Innholdsfortegnelse for Autumn 2025 i InStyle Australia Magazine

What are some things deemed basic or uncool that you secretly – or even unapologetically, depending on how confident you are – love? Everyone has them, even the impossibly cool. (Zendaya’s, for example, is Tom Holland.) I’ll start. I’m a word nerd. Nothing makes me happier than a New York Times Friday crossword (not as easy as Monday, not as much of a commitment as Sunday). I find etymology fascinating, and if you tell me the backstory of a word I didn’t know I will be truly delighted. I like how language changes, how it evolves alongside us through time and helps to tell the story of who we are. That’s not ‘cool’, right? Not in a The Fonz/Zendaya sense. But, like, it is, actually [she says, defensively]. Take the…

Growing up, Bella McGoldrick had a sense of the intimacy and enduring nature of jewellery. “I used to watch my dad give jewellery to my mum for occasions,” she explains. “From an early age, it was something that symbolised love and something mature shared between adults -a secret communication I couldn’t understand but couldn’t wait to be involved with.” The stories told by our jewellery are some of the most personal ones we contain. They tell tales of the loved ones who have shaped us, the places we’ve been, the moments that have defined us. As the jewellery gets passed on, so do the stories, growing in meaning. “I wear all my jewellery constantly, I never take it off, and each piece is sentimental. It makes me feel closer to…

COLLECTOR'S FACT #453 In 2019, a KAWS artwork sold for $24 million at a Sotheby’s auction. That’s a cult figure. COLLECTOR'S FACT #891 While Garfield and Grumpy Cat are both icons in the cat sticker game, Hello Kitty takes top spot. One rare design sold for more than $16,000. COLLECTOR'S FACT #9068 Matchbooks were the original restaurant merch. Today, the rarest and most coveted features Charles Lindbergh, created for a dinner at New York’s Astor Hotel in 1927 to mark the aviator’s flight across the Atlantic. COLLECTOR'S FACT #8700 An Illinois mum holds the record for most plush toys collected, with 1523 Squishmallows stuffed into her home. COLLECTOR'S FACT #68 A complete First Edition Base Set of Pokémon cards in pristine condition can be worth more than $500,000. COLLECTOR'S FACT…

Once upon a time, in fashion circles and beyond, the bag you slung over your shoulder was the ultimate form of social stratification. Showing up to a party with a sequinned Fendi Baguette tucked under your arm signalled Girl About Town, doing well enough to afford designer and, despite emphatic denials of such a thing, a closet Carrie wannabe. Doing your grocery shopping with a Louis Vuitton Neverfull in tow indicated that you just got a promotion in your finance role, and you’re busy! Important! Need a bag to handle a life so, well, full! And running errands with an Hermès Birkin in the crook of your elbow? Oh, you had capital-M money. Today though, while luxury handbags remain as hotly desired as ever, their purpose and meaning is shift…

NICHE I’m into this Cool Thing (band/TV show/podcast) that nobody else knows about. IYKYK. But you probably don’t, because it’s mine. MAINSTREAM Why is everyone suddenly into my Cool Thing? Bandwagon jumpers. Now I have to find something else to feel smug about. CANONICAL Years have passed and My Thing has transcended to a canonised classic. So widely beloved it’s somehow inoffensive; I was into it all along.…

“We don’t really like musicals… they’re really not very cool.” So said U2 guitarist The Edge at the opening of his band’s, um, musical, back in 2009. Broadway bashers are always the loudest in their disdain (because bursting into impromptu song and dance is implausible, although building-crushing, death-defying superheroes somehow check out). But bad luck to them, with musicals sitting at the centre of the zeitgeist. Wicked not only defied records to become the highest-grossing film based on a Broadway musical of all time, it also sparked a wider box office surge across all stage shows. Then there was the unhinged press tour -a masterclass in the importance of being earnest (which also happens to be the name of an Oscar Wilde playturned-musical). Because sometimes you just need to fully…

PARIS BY NUMBERS 1 Paris Hilton was the top Google News search term for 2006. 2 She has two children: son Phoenix (January 2023) and daughter London (November 2023), both born via surrogate. 7 Ranked the seventh most influential person in NFTs by Fortune in 2021. 22 Spent 22 days in jail in 2007, after violating a DUI probation. 45 She had 45 dresses for her 2021 wedding to businessman Carter Reum, wearing six on the day. 100 In June 2007, tabloid Us Weekly published a 100% Paris Free issue, as public interest in her surpassed the 2008 presidential election campaign. 132 With a reported IQ of 132, Paris is in the top two per cent of the population. 500 In 2006, artist Banksy replaced 500 copies of her album…

GENEVA When Sydney woman Lauren Loughnan put a callout on TikTok for new friends, the response was so overwhelming that she created a group, Common Bond, on group chat app Geneva. It now has nearly 1500 members who meet for cofees and Pilates. TIMELEFT The mystery meet-up app operates in cities all over the world (great for travel, too). Enter your details and you’ll be set up for a dinner with …ive strangers on a Wednesday evening, matched by a ‘personali‡y algorithm’. BUMBLE FOR FRIENDS Swiping for your new bestie sounds, yes, embarrassing. But scan Reddit and you’ll …ind stories of people who’ve forged genuine friendships via the pla‰form (and like all good dating apps, collected some horror stories, too).…

“What do I wear when nobody’s watching? My Aldi tracksuit” LIZZY HOO @lizzyhoo Can fashion be funny? Of course. I saw a guy with a T-shirt recently that said, “Life is like a dick; it can be hard sometimes,” and I laughed a lot. Describe this look in three words… Russian oligarch’s wife. Who are you channelling? Someone with more confidence. In life, do you set trends or follow them? Is wearing your pyjamas outside the house trend-setting? My personal style in three emojis… I wish I could wear more… Tourist T-shirts. I wish I could wear less… Fake Birkenstocks. Most regrettable fashion moment? Cargo pants with way too many pockets and choker necklaces. What were you like in high school? I thought I was cool. In my high-school yearbook,…

Inspired by a GROUNDBREAKING study by psychologist Arthur Aron that aimed to speed up INTIMACY between strangers through a SPECIFIC series of probing QUESTIONS. Given the choice of anyone in the world, who would be your dream dinner guest? Pendleton Ward, the writer of Adventure Time. Do you ever draft text messages in your Notes app before sending? Only if the matter is serious and I need to get my point across. What would constitute a perfect day for you? Laughing a lot with my girlfriend, then driving my car or doing a track day. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die? I hope I get mauled by a tiger, because it would look epic on the gravestone. Tell your life story in a single sentence.…

Over the past few years, haircare has exploded in popularity. Blame COVID, or our obsession with wellness, or the powerful urge to revive every nostalgic behaviour from childhood, but with particular concern focused around scalp health and hair loss, it’s not surprising that hairbrushes are set to comb in more than $13 billion worth of market share within the next decade. Unlike the humble hairbrush of your youth, which just got on with untangling the knots, the new generation of status hairbrushes are marketed as doing so much more. When following a regimen of twice-daily brushing, a minute or two each time and working from behind the ears up to the crown, you can increase the time between washes by gently redistributing oils from the scalp down to the drier…

The point of putting on a lip balm is not to lick it off, but the current influx of fancier-than-papaw ointment options all tempt you to do just that. Much like the current predilection for moreish fragrances, swiping anything across your pout that doesn’t satiate your sweet tooth in some small way just isn’t a thing anymore (unless you’re willing to die on the Dermal Th erapy hill). Blame any one of the zillennial celebrity beauty brand founders pulling the industry strings, but probably start with Hailey Bieber – Rhode is now so synonymous with foodie beauty it’s a wonder she’s not hosting Is It Cake? yet.…

THE PERFECT CWA VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE INGREDIENTS SPONGE 250g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing pans 275g self-raising flour, plus extra for flouring pans 25g cornflour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 4 eggs 1/3 cup (80ml) milk FILLING 1/3 cup (110g) raspberry jam (homemade is best!) Freshly whipped cream SERVE Icing sugar, to dust INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (or 160°C fan forced). Butter and dust with flour 2 x deep 20cm round tins. 2. Combine and sift the flour, cornflour, baking powder and salt and set aside. 3. Beat butter, vanilla extract and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, around 5 minutes. 4. Beat in eggs one at a time. 5. Stir…

DOLLY ALDERTON, writer, loves ROBBIE WILLIAMS “This is a very hacky thing to say, but I think Robbie Williams is a symbol of an artist who we sometimes make the mistake [of thinking] that if billions of people enjoy their work, then it is artless. Whereas, actually, if hundreds of thousands of people are watching your film or reading your book or listening to your songs, it’s not by accident. There’s a huge amount of thought that goes into that, otherwise everyone would be making stuff that everyone listens to… There’s a reason why his music is not really spoken about, but his songs are incredible, and they will be incredible forever.” via Sentimental Garbage CHRIS BLACK, writer and podcaster, appreciates Emily in Paris “Many of the same people who…

If anyone’s ever rolled their eyes at fashion and uttered they’re just clothes, they probably haven’t seen LOUIS VUITT ON’s spring/summer 2025 collection in situ. Prized pieces from Paris landed in our office for a shoot this month and were hung and displayed like precious works of art. Dramatic patterned jackets with voluminous sleeves, nipped waists and flared peplums (but not the 2011 kind); tweed capris; swingy necklaces; little embellished dresses; and the new LV Biker bag, inspired by the jacket of the same name. With lots of texture and an element of wild abandon, the collection is informing how we want to dress for the season ahead (and it’s available to shop in-store now, or to admire like art). Another label we’re making space for on our moodboard is…

SCAN TO SHOP this edit now SLIM-SKINNY ▶ The skinny jean’s second coming is nothing to fear, as long as you wear it like it’s 2025, not 2005, which is low-key and a little bit grungy – look to Celine and Miu Miu for modern runway references. ▶ Very important: the skinny 2.0 is slim but not so tight it squeezes the body. The jeans shouldn’t hug the calf (no drainpipe legs, definitely no jegg ings). ▶ Ideally, the denim is rigid rather than stretchy – pay close attention to the back pockets and how they sit on the bum. ▶ Opt for a mid-rise cut that sits just above the hip bone. Do a sit test when you try them on; ensure the waistband doesn’t budge. ▶ The only…

THE MEMBERS INSTYLE: HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN AVID READERS? FRYA: After I came off the birth control pill last year, I suddenly felt this big pull to read romance. My first book was A Court of Thorns and Roses [by Sarah J. Maas], and I read it in a week. SCARLETT: I actually used to hate reading. I didn’t pick up a book until I was 20 and I only picked it up because I was getting sober from alcohol and needed to put my energy into something else. Similar to Frya, I picked up a book, read it in a day, and was completely hooked. INSTYLE: AND WHY ROMANCE? SCARLETT: Because it’s written by women! Well, usually. They say fictional men are great because they’re written by women. It’s…

Why musicals? For so many reasons, but we all need a dopamine hit. And everyone has their thing. I used to be into rugby league, so I know all about going to the footy and the highs and lows of that. The difference is, when you go to a musical, you know what you’re getting. Favourite show of all time? It used to be Rent, but my current bias is Hamilton. I’ve seen it 32 times – 30 times in Australia; four times in the closing week this January. You don’t get bored? Look, you know what’s gonna happen. You probably know all the words. But the more you see it, especially with a complex musical like Hamilton, there are so many little Easter eggs. Then there’s the way different…

Open any children’s book that’s not deliberately trying to be woke, and look for the grandmother figure. She will have glasses, a shawl around her shoulders and a teacup nearby. She will either be sitting in a comfortable chair, or offering the young protagonist a hug or piece of homemade pie. No, this is not reality, but it is the warped world of representation older women are subjected to everywhere they look. Can you imagine Demi Moore doing any of those things? She’s a grandmother, and her glasses are Oliver Peoples. The most teacup thing about her is her micro chihuahua, Pilaf, which weighs about as much as a teacup and saucer combined. On this year’s awards circuit, Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie and Pamela Anderson all received nominations for their…

PODCAST: Lemme Say This. BEST FRIENDS: Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, both in their 20s, from New York. PROFESSIONS: Writers (Harris is the author of the Hung Up Substack). LIKE THE FRIEND WHO… has already seen that TikTok you sent them and has biting cultural commentary on that niche piece of celebri€y gossip that dropped 30 minutes ago. PODCAST: Las Culturistas. BEST FRIENDS: Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, both in their 30s, from New York. PROFESSIONS: Comedians (Yang is an SNL cast member). LIKE THE FRIEND WHO… can make you laugh even when you’re in the middle of a level 11 men€y b and refers to all of the pop girls like they’re her best friends. PODCAST: Gayotic. BEST FRIENDS: LA-based Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin, all in their 30s. PROFESSIONS:…

AUTUMN-WINTER 2025 Gimme the scoop Getting a little tired of the NA possibilities? A scoop of vanilla ice cream can fix that. In lieu of no-gronis and virgin piña coladas, the old-school spider (aka ice cream float) is forging a comeback. Pinterest searches for cream soda aesthetic and homemade soda recipes are up, as younger gens look for sweet and delicious ways to catch up over a drink. THE FUZZ Kendall, Bella, Hailey and Rihanna – all of your moodboard favourites are wearing fur hats this winter. Faux, we presume. In natural colours and textures, they channel the cosy glamour of a winter in Europe. But you can also find them in just about any colour you wish. So while Pamela Anderson’s legendary fluffy pink hat at the 1999 VMAs…

Just in time for the brand’s 20th anniversary, Synergie Skin is launching PressPause, a milk serum concentrate designed for women over 40 experiencing hormonal skin changes brought on by perimenopause and menopause. Combining Synergie Skin’s Clean Science approach with targeted ingredients, the innovative formula focuses on key concerns like collagen loss, dryness and sensitivity. A line-up of clinically proven actives were selected to help women navigate hormonal skin transitions, including Liposomal Soy Genistein, which boosts collagen and elastin production for improved skin firmness, and Pink Microalga Extract (Dunaliella Salina), which neutralises free radicals. Carnosine provides an extra boost of antioxidant defence. In a cultural moment where the effects of hormones on ageing skin has never been more topical, PressPause promises deep hydration, improved skin elasticity and greater resilience.…

Mega influencer Alix Earle recently confessed that her hair LOOKS BETTER when she visits home and uses the mass-market shampoo in her parents’ bathroom instead of the pricey salon version she normally lathers up with – sending her followers RUSHING TO THE AISLES. But could supermarket shampoo really be as good as (or better than) its luxury counterparts? In these AUSTERE TIMES, four InStyle editors put their high-end bottles aside to find out. Editor-in-Chief Justine Cullen tests Tresemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner I ran out of my usual, very expensive designer shampoo while on holiday recently. We were in an isolated town in rural Québec and options were limited. At le supermarché, I opted for Tresemmé, remembering from my distant beauty editor days that the moisturising formula was once…

With the economy on fire, little-treat culture has hit an all-time high. Is it any wonder the fragrance market has been flooded with gourmand fragrances, the kind that smell like decadent delicacies but prevent dreaded excess? Th e signature notes are as nostalgic as they are sexy and indulgent: vanilla, coffee, caramel, pistachio. Th ey also speak to the massification of perfumes – a swing away from rare and exclusive notes that you’ve never heard of towards familiar scents that you don’t need to smell to know you’ll like. If it’s worthy of dessert, it’s worthy of a place on your bathroom counter.…

When was the last time you really looked inside your pantry? And I don’t just mean a cursory glance in order to grab the salt or pepper; I mean really looked inside. Because as you may have heard, your oils might be trying to kill you. According to seed-oil truthers, they’re a leading cause of diseases including (but not limited to) heart disease, cancer and diabetes. But don’t cull your cupboards just yet; when the World Cancer Research Fund reviewed the latest scientific data, it concluded there was no evidence that consuming seed oils in moderation increased the risk of cancer. If your pantry won’t kill you, though, you should definitely call the plumber because your water consumption might. With more than one billion views on TikTok, #WaterTok is overflowing…

Zeekr launched its stunning range of electric vehicles at SXSW Sydney in October, captivating car enthusiasts and sustainabilityminded drivers alike with a potent blend of cutting-edge technology, eco credentials and luxury design. Attendees had the opportunity to experience the revolutionary vehicles up close, driving along a custom course with panoramic views of the iconic Sydney skyline. Among the highlights was the Zeekr X, the brand’s official introduction to the Australian market, which is a sleek and stylish luxury-urban-cross SUV that blends mindful innovation with high-performance engineering. But it’s not the only model you can expect to spot around town in the not-too-distant future. At InStyle’s recent Beauty Summit event, guests got a sneak peek at the very slick Zeekr 009, a pure-electric luxury minivan that’ll make you forget everything you…

KEY *: Sextile aspect, indicates cooperation △: Trine aspect, indicates synchronicity ☌: A conjunction, indicates two celestial bodies are close together, amplifying their energy □: When two planets are 90 degrees apart, creating a clash of energies →: When a planet or celestial body is in a star sign ☍: An opposition, which could create conflict Aries March 21 – April 19 March 3: Mercury * Uranus means a sudden career idea could be a game-changer – write it down before you forget. March 4: Mars △ Saturn gives you unstoppable determination – perfect for tackling big tasks. March 5: Sun ☌ Neptune invites creative inspiration – lean into an artistic pursuit or spiritual practice. March 6: Venus □ Saturn may test your confidence – stay steady and don’t take setbacks personally. March 7:…

1. SLEEK sneakers Low-profile kicks you won’t spot on everyone else. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now SCAN TO SHOP this edit now 2. CREW-NECK knits Envelope yourself in something warm and fuzzy. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now 3. CHORE jackets Layered up or worn alone, the jacket of the moment is no muss, no fuss. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now 4. STATEMENT brooches Autumn’s hottest accessory has been in grandma’s jewellery box all along. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now 5. ASYMMETRIC skirts Floaty or fitted, the hem of the season is far from straight and narrow. 6. FANCY belts They might be studded and statement, but these aren’t the indie sleaze belts you remember. SCAN TO SHOP this edit now…

THE ECCENTRICS Loud, proud and way better dressed than anyone else. NOT THAT YOU NEED TO SHINE BRIGHTER. THE MUSE “I love it when toxic bitches enter their flop era.” – DARREN, HEARTBREAK HIGH THE ARTY TYPES Style is just another medium for self-expression. YOUR NEW FAVOURITE PALETTE. THE MUSE “What is this, some sort of dork outreach program?”  – LANEY, SHE’S ALL THAT SCAN TO SHOP this edit now THE BRAINIACS Perfection isn’t a goal, it’s the baseline. YOUR NEXT BOOK CLUB READ. THE MUSE “Who cares if I’m pretty if I fail my finals?!”  – RORY, GILMORE GIRLS THE GOTHS More black. More drama. More existential crises. WEDNESDAY ADDAMS MEETS DALÍ. THE MUSE “We are the weirdos, mister.” – NANCY, THE CRAFT SCAN TO SHOP this edit now THE…

RACHEL TEE TYLER My style in three words: Looks, not outfits. A great bag needs… To be quality, first and foremost, but also unique and fun. I love an interesting shape, a bold colour or some cool hardware. The most unexpected thing you’d find in my bag right now is… My plethora of toothbrushes. And I never leave home without… Lip balm. If my bag could talk, it would say… She thinks she’s Mary Poppins. My go-to styling trick for adding a little fun to an outfit is… Hair can change the whole vibe of an outfit, instantly. Polo Play has been designed to evoke joy and optimism. What brings you joy? My senior doggy brings me the most joy. At 16, she still gets the zoomies, demands her daily…

Beware the culture snob. They’re lurking by the bookshelf at your friend’s half-lit house party, bottle of Japanese whisky in hand, practically bursting to school you on Nietzschean philosophy. “I’ve nearly finished Thus Spoke Zarathustra,” they drawl. “It’s a revelation; a poetic manifesto. What have you been enjoying of late?” “Well,” you want to say, “I’m currently on my third rewatch of Bridgerton and am positively burning for the Duke.” Instead, you make a weak reference to Samantha Harvey’s Booker Prize win and feign a bathroom emergency. Humans have long sought to assert their superiority via their cultural tastes, and by some strange quirk of osmosis we come out of the womb knowing that Bach is good and boybands are bad. That war films are good and romcoms are bad. Or rather,…

How to DIY Gold Class GET A COUCH YOU CAN REALLY SPRAWL OUT ON KOALA sofa, $3650. PHONES AWAY. IF YOU MUST MULTITASK, COLOURING > SCROLLING PAPER LAND COLOURING BOOK, $35.22, from Etsy. POSH CHOC TOPS, PLEASE BRAVO GELATO Bambino Cones, $14.99, from selected supermarkets.…

The table was spread like Cleopatra’s feast, with exotic fruits piled high on silver platters, loaves of freshly baked ciabatta and crystal goblets brimming with wine. Except this was a modern-day Californian version, so there were also trays of sushi from Nobu, chopped salads and jugs of vitamin-infused lemon water almost spilling off the marble tabletop. Much of the food would go to waste, such was the grim reality at a meal where most of the guests were pumped with skinny jabs. But the sun was beaming down on the Hidden Hills courtyard, and on this fine day in May, no one in the family had a real care in the world, least of all food waste. There was Kim, scrolling on her phone while divulging her plans for a…

Aristotle wrote, “No one would choose to live without friends” some time in the 4th century BCE. He'd have loved Friends, which premiered a few thousand years later, in 1994. Do you think he was a Charlotte, who, in 2001, asked her Sex and the City girl gang: “Maybe we could be each other’s soulmates?” In 2017, Alok Vaid-Menon enjoyed a moment of virality when they posted, “I want a world where friendship is appreciated as a form of romance.” And in 2020, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman – famous BFFs in circles where their now-ended Call Your Girlfriend podcast was considered essential listening – published their book, Big Friendship. It was important because, at the time and despite the profusion of fictional cultural texts, there wasn’t much information that…

You’ve permanently shared your location with each other… and your sleep habits and steps. You know their matcha order by heart and chilli oil flavour of choice. Napping or scrolling in silence next to each other counts as a ‘catch up’. You FaceTime while cooking (also in silence). Two-minute-long voice note >>>> text message. You have a shared Netflix account. They’re your emergency contact. You’ve got a shared Google Doc to plan your next holiday with them. And their partner.…

What do you do when you feel powerless? Start small and regain composure over that which you can. There’s a sensuality, a luxuriousness to much of the newness in beautyland; it might have to do with the dissociative feelings we tried to leave behind in 2024. We’re all craving a way to get back into our bodies and feel grounded again. For you, looking out for number one might take up the form of a hydrating, firming slather of something post-shower (a step we skip far too often). UNI’s cult 24-Hour Body Serum does the job; the marinepowered brand with a growing fan base recently debuted at Mecca. Or perhaps it’s a promise to diligently apply eye cream each evening, in which case look no further than AUGUSTINUS BADER’s The…

The appeal of foodie ingredients in skincare is hardly new. Where once we vigorously scrubbed our skin with St. Ives Apricot Scrub, today, we’re more likely to want to slather it in a jelly serum to make it look like a glazed doughnut. Who could forget Jessica Simpson’s Dessert Beauty line, launched in 2004, which promised you could literally eat your skincare, cosmetics and fragrance? Ill-fated, sure, but very briefly revolutionary, not to mention before its time. In a 2023 article for The Times, beauty writer and critic Jessica DeFino mused: “Perhaps the pushed-down desire to stuff one’s face – discouraged by society, damped by Ozempic – is sublimated into the performance of a gleaming Krispy Kreme.” But if, for practical reasons, most of us have noted and bypassed the…

For a while, desserts on restaurant menus or at highly Instagrammable holes-in-the-wall were all about provocation. They were dismantled, deconstructed or pumped full of liquid nitrogen; a ‘freak’-this, a ‘mess’-that. All style, little substance. But just as the best beauty looks aren’t about trying too hard, it seems that our favourite pastry chefs are coming around to the idea that simple can be excellent. Desserts aren’t meant to make you think – they’re meant to comfort, delight and make you feel good. Chocolate mousse, warm vanilla custard, a big old slice of really-fucking-delicious CWA-worthy cake. The renaissance of simple and, yes, nostalgic sweets is frankly irresistible, because they won’t just whet your appetite, they’ll tug on your heartstrings, too. Take, for instance, the ice-cream sandwich. The history books track its…

WHO LIVES HERE: STEPHANIE STAMATIS, an art director and stylist, her husband Timothy, their baby daughter Saška and Bunny the cat. Where: Brunswick West in inner Melbourne. What: A renovated 1960s apartment with abundant light and space. Creative direction: Retro foodie; a home tailormade for enjoying the best things in life (eating, reading). What makes it magic: For Stamatis, food styling and still-life photography are not just a job, but a passion that seeps into her home life. “I don’t have a studio at the moment so my living room turns into a shooting space,” says Stamatis. “The dining area, with its built-in seat, doubles as my workspace. It is all connected to the kitchen, so I can watch a pot of beans on the stove while I work.” “I…