Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2023 i InStyle Australia Magazine

Editor’s Letter screamed a Vice headline back in March. Six years ago, the details were different - and taking aim at millennial rather than Gen Z - but the message was the same: “It You Want a House,” famously lectured The Guardian (and everyone else), “Stop Buying Avocado Toast.” bike life wasn’t hard enough, suddenly you couldn’t even go to brunch without feeling like some sort of Backless dilettante. In real life I’m yet to meet any grown adult in their right mind who would choose to live with their parents in exchange for a handbag - even a Birkin (ok, maybe only for a Birkin) - but obviously it’s hard to argue against the tut-tut messaging that we should all be less spendy, especially in this era of general…

ZENDAYA SHE BLENDS POWER AND PARTY DRESSING LIKE NO-ONE ELSE KATE MOSS THE ONE STYLE WE’LL NEVER GET BORED OF? ‘90S KATE SCAN TO SHOP this edit now DIANE KEATON A MASTER OF DRESSING TIMELESSLY WHILE STILL HAVING FUN EMMA CHAMBERLAIN MIMIC HER FASHION NONCHALANCE BY MIXING EVERYDAY STAPLES WITH A LITTLE QUIRK SCAN TO SHOP this edit now…

Imagine ending your long-term relationship and instead of crying into a tub of Ben & jerry’s or drunk dialling your ex, you pose in a swimsuit on the cover of Vanity Fair. Ton also arrive solo to the Met Gala for the first time in 17 years, dressed in archival, Chanel couture feathers, and shimmy and twirl for adoring photographers. In case you Were wondering, after finalising her divorce from NFL star Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen is doing great. Meanwhile, earlier this, year Miley Gyms paraded around Los Angeles in a gold vintage TSL yawn singing “I can buy myself flower“ — a self-empowerment anthem for the ayes, Shakira dropped one of the most scathing diss tracks ot all time, after discovering her long-time partner had cheated. And since splitting…

CREATE A CRINGY USERNAME Personalised monikers like DancingDiva707_or Sk*gerGal_466 defined the days of AOL and MySpace. In 2023, next-gen users are eschewing their legal names for handles that probably include food, like PastaKing or CaviarGirl255. BECOME A LURKER Chat rooms and message boards used to be spaces for secret-telling and getting inside tips on Sass & Bide warehouse sales. Today,you can go undercover in hyper-niche Discords and find a community of fellow devotees of bird-watching or Jersey club music. WIPE YOUR PAST Be an enigma and keep no records. Today’s cool kids wipe their social media profiles and start afresh every other week. Perhaps it’s more rebranding than unbranding, but it harks back to a more transient internet era. UNLEARN CURATION Try uploading an entire album of photos from a…

InConversation PERTH-BORN F1 DRIVER DANIEL RICCIARDO IS wearing an impressive new watch - a TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox - that’s just been gifted to him by the brand to celebrate his return to Red Bull Racing, of which TAG Heuer is a sponsor. It’s a very nice part of what must be a kind of weird time, although you wouldn’t know it from that famous grin. To recap: the sport he’s been in since he was 21 (he’s now 33) has gone from being mostly loved by revheds and your dad to wild mainstream popularity with a surging female fan base. It’s all due to Netflix’s inside-access show Drive to Survive, currently filming its sixth season. The show has transformed the Sport - F1 revenue increased by more than a…

UBER ONE MEMBERSHIP For regular riders, this one’s simple maths: spend $10 a month on membership and you can save up to $30, plus get free UberEats delivery. YOGA WITH ADRIENE Can something be worth the money if it’s free? When it’s Yoga with Adriene the YouTube channel loved by millions - it’s worth so much more. MARKET LANE COFFEE CLUB Get freshly roasted beans delivered from $22/month. Super convenient, and you’ll be hit with a heavenly scent when you open your mailbox. SPOTIFY PREMIUM A justifiable $11.99/ month, because life’s too short for ads. Housemates can get a duo membership - $l5.99/month for two accounts. ANNUAL INSTYLE SUBSCRIPTION A year’s worth of mags ($65) delivered to your door so you’re always ahead of the game, plus a free gift…

A lightweight yoga mat chat fits flat in your suitcase (but is padded enough to support your joints) is a must for travellers. Flow on the go with the Movement Mat ($129). If you’re investing in one piece of equipment for at-home strength training, make it a kettle bell - it’s the ultimate multi-tasker. There’s nothing like a pair of sliders to level up your Pilates session. These MoveActive ones ($26) are double-sided so you can use them on carpet or floorboards.…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SOLOVAIR BOOTS In winter I wear these boots every day. They’re made at the old Doc Martens factory in Wollaston, England. Each time I take a step, I get to feel some of that workers’ collective energy. I love the Monkey Boots [$309] in greasy black - they’re just the right fit for me. UNI-BALL GEL IMPACT PENS These gel pens [$19.72 for a pack of 4 from Officeworks] are a number-one tool. They make all of my scribbles look important. The one-millimeter nib makes your signature look like an autograph. I saw Alex, my business partner, use it once and I’ve definitely co-opted his thick script style. THE MEXICAN ELBOW I have squeezed a lot of limes in my life. Now I won’t use anything but…

If you’ve struggled with menstrual cups, you might find a menstrual dish easier. The Saalt Menstrual Disc ($49.95) has a higher capacity than most cups and can be left in for up to 12 hours - you can even have sex with it in place. Unlike cups - which use suction to stay put - dishes nestle in under your cervix, so they can be easier to get into position and more comfortable to wear. Period undies - especially for overnight - are a game-changer. There are so many around these days, and most of them will do the job just fine, but The Sleep Tight from Wunderthings ($34.50) is definitely the nicest-looking we’ve ever found. They can be used postpartum, too (never have you deserved a nice pair of…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS COFFEE MACHINE There’s nothing better than being able to make a nice cup of coffee first thing in the morning. The machine I have grinds the coffee beans fresh, and I get to froth the milk and try my best latte art. I love a slow morning with a good flat white in hand. APPLE WATCH I can’t speak highly enough of my Apple Watch [from $629 for the Series 8]. It’s so helpful in everyday life, from receiving messages and notifications to tracking my workouts and sleep. I wear mine 24/7 and it just helps my day run a little smoother. MEMORY FOAM PILLOW Being an athlete, I need to feel fresh and ready for my day ahead. I love my memory foam…

InFashion It was a frosty New York day in February 2010 when a small group of fashion press, retailers and photographers gathered at the Hosfelt Gallery. Fashion Week was in full swing and this was one of the most buzzed-about shows on the calendar. A few high-profile guests - Anna Wintour, Chloë Sevigny, Carey Mulligan - arrived at the venue, but there was no circus or hoopla. The mood was decidedly calm. Quiet. Inside, a stream of black silk, leather and cashmere glided down the runway, all understated silhouettes with a side serve of edge. Teri Agins, then-fashion critic at The Wall Street Journal sat front row, and remembers the tightly edited collection of no more than 20 looks. “The clothes were sophisticated, intellectual and expensive… The models wore flat…

THE BODY CREAM YOU WON'T EVER SKIP POSTSHOWER Whether it’s Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream’s bright yellow packaging, delicious scent or how soft skin feels after applying, there’s a reason why this moisturiser ($36 from Mecca) is one of TikTok’s favourite beauty treats. THREE ESSENTIAL FACE FORMULAS 1 “Since Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream [$437 from Mecca] launched five years ago, it has remained a staple in my routine. It’s packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins and nutrients designed to promote the skin’s own ability to heal and regenerate. It’s perfect for navigating seasonal shifts.” - Melanie Grant, skin expert 2 “There may be something actually supernatural in Emma Lewisham Supernatural Fare Créme Riche [$150]. I once used it on someone who had really bad acne and the…

Ten thousand, two hundred and twenty hours and thirty-six minutes. That’s approximately how long Emilia Clarke has spent in the makeup chair over the course of her career, whether getting Khaleesi’s regal braids and glow in Game of Thrones or transforming into a reptilian humanoid for Secret Invasion, the upcoming Marvel miniseries. For Clarke, a Clinique ambassador, it’s time well spent - she’s picked up tips from makeup artists, learnt to listen to her skin and now always removes a full face at the end of the day. But, above all, she doesn’t take beauty - or herself - too seriously, and here she shares the daily rituals that keep her sane, plus the little luxuries that work a treat. IT’S GOING TO SOUND VIRTUOUS, BUT I WAKE UP EVERY…

EARTHY at CASA COOK, Rhodes NOD TO NATURE WITH WOVEN TEXTILES, ARTISANAL ACCENTS AND A SEASIDE COLOUR PALETTE SLEEP SCENTS Burn a cedar-scented candle for an hour before bed. Research shows the terrene scent can help you fall into a deeper sleep sooner. SCREEN SAVERS According to Dr Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription, watching something calming and predictable before bed is totally fine if it helps you fall asleep. Turns out those nightly re-runs of The Office aren’t such a guilty pleasure. ECLECTIC at PARKER, Palm Springs CELEBRATE YOUR EYE FORTHE ECCENTRIC WITH BOLD LINES, PLAYFUL PRINTS AND DECOR IN MUTED ‘7OS SHADES ROMANTIC at EL FENN, Marrakech IF A BEDROOM THAT’S EQUAL PARTS FUNCTIONAL AND FLIRTY IS YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE, INVEST IN SEDUCTIVELY SWEET PIECES WRAPPED IN…

If you’re going to spring for a bucket list trip, the journey should be as special as the destination. And in 2023, hot on the heels of the French government banning short-haul domestic flights where a bus or rail option exists, comes the luxury rail renaissance. Train travel is far greener than flying, and it’s also more civilised at either end (because let’s be honest, airport transit is almost always excruciating). Iconic rail routes can be found all over the world, across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and each manages to capture the glamour of the mid-19th century, when sleeper and dining cars Were first introduced. The famous Orient Express service commenced in 1883, and today versions of the train still run, including the Orient Express La Dolce Vita,…

ANANTARA LAYAN PHUKET RESORT & SPA Return to your room after dinner and a ‘slumber guru’ will draw a candlelit bath, give you a massage on the villa’s private deck and then serve herbal tea, hot chocolate and homemade cookies while you peruse the pillow menu. THE LANGHAM, LONDON Every night a book is delivered to your bedside table with a leather bookmark a nd a personal note from the in-house ‘book butler’. THE SPECTATOR HOTEL For a slice of southern hospitality, stay a night at this charming boutique in South Carolina, USA. At turndown, a butler will pick up your shoes and shine them overnight. Extra points for the boozy cordial waiting on your bedside each evening.…

Anything can go on a bucket list, but those who’ve already ticked off eating a gyros under the windmills of Mykonos and filling their camera roll at the pink city of Jaipur might crave more out-of-this-world experiences, like sleeping under the Northern Lights or a Virgin Galactic flight. If exclusivity is the appeal, look to destinations that have placed a cap on visitors. Bhutan draws tourists for its colourful festivals, ornate monasteries, Gross National Happiness Index and proximity to the Himalayas, but travel without a guide is restricted and a $300 a day Sustainable Development Fee, on top of other expenses, keeps overtourism at bay. It’s reflective of the trend around wish-list destinations (Peru’s Machu Picchu and Australia’s Lord Howe Island) that are prioritising preservation over revenue. Is an animal…

TOTTI'S AT LORNE HOTEL, VICTORIA Everyone in Sydney is already in on the secret, but ask them and they’ll tell you that being the person to stab the hot, puffy bread really is bucket list dining (executive chefs Mike Eggert and Matt Germanchis excel at memorable meals). The Merivale eatery’s new Victorian outpost has all the delicious and beachside energy, just further south. VAN BONE, TASMANIA It can be hard to stand out in a state that is as famous for food as Tassie, but ex-Brae chef Tim Hardy’s 20-seat destination restaurant, hidden in the hills of Marion Bay and deeply rooted in sustainability (Hannah Moloney from Good Life Permaculture designed the kitchen garden), is intimate, locally minded and rather difficult to nab a reservation for. VILLETTA PORCINI, SOUTH AUSTRALIA…

When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, some likened it to waking up to the news of a nuclear explosion: you didn’t know what to think, except that the world would never be the same again Within days, the advanced chatbot - which combines generative artificial intelligence and natural language processing to spit out startlingly convincing responses to just about any question - was hailed as the next era-defining technological innovation It was joined by Bard, developed by Google, and Sydney, the Bing chatbot that gave increasingly unhinged responses until Microsoft killed it oft. Then there were AI image generators like DALL-E 2, Midjoumey and Jasper. Headlines have swirled around the tech: Will it steal our jobs? Is this the end of homework? Is it ethical and safe? In April, Italy…

Every month, the sun enters a new zodiac sign, marking the start of a new astrological season. Out winter and early spring is marked by Cancer, Leo, and Virgo seasons, often lending us some clarity and comfort in the cooler months. So what can we all expect for the seasons ahead? Cancer season begins on June 22, Cancer is a water Sign, ruled by the moon, meaning that everything the moon represents is highlighted. Emotions might be amplified. We might get a little family focused, a little domestic, withdrawing into our comfort zones like a crab, protecting our soft interiors. Leo season begins on July 23. As a fire sign, this is a bit of a change in tempo from Cancer season, but there’s special significance to Leo season, as…

LE FOOTE Open: June. Where: The Rocks, Sydney. Go for: An experience out of a Fellini movie with a Mediterranean-inspired menu to match. REINE & LA RUE Open: August. Where: Collins St, Melbourne. Go for: Manhattans and martinis served on a 10-metre-long marble bar. LONGSHORE Open: June. Where: Chippendale, Sydney. Go for: A strong snack game with Asian influences. CARMEN Open: July. Where: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Go for: Agave-heavy cocktails and the fresh flavours of mod Mex.…

Favourite gift to give? “When you Work with the range of people I do it gets hard. I think the simplest gift you can get is a card with a handwritten note, when you really take the time to write it. I mean, you can get a Theragun gift wrapped, but I think a simple note is the best.” Current aesthetic? “Oh my God… just trying to survive!” All time favourite TV show? “Forensic Files.” Currently obsessing over? “Right now I like Wordle a lot. I’ve also been playing a lot of card games. This one I played as a kid called Egyptian Rat Screw, I play that a lot. I love cards.” Go—to piece? “I have a pair of Gucci Sneakers that I buy and rebuy all the time,…

When Colin Field, the celebrated head bartender at Bar Hemingway at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, is tasked with prescribing a customer a drink, he eyes theft wrists. Would they like their martini dirty or dry? It depends on their timepiece. “They call me the ‘telepathic bartender’,” he says. Field’s nous was once largely reserved for men in impeccably cut suits, but today, he’s examining the wrists of women, too. The luxury watch market is booming - expected to be worth $32 billion by 2027 and women are helping drive this uptick. Second-hand luxury watch marketplace Bezel recorded a 50 per cent increase in female buyers over the last year, and you only need to check out Instagram feeds like Dimepiece and Girls O’clock to see that women are finding…

THE UNIFORM Ah Em Rata-approved way to embrace your Hat Single Girl Era. A LITTLE SELF-LOVE ‘Treat yourself to one DIY venture that promises results. HOT GIRL BOOK The cult read of the year. THE COSMO Carrie sometimes had questionable taste in men, but never cocktails. SMELL THE ROSES Tate a leaf out of Miley’s “Flowers” and buy them for yourself.…

Search ‘body positivity’ on Instagram and TikTok and the first thing you’ll notice are the torsos, in that they don’t all belong to super skinny models. There are some stomach rolls and cute little belly pooches, and there are definitely boobs and butts. But these torsos do belong, almost exclusively, to thin, white women who are beautiful, or at least pretty, in just about every conventional definition of those terms. They have blow-dries. They have tans. They aren’t ‘perfect’, but they are very close. And they are wearing the bikini, dammit, even if that means we can see a few feathery stretch marks or a tiny bit of cellulite. The soundtracks and captions that accompany these images are empowering: ‘Start telling yourself how beautiful you are!’, ‘Love yourself first!’, ‘Confidence…

INSIDER TIP Matches Fashion’s in-house label Raey makes lots of good things, but their denim has a cult following among the fashion set for a reason. The cuts and washes are always exactly what you’re looking for in any given season, and while it’s not at the cheapest end of the jean scale, it’s not eye-watering either. This wide-leg style retails for $340, excellent value in cost per wear. Cult French label The Frankie Shop is famed for the perfect cut of their blazers, as well as die range of styles and colours (this Bea crepe one is $567). The Coravin wine preserver (from $199.95) lets you pour a glass without removing the cork, to save your favourite drop from going to waste. FOREVER BUY Actually waterproof and actually stylish,…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS CAMILLA AND MARC SLEEVE GARTERS If you were a child of the ’80s or early ’90s, you’ll remember your mum wearing arm garters to bunch up her sleeves. They’re an excellent style hack and potentially the best $30 you’ll spend on your wardrobe. I used to use rubber bands to do the same job, so these Camilla and Marc ones feel like quite the luxe upgrade. PARIS MASH POTATO BY VICTOR CHURCHILL This is another little life cheat to keep in your back pocket. It most certainly contains all sorts of naughty things, but it’s so delicious and maybe the ultimate comfort food. I buy lamb chops for my boyfriend, this mash [$15] and some sort of green vegetable, then dinner is on the table in under…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS MAC PROFESSIONAL KNIFE This all-round high-performance Japanese chef’s knife [$279.95 from Amazon] is lighter and sharper than most European brands - and its thinner blades mean there is significantly less ‘wedging’ when cutting vegetables. KAI ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER The purists will say that a whetstone is better, but for a busy layperson, the Kai electric knife sharpener ($162.95 from Shun Australia) is a must-have for every home and holiday rental. VEGEMITE & CHEESE TWIST I can’t get enough of the Vegemite and cheese twist from Baker Bleu (there are locations in Caulfield North and Hawksburn in Melbourne, and in Double Bay in Sydney). It’s the ultimate kidult savoury pastry [$6.50]. CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE Beautiful Belgian chocolate for recipes. So consistent… it just seems to work every single time.…

To streamline your routine with one do-it-all device, invest in the Ghd Duet Style Hot Air Styler ($595). It dries, straightens, smooths, waves, and even does wet-to-dry styling sans the sizzle. A forever hairbrush, Mason Pearson has been beloved by stylists and stars for over 130 years. Try the Popular Brush Pure Bristle & Nylon Mix ($255, from Amazon Australia) - you won’t regret it. If you value your time and hair health, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($499) is worth it. The cult tool will halve your blowdry time at lower heat, and is light and compact for travel.…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS ALESSI PLISSÉ ELECTRIC JUICER I bought this citrus squeezer [$211 from Farfetch] for my Byron Bay holiday house and it makes fresh juice on ice a daily ritual. ANZA COFFEE MACHINE The Grey Concrete Espresso Maker [$2090 from SSENSE] goes against the grain - it feels vintage, but modern at the same time. It’s a cool addition to any home or workplace. LUKE CHISWELL ART I love Luke’s work, and have been filling up my stores and homes with it for a while. It has a modern yet classic, almost graffiti-feel, and keeps things feeling fresh and alive. LAGUNA B VENETIAN GLASSWARE I like well-designed but playful things, and this glassware (available from MCM House’s Byron Bay store) makes drinking water a special process. AQUABUMPS PRINT A…

Fun fact: the trumpet is one of the only instruments that carries the voice of the musician who’s playing it. Nora Lum (stage name Awkwafina) didn’t know this in junior high, but it feels fated that she would select the instrument for her school band. “The trumpet seemed very loud and it resonated with me. It wasn’t as light as a flute, but it wasn’t as complicated as, like, the clarinet or the saxophone,” she explains. “My band teacher always knew that I was playing from down a long hallway because it sounds like you.” Even through the various valves and bellows of a trumpet, Lum’s voice was distinct. Decades later, that voice - deep and a little bit raspy, with an unmistakable New Yorker drawl and a sense of…

It takes a special kind of performer to get an RSL crowd going. Usually there for family dinner or beers after a game of bowls, they’re not exactly the ideal audience for musicians. But if you’ve happened to attend the Liverpool RSL in Sydney’s south-west in the past few years, you might have experienced the power of a performer who truly knows how to read a room. Errol H. Renaud & Caribbean Soul have a regular set playing their own reggae music, but one night, lead singer Renaud turned to his band midway through. “He said., alright, switch it up and play ‘Red, Red Wine’ by Bob Marley,” his nephew and bandmate Gold Fang recalls with a light smile. “As soon as we did, everyone in the crowd just switched.”…

InBeauty What if I told you a simple saliva test could give you your best skin ever? Smooth, clear and glowy, just like a TikTok beauty filter, only IRL. A quick swab of your cheek and one week later, you could be poring over fascinating insights into your genetics, a go-to guide for tailoring a skincare regimen just for you. That’s the promise of a growing number of skincare companies offering custom formulations based on data collected with at-home DNA, genetic and biome testing kits - if their marketing is to be believed. Submit PHOTOS online in exchange for CUSTOM skincare. It sounds high-tech, but is it legit? In 2021, Vanessa Hudgens and Madison Beer announced they were launching a ‘science-backed’ skincare brand using DNA testing to help people curate…

HAPPY WINTER SKIN LIVES HERE Infused with golden caviar extract, this is your (very luxurious) defence against sallow skin. A LIQUID SHOT OF VEGAN COLLAGEN THAT TASTES LIKE CLOUDY APPLE. THE MOST VIRTUOUS START TO THE DAY. For your big Barbie moment. NEW FRAGRANCES that are AS GOOD AS A HOLIDAY (almost) Serves Euro summer energy, whether you’re jetting off this season or not. Like a perfectly balanced beachside cocktail, citrus-forward with a hint of ginger. Mandarin and creamy matcha combine for an effortless, ‘just stepped off the beach’ scent. The fragrance equivalent of a sheer foundation. Smells like you but better. REVOLUTIONARY! ZERO PLASTIC SKINCARE VIA A SOLID (AND CHIC) MOISTURISER STONE. So good you’ll want to lick it off, but don’t. Natural ingredient formulations, dreamy colours. MORE EFFECTIVE…

Seven days aboard India’s prestigious Maharajas’ Express, stopping at sites such as the Taj Mahal and Amber Palace, is the perfect opportunity to finally tackle Shantaram (Pan Macmillan). A journey on the British Pullman calls for a quintessentially British read. Zadie Smith’s latest, The Fraud (Penguin), drops in September- if you can’t wait, pick up On Beauty instead. Winding through Africa on the scenic Rovos Rail? Wildlife spotting and South African wine pair beautifully with Half Of A Yellow Sun (4th Estate) a modern masterpiece.…

WHAT: Sidecar FROM: Ritz Paris Steal a spot in the 25-seat bar and make like a member of the literati as you sip on this cognac cocktail. Word of warning: at about $2500, it’s one of the most expensive drinks in the world. WHAT: Singapore Sling FROM: Raffles Singapore You can order it across the globe, but the Singapore Sling was first invented at this five-star institution. Rose-hued and refreshing, it’s the perfect tonic to the unrelenting humidity. WHAT: Rob Roy FROM: The Waldorf Astoria If you find yourself in midtown, make like Marilyn Monroe and enjoy this sweet and smoky cousin of the Manhattan, which made its debut in the Waldorf in 1894.…

1 The Starriest High-rolling business types and celebrities like the Beckhams escape to Villa Stéphanie Baden Baden, a manor house-cummedical spa in the foothills of Germany’s Black Forest, for brisk hikes, oxygen inhalation and detox fare. 2 The Newest From September 29, luxury Maldives resort Soneva Fushi will host Soneva SOUL, a 10-day festival of yoga on the white sand, ziplining in the rainforest, paddleboarding on the Indian Ocean and panel discussions with 18 wellbeing experts. 3 The Trippiest If you’ve been Gooped, you’ve probably considered an ayahuasca retreat, like the ones at Soltara Healing Center in Costa Rica. Ingesting the plant-based psychedelic may require weeks of preparation, but can be transformative.…

1. GET DENIED AT BERGHAIN It’s a rite of passage, but don’t worry - Berlin is full of incredible nightclubs. You’ll get in somewhere else. 2. TAKE AN AMERICAN ROAD TRIP There are no wrong turns, only sublime landscapes and endless coffee refills. 3. SPEND THE NIGHT IN AN OVERWATER BUNGALOW Nothing feels as much like a holiday as endless blue. 4. SKI THE ALPS, THEN PARTY Cap your day on the mountain with a thumping dose of techno. Not for the faint of heart or tired of body. 5. HAGGLE IN A SOUK It’s not just thrilling, it’s expected - and though Australian Border Patrol won’t let you bring back a bag of brown spice (it’s cardamom!), you do need a kilim pouf. 6. CONQUER THE TRIPLE CROWN OF…

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If an old person attempts to dull your ears with a diatribe on how things were better in their day, just mention the word ‘medicine’. Anyone over a certain age will tell you that when they were kids, everything from cough medicine to paracetamol was designed in part to test how sick you really were. It tasted so awful you had to be seriously unwell, and not pretending even a little, to gag it down. And then some genius who worked at a pharmaceutical company, and is no doubt a deserved billionaire by now, came up with the idea of putting sweet flavours in medicines and thus revolutionised childhood. Hybrid cars are very much the same. Combining battery and fuel technology, they were undoubtedly designed to be good for you,…

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InFashion THE LONG BLAZER COAT Hemlines have dropped and the result is as CHIC as it is cosy. These ankle-grazing coats feel like LUXURY, but you can wear them anywhere. THE OVERSIZED SHIRT When you want to feel UNDONE but still polished, size up your BUTTON-UP and find infinite new ways to style it. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now THE FASHION LOAFER From METALLICS to buckles and chunky soles, it’s a shoe that’s easy to wear and ENDLESSLY versatile. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now THE JUST-RIGHT T-SHIRT The perfect tee exists and it’s sleeker than before. SLIMLINE cuts sit neatly under TAILORING and give ’90s-girlie when worn on their own. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now THE STRAIGHT JEAN DENIM trends cycle in and out, but we’ll always…

I (remember the first time I got up close and personal with a designer bag. I was 15 and babysitting for my uber-stylish, uber-rich neighbour. The house was quiet, the kids had gone to bed, and there, sitting on the couch casual-as-can-be, was a Celine Luggage tote in calfskin black. I had only seen the bag - which was the accessory of the moment in the early 2010s - in the pages of magazines and on the arms of celebrities. In my world, mere mortals did not own designer handbags. I picked it up and smelled the leather, felt the soft-as-butter suede interior and put it on my shoulder to see what it felt like to hold. Then I quickly put it back exactly as I’d found it, terrified someone…

The gym is dark, but every so often there’s a spot that’s remarkably well-lit. This is where you take your selfies, of course. Flex your biceps, kick out your glutes, show off all the hard work you’ve been putting in. Kate, a trainer at the gym, takes the photos as regularly as anyone else. She films her clients doing their lat pull-downs and takes snaps of their snatched waist progress. It is, she says, an expectation of her employer. She hates it. “I want to do the work,” she says. “I love training people, but I don’t want to be an influencer or a brand. It’s just not me. I don’t know why everything has to be so public now, why we all have to show the world what we…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SLIP SILK PILLOWCASE I’ve slept on Slip for years now and can hand on heart say that their pillowcases are the best. They last for years, making them Worth the investment [$95]. They’re also gentler on your hair and skin, and ensure your evening regime absorbs into your skin and not into your pillowcase as you sleep. KINDLE I invested in my Kindle [from $179] during the pandemic and now can’t live without it. I love reading in the evenings to wind down and this just streamlines the process for me. It also makes it easy to juggle a few different books, depending on the mood of the day. I love to take it with me when I travel, too. VITAMIX I use my Vitamix blender [from…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS DR. DENNIS GROSS LED FACE MASK This was a big splurge [$709] during Covid when I couldn’t get LED done. My skin is super sensitive, especially during the colder months, and I find LED light really curing. I use the mask every day and all you have to do is charge it - so I think it’s a great investment for anyone with skin issues. TOD'S LEATHER LOAFERS I got a pair of black Tod’s loafers on secondhand luxury website The RealReal, where I tend to buy my investment pieces. They took a little while to wear in but have now become the easiest go-to shoe. I’ll wear them casually with jeans and a tee, or dressed up with a mini skirt and tights. RIMOWA LITE CARRY…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS LEATHER INTERIOR When buying a vehicle, a leather interior sits at the top of the list of boxes you should tick. Yes, it’s expensive, but you’ll appreciate the feel and the smell every single day. And when it comes time to sell, your secondhand car will be so much more valuable because of it. SEAT HEATING/COOLING I’m hugely in favour of spending a little bit extra on heated and - now more widely available - cooled seats, which can blow a nice cool breeze up your back and the back of your legs on a hot day when your leather seats feel like pleasantly soft lava. Outside of those who live in Darwin or Queensland, I’d also opt for the heated steering wheel, if your car offers…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS BIANCOTHÈ ROOM SPRAY I used to buy this Laboratorio Olfattivo room spray [$99] every time I went to Europe, but now it’s available in Australia. It smells like morning sunrays breaking through a window. Best of all, the scent lingers, so the bottle actually lasts. SECRID CARD PROTECTOR I bought one of these aluminium card carriers [approx $68] in Sweden, because who carries a wallet these days? It’s very cool and has a mechanical action that spits your cards out. GARMIN VÍVOMOVE® SPORT WATCH I’m a big watch girl and used to turn my nose up at smartwatches, but I adore this hybrid analogue-digital one. It’s customisable and doesn’t leave you looking like you’ve walked off the set of Spy Kids. COOEE ART GALLERY I always get…

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS BANDED TOGETHER JACKET This Melbourne brand makes the most perfectly perfect silk shirts, and then I discovered their cocoon cashmere jackets and coats [from $699]. It’s like wearing a soft, drapey cuddle around your shoulders all day. THOMAS MAXAM NOBBY GRINDER The best pepper grinder ever [$155]. It’s made in Melbourne and will add style and substance to your kitchen. HANA BAIE NAPERY Lovely linen napery will lift the best and worst of days. These ones [$75 for a set from Greenhouse Interiors] are like a work of art. ATP FOLDING POCKET SECATEURS Much to my children’s embarrassment, no walk around the neighbourhood can be done without discreetly taking some cuttings from the best gardens I pass with these Apples To Pears secateurs [approx $44 from Amazon].…

THE ICON The Hermés Birkin. YEAR OF ORIGIN 1984. THIS VERSION SS22. BACKSTORY On a flight from Paris to London, British actress Jane Birkin complained to Jean-Louis Dumas, then-CEO of Herḿes, that she couldn’t find a bag suitable for her needs as a young mother. Dumas immediately sketched one for her: a spacious holdall with clean lines - and a dedicated space for baby bottles. WHAT YOU’RE PAYING FOR Each Birkin is meticulously crafted by a single artisan from start to finish, a process that’s rumoured to take 40 hours of work. Craftsmanship aside, a Birkin’s value usually increases overtime, making it a way more fun and reliable investment than, say, crypto or NFTs. FAMOUS FANS THEN AND NOW Elizabeth Taylor, Cardi B. CARRY IT WHEN You’re making a power…

InBeauty Ask any dermatologist worth their weight in hyaluronic acid and they’ll probably suggest a skincare routine rich in peptides. Research dating back to the '70s backs up this advice, yet the ingredient has spent the past decade relegated to your mum’s no-frills cold cream. Blame peptides’ inherently unsexy tagline as ‘the building blocks of skin’ or the prevalence of so many fresher, flashier ingredients for their quiet fall from favour in the 2000s. But today, with brands like Fenty, Lancome and Drunk Elephant welcoming peptide-rich formulas back into the fold, we smell a rebrand. The humble peptide is ready to re-enter your skincare regimen, with good reason. THEY PUSH YOUR SKIN CELLS TO WORK HARDER In simple terms, peptides are short chains of amino acids that form larger proteins.…

InLifestyle SHARING ECONOMY A loneliness epidemic is fuelling our hunger for reconnection - and what better vehicle for togetherness than food? According to food stylist Sian Redgrave, you should set the mood for emotional intimacy early on. “Have everyone gathered and chatting in the kitchen while hot snacks like fritto misto are prepared - it’s a really lovely interactive moment.” Then Spread the table with a sense of maximalism, theatre and organised chaos - brushed hands as you reach for a slice of pillowy focaccia are all part of the plan. MODERN RETRO Perhaps The New York Times said it best: Gen Z has rebranded the second-hand market from glum to glam (thank you, DePop). Add to this a cost-of-living crisis and a trend towards dinner parties that are less…

The grand maisons have been dabbling in hospitality for a few decades now, but in the past 12 months high fashion has fotmd its new favourite side hustle in luxury hotels. And the string of openings has been noteworthy: Bulgari took over the top five floors of a 45-storey skyscraper in Tokyo (complete with a Venetian glass pool reminiscent of a shining emerald), then launched a lavish property in its hometown of Rome. The Ferragamo family - who’ve spent nearly 30 years building their hotel empire under the rubric of their hotel group, the Lungarno Collection - added Portrait Milano to their portfolio. Set in one of Milan’s ancient seminaries, its design reflects that of the fashion house itself - exquisitely chic but never ostentatious. And in March, the first-ever…

QATAR AIRWAYS QSUITE It’s the business. Some would argue the Qatar Airways QSuite, which is technically Business Class, is in fact better than plenty of other First Class options in the field… and they’re not wrong. The award-winning carrier was the first to bring in a private door option on their aircraft, making the experience feel exclusive and private. Tap the ‘Do Not Disturb’ button and you’ll be left alone for as long as you like, though the crew are always ready to top up your champagne or make up your bed. There’s also no set meal time, which gives you the flexibility to order what you like, and when, from the menu. We’re calling it the best value Business Class out there. SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 FIRST CLASS SUITES A…