Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Marie Claire Australia

Looking back at my editor’s letter from this time last year, I can’t help but eye-roll at my cocky optimism. In it, I boldly predict that 2021 will be filled with fresh beginnings, endless travel and breezy days free from COVID, masks and border closures. Clearly, fortune-telling isn’t in my future. Who knew that 2020 was just a dress rehearsal for the shit show that was to come? Instead of promised freedom, 2021 has been one giant Groundhog Day of lock-downs, isolation and home-schooling. While it’s easy to wallow in sorrow, let’s not forget the wins. This was also the year women roared, thanks to trailblazers such as last month’s cover stars Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins; the Olympics proved they still have the power to uplift and inspire; and…

THE LOOK PARIS GIRL Living the less-is-more mantra, she wears minimalist monochrome, enhanced only with a classic watch, gold links and designer bag. Très chic. THE LOOK SANTORINI GIRL Taking colour cues from the islands that surround her, she keeps cool in elevated resort wear and bling accessories. THE LOOK NEW YORK GIRL Mix streamline staples with bold accessories that pop against an all-black canvas. THE LOOK BYRON GIRL Shower this bikini babe in boho-chic classics with a side of retro prints, always.…

The snow dusts the sidewalks of New York as Jennifer Lopez retraces her steps from two decades earlier. The last time we saw the singer and actress forge this path, she was starring in the music video for her 2002 track “All I Have”. The scene captured her in mid-flight after a relationship breakdown, the crook of each arm loaded with Coach Signature monogram bags, just as the jacquard fabric print first graced showroom shelves. J.Lo walks the same New York street in the 2021 reboot, shot as part of Coach’s “Give a Little Love” Holiday campaign. Although, with the swish of her ponytail and a spring in her step, this time she seems to be moving towards something, not away. Hanging from each arm is a bevy of Coach’s…

The Friends Despite being one of the most beloved characters in television, Kim Cattrall has been clear: Samantha won’t be appearing in the series (sob), leaving Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda to navigate their fifties without her sexual escapades and no-bullshit advice. While no-one could ever dream of replacing Samantha, Nicole Ari Parker has joined the cast as Lisa Todd Wexley, a “documentarian” and new member of the core foursome, as well as Sara Ramirez as a stand-up comedian and the show’s first non-binary character. The Love Interests Carrie was terrorised by Big (Chris Noth) for most of the series, with various men cycling in and out of her life. She might have been the heroine but she never dated the best men of SATC. Charlotte and Miranda did, though, with…

I used to tell readers – with great confidence and a completely straight face – what fabulous new things they needed to buy every month: from $2000 satin heels to a python catsuit with contrasting hood. But many of my own purchases were questionable. There I was, a supposed arbiter of style, stumbling my way through a series of dubious impulse buys. Like most others, I’ve looked into my wardrobe and thought, why on earth did I buy that? What dark force is it that causes us to buy ugly jumpers and pants that don’t fit? Why do we feel compelled to keep shopping, and why do we have this underlying belief that another bag or a different shoe or a new designer wetsuit (OK, that was just me) will…

HOMESPUN HEROES Woven, knitted and beaded bags are this season’s feel-good buy. TREASURE TROVE Mix artisan-inspired beads and bracelets with gilded golds. BOLDLY GO Make a sole statement in high-voltage hues and rich textures for all the feels. BEACH BASICS Take cover in towels and wraps in punchy pick-me-up prints. HEADS UP Throw the best kind of shade in bucket hats and brims. IN THE FRAME Make colour count with sunglasses in shapes and sizes that demand attention.…

MOLTEN METAL Melding silver and gold, this look lets your creativity run free. “Use a small brush to apply the pigment,” said Linda Jefferyes, who used loose pigment for the look. For home, try washes of cream metallics, placing the pigment under the lower lashes and into the inner and outer eye corners. Add mascara and lip balm but keep the rest of the complexion pared back. TWO-TONE LIPS Bitten and blurred, this candy-toned lip is created with careful placement of colour. Jefferyes added peachy tones to the outer lip to create shape, then with a lip brush added in a pop of purpley-pink to the centre. A touch of gloss over the top makes this look pop. AZURE EYES With the rest of the face nearly bare, teal shades…

EYE CANDY Retinol is so good at smoothing out lines, and this fast-absorbing eye cream from Elizabeth Arden has a deeply penetrating microencapsulated version that boasts an eight-hour continuous release. Also present are peptides and niacinamide, which help to brighten, smooth and de-puff. It’s early days but my eye area looks hydrated and I might just be fooling people that I’m getting a full eight hours’ sleep each night. NEW GIRL IN TOWN This cheery, woody citrus scent is built for summer wear. The fact that it’s composed of 90 per cent natural ingredients and is housed in a pistachio coloured bottle made of 40 per cent recycled glass makes it even more hot weather ready. YESTERYEAR GLAM The Gucci Beauty line-up has grown to include these scrummy nail polishes.…

Wearing fashion from Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci, the Aussie icon looked effortlessly chic and every bit the cool, super-talented songstress. The first Australian ambassador for Revlon, who noted the brand “has always stood for women’s individual power and strength”, was in glowing form, thanks to a flawless base and hint of illumination on cheekbones and décolletage. A rose-toned lipstick – Revlon’s top-selling Super Lustrous in Bare Affair – gave a pop of colour, while a brush through the brows finished off the natural look. “LIVING BOLDLY IS HOW I WANT TO APPROACH THIS NEXT CHAPTER OF MY LIFE”–Delta Goodrem…

Nothing is more beautiful than freedom of the body.” So said Coco Chanel, the orphan turned seamstress who would go on to become one of the most influential couturiers of all time. For her, fashion was about clean lines and easy elegance, but it was also a form of female emancipation. Long before sportswear and athleisure had their time in their sun, she was liberating women from the constraints of corsets, plying their clothing with practical pockets and giving them licence to wear the pants. The French designer created the original little black dress – fluid and figure-skimming rather than flouncy or cinched – and changed fashion forever with her tailored tweed suit. “So much of what we take for granted in our wardrobes is a result of those key…

ROMANTIC NOTIONS Inspired by summer nostalgia, New Zealand designer Maggie Hewitt’s latest Forever capsule collection for her brand Maggie Marilyn features effortless, seasonless pieces designed to be loved and worn for a lifetime. Discover more at maggiemarilyn.com. EXPAND YOUR PALETTE Designed in Australia and made from soft Italian leather, exquisite accessories line Rylan has expanded its colour offerings with its Resort 2022 range. As well as the ever-popular neutral caramel (above) and brown tones, a playful pastel yellow and pretty powder blue offer statement options. Explore the range at rylan.studio. BACK TO NATURE Scandinavian It-jeweller Sophie Bille Brahe reminisced on the flowers in her childhood garden as inspiration for her pearl-adorned spring/summer 2022 collection; sophiebillebrahe.com. COURTING STYLE Ash Barty has turned model for her second namesake timepiece with Rado. Featuring…

In June this year, model Sarah Grant took a deep breath and stepped onto the catwalk, lights flashing and beats blaring. It was her first-ever foray at Australian Fashion Week, and she strode the sand-coloured strip in a sleek black bathing suit and floral overshirt. She revelled in the rush backstage, then returned to the runway to lead the finale – an honour for any model, never mind a newcomer. But Grant wasn’t your typical gangly teen making her big fashion debut; she was 71 years old. “It gave me such a buzz,” she remembers, smiling. “I wasn’t remotely fazed about wearing swimmers. I go swimming all the time, so they’re part of my wardrobe. There were young girls backstage who were worried about cellulite and wobbly bums, and I…

Just say, “Ommm…” WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU IN 2022? It’s a year of two halves for you – and hopefully both will be amazing in their own way. On and off throughout the year (but especially January to May and October to December), you have a chance to expand and improve your spiritual life. “What for?” Because it will bring you a much greater sense of inner peace. So meditate, do yoga, whatever floats your boat. And the other half of 2022? Expect to be luckier than you’ve been in about 12 years! YOU’LL LOVE Having Lady Luck on your side in 2022. YOUR MANTRA FOR THE YEAR “I was born lucky!” LOVE IN 2022 The first half of the year looks quieter for romance. But that’s OK, as…

HAPPY HOUR BY MARLOWE GRANADOS (VERSO, $19.95) Isa and Gala are 21 when they arrive in New York for the summer of 2013. They have very little money to their names but what they do possess is an aura that compels the people around them to pay for drinks and food, gift them expensive clothing and invite them to the city’s most glamorous parties. Told through the perspective of Isa, it deconstructs the ‘It Girl’ trope by adding depth, warmth and wit. GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA ANTHOLOGY (BLACK INC., $29.99) The Growing Up series has blossomed into one of the country’s best anthology series because of how it makes space for the multifaceted reality of what it means to grow up here and how different it is for every individual.…

1. THE CITY SLICKER Add subtle sophistication to your ensemble by mixing your metals. THE LABEL Let Swarovski sync to your vibe with either the Constella, the Stella or the Harmonia collections. 2. THE STAR PLAYER Shine brightly by doubling up on dazzling decorations that catch all the light. 3. THE STYLE HUNTER Bring your bling to street-style creations, with a bold necklace and matching drop earrings that drip drama.…

There are so many good things about summer: pool parties, picnics, beach days, bare legs, swimsuits and sandals. And, gosh, don’t we all want to celebrate it this season? As many people emerge from months spent mainly indoors, we decided to call on the experts to get our bodies back to their best possible iteration. From our neck and décolletage right down to our toes, we’ve scoured the best products and savviest tips and tricks to feel our best possible self and, of course, keep the much-needed upbeat summer vibe going all season long. Joy! NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE It’s one of our most fragile body parts, yet also one of the most exposed and neglected. “The skin on our neck and décolletage areas is very similar to the skin on…

PREP WORK Inner glow always starts with good skin nourishment. “I prep the skin by moisturising it and adding a bit of primer, which will help make your makeup last,” explains Philips. But go easy. “I build up [products] very delicately. If you build up thin layers, it’s going to resist better.” TAKE COVER Glowy skin doesn’t mean you have to forgo makeup. “I build up the coverage with either Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation, or Dior Forever matte foundation when I need a bit more coverage,” explains Philips. For blurring out blemishes, he then blends in a full-cover concealer. APPLICATION “I like to use a brush to apply foundation, then I like to use a blender sponge,” says Philips. “I wet it so it’s really big then squeeze…

TASTE of SUMMER Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin pairs well with seafood, sun umbrellas and dreams of the Mediterranean. Add one part gin to three parts grapefruit juice and a squeeze of fresh lime for a Blood Orange Paloma – sunshine in a glass. FASHION AT HOME For their first homewares foray, Seed Heritage are doing what they do best: neutrals rooted in texture. These ceramics by Robert Gordon are true to form. A PLACE IN THE SHADE Elevate beach days and picnic spreads with a shady number from Adairs and bohochic queen Sharnee Thorpe, founder of Wandering Folk. SPA LIFE Friend dates are made of this. The W Brisbane’s Away spa is a glorious setting for the new R&R: relaxation and reconnection. After the treatment (the first aahhh), luxuriate…

THE OVER-NIGHTER Join the second-hand revolution with Chloé’s exquisite revival of the Edith. Embellished with offcuts and dead stock materials, it’s the new vintage. THE MICRO Take minimalism to the nth degree with the micro-sized Dior mini editions. THE HOBO Embrace summer’s defining trend and make crochet cool again with Albus Lumen’s jumbo carry-all. THE DOUBLE UP Make twice the impression by pairing mini-me Louis Vuitton versions with the iconic OG. THE DRAWSTRING Part carry-all bucket bag, part denim throwback, this Chanel offering is a classic in every sense of the word.…

Just when we thought the sports-luxe trend couldn’t get any sexier, the grand dame of modern feminist fashion Maria Grazia Chiuri has delivered a new lust-have bag line that’s an ode to the divine. Unveiled as part of her Greek-goddess-inspired Cruise 2022 show, the Dior Vibe bag collection is cousin to the now-cult Dior Vibe sneakers that were unveiled last season. In fact, the rubber base on the bowling-bag-style Weekender mirrors the rubber base embossed with stars on the soles of the shoes. Ditto the Dior Vibe Hobo, which is as street-chic as it is practical with its myriad hidden pockets and handy shoulder strap duo. “Sport has played a great role in the emancipation of women,” noted creative director Chiuri after the show. “I think we need to remember…

It’s 1996 in Dural, way out in Sydney’s green pastoral west, and 12-year-old Delta Goodrem has just been presented a choice by her parents. She could save the money squirreled away during five years of doing television advertisements and sporadic child-actor gigs on shows such as A Country Practice, Hey Dad! and Police Rescue to eventually buy her own car. Or she could use it all to record a demo CD of the songs she’d written at her piano since the age of seven. “I picked the music,” recalls Goodrem with a laugh. “I remember finally getting behind the microphone after that and thinking, ‘I feel like Celine Dion right now. This is the best thing ever.’” It’s a decision that every Australian knows paid off for the now 37-year-old…

This isn’t what I was expecting. When I set out to become a twinfluencer, I imagined it would involve taking selfies while sipping cocktails poolside, opening overflowing piles of gifts and spending quality time with my twin sister, Sophie. Instead, I’m standing barefoot in the dirt on the side of the road in my underwear, frantically changing from one photoshoot outfit to another and brushing ants off my legs. Oh, the glamour! My sister is giving me daggers. She doesn’t need to tell me what she’s thinking but she does anyway. “I hate this so much,” she says. We’re dressed in matching outfits and holding hands for the camera – two things we haven’t done since we were five. For the first 18 years of our life, Sophie and I…

KYE GIRL OF THE MOMENT Meet the artist your favourite pop star is obsessed with Kylie Chirunga had just stepped off stage when the person she was supporting as a backing vocalist took her aside. “She said, ‘You’re very quiet and a bit unassuming but you need to believe in yourself. [Your music] is really good and you need to be showing people and getting yourself out there,’” Chirunga remembers of the advice from Jessica Mauboy that prompted her to consider a solo career. As a backing vocalist and songwriter, Chirunga has worked with some of the best – Sampa the Great, Ruel and Genesis Owusu, to name a few – but with her debut EP, Good Company, she’s taking centre stage as KYE, and she couldn’t have arrived at…

BERGMAN ISLAND OUT JANUARY 6 Filmmakers Chris and Tony arrive at Faro – the island famed for being the home and muse of director Ingmar Bergman – looking for inspiration. They find it but the ensuing film-within-a-film muddies the waters of what that means for their relationship and future. THE SCARY OF SIXTY-FIRST OUT NOW Fans of the Red Scare podcast will need no introduction to director Dasha Nekrasova and her film about two roommates who discover their apartment was a hub for Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. The film has been likened to Eyes Wide Shut.…

Subtle skin reveals are this season’s hottest essential Shake up your silhouette by pairing a dress with pants Shape-shifting oversized jeans plus an open dress equal instant attitude Brighten up an all-white ensemble by adding fun accessories in rays of sunshine yellow Knits are the unsung homespun heroes of summer…

I THINK SCENT HAS GREAT POWER. Certain fragrances can evoke all sorts of memories and feelings. I wear fragrance on special occasions or when I am working, if I want the character I’m playing to have a certain smell. A FAVOURITE PERFUME MEMORY is the smell from [my 2011 film] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. For the screen test, the clothes had a special scent to them – the woman who made them had put the smell in them. I remember it so clearly. And then when we made the movie, the scent continued. I still have [it] and any time I smell it I am brought back to that time and that character. L’INTERDIT PERFUME EVOKES THE PAST because it is rooted in the brand’s history, and the scent is solid…

PEA SALAD WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS BY ALMAY JORDAAN (OLD PALM LIQUOR) SERVES 4 AS A SIDE 100ml chardonnay vinegar1¾ tsp sea salt1 tbsp brown sugar50g banana shallots, finely sliced200g freshly podded young peas small handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped small handful of mint leaves, torn1 lemon, juiced1 tbsp fruity extra-virgin olive oil 1 Combine chardonnay vinegar, salt and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir until salt and sugar have dissolved, then add shallots. Leave to pickle for 30 minutes, then drain shallots, discarding the pickling liquid. 2 Meanwhile, fill a saucepan with cold water, season with salt and bring to the boil over high heat. Add peas and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain and immediately refresh in iced water for 1 minute. Drain. 3 Combine peas, herbs…

VISIT THE SPA The radiance facial and signature Pacific Mastery massage will take you to next-level bliss. SAVOUR FINE FIJIAN Dine at any of Kokomo’s three restaurants, but my personal fave is Walker D’Plank, where the menu frequently changes depending on the day’s catch. YOGA WITH A VIEW Take a free yoga class atop the highest peak, either on a viewing deck or in one of the palatial penthouses, which doubles as a studio when not booked out. ECO IN ACTION See the paddock-to-plate concept come to life by touring the island’s two-hectare farm complete with vanilla plantation and 16 beehives. SWIM UNDER A WATERFALL The uphill walk to the island’s hidden oasis is rewarded by an invigorating dip under a natural waterfall. Well worth the effort.…

From the moment Britney Jean Spears made her stage debut at age five, standing in front of her peers and their parents at her kindergarten singing religious hymn ‘What Child Is This’, the tight-knit Lord-loving community of Kentwood, Louisiana, knew they had a star on their hands. Spears was a seasoned talent-show winner by the time she was seven. A talented triple threat, winning roles in New York at eight, and joining children’s television series The All New Mickey Mouse Club at 11, she was the real deal and no one doubted it. “When I was eight, my mamma realised I could sing and I’ve always wanted to sing,” Spears has explained. And her mamma, Lynne Spears, said her daughter was performing from the moment she turned two. “She was…

“I LOVE THAT JACINDA’S NOT AFRAID TO SHOW EMOTION AND DOESN’T SEE THAT AS A WEAKNESS” JENNY CAMPBELL My mum put me on the path to swimming when she handed down a love of the water. She had been a synchronised swimmer and was good enough to make the African national team but because it was during apartheid – South Africa was banned from all international competitions – she never got to go to an Olympic or Commonwealth Games. I can’t remember learning how to swim – there were never any formal swimming lessons because they all took place in our backyard swimming pool with her. Mum homeschooled us and we would always beg her to take a break so we could go for a swim. It wasn’t enough for…