Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i Marie Claire Australia

August always feels like a turning point. We’re still in winter, technically, but the mood is starting to shift. Mornings are still chilly, but afternoons are getting warmer, and every second post on Instagram is someone ordering an Aperol in Europe. That sense of in-between is something we leaned into for this issue. It’s full of stories about transformation and women boldly stepping into their next chapter. Delta Goodrem leads the charge. As a teenager, she gave us Innocent Eyes, the album that basically raised a generation of millennial girls (myself included). Now, she’s celebrating 20 years since Mistaken Identity, the iconic album that followed her cancer diagnosis. In our cover story on page 94, Delta reflects on being catapulted into fame at 18, the pressure of being framed as…

1 Faux fur is having a renaissance. Embrace the creativity of the moment by layering textures such as leather and lace under a midnight black coat. For extra artistic flair, top it off with a necktie and bare legs. 2 If it feels like your outfit is missing something, consider adding a faux fur stole, draped just-so. It’s the everyday, elevated. 3 Luxurious, cosy and a little bit sexy, wrap yourself in a teddy coat – and nothing else – on those days you don’t feel like getting dressed. 4 Throw a chunky, cropped faux fur coat over a preppy suit for the ultimate in cool winter styling. 5 Wear the whole chocolate box. An all-brown look in varying textures – from faux fur to leather and silk – is deliciously indulgent. 6 Feeling dramatic? A…

GET IT BRIGHT An outfit is never complete without a pair of sunglasses. With so many different shapes and shades, the most colourful iterations can totally transform your look.…

Two years ago, after a long and frustrating journey, Grace Toombs was diagnosed with stage three endometriosis. Rather than accepting that the road to diagnosis is paved with obstacles both emotional and physical, she decided she was going to do something about it. Enter, her groundbreaking at-home STI and cervical screening service, June Health. At just 23 years old, Toombs is flipping the script on how reproductive healthcare is delivered in Australia. Her health journey began when a pap smear at age 21 returned a positive result for CIN 2, abnormal cervical cell changes that can be precursors to cancer. “I was rattled, like, ‘What do you mean?’ Now I’m staring down the barrel of having CIN 2, and the word cancer is being thrown around at me. What the…

INSIDE THE GUEST BATHROOM of a London home, Lena Dunham overheard something she shouldn’t have. “She’s just a little too much,” whispered a voice from beyond the tiled walls. There was no doubt in Dunham’s mind that the private exchange was about her. “I remember my whole being shrinking into nothing,” recalls the award-winning director, actor and writer. Hearing that someone thought she was “too much” immediately made her think she was difficult, over-the-top, exhausting and intolerable; another of those terms – like “emotional” – that only women seem to be branded with. In an industry still heavily dominated by men, this was not the first time that someone had made her feel small. Enter, Dunham’s husband, the British musician Luis Felber, who explained that unlike in her native America,…

ASH A book for the women who have been called good girls and bitches, Ash is a powerful portrait of female rage. When Thea returns to work from maternity leave, she finds that everything is different. Something is burning bright and hot at her core and it’s teetering on the edge of an explosion. Ash, by Louise Wallace (Allen & Unwin, $24.99), is out September 2. MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME “My shelter and my storm” is how Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy describes her complex relationship with her mother, the formidable women’s rights activist, Mary Roy. A response to the intense reaction to her mother’s death in 2022, Arundhati’s memoir is a profound tribute to freedom, grace and thorny maternal bonds. Mother Mary Comes to Me, by Arundhati Roy…

For Delta Goodrem, there wasn’t just one emotional high during her wedding day, there were countless. “Truthfully, every moment took my breath away,” she tells marie claire. “But walking into the cathedral and seeing it look so magnificent, filled with our family, and Matthew waiting at the altar… it was magic.” The setting was nothing short of spectacular. The couple chose the Mediterranean island of Malta for the ceremony and reception. “The Phoenicia hotel team helped us create the most intimate, seamless celebration,” says Goodrem. The couple first stayed at The Phoenicia, next to Malta’s capital, Valletta, when Goodrem performed at the Isle of MTV: Malta 2023 music festival. It was during that same trip that Copley proposed in the hotel’s gardens, overlooking Valletta’s, grand harbour. “It quickly became our…

These days, more of us are seeking clean skincare – and in turn many beauty brands are working to provide formulations devoid of toxins. So, what are the rogue chemicals lurking in our creams – and why do we care? Research suggests they could be interrupting the system that manages our hormones: the endocrine. Accountable for things like fertility, weight and mood, the finely tuned endocrine system can be sent out of whack by chemicals found in everything from drinking bottles and saucepans to skincare, furniture and food. New Zealand beauty entrepreneur Tanné Snowden knows firsthand the potential pitfalls of hidden chemicals. She faced fertility and health issues including ovarian cysts, stage 4 endometriosis and a colon obstruction. Could the skincare she’d been using have been in any way responsible?…

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MAKEUP UPDATE Three products to invest in this winter. EYES Use these sticks as an impactful liner or smudge onto lids for a pretty wash. Too Faced Quickie Queen Cream Eye Shadow Stick In Sunset Sizzle, $45. LIPS This serum-lipstick hybrid adds shine and colour while hydrating deeply. Givenchy Rose Perfecto Shine Serum Lipstick in N302, $66. CHEEKS With smooth, long-wearing colour, this squalane-dosed blush has a matte finish that doesn’t feel dry. Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush in Malibu Cooler, $38. SWEET DELIGHTS Want a delicious treat this winter? These new fragrances have notes that will make you swoon. This irresistible dessert scent has notes of raspberry and peach, evened out with white musk and vanilla. It will carry you through to spring without even…

Once considered a furnishing no-no, green began to creep into interiors via indoor plants and plush rugs several years ago. Since then, the hue has visibly flourished, finding its way across cushions, cabinetry, sofas and wallpaper in a range of shades. A big reason for this popularity is the fact green partners so perfectly with neutrals, such as black, white and grey, as well as earthier accents, including wood, marble, brass, leather and rattan. So don’t hold back, it’s easy being green.…

JULY 23–AUGUST 22 LEO Hallelujah! Mercury ditches its retrograde in your sign, opening up communication and launching stalled plans. Itching for a getaway? Compare flights and read hotel reviews, but keep your credit card locked until after August 11. The full moon brings a relationship reveal: a business partner’s true intentions may surface, or couples could make a pivotal decision together. The good news? You’ll have all the facts at hand to act with confidence. Cash flow improves from August 23, when the sun lights up your money house. And love? Skip the fancy lingerie; stimulating conversation is the best aphrodisiac. POWER DATES August 1, 11, 26 AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 22 VIRGO Mercury drops a message via your dreams: angels, spirit guides or your own intuition – something is trying to…

“I admire people who are very transparent with their feelings.” Who was your childhood hero? My [rally driver] dad has always been my mentor and one of my heroes. I’m lucky to have adopted his two-time world champion discipline. Rafael Nadal has also been an important influence; I have tried to adopt his [tolerant] court attitude towards winning and losing. Who is a fictional character you resonate with most? Timon from The Lion King. I love meerkats; they’re very funny animals. What is the soundtrack to your life right now? Recently, I’ve been obsessed with the song “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone. It gives me this energy boost to get through my training and life in general. What is the quality you value most in people? I admire people who…

BUTTONED UP Prim and proper? We don’t know her. Take a classic tweed jacket and team it with some very-2025 jeans and accessories for a thoroughly modern fashion moment. TOP COAT The new tweed comes oversized or embellished with sequins, giving its wearer endless styling options. Would your grandmother pair her tweed with a band tee? No. But you can.…

INGREDIENT WATCH During winter, skin can get dehydrated, dull, dry and irritated. We talk to Dr Tania Romano, head of medical and education at SkinCeuticals, about the ingredients to enlist now to get skin glowing through the cold months. “The goal in winter is to increase and maintain skin hydration,” says Romano. “There are a few products that can be used to boost skin hydration during winter. These ingredients will work synergistically to bring back the skin’s glow.” Hyaluronic acid “Using a hyaluronic acid product will help draw water into the skin.” Romano recommends SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan serum. Panthenol “For people with very dry skin, incorporating panthenol will also help increase skin hydration,” says Romano. Ceramides and fatty acids “Winter is also the time to be using a thicker…

HAIR ETHOS IN FIVE WORDS Confident, fun, empowering, expressive and quirky. ON CREATING A BLOW-DRY WITH BODY AND BOUNCE. I always start by rough drying the hair 70 per cent upside down. This preps the foundation for volume and reduces your styling time massively. My top tip is to always over-direct the hair, which means blow-drying it in the opposite direction to where it naturally falls. It might feel strange at first, but it creates incredible lift at the roots for that bouncy salon finish. Also, never skip the setting step. Once you’ve dried a section, pop it into a roller or clip it up to cool down in place. This locks in the shape and gives you long-lasting volume. ON ADDING SHINE While products such as shine sprays and…

GLOW TO GO These travel-friendly supercharged sachets from The Beauty Chef have an equal mix of the brand’s famed pre, pro and postbioticdosed Glow powder, as well as its Collagen Boost, to help keep skin looking radiant when you’re on the go. LIGHT FLIGHT Powerful and lightweight, this new hairdryer from Dyson with five clever attachments (they remember the setting you prefer) travels well and offers up precision drying, more shine and less damage to hair BACK TO CALM De-stress flight-fatigued skin with this lightweight serum. Bolstered with bioferments and biomimetic actives, it sinks in seamlessly to help calm and soothe skin, add radiance and support the skin barrier. MEDITERRANEAN CALLING Made without alcohol, this YSL scent is a siren call to warm days by the sea. Glowing with notes…

“Nothing unimportant ever happens at The Plaza.”– author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who famously set part of The Great Gatsby in the hotel The Plaza, New York Why iconic It’s the USA’s most famous hotel, a symbol of Gilded Age glamour since 1907, host to royalty and anyone who matters, holder of legendary parties, keeper of secrets and a Hollywood star in its own right (shout out to Home Alone 2, Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, etc). Famous for Star-spotting during afternoon tea at The Palm Court, those Central Park views, the Eloise themed suite and knowing you stayed where legends slept, danced and made history. Park Hyatt, Sydney Why iconic Tucked under the famed Coathanger, the hotel delivers the unrivalled money-shot of its world-renowned picture-perfect harbour. Famous for Though…

From chefs and artists to athletes, it champions the voices of women who create the magic. TUCKED INTO THE DREAMY COASTLINE OF Cabarita Beach – where New South Wales and Queensland hook-up – Halcyon House isn’t just a pretty face (although the interiors are chef’s kiss). With a decade under its belt, the boutique hotel has quietly become a cultural hub, thanks to its artist-in-residence program, regular culinary retreats with female chefs and wellness programs led by elite female athletes. The venue champions the voices of women who create the magic. Launched by powerhouse sisters and owners Elisha and Siobhan Bickle, the artist-in-residence program is immersive, meaningful and unapologetically female. Over the years, it’s welcomed creatives from painters and sculptors to writers and photographers, offering them space, time and exposure…

Supersize me When it comes to denim Bermuda shorts, the bigger the better. Pump up the volume on top with wide-sleeved jacket. The key to not letting your outfit swallow you whole is to bring it under control with a tailored waist and sleek, pointed-toe heels. Jeans & a nice top The going-out uniform of an entire generation of women gets an upgrade with jeans that make a statement too. An asymmetric waistband and relaxed fit ensures your whole outfit is nice, not just the top. The high-low Casual and cool denim jeans are elevated to luxury-fashion status when paired with a timeless tweed jacket.…

“Breaking up a monochrome look with different textures or patterns means black and white are never boring.” – Naomi Smith “Draping and fringing with little pops of gold – through jewellery or hardware – can make a look more dynamic and interesting.” – Alexandra English “Organic shapes and appliqué details can bring a softness to a more severe two-tone look.”– Harriet Sim “For lovers of a strong black-and-white ’ fit, you can’t go past sharp tailoring, pleats and other school uniform-inspired pieces.”– Jordan Boorman…

When Ellie* left the gates of Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre, one of the “screws” (aka prison officers) sniggered and said, “I’ll see you in a few weeks.” This, Ellie expected. Many of the prison staff had tyrannised her during her term: when she tried to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts, they thwarted her. “They hate people studying,” she says, sighing. “[One staff member in particular] would even state that prisoners shouldn’t be allowed to.” After a 10-month campaign and constant derision, including being “screamed at” and having her security classification changed to maximum, Ellie was granted permission to study and ultimately finished her degree. Despite taking initiative to rewrite her future, Ellie was humbled by a grim reality: once a prisoner, always a prisoner – even on the other…

Some of Loren O’Keeffe’s favourite memories with her younger brother, Dan, are from spending long days together during endless school holidays. There was the time they decided to recreate a treasured blue milkshake they’d binged on during family summer vacations in Victoria’s Lorne. The siblings mixed blue cordial, milk and ice-cream into the milkshake maker, and promptly gagged at the taste, throwing the failed experiment down the sink. There was the time they were obsessed with playing Nintendo, devoting hours to competing against each other in Mario Kart and Legend of Zelda battles. There was the time Loren would watch her daredevil brother come flying down the hill on his rollerblades, launching through the air off the ramp he built with the neighbourhood kids, twisting and twirling in mid-air. “He…

BEST WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE Hermès Barénia Created by in-house perfumer Christine Nagel, Barénia EDP marks Hermès’ first chypre scent. Warm and woody, this fragrance wins points for its ability to be simultaneously powerful and feminine. Blending butterfly lily and the delicate notes of miracle berry with oakwood and patchouli, Barénia is an elegant scent that mingles beautifully on the skin for all-day wear. The pyramid-studded bottle, inspired by Hermès’ Collier de Chien bracelet and created by Philippe Mouquet, perfectly reflects the perfume’s freespirited yet powerful ethos. Perfect for both men and women, this zesty, sparkling scent conjures warm summery days by the sea. BEST MEN’S FRAGRANCE Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mandarino di Sicilia Take an olfactory trip to the Mediterranean with this fragrance by iconic Italian brand Aqua di Parma.…

FILTER FINISH If – like me – you enjoy glow and hydration as well as a diffused skin look from your foundation, stop right here. Givenchy’s new foundation is serum and makeup in equal parts. Dosed with micro hyaluronic acid and ceramides yuzu extract, skin gets a hydration uptick, while the brand’s Prismatic Light technology offers up a soft-focus finish. BACK TO BASICS Cleansing is key, and it’s a non-negotiable in my skincare routine. Make one of these decadent oil cleansers your first base. Gel to oil: A blue gel balm that transforms into a decadent cleansing oil, this nourishing formula by Sunday Riley dissolves makeup, skincare and grime, while also adding plenty of hydration thanks to evening primrose oil and hyaluronic acid. Oil to milk: Work this ceramide-, prebiotic-…