Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

I am a sucker for a stat. Facts, figures, percentages – I’ll store and regurgitate them like a robo-nerd. If you’re similar, consider this issue your next source of brain food as it’s brimming with startling truths from start to finish, some that will surely shock you into action. Facts like these: in 80 years, the Great Barrier Reef will be dead; 500 million kilograms of textiles are dumped in landfill in Australia each year; the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world (behind oil); and the average woman applies 515 chemicals onto her skin every day, with 60 per cent absorbed straight into the bloodstream. Scary, right? I admit it – I’m hardly a diehard eco-warrior who reuses my cling wrap or lathers my face in…

Down a leafy, sun-dappled lane in the Hamptons – the sandy strip to the east of New York where America’s elite decamps for the summer – there’s one house that bucks the local fashion for low-key luxury. In place of the usual white picket fence, the residence is hidden from view by a high electric security version. It’s almost like a little slice of LA, which feels appropriate, given that the property belongs to Gwyneth Paltrow – the Hollywood-born, New York-raised Oscar-winning actress and now wellness entrepreneur. I arrive at the imposing entrance on a humid August afternoon. Jeffrey, the “house manager”, buzzes me into the compound, greets me at the front door and ushers me into an airy, immaculate lounge filled with low, pale furniture, a grand piano and…

PILLOW THOUGHTS by Courtney Peppernell (Hardie Grant, $29.99) Whether you’re in the highs of love, experiencing heartbreak or overwhelmed with loneliness, there’s a poem to match every emotion in Pillow Thoughts. Divided into 10 different sections, this collection of raw poetry captures the very essence of life. Case in point: “The aches in my arms still surprise me, even years after letting you go.” THE BOOK OF DANIEL by Jeff Apter (Allen & Unwin, $32.99) Daniel Johns has battled many demons. He’s been fodder for sordid tabloid headlines and inebriated paparazzi shots, but he’s also struggled with life-threatening anorexia, crippling arthritis and the breakdown of his marriage to Natalie Imbruglia. Music journo Jeff Apter tells the page-turnng story of the Silverchair frontman. SHELL by Kristina Olsson (Simon & Schuster, $35)…

THE DESIGNERS’ GUIDE: EASTON PEARSON ARCHIVE MUSEUM OF BRISBANE, UNTIL APRIL 22 Step inside the Easton Pearson archive – aka your dream wardrobe. Designers Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson have collated more than 200 garments, shiny accessories, throwback look books and hand-drawn sketches from their 27-year reign as fashion icons. Best viewed while wearing a bold print and statement jewellery. LOVE & DESIRE: PRERAPHAELITE MASTERPIECES FROM THE TATE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA, UNTIL APRIL 28 Viewing this incredible collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings is like stepping into the pages of a Jane Austen romance novel. Loaned from the Tate in London, this exhibition features 40 of the gallery’s most-loved works, including John Everett Millais’ “Ophelia”. OLSEN ORMANDY: A CREATIVE FORCE NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY, UNTIL FEBRUARY 17 Organic shapes, earthy forms…

The purist Fashion for the thinking woman breezed down the runways in all its pared-back glory. Nude neutrals and ivory in austere silhouettes were perfectly matched with utilitarian details. The bohemian From lush embroidery at Oscar de la Renta to Altuzarra’s daring red crochet, the catwalks shared a common theme: colour and craftsmanship befitting a modern gypsy. The artist Creative and sartorial pursuits have always been intrinsically linked, but never more so than this season. Sweeping brushstrokes, vivid hand-painted prints and dreamy splashes of watercolour all affirmed the merits of wearing your art on your sleeve. The androgyne We’ve long outgrown the notion that an empowered woman dresses like a man (she’ll wear what she pleases!); instead, gender-fluid styles stood out this season for their comfort and cool-factor. Case in…

SKIN SENSITIVITY AND INCREASED AWARENESS PROMPTED 30-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS AND BARISTA MARYBETH BONNOR TO TAKE A MORE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LIVING, INCLUDING WHAT INGREDIENTS SHE PUTS ON HER FACE AND WHAT SHE CHOOSES NOT TO. Did you know the average woman uses about a dozen products daily containing more than 150 different ingredients on her face and body alone?1 Facts like these prompted Marybeth to assess her choices and minimise her chemical consumption, starting with her face. Just as she considers what she eats to nourish her body from the inside, Marybeth is aware what she puts on her skin is just as important. As she became more aware and educated, she began to question what was really in her beauty cabinet and in some of her favourite products. Phthalates, parabens,…

BEST BIG LAUNCH Tiffany & Co. Tiffany EDP With notes of citrus, iris and musk, this sparkling floral won hearts when it launched. Its winning attributes? The glamorous New York vibes and crystal bottle, reminiscent of the jewellery house’s yellow-diamond cut. BEST MAKE-UP PRODUCT (PRESTIGE) Dior Backstage Eye Palette Inspired by the neutral essentials of make-up artists backstage, this winning eight-shade palette (plus primer) will impress as your daily make-up go-to. Available in Warm and Cool, it suits every skin tone. “ESTÉE LAUDER PERFECTIONIST PRO RAPID FIRM + LIFT TREATMENT IS HANDS-DOWN MY NEW FAVOURITE SKINCARE; IT HAS TRANSFORMED MY FACE – I LOVE IT”marie claire reader Emma, 31 BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (PRESTIGE) Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment Designed to lift and firm, this stellar serum…

FACT: YOU CAN’T CHOOSE WHERE HAIR GROWS, BUT YOU CAN CHOOSE WHETHER IT STAYS OR GOES. Want to throw your hands in the air like you just don’t care – and actually mean it? Or jump into a bikini at a moment’s notice without having to deal with de-fuzzing? If you’ve already had laser, move along; there’s nothing to see here. If not, let’s talk laser. Laser treatment for hair removal means fast and reliable, permanent hair reduction. At Laser Clinics Australia, laser hair removal is in their brand DNA. They’re the experts and your go-to for smooth, ready to go skin from head to toe, all year round. WHY LASER? There are several methods for removing unwanted hair: shaving, waxing, depilatory creams, plucking and epilators. None of them are…

1 PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO 2 Meditate even in the noisiest of environments with these comfy, wireless, noise-cancelling over-ear headphones. $299, at jbhifi.com.au 2 APPLE WATCH SERIES 4 It’s slimmer than ever and has a much larger display, but the real reason we’re excited about this latest version is that it has a walkie-talkie function. That and the fact you can pay, listen to music and even take calls on it. No phone needed. From $599, at harveynorman.com.au 3 BACKBEAT FIT 3100 Perfect for the wettest and sweatiest of workouts, these little earbuds are almost impossible to lose as they cling to your ears, even under water. $239.99, plantronics.com 4 BOSE NOISEMASKING SLEEPBUDS These comfy little wireless earphones have 10 pre-loaded soothing sounds with noise-masking features to help you fall asleep…

1 PICNIC CHIC Keep calm and carry on – the basket bag trend endures. This season it’s all about sweet structured cases and top-handle totes rendered in raffia and rattan. Packed lunch, optional. 2 FRESH PRINTS Monochrome may have been Coco Chanel’s metier, but Karl Lagerfeld is currently crushing on blue. These graphic azure pieces hit all the right notes. 3 SUN SMART The time is now for statement headwear – take your pick from broad-brimmed boaters, new-school visors and supersized straw. 4 FLORAL FANCY What do you get when you cross Gucci glamour with Romance Was Born eccentricity? Pattern panache. It’s a lesson in mixing prints, whatever your aesthetic or budget. 5 HAUTE HIPPIE We’re calling it: the cover-up is summer’s most functional find. A super-luxe caftan or shirt…

I gave birth to my first son Ethan on my living room floor when I was 24. It remains the most profound experience of my life. I discovered what a woman’s body – my body – was capable of doing and, once I was able to look at Ethan in my arms, I felt a completely foreign feeling: unconditional love. I knew in that moment I would do anything to keep him safe from harm no matter the cost. But this feeling didn’t stop at my own child. I began to actively search for child-centric organisations to offer my support, because I believe that every child deserves the right to be protected, no matter what their circumstance. As a result, I have travelled internationally with aid organisations, visiting countries suffering…

“I went on a US road trip to rediscover my orgasm”BY STEPHANIE THEOBALD In January 2015, I found myself alone in New York following a relationship crisis brought about by a breakdown in my body. I’d felt chronically fatigued, but no doctor had been able to properly diagnose the cause. Although things had improved, my ability to orgasm seemed to have disappeared, or, rather, when an orgasm did come, it felt depressingly slight. Instead of doing my usual thing of having an affair, getting found out and causing havoc, I decided to be honest and talk to my partner. It was a terrifying conversation, but Jake was amazing. He agreed that I needed to find healing and we decided to “open up” our relationship; I needed to go away. I…

Q: I’m single. What can I do on a Sunday when all my mates are sleeping in with their SO? KM: Firstly – know that Sundays are often the most challenging times when you’re single. Coming out of an eight-year relationship recently, Sundays hit me hard. Mainly because I was comparing [them to] how I used to spend the day when I had a partner. Make new rituals for yourself. Use the time you used to spend sleeping in with your partner to read a chapter of the book on your bedside table. The brunch you used to have with your other half, share it with a friend. SJ: Work out your comfy place as a single. Find something that feels juicy, caring and cuddly … I did yin yoga…

TREND 1 neutrals Ivory, nude, chocolate and tan – the options are endless when it comes to slipping into neutral. Make like a desert rose in breezy pants, bodysuits and bold jewellery. STYLE TIP Brown is back: offset it with hints of gleaming gold. TREND 2 sorbet The look: less ’50s housewife and more modern muse. Play with texture and tone and, most importantly, team sugary shades with a sharp attitude. STYLE TIP To really hit the sweet spot, wear your pastels from top to toe.…

#1 CONSIDER THE 80/20 RULE “My philosophy has always been an 80/20 rule,” says Susanne Langmuir, founder of Bite Beauty. “Eighty per cent of the things I do or I choose, I really try to be mindful of making sure they are healthy, sustainable and non-toxic; the other 20 per cent [I’m more relaxed about my choices].” What that means? Make simple swaps such as switching your cleanser, exfoliator, serum or moisturiser to natural alternatives, so you’re cleaning up without even trying. #2 FOCUS ON YOUR BODY If you want to switch to natural beauty, try swapping your daily body cream. Your body lotion is applied to about 90 per cent of your skin, so the thinking is that if you go for a clean version, you’re swapping out a…

I’M OBSESSED WITH THE KORA NONI GLOW FACE OIL [$79.95]. I use it morning and night with the Noni Radiant Eye Oil [$49.95], which has a rose quartz roller ball applicator. TO GET A BEAUTIFUL ALL-OVER BODY GLOW, I use my Kora Noni Glow Body Oil, a new certified-organic body oil, and mix it with the Noni Glow Body Balm [$44.95]. It’s such a good combination for intense hydration. I also keep my Kora Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask in the shower and use it almost every day. I leave it on my face while I wash my hair as the natural papaya enzymes and aspen bark penetrate deeply. WHEN I’M PREGNANT, I’M EVEN MORE CONSCIOUS OF EVERYTHING I PUT ON MY SKIN AND IN MY BODY. But I really feel…

We don’t need just a holiday, we need to be inspired – and we are going to greater lengths to chase our transcendental highs. We’re taking Ayurvedic sabbaticals in Sri Lanka, climbing mountains in Bhutan, venturing off the grid in the wilderness and still squeezing in yoga. All to live our best lives or, at the very least, to feel awake. Did someone say soul retreat? Taking a break from regular life is a self-care power move (especially if it transports us beyond wi-fi and reliable phone reception). It’s all about living with purpose rather than just existing. Namaste, ladies – let’s do this. ESCAPE TO THAILAND FOR A WELLNESS BOOST Are you in need of a health retreat? Seven days of wholesome food and scheduled exercise with massages and…

Fridays at New York’s Town Hall were usually boring affairs. Mundane meetings rolled out one after another, led by housing committees or council discussions. But on the evening of April 30, 1971, the crowd inside were gripped with an electric energy. At the centre was a tall woman with her dark hair cut into a glam rocker’s shag, a midnight-black fox fur stole draped casually over her shoulder, staring down the standing-only crowd who had assembled for a debate on women’s liberation. The last question of the night was from a man, wanting to know what it was women really wanted. Without missing a beat, the woman replied, “Listen, you may as well relax because whatever it is they are asking for, honey, it’s not for you.” The crowd imploded,…

Berta Casino stands still as her grandmother slides in one last hairpin to hold her moños (hairpiece) in place. Thanks to countless trips to the seamstress for fittings and alterations, her skirt and bodice fit like a glove; her jewels sparkle and her hair is perfectly coiffured. After months of preparation, she is ready for possibly the most important day of her life so far: her presentation as a “Fallera mayor infantil”. Ten-year-old Berta lives in Valencia, Spain, and comes from a long line of “Falleras”. Originally, they were peasant women working in the rice fields, but today’s costumes are more akin to something that might have been worn at the court of Marie Antoinette than a farm. To be a Fallera you must first belong to a Falla –…

Three years ago, Jorja Smith was working as a barista at a London Starbucks, ducking out the back to record lyrics on her phone. Now, she’s a BRIT Award-winning singer, performing sold-out shows at the O2 Academy, Brixton and sitting front row at the Chanel fashion show in Paris. While she wouldn’t trade fashion week for frothing milk, Smith does miss catching the train without being recognised. “Sometimes it pisses me off when someone wants to take a picture, but there’s not much you can do, so I try not to worry,” says Smith, who has 1.6 million followers on Instagram. Smith’s rise to fame may have been quick, but it wasn’t an accident. She grew up listening to punk, R&B and reggae in the industrial town of Walsall with…

THE LUXURY UPCYCLER One of the easiest ways to reduce your fashion footprint? Buy second-hand. “Why should so many high-end pieces lie unused in our wardrobes?” was the motivating question behind Parisian consignment store Vestiaire Collective, which launched in 2009. It has since grown into a global online marketplace brimming with premium pre-owned designs. THE FEMINIST FAVOURITE When actress and activist Emma Watson first made it her mission to dress sustainably, she turned to Tome. Australian founders Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin are committed not only to clean lines and cool tailoring but also women’s rights. The duo closely monitor Tome’s factories to safeguard its female workers, and have developed campaigns and capsule collections to help fight human trafficking and slavery across the globe. THE NATURAL BEAUTY Dreamy drapery and…

1. SQUARE Go geek chic in four-sided frames, glammed up with golden details. 2. SKINNY Polarising? Yes. But pretty nostalgic, too. The micro movement continues with a crop of ’90s-throwback designs. Here’s to narrow victories. 3. PASTEL Ditch the dark frames in favour of cool, crystalline colour. Trending now: lilac and gen-Z yellow. 4. TRANSPARENT One new-season directive rings loud and clear: translucent lenses, tinted in washes of rose or copper. 5. ROUND Retro sunglasses have come full circle – literally. Keep it low-key in fine wire frames. 6. TORTOISESHELL On trend yet timeless, a pair of speckled shades is essential to any eyewear collection. 7. CAT-EYE Audrey Hepburn’s style legacy endures, re-imagined in slimline shapes with acetate edging.…

MAKE-UP STATEMENT LIP A bold lip never gets tired and it’s working particularly well this season with minimal make-up everywhere else. Take your inspiration from Escada’s stand-out ruby red or channel the fire-engine red high-shine lips at Ryan Lo. PRETTY FLUSH One of the season’s biggest trends is a pretty sweep of blush over the cheeks. For inspiration look to shows such as Genny, Hellessy and Alberta Ferretti, where both cheeks and eyelids were matched with a sweet wash of pink. GLITTER-BUG The glitter trend is still big news. We suggest channelling the other-worldly eyes and nails at Tadashi Shoji or the halo-effect lined eyes at Halpern. To keep the look more pretty than all-out, take cues from the sprinkled sparkle seen at Simone Rocha and Kate Spade New York.…

1 CUT DOWN ON WASHING When possible, skip a day or two between washes. “Second- and third-day hair always looks best,” says Simon Miller, KMS global stylist. When you do need to wash, try adding a shine booster to “stop hair getting dry and unmanageable”. 2 GROW IT If you exercise a lot, think about keeping your hair longer, “so it reaches into a pony or bun,” says Miller. To keep hair from breaking, add a nourishing serum and brush with a comb or paddle-style brush to detangle and smooth. 3 TREAT IT THE NEXT GEN OF HAIR TREATMENTS ARE A MUST IN THE WORKOUT BAG. “THEY CAN DELIVER MULTI BENEFITS, SUCH AS STYLING AS WELL AS REPAIR,” SAYS MILLER. POST SWEAT, WORK A SERUM INTO DAMP HAIR TO DETANGLE,…

Shade update Multi-tonal shades are a bold way to adopt the trend. “I love the Chanel Le Vernis in Opulence for its glamour and seductiveness,” says Jocelyn Petroni, Chanel manicurist. For a more understated feel, try a shimmering pink or silver. “It offers a subtle and sophisticated nude nail with a touch of metallic,” says Petroni. You can also layer it over a nude pink to give just the teeniest of shimmer Application perfect PREP A bit of groundwork before you paint will keep your polish looking good for longer. “Lightly buff the nails, followed with a swipe of polish remover to remove all traces of oil,” says Petroni. “This ensures the polish ‘anchors’ to the plate rather than peels away.” Your polish will stay more chip-resistant too. POLISH “Ask…

SAUTÉED SILVERBEET, SHEEP’S YOGHURT & POACHED EGGS SERVES 2 white vinegar4 free-range eggs60ml ghee or extra virgin olive oil75g silverbeet, stems trimmed andleaves roughly chopped180g sheep’s yoghurttbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tbsps almond flakes1 tbsp oregano, finely chopped1 tsp sumac, to serve 1 Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar. Crack the eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering vinegar water. Poach for 2–3 minutes, until the whites are firm but the yolks are still soft. Remove them using a slotted spoon and set them on paper towel to drain. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of the ghee in a large frypan. Sauté the silverbeet leaves over a low heat until just wilted (refrigerate…

It’s one of the great ironies of life: you spend most of your 20s trying hard not to get pregnant, then when you actually want a baby, you discover it’s harder than you thought. Because for every story you hear about that friend of a friend who gave birth without knowing she was even pregnant, there are five more wine-induced confessions of women desperately trying, and failing, to conceive. “Producing another human being is complicated,” admits reproductive biologist Grace Dugdale. “Sometimes it seems like a miracle that anyone actually gets pregnant.” The odds are stacked against us. There are only six days a month when a woman is fertile: ovulation day (when the egg is released from the ovary) and the five days before. It’s down to the lifespan of…

CRISTINA MEDIANU My mum was a young wife and moved from Romania to Spain to be with her husband. But things didn’t go her way. She got divorced, which was really difficult for her, especially in Spain where they have old-fashioned ideals. But she kept her strength and started from scratch without even knowing the language, eventually becoming a marketing director. I think that’s always been her thing – being a strong woman. Mum always supported me to be whoever I wanted to be. My dad made me study journalism, which was great because it gave me options for the future, but my dream was to be an actress. Mum was always there by my side, telling me to do what made me happy. The best advice she gave me…