Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2014 i ELLE Australia

001 27.4680° S, 153.0480° E BRISBANE FLESH: GOLD COAST IN THE 60S, 70S AND 80S Nostalgic types will find photographer Graham Burstow’s black-and-white images tug at the heartstrings, especially for those who spent a summer on Broadbeach. The then-amateur snapper used to spend his family holidays capturing sun-kissed bikini babes, muscle men and cute nippers, making for a unique Aussie retrospective. October 4 – November 2; brisbanepowerhouse.org 002 41.2889° S, 174.7772° E WELLINGTON WORLD OF WEARABLEART AWARDS SHOW If, like us, you’re still equal parts intrigued and baffled by 3D printing, you’ll no doubt be impressed by the work of Kiwi Dylan Mulder, who spent three months creating this year’s entry (a headpiece) using the futuristic technique. See his and 150 other impressive marriages of design and art.…

Inviting volunteers into a stark room, tying on blindfolds and then asking them to feel their way through getting dressed while the camera rolls – it sounds like something straight out of Homeland, but Kacey Devlin’s graduation film project has been key to shaping her understanding of how the non-blindfolded interact with clothes. And with two years’ experience working in public relations, where she gathered insider intel on what actually prompts us to buy said clothes, the Sydney-based designer is now ready to launch her label, Kacey/Devlin. Using sustainable fabrics and natural dyes where possible, and avoiding formal fastenings such as zips, buttons or studs, her debut high summer collection, Undone, features open-back dresses, draped jackets, relaxed sweaters and easy-to-wear trouser-and-tee sets. They form a wardrobe you won’t need a…

You’re looking for a new MUSIC OBSESSION QUEEN OF THE CLOUDS TOVE LO Stockholm’s Tove Lo first hooked tastemakers with her EP Truth Serum, a collection of dirty pop anthems about love gone wrong – single “Habits” was played on radios everywhere after being reborn as “Stay High (Habits Remix)” featuring Hippie Sabotage. We bet it’ll be the same for tracks “Like Em Young” and “Not On Drugs” from her debut album. FYI: she visits Australia in November. Out October 4 You’re feeling in touch with YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE TAIGA ZOLA JESUS American pop songstress Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, gives off goth goddess vibes in the video clip for “Dangerous Days”, the lead track from her fifth studio album Taiga. Directed by artist and photographer Tim Saccenti, it…

1951 At 25, Vivian Maier moves from France back to her home town of New York to nanny. 1952 Buys a Rolleiflex to fuel her photography fixation. On her days off, she roams the streets capturing photos of strangers. 1956 Settles with a family in Chicago, where her bathroom doubles as a darkroom to develop rolls of black-and-white-film. Early ’70s The three children grow up, ending her employment. Rolls of film build up as she moves from family to family. ’70s – ’90s She swaps black- and-white film for colour. Late ’90s Money troubles force her belongings into storage. 2007 The contents of her storage locker are auctioned off due to non-payment of rent. History buff John Maloof takes home a trunk of negatives for $400. April 2009 Maier dies,…

DON’T TALK TO A MAN FIRST, DON’T GO DUTCH ON A DATE, DON’T CALL HIM. Nineties man-ual The Rules, with its 35 archaic dating doctrines, is impossible to read with a straight face. Raising the biggest laugh in 2014 is rule 20: be honest but mysterious. Whether you’ve been set up by a friend, matched on Tinder, or exchanged digits at a bar, the cyber-stalking of potential suitors, or “pre-dating”, has become so deeply ingrained in today’s dating culture that the art of intrigue is as foreign a concept as dial-up internet. According to dating site eHarmony, 54 per cent of women excavate the internet for information about a date, while 43 per cent of men are guilty of the same. The desire to dodge a dating bullet plays a…

Few things are more joy-inducing than one of Net-A-Porter’s iconic black boxes landing on your desk. For that, we have Megan Quinn to thank. As the former creative director of the luxury e-tailer, which she co-founded with Natalie Massenet (and their husbands) in 1999, it was her job to design the packaging. “I was inspired by a ’50s illustration of a little bellhop from The Plaza in New York,” says the Brisbane-born 50-year-old. “It was a black and white drawing of him in a hat walking down Fifth Avenue with this tumbling pile of boxes.” Since stepping away from Net-A-Porter in 2003, Quinn’s been named one of the most powerful women in Australian retail – she’s the CEO of her own consultancy firm, Q&CO, a director for UNICEF and a…

DERBY DAY Kate says: "Derby Day is traditionally black and white attire so opt for monochrome. You can opt for a trusty LBD and bring in a hint of white or cream through your hat, nail and clutch accessories. For understated glamour on Derby Day Almost Almond nude nails are my go to." MELBOURNE CUP Kate says: "Melbourne Cup is all about colour so have fun with your outfit. Opt for a statement heel, a bold clutch or head-turner head piece with a matching nail, to really make your outfit pop." For all your race day fashion tips & tricks from Kate Waterhouse & to find your perfect race day nail shade – head to www.au.sallyhansen.com…

Skincare today comes in more varieties than Gelato Messina has flavours. Step inside a department store or chemist and there are hundreds of creams, toners, oils and serums on offer. And while each formulation has a distinct place in your regimen, serums – despite their light, unassuming texture – are indisputably the workhorses gracing the shelves. “Serums are highly concentrated formulas containing very active ingredients that target specific skin problems,” says Emma Hobson, educational manager at the International Dermal Institute. Unlike creams, which form a protective barrier on top of the skin, a serum’s lightweight consistency is designed specifically to penetrate deep into the dermis, treating concerns at the cellular level. “They create a visible and tangible response from the skin,” says Hobson. And with the latest crop of active…

SMOOTH OPERATOR Your covert beauty operation: to achieve voluminous lashes that feel soft and conditioned. Rimmel London’s Wonder’full Mascara With Argan Oil – a lightweight, smoothing mascara – is formulated with Moroccan argan oil to deliver clump-free volume and envy-inducing definition. Every good secret agent needs an equally formidable sidekick, and Wonder’full Mascara With Argan Oil is no exception. The next-gen, ultra-flexible brush takes the guesswork out of application. It’s super-soft and manoeuvres to reach each individual lash, creating the perfect look: full from the roots, fanned out at the edge. Genius. STAND AND DELIVER Behind all good eye makeup is a hero product, and it just so happens Rimmel London’s Wonder’full Mascara With Argan Oil is a triple threat. CLUMP-FREE The innovative ultra-flexible brush means you can achieve maximum…

Would you invite a stranger into bed with you? One who tracked every toss and turn, every moment spent awake and pretty much everything else in your life? Thought not. But I have. For the past month, I’ve been wearing the Up By Jawbone, a slim black band which, should I lose it, would tell anyone who cared that: I had a bad day last Tuesday and downed five glasses of red wine; didn’t get a single wink of sleep last Wednesday because of a looming work deadline; and suffer from an extreme and as-yet unchecked obsession with Maltesers. In fact, the Up By Jawbone knows more about me than my friends, colleagues or my mother. It knows more about me than me – tracking every step I take, every…

Cherry pie is more than an epic ’90s hard-rock song – it’s also a delicious dessert you can easily whip up at home. Topping your home-baked treat with a lattice lid will give it an old-school touch that trumps bland options from your local bakery – and getting your pie weave on isn’t as hard as it looks. “The difficult thing isn’t the weaving; it’s just about getting a robust pastry that can hold up to manhandling,” says Griff Pamment, creative director and head chef at Luxe in Sydney. “Try a tablespoon of white vinegar in the pastry for the lattice. It will feel a little waxy but the vinegar weakens the gluten. Cut all the strips and chill them again. Everything needs to be cool before you start.” And,…

Twenty-four years after German reunification, Berlin has partly outgrown the unofficial “poor – but sexy” tag given to it a decade ago. Thanks to its booming tourism industry, the once debt-ridden city’s economy is on the up, with its luxe makeover attracting a more refined crowd. Now, you can dine at a Michelin-star restaurant, sip cocktails at Soho House and shop designer boutiques in Friedrichstrasse. But one thing that hasn’t changed is Berlin’s hipper-than-thou underground culture, which remains as seductive as ever to musicians, designers, artists and filmmakers thanks to its rotating roster of pop-up eateries, art installations and outdoor festivals. Of course, there are plenty of tourist attractions to take in as well – East Side Gallery, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie – but you’re there to party, let’s be…

TIME OUT BAR Jules Bistro in New York’s East Village for French food, live jazz and interesting people. STAY Heritance Kandalama in Sri Lanka. The hotel stretches for a kilometre along the mountainside and there are elephants walking in the plateau below. DRINK Moscow mule. DATE RESTAURANT Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar or Dandelion in Melbourne. CHEAP EATS The fro-yo bar Yo-get-it in Melbourne. TRAVEL HOTSPOT Kenya for a safari, or South Africa for paragliding, sand-boarding, hiking, kloofing, abseiling, shark diving and surfing. POLISH HAIRDRESSER I love Frank Apostolopoulos at Biba salon. MVP BEAUTY PRODUCT Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. SIGNATURE SCENT Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. FACIAL A De-Sensitising Facial to calm my sensitive skin at Uspa in Brighton. SPA On special occasions I’ll have…

ANNA EWERS AGE 21 FROM Germany WHY WE LOVE HER Ewers is the Claudia Schiffer-Brigitte Bardot hybrid the Alexander Wang team have on speed dial (she fronted the label’s past two campaigns). She’s also the hardest-working model of AW14-15, walking in 50+ shows, including Givenchy. BINX WALTON AGE 20 FROM USA WHY WE LOVE HER Christened Binx by her brothers (due to an apparent resemblance to Star Wars character Jar Jar Binks at birth), Walton is a hip-hop dancer and performing arts graduate, as well as a face of Chanel. ANDREEA DIACONU AGE 23 FROM Romania WHY WE LOVE HER Alongside her steady ascent to super status, the face of Chloé has been refining her language skills (five at last count) as well as studying archaeology, psychology and – we’re…

PINK LOULOU With her unique take on keepsakes, Skye Campbell serves up Australian summer in bite-sized pieces – see her latest line of kiwis, apples and oranges. SATOMI KAWAKITA Thought diamonds couldn’t possibly get more appealing? Meet Japanese-born, New York-based jeweller Kawakita’s free-form designs. Ring, $677, Satomi Kawakita Jewelry, satomikawakita.com PETITE GRAND Want to make sure you’re always top of someone’s mind? Give them one of Tanja Kovacevic’s slivers of goodness – they’re never coming off. RECREATIONAL Emma Swann swapped her teen obsession with roller-disco and mix tapes for one of personalisable pieces and superfine trinkets, but the sense of play remains. GAG & LOU French designer Agnes Vidrequin’s charm bracelets will have you stacking like a true bohémien. Stumble on her store in Paris’ Le Marais district and never…

ON SPRING RACING In the UK, Royal Ascot was a great excuse to catch up with the girls, dress up and enjoy a glass of champagne. It wasn’t until I arrived in Australia that I realised going to the races was also popular here. Last time I went I wore a bright-yellow vintage ’20s shift dress. FOR INSPIRATION I look to Jennifer Connelly. She’s a natural beauty; understated and cool but still polished. She always looks like she feels at ease in her own skin. WHAT TO WEAR I love black, but when I really want to dress up I’ll throw on colour. Right now I love bold florals with geometric elements. My favourite print from our latest collection is a hand-drawn floral on a bright cobalt base – it’s…

Our resident DJ Anna Lunoe picks her favourite tracks for October. Download now TALK TALK GEORGE MAPLE Fresh off supporting Little Dragon on tour, this is the vibing new single from the sultry Sydney singer. GO GRIMES FEAT BLOOD DIAMONDS Grimes is back with some moody, melodic trap vibes. Rumour is this one was actually written for Rihanna to perform! CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU CARIBOU This song hits you like a warm hug. ALL UNDER ONE ROOF RAVING JAMIE XX The spirit of the UK in a song from The xx’s Jamie xx. BEGGIN FOR THREAD BANKS Another gem from the LA singer taken from her new album. FEELS LIKE TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS & ANNA LUNOE Dance-party time! I LIKE YOUR BOOTY SHIBA SAN Get ready to strut around…

I was what you would call an awkward teenager – braces for six years will do that to a girl. “Don’t worry, you’ll be pretty enough once you get that metal off your teeth,” one elderly gentleman proffered, unprompted, as I served him coleslaw during one of my Saturday shifts at the local supermarket. When I wasn’t slicing salami or threading chickens onto rotisserie poles, I was curled up on the couch, striving to improve my high-school French by poring over poetry (have there ever been three words more magnificently strung together than Charles Baudelaire’s “luxe, calme et volupté”?), immersing myself in coming-of-age novels like Bonjour Tristesse and watching endless Nouvelle Vague films on video. And then one Sunday I came across a movie called ...And God Created Woman, starring…

THEN Don’t TALK to a man first Don’t OPEN UP too fast Don’t accept a SATURDAY NIGHT date after Wednesday Always END phone calls FIRST ACCENTUATE the POSITIVES in personal ads DON’T CALL him and rarely return his calls Don’t STARE at men or TALK too much Don’t ASK a man to DANCE NOW Don’t TEXT a man first Don’t SEXT or SEND a guy anything you wouldn’t want him to have if you break up Don’t ANSWER TEXTS (or anything else) after midnight Wait at least FOUR HOURS to answer a guy’s first text IGNORE WINKS and other rules for online dating Wait for a guy to FOLLOW YOU on Twitter FIRST and rarely return tweets Stay away from his FACEBOOK profile Don’t ask guys out by TEXT, FACEBOOK,…

I discovered the charms of Ben Affleck 17 years ago, when he played Gunner in Going All The Way, a modest Sundance film set in ’50s Indianapolis. A veteran of the Korean War in his early twenties, Gunner is a golden boy who reminded me of my favourite high-school boyfriend: generous, funny and wise. When I tell Affleck this, he lights up. “Oh, ho. Thank you!” he exclaims. “I love that little film. It probably didn’t cost more than a few million, maybe less, but it had such good people [in it].” With a little help from Gunner and a lot more from two other movies that year, Affleck became a golden boy for real. He co-starred in Chasing Amy, Kevin Smith’s ingeniously obscene R-rated romantic comedy and – the…

MYTH #1 REAL RACEGOERS WEAR HATS INSIDERS TAKE THIS TO INCLUDE THE HEADBAND. JUST ADD SPIKES. MYTH #2 SHOULDERS SHOULD BE COVERED IF YOU’VE GOT ’EM, FLAUNT ’EM, IN THE MOST DEMURE POSSIBLE WAY. Dress, $995, Zimmermann, zimmermannwear.com MYTH #3 FLORALS ARE FAIL-SAFE THIS SEASON CALLS FOR GEOMETRIC PATTERNS AND DIGI PRINTS. MYTH #4 A LADY DOESN’T WEAR CHAINS OH YES, SHE DOES. PREFERABLY YELLOW GOLD AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF CHUNKY. MYTH #5 TROUSERS ARE ONLY FOR THE BOYS REMEMBER LARA BINGLE’S VICTORIA BECKHAM TUX LAST YEAR? CASE CLOSED. MYTH #6 PASTEL STILETTOS AND GRASS DON’T MIX THE LEG-LENGTHENING PROPERTIES OUTWEIGH THE RISK. AND WHO SAYS WE’RE LEAVING THE MEMBERS' STAND ANYWAY? MYTH #7 NEVER SHOW YOUR KNEES IF JEAN SHRIMPTON GOT AWAY WITH IT IN THE ’60S, THEN…

001 _ BEAUTY _ NEUTROGENA It’s the smart girl’s number-one beauty rule: always take off your makeup before bed – or risk breakouts, dull skin and fine lines. Enter Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover. Gentle yet effective, it even whisks away waterproof eye makeup, while the soothing aloe and cucumber extracts are ideal for sensitive complexions. $10.89; neutrogena.com.au 002 _ JEWELLERY _ GUESS Rose gold and feminine-meets-masculine styling are two of this season’s biggest accessories trends. Tick them both off in one hit with the Sunrise watch from Guess. It adds a cool twist to casualwear, but the day, date and international time functions will make sure you’re never late again (only fashionably, of course). $369; shop.guess.net.au 003 _ DRINK _ TWININGS Jeans and a tee, nude lips and a…

MARGARET ZHANG shinebythree.com AMANDA SHADFORTH oraclefox.com KATE WATERHOUSE katewaterhouse.com LIZ MCLEISH streetsmith.com.au ZANITA WHITTINGTON zanita.com.au NICOLE WARNE garypepperg .com SARA DONALDSON harperandharley.com ELLE FERGUSON theyallhateus.com (with Tash Sefton)…

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BEST FOR ON-THE -GO SWEATING JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE PACKS A CUSTOMISABLE PROGRAM INTO HER CARRY-ON LUGGAGE. Nike Training Club, free, apple.com/itunes OVERVIEW The Nike Training Club comes pre-loaded with more than 100 workouts. From a 15-minute stretch session to 45-minute cardio interval training, there’s an option for everyone – choose from four categories: Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong and Get Focused. The app also lets you develop a customised program based on your goals and tracks your progress. VERDICT “This app is perfect if you’re time poor or travelling, and I happened to be both on a work trip. While I didn’t have the equipment for many of the toning routines (kettle bells, a resistance band and weights are recommended), I did power through the ‘Focused’ workouts,…

As a former art student, it’s only fitting makeup expert Victoria Baron would find inspiration in classic masterpieces, even works that date way back. “Caravaggio is my ultimate lighting reference; he captured it so beautifully,” she says of the Italian Renaissance painter. “Artists mastered colour and tone with their brushstrokes long before photography came around. I always look at the details in paintings for inspiration.” Baron’s unique point of view has positioned her as the go-to talent for everyone from Kylie Minogue and Miranda Kerr to Chanel (they tapped her earlier this year to be the brand’s first-ever official Australian makeup artist). Her work even graces the pages of this issue, where she glossed model Erin Shea’s pout (p142) – a look so pretty we’re certain Caravaggio would approve. GLOSS…

One look at designer Helene Blanche’s home and it’s clear she’s an art lover; the walls are a gallery of paintings and charcoal drawings (some of them her own). “We fell for the house’s symmetry and harmonious plan, the overwhelming light and the large space with its high ceilings, as well as its location close to town and water,” says Blanche, who lives with her husband Jannik Martensen-Larsen and their children Barbara, 10, Silvia, seven, and Johan, two, in the picturesque seaside suburb of Hellerup, just north of Copenhagen. Blanche graduated as a textile and wallpaper designer from the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London and, with her husband, runs Tapet Cafe, a studio for › custom-made curtains, textiles, wallpaper and upholstery. Prior to moving into their home last year,…

They may merely be a fragrant form of fungus, and it’s true they look like they’ve come out of the back end of a cow and then hardened in the sun, but truffles truly are the sparkling diamonds of the food world: rare, difficult to find and eye-wateringly expensive – up to $3,000 a kilogram. They’re also becoming a passionate pursuit for Australian foodies, with yet another festival, Truffle Melbourne, chewing through more than 100 kilos (or $250,000 worth) of them this year. Super-chef Shannon Bennett of acclaimed Melbourne restaurant Vue de Monde was a key part of the festival and is said to be Australia’s biggest truffle user. “We go through about two kilos a week, which is why I started my own plantation; last week we found our…

Swipe this nourishing, wet gloss onto your pout. The lush formula of Revlon’s NEW ColorStay Moisture Stain™ dries to a long-lasting stain so you won’t have to worry about touching up halfway through your mojito. The added Vitamin E and Aloe Vera will ensure your lips stay in perfect condition throughout the day, just what every girl needs. RETAIL THERAPY: For serious door-to-car-door shopping action, head to Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach, where there’s an Alchemist boutique – with clothes and accessories from luxe French labels – in the carpark. NIGHT OUT: Cipriani Downtown Miami just opened its doors. The nautical decor reflects the relaxed waterfront locale – make it your go-to spot for sundowners. CHIC SLEEPS: With jaw-to-the-floor views over the skyline and Biscayne Bay, make the…

BOOGIE NIGHTS DEAR E JEAN, For months I’ve been consumed with wondering why my live-in boyfriend spends so much time looking at porn. It hurts me. What do these webcam girls have that I don’t? When I confront him, he cries (so it becomes all about him and not my feelings) and promises to stop. After one talk, I came across hundreds of screenshots he’d saved of live webcam models. I looked up a webcam site, watched several girls, got familiar with how the male viewers interacted with them – it was all pretty tame, stripping and masturbating – and sort of shrugged it off. However, he never stops! The sheer amount of porn makes me feel inadequate and the more he watches, the less sex we have. So…

My birthday falls in June, which, as a kid, was a major bummer. This was in the days before Instagram and Pinterest, so parents had no motivation whatsoever to get creative for a party. There were no rock-climbing centres or trampoline parks or cupcake workshops – there was just the backyard, which could be further broken down into: pool party or not-a-pool party. Obviously, June meant I was of the not-a-pool party group. As such, my birthdays were a constant disappointment of indoorsiness, where the best we could hope for was being allowed to shiver through a game of pass-the-parcel in the garden if it wasn’t raining. It goes without saying, then, that I was never particularly birthday-inclined. Later on, I made up for this childhood deprivation by fully embracing…

TALISA SUTTON DESIGNER WEARS: The Westminster (classic fit, lightly tapered waist, raglan sleeves) “A stripy Breton is my everyday top of choice and classic-chic worn under a beige trench. I love the look with denim culottes (a new trans-seasonal favourite) and the wide-leg silhouette balances my heeled Tibi mules.” Trench, $2,495, Burberry, burberry.com; top, $179, Saint James, tuchuzy.com; culottes, $119, Cooper St, cooperst.com.au; mules, $419, Tibi, shopbop.com; bag, $3,300, Saint Laurent, Cosmopolitan Shoes, (02) 9362 0510 DEE JENNER MARKET EDITOR WEARS: The Kensington (modern fit, tapered waist, slim sleeves) “As the trench is such a classic piece, I’ve gone with cream on cream to keep the outfit polished but fresh. Linen tees are my new obsession and I think opting for one instead of a button-up shirt makes the traditional…

To be in the running to win, simply vote for your favourite blogger from our list of finalists at ELLE.com.au/style-awards. THE MAIN PRIZE A trip for two to the Byron At Byron Resort And Spa, including return flights from the winner’s nearest capital city, two nights’ accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, buffet breakfast, a $150 restaurant voucher and beauty pack. Plus, a stylish DS Line car by Citroën will be provided during your stay to allow you to explore the region at your leisure. 5 RUNNER-UP PRIZE PACKS Swarovski jewellery, a $250 Topshop voucher and a Petaluma wine taster pack.…

He championed cone bras, put men in skirts and made sailors chic. Now French fashion maverick Jean Paul Gaultier’s provocative body of work is ours to pore over, with The Fashion World Of Jean Paul Gaultier: From The Sidewalk To The Catwalk finding a new home at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria this month. The exhibition is your chance to see couture up close: from Gaultier’s first gown in 1971 to his most recent collections. Here, curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot reveals what it takes to pull off a fashion spectacular. WHAT WAS YOUR VISION FOR THIS EXHIBIT? I didn’t want to do a boring exhibition that was “first collection, second collection, third collection”. I wanted it to reflect the obsessions of Jean Paul – the corset, the teddy bear [his muse],…

THE FIRST KISS  by Martin Deeson When I was 25, a kiss could only mean one of two things: sex was imminent or a farewell was being said. And then, as it happens, sex led to one of its more surprising outcomes: my girlfriend fell pregnant. Well, that was a shock. But I got with the program and then I got scared, as young men are prone to do, and then, because I was scared, the relationship started to fall apart. By the time my girlfriend gave birth, I was that peculiar type of headless chicken only a 25-year-old man presented with enormous responsibility can be. I was unemployed, struggling to becoming a journalist in the midst of a recession and petrified that I was about to become an awful…

FLIP A COIN Like a window to your soul, the shiver of disappointment that comes when the coin lands on the opposite side to the one you want says it all. CONSULT A MAGIC 8 BALL Download the free app and ask away. Note: obviously only appropriate for non-life-changing decisions. MAKE A SPREADSHEET Having the pros and cons stacked next to each other lets you weigh up all the options in a logical manner. BE GANDHI Picture yourself as a wise old man (or woman) and pose the question to him/her. It helps you detach emotionally. THINK OUT LOUD If you’re considering a career change, for example, describe the attributes of the job out loud. Is it boring or exciting? A step up or a step across? You’ll sound like…

What’s your bestselling product?” I asked my father, perusing the shelves of his adult store. “That’s easy,” he said. “It’s the Pocket Rocket.” “What’s that?” “It’s a miniature vibrator. Women love it because it’s small enough to fit into any handbag.” He lifted the box from its shelf and handed it to me. I took it awkwardly, unable to look him in the eyes. “Clever,” I said, realising that I was perhaps having the strangest conversation any daughter has ever had with her father. Then again, no-one else I know is fathered by a man partly responsible for a sexual revolution by distributing the most infamous porn film in history. Dad never planned on becoming a purveyor of pornography. In 1973 – the year after Deep Throat was released, stirring…

His secret to success? Facial hair (sort of) GIGLI (2003) The actor’s clean-shaven era marks his lowest career ebb. Other flops: Jersey Girl and Daredevil. GONE BABY GONE (2007) Begins to grow some scruff, coincidentally at the time of his acclaimed directorial debut. THE TOWN (2010) Stubble appears in full force as he cuts his teeth on grittier work. ARGO (2012) Hello, beard, and hello, Oscar win. GONE GIRL (2014 ) A hint of facial hair helps maintain career momentum. ELLE.COM.AU @ELLEAUS…

AAMI VICTORIA DERBY DAY Sparkle in classic white It’s the most prestigious day on the racing calendar and traditionally it’s been a black and white theme on AAMI Victoria Derby Day, but this year we’re going for an all-out white look for extra impact. Racing purists can match their pristine ensembles to the dress code and go for sophisticated monochrome with black accessories. The only rule is to frock up in your most classic elegant whites beside the track. Saturday November 1 CROWN OAKS DAY Rock a pop of pink It’s Ladies' Day on Crown Oaks Day, and that means it’s all about pink. A wash of soft blush-pink is the most appropriate, feminine colour to face the ultimate style day for the whole racing year. Get ready to go…

PINSTRIPES, PETITE BAGS AND PENNY LOAFERS WILL REVIVE YOUR WORKING WEEK (WE PROMISE) AND PUT A FRESH SPIN ON NAUTICAL FOR THE WEEKEND. QUIT THE INNOCENT ACT AND TOUGHEN UP WHITE LACE WITH AN OVERSIZED BLAZER, OR ROCK A NEW TAKE ON THE MOTO JACKET IN CLOTTED CREAM.…

from our list of finalists at ELLE.com.au/style-awards  and you could win up to $5,000 worth of prizes. The main prize is a trip for two to the Byron At Byron Resort And Spa, including return flights from the winner’s nearest capital city, two nights’ accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, buffet breakfast, a $150 restaurant voucher and beauty pack. Plus, a stylish DS Line car by Citroën will be provided during your stay to allow you to explore the region at your leisure. Five runner-up prize packs include Swarovski jewellery, a $250 Topshop voucher and a Petaluma wine taster pack. Terms and conditions: Competition opens August 25, 2014, at 12.01pm and closes October 20, 2014, at 11.59pm. Open to Australian residents only. One entry per person permitted. To enter…

Some trends change with the seasons, while other looks, like dramatic eyeliner, become iconic. Luckily, mastering pro-grade liner is much simpler than it seems. “It’s just a matter of practice makes perfect,” says Yuji Asano, international chief makeup artist for Shu Uemura. “As a general rule, don’t draw too much; start thin and keep it flowing. Overworking the line is where it can go wrong,” he adds. So steady your hands and dust off your tools – here’s everything you need to know to create master strokes. PRIME TIME It’s no secret primer is your makeup’s best insurance, and eyeliner is no exception. Preparing the lid is essential, otherwise the skin’s natural oils will work off the colour and undo your hard work. Before you attempt any kind of winged…

Salon ¯ quality colour, without the salon. Let’s face it, a trip to the salon could set you back up to $300, what with the shampoo, trim, colour application, treatment and blow-dry! What if you could get similar results at home for under $25? Luckily achieving salon- quality colour needn’t break the bank, thanks to a recent innovation from the John Frieda® hair care experts. Inspired by techniques used by professional colourists, Precision Foam Colour now includes a new collection of shades. The Salon Blends collection professionally blends three separate tones into each shade, so you can expect a salon-worthy, multidimensional colour result. The John Frieda® hair care pros have so much faith in this product they put it to the ultimate test. They asked these two girls to dye…

If you’re currently wallowing in a post-winter hair rut, heading for the scissors isn’t your only option. At AW14-15, the runways were peppered with simple style updates, with standard centre parts making way for something a lot deeper. The beauty of this quick-flip side slice isn’t just the ease with which it’s achieved, but also that it’s perfectly temporary. If you’re keen to follow the lead of the effortlessly fresh looks at Paris (Chloé and Hermès), New York (Rodarte and Proenza Schouler) and London (Giles and House Of Holland), you’ll be wearing your deep side part with softly textured lengths. “If someone looks like they put too much effort in, it’s almost not cool,” says hairstylist James Pecis of the style he created backstage at Chloé. He separated the hair…

SPRITZ IT On a summer holiday in Portofino, Italy. (And thereafter, to stir up memories of balmy nights spent talking to tall, dark and handsome strangers.) WHILE WEARING A silk shift and leather sandals – to glide elegantly into a room. IT ALSO PAIRS WITH Soft linen, shiny jewels and convertible sports cars. YOU’LL WANT TO SPLURGE ON Fine art, high thread counts and Michelin-star meals. POUR YOURSELF An Aperol on ice. AND TURN UP La Bohème, Tosca or any other opera composed by Puccini. THE FRAGRANCE WILL INSPIRE Romantic gestures and dinner parties. AND YOU’LL STROLL DOWN THE STREET THINKING “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo da Vinci.…

Nothing says summer like laid-back denim separates teamed with stylish white accent pieces. So GUESS has got your holiday wardrobe sorted with its latest collection, which puts a California cool-girl twist on all your favourite beachside basics – think cute playsuits, the hottest denim cut-offs, flirty bustiers and romantic crochet dresses layered under edgy denim vests. Relaxed yet refined, sultry yet chic, just add a bikini and strappy platform wedges and you’re ready to escape to paradise for some fun in the sun.…

Load up on glossy shine in just one swipe – the weightless formula of Revlon’s NEW ColorStay Moisture Stain™ coats lips with dazzling colour that melts effortlessly into lips then dries to a rich stain. Your pout will be in perfect condition with the added Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, ensuring lips stay moisturised. CHIC STAYS: Check in to the W Barcelona. Every room has a spectacular view and you’re so close to the water you can almost feel the ocean spray. Better still, the party is happening right here with a sundowners-until-sunrise vibe. DINING OUT: Roca Moo is proof you can’t keep a good thing down. After opening more than a decade ago, the restaurant relaunched last year with just 35 coveted seats. Can’t get in? Hit up…

SWING IN Play it chic and fly under the radar at The Soho Hotel. This is where Hollywood stars (hi Ryan Gosling and J.Lo) and a fair share of Aussie A-listers sample the edge and extremes of London’s coolest neighbourhood, checking in to rooms exuding a Mayfair-level of comfort. Kit Kemp’s trademark interiors of over-the-top fabrics stretched across comfortable furnishings set the toff tone. UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS Put it down to being managed by an Australian, but staff at The Soho are the perfect blend of familiar and formal, meeting every request with a welcoming smile that offers comfort rather than condescension. You won’t have to worry about struggling upstairs with Selfridges bags on your own. SUITE RETREAT This is a London bolthole fit for Downton Abbey descendants, complete with cosy…

exit strategies OTHER TIMES IT’S OKAY TO SMOKEBOMB: ! Someone spills red wine/vomits on your suede Charlotte Olympias. ! Group discussion has turned to the location of the nearest karaoke bar. ! Your ex shows up with his new girlfriend… and their baby. ETIQUETTE How to make a proper exit at a party WITH AMY COOPER, JOURNALIST, THE SUN-HERALD The dos and don’ts of calling it a night without causing offence need not be a social minefield. DO SMOKEBOMB WHERE APPROPRIATE Leaving a gathering of fewer than 10 people in this way is a no-no, but if there are more than 15 in atendance, an awkward goodbye to the host isn’t necessary. Slip out and follow up with a heartfelt message of thanks the next day. DON’T…

OCTOBER 2013 In the “Watch This Space” feature we validated the life choice to tune in to The Real Housewives Of Melbourne (before it aired). We take no responsibility for damage sustained from Jackie Gillies’ psychic advice – or from copying Gina Liano’s eye makeup. NOVEMBER 2013 In Radar Film we said Brit actor Benedict Cumberbatch made Julian Assange look sexy. We were wrong. We love Cumberbatch, but no-one’s that good. We introduced the Flake-o-meter rating system in the “Generation Cancellation” feature. This was a transparent ruse for the team to gorge themselves on chocolate. Next month we introduce the vodka-o-meter... DECEMBER 2013 The cover story asked “How Do You Become Erin Wasson?”. . We were unable to answer this, even in 16 pages. Short version: you can’t. JANUARY 2014…