Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i Marie Claire Australia

If you were asked when was the last time you loved everything about yourself, chances are you’d be stumped to come up with an answer. Yet researchers can reveal in a fash that you would’ve been nine years old – because that’s the age a girl’s self-esteem peaks, according to studies. As the mother of a nine-year-old daughter, I completely agree. There’s something joyously bold and brash about this age. They have all the sass and swagger of a young Muhammad Ali, and the shameless belief that they’re the greatest human beings on the planet. To see for ourselves if this unabated self-assurance was a trait shared by girls the world over, we decided to interview nine nine-year-olds from nine diferent countries. And while we adored each and every one…

TREND #1 CUBA LIBRE A splash of sun, and a dose of tropicana infuse fashion with a new warm weather vibe TREND #2 DO THE POLKA Fashion comes full circle for this monochromatic trend, seeing spots of every size popping up en masse TREND #3 FOLK LAW Artisan details and handicraft accents define this trend that has us dreaming of far flung lands TREND #4 PRIMARY TARGET Bold and bright with echoes of patriotisim, this is the colour combo to herald this season…

Phoebe Handsjuk was alone in the dark, dying on the floor of a garbage room in a luxury apartment tower, having fallen 12 storeys down the building’s main rubbish disposal chute. Her blood left a trail on the floor as she tried to crawl towards the door, dragging her broken body across the ground to try to escape the filthy room. The concierge who later found the 24-year-old’s body initially mistook her for a mannequin that someone had tossed away with the trash. It was a bizarre way to die. Police who arrived at Balancea Apartments in Melbourne said they had never seen anything like it. Phoebe had plunged down the small rubbish chute of the upmarket St Kilda Road building. She survived the 30-metre fall but died soon after…

It’s an unseasonably warm August day when I meet Samantha Harris in the offices of her model agency, Chic. She greets the staff warmly as she walks through the room, her famous bee-stung lips broadening into a bright smile, her statuesque frame accentuated by cropped pants and black boots. The office is a second home for the beautiful young woman whose career took off in her teens, after she was a finalist in Girlfriend magazine’s model search and quickly offered a contract. The polished scene is far removed from where she grew up in Tweed Heads, NSW, and the charity shop clothes that her Indigenous mother, Myrna Sussye, would buy for her to wear in pageants. She would tell Samantha: “You’ll look beautiful anyway. You’ve got to be beautiful on…

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“I like to dress somewhere between eye-catching and timeless” NA D I A FA I R FA X , I N F LUENC E R “A mix of Edwardian and 1930s fashion is my current vibe” Z S U Z SANNA D O M I N I K A I H A R - CHANG , S C I E N C E /A RT S S T U D E N T “I play dress-ups every day. My favourite part is bringing personality to what I’m wearing” RU B Y CA M P B E L L , M O D E L “I’m always accessorised. I’ll often add a statement earring and bangle stack to my usual collection of rings” H E L E E NA T R…

“This race season I am opting for a beautifully constructed pants and blouse combo” GIVENCHY “A striking dress in classic black allows me to inject personailty with accessories”  SHOP NOW! Go to Styled By for more of our editors’ favourite race-day looks. “Sometimes it’s good to take a more-is-more approach – and for race season, why not?” “This race season I am building my look around warm citrus shades accenting with black” “Frilly, floral and feminine – if you can’t go all out on Cup Day when can you?”…

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Forget green smoothies. Watermelon water is the new It juice (Beyoncé loves it). Blend your own for a hit of vitamin C, cancer-fighting lycopene, muscle-making amino acids, and less sugar than orange juice. WHAT’S IN YOUR fridge? Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga and Reebok ambassador Strawberries “I blend strawberries, cashews, almond milk, a little vanilla extract and cinnamon for a smoothie that tastes exactly like strawberry shortcake.” Coconut milk “I love to make my own salad dressings, vegie dips and soup with coconut milk. Where I grew up [in Midwest America], the low-fat movement was big, so I prefer to have the whole food, the full-fat version.” Spinach “On Wednesdays and Saturdays I pick up spinach from the local farmers’ market. I put it in almost everything, but just…

The site of a former Indian restaurant doesn’t sound like a promising place to make a dream home, but Australian-born Donna Ida Thornton has managed to do just that, overseeing the renovation process while also running a chain of successful denim boutiques in London. She shares the glamorous four bedroom property in the west of England with husband Bobby, a restaurateur. “It was originally a Victorian pub, which my husband had converted into an Indian restaurant,” explains Donna, “With [1.2 hectares] of land surrounding the property it seemed like a waste of space, so we decided to convert it into a home for ourselves and move the business elsewhere.” The couple wanted to open up the existing house to let the light in and make the most of the…

Winning letter My 15-year-old son developed complications from his recent surgery. The long days and nights spent at The Royal Children’s Hospital was made more bearable reading my marie claire. Pure escapism is what I needed to get through those difficult days. It is always a delight to read your magazine in its entirety. Simone Air Kew, VIC Very interesting read about US presidential candidate Donald Trump [October], I had been myself pondering just why was he proving to be so popular? Particularly with women! Surely it’s not all the flash and hype from TV celebrity fame and money? It’s making the whole voting process seem like a joke. Kirsty Shields, Golden Grove, SA It was awesome to see so many stories about children in your September issue. From the…

Olivia Palermo is a fascinating dresser. Whether she’s put on her favourite leather jeans with a satin bomber, wearing something spectacular to a fashion show, or getting married in a cashmere sweater (to model Johannes Huebl in 2014), she consistently nails effortless chic with a twist. I mean, who else would say, “I do” in a jumper? “I wanted something modern and not too fussy,” says Palermo of her bridal outfit. The knit was by Carolina Herrera, and the bride teamed it with a tulle skirt. “Whatever the day, the key when getting dressed is to feel like yourself.” Palermo, now 30, is one of a handful of global It girls who dominate the who-wore-what pages during fashion month. And yet she insists that she doesn’t overthink it. “I…

SOLAF, AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, JORDAN What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to become a hairstylist and a tailor and a doctor. A week has seven days, three of which I can be a hairstylist, three I can be a tailor and the last day of the week I can turn into a doctor. What are you most excited to do when you grow up? Get a dog who I will call Katy Lay. This is what I will do when I move to the United States [Solaf and her family fled the war in Syria.] What does your family love about you? My dad loves how smart I am and that I am so active and so strong ... and that I act like…

Over the American summer, Kate Hudson Instagrammed a photo of herself lounging on a beach with a copy of the book of essays All About Love propped on her bare thigh. Written in 2000 by feminist scholar Bell Hooks, these meditations on love and solitude would seem more at home in a Fem Theory class than in a celebrity’s bikini selfie. But Hudson is a living example of a quote in the book: “The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet ... we would all love better if we used it as a verb.” Hudson loves as a verb – actively, consciously. She cuddles and cooks with her sons, Ryder, 12, and Bingham, 5; meditates with her mum, Goldie Hawn; and has an open-door policy for…

I text my husband furiously as I shepherd my son and daughter towards the sports club. Just like any other Saturday he has refused to help me get the children ready, but this morning, when we were running especially late and I needed an extra pair of hands, he sat at his computer ignoring my exasperation. I look like the flustered, middleaged mother I have become, unaware of the mascara smudge that prompts my son to tell me I look like a panda. I’m almost 45. Personal grooming and self-maintenance are a thing of the past. I no longer bother with the waxing and highlights, manicures and pedicures that I booked religiously when I was dating the man who would become my husband. “You’ve let yourself go,” my mother has…

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SPORTS FAN Clean lines and neoprene come to life in a palette of bold brights GLOBAL NOMAD International influences define this colourful cue KNIT WIT Woven and crocheted, this textural trend offers vintage vibes LINE UP Any which way you choose, solid stripes on simple shapes rule this season TROPICAL DAZE Sun-drenched palms and florals – summer is sorted GRAPHIC DESIGN Swimwear in fashion’s favourite shade is always in style FRESH WHITES Classic shapes are new again – brightened up in stark white ANIMAL INSTINCTS Mix, match and clash your leopard with your snake Heidi Klum, $129, at Bendon Top, $45.99, and briefs, $39.99, both by Roxy Zulu & Zephyr, $170 Top, $99.95, and briefs, $89.95, both by Tigerlily Bec & Bridge, $160 Zimmermann, $260 styledbymarieclai re.com.au styledbyma r ieclaire.com.au…

The look: DERBY DAY  STYLE TIP A skirt and blouse combination allows for versatility and the leeway to dress specifically for your shape. The look: CUP DAY  STYLE TIP Amp up a classic colour like navy with brightly hued accessories. The look: OAKS DAY  STYLE TIP Don’t be afraid to add a touch of black to a sweet pink ensemble for a little dose of attitude.…

With temperatures heating up, it’s time to embrace exposed flesh, freshly painted toenails, and that unmistakable springtime glow. “I’m really comfortable being in a swimsuit – its been a huge part of my career,” says Australian model Jessica Gomes (pictured). But even supermodels put in a little prep in the lead-up to beach season: “I’ll get a spray tan and work out more – lots of Pilates and running on a treadmill – eat healthy, no alcohol and get lots of sleep.” Turn to page 190 for more ways to sizzle this summer.…

For many 30-somethings a three-step routine was your first introduction to adult skincare and, for years, the system was religiously followed: cleanse, tone, moisturise. Repeat. But somewhere along the way toner (which used alcohol to exfoliate and stripped the skin of its natural oils) fell out of favour. So three became two. Fastforward 20 years and the middle child is back with new formulations and new benefits. TONER 2.0 “Modern toners prepare the skin for deeper penetration of serums and moisturisers,” says Sydneybased facialist Jocelyn Petroni. Now, the stigma-free second step is all about essences, waters and mists. Essences are not a new phenomenon. The now iconic SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, $100, was brought to the market in 1980 – and for a long time was an Asian beauty secret.…

Make the Palmolive Oil Infusions range your new everyday indulgence. Enriched with an infusion of essential oils and botanical extracts, the moisture-rich formulas deeply hydrate and rejuvenate for softer and smoother skin. Choose from the luxurious body moisturiser, body wash and liquid hand wash in three beautiful fragrances, or the nourishing body bar for the ultimate pampering experience. Infusion of essential oils and botanical extracts INFUSED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS The range is enriched with an infusion of essential oils, with the moisturiser, body wash and hand wash each enveloped in a stylish apothecary bottle. MOISTURE-RICH FORMULAS Luxurious, nourishing and with a non-greasy feeling, each product deeply hydrates and nurtures the skin, so it looks and feels its best. THREE UNIQUE BOTANICAL BLENDS Reward your senses every day with three luxurious…

This [Deep Euphoria] is my first time being featured in an ad campaign. I’m honoured that it is with Calvin Klein, an iconic brand I’ve loved for so many years. When I’m playing a role, I actually pick a new fragrance that I associate with that role, which helps get me into character. I usually spray fragrance on my wrist, neck, and behind my ears. For my hair, I use a conditioning product called Go Hair. My mum’s friend brings it back from Thailand – I can’t tell you what’s in it because all the ingredients are in a different language! I loved being a redhead. That was the first colour I dyed my hair when I was 10 years old. If anything, I think I wore more make-up when…

The sun’s shining, the birds are singing and life outside reminds you of a Julie Andrews movie. But if you’re like most Australians trying to work, study or tackle life admin, you are probably spending most of your day indoors, in front of a screen (the national average is about nine hours). It may seem counterproductive to step away from your desk just when you think you’re getting somewhere, but a dose of fresh air could be exactly what your mind, body and soul needs. Here are five key benefits the great outdoors provides (and don’t forget your sunscreen). BOOSTS MENTAL HEALTH A study by the University of Michigan showed that walking in nature with a group is linked to better mental health, increased positivity and a much lower…

“Put the power of your finances back into your hands” JOE SNELL, HOUSE RULES WHAT IS A CREDIT SCORE? Your credit score is a number calculated from information in your credit report at a point in time. It’s a secret number banks don’t want you to know! In Australia, a credit score is used by creditors like banks and utility companies when you apply for a loan. Your score could help lenders determine whether you can borrow, how much you can borrow and at what rates. We believe this information should be available to you as well. HOW WE WORK GetCreditScore.com.au is a free and easy-to-use online service where you can find out your credit score fast. GetCreditScore uses the VedaScore, which is also used by hundreds of lenders and…

It’s official, the entertaining season is upon us. Time to take a good hard look at your tabletop and see if your servingware scrubs up. Our pick? Flecked and fabulous plates, trays and vessels from Zakkia. It’s a handcrafted look that will work for high-end entertaining and casual get-togethers.…

For Vanessa, 40, a routine health check resulted in the worst kind of surprise – a breast cancer diagnosis. “Immediately my thoughts went to my three boys, and doing whatever I had to do to be there for them,” she says. “After the initial shock, I just decided to take this as I take everything else – with positivity and energy.” Vanessa sought out a Look Good Feel Better workshop in the hope that it would help her regain control and a sense of positivity. “I would absolutely recommend Look Good Feel Better to others going through treatment,” says Vanessa. “It’s informative, it’s fun – what have you got to lose?” LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER WORKSHOPS Over two hours, volunteer beauty professionals share helpful tips on skincare and make-up application,…

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 AFFIRMATION FOR THE MONTH: I am living my dream! Sometimes there’s no denying the attraction of the spotlight. It’s a year when you become increasingly risqué and adventurous – emotionally, sexually and financially – so even the slightest effort on your part should eventually produce amazing results. While most areas of your life are subject to change in the months to come, your love life is the prime candidate for wilder deviations. Worrisome relationships can expect an ultimatum while any new love affairs send libidos soaring. CELEBRITY SCORPIOS THIS MONTH, PRIORITISE … Stay open to new opportunities – no matter how unconventional they seem. POWER DATES 11th: A day for leadership. It’s safe for you to be powerful. 24th: Watch out for secrecy. SAGITTARIUS…

Hillary Diane Rodham, a second year law student, was bent over her textbooks in the Yale University library in 1971 when she found her study interrupted by the gaze of a fellow student. Seated at the opposite end of the gothic hall was a tall, bearded man with bushy hair staring at her. His name was Bill Clinton, a firstyear student, fresh from the University of Oxford. Finally, the bespectacled 24-year-old with the thick blonde hair stood up and walked over to him. “If you’re going to keep looking at me, and I’m going to keep looking back, we might as well be introduced,” she said. Bill was momentarily dumbstruck. “He couldn’t remember his own name!” Hillary has recalled, gleefully, of that moment. It was about as close to love…

STYLE STAKES Need inspiration for what to wear trackside this Spring Carnival? Head to styledbymarieclaire.com. au for our fashion team’s pick of the sartorial trifecta: hats, frocks and accessories that will leave you racewear ready. FOLLOW US Dive deep into the glamorous world of marie claire by following us @marieclaireau on Instagram. We’ll take you along with us on all our photoshoots, jet-setting, globe-trotting, fancy fashion parties and more. Go on – show us how much you “like” us! KATE! Our cover star Kate Hudson is known for her boho-glam red carpet style. We’ve collected 15 of her best looks at marieclaire.com.au. PRESS PLAY This month’s Frankly Speaking guest Rachel Griffiths may have just given her most intimate and in-depth interview yet. Head to our YouTube channel to see the…

Friends’ jaws dropped when HR manager Natasha Blackman and her husband, Alisdair, a business owner, threw a housewarming dinner at the five-bedroom Federation brick home they’d recently moved into on Sydney’s prestigious upper north shore. As their friends surveyed their gorgeous new pad they couldn’t believe it. “You’re barely going to have to do a thing to this place – it’s absolutely liveable as is,” said one guest enviously. Natasha suppressed a grin. “Do anything to it? Oh, you don’t think we bought this house,” she replied. “No, we’re renting.” If this was a cheesy ’90s sitcom, a needle would scratch across a record and deafening silence would follow. Except in the case of students or expat executives, Australians tend to see renting in the same way as they think…

Breaking big JACKIE FRANK: Tell me about the early days. How did you break into the industry? RACHEL GRIFFITHS: Well, I got shot out of a cannon, really, with Muriel’s Wedding. My beginning in Los Angeles was really unusual because Muriel’s Wedding was such a phenomenon. It was my first film and it made $60 million in the US. So I had a real following there. Having said that, anything I auditioned for pretty much five years afterwards I didn’t get. JF: When you were living in Sydney, moving to Hollywood wasn’t really something that was on your radar, was it? You were quoted as saying, “I get spun out in LA. I feel I’m not good enough and I have to go shopping.” RG: [Laughs] Or maybe I…

Every so often an actress emerges seemingly from out of nowhere – years ploughing away in theatre, a breakthrough role in an Oscar-baity drama – and is suddenly in every movie at the multiplex. It happened in 2011 with Jessica Chastain, while 2015 has surely been renamed the Year Of Alicia Vikander. Meet 2016’s go-to ingenue: Haley Bennett. This year alone the 28-year-old has starred alongside Chris Pratt in The Magnificent Seven, and films with Ryan Gosling, Warren Beatty and Amy Schumer will follow. But first up is The Girl On The Train, a psychological thriller based on Paula Hawkins’s bestselling novel. Bennett tore through the book in just two days while filming The Magnificent Seven. “I was working with a slew of gentlemen,” she says. “So the female-driven aspect…

 Air mail The new international designer to know (and love) is New York-based Ulla Johnson. Easy to wear with intricate embroidery, this label will have you stylish season-to-season. TOE TO TOE In preparation for the warmer weather, we’re only too happy to share our most recent Etsy find: alexanddesign. Why not deck your tootsies in a little bit of fashion fun for the summer sun? alexanddesign, $230 each, at Etsy IT’S A DATE! From this month until February 26, 2017, visit the National Gallery of Victoria and immerse yourself in the avantegarde works of fashion’s creative duo Viktor&Rolf. For their Cruise 2017 show Chanel headed direct to Cuba – and it was hot! This tweed backpack, with Coco herself embroidered on the front, is one of the many items we’re…

DESTINATION . . SPAIN JESSIE BUSH @WETHE PEOPLE STYLE  PAC KING TIP “Three things never far from my reach in summer: a great hat, wicker tote and espadrilles.” MY SUMMER STYLE : “My uniform is an itty-bitty denim mini and a masculine shirt – which is also perfect for throwing over bikinis” DESTINATION … GREECE CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES @ CHRISTIENICOLAIDES PACKING TIP “I never leave home without my sunnies and one of everything from my latest jewellery collection.” MY SUMMER STYLE “My look is bold, colourful and polished. I live in bright dresses and oversized jewels” DESTINATION . . . ITALY COURTNEY ADAMO @ COURTNEYADAMO “We visit Positano every year for our family holiday – it’s a favourite” SHOP NOW! Go to Styled By marie claire to shop our editors’ favourite…

 HAIR TIP To keep hair from sticking, mist your fringe with dry shampoo and dust translucent powder on your forehead.  MAKE-UP TIP Whether you go for a smoky eye or subtle eyeliner, defining eyes (and brows) is a must when wearing a veil.…

FILE IN: ONE DIRECTION “This prevents the nails’ free edge getting frayed, reduces splitting and protects the health and integrity of the nail,” says Sally Hansen nail expert Alison Bowhill-Hayes. Try Sephora Glass Nail File, $11. ROLL WITH IT For a smooth paint job, ensure your polish is in good condition (not lumpy or thick). Nail expert Alison Bowhill-Hayes also suggests “you don’t shake the bottle as this can cause bubbles or streaks; instead, roll it in the palm of your hands for one minute prior to painting”. CUT IT OUT “Please don’t cut your cuticles; this is live skin that protects the matrix where new keratin cells are created which forms the nail plate,” explains Bowhill-Hayes. Continually removing cuticles leaves the nail bed exposed to potential bacteria; instead, gently…

Slipping into something more comfortable (i.e. a pool) is the perfect way to exercise without risking injury. For a bonus mental health boost, dive into cold water. Researchers at Finland’s Oulu University found that people who swam in icy conditions had more energy, reported better memory and mood, and experienced less tension and fatigue.*…

 HOW TO HELP Priceline Pharmacy’s Sisterhood Foundation supports PANDA by donating proceeds from featured products; you can also make a donation instore or shop the range online. Visit priceline.com.au/sisterhood.  MYTH#1 “WOMEN WITH PNDA NEED A PSYCHIATRIST” Not all affected mums need time on a psychiatrist’s or psychologist’s couch. Phone-based peer support helps reduce PNDA symptoms, as per a study in the Journal Of Advanced Nursing. After about seven weeks of phone counselling with other women who had recovered from PNDA, just eight per cent of new mums were still depressed. “Phone counselling in the moment of need from home, with a level of anonymity, is less confronting,” says Jenni Richardson, spokesperson for the Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) National Helpline (1300 726 306).  MYTH#2 “PNDA IS ALWAYS CAUSED BY…

The secret of leaving a lasting impression at your next job interview relies on your storytelling ability. Here are the four types of stories you need to master. 1“Like” story Usually a personal story that shows how capable you are at something, though it can be a work anecdote from a different job role or industry to the one you are interviewing for. Like stories are useful if you are starting your career, swapping jobs or returning from a career break. For example: You’re applying for a role that needs project management experience. You may not have worked as a project manager but for three years you have organised your child’s school fete, which involved coordinating resources, delegating work and ensuring activities were done by their due date. 2“Learn” story…

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almond panna cotta with roasted apricots and amaretti crumble SERVES 6 3×5g gelatine leaves 1½ cups almond milk ½ cup cream ⅓ cup caster sugar 2 tsps orange blossom water 6 large apricots, stoned and halved 1–2 tbsps caster sugar 1–2 tbsps amaretto, optional 75 g amaretti biscuits 2 tbsps soft brown sugar 30g butter, diced ½ tsp ground cardamom mint leaves to garnish 1. To make the panna cotta, soak gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Remove and squeeze gently to remove excess liquid. 2. Meanwhile, bring the almond milk, cream and caster sugar to the boil. Remove from heat, add gelatine and stir well until dissolved. 3. Strain the liquid to remove any lumps, add orange blossom water and pour into 6 x…

BIKE BABY We’re head over wheels for the Little Tokyobike ($390, far left), which sports the same sleek design as its grown-up counterpart ($980, above); tokyo bike.com.au. ONE OF A K IND There’s a special kind of romance attached to the One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, majestic in design and breathtaking in location. Think exclusive beach access, four spectacular pools set within lush gardens, and the promise of a sumptuous sleep in the gorgeously appointed suites and villas. Visit oneandonlyresorts.com. Match your hat to your carry-on for true A-lister aeroplane style. We’re big fans of these denim oferings from Deadly Ponies. Hat in Sky, $150, and tote in Sky Tassle, $549; visit deadlyponies.com. CONSTANT COMPANION Brighten up your day – and score extra coffee cred from your barista – with…

ROAD TRIP PIN . . . CAR: Lexus NX ROUTE: The Rainforest Way, NSW & Qld REVIEW: The Lexus NX is as sharply modern looking as the Rainforest Way is ancient and will tackle this spectacularly scenic 650km loop that encompasses 14 national parks with ease. A spacious family-sized vehicle, the NX (from $52,500) has a luxurious interior with a Qi charging pad for wireless phones (between the seats), keyless smart entry, reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers and a comfortable raised seating platform. Perfect to carve up the steep passes of Mount Warning in NSW, the NX will conquer the Scenic Rim, formed by a volcano, and the slopes of the Green Mountains, both across the border in Queensland, where you can stay at O’Reilly’s Retreat and take a tree top…

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