Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2020 i Marie Claire Australia

Let’s face it, fashion hasn’t exactly been top of mind lately. For starters, I’m writing this letter in my 2020 uniform of trackies, uggs and trusty accessory (a glass of wine), wrapped in a thick down doona on the coldest day of the year. NSW is blanketed in snow, Victoria’s entering its fourth week of lockdown and Queensland’s just closed its borders, again. We’re barely venturing outside, let alone club-hopping in a pair of killer Louboutins. I’ve even been known to schlepp to my nearby café in a peach chenille dressing gown (#notproud). But before you wag your judgemental finger, I’ve spied you, too, in the local supermarket in your heart-splattered PJs barely disguised by an oversized pu. er jacket. We can all blame COVID for this new-normal casual. But…

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The noise of Jazz Thornton’s jacket catching on a tree saved her life five years ago, the night an Auckland police officer prevented her 14th suicide attempt. She was 20. On Christmas Eve, four days after Thornton had been released from a psychiatric ward, a crisis team member told her the holiday season was very tough for people with mental health issues. That night, Thornton realised she didn’t want to become a statistic. She’s since become a mental health advocate, speaking at the UN and releasing the short film Dear Suicidal Me, which has had 80 million views. Now, she has a new book, Stop Surviving, Start Fighting (Penguin, $32.99). Her message: “Your life doesn’t change based on the actions of others, but because of your own decisions. Your decisions…

Let me begin with a familiar scene. It is Sunday night and you have three unwatched programmes lined up. Squashed beside you is your laptop, where Netflix is vibrating with potential. Waiting not so patiently behind is Amazon Prime (whose login you have borrowed from a friend). Below one clammy palm is the book you’ve been trying to finish for two months, the one Goodreads raved about, although truth be told you’re finding it pretty hard to get through. And under it all, lies you: a hapless bluebottle stuck to the flypaper of pleasure. That all of this culture is pleasurable, you are certain; with its physical and mental weight bearing down, you are equally sure that it is relentless. The term “infobesity” was coined in 2013 to describe the…

It’s been a bumpy and unconventional journey, this pregnancy business. In my mid-thirties, various specialists told me I’d never be able to have kids. I was going through premature menopause, they said, a side effect of my Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid. But then I managed to reverse all the antibody markers over 10 years of work on my health and got pregnant in an eleventh-hour anomaly at 42 with a man I’d loved. Then I miscarried. Then we split. I ached to have a child. Through two decades of friends having their first then second kids and sharing their joy and fatigue. Through relationships with men who liked the idea of a woman who wasn’t gunning for kids, then one day, a few months in, not…

THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN PROMISES by Elizabeth Buchan (Allen & Unwin, $39.99) It’s present day Paris and The Museum of Broken Promises is a vault of tragic reminiscence for its visitors. For its curator, Laure, it also holds in its collection painful pieces from her life, specifically 1980s Prague. Detailed, moving and lyrical, the novel delves deep into black days of the Continent’s past. SEX AND VANITY by Kevin Kwan (Penguin, $32.99) Finally, the long-awaited new book from the bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians is here. In Sex And Vanity, we’re introduced to Lucie Churchill, who will be torn between two men when someone from her past reappears. A glittering tale laden with magnificent meals and fantastic fashion, it’s bound to make your mouth water. SORROW AND BLISS by…

BUMBLE BIZZ Using the namesake dating app’s mantra of “make the first move”, Bumble Bizz encourages users to take the next step in their careers by connecting, sharing advice and learning from other members. The Bumble team also host networking coffee dates, fund small-business grants, and last year they held a global summit with Serena Williams as the headline act. BUSINESS CHICK S The future is female – and Business Chicks is proof of that. Members are given opportunities to connect and support each other online and IRL with panel discussions, masterclasses, an exclusive job board and insightful Instagram takeovers. Our kind of girl gang. SHAPR Gone are the days of unsolicited messages and LinkedIn spam thanks to this Android and iOS-friendly app. Shapr recommends 15 profiles daily, based on…

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Skin Woe #1 PIGMENTATION THE TREATMENT: Clear + Brilliant laser WHERE TO GE T I T: All Saints Skin Clinic; allsaintsclinic.com.au THE LOWDOWN: When you want to add horsepower to your monthly facial but don’t have the bandwidth for days of downtime, this face-refreshing “baby” fractional laser treatment helps nix pigmentation, stimulate collagen and shrink the appearance of pores in as little as one session. You will notice a more airbrushed look after one session, but to really tackle pigmentation and a list of other skin gripes, a course of three to six treatments, one month apart, will give you impressive returns. THE BLOW-BY-BLOW: We book in at All Saints Skin Clinic — a favourite of TV personalities and A-listers — for our treatment. But before going under the laser…

BEAUTY IS ALL ABOUT confidence and independence. I don’t think I truly found it until I was 45 – before that, I struggled. I work all day in front of a full-length mirror [in salons such as Valonz], which doesn’t help. I have an inner strength now and I like who I see. FOR YEARS I HAD JET BLACK HAIR, but it made my skin look blue. Then I had balayage for a while but it wasn’t quite right for me. When I landed on pink, I knew I’d found my shade because it just makes me feel happy. To keep it looking healthy, I use Wella Fusion shampoo and conditioner. I’M CAREFUL WITH HEAT TOOLS, because I want the S-bend without the damage. Dyson’s Corrale is a gamechanger because…

CURED KINGFISH WITH SEAWEED AND UMESHU COOLER SERVES 6 – 8 CURED KINGFISH500g piece sashimi-grade kingfish2 tbsps sea salt flakes1 tbsp caster sugar1 piece konbu, rehydrated in hot water for 1 hour, drained SESAME DRESSING1 tbsp light soy sauce3 tsps brown rice vinegar1 tsp roasted sesame oil½ tsp wasabi 400g piece daikon, sliced crossways 100g fresh seaweed, rinsed and thinly sliced (see note below) baby shiso leaves, or substitute with large basil leaves, to serve sesame seeds, toasted, to serve 1 For cured kingfish, place kingfish in a non-reactive container, mix salt and sugar in a bowl, then scatter mixture evenly over both sides of kingfish and cover with the konbu. Refrigerate overnight to cure. Rinse and pat dry. 2 For sesame dressing, whisk ingredients in a bowl until combined.…

Twice a year, the international fashion houses unveil their latest collections to an applauding A-list. The colours, shapes and textures not only inform our wardrobes for seasons, but also trickle into the world of interiors. Decorating, however, diverges from getting dressed in that its results are far less fleeting; so honing your true sense of style is more important than ever. Pick the look that speaks to you, slip into something chic and style your home accordingly. Here’s how… 1 THE TREND SORBET POP Pastels are a perennial fashion favourite, but recent seasons have seen them refreshed and reimagined with an edge: splashed on suiting at Boss; as slick sportswear at Lacoste; and on chunky Wellington boots at Prada. Think sweet, but not too saccharine. In the home, the sherbet…

Nothing says ’80s Hollywood like the plot of The Experts. The film’s ludicrous storyline involves the KGB kidnapping a young, hip New Yorker – played by John Travolta – in order to teach a bunch of inept Soviet Union spies how to dance. The centrepiece of the movie is a scene in which Travolta’s character – sporting a questionable mullet and some very tight jeans – happens upon one of his students on a night out. This woman is the only person who can keep up with him on the dance floor, matching him step for step as they shimmy across the room, hips locked together and moving as one. That woman, dancing effortlessly alongside one of Hollywood’s most iconic movers and shakers, was Kelly Preston. In 1987, while making…

SIA Sia has been an amazing energy in my life since I first met her [in 2009] on tour as her support act. For our first show, I made her this care package with a bubble gun, scented candles and confetti cannon because I knew she liked to have fun. I’ll always remember that show; we were opening for her in Brisbane and she came down and watched our set from side stage. She was dancing and vibing with us in the wings. I appreciated her being so generous in that moment. Since then, she’s gone on to have such an interesting and inspirational career. When I watch a performance, I question the artist’s intentions: are they singing to give or singing to take? Sia can’t exist but to give…

MODERN LOVE Furla’s autumn/winter campaign depicts a romance set on the streets of Milan and Bologna. Italian actor Greta Ferro stars, but the sleek and chic 1927 Top Handle bag plays a stellar supporting role. Says Ferro, “I share the same values as Furla: quality, creativity and a message of positivity.” HIGH TIDE All glistening gemstones and Mediterranean hues, Tiff any & Co.’s collaboration with Jean Schlumberger is a sparkling reminder to save our seas. CROWNING GLORY An ode to oversized outerwear and undersized accessories, Coach’s autumn collection is a one-way ticket to 1980s New York. The Future Is Female Dior has joined forces with UNESCO to extend its Women@Dior program, providing a 10-month course focusing on equality and leadership for 100 disadvantaged female students across the globe.…

Riding horseback under oversized sombreros, Mexican cowboys are synonymous with the country and recognised around the world. Yet until recently, their female counterparts were unknown. Sick of being excluded from the charrería, or rodeo, the country’s national sport — Mexican women decided to do something about it, and the escaramuza was born. Proudly showcasing their heritage by wearing a traditional dress inspired by the Adelitas, the female soldiers who fought in the Mexican revolution, the escaramuzas ride sidesaddle and train intensively in order to compete in the choreographed event. “While this is a macho country, men have slowly realised that we have a place in the arena,” says Andrea Becerril, pictured, who was elected Queen of the Charrería in 2019. “It is about having confidence in yourself, but there is…

“We’ve always wanted to write books, but probably haven’t said it aloud,” muses Zara McDonald (pictured right). “I think it’s kind of like that big pipe dream that you never wanted to tell people about,” finishes Michelle Andrews, effortlessly completing her business partner’s thoughts about their debut book, The Space Between. For the 250,000 women who listen to them talk every week on Shameless – the podcast for “smart women who love dumb stuff” – these two 26-year-old Melburnians need no introduction. Now, they are breaking into the literary world with The Space Between, a self-proclaimed “manifesto” that draws on their own experiences, expert knowledge and advice from influential figures to provide guidance in navigating the formative years that are our twenties. From friendship troubles to workplace sexism, no stone…

CHARLI XCX how I’m feeling now Made entirely in quarantine, Charli documented the process on Instagram for her 3.7 million followers to see. The resulting work is one of her greatest: full of romantic odes set against the backdrop of abrasive electronics, it’s perfect for the next time you decide to take up running. TAYLOR SWIFT folklore On April 28 TSwift posted a selfie to Instagram with the caption, ‘Not a lot going on’, but a mere three months later she surprise dropped one of the most acclaimed albums of her career, folklore. Made in iso at her LA home, the low-tempo record is literally a change of pace for the pop star. FIONA APPLE Fetch the Bolt Cutters OK, this album isn’t about quarantine per se, but Fiona Apple…

SWIPE RIGHT These fruity balms add easy colour and a cheery sheen with long-lasting hydration – if you can resist licking your lips, that is. THROW SHADE The best hair colour treatments smooth and strengthen strands. Sukin’s macadamia oil mask nourishes dry hair, while the antioxidants in Christophe Robin’s formula repair damage, all of which makes your colour look gorgeous. PREP RALLY If winter’s left you feeling a little rough below the neck, add a nourishing body scrub to your shower session. Swirl these sugar scrubs on damp skin to buff away dead cells and nourish with shea butter and coconut oil. And don’t forget to lock in all your handiwork: Bangn Body’s antioxidant-rich cream helps firm skin and leaves behind a golden glow. ACE OF BASE Dosed with hyaluronic…

When Christy Turlington and Ed Burns fell for one another two decades ago, it was a match made in zeitgeist heaven. Even now, the prospect of talking to them sends my inner 20-something’s heart racing. After all, she was the supermodel who closed Versace shows and rocked out in George Michael’s “Freedom” music video; he was the actor and director behind cult-indie film The Brothers McMullen (which I watched 6000 times). In case you weren’t across it 20 years ago, a brief romantic history: In 2000, the pair met at a party in the Hamptons, and by the end of the year they were engaged. After a brief split in 2002, they reunited and tied the knot in 2003. The reason this private couple are even talking to me is…

Fendi has never shied away from a statement. First there was the Baguette – widely dubbed the world’s first It-bag – all fabulous and flashy, tucked under Carrie Bradshaw’s arm. Then there were the Monster Bag charms: kitschy balls of fluff that dangled off A-list purses and backpacks. And in today’s social media age, the maison’s bold logo shopping totes have not only captured hearts but also collected likes. Yet amid the glitz and grandeur, one of the label’s most iconic and enduring creations is the quietest of them all: the Peekaboo. A discreet and classic satchel, it was created in 2008 as an antidote to fleeting trends. Creative director Silvia Venturini Fendi (formerly head of accessories) wanted to design a bag that women could carry every day and pass…

Every time Rebecca Poulson sees a headline about a woman or child who has been murdered in a domestic violence incident, it takes her back to September 15, 2003 – her 33rd birthday. It was on that spring Monday morning that Poulson’s niece and nephew, Malee and Bas, and her father, Peter, were murdered by her sister’s abusive ex-partner, who later died after being shot by police at the scene. “Reading stories about domestic violence, especially cases involving children, is traumatic and triggering,” says Poulson, who has had her own experience with an abusive partner and is now an ambassador for Our Watch, advocating for awareness. “It’s difficult to talk about what happened with my family and my own abusive relationship, but survivors’ voices need to be heard.” “WOMEN WITH…

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 The quiet of our bedroom is pierced by a ringing phone. The red numbers projected on the ceiling show 5:31 am. I answer the phone while Jocke, lying next to me in bed, remains asleep. The voice on the other end of the line belongs to Ole, [our daughter] Kim’s partner. He sounds shaken, his voice is forced. “Kim has disappeared from a submarine near Copenhagen.” If there hadn’t been such obvious worry in his voice, I would have thought he was kidding. Disappeared? From a submarine? Near Copenhagen? This is how the nightmare began — the nightmare we would never awaken from. Our daughter left to do an interview for a story — a completely ordinary workday for a freelance journalist. But Kim never came…

The idea was born in a Starbucks bathroom. Audrey Gelman, then a 28-year-old PR savant and New York personality, was tired of dashing between meetings in New York and Washington, charging her phone in hotel lobbies and freshening up in public toilets. She envisioned a kind of feminine pit stop she would call Refresh – a club where women could blow out their hair and check their email in comfort and peace. But in time, Gelman’s aspirations widened. She realised that carving out a space for women was a “subtly radical” idea. Gelman partnered with Lauren Kassan, a 28-year-old director of business development at the fitness start-up ClassPass. They began plotting the club’s first location: a bright penthouse in New York’s Flatiron district along a historic stretch known as the…

Imagine a world without art. It’s a sobering conversation-starter amid the trials and tribulations of 2020, with theatres and galleries temporarily shut down and funding for the industry slashed across the globe. Yet perhaps in a staunch show of allegiance, French luxury house Louis Vuitton has put art front and centre of its latest accessories line. The LV Crafty Collection harks back to the heady days and nights of 1980s New York: gritty graffiti-splashed walls, underground parties and avant-garde art studios. Inspiration was drawn from neo-expressionism (this ’80s style of painting was bright, bold and even brash, an antidote to the conceptual and minimal aesthetic of the previous decade). As such, the carry-alls are splashed with unapologetic brushstrokes and supersized logos (the house’s famed Monogram Giant motif) in a poppy…

BREAK THE RULES We all cleanse and then exfoliate, but according to Beverly Hills-based dermatologist Harold Lancer, simply reversing these steps can help transform your complexion. “Exfoliating before cleansing allows for a deeper cleanse, more efficient delivery of active ingredients, and more robust cell renewal,” he says. Give it a try. GET INFORMED To find a formula that works for you, it helps to understand your options: “Mechanical polishers are scrubs with tiny grains or crystals that rub off dead skin cells, while chemical ones are made of enzyme-based ingredients from plants like papaya and pineapple that dissolve dead cells,” says Lancer, who believes a combination of both delivers the best results. DROP ACID Another big player: alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), including glycolic, lactic and citric, which work just like…