Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i Marie Claire Australia

“2.4 billion women worldwide lack the same economic rights as men” When my late grandmother (affectionately called Big Mama) was a teenager, she was orphaned. In post-colonial India, she became responsible for five younger siblings with no job, qualifications, family or money. Through grace, grit and strength she became an entrepreneur, founding several schools. Big Mama’s economic independence enabled her to not only provide for her family, but women and children living on the streets [by] waiving fees so that vulnerable students could study. She even established a widow’s fund. Like them, Big Mama knew how it felt to be unseen. It’s a regrettable number when talking about women and girls who are casualties of a broken system. Big Mama didn’t become a grim statistic, but that’s more than I…

In the 1990s, Sydney’s “Golden Mile” of Oxford Street was anything but, as sickness and pain swept the streets. The inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst had emerged as a vibrant hub for the gay community. Then HIV hit, and soon the area was the epicentre of a devastating outbreak that, at its peak, claimed roughly 1000 lives a year in Australia. “It was horrendous,” says David Elder, who was a palliative care nurse. “You’d be walking down the Golden Mile – from the Unicorn Hotel at Paddington down Oxford Street to the Exchange Hotel – and there’d be very, very sickly people everywhere. “HIV seemed to be everywhere you looked, but it felt like there was nothing you could do about it.” Yet 30 years later, the area has made progress…

Why is art history important? We live surrounded by images but to understand them we must first learn to read them. The most effective tool to gain a deeper understanding of the images we see in our everyday life is art history. I firmly believe that research must always be connected to society [and] rooted in the present. Art history shouldn’t only focus on the most famous artists of the past but also on lesser-known or unknown artists, which historically means most women artists. Art history should also include images that were not initially regarded as artistic, such as fashion photography. Speaking of women artists, how do you explain their lack of representation throughout history? The practice of art was largely closed to women. Things began to change in the…

Hair by Graeme Cumming/Vivien’s Creative. Makeup by Samantha P/Vivien’s Creative. Model: Mahalia Celeste Henderson/Priscillas.…

KEY PIECE The DRESS Look polished and on top of every task at hand in a chic black dress. STYLE TIP Georgie Abay marie claire editor “There’s a reason dresses are the most worn item in a woman’s wardrobe: they’re a one-stop shop. Make sure you have a few foolproof styles that you can call on weekly.” KEY PIECE The BLAZER Elevate your ensemble in an instant with an oversized blazer. STYLE TIP Emily Gittany market editor “A blazer is an essential in my workwear wardrobe. Pair it with some cute flats and chunky jewellery.” KEY PIECE The MIDI SKIRT Meet us in the middle with a skirt that’ll take you from the office to drinks. STYLE TIP Jordan Boorman junior fashion editor “A midi skirt is my go-to for…

“Kate Moss is such a dream to work with. She’s a true beauty chameleon and always knows how to bring a character to life” She began her career working under her aunt’s eponymous brand, Charlotte Tilbury. Fast-forward and Sofia now boasts a star-studded clientele of her own – spanning Kate Moss to Salma Hayek and Bella Hadid. YOU’VE BEEN PART OF SOME LEGENDARY BEAUTY MOMENTS. ARE THERE ANY STANDOUTS? Working with my clients for a Met Gala look is always a huge pinch-me moment. Creating Salma Hayek’s old-Hollywood glamour for the 2023 event and Kate Moss’ femme fatale look for the 2022 Met Gala was truly iconic. I also loved working with the gorgeous Sabrina Carpenter at the 2022 British Fashion Awards. We went for a graphic feline cut-crease with…

Tasked with painting the faces of music’s biggest stars, such as Rihanna, Ono is renowned for her trendsetting, artistry-forward looks. DO YOU HAVE AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE LOOK? I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Rihanna’s Heavenly Bodies look at the 2018 Met Gala. It was one of the first events Rih and I worked on to create the ultimate glam using entirely Fenty Face. Rih’s [2023] Super Bowl halftime show glam is also up there. After four years off the stage, we worked on creating something super timeless, as if she’d never left. To create the iconic look, we knew without a doubt Rih needed to don the Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in the shade The MVP. We went for a foolproof matte and blurred complexion,…

“‘Natural’ is the resounding request from all my celebrity clients. They want lush, voluminous, and full hair” As the hairstylist to A-listers such as Khloé Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Megan Fox, Priscilla Valles’ extensions are creating red-carpet hair goals. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN HAIR EXTENSIONS RIGHT NOW? The trend is all about achieving a lush and voluminous look that seamlessly blends with your natural hair. I’m thrilled to see extensions moving in this natural direction because maintaining that natural look has been my ultimate goal with extensions. WHAT ARE YOUR CELEBRITY CLIENTS A SKING FOR? “Natural” is the resounding request from all my celebrity clients. They’re after a look that’s not only lush, voluminous and full but radiates a healthy appearance. While some clients are leaning towards added…

Seeking supple skin gleaming with health? Look to nutrient-dense formulas dosed with botanicals and actives. Vitamin C and retinol are favourites for helping to improve skin texture and appearance, as are precious oils such as balsam, black sesame, macadamia and camellia. For everyday wear, opt for a dry-touch finish and layer over a body serum when skin needs extra TLC. And don’t forget nourishing shimmer formulas will lend a little sparkle to evenings out.…

LUXE BUY Continuing Christian Dior’s desire for synergy between his fashion and fragrances, the house’s new perfume director Francis Kurkdjian has created New Look. With frankincense at its heart, layered with aldehyde and white amber, this unique and elegant addition to the house’s private collection is as timeless as Christian Dior’s famed silhouette. EYE DO When a good night’s sleep evades, this caffeine and hesperidin-dosed eye cream helps to calm under-eye puffiness and reduce any lingering darkness. There’s also moringa extract, which helps to protect the eye area from the effects of pollution, and carnosine, an ingredient that helps to protect the delicate eye skin against glycation, which can lead to lines and wrinkles. TRAVEL NOTES INSPIRED BY CAMPFIRES UNDER AFRICAN SKIES A seductive, unisex, woody scent with notes of…

It was a need for change that prompted the move of a lifetime for Sophie Bell, founder and designer of lifestyle brand Peppa Hart. While many had decided to renovate their homes during the pandemic, Bell had bigger plans. “It was a spur of the moment decision,” she tells marie claire. “We felt that every weekend was repetitive and we were doing the same stuff all the time. I’m creative and I want to design furniture and clothing so we felt we could move to Bali and be on the ground and start doing a lot of the things we’d been speaking about doing forever.” Turning the dream into a reality, Bell and her husband Michael put their home at Cabarita Beach, 30-minutes north of Byron Bay, on the market,…

FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 20 PISCES March brings an image overhaul, starting with the new moon on the 10th. This is the perfect time to redefine your style, whether through a fresh hairstyle, a wardrobe revamp, or even a tattoo that tells your story. When Venus enters your sign on the 12th, prioritise self-love. Treat yourself to an act of self-care. Mars arrives by the 23rd, boosting your charisma and confidence and getting you noticed. Just be cautious with money, especially around the lunar eclipse on March 25th. Hold off on gambles, risky investments or collaborations. POWER DAYS March 10, 12, 23 MARCH 21–APRIL 19 ARIES Your birthday might be more low-key this year, as March calls for a quieter celebration and a cosmic breather. The new moon signals a time for…

Women are empowered by being valued, so stop asking us to work for free. Paying women for their time, skill, expertise, experience and service must be the starting point to addressing women’s economic empowerment. First Nations women know this most of all. My tiddas (sisters) will agree with me and the experts will back us. This International Women’s Day (on March 8), the UN is calling for investment in women to “accelerate progress”. The UN says gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge and, disproportionately, millions of women and girls around the world are living below the poverty line. Indigenous women are overwhelmingly over-represented when it comes to poverty statistics. The situation in Australia is no different from the rest of the world, and the policy and decision makers…

In our suburban street we have not one but three couples who are currently “bird-nesting”: the name given to divorcing couples who continue to co-own (or co-rent) one home for their children, while the parents move in and out on alternate weeks (or other schedule they’ve agreed upon). Also known as “magpie parenting”, the exact arrangement depends on a couple’s circumstances. On their “off week”, many parents couch surf with friends or boomerang back to their own parents. A privileged few can afford to rent a “spare” apartment (or two!) to live in when they’re not nesting with their offspring. The latter was the option chosen by journalist Anna Whitehouse (known as “Mother Pukka”) and her husband, Matt Farquharson, after they split last year, although she admits it’s a “financial…

Sarah Chapelle is stressed. It’s Christmas Eve and the buzzing notifications from her phone are sending the 31-year-old Vancouver resident into a panic-fuelled dilemma. NFL Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is scheduled to play on Christmas Day in Missouri, igniting a mass of tweets, posts, stitches and DMs over the possibility of a sighting of Taylor Swift, whom he is dating. For Chapelle, the game-day timing means making the choice between marking the holidays with her family or scouring the internet for images and references to update her 240k Instagram followers on the fan account @taylorswiftstyled. Not wanting to disappoint anyone, Chapelle consulted her dedicated community for advice. “Family time is more important, fashion can wait,” wrote one user. With the weight of the fandom behind her, Chapelle turned…

You describe your new album, Yours Forever, as “a full circle moment”. Looking back on your career, what have been some of your biggest learnings? I’ve always been very giving and I haven’t stopped that but I think you [have to] choose when to give. It’s healthy. You have to keep some for yourself. I learnt the hard way … realising I felt so heavy in my own private space when I was at home. For me, that’s the loneliest I ever was. It’s a very personal album. How do you feel putting it out into the world? It’s so personal that it makes me scared. That said, it also encourages me because I think anybody who hasn’t yet found their voice or hasn’t given themselves permission … some of…

Masters of the Air is an aviation epic centering on the 100th bomb group. How familiar were you with this period of history? I grew up with predominantly English war stories, so my understanding of American World War II stories came from movies like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and The Pacific. So I found out just how volatile it was up in the skies for these guys. They were in these little tin cans flying across Europe and avoiding machine gunfire to drop the bombs on their targets. And [the majority] of those men were killed in action. Nowhere in the history of wars have they had more violence than on these missions. What these guys were able to do and the way they did it and the…

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French makeup genius, photographer and beauty brand founder François Nars was central to the supermodel era of the ’90s and continues to make us think outside the box when it comes to cosmetics. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I love Italian cinema because it translates their way of life through their art and through the decadence of Italy. I love Italy, I could live there. It’s always very grand yet you feel things kind of falling apart, in a way. It’s so beautiful. YOU HAVE HAD SO MANY MUSES. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE? [The late Italian actor] Gina Lollobrigida really was one of my favourites. She was a very complicated woman – not your average. She was very intense. She also was extremely sophisticated, extremely elegant. If I [had to] pick…

Beloved for her high-glam style, Kattan has redefined what it means to be a modern makeup artist. After a meteoric rise on YouTube, she’s gone on to build a billion-dollar beauty empire. WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO? The first three years before we launched the brand, I was just blogging 24/7 from 2010–2013. After listening to the makeup community, I felt like I had my [finger on the] pulse of what they were going to like. I was lucky enough to get my foot in enough doors and beg somebody to give me a chance. My first launch of eyelashes was extremely special and scary. It was a really dramatic and surreal moment because we didn’t expect the brand to be successful, let alone become the conglomerate it…

Where do you find inspiration? I always start with the woman who will wear this makeup. Of course I’m also inspired by art, photos and movies but I stay grounded in reality. If my work was just about my inspirations and obsessions it would be too niche, too pretentious. I don’t work to satisfy myself but to please women all over the world. This collection is all natural colours – even the brightest ones: brown, taupe, brick, beige, nude. I gave a lot of thought as to what natural means. A nude look isn’t the same in the US as in France, Korea or the Middle East. It’s not even a question of skin tone. It’s about culture, climate, lifestyle. That is why this new Rouge Dior collection has 70…

WHAT IT IS Great for all adult age groups and many skin types, non-ablative laser treatment Renuva uses heat to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin to tackle issues such as rosacea, uneven skin tone, skin thinning, enlarged pores, fine lines and pigmentation. THE BENEFITS Because there is no damage to the outer dermal layer of the skin, the downtime is minimal, making it great for those of us who can’t afford days off. “The non-ablative laser leads to a controlled thermal injury to remodel and rebuild collagen fibres,” explains Emma Stewardson, national manager at Clear Skincare Clinics. “Collagen remodelling will help to plump fine lines and wrinkles, smooth acne and surgical scars, lift sagging skin, minimise sun and age spots and refine enlarged pores across the face and…

ON THE CLOCK Things I can do in 90 seconds: make a cup of tea, check Instagram (ahem), brush my teeth, reapply lipstick. I can now add hair repair to the list thanks to Wella’s AHA and Omega-9-dosed hair rescue. A few pumps of the vegan formula massaged into towel-dried hair for 90 seconds helps to replenish strands from the inside out. My highlighted hair is so much more shiny and manageable post blow-drying and I love that it also helps protect strands from damage caused by heat styling. A timesaver in the morning and great hair all day? Yes please. COLOUR CUES Nail art is big right now but that’s not to say that a chic, blunt, polished look is going anywhere. Hermès’ spring-summer nail enamels are bold, fun…

What is your signature home scent? In every room – from my desk to the lounge – I have my own collaboration burning: This is Incense x Peppa Hart. How does your home make you feel? Where I live is so calm. There’s no noise or crowds and my balcony looks out to rice fields. It’s very much my sanctuary. What is your at-home uniform? I live in oversized shirts and shorts from Peppa Hart Recreation Club. Where are your go-to Bali hot spots? I love dining at Bar Vera. For something more low-key, Times Beach Warung and Seseh General Store are great for families. My favourite spas in town are Spring Spa and Sunday-mood for their ice baths and sauna.…

I was 20 when I got my first professional netball contract with the Sydney Swifts. It was 2013 and the contract was $13,000 for six months. At the time, I was studying full-time at university doing a degree in business and commerce and working part-time as well. I was fortunate to be playing in my home state, so I could live with my family. I certainly couldn’t afford to live in Sydney on my own. Two of my friends who got contracts in Queensland had to move into a granny flat at the back of their coach’s house. We all made sacrifices. I would wake up early in the morning to train, go to university during the day, hit the court of an afternoon and work some nights depending on…

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If Aubri Ibrag had a little black book, it would be filled with 19th century societal secrets. “In preparation for playing Elizabeth [in Apple TV+’s latest period drama, The Buccaneers] I read this book on ladies etiquette,” says the Dagestani-Australian of preparing for her acting debut. “Everything was so coded back then. A woman dropping her handkerchief was a subtle way to show a man she was interested.” Brushing up on social etiquette wasn’t the only way the actor prepared for the role; curating a character playlist also helped the rising star embody her on-screen persona. “My Lizzy playlist is almost all Lana Del Rey songs like ‘Art Deco’ and ‘Ultraviolence’,” says Ibrag. “I remember when the show came out and people made fan-edit videos to Lana songs and were…

FAVOURITE CLASSIC ANIMAL FARM BY GEORGE ORWELL “I listened to the audio four years ago and I remember laughing out loud. Several moments and characters stick with me even now.” FAVOURITE BOOK TO FILM/TV ADAPTATION WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN BY LIONEL SHRIVER “I love everything actor Tilda Swinton does. I saw the movie first, which made me read the book, and while I knew what would happen, the enjoyment remained.” GO-TO BOOK RECOMMENDATION CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN BY SAYAKA MURATA “It’s funny and clever and quick and will cure any reading slump.” Tell me about the origin story behind Come and Get It? I had an inkling that I wanted to write about young people and money. The book Paying for the Party was a major catalyst. I loved…

Photography by Nicole Bentley/MAP. Styling by Jana Pokorny/Kaz Kingdon Productions. Hair by Adam Dyer/Saunders & Co. Makeup by Teneille Sorgiovanni/After Winter Agency. Model: Miji/Chic Management. Production: Robyn Fay-Perkins.…

Venture beyond black and white and opt for non-traditional stripes when creating a look. Earn your stripes by mixing patterns in clashing directions. Bring a modern energy to this classic look through your accessories and shoes.…

If we could conjure up a dream team of beauty pros to primp and preen us, this could well be it. marie claire talks to the makeup artists, hair experts and skin gurus to the stars to get their best tips, tricks and inspo Adored by celebrities and beauty addicts alike, Tiffany Masterson’s lineup of skin-loving skincare has become a mainstay on our shelves. WHAT IS YOUR BEST SKIN TIP? Inflammation is the root of most skin issues. My philosophy with Drunk Elephant is to avoid the categories of ingredients that aren’t necessary. For skin to thrive [we need to be] choosing ingredients that are there just for skin health or protection, and avoiding inflammation triggers. WHAT DO YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE WOULD INCORPORATE INTO THEIR BEAUTY ROUTINES? We need…

“I can’t go into work thinking ‘Oh my fucking God, I’m doing Kim Kardashian’s hair today.’ No. It’s your job to make someone look and feel their absolute best” JLo’s bouncy blow out. Ariana’s ponytail. Kim’s glossy mane. Looks that are all so iconic, little description is required. Meet the mastermind behind Hollywood’s hottest hairstyles. HAS THERE BEEN A PINCH-ME MOMENT? I’m proud of everything I’ve done. People will often come up to me and mention the JLo Super Bowl or Kim’s Met Gala or an Oscars look. Loads of different moments have culminated in me feeling grateful. The fact I survived some of the really challenging experiences is rewarding. I recently did a live masterclass in Times Square, New York, which was special. YOU WORK WITH KIM KARDASHIAN. HOW…

The UK hairstylist has cut the hair of some seriously iconic women (think Princess Diana and Kate Moss), and now his brand is giving our own hair looks an edge. WHAT HAIRSTYLES SHOULD WE CHANNEL RIGHT NOW? For the past few seasons hair has been pared back and natural. I think we’ve come to the end of that; people are expecting to see a bit more drama. Also do something different to what you have been doing – you can’t get away with having the same haircut for years. I think changes and reinvention are great, whether it’s a fringe or a shorter style. WHAT ARE TWO HAIR TIPS THAT WILL HELP OUR DAY-TO-DAY? If you have slightly dirty hair I wouldn’t put dry shampoo all over or pull your…

ON THE CLOCK What can you achieve in 10-15 minutes? Quite a lot actually. It’s about how long it takes a hair treatment to transform dehydrated mid-lengths and ratty ends into silky, looks-healthier-than-it-has-any-right-to strands. It’s also how long it takes a sheet mask to revitalise the look of skin and give the impression you regularly enjoy a full night’s sleep. Conversely, that amount of time can also do a lot of harm. Spend just 10-15 unprotected minutes in the sun and you will start to damage your skin – permanently. And that suntan? It is, in fact, a scar, a signal that sun-exposed skin is in distress and has turbocharged melanin production to try to protect itself from further devastation. Suntans have long been considered part of the Aussie summer…