Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

I’ve been fantastically fortunate in my life and career to be surrounded and supported by some pretty spectacular women. From my feminist mum, who’d regularly cut out press clippings on female game-changers in the hope I’d be inspired to follow in their giant footsteps, to a legion of girl bosses who’ve mentored and promoted me throughout the decades. When I didn’t have the guts to step up, they became my fiercest champions and I’m indebted to them daily for their encouragement and guidance. Thankfully, I’m not alone. I constantly hear similar stories, which is why we decided to kickstart this month’s special issue – our annual International Women’s Day edition – by celebrating fearless female friendships. In our reportage “The Women Who Made Me” (page 44), ex PM Julia Gillard…

HEAVEN ON EARTH Jewellery stalwart Kailis’ Meridian collection was inspired by the night sky – Australian South Sea pearls depict the moon, while hand-cut diamonds speak of sparkling stars – though with designs this exquisite, you’ll want to wear them around the clock. NEW CHAPTER Featuring a trio of next-gen actresses, Kate Spade New York’s latest campaign celebrates the house’s founding ethos: empowered femininity. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Fancy this fresh take on sportswear by Hugo Boss? It’s just one of the brands set to star at marie claire Up Late on Friday, April 5, at the Canberra Centre, an evening of exclusive in-store discounts and workshops by our savvy styling team. INSIDE OUT Gucci’s signature brand of geek chic takes the floor: these new-season pumps are sensible, sleek and…

IDEA Makeup For Change AGENCY Junior Massive Little girls often play dress-ups in an attempt to try to look like their mothers. Our concept shows a young girl applying make-up, yet the sad reality is that she’s emulating her mother’s bruised appearance. We wanted to depict the impact domestic violence can have on our children. When exposed to DV, statistics show that children are either more likely to be abusers themselves or allow abuse in future relationships. We wanted to do more than just create a print ad. To generate action on this serious issue, we are looking to create a non-profit range of beauty products called Makeup for Change that enables funding for victims of domestic violence. This initiative by marie claire has inspired us, and we hope to…

MARIE CLAIRE UP LATE @JAMES ST, BRISBANE, THURS, MARCH 28 CANBERRA CENTRE, FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Join the marie claire fashion and beauty editors for a night of styling workshops, exclusive discounts and glasses of bubbly. Happy shopping. Visit marieclaire.com.au/events for more information. VAMFF’S GLOBAL FASHION EXCHANGE AT THE PLAZA, MELBOURNE, SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Bring five fab fashion pieces from your wardrobe to Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and swap them for a brand new look. Chic and ethical? Yes, please.…

GOOD FOUNDATIONS “Mastering your foundation for your particular skin texture and tone will make a massive difference,” says Sarah Laidlaw, make-up director at Priceline Pharmacy. “Evening-out skin tone, discolouration and spots will make you look fresh, awake and youthful.” FIND YOUR BEST ASSET Sure, experiment, but keep in mind it’s usually best to focus your look on one facial feature. “If your eyes are your dominant feature, play them up; if your lips are a beautiful shape, then make them the feature,” says Laidlaw. Can’t decide? “Focus on [the feature] that complements your outfit,” suggests Laidlaw. CHANGE IT UP MAKE-UP MISFIRES OFTEN HAPPEN WHEN WE KEEP THINGS THE SAME. “DOING THE SAME MAKE-UP LOOK EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE DRESSING DIFFERENTLY AND HAVE CHANGED YOUR HAIR COLOUR IS A COMMON MISTAKE,” SAYS…

CLEAN SLATE Encourage cell turnover with a daily dose of skin-buffing solution. For a gentle touch, Dior Capture Youth New Skin Effect Enzyme Solution, $100, helps fade surface blips to leave skin hydrated and silky soft. Or try L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Anti-Ageing Glycolic Peel Pads, $47.50, which boast a healthy hit of glycolic acid for smooth, glowing skin. LUXE BALMS Lip balm has been elevated from functional to fabulous with these extravagant releases. We love the regal vibes of YSL Beauté’s new black-hearted balms, while Dior’s cult Lip Glow balms have gained lolly-inspired swirls. CHEEKY CHEEKS Get your blush and highlight nailed in one swipe with the clever Revlon PhotoReady Instant Cheek Maker Blush and Highlight Duo in Rose Quartz, $24.95. It blends into the prettiest of flushes.…

94%* SAW MORE FORTIFIED LASHES 81%* AGREED THEIR LASH FRINGE LOOKED FULLER “ONE MONTH LATER AND I’VE NOTICED MY LASHES ARE SO MUCH STRONGER!”CARLI ALMAN, EDITOR BEAUTYCREW HOW IT WORKS CASTOR OIL TO NOURISH LASHES PRO-VITAMINS CONDITION LASHES KERATIN STRENGTHENS FILLOXANE BOOSTS LASH VOLUME HYALURONIC ACID PROTECTS AND REINFORCES DARE TO CARE When it comes to your beauty routine, have you been overlooking your lashes? Using mascara and false eyelashes can take a toll on your lashes, causing weakness and thinning. So isn’t it time to show your lashes you care? L’Oréal Paris Clinically Proven Lash Serum is clinically proven to visibly repair and restore your lashes to their beautiful best. “I NOTICED MY LOWER LASHES BECAME FULLER, AS WELL AS SOME AREAS OF MY UPPER LASHES THAT WERE A…

If a “good sleep” was something we could actually buy, we’d all be queuing up for hours to buy it in bulk. Then we’d stockpile it and gift it to friends on birthdays. Sadly, it’s not that easy and, unfortunately, we aren’t guaranteed a lovely, long, restful sleep just because our head hits the pillow each night at 10pm. However, the good news is that changing our eating habits can drastically improve our ability to sleep and help us to wake up feeling refreshed. So, it might just be time to do a little audit of what you’re eating in order to help your body have a long, restful snooze every night. NO CHILLI While chilli is popular as a flavour enhancer, too much heat in the kitchen may affect…

1 SMOOTH OPERATOR Whether matt or high shine, leather in all its variations and hues takes on a new ladylike loveliness. 2 SPORTY SPICE If you thought the bike short fad would never cycle into high fashion, think again. Our tip? Style with chic accessories to take this look from activewear to urbanwear. 3 BAGGING RIGHTS It’s the bumbag, but not as you know it. With golden chains and adjustable straps, the latest crop of styles beg to be worn slung across the body or casually thrown over your shoulder. 4 SOFT FOCUS Dusky rose, sky blue and the palest lemon form our palette of preference – especially when countered by cuts that are sleek rather than sweet. 5 LEG WORK Perhaps in protest of the ugly shoe trend, Prada responds…

BRITAIN ON POINT A veteran dancer places a fresh new spin on the future of ballet It’s the art form renowned for having a brutal obsession with youth, forcing elite ballet dancers into retirement often just as they are hitting their peak. But Alessandra Ferri, 55, is challenging such restrictions, becoming a pioneer for mature dancers and redrawing the boundaries of ballet in the process. Despite retiring her stellar career in 2007, the mother of two made a triumphant return to the stage in Italy six years later, before eventually becoming a prima ballerina assoluta, one of only 13 dancers to ever receive the notable title. Having been honoured with opening Covent Garden’s Linbury Theatre earlier this year, Ferri used the opportunity to challenge choreographers to create a new generation…

It began with a pair of red heels. The woman wearing them was former deputy leader of the Liberal Party and foreign minister Julie Bishop, standing in front of the press corps announcing her resignation from parliament after the leadership spill of August 2018. That was the one that saw Malcolm Turnbull deposed and Scott Morrison thrust into the top job (if – like many Australians – you’re struggling to keep the high turnover of PMs straight in your head). A month later, the usual drab grey and navy suits that slump around Parliament House also lit up with splashes of bright red. Ann Sudmalis, the Federal Liberal member for Gilmore in NSW, who was announcing her resignation from the party citing bullying and backstabbing, wore a red necklace, red…

Camilla Franks may have found the one place on Earth where people aren’t prancing about in her colour-splashed kaftans: the quaint village of Cowbridge, Wales, in the depths of winter. She’s curled up on the couch sipping hot tea while her baby Luna sleeps upstairs, and her fiancé JP Jones, a Welsh native, paints in his studio. Against a backdrop of rolling green hills and grey-streaked skies, the trio is taking some time out to nest and rest, and to reflect on the roller-coaster ride that was 2018. “Last year was full on,” she recalls. “I was pregnant, I gave birth, I danced with the devil that was cancer – it was light and darkness all in one. It was tough and it was challenging but, in a strange way,…

YES Because being pretty doesn’t matter, but feeling pretty does, says Marcia Leone, founder of lifestyle website and label Not So Mumsy (notsomumsy.com). Whether we like it or not, we live in a looks-obsessed culture. Our physicality shouldn’t define us, but the answer isn’t to refrain from telling our daughters they are pretty; it’s to change the context of what “pretty” means. Pretty doesn’t have to mean perfect. You don’t have to be pretty like that girl, you can be pretty like you. That is what I’ll be telling my daughter. I will tell her that she’s pretty. I will also tell her she is pretty smart, pretty strong, pretty brave. I’ll teach her to love herself, from the inside out, just as she is. I won’t tell her she…

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When you consider the true icons of modern fashion, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel is undoubtedly responsible for the vast majority. Thanks to her, the little black dress, the tweed suit, the quilted handbag, the camellia brooch and the two-tone shoe are all firmly written into the annals of fashion history. The iconic two-tone shoe was introduced by Gabrielle Chanel herself in 1957 and has been an ongoing fixture in creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s collections since his first for the label in 1983. When Gabrielle Chanel launched the novel design into her brand’s repertoire, she exclaimed, “We leave in the morning with beige and black, we lunch with beige and black, we go to a cocktail party with the beige and black. We’re dressed from morning to night!” It comes as no…

L’OCCITANE IMMORTELLE RESET SERU M, $90 (1) This radiance-inducing night serum is loved by deadline-stressed beauty editors for its ability to erase the daily assault on skin (think stress, pollution and fatigue). Formulated with marjoram and acmella oleracea, this oil-in-serum relaxes muscle tension, boosts radiance and helps smooth fine lines so you wake up looking fresh. ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR EYE SUPERCHARGED COMPLEX, $105 (2) Fans of the cult-followed Advanced Night Repair have fallen hard for this new addition to the line-up. Able to repair, hydrate and brighten dark circles, this supercharged eye treatment helps zap puffiness and lessens the look of fine lines and dark circles brought on by fatigue, stress, pollution and even blue light. GUERLAIN ABEILLE ROYALE DOUBLE R RENEW & REPAIR SERUM, $302 (3) Able…

RECOGNISING SENSITIVE SKIN If your skin is feeling hot, tingly and tight, you’re not alone; a whopping 56 per cent of women in Australia claim to have sensitive skin*. “Your skin might feel tight and dry; it might feel as though it’s stretched and pulling,” says Dr Cara McDonald at Complete Skin Specialists in Melbourne, who also cites sensations of burning as a common symptom of sensitivity. “Your skin might sting, feel hot and look a bit flushed – like you’ve been out in the sun.” But while you feel all this, your skin most probably looks essentially normal. “Sometimes skin will be a little red, sometimes it will look a little dry, but you wouldn’t describe it as a rash,” explains McDonald. SENSITIVITY TRIGGERS What triggers sensitive skin changes…

MAKE TIME FOR TEA Make your tea break the perfect ‘me break’ with Madame Flavour’s new Australian black tea collection. The new range uses leaf from the finest estates to deliver beautiful fresh, bold flavours. RRP $6.50 at Coles and selected independents. Visit madameflavourshop.com BRIGHTER, TIGHTER Did you know your eyes could make you look up to 20 years older? Olay’s Eye Collection treats every concern from dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles to dehydrated eyes. Pro-retinol eye treatment RRP $48.99. Ultimate Eye Cream RRP $48.99. Hydrating Eye Gel RRP $48.99. Illuminating Eye Cream RRP $48.99. COLLAGEN BOOSTER Did you know your eyes could make you look up to 20 years older? Olay’s Eye Collection treats every concern from dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles to dehydrated eyes.…

It’s the stuff of fairytales – an enchanted forest edged by wild ocean, home to sea wolves, bald eagles, orcas, humpback whales and an elusive blonde beauty, the spirit bear, believed to hold supernatural powers. All this in a misty, mossy green cathedral of towering cliffs and ancient 95-metre-tall Douglas fir, spruce and cedar trees. Kayaking through inlets to a secret bay in Great Bear Forest, the water is still and overwhelmingly silent when a whale breaches the surface and blows a fountain of water so close to our boats it sends shivers up our spines. It’s too dreamy to feel real when a raft of sea lions join us for the ride, swimming under our boats, performing flips and spraying us with water as we head back to the…

DRINK IT I N From the neon artwork and botanical prints inside to the parade of striped umbrellas and string lights outside, historic drinking hole the Greenwood Hotel has been given a fresh new look after an extensive refurbishment. Stop by for burgers, cocktails and countless photo opportunities. Visit greenwoodhotel.com. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Here’s something pretty to send them safely on their way. St Christopher the Patron of Travel charm necklace, $149, lalunarose.com. LOOK, NO HANDS Fanny pack, bumbag, whatever the name, you can’t deny the convenience – even if the telltale paunch brands the wearer as a passport-wielding tourist. There’s no tucking these next-generation belt bags under T-shirts. The latest high-fashion incarnation needs to be seen – cinching in waists or slung over shoulders to elevate airport style.…

A silence descended upon the court as all eyes fell on the petite woman approaching the lectern. Bird-like in stature, her hair tied in a low ponytail, she took a breath and looked up at the nine men surrounding her in a seated semicircle. Softly, slowly and with distinct Brooklyn vowels, the woman introduced herself as Ruth Bader Ginsburg and asked the justices of the Supreme Court in Washington DC to do something considered rather unusual for 1973. She asked if they could put themselves in the shoes of a woman. The female in question was Sharron Frontiero, an air force lieutenant who was challenging a rule that gave male airmen automatic housing benefits for their wives but asked women to prove their husbands were dependent on them before permitting…

The desire to travel has long been a tenet of Louis Vuitton: since 1854 the Parisian house has crafted cases and trunks for the global jetset. But the fashion frontrunner’s latest collection explores a different kind of wanderlust: time travel. While the aesthetic is bold and fabulously futuristic, the handiwork sewn into the seams of each garment harks back to yesteryear. For the show, the courtyard of the Louvre was transformed into a vision of intergalactic glamour with a sleek glass-encased runway. One model strode out in a sharp-shouldered minidress made from structured sequin netting, which took three days of meticulous hand-craftsmanship to construct. Then came an exquisitely embroidered waterproof jacket dripping with translucent sequins. In terms of accessories, the collection took cues from the brand’s time-honoured trunk designs, only…

Emotional health – it’s all we’ve got, right? I mean, if you’re not doing well mentally, then it’s almost impossible to do well in any other area of your life. I love that it’s something we’re focusing more on, because for a long time mental health was something that people thought: a) wasn’t important, and b) could be fixed with just medication. It’s essential to get to the root of what’s going on inside and not numb [your] feelings. Spending time with your family, going outside and breathing fresh air – these little things make a big difference. As someone who has struggled with bulimia and anorexia, all I can say is, be gentle with yourself. The most important thing is that you have to be the one who wants…

“I HAVE NEVER TRIED TO PORTRAY A PERFECT EXISTENCE. LIFE IS INCREDIBLE, BUT HAS HAD ITS HARD MOMENTS” MARIE CLAIRE: You’ve always been refreshingly down to earth. How do you keep the bullshit level in check in an increasingly vacuous world? DREW BARRYMORE: I started in this business when I was 11 months old, 43 years ago, so my bullshit tolerance is pretty high. But I think there are some new challenges, mostly social media, that are a real tool to spread negativity. I also feel like I’ve lived my life pretty openly – I have never tried to portray this perfect existence. I don’t think a perfect life is really relatable to many people. Life is incredible, don’t get me wrong, and I have two amazing daughters who mean…

“It was awesome,” says Laura Gordon, describing the experience of working on the female-dominated set of the upcoming Australian film Undertow. Written and directed by Miranda Nation, the film boasts an all-female camera crew led by acclaimed cinematographer Bonnie Elliott. “Having an all-female camera department was beautiful. We had some intimate scenes to shoot and it felt like they had my back.” Those “intimate scenes” involved Gordon, 37, baring her body and soul as Claire, a married woman who has a stillborn baby and becomes obsessed with the woman she thinks is having an affair with her husband. In the film’s most vulnerable moment, Gordon stares at her naked body in the bathroom mirror, inspecting the stretch marks from the pregnancy loss. “She [Claire] is looking at her body like…

SOMETHING TO TELL YOU by Lucy Diamond (Pan Macmillan, $29.99) If you thought your family was dysfunctional, you haven’t met the Mortimers yet. When the patriarch’s unknown love child Frankie shows up at her biological father’s golden wedding anniversary party, the family is rocked to the core. But he isn’t the only Mortimer with a secret. LOOKER by Laura Sims (Hachette, $29.99) If you’ve ever made up elaborate backstories about your neighbour who avoids eye contact in the lobby and takes up two car spots with his BMW, you’ll get on well with The Professor – a single woman living in Brooklyn who becomes obsessed with her new neighbour, The Actress. This dazzling debut novel will remind you of Hitchcock – in the creepiest/best way possible. THE AU PAIR by…

BRIGHTS Let poppy fashion inspire your footwear palette. HIGH SHINE Bold metallics are a must for after dark. SNAKESKIN This clothing cue makes its way to ground level. BEST WESTERN Not your first rodeo? Cool hues and hot prints define these wild walkers. SOLE SESSIONS Fashion’s fixation on functionality (and comfort) endures. BROWN From tan to taupe, brown boots are striding back onto the fashion scene. WHITE White boots are a trans-seasonal hero – think ’60s suave with a modern edge. BLACK The classic colour takes on new meaning thanks to sleek and shapely silhouettes. PASTEL Who says boots should be boring? Look to candy hues for guaranteed happy feet. POINTY TOES Look sharp – tapered designs bring a streamlined edge to any outfit. LEOPARD The beauty of animal print:…

BEST MAKE-UP This updated formulation from Chanel gives skin an instantly luminous yet natural look, while added super fruit extract, such as Aussie native murunga plum, gets to work on lightening pigmentation and protecting skin against external aggressors. BEST SKINCARE Ideal for a glow hit, this Kakadu plum and antioxidant-rich serum offers skin healthy doses of vitamin C to leave the complexion looking radiant and feeling fresh. It wins points for turning around stressed-out, tired skin. BEST NATURAL PRODUCT Dosed with green coffee and rosehip oil, this budget-friendly eye cream is a natural gem at depuffing under-eye bags and smoothing out fine lines.…

Five years ago, you couldn’t swing an Acne Pistol boot without encountering someone seriously obsessed with at least one hardcore health fad. The world was in the crazy grips of a wellness obsession that was all gym and all sweat. Fast forward to 2019 and the concept of wellness has taken on an entirely different meaning. In this day and age, women are searching for something more than just perfectly chiselled abs, a tiny waist and a low BMI – now, everyone from celebs to the girl next door is determined to attain the final piece of the wellness puzzle: spiritual health. There’s nothing new about blurring the lines between health and spirituality. The “new age” concept has been around for decades. However, holistic healing practices such as tarot, moon…

MISO-GLAZED BOK CHOY SERVES 4 AS A SIDE 125ml dashi broth (see following page for recipe) or chicken-bone broth2 tbsps white miso paste or tahini1 tsp fish sauce4 bok choy, halved lengthways2 tbsps coconut oil2.5cm piece ginger, cut into matchsticks1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted sesame oil to serve 1 Heat broth in a small pan over medium–low heat until just starting to simmer. Remove from heat. Add miso or tahini and whisk until smooth. Whisk in fish sauce then set aside. 2 Blanch bok choy in boiling water for 2 minutes, or until just tender. Drain. Melt coconut oil in a large frypan over a medium heat. Add bok choy, cut-side down, and cook for 1 minute, or until golden, then flip over, scatter over ginger and cook for 1…

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