Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i Marie Claire Australia

On October 9, 2012, then prime minister Julia Gillard rose in parliament to address a motion from the then leader of the opposition, Tony Abbott. As she later explained in her memoir, My Story, she was fired up: “I do not normally think in swear words but my mind was shouting, ‘For fuck’s sake, after all the shit I have put up with, now I have to listen to Abbott lecturing me on sexism.’” What followed became a viral sensation, memorably setting the tone with her opening remarks: “I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man. Not now. Not ever … If he wants to know what misogyny looks like in modern Australia, he doesn’t need a motion in the House of Representatives, he needs a…

Imagine this: an impromptu night out in the City of Light, getting lost in the cobblestone streets of Le Marais and the Latin Quarter, riding Vespas, stumbling upon jazz clubs and dancing under the sepia glow of street lamps. What would you wear? A sinuous silk nightgown topped with a leather biker jacket, or a sleek black tuxedo, embellished with a silk corsage? For winter 2022, Saint Laurent staged a runway show that captured this dreamy essence. Models strode down a runway under the sparkling Eiffel Tower in looks that merged modern simplicity with vintage luxury. Stars of gen-Z drama Euphoria Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi and Dominic Fike sat in the front row, alongside icons such as Catherine Deneuve, Demi Moore and Amber Valletta. Since taking the reins at the…

As Carrie Bradshaw once declared, “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette.” Small but perfectly formed, the piece reached It-status after the Sex & the City protagonist slipped one under her arm in the year 2000. Now, amid the Y2K resurgence, the Baguette is back and celebrating its 25th anniversary: splashed with sequins and swirls, and enticing a new generation of fashion followers.…

BEAUTY OF BALLET When The Australian Ballet was founded in 1962, Swan Lake was its first production. The world’s most famous ballet will be reimagined in 2023 by Hallberg. “Swan Lake has stood the test of time for a reason,” he says. “Every major ballet company needs to have their own version of this classic story and I am not shying away from the beauty of ballet. It’s time to [revive] a beloved version, where we look back a touch to inform where we are today.” VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS The rich archive of costumes is overseen by head of wardrobe Musette Molyneaux, who has been with the company for 15 years. “I love working on the revival productions. To keep it as true to its original form but also…

On February 24, about four in the morning, the Ukrainian actor and pop star Kamaliya Zahoor didn’t know if she was dreaming or if the windows of her bedroom really were rattling. She had been woken by an explosion. Another followed. The walls of her Kyiv mansion began to shake. Then the phone calls started. Her friends were telling her the city was under attack. She hadn’t thought it was possible. It was supposed to be a bluff. Her husband had been right to play it safe. He’d flown away with their eight-year-old twins a couple of days earlier, just in case all their friends had been wrong to laugh at the warnings of a Russian invasion. He had felt a bit silly doing it, as if people might think…

Violence? Check. Sex scenes? Check. A brutal and shocking death in episode one? Check, check, check. House of the Dragon wastes no time reminding viewers why the world couldn’t stop talking about Game of Thrones until its final season three years ago. The prequel is set about 200 years before the events of GoT and tells the story of the House Targaryen (as in Daenerys Targaryen). While whispers of returning cast members have yet to be confirmed, there are plenty of fresh faces, including 22-year-old Australian actress Milly Alcock. “I was at a friend’s house when I found out I got the part. I couldn’t tell anyone, so I just silently screamed, hung up the phone and looked my friend in the eye and asked, “Do you have any wine?”…

THE BOOK I WISH I COULD READ AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME THE CASTLE ON SUNSET BY SHAWN LEVY “I love LA history and I love architecture. It’s a transportive book. It doesn’t feel like you’re in 2022 when you’re reading it, it feels like it’s the 1960s and there’s something fishy going on at the Chateau Marmont. It’s full of Hollywood gossip.” THE BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE THE LITTLE PRINCE BY ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY “I never read this as a child – I read it really late and I found it to be life-shifting for me in the sense that I could look at things through a whole other lens and come to a totally different conclusion. Especially when it comes to grief and loss.” THE LAST BOOK…

IF YOU LIKE The O.C. YOU’LL LOVE Tell Me Lies IF YOU LIKE Sex Education YOU’LL LOVE The Sex Lives of College Girls IF YOU LIKE Freaks and Geeks YOU’LL LOVE Community IF YOU LIKE Twin Peaks YOU’LL LOVE How to Get Away With Murder IF YOU LIKE Pretty Little Liars YOU’LL LOVE Scream Queens IF YOU LIKE Friday Night Lights YOU’LL LOVE Last Chance U…

Whether it’s a display of a bare midriff or a long naked leg, skin is in, with subtle – and bold – flashes of flesh. No need to grin and bare it all: make undergarments your power play. Add volume with accessories and embellishments. Why have one set of thin spaghetti straps, when you can have multiple? Mix up solid blocks of colour by choosing a subtle but strong graphic print. Celebrate the feminine form in skin-tight silhouettes and torso-baring trends.…

The gut and skin are interlinked, so having a healthy tummy can help balance out problem skin. “Negative changes to the gut microbiome can create by-products and encourage inflammation that could promote the development of acne,” says dietitian Chloe McLeod. To keep your gut happy, she recommends staying well hydrated and eating a diet rich in plant-based foods. “[Plants] are a great source of fibre, which not only helps to keep your bowel movements healthy and regular, it also helps to feed the bacteria in the microbiome,” says McLeod. Lacking in nutrients? Boost your diet with some gut-fortifying supplements.…

“NUDE SHADES ARE ALL ABOUT ENHANCING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF YOUR NAILS” – Jocelyn Petroni, Chanel manicurist ON TREND This spring is seeing a shift from candy coloured nails to a more natural look. “There’s been a real move away from fairy floss and pink undertones to nude polish colours lately,” confirms Sydney-based Chanel manicurist Jocelyn Petroni. “This season, I’m looking to beautiful flesh tones – naturally occurring colours – which are all about enhancing natural beauty.” The pros of this trend? “These shades are elegant and really wearable because they’re not as obvious if you get a chip,” says Petroni. WEARABLE TONES With notes of fleshy brown, tonal shades will suit just about all skin types, says Petroni, who recommends tawny rosewood pinks to replace petal pinks, or brownish…

Now that legislation in Australia has made hemp in skincare legal, the buzz ingredient is cropping up in everything from masks to serums and face oils. “Hemp is really calming,” says Vela Days founder Amelia Gartner. “It is anti-redness, anti-inflammation and it really helps to create barrier protection, making it ideal for a number of conditions, such as rosacea, sensitive skin and skin irritation.” Hemp is also rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, meaning it’s a go-to for enhancing hydration and strengthening a weakened skin barrier. The result? Skin tone is evened up, collagen is boosted and dryness is sorted.…

KUNZEA AND ILLAWARRA PLUM JELLY SERVES 4 100g caster sugar 4 gelatine leaves edible flowers and herbs, to serve KUNZEA AND I LLAWARRA PLUM CORDIAL 300g Illawarra plums (or Davidson’s plums), halved, stones removed1 tsp dried ground white kunzea flower2 cups caster sugar1 tsp tartaric acid2 lemons, juiced 1 For cordial, combine all ingredients with 1 litre water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, and boil for 5 minutes or until fruit is just starting to soften. Remove from heat, mash fruit coarsely, strain through a fine sieve into a jug, then pour into a sterilised bottle. (You can use this like any cordial – put a splash in a glass and add water to taste.) 2 To make jelly, put sugar and 400ml water in a saucepan and…

BETTY BASSINGTHWAIGHTE Growing up, I can’t remember a time when Mum wasn’t there for us. Every school event, dance lesson and extracurricular activity, Mum would drive us here, there and everywhere. Being a mum myself, I now understand the whole “taxi mum” saying. She gave up so much for us girls and always put herself last. Sometimes I wish that she gave herself some more attention, love and kindness. If I’ve inherited a quality of Mum’s, I hope I’ve been lucky enough to inherit her kind heart. One of the things I appreciate most about Mum is that she always took my goals and ambitions seriously and never discouraged me from going after them. No matter what they were or how long it took, the court never wavered, not for…

THE SUN GLASSES How to instantly elevate your look from average to A-list? With some sleek, sophisticated shades, like this timeless pair by Louis Vuitton. THE JEWELS Fashion favours the bold, so stack bracelets and rings to your heart’s content. These jewels by Saint Laurent are the definition of opulent glamour. THE CUFF Summer skin is the perfect canvas for gleaming gold jewellery – and the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti cuff and ring deserve to be showcased. THE BAG he Fendi O’Lock Swing pouch has us green with envy, especially when paired with vibrant crystal ear candy from Swarovski. THE RING A classic singlet and jeans combo takes on new meaning with a glorious Cartier cocktail ring and high-voltage boots. THE JACKET Match your blazer to your bag. This graphic print…

When the cult Serpenti watch first launched in the early 1960s, snakes were in the spotlight. It was the era of the classic Cleopatra film, which decadently devoted plenty of screen time to ancient Egypt’s obsession with alluring asps. But long before then, Bvlgari had already been seduced by the hypnotic charms of snakes, with its popular Serpenti line of necklaces, bracelets and rings considered a signature motif of the Roman luxury jewellery house. So it was a serendipitous moment when the first celebrity to debut Bvlgari’s inaugural Serpenti design in 1962 was none other than Cleopatra’s legendary star and renowned lover of regal rocks, Elizabeth Taylor. While the latest iteration of the Serpenti watch has stayed true to the original snake head shape of the dial, it’s the iconic…

Some students remembered the unceasing screams of children calling for help, or the sight of peers wailing over seemingly lifeless friends. A parent recalled her rising discomfort over how realistic the artificial wounds and blood were. A fire chief marvelled that one student performed the role of despondent teenager so well that she fooled him and three other first responders into thinking she needed real medical help, and left an emergency medical technician in tears. On a Saturday in early June, less than two weeks after a shooting in a school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 students and two teachers, the village of Greenport, New York state, a small coastal community on Long Island, held an exercise for first responders to sharpen their handling of a crime that in recent…

I was standing in my kitchen when I first heard the misogyny speech on TV. I was 14 and I definitely didn’t know what misogyny or feminism was in any sort of depth. At that time in my life there were people around me who had the mindset that a woman shouldn’t be the prime minister and those kinds of comments and criticisms of gendered things like clothing seemed quite normal to me. I was in a social situation where it was made clear to my peers and me that women were subordinate to men. It was impossible to go to a party without someone grabbing your arse or someone saying something inappropriate to you, and we didn’t think anything of it. It’s gut-wrenching now to think about the sexism…

There’s an image of Olivia Newton-John that will forever be etched in pop culture history. She’s wrapped in black spandex, her bombshell perm skimming her bare shoulders, a belt cinching her tiny waist. It’s the final scene of Grease, when Sandy reveals her now-iconic transformation. But while Newton-John will be remembered for her on-screen looks, she was a style-setter behind the camera, too. An icon for more than five decades, her fashion captured and reflected the zeitgeist and moved seamlessly with the times, from bell-bottoms to ball gowns and even her own Australiana-inspired clothing range. There was an ease to the way she dressed – whether sultry, sophisticated or sweet – and it’s this grace that will be remembered long after the star’s passing in August. Vale, Olivia.…

JUST OVER HERE STILL RUNNING A WHOLE STATE She’s won more elections than any female politician in Australia’s history, and she even managed to nab the Olympics for Brisbane in 2032 while the state was still a Covid fortress. That’s some impressive work right there. We salute the savvy. FOUNDER OF “ME TOO” And they say the kids are the only ones who can start movements. In 2006 she began using the term “Me Too” as a way to connect women who had survived sexual assault and harassment. This led to the massive #MeToo movement, which super-charged feminism in 2017. FROM JOURNALIST TO FULL-SERVICE SUPER BRAND The Sydney-based journalist started out writing political commentary (and still does) but this wordy wonder woman keeps serving up wildly successful projects: from cookbooks…

You were born in Edinburgh; where is home for you now? I picked a job in New York two years ago, so this is home for me now and I love it. That job was the Gossip Girl reboot, I assume? It was indeed. Had you watched the original series before you were cast as Max Wolfe? I watched it a couple of months before I found out they were auditioning. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that because I was almost 25 years old. My girlfriend at the time was watching it for the seventh time. At the start, I’d be on my phone, not really watching, but it hooked me in. You’re starring in the horror thriller, The Invitation. What interested you about this film? I loved the…

NEUTRAL SUNGLASSES Swap out black shades for summery beige or tortoiseshell tones. FRINGE BAG Swingy, swishy and boho inspired, the bag of the moment comes with all the trimmings. CHAIN NECKLACE A high-shine design adds instant polish and is easy to layer, too. PEARL DROP EARRINGS Pearlcore is here – and there’s not a traditional string necklace in sight. WOVEN TOTE Turn up the texture with a cool carry-all, designed to take you from the beach to the street. WESTERN BELT For a subtle take on the Wild West trend, try a rugged waist-cincher. HEELED MULES Swap out fussy straps or buckles for chic and easy slip-ons. CANDY-HUED BAG Good things come in small packages, especially when splashed in sweet hues. PLATFORM HEELS Take your style to new heights with…

Spots, zits, pimples, acne. Whatever you call them, those red, sometimes sore bumps on your face or body can be really tough to deal with. But know this, you’re not alone: the majority of us get acne at some point in our lives. “Eighty-five per cent of people around the world will have a teenage acne episode,” says Dr Jo-Ann See, a Sydney-based dermatologist, who is on the board of several international acne associations. While teenage acne is often short-lived, spots that pop up in adulthood can be harder to shift. “Women affected by hormonal acne can be 25, 35, 40,” says See, who adds that this demographic is growing worldwide. But don’t despair. We’ve compiled your ultimate guide to zapping zits for good. STRESS AND PIMPLES The cycle of…

From face-framing ’90sinspired money-piece highlights to balayage and icy blondes, many are switching to a lighter look of late. Take pop star Billie Eilish, who sent the internet wild by swapping her brunette locks for a ’70s-inspired bleach-blonde crop last year. Or Kim Kardashian, who made headlines for her icy blonde updo (and that dress) at this year’s Met Gala. Being blonde requires upkeep but there are ways to go lighter without living at the salon. Take A-lister Jennifer Aniston, who has opted for highlighting techniques that allow you to push back your colour visit a week or two. We ask the pros for their best advice on blonde. CHOOSE LOWMAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES If you want your colour to last, ask your colourist for a blonde that gives that lived-in vibe.…

DAILY DETOX Super lightweight and luxurious in texture, yet full of muscle when it comes to cutting through the day’s dirt and grime, this avocado oil and vitamin C-dosed cleansing oil will get skin beautifully clean without stripping or over-drying. TOP POTS These rice starch and coconut oil eye shadow pots allow for pretty washes of colour or all-out drama. Harnessing the force of the rose de Granville grown in Dior’s rose garden, this decadent, 95 per cent natural-origin night cream delivers dreamy skin. The scent is proven to lull us into deep relaxation, while the petals offer up an impressive 88 molecules (think amino acids and polyphenols) to work on skin barrier, hydration and plumpness. PREP WORK Do as makeup artists do and prep skin with layers of hydration…

WHITE ON A sparkling smile is a quick way to look younger and more fresh – and not like you survive on coffee (ahem). This updated whitening kit from White Glo will have your teeth sparkling thanks to its dentist-formulated PAP, natural enzyme and peroxide formulation and the built-in red and blue light technology in the mouthguard. SWEET RELIEF Between air-conditioning and urban stress, keeping my skin hydrated often feels like a full-time job. That was until I met this body cream by Aveeno. It’s super nourishing thanks to colloidal oatmeal, as gentle as a bunny and it keeps my skin hydrated, smooth and protected. GLIDE ON AND GO A sheeny wash of colour feels like the right amount of pop for my eyes during the day, so I gravitated…

THE LOOK THE NEW CLASSIC A timeless outfit equation: blue denim jeans plus a white tank and black and gold accessories. THE LOOK LOOSE LAYERING When fluid shapes meet unexpected colour combos, it’s the definition of offbeat cool – where anything goes. THE LOOK SHEER BEAUTY Dial up the drama with the richest hues, decadent jewels and touches of transparency. THE LOOK PLUSH TEXTURES Faux fur for spring? Groundbreaking. Add a layer of luxury with fuzzy textiles, even as the weather warms.…

“THIS AFFECTS ALL OF US, NOT JUST THOSE OF US WITH OVARIES”– Melissa Leong With its fine form and softly sculpted shape, this pendant is a symbol of hope and a force for change. It also represents the seventh year that luxury Danish jeweller Georg Jensen has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) to join the fight against ovarian cancer. Each heart pendant sold will help fund life-saving research, while serving as a subtle yet striking piece of keepsake jewellery. The stats for ovarian cancer are sobering: five Australian women are diagnosed with the disease every day; the five-year survival rate is only 48 per cent; and there’s still no early detection test. Proportionally, more women die from ovarian cancer than breast cancer because it is usually diagnosed…

There’s a scene in Sex and the City where Charlotte says, “I’ve been dating since I was 15. I’m exhausted. Where is he?” And it’s like, “Honey, where are you?” We’re still very much in the social and cultural impotence where there’s an underlying belief that women’s lives will be improved through partnership. We are taught that we have a finite period of value that exists somewhere between the ages of 20 and 34, and once you surpass that you become desperate if you haven’t found a life partner. However, statistical data on happiness reveals that women are much happier when they’re not married. When women cohabitate with a man, their domestic labour increases, they’re more financially disadvantaged and their life expectancy decreases. But there’s an underlying fear that if…

I WILL NOT BE LECTURED ABOUT SEXISM AND MISOGYNY BY THIS MAN I WILL NOT. On October 9, 2012, then prime minister Julia Gillard stood up in parliament to deliver her impassioned misogyny speech. It was a response to then opposition leader Tony Abbott accusing Gillard of sexism, and it was a watershed moment not only for women in politics but for all Australian women. Today the speech serves as not only a reminder of how far we’ve come but a blueprint for how far we still have to go. A decade on, Gillard’s speech has gained a new life on TikTok, as well as inspiring a plethora of tea towels and other merchandise. But far more importantly, her words continue to inspire women all around the world to stare…

Oh my God, it’s four in the morning?” Elle Fanning gasps. “That’s insane. Surely we can pick a better time to talk?” “It’s fine,” I assure her. “Australian journalists are used to waking up at the crack of dawn for interviews with international stars.” “Oh no, I’m so sorry. We need to make this quick! You have to get back to bed,” she insists. Even in our line of work, it’s not every day a Hollywood A-lister concerns themselves with your sleep schedule. However, Elle’s manners show the telltale signs of a Southern upbringing, even if her sunny Californian accent has no hint of a Southern drawl. The actor is chatting to marie claire from London, where she’s currently filming the third season of her hit television series The Great.…

She was suffering severe burns across her back and arm, multiple shrapnel wounds and a deep gash in her wrist, but Megan Basioli knew she had to keep moving. Only she couldn’t. The searing pain was so intense for the 14-year-old from Perth that as she tried to stumble with her stepmother and stepsister down the dark, chaotic street in Bali’s Kuta district where devastating explosions had ripped through two nightspots, she kept falling to the ground. Then she felt herself being lifted from behind, as a stranger carried her to a nearby hotel, where other victims were being cared for by hotel staff, locals and tourists. As she lay near the hotel pool, a teenager from Sydney named Craig, who was holidaying with his family, came and sat beside…

King Princess (aka Mikaela Straus) can identify a series of life-changing moments that have highlighted her career. In 2018, Harry Styles tweeted lyrics to her song “1950”, giving the New York artist mass exposure to Styles’ millions of fans. “It was very cool of him to tweet that,” she reflects. “I think that artists supporting artists is always a great thing, especially when you’re young and you’ve just popped in the scene. To get, like, a nod and a wink from somebody who’s got such a tremendous following … I thought that was very sweet.” Fast forward four years and King Princess has since played Coachella, released her first studio album, Cheap Queen, to critical acclaim and appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. For her second album,…

Congratulations on Tell Me Lies. What drew you to the script? I thought that the series took young people’s feelings so seriously, which you don’t see very often. People are usually afraid to delve into that because it’s a really scary formative time. I liked the way it captured really raw, toxic love in a thought-out and layered way. Emma Roberts is an executive producer. What was it like working together? I had met her a few times before we started shooting and she’s so creative and smart. It was so cool seeing her in that position because I had only known her as an actress. You filmed Nine Perfect Strangers with Nicole Kidman over five months in Australia during the pandemic. How was that? It felt like I was really able…

With winter behind us, now is the moment to embrace the new season with pretty, feminine springtime scents. Seek out white floral notes such as white peonies, jasmine and tuberose, then make it fresh and light with fruit notes. Creed’s Wind Flowers, for instance, blends its florals with sweet notes of peach, while Matiere Premiere’s French Flower takes French tuberose and adds fresh, vibrant green pear. For a scent that makes us think of endless sunshine, Elie Saab’s latest release features gardenia with notes of mandarin, while Gucci’s newest Alchemist’s Garden is an uplifting blend of white peonies and lily of the valley. Take your pick of the new season crop.…

1 GLYCOLIC ACID “Glycolic acid can exfoliate but has great anti-ageing benefits such as decreasing fine lines over time,” says Rachel McAdam, medical communications manager for La Roche-Posay. 2 SAL ICYL IC ACID “This lipid-soluble beta-hydroxy acid is able to enter the pores to clear them out, as well as kill the bacteria that can cause breakouts,” says Dr Shreya Andric, principal dermatologist at Northern Sydney Dermatology. 3 NIACINAMIDE “It’s vitamin B3 and it has many benefits [such as] boosting hydration levels, and reducing redness,” explains McAdam. 4 VITAMIN A OR RETINOL “The mainstay of acne treatment,” says Andric. “It works by increasing the skin cell turnover and can also help to reduce inflammation in the skin.” 5 HYALURONIC ACID Able to restore the lipid barrier in acne-compromised skin, this…

“I want to accentuate what’s different about me because what’s different is what’s special” I THINK THE PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MAKEUP and understanding how much beauty and makeup have to do with being social. It’s so exciting now to spend time with people. I love that. It brings so much joy to the beauty process because I know it’s part of how I’m presenting myself to the world. I KEEP MY EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE REALLY SIMPLE. I usually just moisturise, apply sunscreen and then put on some concealer. I use Forever Skin Correct concealer under my eyes and then apply a lipstick. LIPSTICK IS SUCH A MOOD THING. The Rouge Dior Forever in Nude 100 is one of my favourite shades. That’s really my natural go-to look.…

It was a story worthy of any script floating around Hollywood when the blonde, blue-eyed, all-American girl next door went on to become the silver screen’s biggest star before abandoning it all to be whisked away to a far-off land and live happily ever after. But that’s where any resemblance between Grace Kelly’s life and a romantic fairytale ends. In the years following her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Kelly would suffer from loneliness and frustration as she struggled to be accepted by the people of her husband’s principality. “The idea of my life as a fairytale is a fairytale itself,” she once confessed. There is, however, one tale from her life that reads as if straight out of a storybook, albeit more of a tale of…