017-18. It makes perfect sense of course, considering the house founder was preferred shoemaker to the stars of the silver screen.  But it’s more than Hollywood good looks that Andrew is bringing to the role. The British-born, New York-based footwear and accessories designer already has an impressive celebrity following with the likes of Lupita Nyong’o and Cate Blanchett firm fans of the eponymous label…

DON’T KNOCK IT UNTIL YOU TRY IT: packing cubes If you’ve ever opened a suitcase mid-trip to reveal a chaotic mess of crinkled shirts and dirty laundry threatening to contaminate your clean clothes, consider packing cubes. Insert these small, zippable cases into your luggage for a visually pleasing compartmentalisation of shirts, undergarments, toiletries and laundry. Call us obsessive, but you’ll thank us when you find you have even more space for shopping at your destination.…

1. WIPES When liquids are limited, hydrating cleansing wipes are a saving grace. Caffeine Matcha Wake Up Wipes, $26 for pack of 25, First Aid Beauty, sephora.com.au 2. MULTITASKING MOISTURISER Skincare is prone to mid-flight spills, so this lockable, airtight canister – which has both an SPF 30 day cream and a line-reducing night cream – is a godsend. Line Interception Power Duo, $450, La Prairie, laprairie.com.au 3. EYE MASK Put them in the mini- bar for a cooling hit to jet lag-induced bags. Eye Revive FlashPatch 5 Minute Hydrogels, $72 for pack of 30, Patchology, mecca.com.au 4. MOUTHWASH For when brushing your teeth in a tiny plane bathroom is just too hard, but you still want fresh breath. Mouthwash, $45, Botot, saison.com.au 5. HAIR TREATMENT Stash this mini tube…

“I HAD NO IDEA WHO I WAS... SO I ALSO DIDN’T KNOW MY BOYFRIEND HAD DUMPED ME” I wanted a fresh start. I was living in New York. My boyfriend, Adam, had just broken up with me and moved to LA. He was a good guy – it was just one of those “going nowhere for three years” relationships. Neither of us did anything horrible, we just weren’t a good fit. But Adam and I were both just passive enough to keep it going. If things got bad, and one of us might begin to muster the courage to pull the plug, then it would be one of our birthdays. Or we’d get great concert tickets. And that would keep the relationship going for a few more months. And months…

CLOSET+ A wardrobe organiser that lets you bulk-upload images of your clothes into a virtual closet, with a calendar for scheduling outfits and tracking what you’ve worn. The app can also separate clothes into closets for summer and winter, and build a packing list. Free on the App Store STYLEBOOK Lets you upload pics of your clothes, lay out outfits, shuffle your closet to reveal new outfit ideas and save your style inspiration. It also reveals your wardrobe stats, like the cost-per-wear of each item. $5.99 on the App Store CLOTH Take a photo of an outfit and save it according to weather. On subsequent rainy days, you’ll have the option to see what you have that’s weather-appropriate. Free on the App Store…

TOP OF THE LAKE FILE THIS UNDER: HOW TO WINTER GETAWAY. SIMPLY PACK A DUFFEL FILLED WITH SHEARLING AND CHECKS IN A PICNIC-BLANKET PALETTE OF RICH MERLOT AND OFF-WHITE. LAYERS MADE EASY All it takes to extend the life of light summer florals? A ribbed knit. Stock up on blush, cream and grey variations for endless layering options. HAT TRICK For the same warmth with added je ne sais quoi, swap your beanie for a beret. Ensure hair is textured and loose for chic short-break vibes. PUFF PIECE CROSS PRIMARY-COLOURED ACTIVEWEAR WITH SHINY DISCO APPAREL FOR A NEW ’80S-INSPIRED DRESS CODE: ELEVATED ATHLEISURE. CAUGHT SHORT Structured mini-skirts make a comeback in textured leather and workwear checks. Pair with a bright turtleneck for contrast. SILVER LINING At any heel height, let…

Protein might be essential for maintaining your skin’s snap-back, but if acne is a lingering issue, it may be time to look at your dairy intake. Research published in the Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology found a strong link between the amount of milk study participants consumed and how much acne they had. The main culprits? Skim and low-fat varieties, with researchers suggesting that the process of removing the fat also takes out some of the beneficial vitamins and nutrients, such as anti-inflammatory fatty acids. “If you experience hormonal breakouts around your jawline and chin, avoid dairy for a few weeks,” suggests Los Angeles-based aesthetician Shani Darden (the woman responsible for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Chrissy Teigen and Jessica Alba’s youthful glows). “If your skin noticeably improves, cutting out dairy…

VICK’S TIPS FOR… glowing from the inside 1. Passion makes us ignite internally. Follow yours and see how beautiful you look. It’s as simple as doing what makes you happy. 2. Exercise and meditation can help restore glow – if in doubt, close your eyes. 3. When someone’s in a flow, it’s obvious – skin is shiny and eyes are clear. You radiate and others are drawn to that. 1. Detox Clay Mask With Rosemary And Honey, $120, Chantecaille, mecca.com.au – “This mask has an amazing texture. It’s the best way to refresh after a long week.” 2.  Petitgrain Cream Cleanser, $54.95, Vanessa Megan, vanessamegan.com – “Vanessa Megan products are all based on the tagline, ‘You should never put anything on your face that you…

CYPRUS Cyprus will finally have its day in the sun thanks to the harbour town of Paphos being named the European Capital of Culture for 2017. It’s the home of haloumi as well as ancient monasteries, cute cobblestoned towns and untouched beaches (the panhandle has the best breaks). The capital Nicosia also has a thriving arts scene, with the UN Buffer Zone – which divides the Turkish-Cypriot northern region and the Greek-Cypriot southern region – creating an eerie and fascinating backdrop. FAROE ISLANDS Wild winds and light showers isn't the forecast you’d expect on an island escape, but then again, the rugged Faroes – an 18-island archipelago off the coast of Norway – is far from ordinary. It has the warmth and hospitality the Scandis are known for, with the…

NEW MATERIAL For a fabric traditionally worn by farmers warding off chilly winters in the British Isles, you could say tweed has had, ahem, a chequered past. Everyone from 20th-century English sporting gentry to 21st-century hipsters has appropriated the iconic cloth for their own sartorial purposes, but none so sensationally as Prada. See model Lexi Boling storming the menswear runway in leather-trimmed tweed tailoring topped off with a shaggy ’70s-style baker boy cap, natty home-knitted scarf, floral socks and diamanté-buckled shoes. Follow suit and take your heritage with a dose of dissent.…

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST MEMORY OF JEWELLERY? I grew up in France and had a keen interest in jewellery since I was a child. For all my birthdays, my gift was jewellery. Very traditional pearl necklaces, pendants, pearl earrings... it was very important to mark birthdays with something that would last a lifetime or more. HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THEINDUSTRY? The values of the luxury jewellery industry are very similar to the way  I look at things – probably a  little perfectionist in some ways. So I always thought it would be a good match. I  joined a  jewellery maison in 1999, then here I  am today at Van Cleef & Arpels. I think you need to have passion, otherwise you lose authenticity. WHAT’S THE MAGIC THAT JEWELLERY HOLDS? I feel jewellery is…

Ten years ago, you may not have had an iPhone. Now, according to recent research, you touch it more than 2,500 times a day. You use it to read the news, order your dinner, book a  haircut, text friends, tweak a photo to make it as flattering as possible and, every now and again, you might even use it to call someone. All that in just a decade. So what’s possible by 2027? Fortunately, beauty brands are thinking ahead. Guive Balooch is the global vice-president of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator, a team of around 25 people positioned around the world and tasked with developing new products to revolutionise your regimen. He’s the biophysicist who, four years ago when he started the team, began working on L’Oréal Paris’ Makeup Genius app, which…

Mixologists are a forward- thinking bunch, but sometimes you have to look back to move ahead. Perhaps that’s why Italian digestif Fernet-Branca’s popularity is on the upswing. “Fernet-Branca is a timeless digestif very different from any other amaro [a bitter, herb-infused liqueur],” says Jared Thibault, group beverage director at QT Hotels &  Resorts. “It was considered a  medicine in San Francisco during Prohibition so was one of the few spirits you could consume during this time. Along with other Prohibition spirits, it has made a  great comeback due to its unique flavour.” Fernet-Branca is still popular in SF – they take it  straight with a  ginger ale chaser – but Argentina consumes the most, at 25 million litres a year (usually as a  fernandito, which is Fernet-Branca and cola). We prefer the…

Few people wouldn’t know Sofia Coppola. If they haven’t heard of The Virgin Suicides or Marie Antoinette, they’ve no doubt seen Lost In Translation, the film for which she won an Oscar for best original screenplay, or at least recognise her famous last name. Yet when the director/producer shows up at a New York restaurant for our interview, there’s no air of celebrity. She arrives alone. No agent or personal assistant. And she’s smiling politely, apologising for being late – she didn’t notice the time go by as she worked in an editing room down the block on her new movie The Beguiled. The film, which recently saw her win the award for Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, is set during the US Civil War and tells the story of a  Union soldier who’s found…

Deciding between soft- and hard-case luggage is like choosing either a  front- or top-loading washing machine. They both have pros and cons, but essentially the same function. So why clam? STRONG AND STURDY IT WILL LOOK AFTER EVEN YOUR MOST FRAGILE STUFF, AS WELL AS LAST LONGER. FAST BAGGAGE CLAIM AVAILABLE IN AN ARRAY OF HUES, YOU WON’T CONFUSE IT WITH ALL THE BLACK CASES. KEEPS YOUR LIFE SORTED A CENTRE SPLIT WITH NET DIVIDERS KEEPS ITEMS NEATLY SEPARATED AND SAVES SPACE. EASY TO USE THE FLIP-TOP MAKES FOR EASY ACCESS, SO IT CAN ACT AS A WARDROBE IF THE ONE IN YOUR ROOM IS TINY. IT’S SIMPLE TO DO UP (EVEN WHEN FULL) SO THERE’S NO NEED TO ASK A STRANGER TO SIT ON IT WHILE YOU ZIP. EDITOR’S TIP “When you’re in a…

“Sometimes you want a pinkynudey gloss that also nourishes your lips and protects them from the sun. And by sometimes, I mean always.” – Zoë Foster Blake, founder of Go-To DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP THE AUGUST ISSUE OF ELLE TO RECEIVE A *AVAILABLE IN SELECTED COLES AND WOOLWORTHS STORES ONLY…

“THE NOTION OF REST HAS DISAPPEARED – A GLITCH THAT SEES TODAY’S GENERATION WIRED TO LIVE WITHOUT IT” “THE THOUGHT PROCESS IS: ‘I’M TIME-POOR; WHAT CAN I GIVE UP? LEISURE ACTIVITIES’ – THE VERY THING THAT HAS BEEN HELPING” In our plugged-in world, timeout is undoubtedly something we need more of; we’ve leaned in so far that we’ve forgotten how to lean back out again. A recent Safe Work Australia report estimates that burnout and other work-related mental stress costs our economy $3.1 billion a year. It’s the second costliest form of workplace injury in the country. What’s more, the time away from work and compensation paid for mental stress  claims are significantly higher compared to all other workplace injury compensation claims. We’re overexerting ourselves, and it’s having the opposite…

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA And no judgemental side-eyes, no unforgiving light throwing off your highlighter and no booze. No Lights No Lycra is a dance community where “there is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no technique, just free movement”. Beginning in a Melbourne church hall in 2009, there are now more than 70 events worldwide. nolightsnolycra.com MORNING GLORYVILLE Condense your morning spin- class-then-coffee routine into one sweaty rave with Morning Gloryville. The early-morning events unite Sydney and Melbourne’s best DJs and lovers of dance under three rules: sobriety, authenticity and fun. Sign up to their newsletter to stay up to date. morninggloryville.com 5RHYTHMS Developed in the ’70s, this fusion of dance and meditation is focused on restoration and self-expression. It’s a way to plug into…

JJ MARTIN, FOUNDER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF E-COMMERCE WEBSITE LA DOUBLEJ, ON ORGANISING YOUR WARDROBE I follow the Italians when it comes to wardrobe maintenance – they’re the pros!” says the US-born, Milan-based e-tailer, who’s known for her extensive collection of vintage and designer pieces, which she’s frequently photographed wearing on the street-style circuit. Martin has a household rule against crowded closets. “Otherwise you’ll never find anything! You’ve got to clean it out, put it all on the same type of hanger, facing the same direction,” she says. “And long garments should never be hung in short closets. I divide everything between winter, summer and year-round seasons, and within that, everything is divided by style then coordinated by colour. Whatever season we’re in gets placed in my bedroom closet and the nearby hallway…

SAINT LAURENT CROSS-BODY BAGS “Saint Laurent draws a strong interest, even after the departure of Hedi Slimane and arrival of Anthony Vaccarello. It’s currently one of the strongest brands for a  good return across all products, especially cross-body bags.” GUCCI FUR-LINED LOAFERS “In some cases, the resale value surpasses the original price.” GUCCI DIONYSUS BAG “It’s currently reselling for around 85 per cent of the original retail price.” ANYTHING VETEMENTS “All of the pieces are flying at resale. We’re even seeing Vetements sweaters reselling higher than the original retail price after they’ve sold out in store.” HERMÈS BRACELETS “They have enduring appeal, especially the Clic H style.” CHANEL BAGS “These classics offer a  consistent, steady return on your investment.” VALENTINO ROCKSTUDS “Anything from this range is still popular now. We keep thinking this style might slow…

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Whether you want to rediscover a state of calm, hit refresh on your body or find peace in a  really good night’s sleep, today’s top spas know they need to rely on more than just an idyllic backdrop or luxe pampering sessions that leave your skin temporarily supple (and your bank account permanently dented). This is your guide to finding the retreats that have made “me” time the main item on the menu as well as the moves that will have a  lasting change on your mind, body and soul.…

 Down with sets and reps for working your booty, but never thought about training your face? FaceGym has three studios in London where treatments are less a  relaxing zone-out and more a beauty boot camp. “When you go to the gym, a unique set of interval-training exercises can make your muscles lengthen and your body change. I  apply that same logic to the face, creating a  micro-contouring, muscle-stimulating cardio, strength and interval-training routine,” explains founder Inge Theron. A standard 30-minute treatment includes a warm-up, cardio, strength and cool down, and costs about $80. “Muscles on your face can get stuck together. It’s important to separate them so the lines receive more blood supply,” Theron adds. That separation is done via manual manipulation (which feels a little like someone is slapping you around and vigorously massaging…

By now you’re no doubt across the brouhaha around hygge. Pronounced “hoo-ga”, the Danish term for all things comfy was even shortlisted for Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2016, along with “alt-right”, “woke” and “post-truth” (which ultimately won). Yet now it’s not just our mindsets and closets getting on board the staying-in movement, the beauty world is also cosying up to the concept. The renewed love of comfort has propelled sales of at-home treatments, with once-niche mask and DIY skincare device categories now mainstream. “I think the reason hygge has had a sudden resurgence globally is because we’re very busy and at times feeling overwhelmed,” says Danish cosmetician Ole Henriksen, whose eponymous skincare brand was inspired by his home country’s relaxed way of life. “The Scandinavians are reminding us of the importance of ‘me’ time.”…

THE SECRET TO A PERFECTLY SLEEK PONYTAIL IS PRODUCT PREPARATION AND CLEAR HAIR ELASTICS. I use gel or smoothing serum at the roots before blow-drying, then concentrate on where I blow-dry so hairs stay in position. The other trick is to split the hair up into sections rather than trying to grab all of it at once. I  start by separating the hair behind the ears then, using a  brush and hairspray, I  gather the bottom section into a low ponytail. Then I gather the hair on one side and attach it to the ponytail and do the same on the other side. I also like to use a toothbrush sprayed with hairspray to smooth stray hairs for a flawless finish. ACCESSORIES ARE A FUN AND EASY WAY TO MAKE A…

MODELLING BAD BEHAVIOUR DEAR E JEAN, I eloped last year with an extraordinary Spartan warrior of a man. We lead a  charmed life, travelling to faraway lands, sleeping in jungles under the stars, and I could not dream of a better mate. But something bothers me: three years ago, after he promised to quit his James Bond-esque life to be with me and I abandoned a promising modelling career to be with him, I was at a party and got blackout drunk. It was the first and last time in my life I  got that drunk, and I let someone else (a puppy-like man whom I’m not attracted to at all) kiss me. I don’t have any recollection of this – it’s just black nothingness. When I was told about…

STREET MEET THE CLT That’s the Coloured Leather Trench. More fun than older cousin The Rain Mac and warmer than moody stepsister The Leather Jacket, the CLT is the youthful aunty in charge of the tunes at family lunch. Pair with contrast boots, a cinched-in waist and a statement bag for on-the-go styling. STYLE LAURA HARRIER Warning: you’re about to see 27-year-old Laura Harrier, who plays Peter Parker’s love interest in this month’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, everywhere. The former model has already been winning fans with the antiglam-squad, modern ladylike vibe she’s adopted in the lead-up to her first major film role. Packed with shiny pencil skirts, pointed court shoes and feminine top-handle bags, Harrier’s style is superbly suited to soon-to-be Hollywood royalty. SHOP ARNSDORF REDONE Remember Melbourne-born brand Arnsdorf, famed…

Tawny. It’s a word more befitting a  David Attenborough special than a  new-season runway, but the similarities between the two are not as remote as you’d think. The tawny owl and the new season, that is. The rich colour spectrum dominating the pre-fall collections could have been plucked straight from the night-dweller’s plumage in a kind of woodlands fantasy of autumnal hues. Except these designer-led pieces are firmly planted in reality. From nipped leather jackets and the softest suede dresses to cashmere suiting and shaggy coats, the tonal appeal of winter’s  most luxurious looks lies in their ability to simultaneously blend in and soar above – just try to fly under the radar when landing in the office wrapped in one of Prada’s caramel under-the-knee coats. Bird of prey metaphors aside, the movement towards tawny tones…

As much as we love Kit Harington with a man bun, we only have two more seasons to lust over the romance-novel-long mane and the character to whom it belongs: brooding bastard Jon Snow of Game Of Thrones. Plot spoilers for the HBO epic are notoriously hard to come by, but this one tidbit recently slipped out: Harington and four other principal castmates reportedly banded together to negotiate a $3.5 million-per-episode salary for each. It seems Harington – the London-born son of a  businessman and a former playwright – skipped the starving-artist phase of his career. After graduating from London’s prestigious Central School Of Speech And Drama in 2008, he landed, first, the lead role in the stage production of War Horse, then starred in the ensemble play Posh at London’s  Royal…

PACK AND GO The least exciting aspect of travel gets a break No matter where you fall on the packing ability spectrum (from zero to Kondo), we guarantee there’s a new technique or tool that’ll have you jetting off lighter, quicker and chicer. Start with a suitcase. If yours is older than eight years (or held together by a  bungee cord), your first trip is to the store. Choose a clever dual-purpose bag, like the Tod’s Wave on this page – the wheels and handle can both be removed to leave an oversized leather duffel that you can use like a handbag for extra mileage. Ahead, there’s plenty more ways to keep your luggage light enough to actually travel... because that’s the whole purpose of packing, right? AIRPORT STYLE LESSONS…

Start with a camel trench. Opt for a cool or warm palette and pack complementary dresses and separates accordingly. Accent with black and white classics. You’ll never pack an “I might wear it” tangerine skirt again. if you only pack one jacket... MAKE IT A DENIM ONE It doesn’t matter whether you’re dark- or light-wash inclined, the denim jacket is the Holy Grail of travel outerwear. Whether slung over a gown, buttoned up over activewear, tied around your waist as a  precaution or rolled up as a  pillow, there’s nothing the great blue staple can’t do.  Invest in a style that ends at your hips and looks like it’s  been around the world at least twice already. FOLD vs ROLL We say do both To maximise the space in your…

Spoiler alert: the following article is about prejudice. If you’re perfect, then stop right here. But if, like me, you feel as if lately you’ve become a  bit more “judgy” than you’d like, then read on. Anyone with a sensitive disposition might want to look away now, too, because we’re starting with old people having sex. I had no idea, you see, that a woman in her sixties getting her rocks off on TV would rattle me so much, but it did. It made me uncomfortable and confirmed I  wasn’t as tolerant as I liked to think. I was watching the US TV show Transparent, locked into the lives of the Pfefferman family as the dad, Mort, comes out as transgender. With its warts-and-all humanity, the show has a well-earned…

APPRECIATE HOW VITAL IT IS According to Sharp, before we can prioritise rest, we need to value it. “We need to recognise that in order to be ‘on’ we need to allow ourselves, at times, to be ‘off’.” If you’re in the midst of a particularly hectic week, schedule in time to rest (whatever it may be) and stick to it. DITCH THE GUILT “A big part of [overcoming that sense of guilt] is learning to give yourself permission to spend time on you,” says Ernst. Figure out what makes you feel like your best self – even if it feels as indulgent as a Saturday afternoon nap – and choose to commit to it. CONSISTENCY IS KEY If the idea of taking time out to rest doesn’t come naturally,…

I’ve always been teetotal. At parties in my teens, while my peers were getting legless on alcopops, I steered clear of it, not finding drunkenness appealing. I  just didn’t feel like I was ready.  I  told myself I’d try it when I was 18, if I felt like it. But by that point, I’d been regularly having a  great time on the dance floors of local clubs without it. So here I am, in my mid-thirties, and I’ve never touched a drink, been drunk or experienced a hangover. And I can honestly say I’ve never been tempted to try it – even just the smell grosses me out. I’ve been endlessly quizzed about my reasons for not drinking. The questions range from the curious to the invasive to the frankly…

SIX MONTHS “If you have designer clothes you’ve invested in and don’t want to give away, store them in a box for six months. If you don’t open the box in that period, it’s time to part with them,” says Aiken. 12 MONTHS “If I haven’t worn something in a year, I resell it or give it to charity,” says Ida Petersson, accessories buying manager at Browns. TWO YEARS “Two years will give you plenty of time to decide if the cycle of fashion will come back in your favour,” says Kenya Hunt, fashion features director at ELLE UK.…

The exquisitely ornate collection comes together in  the Dior ateliers under Chiuri’s watchful eye. Her sketches spring to life thanks to the talents of skilled dressmakers who manipulate watery ruffles and organic embellishment, to be worn by willowy models wearing rings on their fingers and flowers in their hair. Meanwhile, decorations are gathering in preparation for a  post-show celebratory ball. What does a childhood fantasy come true look like? Just ask Christian Dior’s artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri , who transformed the Paris show space into a secret garden, complete with a leafy maze, for her first haute couture season with the French house. Cue wispy ball gowns with tarot symbols and flower petals trapped in their tulle layers, thorns and serpents circling necks and elaborate botanical headdresses (plus a unicorn…

“A PLANT-BASED DIET DOESN’T AUTOMATICALLY MEAN IMPROVED HEALTH” “WITHOUT PROTEIN, OUR BODIES ENTER INTO AN ACCELERATED AGEING MODE” Tell me what to use to get rid of these,” my friend said, prodding the lines that appeared on her forehead after she forced her face into a winning red-faced emoji impression. Before I could tell her what an idiot she was being, I was interrupted: “Oh, and it has to be vegan!” Ever the enthusiastic jab- and active ingredient-addicted beauty editor, I was stumped. Confessing that while she’d never felt better (or fit into her jeans better) since going plant-based, she said her skin just wasn’t bouncing back like it used to. Despite chalking it up to age and the (vegan) wine we sipped on the night before, it seems there might be…

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT HEART SHAPES ARE LIKE KITTENS: YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK AT ONE WITHOUT FEELING A LITTLE HAPPIER. LET THESE ONES LIGHT YOU UP FROM THE INSIDE, WHILE THEY’RE GIVING YOUR CHEEKS A GLOW ON THE OUTSIDE. GREAT SHOT LIKE THOSE SUPERFOOD SHOTS YOU SLIP INTO YOUR MORNING SMOOTHIE, THESE CONCENTRATED DROPS CAN CUSTOMISE AND UP THE ANTE OF YOUR SKINCARE ARSENAL IN A SECOND. JUST DON’T DRINK THEM. 3 WAYS TO... COMPLETELY IGNORE THAT IT’S WINTER 1. LET Kit Harington and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau steam up your screen, with Game Of Thrones making its much-anticipated return this month. 2. SLATHER your limbs in this shine- inducing oil, which smells just like summer (if you spend yours in a private overwater hut on a tropical isle). Soleil Blanc Body…

“WE BOUGHT THIS ARTWORK BY JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA ON OUR HONEYMOON IN ALICE SPRINGS – IT’S A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY” In the hills surrounding Sydney’s beautiful Bronte Beach, you can find the expertly designed concrete and glass abode of Gabrielle Manning, one of the three sisters behind fashion label Manning Cartell. “Being a water baby, I  love that it’s a five-minute walk to the beach for a quick dip,” she says. Manning and husband Angelo first bought the space as a rundown shack, because they could see the enormous potential. “We were drawn to the sun-drenched garden, the ocean views and how close it was to the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, which we love,” she explains. The pair began working on a  new, modern design that saw the tired old…

Fact: Adelaide is suffering a  serious case of middle-child syndrome. Touted as the much sleepier sibling of our more cosmopolitan cities, no-one chooses it for the long-weekend team. Although the Barossa isn’t a bad spot on the map to visit, there’s a lot more to this city than Maggie Beer (we still love her, though). RAISING THE BAR The arrival of the first small-bar licence in 2013 changed the face of the church-addled city for good. Now, there’s barely a pocket of the CBD’s laneways that isn’t home to  a tiny, tempting watering hole. The Wes Anderson-style Pink Moon Saloon is a feather in the city’s cap both for its local wine list and sleek yet cosy cabin-like ambience. Former-loading-dock establishment Clever Little Tailor is also a local favourite, as is the newly minted…

THIS MONTH CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 A drive to assert yourself and get things done will be fuelled by advances within your relationships and career. You’ll feel extra communicative, but be careful of the message you send out to the world around July 5, 18 and 21 – especially to your boss or clients. Don’t expect people to know what you’re really thinking based on your body language. A full moon on July 9 will encourage you to reflect on your partnerships and the emotional habits tied to them – watch out for power plays when dealing with others. It’s going to be an intense month, but the new moon on July 23 will inspire you to create some exciting new goals. LEO JUL 24 – AUG 23…