Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

As I furiously type this, all I can focus on is the frantic few weeks ahead before the summer shutdown. There are two issues of the magazine to close, school concerts to attend, gifts to buy, meals to prepare and a holiday to organise (yep, left it till the last minute, again). Meanwhile, my husband appears blissfully oblivious to the tsunami of tasks and ensuing stress engulfing my world. It appears I’m not alone. According to writer Gemma Hartley, who has spent years researching emotional labour (the unpaid, unnoticed work that goes into keeping your family life ticking along), women nearly always pick up the slack because men don’t notice the things we do. Plus, there’s a belief we’re “just better at this stuff”. In her excellent essay “Fed Up”…

Paper flags fluttered in the wind, strums of folk guitar reverberated around the arena, and as well-heeled guests took their seats on the grounds of a 19th-century French château, eight graceful Mexican riders saddled up and cantered into the ring. Since taking the reins as artistic director at Christian Dior in 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri has been a champion for women (notably, she’s the house’s first-ever female creative lead). “We Should All Be Feminists” proclaimed a T-shirt in her debut show, sparking headlines across the globe and spawning a whole new generation of followers. FEARLESS FEMALE RIDERS PROVIDED STYLISTIC INSPIRATION And on this cool spring evening a few hours from Paris, the designer paid homage to women once more. Escaramuzas, female horse riders who historically fought for their right to…

Autumn sunshine filtered through the stained-glass windows of the church in south Sydney, illuminating its peaceful interior. But behind the doors in the back office, something very dark was taking place. Chris Csabs, then 18, sat in a chair as the pastor’s wife and church elders gathered around him. Placing their hands on his trembling body, they began an exorcism. “As they prayed over me they yelled things like, ‘I cast out the spirit of homosexuality in the name of Jesus,’” reveals Csabs, now 33. “It was scary. They warned me beforehand that I may vomit or scream. But I didn’t. I just sat there with my heart pounding waiting for something to happen.” A deep-seated fear that he’d been possessed by demons had haunted Csabs since he was a…

In my hand was a doll-sized bear made mainly of diamonds, with two ruby eyes staring up at me glassily. “You can have it if you want,” said the tycoon casually, as if he were offering me the last biscuit. I had been in China for less than a month, working as features editor at Hong Kong Tatler – the glossy magazine that chronicles the lives of Asia’s 1 per cent. Think billionaires with gold-plated Rolls-Royces, gem-encrusted loo handles and private jets on each of their exclusive islands. As Kevin Kwan wrote in his bestselling novel Crazy Rich Asians, “These people aren’t just everyday rich with a few hundred million. They are China rich.” Kwan himself was famously inspired by the lavish tales of Parisian spending sprees and champagne-drenched superyacht…

COUNTING AND CRACKING January 11–February 2, Sydney Town Hall Sydney’s Town Hall transforms into a bustling Sri Lankan community centre with a colourful set and 16 actors, who chronicle four generations of a Sri Lankan family’s immigration to Australia. Traditional communal meal included. DAUGHTER January 10–13, Carriageworks Canadian actor Adam Lazarus walks on stage wearing fairy wings and does a dance routine that his daughter taught him. A provocative solo piece that confronts toxic masculinity and challenges the “boys will be boys” rhetoric.…

SHOP Next time you need to update your wardrobe, consider shopping at The Social Outfit. Tapping into the creativity of refugee communities, the ethical trading enterprise employs people from refugee and new migrant populations in clothing production, retail, design and marketing. SPONSOR Make a difference in a girl’s life by taking out a sponsorship with World Vision. Child sponsorship helps provide clean water, nutrition, basic healthcare and hope to a child and their community. Connect with your sponsor child through letters and photos to see the positive changes you have helped create. SIP Coffee addict? Purchase a bag of beans from “socially minded coffee snobs” Monochrome Coffee Co., and help developing communities. Monochrome uses its profits to educate and empower youth in East Africa. monochromecoffee.co…

HEATWAVE In this issue: classic resortwear to covet; streetside style to steal; plus the new staples for day-to-night dressing. Summer loving starts here……

the pink suit This is power dressing for the modern woman, jazzed up with sparkles and bows or pared back with a humble white singlet. STYLE TIP Leave your heels at home: flat sandals make for a look that’s less ’80s and more of-the-moment. the silk pant Easy, breezy trousers are elevated to evening-appropriate with slick accessories. the blouse Not just for the office: a striped silk shirt works from AM to PM and everywhere in between. the wrap skirt This cool-girl staple shines around the clock, best teamed with pops of colour and playful extras. the white dress Daytime chic or party-perfect, the LWD proves a perennial power player. the boilersuit At once understated and statement-making, this utilitarian one-piece is the hero you didn’t know your wardrobe needed. STYLE…

We’re born with the skin we’re in. Fact. Our genetics determine how our skin naturally wants to behave and “be” for life. Fact. Our genetic code is locked in and unchangeable. Another fact. But what you might not know is that science now proves we have at least some control over how our skin reacts, feels and looks. The key is epigenetics. Not sure what they are? Here are the crib notes: epigenetics are the on/off switches on our individual DNA. They determine whether our skin behaves (or doesn’t behave) the way it is naturally predisposed to. “DNA determines the appearance and behaviour of our skin,” explains David Khoo, principal scientist, skincare, at Olay. “But it’s not simply about what sort of DNA we have, it’s whether that DNA is…

100% TESTED ON PATIENTS WITH SKIN ALLERGIES 10% FRAGRANCE OR ALCOHOL TESTED ON ALLERGIC SKIN If you have allergic, intolerant or highly reactive skin, you know how little it can take to set it off, especially during allergy season. Using products that are made for sensitive or allergic skin types is essential for soothing and supporting reactive skin, which is where French pharmacy brand La Roche-Posay has earned its stripes as a preferred dermatologists’ partner skincare brand. IMPROVES COMFORT ON CONTACT The soothing Toleriane Ultra range has been proven to actively soothe sensitive skin and reduce irritation while restoring both immediate and long-term skin comfort. INTEGRATED KEY INGREDIENTS NEUROSENSINE™ relieves irritation and burning sensations with an immediate anti-inflammatory, soothing effect. GLYCERIN increases the skin’s moisture levels by holding water within…

LET’S TALK MICRODERMABRASION Because no two skins are the same, our experienced team takes the time to get to know your skin so they can put together your bespoke plan with the latest innovations in cosmedical treatments. There’s no one-treatment-fits-all approach. Highly effective treatments such as the Laser Clinics Australia 5-Step Custom Microdermabrasion can be tailored to address dryness, dullness and congestion, to reveal more radiant skin. GO FOR GLOW: If your skin is dry or uneven in texture, the Laser Clinics Australia 5-Step Custom Microdermabrasion can unveil a beautiful complexion beneath. By deeply exfoliating and removing the superficial layer of dry skin cells, it refines your skin’s overall texture and quality to get you glowing in time for party season. There are five different versions to address your skin’s…

SAUVIGNON BLANC: FRESH & TROPICAL A fresh and zesty style of wine with intense passionfruit and grapefruit aromas, backed by a beautiful herbaceous twist. On the palate, exotic tropical fruit flavours and lively acidity are coupled with a delicate mineral finish to offer a vibrant and refreshing wine. SHIRAZ: SPICY & SUPPLE An alluring medium-bodied Shiraz showing aromas of blood plums, red cherries, black spice and a background of toasty oak. An intense palate of violets and blueberries with long, soft tannins and a creamy, spiced oak finish. PINOT GRIGIO: FLORAL & AROMATIC Elegant white florals and rose-petal aromas fill the nose, backed by lifted spice. A light-to medium-bodied wine with flavours of nashi pear, crisp gala apple and a lingering spiciness for a clean, refreshing finish. TIP: Don’t just…

TOWNSVILLE GO-TO With five new dining outlets and a killer pool, The Ville is single-handedly remaking Far North Queensland’s Townsville as a hip hub. After a major $44 million, two-year renovation designed by Woods Bagot, the ocean-view resort is now heading up travel wish-lists around the country. Visit the-ville.com.au BEACH EATS The season’s coolest new eateries are on the beach. At Melbourne’s St Kilda, Captain Baxter dishes up seafood (above) in an elevated beach shack. Manly Greenhouse on Sydney’s northern beaches is our new go-to for all-day drinking and dining. And on the Gold Coast, Burleigh Pavilion – a next-generation beach club – is the hit of the summer. CASTING SHADE BEACH UMBRELLA, $249, countryroad.com.au BETWEEN THE COVERS The World’s Sexiest Bedrooms (Thames & Hudson, $54.95) by Mr & Mrs…

Céline Dion likes to talk. A lot. The youngest of 14, the 50-year-old Canadian superstar has come to realise her desire to be heard is down to the organised chaos of her upbringing. “When you come from a big family and you’ve 16 people around a kitchen table, it’s hard to say something. So when I have a chance to talk now, I talk,” she told Rosie O’Donnell in the mid-’90s of her fondness for endless conversation. Born to Thérèse and Adhémar-Charles Dion on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, a tiny off-island suburb of Montreal in Canada’s French-speaking Quebec, Céline Marie Claudette Dion entered a house so jam-packed she initially slept in a clothes drawer. She made her professional debut at the tender age of five, and along with her…

ALISON OWEN My mum is an incredible woman; she’s bubbly, funny, intelligent and no bullshit. She had my sister when she was 17 years old and has achieved so much for somebody who started out a bit “wobbly”. My earliest memory of my mum is watching her get dressed up to go out when I was a kid. She’s a film producer and one of her first feature films was Hear My Song [1991]. I remember her getting ready for the premiere and she wore this amazing tight black-lace dress with huge ’80s glass earrings. Her hair was all up in curls and she just looked incredible. I’ve always admired her tenacity and her work ethic. I think we’re quite different; she’s kind of coy, and I’m more bolshie. Having…

Age: 35. Current residence: Los Angeles. Off-duty beauty: Kerr arrived at the shoot in a white tee and jeans and holding her new baby, Hart. Only natural: “I’m really conscious to only use the purest, most nourishing products on my skin that don’t impart harsh chemicals.” Everyday essentials: “I’m obsessed with my Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil and the Rose Quartz Luminizer. I put [the luminizer] on my brow bone and near my temples.” New sophisticate: At the shoot, Kerr proved a style chameleon in structured gowns, classic white suiting and soft separates. Her favourite piece? A floaty Derek Lam frock. Sweet dreams: “Sleep is super important. I spray lavender mist on my pillow and face before bed.” “BEAUTY PHILOSOPHY IS ABOUT BALANCE: 80 PER CENT HEALTHY AND CENT…

Hera Hilmar doesn’t recognise herself. She’s standing outside Madison Square Garden at New York Comic Con looking up at a billboard with her face on it. “It was a bit weird. It didn’t feel like it was me up there,” says the Icelandic actress, 29, of seeing her Mortal Engines film poster projected to hundreds of thousands of people in the world-famous arena. In Peter Jackson’s postapocalyptic film, Hilmar plays Hester Shaw, who she describes as a mysterious, feral bad-ass. Her character leads a rebellion against a giant predatory city on wheels and seeks vengeance on Thaddeus Valentine (played by Australian icon Hugo Weaving) – the man who killed her mother. While their connection is volatile in the film, extending to a violent stabbing, “Hugo is a lovely man and…

ON SHEEP: DIARY OF A SWEDISH SHEPHERD by Axel Lindén (Hachette, $19.99) “December 22: The sick ewe appears to be recovering. She’s grazing along with the others. Her name is 195.” The diary of Axel Lindén, a literary graduate who unexpectedly inherits a working-farm from his father, is surprisingly funny and haunting. Who knew sheep could be so poignant? SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT by Tena Clark (Simon & Schuster, $32.99) Tina Clark’s memoir is one helluva coming-of-age story. Born in Mississippi and raised by her black nanny from the age of 10, Clark found the courage to stand-up to her controlling father. She is now a Grammy-winning songwriter who has worked with Aretha Franklin. THIS WILL ONLY HURT A LITTLE by Busy Philipps (Hachette, $32.99) Actress Busy Philipps is as brutally honest…

MAKE IT AUTHENTIC SJ: Before you start a podcast, ask yourself one question: is it authentically you? The word authentic is a bit of a buzzword at the moment, much like the word “journey” in the past. Podcasting has a very particular, intelligent audience [and] they will sniff you out if you are doing something for the sake of doing it. Authenticity and a genuine interest is key when thinking about what your content focus is. Podcasts are the new black, but while it is a fairly easy set up and platform [from which] to have your thoughts heard, don’t take advantage of it. It’s a real honour to have people listen to you and, depending on how many, a responsibility as well. Don’t waste people’s time, instead, try to…

STYLE TIP Double down on print with matching separates. STYLE TIP Tie-dye is back – clash with classic gingham for a modern take. STYLE TIP A wicker-basket bag will be your holiday go-to.…

SIMPLE, NATURAL CHOICES HELP 22-YEAR-OLD MEDIA SALES CO-ORDINATOR LILY EVANS TO MAXIMISE HER HEALTH AND WELLNESS Lily is aware of how many products she uses throughout the day and now feels more comfortable knowing she is putting fewer chemicals on her face and body. Just as we consider what we eat to nourish our bodies internally, what we put on our skin is just as important. Our skin is our largest organ and what we apply is often absorbed into our body. Today, as we become more aware and educated, many of us are questioning what is really in our beauty products. Phthalates, parabens, mineral oils and sulphates are just some of the nasty chemicals that can be found in our bathroom cabinet. For a safe, simple and healthy choice…

Switch to shine Shimmering lips gave models at Custo Barcelona, Giorgio Armani and Vivienne Hu spring/summer 2019 shows a pretty look that will make us rethink our favourite matt lipstick. “We’re shifting to glossy lips again,” says Uzo, director of global artistry for Nars. “Matt lips will never go away, but I am super excited with shiny lips. I love a gloss. I’ve always loved gloss.” “I LIKE SHIMMER IN GLOSS RIGHT NOW. IT GIVES LIPS FULLNESS AND IT’S FUN AND EYE-CATCHING.”Uzo, director of global artistry for Nars SWIPE AND GO The genius thing about gloss is it’s almost completely foolproof. Just heed these rules: “Never smack or rub your lips together as it loses some of the shine,” says Alphie Sadsad, national artistry lead for Sephora. To keep the…

PIZZA POMODORO AL TAGLIO BY BAR ETICA MAKES 2 PIZZAS DOUGH 1.4kg freshest-available stone-ground flour, plus more for dusting1L water7g fresh yeast2½ tbsp salt1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing and drizzling TOPPING 900g canned whole peeled tomatoes, passed through a Mouli or crushed by hand1 head of garlic, sliced8 tbsp dried oregano4 punnets cherry tomatoes1 bunch fresh basil, picked1 bunch fresh parsley, picked 1 Mix flour with 50ml water at a time until no dry flour remains (using about 925ml in total). Cover with a wet tea towel and leave for at least 2 hours. Dilute yeast in 25ml water and mix into dough. Dilute salt in remaining 50ml water and mix into dough. Mix dough by hand until soft and elastic. Add 1 tsp oil…

Arriving at The Library, a concept-driven resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui, is like stepping into the pages of a storybook. Once upon a check-in, guests are taken through a hidden door into the Secret Chapter’s mist-filled corridors to their private pool villa. The real page-turner is the new The Writer suite, with its saltwater pool, custom-made 3.4m-wide bed and waterfront moon terrace. Write home about the resort’s iconic red pool and the restaurant’s cucumber-infused cocktails. Visit thelibrarysamui.com.…

Our hair and make-up artists are on their backs in sawdust, waiting for their subjects to strike the perfect pose. It’s 5pm on Rottnest Island and shooting has officially wrapped, except that model Nirvana Naves has stepped aside as the local quokkas compete for shot of the day. The island itself is an untouched beauty, rugged and rocky with some of the bluest water imaginable. Our team cruised across from Fremantle (near Perth) on the Rottnest Express with bags of luxury resortwear and equipment to tell the story of a chic world traveller on a remote island paradise (see the results in Wander Lust, page 81). From the historic lighthouse to the sand dunes, the island delivered stunning vistas at every turn. For details, visit rottnestexpress.com.au.…

1 LACE EMBRACE From flowing to flouncy, and classic to cool, romantic eyelet patterns are prettying up frocks. Welcome to the white party. 2 SEA CHANGE Nineties redux alert. Seashell jewellery has come of age, defined by sculptural shapes, lustrous mother-of-pearl and grown-up gold. 3 YEAR OF THE SNAKE Step into the urban jungle: python prints have slithered from the catwalk to your closet, at once exotic and easy to wear.…

RUN THE WORLD Beyoncé proved her pulling power in April, when she became the first African-American woman to headline Coachella. Her electric show was replete with references to black universities, including a marching band, step dancers and her own sassy sorority. Following the performance, she donated $US100,000 to four historically black colleges. Queen Bey indeed. A MODERN PRINCESS When Prince Harry wed a mixed-race, feminist, divorced American actress on May 19, we rejoiced: here was a duchess who would break royal traditions and usher in a new era for the monarchy. And on her tour of Australia and New Zealand in October, she lived up to the hype, not only announcing her baby news but making a game-changing speech about women’s suffrage. FASHION ROYALTY To the surprise of the style…

On the day before I’m due to speak to her, at her LA home, a paparazzi shot makes its way around the internet showing Miranda Kerr picking up her seven-year-old son, Flynn, in her black Aston Martin. The little boy had spent the evening with his dad, Orlando Bloom, 41 – who Kerr was married to between 2010 and 2013 – and Bloom’s current partner, Katy Perry, 34. In the shot, Kerr is leaning across the passenger seat of the car and handing Perry a birthday gift, smiling. Bloom and Perry, who have been dating on and off since 2017, seem equally relaxed as they usher Flynn into the car with his mum. “Oh, I haven’t seen that photo,” Kerr says. “But I went to pick up Flynny because it…

Saying an actor was born to play a role is a tired cliché. But Jason Momoa was born to play Aquaman. The 39-year-old actor is half-Hawaiian; he studied marine biology at university and worked part-time in a surf shop before making his acting debut on Baywatch Hawaii. It’s as though his entire life has been leading up to playing a human-Atlantean hybrid. At 1.93 metres tall, Momoa is a towering hulk of a man. When we meet on the set of Aquaman at the Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast, Momoa hits his head on the marquee as he sits down. “I’m kind of biased towards Aquaman,” he admits. “There are just so many things I relate to. He’s gruff, he’s a smart-arse. He’s someone who’s been in the…

LAUREN SHUTTLEWORTH, 33, WORDS WITH HEART It was a volunteering trip to Kenya that made Lauren Shuttleworth want to start a social enterprise supporting women’s education, but it was a notebook that galvanised her to do it. Walking past a stationery store, she saw a notebook emblazoned with the slogan “Boys, heels, blogs – let’s get back to the basics”. “I thought, ‘Surely we can do better than that,’” says Shuttleworth, who launched her stationery company Words With Heart in 2014. “There’s a really strong synergy between stationery and funding education. I love the idea of entrepreneurship meeting charity.” It’s a simple idea: every stationery product sold funds a specific number of education days for women and girls in Africa and Asia. In the past four years, Words With Heart…

PERNILLE TEISBAEK The Danish model and street-style star melds minimalism and monochrome with a Scandi-cool twist. STYLE TIP Don’t forget the details – step up a simple look with subtle, stacked gold jewellery. EMILI SINDLEV She’s been touted as a contemporary Carrie Bradshaw for her unapologetic approach to dressing. Channel the It-girl Dane with quirky accessories and a high-low mix. STYLE TIP No longer just for winter: layering works year-round with breezy shirting and shifts. LAURA JACKSON marie claire UK’s food editor moonlights as a muse for many – floaty florals and hyper-feminine extras define her look. STYLE TIP A ruffled skirt is a new essential; dial down the drama for day with a white tee and sneakers.…

ERIN HOLLAND The model, singer and former Miss World Australia is frequently on planes and in exotic locations (thanks in part to her cricketer boyfriend), so keeping her skin in check is a priority. HER DAILY ROUTINE “I’ll do a deep cleanse in the morning, then I apply [an SPF], which hydrates, moisturises and acts as a primer. At night, I wash everything off, apply serums then moisturise.” HER FLYING TIP “I do a lot of flying, so my skin gets dry. If it’s a long flight, I won’t wear any make-up, I will just put on a heavy-duty moisturiser [and then] I’ll wake up and won’t feel so bad.” SHE’S A SUNSCREEN DEVOTEE “I wear sun protection every day,” says the Neutrogena Sun Care ambassador. “I grew up in…

BODY RUSH Our summer ritual of slathering on a body oil to bring back beach-ravaged skin just got a whole lot more luxe. Decadently scented (we have love for De Jasmin and the seductive D’Orient), Chanel’s new collection of four body oils are 98 per cent natural origin and sink into the skin without leaving even a hint of oiliness. OLD FAVOURITE, NEW DELIVERY Mecca Cosmetica’s much-loved Lip De-Luscious pot is now available in a bullet version. Still with the same blend of lipsaving shea butter, SPF 15 and barely there tint, this cult balm is now even more on-the-go. Mecca Cosmetica Lip De-Luscious Glide with SPF 15 in Natural, $30 NIGHT MOVES Sleep is vital for skin regeneration, and Nivea’s newest night cream aims to get the most out…

Last year we were all obsessed with doing yoga on a stand-up paddleboard; this year we’re getting a little more adventurous. Here are four emerging sports that you’ll see on Australian beaches this summer. So suit up and dive right in! HAND SURFING DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM If you’re not a confident surfer (or even if you are), hand surfing can be a great way to ride the smaller waves faster than just body surfing. Using a 50cm-long mini surfboard called a hand-board strapped to your wrist, catch the wave just before it breaks with your arm stretched out. The mini board helps you ride the wave longer and faster and it lifts you out of the water to allow less drag. You’ll work your entire body just to catch the wave…

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