Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Marie Claire Australia

It’s been a super-busy month at marie claire, where we have celebrated the amazing talents of our Australian design stars. First, we hosted our prestigious fashion and beauty awards, the Prix de marie claire, presented by Lexus, which proved to be an unforgettable evening of high-voltage glamour, gowns and breathtaking moments (if you don’t believe me, look left at our spectacular laser-lit fashion show). A colossal thank you to everyone who made the night so magical, especially all the makers and masters of the local fashion industry who loudly cheered and toasted each other’s wins. One of my favourite stories of the night came from Best Australian Eveningwear winner Paolo Sebastian, who told the crowd he refused to listen to naysayers warning he’d never succeed if he stayed based in…

Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel pretty much invented nautical chic. There’s a famous 1920s photograph of her in a pair of belted men’s trousers and a classic Breton-striped T-shirt. Except it wasn’t a fashion classic until she made it one. Women were still trussed up in corsets in 1917 when Chanel began selling the jerseys in her Deauville boutique, along with her widelegged “beach pyjamas” – inspired by sailors’ pants. Chanel was a sailor herself. During her romance with the dashing Duke of Westminster, she adored time spent off the Côte d’Azur on his yacht, the Flying Cloud. So it’s fitting that Chanel’s divine new fine jewellery collection inspired by “the freshness of the Mediterranean breeze” and “the endless shades of broad ocean expanses” takes the Flying Cloud as its starting point.…

MORNING RITUAL I start my day by getting up to speed with what’s happening around me. I check social media, reply to any urgent emails and see how the site’s analytics went overnight (with readers all around the world, it’s vital to keep track of what happens while I’m sleeping!). I also look at my calendar and make sure my goals for the day are set before I roll out of bed. CREATIVE EDGE Visual content is such a big part of my business, so I always equip myself with the best tools to create inspiring images and videos. I made the switch to the Samsung Galaxy S8 because I’d heard the camera was next level. It adapts well to any lighting situation and the clarity is unparalleled. A WIDER…

It began, as so many transformations do, on the floor of a Melbourne yoga studio. Except instead of deep inhalations, I’m watching eight couples perform oral sex while I casually eat my blow-jobpractice carrot. It’s a workshop called The Art Of Fellatio at the inaugural Melbourne Festival of Really Good Sex, and the 40 people in the room have spent the past hour going to sexy-town on spit-soaked root vegetables. The workshop facilitator, probably-not-her-real-name Isla View, has led us through 23 carefully typed blow-job tips (most involving more than just the tip) and now it’s time for those so inclined to practise on the real, fleshy thing. “Make it a performance!” shouts Isla, showing us how to turkey-slap ourselves with a carrot. I’m more comfortable than I expected to be,…

Annie Clark, better known by her stage name St. Vincent, describes herself as a “weirdo”. A Grammy-winning, chart-topping, critically acclaimed weirdo. But on the eve of releasing her fifth studio album, Masseducation, it seems as if the word “successful” might be overtaking the “weirdo” label. She’s been called a “bona fide star” by The Guardian and compared to Kate Bush, Björk and Patti Smith. But Clark, who got her start working as a roadie for her aunt and uncle (jazz duo Tuck & Patti) when she was a teenager, doesn’t buy into hype. Whether she’s playing for “four people at a pizza parlour” or headlining a festival in Tokyo, Clark says her main drive is simply to make tunes that describe her world. The new album, which is co-produced by…

PATTI CAKE$ A coming-of-age story about a downtrodden Jersey girl who becomes an unlikely rap legend, this hip-hop indie drama stars Australian actress Danielle Macdonald as the title character, Patti Cake$. Despite an unsupportive mum and a disadvantaged background, Patti tries to hit the big time. “You got this, you’re a boss bitch,” she repeats to herself in the mirror. True dat. Patti Cake$ is out now.…

1 BAMBOO BAG Set aside your basket bag in favour of a sweet sunray style. 2 IN THE ’80S The swimsuit trend from the decadent decade is back with a vengeance: opt for micro-frills and fun cutaways to maximise the look. 3 BOILERSUIT Perfect for a day-tonight transition. A utilitarian all-inone offers night-time flair with a simple swipe of lippie. 4 FIESTA FEET Sunny days equal fun shoes and sandals – look for raffia, colour, tassels and jewels. 5 ORANGE CRUSH Glossy tips and toes in a vibrant, fruity shade look dazzling in the sunshine. 6 SUMMER SUEDE Super-thin suede can play an unexpected role in your warm-weather wardrobe. Look for cover-ups and simple shapes for full effect. 7 ALOHA ALREADY Hawaiian shirts are ready to be embraced for the…

TAKE A STROLL ON THE WILD SIDE! Celebrate the spirit of adventure with the Bugaboo by We Are Handsome collection of accessories, available for the Bugaboo Cameleon3, Bugaboo Buffalo, Bugaboo Bee5 and Bugaboo Donkey. Visit bugaboo.com. ELEGANT PRECISION Introducing Seiko women’s analogue solar timepiece from the Premier collection. The watch features a stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal glass, a two-tone case and bracelet, a mother-of-pearl dial with bold Roman numerals for enhanced legibility and water resistance to 100 metres. The case size is 31.5mm. RRP $725. Visit seiko.com.au/ collections/premier/women. POWER PACKED New NIVEA CELLular Anti-Age Volume Filling Pearls have the highest concentration of Hyaluronic Acid within the NIVEA Face Care range, plus a Collagen Booster and Creatine. Increase skin volume, refine contours and reduce wrinkles and fine lines with…

Racing season’s nearly here, so it’s time to get on track with your spring carnival pre-game. Brush off the winter blahs and get your best race day accessory – your smile – in winning shape. MAKE AN IMPACT For visibly brighter teeth that are up to four shades whiter*, brush twice a day with the enamel-safe formula of Colgate Optic White High Impact White toothpaste. It contains the same professional whitening ingredient dentists use^. TREND TIP FIND THE PERFECT RED LIPSTICK SHADE TO MAKE YOUR SMILE POP POLISH YOUR LOOK Give stains the brush-off with the Colgate Optic White Toothbrush with built-in whitening pen. The toothbrush is specially designed with polishing bristles and stain removers. BRUSH, WHITEN, GO For an extra whitening advantage, the built-in whitening pen starts to whiten…

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AKIRA “Day-to-day I don’t think about awards, so I was amazed I won,” said Akira Isogawa, flanked by models in his creations. “When I started sewing clothes more than 25 years ago, I never imagined I would receive this sort of support. I sometimes think I’ve received much more from this industry than I’ve given it, and I’m so humbled.” BEST AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER, READERS’ CHOICE ZIMMERMANN “It’s great that marie claire brings everyone together for these awards,” said Nicky Zimmermann (sitting left), who credits her sister Simone (sitting right) for their incredible success. “We work very hard.” BEST AUSTRALIAN ECOMMERCE STORE THE DAILY EDITED “I’m blown away to win this award. Sometimes I think that no-one knows what The Daily Edited is, so I’m very excited to…

BEAUTYcrew, Australia’s number one online beauty destination, is happy to introduce you to the REVIEWcrew© – a group of the most trusted advisors, made up of beauty addicts just like you. OUR PANEL of women 25-45 put Lancôme Advanced Génifique Sensitive treatment to the test. A freshly activated dual concentrate, the formula is designed as a one-month program to treat the symptoms of sensitivity such as redness, dryness, itchiness and roughness. After a month’s trial, our panel share their results... “This product delivers the best results I’ve found for sensitive skin.” OLESSYA K. BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “The dry patches and skin irritations I was experiencing calmed down, and with continued use I’ve noticed my skin glowing again.” THAO NGO BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “The redness is nearly all gone, and the irritation has stopped.” B06 BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU…

I shower three times a day, wear only black and avoid slip-on shoes, because my feet slide right out of them. Sometimes, even holding a pen is almost impossible,” says Kate, 35, an investment broker who suffers from hyperhidrosis. Thought to affect three per cent of the population, abnormally excessive sweating can make summer something to dread. “Work meetings are the worst. Even with aircon, I have to change several times a day and I avoid shaking hands with people,” adds Kate. The problem is so bad, she has been prescribed tablets that inhibit the chemicals that stimulate sweat. “They work if you catch it in time, but leave me with a dry mouth and eyes all day.” In extreme cases of hyperhidrosis – which is thought to be caused…

Ever wondered why you work out daily yet your friend calls sales shopping “exercise”? Why your partner refuses to see GPs yet you never miss a Pap smear? Why your colleague takes on extra work yet you clock off at 6pm? It’s not because you’re perfect; we are all motivated in different ways. In her quest to find the secrets to a happier, healthier and more productive life, social researcher Gretchen Rubin quizzed people on how they met expectations of two kinds: outer expectations placed on us by others, such as keeping an appointment with your personal trainer; and inner expectations, which we place on ourselves, such as sticking to our New Year’s resolutions. Rubin found that every person was aligned with one of Four Tendencies, depending on how they…

Chez Talulah is a feet-on-the-furniture kind of place. The modern home – which features a cool mix of Australian designer wares – is located directly across the road from one of Byron Bay’s famous beaches, so the relaxed vibe makes total sense. It’s a mood fostered by owner Kelli Wharton, the founder and creative director of fashion brand Talulah and the mother of two young boys: she is the first to kick up her heels on the couch. “It doesn’t make sense to make a home precious when you have kids and live on the beach,” she says. Summing up the feel of her house as “eclectic, vibrant and open hearted”, Wharton has successfully translated the Talulah design aesthetic – think cocktails by the ocean – to the living environment…

I’ve hopefully got two or three years left where I can have a good time,” declares the flamboyant man in the colourful glasses, crossing one flaredtrouser leg to reveal his platform boots. It’s February 1976, and Elton John is considering when to end his career. “But, for god’s sake, I don’t want to be doing this when I’m 36 or 37, because I think it’s really pathetic. There’s much more to be doing in life than just going ’round the stages of the world singing ‘Rocket Man’.” Little does he know that, 40 years on, he will still be at it. Back then, the British artist – formerly known as Reginald Dwight – was 29 years old and on top of the world. His records sold millions of copies, and…

FASHION FIX Visit marieclaire.com.au for a round-up of the must-have accessories this season, from basket bags to standout sunglasses. Read your go-to glossy on all your favourite devices: download our digital edition at the App Store, Zinio or Google Play. PRIX DE MARIE CLAIRE Relive all the glamour from the Prix de marie claire pink carpet and don’t miss the show-stopping fashion moment of the night. FRESH FACED Want to know Jesinta Franklin’s secret to a modelworthy glow? She reveals the one facial treatment she can’t get enough of at marieclaire.com.au. CONGRATULATIONS! After beating more than 2000 fabulous entrants, Yvette Hardy (pictured, right, with her model) won StyledBy marie claire’s Search For A Stylist competition, securing more than $23,000 in prizes thanks to Fiat Australia. Head to styledbymarieclaire. com.au to…

NEPAL “Anita, 16, was married last year in Kagati, just outside Kathmandu Valley. She was very nervous. Her father was one of the village chiefs, so she didn’t have much of a choice – nevertheless, she trusted her father. She was 16, not 13, which definitely showed some progress. The situation had improved for girls in Nepal – in terms of school attendance in particular – until the earthquake struck two years ago, destroying homes and causing poverty in the area. Poverty can have a direct impact on child marriages. I don’t think people want to hurt their daughters when they marry them, but I do believe they function inside their social and economic constraints.” ‘‘[Child marriage is] about girls in places where they’re not valued outside of their bodies,…

COLOMBIANO by Rusty Young Penguin Random House, $32.99 The author spent seven years in Colombia interviewing undercover agents, snipers and child soldiers. The result is a heart-thumping novel. Out now THE HISTORY OF BEES by Maja Lunde Simon & Schuster, $32.99 This bestseller will get your book club buzzing (pun intended). A masterpiece from the Norwegian author. Out now SOUR HEART by Jenny Zhang Bloomsbury, $24.99 This was the first book Lena Dunham acquired for her publishing imprint – and it’s bloody good. Raw, funny and powerful. Out now THE GIRL IN KELLERS WAY by Megan Goldin Penguin Random House, $32.99 When a body is found, Detective Mel Carter must identify the victim to find her killer. A psychological thriller. Out now…

It has been drummed into us from the time we could talk – slip, slop, slap. And most of us have enough sunburn horror stories to know the Australian sun is nothing to be messed with. But what you might not know is that you could actually be doing more to protect yourself, especially while you’re working out. Traditional sports bras and activewear often don’t give full coverage to your arms and shoulders, or offer maximum comfort. Enter the gamechanging Brazzi Sun Bra. Here are some of its winning attributes. SUN PROTECTION, OF COURSE This stylish, long-sleeved sports bra offers simple sun protection without messy, discolouring creams and constant reapplication. The majority of skin cancers are caused by solar UV radiation, which also causes up to 90 per cent of…

Derby Day STYLE TIP Shirting no longer means masculine. Use crisp ruffles as a sophisticated building block for your outfit. STYLE TIP For those who prefer a subtle approach, delicate placement prints are the perfect outfit pep for Cup day. Melbourne Cup Oaks Day Visit StyledBymarieclaire.com.au to shop more race looks STYLE TIP Sweet can be sexy, too. A heel and a flash of skin can make the right combination if approached with subtlety.…

BEAUTYcrew, Australia’s number one online beauty destination, is happy to introduce you to the REVIEWcrew© — a group of the most trusted advisors, made up of beauty addicts just like you. THE PANEL tried and tested the Colgate Optic White High Impact White toothpaste for approximately four weeks. The enamel-safe formula gives visibly whiter teeth with regular use*. Here’s what they had to say about the impact it had on their smiles: “Colgate Optic White is great. I highly recommend this toothpaste as my teeth are whiter and brighter than normal. Best whitening toothpaste ever. My friends even comment on my teeth.” “I will definitely be buying this product again as it is value for money and my teeth feel cleaner and whiter. I give this product a 10/10. You…

BEST FRAGRANCE CHANEL N°5 L’EAU A fresh take on the contemporary classic, this is a must-have for the modern girl. Finalists: Dior J’adore In Joy; Giorgio Armani Sì Eau De Parfum. BEST MAKE-UP PRODUCT (SPLURGE) BENEFIT GIMME BROW Thanks to brow-boosting fibres, this newcomer wins points for its ability to create natural-looking fullness and definition for arches. Finalists: Dior Diorskin Forever Perfect Cushion; Napoleon Perdis Personal Trainer Serum Foundation. BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (SPLURGE) ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR CONCENTRATED RECOVERY EYE MASK This winning treatment leaves the eye area looking brighter in just 10 minutes. Finalists: Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster; Lancôme Énergie de Vie Nuit Sleeping Mask. BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (STEAL) GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL This clever cleansing water gets glowing reviews thanks to its non-greasy formula…

the HALF-UP BRAIDED BUN Use day-old texture to create a pretty morning-after-the-party look. PREP: Mist dry shampoo to cleanse greasy roots (and add texture), or, if starting with clean hair, apply oil, thickening lotion and mousse (like Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse, $7.49) to towel-dried hair, and use a diffuser to slowly dry off. PLAIT: Using the end of your eyebrows as a guide, fashion a triangle shape at the top of your head. “Plait a three-piece braid flat on the head, continue all the way to end, and then put this aside for a moment,” explains Peter Beckett, hairstylist and Moroccanoil ambassador. Mist dry texture spray over the rest of the hair. Now, take two more pieces of hair on either side of the head, just above the…

THE SEDUCTIVE ‘50S PASTEL POUT Brigitte Bardot’s smoky eyes and cult-status nude lip is a smouldering makeup look that continues to inspire. Steal her seductive nude lips with Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Bare Affair. PRETTY IN PINK IN THE ‘60S The doll-like beauty of Twiggy defined 1960s makeup. Emulate this still-modern look with full lashes and a pretty pink lip using Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coralberry. GLAMOUR LIPS OF THE ‘90S During the era of the supermodel, Cindy Crawford defined the power lip with lipstick in statement-making shades of red. Recreate this sexy lip with precisely applied Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Bombshell Red.…

CRUNCH TIME Walnuts increase good bacteria Lactobacillus in the gut, reports The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Aim for 30g a day. PHONE A FRIEND One in five women admits to doing “hardly any activity”, reports a Rexona survey*. Almost half say they would exercise more with a buddy. Find a friend who is fitter than you, which Kansas State University researchers found boosts workout time and intensity by 200 per cent. WE’RE LOVING Did you know pea protein is equally effective at building muscle as whey?**. Enter Bounce’s Plant Power balls, made with pea and rice protein (8g to 9g protein per serve). Visit au.bouncefoods.com. 5 MINUTES WITH SHONA VERTUE Celeb trainer and author of The Vertue Method (Hachette, $32.99) What’s your guilty pleasure? We should never feel guilty, but probably…

CAMPARI AND GRAPEFRUIT SORBET SERVES 6 2–5 ruby red grapefruit, to make 500ml juice 60ml lemon juice 100ml orange juice 200g caster sugar 80ml Campari, plus extra for serving TIP If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, stir the mix every few hours to break up the formation of ice crystals before returning it to the freezer. 1. Cut each grapefruit in half and remove flesh, discarding any pips, then place in a blender or food processor and blend until crushed. Strain juice into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; you need 500ml. 2. Add lemon juice and orange juice to grapefruit juice and mix together. Pour 250ml of this mixture into a small saucepan; add sugar and set remaining juice aside. Over a low heat, stir until sugar is…

INSPIRATION #1 TUSCANY Sandstone tones and elegantly sculpted accessories ensure everyday chic is a simple equation STYLE TIP Bralettes are set to be huge this summer. Not one to bare your midriff? Try a fine white tee or tank underneath. INSPIRATION #2 HAWAII Ride the wave of island style with palm prints, sporty signatures and an effervescent Aloha vibe STYLE TIP A subtle approach to the trend – surfboard shapes in delicate jewellery pieces. INSPIRATION #3 CUBA Riff on the city’s signature vibrancy and go all-out colour, mixing zesty fruit motifs with cotton and silks in stripes or gingham STYLE TIP For chic, sun-safe style, nothing says a Central American holiday quite like the Panama hat.…

The radio alarm clicked on and Silverchair’s “Straight Lines” filled the sun-soaked room. Si* shifted in the bed beside me, before gently pulling his leg from under mine. “Zo?” he whispered, then slipped out to make coffee. Si was my best friend. We were inseparable, always cooking dinner together or pitching up as each other’s plus ones. Our friends often joked that we should just get together. “You act like a couple,” many of them observed. As the long Sydney summer had stretched on, I noticed something was different. Suddenly text messages from Si made my stomach flip, and his voice on the phone made me ache. I wondered if he felt the same. Was he flirting? Were there extra kisses at the end of his texts? Then one evening,…

Julianne Moore gazes around her hotel suite, overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea, soaking it all in. Just a few days ago she and her husband, filmmaker Bart Freundlich, were at their beach house in Montauk before returning to their townhouse in New York’s West Village. Summer holiday over, it’s back to work. “It’s always a rude awakening,” she says. All she has left is the faintest of tans. “I was just in the bathtub looking at how freckly my legs are … I’ve spent the past month in shorts.” Now Hollywood’s most personable redhead is in Venice, where her new movie, the George Clooney-directed Suburbicon, has just been unveiled to considerable acclaim. Though it’s just after 11am, the shorts are gone and Moore is dressed for cocktail hour in a…

Growing up in Hollywood, Tessa Thompson was so determined to be an actress that she’d dress up as a boy to go to the playground to see how convincing she was. “As a kid I’d walk along Hollywood Boulevard, looking at all those stars,” she reminisces. “Eventually I realised that [acting] wasn’t something I could kick.” Her next role is a far cry from the schoolyard: she’s playing the formidable warrior goddess Valkyrie in Thor: Ragnarok, with the title role belonging to Chris Hemsworth. The film was shot over five months on the Gold Coast, and Thompson says the set was like summer camp – making Hemsworth the fun camp counsellor. “I kept tripping over my cape for the first two months, and Chris would turn to me and go,…

The Dry, your debut novel, won (basically) every single literary award last year. Were you surprised by its success? Absolutely. It completely exceeded all my expectations. When I started it, my goal was to see if I could finish writing a manuscript. Little did you know, Reese Witherspoon would go on to buy the film rights to it. How did that make you feel? Surprised! I didn’t even know that she had seen it until I got a phone call out of the blue. I would love to see my story on the screen. Your follow-up, Force of Nature, is out now. How did you cope with the pressure of “second novel syndrome”? I did question whether I could even write another book. I didn’t want to disappoint people. It…

Warm weather is just around the corner and we have your new-season buys covered. Try a retro vibe (page 92), or a low-key beach mood (page 102), plus check out everything you need to update your post-spring wardrobe. And yes, Hawaiian shirts are a thing (from page 110)!…

JANA POKORNY FASHION DIRECTOR “I’ll be adding a touch of drama to my Derby Day look with the inclusion of bold and beautiful balloon sleeves.” STYLE TIP A clutch with a chain handle is the perfect race day choice – just slip it over the wrist and champagne away. BROOKE TESTONI STYLEDBY MARIE CLAIRE GUEST EDITOR “’80s ruching takes a modern turn, so I’ll be teaming texture with texture and tucking into a waisted skirt for a new silhouette.” MONICA RUSSELL MARKET EDITOR “I’m inspired by a revival of dressed-up separates – and I’ll be applying this idea on race day, no question.” STYLE TIP A skirt with the ability to take on a fancy event is an item that will live on in your wardrobe indefinitely. TARA MORRIS JUNIOR…

Venus ambassador Pia Miller says shaving is an essential part of her beauty routine, and the Venus ComfortGlide is her secret to keeping her skin smooth and supple, all summer long. It’s the only razor with flexible bars which adjust to the contours of a woman’s body. PIA’S SUMMER BEAUTY TIPS SUMMER BEAUTY PREP? “For me, summer is all about smooth and radiant skin and I try to keep it simple by hydrating and moisturising regularly. I like to prep my body by doing a gentle exfoliation and then I use the Venus ComfortGlide for a close and comfortable shave. Because I’m outside a lot, I like to use a good hair mask once a week to keep my locks smooth and sleek. I use a hydrating lip balm and…

TRIED & TESTED RELAXATION MASSAGE 1 hour, from $170, at The Day Spa by Chuan, The Langham, Sydney We love it because: The blissful full-body treatment uses long, fluid strokes to ease tension – which was just what our tight neck and hunched-up shoulders needed. FIVE TO TRY: SUMMER SCENTS Jasmine, frangipani, wisteria … smells like summertime to us Chloé Absolu De Parfum EDP 50ml, $145. Valentino Donna Acqua EDT 100ml, $167. Jason Wu EDP 90ml, $150. Calvin Klein Obsessed For Women EDP 100ml, $99. Burberry My Burberry Blush EDP 90ml, $220. UP, UP & AWAY Eyeliner flicks are a cinch with Rimmel London Wonder Wing Eyeliner, $15.95. SUN DAZE Even if you’re having a staycation, recreate a golden holiday glow with Tom Ford’s Orchid Soleil collection. MASK CRUSADERS Hydration…

MODERN SIMPLICITY Vera Bande crystal barware and giftware exalts the Modernist ethos with a design that celebrates simplicity. With a clean, flawlessly modern profile and a single, circular cut as the perfect pouring point, Vera Bande makes a bold statement through understatement. Vera Wang Wedgwood, Vera Bande Bowl 21cm, Crystalline. $129.00 ULTIMATE COMFORT The new Gillette Venus ComfortGlide collection is the only range that features body butter enriched moisture bars that flex to the contours of your body. The ComfortGlide razors offer indulgent scents and unsurpassed comfort without sacrificing closeness. Venus ComfortGlide White Tea, threebladed razor, RRP $14.99. Venus ComfortGlide with Olay Sugarberry, five-bladed razor, RRP $19.99. BARISTA AT HOME Bring a barista-style coffee experience to your home with the new limited edition Nespresso Barista coffees. Inspired by a barista’s…

Downward dog is a pain in the ... arms. A recent study by the University of Sydney and Mercy College, New York, found that yoga caused musculoskeletal pain (of the bones, muscles and joints) in 10.7 per cent of participants. It also made existing pain worse in 21 per cent of cases – contrary to the belief that yoga is 100 per cent good for you. THE LOWDOWN More than 350 yoga students, mostly women, attending a studio in New York were given questionnaires at the start and end of a 12-month period. Four per cent of students who experienced pain caused by yoga missed “participation time”, which puts yoga in line with the average rate of injury across all sports, says Sydney-based lead researcher Associate Professor Evangelos Pappas. “Yoga…

Summer’s the time for living life al fresco, but it also exposes our hair and scalp to the elements. Don’t forget that scalp is skin, too. It needs the same care and protection as the rest of our skin or it can become dry, itchy and flaky, which isn’t a great look or feel. And did you know that sweat can aggravate dandruff? Keep your hair hydrated and give a flaky scalp the flick with head & shoulders. When used together, head & shoulders shampoo and conditioner work 60 per cent more effectivelyˆ, versus using the shampoo alone. The 3Action Formula cleanses, protects and moisturises to give you unbelievably soft and beautiful hair that’s up to 100 per cent flake free.* TARGETED CARE For your best, most beautiful hair and…

This month we’re relishing sunshine, adventure and the moments that bring people together. Few things induce a good mood better than a show-stopping cake. This one is the joint creation of celebrated chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh. See more of their delicious treats on page 204. want to make it? Visit the marie claire website at marieclaire.com.au/lifestyle to find Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh’s recipe for this epic lemon and blackcurrant stripe cake. Then let the baking begin.…

GET LOST Never follow a friend in your car to the same event. A new study* has found that drivers who follow another car to the same destination are more likely to drive dangerously while trying to keep up with the lead car. Google Maps, people! ROAD TRIPPIN... CAR: Ferrari GTC4Lusso ROUTE: Falls Creek, Vic REVIEW: It often seems to be forgotten that sports car lovers have families, too. This can make their glamorous lives difficult, because it’s hard to jam your two children into your curvalicious machine to do the school run. Fortunately, the Italians with their OTT price tags, have come to the rescue with a new fourseater Ferrari, the GTC4Lusso. We decided to put this unusual Italian stallion to the family test by piling a six-year-old girl…

MY BEST FRIEND CATRIONA I first met Catriona in a mothers’ group at the baby clinic when we’d both just had our first babies. I can remember her walking into the clinic with her daughter in the capsule crying. Catriona covered her up and said, “She’ll be fine”, and I knew in that moment I wanted to hang out with her. We hit it off straight away. We both had a relaxed attitude and weren’t trying to be those perfect mothers teaching their six-month-old babies French. That was 16 years ago and we’ve been best friends ever since. Catriona’s the friend I turn to when I’m doing it tough. When the kids were little and I was working early mornings [on Sunrise], she would leave a lasagne on the back…