Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i ELLE Australia

FOR THE LONGEST TIME, especially when I started out working in fashion, whenever anyone asked me what I did, I’d deliver the answer with an apologetic wince. I was pre-empting their response, which was inevitably a casual dismissal (from anyone outside the industry) or wide-eyed credulity (from anyone desperate to get in). It didn’t occur to me at the time to defend my position, to explain that it was neither the mindless indulgence or glittering non-stop party they were suggesting – even if I had wanted to I  probably couldn’t have found the words back then. Even now, I find myself playing down a compliment on a  hard-to-find pair of heels, not wanting to seem like I put too much thought into the purchase and hoping to appear like I hadn’t…

EVERY FASHION WEEK we’re bombarded with dozens of inspirational runway shows and thousands of individual looks – but from the visual overload, a dominating and defining theme always emerges. This was certainly the case for spring/ summer 19, where a look best described as “surf’s-up chic” was presented every which way, but loose. Think the kitschy tie-dyed Jawssinglets at Calvin Klein 205W39NYC in New York and the refined take — covetable bags and belted skirts — spotted at Prada in Milan. Speaking in simple terms, tie-dye was a  defining print of the season, popping up at too many shows to mention, from jewel-bright colours at MSGM, to navy elegance at Christian Dior and artfully clashed shirting at Proenza Schouler. But the trend went well beyond tie-dye – there was neoprene…

“I just splurged on a  Prada banana- and flame-print dress – I love it. I  wear a  towelling set from my new apparel collection on high rotation and I’m never without one of my totes in a  fun colour.” “I moved into this apartment in 2016 after falling in love with the location. The building has bay windows which is the perfect fit for me. You really can’t beat waking up with a  view over Bondi Beach.” “My most cherished homewares are a beautiful Murano vase, which was a  gift, coloured glasses from CristaSeya’s Murano collection and my custom-made rug from Kulchi, who source pieces in Marrakech.” “I love my sister [artist Saskia Folk]’s art. My favourite piece of hers hangs in my living room; it reminds me of the outback and…

Browns, olives, khakis and taupes are getting a fresh spin with additions of cornflower blue and bursts of citrus. It’s all in the balance – a  blue silk cami with utilitarian trousers or a beige suit with a  yellow belt bag. Refreshing! ORTHO-CHIC SAY HELLO TO 2019’S “UGLY SHOE” The Dad sneaker trend is getting a  summer refresh courtesy of super-chunky sandals and luxe takes on the orthopaedic shoe.  We first fell in love with Chanel’s  chic iterations, but SS19 took things up a  notch, with Chloé,  Hermès and Paco Rabanne all offering fresh, wearable interpretations.  Our advice to ensure you nail this look for the office? Contrast your pair with full-length skirts and feminine dresses to avoid any granddad-at-the-beach connotations.  >…

IN FEBRUARY OF 2O17, a then 19-year-old Halima Aden quite literally changed the face of fashion. The Muslim American-Somali, who spent her early childhood living in a refugee camp, pounded down the runway for season five of Kanye West’s Yeezy. It wasn’t the clothes that caught attention though, it was the fact Aden was wearing a hijab. Two years later, and a wave of hijabi models have been propelled into the mainstream, appearing on magazine covers and walking for star labels. Coverage has been breathlessly enthusiastic, with Aden the first hijabi model to sign with a major agency (IMG), quickly followed by British-Somali Shahira Yusuf (Storm Models, the same agent who discovered Kate Moss) and Swedish-born, UK-raised Ikram Abdi Omar (Premier Model Management). Yet it seems the projected burden of everything…

If that lingering holiday feeling has left you unable to tackle a  novel just yet, take solace in this new anthology of short stories by American writer and Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner David Means. The titular story is based around a man’s wishes for his own memorial service, (such as, “When everyone’s seated, play ‘Like a  Rolling Stone.’”) with darkly funny outcomes, including instructions to tell friends Don and Marie, “We attended your dinner parties out of compassion.” While not an easy read (it takes on heavy themes of fate, regret and addiction), it’s thought-provoking and utterly devourable all the same. Instructions For A Funeral: Stories is out now ($35, Farrar, Straus & Giroux)…

AS INSTAGRAM LIKES to remind us, everything we want is on the other side of fear. But uncovering the source of your trepidation is a more powerful play – and one that could take you by surprise. Fear of epic fails and humiliation sit, as you’d expect, at the top of the list, but rising to the surface is the fear of triumph. As psychologist Mary Hoang recently discovered, you might not even know you’re carrying this fear. What could be so scary about getting everything you’ve ever wanted? It was while setting new objectives for her business, The Indigo Project – a psychology practice in Sydney – that Hoang came to experience the effects first-hand: “I was self-sabotaging, which had manifested in procrastination.” She explored her behaviour and discovered…

“WHEN I WAS 15, I went on a school trip to Nepal and spent time with girls who had been rescued from child sex trafficking. I couldn’t believe girls as young as three could endure the worst human rights abuses imaginable and be denied their right to an education. I began to think I’d start my own orphanage or do something similar. When I revisited the children two years later, I  found they had all been re-trafficked by the institution itself, a practice that is all too common in corrupt segments of the orphanage sector. That really shifted my perspective of the world and my place in it, and made me realise that we could not turn our backs on these children or others like them. As soon as I…

You may have heard the argument that we live in a meritocracy, where the best person for the job will naturally get it – so we don’t need to make sure the candidates are gender-balanced (known as a having a quota of women). Former Liberal MP Julia Banks, who left the party over its treatment of women, says that’s rubbish. “We’ve seen the meritocracy [argument] is flawed because there are two things that get in the way of it. One is discrimination. The other is unconscious bias. We all have unconscious biases, men and women – biases that women shouldn’t be away from home, should be looking after the kids, that a man is best for the job – all sorts of biases. The meritocracy argument just falls down in…

WE’RE IN THE PEAK OF COMPETITIVE “BUSYNESS”, ACCEPTING INVITATIONS, MAKING PLANS AND CANCELLING THEM ALL TOO EASILY. BUT THERE’S SOMETHING GLORIOUSLY LIBERATING ABOUT LIVING IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF BAILING, SAYS EVA WISEMAN IT WAS A NORMAL AFTERNOON in June that suddenly cracked open to reveal one of the most magical gifts. An invitation to a distant cousin’s wedding had been sent to my mum, and the date arrived like a  clump of wet tissue landing on the floor. It wasn’t that I hadn’t seen the invitation, or written down the day, it was that I really didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to eat the canapés, I didn’t want to stand in heels, I didn’t want to consider the dress, yawn discreetly into my hand. And it wasn’t personal,…

BEAUTY NOTE Complement fresh, glowing skin with a bronzed smoky eye, luxe lashes and a pretty pout. TRY Backstage Eye Palette in Warm Neutrals, $88, DIOR, sephora.com.au; Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, $56, Dior Addict Stellar Shine in Glazed, $56, both DIOR, davidjones.com ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY KNOWS PEOPLE MIGHT HATE HER ON INSTAGRAM. “The problem with social media is so much of it is not real, but look, I find myself having a  little unfollow of people, too,” says Huntington-Whiteley with a laugh down the line from the Los Angeles home she shares with British actor Jason Statham and their 19-month-old son, Jack. “It’s  funny because a lot of people I’ve met,  their online presence is very different to who they are in reality –  in good and bad ways –  but it does make me think about my own presence online and what…

NOTEWORTHY Chanel Chance Eau Tendre has a sophisticated older sister in this new parfum interpretation of the classic. She’s still the same fresh, feminine, fruity floral, but decidedly bolder. Chance Eau Tendre, $234 for 100ml EDP, CHANEL, 1300 242 635 TOP DOC Melbourne’s premier plastic surgeon Dr Chris Moss has bottled his expertise into a new product range with a  regimen for every skin concern. We suggest Bright Star as a great place to start — the potent antioxidant blend of vitamin C and ferulic acid mean you’re in for some serious skin brightening. Bright Star, $158, LIBERTY BELLE RX, libertybelle.com.au THROW SHADE Block 99 per cent of UVA and UVB rays with this chic visor. Bonus: it covers three quarters of the face for ultimate beachside relaxation and privacy,…

WINNING BRONZE Blush was put on the backburner at NYFW, with makeup artists reaching for bronzer to warm up cheeks and skin. Whether your preference is for powders or creams, go for a Hamptonsworthy skin finish with a subtle hue, sweeping from the apples of your cheeks to your temples and décolletage. Bonus points for taking the same shade onto your eyelids. LIP ART There’s a bold lip, and then there’s a bold lip. Case in point: Jeremy Scott’s foil pout, which saturated social media within minutes. Makeup artist Kanako Takase created a  marble watercolour effect at Eckhaus Latta, by painting colour over M.A.C’s Clear Lipglass lacquer, which made for a seriously ’gram-worthy look. Keen to follow suit? Forgo your faithful nude for a metallic, or leave your top lip bare…

ROYAL FLUSH Freshly pinched pink cheeks are always Parisian chic, but after several seasons of naked, hyperreal skin, blush appeared to be firmly back in favour with French makeup teams. Switch out matte powders for cream formulations to give skin the dewy, healthy-looking flush seen at Hermès, A.P.C and Jacquemus. And skip the brush and sponge – blending with fingers will create the prettiest finish. LINE UP True to that Parisian insouciance, eyeliner was smudged and styled to look left-on-overnight. Kept to the lower lash line and winged out at the edges, Dior Makeup creative director Peter Philips had models squint their eyes together for that morning-after effect. Break out the kohl and smudge it along the base of your bottom lashes. Dust your lids with a matte, neutral shadow and embrace that…

DYSON Designed to guard against extreme heat,  the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer minimises damage while you get a perfect shiny blow-dry. The small yet powerful digital V9 motor is placed in the handle for superior balance. Snap up the special red gift edition with a gold case for a  limited time. shop.dyson.com.au/hair-care OGX Spoil dry strands with OGX Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. The rich blend of coconut oil, vanilla bean extract and essence of tiare transforms damaged strands into soft and silky tresses. $17.99 each, aus.ogxbeauty.com SKIN BY ECOSTORE Achieve a more radiant complexion with SKIN by ecostore’s Replenishing Night Cream. It contains New Zealand marine and grapeseed extracts and harakeke to boost your skin’s elasticity and hydration levels. $29.99, available at Priceline, skinbyecostore.com.au ELUCENT Packed with exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), Elucent Anti…

HANNAH JAMES @hannahjameswords A self-confessed book, nature and trekking nerd, writer and editor Hannah James has joined the ELLE team to curate our features section. On my playlist: Spotify’s French Chill playlist has the rare quality of being perfect both for working and for relaxing – and for making me feel like I’m Brigitte Bardot-ing my way around the French Riviera. Ah, oui. On my reading list: Always Virginia Woolf, particularly with the upcoming release of Vita & Virginia (cannot wait!). On my to-do list: Exercise. At some point. Definitely. On my wish list: Gigantic golden shell earrings from Christie Nicolaides. I’m  really feeling my ‘80s power earrings right now. On my bucket list: Walking the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail. On my blacklist: I’m all about the love, but…

IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME before the SoulCycle obsession infiltrated our wardrobes. Cue: the unexpected emergence of bike shorts. We were dubious when the Kardashians started touting the leggings-as-pants look last year but the spring/summer 19 shows made converts of us. Jacquemus sent bold orange bike shorts with loosely tied white shirting down the runway, Bella Hadid made athletic navy iterations look corporate-chic at Fendi and Acne Studios took them into PM by teaming them with leather. But it was Chanel who really led the charge, with black or printed cycling styles cropping up throughout the beach-themed show. The easiest way to buy into the trend? A long-line blazer over bike shorts – but we’re also partial to the off-duty model take: bright knits or athleisure windcheaters with…

THERE’S A MOMENT IN THE OUTRAGEOUSLY BRILLIANT TV show Killing Eve that typifies the complicated relationship of the two female protagonists. It involves a dress. Or, more specifically, a silk dress by Roland Mouret. Villanelle – a psychopathic assassin with a taste for French designers (played by Jodie Comer) – taunts her adversary, Eve Polastri – an unglamorous MI5 agent (played by Sandra Oh) – by stealing her suitcase and replacing everything in it with gift-wrapped designer pieces. While she desperately hates Villanelle, Polastri can’t help but be seduced by the stylish assassin she’s investigating. When she tries on the dress and marvels at how good she looks in it, she’s flirting with a version of herself that harnesses her sexuality. “The discussions really centred around the contrast between Eve’s…

A true trans-seasonal piece lets you move into the new season (or survive the daily grind) without selling your bohemian soul. Right now, it’s all about floor-grazing ruffles, punchy slips and irreverent tie-dye. WEAR IT WITH… Tackle those almost-autumn days (or air conditioned meeting rooms) by pulling on a soft knit, Hamptons-style. SHIELD YOURSELF Sun protection took on a  whole new meaning at SS19, with Christian Dior, Loewe, Stella McCartney and Fendi debuting protective eyewear-esque frames. If you’re going to go large, double down with equally bold accessories, like a  jumbo pair of earrings or a  hero headband. TOTES ON - TREND All hail the carryall! The most practical of work accessories is realised this season in playful florals and raffia. (We also thoroughly endorse the giant and see-through iterations for their fun…

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW: THE FACES TO WATCH, THE NEW BREAK-UP ETIQUETTE AND HOW TO TALK POLITICS AT DINNER IN THE CORNER of a central London cafe, Ellie Bamber is making impressive headway on a comically large slice of carrot cake. As she hacks away at it with her fork, she’s telling me stories about how she bonded with her co-star Dominic West while filming the upcoming BBC adaptation of Les Misérables (airing on Foxtel). It didn’t involve a discussion of their “craft” or small talk about the weather – instead they connected over a  mutual appreciation of a hip-hop sub-genre. “Dominic is really into trap music,” says Bamber, in between mouthfuls of icing. “The makeup lady on set would always play me new songs, and one time…

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS PAVED WITH PITHY PEARLS OF WISDOM. HERE’S THREE TO ACTUALLY LIVE BY: 1) PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK Every step forward is a positive step, right? So celebrate small successes. That way each one gets easier and easier to accept. 2) KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS Everyone has them, so acknowledge yours. Keep thinking about the legacy you will leave by using your strengths to achieve your dream. 3) FOLLOW YOUR VALUES Staying true to yourself and fulfilling your values personally and professionally: that is success.…

PSYCHEDELICS WERE ONCE the domain of Peruvian shamans, hyper-creative types and tie-dye-wearing hippies at festivals in the Byron hinterland. Now they’re being harnessed by Western medical practitioners for their ability to treat everything from clinical depression and anxiety to PTSD. While this psychedelic renaissance hinges on the magic mushroom –  a naturally occurring psychoactive that contains psilocybin, a  hallucinogenic compound (this is where it differs from, say, the kind of mushroom you’d throw in an autumnal risotto) – it also includes LSD, a synthetic psychoactive with a  similar effect. These hallucinogens bind to the brain’s serotonin receptors, leading to a higher state of consciousness – or what is known in layman’s terms as “a trip” – and giving rise to the mushroom’s “magic” prefix. You’ve probably already heard of microdosing, where…

“Spray this moisturising leave-in treatment onto damp hair to shut the cuticle and prevent colour from seeping out.” 1. Staying.Alive, $54.95, KEVIN.MURPHY, kevinmurphy.com.au “Biotin supplements strengthen weak hair and improve texture. I often recommend them to models who complain about styling and colour changes taking a toll.” 2. Biotin, $52.95, GLOBAL HEALING CENTER, salthaus.com.au “It’s simple but effective: covering your hair with a scarf or hat is the easiest way to protect your colour from sun fade.” 3. Scarf, $410, BVLGARI, bulgari.com.au; hat, $160, MY ISLAND HOME, myislandhome.com.au “I use peppermint essential oil backstage at shows to improve focus, grapefruit to boost energy and lavender to wind down after a long day on set.” 4. Lavender Essential Oil, $51.65, Grapefruit Essential Oil, $37.50, Peppermint Essential Oil, $48.70, all YOUNG LIVING, youngliving.com/en_au “Over-washing…

BLEMISH DOTS BEST FOR… SPOT TREATMENT Single-use pimple patches deliver a  high concentration of active ingredients directly to a rogue pimple. Clever innovations go one step further by harnessing the power of microneedling to infiltrate the surface of the breakout without scarring. Put one on a spot before bed and watch it disappear faster than your latest Instagram Story. SECTIONAL SHEET MASKS BEST FOR… TARGETED AREAS For some of us, breakouts pop up in multiple areas of the face. This makes selecting a sheet mask difficult, as different areas have competing concerns and require different ingredients to neutralise blemish triggers. Rather than subject your skin to what it doesn’t need, go for a sheet mask split into pre-cut halves to address areas properly.  Jawline acne, RIP. LED LIGHT DEVICES BEST FOR… STUBBORN…

If social media is anything to go by, everyone loves a sheet mask. From models doubling down on the moisture before a shoot, to regular folks making the most of their #selfcaresunday, sheet masks are signalling a new kind of indulgence: one that is all about taking care of you. But with so many sheet masks available, how to choose? Where and how they are made is just as important as what they can do for your complexion. This is where Enbacci’s Australian-made sheet masks show their true innovation. By harnessing the power of fruit stem cell technology, they can reduce the signs of ageing and protect your skin from the damaging effects of free radicals, all the while managing to be cruelty-free and one hundred per cent Australian owned…

BLINK BIG Colourful eyes blinked and batted their way down the London runways en masse, with molten metallics, power brights and glitter all in the mix. Graphic black eyeliner reigned supreme, challenged only by the subtle white negative-space flicks at House of Holland. Glitter of all persuasions was done two ways, with Halpern’s colourful ’60s-inspired take for night, and Simone Rocha’s smattering of sparkle in the crease and inner corners for day. Channel the bold eye with a vivid jewel tone in a matte or shimmer finish. For evening, take glitzy shades right up to the brow bone. NUDE MOOD With lids the centre of attention at LFW, lips were decidedly dialled-down, with just a hint of “my lips but better” nude shades delicately applied. Whether it was the barely-there neutrals at…

ARTIST AND DESIGNER RACHEL CASTLE equates her cheerful four-bedroom, three-bathroom Northbridge property to a comfortable pair of jeans – “it’s big, baggy and easy to live in”. Castle and her husband, Daz, first fell in love with the 1930s residence for its neat, level backyard (a rarity on Sydney’s hilly lower North Shore) complete with a sizeable frangipani tree. It’s an area that retained prominence when the couple decided to renovate the downstairs space several years ago, adding floor-to-ceiling black steel-framed windows and doors that open out onto the renewed outdoor decking. “It’s like a comfortable pair of jeans… big, baggy and easy to live in” The inside was also transformed into a flowing living, dining and kitchen space that the family – including teenagers Cleo and Lucas and beloved sausage…

NAKED AMBITION How does a female entrepreneur handle being slut-shamed? I’m 29 and in the process of establishing my own company, and there’s a possibility of some nude photos coming to light (unfortunately, from several sources). Ideally, the men will never post anything at all. But I’m in tears writing this because I’m afraid my poor choice of boyfriends (complete and utter losers, I’m ashamed to say) will destroy any ounce of credibility I have before my business even has a chance. How can I neutralise this threat? Do I make a video like Eminem’s MTV confessional and put my insecurities out there first so the haters know they have no power over me? – HAUNTED ENTREPRENEUR Haunted, my honey bunch: Forget Eminem. I love him, but we have better…

ALL THAT GLITTERS Don’t get stuck in the “black one-piece on rotation” rut –  new Italian swimwear label Oseree elevates your favourite minimalist silhouette with shimmering metallics. Wear them with wide-leg pants post-pool for maximum wear. STAR STRUCK Forget constant messaging/tagging/meme-ing, if you’re not synced up with your BFF via Co-Star, an app that links your real-time horoscope insights with those of your friends, do you really know them? costarastrology.com PERMANENT HOLIDAY  Ukranian designer Svitlana Bevza makes vacation-appropriate clothes you’ll want to wear all year round, with her eponymous label Bevza. Think floaty dresses, loose blouses and pretty silk slips in sorbet hues of lavender, limoncello and musk. bevza.com KINGPIN Hulu network’s The Act, based on the bizarre case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the hand she played in the…

A Victorian-style blouse takes tiger print into more refined territory. Add KiraKira-sprinkled accessories for day to dark. Repeat after us: sporty stripes and animal prints really do work together. Consider this your sartorial homage to the 2019 Spice Girl reunion. Logic be damned. Romantic florals and flirty leopard make for a compelling combination. Fortune favours the bold – and few style partnerships are as daring as polka dot and leopard (or zebra and pop brights).…

A FRESH TAKE ON NINE-TO-FIVE IS GUARANTEED TO LIFT YOUR POST-PEAK SUMMER MOOD BACK IN THE DAY, a woman’s wardrobe was made up of “working” and “weekend” wear – and never the twain shall meet. Thankfully, that notion is outdated, with clothing designed to take us from the office, to the bar, to Sunday brunch, without radical outfit overhauls in between. We celebrate the new breed of workwear – where pastel suits, playful tees and capital-F--for-fun accessories take charge.> THE BLAZER THINK A SHARP JACKET IS A CORPORATE STAPLE? THINK AGAIN. THIS SEASON THE CLASSIC STAGES A TACTICAL COMEBACK – PROVING IT’S THE MOST VERSATILE PIECE IN YOUR WARDROBE. #1 SCOOP OF SORBET Suits in mint, lavender and bubblegum inject a  fresh dose of optimism to the usual white-shirt-and-trousers office equation.…

CRAFTERNOON Dramatic seashells, bohemian beading and geometric shapes… the “craft earring” trend is showing no signs of letting up. The mantra: go hard or go home. AMP UP THE DRAMA Consider yourself more of a  minimalist? Buy several pairs of sleek, sculptural earrings in silver or gold, then mix and match. EXTRA CREDITS The Instagram accounts to follow for instant accessories gratification. E…

The model, marathoner, entrepreneur and face of the Fossil Sport Smartwatch talks inclusivity, tech and style. WHY FOSSIL? As someone who truly cares about fitness and health, I was really excited to partner with a brand committed to bringing fashion and technology together in a really positive way. These watches are designed for everyone, regardless of their clothing size or athletic ability. HOW HAS THE NEW FOSSIL WATCH TECHNOLOGY HELPED YOUR WORKOUTS? This watch is truly state-of-the-art. Not only can I track my heart rate, but I can also understand how I’m responding to my workouts. It’s such a game-changer! WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO TRACK EXERCISE? We all like to know how our body is responding to workouts, and as a marathoner, it’s more important than ever to…

IT USED TO BE AN UNSPOKEN RULE that you’d never discuss politics or religion in polite company, but it’s now impossible to avoid talk of Trump’s tweets – or human rights breaches closer to home – before the entrées have been served. So how to navigate controversial conversations and keep relationships intact? We asked four women who are well-versed in intelligent debate… MAKE IT PERSONAL “Most people talk about important issues related to politics in a personal way because our opinions are an extension of ourselves. If someone has a first-hand experience of the topic, their viewpoint needs to be valued. Listen with an open mind and heart – think about why a  person has the opinion they are expressing and don’t be afraid to share a  story of how…

Non-psychedelic mushrooms (closer to the kind you’d buy in the supermarket) are also having a moment as 2019’s supplement of choice. Mushrooms such as reishi (also known as lingzhi) and chaga are adaptogens that “sharpen focus, beautify, support metabolism, boost life force and encourage peaceful empowerment”, according to CAP Beauty founder Cindy DiPrima. Dump half a teaspoon into a blender with brewed coffee or hot chocolate and blitz for 30 seconds before drinking.…

Sleep came easily. More easily than it should have. No-one had told her how simple the whole thing would be. She could almost pretend, if she wanted to, that the last seven weeks had never taken place. She assumed, when the pamphlet said it was seven times less likely to be fatal than actually going through with the birth, that it still meant she was going to be torn and tattered by the end. Torn by guilt, not just the machine that had hummed below her on the floor. But she wasn’t. She hardly even bled. It all seemed too easy somehow. Too much like a trip to the dentist. When they arrived home, it took her twice as long as usual to mount the stairs to the room they…

THE CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD CAN SOMETIMES LEAVE LITTLE ROOM FOR FEELING OPTIMISTIC. In the past year we’ve seen children routinely separated from their migrant parents at US borders; a rising death toll after a tsunami hit Indonesia; Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison infamously making degrading comments about Pamela Anderson and a far-right extremist rally causing chaos in St Kilda, echoing dangerous rumblings around the globe. The nature of the 24-hour news cycle can make positivity feel like a rare commodity. Michael Kors – a man who has built his entire four-decade career using fashion as a tool for escapism, fantasy and yes, positivity – wants to change that. “Right now people are so overwhelmed by the news globally,” he says to ELLE in New York, after his…

“SO MANY SCRUBS SUCK” PAULA BEGOUN, FOUNDER OF PAULA’S CHOICE The skincare guru explains why her UnScrub doesn’t “There are still so many abrasive scrubs on the market that are damaging to skin, but still, some women just love a scrub exfoliator. So, I created one that gives that double-cleanse feeling but won’t scrape the skin causing inflammation and micro-tears. The jojoba bead itself is soft and because it breaks down with pressure, you can’t overdo it. And because it dissolves, it’s biodegradable. That’s why it’s called the UnScrub.” “ADAPT YOUR TAN TO WHAT YOU’RE WEARING” JAMES READ, FOUNDER OF JAMES READ TAN The bronzing god defines the Fashion Tan (verb: /fash-uhn tan/) “The fashion tan is when you only spot tan visible parts of limbs that poke out from your clothing. As…

WHAT IT IS: Dermapen is a  professional skin treatment utilising medical-grade needles to puncture the skin and create tiny holes that trigger a wound-healing response, flooding skin with collagen for plumper, even texture and a  serious glow. While at-home skin needling typically uses tiny needles that penetrate via a  rolling action to a  depth of about 0.3mm, in the hands of professionals, these needles go 2.5mm deep, straight up and down. It’s great for all skin-types (from ageing to acne-prone) as the length of the needle penetration can be tailored for each person, and each part of the face. WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: Needles. Yep, it’s prickly. It’s quick, so the pain doesn’t linger, but if you prefer not to grin and bear it, ask for numbing cream prior (this…

TIME TO SHINE… AGAIN You’d be forgiven for filing shimmer eyeshadow, along with other ’90s beauty trends like pin-thin brows, under “never again”. But when Pat McGrath revived the nostalgic look with emerald shimmer shadow at Versace, we immediately dusted off our most pigmented palettes. If you’re not ready for fully-fledged frosted shadow just yet, take your cues from Missoni’s gilded pastel eye and focus your shimmer shadow on just the inner corners – Britney and Christina would approve. LOUD SPEAKER  lips are as synonymous Italy as Michelangelo’s “David”, but this season it extended far beyond classic crimson. Dolce &  Gabbana’s girl wore her lip loud, matte and proud, in rich shades varying from hot pink to fire-engine red. Marni’s iteration was an orange-based red, while Moschino turned down the heat a touch…

THE SUPPLEMENT SOLUTION Incorporating supplements into your everyday routine is a simple way to help ease your digestive problems. Our favourites? The Beauty Chef’s Cleanse Inner Beauty Powder ($59.95, thebeautychef.com) is a blend of lacto-fermented superfoods designed to deep-clean, nourish and rebuild your gut. The latest Super Boosters from WelleCo contain a prebiotic and probiotic gut blend designed to support the microbiome – we rate the Gut Health with Inulin Prebiotic ($60 for seven vials, welleco.com.au). SMART FOOD Bring in the big guns. “If you really want results, introduce lacto-fermented, probiotic-rich foods,” says Oates. Lacto-fermentation is a process where ingredients are fermented with lactic acid-producing bacteria. Essentially, it increases the digestibility of foods and increases their nutritional value. Kefir, kimchi and kombucha are all great examples. MINDFUL EATING Consider how,…

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