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“This easy, ’70s-inspired look is one of my favourites from Chloé pre-fall. I’m adding the leather and shearling bomber to my wish list, stat.” “The season’s new trouser shape, the flare – worn perfectly here with an oversized leather biker jacket and killer frames.” “Now this is how you match your clutch to your sneakers.” “This colourful box-pleat coat is not for squares – I’m obsessed! Jagged cat-eye frames add even more personality.” “A classic trench with matching shorts and practical sneakers is my kind of suiting.” “Clashing prints can be tough but this is a great initiation. Stay monochromatic and keep the look grounded with a simple white shirt. Those who dare can add a hint of colour to finish.” “The beauty of this outfit is its simplicity. Crisp…

I’m sorry, am I boring you? Shall I finish?” said makeup pro Lucia Pieroni, focusing her gaze on me from the centre of a backstage reporter huddle. It was New York Fashion Week, and hair and makeup artists were tired of “the look”. Everyone could have used another coffee or a holiday. But not me: I’d waited a lifetime (or at least some very angsty teen years) for a backstage pass. Far from disinterested, I was giddy with rookie excitement – although you wouldn’t have known it from my lifeless expression. “I’m not bored! Not at all!” I stammered. But it was too late. Pieroni had already decided I was a dud. My sour expression has been getting me into trouble since an early age. In high school, my principal…

THE STRAIGHT-UP MEMOIR The Seven Good Years by Etgar Keret A bitingly funny reflection on the birth of the author’s son, the death of his father and his relationship with an unrelenting telemarketer, set against the politically charged backdrop of Tel Aviv. ($27.99, Penguin; out June 24) THE MEMOIR/SOCIAL COMMENTARY The Sex Myth by Rachel Hills The journalist and feminist draws on her own experiences for her debut book, in which she argues (with the help of hundreds of interviewees) that chastity has replaced promiscuity as today’s sexual faux pas. ($32.99, Penguin; out July 29) THE MEMOIR/NOVEL In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume In the early ’50s, the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey, experienced a string of freak accidents, with three planes crashing in the space of…

Hey, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” says Chris Pratt, standing 188cm tall and half-naked, shaking your hand. Politely, he asks, “Would you like me to put a shirt on?” Is this a trick question? When you arrived at a Hollywood studio for the ELLE photoshoot, you saw him approaching through the streaming sunlight, backlit like a god, his Marvel-hero thighs flexing beneath tight jeans. You didn’t see the muscled shoulders, the smooth, polished chest, the articulated pecs or the four-and- a-half-pack abs… And you still don’t see any of this. Because you, my friend, are on a serious journalism assignment. “He looks like your friend’s hot brother in high school. You’re like, ‘Oh my God, he’s so approachable and so hot!’” says Judy Greer, Pratt’s Jurassic World co-star, who…

The holistic health guru: EMMA SEIBOLD A yoga instructor, Pilates teacher and wellness coach, Seibold is also the creator of the Urban Remedy detox juice program and hugely popular Barre Body classes. The meditation pro: DR PAULA WATKINS The clinical psychologist is an expert in neuroscience, positive psychology and meditation and creator of online course Calm, Conscious & Connected. The beauty brain: ZOË FOSTER BLAKE An adept multi-tasker, the author, journalist, blogger, advice columnist and TV commentator is also the CEO and founder of natural skincare brand Go-To. The de-clutterer: ROBYN AMOTT A professional organiser and owner of Bless This Mess, Amott helps clients reclaim their spaces and reduce stress caused by disorganisation. WE’RE BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 15 EXPERT THINKERS, INFLUENCERS AND ACHIEVERS. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR…

1. VISUALISE YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE Saying “I want less clutter” is too broad. The more concrete your vision, the easier it is to identify the belongings that will make it a reality. So, what would the atmosphere be like (feminine, minimal)? Look at interiors pages for a photo that inspires you. What about your pre-bed routine (a bath, yoga, TV)? 2. THINK IN CATEGORIES, NOT ROOMS That means “shoes” not “bedroom”. Collect every item within that category, lay everything in one spot, pick up each object and ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” Remember, something like a spare toothbrush might not obviously spark happiness, but its job is to help you, so it does make you happy. Just not scream-from-the-rooftops happy. 3.TIDY IN ORDER OF DIFFICULTY Start with your clothes:…

Days after my older sister Céline succumbed to chronic liver failure at the age of 30, the result of a long fight with alcoholism, I was searching through her drawers for an outfit she might deem “coffin appropriate” when I found it: a small black-and-white notebook peeking out from beneath crumpled clothing. It contained a single journal entry she’d drafted during a brief stay at a psychiatric hospital, where she landed after a particularly bad bout with the bottle, which led doctors to diagnose her as depressive and potentially suicidal. The entry ended with a quote by artist Brian Andreas: “She said she usually cried at least once each day, not because she was sad but because the world was so beautiful and life was so short.” The maxim at…

BEAUTY NOTE Team bold florals with a pared-back, soft rosy pout. Try Pure Color Envy Shine lipstick in Innocent, $50, Estée Lauder, esteelauder.com.au…

When a plum job opens up in the fashion world, the industry is instantly abuzz with gossipy chatter and speculation about who’ll be chosen for the role (think Frida Giannini’s swift exit from Gucci or Peter Dundas’ parting from Pucci). In contrast, the reshuffles that take place in the beauty industry are drama-free: it came as a shock to, well, absolutely no-one when it was announced that Olivier Polge would succeed his father Jacques as Chanel’s new in-house perfumer. After nearly four decades at the helm, Jacques retired in 2013, though his legacy is immortalised in his iconic creations, most notably Coco Mademoiselle, Allure and the trio of Chance scents: original, Eau Fraîche and Eau Tendre. But despite those blockbusters, Olivier wasn’t feeling worried about following in his father’s footsteps.…

You just wet it like this,” explained celebrity makeup artist Romy Soleimani as she used a can of aerosol Evian to mist a spongy makeup applicator. She squeezed the excess water and used the now-damp sponge to gently glide foundation across my face. It was 2012 and Soleimani was sharing her secret to a perfect complexion. The result was incredibly dewy and radiant, impressive really, but all that effort? It was far too much for my low-maintenance sensibilities. Fast-forward to today and guess what’s the latest makeup innovation straight from Korea? A soft, pillowy sponge pre-soaked in foundation. If Soleimani’s hack was a lo-fi flip phone, the cushion compact is the iPhone 6 – brilliant design and genius ease of use. But despite its success in the US and wild…

She’s worked on countless magazine covers, spent years backstage at fashion weeks all over the world and has three bestselling books under her belt, so you could forgive makeup artist Rae Morris for a been-there-done-thatyou-can-hear-about-it-on-my-YouTubechannel attitude – but the reality is the opposite. She’s a regular pollyanna... except when it comes to manky makeup brushes. “The mentality that a consumer should have fewer makeup brushes than a makeup artist doesn’t make sense – if we can’t do it with our fingers and a cotton bud, how can the average punter?” she says. “Don’t waste your wages on beautiful makeup if you’re not going to invest in brushes to blend it seamlessly – even a $2 synthetic brush will make a difference.” WHAT SHOULD A GOOD BRUSH DO? Blend for you.…

ADVANCED ALL-IN-ONE TRAINING KIT The Hexoskin Women’s Starter Kit biometric base-layer tank top has a Bluetooth recording device, USB cable and integrated sensors to track your progress when you have to really move your body. It’s perfect for skiing, cross-fit, dancing and boxing without layering on the accessories. Hexoskin Women’s Starter Kit, $567. HX0002. ADVANCED GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Garmin Fenix™ 3 GPS Watch. Let your heart rate rise with this Fenix. The multi-sport GPS watch trains with built-in fitness training counters like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor. It also includes outdoor navigation features perfect for running in demanding outdoor environments, ocean swimming and cycling. Garmin Fenix™ 3 GPS Watch, $667. 010-01338-07. ADVANCED TRAIN WITHOUT LIMITS The Forerunner packs high-end training features into a sleek watch that is wet…

OUR NEW HOROSCOPES ILLUSTRATOR, INGA CAMPBELL, SHARES THE SCIENCE BEHIND HER SKILL (AND AN ILLUSTRATED SELFIE). “Watercolours have a mind of their own. I’ve learned to just let go and see where I end up. Sometimes they take me in a completely different direction to what I envisaged but I can be pleasantly surprised with the result.” TRAVIS BALCKE (WHO LOVES A SELFIE) STYLED OUR COVER STAR’S LOB. ON SET, HE PICKED UP INSTAGRAM APPROVAL FROM THE POWER POSER HERSELF. “Nicole Warne was a dream – as was the rose garden in Cannes where we shot. The look we created for Nicole was all about capturing natural feelings and texture in the hair. While I was styling, she asked if I was on Instagram… I said yes and she immediately…

PERFECT MATCH Pare back vibrant accessories with a creamy pastel polish.…

CHANNEL LOLITA Because innocence is bliss. Sevigny’s ahead-of-the-curve childlike style was mirrored in pre-fall 15’s babydoll trends. TAP THE ZEITGEIST (AND STICK WITH YOUR GIRL GANG) The actress and her sidekick Natasha Lyonne will appear in #Horror, the directorial debut of Sevigny’s BFF Tara Subkoff, due out later this year. The film, based on actual events, focuses on extreme cyber-bullying. DENIM IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA From mom jeans to studded minis, the actress’ obsession knows no bounds. ALWAYS LOOK RED HOT The style stalwart breaks the mould by wearing bright red lipstick without a skerrick of other makeup. RISQUÉ RULES Sevigny isn’t afraid to put it out there, with underwear as outerwear and cheeky glimpses of skin. Her genius? Alternating sex appeal with frumpiness: mum-style shapes and silhouettes you…

Street-style favourite Micol Sabbadini is also in demand on the other side of the camera lens. Having first established herself in her home country of Italy, the photographer and artist is now booked out with collaboration requests from some of the world’s most high-profile fashion houses. Her first “real project” was shooting for Giorgio Armani – admittedly, a very good start. She was then approached by Roger Vivier, followed by Louis Vuitton, photographing its monogram luggage in Bali, Kenya, Moscow and New York. Her globetrotting career combined with an international upbringing (she was born in Milan, attended boarding school in Switzerland, followed by university in the US, then had stints living in China, Cuba and New York) means Sabbadini has a collection of clothing as eclectic as her passport stamps.…

She rules the runway, but can Cara Delevingne dominate the box office? The 22-year-old hits the big screen this month in her first leading role: in the film adaptation of bestselling YA novel Paper Towns. Author and executive producer John Green, who also wrote The Fault In Our Stars, thought a flat-out “No” when he heard Delevingne was auditioning for the role of Margo – a wild child who disappears suddenly, sending her lovesick neighbour Quentin (played by Nat Wolff, who you might remember as Augustus’ blind best friend in TFIOS) on an epic road trip to find her. To Green’s surprise, she nailed the audition. “She understood Margo in ways no-one I have ever met understands Margo,” he says. The filming experience couldn’t have been sweeter for the supermodel,…

MELBOURNE JULY 23 PURITY RING AT 170 RUSSELL WHY GO? For the eerie electro-inspired visuals, including touch-sensitive, lantern-shaped instruments and a handheld torch that singer Megan James shines onto her face while performing the track “Lofticries”. SYDNEY JULY 24 AZEALIA BANKS AT METRO THEATRE WHY GO? Swearing, storming off stage and railing on other celebrities – it’s sure to be an entertaining evening (if she shows up). MELBOURNE JULY 27 THE VACCINES AT CORNER HOTEL WHY GO? For the showmanship: mirror balls, neon amplifiers and a man dressed in a ’70s satin suit who delivers towels to the band when all the shouting, dancing and rolling around on stage gets too intense. SYDNEY JULY 28 MARK RONSON AT THE HORDERN PAVILION WHY GO? Here’s hoping a few celebrity guests make…

It’s (unofficially) the Year Of Amy Schumer. The American comedian and actor hosted the MTV Movie Awards, got tapped for her own HBO stand-up special, has been showered in critical praise for her Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer and this month takes on her first starring role in a film, headlining the Judd Apatowdirected Trainwreck (she also wrote the semi-autobiographical script, about a commitment-phobe called Amy). So why is every woman crushing on the 34-year-old? Because she uses her sense of humour to make on-point social statements and start serious conversations. So far she’s lampooned everything from misogyny to rape culture, and we have a feeling it’s only the beginning… 1 SHE CALLED OUT AGEISM AGAINST WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD “In every actress’ life, the media decides when you’ve finally…

Lacing up her first pair of pointe shoes at age six, Madeleine Eastoe is no stranger to blood, sweat and tears. The 36-year-old has been a member of the Australian Ballet for 18 years, nine of which have been spent as a principal artist performing in every prestigious theatre from Sydney to Singapore and beyond. Earlier this year, the accomplished dancer announced she’s retiring to focus on being a mum to six-year-old daughter Ella – but not before reprising her role in Giselle (which earned her a promotion in 2006), wrapping up in Adelaide this month. You don’t need to know your pirouette from your arabesque to appreciate life lessons from Eastoe. LEARN TO PRIORITISE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH “The mental aspect of my work can be even more demanding than…

FIT CLUB Shrug off the winter blues with our health and exercise pointers. TRAVEL Whether you’re after an overnight getaway, mini-break or month-long escape, we know the coolest places to stay, eat and play. ZEITGEIST Trend alerts and hot tips for pop-culture junkies. FASHION Get your daily style fix with our coverage of every hyped new designer, high-street collaboration and red-carpet trend. STREET STYLE Flares, oversized coats, flatform sneakers – see how the elite of the street pull off the latest looks. BEAUTY The best new products and foolproof makeup tricks, all approved by the ELLE team. CLUTCH IT Up your winter-wardrobe game with these handheld statement accessories.…

Finding bamboo within the latest Gucci fragrance is a journey of the mind, not the nose. The evergreen is absent from the heady blend of Casablanca lily, bergamot and sandalwood. Instead, the name represents the strong yet flexible nature of the multi-tasking modern woman. NUDE ATTITUDE Go bare with these new suits-everyone neutral palettes.…

A little of this highly pigmented yet lightweight formula goes a long way. The Reparative Skintint SPF 30 in Tan, $125, La Mer, cremedelamer.com.au Colour correction technology helps create a natural, radiant finish. Cellularose CC Cream, $112, By Terry, mecca.com.au A mineral-based gel cream that provides sheer-to-medium coverage. Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream in Vanilla, $38, BareMinerals, mecca.com.au…

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HIT YOUR GOALS! Choosing the right fitness device can be overwhelming. our fitness experts are here to help. No matter what your age or fitness level we have the right gadget for you. from activity trackers to advanced heart rate monitors. With a huge range of colours and styles to keep you looking great while smashing your goals. ACTIVITY TRACKER Count steps, track sleep, eat smarter: your pint-size personal trainer and health coach in one. BEGINNER GET THE PERFECT BALANCE Fitbit One™ keeps your three main areas of wellbeing on track: fitness, sleep patterns (including silent alarm) and eating habits. Fitbit Zip™ tracks steps, distance and calories burned – and syncs stats to your computer or smartphone. Fitbit Zip™ Wireless Activity Tracker, $77. 2407777; Fitbit One™ Wireless Activity + Sleep…

BOOHOO The Edit is back for a second season and the new collection delivers 10 must-haves for autumn/winter, including the ultimate layering essential – the shearling gilet. $50; boohoo.com NESPRESSO Inspired by the sleek design of Nespresso coffee machines, the new Touch Collection accessories have been created in collaboration with Berlin design duo Geckeler Michels, so you can sip your favourite brew from cutting-edge cup shapes. From $30 for two espresso cups; nespresso.com DR LEWINN’S Stop the signs of ageing and reveal smooth, nourished skin with Dr Lewinn’s Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser Light SPF 15. It offers UV protection and instant moisturising qualities; in clinical trials, hydration improved by more than 50 per cent one hour after application and increased to more than 80 per…

Your local shopping centre is hiding some of the prettiest pieces and smartest buys, all perfect for a new-season space update. Shop to it. TRAY CHIC Whether on a desk, coffee table or in the kitchen, these make stylish storage a cinch.…

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NIGHTCLUB + OFFICE BUILDING = GLOW Considered the wildest nightclub in Colombo, you’ll be so busy ordering whisky cocktails and ogling the city’s stylish crowd you’ll forget you’re actually inside the Automobile Association of Ceylon. LOW-KEY PUB + CRICKET MUSEUM = BRADMAN BAR Walls are lined with cricket memorabilia dating back to the ’40s in this expat-friendly restaurant and bar, which serves those crisp Aussie white wines you’re homesick for. thecricketclub cafeceylon.com BAR + LIBRARY = THE LIABRARY By day it’s a subdued meeting room and miniature library in the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel, but in the evening it morphs into its alter ego – a club with DJs and general debauchery. cinnamonhotels.com COCKTAIL BAR + ART GALLERY = THE GALLERY CAFÉ Sample the tamarind and chilli martini while contemplating your buys…

CANCER June 22 – July 23 With the festival of Cancer underway, you’re swinging from chandeliers, Sia-style. Bust out of your shell and let your free spirit soar. Your liberated energy could attract a different type of partner — perhaps someone who wants to spoil you instead of the other way around. Opposites will attract in the business world, so buddy up with a complementary force who excels at the aspects of the job you’d rather not deal with. The new moon on the 15th gives your life a refreshing reboot. Write out a wish list and be a bit selfish – your happiness comes first this month. New ideas roll in by the minute, but you won’t have the patience to develop them until the 23rd, when the sun…

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IT’S BEEN SAID THAT, WHEN IT comes to style, THE PAST TWO DECADES HAVE BEEN the most stagnant OF ANY PERIOD IN MORE THAN 100 years. It’s true: look at pictures of people from almost any time during the 20th century and it’s immediately, overwhelmingly obvious which decade you’re in. A 20-year gap – between the ’30s and the ’50s, for example, or the ’60s and the ’80s – looks like a completely different world. Maybe it’s to do with “an unconscious collective reaction to all the profound nonstop newness we’re experiencing on the tech and geopolitical and economic fronts”, as writer Kurt Andersen theorised in his excellent Vanity Fair article on the subject a few years back, maybe we’re stuck in a constant cycle of nostalgia and reinvention, or…

KEEP SUITING AS SEPARATES AND STICK TO A clean palette OF NUDES, cool greys AND TRADITIONAL NAVY. GROUND tactile shearling and suede WITH SLEEK ANKLE BOOTS. ADD A NECKTIE TO GIVE THE LOOK A ’70s rock-star vibe. WOOL AND FELT flourish with romantic accompaniments LIKE SHEER WHITE SILK AND LACE.…

To capture Georgia Currie’s bubbling enthusiasm, her every statement should be articulated in capitals, multiple explanation marks and animated emojis. The New Zealander has every reason to be excited. After three years quietly working on her eponymous label Georgia Alice (Alice is her middle name), her reputation has spread to Australia and is going global – fast. Super-blogger Leandra Medine of Man Repeller has admitted to being a fan. “There’s an effortlessness about the tension with which she designs: it’s high and low and convertible in that you can wear it anywhere,” Medine says. “They are frankly just easy.” Despite a promising start – Currie won the Westpac Young Fashion Designer award while still studying at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology – ask her about the sudden style spotlight and…

MORNING RITUAL I start at 4am three days a week to go to the flower markets. I splash my face with cold water to awaken my senses then use an Ultraceuticals moisturiser and Sisley eyeliner and mascara. MY UNIFORM I try to wear what makes me feel graceful and modern: shirts in cotton or silk from Marques’Almeida or Christopher Kane with a Dion Lee leather biker jacket and well-fitted trousers from Alexander Wang, finished with my trusty RM Williams boots through winter. FASHION ADVICE Keep your style simple. Spend a bit of time choosing the right piece and think of it as a friend that will help you look your best. DAILY ESSENTIALS Black coffee, classical music and being surrounded by fresh flowers and the energy in the shop. COAT…

WHITE GIRLS by Hilton Als This is a book of essays, and one quote resonated with me: “I wrote about my first kiss more fully than I lived it.” When I moved to New York [last year], I decided I wanted to give myself over to what’s happening in the moment, rather than keeping it all to write down later. CHRISTINA KATERINA & THE BOX by Patricia Lee Gauch This is about a little girl who transforms a giant box into a castle, a spaceship – and makes use of it until it’s totally disintegrated, which appeals to a child’s imagination. It was a similar thing when I started taking two hours to get dressed in the morning. Once, I bent a coathanger and used it as a belt. My…

“I’M NOT A GIRL TRYING TO BE A STAR, I’M JUST A GIRL THAT SINGS” How a young Amy Winehouse described herself before falling into the throes of superstardom, as explored in the new documentary Amy. Out July 2 “SHE’S NOT A TYPICAL HERO, SHE’S VERY MUCH AN ANTIHERO – AND I LIKE THAT” Mia Wasikowska on what drew her to play a doctor’s wife who has a string of affairs to escape her loveless marriage in the adaptation of Gustave Flaubert’s classic, Madame Bovary. Out July 9 “THERE’S VERY LITTLE LEFT TO THE IMAGINATION” Channing Tatum’s seven-word summary of his second round as a stripper in Magic Mike XXL, alongside Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Elizabeth Banks and Amber Heard. Out July 9…

WORLD TIME BUDDY Arranging Skype meetings with people spread all over the world is tough, so I really rely on this app to help me work out the most convenient times for everyone involved. Price: free INSTAGRAB I love this app because it allows me to save and repost other users’ photos and videos. It’s so much better than other apps with their unattractive watermarks! Price: free MAILCHIMP I use MC to see who’s opening the subscriber emails I send out, where they’re located and what they’re clicking on. Such analytics let me focus on the areas of my business people are interested in. Price: free DUBSMASH This lip-syncing app is so much fun! You can dub well-known movie quotes and sounds to produce hilarious videos your…

A fight is about to break out in the bookstore. There’s only one copy of the New York Times-bestselling book-of-the-moment, and the next shipment isn’t due for another three to four weeks – minimum. Just as I’m scared one of the women is willing to shed blood for a paperback, the less committed of the two bows out to try her luck on eBay, where copies are being auctioned off. The book in question isn’t a long-awaited celebrity autobiography or a new sci-fi offering from George RR Martin, but a read about… cleaning. The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up is the work of Japan’s Marie Kondo, the 30-year-old “Queen of Clean”, whose mind-bogglingly popular method of home organisation – called KonMari – earned her a spot on Time magazine’s 2015…

I got all four corners to come down at once!” That’s a line my mum once purred in her sleep, describing how a tablecloth fell into place with flawless symmetry. And that snippet, I’m afraid, reflects the perfectionist streak that is my birthright: I come from a line of women who strive to keep all things as smooth and satisfying as a tablecloth laid down just so. I have high expectations for propriety in relationships, I strive to be an upright citizen and I expect others to behave nicely, too. Being perkily determined has served me well, but one problem with my kind of perfectionist thinking is the painful, frazzling mismatch that results when my rosy world view – or the version of my life I want to portray to…

It’s florals, but not as you know them. This season’s blooms are daring, with sharp tailoring, modern shapes and fresh surface treatments giving bouquets of botanicals a bold twist. Wallflowers need not apply.…

BEAUTY NOTE Capture the scent of a flower garden with spritzes of Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, $184 for 100ml, Dior, (02) 9695 4800 BEAUTY NOTE Warne complements soft, natural fibres with bold, brushed up arches. Try Diorshow Brow Styler Gel in Transparent, $44, Dior, (02) 9695 4800 BEAUTY NOTE For a perfect complexion like Warne’s try Diorskin Nude Fluid Foundation, $77, Dior, (02) 9695 4800 BEAUTY NOTE For the ultimate chic nail, Warne opts for a nude. Try Vernis Couture Colour in Lili, $39, Dior, (02) 9695 4800 BEAUTY NOTE Warne gives lips a dose of hydration and hint of colour with Rouge Dior Baume in Milly, $52, Dior, (02) 9695 4800 To understand the full scope of Nicole Warne’s influence, a bit of number-crunching is required. At the time…

OILS Ideal for the first step of a double cleanse, oil cleansers bond with oil-based debris on the skin, liquefying sebum and makeup while keeping the skin’s protective natural oil mantle intact. Apply to dry skin and wipe off with a soft, damp cloth. MICELLAR WATERS Developed in France and loved by backstage makeup artists, micellar waters contain microscopic oil particles to grab and sweep away makeup and impurities sans rinsing. Despite their all-in-one claims, Baumann recommends using them along with a more pore-purifying cleanser. FOAMING A well-known formula that uses a variety of active ingredients (from soothing to antibacterial) to cleanse with a sudsy texture rinsed away with water. An ideal second-cleanse option.…

“I’M LIVING IN BALI FOR WORK AND I’VE FINALLY GOT MY HOT-CLIMATE BEAUTY ROUTINE DOWN PAT. I HAVE PALE, SENSITIVE SKIN, SO I KEEP THINGS SIMPLE TO SAVE IT FROM IRRITATION AND I ALWAYS, ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN ” FRIDAY FROM LEFT Gentle Milk Cleanser, $33.95, Avène, 1800 678 302; Facial Treatment Essence, $100, SK-II, 1800 012 169; Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream, $34, Kiehl’s, 1300 651 991; Tinted Daywear SPF 30+ UVA – UVB, $32, Invisible Zinc, invisiblezinc.com.au; Touche Éclat, $59, Yves Saint Laurent, 1300 651 991; Gimme Brow, $32, Benefit, myer.com.au/benefit SATURDAY FROM LEFT Cleansing Oil Shampoo, $73, Shu Uemura Art Of Hair, 1300 365 552; Moisture Velvet Nourishing Treatment, $67, Shu Uemura Art Of Hair, 1300 365 552; Strobe Cream, $55, M.A.C, maccosmetics.com.au; Cream Colour Base, $36, M.A.C,…

JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE BEAUTY & FITNESS DIRECTOR JANNA I stockpile red nail polish like it’s going out of style (oh the irony), and Essie’s latest ruby is a welcome addition. Nail lacquer in Double Breasted Jacket, $16.95, Essie, 1300 369 327 JANNA A softening, shine-enhancing oil with a luxe woody-rose scent that’s as lovely as it is unassuming (in other words, you’ll just get a whiff when you’re nodding away to Beyoncé). Chronologiste Le Parfum En Huile, $64, Kérastase Paris, 1300 365 552 JANNA Scottish designer Christopher Kane’s creations are a celebration of colour – and his neon-bright Nars collection is no exception. These glosses leave a subtle stain, so there’s no need to constantly reapply. Lip Gloss in Nebulous (left) and Glow Pink, $40 each, Christopher Kane For Nars,…

HIT YOUR GOALS! Choosing the right fitness device can be overwhelming. our fitness experts are here to help. No matter what your age or fitness level we have the right gadget for you. from activity trackers to advanced heart rate monitors. With a huge range of colours and styles to keep you looking great while smashing your goals. RUNNING DEVICES BEGINNER START WITH A RUNNING BUDDY Meet your new running buddy… and then some. TomTom Runner GPS tracks time, distance and pace while also giving you vibrating milestone alerts to keep you motivated as you run further and faster. Forerunner 15 is for runners. The activity tracking counts steps and calories and reminds you when to get moving again. TomTom Runner GPS Sports Watch, $146. 2463326; Garmin ‘Forerunner 15’ GPS…

There may be more to your sluggish workout and midarvo crash than just the winter blues. A report in the Journal Of Nutrition found women who took iron supplements experienced a “marked improvement” in exercise performance. The study, conducted by the University of Melbourne, says a deficiency may explain why you’re getting puffed a bit faster than usual. The problem? Filling up on winter comfort foods – pasta, rice, mashed potato, plus copious glasses of red wine to wash those carbs down (we’re not judging, swear) – instead of iron-rich summer staples such as leafy green salads, fish, chicken and nuts could drop iron levels too low, which is a common issue among adults, especially menstruating women. If lethargy can’t be kicked, get your levels tested and consider a supplement…

FOOD How to use chopsticks WITH BRENDAN FONG, HEAD CHEF AT MR WONG, SYDNEY Spare yourself the embarrassing chopstick fumble next time you do yum cha. AT HOME (FOR PRACTICE BEFORE GOING PUBLIC) STEP 1 Take a pair of chopsticks (or two pens, if you don’t have any) and tie the thicker ends together with a rubber band. STEP 2 Take a Post-it note, and keep folding it in half until it won’t fold anymore. STEP 3 Wedge the Post-it between the chopsticks near the rubber band. This turns them into “tongs”, helping you master how to grip and manoeuvre them. AT DINNER (FOR SHOWING OFF YOUR SKILLS) STEP 1 Take one chopstick and place it between your middle finger and your thumb. Hold it in the way you would…

1. Shaking your head actually means “yes” or “I understand”. To say “no” to persistent hawkers, hold up your palm. 2. On any trip outside your hotel, BYO toilet paper or risk having to get familiar with the humble hosepipe. 3. The first row of seats on public transport is reserved for the clergy. Avoid embarrassment and sit further back. 4. Staff may not get a cut of the 10 per cent service charge at hotels or restaurants, so try to tip an extra 200 Sri Lankan rupees ($2). 5. Monsoons affect the east and west coast in different months. Do your research before booking your beach break.…

SEX AND THE MARRIED MAN DEAR E JEAN, I’ve been seeing a married man for a few months. Everything was good. He told me he was “not a cheating asshole” and was “soon divorcing” his wife. I believed him. But then a couple of days ago we were at a cafe and, by chance, his wife walked in. The man didn’t even flinch. He introduced me as the “new girl” he’d been “seeing”. The wife said hello, mentioned she was heading to the supermarket and asked him if he needed anything. Then, after reminding him to pick up something for the house (a mirror), she told him she loved him and, without missing a beat, walked off! It was instantly clear that he was never going to divorce her.…

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