Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i ELLE Australia

How many times would you pick up your phone on an average day? Apparently for most of us, the answer is around 150 times, which is equal parts appalling and not at all surprising. For me, an average day would involve being woken up to the alarm on my phone, before checking my email (Mail), social media (Instagram, Snapchat) and all the day’s headlines (Feedly). If it’s a nice day I’ll go for a run (Runkeeper); if it’s cold or wet I might do a yoga session on my living-room floor (Nike+ Training Club). In the car I use the time to be educated (Podcasts) or entertained (Apple Music), and throughout the day I’m likely to need to find my way to an appointment (Maps), remember things for later (Notes),…

Front row at the shows has seen its share of entertaining characters. Audacious outfits, elaborate up-dos, hot-list celebrity faces: barely an eyelash is batted. So when every head in the house was turned towards giant, furry VIP guests Piro-chan and Bug-kun at Fendi’s AW16-17 show, we knew we were witnessing what industry insiders would refer to as “a moment” (not least because they took up two seats each – the nerve!). Measuring 198cm tall, the logo-stamped “Fendirumi” brand mascots are a souped-up, selfie-loving version of the iconic Italian label’s bag charms, the craze for which reached fever pitch on the streets this season. But the scary-chic didn’t end in Milan. In Paris, it was a case of the cast of Monsters University gone on tour. Mike, Sulley, Squishy, Terri and…

“IT’S NOT REALLY ABOUT ANY ONE PERIOD OF TIME,” 23-year-old slashie Margaret Zhang says of Gucci’s nostalgia-soaked pre-fall collection, after teaming up with the house to capture the pieces through her own camera lens. “I love Alessandro Michele’s references to symbolism throughout art history: the iconography, the animal motifs, the colour.” Her must-have piece? “I WANT THOSE YELLOW-LENSED GLASSES. I FEEL LIKE THE WORLD WOULD LOOK SO COOL THROUGH YELLOW LENSES.” Considering Zhang is making the declaration in an outfit consisting of various shades of black, it’s hard to see how a sunny wash of unadulterated colour would fit into her chicly curated world. But she has managed to nail the essence of the collection, not to mention the skewed aesthetic Michele has become known for since taking over the…

“Favourite dress too light for winter? Wear it over a turtleneck. Outfit a little dull? Try a clash-colour turtleneck. Honestly, I’m struggling to find a wardrobe problem that can’t be solved by a turtleneck.” “Make like model Caroline Brasch Nielsen and try a bright cross-body bag pulled up high and tight across the torso – great for instant cool cred (and easy iPhone access).” “Wear your favourite blazer, jeans and coat all at once. Add a new-season chunky belt. Win at winter dressing.” “Nothing says ‘I have my life together’ like clean white shoes. Team with other crisp white accessories to refresh an otherwise ordinary coat-and-pants combo.” “When all else fails, forget the rules and pair mismatched prints with a bright bag.” “Leandra Medine makes an excellent case for extreme…

Show Me A Mountain by Kerry Young A coming-of-age story set amid Jamaica’s political upheaval. $28, Bloomsbury Circus; out August 1 WEAR IT WITH: Chanel pre-fall 16. Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew gets another spin. $29.99, Hogarth WEAR IT WITH: Gucci SS16. The Regulars by Georgia Clark Three twenty-somethings discover a magic tincture that temporarily improves their lives. $29.99, Simon & Schuster; out August 1 WEAR IT WITH: MSGM SS16. The Girls by Emma Cline For anyone who was obsessed with You Must Remember This podcast’s Charles Manson-themed series. $32.99, Chatto & Windus WEAR IT WITH: Vetements SS16.…

“We trade witty barbs with strangers on Twitter and hand out likes on Instagram, and we let our oldest friends disappear into the abyss” When did you last call your closest friends? A day ago? A month? Longer? Phone calls are set to become a thing of the past as they get replaced by texts and social media. But what’s the emotional fallout of hardly talking to the people you love? Heather Havrilesky finds out Three of my friends only email me now – they never call. Four friends only text me. Two friends only DM me on Twitter. One friend only talks to me on Facebook. Another tags me on Facebook but doesn’t message – instead she writes, “Let’s get together soon,” in the comments of a post. Another…

1. SEE A PROFESSIONAL Anxiety is unlikely to go away on its own. Talk to a professional who can provide advice and treatment options. 2. CHANGE YOUR THINKING Guided by a professional, cognitive behavioural therapy can help you recognise your negative thoughts and teach you how to change your response to them. 3. FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH Regular activity, adequate sleep and a balanced diet can all help in managing and even preventing anxiety. 4. GET ONLINE There are plenty of online treatment options, such as MindSpot ( mindspot.org.au ), which provides free assessments and treatment courses. 5. MANAGE YOUR STRESS Regularly practising relaxation techniques such as slow breathing and meditation can help reduce your feelings of anxiety. 6. FIND SUPPORT Sites like beyondblue and Sane Australia have…

MANSON FAMILY MURDERS There’s never been a TV adaptation of Charles Manson’s murderous spree told from the point of view of one of his “girls”, like Leslie Van Houten and Susan Atkins, who were drawn in by Manson’s New-Age philosophy and ultimately committed crimes at his behest. PATTY HEARST The story of the 1974 kidnapping of heiress-turned-fugitive Hearst by a radical group called the Symbionese Liberation Army inspired a schlocky film in the ’80s, but we’d love to see a miniseries about this truly bizarre chain of events. THE SOMERTON MAN One of the most famous mysteries in Australian history, this case began in 1948 when an unidentified man was found dead on a beach in South Australia with a piece of paper that said “finished” in Persian in his…

1 Black Water by Louise Doughty Continent-crossing. Decade-spanning. Untold massacre. $29.99, Faber Fiction; out July 27 2 You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott Tiger mum. Prodigious daughter. Hit-and-run. $29.99, Picador; out July 26 3 Keep You Close by Lucie Whitehouse “Accidental” death. Suspicious friend. Paralysing vertigo. $27.99, Bloomsbury Circus 4 The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena Missing baby. Nervous parents. Police presence. $32.99, Bantam Press; out July 18…

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looking to stamp your passport? NO YOU LIKE YOUR SPA WITH A SIDE OF SWANK Como Shambhala Urban Escape at Como The Treasury, Perth THE VIBE: Modern luxury. TOP TREATMENT: Love Como Shambhala’s flagship property in Bali? Get your hit without leaving the country at this Perth outpost. The Sodashi Thermal Infusing Facial (90 minutes, $205) is like a boot camp for tired complexions – the warming mask drives the all-natural actives deep into skin, maximising hydration and nourishment to quickly whip your complexion into shape. You’ll walk out with renewed radiance and tone. INSIDER INTEL: The hotel’s hatted bistro restaurant, Post, welcomes even the fussiest eaters. Whether you want to indulge (twice-cooked pork belly, anyone?) or detox (Como Shambhala’s signature menu with raw, vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free meals is…

This soft blend of pink peppercorn, tuberose, jasmine, tonka bean and coconut milk smells like an endless summer on a private island. Which is pretty tempting right about now. Soleil Blanc, $298 for 50ml, Tom Ford, 1800 061 326 It’s the skincare-makeup fusion your 3pm face has been waiting for. This balm cleverly plumps and illuminates skin while ensuring your makeup goes the distance. Prima Glow-On Moisturizing Balm, $128, Giorgio Armani, 1300 651 991 A bronzing powder that somehow feels like a cream – expect serious colour pay-off with a natural finish. Les Saisons Poudre Bonne Mine Powder, $74, Givenchy, Sephora, (02) 9221 5703 Swap out a statement lip for these punchy pigments with a chic metallic sheen. Mermaid Eye Color in (from left) Triton and Starfish, $54 each, Chantecaille,…

1. A SEASONAL CLEANSE If the thought of sipping on cold juice all day seems unbearable, consider a more weather-appropriate option. We like Prodjuice (from $90, prodjuice.com.au), which offers one-, three- and five-day cleanse options featuring quinoa and blueberry porridge, chicken or mushroom broth and slow-cooked pea, mint and super-greens soup, all SERVED HOT IN BETWEEN MORE TRADITIONAL TONICS AND JUICES. 2. TURN UP THE HEAT Summer’s easy, but if it’s now a bit brisk to break a sweat during your morning jog, mix up your routine with a heated yoga session. SWEATING IS ONE OF THE BODY’S MAIN METHODS OF DETOXIFICATION, AND RESEARCH SHOWS IT’S AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO ELIMINATE NASTY ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS STORED IN THE BODY. A study published in the Journal Of Environmental And Public Health discovered…

“It’s the kind of place where you might take a vow of silence without even realising” ZABORIN, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN You can’t spend more than a week in Japan without enjoying a night in a ryokan, a traditional guest house. Nestled in the untouched private forest of Hanazono on Japan’s north island, Zaborin is a 30-minute drive from bustling ski town Niseko (though the two destinations feel so infinitely different that, at times, it’s hard to comprehend the short distance between them). The property boasts 15 villas, each with their own indoor and outdoor bath (or “onsen”), with hot spring water pumped from 1,000 metres below. The decor, by Perth-raised designer Shouya Grigg, is beautifully sparse – think Marie Kondo on crack – but, if anything, it helps ease the transition…

COKES: Found alongside the island that’s home to a Coca-Cola plant. CHICKENS: Right off an island once known only for its poultry. SULTANS: Big or small, these waves are always fit for royalty. NINJAS: Named because this spot’s breaks are popular with Japanese surfers. HONKY’S: Named after its earliest and most frequent visitor, Sydney expat Tony “Honky” Hinde. PASTA POINT: An Italian resort once located near this private surf spot would dump leftover noodles in the ocean.…

BORN: Ontario, Canada. LIVES: New York. SEE HER: Getting into the ’70s groove while showing us around her ’hood in our “Chelsea Morning” shoot on p80. OUT & ABOUT BAR: Death & Co in the East Village. CLUB: Good Room in Brooklyn. RESTAURANT: 00+Co in the East Village for vegan pizza and a killer brunch. DRINK: Whisky sour. CHEAP EATS: Friends of mine just opened Scarr’s Pizza in New York. STAY: Casa Mojanda in Ecuador, Giraffe Manor in Kenya and the Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada, but for holidays I usually rent an Airbnb. MAINTENANCE HAIRDRESSER: My friend Braydon Nelson. MAKEUP MVP: Nars lipstick. SKIN SAVIOUR: Osmosis Clarify blemish serum. It’s like magic. HAIR HERO: Bumble And Bumble Styling Creme. SCENT: Chloé. FACIAL: Fusion Spa in New York. NAILS:…

“To wear gems every day makes me happy. If I’m nervous I just have to touch them to feel better” Everybody has one. That woman at the office you sense is coming before she even enters the room. Chicly flamboyant. Inspiringly upbeat. At Bulgari, it’s Lucia Silvestri. The diminutive creative director loves a big style statement in the effortlessly elegant way of Italian women and has been known to wear high-jewellery “billionaire pieces” from her office safe to team meetings. “They look at me like I’m crazy. I even wear the tiara,” she beams. “I feel natural with the jewels. It feels part of me.” Perched on her desk in her Rome office, surrounded by photos from her glamorous 35-year career, it’s obvious Silvestri is doing what she was born…

Mixing textures is a sure-fire way to up your style game. This season, sheer lace pieces go from pretty to punk with the addition of metal rings (planted on tough accessories) and unexpected leather touches that up the kink-factor. Topped off with a tiara, you’ve got a mash-up of rock and romance that screams, “I’m with the band.”…

SIGNATURE SCENT Anything with vanilla. Viktor & Rolf and Jo Malone are my go-tos. WEEKEND HANG SPOT Gjusta – a cafe in Venice, Los Angeles. Or at my house in the woods. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT Escalón Tjuvholmen in Oslo, Norway. I can’t pronounce it, but it’s amazing. I also love the fried eggplant at Raw Bar in Bondi. DREAM OUTFIT Black skinny jeans, a cool tee and a colourful jacket. I have lots of vintage. I love to find one-off pieces. MOST-USED APP Spotify. WARDROBE HERO I love a good pair of denim shorts. And a black kaftan from my swimwear brand. MUST-TRY FOOD FAD Truffle fries. PAGE-TURNER The Harry Potter series. STYLE MUSE Russell Brand. LABEL TO LIVE IN Scanlan Theodore. CURRENT PLAYLIST “Fool” – Boo Seeka “Pass Dat” –…

Despite getting her on-screen start at the age of nine, Naomie Harris’ rise to stardom feels almost instant. But that’s our fault, not hers. While we’ve only just started to notice her quietly commanding presence in film and faultless red-carpet confidence, the 39-year-old’s big break actually came back in 2002, in Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic 28 Days Later. Later, she appeared in After The Sunset, Pirates Of The Caribbean, the Bond films Skyfall and Spectre (as Eve Moneypenny, no less) and took a haunting turn as Winnie Mandela in 2013’s Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. The British actress clearly favours strong female characters, and in this month’s Our Kind Of Traitor – a spy thriller adapted from John le Carré’s novel of the same name – she plays a lawyer who,…

“For a few years, I lived life as a pseudo-Greek. It was only when I met Greek people that I remembered I actually wasn’t Greek. I was a fraud – a wannabe” Someone asked me the other day where I was from. I said I didn’t know. For most people, it isn’t a hard question – they were born somewhere and probably lived there for their childhood, saw the same faces and the same streets day in, day out, and visited family nearby. But I didn’t. I was born in a city I have no memory of, I spent my childhood in a country where I didn’t speak the language and I have family members spread across nearly every continent in the world. I was at a bus stop in…

I got this commission to write women’s fiction books, and was paid enough to stop freelancing. I thought, ‘Okay, I can make a go of this.’ The second and third books did okay, they didn’t set the world on fire but they did fine, and then the fourth one absolutely bombed,” recalls author Paula Hawkins, whose 2015 novel The Girl On The Train actually did manage to set the world on fire thanks to its Gone Girl-esque suspense and plot twists. “I’m not married and I didn’t have anyone else to pick up the slack, so [the failure of the fourth book] was quite disastrous and I had to ask my dad for money, which is humiliating at my age.” Having written chick-lit under the pseudonym Amy Silver, The Girl…

Neutral Territory Nude hues have had their moment. For a modern neutral with a little more oomph, try a blend of brick-red shades on your eyes, such as Les 4 Ombres in Candeur Et Expérience, $98, Chanel, 1300 242 635. A wispy, ballerina-inspired bun like this one requires extra body before the hair is pulled back. To help give some grit to the girliness, blow-dry in a generous amount of EIMI Ocean Spritz Salt Spray For Beachy Texture, $24.95, Wella Professionals, wella.com. Gothic Glamour Layered shades of chocolate and copper can be a more flattering version of the standard black smoky eye, especially for fair complexions. Try combining Illusion D’Ombre Velvet in Rouge Contraste and Fleur De Pierre, $50 each, Chanel, 1300 242 635. For a super-slick hairstyle, apply gel…

WELCOME TO BROW REHAB Now you’ve got your perfect brow inspo, it’s time to sort out the details. Hannah Terrett, Benefit’s national brow artist, solves the biggest blunders standing between you and your dream duo. YOU’VE OVER-PLUCKED… HANNAH SAYS: Incorporate a browvolumising product into your routine to add extra body and texture while you’re waiting for your brows to grow. ELLE SAYS: Try a brush-on fibre product, which will deposit micro hair-like particles to bulk up sparse strands. The gel formula will also smooth and shape. TRY Brow Now Volumizing Brow Tint, $38, Estée Lauder, 1800 061 326 (1); More Brows, $18, ModelCo, modelcocosmetics.com (2); Gimme Brow, $39, Benefit, benefitcosmetics.com/au (3) YOU SUFFER PTSD FROM A WAX GONE WRONG… HANNAH SAYS: If wax makes you nervous, ask for tweezing instead.…

South Africa CHELSEA AESTHETIC CENTRE, CAPE TOWN; CHELSEASPA.CO.ZA “I’ve been going here for years and it’s never let me down. The facials are out of this world. Getting one of the 90-minute Luxury Facials is my guilty pleasure. The neighbourhood is also full of galleries, restaurants and home decor boutiques so it’s perfect for browsing afterwards. Eat at Four & Twenty (fourandtwentycafe.co.za) for the best breakfast.” NICOLE NEWMAN, BEAUTY EDITOR, ELLE SOUTH AFRICA Brazil AIGAI SPA, SÃO PAULO; AIGAISPA.COM.BR “It’s a big and incredible house that makes you feel like you’re outside the chaos of a big city. The My Spa treatment allows you to rent space upstairs for hours – perfect for small groups. There’s a heated pool, steam room and a room for massages.…

To find out more about Kirsten’s beauty regimen, head to ELLE.com.au/kirstenweekend-beauty/…

 Beautiful nails are always in style. Keep yours in top condition with the Scholl Velvet Smooth Nail Care system. This electronic nail pen, with three replaceable heads, works beautifully with Scholl’s Velvet Smooth Nail Care Oil to give your nails a polished, healthy-looking glow. And it’s so simple to use: APPLY A RICH NAIL AND CUTICLE OIL REGULARLY TO KEEP YOUR NAILS LOOKING THEIR BEST. STEP 1 Put the replaceable file head on the nail pen. Switch it on by choosing your desired speed (from two speed options) and file nails to your desired shape. STEP 2 Put on the buff head to even out imperfections and smooth the nail surface. This prepares nails for Step 3. STEP 3 Put on the shine head and polish the nail surface in…

It’s a mixed bag – a bit tropical, a bit tribal, a bit of Chinoiserie with classic undertones,” says designer and owner of Paddo To Palmy, Heidi Carter, of her colourfully clashing Sydney home. “I tried to tone it down, but when you love brightly coloured upholstery, textiles and art like I do, it’s almost impossible,” she laughs. Carter has had plenty of time to hone her decorating expertise. When she was renovating her former home bases in Sydney’s Paddington and Palm Beach, she started a blog about the experience. The site became so popular, she’s since turned it into an online store selling homewares and fashion. While Carter’s home is like her store come to life, she tries her best to keep the two worlds as separate as possible.…

00:00 Upon boarding your flight, say yes the complimentary fizz and whip yourself up a fly-away cocktail. Cin cin! 00:20 You got a little overexcited and made a mess with your cocktail, didn’t you? Clean up before digging into the mixed nuts. 02:00 Now that you’re 35,000 feet up in the air, it’s time to get comfortable. Slip into some cashmere and settle in. 02:25 Eww, the guy in front just sneezed on the flight attendant. Take some immunity-boosting vitamin C and zinc tablets, stat. 03:00 Make   your screen time feel more cinematic with headphones that can’t be beat for cancelling out engine noise. 05:00 What are you still doing awake? Was it really necessary for you to watch Inception again?! Put one of these on and go to…

1. Upon entry, you’ll choose self-service or a traditional hamam. Go traditional. 2. You’ll be given a small chequered cloth to change into; have your swimsuit bottoms on and wrap the cloth like a towel around your torso. Don’t worry, the hamam has separate sections for men and women. 3. You’ll be taken to the hararet (hot room) to sweat out your toxins for 15 minutes. Lie on the göbektas (central raised platform) to do so. 4. When your attendant returns, they’ll pour warm water over your body before giving you a vigorous foam massage (BYO soap if you’ve got sensitive skin). Then you’ll get an equally vigorous scrub before being rinsed with cold water. Some places do the scrub first. 5.…

Take an instant photo and share it online – it’s the Polaroid upgrade you’ve always wanted. I-1 Analog Instant Camera, $543, Impossible, impossible-project.com Seeing how your pics come out will be a welcome surprise two weeks back at work. Flash 27 Single Use Camera, $19, Kodak, bigw.com.au Stylish and high-quality – it’s loved by celebrities like Brad Pitt for good reason. Leica M, from $5,699, Leica, digidirect.com.au An alternative to a Leica that’s designed to look like a vintage camera, but shoots like a high-end digital. X-Pro2, from $2,699, Fujifilm, fujifilm.com.au This sleek piece has built-in wi-fi so you can upload your memories straight to social media. Lumix DMC-GM5, $899, Panasonic, panasonic.com/au…

FIREWORKS The best way to celebrate New Year, and give someone a Katy Perry-themed compliment. RESTAURANT MENUS They date back to the Song Dynasty, in the 10th to 13th centuries. GOLDFISH AS PETS Yes, really. PAPER Without which, the colouring-in trend would never have existed. UMBRELLAS The earliest reference to a collapsible umbrella was in 21AD. SELF-BALANCING SCOOTERS Loved by men with Peter Pan syndrome, hated by airline check-in counters.…

LITERATURE HOW TO GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED WITH DANIELE WILTON, CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SMUDGE PUBLISHING The good news is, getting published has never been easier. If you think you have a great story, you need to submit it to publishing houses. First, do your homework by visiting a bookstore to see who’s publishing similar books, then put together a list of relevant publishers. Don’t be shy about sending your work overseas either. You’ll need to send a precis of the plot and two chapters so publishers can see your writing style. If they’re interested, they’ll ask for more of your work. You’ve probably heard of many writers receiving letter after letter of rejection, so don’t let one stop you. You can self-publish, too. Not by putting your book…

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DUNCAN KILLICK, PHOTOGRAPHER (See “Shirt Stories” on p92 ) “Finishing last in a Year 1 egg-and-spoon race. Mum was proud – I was the only kid who didn’t cheat by holding down the egg with my thumb.” AMBER ELIAS, ELLE’S EDITORIAL COORDINATOR “Scoring the highest rank in Plants Vs Zombies midway through a flight to London in 2010, with an audience of tweens to cheer me on.” SINEAD STUBBINS, WRITER (See “Crime On Demand” on p72 ) “Successfully completing one semester of jazz ballet in 1997, culminating in a moving performance to Madonna’s ‘Holiday’.”…

» FIRST COMMISSIONED TO CELEBRATE THE NEW MILLENNIUM » CHARLIZE THERON AND MIRANDA KERR HAVE BOTH BEEN SEEN IN THE COLLECTION » BULGARI HAS CREATED A SPECIAL B.ZERO1 LINE TO HELP SUPPORT THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION » NAMED AFTER ITS INITIAL PROTOTYPE LABEL, B.01 » REPRESENTS ETERNITY (WHICH IS ABOUT HOW LONG YOU’LL HOLD ONTO IT!) » THE “TUBOGAS” CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE TRANSLATES LITERALLY TO “GAS PIPES”. ALLORA! » INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURE OF ROME’S COLOSSEUM…

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DAN LENO & THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM by Peter Ackroyd I gravitate towards books set in London, and Limehouse is close to my studio. Ackroyd writes in such a visceral way about this precursor to Jack the Ripper, and transports you to the Victorian court scenes. I absolutely adore London as a city. It’s very inspiring, exciting and constantly surprising. KISS KISS by Roald Dahl I bought this macabre short-story collection when I first moved to London to go to Central Saint Martins. My favourite story is “Royal Jelly”, about a beekeeper and his daughter. And I love the jacket; book covers are a place where interesting design is happening at the moment. I’d love to do a book-cover collab. THE VIRGIN SUICIDES by Jeffrey Eugenides The way Eugenides writes about…

“I DIDN’T LIKE MY ANONYMITY JUST AS MUCH AS I DON’T LIKE BEING RECOGNISED ON THE STREET. BOTH ARE UNCOMFORTABLE AND EMBARRASSING ALTHOUGH THE PERKS ARE BETTER WITH FAME” Who doesn’t love a guy who can express his feelings? Take Jesse Eisenberg, who has no taboo topics, happily chatting about everything and anything, long sentences tumbling from his mouth. His body pulsates with nervous energy, his fingers constantly touching, which he explains is a product of his OCD. In comparison, his idol Woody Allen, who he worked with on To Rome With Love and the upcoming Café Society, seems positively laid-back. His rapid speech, he says, is a result of growing up in a family of talkers. “It’s hard to get a word in edgeways, so if you don’t speak…

I think there’s a cliché about the stiff upper lip. Keep calm and carry on and all that. Many people suffer quietly,” says Louise Chunn, former editor of Psychologies and founder of the mental health website, welldoing.org. I’ve called her to talk about anxiety, the world’s most common mental disorder, and how it has managed to affect so many people you and I know. I’ve always viewed anxiety as fleeting, like a bad hangover or a summer cold. But for many, it’s become the new normal. Or as news outlets everywhere are calling it, an “epidemic” sweeping through the millennial generation. “People think anxiety is a minor ailment, but of course it’s not when you’re going through it,” Chunn says. I’m a relatively optimistic kind of person who can find…

“The level of intense immersion makes the viewer feel like they have a unique handle on the story. Talking about these shows and podcasts is just as captivating as consuming them” Last Christmas I became consumed with the murder of Teresa Halbach. I wanted to talk about it constantly; while seasoning a giant turkey on Christmas Eve, wrapping presents and even the next day when my family were gathered around the dinner table looking incredulous that I wanted to discuss such a macabre topic while wearing a paper hat and shovelling trifle into my mouth. I understood their reaction – I was even creeping myself out. But I wasn’t alone in my compulsion to share the most gripping details of Making A Murderer. By mid-January, the 10-part Netflix docu-series following…

ENTRAIN Finds a balance between the current time and your circadian rhythms to help nix jet lag. Price: free on iTunes and Android GBOARD A virtual keyboard that provides quick access to Google search within messaging. Price: free on iTunes GO DARLING ALARM For reminders to wake up, drink water, eat at a reasonable hour, etc… Price: free on Android QUIK A technophobefriendly video-editing app from the makers of GoPro. Price: free on iTunes and Android DISNEY CROSSY ROAD The original Crossy Road has over 120 million downloads. This Disney version is cute, mindless fun. Price: free on iTunes and Android…

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“I’m a lot more relaxed now... I have a different motivation to work. And obviously there’s just the fundamental difference of being a teenager and being a woman” 35 DIFFERENT LOOKS Gemma Ward is giving me running tips. Okay, one running tip. It involves staying up on the toes and it comes complete with a fleeting demonstration so graceful she looks like she might take flight. Her long legs are clad in skinny blue denim and her feet in Rick Owens black leather high-tops still covered in dust from hiking LA’s trails just the week before. Exercising outdoors, she tells me later, is her thing. The Australian supermodel grew up in Perth, and like many Aussie kids, immersed herself in physical activity: A-team rowing, running, swimming, water polo. “I…

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He may originally hail from Western Australia, but after decades in the capital of chic, celeb fave David Mallett (Marion Cotillard and Clémence Poésy are among his coiffing clientele) has an easy aesthetic that’s decidedly French. “I’m not a fan of dead-straight hair. I think it looks terrible,” he says. “There’s a bend and mess to a French woman’s hair. And they’re all about volume, so there’s nothing in any of my products that will weigh hair down.” Mallett launched his eponymous brand of products in 2011. “Clients told me they were overwhelmed by the haircare choices. So I created a small range that works,” he says. His salon, a stone’s throw from Paris’ iconic Louvre, recently expanded to an outpost in the freshly (and lavishly) refurbed Ritz Paris, alongside…

“You can’t really binge on burgers because you get full from them quickly, but with sugary, high-carb foods, it could take half an hour to feel full, and by then you’ve eaten half a box of biscuits” Like sitting and cigarettes, sugar is a familiar enemy. We’ve made friends with healthy fats and are back on speaking terms with carbs. But the sweet stuff? It’s impossible to enjoy a piece of cake or even a glass of orange juice without a saccharine-laced twinge of guilt. Yet according to the report Sugar Consumption In Australia: A Statistical Update, we’re still consuming nearly five times more sugar than the six teaspoons per day recommended by the World Health Organization. They say knowledge is power, so why is sugar more powerful? We’ve recently…

DYSON Designed to be used all year round, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater utilises Jet Focus technology to heat or cool a whole room or just yourself. Featuring a unique bladeless design, it’s safe and easy to use, plus it’s up to 75 per cent quieter than the previous generation, so it won’t interrupt your Netflix binge. $699; dyson.com.au DEBENHAMS Nailing cool London style has never been easier now iconic British retailer Debenhams has launched its first Australian online store. Offering exclusive high-street collections from top UK designers such as Henry Holland, Savannah Miller and Jasper Conran, you’ll be spoilt for choice. debenhams.com/au SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Signorina Misteriosa, the new fragrance from Salvatore Ferragamo, celebrates a woman’s bold, mysterious side. With the unique notes of wild blackberry and black vanilla mousse,…

• Don’t drive off-road unless you want to deal with an angry Icelander (it’s illegal). Gravel roads are okay, but grass, sand and moss are not. • Nudity while swimming or bathing is common, so be prepared to see a lot of the locals. • You’ll also need to shower before you’re allowed to go in a pool. • Take your shoes off when you enter a home (and even in public places if a shoe rack is by the door). • They’re called horses, not ponies (despite their size).…

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LINGERIE’S HARMFUL EFFECTS HELLO, E JEAN, My boyfriend had been asking me if I owned any racy underwear, so the other evening I surprised him in a sexy corset, stockings, etc. But the night didn’t go as planned. He was definitely surprised, and he seemed to like it; but he soon began saying he “didn’t feel well” and his “stomach pain felt like nerves”, and, well, that was that for the night. The next morning, he didn’t even make a move to seduce me before breakfast – which he always does when he stays over. But he did compliment me on the “plain” T-shirt and undies I was wearing. Had he been intimidated the night before by the beauty of my lingerie? Or overwhelmed? Frankly, I have no idea. –…

GRAB YOUR PASSPORT The out-of-the-way ski spots to add to your travel wish list RIKSGRÄNSEN, SWEDEN THE DEAL: On Sweden’s northernmost point, this isolated town lets you ski under the midnight sun in summer, or watch the Northern Lights from the ski lift from September to March. CELEBRITY VISITOR PREDICTION: Kimye and co. SHIGA KOGEN & SHIBU ONSEN, JAPAN THE DEAL: About three hours from Tokyo, this location has something for adventurers (amazing views and A+ powder) and those just along for the ride (a traditional town to wander in and multiple onsens). CELEBRITY VISITOR PREDICTION: Tom Cruise. BAQUEIRABERET, SPAIN THE DEAL: The quality of the Spanish slopes is still on the DL, so it’s relatively affordable. Plus, après-ski drinks get even better when there’s tapas involved. CELEBRITY VISITOR PREDICTION:…