CONTENTS
This issue in
96 Petal pusher
Generation wow! 6 All-star appearance Your fave celebs are out doing what they do best 8 Weaving her magic Jacki Weaver relished coming back home for a very special Aussie film 10 National treasure Michael Caton’s new role cements his place in our hearts 12 Me and Mum Tania and Christina always serve up love 14 Star diary Film fan David Stratton on his favourite flicks 16 Following suit Megan Etheridge is giving women a fresh start 22 A laughing matter How heartbreak sent a woman in her seventies to the comedy circuit 24 O, they loved Jackie! A look at the women who have channelled the glamorous US First Lady 98 Then and wow Minnie Driver’s gone from Brit girl to It girl Good to know 34 Good medicine Finding a great GP is essential for your health 36 Parkinson’s progress Diagnosis and a cure may be elusive but the treatment is advancing 4
On the cover
38 Reality bites They have a healthy reputation but these foods may be harmful 40 Danish delight Jump for joy – we share the secrets of the world’s happiest women 42 Digital detox Try the ancient art of finger yoga for a little DIY health boost 44 Deals on wheels Want to get the best price for your car? Sell it online 46 Who’s the boss? Form a dream team with your younger manager
Lifestyle 60 Craft: Dapper doorstop Open your home in style 62 Gardening: Light show Charlie Albone’s bright lighting ideas and more 64 Gardening: Poppies Colour your world with these poppy varieties
COVER PICTURES: ANDREW FINLAYSON/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU, GETTY IMAGES, COURTESY OF MURDOCH BOOKS
Like the stars, why not follow Sarah Jessica Parker’s lead and step out in feminine florals?
76 Vive la France
Whip up bistro fare like grilled snapper nicoise!
56
74 Food: Take the cake Orange and poppyseed cake? Tangy very much! In every issue 18 Street style We head to sunny Broadbeach, Qld, to see what you’re wearing 28 Books: Take two Lucy Sykes’ career change led to a bestseller 32 Subscription offer 49 Yours Club We love your letters, photos and feedback 80 Puzzles 84 Privacy notice 85 Stockists 88 Horoscopes 89 The Middletons 90 Fast fiction 91 Kerri-Anne Kennerley No-nonsense advice 92 What’s on Your hot tickets to the best in show, movies, music and theatre 95 Wendy Harmer
58 To a tea High tea’s a terrific excuse to get the fine china out and friends around
You beauty!
Save valuable time in your regimen with these hybrid beauty products
54 Rustic charm
These country classics are the last word in casual comfort
52 Neck of time Find the necklace with the perfect style, shape and length to complement whatever you’re wearing
68 Cheap thrills Holiday for less with our top tips