Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2024 i Marie Claire Australia

I thought my career would be over when I had children. I was 30 when I had my first, 31 with my second. I’d spent a decade slowly hiking my way up the mastheads of women’s fashion magazines only to get close to the top and fall off the mountain. I’d had two babies back-to-back, a very difficult second pregnancy and birth, and I couldn’t do it all. I know I’m not the only one who has had children and felt like their career is over. The motherhood penalty (the phenomenon by which women’s pay decreases once they become mothers) is the real deal. I’ve felt it and chances are if you’ve had children so have you. In Australia, the value of unpaid childcare work is about $345 billion, which…

“Today, there’s a battle being waged against misinformation, and I hope it’s a battle we win” As a kid on the New South Wales Central Coast, I had an accidental masterclass in news broadcasting. My parents always had news on the radio and we would watch the 6pm news on commercial TV, then presenter Mary Kostakidis on SBS at 6.30pm, the ABC bulletin at 7pm and finally The 7.30 Report. We watched these every night, even though I would have probably preferred to be playing outside with my mates. I remember my dad making me sit down to watch the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. “You need to watch this because history is being made,” he told me. At the time, I didn’t really understand the significance of…

As an ostentatious child with a penchant for melodrama, I always felt I was destined for a life in the spotlight. In my childhood bedroom, beloved musicals Grease and Hairspray were on heavy rotation, and while other kids were dragging muddy soccer boots though the house, my well-worn Bloch jazz shoes were supporting my soles through pirouettes and pliés. However, once I realised that the biggest crowds I was drawing were residents of my local nursing home and not the prestigious concert hall patrons I had envisioned, I turned my attention to acting. With a dream of making it big still burning inside, I signed myself up to a casting agency and enrolled in a series of acting classes. Inevitably, after failing to land a single audition, I decided to…

After surviving a nuclear war and navigating life in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, Ella Purnell knows a thing or two about going through hell. We’re speaking fictionally, of course. In Prime Video’s buzzy new series Fallout, Purnell plays Lucy, a young woman trying to protect herself from end-of-the-world mutants and bandits. This isn’t Purnell’s first action-fuelled adventure, having also starred in the hit TV series Yellowjackets and the 2021 film Army of the Dead, among others. She describes the genre as her outlet against societal expectations. “It’s nice to see when women get messy [they] don’t have to be just perfectly packaged,” she says. “There’s this sort of conditioned thing that we have to be likable and pretty and together, and it weighs on us every minute of every day.…

“HERE’S THE PROBLEM: I AM HEAVILY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT HOT AIR BALLOONS, BUT I DON’T EVER WANT TO STEP IN ONE” You played a young King Charles in The Crown. There’s endless material out there, did that prove challenging? I spent two weeks trying to get a voice and physicality that left audiences feeling safe in the knowledge that I’m playing Charles. After that, I just dropped it all, because I’m never going to know who Charles is. So rather than try to speculate or try to make things realistic, I tried to find a way of telling a story in the same way I would [a fictional character]. You have a fascination with hot air balloons. What sparked your interest? Here’s the problem: I am heavily enthusiastic but I don’t…

Hair by Adam Dyer. Makeup by Cherry Cheung. Model: Sabine/Chic.…

GO BALMY This COSMOS-certified organic cleansing balm is a blend of willow bark (a gentle exfoliator) as well as ceramides and hemp seed oil, which hydrate and support the skin barrier. In the evening, I smooth the balm over my skin to dislodge makeup and pollution, before adding warm water to create a soothing milky consistency. Next, I wipe away with water and the accompanying muslin cloth. It’s a great first step if you like to double cleanse but it works so well I often don’t need to cleanse again. I love that it also doubles as a skin hydrating mask. GLOW-UP On days when brightness and glow is just not happening from within, I enlist liquid luminisers to add natural-looking radiance. This new recruit from Dior is dosed with…

“My decorating style is quite feminine” It was a case of love at first sight when designer Kate Bond laid eyes on this Art Deco manor in Woollahra, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “My husband and I love character homes,” Bond tells marie claire. “When we saw this one, we weren’t actually looking [to buy]. But we instantly adored the big bougainvillea out the front and the European-style charm.” After a few alterations – including a fresh slick of paint, the opening up of the living room, and a new kitchen that was more aligned with the tradition of the home – Bond fell even more in love with the residence, which she shares with her husband, Banjo, and sons, Artie and Walter. It’s not the first time Bond had mastered…

ALEX PERRY, 1997 Master of the evening gown and sunglasses as headwear, Alex Perry has described how his most iconic and his worst AFW moments collided in 1997: the former being when one of the world's most in-demand supermodels, Linda Evangelista, wore his wedding gown; the latter being when its zipper broke. TIGERLILY, 2001 In May 2001, Australian model Kristy Hinze walked the runway for Tigerlily in a diamond-encrusted bikini worth $1 million while holding a live python around her shoulders. Four months later, pop star Britney Spears performed with her live python at the MTV VMAs. Ssssuspicious? ALANNAH HILL, 2000 News came out recently that brands can hire the ’90s supermodel Eva Herzigová’s digital twin, but at the turn of the millennium, Alannah Hill (left) sent the real deal…

I had my first IVF consultation in October 2022. I was single at the time, but I knew I wanted to freeze my eggs. I was told it was better to freeze embryos. Especially being in the LGBTQ+ community, I knew it was something I needed to do. My first round [of egg retrievals] was in January 2023 at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). I did a second round in July at the Alabama Center for Reproductive Medicine. It went very well and I now have six frozen embryos of top grade waiting for me. I met Kandis, my fiancée, in February of 2023 when I was already on my IVF journey. It was somewhat humorous. Four months into our relationship as a lesbian couple, we were going through…

It’s 10am on a Monday and I’m already ankle-deep in shit. No, this isn’t office speak for unmet deadlines or a crisis-worthy error, but real animal faeces. Today, I’ve decided to swap out my comfy corner desk and the luxury of working at a glossy fashion magazine in order to chase a childhood dream of being a zookeeper at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. As a pre-teen, I often fantasised about dedicating my career to caring for a Noah’s Ark of doting creatures. I envisioned sauntering past the leafy enclosures and beaming happily at zoo-goers as a fuzzy koala nestles into my cargo-clad shoulder, like the Irwin kids at Australia Zoo. As I entered my teens, I discovered the pages of my favourite magazines were filled with just as much escapism and…

The video begins like most gender reveal announcements. A glossy sealed box, packed with promise, teases at the results of an unborn baby’s sex. Beside the package, 24-year-old Los Angeles-based Abby Ramsay waits eagerly for the cue of pastel balloons and confetti. Instead of a candy-coloured explosion, Ramsay retrieves a medical file from inside, revealing the paperwork for an approved “sterilisation” surgery. “I’m excited to take control of my own body. I’m not a baby maker,” Ramsay writes in the video’s caption. Ramsay, who identifies as non-binary, and a growing cohort of women in their twenties are choosing to remain child-free through tubal sterilisation surgery. Also known as tubal ligation, it is a permanent procedure that seals, cuts or ties the fallopian tubes, creating a physical barrier between sperm and…

“Feeling sexy is damn important, even if it’s just for you alone” From the time we met, Douglas photographed me – dressed and nude. I remember waking up in the morning after our first night together, his lens pointing at me. Posing for him felt wonderful. We all have insecurities, but when Douglas tells you you’re beautiful, you feel beautiful and you become beautiful. He seemed to find me totally irresistible, even as I got older, and on mornings when I did not feel quite as irresistible. Douglas saw the world better through a camera. Early in our relationship, I realised that to have a life together, I had to not only embrace but make myself part of his world. I always joked that ours was a ménage à trois:…

You’re an actor, musician and a poet. Tell us about your early memories of storytelling. I’ve been a performer since before I could talk. I remember being at a festival in my Aboriginal community down in Tassie when I was two years old, and my parents couldn’t find me. Eventually they spotted me dancing on the side of the stage in a singlet and my undies. You’ve joined the cast of Heartbreak High. What can you tell us about your character, Zoe? [Going into the show] I did feel like I was a new kid at school. Zoe is so confident and has a really deep belief and conviction in what she says. She also has a little bit of a temper and I’m excited to see how that looks…

TEENAGE OBSESSION PERSUASION BY JANE AUSTEN “Having left school young (the only examination I’ve ever passed is my cervical smear test), I’m an autodidact. And yes, it’s a word I taught myself! Jane Austen was my education. Her wit is sharp enough to shave your legs with.” BOOK I WISH I COULD READ AGAIN WUTHERING HEIGHTS BY EMILY BRONTË “I am a walking Brontësaurus – a two-legged anthology on those scintillating 19th-century English sister authors.” FAVOURITE PROTAGONIST BECKY SHARP VANITY FAIR BY WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY “With lashings of chutzpah she flaunted tradition. OK, she climbed the social ladder lad by lad, but living when wedlock was little more than a padlock, Becky learns to stand on her own two booties.” Literary portrayals of older women often fail to be complex, three-dimensional…

Driven by purpose, details are the defining factor. Seek out multiple pockets and belts. Give the trend a feminine twist via playful miniskirts and cropped tops. Add depth as you layer a subdued palette of earthy tones, such as khaki, beige and olive green.…

Creamy, blurred, sheer, tinged, glittery and glossy. The finish of a lip is now as customisable as your coffee order. However, this wasn’t always the case according to Napoleon Perdis global makeup artist Nathan Kaké. “When I first started out as a makeup artist, we only really had one texture and formula to choose from: super pigmented with a thick finish,” he says. “Now? Just as we have a wardrobe of clothes, we have access to a lip wardrobe.” Beyond nourishing and plumping, the handbag staple comes in a variety of shades, textures and formulas, enabling wearers to enhance, elevate and alter their desired makeup look with a mere swipe. GET LOUD Bright and bold, vibrant reds and orange lipsticks are here to replace the cool-toned wine-reds. Kaké’s go-to is…

I THINK THAT UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOUR SKIN NEEDS after skincare is very important. I never do a heavier base than [required]; I just touch-up areas where I need coverage. The Trinny London BFF [foundation] is a secret weapon for me. I LIKE TO EXPERIMENT WITH COLOUR. I always wear a Lip + Cheek Sheer Shimmer, like [the shade] Katie. I also love neutrals, like Dido and Bunny, which all go on top of your base. It’s great to just play with things. I HAVE DAYS when I feel I slept on a bed of nettles and I need to drain my skin. I use my Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser [because it has a] consistency that allows me to do a lymphatic drainage [facial massage] to help release some…

Which room in the house is your favourite? I love to relax in the front room. It stays relatively tidy, it’s cosy and comfortable. We can lounge in there and watch TV, and you can have drinks and entertain there and it’s quite inviting. Where do you like to shop for your interiors? I love the The Vault Sydney, Tamsin Johnson Showroom [in Paddington], Maison et Jardin in Double Bay – basically anywhere that sells antiques or French and European pieces. What is your at-home uniform? One of my Bond Street sets. The Birds of Paradise pattern was actually inspired by the wallpaper in the powder room. Do you have a signature scent? My favourite scent is English Pear & Freesia from Jo Malone. I have that all through the…

APRIL 20–MAY 20 TAURUS If you’ve been feeling a bit off-centre, May is the month that could see you realign with your heart and core values This month’s new supermoon on May 8 in your sign is your cue for a fresh start, especially in love or money. The secret sauce is to make moves that mirror your fundamental values. By mid-month, Mercury inspires you to tweak your image. It’s not about a complete overhaul but aligning your look with how you feel inside. Then, as the month wraps up, Jupiter’s influence brings a welcome boost to your finances. Maybe it’s discovering an unexpected source of income or making a profitable decision. The takeaway? Stay true to yourself and the cosmic pieces will fall into place. May is about authenticity…

MANTRAP A city girl marries a country lad in this hit, which catapulted Bow to stardom. As the leading lady – a spunky manicurist with a sex drive – Bow shows off her unique talents and comedy chops. WINGS There’s a reason Wings won the first ever Academy Award for Best Picture: it’s a damn good film! Playing the plucky girl next-door desperately in love with her World War I pilot neighbour, this is Bow at her finest. “IT” In the film that coined the term “It-girl”, Bow is mesmerising as a sassy salesgirl smitten with her department store boss. Naturally, she woos him with her pure sex appeal and animal magnetism – aka “It”.…

WHAT IS THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? Hits from the ‘80s and ’90s and powerhouse vocalists, such as Cher, Tina Turner, Whitney [Houston], Celine [Dion], Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi. I’m inspired again by the classics. WHO WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO? [The late singer and actor] Olivia Newton-John. She was – and still is – my idol and inspiration, and a kindred spirit at the same time. She was a special human in every way. WHAT SIMPLE PLEASURE BRINGS YOU THE MOST HAPPINESS? Watching reality TV shows. When I’m tucked in bed with a tea in my hand and a good snack I’m very happy. WHICH HISTORICAL CONCERTS DO YOU WISH YOU COULD’VE ATTENDED? There are so many. Maybe the 1985 Live Aid concert with Queen, or one…

“I NOTICE THE FLORISTS HAVE COMPLETED SEVERAL BOUQUETS IN THE TIME IT TAKES ME TO CREATE ONE” Is everything OK?” my best friend answers my call at 5am with sheer terror in her voice. Her cause for concern is that – while she’s an early riser – I am not a morning person. I struggle to understand those who thrive before 9am. Yet here I am, calling her before the sun is up, wearing pyjamas and Birkenstocks under a floor-length coat, about to drive across Sydney for reasons I am coming to regret. I explain to her that I am fine, technically, if you don’t count my growing remorse and the fact there are no coffee shops open. I’m doing a challenge for work, I say, that requires me to…

One of the key aspects my partner, Liam, and I bonded over when we started dating was our mutual desire not to have children. We had both always felt this way and it was refreshing and exciting to have found someone who was on the same page. About seven years later, in 2019, while on a health kick, it suddenly hit me: why am I still on the pill? I discussed it with Liam and said I’d ask about “getting my tubes tied” at my upcoming doctor’s appointment. I recall checking this rather casually at first with my female GP. Perhaps I was too casual. I received a brush off from her along the lines of my being so young still. I was 37. A few months later, while at…

If you want the Cliff Notes of Anne Hathaway’s new film, The Idea of You, they go something like this: Solène Marchand, a beautiful 40-year-old single mother, falls in love with Hayes Campbell (played by Nicholas Galitzine), the 24-year-old lead singer of a world famous boy band. While the sex is mind-blowing, Solène’s work and family lives are falling apart. Within 48 hours of its release, the trailer – with its steamy footage of Hayes pulling Solène in for a kiss as she whispers, “I’m too old for you” – broke the record for the most-watched trailer for an original streaming movie. Why so popular? Aside from Hathaway’s recent fashion renaissance drawing in fans, there’s also the fact The Idea of You is a film adaptation of the Harry Styles…

Hair and makeup by Ezio Diaferia. Model: Tessa Bruinsma/WhyNot. With thanks to Leonardo Trulli Resort, leonardotrulliresort.com.…

THE SUNGLASSES Swap your black shades for vibrant jewel tones reminiscent of the ’70s. THE BOOTS This year, autumn/winter is defined by over-the-knee pointed toe boots, like these beauties. THE EARRINGS Gold hoops are timeless, but we’re now gravitating towards unconventional shapes, varying thicknesses and distinctive styles. THE CROISSANT BAG Embody your inner French girl with the bag that completes any outfit. THE RING Inject a little ladylike charm with a non-traditional pearl ring. THE LOAFERS The official footwear of all cool girls is here to stay. Pair with socks for extra comfort. THE BELT From skirts to jeans, a braided belt will add dimension. THE BUCKET BAG Cute and practical, a bucket bag will take you from work to the weekend. THE HEELS A dark cherry kitten heel will…

AYURVEDIC SKINCARE Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of traditional medicine based on inner balance for overall wellbeing. Beauty brands have taken this up to give us a little inner peace as well as skin benefits, by incorporating ingredients such as sandalwood (find it in About Time We Met’s new oil) and ylang ylang (in La Mav’s uplifting body oil). BLUE LIGHT Long-term exposure to blue light from screens can lead to skin issues such as inflammation, pigmentation, and a weakened skin barrier. So it makes sense to help protect skin with products with built-in antioxidants such as ginseng and red algae (in Tomorrow Today’s serum). VITAMIN C A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C is a great way to brighten up skin and help slow the formation of pigmentation. Apply it…

While you can arguably get a decent facial in most shopping malls, a results-driven body wrap can be hard to come by (in Australia at least). So when I found the Biologique Recherche body treatment on the Kailo Medispa menu in Brisbane (it’s the only spa to have the treatment in the country) I was all in. Kailo is located in the very chic Calile Hotel in the heart of Brisbane’s stylish inner-city shopping district, James Street. So by the time I step foot inside the spa, I’m already feeling pretty relaxed and happy. After being greeted with tea in the reception room of Kailo, I’m ushered inside their beautifully minimalist treatment room. Stripping down to a paper G-string, I lay down on the very comfortable treatment bed to await…

LOAD ’EM UP If you already adore Westman Atelier’s tints, you’ll love this vitamin C and antioxidant-loaded highlighter serum. The good-for-skin tint (with added pearls) looks sheer, glowy and gorgeous on its own, and gives skin new dimension when worn under foundation. LUXE BUY Dosed with restorative and nourishing rare bee honey, this primer protects lashes while also making them look longer, more curled and thicker once mascara is applied. New Scents SMELLS LIKE: ISLAND LIFE Jo Malone Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense, 100ml, $336. With notes of mandarine, red hibiscus and vanilla, this fragrance takes you directly to an island paradise. A must for that tropical getaway. SMELLS LIKE: EMPOWERMENT Michael Kors Gorgeous! EDP, 50ml, $110. This modern classic has a floral, woody scent that’s ideal for the office or…

ROAD TRIP: SOMA, BYRON BAY, NSW Nestled in a lush landscape, Soma Byron Bay is a retreat and holiday haven that invites you to unyoke from the chaos of modern life. Attend a yoga or meditation retreat, or hire the home for your private use and enjoy access to its freshwater infinity pool, yoga mats and the infrared sauna. While you’re there, take advantage of the on-site Land Rover Defender Pacific Blue Edition. Inspired by Aussie surf culture, the vehicle is perfect for adding day trips to your stay. Don’t feel like heading too far? Byron Bay is renowned for farm-to-table dining. If you’re not sure where to go, we can recommend Rustic Rishi and Three Blue Ducks. Both serve delicious, decadent and nourishing meals. Visit somabyron.com.au and landrover.com.au for…

When superstar Taylor Swift released the track list for her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, many fans shared a collective thought: who is Clara Bow? The final track on side D is named after the actor, who successfully walked the tightrope from silent films to “talkies” in the roaring 1920s. It was a time of excess, debauchery and flappers – and Bow was one of the most famous flappers of them all. She epitomised the era. In the silent-film business, Bow was a sure thing. She made 45 movies in six years, fronting the hits of the day – Mantrap (1926), Wings (1927) and “It” (1927) – to rave reviews. The latter film earned her the title of “It-girl” and, just like that, a new term was popularised. According…