Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Marie Claire Australia

She’s known for her love of all things organic, so it made sense that Miranda Kerr’s direction for our marie claire cover shoot would be au naturel – with a hint of glam. Arriving at the studio in Los Angeles in a minidress and white sneakers, she made pregnancy look seriously stylish in an array of chic ensembles: this breezy blue gown by Carl Kapp; a champagne-hued Matteau maxi with sparkling Tiffany & Co. jewels; a classic Aéryne trench from Myer; and her favourite, a slinky black Norma Kamali dress. The brief for hair and make-up was soft and feminine: loose, blown-out waves and fresh skin courtesy of Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil, plus a swipe of Noni Lip Tint on the cheeks – the definition of low-key beauty…

A vision of luxe lines and rich prints, Hungarian label Nanushka has been dubbed Budapest’s best-kept secret – until now. Snap it up through Net-a-Porter and MyTheresa. JEWEL PURPOSE Georg Jensen’s Fusion collection is made to be layered, stacked and worn en masse, but each piece is equally exquisite on its own. Case in point: this bangle spliced with pavé diamonds. FRENCH DRESSING Eclectic yet elegant, Anni Lu’s latest jewellery line was inspired by Parisian girls. We’re loving the mix of semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and gleaming gold. DYNAMIC DUO Ex-Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz teamed up with Tod’s for the Happy Moments capsule collection. True to its name, the range brims with upbeat buys, from hot-hued shopping totes to new-age driving shoes. Introducing the savviest summer staple: a humble tank…

My ideal situation would be to live on a farm in a solar-powered house with a hammock and a vegetable patch,” a 25-year-old Miranda Kerr once said at the height of her modelling career. “When this is all over, that’s where I’ll be. I’ve always wanted kids, so … eventually, yes, it’ll happen.” Fast forward 11 years and the solar-powered farm dream may not yet have materialised – the Gunnedahraised model and skincare mogul lives in a beautiful home in Brentwood, LA – but kids? She’s definitely kept her promise on the kids. At the time of writing, Kerr, 36, is nearly eight months pregnant with her third child, her second with husband and Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel, 29. She’s also mum to Flynn, 8, her son with ex-husband Orlando…

On a July day in Paris, as the city melted into mayhem under the scorching summer heat, Céline Dion stepped out of the Hôtel de Crillon looking cool and collected. Her green Richard Quinn ball gown billowed from her bust as she strode along the footpath, a pair of huge, diamond-collared Weimaraners in tow. “Walk the dogs,” her nonchalant expression seemed to be saying. “But make it fashion.” For the Canadian songstress, it was the grand finale in a whirlwind of clicking shutters and costume changes at Paris Couture Week: a spandex Chanel catsuit one day, feathered canary skirt the next, then a graffiti-emblazoned leotard and suit jacket, no pants necessary. From whichever angle you were watching the extraordinary haute parade, the 51-year-old was serving looks. Would her efforts propel…

Stanislava Pinchuk has always played by her own rules. From early days roaming the streets of Melbourne armed with a spray can, to her passion project tattooing friends and her refusal to stick to one artistic medium, Pinchuk isn’t your typical paintbrush-wielding artist. “I’m just a really terrible brat who does what she wants,” she says with a laugh. “I think everything I do is a rebellion. It’s the role of artists. I’ve always been this part-cerebral, part-visceral, partconventional, part-disruptive thing.” Pinchuk, 31, has been on the road for as long as she can remember. Australia to New York, back to Oz for 48 hours, Sarajevo for a few days, then Rome, Florence and now Milan, before heading to Venice tomorrow. “Shit dude, it’s been a long week,” she sighs,…

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LOOK OF LUXE This month, delight in the international designer collections, be seduced by ’70s-inspired sequins and get acquainted with the latest and greatest accessory trends. After all, it’s the finer details that elevate an ensemble to something special (case in point, this pearl-strewn blouse).…

BRIGHTEN & PLUMP After months of cold weather, it’s time to get our glow back – and reinforcing day cream with a serum is a great way to get us there. Seek out formulations spiked with superantioxidant vitamin C. This power-packed ingredient not only protects against urban pollution, it helps brighten skin and fade pigmentation. Also look for hydration boosters dosed with hyaluronic acid, ceramides or plant oils to give skin instant plumpness. Apply one daily for clear, superhydrated softness.…

JELLY POTS! Anything in a sweet little pot gets our vote, and these gel-based versions are ideal for the warmer weather. STEAL Revlon PhotoReady Blush Gelée in Dazzle, $24.95 (1). Packed with shimmer, this gel blush is perfect if you’re after a sheeny glow. INVEST Chantecaille Aqua Blush in Marigold (2) and Gladiola (3), $67 each. Made of 50 per cent water, these lovely dome pots give cheeks a cool (literally) pop of dewy colour. OFFICE NOTES With orange blossom, bergamot and fig leaf, this floral scent is a fresh way to update your work week. GAME CHANGERS Olaplex is the go-to brand for making fried strands healthy again, and now there is a leave-in version. Work a tiny amount into damp hair and you’ll eliminate frizz as you add…

YOUR NEW DAILY BEAUTY ESSENTIAL Try Colgate Optic White Stain-Less White to effectively remove dark stains from wine, soft drinks and coffee^. It’s a daily beauty essential with all the benefits of a regular fluoride toothpaste for a whiter, brighter smile you can show off with confidence. It’s the latest addition to the Colgate Optic White range, the only toothpaste with the whitening ingredient dentists use*. Spring racing season is coming, so it’s time to prep your race day essentials: Hat. Dress. Heels. Accessories. And your bright, beautiful smile. Your smile is an essential part of your look and more than an accessory – it’s an asset. Nothing is more engaging than your smile, so make sure yours is noticed for all the right reasons by dialling up the white…

When Hong Kong-based Ovolo group took their mission of making guests “shiny, happy people” to Canberra, the challenge was to find a space that could inspire. Enter the Nishi Building, a mixed-use development created in collaboration with more than 50 architects, designers, makers and artists. Nestled in the contemporary hub of NewActon, Ovolo Nishi is surrounded by chic bars and glam restaurants. That’s if you can go past Monster Kitchen and Bar on the hotel’s ground floor – the place to be in the capital. Visit ovolohotels.com.…

If you’re like me, every morning you reach for the phone and scroll through an endless stream of news stories, photos, memes and videos. There’s such a constant influx of content, you sometimes feel numb to the horrors and wonders of the world. But a story in this month’s issue has shocked me to the core, not least because this legal injustice against women is happening right here in Australia. I first heard about the “mistake of fact” defence after teenager Saxon Mullins went public about her sex attack in a Kings Cross laneway in 2013. She was just a young Central Coast girl out with a friend in Sydney’s pumping nightclub district, and instead became the face of a fierce consent debate. In this month’s report “Getting away with…

June Grosser, 8 GERMANY June must have observed her mum, a fashion photographer, at work, as she’s completely assured in front of the camera. Her favourite food is schnitzel, but she doesn’t care for curry or truffles. At dinner, June doesn’t talk much, but rather listens to her parents discuss politics and what’s going on in the world. The things she likes most about herself are her hair and her imagination. One of June’s wishes is to fly to the moon. She says she has no role model – she intends to be her own role model. Nur Zahra Alya Nabila Binti Mustakim, 7 MALAYSIA Nur’s parents come from a rural village in East Malaysia. Her diet includes a variety of Chinese, Indian and Malay dishes, such as chee cheong…

A beautiful woman in winged eyeliner and a low-cut top lies on a bed urging her favourite cricketer to win the next match. In another post, she pouts at the camera from a hot tub. She posts a selfie with a cleric wearing his hat at a jaunty angle. Her posts are viewed millions of times and the comments beneath them are full of hate. As her notoriety grows, the commentary on national talk shows is just as vitriolic. They call her Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian, and they say she’ll do anything for attention. Before she became Pakistan’s first social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch (whose real name is Fouzia Azeem) was a small-town girl from an underprivileged family, raised in the conservative rural province of Punjab. She was married off at…

THE PRETTY GIRL KILLER by Andrew Byrne (Penguin Random House, $34.99) This is the true – and terrifying – story of one of the world’s worst serial killers, Christopher Wilder, who was born in Sydney and went on to murder more than 16 young women in the US. Journalist Andrew Byrne takes us into the mind of the sadistic criminal who launched the biggest manhunt in US history. THE TRUANTS by Kate Weinberg (Bloomsbury, $29.99) People disappear when they most want to be seen. This poetic, seductive and suspenseful debut novel tells the story of Jess Walker, a middle child of a middleclass family who has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. WHITE TEARS BROWN SCARS by Ruby Hamad (Melbourne University Press, $34.99) Born from her viral essay…

Michelle Battersby After starting her career in corporate banking, Battersby, 28, was recruited to launch Bumble in Australia and is now the company’s associate marketing director, APAC. QUESTION: HOW DO I ASK FOR A PAY RISE – AND ACTUALLY GET ONE? “Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting and uncomfortable experience, but it really doesn’t need to be. When asking for a pay rise outside of a regular review cycle, the first piece of advice I can offer is to remove all personal emotion and attachment to it. Pay rises should be based on facts, so it shouldn’t feel emotional if you’re prepared in the way you should be. Preparation will put you in the best position for success. I’d like to preface this by saying, I have…

CRISP COTTONS There’s nothing quite like a freshly pressed blouse or starchy sundress to usher in the new season, especially in an ice-cream palette of vanilla, mint and lemon. LIGHT LINENS Breezy boho fabrics are no longer reserved for scorching summer days – smart skirts, button-up frocks and chic blazers will take you from work to the weekend and beyond. RIBBED KNITS These finely textured pieces are the new transeasonal heroes: slinky but insouciant and lovely for layering, too.…

20s WHAT’S HAPPENING Although your skin might look bouncy and young, your complexion has already begun to age by this time. “Even if you can’t see any lines forming in the mirror, your collagen is already starting to break down,” says celebrity New York dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross. Meaning? Start your skincare routine now. “Taking care of your skin while you’re in your 20s is key,” says LA-based celebrity facialist Kate Somerville. “It establishes a commitment to skin health that will help you avoid premature ageing and unnecessary neglect.” “A chemical peel gently removes that top layer of dead skin, allowing the glowing skin underneath to show”- Dennis Gross, celebrity dermatologist THE ISSUES DULLNESS If you feel as though the luminosity you had in your teens is waning, you’re not…

By the time Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel turned 29, she was an established milliner with a boutique at 21 Rue Cambon; her elegant hats were the talk of Paris. Chanel’s next decade would be the most prolific of her life, seeing her expand from millinery into fashion and accessories, design her first couture garment and begin production on the scent that would become synonymous with her: Chanel N°5. At 29, Coco Chanel was on the precipice of fame. Margot Robbie is already there, an Oscar-nominated actress with her own production company. Yet on her 29th birthday, which she celebrated in the front row of Virginie Viard’s debut haute-couture collection for Chanel, there is a sense that, like Chanel, the next decade of Robbie’s life will be her biggest, too. “The show…

1982 JANE FONDA ‘ORIGINAL WORKOUT’ When the actress took her Hollywood workout to the VHS-owning massive, at-home fitness was born. 1982 AEROBICS OZ STYLE June Jones, Wendi Carroll and Taryn Polovin were leaders of the ’80s leotard and leg-warmer movement in Australia. 1990S AT-HOME FITNESS GEAR The Thighmaster promised to tone thighs and bums from your living room, while the Shake Weight was a hand weight with a vibrating, shaking core that looked ridiculous. And it was. 1991 CHER ‘CHERFITNESS’ Yep, even Cher got into the act in the ’90s with her lingerie-fuelled workout video. 1996 CLAUDIA SCHIFFER ‘PERFECTLY FIT BUNS’ Forget genetics, apparently you can look like a supermodel with a few simple moves. 2008 JILLIAN MICHAELS ‘30 DAY SHRED’ The Biggest Loser star’s attitude was, “unless you puke,…

LAMB LADY FINGERS, HUNG YOGHURT & HONEY MAKES 16 500g thick, Greek-style yoghurt2 tbsps sunflower oil or other veg oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped500g minced lamb100g kefalograviera cheese, grated1 tbsp thyme leaves, very finely chopped40g raisins, chopped zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 spring onions, finely chopped½ bunch of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped16 sheets filo pastry125g unsalted butter, melted2 tbsps white sesame seeds2 tbsps dried oregano honey, for drizzling 1 Start hung yoghurt 1 day in advance. Combine yoghurt and half a teaspoon of salt. Line a finemesh sieve with a piece of damp muslin (cheesecloth) or a clean disposable cloth and set it over a bowl. Spoon in yoghurt mixture, then fold over the cloth to cover it and top with a plate. Leave to…

PET LAMP Recycled PET bottles + Thai basketry = lighting that will change your world. PET Lamp lampshades, $2500 (set of three), at safariliving.com HONG KONG HAVEN Boutique hotel The Upper House is designed to make guests feel at home (except the subdued minimalism works so much better with housekeeping floating through twice a day). The stunning hotel turns 10 this year and is marking the occasion with a new in-house spa partnership with British brand Bamford and a roving art program. Visit upperhouse.com CAFFEINE FIX After a blind tasting, we’re true McCafé converts. The blend is smooth, bright, chocolatey and complex. The best part? You can get it from the drive-through. STAR DINING Sydney’s The Star Astral Towers has rebranded as The Star Grand Hotel and Residences, and after…

How are you out there? You feeling OK?” It’s two o’clock on a Sunday morning but 400,000 people – tired, hungry and mud-slicked from two days of camping in woefully ill-equipped conditions – roar back. With her wiry hair, wreath of beaded necklaces and tie-dyed bell-bottoms, the woman on stage could easily pass for one of them. Until she begins to sing. Launching into a rendition of “Try”, Janis Joplin’s Texan-tinged drawl – more pronounced than usual thanks to a lengthy backstage wait and a steady supply of drugs and alcohol – transforms into a primordial wail of power and vulnerability. Shaking and dancing in a show more akin to an exorcism, her ramshackle demeanour metamorphoses the minute the band strikes up; her body a conduit for the music. Still,…

THE TREND FEARLESS COLOUR Want to be braver, brighter, bolder? Pick a hot hue – say tomato red or electric pink – and wear it with pride from top to toe. THE TREND THE BOLD SHOULDER Shoulder-baring pieces have stolen the spotlight for long enough; now the polar opposite takes shape. Louis Vuitton nails the brief with these supersized ruffles – a little bit ’80s, a little bit futuristic, and fiercely spliced with leopard print. THE TREND LAYERS TO LOVE Why choose between a dress and pants when you can wear both? An early noughties throwback, the layered look returns – and it’s luxer than ever thanks to fluid lines, rich fabrics and restrained hues. THE TREND ORIENTAL FLORALS This season, designers borrowed blossoms and blooms from the Far East,…

Saxon Mullins was just 18 when she caught a train down to Sydney from the Central Coast with a friend for a night out in 2013. It was their first night out in what was then the notorious, pumping nightclub district of Kings Cross. About 4am she met Luke Lazarus on the dancefloor of the popular Soho club. He said his family co-owned the club, showed her a card to prove it and said he was taking her to a VIP area. Instead, he led her downstairs, out of the premises, to a dark laneway. They kissed, but Mullins said she wanted to go back to her friend. He ignored her. She tried to move away and he pulled her back and tore down her stockings and underwear. She yanked…

Falling apart is usually described as this one defining moment, yet most of the time it is a collection of them. Crying after a day at work. A series of small breakdowns we overlook. An anxiety attack in a moment where you are supposed to be enjoying yourself … until one day, boom, we crash. I made my name as a street-style photographer in 2006, and four years later moved up the ranks to land in the front row, where the magic and the drama happens. It was quite a recognition and an achievement. Until then, my career had been “obscure illustrator with many different jobs to pay the rent”. But almost every night of fashion week I would cry. The crying started from small things at first: out of…

Meet the Chinese pop star turned Hollywood superhero Chloe Bennet is walking the red carpet at the Shanghai International Film Festival for the premiere of her new film, Abominable. Photographers scream her name, cameras flash and fans beg for an autograph. She’s in her element, wearing a Vivienne Westwood gown she describes as “a soulmate in a dress”. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Bennet, who in 2007 at age 15 moved from Chicago to China to chase her dreams of pop stardom. “Going back to China over a decade later with such a big movie was cyclical in a really powerful way,” says Bennet, who lived with her grandmother in Shanghai and became a Chinese pop star with millions of YouTube views. “Two months before I moved to China,…

ALWAYS-OPEN APPS DUOLINGO, FREE “I’ve just finished the Portuguese unit on the Duolingo app – so, technically, I’m fluent. Really, I think I could have a basic conversation about everyday activities. I also speak French and want to learn Italian and Swedish next. I love languages.” MERRIAM-WEBSTER, FREE “When I’m writing or reading, I use this dictionary app regularly to look up words. The best thing about this app in particular is that you can save your favourite words. I really like ‘settle’ and ‘mettle’ at the moment.” WARM ME UP!, $9.99 “I use this vocal warm-up app every single day. It gives me exercises on a silver platter and helps me with warming up and extending my range. It’s really improved my singing over the last few months, ready…

STRAPPY SANDALS The time has come to show-off your pedi – and in what better footwear than a poppy pair of ankle-tie heels? THICK HEADBAND Just in time for the Gossip Girl revival, ladylike headbands return to the style stage. Bouncy blow-dry optional. FRENCH BERET A favourite on the international runways, this jaunty classic quite literally tops our wish list. Cut the clichés with fresh fabrics and unexpected styling (leave your Breton tee at home). MINI BAG These sweet and petite purses, pouches and top-handle totes make a case for modern minimalism. Because why be weighed down by excess baggage? SILK SCARF It’s the perennial power accessory – a silky square of fabric splashed with vivid print. Wrap it through your ponytail, tie one to your bag or drape it…

Chic and timeless, “Red matt lips bring a level of elegance and romance to any look,” says make-up artist Shella Martin, who has worked with A-listers such as Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Lady Kitty Spencer. And the new matt formulations now have built-in lip nourishment. Here are six gamechanging tips to nailing matt reds. CHOOSE YOUR FORMULATION There are different ways to achieve crimson matt lips. Take your pick: LIP PAINT It offers deep colour and all-day wear. Try: Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Extra, $29 (1) BULLET LIPSTICK With covetable casing, it’s a foolproof way to reapply. Try: Maybelline New York Made for All Lipstick in Red For Me, $17.95 (2) LIP CRAYON The draw-on aspect acts as a built-in lipliner. Try: Natio Intense Colour…

I’VE HAD THE SAME HAIRSTYLIST SINCE I WAS 19. [George Northwood, who coined “The Alexa”.] I think someone you can share ideas with and have a candid conversation with is important. It’s one thing to want a certain haircut, but it’s another thing to know whether that will translate well on your own head. He’s not afraid to tell me when a style won’t suit me or suit my texture. I’M LUCKY TO WORK WITH L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL. It’s really hard to be objective about yourself and your own head of hair. When I think of great French female icons, they each have a really distinctive and different look. It’s about attitude. France Gall had the blunt bob, Françoise Hardy had the bangs with the long hair. It all has kind…

PRETTY IN PINK Pink is the most flattering of all shades on the colour wheel. Give your make-up a feminine pop of colour with a sheer lip balm in a pinky hue. TRY: NARS Afterglow Limited Edition Lip Balm, $43 (1) GLASSY CURLS Get your curls to shine like glass this Spring Racing Carnival. “We’re seeing a move away from piecey, beachy texture towards smoother, seamless S-bends,” says Joey Scandizzo, co-founder of Eleven hair. “Create soft bends in the hair to get movement with a shiny finish.” TRY: DYSON Airwrap, $799 (2); Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine, $33 (3) RACE DAY SCENT With notes of almond, coffee, bergamot, tuberose, jasmine and vanilla, this fragrance will have you stepping out in style. CAROLINA HERRERA Good Girl Dot Drama Collector Edition EDP 80ml,…

“Irregular collections around a classic table – what could be better?” says Bull of the mix of chairs around the Eero Saarinen tulip table. Work-life balance at Jeremy Bull and Tess Glasson’s home has flown out the window completely. “Work-life integration is more our thing,” says Bull. The principal architect at Alexander & Co and his wife, PR and marketing director at the same practice, have spent the past seven years in a perpetual state of design as they renovated their Bondi Junction home in three stages. For the Sydney-based couple, the project was all about carving out a sense of perfect imperfection for themselves, their four boys (twins aged nine, and a six- and four-year old) and pet dog. Within the geometric framework, the question of where the workday…

Another birthday is another trip around the sun, which is a good thing, right? So, you have a few lines around your eyes from smiling and your forehead from a lifetime of expressing how you feel. Don’t fight ageing – care for your skin so it looks and feels its best with the duo from Neutrogena. They’ve upped the ante in Retinol technology that works through the night to nourish, replenish and deliver radiant-looking skin while you’re getting your beauty sleep. BEAUTY BOOSTER Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair® regenerating cream has been a favourite of women around the world since its launch, thanks to its key ingredient, accelerated Retinol SA. Now, Neutrogena has released Rapid Wrinkle Repair retinol oil. When layered together, the Rapid Wrinkle Repair regenerating cream and Rapid Wrinkle…

JOCELYN MOORHOUSE Muriel’s Wedding was my first job – I was 24 and I was terrified of being fired the whole time. Jocelyn produced the film and her husband P.J. Hogan was the director. I was inspired by their amazing creative partnership. While P.J. was running around like a madman, Jocelyn was unflappable. She was the calm in the storm – a safe harbour. I remember hoping that one day I would have a creative marriage like theirs, where the conversations weren’t just about putting the bins out. That’s why I married an artist! But, of course, we still have to talk about if the bins have gone out. My admiration for P.J. and Jocelyn is not only for their extraordinarily supportive relationship and their critical storytelling, but also for…