Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Marie Claire Australia

MORE WAYS TO READ MARIE CLAIRE Did you know you can access your go-to glossy on all your devices? Download our digital edition at the App Store, Zinio or Google Play. Every now and then a chance meeting or moment forces you to stop, think and take stock. I experienced just that – along with a few members of the marie claire team – when petite, bubbly Layla Hooper walked into Sydney’s Sun Studios to be photographed for this month’s campaign, “Join The Fight” (on page 80). At just 17, Layla was cruelly diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. She bravely battled years of surgery, chemo and radiation before discovering earlier this year her condition was terminal. To give her something to look forward to, her devoted mum, Sallyann, set…

TREND # 1 ROCKABYE BABY Think sweet shades and lace anchored in attitude with the addition of black accents STYLE TIP Not big on lace? Infuse your look with the right mood by adding ruffes in sorbet colours. TREND#2 IN BLOOM As if you’ve just stepped from the Chelsea Flower Show, buds are best for the moment, bold and bright STYLE TIP Brocade’s shimmer and shine offer even more luxe to this foral trend. TREND#3 ELECTRIC BLUE This heady hue is best worn with bright silver jewellery and sleek, modern accessories STYLE TIP Fashion’s simple knit dress is re-awakened, thanks to this colbalt, the colour of the moment.…

CHANEL The house’s eveningwear (also pictured opposite) was inspired by the inky decadence of Art Nouveau illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. So hand-loomed tweeds, froths of feathered chiffon, organza and feathers were edged with dark radzimir, grosgrain and textural crystal embroidery. “The craftsmanship today is better than ever,” said Karl Lagerfeld, who granted us a rare insight into the couture process by featuring his atelier – complete with seamstresses – at the Grand Palais. VIKTOR & ROLF The ragamuffin ruffles at Viktor & Rolf weren’t just charming, they were drenched with meaning, pointing – via silhouette – to the raw materials of these very clever clothes. For while the end results were deeply precious, the fabrics and trims were all upcycled: remnants, cast-offs, and unwanted odds and ends from the designers’ previous…

DELTA GOODREM Singer, 31 “As a cancer survivor, I know that hearing the word cancer when you’re diagnosed is a life-changing moment. It’s a very personal battle, and something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. But every time we focus on a specific illness, like ovarian cancer, then we can educate people more about it so they can be aware of what to look for. The key is research, so we can be preventative rather than having to fight it after the fact.” JESSICA GOMES Model, 29 “My mum and my sister are both nurses, so I’ve always heard stories about how lives are torn apart by cancer. The fundamental thing people need to know about ovarian cancer is that if you detect it early, you can save lives.…

Looking for the next Offspring to add to your weekly rom-com roster? Enter Zoë Foster-Blake. The author’s fourth novel The Wrong Girl – about TV producer Lily (Jess Marais), her BFF Simone (The Dressmaker starlet Hayley Magnus, see breakout box, right) and their various misadventures – is about to become your new favourite TV show. It has a little bit of everything: the requisite amount of bedhopping, quarter-life crises and career drama. “It’s the book, only bigger. It’s the book on about 20 Red Bulls,” jokes Foster-Blake. At its heart, it’s about what it means to be dynamic, fallible, messy women, just trying to make it in the world of Tinder and Snapchat. “That’s the one thing I’m super proud of,” says Foster-Blake. “It’s an incredibly strong female narrative. Of…

HEALTHY HANDS New Dettol Liquid Hand Wash Soft on Skin, Hard on Germs kills 99.9 per cent of germs and is clinically tested to keep your skin moisturised for three hours. RRP $2.89. Visit dettol.com.au/first-aid. EASY MEALS New Lean Cuisine Pots of Goodness are made with natural ingredients and two serves of vegies. Choose from five flavours that are so tasty you’ll be licking the pot clean. Now available in the freezer at Coles and independents. WIPE THE DAY AWAY New NIVEA 3-in-1 Micellar Wipes provide a caring yet effective cleanse. Containing NIVEA’s micellar water, they trap even the smallest particles of dirt and make-up like a magnet and gently remove them from the skin. With vitamin E and moisturisers, the caring formula leaves skin soft and smooth. In Australian…

THE BOOK SHELF These three must-own fashion titles will re-awaken your coffee table. A BRANDNEW BAG In the market for a clutch? Then consider these quiet beauties by Mulberry as your chic, everyday carry-alls. DIAMOND DAZE Italian jeweller Bulgari is a brand synonymous with glamour. This month, until January 2017, the National Gallery of Victoria will play host to an exhibition of exquisite jewellery, Italian Jewels: Bulgari Style, featuring stand-out pieces and personal favourites of Hollywood icons such as Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly. IT’S A THING! BELT UP Think about your new favourite outfit and then, cinch it! Buckle, button and lace a belt (or belts) for of-the-moment outfit relevance. BRIGHT ON Salvatore Ferragamo’s A/W 2016/17 collection was an exercise in exuberance and full-bolt colour. Think sunny days and…

LOAFERS Slip into chic and wear with confidence, am to pm BABY BAGS Grab and go with these pint-sized beauties CHAIN-STRAP BAGS Sweet or sleek, an envelope style with heavy metal strap hits all the right style notes SHOP NOW! Go to Styled By for more new-season accessories – all under $200! HAIR CLIPS Deck your ’do with a sparkling jewelled clip (or five) POINTED KITTEN HEELS Modest at mid-height, this demure style makes a fashionable comeback SUMMER SLIDES Fashionable and fun – pair with freshly painted toes STYLE TIP Perfect for work or the weekends – and super-chic teamed with denim. BLOCK HEELS Sturdy, smart and bold ... why not opt for a statement shoe that you can wear all day? TOP-HANDLE CARRY-ALLS Take it from the boardroom to…

Beautiful nails are always in style. Keep yours in top condition with the Scholl Velvet Smooth Nail Care system. This electronic nail pen, with three replaceable heads, works beautifully with Scholl’s Velvet Smooth Nail Care Oil to give your nails a polished, healthy-looking glow. And it’s so simple to use: STEP 1 Put the replaceable file head on the nail pen. Switch it on by choosing your desired speed (from two speed options) and file nails to your desired shape. STEP 2 Put on the buff head to even out imperfections and smooth the nail surface. This prepares nails for Step 3. STEP 3 Put on the shine head and polish the nail surface in a circular motion. Apply light pressure for best results. STEP 4 Finish with Scholl Velvet…

FINGERS OR TOOLS? How you apply foundation can make the difference between a flawless complexion at 5pm or a smudgy mess. “Hands and faces can get a bit sweaty in warm weather, and fingers can feel sticky and spread bacteria onto the skin,” says make-up artist Napoleon Perdis, so pick up a sponge or brush and get buffing. Try TBX Complexion Blender Sponge (right), $19.95, or YSL Pinceau Y-Brush (far right), $79 (the Y-shaped well holds just enough liquid foundation for a natural result). “Your spring base should enhance your natural skin, not mask it” – Napoleon Perdis KNOW THYSELF Establish what your skin type is, so you can determine what it needs DEHYDRATED “If skin looks and feels dry, a luminous or liquid foundation will counteract dryness and refresh…

Take a look at the space around you and there’s every chance you’ll see stacks of paperwork you’ve been “meaning to get around to”, piles of clothes you “need to go through” and hundreds of emails you’re “going to delete”. The situation may be frustrating, but you’re certainly not alone. According to a study conducted by independent think tank The Australia Institute (tai. org.au), 88 per cent of Australian homes have at least one room that’s overrun with clutter* – a habit that’s having a negative impact on our ability to focus, process information and de-stress at the end of the day. Marie Kondo, Japanese decluttering guru and author of smash hit The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up (tidyingup.com), doesn’t mince words, writing in her second instalment, Spark Joy: “Life…

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A sophisticated take on this ’70s living room staple, these perfectfor-a-corner beanbags have been designed for comfort and style, sporting patterns and prints from ever-delightful Sage and Clare. BYO book. DESIGN FIND The JamFactory has gathered together a who’s who of young Oz furniture makers (think Adam Goodrum, Henry Wilson and duo Daniel Emma) to create a collection of well-crafed wares. Shop at jamfactory.com.au. IN FINE FORM Bang on-trend, Domayne’s Decorator range teams pared-back grace with slimline silhouettes and geometric details. Mix and match for a contemporary collection. Space Planter in black, $69.95; Concrete vases, from $69.95; Royalton bowl, $49.95; all from domayneonline.com.au. 3 of the best HANGING SHELVES Long and lean open shelves are just the place to display your treasures. Here are three of the best. 1 Assemblages…

The dress is bigger than she is. On a cool October evening, a 20-year-old Kate Moss stands backstage at Paris Fashion Week, her slight frame engulfed by a vast rufed crinoline and a boned white corset. A powdered wig tops her mousey brown hair, and she has two pink circles of doll-like blusher on her cheeks. The efect is part regal, part kid at a fancy dress party. Never has she looked so delicate and yet so powerful. Designer John Galliano fusses with the back of her skirt as he delivers some pointers for the catwalk. Moss approaches modelling like an actor with a role; she likes to get in character. “If you hear a wolf, you can look round like this,” says Galliano, glancing over one shoulder and widening…

Thanks for your amazing cover and article on two Aussie girls who have worked hard, weathered the media scrutiny and managed to come out on top [September]. Megan Gale and Jen Hawkins are amazing role models and demonstrate that with hard work, resilience and persistence you can have it all. Nikki Holmes, HMAS Cerberus, VIC I feel inspired to show my appreciation for your amazing magazine. There is no magazine more empowering to women today. You get it! While we are intelligent and worldly and love your hard-hitting articles, we are also interested in fashion, beauty and our careers. These things don’t need to be mutually exclusive. You provide the perfect fusion in one place – all without a Kardashian in sight. Cassandra Hann, Caringbah, NSW I was disappointed to…

You don’t set out to design an ‘It’ shoe,” says Edgardo Osorio, the Florencebased Columbian charmer behind the Aquazzura brand. “It just happens.” Perhaps, but only given the right mix of talent and connections. Last year, Osorio’s Wild Thing sandals (top left inset) caused a fashion frenzy. These fringed suede creations were all over magazines and social media, on the feet of models, editors and the designer’s friends – everywhere, it seemed, except the shops. You couldn’t get a red pair for love or money. “It was the fastest-selling shoe on Net-a-Porter,” says Osorio, “we still can’t produce enough.” His golden touch did not stop there. Right now, Instagram is full of his Pompom raffia sandals, and their Disco incarnation with sequins (below right). In London, Harrods has dedicated an…

Hygge. Like much of Danish, the word doesn’t sound anything like it looks. Say Hugh. Pronounce a strong G at the end (as in Grant, without the, er, rant). There, you’ve got it. Hygge. The most important word in the Danish language. I first heard that distinct, guttural sound on a cobblestone backstreet in Copenhagen, wrapped up in a scarf the size of a small child and drinking hot chocolate. (All things that are very hygge, although I didn’t know it at the time.) I was on a free walking tour of the Danish capital because I was at the tail end of a Scandinavian holiday that had rendered me stark raving skint. There was an expat Brit leading the tour and in whispered tones – this wasn’t his first…

5 minutes WITH IZZY BIZU This British songbird’s honeyed, soulful voice has been compared to Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae. We catch up with the singer on the eve of the release of her debut album MARIE CLAIRE: Your record in three words … IZZY BIZU: Groovy. Soulful. Melancholic. MC: Favourite artists? IB: Beyoncé. The Kooks. And I love Tame Impala. MC: Your biggest pinch-me moment? IB: The first time I played Glastonbury festival. MC: The best thing about your job? IB: Travel. MC: Go-to karaoke song? IB: Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You”. But I can’t reach that note at the end. I’ll work on that. MC: The song that gets you on the dancefoor? IB: Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”. Oh yeah. A Moment Of Madness by Izzy…

5 OF THE BEST SQUARE SHOULDER BAGS STYLE TIP A pair of tailored pants are right on trend when updated with contrast pockets. Shop the look at styledbymarieclaire.com.au.…

COLLAR BROOCH An injection of brooches en masse will transform an everyday cotton shirt BASKET BAG The humble basket is the season’s folkinspired carry-all MEN’S BELT Upsize and wear your (or your boyfriend’s) belt long BANDANAS Any outfit is enhanced by a paisley bandana LONG BELTS Wrapped once or twice, fine leather belts are a timeless investment worn over your blazer SHOP NOW! Go to Styled By for more new-season accessories – all under $200! SILK TWILLY Twirled or tied, print foulards are a wardrobe’s best friend SUSPENDERS & TIES Borrowed-from-the-boys gets literal SPECIAL SOCKS Revive your favourite heels with this fancy addition…

It’s been 70 years in the making, and well worth the wait. This month, Louis Vuitton launches Les Parfums, a collection of seven luxe fragrances, each a sensory delight. Whether you want something light and floral, or a more layered moody perfume, you’ll find a signature scent in this collection. It’s the ultimate luxury in keeping with modern times. Each bottle is refillable (at a Louis Vuitton store) making it a keepsake you’ll have forever.…

STEP ONE NEW PLUMP & RENEW SERUM This nourishing multi-action formula is youth and beauty in a bottle. Designed to help you get the most from your favourite moisturiser, it penetrates into your skin for improved firmness, smoother texture and increased hydration. With a powerful combination of actives derived straight from nature (including saccharide isomerate, argan oil and liquorice extract), it delivers unrivalled anti-ageing results without toxins or nasty chemicals. Skin is left refreshed, supple and glowing. Apply one pump to a damp face, neck and decolletage then leave it to fully absorb. For best results, follow with your Natural Instinct Nourishing Moisturiser. Formulated with the finest plant-derived ingredients, certified organic extracts and pure essential oils. STEP TWO NOURISHING MOISTURISER Non-greasy and easily absorbed, this luxurious formula delivers 12 hours…

PROBLEM: YOU CAN’T RUN Want to run, but believe running and you go together like custard and Cheezels? Change the channel on your inner story. “I’m a firm believer that anyone can run and most people underestimate their abilities,” says coach Mike O’Sullivan of Out and Back Training in Perth. “Building up to run five or 10 kilometres may take time, but be patient. If running alone, start by breaking up sessions – run for a minute, walk for 30 seconds and so on. Gradually increase your running time and decrease the walking time.” PROBLEM: YOU WANT A PB Most seasoned runners strive to notch up a new “personal best” time. But just how to improve your speed is the question. Jordan Ponder of Transform Health (transformhealth.com.au) recommends two of…

1 Old: Work hard by putting in the hours New: Work smarter by stepping up Hard work never hurt anybody (except for those who regularly worked 10+ hours a day and ended up burnt out). Waiting for your efforts to be noticed is futile. Instead, women need to put themselves in roles where they are front and centre, even if they feel out of their comfort zone. “Speak up, step forward, contribute, volunteer; these are all key attributes you will need if you want to get noticed,” say authors Fiona Elsa Dent and Viki Holton in their new book, How To Thrive And Survive As A Working Woman (Bloomsbury, $31.99). Both of the writers agree that the biggest barrier to this strategy is often women’s lack of self-belief and confidence…

ROAD TRIP PIN . . . CAR: Mini Cooper S Convertible. ROUTE: Snowy Mountains, NSW. REV IEW: The new roofless Mini Cooper S Convertible, with its quiet yet urgent engine, tackles the alpine, snow-free roads with ease. Starting outside Tumblong and motoring south close to Lake Jindabyne and Thredbo Village, the Mini meets the challenges, slicing and dicing its way through the rising and falling bends with ease. Just be ready with the brakes to avoid any wild brumbies that may block your way. And make sure you check the weather on your Mini Connected App through the car’s cool, circular central screen (this clever device connects to your phone and will warn you if rain is coming and you’ve left the roof down). On this occasion, being able to…

FASHION MONTH IS HERE! It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas ... Fashion Month. Make marieclaire.com.au your first destination for every must-see moment, on and off the catwalk. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, where our fashion team will be on the ground in London, Milan and Paris. It’s showtime! PRESS PLAY Every 10 hours an Australian woman dies from ovarian cancer, a disease with no early detection test. We’ve joined with OCRF and Georg Jensen to raise much-needed funds, and called in a few of our celebrity friends to help. Visit our YouTube channel to see them explain why this cause is so important. BLAKE! Our cover star Blake Lively is queen of high glamour on the red carpet. Head to…

1 TIME TO SHINE This show-stopping neckpiece from the latest jewellery collection by Hermès draws on the theme of time and the sundial. 2 CHIC IN THE CITY Louis Vuitton’s iconic City Steamer bag celebrates 115 years of style and for Cruise 2016, Nicolas Ghesquière pays tribute with an updated capsule collection. 3 IN PRINT Aussie label Bassike offers up print for the first time in its Resort 2017 collection. You can feel the sun on your skin just looking at it! 4 STEP UP Valentino’s infamous Rockstud style is reimagined in poppy prints for a lustworthy addition to your ultimate shoe collection. 5 CRAFT WORKS! When words fail ... Alexander McQueen presents incredible, artisanal details for Cruise and this intricately crocheted frock feels just right, for right now.…

On a warm summer day in Cleveland, Ohio, a pair of middle-aged African-American women are holding a crowd in their thrall. As their voices ring out across a lush green park, their patter, a wellrehearsed rhythmic call-and-response performance, is focused on a man they adore – Donald Trump. “Vote for Trump the businessman, he’s the one with the master plan!’’ The crowd, mostly older white men waving “Hillary for Prison” T-shirts, is hooting and hollering their approval. “The more people throw hate, the more you need to ed-u-cate!” And education is what these two women are focused on. That is: passionately educating voters on why they should help elect a real estate magnate turned reality star turned political firebrand to the White House. They go by the nom de YouTube…

When Ella Purnell was a budding actress she had an unlikely pin-up tacked to her bedroom wall. It was Tim Burton, the cult director, who she adored not because of a schoolgirl crush but as someone she hoped to work with. In 2014, she took the poster down because she had just booked the biggest job of her career as the lead in the fantasy epic Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. The director? Tim Burton. “This is kinda weird now I’ve met him,” recalls Purnell, laughing. Previously, the actress was known for playing younger versions of megastars like Angelina Jolie (Maleficent) and Margot Robbie (The Legend Of Tarzan). But in Miss Peregrine’s she is the genuine, bona fide lead. On set, Purnell would workshop her lines with the auteur.…

STYLE TIP A slinky evening dress exudes attitude when teamed with chic slides. STYLE TIP Simple jersey shapes are transformed by a statement belt, cinched at the waist. Shop the looks at styledbymarieclaire.com.au.…

STYLE TIP Make the most of dresses and pinafores by teaming them with a knit in a contrasting colour.…

The new and limited-edition Bugaboo Donkey Weekender is chic, practical and fit for all life’s adventures. Featuring a glamorous new look, this convertible stroller comes with a customised side luggage bag with room for all your baby’s essentials. The ultimate all-purpose stroller, it’s built to make any journey comfortable and stylish. BUGABOO LUGGAGE BAG The unique detachable side luggage bag will ensure you’re always prepared. The zipper keeps personal belongings out of sight and safe from dirt, rain or little hands. The bag features magnetic buttons that can increase the volume of the bag up to 10kg. BUGABOO ORGANISER Keep your essentials organised and accessible in the Bugaboo Organiser. Easy to use and beautifully designed, this multi-pocket organiser doubles as a convenient mini tote bag. It can be wiped clean…

1 THE FIVE-MINUTE CHIC FIX Kenneth Stoddart is a veteran of shoots and shows, so the Priceline Pharmacy hair director knows a thing or two about quick-fix hair: “Pulling the hair back off the face and into a knot is a really fast way to add some style. Start with texturising spray, then rake the hair back with your fingers and secure just above ears at the back of the head. Loop your ponytail and only pull three-quarters of it back through the elastic, leaving the ends peeking out. Pin the loop down to create a knot.” 2 GET BOBBED If you want to go for a bigger change, Stoddart votes the textured natural bob with balayage as the cut-and-colour combo of the season: “I’m loving the shorter bob trend…

In a pioneering study, Olay scientists discovered the root cause of ageing: a decrease in cell renewal. Leveraging these fndings, Olay designed a skin care regimen that gives you stunningly youthful skin in fve nights. Dubbed the ‘Overnight Miracle’, it contains the following products that work together to deliver dramatic anti-ageing results: MIRACLE BOOST YOUTH PRE-ESSENCE Designed to deliver faster absorption and deeper penetration of Olay’s signature ingredients, the frst drop of this lightweight essence starts the renewal of a million cells‡. It helps reduce the look of fne lines and pores and leaves skin energised and ready to get the most from your favourite moisturiser. Use Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence afer cleansing and before moisturising. REGENERIST MICRO-SCULPTING CREAM Containing niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, olive extract and lys’lastine, Regenerist Micro-Sculpting…

HAIR MATHS Make like Victoria Beckham with a sleek low pony that’s always in style IT FRAGRANCE If No.5 is the eternally chic woman, No.5 L’EAU is the young ingenue, the fragrance It girl. From citric opening notes to a floral heart (rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang), it’s lively, fresh and as classic as a 3.55. IN HARMONY L’Occitane has taken anti-ageing to the next level by adding red algae to its Immortelle range to create Harmonie Divine. The Jania rubens algae, known for its regenerative properties, targets facial volume and contours. L’Occitane Crème Harmonie Divine, $260, and Sérum Harmonie Divine, $285. 3’s a trend! COLOUR CHANGING MAKE-UP These products adapt to the pH levels in your skin, transforming into the perfect pink for you. THIS WORKS Shake and spray for…

DEFINING MOMENT Take your brows from plain to fabulous fast with the Ardell Complete Brow Defining Kit. This all-in-one compact is ultra convenient and helps you achieve well defined, beautiful brows. Kit includes: Palette: 4g; Wax Pencil: 2.3g. $19.99, at Priceline Pharmacy. HYDRATION BOOST Sukin Ultra Hydrating Body Oil helps provide skin with instant hydration, promoting skin elasticity and radiance. This luxurious blend of botanical oils is 100 per cent natural, readily absorbed and leaves no oily residue. 100ml, $19.99, at Priceline Pharmacy. SENSITIVE CARE Avène’s Tolérance Extrême Cream is a hydrating and soothing daily moisturiser. With a rich texture, it preserves skin balance in dry to very dry, sensitive skin and delivers soothing care to hypersensitive skin. Skin is left hydrated and soothed with a comfortable velvet feel. The…

TICK TOCK A stylish smartwatch? It’s not as elusive as it sounds. Enter, Michael Kors Access, which works across both iPhone and Android platforms – while looking as sharp as you’d expect from MK. Swipe between display faces: digital chronograph for the gym, animated pavé for play. Available in Australia from October, from $579; call (02) 9233 8332. 5 minutes WITH Bec Wilcock, PT and Blackmores wellbeing coach How often do you train? Six days a week, with an adventure day (surfng or hiking) on Sunday. I need a day of to clear my mind and get outdoors. What’s your day on a plate? I eat fve to six times per day; roughly 40 per cent carbs, 35 per cent proteins and 25 per cent good fats. What motivates you?…

SOULA-MARIE PERDIS COO, NAPOLEON PERDIS While Napoleon Perdis is the creative force and public face of his eponymous beauty brand, it’s been his wife Soula-Marie – with her flair for finance and operations – who has been instrumental in growing the company into a global success story. Describe your style. I would describe my style as classic, but as much as I can it’s to the minute. I’m the type of person who decides what I’m going to wear that morning. It totally depends on how I’m feeling – I might wear a topto-toe structured ’60s look, or I might do something casual and wear jeans and a leather bomber jacket. What’s your go-to staple? I wear a lot of black as it looks good through the day and night.…

ricotta fritters with orange-honey syrup MAKES 18-20 250g dry ricotta 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1–2 tbsps milk 2 tbsps caster sugar, plus 2 tbsps extra to serve finely grated zest of 1 orange ⅔cup plain flour 2 tsps baking powder mild-tasting vegetable oil for shallow frying ORANGE-HONEY SYRUP ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup water 2 tbsps orange juice 1 tbsp honey 1. Preheat oven to 160˚C. 2. To make the orange syrup, place sugar, water and juice in a small saucepan over a medium heat and bring slowly to the boil to dissolve sugar. Add honey and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 3. Combine ricotta, eggs, milk, sugar and grated zest. Gently stir in flour and baking powder. 4. Heat approximately 4cm of…

SPICE ALLURE The intoxicating fragrance of rich spices with sensuous woody amber notes is beautifully exotic, warm and enchanting. FLORAL ENCHANTMENT Like spring in bloom, the sweet floral fragrance of this fabric conditioner delights and uplifts the senses. AQUA DESIRE With the clean, uplifting aroma of white musk and neroli, this unisex fragrance brings waves of freshness. GOLD OBSESSION This decadent fragrance has a luxuriously warm blend of aromas with a hint of coconut for the ultimate indulgence.…

CELEBRITY LIBRA THIS MONTH, PRIORITISE … Lock in long-term financial investments. Property, perhaps? Libra September 23 to October 22 AFFIRMATION FOR THE MONTH: Just go for it! October encourages you to reach out in as many directions as possible. Jot down all new ideas and intuitive flashes so you don’t forget them. Whatever happens, communication will need to increase. Widen your circle of contacts, as this will encourage the exchange of ideas and information. You may also want to expand on any artistic talents or writing ability. POWER DATES 14th: A great date to start ventures. 30th: You’re more creative and ethereal. A dream may come true. SCORPIO October 23 to November 21 Jupiter brings an excellent time for financial strategising – and perhaps even an inheritance or windfall. Loan…

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