Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i ELLE Australia

FASHION FASHION FEATURES DIRECTOR GRACE O’NEILL FASHION EDITOR CAROLINE TRAN MARKET EDITOR SAMANTHA WONG FASHION ASSISTANT NICHHIA WIPPELL CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITORS EMMA KALFUS, SARA SMITH BEAUTY BEAUTY AND WELLNESS DIRECTOR JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE BEAUTY WRITER KATE LANCASTER BEAUTY AND FEATURES ASSISTANT CHRISTOPHER XI ADVERTISING Commercial Luxury Manager Kate Herisson (02) 9282 8589 Ad Production Manager Kate Orsborn (02) 9282 8364 Senior Events Manager Cate Gazal (02) 8116 9342 Brand Executive Jennifer Burke (02) 9288 9145 Director of Sales, New South Wales Karen Holmes (02) 9282 8733 Director of Sales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia Jaclyn Clements (03) 9823 6341 Head of Direct Sales, Victoria Will Jamison (03) 9823 6301 Head of Sales, Queensland Judy Taylor (07) 3101 6636 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GENEVRA LEEK CREATIVE DIRECTOR CARLY ROBERTS FASHION DIRECTOR NAOMI SMITH EDITORIAL…

IT’S IN THE BAG Always getting to the supermarket check-out only to realise you’ve left your re-usable bags at home? With one of these chic shopper totes on your arm, you’ll never end up at Woolies without. DEAD FRIENDLY Not that we’re planning on dying anytime soon, but when we do we’re opting for one of these earth-friendly cardboard coffins because we’d rather not continue to ruin the planet from six feet under. cardboardcoffinsaustralia.com.au MI CASA, SU CASA Beloved local brand Albus Lumen is making its foray into homewares with Albus Lumen Casa, a horoscope-inspired line of plates that’s a collab between designer Marina Afonina (pictured above with Lara Worthington), ceramic artist Alana Wilson and astrologist Srna Vuckovic. All (star) signs point to owning a piece of your own. From $250, albuslumen.com SCOOT OVER If…

“The CURRENT crop of DENIM DESIGNERS is TAKING a HARDLINE APPROACH” UNTIL RECENTLY, we’ve tended to view sustainable shopping as an either/or conundrum – shop ethically and forgo style, or look good and bury your head in the sand about the environmental implications. In 2019? No more. And nowhere is it more evident than in the wonderful world of denim. The current crop of emerging denim designers is taking a hardline approach to reducing their environmental impact, with many now boasting a zero-waste design ethos. Fashion stylist Anna Foster parlayed her years of industry experience and well-honed eye into her new label, E.L.V. Denim (Net-a-Porter was an early stockist). Each pair is made from vintage jeans in her East London studio, using just nine litres of water per pair, compared to the usual…

CHANGING YOUR BUYING habits to make your wardrobe more ethical shouldn’t be a chore, rather an opportunity to come at your wardrobe with a fresh approach. ELLE’s definitive guide takes away the guesswork, with all bases covered.> A is for… ALL Together Now This month Stella McCartney launches a capsule collection inspired by the iconic Beatles film Yellow Submarine. Reconfirming her commitment to sustainability, expect “fur-free-fur” coats and organic cotton pieces made without the use of earth-damaging chemicals. Invest now – these are pieces to pass down. B is for… for-life BAGS An easy way to reduce your environmental footprint is to buy fewer pieces you’ll keep forever. A timeless handbag, like one of these, offers endless feel-good factor. We’re fans of the season’s boxy shapes, while a colour palette of…

SYDNEY SWEENEY’S EXCITEMENT IS PALPABLE. Her voice is punctuated with exclamation marks and, at times, it’s like she’s talking in ALL CAPS. It’s infectious, and her sense of awe about her life is understandable (if not relatable). Just nine years ago she was a 12-year-old trying to convince her parents to let her audition for the indie flick that was filming in her small Washington State town. Now, on the eve of turning 21, she’s on a first-name basis with Brad, Leo and Margot. “It’s been a really crazy journey,” she says down the line from Los Angeles, emphasis on the “really”. Filming for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood has wrapped; her moody narrative feature Clementine will premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival a couple of days…

“MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES.” Six words, appropriate for 2019. Said to be a Chinese curse, the phrase actually refers to war as a disrupter. It means that those fond of war (or “interesting times”), were fond of change; and those fond of change, start wars. Perhaps this is why millennials are always causing so much outrage – we adore change. So far, our disruption has “ruined” marriage, the 9-5 workday, oil, golf and cars. But when it comes to the latter three, the automotive industry has been the one to clock our eye-rolls and shift stance. To start, golf clubs, once the standard boot measurement and a symbol of wealthy-dad culture, have been replaced by suitcases in gen Y-tuned cars; and when it comes to the liquid remnants…

STORAGE IS A PROBLEM for most city dwellers and, despite our ascent into high-rise spaces due to overcrowding on the ground, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,  arguably the world’s greatest entrepreneur, wants to send space-hogging stuff to, well, space. So is this a  matter of us shifting our junk to another planet and carrying on with our unbridled consumption? Soberingly, no. It is rooted in a dire environmental crisis on Earth that needs urgent solutions. Though this may conjure up images of film director Luc Besson-esque scenes, it is the elements of travel and storage, rather than a sci-fi “fifth element”, that Bezos is cultivating. His comments at the International Space Development conference last year, backed by his pledged annual investment of approximately $1.4 billion of Amazon stock into his space-exploration business, Blue…

Environmentalist Bill McKibben has been dealing with climate grief for more than 30 years – he wrote the first mainstream book on climate change, The End Of Nature, in 1989. “We need to join together and be a  movement,” he has said. “It makes you less grief-stricken. The best antidote to feeling powerless is activism. It doesn’t make you less sad, but adds hope, solidarity and love.” OTHER TIPS*: * Acknowledge the severity of the problem * Accept you’re part of the problem — and the solution * Practise gratitude Take breaks and rest * as needed * Take meaningful action…

IS CLIMATE CHANGE MAKING YOU RETHINK HAVING CHILDREN? You’re not alone. A study from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) found 78 per cent of women aged under 30, or their friends and family, have experienced worry or anxiety about climate change and the future. When US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who’s 29, questioned whether we should still be having children in the face of it, Australian women felt similarly – 33.4 per cent of those surveyed by the ACF are having second thoughts about having children because they will face an “unsafe future from climate change”. Kimberly Nicholas, who grew up in Northern California, is one of these women, too. But her story caused an outcry that revealed a lot about social expectations of women. She remembers in the 1990s listening to the conservative…

1. START SMALL Making a difference isn’t necessarily a big commitment for the rest of your life. Giving back can be as simple as helping a tired mum carry in her shopping, grabbing coffee for a colleague who’s stressed or ordering Uber Eats for a mate who’s grieving. 2. DIY ACTIVISM Gen Z takes things into its own hands — just look at Malala Yousafzai fighting for female education and Emma González for gun control in the US. Pick your passion and go for it – if a  solo project is intimidating, GoFundMe now has a team fundraising option. 3. APPROACH CHARITY WORK LIKE YOUR CAREER Use skills you already have and find something you enjoy. Animal lover? Maybe The Orangutan Project is your thing. Studies show those who have self-oriented motives when…

FULL COVERAGE For decades, a significant portion of our global population has been roving the shopping aisles searching for makeup that actually reflects their skin tone. Finally, the beauty industry is recognising that the stock-standard “light/medium” and “medium/dark” shades are perfect for no one. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty is arguably the biggest agent for change in this area, launching in 2017 with 40 shades of foundation – a largely unprecedented move which prompted overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers and incited other beauty giants to extend their complexion offerings as well. Now, 40+ shade ranges are becoming the new industry standard, with major players such as Maybelline, Estée Lauder and Dior Backstage all showcasing extensive shade selections. Recently, Benefit added new shades to their Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil offering for those with…

“Rationale feels beautiful on the skin and I really like the two-step ritual of layering the night cream over the serum. ” 1. Catalyst Serum, $160, RATIONALE, rationale.com 5. DNA Night Cream, $192, RATIONALE, rationale.com “Hairdryers, straighteners and hairspray are an everyday occurrence in my TV job, so I use Schwarzkopf’s masks twice a week to rescue my hair.” 2. Extra Care Repairing Serum In Mask Dual Formula, $19.99, SCHWARZKOPF, chemistwarehouse.com.au 4. Extra Care Supreme Length Mask, $9.99, SCHWARZKOPF, chemistwarehouse.com.au “On my days off, I keep it super simple. I’ll throw my hair up in a top knot and put Egyptian Magic on my face.” 3. All Purpose Skin Cream, $49.95, EGYPTIAN MAGIC, adorebeauty.com.au “If I need my makeup to last a long time, a spritz of MAC’s Fix+ spray…

“This mascara is my ride-or-die. It’s the easiest way to build a voluminous lash and it never flakes.” 1. Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara, $39, MARC JACOBS BEAUTY, sephora.com.au “Before applying makeup, I prep my clients’ skin with this lightweight moisturiser.” 2. Hydra-Global Intense Anti-Aging Hydration, $290, SISLEY, sisley-paris.com “The SPF in this buildable foundation has no flashback, which is the first of its kind. I apply with a Beautyblender.” 3. Beautyblender, $30, BEAUTYBLENDER, sephora.com.au 8. Shameless Foundation, $70, MARC JACOBS BEAUTY, sephora.com.au “To make sure skin is super hydrated, I’ll use a mask.” 4. Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, $36, 111SKIN, mecca.com.au “This liquid highlighter is so multi-functional. I apply it to my clients’ bodies to give them a healthy, sexy glow.” 5. Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter,…

CLEANSE, TONE, MOISTURISE. Remember when skincare was that simple? Now there are seemingly endless products to navigate in the quest for brighter, tighter, clearer skin. Innovation is exciting, but it can also lead to confusion (Do I really need that pre-serum serum?) and layering on too many actives is ultimately going to backfire. Consider this a refresher course on what’s worth your time — and money — as selected by the pros. A tightly edited routine of powerhouse ingredients will return dividends. Here’s where to invest. BASIC TRAINING: SKINCARE 101 HEALTHY SKIN DOESN’T REQUIRE A 14-STEP PROCESS. HERE, FIVE SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW: 1. Wear sunscreen (our picks for reef safe options on page 136). 2. Always wash your face before you go to bed, even if you don’t wear…

INSIGHT TIMER I meditate twice per day, and this app is great as it has around 19,000 guided meditations in 30 languages. RAIN RAIN SLEEP SOUNDS I also like to use this app when I meditate. It has a  range of specific sounds, from “beach ambience” to ”rain on a tent”. THE DAVE CHANG SHOW Disclaimer: David, who is the founder of Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious, has been a good friend for many years, but I  like the thought-provoking people he has on this podcast. FREAKONOMICS RADIO This podcast is really interesting, with each episode discussing a different issue, such as how to handle pressure, think positively and manage your income.…

NESCAFÉ The new Nescafé Gold sachet coffee range makes it easier than ever for Australians to enjoy the creamy richness of a café-quality coffee at home. Expertly crafted with care, the range includes two classic cappuccino options and two sophisticated flavour options to deliver an aromatic coffee with long-lasting silky froth. $6.30 for a pack of 8 sachets, nescafe.com.au SYRENE To restore moisture to a dry complexion, apply the Syrene Aqua Hydrating Masque before you go to sleep. It melts into the skin, creating a deep reservoir of hydration, providing antioxidants and leaving skin dewy and plump. $110, syreneskincare.co.nz JOHN FRIEDA Rebalance blonde tones and reduce brassiness in just one wash with John Frieda Sheer Blonde® Colour Renew Shampoo and Conditioner. With groundbreaking colour-correcting technology, the risk of “overtoning” and staining your…

WELCOME TO OUR AUGUST ISSUE starring Yvonne Strahovski on the cover (also twinning with me on the left). As the unlikely star of cult dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale, I could think of no better ELLE woman to front an issue that seriously questions what lies ahead. While the environment, conservation and climate change are always top of our agenda, our annual sustainability issue takes a deep dive into the issues facing us, not tomorrow, but today. Because when it comes to the fate of our planet, the future is now. As we were wrapping up this issue, the media was covering a  new report by Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, a climate think-tank based in Melbourne, which predicts the end of human civilisation as we know it as early…

Louis Vuitton’s proclivity for clever era mash-ups was on full display at pre-fall ‘19 when Nicolas Ghesquière took the oh-so-20th century hat bag (a staple of the LV handbag stable) and cannonballed it into the present with miniature, multicoloured florals worth lunging for.…

IT’S A UNIVERSALLY ACKNOWLEDGED truth that everything is better in miniature. No surprise, then, that fashion is in the midst of a  full-blown love affair with micro handbags. Jacquemus started the trend with its only-fits-a-credit-card-and-lipstick handbags a  couple of seasons ago, but ramped it up (or down) tenfold with thimble-sized iterations at AW19. That same season, we saw outrageously cute numbers from Brandon Maxwell, Tibi and Jil Sander. The Daily Edited soon followed suit, as did culty in-the-know brands such as Carolina Santo Domingo. Practical? Not exactly. But the bags are adorable — and make a great alternative to a kitsch phone case. They’re also somewhat philosophical – we like to think of them as an invitation to declutter. Technology gave us cardless cash, keypads replace house keys and phones cater…

“EUGH, DISGUSTING!” exclaims Peggy Gou loudly. The petite, energetic 29-year-old springs up, knees to cheeks, her black Nike x A-Cold-Wall* trainers now teetering over the edge of a bench. It’s swelteringly hot, and we’re in a hotel courtyard just metres from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The reason for her disdain? A  pigeon, perched dangerously close above our heads. “This is what I hate. You just came here to poo? Disgusting,” cries Gou again. She turns back to me: “Anyway, do you think I’m tanned? I got a good colour from Bondi Beach yesterday.” While most DJs are familiar with the jetlag-induced fatigue that their career demands, Gou appears immune. In fact, she’s currently running at 100km/h. When we meet, the Berlin-based musician – dressed in bright, cloud-patterned trousers, multiple gold…

THE REALITY OF our non-binary, gender diverse world might have initially outpaced our ability to find language that reflects it. But with the clever rebranding of some old terms and the creation of some fresh ones, there are now myriad ways to be gender inclusive. “Guys” – our once handy catch-all to greet any group – has an inherent male bias which just doesn’t cut it for plenty of people. Just as “gals” wouldn’t cut it for many, well, guys. (And don’t even get us started on the pass-ag “hey ladies.”) Companies such as Spotify have programmed its messaging app, Slack, to pick up when employees use the term “guys” and suggests alternatives like “everyone”, “team” or even the charming “y’all”. And speaking of charming, “folks” is making a  comeback as a gender-neutral term…

By 2050, the world’s population will have soared to 9.8 billion. Where will all those people go? For nearly 70 per cent of them, the answer is the city. According to the UN, cities are where the struggle for global sustainability “will either be won or lost”. You might think we’ll need to invent futuristic technologies to help squeeze almost seven billion people into our expanding metropolises while ensuring they have enough energy, food and water — not to mention without doing any more damage to our climate — but the good news is every single green technology listed here already exists. Governments just need to do more to make sure we use them. So what will the city of the future look like? WATER Permeable road surfaces will drain…

WHETHER YOU’VE ALWAYS been a conscious fashion consumer or you’ve only just become aware of sustainability, Eva Kruse, the CEO of Global Fashion Agenda, has had a hand in that. The former magazine editor co-created and leads the global forum on fashion sustainability and was a driving force behind the launch of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit in 2009, which has attracted sustainably-minded companies ever since. Let’s go back 10 years to when the fashion cycle was: buy, wear, throw away. The global economy was in a slump, but the fashion industry was booming. It’s in the nature of fashion to continually renew itself, with new shapes, colours, pieces and looks every season – so why did Kruse want to change an industry that seemed to be working? “What was an…

It was such a small thing, a nano-kindness, really, but it made all the difference. I was living in a foreign city with a newborn, without friends or family, and I was terribly lonely. This woman had seen me, if only for one moment, and taken the time to make a human connection. It was only a  minute out of her day, but it has stayed with me for nearly two decades. We all want to be better in the world but can easily get hung up on the sheer magnitude of the challenge — finding time to regularly volunteer or money to donate to a cause. But doing good doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking; it can be incremental. It can be as quick as a smile, a word,…

LEARN HOW TO COOK SEASONALLY Out-of-season foods require more pesticides to grow, contaminating the soil and water. Build meals around local, seasonal ingredients. WRITE IN A JOURNAL – REALLY That diary you kept on and off as a tortured teenager is valuable self-care. Journalling helps organise our jumble of thoughts, improving our memories and helping us sleep better, boosting our immune systems and moods. SAY HI TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR “Making eye contact, smiling, asking how they’re doing, giving a compliment – these are ways we can forge a moment of belonging with someone else,” says Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power Of Meaning: Crafting A Life That Matters. DOWNLOAD THE “ACT” APP FOR KINDNESS REMINDERS We all need a little help sometimes. This app sends push notifications with a…

TEHYA ELAM Elam has always loved her smattering of freckles. “My grandma would say, ‘They’re angel kisses,’” says the model, who’s Irish, black and Native American. But it’s her brows (or lack thereof ) that she considers her most unique feature. While she spent the mornings during her younger years of high school drawing arches on before leaving the house, by her senior years she embraced her browless face. “They actually started to grow in [recently],” says Elam. “It’s weird. I wish I did not have the hair — it’s the opposite now.” Makeup artist Violette didn’t want to hide a single bit of Elam’s skin. “Her face, to me, is like a Botticelli painting,” she says. Instead, she traced a delicate heart around her eye with white face paint…

Q. I WANT TO TRY A BOLD LIP, BUT I STRUGGLE TO FIND A SHADE THAT SUITS MY SKIN TONE. ANY TIPS? A. We feel you – finding the perfect lipstick shade can be tough, especially with the number of products on the market. But a multitude of options also means there really is a shade for everyone, so let’s find yours. Going back to basics is a good place to start, so first we’ll determine your skin’s undertone. Look at the veins on your wrist – do they appear more blue or green? If they’re blue, you’ve got cool undertones, which means you should look for lipsticks with a blue or purple base. If you’re getting green, you’ve got warm undertones, so orange or red-based shades are best for…

THE ALL - IN - ONE: NIACINAMIDE (DAY AND NIGHT) A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide is one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare. “Niacinamide is a fabulous hydrator, it’s anti-inflammatory, a pigment regulator, improves your lipid barrier, minimises pores and regulates oil thus preventing your sebaceous glands from going into overdrive,” explains Dr Joseph Hkeik, aesthetic physician at Sydney’s All Saints Skin Clinic. “In a climate such as ours, it ensures our clients’ skin is kept inflammation-free [to prevent] premature ageing.” The ingredient plays a starring role in the new Olay Whip fragrance-free moisturisers, which contain a form of niacinamide that’s designed to penetrate through 10 layers of skin. Bonus: it plays nice with other ingredients such as vitamin C, peptides and antioxidants. 1. Total Effects Whip, $49,…

WILD AT HEART “IT'S PRIVATE LAND, but the WILDLIFE DON‘T CARE MUCH for YOUR PRIVACY” ANIMAL CONSERVATION UNDERPINS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME WILDERNESS ADVENTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. ELLE McCLURE EMBARKS ON THE JOURNEY ON THE EDGE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S Kruger National Park, near the Mozambique border, sits an airport more impressive than those in most Australian towns. Except, in place of the typical Uber pick-up zone, Skukuza Airport (a 400-something-kilometre journey in a small plane from Johannesburg) has a row of heavy-duty open-top safari vehicles. This is understandable considering that sighting the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and Cape buffalo) is the bucket list experience here. A short drive away is the Tengile River Lodge, the latest luxe safari outpost from &Beyond, which was topping most-anticipated travel lists before it even…

MARLOES HORST @marloeshorst In one of the highlights of this issue, the model stars in “The Girl From Oz” on p80, showcasing new-season fashion alongside Sydney’s iconic landmarks. When not working hard on set, Marloes is hanging with her dog. On my playlist: Music by Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn. On my reading list: South Of The Border, West Of The Sun by Haruki Murakami. On my to-do list: Learning to play the piano. On my wish list: Getting my sweet tooth under control, ha! On my bucket list: See the Northern Lights. On my blacklist: Anything to do with heights… skydiving, bungee jumping. No, no, no! TESS DURACK This Bondi-based freelance writer made a resolution to keep swimming throughout winter this year, even if it’s just a quick dip. She penned “Hi Folks” on…

“DESIGNERS are rethinking the FUTURE of FASHION by USING technology” IN A WORLD of Instagram over-saturation, it takes some kind of special sauce for a designer to break through the noise. Special, like, Daniel Lee special – whose debut show as creative director at Bottega Veneta was arguably the most anticipated of the entire AW19 season. A Phoebe Philo-era Céline alum, Lee was tasked with awaking a “sleeping giant” (his words), bringing the Italian leather-goods house right into 2019. And modernise he did – not just with his sure-to-sell-out quilted cloud pumps and deconstructed cut-outs, but with the innovative way he created the garments, from laser-cut skirts to neoprene coats. In short, pieces that put an innovative twist on the brand’s rich history of artisanal craftsmanship, introducing the concept of timeless…

Give a vegan leather midi-dress multipurpose appeal by unbuttoning to the waist over high tailored pants. The puffer jacket and trench are must-haves this season. Extra points for snakeskin (faux, duh). Luxe fabrications, well cared for, will transcend trends and become firm friends.…

Despite a seemingly relentless number of setbacks, in 2019 the future for women has never looked so bright. To celebrate this, we turned to two pioneering voices pushing forward the conversation about activism and fashion. Somali-American model Halima Aden is breaking boundaries on a near-weekly basis at the tender age of 21, and 78-year-old Robin Morgan, the prolific writer and activist (a contemporary of Gloria Steinem’s), is having an unexpected fashion renaissance courtesy of Christian Dior. Here, they share their stories. HALIMA ADEN SHE MADE HISTORY AS THE WORLD’S FIRST HIJAB-WEARING SUPERMODEL. WHILE IN SYDNEY, ADEN SPOKE TO ELLE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY “THE PAST SIX MONTHS have been crazy. I’ve been on a plane every other day, and in the past six weeks, I’ve been home for a…

At a very digestible length of just over 100 pages, the debut novel from Australian author Lauren Aimee Curtis, Dolores, promises to steal your attention away from the dreaded scroll (even for an hour) with the mysterious tale of a  teenage girl who winds up pregnant and at a convent. Renamed Dolores by the nuns who take her in, the girl’s backstory is unveiled through lyrical and compelling prose, which switches from her life back in her hometown – and the teen romances, telenovelas and encounters in “love motels” that colour her days – and her new life in the convent, punctuated by run-ins with unfriendly nuns and “new girls” who come to reside there under similar circumstances. We’re tipping big things to come from Curtis. Out July 23 ($24.95, Weidenfeld & Nicolson)…

I’M INCREASINGLY MINDFUL of how I spend my money – not because it’s scant – but because with three daughters, I want how I spend and invest to have a positive impact on the world. I’m not alone in this thinking, as new research found many Australians believe up to 7 per cent of a child’s pocket money should go to charitable giving, says credit union CUA. This thinking is what underlies much of the sustainable revolution that’s taking place in fashion. It’s also a trend in finance that’s given rise to responsible investing. This approach, which generally offers competitive returns, allows you to invest in companies, financial products or projects that have a positive effect on society and the environment. “Women understand they can have an impact on the…

“YOUNG PEOPLE have always been aware of climate change. We learn about it in school. But I didn’t understand how urgent it was – or the part Australia played and lack of action from our politicians – until last year. I joined the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) in early 2018. I’m in their Student Climate Leadership Program, which teaches us about the science. They also taught me about grassroots activism. Now I’m protesting outside Parliament. The first School Strike 4 Climate was in November last year. I was in the crowd, surrounded by people screaming about our future. There were 30,000 people striking in Sydney’s Town Hall Square and 1.5 million worldwide. It felt uplifting. What doesn’t feel great is politicians not doing what needs to be done. In 10…

SUMMER 2019: Massive fires race across Tasmania, destroying thousands of hectares of majestic Huon Valley forest. Record-breaking rains flood Townsville, with lethal bacteria in the water contributing to the death toll. A tiny rodent from Bramble Cay in the Torres Strait becomes the first-known mammal driven to extinction by human-induced climate change. And that’s just in our own backyard. We’re living in a time of serious uncertainty. Our feeds are overflowing with doomsday prophecies: pictures of starving polar bears, terrifying clips from climate change activists, stats that tell us the past five years were the hottest ever recorded. It’s information overload, forcing the message on us over and over until we feel powerless to help. Even when the news is good, it’s overwhelming. Footage from climate change rallies gives the…

“By choosing to be vegetarian my carbon footprint is about half that of a  meat-eater’s. I  saw the documentary Earthlings, about the meat industry, when I was at school and decided to become vegetarian because of how unfairly animals were being treated. Later I realised livestock farming produces a huge amount of all greenhouse gas emissions (20-50 per cent) and that’s when I was assured that a  vegetarian diet, especially with locally grown, seasonal food, is an important contribution towards a  sustainable future.” ISABEL LUCAS @isabellucas “Divesting my superannuation to a super company that does not invest in fossil fuels, tobacco, animal cruelty or export corruption, polluting, intensive agriculture, slave labour or logging, is one small way I ensure I am helping to fund a sustainable future. With over $2 trillion…

IT WAS ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS EVERY NEW PARENT DREADS. My infant son was screaming as if I’d just dipped him in a bucket of battery acid (disclaimer: I had not). It felt as if he’d been screaming for years, though he was only two months old. I sat with my howling baby in the food court of a  swanky Los Angeles mall and was silently judged by strangers watching me over plates of pad thai. Until, that is, one woman — a  complete stranger — did something that saved my sanity and taught me a lesson about kindness that lingers to this day. She walked over to me and put her hand on my shoulder. “This won’t last forever,” she said. “I know it doesn’t seem like it right…

NEW WAVES Day-tripping gets elevated with pieces that take you from sandcastle-making to star-gazing. NIGHT SHADES Embrace your dark side in tops that shimmer and shine. BEYOND THE PALE Winter loses its drab factor thanks to pops of pastel and impeccable tailoring. NEUTRAL TERRITORY Comfort and style meet in soft shades of sand, cream and pink.…

LILY YEUNG Thanks to her hippie mother, Yeung developed a passion for nature at a young age. The Navajo Chinese model makes her own clay face masks and hair treatments with ingredients like baobab oil and apple cider vinegar. She counts her heritage and her mum’s example as motivators to start her own small sustainable fashion line. “I’ve gotten to travel to the Navajo reservation [near Chaco Canyon in New Mexico] and meet my indigenous family, and learn more about my tribe,” she says. “I’m committed to working on the environmental injustices, like fracking, that are happening there.” Violette created this cat-eye with liquid liner (try Dior Diorshow On Stage Liner in Vinyl Black, $56) after noticing Yeung’s fierce, feline vibe. “Sometimes what you see or feel from a picture…

BLINK BIG Mascara generally falls into one of four categories: curling, volumising, lengthening or defining. But the brains at Clarins have managed to answer our every lash prayer with one whizz-bang formula that covers all your bases. The addition of cabbage rose wax means you’ll get softer, stronger lashes, too. Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D, $44, CLARINS, clarins.com.au HYDRATION HELPER A rich moisturiser is a given for hydration, but the rest of your skincare needs to work in tandem for real results. Replenishing botanicals protect and prime the skin’s barrier function for up to 24 hours, allowing products to penetrate even deeper. Think of it as your moisturiser’s trusty sidekick to help your skin better absorb all the goodness. Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum, $75, JURLIQUE, jurlique.com.au BRIGHT IDEA If your…

BAKUCHIOL is a plant-based ingredient receiving praise for its retinol-like results without irritation. It’s a worthy alternative if retinol really doesn’t suit your skin type, but Dr Moss is hesitant to deem it an all-star as it doesn’t have the decades-long research that retinol boasts. “The track record of efficacy and safety should be considered,” he advises. FADE BROWN SPOTS For unwanted freckles and sunspots, Dr Philippa McCaffery, founder of Clearskincare Clinics, recommends zapping the spot with a targeted Q-Switch laser, which she says will “shatter the pigment and then the affected area gradually flakes off”. SMOOTH ACNE SCARRING A series of Dermapen sessions may be your best bet for treating uneven texture. The micro-needling device creates tiny punctures in the skin, delivering controlled injuries that stimulate collagen and elastin production.…

THE RIGHT MATERIAL There’s a man; let’s call him Miles. We met on Tinder. We talked, then dated for a month. He slowly started ghosting me – not all at once, but over time. I asked him about it head on. He explained that he doesn’t see me as “marriage material”. I’m 26. I’ve never had a guy tell me this. Naturally, I feel worthless now. I don’t like the idea of a man’s opinion changing my opinion of myself, but here we are. How do I hit restart and stop feeling like there’s something wrong with me? – LONE WOMAN Lone, my duck: Who even is “marriage material”? Someone who cooks, cleans, takes care of the kids and asks how her lord’s day went? Bah! A woman wants to…