Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Marie Claire Australia

MC LOVES As I furiously type this letter, I’m counting down the days till the annual summer shutdown, that blissful time of year consumed by family gatherings, backyard barbies and wine-induced arvo naps. Bring it on! The Christmas break couldn’t come soon enough in my books, although I swear I say that every December. Looking back, it’s scant wonder we all need time lounging on a deckchair: 2022 has been a strange year marred by war, floods and a shock assault on women’s rights (the over-turning of Roe vs. Wade was a dark day indeed). We also bid farewell to a few iconic friends: vale the Queen, Olivia Newton-John and Shane Warne. And hello to an old foe – surely Trump’s return is just a bad dream? But despite…

HOLIDAY STYLE BEACHSIDE BLISS Team longline maxi dresses with luxe brands and textured accessories for an elevated coastal calling. HOLIDAY STYLE CITY SLICKER Revel in a stylish staycation by sticking to staples of black, white and denim adorned with metallic highlights. HOLIDAY STYLE COUNTRY RETREAT For a masterclass in refined tonal dressing, combine neutrals with the rich, earthy hues of the Australian bush. HOLIDAY STYLE APRÈS - SKI Forgo sunburn and sand bites for high-snow season overseas in peak performance gear that can stand up to the elements.…

“TELL YOURSELF YOU LOOK SEXY. TELL YOURSELF THAT YOU ARE PROUD OF YOU. THEN DON’T STOP THERE” I’m sitting at Marvin [a French bistro] in West Hollywood on a Sunday night. My friend Sloan and I have hastily cleared two bottles of wine and are having groundbreaking insights about life that only surface when you’ve cleared two bottles of wine on a Sunday night. “Ya know, sometimes I will actually cancel plans just to hang out with myself,” she says. I’m laughing or maybe I’m crying at this point. I ask her what she means. “I mean, I’m dating myself. It rules.” Huh. “Tell me more,” I slur. “Let’s get another bottle.” I’m Delaney and I make comedy videos on the internet. I’m watching the numbers climb one afternoon: 200,000…

Sheen believes “trivialisation” is driving the industry culture that is putting patients at risk. “It feeds the narrative that plastic surgery isn’t a big deal,” he says. It’s easy to wag a finger at celebrities and icons of selfie style. But who is to blame when medical doctors lean all the way in, with websites where you can choose from such Brazilian butt lift shapes as “Beyoncé” and “Kim Kardashian”. The nation’s health minister promises to clean up advertising in the sector. Reforms include a ban on using patient testimonials to lure other people in. But advocates Michael Fraser and Maddison Johnstone from Operation Redress, who have been tracking the industry’s online practices, say these laws already exist yet are broken, roping in an incredible number of social media followers…

Having six children made daily life “crazy” for Lisa Cunningham, but at the heart of all the work and racket was joy. Lisa was a mother of two from Mannum, South Australia, when she met American father-of-two Germayne Cunningham in the US. They married in 2015, lived in Phoenix, Arizona, and had two more kids, a boy and a girl. While Germayne, a detective, worked for the Phoenix Police Department, Lisa, who had moved to the US years before with her first husband, took on the demanding role of homemaker for their bunch of six. “We had a big house and a big yard, and three rescue dogs – terriers,” said Lisa. “We did everything together: the gardening, washing the car, cooking. It was our big, crazy, beautiful family. I…

What the 25-year-old Outer Banks star did next “It’s ‘spooky season’ so I made cider!” Madelyn Cline announces via Zoom, raising her glass to the camera. “Growing up, my mom made cider all the time, so I try to continue the tradition wherever I am. If I’m at a friend’s house, I’m making cider.” A toast seems fitting for Cline, who was forced to celebrate the global success of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks in lockdown. “I could see that the show was getting a lot of popularity on social media,” says Cline referring to the viral TikTok dance made from a soundbite of her voice. “I didn’t really realise the magnitude of it until we were out of lockdown. It’s still quite shocking sometimes.” Despite becoming one of…

You expect a certain level of seedy when delving into the backstory of a male stripping troupe. But multiple murders? That came as a surprise to most of the cast when they read the script. Not so for Annaleigh Ashford. “My mother is a true-crime aficionado,” she explains. “She actually told me about this story years ago and I thought, ‘Man, that would make a great television show.’” Ashford stars alongside Kumail Nanjiani, who plays Somen Banerjee, the real-life founder of the male exotic dance troupe. Trying his luck with various gimmicks in the flailing nightclub he owns, he realises he’s onto a winner with a male striptease routine and builds it into a global phenomenon that still tours today. If you’re expecting Magic Mike, Ashford, who plays Somen’s wife,…

Let bikini tops and one-pieces take centrestage via versatile layering. Cobalt blue is the colour of the season. Choose full saturation or opt for a subtle flash. The ’90s revival lives on in the mash-up of two hot trends: the mid-length pencil skirt and durable denim.…

GLOW GETTER Perfect for the warmer months, I’ve recently shoehorned this vitamin C and B5-dosed serum into my daytime routine. It’s rich in antioxidants and not only helps brighten skin tone and protect against environmental aggressors, the hyaluronic acid adds plenty of hydration. CERAVE Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, $41.99. MORNING SKIN UK style maven Trinny Woodall has devised a formula to tackle wrinkles and hormonal acne at the same time. This overnight serum is formulated with non-irritating retinal and niacinamide to even out skin tone, smooth lines and balance your complexion. There is also a prebiotic to feed friendly bacteria on the skin (meaning less acne-causing bacteria), and azelaic acid to help get rid of the pesky marks pimples leave behind. TRINNY LONDON Overnight Clarity serum, $118. SUMMER LOVE This…

Nadia Fairfax-Wayne is dressed head-to-toe in Fendi’s autumn/winter 2022 collection as she starts to explain the ethos behind her art-filled hyper-feminine house. “I guess it’s not so much of an ‘approach’ but a feeling from within,” she explains. Her outfit includes a boned corset, leather and thigh-high boots. It’s a big swing for an at-home look but this is how the Sydney influencer feels most like herself. “My personality is rather lively and I think my stylistic choices – whether fashion or interiors – really flow from that,” she says. “[They are] upbeat and audacious selections, which I hope bring cheer to the eyes of others.” After reaching tastemaker status in PR and as an Instagram-verified member of the “beautiful people”, the socialite is a trendsetter not a follower. Recently…

The LA-based shoot by Beau Grealy (exclusively for marie claire) shows the actor and Lancôme ambassador looking heavenly with a ’60s vibe that springs from a winged eye, nude lipstick and a flawless complexion (using Lancôme’s glow-inducing Teint Idole Ultra Wear foundation layered over its cult-followed Génifique serum). The stunning Christian Dior off-the-shoulder broderie-anglaise dress is the epitome of dreaminess, while Lily keeps her cool-girl ol-girl cachet thanks to the addition of striking jewels by Cartier. She has been an ambassador for the esteemed French jewellery house since 2021.…

Tennis superstar Ash Barty has impeccable timing. Whether she’s executing her signature slice on her way to winning Wimbledon, or announcing her surprise exit from the game in the afterglow of her 2022 Australian Open victory, Barty has laser-like intuition for the sweet spot. Case in point: her latest adaptation of the classic Rado True Square design, the Ash Barty Limited Edition III watch. Opting for a more feminine feel, the timepiece is housed in the watchmaker’s trademark high-tech ceramic square case in an alluring shade of light rose with a powder-pink leather band. A white mother-of-pearl dial with rose-gold coloured applied indexes give the piece a luxe feel, while the tiny tennis ball with the “jeu, set, match” engraving is a sweet nod to the game Barty has given…

A high-jewellery line is like a fashion house’s haute couture collection: a chance to showcase the brand’s creative prowess through decadent, one-off designs. So when renowned French jewellery maison Cartier brings its most significant collection ever of high jewellery to Australian shores, it’s a moment. The exhibit, currently in Sydney as part of the celebrations for the flagship store’s grand opening in November, is a dazzling display of some of the world’s most exquisite necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, watches and brooches, all dripping with diamonds, rubies and other rare gems. Many of the original designs draw inspiration from art and architecture as well as the animal kingdom, with the expansive list of muses including butterflies, iguanas, zebras and of course panthers. As one of the house’s signature motifs, the feline…

“YOU WANT TO CALL ME SEXY (OR A SLAG)? FINE. AT LEAST I LOOK GOOD DOING IT”– Alex Bruce-Smith I’m standing on a street in Sydney dressed in a hot-pink minidress and Barbie-esque platforms when a truck driver calls out a “heyyyyy sexy” as he drives past. Catcalling! In the year of our Lord 2022! I thought we were past that, but apparently all it takes is dressing like a bimbo for strange men to give me their opinions as they pass. The next truck driver is a little less encouraging. “Slag,” he declares. Ah, the duality of man. I’m dressed like a bimbo for a very important reason: to see if the TikTok favourite #bimbocore aesthetic works in the wild. Visually, bimbocore is exactly what you think it is:…

THE CHANGEMAKER CHANEL CONTOS “Watching the work of all the nominees makes me proud to be in their company. This award means so much to me and I’m honoured it was presented by Grace.” For the past few years Australian women have stood up and raged about sexism and harassment, demanded equal pay and an end to discrimination. They’ve rallied in the streets, spoken out in the media, refused to grin and bear it, and fought for and won seats in parliament. They’ve broken records on sporting fields, filled vacant live music venues with fans and created a burgeoning and prosperous female-led film industry. Each December, marie claire has honoured the Women of the Year, featuring the winners in the magazine. This year, with a return to a more normal…

MARCH Carly Rae Jepsen She’s come a long way since 2012’s hit track “Call Me Maybe” but she knows you still want to hear it. Fans know her new repertoire is just as infectious. BYO sword. FEB–MARCH Harry Styles It’s Harry Styles’ world and we’re all just hoping to score pit tickets. There’ll be more song lines about fruit than The Wiggles, so put on your dancing shoes and join the party that is Love on Tour. MARCH Florence + the Machine If you haven’t experienced the ethereal and energetic Florence Welch performing live in gossamer gowns, this tour needs to go to the top of your bucket list. Major bonus: the talented and hilarious New York artist King Princess is the support act. MARCH Lorde After a few false…

You starred in the Golden Globe-winning film Lady Bird in 2017. What was it like working with writer/director Greta Gerwig? To be a part of her directorial debut was such an honour. Greta knows exactly what she wants but she’s also willing to take suggestions and play and improvise. She has endless stories about her life and career and was just a fountain of knowledge when we were on set. I just tried to squeeze as much out of that as I possibly could. Admittedly, I had a little bit of impostor syndrome when I was on that set. How do you deal with impostor syndrome? It’s really hard if you are having impostor syndrome or self doubt. I usually go off set, find somewhere quiet to just sort of…

COLOURED SUNGLASSES Everything looks better when viewed through a pair of hot-hued shades, from zingy orange to candy-floss pink. BEACH BAG Take design cues from luxury brands by choosing a beachside carry-all that’s equal parts practical daytripper and a work of art. CAFTAN Whether in prints or plain, long or short, summer’s go-to one-shot is this breezy cover-up. LBD Add drama to all-black eveningwear with bold accessories, such as chunky gold necklaces or stacked silver arm candy. PRINTED SCARF Choose to wear it as a hair covering or a top, or knot it nonchalantly on your boho bag. STRAW HAT Create your own striking silhouette by adding an oversized boater to any seasonal combo. CHUNKY SANDALS With cushiony soles and thick straps, the so-called “Jesus sandals” are built for daywear…

Day notes Blending a secret 19th-century patchouli formula with modern notes, this light, toxin-free fragrance offers wafts of rose, musk and peony. A.N. Other WF/2020 Parfum, 50ml, $151. A limited-edition floral blend of orange blossom and jasmine, this youthful fragrance is also vegan and made with 90 per cent natural-origin ingredients. ROCHAS Girl Blooming Edition EDT, 100ml, $142. Night scents Created for a night out, this warm, spicy scent builds on the original’s lavender and orange blossom heart by adding Moroccan saffron. YSL Libre Le Parfum, 50ml, $210. With musk and leather notes added to the signature orange blossom, this sensual scent will capture the night. GIVENCHY L’Interdit EDT, 80ml, $169. DAILY DOSE When the heat is on, our skin can get out of sorts. This Greek yoghurt-based serum is…

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MACQ 01 A waterfront hotel (right) with a sense of swagger, this former shipping shed glows with history and modernity in equal measure. Rooms are plush and full of personality, including views for days and a minibar loaded with local delicacies. You’ll typically find us at the Evolve Spirits Bar soaking up the atmosphere and sophisticated cocktails; macq01.com.au. VISIT MONA This is an all-day titillation of the senses. Even the ferry from Brooke Street Pier is a boon. Here you can buy a Posh Pit private lounge ticket with drinks and canapés for $60 return; mona.net.au. THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL Hauled up in the Peacock Terrace suite, this art-filled treasure chest feels like an ideal base. It’s also symbolic of Hobart as a whole. Once the roaring industrial home…

Sitting in a Swedish restaurant in 1958 across from Otto Frank – the father of Jewish schoolgirl Anne (whose diary about life under Nazi occupation during World War II has sold more than 30 million copies) – Audrey Hepburn took a deep breath as she steeled herself to utter some of the hardest words she’d ever have to say. The former businessman was working with Hollywood director George Stevens to turn his late daughter’s memoir into a film and there was no-one he wanted to portray his beloved Anne more than her. So far Hepburn had resisted, but he hoped meeting in person would change her mind. “Otto, it’s been wonderful spending this time with you but I’m afraid I can’t do this movie,” Hepburn regretfully told him. “I just…

THE CLASSIC REBOOT For everyday elegance, channel old-school cool with an updated icon, like this elongated makeover of the Lady Dior: the Lady D-Joy Bag. THE DOUBLE DUTY Each of these ladylike Miu Miu top-handles transforms into a slouchy cross-body bag with the flick of a detachable strap. Two for the price of one. THE ONE-OFF It’s time to think outside the square, starting with Chanel’s oh-so-cute tennis-inspired mini beauty bag. (And yes, that’s a tiny handheld mirror inside!) THE TOTE Part beach bag, part statement tote, the Saint Laurent Rive Gauche – named after the designer’s first star-studded store on Paris’ left bank – is a perennial summer classic. THE SHOULDER When looking for a compact daily option, borrow from the best. Taking inspiration from its own archives, Louis…

Visualise it: you’re stepping out of the pool – it could be in Los Cabos, Mexico, or on Italy’s Amalfi Coast – en route to the bar. Except you don’t need to head up to your room to change, you’re already dressed to impress. When it comes to each curated collection, Kristian Chase, the creative director of Australian resort and swimwear brand Aqua Blu, takes every aspect of a jet-setter’s life into consideration. “When I’ve been with my girlfriends at the beach or the pool, it takes them another hour or two before they can get out of their swimwear and get dolled up to come have a drink,” he says. Keen to streamline this process, Chase set out to create timeless resort pieces to wear over swimwear foundations, while…

Emma* was feeling upbeat the day she checked into the shiny private hospital in Sydney for breast surgery. A law student, 26, she’d previously had a reduction to relieve chronic back pain and feel easier in her petite frame. Now a different doctor, who she’d heard about from friends, was going to give her some subtle shape. “I was very specific about wanting natural lift and upper volume,” explains Emma. Her surgeon was confident and reassuring throughout the consultation in his upscale office; he’d done a lot of cases like hers. “He said, ‘This is what you want and I can promise you this is what you will get.’’’ But what Emma got was mangled “boulders” and a “nightmare” that would last for six months. “I was in pain 24/7;…

Lily Collins zooms marie claire from the stylish surroundings of the Los Angeles home she shares with her husband, Charlie McDowell, and their rescue dog, Redford. It’s the picture of domestic bliss as the actor chats about the joys of working on Emily in Paris while McDowell keeps a low profile, coming onto screen occasionally in the background as he goes about his day. Their pug-terrier mix, on the other hand, is eager to make himself known. “This is Redford,” Collins explains with a laugh when he pops up on her lap, vying for screen space. The casual outfit the 33-year-old is wearing is a far cry from the eye-popping ensembles her character and other castmates don on the Netflix hit series. But if anyone can make a khaki jumper…

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 22 Mars knocks a health or fitness goal out of the park towards the end of March and into May. The fiery planet boosts your energy, lifting you out of the doldrums and into an upbeat mindset. Use this joie de vivre to ask for something your heart has long desired. With high-vibing Mars backing you, anything is possible! Family is your world, so you could overreact when October’s lunar eclipse triggers your home zone. Stay strong, hold the fort and don’t neglect your self-care. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE May’s full moon pushes you out of your romantic comfort zone. If you’ve hoped and prayed that your secret crush will have eyes for you, your dream could come true. But there’s a catch: la luna wants…

What drew you to Stars at Noon? Claire Denis. I just wanted to work with her. I said yes before I’d read the script. She’s such a special filmmaker. What I find really singular about her is the respect that she gives for it all. For just you, being a human. After you read the script, what were your thoughts? That I’d better brush up on my Spanish! My dad lived in Panama. He had been there since I was 14. So I’d at least had the opportunity to visit and practise that way. It was nice to have that familiarity. I’d stayed in the hotel where the character of Daniel [played by actor Joe Alwyn] was staying. I’d been to a lot of the [film’s] different locations and it…

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BODY Prep your way to your ultimate summer body. SMOOTH AND SUPPLE With beach days upon us and air-conditioning a constant, our skin can suffer from dehydration in the summer months. We ask Priscilla Hajiantoni, founder of Bangn Body, for her best tips. UP THE HYDRATION “I have always suffered from dry and irritated skin in summer, so moisturising is my best friend and saviour,” she says. SUMMER SWAP “Alter your products to suit the change in weather. For example, I tend to reach for lighter consistencies on my face but for my body, which gets dry, I reach for our Firming Lotion.” INGREDIENT WATCH “Ingredients do matter! I’ve always believed our body deserves the love we give our face. Focusing on products that are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory…

Sustainability has been at the heart of Guerlain’s DNA since the brand began in 1828, even if it didn’t originally call it that. Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s master perfumer, is standing in a Singapore hotel holding an original Guerlain glass bottle, which must be more than 150 years old. It’s embossed with bees and was created by French glassmaker Pochet du Courval. “If you can have that kind of relationship with suppliers like Pochet du Courval, which has been supplying Guerlain for 170 years, in many ways that is sustainability,” Wasser tells me when we meet. Sustainability is now very much a conscious decision for the brand. Take Aqua Allegoria, a collection of 13 luxury fragrances that Wasser has transformed to a juice that is entirely eco focused, including a base…

TIP To make your own cake flour, measure out 430g plain flour, add 70g cornflour or potato starch and sift together. SOUR CREAM BLUEBERRY CAKE WITH VANILLA MASCARPONE ICING MAKES ONE TWO-LAYER CAKE 200g caster sugar170g unsalted butter, softened Grated zest of 3 lemons or ½ tsp lemon extract1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract1½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)3 eggs120g sour cream120ml full-cream milk220g cake flour (see tip or store bought)200g fresh or frozen blueberries (not thawed)125g fresh blueberries, to serve Grated zest of 1 lemon, to serve VANILLA MASCARPONE ICING 250g chilled mascarpone cheese200ml chilled thickened cream100g icing sugar1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line two 18cm round tins with baking paper. 2 Using an electric mixer fitted with paddle…

ESCAPE TO THE CARIBBEAN Single-malt Scotch whisky is swapping out woollen blazers for tropical shirts as The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, $60, slips into holiday mode. It’s finished in rum barrels for a spicy twist, giving it a balmy-night vibe that works best on the rocks. Available at Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland and all good bottle shops. SPACE CRUSH This month our love of gorgeous interiors combined with tasty food takes us to The Strand Rooftop. Making all our summery after-work drinks dreams come true in Sydney’s Darlinghurst, tastemakers George Gorrow and Tom de Plater at Public Hospitality brought forth a sizzling vision complete with festoon lights, warm timber, cocktails and some of the best rooftop toasties around. Visit strandhotel.com.au/rooftop. TABLE TALK Marloe Marloe candlestick holders, $460 (set of two), at net-a-porter.com.…

“NOTHING IS COOKIE CUTTER ANYMORE, YOU REALLY NEED TO FORGE YOUR OWN PATH” JULIE ANDREWS The first person who influenced my career would have to be Julie Andrews. She is, of course, an icon – not just because she’s the queen of Genovia but because we all grew up watching her films. I saw The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins over and over as a child. Her roles in those films are what initially inspired me to study classically. What I find really cool about Julie is that she’s managed to stay relevant throughout her entire career, but still stay true to who she is as an artist and as a person. It’s so admirable and inspirational that even after losing her voice she found a way to refocus…