Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i Marie Claire Australia

If, like me, if you have a teenager at home, no doubt the C-word has been a hot topic around the dining-room table. I’m talking about consent, not COVID (although the latter has consumed many hours of discussion, too). Ever since student Chanel Contos asked girls on social media to reveal if they had been sexually assaulted, igniting an avalanche of terrifying testimonials, almost every Aussie household with kids has been thankfully forced to address the issue of consent. Full disclosure: despite editing a feminist magazine for six years, I’d never really discussed the topic with my 14-year-old daughter, Lexie. Sure, I’ve lectured her endlessly about female empowerment, the women’s movement and gender equality (prompting many exaggerated eyerolls), but this crucial issue had shamefully escaped our lexicon – till now.…

In an era in which time-telling has become ruled by gadgets and gizmos, Christian Dior is carving out its own diamond-studded path. Sure, a wristwatch may no longer be your primary time-keeper, but a dazzling piece of arm candy makes a statement like no other. Enter the French maison’s new seven-piece watch collection: Gem Dior, a medley of vivid colours, geometric shapes and sumptuous details to delight any luxury lover. “Gem is a euphonious nod to J’aime – French for ‘I love,’” explains Victoire de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie. “The spirit of the collection is modern; it’s a style I would describe as abstract-organic.” Her favourite piece in the line – which includes 11 pieces of jewellery, too – is a dramatic collector’s item rendered in yellow gold…

When most people talk about “having it all”, the “all” is referring to a great job, a functional family, a nice house and possibly a few pieces of old Céline in their wardrobes. The “all” generally doesn’t refer to “all the baby daddies”. I’ve ended up with three. It’s just one of the ways I’ve gotten this “having it all” malarky wrong. When my first partner and I broke up, we were the very model of modern co-parenting, from celebrating milestones together to making each other affectionate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards. We had our moments, but in general our children knew their parents were mates, that we both loved them and – in our own way – each other. I assumed my second attempt at co-parenting would be…

SEXUAL CONSENT: THERE’S NOTHING GREY ABOUT IT THE HALLWAY There are countless cases of abusers attempting to excuse or explain their behaviour by suggesting there was ambiguity around whether a sexual act was consensual or not. This grey area has afforded perpetrators protection for far too long. With this ad, we remove any possibility of ambiguity once and for all with a black-and-white graphic assertion that there is nothing grey about sexual consent. KEEP CHECKING IN OGILVY Since the start of COVID-19, people have been checking in wherever they go. If only we could apply this behaviour to checking in with our partners for sexual consent. By actively asking for consent, we gain clarity of their wants and needs rather than assuming, and often misinterpreting, their signals. But, much like…

GIRL OF THE MOMENT TKAY MAIDZA The Aussie hip hop artist subverting the scene Tkay Maidza can tell what type of person you are based on a single song. “Some people say they like ‘Awake’,” she explains to marie claire, referencing the hard trap song off her 2020 EP, Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2. Those people are a bit intense. “Others will say, ‘Oh, I love “High Beams”.’ In which case, you’re more artistic and you probably really liked [the album] My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye.” The subtext? No matter what type of person you are, there’s a Tkay Maidza song for you. At just 25, the Zimbabwean-born, Adelaide local has amassed a catalogue that is as dynamic as it is varied, seamlessly blending genres such as…

SILENT SYMPHONY Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, NSW Marion Borgelt’s solo show of sculptures aims to provide escape and give some perspective by emphasising the vastness of the natural world. Until June 27. COLOUR AND LIGHT Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Qld Glass and acrylic artist Wendy Arnett collaborates with mixed-media artist Kate Bray in this multi-sensory exhibition that’s sure to captivate and surprise. Until June 27. SHE -OAK AND SUNLIGHT Australian Impressionism, National Gallery of Victoria This show of more than 250 works explores the history of impressionism in Australia, illuminating the impact of personal relationships and international influences. Until August 22.…

ULTRA WIDE Baggy styles worn by skaters and ravers in the ’90s are making a huge comeback – literally. MIDI SKIRT Dressed up with buttons or a chic split, these skirts strike a balance between laidback and ladylike. RELAXED SHIRT Layer it over a white tee or tuck it into leather pants – a denim shirt is the closet staple you never knew you needed. ’ 80S HIGH WAIST Look for front pleats, tapered legs and stoney blues reminiscent of decades past – but skip the acid wash. DARK DENIM Rigid styles in charcoal or midnight pair equally well with a sporty sneaker or glammed-up heel. CLASSIC JACKET A timeless button-front brings a sense of casual-cool to any ensemble. WHITE DENIM Ivory jeans needn’t be reserved for summer, just opt…

BEST FRAGRANCE Embodying the strength of femininity and empowerment, jasmine and ylang-ylang radiate from the sunlit bottle for a fragrance that feels joyful and energised. Brought to life by top notes of orange blossom and tuberose, the latest addition to the brand’s Gabrielle collection cements itself as the scent of Chanel women on the rise. FINALISTS BEST MAKEUP PRODUCT (PRESTIGE) A makeup must-have, this cream blush warms into the skin for an all-day wash of wearable colour with a velvety finish. This flattering coral shade perks up cheeks and can be easily layered for a statement flush, with zero skill or tools required. FINALISTS BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (PRESTIGE) With state-of-the-art Chronolux Power Signal Technology, this overnight serum switches skin’s repair and renewal genes into gear to encourage younger-behaving cells and…

Around now, the social feeds of the A-list are usually filled with pictures of holidays in Capri, Cannes or Mykonos. The world may be a year or two away from getting back there IRL, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of being close to those crystal blue waters. We have stunning waters here in Australia, of course, but there’s something special about the Mediterranean – whether it’s the dry heat, the heavenly food, the people, or just the fact one has to fly long-haul to get there. So this year, we’re getting into the jet-set vibes with beauty that remind us of those sparkling clear waters. Dolce & Gabbana’s new Light Blue Forever Pour Femme gets you there olfactorally, with its sun-drenched orange blossoms mingling with zesty citrus, crisp…

AVOCADO ICE-CREAM WITH COCONUT-CACAO CRUNCH SERVES 4 220g rice malt syrup400ml coconut cream2 avocados, coarsely chopped juice of 1 lime COCONUT-CACAO CRUNCH 60g hazelnuts, coarsely chopped40g coconut flakes30g rice malt syrup20g cacao nibs1 tbsp melted coconut oil1 tsp raw cacao powder 1 Stir together rice malt syrup and coconut cream in a saucepan over medium heat until combined; remove from heat and cool. Process in a blender with avocado and lime juice until smooth, then churn in an ice-cream machine. Cover and freeze. 2 For coconut-cacao crunch, preheat oven to 180°C. Combine ingredients and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl, spread on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden brown (10–12 minutes). Cool and store in an airtight container for…

Rose Byrne’s smudged smoky eye and pristine skin lend the cover star a dreamy feel. Achieve her flawless complexion with Revlon – add foundation just where you need it to even out the skin, then dot and blend a touch of concealer under the eyes and around the nose to ward off any darkness or redness. Warm up lips and cheekbones with a hint of rosy colour, while keeping brows looking naturally thick and brushed-up.…

In 1899, Guccio Gucci was a teenager working as a porter at The Savoy in London when he became enamoured with the It-Brit racing set. Decades later, he crafted a pair of loafers embellished with a shiny Horsebit for his eponymous Florentine leather label – a motif that stood the test of time and now adorns the house’s most-wanted handbags. Here’s to winning fashion.…

It was, by any standards, an audacious plot. The assassination of the brother of Kim Jong-un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, was carried out at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia in February 2017 by two young women who walked up behind him and rubbed the world’s deadliest nerve agent on his face. It wasn’t until the following day, when his identity was discovered, that his murder hit the headlines. When CCTV footage capturing part of the incident was later leaked to a Japanese television station, it went viral. One of the women, in jeans and a grey top, had emerged from behind a pillar to approach him, put her hands over his eyes, rubbed them down his face and ran away. Shortly afterwards, the second woman, wearing a…

In May 2007, Back to Black entered the US Billboard album charts and stayed there till the following March, when it peaked at number two. That’s a colossal thing to happen to an artist from the UK. That May, Amy was in America doing promo, with her on-off boyfriend, Blake Fielder-Civil. By now, he had complete control over her life. He’d cut off all her friends. I hadn’t seen Amy for weeks. I was in Sydney when she rang. “Tyler, guess what? Me and Blake just got married!” She was in Miami. I didn’t know she was even thinking about getting married. She rang me minutes after they got married, I think because she felt bad. The people at Amy and Blake’s wedding were Blake’s friends. Two of them the…

Karen Walker was seven years old when she took a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors to make her very first item of clothing for her Malibu Barbie. Like so many of her counterparts, Walker’s Malibu Barbie came with an assortment of outfits, but after her grandmother demonstrated how to make a skirt for Barbie, Walker was inspired. “It was about a dinner plate-size circle with a fifty cent coin cut out in the middle of it. I made her this beautiful full-length gossamer organza with mint and pistachio-coloured flowers. And I had this little leather belt that I’d used to hold it on. She looked fantastic,” the New Zealand designer recalls fondly. “That would be my first moment of clarity of how an idea plus execution equals…

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Do you want better skin? Before you invest in a new serum, it could pay to know your true self: your DNA. The idea is that if we know what our skin is predisposed to do at a cellular level, we are better able to encourage the good traits and repress the bad. “Having your DNA tested is probably the best investment you can make for the health of your skin,” says Richard Parker, founder of Rationale, which offers skin DNA testing at all its clinics. “Your DNA doesn’t change; what changes is your ability to activate or deactivate [your skin’s intrinsic markers].” In other words, even if your DNA shows up a propensity for pigmentation issues, you don’t necessarily have to end up with a pigmentation problem. “There is…

ASK THE EDITOR Q: Can I make my pores smaller? A: Pores don’t open, close, shrink or expand, but keeping them clear will minimise their appearance. Start by dissolving the oil, dead skin and pollution that creates the shadow inside pores, which makes them seem deeper and wider than they are. A clay cleanser will draw out impurities and makeup, while BHAs in Biossance’s Squalane Toner and Paula’s Choice’s weekly peel exfoliate and refine skin for improved clarity and radiance. Or for an instant fix, try a skin-smoothing primer like Napoleon Perdis’. It preps skin for a radiant and poreless velvety finish. RISE ’N’ SHINE If bright lips feel too high maintenance for day-to-day, swipe on a fresh raspberry shade. These nourishing lip glosses add a universally flattering flush to…

I’VE ALWAYS LOVED PERFUME. I NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT IT. I like layering a few different scents at a time, and change them based on my mood. My first memory of fragrance was seeing my mum have so many beautiful bottles of perfume. I always wanted to sneak in and spray a new one every day – it made me feel like a grown up! I’VE BEEN A FAN OF KATE SPADE FOR YEARS, and have always been drawn to how joyful and feminine the brand is; everything they do and create is playful. The fragrance is a feminine fruity-floral scent. It’s super fresh, but you can really smell the wild strawberry and rose, giving it a great balance of sweet and clean. It’s very universal. MY BATHROOM CUPBOARD…

New Zealand’s Wellington airport looks like a scene from a Love Actually reboot, but with face masks. This morning, the two-way quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel corridor reopened. It’s been 398 days since the Australian Government placed a “do not travel” order on its citizens; a year and a month of feeling so close and yet so far away. At 1pm on April 19, after Flight NZ0246 touches down to applause, toddlers wobble into their grandparents’ arms for the first time. Couples reunite and grievers weep – the agony of the bedside dash mixed with the ecstasy of relief. Every reunion has its own story, but the hug is universal. (Cue Hugh Grant: “Love actually is all around.”) Watching from this side of the ditch, it is a timely reminder to keep…

GUEST OF HONOUR Make an entrance in a faux fur coat, smattering of luxury names and boots that will turn heads even before they step into the marble lobby. HIGH FLYER Channel après-ski sophistication with touches of shearling, high-volume layers and a runaround backpack that effortlessly translates from chalet to city. GAME NIGHT Glamour meets frivolity: try head-to-toe tweed, embellished tonal suiting and striking accessories to be treasured for seasons and generations to come. UPTOWN GIRL Nothing’s going to rain on your parade, especially when wearing a chic coat, French navy accents and an oversized tote. Samoyed optional. SUN SEEKER Nod to a ’70s pool party in crocheted textures, vintage wash denim and surfie extras. ADRENALINE JUNKIE Swap walking tours for adventure sports, and hit the pavement in street-smart athletic…

WOMEN LIVING FEARLESSLY AROUND THE GLOBE In April, the French Senate voted to ban anyone under the age of 18 from wearing the hijab in public. While the controversial amendment is unlikely to pass, the news outraged Muslim women around the world. One of those was Rawdah Mohamed, who launched a viral campaign when she posted a selfie on Instagram (@rawdis) with “hands off my hijab” written on her palm. Thousands of women on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok have endorsed the hashtag, including Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad and US congresswoman Ilhan Omar. “I started the hashtag as I felt the need to humanise the movement,” said Mohamed. “I wished to take back the control of our narratives and tell our stories.” France has a well-documented history of enforcing how Muslim…

CHANEL CONTOS Student and consent activist pushing for comprehensive sexuality education At age 14, Chanel Contos was at a house party in Sydney’s eastern suburbs when she walked into a bedroom to find her best friend unconscious, with pants pulled down and top off, and a boy standing there zipping up his trousers. “My friends and I screamed at him and everyone ran into the room,” Contos recalls. “Australia apparently has one of the best education systems in the world, yet not a single person out of the 15 who ran in knew that that was sexual assault.” After extricating her friend, they left the party to the sound of boos and catcalls labelling them “cock-blocks”. Eight years later, during a weekend away in New South Wales in early 2020,…

growing up in the crowded suburb of Sydney’s Balmain, Rose Byrne was a quiet kid, whose parents encouraged her to pursue acting to combat her shyness. “I was never a super confident [young actor],” admits the now 41-year-old Byrne, her calm composure at odds with the younger self she is describing. “I look at social media and the savviness, sophistication and confidence of the young actors I now work with – millennials – and I think, ‘Wow, I never had that, ever.’” Yet fast forward a few decades and the transformation from timid Aussie teen to Hollywood heavyweight is apparent – even down to the empowered female characters she chooses to immerse herself in. In 2020, Byrne played iconic feminist Gloria Steinem in Mrs. America. The mini series is based…

MISTY COPELAND BALLERINA, USA “I was one of six children raised by a single mom. We struggled a lot financially and were homeless for most of my childhood. I’d never seen classical dance, but there was a teacher who was offering free lessons on a basketball court. I took my first class aged 13 and soon after, my teacher came to the motel we were living in and said [my talent] was worth investing in. So my mom let me go and live with her family and I studied ballet on a full scholarship; four years later I was dancing professionally in New York City with the American Ballet Theatre. My other major crossroads moment was when I was approaching my first principal ballerina role – I was the first…

Before You Knew My Name BY JACQUELINE BUBLITZ ($29.99, ALLEN & UNWIN) When 36-year-old Ruby arrives in New York City after impulsively buying a one-way-ticket, she is searching for anything that might shake her out of her current loneliness. Finding the dead body of 18-year-old Alice wasn’t part of the plan. This astonishing debut subverts the crime fiction genre by asking not whodunit, but rather, who was she? This is Not a Love Song BY AMBER PETTY ($29.99) As best friend of the Crown Princess of Denmark, a former radio host and contestant on Celebrity Survivor, you might think you know Amber Petty. This is Not a Love Song carefully unthreads any assumptions. This touching book is an account of the years Petty spent desperately trying to maintain the smoke-and-mirrors…

Pair slouchy jeans with a boyish blazer for a look that will work from day to night Take style cues from streetwear – sporty sneakers or a flat boot are the only shoes you’ll need For cooler days, layer a denim jacket with a timeless trench or a fitted shirt and turtleneck This season’s jeans combine comfort and cool-factor: think boyfriend jeans and easy, low-slung styles Double (or triple!) denim is having a moment. Keep it current with deep blue hues…

Brighten up your complexion (and your world) with Hermès’ new Rose Hermès blush and lipstick collection. The flattering pink and peachy tones offer up the prettiest hint of colour, and the casing is to die for – note the satisfying weight of the refillable white compact, the Hermès ex-libris gold medallion, the offset mirror within. These are investment pieces that you’ll want to pull out of your bag at every opportunity.…

Here’s a utopian idea: what if we could save the bees – a linchpin of our entire ecosystem – as well as help underprivileged women become self-starting entrepreneurs? Better yet, what if we could shore up food supplies in impoverished areas and also bring on board a renowned humanitarian for support? Luxury French brand Guerlain is doing just that by joining forces with UNESCO to support the worldwide female beekeeping entrepreneurship program Women for Bees. And it is fronted by brand Guerlain ambassador and philanthropist Angelina Jolie. “WHEN WOMEN GAIN SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, THEIR INSTINCT IS TO HELP RAISE UP OTHERS”– Angelina Jolie Beginning this month, Women for Bees will offer 30 days of training in Provence, France, where participants – from countries as far-flung as Russia, Ethiopia and Cambodia…

It’s not OK anymore to ask a woman how she does it. But seriously, Anna Lahey – how on God’s good earth? Since the Vida Glow founder is having her glossy dark locks tended to for our photo shoot, I ask her husband and co-founder, Kieran Lahey, 35, how life works in this busy and impossibly glamorous house. “It’s definitely a team effort,” he says. “In all aspects of life, we have each other’s backs.” With three kids under five and two pomeranians at her heels, 32-year old Anna chimes in: “Divide and conquer!” It’s two days since the Vida Glow relaunch party, where the likes of Rita Ora and Gemma Ward came out to celebrate the ingestible-beauty brand’s bold new look. Since its 2014 inception, Vida Glow (which the…

It was 2002 and the director Sofia Coppola was in Tokyo preparing to shoot her second film, Lost in Translation. The actors were ready, the crew set up, the money spent. All they needed was their leading man: Bill Murray. Coppola wasn’t sure he’d turn up – after all, he’d only said yes once. It wasn’t even a hard yes, more of a maybe. There was no contract or deal agreement. Still, she’d taken a leap of faith and gone to Tokyo anyway. “People said, ‘You need to have a back-up plan,’” she recalled, “and I said, ‘I’m not going to make the movie if Bill doesn’t do it.’” She’d met him just once but was determined he was the only male actor who could strike the right tone for…

“[MY GRANDMOTHER] MADE ME FEEL THAT IT WAS OK TO BE DIFFERENT” MARY DARLING Growing up in Scotland, my dad always told me I was worthless, and my mum always said I was precious. My father was abusive, and I lived in fear and shame as a child. My mum tried to counteract the negativity and make sure I knew I was loved. I was in my early twenties when my mum managed to get away from my father and totally changed her life. The marriage had been terribly difficult for her and she could have let it quash her creativity and joy, but she didn’t. Instead, she became the best version of herself. My mum has a great lust for life and she goes out into the world with…