Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

Way back, too many years I care to admit, I was a music festival fanatic, even traipsing to rain-soaked Glastonbury to see the world’s best bands, caked top-to-toe in mud. Those weekends provided some of my wildest memories; carefree times when nothing mattered but music, friends and dancing. Sadly, these feelgood music festivals have more recently become playgrounds of tragedy, with five youths dying from suspected drug overdoses in the past six months. Late last year, when we first commissioned this month’s special report into festival fatalities, we knew it was a crucial issue on the rise. What we didn’t foresee is that three more lives would be lost while journalist Cat Rodie penned her piece, with news of the most recent victim – 19-year-old Alex Ross-King – emerging just…

LOVE ACTUALLY Louis Vuitton has the key to our hearts with this sweet quilted bag, designed to be worn over the shoulder, as a clutch or on a belt – and in store just in time for Valentine’s Day. PAST PERFECT Modest, yes, but surprisingly modern too, vintage frocks are sweeping the street-style circuit. Time to get acquainted with your local Vinnies! GLAM ROCKS It-Brit brand Rixo takes a trip back to the ’80s for its first foray into accessories, drawing inspiration from the era’s diverse style icons (think Princess Diana meets Jerry Hall). Our pick? These mismatched, gem-encrusted earrings. FROM ROME WITH LOVE Oh, Valentino, purveyor of rich prints, studded accessories and dazzling couture. Now Sydneysiders can get their fix thanks to a new standalone store in the city’s…

Financial stress is the leading cause of relationship breakdowns, according to research by Relationships Australia. With a third of us claiming to be under financial pressure, that’s a lot of unhappy couples. But there are ways to take the stress out of shared finances, starting with a commitment to total honesty. NO MONEY SHAMING When you decide to have the money talk, it’s vital to avoid blame, says psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip. Women are especially likely to feel shame around money, and healthy financial dialogue can only happen in a safe place. KNOW YOUR MONEY STORY We all have subconscious ideas about money formed in childhood, explains Melissa Meagher of Talking Money. Identifying that core belief is key to understanding and modifying your behaviour. It’s important to validate our partner’s…

Bel Powley never planned on running around in the snow in her undies in front of Matthew McConaughey. But that’s exactly what happens in her new movie White Boy Rick, in which she plays McConaughey’s daughter Dawn, a crack cocaine addict. “Dawn is making out with her boyfriend inside and then Matthew comes in and I was meant to put my clothes on and run outside. I thought, ‘This doesn’t make sense. She’s high on crack, I don’t think she’d have the thought to get dressed!’” A self-proclaimed risk-taker, London-born Powley, 26, has been on the rise since she played a sexually active 15-year-old in The Diary of a Teenage Girl in 2015. “I thought it was one of the most important stories that needed to be told. We don’t…

NOT BAD PEOPLE by Brandy Scott (HarperCollins, $32.99) Three friends release resolution-filled lanterns into the sky on New Year’s Eve. The next day, the newspaper reports a small plane crash. Were they responsible? This is a story about old friendships and toxic secrets. SAVING YOU by Charlotte Nash (Hachette, $29.99) The most heartwarming road trip story you ever did read. After a chance encounter, a single mum and three escaped pensioners drive across the United States to rescue her son. Think Thelma and Louise on steroids/blood pressure medication. THE FLOWER GIRLS by Alice Clark-Platts (Bloomsbury, $37.99) “Three children went out to play. Only two came back.” This book will have you holding your breath from the first page. A chilling, compelling and disturbing read, not for the faint-hearted. SLICE GIRLS…

You may be sticking to a rigorous healthy eating plan and a packed schedule of HIIT, yoga and spin, but sometimes stubborn pockets of fat prevent you from achieving the sleek and toned physique you’re working so hard to achieve. The CoolSculpting® fat-freezing procedure is non-surgical, using controlled cooling to selectively target and destroy fat cells without damaging surrounding tissue*. IT’S FAST… A treatment will take around 35 minutes, depending on the area you’re having treated. An applicator is applied to the targeted area and tissue is drawn into a vacuum cup, which works to target, cool and selectively damage subcutaneous fat cells while preserving the skin and surrounding tissues. CoolSculpting® is comfortable and requires minimal downtime – you can read, work on your laptop or just relax during the…

If you’re after freshness rather than drastic alteration, the new breed of non-surgical facelift offers a viable alternative to the scalpel-based lift. Able to be completed in a lunch-break with instant results and zero downtime, the so-called “liquid facelift” involves filler and botox being injected into specific areas of the face to rebalance what time and genetics have put out of whack. The procedure is proving a hit with busy celebrities and career women wanting to stay on their complexion A-game. “People were doing invasive facelifts, and I thought, ‘Let’s do liquid facelifts, where you inject liquid to make changes,’” says Dr Joseph Hkeik, a Sydney-based aesthetic physician who pioneered the concept in Australia. Advancements in filler technology have made facial restructuring possible without surgery. “We can create shape and…

ALL OF MY FRAGRANCES CAPTURE SOME ELEMENT OF CALIFORNIA. What I love about Chapter Two is that it takes a more unexpected approach. It touches more on the glamorous side of life than my previous scents. THAT COMBINATION OF SANDALWOOD, MUSKS AND AMBRETTE [is so sophisticated]. I love the way all of the notes in the dry down come together to create a tangible sense of warmth. IT’S A REALLY VERSATILE SCENT SO YOU CAN WEAR IT ANYWHERE, but I picture a woman who wears Chapter Two wearing this fragrance when hosting an intimate dinner party at home, or for any kind of fun and sexy evening. BEAUTY TO ME MEANS INNER CONFIDENCE. Knowing yourself. I think a woman looks her most beautiful when she’s feeling confident and enjoying herself.…

I did my first microdose today. I’m not really sure if it worked or not, but I think I felt some subtle effects,” says Jen*, a 30-something office worker recounting her first-time experience for marie claire. “I was a lot more productive during the day and I seemed to have got a lot more done than usual.” Jen is one of a growing number of Australians beginning to explore the muddy world of microdosing – the practice of taking very small amounts of LSD, magic mushrooms or other psychedelic drugs to supposedly improve mood, concentration and cognitive abilities. The dosage, usually one-tenth of a regular dose, isn’t enough to give you a “high” or to alter your state, but it will affect you in some way. “It seemed like colours…

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BETTY BASSINGTHWAIGHTE As a kid, I was quite the show-off. I wanted all the attention and was always putting on a performance. I did everything from Brownies to physical culture, gymnastics and ballroom dancing. My mum, Betty, was my biggest supporter. She was always there for me – and my three sisters. She never missed a dance class or a swimming competition and was backstage at every show. Over the years, she sewed thousands of sequins on my costumes. My mum sacrificed a lot for us. She had four girls under the age of seven and my dad was away a lot, so Mum was the one getting us ready for school and running the house – as well as working as a nurse. My parents split up when I…

1 ISLAND TIME Beach and bar dress codes combine – think pool slides paired with diaphanous florals and shots of sunshine yellow. 2 SMALL WONDER No longer reserved for evenings, the minaudière makes a dazzling daytime debut via Louis Vuitton’s LV Egg bag. 3 CALI COOL What would you wear strolling down the Venice Beach boardwalk? Tropical prints, acid brights and a beachball shoulder bag, if you will. Finishing touches: bohemian brights 4 SHADES OF BEIGE The red carpet may favour daring, skin-flashing designs, but the runway takes a more modest approach to the naked dress. The look: flowy skirts and soft silhouettes spanning a spectrum of nude hues. All in the details: slip into neutral 5 NEW UTILITY Supersized pockets, souped-up belt bags, streamlined staples … Functionality meets flair,…

“‘I’LL SEE YOU ON MONDAY. I LOVE YOU.’ THAT WAS THE LAST CONVERSATION WE EVER HAD”Adriana Buccianti ADRIANA BUCCIANTI In 2012, Adriana Buccianti got the news that every parent dreads – her son, Daniel, 34, had been found dead after taking drugs at a music festival in Victoria. Following the death of a young woman at a Sydney festival two years later, she has become a passionate advocate for pill testing. Daniel was a smart, curious and loving young man. He worked hard as a chef, and in disability care. He also liked to party with his friends. We were more like friends than mother and son. I can count on one hand the number of arguments we had. I knew that Daniel took drugs occasionally, but it didn’t concern…

CHRISTINE STERJOVSKI BRAND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER, MARIE CLAIRE AUSTRALIA “I’m first-generation Macedonian – both my parents were born overseas. My mother wasn’t allowed to finish high school or go to university because her father said her role in life was as a wife and mother. She built her career as a senior executive without a university degree or the support of her family. Thirty years on, the obstacles I face are fewer, but many are still there. Men dominate at senior levels in a wide variety of industries and, right now, maternity leave is a large issue as the minimum a company has to offer is just six weeks’ paid leave. With rising childcare and living costs, it’s almost impossible to balance full-time work with a family. I’ve been married for…

Comedians are rarely as funny in real life as they are on stage. More often than not, they’re introverted, bitter and a little hungover. The exception to that rule is Victoria Zerbst, 24, and Jenna Owen, 23, who are side-splittingly hilarious in person. In fact, it’s almost impossible to have a conversation with them without crying with laughter. The duo met at the University of Sydney and bonded over their love of the TV series The Chaser. When the uni’s male comedy troupe didn’t invite them to perform at their show, the girls formed their comedy collective Freudian Nip almost purely out of spite. “We were like, ‘Fuck that. We’ll just do our own,’” recalls Zerbst. Not surprisingly (if you’ve watched any of their gigs), Freudian Nip outsold the boys’…

CHAIN BAG Grab hold: a petite purse with metal hardware is just the thing for minimalists. WHITE HEELS White is the new black. Ivory footwear walks the line between classic and cool, and works effortlessly with any ensemble. CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES Top up your vitamin D on your lunch-break – and channel old-Hollywood glamour in the process. SILK SCARF Your schoolgirl ribbon is all grown up – a loosely tied printed scarf renders the humble ponytail instantly chic. WRISTWATCH If you invest in just one accessory, make it a shiny silver timepiece – it’ll keep you on schedule while imparting a touch of sparkle. POINTED FLATS Comfy, yes, but anything but boring; the latest designs boast luxe embellishment and stand-out hues. GOLD EARRINGS Call it the hoop 2.0 – these dainty,…

WILD AT HEART Walk on the wild side with these animal print-inspired lipsticks. FLOWER POWER A major hit in the US, Drew Barrymore’s make-up brand Flower Beauty has finally reached our shores. Cruelty-free and beautifully edited, this is a make-up collection you’ll want to keep on high rotation. We have a lot of heart for the 10-shade eyeshadow palette, chubby highlighter and the line’s 24 shades of lipstick. GOLD FLECKED For centuries gold has been known to reduce inflammation, so we’re excited about this gold-infused cream from luxe French brand Chantecaille. Filled with nano-gold technology, it works to kickstart collagen production, firmness and radiance. JELLY SHOTS If you like the hydration of a day lotion but don’t like the feeling of any slick, this new antioxidant-rich jelly moisturiser from Ella…

SA WA QLD NSW VIC MEET THE NATIONAL FINALISTS Expectations were high at the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2019 state final events, with an exceptional calibre of entries from Australian colourists and stylists this year. The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Competition is a chance for hairdressers, both established and up-and-coming, to showcase their talents on the world’s stage. The 100 state finalists created era-defining colour looks live in front of a panel of national industry-leading judges, then revealed them in a blaze of colour and light on the runway. The talented work of the 15 finalists (pictured) will proceed to the national Colour Trophy Grand Finale Event in Melbourne early in 2019. FIND YOUR WINNING SALON L’Oréal Professionnel is the leader in hair trends, which is why Colour Trophy is…

CHOCOLATE AND PECAN CAKE SERVES 8–10 350g dark chocolate, chopped150g unsalted butter, chopped6 eggs, separated, and at room temperature1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped175g light brown sugar2 tbsps brandy200g pecan meal (ground pecans) cocoa powder for dusting 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a 22cm round springform tin with baking paper. Place chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (the bowl shouldn’t touch the water) and stir until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add egg yolks, vanilla seeds, half the sugar, brandy and pecan meal and mix well. 2 Place the eggwhites in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and whisk until thick. In…

Cities are sexier with a bird’s-eye view. From up above, with cocktail in hand, the street-level rat race just looks like buzz, and crowds seem infinitely cooler. It could be the change in perspective or the head-clearing open air. Perhaps it’s the way a hotel rooftop activates a building otherwise designed for sleep – making city workers at knock-off feel as if they’re on holidays and offering visitors a local vibe. Either way, there’s no better place to shoot the breeze as the sun goes down and the lights start to twinkle. UPSTAIRS, ACE HOTEL DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES At golden hour on a hot day, Ace Hotel’s top-floor bar is the place to see and be seen in Downtown LA as the hip crowd enjoys small plates and craft liquor.…

I’m married to a man and have four kids. Tinder wasn’t around when I was single, so I’ve never been on a real online date. I have a little bit of envy around that, so I’m always hassling my single best friend to get on the apps. It looks like fun! I could never understand her pushback until I tried it myself, as part of an experiment for my 2018 SBS documentary Is Australia Sexist? On a mission to observe how men behave online, I created a Tinder avatar, “Lucy”. I was wearing running gear and a baseball cap – definitely not a come-hither look – but the messages quickly started rolling in. Some were straightforward like, “What are you doing this weekend?” But a lot were really sexist and…

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FOR THE LOLS WHAT MEN WANT This remake of the 2000 classic What Women Want stars the formidable Taraji P. Henson as an ambitious sports agent who’s constantly boxed out by the boys’ club at her office. Until… she gains the ability to hear mens’ thoughts and uses the power to take down the patriarchy. FOR THE EYE CANDY ISN’T IT ROMANTIC Fancy spending 90 minutes with Liam Hemsworth? Silly question. The Aussie heart-throb plays Rebel Wilson’s love interest in the rom-com parody Isn’t It Romantic. You’ll be so distracted by Hemsworth’s six-pack, you won’t even notice the tired clichés. FOR THE KICKS COLD PURSUIT Liam Neeson has a very particular set of skills: namely playing a distraught father out for revenge. In Cold Pursuit, he stars as a snowplough…

See the best of Australian fashion on show at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival from March 1-10. Visit vamff.com.au for details.…

46-YEAR-OLD WORKING MOTHER OF TWO, HEENA GERONIMO KNOWS THAT HEALTHY LIVING ISN’T JUST ABOUT DIET AND EXERCISE. SHE ALSO CHOOSES NATURAL SKINCARE TO HELP HER PUT HER BEST FACE FORWARD Did you know that every day the average woman uses about a dozen products containing more than 150 different ingredients on her face and body alone?1 Facts like these prompted Heena to assess her choices and minimise her chemical consumption, starting with her face. As Heena reached her 40s she became more conscious that skin health and ageing gracefully were interconnected. She began to question what was really in some of her beauty products and the greater impact they could have been having on her overall wellness. She made a conscious effort to eliminate products that contained chemicals like phthalates,…

SHADE UPDATE It’s not often that a niche brand reshapes a market, but when songstress-turned-beauty-queen Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty a year ago with a groundbreaking 40 shades of foundation, cosmetics brands took note. These days there’s a shade for just about every skin colour. This month, Fenty’s shade tally has been boosted to 50, while beauty labels are extending their shade ranges into the 40s, 50s and beyond. TRY THIS Get your perfect match by “testing a minimum of two shades of foundation and a maximum of three,” says Nica Marcello, national education manager at Estée Lauder. And test along the jawline and nasolabial fold. “It’s were most of us need to conceal,” says Marcello. “It’s weird that it took this long for people to think ‘oh yeah, there are…

You’re running late for work, pulling dresses, skirts and pants out of your cupboard like you’re picking fruit. Each one is not quite sitting right – a little tight on the hips and a little snug on the tummy. In desperation, you reach for your go-to dress that resembles a deflated tent. Could it be that you’re just bloated from last night’s creamy pasta? Or maybe it’s that you skipped the gym this week? Or are your genes to blame for the weight gain? Geneticist Dr Giles Yeo, author of Gene Eating: The Science of Obesity and the Truth about Diets, believes the genetic links to our ancestors dictates how our body reacts to food. In his new book, he explains how our genes could have a distinct effect on…

It was a ’70s concrete bunker when this holiday house met its remaker. Then the magic happened. The home is smack bang on sparkling Pittwater in Sydney’s Palm Beach, all bobbing sailboats and billion-dollar breezes. For the young family who weekends here, the five-bedroom getaway is perfection – especially now that architect Jeremy Bull of Alexander & Co has weaved his wizardry. The Palm Beach setting is a prestigious Pacific Ocean bubble, 40km from Sydney’s CBD, famous for attracting movie stars, supermodels and billionaires of a summer. There’s a palpable sense of luxury in the sea air, but this is beach-house glam, not Versailles, and it’s expensively but casually dressed in honed marble, oak and artfully weathered timber. “Luxury can be a simple story told really well. It does not…

Just like the iconic theme song promised, the ensemble cast of Friends were there for each other after 10 long years. They had risen to fame together, eaten lunch every day together, and negotiated an astonishing – and unprecedented – salary of US$1 million per episode together. On the evening of January 23, 2004, they gathered to drink champagne together on the roof of stage 24 at the Warner Brothers Studio lot. When the cameras stopped rolling on what would be the series finale, the outpouring of emotion that followed came as no surprise. But by far the most visibly affected was the actress who had become so popular with viewers that women around the world had flocked to their hairdressers to request her hairstyle – the shag cut that…