Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2015 i Marie Claire Australia

It was a Monday morning, only a week before Christmas. I was in a meeting, completely immersed in magazine world. My PA walked in to wrap it up and said, “Have you heard the news? There’s a terrorist in Martin Place.” I immediately looked down at my phone’s Twitter feed and couldn’t believe the initial news reports I was reading: hostages were being held in the Lindt cafe in Sydney’s CBD and terrorists were potentially responsible. It seemed impossible. This was in the heart of Sydney. For me, the location is such familiar territory, as I regularly travel to the Channel Seven building nearby for Sunrise appearances. But the images of those men and women with their faces pressed against the windows and the grainy shots of the menacing gunman…

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The Morning Show presenter who broke the story live “Word came through our earpieces to get back from the glass” 54 marieclaire.com. It started like any regular Monday morning show. Marlisa Punzalan of The X Factor was singing when I sensed a commotion. I turned around, looked outside and saw police with their guns drawn. Then, I glanced at the Lindt cafe, and could see palms on the window and faces. I said to our producer, “Can you see what we are seeing? This looks bad. Are we cutting to this?” and word came through we would be. [Co-host] Larry [Emdur] and I had to quickly gather our thoughts. At some point the crew pulled screens across the windows, and word came through our earpieces to get back from the…

It was Australia’s most notorious murder… Bev Balding’s hands trembled as she watched the judge enter Courtroom Six of Sydney’s Supreme Court to hand down his sentence. For weeks on end, she had sat on the cold, unforgiving benches of the public gallery, steeling herself to remain in the same room as the men guilty of murdering her daughter. If that 3.45am phone call with the terrible news, two years earlier, had been the start of her nightmare, the trial offered a chance of some small consolation. All she could hope for now was justice. Janine was never coming back. The 20-year-old bank teller had been kidnapped, repeatedly raped and drowned in a shallow dam. Now the young men who had done that to her were facing the consequences. The…

An Instagram account is usually the stuff of green smoothies and beachside sunsets. Not so photojournalist David Guttenfelder’s @everydayDPRK Instagram page. Instead, the 45-year-old American uses Instagram to offer an unprecedented look at everyday life inside one of the world’s most repressive and secretive nations: North Korea. Guttenfelder, who has travelled regularly to the country over the past 15 years, started the account in 2014 “to show the real people, the real lives, and not just a statesponsored view of the country”, he explains. The images that the account (which has 24,200 followers) shares are fascinating in their normality – workers on their daily commute, teens lining up at a water park, a woman on top of a lookout tower in traditional dress, her skirts blowing in the wind. “It…

There’s a well-worn path that Australian actresses tend to tread en route to stardom. A sun-drenched prime-time soap opera stint, a turn in a local indie film and then straight on a plane to Hollywood and, hopefully, fame and fortune. Not so for Jessica De Gouw. With only a handful of local performances to her name (including Underbelly and the Kath & Kim movie), the 27-year-old starlet got her big break in 2012 after being cast in the action-packed American TV series Arrow. Over the course of three seasons, the big-budget production built up a cult following. “I get loads of really great drawings and stories [from fans],” laughs De Gouw. “[It] is unlike anything I have ever experienced before.” Now, following the success of Arrow and a bodice-ripping rendition…

We look at the latest literary phenomenon When Anna Todd signed a six-figure publishing contract in 2014, her romance series, After, had already been read one billion times (Yes, that’s “billion” with a “b”). Why? Because Todd, 25, is one of the superstars of fan fiction. Her One Direction tale, After Ever Happy (Simon & Schuster, $19.99), is just one in a thriving literary universe where amateur writers pen elaborate (and often erotic) fantasies using real-world celebrities and literary characters (think Benedict Cumberbatch’s beloved Sherlock Holmes). But, now, fan fiction – once the domain of teenagers and the more nerdily inclined – is gaining legitimate publishing credibility (and big bucks). L.J. Smith, author of a series based on The Vampire Diaries, is a bestseller on Amazon’s ebook portal, and E.L.…

Need a little something to add to your everyday wardrobe? Try these earrings by French design duo Moutton Collet. To colour yourself pretty, visit mouttoncollet.com. Moutton Collet, approx $602 HERE’S CHEERS After 40 years as personal shopper at New York luxury store Bergdorf Goodman, style stalwart Betty Halbreich publishes her life story. And, at 86, there’s so much to tell. Sartorial stories of the rich and famous, all laced with her razor-sharp wit. TO GO The Jet Set 6 capsule collection, launched by Michael Kors this month, is a clever edit of shoes both practical and glamorous, all bundled up in a super-sleek, crocembossed carry-on. It’s chic for the feet. HARROLDS FOR HER Offering an edited selection from the global fashion scene’s premium brands, Harrolds opens its inaugural fagship for…

MADELINE POOLE Her unique talent for innovative designs, love of colour and intricate detail has made Poole one of the most sought-after nail experts in the industry and a Sally Hansen global ambassador. INSIDER TIP: “When choosing lipstick, look at the pigment density. I choose rich, highly dense colours because they are more likely to stay and I can do a light stain or a bold red-carpet lip.” INSIDER TIP: “Don’t forget to replace your nail fleafier 10 uses.” Try: OPI Brilliance Long Buffer, $8.95. the hairstylist GUIDO PALAU INSIDER TIP: “Toners are astringents, which make the skin tight and there is little evidence to say they are beneficial for skin.” the body therapist INSIDER TIP: St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil, $49.95. “It’s perfect for getting that gorgeous,…

TOTAL RECALL Here’s another reason to pump it up: according to a recent study by Georgia Tech in the US, just 20 minutes of intense resistance exercise can boost your memory by 10 per cent. Researchers think this is linked to participants having increased saliva measures of a stress hormone, which is linked to enhanced memory function after their workouts. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Raise funds for research by hosting an “Afternoon Teal” for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Visit ovariancancer.net.au 3 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day. OAT CUISINE According the British Journal Of Nutrition** oats can play an important role in improving diet quality, plus digestive and cardiovascular health. Up the flavour ante with a bowl of O&G by Uncle Tobys, which contains oats, rye…

How many times have you heard someone say, “One day I would love to …” or, “If I ever win Lotto I’m going to …”? Most people have some idea of what they would like to have, or do, “one day”: start a business, change career, move house, relocate to another city or country, travel, retrain, start a family, write a book … the possibilities are endless. Yet people wait. Some people wait until they have finished having a family, or until their children are older or have left home. Others wait until they have “more” – more money, more time or more energy. They wait, oblivious to the fact the time will never be “just right”. Similarly, those who don’t know what they want in life also wait. Many…

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SHADES OF GREY … … and a little hint of pink! Sweet dreams are certainly made of bedding like Cultiver’s 100 per cent linen collection, which has expanded to nine colours with the new addition of Smoke Grey and Blush. Available in single to king sizes, from $245 for a queen duvet cover. Visit cultiver.com. HIDE & SEEK TREND ALERT! Here is some free advice – a little bit of leather makes everything look better! A long-time fashion favourite, leather is now the hottest thing in homewares – from handles to plant hangers. Here is our pick of the bunch: 1 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2, from $479 each. A portable Bluetooth speaker with 24 hours of battery life. Visit beoplay.com/a2. 2 Leather plant hanger, approx $105. Made from vegetable…

GRAND DAME It’s taken six years, but the Hydro Majestic Hotel in the NSW Blue Mountains has finally reopened following a massive revamp. In its heyday, the hotel attracted the rich and famous with its opulent interiors and amazing views – and it’s hoped that its luxe new look will do the same. Visit hydromajestic.com.au. Lonely Planet’s latest book, You Only Live Once ($39.99), is about planning adventures for each moment – whether you’ve got a spare hour, day, week, month, or year – and the most amazing destinations to do it in. PYJAMA PARTY If you’ve stayed at one of Australia’s Art Series Hotels, you’ll no doubt have wished you could leave with an artwork or two. Now you (almost!) can. The group’s new online store, Artefacts, is stocking…

WINNING LETTER I am a single woman over child-bearing age who enjoyed reading Dolly Alderton’s The Rise Of Single-Shaming [February]. I didn’t find people remarked about children when I was 30-something, although I’m sure many single women do, but in later years I have found the stigmatisation worse. Older women who are single comment that they become isolated as they are excluded from social events they used to attend when they were “attached”. Dolly is right in saying that single women should not live their lives in wait of “Mr Right”. I am sure that if Mr Right comes along he adds value to our lives, but we are the cake and he is the icing! Christine Burford, Kidman Park, SA Thank you for providing marie claire readers with another…

NSW Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network coordinator deployed at Martin Place “We went through boxes of tissues. It seemed everyone was crying” I’ve been a counsellor for 18 years and I’ve worked on a lot of critical incidents – bushfires, natural disasters – but I’ve never seen anything like this. I was working at home when my son texted, asking whether I was involved with the siege. I turned on the TV, saw what was happening and immediately wondered whether there would be a role for counsellors and chaplains. The next day, my team was deployed to Martin Place. It was an extraordinary experience. People wanted to be there to bring something positive. That’s how it grew from a bunch of flowers to a sea of bouquets. We had 29 chaplains…

When was the last time you woke up and thought, “What do I want to do today?” This was the question my friend recently posed as five of us piled into a hatchback at midday on a sweltering summer’s day. We were headed for our third baby shower in three weeks. Buried under a pile of pastel tributes in the back seat, I thought the question over. When was the last time I did something just because I felt like it? Lately, most weekends (and a large portion of my disposable income) had been consumed by a furry of engagement parties, hen’s nights, high teas, weddings, baby showers, naming days and kids’ birthday parties. On top of that, I spend a lot of time burning through a bunch of life…

“I WENT TO AN OVERSEAS ORGY” Sophie*, 30, works in the health industry. Originally from Melbourne, she now lives in London with her boyfriend Jackson*. Hot didn’t even come close to describing the scene that faced my boyfriend Jackson, 40, and I as we walked into Ibiza’s chic Pikes Hotel [now known as Rocks House]. Everywhere we looked there were beautiful people, kissing, touching, having sex. Some of the women were already stripping of their bikinis as other people writhed to the dance music pumping from the DJ box. Grabbing a glass of champagne and adjusting my sexy black lace cat’s-eye mask, Jackson and I confidently joined the throng. “The two of us had flown into Ibiza that morning for the three-day Killing Kittens sex party. We’d been members of…

In 2013, the World Happiness Report (yes, such a thing exists) named Denmark as the world’s happiest country. But is it truly a blissful, Scandinavian paradise? That’s what Helen Russell, a British journalist living in Denmark, tries to answer in her new book, A Year Of Living Danishly (Allen & Unwin, $27.99). MC: What’s the secret to Danish happiness? HR: They’re very trusting. [They believe] everyone is essentially a good person. Also they drink a lot, have really good pastries, and the perfect work/life balance: most people leave work at 4pm. What’s not to love? MC: What about their famous social welfare system? HR: Denmark is a great country to be a woman. The maternity and paternity leave systems make it so easy to bring up a family. MC: What’s…

The number of self-made female billionaires is on the rise. Here’s five businesswomen we admire and who built their fortunes themselves Elizabeth Holmes This 31-year-old US college dropout, made her billions via the blood-testing company she founded. Today, she is worth $4.5b, making her the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire. Sara Blakely Is there a pair of Spanx lurking in your cupboard? If you said “yes”, then you will have contributed to the 43-year-old’s billion-dollar fortune. Folorunsho Alakija The second richest woman in Africa, Alakija, 63, has earned $2.5b drilling for oil in her native Nigeria. Zhang Xin The real estate tycoon (Xin, 49, is responsible for much of Beijing’s skyline) is worth $3.7 billion. Denise Coates This 47-year old Brit has racked up $1.6 billion by founding one of…

Liv O’Driscoll New Zealand I’m inspired by: My daughter, Hara. My secret passion: I am a major foodie. It’s the one thing (apart from my daughter) that I don’t mind splurging on. My favourite fashion icon: Diane von Furstenberg – I love everything about her. Liv O’Driscoll New Zealand I’m inspired by: My daughter, Hara. My secret passion: I am a major foodie. It’s the one thing (apart from my daughter) that I don’t mind splurging on. My favourite fashion icon: Diane von Furstenberg – I love everything about her. Mathilda Tolvanen Finland I’m inspired by: My nine-year-old brother. My secret passion: Soccer (playing and watching). My dream is: To be able to enjoy every second of my life, so that when I’m a grandmother I can feel blessed for…

turn back time Last season’s ’70s remix plays on into spring with designers pressing repeat on the decade’s fashion hits. Move to the retro beat in fared trousers and dreamy bohemian dresses in psychedelic patterns BETWEEN THE LINES Stripes: they’re never out of style. Each season designers find a way to rework them, and why not? The graphic motif is at once classic and cool. The only question is, do you opt for a colour-pop or a timeless two-tone number for spring? ALL-WEATHER LEATHER Painted in lipstick red, dusty pink and caramel, glossy leather and soft suede suddenly feel right for summer. The luxurious fabrics are versatile, fashioned into everything from minimalist midi dresses to flirty playsuits MIDDLE CLASS From origami-style obi ties to floppy fabric bows, the message is…

Among the hundreds of products launched last year, the marie claire international jury of beauty journalists selected seven standout products that exemplify innovation, and the Australian jury named its top three picks 1 Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara, $54 “It saves time and considerable energy. The curved wand and brush reach every lash, even the tiny ones that make all the difference” 2 Shiseido Ultimune, $125 “A scientific discovery that opens a new path in cosmetics” 3 Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate, $80 “An immediate ‘wow’ result plus long-term benefits. An essential” 4 Kérastase Densifque range*, from $44 “The effect is spectacular – hair is substantially thicker” 5 Nars** “François Nars displays a true love of women, and of what can make her even more beautiful and desirable” With his keen sense…

You might think of it as just another task that’s going to make you miss the train, but experts point to breakfast as the key to a better day – and body. “The right-sized breakfast can supercharge your metabolism, provide you with an abundance of energy, keep you focused and alert, balance your moods and regulate your blood sugar levels – all by supplying your body with a nutrient-rich start to the day,” says nutritionist Casey-Lee Lyons (livelovenourish.com.au), adding that getting the morning mix right is vital when it comes to staying trim. Here’s what to aim for: 1680 kilojoules Don’t hold back – eating approximately a quarter of your daily intake first thing will boost your metabolism, carry you through to your next meal without cravings and reduce the…

TV POWER HOUSE It’s a week since the Lindt Cafe siege took place opposite Channel Seven’s studios in Sydney’s Martin Place. marie claire is meeting with Sarah Stinson, the station’s executive producer of ratings favourites The Morning Show and The Daily Edition, and she admits the energy in the office has suffered. “As journalists we’re taught not to let our emotions get involved,” says Stinson, recalling that it was The Morning Show hosts, Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur, who broke the news to a shocked nation of the hostage situation unfolding across the plaza. “The journo in me kicked in and I thought, ‘We’ve got to follow this story.’” But as executive producer, Stinson is responsible for a team of up to 30, so she closed the set and moved…

A Buying a property is an exciting time and is likely to be one o of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Once you’ve saved your deposit (usually at least 10 per cent of the purchase price) and have an idea of the property price, there are some common costs to consider which can often be overlooked: Stamp duty This is based on the market value of the property or the purchase price (whichever is the greater). The amount varies between each state and exemptions and concessions may apply in some circumstances. Registration fees Whenever a property changes hands, a Transfer of Land document is lodged to record the change of ownership. You’ll need to pay a registration fee on the land transfer plus a government charge to register your…

Priya Rao, doctor at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne Your workwear style? “For me, it’s all about looking professional and being practical, without losing a stylish fair. I am on my feet all day, do CPR at a moment’s notice and can’t be afraid to get dirty. My workwear needs to reflect this.” Your favourite go-to outfit? “It’s fitted pants, a colourful top, a pair of fats or wedges, with a statement hair band. I love lace and try to incorporate that into my workwear.” Your injection of personality? “It can be really difficult to individualise your style as a doctor. Small additions like some colourful fats, a glam bag or a cute hairstyle are my ways to add a bit of my personality to my look.” Your most recent…

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She’s the actress adored by musical lovers, film buffs and the esteemed Academy alike (with a slew of Oscar nods to prove it). So, just how did a New Jersey native become the most celebrated actress of all time? By Michelle Davies It’s February 1975 and the Yale School of Drama’s production of the musical Happy End is thrown into chaos when its female lead is suddenly struck down with the fu. Panicking, director Michael Posnick plucks a masters student named Meryl Streep from the chorus line to fill in. “She wasn’t [even] the understudy,” he would later recall. That evening, Streep, then aged 25, delivered a rousing performance after only an afternoon’s rehearsal. “I remember standing at the back of the theatre in awe that she had absorbed the…

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A law clerk at nearby Frederick Jordan Chambers who had to be evacuated by police “We all climbed out of a window to escape” It all started at about 9.50am – there was a customer in our foyer trying to get into Lindt through the side entry. I saw two people inside the glass doors of the cafe shaking their heads, saying, “No.” I thought, “They’ll sort it out,” and walked into my offce. Then I heard a siren and saw police in the street. That’s when I noticed the two girls pressed up against the glass doors at the cafe. It was a staff member and a customer – they looked terrifed. It took the police two hours to evacuate us, because we would have had to walk right…

It wasn’t lost on guests that the venue for Nicolas Ghesquière’s spring/summer 2015 collection for Louis Vuitton looked like a spaceship. He has, after all, been charged with steering the heritage brand into the future. Perched above a pond within Paris’s famous Bois de Boulogne park, the new Frank Gehry building resembled an intergalactic machine glistening in the sun. Inside, there were stark diagonal spotlights, UFO-inspired lighting, and the models’ faces projected onto screens. But if guests expected to be transported into a galaxy far, far away, Ghesquière had more surprises in store. Models wore A-line designs, featuring ’70s touches – multi-textured crochet and lace, velvet, and geometric patterned eel. In an exclusive interview, Jackie Frank spoke with the creative director about his new wardrobe classics. JACKIE FRANK: Tell us…

Sitting on her couch at home for two hours straight, Gwyneth Paltrow blushes (twice), cries (a little), laughs (a lot), and attempts – with varying success – to express her feelings. In short, Paltrow is human. And if the range of emotions doesn’t convince you, the sitting-on-the-couch– for-two-hours part should. Paltrow is usually represented in two dimensions – either on-screen or online – which makes it easy to forget that she’s not a comic-book character, although she plays one in the blockbuster Iron Man movie series. In three dimensions, Paltrow fleshes out into a thoughtful, funny, imperfect, and complex person. It is these qualities that made her well-suited to play Jane Austen’s comic heroine Emma in her breakout role in 1996. A rare American who can play British, Paltrow is…

Mathilda Tolvanen Finland I’m inspired by: My nine-year-old brother. My secret passion: Soccer (playing and watching). My dream is: To be able to enjoy every second of my life, so that when I’m a grandmother I can feel blessed for living this adventure, and tell everybody how great my life was! Lynn Palm The Netherlands I’m inspired by: People who don’t only think of the things that could go wrong and who are not afraid to fight for their dreams. My favourite flm: I really like Up. My dream is: To have my own clothes shop and restaurant. Noam Frost Israel I’m inspired by: The places I get to see in my job, and the amazing people I get to know. My favourite film: Cry-Baby with Johnny Depp. The most…

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The show-of JANE LU Founder and CEO, showpo.com.au She’s a self-made millionaire (with revenue of $10 million) thanks to swapping her job as a business analyst, in 2010, for her first love: Facebook and online shopping. Cool factor She’s unconventional. “There are no rules. mean, who put these rules there that you need to have a business plan?” asks the 27-year-old entrepreneur, who has her sights set on becoming the largest online boutique retailer of women’s fashion in Australia. Social mojo Showpo’s schtick is all about providing a cool-girl hangout, and it’s working. The site has an online tribe of more than 457,000 Facebook likes, plus 410,000 Instagram followers, and counting. The special occasionalist NYREE CORBY Founder and CEO, fameand partners.com Corby launched her first start-up at 21 and, in…

Margaret Zhang Law student by day, fashion blogger/photographer/stylist by night, with 328,000 Instagram followers. shinebythree.com Nicole Warne Considered a global digital influencer courtesy of her fashion blog and spin-of social sites – which boast more than 1.1 million fans. garypeppergirl.com Lauren Curtis She has the number-one beauty channel on YouTube Australia, with 2.57 million subscribers here and overseas. youtube.com/user/laurenbeautyy Natalie Tran The poster girl of comedy video blogging has racked up half a billion YouTube hits and 1.6 million subscribers. youtube.com/user/communitychannel Belle Gibson The enormous success of her food app caught the attention of Apple executives. Now, her whole-living food apps have become a mainstay of the multinational’s devices. thewholepantryapp.com…

Fashion’s move into hotels has been decisive this decade. Everyone from the Ferrettis to the Ferragamos is indulging in this form of brand extension. Giorgio Armani has hotels in Milan and Dubai. Bulgari has boltholes in Milan and Bali and has set its sights on Shanghai, Beijing and Dubai. Palazzo Versace is the glitziest hotel on the Gold Coast and its sister in Dubai is under construction. Maison Moschino, a fashionista favourite, is housed in a former Milan train station. Christian Lacroix has scattered stardust over three Parisian hotels; Louis Vuitton has Cheval Blanc in Courchevel; Karl Lagerfeld designed a suite at Berlin’s Schlosshotel Im Grunewald; Ralph Lauren has styled rooms at Jamaica’s Round Hill Hotel And Villas; and Silvia Tcherassi has worked her magic on a colonial mansion in…

Despite her talent and success, Meryl Streep hasn’t landed every part she wanted. Here’s what she missed out on … Louise Sawyer in Thelma & Louise Streep was a frontrunner for this role but after discovering she was pregnant, Susan Sarandon was cast instead. Ellen Ripley in Alien It’s hard to imagine Streep with a shaved head, but in 1978 she was suggested for the role that made Sigourney Weaver a star. Michelle in American Gigolo Streep reportedly turned down the role because she was unsure of the tone of the film. It later went to Lauren Hutton. Miss Kenton in The Remains Of The Day Streep lost out to Emma Thompson after director Mike Nichols rejected her screen test with Jeremy Irons.…