Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2016 i Marie Claire Australia

Are you in a style rut? Confession time: I am. As I peer into my wardrobe each morning, there’s a sea of black with the occasional splash of colour (ahem, navy and grey). You’d think I was perennially in mourning, but I’m not alone. Recently, I attended Milan Fashion Week and sat in awe, show after show, as a steady stream of stunning colour and creativity swept the runway. There was Gucci’s geek-glam clash, Fendi’s pretty pastels, Armani’s sheer-silk watercolours and Bally’s ice-cream tones. But scan the audience or queue of guests readying to take their seats, and you’ll see the same, safe uniform – nero (that’s black in Italian, the only word I know other than vino). And it’s no diferent in the marie claire ofce. That’s why this…

BEING LARA Take a peek inside the glamorous world of our cover star Lara Worthington at marieclaire.com.au, where we take you behind the scenes on our Sydney cover shoot with the star (and mum of two)! BEST IN SHOW For racewear inspiration, look no further than Styledbymarieclaire.com.au, where we’ve rounded up the best trackside celebrity styles from Jen to Gigi. GET SOCIAL Follow us on Instagram for an access-all-areas pass to your favourite magazine. We’re talking everything from Fashion Week snaps to photoshoots. Go on, show us how much you “like” us. marie claire everywhere Did you know you can read your go-to glossy on all your favourite devices? Download our digital edition at the App Store, Zinio or Google Play. PRESS PLAY This month, Jackie Frank met refugee, lawyer,…

Bianca, marketing executive “I remember seeing a picture of Bianca Jagger in a white suit at her wedding when I was a teenager, and I thought: that is so elegant. Not many women would choose a suit over a dress. I’ve been a fan of tailoring ever since. It suits my body. I would wear something like this to work with loafers, but then with heels and some amazing jewellery it’s perfect to go out. It’s not a corporate look at all, I think it’s really modern and sexy.” Monica, fashion assistant “I normally associate shirts and trousers with the office. But these pieces really opened my mind. The shirt was a really interesting, updated version of a classic, with the slight off-the-shoulder detail and the buttons up and down…

The boulevard where Monica Rose’s studio is situated is one of those classic LA roads: sprawling, colourless, seemingly endless, permanently baking in that California heat. Somewhere along that street is a non-descript building, and right there in the middle, with a view of a rooftop car park, is the office of one of the most important women in fashion. Rose isn’t a fashion designer, although things that she loves usually end up in your favourite stores. She’s not employed by a magazine, although her work graces every glossy and website you scroll through on your daily commute. Rose is a stylist whose clients include some of the world’s most photographed women with names that begin with the letter K. At one point, she styled the entire Kardashian family, from matriarch…

I’m not going to humblebrag here, I’m going to downright boast; I think I’m pretty damn good in the sack. As a single woman at her peak, I’m sex positive, confident and totally up for it with the right person, as long as it’s safe and consensual. It took me five years to build this level of sexual confidence after an eight-year monogamous relationship ended. The first time I had post-relationship sex I felt totally intimidated, but with sex the more practice you have, the better you get. I learned that most people aren’t judging your body, they’re just happy to be naked with you and if you’re confident, sexual sparks will fly. However, when the brief came in from marie claire inquiring whether I’d be willing to ask five…

According to Kelly Tagalan – the general manager for Code Club Australia – the higher up you go in technology corporations, the less women you’re likely to see sitting at the table. Understandably, she “would like to see that change”. But how do you fix such a deep-seeded problem? From the ground up. Introducing Code Club: a nationwide network of free coding clubs for youngsters aged 9–11 that gives them the skills they’ll need to land a good job in the future. The club’s curriculum introduces boys and girls to computational thinking – a problem-solving methodology that breaks down complex ideas into simple processes that, in turn, can be used to solve very complex problems. With a network of more than 1000 schools and libraries, it’s safe to say there’s…

SUMMER LOVE Fall in love with the stunning Heaps Black Sandal from Django & Juliette and discover Styletread’s new range of gorgeous summer styles. RRP $169.95. Visit styletread.com.au. SECRET WEAPON Get your fashion fix with Heidi Klum Intimate’s new Solutions line. This dressing tape is your secret weapon for securing dresses and straps. RRP $16.95. Visit heidiklumintimates.com. PURE GENIUS The new Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link is the all-in-one machine to keep up with your home’s changing environment. It functions as a fan to cool you in summer and as a heater to warm you in winter. Visit dyson.com.au/purehotcoollink. GALACTIC GLAMOUR A stellar series of galaxy-inspired designs from PANDORA light up this season. Dazzling stars adorn this sleek and contemporary silver bangle that is perfect for stacking and updating your look.…

We are head over heels for these beautiful cigar band-inspired rings by US jewellery label Foundrae. We’ll take one for every finger, thank you. 3’s a trend! FANCY STRAPS Switch it up by adding one of fashion’s newest statements – the couture cross-body strap – to your hadbag collection now (each sold separately!) Prada, $1200 Valentino, POA Christian Dior, $5000 AIR MAIL Allow NY-based fashion label Protagonist to re-awaken your wardrobe. Designed by Aussie expat Georgia Lazzaro, its chic simplicity hits all the right notes. SCENT OF A WOMAN Under the instruction of Northern Irish designer J.W. Anderson, Spanish house Loewe is diversifying in all the right ways if the introduction of this new fragrance is any indication.…

STYLE TIP An embellished dress in shimmering 1920s style is a buy now, wear forever choice. THE FABULOUSLY FEMININE For those who like the finer things in life – ruffles, bows and old world jewels strike a perfect balance of sweet meets sexy Baublebar, approx $90 THE SIMPLE SOPHISTICATE Clean lines and effortless silhouettes rule the tonal wardrobes of these understated style mavens…

STARRY NIGHT Sparkle this season with a gilded take on festive beauty. With opulent packaging these treasures will see you through the party season in style. For more make-up looks turn to page 212. 1 ELIE SAAB Le Parfum Eclat D’Or EDP 50ml, $138. 2 GIVENCHY Intense & Radiant Eyeshadow Palette 4 Colors, $89. 3 DIOR Diorific Nail Vernis in Golden, $43. 4 BURBERRY Kisses Lipstick in Parade Red, $52. 5 KIT Holiday Face & Eye Brush Set, $52, for a set of 5 brushes + purse. 6 LA MER The Illuminating Powder, $230. TAKE notes Overwhelmed by the sheer number of fragrances available this time of year? Take heart: here’s your beginner’s guide to navigating the perfume aisle with ease and come out smelling like roses. Or jasmine. Or…

BOTOX What it is: “By preventing muscle contractions, Botulinum toxin [Botox] is the most effective way to minimise or erase frown and fine lines in the short term,” explains Dr Neal Hamilton of Concept Cosmetic Medicine, NSW. Used for: Frown and forehead lines; crow’s-feet and lifting brows. It can also be used on depressed corners of the mouth; neckbands; and lower jaw muscles, and can be used medically to assist with muscle spasms, migraines and severe sweating. The risks: The trick to keeping it natural is all about placement and “listening to your health professional – more is not necessarily better”, says Dr Hamilton. Side effects include mild bruising and swelling, but if poorly administered it can make you look stiff, unbalanced or have a heavy eye for a couple…

WHY WE LOVE Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Surreal Light, $116. 1 Five new, neverseen-before shades of powder, bronzer, blush and highlighter. 2 That marble packaging is just begging for a dinner table touch-up. 3 It’s limited-edition, so might we suggest you run, not walk? GET CHEEKY For colour that goes the distance, layer a cream blush like Rimmel London Royal Blush Cream Blush in Peach Jewel (above left) and Coral Queen (above right), $11.95 each, with translucent powder and a dusting of powder blush. STILL TRENDING LIQUID MATT LIPSTICK If you haven’t tried one, what are you waiting for? You get rich, comfortable, long-wearing colour and a matt finish. Pucker up! Splurge: Dior Diorific Matte Fluid in Marvel (left), $63. Steal: Maybelline New York Vivid Matte Liquid in Possessed Plum…

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…

DID YOU KNOW? Almost 50 per cent of Australian women aren’t being screened regularly for cervical cancer. Don’t be one of them. The Cervical Health App from the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) has a handy pap smear reminder, info on everything cervical, and the Comfort Checklist – a list of ways to prepare for the GP’s room, based on the concerns of 620 women. Go to your favourite app store and search under ACCF. SWIM STARS Don’t walk, run. Lululemon Swim is coming – and the collection will take you seamlessly from workout mode to beach or pool, no quick change necessary. Think one-pieces, bikinis, paddle tops and quick-dry shorts. Visit lululemon.com.au. MC LOVE S PEDOMETERS Finally, a fitness tracker that looks nothing like a gadget. Designed by nonagenarian…

If you can’t stop telling your colleagues how to do things, you might be guilty of being a micromanaging control freak. Here’s how to make your life a whole lot easier … How do I know if I am a control freak? “If you feel like your days are incredibly full, everything falls on your shoulders, everyone comes to you and it’s like you’re the only source of creation in the business, then you might be a micromanager,” says business leader Simone Milasas, author of Joy Of Business. But I don’t mind being busy … You might not mind, but your colleagues probably will. “Micromanaging often creates a separation between you and your colleagues,” says Milasas. “If you’re telling someone what to do, checking up on them and looking over…

DESIGNER LOOK Specsavers makes high-end fashion accessible with its new ELLERY eyewear collection. Exclusive to Specsavers, the range includes 14 optical glasses and six prescription sunglasses. Discover the full range at specsavers.com.au/ellery. GUILTY PLEASURES Celebrating individuality, freedom and a modern declaration of sexuality, Gucci’s Guilty fragrances are luxurious and beautifully bold. SKIN LOVE MOR’s Mon Amie Luminous Body Milk combines shea butter with jojoba and sweet almond oils to leave skin soft to the touch and with a luminous finish. Available in five fragrances. RRP $16.95. Visit morboutique.com. CLEANSING CARE NIVEA 3-in-1 Micellar Wipes makes cleansing simple while caring for your skin. With NIVEA’s Caring Micellar Water, they gently yet effectively cleanse the skin by trapping even the smallest particles of dirt and make-up like a magnet and removing them…

COASTING Each of these unique coasters has been crafted from odds and ends – think textile remnants, ropes, sticks and other objects – that designers Chen Chen and Kai Williams find in their studio and neighbourhoods in New York. From $138 each; criteriacollection.com.au. COLOURFUL CLOTHS Hand-screen printed onto linen/cotton, these tablecloths will set the scene for any soirée during the party season. We’re swooning over the details within each of the native-fora inspired prints. From $160, Utopia Goods; utopiagoods.com. CHEERS Fill these Mara tumblers with a soda of choice and add ice for clinkable style. In a range of sizes and colours, collect a few styles for fun summer entertaining. From $39.95, at Arro Home; arrohome.com. MC LOVE S XMAS CHIC Christmas and candlelight just go together, and our pick…

Sagittarius AFFIRMATION FOR THE MONTH: You have a right to be happy! This birthday season gives most Sagittarians little cause for complaint – a contrast from recent, and ridiculous, chaos. December brings more control over your personal direction. You become increasingly ambitious; goals are more easily reached. This kind of confidence can’t help but lead to success. That said, also take the time to play – you may as well surrender to the silly season. You’re bound to break a few rules along the way. CAPRICORN December 22 – January 19 Buried memories may surface in early December, so face the realities you’ve been hiding from and put your life back on course. If energy levels are low, take a break to recharge your batteries before the festive season really…

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Winning letter Thanks for a beautifully presented and wonderfully written reminder to not just “Join The Fight” against ovarian cancer [October], but get myself to my doctor for my check that I had (until now) been putting off as long as possible. To tell you the truth, the reminder letter from the clinic went into the bin before I finished the first sentence! But your article made a difference and may have just saved my life! And as I am also going to share this timely reminder with my friends and family, you could potentially be making a difference to my loved ones, too. Thank you marie claire! Heloise Lowe, Patterson Lakes, VIC Phoebe’s death was a sad and unfortunate story [November]. Unfortunate in that she was a young, intelligent…

1 EAR ME NOW Discovered in a flurry of online spending, the Tommaso Lonardo earring collection is the next thing to check off our accessories must-have list. Salvatore Ferragamo, $2590 2 LINE DANCER Salvatore Ferrgamo’s A/W 2016/17 Aileen bag packs extra personailty with layers of colour and laser-cut suede. 3 RING-ADING-DING When the new Dinosaur Designs ring collection is as lustworthy as this, why stop at one? 4 GOOD TIMING Keeping an eye on the clock just got glamorous thanks to this decadent pavé and 18ct gold timepiece by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co, $47,500 5 GIRL GANG Want to know what Italy’s most crush-worthy street style star Gilda Ambrosio (left) is wearing? It’s her own label Attico and we suggest wasting no time adding one of their modern…

Even on a stage filled with exceptional women, Elizabeth Holmes knew how to stand out in a crowd. It was a chilly autumn evening in November 2015 in New York, and a who’s who of female power players had filled the glittering Carnegie Hall for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. In turn, Amy Schumer, Caitlyn Jenner and Reese Witherspoon took to the stage to accept gongs and to offer impassioned and stirring speeches. The Mayor of New York had decided to light the Empire State Building pink in honour of the occasion. While her compatriots dazzled in red carpet gowns, Holmes wore a simple black business suit, the outfit she wore every day to work at Theranos, the revolutionary medical testing company she had founded. Her only nod…

UNTIL DEC 18, 2016 Razorback Ridge Wines Open Weekends Located in Menangle, NSW, Razorback Ridge Wines is just minutes from Camden in the Macarthur region. Sit back and relax with a view of the vineyards, while enjoying some of area’s best wines. UNTIL DEC 16 2016 The Gin Mill Social On the third Friday of every month, you’re invited to feast, dance and play at the ultimate 1920s dinner party in Sydney’s Darlinghurst. More than a dinner party, it’s the perfect night for a celebration. And the dress code? Guys in ties and girls in pearls, of course. UNTIL FEB 26, 2017 Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists Since forming their artistic partnership in 1992, fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren have gained critical acclaim for their rebellious design and technical virtuosity.…

Every Gilmore Girls fan has that one question they are praying the Netflix reboot will answer. Most are asking about the state of Lorelai and Luke’s marriage. Some seek answers regarding Sookie St James’s (Melissa McCarthy) absence. Many are simply demanding that someone right the wrongs of the show and force Rory and Jess together. Us? We have our own Big Question. And it’s got nothing to do with Jess Mariano and his beautiful head of hair. (For the record, we’re Team Jess, we’re only human after all). It’s regarding another tall, dark Stars Hollow man: Kirk Gleason. The comic relief, the town oddball, the strange, quirky man who haunts the streets and wins the dance competitions, Kirk is our not-so-secret favourite part of the show. And our Big Question…

Dress, $3050, corset, $1170, and belt all by Prada; earrings by Bally; bangles (worn throughout) all by Dinosaur Designs; middle-finger rings (worn throughout) by Studio Elke; ring-finger rings (worn throughout) by Gucci. Opposite page: virgin wool/mohair coat, POA, and silk skirt, approx $1440, both by Rochas from a selection at Net-a-porter.com; top, $349, by Manning Cartell; earrings by Dinosaur Designs. On model’s right arm: bracelet (worn throughout) by Studio Elke. On model’s left arm: bracelet and ring-finger ring (worn throughout) both by Gucci; middle-finger rings by Studio Elke. Dress, $1750, by Zimmermann; earrings by Bally. Dress, $4795, by Burberry; shearling stole, $1200, by Emporio Armani; earrings by Studio Elke. Opposite page: dress with sash belt, $3600, and slides both by Romance Was Born; bodysuit, $30, by Ambra at Myer; earrings…

I’m half seawater,” declares Bridget Malcolm, all lithe golden limbs and tousled sun-kissed strands. With her beach-goddess looks, it’s no surprise that this 24-year-old has made a name for herself walking the Victoria’s Secret runway, but it’s on the sandy white shores of Western Australia that she’s truly in her element. “I grew up five-minutes’ walk from the beach,” says the New York-based Perth-native. “We had a yacht and would sail to Rottnest Island.” This affinity for sun and surf made the model a natural fit for her latest role – the face of iconic Australian swimwear label Seafolly. Malcolm describes the gig as “a dream come true”, not least because she’s a bikini obsessive. “No matter where I’m going I always pack a bikini,” says the seasoned traveller, who…

SHIMMER AND SHINE THIS CHRISTMAS WITH SPARKLING HAND-FINISHED JEWELLERY FROM PANDORA. FEATURING A SELECTION OF STUNNING CHARMS, BEAUTIFUL BANGLES AND BRACELETS, EARRINGS AND STACKABLE RINGS. GEOMETRIC BEAUTY Inspired by geometric lace patterns, these designs profle fashion’s ongoing love affair with geometry. Sterling silver bangle $159 (available in PANDORA Concept stores and the Online store only). Sterling silver ring $149. Sterling silver earrings $99  VINTAGE ALLURE Rediscover antique jewellery styles with a contemporary twist. Sterling silver bracelet with charm and spacer clips $296. Sterling silver ring $99. Sterling silver earrings $119  MODERN SENSIBILITIES Channelling the glamour of the past, PANDORA rings can be worn alone or stacked for added impact. Sterling silver rings from $49…

OLD HOLLYWOOD BLOW-OUT SEE NAT: ELIESAAB • “Apply a frizz-fighting serum on wet hair so that frizz does not have a second to develop,” explains Harry Josh, John Frieda haircare expert. Once hair is dry, part and “run a flat iron over just the the first six centimetres of hair from the root, rub a drop of serum between your hands and slide through hair for extra shine,” he says. • For bouncy waves, Jayne Wild, a ghd ambassador, works a volumiser through damp hair and blow-dries with a round bristle brush for a smooth, but not flat result. SEENAT: FENDI LUSTROUS CURLS • To create gloss minus weight, look for a silicone-based shine serum or spray. • For bigger-than-Beyoncé volume, start with mousse. “I use mousse on everyone, no…

JENNIFER LAWRENCE’S BOLD LIPS The make-up artist: Jillian Dempsey @jilliandempsey Celeb clients: Kristen Stewart, Cara Delevingne, Kate Winslet HOW-TO: 1 Start by moisturising your lips with a clear balm. “I let it sit on the lips while I do the eye make-up and then wipe it off before applying lip colour,” says Dempsey. 2 Next, apply a lip stain. “That way, if your bold lip colour fades, you still have a natural looking hint of colour.” 3 For precise application, use a fine lip brush to apply your lipstick. “With bold colours, it’s wise to follow your natural lip shape rather than extending the colour beyond your actual lip.” 4 “Intense colours can be more high maintenance – so travel with your lip colour and be ready to reapply!” PRO…

My mum [Jerry Hall] was the face of Angel in the mid ’90s, so I have a nostalgic attachment to the fragrance. She had the campaign image in her bathroom when I was young. I was raised with that old-Hollywood view of beauty. Mum obviously influenced me – glamorous eye, lip and hair – but having fun with it and not worrying too much about the rules. My sister loves to try different things like face masks and then she tells me and my mum. Growing up, I wore too much make-up. These days, I’m probably guilty of chipped nails. I’m not good at finding the time to do mani/pedis, but I get them on shoots, which is a treat. I think everyone can wear red lipstick. You just have…

THE MANTRA I LIVE BY “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” – Anaïs Nin For me, being healthy is like a puzzle, with many pieces that need to come together in order to create the full picture. Being healthy means keeping fit, eating right, getting enough sleep and also looking after my mental wellbeing. When I was growing up, Mum and Dad didn’t place any importance on how my sister and I looked, our body weight or how and when we exercised. We were brought up on acreage and encouraged to play outside. Exercise was never a chore. Too often, especially for women, we make exercise all about losing weight. Yes, getting toned and looking fit is a great by-product of exercise, but I challenge you to…

“There are people in your world who are holding you back and don’t want you to get ahead – and they will do anything to stop you getting promoted,” states Rowdy McLean, author of Play A Bigger Game. “These people will tell you why your ideas will fail, why your goals are unachievable and why your aspirations are impossible.” McLean calls them the dream stealers and spells out how to deal with them. 1The gossipy colleague “They’ve got nothing nice to say about anyone, ever. They have their noses in everybody’s business and if there’s nothing juicy going on, they’ll make it up!” Strategy: “Simply by associating with them, your integrity is questioned. As soon as the talk turns to gossip, walk away! Don’t become the sounding board for things…

STYLE TIP This shirt will add immediate personailty to any work-day wardrobe.…

TIP If you don’t have a muffin/cupcake tin just roll the jam drops into balls and place them on the baking paper “freeform” for an equally soulful result. jam drop biscuits SERVES 12 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 185g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 90g icing sugar 60g cornflour zest of 1 lemon 6 tbsps berry jam Preheat the oven to 150°C then grease a mini cupcake/muffin pan with 12 holes with butter, dust with flour and set aside. 2. Cream the butter and sugar together with the lemon zest until pale and fluffy. Sieve the flours and add them to the butter mixture, folding them through until a soft dough forms. 3. Using a little flour on your fingertips roll the dough into little…

ALL SEASONS Everyone knows to think big in Beverly Hills – to go big on glamour, on style and luxury. And the Four Seasons Los Angeles is exactly the kind of iconic silver-screen elegance you’d want from a visit to Hollywood. There’s a leather-lined screening room, rooftop pool and fine dining on call. But the show stoppers are the bedrooms that boast step-out balconies for true wind-in-your-hair close-ups. Visit fourseasons.com/losangeles. MC LOVE S HOT DESIGN Obsessed with interiors? Then like us, you’ll be IQ-ing Foxtel’s Deadline Design With Shaynna Blaze (pictured left), which promises all the insider know-how to creating a stylish home. Your dream renovation will thank you for it. GREEN WITH IVY A little plant can go a long way in the home. The trick is how you…

ROAD TRIPPIN. . . CAR: Mazda CX-9 Sport. ROUTE: Birdsville Track, Queensland. REVIEW: Clinging to the edge of Australia’s impossibly vast outback, the dust-speck-on-amap town of Birdsville is an outback treasure, which ignites every September for the Birdsville Races. Getting there is now easier than ever, with a 650km highway run from Adelaide that will deposit you in Marree, South Australia. From there, the 520km hard-packed gravel Birdsville Track will carry you to town. Your chariot of choice should be the Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD ($46,490). It boasts seven seats, all-wheeldrive, and high-tech wizardry aimed at keeping you safe on the road: reversing camera, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and even a clever automatic braking system. Steering wheels are out ... global car giant Ford has announced that it will bring…

“Put the power of your finances back into your hands” JOE SNELL, HOUSE RULES SAFE AND SECURE We connect directly to Veda, Australia’s leading credit bureau, to check your identity and ensure only you can access your score. WON’T AFFECT YOUR CREDIT REPORT Accessing your score using this service won’t negatively impact your credit file. FAST AND TOTALLY FREE! Get your score in just 60 seconds – no credit card required. 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…

PAINTING POWERHOUSE David Hockney observed the turquoise Californian sky. He noted the sun like a yellow egg yolk in the middle of it, and smiled. He was exactly where he should be. His American boyfriend, Peter Schlesinger, strolled over to the diving board and arced gracefully into the pool below, sending a splash of water skyward. Peter wasn’t wearing trunks. He looked like a Greek god. It all seemed a very long way from Bradford, North Yorkshire. Hockney is often called Britain’s greatest living painter. He is known for his bright canvases, the most famous of which were painted in his home-awayfrom-home, LA (he has lived there on and off for more than 30 years), and rivals Andy Warhol for Pop Art cred. In the ’60s and ’70s, Hockney was…

Age: 29. Hometown: Cronulla, Sydney. Current residence: New York. Model of-duty: Our cover star arrived at the photoshoot wearing jeans, a button-down shirt and a pair of lace-up Christian Dior booties. On the menu: Lara snacked on a packed lunch prepared by her mum (cheese and tomato sandwiches) and a packet of jelly snakes. Woman in black: Her favourite look was a leather dress with lace trim by Christian Dior. Follow her: @laraworthington 1 DRESS, $480, by IRO + Anja Rubik at Net-a-porter.com 2 NAIL LACQUER, Diorifc Vernis in Splendor, $43, by Dior. 3 BRACELET, POA, by Cartier. 4 BRACELET, POA, by Cartier 5 PERFUME, J’Adore EDP 100ml, $240, by Dior. 6 ILLUMINATING PRESSED POWDER, Diorifc Splendor Highlighter, $110, by Dior. 7 LIPSTICK, Diorifc Mat in Splendor, $57, by Dior…

The slender brunette lies on the parapet as if on a beach, one foot casually hanging over the abyss. Cars on the road far below are specks of colour. In another image, she sits in a red dress at the end of a girder jutting hundreds of metres over the Moscow River. Selfie culture doesn’t get more audacious than this. These are pictures of Russia’s Angela Nikolau, 23, whose stomach-churning hobby has turned her into social media’s latest star. During the week, Nikolau teaches drawing to children. In her own time, she is part of an elite group of young daredevils around the globe at the forefront of a risky pastime called “roofing”, which involves scaling ladders and spires on the world’s highest buildings, then sharing images online. Roofers pose…

Santa Claus is coming to town – for a festive convention, that is. More than 750 Father Christmas impersonators, many with their Mrs Clauses in tow, converged on Branson, Missouri for this decade’s Discover Santa conference in July. It was a chance for the men to attend the SNO-lympics sports games, embrace untold networking opportunities and pick up key tips on how to get that brilliant shine on Santa’s belt buckle, a whiter-thanwhite beard and where to take the Santa suit for a good-quality dry clean. Overall, it gave the assembled Santas the chance to celebrate the big business that embodies the spirit of Christmas for children around the world. Since its inception in 2006, the convention’s sister operation School4Santas has handed out some 33,000 diplomas to students. A-list Saint…

Vanessa Kirby has the best role in Netflix’s royal family drama The Crown. No, it’s not Queen Elizabeth. It’s Princess Margaret – of course, who else? – ebullient, effervescent Margaret. And Kirby knows it. “She was a life force,” says Kirby. “She lit up a room. She was impulsive, fragile, deeply feeling … I have to stop myself,” she gushes. It’s the role of a lifetime for the 28-yearold actor who got her start in theatre and bitparts in films (she was a scene-stealer as Rachel McAdams’s bestie in About Time). But all of this pales in comparison with The Crown, rumoured to be the most expensive TV production of all time, shot on location across an epic eight months. Created by Peter Morgan (the brains behind The Queen), it…

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soft-boiled eggs with kale, red capsicum and chilli “I never get bored of this delicious brekkie” olive oil ½ cup diced spring onions ½ cup diced red capsicum 1 tsp diced chilli 3 cups finely chopped kale toast for serving 2 eggs salt and pepper 1. Heat the oil in a small frypan over a medium heat. Add the spring onions, capsicum and chilli. Sauté spring onions until they are soft. Add the kale and cook until soft. 2. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook eggs for 7 minutes. Rinse under cool water and remove shells. 3. Make your toast then pile on the kale mixture and top with the soft-boiled eggs. healing turmeric juice “My go-to when I feel a cold coming on” 2…

Knowing your life purpose and aligning it with your career creates a life-changing energy. “Discovering the ‘why’ behind your work (your own blueprint), and being able to articulate and sell that is the number one priority for an easy and successful working life,” says Debbie Pask in her new book, Zenful Business. What exactly is a personal blueprint? Human blueprints are like those that document the uniqueness of buildings. Similar to our fingerprints that are also unique to us, we also have talents, gifts and skills that allow us to fulfil our purpose in life. Plus, in life we are delivered a series of challenges that shape our character. Matching your unique blueprint to your career or business is probably one of the most incredible things to witness. It’s as…

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