Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

Cast your mind back to those schoolyard years, and chances are you can remember the sting of a bully’s actions or words. I recall it distinctly. My so-called bestie, Lucy, decided one day she wasn’t my friend anymore and convinced others to follow in her traitorous footsteps. For days, I’d chase them in the lunch break like a desperate puppy – but every time I approached, they collectively bolted. I was nine. A week later, all was forgiven and life returned to normal – yet I never forgot, and still vividly recall the pang of rejection. But I was lucky; aside from those days, I wasn’t a victim of bullying like millions of kids who end up with profound emotional scars. Studies show that children who are relentlessly teased are…

THE GOWN TOOK 400 HOURS OF DEDICATED MANPOWER TO PERFECT Despite his death in February, Chanel’s creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, continues to live on with some of his final designs being re-created and re-imagined months after his passing. Honouring her “great friend” during May’s Cannes Film Festival, actress Penélope Cruz worked with Lagerfeld’s successor Virginie Viard to craft a version of one of Lagerfeld’s final designs for the premiere of Cruz’s new film Pain and Glory, a last nod to the visionary’s enduring presence on the red carpet. The haute-couture gown, which featured capped sleeves, a full skirt and intricate hand-painted detailing, took 400 hours of dedicated manpower to perfect. Changing it from its original colouring of baby pink – the gown debuted on Lagerfeld’s final runway in January –…

BLAKE, 40 HAS A SON, 13, AND DAUGHTER, 10 “I trained to be a dominatrix at a dungeon for two years, then started working independently three years ago. In my former life, I worked in publishing, was married with two children and had a house in the suburbs – but was absolutely miserable. When an old friend committed suicide, I realised life is too short to be unhappy. After separating from my husband, I became a receptionist at a brothel and threw myself into kink and BDSM [Bondage/Discipline/Sadism/Masochism], which I had always been drawn to. Apart from the techniques, a dominatrix needs the ability to read and respond to people without them having to speak. Many clients want me to be cold and cruel, but there can be a certain…

“WE NEED TO START LISTENING AND BELIEVING WOMEN – THAT WILL HELP EMPOWER US” MC: You’ve just finished filming the video clip for your new single “Better in Blak.” Tell us about your inspiration for the song. TP: I think this is the most honest song I’ve ever shared with the world. I feel very vulnerable about sharing it; it’s my experience being a young black woman in this country. It can feel pretty hard, but I’m really proud of who I am, as well as my people and the beautiful, strong women [in my life]. MC: Claudia, you directed the clip. How does Thelma take direction? CSD: I’ve worked with Thelma on her other clips [for singles “Clumsy Love” and “Not Angry Anymore”] and it’s amazing to have watched…

“Selling out was so validating. Before we launched, I struggled with self-doubt” GENEVIEVE ROSEN Bed Threads Three weeks after Genevieve Rosen launched her linen label Bed Threads, she sold out of stock. It was August 2017 and Rosen had spent the two years prior developing the product. “Selling out was so validating. Before we launched, I struggled with self-doubt and felt very vulnerable. I’d put my heart and soul into the brand’s vision and [selling out] confirmed we were genuinely servicing the market,” explains Rosen, 29, who had a specific vision – an honest, accessibly priced, direct-to-consumer, online, pure linen bedding brand with carbon-neutral delivery and plastic-free packaging. Before the brand’s grassroots launch, Rosen and her business partner/husband Alan built Bed Threads Instagram following to 2000. In the first few…

WORKWEAR SPECIAL Consider this season’s sharp tailoring and sleek separates your perfect update for the daily grind, then let your imagination run wild with this month’s lust-worthy getaway guide. THE CLASSIC BLAZER THE CUT-OFF JEANS THE LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH THE CO-ORD SET THE SILK DRESS THE WR AP SKIRT THE CARGO PANT THE BOILERSUIT THE COTTON SHI RT THE DAY DRESS THE MOHAIR KNIT THE SHARP SUIT…

IN CLINIC Here are four of the latest technologies to get your body into shape for the warmer months: FAT POCKETS The treatment: LIPOcel body sculpting What it is This medical-grade contouring tech uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to permanently zap fat cells and tighten the skin without damaging the skin’s surface. What to expect First you are body scanned by the InBody 770, so you can track how much body fat you’ve lost. Then your therapist moves the cool-touch LIPOcel device over your target area. You can achieve an impressive 20-40 per cent reduction in subcutaneous fat (the stubborn fat that sits above the muscle and below the skin) in the treated area. The treatment is relaxing and virtually pain-free. It’s particularly good for The stomach, love handles, thighs,…

Cold weather can make even the most resilient skin tetchy. To get winter-skin ready, Cathy Galileos, head trainer at Sukin, says there are certain measures we should all adopt before braving the winter chill. “The combination of cold weather, wind, central heating and pollution can make skin sensitive in winter,” Galileos explains. Our fave takeaway advice? Layer up on nutrient-dense, yet calming skincare. Here’s what to do. LAYER UP Protecting skin against the elements is key during winter months, and adding a nourishing extra step to both morning and night routines is your best bet. “Introducing a serum or a facial oil during winter restores skin and adds an instant hit of hydration and nutrients, because they offer the highest concentration of active ingredients,” advises Galileos. POLISH AND MASK When…

lt takes time and effort to put together an incredible wardrobe, so it makes sense that you should treat each Item with care. However, this Isn't always as easy as lt sounds. Every fabric is different, and each has its own unique requirements for looking good, wash after wash. Fisher & Paykel’s new 12kg Front Loader Washing Machine with Active lntelligence™ provides the right fabric care for everything from dellcates to doonas. Designed to match the new 9kg Heat Pump Condensing Dryer in both looks and performance, becoming the perfect pair. Fine fabrics are washed carefully with the gentle Delicate cycle. HANDLE WITH CARE You can confidently wash everything in your wardrobe with 14 specially designed cycles. Keep your activewear and gym gear in tip-top shape with our Sports cycle,…

BY ANDREW MCCONNELL RED ENDIVE, BEETROOT, JUNI PER AND HORSER ADISH CREAM SERVES 4 2 medium or 1 large beetroot2 heads of red endive BEETROOT JUICE DRESSING ¼ cup beetroot juice1 tbsp red wine vinegar4 juniper berries, crushed1 tsp brown sugar2 tbsps grapeseed oil1 tsp walnut oil HORSERADISH CREAM 1 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp crème fraîche½ tbsp freshly grated horseradish (or substitute ½ tbsp prepared horseradish from a jar) 1 Place whole beetroots in a small saucepan of cold water over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15–25 minutes or until tender when pierced with a skewer. 2 To make the beetroot juice dressing, take a small stainless steel saucepan, add the beetroot juice, vinegar, juniper berries and sugar and bring to a…

BED FELLOWS Elevate your bedroom style with an arched Create Estate bedhead in blown-up florals by Kimmy Hogan, $1275, at greenhouseinteriors.com.au. CHAIR CANDY Fashion star Dion Lee has teamed up with furniture collective DesignByThem to create the slung leather, sculpted lounge seat of our dreams. FOOD FEST From August 8-11, new food festival The Curated Plate is taking over Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Headliners include chefs Peter Gilmore (Quay) and Darren Robertson (Three Blue Ducks); thecuratedplate.com.au. VAN LIFE Needing to reconnect with our wild side, we hit the beach in a Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo van for the ultimate luxe road trip. DRIVE The New South Wales coast due south from the Gold Coast in a glam campervan with pop-up roof, awning and rear seats that lie flat. SURF Take your pick…

Academy-award winner, mother and muse, Julia Roberts is well-known for her elegant fashion moments. From her love of sharp tailoring to enduring red-carpet moments (who could forget the black-and-white vintage Valentino gown Roberts wore to receive her Academy Award in 2001?), the actress is a radiant, classic beauty for a modern era. No wonder she is the face of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle En Rose, the joyful new incarnation of the much-loved perfume La Vie Est Belle, for which Roberts has been the face since the scent launched in 2012. At the shoot in Los Angeles, her classic style was realised once again with a crisp white shirt, utilitarian pants and man-style lace-ups. The look seamlessly blended the actress’ innate femininity and distinctive modernity. Roberts’ beauty look was equally…

Life is pretty good for Julia Roberts right now. Her Oscar-acclaimed career has afforded her the luxury of picking selective projects, and she’s successfully raising three children – with husband Danny Moder – away from Hollywood’s intrusive glare. Following her big-hearted performance in the emotional drama Ben Is Back, Roberts’ most recent role saw her embody a paranoid psychologist in the TV series Homecoming. marie claire sat down with Roberts to discuss her 30-year run as America’s queen of the screen. marie claire: Your roles have become so iconic that to some you’ll always be Erin Brockovich or Vivian from Pretty Woman – yet you never even aspired to be an actress. Julia Roberts: Both of my parents were actors, my brother [Eric], who is 11 years older than me,…

“Is this it?” the woman next to me whispers. We are standing in front of a dining table, staring down at what appears to be our dinner: one teeny bowl of green salad. “Is this all we are going to get?” she says, her voice rising with panic. She has every right to be concerned. We, along with 16 other salad-stunned guests, are about to sit down for our first dinner at The Ranch 4.0, an exclusive four-day wellness retreat near Malibu, which just happens to be Hollywood’s worst-kept weight loss secret. It boasts a cult-like following of A-listers and rich-listers, including Elle Macpherson, Selma Blair, Rebel Wilson and Mandy Moore, thanks to its notoriously punishing (but apparently highly effective) program. In the half a day since our arrival, we…

COME FROM AWAY SHOWING AT THE COMEDY THEATRE IN MELBOURNE NOW “This is not a 9/11 story, it’s a 9/12 story,” says David Hein, the writer of the touching musical Come From Away. Co-created with his wife Irene Sankoff, the stage production tells a real life story of September 11, when the FAA shut down US airspace and 38 planes carrying nearly 7000 people, nine cats, 11 dogs and a pair of apes landed in the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland. The community took the strangers in and rallied around them. The musical is an extraordinary tale of generosity, empathy and love (two passengers fell in love and remain married today). Bring tissues. THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR OUT NOW If you’ve just watched To All The Boys…

PODCASTS TO BINGE SWINDLED “I’m currently bingeing Swindled, which is produced by an anonymous host called ‘concerned citizen’ and is all about con artists and swindlers. I love the host’s deadpan, no-nonsense approach – and the absolutely wild stories.” WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH? “Who the Hell is Hamish? is also about a con artist (can you see a pattern developing?), who befriends people and even marries them, only to run off with their life savings over and over again. Fascinating.” THE FEW WHO DO “I am totally not biased, but I am of course religiously listening to The Few Who Do – my podcast with Marc Fennell. Each fortnight, we look at a major problem facing society and talk to an ambitious person trying to fix that problem in…

WORK IT As the mercury plummets, let your style cred soar. We’ve got you sorted with bold and beautiful daywear, perfect for the office, plus get the royal tick of approval on this season’s coolest new silhouettes.…

WRAP DRESS Breezy summer styles have long been lauded, but these thicker winter offerings prove equally flattering and wearable. BLUE SHIRT A crisp striped shirt is always worthy of closet space. BELTED TROUSERS Opt for relaxed, high-waisted cuts. SLOUCHY BLAZER Set it off against a silky skirt or skinny trouser. BOILERSUIT The utility one-piece returns – and it’s sleeker and chicer than ever before. A cool alternative to the typical work dress. WHITE BLOUSE Made to wear anywhere, this humble staple’s been souped-up with ruffles and bows. Add one to your style repertoire, stat. MOCK CROC BAG Get a handle on this: a petite satchel or cross-body in faux reptile skin. POINTED MULES Two footwear fads combine (to glorious effect). POWER SUIT Swap out sharp shoulders for a more relaxed…

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CLEVER SCIENCE After a long hiatus, StriVectin is back on Australian shores. It’s just the ticket if you want high-performance skincare on issues such as lines, dullness and laxity. Bonus points: it’s can-do without the nasties. PRETTY IN PINK Joining the optimistic movement of joyful scents, these newly released fragrances will have you feeling your most feminine. CHEEKY CHEEK S With six new shades this limited-edition palette by Nars is your ticket to this season’s feminine blush and pink monochrome trends. The formulations go on dry for a soft-focus look, or wet for sheeny naturalness. WAKE UP BRIGHT Tackle stressed and fatigued eyes with these two luxe serums. 111Skin Sub-Zero De-Puffing Eye Duo, $148, uses a two-step system to fade dark circles and tighten, while Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye…

On the bubble trail in Champagne, in northeastern France, we’re looking for effervescence and a balance of richness, elegance and crispness – all qualities the region has in spades. The birthplace of good fizz is a natural beauty with and without the wine goggles worn so elegantly in these parts. Misty, vine-lined hills offset historic manors, rustic cottages and a quality of fresh air that goes straight to the head. The local climate is chilled and often drizzly – all the better for grape production and huddling around fires. “In Champagne, the sunshine is in the bottle,” says Moët & Chandon chef de cave – or head winemaker – Benoît Gouez (also our driver, the pharmacist and hotel receptionist). But when the sun breaks through, Champagne sparkles. Meanwhile, as corks…

Marrying into a world-famous family can be a steep learning curve, as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is discovering. The constant scrutiny is relentless. It’s no surprise to learn that the Duchess is an ardent fan of a woman who walked a similarly difficult path two decades ago when she married into the Kennedy family – America’s most famous dynasty and its closest thing to royalty – and who was regularly likened to the late Princess Diana. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was 30 when she married John F. Kennedy Jr., the adored son of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in 1996. Their relationship was the stuff of fairytales: he was America’s most eligible bachelor, its “first son”, and she a beautiful, unknown, impeccably styled fashion PR executive…

GET SMART What is it about these bags that spells instant polish? Is it their neat, boxy shapes, their rigid top handles or the gleaming gold hardware? Either way, each makes a practically perfect option for nine-to-five and beyond. TOP TIP Structured styles will keep your life in order. SLIP INTO NEUTRAL Tonal dressing (with a focus on texture) never looked so good – we’re loving top-to-toe layers of cream and camel, toffee and taupe. Beige, yes, but never bland. TOP TIP Introduce print via stand-out accessories. TAILOR MADE This year, the international runways were all about the suit and tailored separates. Let this serve as inspiration for your own workwear repertoire. TOP TIP Cinch your waist for a feminine point of difference. LOOK SHARP We’re calling this the new…

Confronting the realities of extreme poverty and entrenched inequality doesn’t get easier – and that’s important, because it shouldn’t. I learnt early on that to do this work well, I had to be willing to let my heart break. If you turn away from what you’re seeing to protect yourself, then you’re not taking away what you should be. But another way to think about it is that your heart shouldn’t just break – it should break open. Because that makes it possible to let in the good, too. And I’ve met so many women around the world who are doing such incredible things. They’re risking their lives to deliver healthcare to women and children in remote places, they’re starting schools for girls who would otherwise end up child brides,…

JANA, 4 8 + BANJO, 4, BOSTON TERRIER “Having Banjo in my life has made me a much happier person. He’s become more important than things I used to worry about. When I picked him up from a breeder four years ago, he was waiting for me out the front of the house wearing a bow tie and a collar – because he’s a Boston terrier, the ‘American Gentleman’. He is true to his breed; he can be reserved with people but is really boisterous at the park with other dogs, which is a little bit like me. They do say dogs take after their owners … that’s why he’s wearing a Christian Dior neck scarf! When people see Banjo, there’s always a smile on their face. He imparts joy…

Tiina Jauhiainen is looking down at her now-cold tea. “I wish I’d said something to her when they were taking her away,” she says. We are in a cafe in central London, but Tiina’s mind is 8000km away in the Arabian Sea, reliving the night of March 4, 2018, when she attempted to help her best friend escape from her family. “There were guns everywhere. Latifa was screaming and kicking. But I was paralysed with fear. I couldn’t say a word.” She pauses. “I just wish that I’d said, ‘I’m sorry this has failed.’ That I’d told her I love her.” That was the last time that Tiina, 42, saw Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the 33-year-old daughter of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and the prime…

GIRL OF THE MOMENT FREYA MAVOR Meet the actress living her “teenage dream” Freya Mavor is a “massive geek”. While it’s not unusual for actors to throw themselves into roles – Renée Zellweger gained 13 kilograms to play Bridget Jones and Rooney Mara got 12 piercings for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Mavor dives deep. “I like to create a whole universe around the character I’m playing,” explains the Glasgow-born, London-based actress, who plays Margaret in the upcoming period drama The Keeper, based on the story of German soldier Bert Trautmann, who became a soccer goalkeeper in England after a transfer to a British POW camp. For The Keeper, Mavor, 25, read poetry and literature from the 1940s era, acquired a thick Manchester accent and even assigned her…

BLOOD RIVER by Tony Cavanaugh (Hachette, $32.99) It’s Brisbane in 1999 and the rains won’t stop. The waters of the Brisbane River are rising when the first body is found. And then another. And another. Homicide Detective Constable Lara Ocean is fronting the city’s first serial-killer investigation. The pressure is on in this gripping crime thriller. ALLEGRA IN THREE PARTS by Suzanne Daniel (Pan Macmillan Australia, $29.99) This stellar debut novel follows Allegra, an 11-year-old girl who shuttles between warring grandmothers who live next door to each other but couldn’t be more different. Hers is a story of family, second-wave feminism, faith, friendship and that Pacific Highway servo that used to sell those bloody good burgers. FAKE by Stephanie Wood (Penguin Random House, $34.99) When Stephanie Wood met Joe and…

WITH A FOCUS ON DELIVERING BEAUTIFUL BESPOKE FURNITURE, DOMAYNE’S AUSTRALIAN-MADE BEDROOM FURNITURE BY PYS FURNITURE GIVES CUSTOMERS MANY OPTIONS IN TIMBER STAIN AS WELL AS CHOOSING THE BEDHEAD HEIGHT THEY NEED. WITH HANDCRAFTED BEDS LIKE THE ABODE, DOMAYNE CUSTOMERS CAN FEEL SECURE KNOWING THAT THEIR FURNITURE IS MADE IN AUSTRALIA AND BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME. Domayne places great value on the craftsmanship that PYS Furniture provides from their experienced and talented furniture makers. A focus of PYS Furniture’s business is to highly value their staff, and the resulting loyalty has meant that many employees have worked with the company for decades. This kind of expertise and practised skill ensures that the quality of their work is of the highest standard. Of course, for the customer, it means that your…

Lady Kitty Spencer finds herself in a conundrum every time she touches down in a new country. “I never know what profession to write on my arrivals card,” says the jet-setter with a laugh. Model? Philanthropist? Member of the British aristocracy? Today her job falls squarely into the former category. The 28-year-old is smouldering on the set of our photo shoot in a stately Sydney mansion, draped in a dazzling array of haute fashion: brilliantly sparkling Bulgari jewels, Dolce & Gabbana polka dots; classic Chanel tweed. Between looks she chats effortlessly with the crew and excitedly sends snaps to her mum, radiating warmth and ease. It’s almost hard to reconcile her royal roots, bar for an indefinable air of poise. Spencer was born in London in 1990, the daughter of…

PINK & RED For those who dare: scarlet and fuchsia are an eye-popping pair STYLE TIP Bold separates work equally well with a basic white tee. LILAC & GREEN Pastel purple plus moss or mint promises serious fashion cred STYLE TIP Statement accessories are key to nailing the look. BLUE & BROWN This cool-girl combination is a little bit ’70s, a little bit ’90s and a whole lot now…

LET THE SUNSHINE IN Winter might be upon us, but your scent doesn’t need to be stuck in a cold-weather slump. Louis Vuitton’s new unisex range boasts three Californian summer-inspired scents that evoke the sun, sea and cacti gardens of the easy-breezy West Coast. Dosed with fresh notes of orange, bergamot, ginger, lemongrass and mandarin, this collection will keep the good vibes going all year round. NEUTRAL SMOKY This season, make-up artists are playing with rich taupes and bronzes for a new hazy eye. We’re channelling the runways of Elie Saab, Max Mara, Prabal Gurung and Tom Ford. BEAUTY NOTE This neutral smoky look works just as well with matt eyeshadow as it does with a shimmery finish. THE WET LOOK Slick and sexy, the wet-hair look was seen on…

Every year when the cooler months arrive, offices, buses and coffee shops erupt in a cacophony of coughing and sniffing. It’s inevitable, but according to aromatherapy specialist Pat Princi-Jones from the Oil Garden, essential oils can be used to help combat common winter ailments. Here’s how: CLEAR A STUFFY NOSE In terms of decongestants for winter, Princi-Jones recommends eucalyptus, lemon, Australian sandalwood, peppermint and pine oils. “These contain cineol, linalool and alpha-Pinene which give them their decongestant action,” says Princi-Jones, “as well as a cooling and clearing effect on the body. They not only provide relief to the symptoms, but also build immunity.” HOW TO Diffuse 6–9 drops to ease nasal secretions and headaches. A quick inhalation with a few drops of lavender in a bowl of hot, steamy water…

LUXE FOR LIFE Interior design star Kelly Wearstler opens the doors to her Beverly Hills mansion. Here, life at the helm of a global empire takes a back seat to family and hosting pool parties for friends. Glamour queen Kelly Wearstler gets it done. From her Georg Jensen homewares collection and eponymous lighting and furniture brand to high-end hotels, Hollywood’s favourite designer is a prolific dream weaver. The American mother of two is responsible for the kaleidoscopic cool at the Viceroy hotel, Santa Monica, the raw exuberance of the Four Seasons Anguilla Resort, and countless A-lister homes (Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani are clients). Catching eyes all over the globe, Wearstler has built her business into a multi-platform design empire. “I’ve always stayed true to myself, strived to remain authentic…