Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2015 i Marie Claire Australia

I love the fact there is a generation of women who are funny, feisty, loud and unashamedly themselves. Think of the current crop who are at the top of their comedic game: women like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Lena Dunham, and Amy Schumer, whom I had the absolute pleasure of meeting last month (well via the phone) for this month’s Frankly Speaking (page 28). The New Yorker is the queen of viral. All of the drop-dead hilarious skits from her show, Inside Amy Schumer, regularly go global on social media – they are certainly on every screen in the marie claire office (all in the name of research, according to my staff!). And Amy was everything I thought she would be. When I asked her what she loved most about…

I want to tell you something …” My friend Kate* paused to polish off the remnants of her sauvignon blanc. “I’m asexual.” It was unnerving seeing her so visibly uncomfortable, this 28-year-old, quietly self-assured woman I’d met through work years previously, unapologetically resolute in her opinions. She went on to tell me that the hot Italian guy she’d recently been dating had been an experiment of sorts, her chance to confirm once and for all that she didn’t feel sexual attraction. Not towards him, not towards anyone. “The most common misconception is that I simply have a low libido,” explained Kate. “I just don’t have a libido at all. It’s not that I find sex repulsive, I’ve just never enjoyed it and I find it boring and repetitive.” Research suggests…

For those who think that Australia’s fastest-growing designer Camilla Franks – she of the luxe boho clothing and exotic prints – spends all her time sipping herbal tea between bites of kale fritters and meditation, think again. Franks, like her prints and her personality, lives life loud. And, as a result, extraordinary and unusual things happen to Franks. Take these three anecdotes as evidence of her spirited vibe. In 2010, superstar Beyoncé dropped into her flagship Sydney store and was quickly comfortable enough to ask Franks to model her dresses for her. “Within five minutes of meeting, I was butt naked in front of her! Forty pieces later, I took her ring off and tried it on, the one that Jay Z bought for her.” Did she mind? “I don’t…

Danielle LaPorte (left) – Shailene Woodley (right). Woodley is clearly a devotee of LaPorte. The Divergent star has not only tweeted about the 46-year-old’s The Desire Map (a holistic goal setting philosophy), but extolled the virtues of LaPorte’s teachings in an interview with The Daily Beast, saying: “This writer is amazing and a sister beyond sisters.” LaPorte dabbled in the dot-com world and worked for a Washington think-tank before meeting the Dalai Lama and releasing her first book in 2008. More than 110,000 Twitter followers and The Desire Map followed. Marianne Williamson (left) – Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Oprah (right). An elder stateswoman of selfhelp, Williamson has long been a darling of the A-list – Oprah bought 1000 copies of her 1992 book Return To Love. Williamson has continued to…

Like most ingenious ideas, Sarah Chatterjee’s charitable business, The Generous Shopper, is a simple one. Aussies love to shop online, and to give back to the community. So, why not combine the two? And, with some nifty new technology, that’s exactly what she does. Online shoppers looking for a retail thrill with an altruistic kick can download a “shoplet” plug-in, which detects when they buy from a website partnered with The Generous Shopper. These retailers then donate anywhere from one to 35 per cent of the spend, which is then distributed by Chatterjee to a group of 10 linked charities, including domestic violence rescue organisation Assist A Sista, the Heart Foundation and beyondblue. There are now 900 broadranging partner e-commerce sites, from fashion giants ASOS, The Iconic and David Jones…

Melanie Elturk The 63,000 Instagram fans of this striking 30 year old know her by her blogging alias: Haute Hijab. The US lawyer started her website in 2010, making her one of the first Muslim fashion bloggers in the world. Yasemin Kanar From Miami, Kanar has a YouTube feed where she shares videos for tying unusual headscarf shapes. One video in which she showcases the “Pashmina” look has been viewed more than a million times. Zulfiye Tufa Every day without fail this 25-yearold pharmacist posts an image of herself to her social media feed, The Hijab Stylist. The idea, according to Tufa, is to provide daily real-life inspiration for her 29,000 Instagram followers.…

Charlize Theron may have had the lead in Mad Max: Fury Road, but when the film premiered in Hollywood in May, all eyes were on one woman walking that red carpet. Rocking a Balmain jumpsuit, a long silver crucifix necklace and her trademark septum nose ring, Abbey Lee – the actress – boldly left her model tag behind and announced her arrival in Tinseltown. Despite securing coveted campaigns for Gucci, Chanel and Versace during her decade-long modelling career, Lee has more recently been exploring art, music and now, film. In fact, she hasn’t walked a runway in three years. The 28 year old says she finally found her calling the day she landed in Africa to film Mad Max: Fury Road in 2012. “It was like I had an epiphany.…

1 Choose a famous face Gemma Ward. Cate Blanchett. The Archibald loves a celebrity subject. While technically portraits don’t have to be of superstars, the gallery is finding that it’s A-listers who garner the most attention. 2 Take your time “Look at everything,” says Ryan. Don’t speed through the exhibition so you can grab a glass of wine afterwards. “You’ll find that the works you might not have looked at straightaway start to grow on you.” 3 Find the zeitgeist The best portraits, says Ryan, tell us something about society as a whole. In the past, that has included portraits of Margaret Olley (in the year of her death) and Olympian Anna Meares after she won her gold medal. The Archibald Prize winner will be announced on July 17, and…

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CHARMED, I’M SURE Cartier explores a softer side with its new bejeweled collection, Amulette de Cartier. Featuring materials such as opal and onyx, the emphasis is on the stones’ natural attributes. Ringed in gold with a diamond in the centre, the amulette range is available in fine chain necklaces, statement rings and drop earrings, available now. One of the runways’ most obvious accessory trends was the excess of earrings. So get creative and adorn yourself – on, from, and atop the ear – for maximum effect. POST IT You’d be hard pressed finding a fashion book more indicative of the times than this. Designers On Instagram #fashion* is a CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) curated read, featuring the most interesting insta imagery direct from the app. Alessandra Rich…

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MYTH #1 Winter means more sleep The tendency to hit snooze and hibernate becomes common in cold weather, but Dr Brian Morton, chair of the AMA Council of General Practice says, “There’s no evidence to suggest you need more sleep. In winter, your diurnal rhythm [pattern of daylight hours] changes and the lack of sunlight alters your cycle.” Feel rested by aiming for seven to eight hours a night, switch off your TV/phone/tablet/laptop before bed and avoid oversleeping on weekends. MYTH #2 Dreary days cause depression While shorter, darker days can do some serious damage to your mood and motivation, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) isn’t actually that common, says a study from the Journal Of Affective Disorders¥. Dr Morton suggests staying active by swapping summer sports for indoor options (squash,…

What’s your gender bias? If you’re contemplating returning to work, it’s time to check your own prejudices regarding gender roles and child-rearing. Here’s some food for thought for you and your partner to chew over: With the exception of birthing and breastfeeding, do you believe a father can do everything that a mother can? Do you believe the parent who stays home to care for the child should also be responsible for domestic work? Do you believe the parent who stays at home ought to be responsible for paying bills, organising family/social activities, appointments, decision-making, etc? Do you believe mothers are more nurturing than fathers? Do you believe it is more important for a mother than a father to stay at home and care for an infant? Do you believe…

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BIANCA JAGGER Regine’s, London, 1979 “Bianca Jagger was a very, very beautiful woman. I first met her backstage at a Rolling Stones concert in 1974. This [photo] was taken one night a few years later. She was a fantastic dancer. She really knew how to move.” DITA VON TEESE George Clooney’s 47th birthday party, Bungalow 8, New York, 2008 “Dita was just sitting there at the party, enjoying herself. When she saw me she kicked her leg up and showed off her burlesque moves. I’m a people person. That’s the only thing that matters as a celebrity photographer. If the people you’re taking a photo of like you, they’ll give you the pictures because they know you won’t make them look stupid.” MADONNA Met Gala, New York, 2011 “I looked…

Will Fowell (below left), Talieha Nebauer (below) and Caitlin Wilkinson Whiticker (right). These are the names of the three Queensland teenagers who took their lives after the closure of a specialist youth mental health centre near Brisbane. The Barrett Adolescent Psychiatric Centre at Wacol closed in January 2014, despite repeated warnings from health experts it would leave high-risk suicidal teens without care. The Barrett Centre offered 24-hour care to young people at serious risk of suicide. They had access to one staff member each. But the state government decided it was outdated. As predicted, the care in the community was inadequate. Months later, Will, Talieha and Caitlin were dead. “Those three children, we failed,” admitted Queensland health spokesman Dr William Kingswell last November. “The coroner will tell us in what…

WHY CHINA IS THE NEW FEMINIST FRONTIER Zhang Wei, a 29-year-old male resident of Beijing, is at first glance an unlikely exemplar for the power of women in modern China. But hear him out. A junior executive at a stateowned energy company, Zhang has not yet been able to save enough money to afford a decent apartment in Beijing, where prices have pretty much gone straight up since he entered the workforce seven years ago. So Zhang says he saves nearly 30 per cent of his salary every month and is hoping prices decline a bit so he can buy in the next year or two. “I am,” he concedes, “a little bit crazed by the idea.” Why would a young professional male be obsessed with buying an apartment in…

Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) The world’s largest online asexual community. asexuality.org AceBook A dating and social networking site for “aces”. Currently has almost 23,000 members. ace-book.net Asexualtic A site to where you can search and meet other asexuals, or build platonic relationships. asexualitic.com Asexual Pals A matchmaker website that charges $10 a month to bring like-minded “aces” together. asexualpals.com Platonic Partners (UK) For approx $15 a month, members can attend asexual events and courses. platonicpartners.org…

We all know it’s good to share. But these days, oversharing seems to be even better. Our sexual exploits and drunken misdemeanours are all out there on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, and not one of us bats an eyelid. The way we see ourselves is changing. This could be the reason why self-help is changing, too – from a private activity, where one individual imparts wisdom to another via the pages of a well-thumbed book to one great big share-fest. The tiny woman strutting onto the stage at The Royal Institution in London on a Saturday morning doesn’t look a day more than 30. She has long, blonde hair and a full face of make-up, wears white Roland Mouret skinny jeans and a cashmere scarf. To the audience of 400-odd…

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Actress Rooney Mara visited South Sudan for the third time in December with Oxfam. On those trips, she has met hundreds of thousands of refugees, brought attention to the illegal weapons trade and highlighted the hardship faced by the country’s many, impoverished displaced. “One thing that hasn’t wavered is the undying spirit and optimism of the people,” she told Vanity Fair. July 9 marks four years of independence in the central African nation. But the country has been beset by civil war since December 2013, with war crimes a regular occurrence. One and a half million South Sudanese have fled their homes, and almost four million face “food insecurity” as crops flounder and disease runs rife. But Mara saw a measure of hope in the nation’s resilient populace. “Despite the…

Your voice has been compared to Amy Winehouse and described as if you had “swallowed grit”. What do you say to that? It’s definitely an acquired taste. I never thought I’d be a musician, so I never spent much time thinking that “this is my sound”. Whatever came out, well, that was it. You hit the music scene at 17 when you won the International Songwriting Competition, beating 11,000 people from 77 countries. Even back then your voice was earmarked as unique … Young women are almost stereotyped as needing a little, light voice. So having that busted-up, gravelly old voice rasping away, people were like, “Shit, that’s coming from a 17 year old?” Was winning that award so young a blessing or a curse? A blessing, for sure. I…

THE MARRIAGE OF OPPOSITES by Alice Hoffman (Simon & Schuster, $29.99) Hemingway’s wife, Freud’s wife … The trend for stories following the women propping up famous men shows no sign of abating. This one is the story of Rachel, whose affair with her husband’s nephew would bring about the birth of artist Camille Pissarro. Out in August A FORTUNATE AGE by Joanna Rakoff (Bloomsbury, $32.99) Ever wondered what Girls would look like in the ’90s? Presenting Lil, Beth, Sadie and Emily, a close-knit gang of college grads trying to make their way in the world (of Brooklyn). Coming-of-age stories are Rakoff’s particular skill-set (she’s the bestselling author of last year’s hit memoir My Salinger Year). Out now IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT by Judy Blume (Picador, $29.99) The teen literature dream…

1 O.P.I NAIL LACQUER, $19.95‡. Inject a bit of fun into your winter wardrobe with a slick of new polish. We’ve chosen a great range of shades for you from O.P.I’s Fifty Shades Of Grey, Coca-Cola or Classic collections. Tip: Maintain a chic mani by keeping nails short and square, prepping with a base coat and then applying two to three coats of varnish. Prolong your polish by reapplying your top coat every other day. 2 LANOLIPS LEMONAID LIP AID, $15.95. Replenish chapped lips on the go with this rich, whipped lanolin treatment. Containing more than 70 per cent Ultra-Pure Medical Grade Lanolin to soften lips, and organic lemon oil to naturally exfoliate, your pout is left feeling fresh, soft and supple. Stash it in your tote this winter and…

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Unsurprisingly, Camilla Freeman-Topper has a lot of camilla and marc in her wardrobe. As the brand’s creative director (her brother Marc handles the business side), she has designs dating all the way back to the label’s first collection in 2003; favourite dresses worn to countless parties, sleeveless coats and jersey trenches from her diffusion line C&M camilla and marc, and piles and piles of worn-in, much-loved knitwear, all of which she has spread out like a sumptuous fashion buffet on the day of our shoot. “But I would never wear anything head-to-toe,” she says. “I always mix [other labels] back in.” Achieving that balance – camilla and marc staples thrown together with a Balmain jacket or a Stella McCartney skirt – is something Freeman-Topper, also an ambassador for Nespresso, has…

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The Lipault lady changes bags and cases like dresses and shoes to suit her taste day to day. Joyful and daring, she mixes and matches colours and models to coordinate with her outfit. With seasonal fashion colours and supple, soft and hard-wearing materials, these bags creatively embody Parisian chic. From handbags to travel bags, briefcases and suitcases, in its 10th year, Lipault has established itself as the colourful Parisian bag brand. LIPAULT IS CURRENTLY GIVING READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO PARIS! HOW TO ENTER: f Head to the Lipault Facebook page: facebook.com/Lipault Terms and conditions at facebook.com/Lipault. Entries open 10:00 Wednesday 1 July 2015 and close 23:59 Monday 3 August 2015. Entrants can only enter once for the duration of the competition. The competition is run by…

The term “hipster hotel” may never make its way into the urban dictionary because everyone knows a hipster is loath to admit they are one, let alone stay in a hotel that apparently caters to them. That would be too mainstream. And the point is to avoid whatever it is the masses are doing, right? But whether you use the “H” word or not, there’s little doubt that, as travellers, we are increasingly wanting something different from our experiences. Cookiecutter furnishings and a breakfast buffet just don’t cut it anymore. Nowadays, there’s a whole host of hotels that bend the conventional rules of service – places where every room is unique, and over-thetop luxury is seen as superfluous. There are plenty of travellers who now prefer the bespoke over the…

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JULY 23 – AUGUST 22 Here it is Leo – the breakthrough year you’ve been waiting for. Last year, very little came easily. But that was then. On the 13th, Jupiter – the planet of joy and luck – sidles into your financial sector and will stay put for 13 months. This delightful planet cheers you on – not only financially, but professionally and romantically, too. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so not only are routine bills more easily met, but even some luxuries are affordable. The biggest threat? Extravagance. But not short of ambition or ability, extra earnings will help top up the tip jar. A new image, improved social life and increasing health awareness add to the year’s delights. VIRGO August 23 – September 22 Jupiter brings blessings…

In its submission to the National Mental Health review, western Sydney community health service RichmondPRA reported its youth outreach program had reduced hospital admissions by 80 per cent. The program links teenagers to young dedicated mental health workers, all of them under the age of 30. They work flexibly, around the clock, and slowly build trust. “We’ve had situations where a young person is so depressed they won’t come out of their bedroom,” says Pam Rutledge (pictured above), chief executive of RichmondPRA. “One of our workers will just sit outside their room and talk to them and wait for the connection to establish itself. One young man said, ‘They took me out and showed me the sunshine.’” In January, the NSW government announced a $2.1 million rollout of the program…

GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN @GabbyBernstein Ethos: “I help people change the way they see themselves and the world.” First started sharing: On YouTube with videos on meditation and yoga. Big break: Oprah’s 2012 interview on Super Soul Sunday made Bernstein’s third book a The New York Times’s bestseller. Current career status: She’s a social media queen, bestselling author, founder of herfuture.com (a network for tech-preneur women) and has published her fourth self-help book, Miracles Now. For you if … you read self-help books, but don’t know how to put it into practice, are struggling with body image, or have relationship issues. MASTIN KIPP @TheDailyLove Ethos: “I share stories of my own vulnerability and use daily insights and quotes to connect with readers and create a sense of community where they can share…

Lake Bell, 36, admits that before she met her “super smokin’ hot husband”, Scott Campbell, she had given up on love, just like her character in this month’s rom-com, Man Up. Bell plays Nancy, a 30-something, slightly messed up writer who’s done with dating after yet another disastrous set-up. That is, until she’s mistaken for Jack’s (Simon Pegg) blind date under the clock at London’s Waterloo Station. “I was a total cynic; there are videos of me proclaiming that I’ll never get married,” says the native New Yorker, who perfected a British accent for the film. “The truth is that every anti-romantic is deep down a romantic hoping someone will throw them over their shoulder and say, ‘We’re getting married, come on let’s go.’ [Scott] did that very thing.” Bell’s…

This book’s central message is one we can get behind: If you’re going to get married, you might as well wear haute couture. And there’s plenty to choose from in this hefty offering, from the historic – Christian Lacroix and Givenchy – to the uber-modern, like Zuhair Murad. This tome is full of (fantasy) inspiration for brides-to-be. A girl can dream, right? Couture Wedding Gowns by Marie Bariller (Abrams, $80) is out now.…

Anaughty smile forms across Emma Stone’s lips. I’ve just asked what keeps her grounded. “I was about to make so many horrible jokes!” she whispers. Spying the recorder in front of us, she stops herself – just. “Damn it,” she says, giggling. Self-censorship just isn’t in the nature of this breezy, bright and – let’s face it – brilliant, 26-year-old star. Just Google her gawky genius. Lipsynching battles with Jimmy Fallon. Impressions of the Elephant Man on a recent press tour. All tied up with a saucy sense of humour. Like the moment she recounts Simon McBurney, a co-star on last year’s Magic In The Moonlight, commandeering her kitchen to make mayo. “Real mayonnaise!” she cackles. “That was not an innuendo!” Eww. We’re sitting in a plush Cannes hotel suite,…

URBAN WARRIORS Stark black & white marry an abundance of neutral tones and utilitarian textures for stylistic synergy. Add a cinched waist and layers of luxe fabrication to ensure the silhouette and the attitude is on point. BOWER BIRDS From New York to Milan the philosophy was clear – more is more – and who are we to argue? Indulgent and vibrant, this trend is both eclectic and eccentric. So forget the rulebook, go ahead and feel the fashion freedom. DARK DAMES Black is the new black, or so the sartorial slogan goes. This time, though, there’s a heavy helping of girl amid the goth, making for an inspired update on the heady top-to-toe hue. UPTOWN GIRLS Delightfully demure, this look is served best with a side of confidence and…

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love your limbs Tucked away under winter clothing, you might think your arms and legs are protected from dehydration, but they’re not. Dove expert Marina Beech advises moisturising straight after bathing. If you have oily skin, opt for Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser, $9.99, or treat dry skin with a balm like Yes to Coconut Head-to-Toe Restoring Balm, $14.99. Sensitive skin? Try Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream, $37.95. TOP TIP: Exfoliate and boost circulation with dry body brushing. Start at the feet and work up your figure using light strokes, paying attention to problem areas, such as thighs and buttocks. We like Elemis Body Detox Skin Brush (left), $85. wash wisely “Extreme temperatures can sap the moisture out of your skin, leaving your body feeling dried out and lacklustre,” explains…

face facts “Winter can have a huge impact on your skin, which in turn affects how foundation sits on your skin,” says Ross Andrewartha, Giorgio Armani’s national education manager, who suggests prepping with serum, moisturiser and primer first. Next, ensure your base product matches your current complexion, which is usually “one or two shades lighter than your summer foundation”. Givenchy Teint Couture Long-Wearing Fluid Foundation, $80 WE LOVE: berry lips This winter, try something deeper than what you usually wear. Opt for (from below left): Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani in 600, $52; Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Rose Noire, $50; and Maybelline New York Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil in Berry Much, $9.95. TRY THIS: treatments Don’t underestimate the benefits of a weekly mask to transform parched lengths. Choose the…

BASE CAMP As the temperature drops, there’s no need to ditch full coverage foundation for fear of flakiness. The lightweight L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H-Matte Foundation and Mattifying Primer, $29.95 each, are made up of one-third water to help maintain moisture. We can’t go past the lash-loving formula and thick brush in Rimmel London Wonder’full Wake Me Up Mascara, $17. 9 5 . FRESH FACED If oiliness is a concern, then you’ll love the deep clean that Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturising Foaming Cleanser, $14.99, offers – plus your complexion will thank you for the extra hydration hit in winter. GLOW GET ’EM Achieve a lit-from-within radiance with the help of Lancôme Absolue Sublime Rejuvenating Essence Foundation, $140. The blend of active ingredients, subtle tint and unique brush applicator treat your skin…

As horrified airplane passengers look on, Brian Wilson – the genius behind The Beach Boys’s sun-drenched sound – begins to howl, then screams out, “I can’t take it anymore!” Soon, he is lying in the plane’s aisle, his face crushed into a pillow, as he tries to muffle his misery. It’s December 1964 and the band is on its way to play a show in Houston, Texas, but their troubled star can barely make it to the destination. At only 22 years of age, he has been crushed by a relentless recording and performing schedule, which has seen the band produce eight albums in just two years. But this public breakdown wasn’t a one-off warning to slow down the pace. For Brian, it was the first sign of a mental…