Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2015 i Vogue Australia

I was lucky enough to grow up in Sydney in a family of women who supported and loved the arts. As subscribers, my mother, aunt, grandmother and I would meet once a month for dinner before a performance at the Sydney Theatre Company (STC). A beautiful old wooden finger wharf was lovingly renovated in 1984 to become the home of the STC. I loved walking the long wooden corridor admiring the posters of past plays on the walls, or the images of all the talented actors who have worked for the company, and I dreamt of one day working there. I didn’t want to be an actor and so I had no idea what I might do; I just wanted to work in this beautiful, hyper-creative space. At the end…

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Designers looked to the most esoteric and AN UNLIKELY MUSE sometimes most eccentric places for inspiration. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI  Talitha Pol and Syd Barrett played muses for Giambattista Valli’s trippy brights and skinny suited collection. The couture moment paid homage to the ill-fated members of the jet set. ATELIER VERSACE  Stevie Nicks is not an unfamiliar muse to fashion, but in the high-octane, exuberant world of Versace, Nicks makes for an unlikely, softer source of inspiration. CHRISTIAN DIOR  Flemish painters were Raf Simons’s starting point. Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights informed the botanical feel and pointillist prints, while the sleeves of robe coats had a definite Jan van Eyck appeal. MAISON MARGIELA  The contrast of glamour and decay – as seen in the original street photographers like Diane Arbus,…

SILVIA FURMANOVICH Brazilian jeweller Silvia Furmanovich’s richly detailed pieces are instantly recognisable. A maximalist at heart, Furmanovich has crafted pieces for both Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell. Those who want to tap into the unexpected glamour of extravagant chandelier earrings or a weighty gold cuff studded in candy-coloured stones for day or night, take note. Silvia Furmanovich earrings, $26,140 for a pair. PRECIOUS TOME Vogue: The Jewellery by Carol Woolton (Hachette Australia, $45) is the second in the Vogue Portfolio series, this time cataloguing the iconic and influential work of jewellers and those who have captured their precious pieces. Woolton, British Vogue’s jewellery editor, chronicles in precise prose a century of accoutrements from the outlandishly decadent to personal talismans, with…

A jewel heist never ends happily. There’s a victim who loses something precious and a protagonist who, in this world of high-tech security, invariably gets caught. And yet the iconic nature of jewels combined with a frisson of danger turns heists into beguiling stories. A case in point is the worldwide fascination earlier this year with the elderly suspects, tagged by the press as the “diamond wheezers”, now charged as the gang who spent their days tunnelling into the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company, giving us a new perspective on the criminal fraternity (they may look like your next-door neighbours), as well as a glimpse at the hidden trinkets of the wealthy. Real or fictional, there is always a new heist drama. The forthcoming film Triple 9, starring Kate Winslet,…

WHITE HOT Cementing a reputation for effortlessly sophisticated essentials, the latest collection from Melbourne-based brand Mossman features denim, jumpsuits and on-trend lace pieces, such as the Defiance dress (pictured). Go to www.mossmanclothing.com.au. PARTY READY Inspired by all things Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive in particular, the team behind glam fashion destination Coco California offers leading Australian designer labels both in-store and online. Visit www.cococalifornia.com.au. SIMPLY SPARKLING Every woman’s jewellery collection needs the equivalent of a little black dress: a stunning dress ring fits the bill perfectly. This 18-karat Sensuous white-gold and diamond ring with additional pavé-set diamonds, $5,750, is from German master jeweller Christian Stockert and is available from J Farren-Price. For more details, call (02) 9231 3299 or visit www.jfarrenprice.com.au. LABEL LOVE The party season is in full swing,…

Design director of Sergio Rossi, Angelo Ruggeri, has a clear notion of the woman he wants to see in his shoes. “She’s strong but delicate, confident yet feminine, naturally elegant,” he says. But it wasn’t until he met Bianca Brandolini d’Adda at a dinner party in Paris last year that he was able to put a face to the ideal. “Bianca perfectly embodies our woman,” says Ruggeri of the Italian-Brazilian socialite. “It was love at first sight.” After bonding over their similar taste in footwear – “classic with a twist” – the two hatched the concept for a collaboration. Their 15-piece collection runs the gamut from suede pumps and calfskin penny loafers to tuxedo-inspired satin sandals and one standout pair of elastane-and-mesh over-the-knee boots that slip on like a pair…

When I won the Les Victoires de la Musique award [in 2013 for best female artist] it was a very strange thing because I had been on tour and realised I had always fantasised about awards. I was always dreaming about it … in school I never had a medal, and I always dreamt about medals. School is tough in France. By the age of five we’re already graded. I was good at school to a degree, but I remember when I was nine or 10 years old, getting four out of 20. It’s a mind-fuck; the teacher basically saying you’ll never be anything good in life. “But funnily enough when you do get the award, you don’t need it anymore. Suddenly I had discovered the stage and my public.…

When you’re inspired by fashion and have an impeccably curated wardrobe, it’s only fitting you prioritise how you look after your clothes. It’s worth investing in a serious top load washer and dryer to keep your clothes looking their pristine best. Fisher & Paykel has recently released a line of 7kg and 8kg top load washers that visually match the 8kg condenser and 6kg vented dryers in the range as they share similar control panels, finishes and dimensions. Whether you’re washing a delicate silk top or your much-loved jeans, the 8kg FabricSmart™ top load washer has a range of cycles to deliver tailored clothes care. Choose from cycles such as delicate, easy iron and wool to make short work of caring for your favourite pieces. Match the washer with one…

1. For daylight hours, be sure to check your finished look in the harsh light of day, and blend, blend, blend. 2. Chipped nail polish is never a good look, so apply two coats followed by a clear top coat. 3. Brighten up a dull eye area by always dabbing the pearl or white shade of your palette in the inner eye corners with your fingertips. 4. Primer is your go-to for make-up that won’t budge after a few hours. 5. After applying highlighter to cheekbones, use what’s left on your fingertip for under the brows and cupid’s bow.…

WASH WITH: Goldwell Dualsenses Blondes & Highlights Anti-Brassiness Shampoo, $25. CORRECT WITH: L’Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color A.OX Color Corrector Blondes, $26. FINISH WITH: Christophe Robin Brightening Hair Finishing Lotion, $60. BARE NECESSITY: THE COUTURE BEAUTY TAKEAWAY WAS BARELY THERE LIPSTICKS THAT GO CLOSE TO MIMICKING YOUR ACTUAL LIP COLOUR. TRY (ALMOST) NUDE THIS SUMMER. AS SEEN AT: Versace GET THE LOOK: Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Nude, $44. AS SEEN AT: Giambattista Valli GET THE LOOK: M.A.C Huggable Lipcolour in Touché, $40. GO INDIGO What better excuse than party season to take some psychedelic inspiration via Bobbi Brown’s Sequin Eye Shadow, $52? VOGUE LOVES … L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PRO FIBER RESTORE, $29, FOR HAIR THAT’S SUPER-SMOOTH FROM ROOT TO TIP.…

GOOD AS GOLD In a range of gold (think white, yellow and rose) with coloured gemstones, the rings in the Georg Jensen Fusion collection by Nina Koppel are designed to be mixed and matched to create the perfect ring. Visit www.georgjensen.com. ARM CANDY Streamlined, shimmering and stunning, this white-gold Sensuous hinged bangle, $16,500, from German master jeweller Christian Stockert could be just the piece to add to your Christmas present wish list. The Stockert collection includes rings and pendants and is available from jewellers J Farren-Price, Sydney; (02) 9231 3299; www.jfarrenprice.com.au. ROCK SOLID Representing the ancient belief that the connection between a diamond and its wearer symbolises true love, this 18-karat white gold Stylus diamond engagement ring, exclusive to Hardy Brothers Jewellers, features three brilliant-cut diamonds with a total diamond…

This year’s breakout comedy Trainwreck opens with Amy Schumer’s dishevelled character lying beside her one-night stand after a drunken romp. As she looks across at the “mistake” she made under the influence of alcohol, a montage follows of the countless encounters she’s had during booze-fuelled adventures in New York. Stumbling bleary-eyed into the daylight, her walk of shame is the beginning of a post-drink comedown, and her sickly pallor, nausea and sense of regret is something most of us are all too familiar with. After all, alcohol impairs our judgment; it changes our lenses on the world as it takes hold and causes even the most sensible of characters to do things that they may not have done in the cold light of (sober) day. Why do we feel so…

Dr Ting recommends basic surgical procedures designed to rejuvenate three key areas affected by the ageing process: the eyes, skin and neck. LASER EYE PROCEDURES Lasers can be used in the treatment of: • droopy upper eyelids • puffy lower eyelids • double eyelids • asymmetrical upper eyelids • wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes • crepe-like skin on lower eyelids. SKIN SOLUTIONS Fraxel is a laser treatment that can improve the appearance and youthfulness of skin. A range of lasers used to target specific issues include: • Fraxel Re:store, which treats uneven skin tone and clears most pigmentation. Lasers with various intensities that can remove most acne scars, surgical scars and capillaries, and refine pores, are also available. • Fraxel Re:pair, which tightens skin on the face, neck,…

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER Money may be maxed out this month, so shop wisely. And despite life being more serious with Saturn around, there’s room for romance. Friends could set you up on a match made in the stars or you might fall for a friend. However it works out, Venus in your sign makes an auspicious “end of the year” midnight kiss highly likely. STYLE ICON: Katherine Heigl PISCES 20 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH If you’re tired of playing games, get focused on what really inspires you. Your career is huge news now and for the next two years, and new doors are opening. Money or power may be the over-riding issues, and it’s wise to get more canny with your cash even though clever collaborations are…

I’m sorry, Vogue , but the “Belle fleur” article in your November issue was too much. Too, too much! I literally DIED (as in, the Rachel Zoe meaning of the word) with one look at the moss table. Yes, you had me at “hello”, moss table. Please stop making me want to live inside your magazine. That is all. Thank you. TARYN CONDIE Via email I received your magazine in the mail today and wanted to thank you for the good read and also the most delicious fragrance to relax with after dinner while I dream about the beautiful clothing. The Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is amazing and hypnotic and I will save up for this for Christmas. A big thumbs-up to yummy fragrances! ANNA STANBRIDGE…

Folded across the body, the knife-pleat cuts a liquid swathe into our evening wardrobes. A trace of silver-screen sirens in goddess dresses lives on with a contemporary take in new prints and shapes. Mary Katrantzou’s A-line tunics or Gucci’s vintage tea dresses nail it. Made for evening, an accordion pleat kicks out from the hot spots – waist, hips – just begging to be danced in. SO FANCY: SKY-HIGH, STATEMENT MAKING,THESE ARE THE HOT HEELS FOR NOW. BAUBLED, LACED, ROPED AND BEJEWELLED.TICK.THESE ARE THE STYLE NOTES.…

HEAR ME ROAR If Chanel had a star sign, it would have to be Leo. Partly because Leo qualities – energy, optimism and confidence – accurately describe the French house, and partly because Coco Chanel was born under the sign. Chanel’s new fine jewellery line, Sous le signe du Lion, captures the influence the lion statues of Piazza San Marco in Venice had on Mlle Chanel, a collection as visually fierce as the animal that inspired it. Chanel Fine Jewellery yellow gold earrings, $13,650, from the Chanel boutiques.…

My four summer days spent in Portofino, Italy, celebrating Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda felt like a dream. You didn’t see it on Vogue’s social media because we were asked not to share. Alta Moda is a four-day festival hosted by Dolce & Gabbana to close the haute couture season, and this year the theme was gold. The lavish invitation read: “Let there be ORO!” It’s the designers’ way of showing their couture and fine jewellery collections to a devoted clientele who usually anchor their mega-yachts off the coast to party with Vogue editors (the only magazine invited) and other special wealthy guests. In its fourth year, it is now something of a family reunion, an annual love-fest of frivolity, fashion and fun. This is not an event you want…

The singer and bassist for indie rock band Sunflower Bean, Julia Cumming is a purebred New Yorker, raised in Alphabet City by parents who themselves met in a band. Her father taught her guitar and bass while she was very young and she studied classical music at a performing arts school. Cumming joined her first band when she was barely 13 years old, before hooking up with the boys in Sunflower Bean in 2013. When music-lover Hedi Slimane discovered the band, Julia became his muse. She has walked the Saint Laurent runway every season since the autumn/winter ’14/’15 show and has appeared in campaigns for the house. Cumming’s own style is the epitome of rock’n’roll. Lately she favours skirts and dresses, usually vintage, and among her favourite stage outfits is…

HINDI ZAHRA Her stage presence has been compared to Patti Smith’s and her blues and folk songs likened to a modern Billie Holiday’s, super-talented songstress and multi-instrumentalist Hindi Zahra is known for her heartfelt storytelling. Expect to hear tracks from her second album Homeland , released earlier this year. BRIGITTE French folk duo Sylvie Hoarau and Aurélie Saada’s beautiful harmonies are all the more enchanting sung in their mother tongue. Blending lounge-pop, retro-folk and disco, they could be singing about mopping the floor and would still sound heavenly. Brigitte’s first album went double platinum – find out why. SOVIET SUPREM When Balkan-electro collective Soviet Suprem hit the stage, head for the dance area. Infectious high-energy tunes – a mix of soft punk, Bolshoi gypsy beats and…

1. MOISTURE MATTERS “I start all make-up by applying some of my miracle-working Magic Cream – it floods the skin with moisture. A good, rich cream may seem intimidating, but it’s essential for ensuring the skin looks glowing and dewy.” 2. PRIME LIKE A PRO “Follow this with an illuminating primer to ensure make-up lasts. Focus application on cheekbones to really highlight your best asset.” 3. GET CHEEKY “Suck in your cheeks and follow the hollow with a natural bronzer. Paint it along the jawline and temples for added definition. Dust with highlighter for skin that’s dripping in candlelight.” 4. FIND FELINE “I created Nocturnal Cat Eyes To Hypnotise eyeshadow collection to mimic [wildcats’] incredible shape and hypnotising gaze – it’s perfect for a fabulous party. Use the matching Rock…

NAPOLEON PERDIS MISS PINK MIST BOUDOIR BLUSH, $50 HOW IT WORKS: The small aerosol can directs tiny pink-toned particles onto the cheeks for seamless blush application. TOP TIP: Apply in short spurts (making sure you don’t go beyond the cheekbones) or spray onto a blush brush and blend upwards toward the temples. TEMPTU AIR, $260 HOW IT WORKS: Interchangeable foundation pods for differing skin types and three-speed function mean you control the colour and coverage. The effect is soft and almost undetectable, ensuring it’s foolproof. TOP TIP: Spray at least 10 centimetres from the face in a circular motion, examining after each section before layering up if necessary.…

ON HIS MUSE, CATE BLANCHETT … “I have admired her performances in so many films. I love her gaze – it expresses both coldness and tenderness – and her modern-looking face with its unique lines, and her way of moving and walking that is so elegant and natural. I thought that she would be able to express the complexity and the originality of a different type of perfume; one that is intense, sweet and light all at the same time. “I have known and admired Cate Blanchett for a long time. As I was developing the Sì project, defining the fragrance and imagining the bottle, I instinctively thought of her and of the zeal and passion that can be perceived behind her impeccable manners and confident look – a seductive…

There’s half an hour to go before the curtain rises on a matinee performance of the Sydney Theatre Company (STC)’s production of The Present . The Roslyn Packer Theatre foyer is abuzz with chatter and the excitement is palpable among the crowd of elegantly dressed elderly ladies and a smattering of husbands. It’s clear they are eager to take their seats so they can settle in for three hours in the company of Cate Blanchett, Richard Roxburgh and the other members of the stellar 13-strong cast. Backstage it’s a different story of quiet efficiency, save for some very strange noises coming from the stage. The theatre itself has not yet opened and it’s a good thing too, given the high-pitched birdlike trilling, cascading lilts and deep groaning noises emanating loudly…

1 HALCYON HOUSE, NSW Directly behind the sand dunes in the small surf town of Cabarita Beach, between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay, sits a 1960s motel that was converted into the chic Halcyon House earlier this year. The white stucco and painted Besser brick exterior hides an interior by Anna Spiro that feels less Australian coastal stopover and more international design hotel. Each of the 21 individually designed rooms features fabric-covered bedheads, antique and handmade furniture and fittings and upholstered walls covered with a selection of artworks sourced from estate sales and markets around the world. At the in-house restaurant Paper Daisy, Noma alumnus Ben Devlin serves fancied-up summery Aussie classics such as grilled red-claw yabbies with mayonnaise and pippies with potatoes and peas. This nostalgic slice of…

I am a schoolteacher, and my one real place to escape at school – because, let’s face it, the staff room is not really an escape from work – is to the library, right at the start of lunch, when I’m the only one in there. I grab a coffee, the latest Vogue , nestle down in a corner, and block out the thoughts of students, marking and teaching for a blissful 20 minutes. There’s something about the magic held in these pages that allows one to be immersed in a world of fabric, fragrance and finery. Thanks Vogue , for that twice-a-week escape from everything. You keep me sane, which is a feat in teaching! DANI COSFORD Sydney, New South Wales…

It’s the ongoing tension between opposites that excites us right now. To achieve: dilute sugary shades of femininity with urban grit. At Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton’s resort ’16 collection was a spring garden in full flower. Never one to fly too high into the quixotic, the McQueen girl shrugged a leather biker over her soft blooms and slipped on brothel creepers to stride off into the night, and we’ll be doing the same. ZIP CODE THE UNIFORM OF THE OUTSPOKEN, OUT-AND-OUT REBEL,THE BIKER JACKET, WORN HARD AND FAST TILL IT’S WORN OUT, STRIKES THE RIGHT SUBVERSIVE CHORD THIS SEASON.…

MINIMAL Sometimes understatement speaks the loudest. A subtle glint of metal or a glimmer of monochrome gemstone feels subversive in an overstated world. ANNELISE MICHELSON French jewellery designer Annelise Michelson sees jewellery less as a precious embellishment and more a fierce statement. Her calling card is in taking an unlikely starting point – algae, wire, teeth – and turning it into a gritty albeit understated piece; a tricky balance in anyone’s book. SPINELLI KILCOLLIN Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin believe good design is simple. The LA-based duo’s clever rings are designed in a set and linked by small hoops so you can stack them on one finger or spread them across three. Spinelli Kilcollin ring, $8,040.…

Casting an eye over the new Cartier jewellery collection, you can spot the classic characteristics that define each new oeuvre from the French house. It is easy to imagine a white-coated master craftsman in the atelier, clipboard in hand, working his way through a well-thumbed checklist. Volume, movement and colour: tick, tick, tick. Only, this time, Cartier appears to have doubled the ingredients in its Gallic savoir-faire recipe mix. Glittering pieces of gold have been beaten into new, delicious, oversized ribbed beads and cones holding stones that resemble lavish, bold ice-cream scoops in chrysoprase, jade and chalcedony dipped into bounteous sprinkles of diamonds. The experience is comparable to tasting a dish from a favourite chef – the pieces are recognisably from the Cartier menu, but one that’s been whipped up…

It starts with an address: an odd number on the banks of the River Seine beside Saint-Germain. Large carriage doors, chic boutiques and galleries on both sides, then you enter. The first surprise is a courtyard populated by ancient-style statues with a central fountain and an abundance of plants. Then up to the first floor and here we are: Aurélie Bidermann opens the door, twirls from the lounge to the kitchen (“Are we sure about not wanting to taste the strawberries? They are excellent”), pats the cushions, regrets the fuchsia colour of the flowers (she has them delivered every week), searches for her cigarettes, then finally sits down to give us a comprehensive summary of her home. The apartment? She has lived here for about a year. The neighbourhood? A…

Yeah, I have an earliest memory. It was way back in the orphanage in Bordeaux. I had already been adopted, but I went back there for an appointment with a psychologist – it’s a routine check-in and an opportunity to tell them how things are going in your new home. So my earliest memory is the room at the orphanage where I had slept. “I was born in Bordeaux and arrived at the orphanage at seven days old, and I was adopted five months later. My bedroom there wasn’t decorated very well – it was an orphanage, not a five-star hotel. There was a horrible bed, not ugly but anonymous. It looked like that because they don’t want it to feel permanent; they’re just hoping that the babies in those…

STEFFI SOEDE Since her breakout season for spring/summer ’13, Dutch model Steffi Soede has walked for Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Versace among others, but it was spring/summer ’16 that saw her walk for Saint Laurent for the first time. Previously ice-blonde, now strawberry, her slightly dishevelled brand of beauty is a sure sign of staying power. RUTH BELL Identical twin to model May Bell, Ruth began her career as a flaxen-haired waif before getting a buzz cut for an Alexander McQueen campaign. With her softer version of the early-80s look of the This is England ilk, it’s no wonder Bell caught Slimane’s attention. She has since appeared in a Saint Laurent campaign and the spring/summer ’16 show. LIDA FOX Now a seven-time Saint Laurent runway…

“This photo shows the finale of the men’s autumn/winter’05/’06 show. The finale is always a special moment: the tension melts away and it’s exciting to come out and meet the audience. On this occasion I liked the idea of projecting an unusual portrait of myself – half photo, half sketch – referencing the creative side of my work.” Giorgio Armani  “This is a shot taken by Roger Hutchings in 2001 at the runway show with which, in the October of that year, I opened the new Armani/Teatro designed by Tadao Ando. This photo, alongside others, was published the following year in the book Armani Backstage . The photographer succeeded here in capturing the moment in an instinctive and natural way. Without using filters or devices, the image…

1 FLORID PROSE From flower farm to market and studio, celebrated florist Lisa Cooper’s book – a journal, guide and photographic essay in one – mesmerises with its imagery and will inspire every flower lover to create. The Flowers by Dr Lisa Cooper (Murdoch Books, $59.99). 2. ZOOM IN Take a trip with Sydney-based photographer Giuseppe Santamaria who captures stylish women in six fashionable cities. Women in this Town by Giuseppe Santamaria (Hardie Grant, $29.95). 3 SPICE TRAIL You might not be planning a trip to India or Bhutan, but flicking through chef Christine Manfield’s guide book to these regions of colour, chaos and delectable cuisine will have you hunting for your passport. Her personal pick of places to see and where to stay and eat, makes for the ultimate…

ARTISTIC Exuberant colours, graphic statements and must-have pieces will make a statement on Christmas morning. CLASSIC From staple wardrobe updates to modern wares, these star-quality ideas will become forever favourites. FEMININE The brief? Trinkets, garlands, jewels and rose-tinted hues. Nothing is too fussy, too prim or too adorned. WELLNESS Luxe workout wear, on-the-go bags and health-conscious treats all make grounding gifts to satisfy the fitness lover. Note: bauble-free zone. TRAVELLER Be led by practicality and choose personalised, world-class offerings worthy of taking on an adventure. MODERN Cool, calm, collected: these gentlemanly ideas will make the perfect fit for your significant other. ECCENTRIC Bring some fun, drama and flair to the season with suggestions that are sure to leave a cheerful note.…

SKIN FOOD THE INGREDIENT: Olive leaf WHAT IT DOES: While olive oil has historically been a mainstay of beauty regimens, olive leaf extract is cropping up in skincare products due to its intensive hydrating properties, healing and repairing benefits and the fact it’s jam-packed with antioxidants. THE PRODUCTS: Swisse Olive Leaf Gel Cleanser, $10; Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Cream-Masque, $70; Olive 100% Natural All-purpose Balm, $23. Bling ring If there’s ever a time for mixing metals, it’s the festive season. Add a bit of bling to your beauty bag via the latest sparklers. Clockwise from top left: St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil, $40; Lancôme Artliner in Pourpre Orfèvre, $53; Dior Prestige Satin Glow Nourishing Crème Foundation in 020, $165; Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Eye Creme, $320;…

Panic in London hair salon Percy & Reed. I’m having my cut and colour done by Adam, the “Reed” half of the business, and we’re just settling down to the blow-dry bit when there’s a tap on Adam’s shoulder. Although I’m not supposed to notice, I know instantly it’s about Noel Gallagher, because Adam’s already mentioned that he’s his next appointment. We’re either running late or Noel’s early; either way he’s not going to want to spend 40 minutes waiting for my blow-dry to finish. Then it occurs to me: I’m not actually bothered if I get my hair blow-dried. It will only last a couple of days, I always feel a bit overdressed when my hair is salon-fresh, and it was the cut and colour I was desperate for.…

Growing up in my family, the men are obviously tough and strong, big and tall, and every single other stereotype that exists on the planet,” says Francesca Packer Barham. “But, the women are stronger and tougher, and more amazing.” As the eldest grandchild of the late Kerry Packer and his wife Roslyn, an heir to one of Australia’s richest family dynasties, Francesca Packer Barham has extraordinarily big shoes to fill. It is a fact she is well aware of, but one she is embracing in her own unique and modern way: while uncle James is busy building and recreating the multi-billion dollar business from media to casinos and movies, and mother Gretel is running the Packer Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the empire, Francesca is studying psychology to gain…

In the current age of hectic lifestyles and demanding aesthetic ideals, more people than ever are turning to experts for help in enhancing their natural beauty and regaining a more youthful look. A pioneer of laser cosmetic surgery in Australia, Dr Jack Ting is internationally trained and globally recognised as a highly skilled specialist. He has practised laser surgery since 1988; in 1992 he performed Australia’s first laser eyelid surgery and laser facial skin resurfacing. Dr Ting’s philosophy is about achieving a natural look, safely. He uses his expertise in laser cosmetic surgery to address skin damage such as wrinkles, scars and pigmentation, achieving excellent results. Photo of an actual patient 10 years after an upper eyelid lift. Results may vary from patient to patient.…

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