Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2017 i ELLE Australia

“AS MORE AND MORE WOMEN, IN HOLLYWOOD AND OTHER INDUSTRIES, COME FORWARD TO TELL THEIR STORIES, IT’S OBVIOUS THAT INCIDENTS LIKE THOSE INVOLVING WEINSTEIN ARE ALL TOO COMMON” If you’re anything like us in the ELLE office, stories of sexual predators have dominated your conversations this month, kicked off, of course, by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which erupted in October amid devastating revelations of sexual harassment and assault by the once all-powerful Hollywood film producer. It’s a lurid tale with an A-list cast: Ashley Judd, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, among so many others. But the one thing that’s been made abundantly clear in the fallout from the scandal is that the celebrity rollcall is the only really exceptional thing about it. The incidents themselves? They’re not exceptional at all. As…

STREET PASTEL TAILORING The solution to those weirdly specific December dress codes? A baby blue or pink suit. For smart casual, ground the tailoring with a crisp white T-shirt and sneakers. If the event starts after 9pm, lose the tee and opt for the slinkiest heels you own. Then add a pop-bright accessory and proceed to party. SHOP RAG & BONE x Star Wars If Daisy Ridley in Star Wars is your sartorial dream, look no further. To coincide with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on December 14, Rag & Bone has collaborated with the franchise to create a women’s and men’s limited-edition collection featuring leather and suede booties, galaxy-bright accessories and cool tees. Every item is skewed towards one side of The Force (light or dark),…

MY CAREER STARTED WITH HAVING THE GUMPTION TO BE TRUE TO MYSELF. In college, I got an internship through the Bermuda Department of Tourism at its New York-based PR agency. I told my would-be boss I  was determined to work in the fashion industry, so she put me in contact with her sister at Yves Saint Laurent, where I landed an assistant role handling press and celebrity. WHEN I WORKED WITH SOLANGE KNOWLES, THE PROCESS WAS INTENSELY COLLABORATIVE. She has a very specific aesthetic and was involved in almost every step of the process, from research to final edits. Her meticulous vision and portfolio of knowledge included references from fashion-industry behemoths to small designers she found on Instagram. In fact, she was the first client I worked with who didn’t…

Blurring the lines between pop, soul, rap and spoken-word poetry, Sydney-based Odette’s long-term love of literature – she names Walt Whitman and John Keats as influences – sits front and centre of her songwriting. Hailing from a long line of musical talent (including several jazz pianists on her father’s side), she spits verse like a beat poet and possesses an amber tone like crooners of yore. Signed to EMI at just 17 and with two singles, “Watch Me Read You” and “Collide”, already under her belt, we’re expecting big things from this poet-cum-popstar. I LOVED READING ROMANTIC POETRY WHEN I WAS A KID. It was cheesy and cliché but I  loved it. I  would carry this green leather book that my dad had given me with all of Keats’ poetry in…

PLANT-BASED MENUS GEORGE CALOMBARIS (THE PRESS CLUB, GAZI) “Gone are the days where you season your steak up with three different vegetables. Instead, we’re seasoning vegetables with meat. In terms of how we’re eating, you’ll start to see ‘singular eating’. [Eg. if okra is in season, then okra will be the main dish, not a side or a  combination.] In saying that, I  hope the next fad is to stop talking about eating seasonally, because it’s just what we should be doing without question.” CONSIDERED SOURCES MICHAEL SMITH (MAMASITA) “I was in Mexico recently and it was inspiring to get hold of traditional products we don’t have over here, like old-school chillies and nopales (cactus paddles). A  large proportion of our population still thinks Mexican food is what you get at Taco Bill,…

WHAT WAS THE LAST... ...INVESTMENT PIECE YOU BOUGHT? A beautiful leather trench coat from Attico. ...THING YOU BOUGHT WITH CASH? FILM FOR MY POLAROID CAMERA. I’M A LITTLE ADDICTED. ...TIME YOU FELT REALLY HAPPY? Seeing my little boy Knox having fun with all his friends, dressed as a pirate at his school dress-up day. ...TIME YOU CRIED? Happy tears at the school dress-up day, thinking about how fast Knox has grown. ...POST YOU TAGGED YOUR BEST FRIEND IN? A post from @tommylenk, an LA comedian who re-creates celebrity red carpet and runway moments. His Céline Dion looks are the best. ...MEAL YOU COOKED? MILANESE RISOTTO. THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS A REALLY GOOD WHITE WINE FOR FLAVOUR. ...TIME YOU SANG KARAOKE? Last year in Tokyo – it was a K-pop duet.…

“The classics are always a winner. Simple things like a club sandwich or chicken sandwich are what people take. I do a ham and cheese toastie using Iggy’s Bread and gammon or Spanish ham, and every time we try to do something new people say, ‘Where’s the ham and cheese toastie?’ There’s also nothing wrong with putting out a nice cheese buffet at the end for the people staying a bit later.” – GUILLAUME BRAHIMI OF BISTRO GUILLAUME BISTROGUILLAUMESYDNEY.COM.AU “Nothing says festive to me like a big bowl of cherries. The best are Koala Cherries from Yarck in Victoria. Pickle them well before Christmas rolls around, then enjoy them with a spread of cured meats, blitz into your breakfast cocktails or have with your Christmas ham or turkey.”…

Moodiness. Weight gain. Anxiety. Lack of motivation. Back-to-back colds. Ticking the boxes? Chances are you’ve been hit with social jet lag, a term used to describe the cycle of staying up late Friday and Saturday nights, then sleeping in to compensate, leading to chronic fatigue. If that sounds like you, we  hate to break it, but the festive season is about to do you no favours. “You’re not flying from one country to another, but you’re basically forcing your body into different time zones,” says sleep expert Dr Michael Breus. “You really can’t catch up because your whole body clock gets thrown off.” Maintaining stamina from pre-Christmas drinks to New Year’s Eve parties takes preparation. First, where you can, pick drinking or late nights, but not both at the same time.…

SUN-KISSED TRY UNFUSSY RUFFLES AND FREEFORM SILHOUETTES IN A COLOUR PALETTE AS MELLOW AS THE SUMMER DAY AHEAD. Cardi B When the temperature dips, slouch an earthy-hued, not-so-nanna cardigan over your shoulders. NEW GALAXY BRING SPACE-AGE METALLICS BACK TO EARTH WITH THE ADDITION OF EVERYDAY WARDROBE HEROES, SUCH AS A GRAPHIC TEE OR FAITHFUL FLAT. Dazzling drops Noughties rhinestone earrings are making a comeback – the blingier, the better.…

What began as an unassuming backstage glossing trick at the start of New York Fashion Week became the fastest-growing beauty trend IRL, with editors and front-row regulars adopting it before the week was out. Normally, such a trend osmosis takes at least a  few months to filter down to the real world, so why did glossy skin take off in such a huge and immediate way? According to makeup artist and glossing enthusiast Val Garland, it’s simple: “It gives your skin a  ‘gym sheen’. The light reflection cheats inner radiance, which makes for healthier-looking, younger skin. Who doesn’t want that?” Until now, it was all about glowing skin – one of the most googled beauty terms, the most sought-after finish from foundation, an overused word to describe what women want, the…

“Nourishing your hair from root to tip with the right conditioner is the best way to repair damage caused by heat styling” REMINGTON SCHULZ, PANTENE HAIR AMBASSADOR From boxing and tennis to pump classes and indoor cycling, variety keeps fitness fun for Anna. “I go hard when I work out and I’m always conscious of how exercise impacts my hair, so I make sure to use the right products to counteract and protect from damage.” Her fast-paced work and fitness schedule means multiple hair washing and frequent styling. “My hair is put to the test on a daily basis with styling, hot tools and regular dying to maintain my colour,” she says. “So it’s important that I keep it in good condition.” Anna’s secret to strong, healthy locks is Pantene…

1. TAKE UP RUNNING The endorphins have a mood-lifting benefit, and studies show the repetitive nature of running can also improve mindfulness. Physical exertion helps you sleep better as well, which in turn boosts mental wellness. 2. TRY A MEDITERRANEAN DIET You probably already know if you’re feeling down, that cookie-dough doughnut or #coffeeinacone won’t fix it, now science has proven it. Researchers at Deakin University recently discovered the true healing powers of a healthy diet (one high in wholegrains, nuts, fruits, vegetables and olive oil), seeing a significant reduction in symptoms of depression among participants. 3. GIVE GOOD GUT A healthy belly doesn’t just sort out digestion, gut bacteria also has an effect on the brain. Your digestive tract is full of nerves, which is probably why you associate…

A personalised moniker (or cheeky nickname) will make for an excellent keepsake. Locally made, organic and really very tasty. That they look chic on a  bar cart doesn’t hurt either. If comfy house shoes and the season’s coolest furry slides had a baby, it would be these summer uggs. What’s better than a new bike for Christmas? When it’s  a  copper and white limited-edition speed demon. As cosy on the couch as it is at the foot of the bed. Throw in a few goudas and a bottle of pinot, and all their Christmases will have come at once. Gift the high-tech good hair day –  it’s low-heat, low-weight and high-performance, which makes the whole “blowing out your own hair” thing easier. TO: MUM I KNOW YOU LOVE CHRISTMAS, BUT THOSE DECORATIONS YOU HAVE FROM ’92 ARE NOT CUTE. A collection…

HOMETOWN HOTSPOT: Tamarama Beach in Sydney is beautiful, and you must visit Burger Joint in New York. FOOD OBSESSION: Fresh oysters. BAR: The Wine Library in Sydney’s Woollahra for a sparkling rosé. RESTAURANT: The Dutch in New York for Kusshi oysters, and Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point, Sydney, for the bolognese lasagnetta. TOP HOTELS: Magna Pars in Milan, The Bowery Hotel in New York and The Balmoral in Edinburgh. GO-TO OUTFIT: Really simple – I’m a  jeans and T-shirt kind of girl. BAG: Chanel Gabrielle. SUNGLASSES: Prada. JEANS: Rag & Bone, Ksubi or Levi’s. SKIN SAVIOUR: Anything La Mer. HAIR MVP: Bumble And Bumble dry shampoo. SIGNATURE SCENT: Prada Candy or Chanel Chance. SPA: Melanie Grant in Sydney for a  Hydrating Glow Facial. LISTENING TO: Johnny Cash. READING: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.…

Tiered ruffles and baby’s breath – not exactly your modern party-girl’s go-to. But leave it to Rodarte to make prom tulle cool. The Mulleavy sisters decamped to Paris this season, bringing their LA attitude with them and toughening up sweet pastels and polka dots with stacks of gold arm cuffs, and snakeskin and leather ankle-wrap heels. A frivolous look, perhaps, but one that spells F-U-N fun. Because if there’s a dress code that doesn’t allow for frills and crowns of flowers, we’re yet to find it.…

Take a vintage-inspired silhouette – in this case, a loaf shape – add an iconic designer motif (Gucci’s GGs are a guaranteed good time) and finish with the all-important detail: a  long, cross-body strap. This is the kind of bag that looks just as good resting at the hip of your jeans-and-a-nice-top ensemble as it does strewn across the (carpeted) dance floor. While a clutch or wristlet might be more synonymous with evening, that hands-free Friday-night feeling is priceless.…

BILLIE EILISH At just 14, Eilish’s track “Ocean Eyes” received a wave of acclaim within hours of being uploaded to SoundCloud. With Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Childish Gambino and Lana Del Rey as influences, she now has a slew of releases to her name and will be back on our shores in 2018 for Laneway Festival. billieeilish.com JORJA SMITH When she was still a teen, Smith caught the attention of Drake – and thus the wider industry – with the rapper enlisting her talents for his More Life mixtape as well as name-dropping her track “Where Did I Go?” just weeks after its release. When her new music drops next year, we’ll be putting it on repeat. jorjasmithtour.com LIV DAWSON Dawson broke onto the scene…

Anyone can write a self-help book, but not everyone who you wish would, does. Until now! You’re Not That Great (But Neither Is Anyone Else) ($29.99, Hachette) is the stocking stuffer for those who need to be taken down a peg, and it’s written by – wait for it – an executive producer of The Bachelor US. That’s right, the show that manipulates our warped true-love fantasies and manages to find 25 hot singles who “still haven’t given up on love” (even the 23-year-olds!). Elan Gale, the author, may be great at his job, but he writes a  pretty mean self-help book, too. Literally. “Positivity isn’t the cure. It’s the disease,” he writes. Gale posits that we’ve all been raised on a diet of positivity – from compliments to our…

Welcome to the ELLE mini magazine, a special collaboration between ELLE and Tiffany & Co. in celebration of individuality, self-expression and outright optimism. We’ve teamed up with one of the world’s most iconic jewellers to explore what it means to truly embrace the uniqueness of personal style, starting with actress Elle Fanning, who at just 19 has learnt there’s no cooler role than to just be yourself. Turn to our special-edition shopping Manual for some seriously stylish ways to set your look apart, choose your own adventure (east or west?) in the home of Tiffany, New York City, and be inspired to make a change on a global level. All this and some spectacularly special jewellery, too. Enjoy,…

GO EAST: FOR THE BEST OF THE BRUNCH L’ESTUDIO This popular Lower East Side spot is just as loved for its Instagrammable interiors and handcrafted ceramics as it is for its Latin- and Mediterranean-inspired menu, thanks to Argentinian chef-cum-ceramicist Fernando Aciar. 61 HESTER STREET; LESTUDIONY.COM PRUNE The only thing more legendary than the food at this East Village spot is the queues. But if you subscribe to the “the longer you wait, the better the food” school of thinking, rest assured you’ll be rewarded with a true New York-style boozy brunch menu, including no less than 11 distinct types of bloody mary. 54 EAST FIRST STREET; PRUNERESTAURANT.COM EGG SHOP As the name implies, most of the dishes here are egg-based, but don’t just expect the standard…

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS “You guys, I’ll get these ones! No, seriously! Put your wallet away.” No, put your wallet away because a slow-clearing PayPal transaction and a forgotten purchase in your lunch hour has bled out your bank account, and you’re about to get Insufficient Funds Face from a bartender who’s already muddled six caipirinhas that cannot be unmuddled. Don’t make up an excuse your friends will see right through – be honest, apologise and consider inviting the party back for cocktails rather than taking a night bus of shame back home. And do note that some bank apps offer low-balance alerts that will ding you on approach to the bar. THE CASE OF THE EX You’ve scanned the Facebook event, stealthily asked the host questions and done everything you can to…

TAILORING & BOWS HEELS & GLITTER SOCKS FEATHERS & MORE FEATHERS SIMPLE HAIR & BLINGY HEADBANDS EDITOR'S PICK “I’m a fan of bags that are so tiny, you forget about them when worn cross-body. The round shape and teeny nature of this one requires some serious contents editing.” – DANNIELLE CARTISANO, BOOKINGS AND STYLE EDITOR…

BEAUTY NOTE Future-proof your complexion with a souped-up serum that strengthens skin and protects against wrinkle-causing free radicals. Try Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, $125, Shiseido, davidjones.com.au…

Perfume has long been used as a tool of seduction – to dial up femininity and awaken our inner coquette. And while Coco Chanel famously said a woman should wear perfume “wherever she wants to be kissed”, a  revolution has taken place since then. How we define femininity has changed. Now a  woman should wear perfume... well, wherever the hell she wants. “There’s a sense of rawness and realness in perfume now – a desire to not smell too perfume-y,” says Bee Shapiro, founder of New York perfume brand Ellis Brooklyn. “The complex fragrance compositions of old can sometimes feel dated. We all want to smell great, but also unique.” For her part, Shapiro translated those perfume politics into her first fragrance, Myth. “I was looking for a scent that was…

MY DAY-TO-DAY LOOK IS QUITE SIMPLE – LESS IS MORE. The most important thing is to ensure my skin is the healthiest it can be, so I use my Kora Organics products to maintain a healthy glow and a  clear complexion. After I cleanse, mist and moisturise, I apply Kora Organics Tinted Day Cream to even my skin tone and RMS concealer where I need it. I use a  bamboo toothbrush to groom my brows and I curl my eyelashes with a Shu Uemura eyelash curler to open my eyes, followed by a coat of RMS mascara. I USE LA PRAIRIE RADIANCE CELLULAR CREAM BLUSH ON MY EYELIDS. The Rose Glow shade accentuates my eye colour. I also like to use RMS Lip2Cheek tint in Beloved on my lips and cheeks. It’s buildable,…

Anew year means a fresh start, and that goes for your skin, too. Make 2018 the year all your skin dreams come true – smoother! Firmer! More radiant! – with Laser Clinics Australia’s range of innovative face and body treatments. Specialising in laser hair removal, skin-perfecting procedures and cosmetic injectables, Laser Clinics Australia is a leader in its field. Their treatments are not only state-of-the-art but individually tailored to your needs and skin type, to deliver maximum results. Think of it as creating the best possible version of yourself, from top to toe. Now that’s something to smile about. LASER HAIR REMOVAL It’s a common conundrum in summer – you decide to wear that short dress or flirty skirt, or finally whip out your swimsuit, but then realise you’ve forgotten…

PREDICTION: VAGINAS ARE GOING TO BE THE EYEBROWS OF 2018. Meaning, there will be more ways to prep and more products to prime your parts than you, or your wallet, could have ever predicted. As always, the A-list are leading the way, with plenty of celebrities talking about how they care for theirs – from Kardashian-led conversations on “vajacials” to Shailene Woodley admitting to baring all under the sun to give her vagina “a little vitamin D”. And it’s  not just the external area getting airplay: Mila Kunis says she’s “obsessed” with “period panties” Thinx, while Hilary Duff’s character on Younger dabbled with fictional slimming version “Pinx”. Also contributing to the shift in conversation? Menstrual cups, which, despite being around since the ’30s, have been starting to gain popularity recently thanks to…

THE AUSTRALIA SUITE INTERCONTINENTAL, SYDNEY One of the best places in town to take in the impressive vista of Sydney Harbour is the InterContinental. While much of the facade and interior is a throwback to Sydney’s earliest years – retaining the charm of the 1851 treasury building in which it’s housed – beyond the foyer, the fit-out is modern and opulent. Every one of the 500-plus rooms offers an unrivalled view of Sydney’s biggest calling cards – such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House – but at 29 floors up, the Australia Suite is the hotel’s most covetable offering, with stars such as Oprah calling it home while on our shores. At 245m², no expense has been spared in the suite – a grand piano sits in the lounge room, then there’s a private…

SELFISH WITH THE SELFIES DEAR E JEAN, One of my close friends takes amazing pictures – of herself. As long as she looks good, she doesn’t seem to care that everyone else looks like blobs with eyeballs. And that photo with me looking sweaty and short? It’s definitely ending up on Instagram. How do I deal with her? – Grinning But Not Bearing It GRINNING, MY GLADIOLUS Now, now. She probably thinks you look good. One woman’s “sweaty and short” is another woman’s glowing Olsen twin. At any rate, your friend is fatigued from performing the herculean labour of choosing the photo she looks best in. Let the poor chick have her moment while you take a look at my: INSTAGRAM WELLNESS PROGRAM 1. Since everybody else on Instagram is…

THIS MONTH SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 22 A full moon on December 4 calls attention to your relationships, asking you to address any communication issues. Expect this theme to carry on during Mercury’s retrograde until December 23. It might seem easier to avoid the elephant in the room, but sidestepping awkward conversations will only prolong any problems between you and those in your inner circle. This month is also about navigating through shifts in your identity. What ideals do you hold yourself to and how does that shape you? By December 19, the new moon will mark a new chapter that encourages you to demonstrate the wisdom you’ve acquired over the past few years. CAPRICORN DEC 23 – JAN 20 This month will be a major turning point. Your…

With a flair for interiors, you may expect lifestyle photographer NIKOLE RAMSAY to be a real homebody (see her pics on p166 ), but a bit of ’70s disco is all she needs to get the party started. Party essential: A hot-pink lipstick. My favourite at the moment is M.A.C’s Matte Lipstick in Breathing Fire. Song guaranteed to get you on the dance floor: “Night Fever” by the Bee Gees. Sure-fire hangover cure: An early-morning ocean swim. New Year’s resolution: To be present and love more. Amsterdam-based writer LAURA COLLINS may not be convinced about regular self-help books (see p45 ), but she sure knows how to embrace her inner party animal. Party essential: A strong earring and an amaretto sour. Song guaranteed to get you on the…

There aren’t many things that elicit pure joy just at the very sight of them. Puppies, perhaps. A beautifully wrapped gift with your name on it. Depending on the kind of week you’ve had, a glass of rosé can come close. And polka dots. When those little happiness-inducing spots are speckled across a fabric, they can instantly lift our spirits like no other fashion can. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of little girl dress-ups, or the future promise of Riviera romances, but a polka dot is unanimously loved and universally iconic. Think Julia Roberts in toffee-coloured spots at the polo in Pretty Woman, Marilyn Monroe’s wiggle dress in the hallway scene of The Seven Year Itch or Princess Diana’s debut at the Epsom Derby in peplumed dress and matching hat. In fashion, few looks can be said…

When the eighth instalment of the Star Wars empire (and the second in the sequel trilogy – if that’s confusing, hit up your George Lucas-worshipping pal) The Last Jedi hits cinemas this month, Gwendoline Christie will make her return as Captain Phasma, alongside an out-of-this-galaxy cast that includes Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern and Lupita Nyong’o. The commander of the Stormtroopers (CliffsNote: the bad guys), Phasma is the franchise’s first major female villain and the antithesis of the beloved Princess Leia, through which the late Carrie Fisher landed a place in the world’s collective heart. But while her on-screen alter ego might not be fighting the good fight, Christie has a feminist take and hunger for complexity that’s worthy of hero status. (And we’re not just…

“It tests your will and your patience because you have to keep auditioning and cracking through. When I made my peace with LA, I started being happy here” There’s something quietly endearing about knowing that Lucy Fry’s early experiences of acting weren’t as the overzealous drama-teacher favourite. “As a kid, I was so shy that nobody could hear me in the classroom, so my teacher at school told my parents to send me to speech and drama,” she says. While Fry’s first-ever screen appearance was on an after-school teen soap, mermaid series H₂O: Just Add Water (which also starred a baby-faced Phoebe Tonkin), her breakthrough came by way of the 2014 film Vampire Academy alongside Zoey Deutch. She quickly followed those up with a role as the wife of JFK…

DANZY SENNA AUTHOR OF NEW PEOPLE ($29.99, RIVERHEAD) TOP PICK: WHAT WE LOSE BY ZINZI CLEMMONS ($29.99, 4TH ESTATE) “This novel shows such beautiful restraint in its exploration of what it is to come into adulthood as you are losing your mother. Clemmons has a light touch, yet this work runs deep.” CELESTE NG AUTHOR OF LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE ($29.99, LITTLE, BROWN) TOP PICK: THE FACT OF A BODY BY ALEXANDRIA MARZANO-LESNEVICH ($39.99, MACMILLAN) “Part true-crime story, part memoir, this book is like nothing you’ve ever read. The sympathy with which the author unspools her own story and that of a  convicted murderer is deeply moving.” JENNY ZHANG AUTHOR OF SOUR HEART ($24.99, BLOOMSBURY) TOP PICK: THERE ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAN BEYONCÉ BY MORGAN PARKER ($22.99, TIN HOUSE BOOKS)…

When I was a child, I began planning my birthday party during the mid-year school holidays. To put this into context, my birthday is in November. But by July, I’d be surrounded by paper and felt-tip pens as I designed my invitations. I would make a  guest list, even though there were only six people in my class and I’d always invite them all. When the day finally arrived, I’d have built myself into an anticipatory fever-pitch. As a result, the parties were never as good as they had been in my imagination. When my mother put magic candles on my cake – the kind that are blown out, only to reignite seconds later – I’d burst into tears, because I thought everyone was laughing at me. I’ve had the…

RUFFLED Update the silk cami with flirty frills. If it’s big in volume, opt for a cropped fit. DRAWSTRING The ruching feels fresh and the fly-away strings make for excellent dance-floor props. SEQUINNED Nothing says life of the party quite like a human disco ball: multicoloured sequins and silver beading work best.…

· Original pop and RnB is too predictable. Opt for remixed house or dancehall versions of crowd favourites. They’re familiar enough to vibe to, but not so much that everyone wants the aux cord because they think they have something better to contribute. If you don’t have time to curate a  specific mix, Spotify has your back. · Nostalgic throwbacks are a godsend. I  call them archive hits – they’re popular tracks that remind you of a place in time. They can be a hit or miss, and they were probably rinsed on radio rotation once upon a time, but they’ll get people reacting and that’s what you need. · A successful party needs good lighting (it’s tragic to show up to low lighting when you look like a million…

“Across multiple studies, the ultra-busy were perceived as being richer and more successful than people who had a bit of time to spare in their day” If you look now, women have no time,” said Germaine Greer, talking about the progress of gender equality in the nearly 40 years since the publication of her book The Female Eunuch. “Women do everything on the run. You just have to watch on any city pavement at lunchtime [to] see who is tearing down the street to pay the bills, get something for supper and all of that.” That was 2007, and in the decade since there’s been no discernible slowdown in the pace at which women attempt to close out each day’s to-do list, get shit done and be on time – which is to…

FRESH START Longer-lasting party makeup all comes down to the prep. Taking the time to massage an antioxidant-rich moisturiser into the skin before your base will help boost circulation and give your complexion a lit-from-within glow. Try La Solution 10 De Chanel, $110, Chanel, 1300 242 635. For natural-looking brows, create dimension by using two shades to fill, define and shape. We love La Palette Sourcils De Chanel Brow Powder Duo in Naturel, $84, Chanel, 1300 242 635. GREEN STANDARD Upgrade your go-to eyeliner for the festive season by swapping standard black for deep green, such as Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Legendary Green, $47, Chanel, 1300 242 635. Line the top and bottom lashes, aiming the outer corners towards your temples to lift and elongate the eye. Complete the…

The process of securing an interview with Giorgio Armani takes months. Reaching the Godfather of Italian fashion is a long, drawn-out affair, with a steady series of snags and stumbling blocks along the way, including an endless stream of emails and phone calls to his press agent. Of course, when you’re dealing with an absolute icon with a personality to match, reaching out on WhatsApp isn’t an option. The last call produces a date and time to meet “Mr Armani”, as his underlings call him with a hint of anxiety in their tone, at his plush headquarters on Via Borgonuovo in Milan. This year marks the 36th anniversary of the iconic Emporio Armani label, celebrated in September with a show at the historic Tobacco Dock in London. A democratic fashion…

TUBEROSE The creamy white flower gives any scent a sparkling summertime vibe. TRY Tuberose Le Soir, $295 for 50ml, Aerin, davidjones.com.au; Gabrielle, $248 for 100ml, Chanel,  1300 242 635 PINK PEPPERCORN The red berry creates a gentle spicy kick, which makes a fragrance smell more exotic. TRY Jason Wu, $150 for 90ml, Jason Wu, myer.com.au; Soulle Ámbar, $190 for 100ml, Floris, agencedeparfum.com.au ALMOND The most hygge of ingredients, this nutty note hugs scents in a warm, cosy feel. TRY Donna Acqua, $167 for 100ml, Valentino, davidjones.com.au; Girl Of Now, $134 for 90ml, Elie Saab, myer.com.au HONEY The woodsy-sweet ingredient pulls hyper-feminine fragrances back from trying too hard. TRY Terre De Lumière: Gold Edition, $110 for 50ml, L’Occitane, au.loccitane.com; Scandal, $128 for 50ml, Jean Paul Gaultier, davidjones.com.au…

1. Tone Adjusting Face Primer in Neutralizing Green, $16, ELF, elfcosmetics.com.au – “This subdues redness, and never goes cakey or oily.” 2.  To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50+, $40, Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au – “I’m  not big on wearing makeup when I’m off-duty, but I have to be wary of the sun. This has a  high SPF and feels hydrating.” 3.  Damage Repair Shampoo and Conditioner For Damaged Hair, $15.99 each, Toni & Guy, 1800 061 027 – “Blonde that still looks healthy is important.” 4.  Clarifying Clay Masque, $16.99, Essano, priceline.com.au – “I  use this once a week for a deep skin detox.” 5.  Pure Silk Sleep Mask, $45, Slip, slip.com.au – “For better beauty sleep.” 6.  Lustre Drops in Sun Rush, $28, M.A.C, maccosmetics.com.au – “Has none…

AIR SUPPLY Countless studies have shown a  direct link between pollution and our health, and according to the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, air pollution inside can be five times worse than outside. “Allergies and asthma are on the rise and small airborne particles contribute to it,” explains Dominic Mason, the head of environmental control product development for Dyson South-East Asia, who worked on the brand’s new Pure Hot + Cool Link. While most purifiers capture mould, bacteria and odours, many struggle to get the tiny particles of dangerous chemicals, something Mason’s team wanted to fix. “The new filter has denser carbon layers for capturing gas and particles as small as 0.1 of a  micron.” (To put that in perspective, a human hair is about 50 microns.) The Pure Hot…

As the founder and creative director of fashion label Skin And Threads, Penelope Cohen knows her way around a fresh colour palette and kitsch-cool design. You probably saw evidence of that all over your social feed recently thanks to the brand’s collaboration with your imaginary best friend Zoë Foster Blake, featuring a  grey sweatshirt emblazoned with an Iced VoVo and a  red knitted cockatoo jumper. So it comes as no surprise that the Victorian terrace she shares with her husband Andrew and children Sam, Phoebe and Tom has plenty of splashes of bold colour and texture. “The style changes depending on the room, but overall, I’d describe it as a little Scandinavian, with a strong contemporary Italian overlay,” she says. “That might seem like an unusual partnering, but both aesthetics are about sophisticated design…

SKIN BY ECOSTORE Skin not keeping up with your schedule? Skin by ecostore’s Multi-Nutrient Facial Oil will come to the rescue. Full of omega oils, antioxidants and CoQ10, it helps stimulate collagen (and will make you look like you’re drinking two litres of water a day, not your weight in cocktails). $27.99; skinbyecostore.com.au PANDORA More than ever, fashion is about individuality, and an easy way to let your personality shine is through your jewellery. So we love PANDORA’s hand-finished silver rings – wear them solo for stylish simplicity or stack them up to really make a  statement. From $49 each; pandora.net MIMCO Take your summer wardrobe up a  notch with Mimco’s new-season collection. Featuring bags and jewels in playful textures and eye-popping brights, it’s impossible not…

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