Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2016 i Marie Claire Australia

I’m not overly proud to admit I’ve always had an unhealthy obsession with awards show season. There are the gowns, glamour, gossip and gags, and the post-show dissection about who got it right and oh-so deliciously wrong? But recently I’ve found myself tuning in to the multi-hour telecasts for an entirely different reason: to watch A-list female celebs sound off about sexism. Last year, Reese Witherspoon launched her red carpet #AskHerMore directive just before Patricia Arquette took to the Oscars stage with her rousing call for equal pay and gender equality, cheered on by Meryl Streep and JLo. At another event, Jennifer Garner urged reporters not to quiz her on the red carpet about “work-family balance” given her then-husband, Ben Affleck, had never been questioned about how he juggles his…

A FASHION STORY COMES TO LIFE Our fashion director, Jana Pokorny, traded the studio for the outback while putting together this month’s new-season portfolio. Shot across three locations (including an abundant cherry farm) in South Australia, our model frolicked around in Erdem dresses and Christian Dior suits. Go behind the scenes in an exclusive video, shot on an iPhone 6s Plus, available on our Facebook and YouTube channels. RED CARPET PRINCESS Our March cover star, Lily James, is Hollywood’s new glamour queen, always impeccably dressed in everything from couture to camilla and marc separates. See her super-chic looks at marieclaire.com.au. FASHION MONTH IS COMING And no-one will keep you as up to date on all the global Fashion Weeks as marie claire. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check…

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USA Kristen and Adam initially bought their old Airstream caravan so they could travel on a shoestring. “Then we got hooked on living in small, simple spaces,” explains Kristen. This shot of the couple was taken at Slab City, an ex-military base in a desert in southern California. Dubbed “The Last Free Place In America”, Slab City is renowned for its thriving creative community, and the couple worked as art preservationists during their time there. “We had enough solar [power] for lights and a fan, and had water delivered on a truck. But the most inspiring thing was realising you don’t need much to be happy.” SPAIN A mining village abandoned in the 1960s, Matavenero can only be reached by hiking for three hours through mountainous forest in north west…

“I’m not the straightest bloke on the block … but I do camp it up sometimes” Humble beginnings JACKIE FRANK: What were you like as a kid? ALEX PERRY: Fat – and a little bit shy. JF: It’s funny you started with fat, as opposed to shy. AP: It’s never left me. I think if you’re fat as a kid, you’ve always got the fat kid living inside you. It made me not want to do things other kids did, like swimming and sport, because I felt self-conscious, and that made me shy. JF: Were you bullied? AP: I was teased. There were times I didn’t want to go to school as I knew someone would beat me up. I’d be shitting myself all night thinking, “I don’t know how…

How does Luxy work? Anyone can apply: simply log on, upload photos and disclose details (with proof) of your income and lifestyle. Then, you wait to see if you are “accepted” into the exclusive group. What if I’m not rich? You’d better be pretty. If you earn less than $200,000, existing Luxy members of the opposite sex can view your profile and vote you in – or out. How much does it cost? Ironically, it’s free. But, if you want to go VIP, you can upgrade to Luxy Black, which unlocks special privileges for about $100 per month.…

It’s almost a wrap on the set of marie claire’s photoshoot with Lily James. It’s been a long day. The racks of gowns (Gucci, Valentino, Erdem) are waiting to be packed away, and the British actress has slipped into her last look and is gamely doing an impression of the “Staying Alive” dance. In one shot, she flips her head too quickly, sending her mop of mussed-up, chocolate-pudding-hued hair all over her face. The starlet bursts into a raucous, body-shaking laugh – she’s famous for it: less polite peals and more traffic-stopping honks – and throws her head back in glee. I know what you’re thinking: Cinderella would never do that. She would never dance like a dag or accidentally slap herself across the face with an unruly tendril of…

This is a tale of forbidden love: a pair of childhood sweethearts from opposing Afghan sects, who face death at the hands of family if they stay together. It’s also a true story, told by New York Times journalist Rod Nordland in his new book, The Lovers (Hachette, $35), out now. Nordland first reported on couple Zakia, 18, and Mohammad Ali, 21, in 2014, when he stumbled upon them hiding in the mountains of Afghanistan, on the run from their families who had beaten Zakia when they discovered the pair’s continuing devotion. In this book, Nordland delves deeper into Zakia and Mohammad Ali’s moving story, drawing many comparisons to Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo And Juliet. MC FACT Australia’s temperature is projected to increase by 5ºC by 2070 if nothing is done…

Cathy Dennis This 46-yearold Brit penned major hits such as Britney Spears’s “Toxic”, Katy Perry’s “I Kissed A Girl” and several Kylie Minogue classics. Julia Michaels At just 22, she’s the lyrical genius behind Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”, as well as tracks for Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld. Ester Dean You know her as Cynthia Rose in Pitch Perfect, but she’s written more than 140 songs for artists including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Usher. Bonnie McKee This 31-year-old has helped craft Katy Perry’s sound by collaborating on all of her major hits, from “Teenage Dream” to “Roar”. Ruth-Anne Cunningham A Dubliner who’s written for One Direction and Britney Spears, and penned JoJo’s 2006 megahit “Too Little Too Late”.…

BROOKLYN Out February 11 Good guy: Has there ever been a more archetypal good guy than Domhnall Gleeson? He plays Jim, the kind of man you want to bring home to meet your mother. Spark guy: Tony (Emory Cohen) is a Brooklyn-born bad boy, who falls for Saoirse Ronan’s prim Eilis after meeting her at a dance. Key scene: Eilis tries to decide whose heart she will break, and drafts countless letters to Tony, only to throw them in the bin. The spark guy is not that easy to get rid of. SWEET HOME ALABAMA Good guy: Patrick Dempsey’s Andrew Hennings – a JFK Jr type – buys Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) a Tiffany & Co engagement ring … He’s not merely the good guy, he’s the great guy. Spark guy:…

FOR POP CULTURE FANS – ZOOLANDER 2 The long-awaited sequel to your favourite malemodel comedy. Enough said. Out February 11 total 12 FOR OLD-HOLLYWOOD AFICIONADOS – TRUMBO It’s 1947 and screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is blacklisted from Hollywood for being communist. Out February 11 total 9 FOR AWARDS-SEASON GEEKS – SPOTLIGHT This exhilarating true story about the Boston Globe journalists who uncovered a church sex scandal is tipped to win many an Oscar. Out now total 7 HOW TO BE SINGLE IN EMOJIS: REBEL WILSON AND DAKOTA JOHNSON’S NEW FILM (OUT FEBRUARY 18) IS AN ODE TO THE #SINGLELADYLYF. WE RECAP THE FILM IN THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF EMOTICONS:…

Want a VIP, access-all-areas pass to awards season? Look no further than Instagram. The fashion world’s favourite social media channel is the place to watch the Oscars unfold, as stylists take to the platform to share their take on the evening. Our picks? For full-on glamour, double-tap Cristina Ehrlich and join her 21,000-strong Instagram fans. Her social media account looks just how you imagine a stylist’s life would be: rows upon rows of designer heels and snaps of clients (hello, Margot Robbie) primping and preening. Then there’s Kate Young, who shares a glittering glimpse into awards season (cue close-ups of fancy bling and snaps of her clients – Sienna Miller, Dakota Johnson – shimmying into couture gowns) with her 58,000 followers. And, finally, if you’re interested in it-Brit cool, then…

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SPEEDY STYLE DRESS UP YOUR CHIGNON Part old Hollywood, part Italian signora on vacation, a little ornamentation makes a twist look charming. Get the look: Construct a chignon (an easy one: part hair down the centre, divide into two sections and twist over each other before pinning into place) and pin a ribbon along the lower half, or wrap a scarf around your entire head. Finish with a bow or knot at the end (either works). Chic tip: “Make sure your hairstyle doesn’t read as overly juvenile – that means no pigtails – and the fabric and print of your scarf or ribbon is smart,” advises John Frieda stylist Harry Josh. Essential: PREMIUM PIN COMPANY 999 Bobby Pins, from $3.85 for 60. SPEEDY STYLE AIM HIGHER When it comes to…

marie claire JOIN MARIE CLAIRE AT THIS UNFORGETTABLE EVENING Join the fashion crowd and celebrities, relishing the party atmosphere on the Plaza at the Festival’s runway hub. You’ll also get the chance to see the best in beauty looks, courtesy of international make-up artist Rae Morris and hair director Kenneth Stoddart for Priceline Pharmacy. Wednesday March 9, 2016 9.30PM Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum Precinct TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT TICKETEK.COM.AU/VAMFF…

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!30 The number of times the nutrient content of a seed or legume can increase after sprouting. One serving of caulifower contains 77% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.* 1 SPROUTED FOODS “Sprouts increase the nutritional content of the food considerably and the very nature of the sprouting process makes them easy to digest, as all enzyme inhibitors have been removed,” says Amanda Brocket from The Raw Food Kitchen, who is a big fan of sprouting and runs classes in Sydney (therawfoodkitchen.com). Sprouting involves soaking and then drying out nuts and seeds to activate their enzymes, which we need for major bodily functions. How to use it: It’s easy to do at home: “Simply pop seeds in a jar or nut-milk bag, soak overnight, and rinse and drain…

Maile Carnegie, managing director, Google Australia Fighting for: Flexible working hours. After starting at Google in 2013, Carnegie has championed fexible working hours. “Most returning mothers or fathers don’t want a full-time fexible schedule, but the option to work, say, four days a week,” she says. “It’s typically not very difficult to accommodate that as an employer.” As a mum of two, she understands why fexible working options are important. “I very much take advantage of fexible work practices,” she says. “It doesn’t mean I don’t work hard.” Catherine Livingstone, chair, Telstra Fighting for: Skills for all. The president of the Business Council of Australia and a former scientist, Livingstone understands that Australia’s workforce needs to compete on an international scale. She is lobbying the government to create a 10-year…

Claire Spencer, CEO, Arts Centre Melbourne Game-changing achievement: Providing free arts events to the public. Charged with turning round the Arts Centre Melbourne due to it losing money, Spencer took the reins in 2014 after working at the Sydney Opera House as chief operating offcer. In a bid to make performances more accessible to everyone, Spencer has encouraged partnership with corporate sponsors so the Arts Centre Melbourne is able to provide some free and subsidised events to the public. Candy Bowers, performer Game-changing achievement: Proving anyone can make it. When she graduated from NIDA in 2001, Bowers, whose heritage is Chinese/Dutch/South African, was the only person in her year not to get an agent. She was told there wasn’t much work for a woman with “her look” because she didn’t represent enough…

1 WORK IN STYLE Using hot tools every morning can leave hair dry and the cuticle weakened, leading to frizz and breakage. Look for an ultra-hydrating treatment that will quench parched strands without weighing them down. 2 PRE-WORK PREP Constantly tying your hair in slick ponytails and buns can leave it weak, brittle and susceptible to split ends. Moisturising shampoos and conditioners can help fortify hair from the inside out. 3 COLOUR SMART Running from the gym to the office every day? That means you’re shampooing more often, which can dull your colour — faster. Extra conditioning formulas restore hydration, keeping coloured hair brighter and vibrant for longer. TOP TIP: Has your busy schedule lef no time for a salon visit? Replace your conditioner with a treatment once a week…

SEXY NEW SHAPEWEAR Nancy Ganz reinvents shapewear with its new Sheer Seduction range. Who said shapewear couldn’t be sexy? Sheer seduction High Waist Brief, RRP $84.95. Visit nancyganz.com.au. FUN FLAVOURS Capture the magic of a night out without hitting the town! Indulge in the new Tim Tam mocktail flavours of Espresso Martini, Strawberry Champagne, Pina Colada and Velvet Mudslide. It's the flavours you love, without the headache, from Australia’s favourite chocolate biscuit. DIAL UP THE GLAMOUR The SEIKO Coutura Ladies dress bracelet is set with 26 diamonds around scratch resistant sapphire glass. The stainless steel case and bracelet houses a solar movement, which is powered by any light source. RRP $995. Call 1300 300 776 or visit seiko.com.au. GET BACK TO BEING YOU Hirudoid is clinically proven to speed up…

On sex “My love life is like a piece of Swiss cheese; most of it’s missing and what’s there stinks.” ‘‘My sex life is so bad, my G-spot has been declared a historical landmark.” On exercise “The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.” “I don’t exercise. If God wanted me to bend over, he’d have put diamonds on the foor.” On ageing “Don’t talk to me about Valentine’s Day. At my age, an affair of the heart is a bypass.” “You know why I feel older? I went to buy sexy underwear and they automatically giftwrapped it.” On plastic surgery “I wish I had a twin so I could know what I look like without plastic surgery.” “I’ve had so much plastic surgery, when I die,…

WINNING LETTER I would like to thank marie claire for the inspiring Women in Film series – what a wonderful thing to offer your readers. I took my mum to see both films and we enjoyed them immensely, particularly Suffragette. We were also impressed with the marie claire presentation before the start of each film, showing how it was [for women], how far we have come and what women can achieve. We should always remember what life was like for women not that long ago, and also how hard it is still for women in certain countries. If we support each other who knows what else could be achieved in years to come! marie claire, thanks again for your continued efforts in support of women. Emily Putland, Hyde Park, SA…

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With her long hair pulled back into a ponytail, the little girl looked nervously into the camera in the footage being screened in the Supreme Court of NSW. Given the pseudonym C1 to protect her identity, she spoke quietly, but confidently as she was asked questions about a day in October 2009. Every aspect – the bed where it happened in a home in the outer suburbs of Wollongong, NSW, to the lemonade she drank afterwards – was etched in her memory. It was around the time of her seventh birthday, and C1’s mother had taken her upstairs to the bedroom. An old lady she had never seen before told her to lie down, close her eyes and think of a place she liked. “She told me to imagine I…

Colin Trevorrow’s Hollywood fairytale started at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. The bespectacled, bearded director, then 35, came to Park City, Utah, with an endearingly quirky timetravel romantic comedy. The $750,000 indie film, Safety Not Guaranteed, went on to make $4 million in cinemas. The young director soon found a mentor in Brad Bird, who became famous at Pixar directing The Incredibles and Ratatouille. Trevorrow started hanging out with Bird on the set of his big-budget George Clooney movie Tomorrowland. Bird called his pal Frank Marshall, a producer of Jurassic World, to give him a heads up. “There is this guy,’’ said Bird, “that reminds me of me.’’ Marshall was so taken with Trevorrow he took him to meet Steven Spielberg. That’s where Trevorrow hit gold: he was tapped…

What do you never travel without? My iPod. What/who couldn’t you live without? My wife, Mary. Happiest moment? Probably the day we got married. It’s always familyrelated things that make it really happy for me. Your greatest fear? Losing my parents. So I’ve half gone through that. You’re never prepared for it. There’s a sense of loss that you don’t really recover from. Three things you’d take to a desert island? A generator. A Nespresso machine. Um …three things are not enough to take to a desert island!…

Internet fame comes on like an earthquake, with little warning. In a matter of hours, a video can go viral and clock up millions of views. Then it (usually) recedes into a very long, thin afterlife. Here, nine YouTube sensations whose lives were upended briefly in the past decade speak about this odd, relatively new kind of fame. Most embraced the experience, seeing where it would take them. Some ended up in dark places. A couple have made it their living and found themselves with new careers. Others stepped away, opting out of the flame wars. Pay attention: some day, the accidental celebrity could be you … YEAR OF VIRAL FAME: 2007. THE VIDEO: UPTON, A MISS TEEN USA CONTESTANT, BADLY FUMBLES A PAGEANT QUESTION ABOUT AMERICAN EDUCATION. VIEWS: 64…

Sometimes change can happen with just a few steps. Emily Sargeson was only 19 when she first heard about CARE Australia’s Walk In Her Shoes campaign. The annual event invites people to walk up to 100 kilometres in a week, raising money to fund clean water projects. The walk pays homage to the 6km trek underprivileged girls in the Third World make each day to keep their family supplied with water. It’s a responsibility that means many of them are forced to drop out of school to carry 20 litres of water a day. Sargeson was keen to take part and signed up in 2014, pledging to walk for 16km barefoot in one go, while carrying 13 litres of water on her back. It was revelatory for the then ANU…

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If ever there was a time to pencil in a road trip to Bendigo, now is it. The Victorian country town is playing host to a spectacular exhibition of Marilyn Monroe’s costumes, clothes, diaries and personal ephemera. The most exciting exhibit, however, has got to be artist Seward Johnson’s eight-metre high sculpture Forever Marilyn, which depicts the superstar frozen in time in that scene from The Seven Year Itch, holding her pleated skirt down. Talk about a show stopper! Marilyn Monroe opens on March 5. Visit bendigoartgallery.com.au.…

BATMAN: Christian Bale growled his way through three dark Batman movies, opening the floodgates for aggressive, unpredictable heroes. HANCOCK: As this hobohero (his home was a park bench and his uniform was a tattered beanie) Will Smith was more wisecracker than wonderman. ANT-MAN: The running joke of this entire film was Paul Rudd’s complete incomprehensibility of his superhero status (who, me?). JESSICA JONES: In the hands of Krysten Ritter, this Marvel superheroine is tortured, troubled and trying to do away with her super past. Streaming now on Netflix DEADPOOL: This month foul-mouthed Wade Winston Wilson (only in a comic book would someone have a name like that), with his surgeryaddled face and love of controlled substances, gets a film of his own: giving Ryan Reynolds a chance to scowl his…

Why you need to know her name: She was dubbed the stylist to watch by The Hollywood Reporter, who cited her knack for translating looks from the runway to the real world. Stand-out look of 2015: A bespoke, blush-pink Dior dress worn by Lily James to the Berlin premiere of Cinderella. “There were so many kids there,” she recalls. “They didn’t come to see Lily James, they came to see Cinderella.” Inspiration: “I’m inspired by strong women,” muses Corbin-Murray, “especially the girls I work with.” Home studio: The stylist does all her red carpet fittings in the living room of her London flat. Think: racks of couture, rows and rows of heels, and cups of tea and toast. “And maybe a glass of wine,” she laughs. “Sometimes you need it!”…

GOOD TO GAULTIER To the delight of many, Jean Paul Gaultier has collaborated with Target on an exclusive line of clothing and homewares. Infused with many of the designer’s trademarks – think Breton stripes, leather and beyond – this collection is the epitome of affordable luxury. Making history From March 5 the National Gallery of Victoria will play host to the country’s first major exposition of Australian fashion. With more than 120 works to view and two centuries to refect on, the exhibition will be something to behold. Visit ngv.vic.gov.au. TIME CHECK Thinking of updating your watch? Gucci’s got you covered with these stylish new variants of the G-Frame timepiece. HOOK, LINE & SINKER We couldn’t help but notice something fshy on the S/S16 runways – Tome (pictured) and Loewe…

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1 The creamy mousse texture of Bourjois Nude Sensation, $29, makes blending a breeze and feels as though you’re make-up free. 2 Customise your coverage with Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation, $54, which houses light-diffusing technology for a soft-focus effect. 3 The luxe Givenchy Fluid Foundation Airy-Light Mat Radiance, $77, leaves skin with a sheen-free finish that won’t dry out your complexion. 4 From the latest Korean skincare craze comes Dr.Jart+ Time Returning BB Cushion, $42, which works to improve skin elasticity and provides sheer, even coverage. 5 Sensitive skins will love the antioxidant-rich Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer, $62. 6 Ideal for oily skins, Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation, $42, feels like cashmere and provides a polished finish. 7 Estée Lauder Double Wear…

Kohlrabi “The new kale,” says Cobrdova. It’s a rich source of vitamin C and B6, potassium and calcium. Kakadu plum A gift of the Dreamtime. High in folate and iron, the Kakadu plum has the highest recorded levels of Vitamin C in the world, measuring up to 100 times the vitamin C content found in an orange. Mushrooms The healing power of mushrooms will be at the forefront of everyone’s cooking, with mushroom powder used in teas and smoothies. Cactus powder and cactus water Prickly pears (also known as cactus pear) are a source of dietary fbre, vitamin C, calcium and anti-infammatory compounds. Very hydrating, with anti-ageing properties. Baobab powder Bursting with antioxidants and vitamin C, baobab has a massive 50 per cent fbre, which is key to a happy…

Rebekah Campbell, founder and CEO of Hey You app She’s changed your life by … stopping you queuing to buy lunch. Running her own music management frm and setting up an online platform selling tickets to festivals gave Campbell the idea for Hey You, now Australia’s largest mobile ordering and payment platform for cafes. “I wanted to save people time by being able to order and pay for their food remotely on their phone, then go and collect it without having to line up,” she says. After raising an initial investment round of $1.2 million, Campbell worked with a tech team to build the app. “When you open it, it brings up a list of cafes near where you are. Then you can browse the menus, order and pay on…

CORPORATE IN THE BOARDROOM STYLE TIP A well-cut suit is a corporate wardrobe must-have. FOR THE INTERVIEW STYLE TIP Do not overlook the benefits of a fat shoe for the offce. MANAGERS’ MEETING STYLE TIP Looking for something that makes a statement? Goldbutton detail is a chic choice. CREATIVE IN THE STUDIO STYLE TIP Relaxed tailoring and fun sneakers will set the sartorial mood. CLIENT MEETING STYLE TIP Contemporary cotton shirting offers a quirky take on professional style. EXHIBITION NIGHT STYLE TIP Tonight, you’re the star – so go all out in the accessories department. FREELANCE FROM HOME STYLE TIP The boyfriend jean is a freelancer essential. OUT & ABOUT STYLE TIP Choose a fat shoe that’s uber chic, for days when you’re out and about. PITCH MEETING STYLE TIP…

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grilled maple syrup peaches with raspberries and pistachios SERVES 6 ⅓ cup pistachios ⅓ cup maple syrup 2 tsps finely grated orange zest ¼ cup orange juice 6 peaches, halved 250g raspberries 2–3 pieces Turkish delight, finely diced (optional) Greek-style natural yoghurt or thickened cream to serve 1. Toast pistachios in a dry frypan over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes, shaking frypan regularly. Remove from pan and roughly chop. 2. Next, place maple syrup, orange zest and orange juice in a small saucepan over a low-medium heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Brush maple syrup mixture all over peach halves and reserve any remaining glaze. Grill cut-side down on a hot oiled chargrill pan (or a clean barbecue grill plate) for 3–4 minutes or until…

Pisces AFFIRMATION FOR THE MONTH: I can satisfy my desires, guilt-free. This year is ideal for turning some of your wilder schemes into practical reality, with the first creative shockwaves after the new moon in your own sign after the 9th. New skills encourage success, so plough on with innovative ideas or travel plans. When so fervent, trying to relax would be a waste of time. A similar rule applies to romance. With the sun moving forward, so should you. There’s a good chance of finding a kindred spirit, but don’t push it. POWER DATES Mar 4: Big changes ahead – look to friends for support. Mar 20: Relationships shift in status. CELEBRITY PISCEANS THIS MONTH, PRIORITISE … Believing that you can do anything you set your mind to. ARIES…

Age: 26. Current residence: New Orleans, filming heist fick Baby Driver with Jamie Foxx. Hails from: London, England. Career idols: Fellow it-Brits Felicity Jones, Carey Mulligan and Ruth Wilson. Fantasy feminist: On her version of Cinderella, James says, “[She was] a strong role model as opposed to this founcy idea of a princess being pretty and rescued by a man.” In her trailer: Track pants, vitamin supplements and a makeshift speaker (a mug to put her smartphone in). Instagram: @lilyjamesofficial.…

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The UN says 140 million girls and women worldwide have endured female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM). The deep-rooted cultural practice is widespread in 29 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. A recent survey found 1 in 10 Australian paediatricians had seen girls who had endured FGM and some doctors had even been asked outright if they would perform it. It’s estimated Australia is home to 83,000 women who are survivors of FGM. About 3 girls born in Australia every day are at high risk of the practice because their mother had it done.…

30.8% of speaking characters are women. 26.2% of women actors get partially naked – while 9.4% of men do. 2.25:1 Average ratio of male actors to female actors. 10.6% increase in female characters on screen observed when a woman is directing. 50% Women purchase half of the movie tickets sold in the US. 28.8% of women wore sexually revealing clothes – as opposed to 7% of men. 10.7% of movies featured a balanced cast where half of the characters were female. 32.5% Percentage of teenage females depicted with some nudity has increased 32.5% from 2007–2012. Roughly a third of female speaking characters are shown in sexually revealing attire or are partially naked. 8.7% Increase in female characters when a woman screenwriter is attached.…

It’s a Friday night and I’m in one of the city’s most expensive, exclusive restaurants. I arrived here in a chauffeur-driven BMW, my date has just ordered a $400 bottle of champagne and I’m wearing a dress I can barely breathe in. Why? I’m dating like the one per cent – AKA the rich and powerful. This is, apparently, how they do it. It’s a plain, cold fact – I have never been in the top one per cent of anything. I was never one of those high-performing kids, I haven’t even suffered from any interesting or rare ailments. I am predictably, perfectly average. However, this week, I am roadtesting Luxy, a global dating app that has been billed as “Tinder without the poor people”. Luxy is part of the…

I was definitely at the right address. Tara Indiana, a professional dominatrix, had emailed it to me earlier that day. Yet all I could see was the back entrance to a Japanese restaurant and some kitchen workers on their break. There was no way that the sex dungeon I was looking for was in a sushi restaurant … right? Then again, what did I know about sex dungeons? “You looking for Cyn Studios?” asked one of the men, startling me. I nodded, and felt my confidence increase just a tiny bit. If this stranger could possibly imagine me in a room filled with whips, maybe I wasn’t so lost after all. The man directed me up eight flights of stairs where I was greeted by a woman in a business-casual…

What do Gisele Bündchen, Vivienne Westwood and Mark Rufalo have in common? All three are not only megawatt stars (a supermodel, fashion designer and, ahem, an Avenger respectively), but they are all also passionate advocates for environmental awareness. For Act Now!, a campaign in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched during the UN Climate Conference in Paris late last year, each of these three celebrities – plus a dozen more, including Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, actor and activist Don Cheadle and UN special envoy for climate change Mary Robinson – posed for Swiss portrait photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer, as well as sharing their personal hope for the future of the world’s environment. “Climate change is real,” comments Bündchen, who is a UNEP goodwill…

You wouldn’t expect Suki Waterhouse to be so enthusiastic about fght training. The 24-year-old slashie – model-slash-actress-slash-Brit it-girl extraordinaire – seems more likely to be found dolled up on the red carpet than sweating it out in a boxing ring. (And she’s seen her fair share of red carpets: mostly while accompanying ex-boyfriend Bradley Cooper to a glamorous roster of awards shows and events). Not so, she protests. On the set of her new film, Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, she relished the chance to train and take up arms against a slew of undead. “I was so excited about getting bruises,” laughs Waterhouse. “I didn’t want them to disappear. I almost wanted to darken them!” When it comes to the plot, suspend disbelief for a second. This is a…

1. FEVER AT DAWN by Péter Gárdos (Text Publishing, $29.99) In the aftermath of World War II, a survivor sets about trying to find a wife by writing 117 letters to other Hungarian refugees in Sweden. One woman responds, and so begins a true love story (the novel is based on the letters of the author’s parents). Out now 2. THE NOISE OF TIME by Julian Barnes (Jonathan Cape, $32.99) In his first novel since he won the Booker prize in 2011, Barnes turns his gaze to totalitarianism and the skin-crawling fear that Big Brother might be watching. Expect awards, film adaptations and glowing reviews for this one. Out now 3. IN OTHER WORDS by Jhumpa Lahiri (Bloomsbury, $29.99) This is for anyone who has ever fallen in love with…

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From cherry blossom tones at Christian Dior to fushed cheeks and just-bitten lips at Carolina Herrera, shades of pink ruled the runway at the spring/summer 2016 collections. Once synonymous with fragility and femininity, this rosy hue has evolved into “a more wearable shade for the modern woman”, says Victoria Baron, Chanel Australia make-up artist. “Whether it’s a tonal stain of colour around the eyes or a bold matt statement lip, there’s a cool-girl edge and an attitude to this make-up.” Audacious and avant-garde, these are the key trends and techniques defining this new mood. COLOUR CUES Before you primp in pink, find the right shade for your skin tone with these pro tips YOU HAVE … FAIR SKIN Peaches-and-cream complexions suit a baby or soft pink, says Baron. “The look…

MICHELLE BRIDGES 12wbt.com.au Bridges needs little introduction. As one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser, with a huge online training program, books, clothing and now her Delicious Nutritious healthy food line at Woolworths, her passion for health and wellbeing is impossible not to catch. Her “JFDI” (“just effing do it”) attitude is well known within the 12 Week Body Transformation crew, so it could come as a surprise that sometimes even Bridges doesn’t feel the love for a sweat session. “I do my 10 minute rule,” she says, “which is go and do [exercise] for 10 minutes and if you’re really not feeling it, you can pack up and leave. In my almost 30 years of training, I’ve probably packed up and left three times. “It’s very much mind…

PRUE GILBERT THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION GURU Founder and CEO of Grace Papers, a website that helps women navigate their career through pregnancy and motherhood. I’m a lawyer and before I had my first baby in 2009 I was the head lawyer for an ASX 200 business. I was one of the last women standing as a direct report to the CEO; the others had left to have babies and struggled to work out how to return to work and balance a family. It costs business to lose that talent; but it’s also a human rights issue. There’s no formula for how women ought to live, but employment means financial independence and more choices. “In 2010, while pregnant with our second baby, I started Grace Papers as a consultancy and coaching business.…

Michelle Payne, jockey Only the fourth female jockey to ever race in the Melbourne Cup, Payne took out the main prize last year. She made it clear in her memorable post-race speech that she’s encountered plenty of resistance in her career. “It’s such a chauvinistic sport,” she said. “A lot of the owners wanted to kick me off. I’m so glad to win [the] Melbourne Cup and, hopefully, it will help female jockeys from now on to get more of a go. Everyone else [who] think women aren’t good enough can get stuffed.” The Matildas, soccer players Australia’s national female soccer team went on strike last September after learning about the enormous pay disparity between them and their male counterparts, the Socceroos. In the World Cup, each Matilda was paid…

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“I’m very much a uniform dresser. I love a monochrome palette with splashes of grey marle” BIANCA DE CANDIA TOP TIP: A great handbag can help pull your outft together. BIANCA DE CANDIA marie claire MARKETING COORDINATOR When it comes to dressing for work as a marketing coordinator, Bianca favours minimalist pieces that achieve a polished, yet contemporary look. CLOSET STAPLES For the perfect office wardrobe, Bianca suggests investing in quality staples, and she loves the latest pieces from Cue City: “A well-fitted pencil skirt, flared pant and tailored blazer are all foundation pieces you can work back with an amazing pair of heels,” she says. TOP TIP: Select pieces that you can mix and match to achieve a different look throughout the week. DANIELLE TAYLOR marie claire DESIGNER Danielle,…

What a dish! Store your bits and bobs beautifully with these Kawa dishes, from $77, by Luft Tanaka of Brooklyn-based design collective Souda. Made from glazed porcelain with a leather-look finish, you’ll want one in every colour (we do!). Visit criteriacollection.com.au. COOL COMES TO TOWN Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley has undoubtedly made it on the interiors map, so it’s no surprise that Jardan, one of the country’s favourite furniture brands, has set up shop in the hotspot. Bright and breezy and with a subtle nod to Queenslander style, it’s more like an oversized home than showroom. Visit jardan. com.au. WRAP STARS Christmas may have just left us, but birthdays happen all year round, so give your gifts a jolt of colour with these gorgeous and graphic swing tags, $2.95 each. Visit…

Joan Rivers exits the office of New York dermatologist Dr Patricia Wexler, her regular go-to doctor for Botox and fillers. As she gets down on her hands and knees and crawls into the crowded waiting room, she pulls herself into a stroke-like grimace. “Look what she did to me!” mumbles Joan, as the assembled models and socialites look on in complete horror. The prank is pure Joan. Her humour was unsparing, unapologetic, unadulterated. In a career that spanned six decades, the wisecracking comedian took no prisoners, least of all herself, as she mined her own life for laughs. When she launched on to the New York comedy scene in the ’60s, her stand-up routine was no less than groundbreaking in its ferocity. Social critic Camille Paglia described her as “an…