Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

It’s been an action-packed month in our office. Aside from our day jobs (of putting out this magazine and fuelling our digital platforms), we also hosted a series of uplifting events that brought to life the core mission at the heart of marie claire: to honour the fearless, fabulous females who are shaping our world. At sold-out events celebrating International Women’s Day, an extraordinary line-up of game-changers made us laugh, cry and gasp as they shared inspiring stories from their lives. And while it’s impossible to capture the moving mood, I thought I’d relay some pearls of wisdom from these truly awesome women. Fashion designer Camilla Franks, who made her welcome return to the spotlight after battling breast cancer, told us the past year has taught her the power of…

I was at work when I found out I was pregnant at 21 after a one-night stand. I was a popcorn-cleaning, ticket-ripping shit-kicker at the cinemas on George Street in Sydney when I was overcome with a wave of nausea. I knew straight away I was pregnant, even though I was on the pill and had used a condom. When a pregnancy test confirmed it, my first thought was “fuck”. I went to the doctor the next day and he asked me what my plans were. “Abortion, definitely,” I replied. There was no question in my mind. I was very confident about my decision and I had no anxiety about making that choice. I booked an appointment at the abortion clinic for four weeks later. I had hyperemesis gravidarum (which…

Dubbed “Tinder in leather chaps”, a new app serves up S&M at a swipe. Self-confessed “vanilla” dater Gabrielle Fernie straps herself in for the ride I had, until recently, led what you might consider a pretty “vanilla” sex life. I’d never been handcuffed, I’d never been choked. I “made love” with the lights off and didn’t own one piece of “kinky” clothing. True story: when an actor friend once flirtatiously asked me if I was “into BDSM”, I honestly mistook this for the British Drama Society of Musicals and replied, “No, when are the auditions?” I was absolutely clueless. So, when my seemingly straight (and by this I mean conventional) friend Millie told me that she had joined the app Whiplr, aimed at the ever-growing kink and fetish community, I…

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1. If I weren’t an actress and singer, I’d be: In politics. 2. Best career advice I’ve gotten: Use rejection as fuel. 3. The three qualities that got me where I am today: Consideration, humility, drive. 4. Moment I felt I made it: When “Candy” was on [music show] Total Request Live. 5. Easiest career decision I’ve ever made: To audition for This Is Us. 6. Kind of work I’d do for free: Cleaning (laundry, dishes, etc). 7. Favourite perk of the job: That I can do what I love every day. 8. Worst pitfall of the job: Loss of anonymity. 9. Change I’d like to see in my industry: Equal pay. 10. How I made my first dollar: On a local TV commercial. 11. Book that left a lasting…

It’s a crisp winter’s day in Berlin. But off the windy cobblestone streets and inside the Charlottenburg showroom where H&M is launching its Conscious Exclusive 2019 collection, it’s summertime. The display racks are filled with floaty bohemian dresses, gem-encrusted jewellery and on-trend tortoiseshell sunglasses. Wearing a light organic linen suit and animal-print slides, H&M creative advisor Ann-Sofie Johansson introduces the range, “This is the ninth edition of H&M’s conscious collection and we really wanted to raise the awareness of sustainability. The best way to do that is with really beautiful fashion.” The vision for the Swedish brand’s latest offering was sparked two years ago at the Venice Biennale in Italy, where the theme was humanity and community. “A lot of the artists at the Biennale were celebrating the glory of…

THE LOOK WILD THING Snakeskin pants prove surprisingly polished when paired with a white tee and slouchy blazer. THE FINISHING TOUCHES STYLE PIT These sleek boots tap into the two-tone shoe trend. THE EXTRAS THE LOOK CITY CHIC An ankle-grazing coat and sharp pair of boots are a shortcut to ladylike luxe. STYLE PIT Checks remain on trend, and are an easy way to introduce colour. THE FINISHING TOUCHES THE EXTRAS THE LOOK NEW NEUTRALS Winter whites and shades of beige take on fresh meaning – just add pops of teal, cherry reds and bold gold accessories. 1 PrettyLittleThing TRENCH COAT, $98, prettylittlething.com.au. STYLE PIT Straight legs and cropped cuts render white jeans wearable all year round. THE FINISHING TOUCHES THE EXTRAS…

BRIGHTEN Ultraceuticals MD Ultimate Brightening Serum, $149 (1). With added niacinamide and artocarpus, this potent serum helps lighten pigmentation super quickly. Use every other night to build tolerance. SCAR REDUCTION DermaScar Ultra Plus C&E, $14.95 (2). This rich vitamin C and E formulation provides a barrier to help fade and heal scars. Expect results after four weeks. LASER L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Serum, $49.95 (3). With results said to be similar to those of laser treatments, this anti-ageing serum boasts pro-xylane, fragmented hyaluronic acid and ceramide pro to help plump, reduce wrinkles and boost contours. PEEL Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment, $205 (4). This four-phase skin system boosts acid strength each week, giving your complexion time to acclimatise. The result: zero irritation and winning glow. MICRONEEDLING Vice Reversa Micro Needling…

SCOTT SLOAN, SLOANS SALONS, NSW SYDNEY STYLIST SCOTT SLOAN FROM SLOANS OF LANE COVE, WAS AWARDED SECOND PLACE WITH THIS FASHION-FORWARD, HEAVENLY HEATHER CROP. Q. TELL US ABOUT YOUR LOOK? I really wanted to do something that provokes interest and inspires creativity, without being too bold. So, I decided to use a pastel colour palette of apricot and violet, with a slice of slate grey to separate the warm and cool tones. The final result: A hint of rock, with a feminine touch! Q. WHAT TRENDS INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THIS LOOK? I decided to channel 80s vibes in both the hair and fashion styling to create an overall powerful image! Pastel trends that thrived in the 80s are definitely making a comeback! Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR TREND…

LIPSTICK Fall in love with shine again with these glossy lipsticks by Chanel. Designed by Lucia Pica, Chanel’s global creative make-up and colour designer, they deliver sheen and a charge of hydration in 27 easy-to-wear shades. MUST BUY BODY GLOW Following on from its cult ReVersive face cream, German brand Babor has released a body version to get limbs and torso looking banging. The velvety formulation has been dosed with an anti-ageing complex and glow-tech pigments to help shift fluid, boost the longevity of skin cells, blur imperfections and add plenty of glow. VINTAGE INSPIRED If you like a hint of old world with your beauty routine, look no further than French brand L’Officine Universelle Buly. Founded in 1803, this chic (nasty-free) brand offers perfumes, oils and skincare that are…

Don’t reach for that double macchiato and muffin next time you feel your stress levels rising. Instead stock your fridge with plenty of these hard-working foods. Packed full of nutrients and amino acids, they will support your mind and body when you’re stressed, better than any packet of chips can. GREEN VEGETABLES Leafy greens, especially dark varieties such as kale and spinach, are full of folate, which helps produce dopamine, the pleasure-inducing chemical in the brain. DARK CHOCOLATE It contains antioxidants and magnesium, and research has shown dark chocolate can also lower blood pressure. Need another reason to indulge? Just keep the servings small and reach for varieties that are at least 70 per cent cocoa. ASPARAGUS These little spears are packed with folate. Try them chargrilled on the barbecue…

HOTEL OF THE MONTH Peering over the edge of a Singapore landmark, 57 levels in the air and immersed in crystalline water is the definition of over-the-top luxury. The rooftop pool at Marina Bay Sands is exclusive to hotel guests and we can think of no better reason to get a room. Inside the five-star resort, the pinch-me moments keep coming, from the cloud-like king-sized beds to the heavenly Banyan Tree Spa. Visit marinabaysands.com, and turn the page for more Singaporean delights.…

WHY THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD? Each year, my family hits the road to visit loved ones who are holidaying along the coast. I love all the little towns, each with their own character. But Port Fairy is a favourite: small on size, big on charm. THE PLACE TO STAY? We tend to stay with friends who have either rented really old holiday homes with easy access to the beach or who have had family holiday homes for generations. In Port Fairy, the Drift House (98 Gipps Street) is super chic, but all these Great Ocean Road towns are easy to access, with caravan parks, small daggy hotels and plenty of holiday homes for rent. TOP SHOPPING SPOTS? Port Fairy is a shopper’s paradise, with no two places the same. My…

A float on the Caribbean Sea, encircled by a 360-degree horizon, a cantilevered open-air bar descends onto Deck 14, lulling cruisegoers out of the spa for cocktail hour. They call it the Magic Carpet: a floating platform that scales the side of the ship, extending the main pool area, catching restaurant overflow, operating as a departure lounge for day trippers and morphing into an open-air raw bar at night. The Magic Carpet was dreamt up by renowned British architect Tom Wright. It’s just one of the features aboard new ship Celebrity Edge that’s hitting refresh on our cruising expectations. Almost one in 18 Australians take to the seas each year. Many return to land with the war cries “actually, it was amazing”, and “you should have seen the food”. Nautical…

Actress, mother, model, muse. Both on and off the screen, Natalie Portman has a history of exquisite fashion moments: dark and twisted tulle in Black Swan; refined glamour on the red carpet; and romantic femininity as the face of Miss Dior fragrance. Within our photo shoot in Los Angeles, those three tenets of style came together as Portman took the spotlight in ethereal ivory lace, balletic basics and sublime nude separates. The beauty look was soft and glowy, in line with the actress’ low-key yet considered regimen. “Make-up can definitely give you more self-confidence if you need it, as it lets you reveal who you are, but also protects you, by giving you a mask,” she ponders. “Dior is perfect that way: it symbolises strength of character as much as…

Actress Nathalie Kelley is fastening a gleaming gold pendant around her neck. “The first time I wore Bulgari jewellery my life changed,” she professes, her eyes wide as she describes the sparkling Serpenti watch that’s coiled seductively around her wrist. “There was a distinct before and after.” On this crisp night in Rome, her jewels are more pared back, but no less striking. A pair of spherical necklaces skim her décolletage, and her fingers are stacked with mixed metallic rings. Each piece is part of Bulgari’s iconic B.zero1 collection, which is feting its 20th anniversary with a star-studded soiree. Kelley steps onto the red carpet in figure-hugging black lace (a gothic Jonathan Simkhai number) and breezes into the crowd, a global melting pot of models, musicians and cool kids. There’s…

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld’s final couture collection was an ode to his favourite era: the 18th century. Cloud-like puffs of tulle iced with delicate embroidered flowers – as well as a shimmering bridal swimsuit complete with a six-metre gossamer veil – will go down in the sartorial history books. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Once dubbed the maestro of mass, the Italian couturier lived up to his name with effervescent explosions of taffeta and cascading flamenco ruffles. The supersized silhouettes were tempered by short, sexy cocktail dresses with a clear ’80s tinge – more restrained in scale, but no less fabulous. GIVENCHY Keller shot to stardom after designing the Duchess of Sussex’s classically minimalist wedding gown, but her latest couture collection signals a change of pace. Fringed rainbow dresses and peplum tops set a…

MC: From an intense ballerina (Black Swan) to a US First Lady in mourning (Jackie), your film roles are always varied and challenging. What type of roles do you find most interesting? NP: It changes constantly. At the moment I’m drawn to roles that are the complete opposite of who I am. I’ve just played a pop star in Vox Lux (out now) and an astronaut in Lucy In The Sky (out later this year), two occupations that were part of my dreams when I was 12 years old but are a long way from what interests me now (laughs). Like all kids, I liked to sing and dance along to bits of Madonna. MC: The first film you ever made was the hit-man drama Léon: The Professional, catapulting you…

GIRL OF THE MOMENT TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY This Aussie actress is stepping up to the world stage Adelaide-born, LA-based actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey is on her way to Germany for the Berlin International Film Festival (BIFF). But first, the frequent flyer wants to talk about her new film Hotel Mumbai, which took her all the way to India. Directed by Anthony Maras, the film tells the true story of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, in which 174 people died. “It was really important to be able to honour the people who went through that and to do their story justice,” says Cobham-Hervey, who played an au pair trying to protect a six-month-old baby during the siege at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. “It was a pretty intense place to put yourself every…

EXPLODED VIEW by Carrie Tiffany (Text Publishing, $29.99) Unlike anything you’ve read before, Exploded View comes out of ’70s suburbia and slaps you across the cheek. Beautifully written by the Stella Prize-winning author of Mateship With Birds. Warning: you will not be the same after reading this book. THE MOTHER IN-LAW by Sally Hepworth (PanMacmillan, $29.99) Lucy and her mother-in-law Diana have a “complicated” relationship. So when Diana is found dead in unexplained circumstances, Lucy has mixed feelings. If you loved Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects, you’ll be a sucker for Sally Hepworth’s new offering. GODSPEED by Casey Legler (Scribe, $27.99) At 15, Casey Legler was one of the fastest swimmers in France, making it all the way to the Olympics. She was also an alcoholic with serious authority…

PODCASTS TO BINGE CONVERSATIONS “Produced by the ABC, this podcast captures conversations with the most extraordinary people: from taipan expert Brendan James Murray to former police officer Colleen Gwynne, who solved the Peter Falconio murder case.” LADIES, WE NEED TO TALK “Yumi Stynes is hilarious. It’s great how she discusses topics that can be uncomfortable to speak about, like perimenopause. As women, it’s important to talk about these things.” SCIENCE VS “Having finished my degree, I miss having the stimulation of studying. This 20-minute science podcast scratches that itch. I always learn something new when I listen to it.” PLAYLISTS ON REPEAT CHILLIN’ WITH YOUR DAD “I listened to this playlist for the first time in a coffee shack in Western Australia on holidays over Christmas. I listen to it all the…

STYLE TIP Invest in a matching jacket-trouser set to double your wardrobe’s potential. STYLE TIP A chunky knit plus midiskirt equals a fail-safe fashion formula. STYLE TIP When in doubt, go back to black – layer different textures to keep it interesting.…

CRUSHING ON CORAL Named Pantone’s colour of 2019, coral is the must-have shade to adopt this year. With its golden undertone and playful vibe, this super-pretty shade adds a whimsical dose of colour to cheekbones, lips and eyes.…

CAN-DO GADGETS The new breed of at-home tech means you don’t need to move too far to get your beauty needs tended to Deep CLEAN Cleansing has gone next level with sonic power delivering ingredients right down where they’re needed. Take the Luna Fofo by Foreo. It analyses your face for a bespoke treatment, while Manicare’s version gives a more thorough clean than your washcloth. MASK IT Time-poor urbanites will love the Foreo UFO, which enlists LED to take your mask from a 20-minute chill to a 90-second speed-masking session. FACIAL MASSAGE The ageLoc LumiSpa Accent banishes under-eye bags thanks to its soft tip massage applicator – no facialist required. LED HAIR REMOVAL The latest LED hair removal devices, like those from Happy Skin Co and Remington, zap LIGHT THERAPY…

When a company is selling one of its key products every 77 seconds, you know it must be good. But could it also be good for you? After more than a decade at the top, Aussie natural make-up brand Nude by Nature has proven clean beauty has a permanent place in our make-up bags. When it started out in Sydney, Nude by Nature was a capsule collection of three mineral foundations, a bronzer, a finishing veil and a make-up brush. “[Women] were becoming more conscious of their health, lifestyle and environmental choices,” recalls Mark Thompson, the company’s CEO. This was before clean beauty was in our everyday lexicon, and well before natural alternatives to the mainstream were readily available. Nude by Nature was offering something new: natural make-up that not…

PUTTING YOUR NECK OUT Find yourself checking your phone every 12 minutes? (It’s the average number of times we check our phone*.) All that scrolling could be having an effect on your neck and décolletage. Dubbed “tech neck”, it’s caused, in part, by repeated head tilting to check our screens. “There is a growing concern about the additional strain on the neck and décolleté area in today’s social-media age,” says Shelly Petersen, national trainer at Babor Cosmetics. “Constant minor movements to check our screens weighs on the skin, causing the neck to fold and wrinkle, which can increase premature ageing.” DON’T LOOK DOWN Repetitive movement is the cause of skin wrinkling, so it follows that our constant downward gaze works lines into our neck. But that’s not all that our…

My great-aunt lived until she was 109, and although her body was weak and frail, her mind was as sharp as it had been for the past 10 years. She received several letters from various heads of state, including the Queen on her centenarian achievement, and she kept them all stuffed in a little alcove above the toaster along with the TV guide. On average, Australians are now living longer, while globally a new term has been coined for those who happen to reach the ripe old age of 110: supercentenarian. Marvel Comics, eat your heart out. While my great-aunt didn’t reach this status, you’d think her many years on this earth would bode well for me, but research shows your life span is only 10 percent determined by your…

SEED CRACKER WITH EGG & AVOCADO SERVES 2 SEED CRACKER MAKES 1 LARGE CRACKER, ROUGHLY 20X30CM ½ cup flaxseeds 1 tbsp arrowroot powder ¼ tsp kosher salt 3 tbsps black sesame seeds 3 tbsps white sesame seeds 3 tbsps hulled pepitas 1 cup boiling water TOPPING 1 avocado, thinly sliced 2 large eggs, boiled for 8 minutes, cooled with ice water, peeled and sliced pickled red onions (see opposite) 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients and leave to firm up for 15 minutes. 2 Lay a large sheet of baking paper on your work surface and use a spatula to scrape seed mixture onto the paper. Top with another piece of baking paper and use a rolling pin to roll the mixture into…

Long-haul flights and child birth share a similar trajectory: from excitement to discomfort to full-blown wrath. You’re dehydrated, exhausted and desperate for an out. Then, as memories fade, the idea of New York at Christmas or an Amalfi summer stirs a willingness to go again. For the travel broody, a well-executed layover offers pure pain relief. Instead of slogging it out through back-to-back departures, a flight connection is a golden ticket to an intense and rewarding bonus trip. SINGAPORE Old-world tradition meets futuristic fantasy in this surprisingly buzzy metropolis. The Lion City has long been a layover between Australia and Europe. These days, it’s also a gateway to New York thanks to Singapore Airlines’ recently launched flight path between Changi and Newark – the world’s longest flight (about 18.5 hours).…

Controversial to the end, Karl Lagerfeld will forever be remembered as the creative genius who was one of fashion’s most formidable and fantastical In 1983, more than a decade after the death of Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld took over her fashion house. To rescue a former super brand that had been surviving on perfume sales alone was a monumental task. Yet attempting to emulate the legendary Coco would have been suicidal: this was a woman whose creations had been worn by Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Instead, Lagerfeld took its core staples – the tweed jackets, the pearls, the quilted bags – and manipulated them into a modern product. As he said, “My job is to reinvent Chanel, so I have to play with the codes, kill them, even, before…

1 DO THE SHIMMY Bigger and blingier than ever, a pair of pendulum earrings steps up even the most minimal all-black ensemble. 2 CREATIVE VISION It’s the eternal question: is fashion art? Based on these splashy graphic motifs from Louis Vuitton, we’ll take the affirmative position. 3 SPOT ON From childhood favourite to fashion perennial, polka dots add a touch of whimsy to every imaginable silhouette. 4 MATERIAL GIRLS Kate Spade’s new creative director Nicola Glass stays true to the brand’s youthful spirit with an exquisite array of frocks in fresh and flowy fabrics. 5 NEW ROMANTIC Amp up the volume in a poet blouse – this season’s throwback hero – defined by billowy peasant sleeves.…

“They’re so beautiful – they don’t really even need make-up,” says Mitchell of her subjects, such as Tranice Johnny. AUSTRALIA THE BIG PICTURE A midwife finds an inspiring way to frame maternal health While working as an outreach midwife in north-west Queensland, Andrea Mitchell would often use her iPad to capture images of the newborn babies she was helping many Indigenous mums to deliver. Wanting to further help empower and educate the women through their pregnancy, as well as giving them a rare opportunity to be pampered, Mitchell came up with a plan to introduce maternity photo shoots. “I wanted to find a way to encourage them in healthy habits during their pregnancy, such as not smoking and drinking and eating well, and just to celebrate where they’re at with…

My ex-fiancé helped orchestrate the raid on Osama bin Laden. He received a Purple Heart for his military service and a Medal of Honor from Israel’s Golda Meir. He thwarted a bioterrorism attack in New York City and saved the grandson of one of the world’s wealthiest men from an attempted kidnapping. None of it was public. He didn’t write a book about his escapades or sell his story to Hollywood. His goal wasn’t to become rich and famous but to keep his children – and all of America – safe from the “bad guys”. “I’m not going to sit by while people are in danger,” he’d say while packing for a secret mission. It was incredibly noble, except for one minor detail: none of it was true. Let’s rewind…

BECAUSE… “It’s estimated there will be 1046 deaths from ovarian cancer in Australia this year.” “Throughout my political career, I sought to be an advocate for women and girls, particularly as minister for women’s issues. The stories from researchers and patients in the OCRF are deeply moving, and I will do what I can to raise awareness of this disease and the need for research.” JULIE BISHOP Former Minister for Foreign Affairs BECAUSE… “More than 50 per cent of the community incorrectly believe a pap smear diagnoses ovarian cancer.” “Knowing I may have helped, in whatever small way, to assist in developing an early detection test for ovarian cancer would be a monumental moment.” ANNA HEINRICH Media personality BECAUSE… “I want to bring further awareness to ovarian cancer.” “I want…

marie claire READERS’ CHOICE MASSIMO TIRIMACCO ZOHAIR The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy is the longest-running hairdressing competition in the world, showcasing the brightest talent in colour. Get your phone out and save these names now! MASSIMO TIRIMACCO, ZOHAIR, SA MEET THE WINNER – MASSIMO TIRIMACCO FROM ADELAIDE SALON, ZOHAIR. HIS WINNING LOOK, A STRIKING COPPER LOB WITH CONTOURING LIGHTS, CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE INDUSTRY JUDGES AND MARIE CLAIRE READERS ALIKE, AS MASSIMO ALSO TOOK HOME THE MARIE CLAIRE READERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR 2019. Q. TELL US ABOUT YOUR LOOK? The past few years have been very focused on cooler tones, ash and balayage, so I wantes to shake things up while still remaining commercial, on-trend and capturing a beautiful image. Using warmer copper shades created contrast that made my…

LYNDAL SALMON, BIBA SALON, VIC LYNDAL SALMON, OF BIBA ACADEMY IN MELBOURNE, PLACED THIRD WITH HER MULTI-DIMENSIONAL, PUNKY TABBY-SHAG. Q. TELL US ABOUT YOUR LOOK? My look was created with my model’s own desires at the forefront of my mind. I found out her dreams and aspirations as a woman, and translated that into a hairstyle representing a punky, punchy London-look combined with a feminine touch. Q. WHAT TRENDS INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THIS LOOK? I really wanted to focus on an autumn/winter look – using darker and richer colour palettes. Something consumer friendly, relatable and low maintenance. Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR TREND FOR 2019? Well I like to think of trends as a market of style: as long as you own it, you can shop in any…

IT’S SUPER EXCITING TO BE THE NEW FACE OF L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL – I LOVE HAIR! Peter Thompson, colourist and ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel, gave me a full hair transformation using Inoa, an ammonia-free and oil-based professional hair colour. It’s really nourishing while still giving you great colour and depth. I’M PRETTY LOW MAINTENANCE WITH MY HAIR. Typically I’ll chuck it up in a sleek bun or ponytail. That also normally happens when it’s a few days old. I’ll just add a bit of shine spray. If I’m at an event, I usually go for beachy waves – kind of that effortless, natural look – which takes an hour! I’M NOT GREAT AT BLOW-DRYING MY OWN HAIR. My favourite product for beachy waves is L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni. ART Transformer Texture [$36.95]. I just…

These anti-ageing treatments are making waves overseas, though not all of them are backed by science. BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS A controversial start-up in the US will charge you about $11,000 to top up your veins with a litre of blood from younger people. And even though the company received more than 100 inquiries the week after they opened, there remains little-to-no evidence these transfusions have any health benefits at all. NAD INJECTIONS A new trend in Australia is injections of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a coenzyme compound in every cell in our bodies. It’s said to help reverse the ageing process by basically keeping our cells young. A NAD pill is being researched by scientists as well, but there are affirming and refuting studies for its use in the ageing process. EATING…

NOELINE BROWN For some reason, my parents used to let me watch The Naked Vicar comedy show when I was eight. It was the first time I saw Noeline Brown on TV and she was so powerful, funny and a woman! There’s a saying that goes, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” I think seeing Noeline being funny [on TV] made me realise I could do that. She was also one of the few women I was aware of at that time who didn’t have children. I don’t have children either, for whatever reason, and it’s kind of nice sometimes to see that and think, “Oh, that’s something we both would’ve liked. It didn’t happen, but that’s OK.” It was a real thrill to meet her as an adult…