Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2015 i ELLE Australia

STYLIST ROMY FRYDMAN WAS TASKED WITH DRESSING ACTRESS PHOEBE TONKIN IN CHANEL FOR OUR COVER SHOOT (WHICH WE LIVE-GRAMMED FROM THE SET). HER MUST-HAVES FOR CAPTURING A SPONTANEOUS MOMENT ON INSTAGRAM? “The best negotiation tactic is to be upfront and honest when dealing with people. And (if it’s called for) don’t be afraid to resort to physical violence.” WHEN VIDEOGRAPHER BEREN HALL ISN’T FILMING COVER SHOOTS OR IN THE OCEAN FILMING SURFERS, HE’S PUTTING THE FOLLOWING MANTRA INTO PRACTICE AS AN ATHLETE MANAGER: CARLI PHILIPS WROTE OUR SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL GUIDE ON P222. SHE SHARES THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THE BAY CITY. FOOD Young chefs are experimenting with innovative Californian cuisine, resulting in restaurants serving up farm-to-table organic produce. PARKLETS All over the city, car spaces are being transformed into…

Can you feel it? A feminist wave is arising, activism has never been cooler and there’s a spirit of naivety in the air. Enter that ’70s trend: an industry-spanning revival of suede, faded denim, Jane Birkin bangs, pointed collars, flares and intarsia sweaters that wouldn’t look out of place in Eric Forman’s basement. But designers have shaken off the musty vibe and injected a modern, cool ease for this spring/summer 15 awakening. “It’s great to reference different periods and movements, but it’s all about reinterpreting that for our audience,” says Henry Holland of his latest groupie-girl inspired collection. His sentiment was echoed in the suede coat dresses at Gucci, the trapeze-smock-and-gladiator-sandal combo at Chloé and Dries Van Noten’s psychedelic prints – threads with the soul of the ’70s and the…

1. QUARTZ “Scientist Marcel Vogel believes quartz can receive and send human emotions.” – Kimberly McDonald Gold, crystal quartz and pavé diamond ring, $POA, Kimberly McDonald, from a selection at farfetch.com 2. AMETHYST “It has soothing properties, alleviating stress and anger and dissolving negativity.” – Fernando Jorge Rose gold, ruby, rhodolite and amethyst earrings, $POA, Fernando Jorge, from a selection at net-a-porter.com 3. MALACHITE “I get lost in its galaxy-like illusion. In many cultures it’s believed to guard the wearer against negative energy and the ‘evil eye’.” – Jacquie Aiche Malachite, gold and pavé diamond ring, $5,025, Jacquie Aiche, jacquieaiche.com 4. OPAL “They’re supposed to incite creativity. I love them because they look like the bottom of the sea –they’re magical.” – Irene Neuwirth.…

ON CAREER I’ve always known modelling is an industry based around youth so you have to prepare at some point for the future. I’ve always been into creative things, whether it’s fashion, design, photography or painting. It’s good to be able to meld together all the things you enjoy doing. GETTING THE SHOT Good lighting is obviously important. My mum [Jerry Hall] always encourages people to put the camera above for selfies – the higher, the better. ON JEWELLERY Mum had a lot of custom jewellery I used to play with as a kid, so I learnt more is more early on. Instead of taking off the last thing I put on, I’ll put another thing on! I like to carry some jewellery around with me so if I feel…

He acts (as general badass/love interest to Shailene Woodley’s Tris in the blockbuster series Divergent), he sings (solo and, before that, in the band Shere Khan) and he looks like a demigod all the while. You’d think all that might lead to Theo James, 30, being typecast, but his CV is a mixed bag. There was a stint on Downton Abbey as Lady Mary’s lover (the one who died mid-coitus) and roles as vampires and futuristic cops. Later this year, the Brit will star with Johnny Depp in an adaptation of Martin Amis’ novel London Fields. But first up is the latest instalment in the Divergent franchise, the hotly anticipated Insurgent. THEDIVERGENT SERIES IS COMPARED TO THE HUNGER GAMES IN TERMS OF CULT STATUS. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SUPER-FAME?…

I AM RADAR BY REIF LARSEN The second novel from the acclaimed writer begins in 1975 with the birth of Radar, a black child born to white parents. When he falls in with a secret society, Radar must confront his true identity. $32.99, Random House THE BURIED GIANT BY KAZUO ISHIGURO An elderly couple embark on a treacherous journey to find their lost son in the Booker Prize-winning author’s first novel in 10 years (the last was the bestselling Never Let Me Go, so you know this one will be a winner, too). $29.99, Allen & Unwin HAUSFRAU BY JILL ALEXANDER ESSBAUM Drawing on the complex antiheroes of books like Gone Girl, Essbaum’s debut novel tells the story of Anna Benz, a depressed housewife who combats the banal domesticity of…

After recovering from long-term addiction, I knew I was lucky to still be alive. I’d shot heroin and cocaine intravenously, overdosed three times and spent years frequenting rehabilitation centres, detox clinics, psych wards and jails. But at the age of 37, I finally started a life free of drugs, and for the first time I was doing it for myself – not for my lover, or my sister, or my father, or my career, or anything or anyone else I’d sworn to all the other times I’d tried to get clean. This time I knew I’d stay clean because there was no other way that I wanted to live. During the first year of my sobriety, I was a quick study, and cleaned up rather rapidly. I got back on…

SHOEBOXED This app helps me keep the taxman happy. I use it to photograph and file all my receipts, business and personal, so everything stays organised and in one place. Price: free SLEEP CYCLE Tracking my sleep has made me aware of how the things I do (or don’t do) affect my rest. I now know drinking less than 1.5 litres of water a day has a negative impact. Price: $1.29 KICKSTARTER I always jump on here in the morning to browse the interesting (and sometimes crazy) products people are trying to get crowdfunded. It’s inspiring from a design perspective. Price: free MENULOG You never have to dig through your drawers for a takeaway menu with this app, which lets you browse the menus of local food…

HOUSE BLEND Share the love with these new designer scents for men London, $295 for 50ml, Tom Ford, 1800 061 326 Brit Rhythm For Men, $105 for 90ml, Burberry, (02) 9695 5678 Reveal Men, $110 for 100ml, Calvin Klein, 1800 812 663; available March 22…

Rae Morris PRICELINE PHARMACY MAKE UP DIRECTOR, VAMFF Flawless, velvety skin is a must have this season, now that we are all selfie-obsessed! You never want to look over shiny in your photos. Photo-finish polished skin is more matte in texture, so pick up the powder and mineral foundations and put away that shimmer! Shade under your cheek with matte bronzer for the perfect contour. For gorgeous eyes, try washes of shiny gold on the eye lid, lots of top mascara and a soft false lash for extra lash volume. Top off your look with a rich red lip in a matte finish for the ultimate camera ready look. Kenneth Stoddart PRICELINE PHARMACY HAIR DIRECTOR,VAMFF This season’s hair trends are all about getting creative and leaving the shrinking violet behind.…

Swanky dinner party invites weren’t the only perk of hanging in Mademoiselle Chanel’s inner circle – 21 of her nearest and dearest are now the names of shades in the brand’s reformulated lipstick range, Rouge Coco (former lovers even made the cut). It’s fitting, as the hydrating formula mirrors a friendship: first impressions are a bit transparent, but it builds to create rich, long-lasting colour. And imagining the personality behind each name (Jean’s a dark, moody mauve, while Ina’s a fun, flashy magenta) is half the fun in selecting a shade to call your own. “The new Rouge Coco lipsticks are a fresh palette of modern, fashion-forward colours in shades of nudes, bolds, brights and classic reds,” says Victoria Baron, makeup artist for Chanel. Three more hues are called after…

I’m super lazy with my makeup regimen,” says Jess Hart. It’s not something you expect to hear from someone who’s just created their own cosmetics line, yet the model believes beauty routines shouldn’t be overwhelming, a philosophy that’s become the cornerstone of her range, Luma. “I’ve created a line of essentials in easy-to-use shades that enhance features to give you an effortless, natural glow,” she says. One glance at the 28-year-old’s complexion and you know she’s onto something. WHY DID YOU CREATE YOUR OWN LINE? I fell in love with makeup through modelling. I would get to shoots early to play around with the makeup artist’s kit and by the time I was called up I’d have smudges up and down my arm. After my favourite tinted moisturiser was discontinued,…

It hadn’t occurred to me, the whole “getting hurt” thing. Not at any point during the relentless shadowboxing in front of a mirror. Not even when I went to watch a white-collar bout where, after each fight, the canvas needed to be wiped of blood. But, right now, the bell has gone and I’m biting down on my mouthguard, facing a woman who wants to smash me in the face. Only now does it finally occur to me. This belated realisation is quickly followed by: “But I love my cheekbones!” So, I do what I have to. I step forward, twist my body, extend my left arm for a jab and then throw all my weight behind my right hand – I smash my opponent in the face first. Just…

We have a lot to thank San Francisco for: Levi’s, psychedelic rock, Steve Jobs, Full House (read: the Olsen twins), not to mention Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Uber. Between its baby-faced Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and some of the most influential families in the US, its hills are alive with billionaires. But then there’s the boutique coffee scene (no more suffering through a cup of Starbucks), buzzing cultural calendar, thriving list of organic/sustainable/ local food purveyors and tech start-ups that are shaping the future. The city’s Golden Gates have been polished and thrown wide open; step inside. TRIBE VIBE Cliques reign in SF – here’s how to sort your hipsters from your hikers THE HIPSHITS Mostly working in cafes and shops in east-central San Fran, these guys are against wi-fi and…

GOLD RUSH Three years ago, Kevin Systrom, then 28, sold his Instagram app to Facebook for a cool $1.3 billion. ..... After growing up on food stamps as a teenager, 30-something WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum sold to Facebook for $24 billion. Michael and Xochi Birch sold their social media app Bebo to AOL for $1 billion. After it went bankrupt, they bought it back for $1.3 million. Like. SILVER SPOONS The Haas family, of the Levi’s denim dynasty, are known for their philanthropy – particularly Robert Haas (left). ..... Sugar barons and toy tycoons the Rosekrans family collect art, real estate… and couture. ..... Shipping spawn (and daughters of romance novelist Danielle Steel) Vanessa and Victoria Traina (left) are as beautiful as they are rich – and have closets to…

WARDROBE DENIM Frame Denim. LINGERIE Bonds for everyday wear and Agent Provocateur. SHOES Givenchy black pumps. BAG A small black cross-body Chanel. SUNGLASSES Céline. JEWELLERY A Cartier Love bracelet and Pasha watch. SHOPPING HAUNTS Barneys New York but I mostly shop online at Matches Fashion, My Theresa and Net-A-Porter. DATE-NIGHT OUTFIT A blazer, white tee, black jeans and heels. ON MY WISH LIST Mara & Mine pineapple loafers and some Boucheron serpent earrings. POLISH HAIR SALON Ion Studio in New York. MVP MAKEUP PRODUCT No. 1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum by Mun. HAIR HERO Dry shampoo. FACIALS Christine Chin Spa in New York. SIGNATURE SCENT The Bulgari Omnia range. SPA Russian & Turkish Baths in New York’s East Village. TIME OUT BAR…

Introducing Gucci’s rocking silk shirt. Hand over the shaggy fur and oversized shades and show us the stage door.…

I want women to really enjoy wearing it,” says Rachael Proud of her first collection for Raey, the new incarnation of Matches Fashion’s in-house label – formerly known as Freda. Gone is the rotating list of guest designers, in favour of a permanent team and consistent approach. Proud has been on board since February last year, channelling her experience – built up through 15 years at Topshop and three at Christopher Kane – into creating a slicker, more masculine and modern collection of pieces designed to be the building blocks of your wardrobe. And you really are going to want it. “It’s for a woman who knows fashion and is confident with her style and how she dresses – she wants something simple and stylish she can wear season after…

A little over a year ago, I moved to a leafy neighbourhood laden with pedigreed dogs and their well-heeled, mostly white-haired masters. When the movers had finally gone on their way, I sighed with exhausted satisfaction and went for a walk. It was quiet. Strolling the tree-lined street, I smiled at chic retirees in quilted jackets and elegant loafers. I looked around and thought, “This is how I will live.” Though I’m younger than my postcode’s median age by about half a century, I never felt so surrounded by neighbours whose personal style I’d like to crib. It’s not about their maturity, per se – though nothing catches my eye quite like a glossy pewter bob – it’s the counterintuitive assertion of wealth: the stylish non-style. The boots are expensive,…

The weird, wonderful and occasionally terrifying mind of veteran filmmaker and visual artist David Lynch is the subject of a much-hyped retrospective at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, opening this month. David Lynch: Between Two Worlds – the artist’s first-ever Australian exhibition – will include rarely seen paintings and drawings dating back to the ’60s as well as raw footage from cult classics such as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive (porn for film buffs). “I started out as a painter, and then painting led to cinema, and then cinema led to still-photography, music, furniture and lithography… There are just so many things out there for us to do,” says the 69-year-old jack-of-all-trades. Other highlights include musical performances and film screenings (just don’t go hoping for a glimpse of Twin…

$68.6M JUDE LAW AVERAGE FILMS PER YEAR: 2 THIS MONTH: Black Sea During a mission in the Black Sea, a crew fights for survival as greed takes over. Out February 26 $113.4M HUGH JACKMAN AVERAGE FILMS PER YEAR: 2 THIS MONTH: Chappie Chappie – a robot that can think and feel for itself – is adopted into a dysfunctional family. Out March 12 $116.6M WILL SMITH AVERAGE FILMS PER YEAR: 0.8 THIS MONTH: Focus Things get complicated when a con artist and his apprentice become romantically involved. Out March 5 $127.9M MARK WAHLBERG AVERAGE FILMS PER YEAR: 2.2 THIS MONTH: The Gambler An English professor (and chronic gambler) borrows money from a gangster, offering his life as insurance. Out March 5 $159.1M MARK RUFFALO AVERAGE FILMS PER YEAR: 2.2 THIS…

There’s a scene early in the upcoming thriller ’71 that seems almost bucolic compared to the action that follows. Hollywood’s (and Angelina Jolie’s) new obsession – that’s British actor Jack O’Connell, as young solider Gary Hook – plays on a hillside with his little brother before being thrust into the deadly streets of Belfast at the height of Northern Ireland’s political turmoil. It’s a rare moment of almost childlike vulnerability that’s completely at odds with the hardscrabble masculinity of O’Connell in real life. He swears like a sailor in the gravelly morning-after brogue female fans can’t get enough of, and you get the distinct whiff of rowdiness that gave rise to his childhood nickname “Jack the Lad”, now tattooed on his bicep. (“It was on my school report that my…

MARK COKER 1. “A good book isn’t enough these days. If it resonates with readers, they’ll give it a good review. Five-star reviews lead to more readers, more readers means word of mouth. You want to turn a reader into a fan, then a superfan, then an evangelist. An evangelist will do your marketing for you.” 2. “Design a great cover. If you were to strip the title away, the cover should still tell you the book’s core message.” 3. “Beware of suspicious agencies trying to sell you ‘self-publishing packages’. $10,000 for a book trailer? That’s criminal.” ALESSANDRA TORRE 1. “Don’t release your book until it’s polished and perfect. You only have one chance to make a great first impression.” 2. “Develop relationships with book bloggers – they will be…

10 minutes You’re still in excusable territory, so put everyone at ease with the truth: you’re sorry, but you’re running a bit behind. A text or email is sufficient. 20 minutes Call, apologise and provide a legitimate-sounding excuse anyone can relate to, like having to double back to pick up a forgotten phone or wallet. If you’re running late to a beauty or hair appointment, give it up – you don’t want to be that person. 30 minutes Suggest the meeting/presentation/ wedding starts without you, if possible, and cite a transport issue if people are starting to get agitated. 40 minutes You’re on thin ice now. Blame the Jehovah’s Witness you made the mistake of inviting into your place under the pretence they’d “only be five minutes”. 50 minutes Only…

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MARC JACOBS Marc Jacobs’ cult scent Daisy has been reinvented as a new Sorbet version. A playful blend of sheer florals with a hint of fruit, Daisy Sorbet Edition features notes of grapefruit, pear, jasmine and musk. Pink, fuchsia and purple flowers bloom from the bottle, making it just as pretty as the scent. $79; 1800 812 663 GUESS With ’70s icons such as Peggy Lipton and Farrah Fawcett as muses, it’s no wonder Guess’ new Dare fragrance is bold and spirited. The fruity-floral spritz blends pear blossom, lime flower, rose and musk for a scent that’s young, wild and sexy. From $49; shop.guess.net.au WEDGWOOD Inspired by Wedgwood’s iconic Jasper pastel colours, the Grace collection combines sensual nubuck, elegant silver-plating and quality bone china to create modern interior…

HALO EFFECT There’s a grown-up way of wearing hair accessories this season – and out back is where it’s at. Your inspiration? The Sicilian flower festival at Dolce & Gabbana, the couture combs at Bot ega Veneta, the deep-sea tiaras at Valentino and Céline’s set-for-cult-status slides. Opt for a dry texture spray to give clips something to grip onto. LASH TACTICS Natural-looking lashes are taking a back seat to a more-is-more set. M.A.C makeup artist Gordon Espinet achieved the OTT look at Dsquared2 by layering on 20 (yes, 20) coats of In Extreme Dimension Lash mascara. But the time-poor can get the same effect with strategically applied falsies, or by holding the wand vertically to subtly clump and coat. PLUM GIG If you only use one shade on your lids…

You never forget the moment you get a tattoo. How can you when you have an indelible reminder of it sitting on your body forevermore? For me, the moment was in the very early ’90s. I was a teenager with a rebellious heart and a boyfriend with copious facial hair in a mildly successful band. Grunge had taken over and everyone was getting inked, though it wasn’t as common as it is now. I felt wild and satisfyingly Drew Barrymore-like as I sat in the tattooist’s chair in my vintage floral mini-dress and heavy lace-up boots and asked for a simple daisy chain around my ankle. It took about five minutes and cost $50, which seemed like a bargain for something you got to keep for, like, life. I had…

meet bellabox Those beautiful (but so very, very painful) Saint Laurent heels woefully collecting dust in your wardrobe; the blue eyeliner you swore you’d try – three years ago... Wouldn’t it be nice if you could road-test every purchase before you swiped your plastic and called it keeps? Bellabox agrees. The Melbourne-based company, which was founded by twin sisters Sarah and Emily Hamilton in 2011, ships specially curated packages of at least five beauty products (a mix of sample and full size) to customers’ doors every month. Try something and love it? The products are available on their website for purchase. Doesn’t suit you? Well, now you know. Sarah says the best part of her job is discovering new buys (she’s currently obsessed with Indio Eye Rise eye cream), and…

FRIDAY FROM LEFT: Bio-Oil, $24.95, Bio-Oil, (02) 8436 8300; Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-In Cream, $27.95, La Roche-Posay, laroche-posay.com.au; Rosewater Balancing Mist, $49, Jurlique, jurlique.com.au; Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-In-1 Mascara, $29, Tarte, Sephora, (02) 9221 5703 SATURDAY FROM LEFT: Rosé NV, $106, Veuve Clicquot, moet-hennessy-collection.com.au; Stay All Day Lash Mascara, $29, Stila, mecca.com.au; Precision Brow Pencil, $35, Kevyn Aucoin, mecca.com.au; Sheer Finish Pressed Powder, $60, Bobbi Brown, bobbibrown.com.au; Le Rouge in Grenat Initie, $59, Givenchy, Sephora, (02) 9221 5703; In Transit No Traces, $34, This Works, mecca.com.au SUNDAY FROM LEFT: Bio-Oil, $24.95, Bio-Oil, (02) 8436 8300; 4HR Water Resistant SPF 50+, $21.95, Invisible Zinc, invisiblezinc.com.au; Coconut Oil For The Body, $29.95, Coconut Revolution, coconutrevolution.com.au; Coconut Coffee Scrub, $17.95, Frank, au.frankbody.com…

TAKING A STAND Sweat it out all you like at 6am or 6pm, but research shows being sedentary for the rest of the day puts the “sit” in obesity. Planting yourself deskside for eight hours, plus a long commute, the odd episode (or six) of Orange Is The New Black and sleeping, means most of us only spend a third of our lives on our feet. Not only does sitting for extended hours increase our chances of becoming obese, it can also lead to a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and even dementia. Take a stand by getting off the bus a few stops earlier, or switching to a smaller bottle that calls for frequent water-cooler refills. Insulated water bottle, $39.95 for 260ml, S’well, beezer.com.au NIKE IS KNOWN…

HOW TO PICK A WINNER “IT’S EASIER TO TELL IF A FISH IS GOOD WHEN IT’S WHOLE, SO IF POSSIBLE HEAD TO A FISHMONGER WHO WILL FILLET IT IN FRONT OF YOU,” SAYS STRODE. STRICTLY SUPERMARKET? READ ON… FILLET Look for a piece that’s bright in colour and slimy. If it looks dull, throw it back. WHOLE FISH Sunken eyes, dark gills, lack of shine and dry, non-slimy skin are all signs of an old fish. SALMON AND TROUT Full-flavoured crowd-pleasers for good reason. Strode says the key is to keep them pink in the middle. “Throw a fillet on a super-hot pan and sear for two to three minutes on each side.” Season simply with salt, pepper and chilli. “Take it up a notch by searing the skin side…

MISSION The heart of this up-and-coming district is Valencia Street, a gritty main road peppered with unique eateries and eclectic shops. It’s hard not to love Fine Arts Optical and its range of vintage glasses, or the fascinating home decor and taxidermy emporium (trust us) of Paxton Gate. The good stuff starts at 14th Street and ends when you make it to Trick Dog (on 20th Street) for drinks. We love the No.11: vodka, chamomile liqueur, grapefruit and lime. PACIFIC HEIGHTS The city’s chicest neighbourhood. Fillmore Street is the place to stock up on your American staples (head to Rag & Bone, Curve and James Perse), but Sacramento Street is worth visiting to see where the rich flash their cash on homewares. Then head to “Billionaires’ Row” on Broadway Street…

CURBSIDE Order online and your bags will be waiting for store pick-up. Saves time and delivery fees. shopcurbside.com LAUNDRY LOCKER Place a bag of clothes in one of their lockers throughout San Francisco and they’ll dry-clean it and return it to you. laundrylocker.com POSTMATES Order from any restaurant and these middlemen will have it to you within an hour. postmates.com SPRIG Choose from a daily rotating menu of organic, locally sourced, ready-to-eat healthy meals, at your table in 20. sprig.com…

Navigating the million-and-one milk substitutes can be tricky... unless you’re in the know. Soy milk You can cook with soy in the same way you would with cows’ milk. I use it to make custard and pasta sauces. [NB: Soy contains phytooestrogens. Studies into the health risks are inconclusive.] Rice milk My least favourite substitute because it’s very sweet and high-GI, which means it increases your appetite instead of supressing it, but a good option if you’re allergic to soy. Almond milk Most commonly used in coffee but can also be used on breakfast cereal and in smoothies. You can cook with it, but the watery consistency makes it better-suited to sweet dishes. Coconut milk It tastes very sweet, which makes it a perfect base for homemade “ice-cream” and cakes.…

Want small-screen success? Filming a grainy iPhone video of you applying winged eyeliner won’t cut it. Here’s how to play with the big kids. STEP 1: MAKE GOOD VIDEOS Interesting content goes without saying, but I’m talking good-quality production. High-quality equipment is a must to ensure your posts are visually appealing. STEP 2: BUILD A FOLLOWING You only need a few thousand to get noticed. Gain loyal followers by listening to their comments; if one person is telling you something, others are likely to be thinking it. STEP 3: BE A YOUTUBE PARTNER YouTube takes 45 per cent of any ad revenue but you get access to analytics, online tutorials and a network of creators. Anyone can sign up. STEP 4: GET AN AGENT Your popularity will fade if you…

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The biannual, month-long, round-the-world tour we know as Fashion Week is, predictably, not as glamorous as it may seem to those who are watching from in front of a screen rather than on the frontline. There’s a lot of quality airport time, a lot of running late (followed by a lot of waiting around), a lot of do-they-really-thinkthis-many-bottoms-will-fit-onto-a-bench-thisshort and a lot of realising – after you’ve had to run across town multiple times a day for back-to-back shows because Uber is giving you nothing, goddammit – that those shoes were never a good idea. But in between all that crazy, when the lights have gone down and the music has started and Kendall or Cara or Maartje appear and the show begins, it is exhilarating. There’s nothing quite like those…

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – AND AN OFFBEAT COLOUR PALETTE. SAY HELLO TO MUSTARD. KNEE-HIGH BOOTS AND CHIC COATS CAPTURE THE ELAN OF A FRENCH INGENUE (SEE FRANÇOISE HARDY). FROM LOVE-IN TO LUNCH DATE, HEED THE CALL IN EMPOWERING PLATFORMS AND GOLD JEWELS.…

Truth be told, Anthony Cuthbertson looks a little out of place standing in Sass & Bide’s light-filled showroom. Dressed in grey biker jeans and a black tee, the new design director doesn’t quite fit the mould – you know, that neo-nomadic thrifter-cum-rocker image so cleverly crafted by Sarah-Jane Clarke (Sass) and Heidi Middleton (Bide). For anyone who’s ever tugged on a pair of the brand’s obscenely low-cut jeans or donned a crochet bodysuit with a fur shrug, it’s probably because Sass or Bide did it first. It’s unfair then to expect the man who stepped into the void left by the duo’s departure last year to be trussed up in tribal headdress. Yet despite his low-key appearance, Cuthbertson is sensitive to the label’s eclectic spirit. “When you go into a…

POSITION: MARNI’S SENSEI CRITERIA: Discipline, poise, toned arms REQUIRED SKILLS: Belt tying POSITION: CÉLINE’S NURSE CRITERIA: Levelheaded, serene under pressure REQUIRED SKILLS: Making an ugly shoe look chic POSITION: ALTUZARRA’S FLIGHT ATTENDANT CRITERIA: Polish, charm, frosted lips REQUIRED SKILLS: Remaining prim in a high-split skirt POSITION: MARC JACOBS’ CADET CRITERIA: Orderliness, ambition, legs to inspire REQUIRED SKILLS: Exceptional vision (even through a shaggy fringe) POSITION: CHRISTIAN DIOR’S ASTRONAUT CRITERIA: Grounded, adventurous, adept with a zipper REQUIRED SKILLS: Bladder control…

CHIARA FERRAGNI @CHIARAFERRAGNI The Italian blogger and designer fuses a retro vibe with millennial-girl cool for a look that’s Insta-fabulous. SIGNATURE LOOK: Relaxed, hip, romantic and chic. STYLE STATEMENT: After moving to LA, I’ve started to appreciate the relaxed American look. KEY SS15 TREND: I’m a huge fan of the ’70s. I’m obsessed with the music of that time. TOP SHOWS: Valentino, Céline and Moschino. KEY UPDATE: Hats. I love to find the craziest styles at vintage markets and mix them with my outfits. STYLE PERENNIALS: My favourite leather jackets are timeless. THE BASICS: I love white T-shirts as much as I love black. I often wear total black. It’s my favourite. FASHION FAUX PAS: Flesh-toned stockings. NEW-SEASON MANTRA: American glamour. THE SOUNDTRACK: Lana Del Rey, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, The…

The evil genius that is ShipYourEnemiesGlitter.com – the “revenge” website that racked up one million page views in a day and recently sold for $85,000 because the owner couldn’t keep up with demand – got us thinking... what else could (not should – we don’t condone this behaviour) we send an archenemy? A BOX OF SAND Glitter’s drab but equally annoying cousin Ruindays.com  can make it happen. A DEAD FISH Sendmyenemyfish.com , Australia’s leading purveyor of revenge seafood, emphatically guarantees anonymity. A U2 ALBUM Oh wait, Bono already did that. A JAR OF NOTHING A more symbolic gesture but strangely cutting, courtesy of Boxedrevenge.com . A BAG OF MANURE Last Black Friday, Cards Against Humanity sold 30,000 packages of literal bullshit for $7 a…

FIRST heartbreak BY GEORGIA MADDEN I am not sure how to describe what Jono and I had: a friendship, a fling, a Ross and Rachel will-they-or-won’tthey scenario without the happy ending. But what I can describe – in minute, boring detail – is the pain I felt when I walked away. Boyfriends came and went in my twenties, but really I was just killing time waiting for my leading man to arrive. And then he did. Jono: a friend of a friend who plonked himself in the chair beside me at a tapas restaurant, and tilted my world on its axis. Sweet, sensitive and gorgeous; I knew he was The One. And if I just bided my time, I knew he’d see it, too. The waiting took longer than I’d…

BEAUTY NOTE For hair that balances party-girl texture with rich-girl gloss, layer on a lightweight shine spray. Try Diamond Oil High Shine Airy Spray, $29.95, Redken, 1300 650 170…

Think of a crisp shirt throughout the last half-century and there’s a good chance the label will read Ralph Lauren: Diane Keaton shrugged into one for 1977’s Annie Hall; Tom Cruise sock-skated across the living room in one in ’80s classic Risky Business; Princess Diana pushed back the sleeves of one while crusading against landmines in the ’90s; and Taylor Swift modelled her millennial good-girl reputation on one in the noughties. It’s the definitive icon of prepdom – and the man behind the pint-sized pony often embroidered on the shirts’ left chest has built an $18 billion global luxury empire around the idea of it. Since 1967, Ralph Lauren has been carefully crafting a story of epic proportions, his rags-to-riches journey from salesman to American legend every bit as fascinating…

BEAUTY SETS THE TRENDS While the clothing, shoes and accessories are a huge part of any runway show, it’s the hair, nails and makeup that really pulls the whole look together. Makeup artists and hair stylists meet with the designers as well as the show’s stylist weeks before catwalk day to collaboratively determine their inspiration, as well as the kind of girl they are channelling. Trials are when the creative juices really get flowing, until a final look is decided on. freeBEAUTY LESSON THERE IS A TRAINED BEAUTY ADVISOR IN EVERY STORE. BOOK YOUR PERSONALISED CONSULTATION INSTORE OR AT BOOKINGS.PRICELINE.COM.AU MODERN BRONZE Forget meticulously mapped-out contouring; it’s now all about buffed and bronzed skin. At Balmain, Tom Pecheux used cream and powder bronzers to create a ’90s-style faux tan effect,…

WHAT’S THE MAIN POINT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PICOSURE TREATMENT AND OTHER LASER TATTOO REMOVAL OPTIONS? PicoSure uses PressureWave technology to remove ink colours, delivering ultra-short picosecond (that’s one trillionth of a second) pulses of energy into the skin. These pulses create a photomechanical effect that targets ink while avoiding unmarked tissue. PressureWave shatters the ink into tiny, dust-like particles which are easily eliminated by the body via the lymphatic system. JUST HOW PAINFUL IS A PICOSURE LASER TREATMENT? One of the great advantages of the PicoSure is that it is well tolerated, with most patients only requiring cold ice packs or cold air for pain control. Pain levels may reduce during the course of treatments as the amount of tattoo ink decreases. HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NEEDED? Most patients…

JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE BEAUTY & FITNESS DIRECTOR JANNA A lightweight brightening formula that absorbs on contact and blurs dark shadows while priming the eye area for concealer (something you’re unlikely to need after a few weeks of using this). The Illuminating Eye Gel, $195, La Mer, 1800 661 392 SARA Not only does this sophisticated gloss stay put without the stick-factor, it also boosts lips with juicy, buildable shine that looks like it’s coming from within. Volupté Tint-In-Oil in Cherry My Chérie (left) and Peach Me Love, $49 each, Yves Saint Laurent, 1300 651 991 JANNA This universally flattering shade is embossed with petite camellias, making the pocket-sized bouquet almost too special to use. Almost. Jardin De Chanel Blush Camélia Rosé, $90, Chanel, (02) 9900 2944 JANNA Nothing melts makeup…

GIG GUIDE March is definitely the month for music. Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit are in town, as are British electro-pop faves London Grammar and hitmaker Jessie J. Or enjoy the laid-back vibes of local boy Dan Sultan, who’s performing a string of intimate solo gigs around the country. SOFT TOUCH Get ready to channel your inner child: soft-serve ice-cream is back. In Sydney, we’re hitting up Cho Cho San for the green tea version or Messina Dessert Bar for the toasted macadamia soft-serve in the You’re Nuts cone, while Melbourne’s Tuck Shop Take Away is serving up a steady stream of delicious flavours, from jam doughnut to Froot Loops. FEELING BLUE The message was loud and clear at the SS15 shows: denim isn’t going anywhere. In fact, designers…

TEA-BASED TIPPLES There will be plenty of opportunities to boost your health (possibly) while working your wallet (definitely) thanks to the surge of herbal tea-based drinks cropping up on bar menus. WHERE TO SIP IT Boost your vitamin B count by sipping the Ofukuro no Aji cocktail at Apothecary. It’s a mix of rum, agave and aged Japanese spirits with amazake (a fermented rice drink), matcha green tea and kombu seaweed. Apothecary by Eau de Vie, 229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, NSW, eaudevie.com.au SUPERFOOD COCKTAILS With cloudy apple juice now entering mainstream mixer status, get prepped to blend spirits with boosters such as cold-pressed carrot and beetroot juice, raw honey and a sprinkling of hangover-averting chia seeds. WHERE TO SIP IT Bartenders at Brisbane’s Byblós Bar put their high-tech…

ITALIAN… You’re on holidays, which means the no-carbs rule goes out the window. Pizzeria Delfina (far left) and Locanda are sister restaurants in the Mission district and offer some of the best Italian in the city. The desserts at Locanda (left) are not to be missed. pizzeriadelfina.com; locandasf.com MEXICAN… Local, organic, vegan and non-GMO, the Mission’s Gracias Madre is no ordinary taqueria. Produce comes from owners Matthew and Terces Engelhart’s farm a couple of hours from the city, where Terces grinds corn and presses her own tortillas for the restaurant. gracias-madre.com JAPANESE… The Arizona outpost of Roka Akor has been named one of the top 10 sushi restaurants in the US, so you know you’re in for some good food at this Jackson Square hotspot. The informal downstairs bar is…

MARCH The Disposable Film Festival Celebrate short films made on everyday technology such as smart phones, DSLR cameras and even webcams. disposablefilm.com APRIL/MAY Art Market San Francisco One of six across the US, this can be a case of look-but-don’ttouch but it’s still worth checking out. artmarketsf.com MAY Carnaval It’s girls, glitter and gays gone wild at this three-day extravaganza celebrating all things Caribbean. carnavalsan  francisco.org JUNE-AUGUST Stern Grove Festival A free event that showcases a relaxed line-up of performances in an outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by giant eucalyptus. BYO picnic. sterngrove.org JULY 5 Seconds Of Summer Support the Aussie pop/punk/ rockers on their world tour. stubhub.com / stubhub.com/5-seconds-of-summer-tickets 5-seconds-of-summer-tickets AUGUST Outside Lands Tens of thousands flock to Golden Gate…

The right shoes are important but it’s often a handshake that leaves a lasting impression. Get off on the right foot by knowing what to do with your hands. KNOW YOUR PLACE “Who you are and who you meet should determine who reaches out first,” says Scaffidi. “The Queen would extend first. In my role as Lord Mayor I’d possibly take the lead too. It’s a little hierarchical.” LOOK UP “Good solid eye contact enhances authenticity. Looking down is a sign you might not be forthcoming.” BE FIRM “Limp, flaccid handshakes are memorable for all the wrong reasons, but too hard a handshake is just impolite and wrong on every level.” COMMIT TO IT “Hold on for as long as it feels right – no-one’s counting the seconds when it’s…

Collecting art may seem intimidating (and pricey) but you can curate your own killer collection for less than the weekly cost of a caipirinha. SET A BUDGET Set aside $500 a year for artwork – either splurge on one amazing piece or invest in a few smaller ones. You’d be surprised at how quickly you’ll build up your collection. START SMALL Start with an etching or limited-edition print – works on paper tend to be more affordable than pieces on canvas and sculptures purely because they take less time to craft. FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS Find an artwork that grabs you straight away – let the heart rule, not the head. You’re the one who has to look at a piece every day. DO ONE THING WELL Limiting yourself to a…

COFFEE, TEA OR ME DEAR E JEAN, After our first holiday, my boyfriend of six months finally said he loved me; almost in the same breath he added he’d also “love” to watch me in bed with someone else and suggested a waitress at his local cafe might be “game”. Mind you, we were making love – actually mid-deed – when he said this. The next day I told him that I returned his affections, but made my position clear that the aforementioned suggestion was not for me. He replied that he “never wanted” me to “feel insecure”. A week later, we were in the middle of having sex again and he whispered that he wished the waitress from the restaurant where we’d just dined could be watching us!…