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SPRING 2019
Style
16 KEY PIECES
Embrace the new season with fresh shapes and bold colours.
25 RADAR
Everything you need to know now.
32 MASTERCLASS
Thought you couldn’t pull off neon? We’ll show you how to work it.
34 INNER WORLD
Inside the Maison Balzac founder’s home in the French countryside.
36 MAKE IT WORK
Pip Edwards on what makes her tick.
38 SHOPPING
Hero buys and beauty trends to give your wardrobe a spring update.
Mood 45 MUSIC
PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE BENTLEY (TOP)
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The sky’s the limit for in-demand singer-songwriter Graace.
47 ARTS Maxine Peake bares all in her Australian
theatre debut.
49 MR JONES
Adam Goodes wants to change the conversation around racism.
50 DIARY New floors open at David Jones
Elizabeth Street, and everything else not to miss this month.
cancer put on a brave face.
female tech CEOs and founders.
51 MAKE A DIFFERENCE This charity helps women with breast
Cover Photography Charles Dennington. Styling Jillian Davison. Hair Alan White. Make-up Victoria Baron. Model Dilone @ Priscillas. Dilone wears JOHANNA ORTIZ dress, $1999. VALET earrings, $149.
52 TECH HEADS Meet Australia’s groundbreaking 61 #ASSEENATDJS
David Jones personal shoppers provide a lesson in smile-inducing check prints. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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Fashion
64 DILONE Our cover star blends seasonal
separates with her trademark joy.
72 TAKE IT EASY
Elegant tailoring made effortless.
80 FIELD OF DREAMS
The latest crop of springtime florals are anything but clichéd.
90 IT’S ALL GOOD Quit the self-help trends and adopt
a new motto: it is what it is.
Beauty
111 SPECIAL EFFECTS
Isn’t it time you gave your make-up bag a technicolour update?
117 THE JONES BEAUTY AWARDS
Celebrating the best and brightest in beauty at David Jones.
134 EYE ON THE PRIZE
La Prairie proves it’s at the forefront of combining art and beauty. For a brighter complexion, make rose your new hero ingredient.
139 MAKE-UP NEWS
High-tech foundation that’ll outflawless even the best Instagram filter.
141 HAIR NEWS Haircare inspired by Ayurveda (but
cheaper than a trip to the home of it).
Life
143 SPARK JOY Kip&Co’s Alex McCabe owns the
prettiest kitchen you’ve ever seen.
149 HOME NEWS
Chic glassware that belongs on display.
154 TASTE THE RAINBOW
The colourful dishes you’ll want to serve up this spring.
161 FOOD NEWS
Grapefruit is having a comeback.
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Journey
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165 A TRIP OF ONE’S OWN
These stylish escapes are best enjoyed solo.
Market
168 GIVEAWAY
Win a pair of Chloé sunglasses.
PHOTOGRAPHY BEN DEARNLEY (BOTTOM) AND EDDIE NEW (TOP)
137 SKINCARE NEWS
WELCOME
It’s tough to be an optimist these days.
Behind the scenes of Destination NSW’s Faces of Fashion 2019 shoot for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.
Mindfully Made
Anxiety is so much more fashionable. And relentless positivity in a time of political divide, economic woes and with just 21 years remaining on the UN’s cut-off point for fixing the planet is not for the faint of heart. How can anyone be expected to channel their inner Pollyanna when an episode of The Handmaid’s Tale can almost be mistaken for the news? Does that mean optimism is dead? No, but it has evolved. Experts have coined a new term for how we can stay positive in the face of all the very real things making us anxious in 2019: conditional optimism. It’s different to old-school optimism in that it involves action, not complacency. It’s not thoughts and prayers, or sitting back, turning a blind eye to the facts and channelling The Secret. It’s the genuine belief that if we plan, take the steps required and work hard, things can get better. The term is often used when discussing climate change but I think it works for all the things that keep us up at night (and, oh, how many there are). It’s much more effective than a positive attitude when it comes to getting things done, but just as nice to be around. Conditional optimism pairs nicely with hope, something we all need more of these days. But while the former is an attitude that can help us deal with the facts, the latter is a feeling, one we can channel despite the facts. Hope allows us to still enjoy a beautiful day despite our eco-anxiety, or delight in a baby’s laugh despite the horrors going on in the world it was born into. Hope is what allows us to sit down with a cup of tea (I like T2 Relax, $15.95) or, better yet, a glass of wine (opt for something biodynamic such as Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir, $79.95) and enjoy a magazine designed from front to back to make you feel good, despite all the other things that need to be done nagging at you. It doesn’t even require any conditional optimism; it’s right within your grasp. Enjoy the issue,
Throughout the magazine, we’ve added this icon alongside products that have been Mindfully Made. Every product with this icon has at least one David Jones Sustainability Attribute, such as cruelty-free ingredients, Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation and organic cotton fibres. Learn more at davidjones.com/gbj.
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My spring hit list
“From Denmark’s coolest export, this top pairs best with a sunny afternoon.” GANNI top, $199.
“A cool spin on the classic seasonal shirt dress.” MANSUR GAVRIEL dress, $899.
“White bags aren’t the 80s throwbacks they used to be.”
“I don’t wear colour to work, but for this skirt I’d make an exception.” ACLER skirt, $395.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Justine Cullen ACTING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jo McKay Executive Editor BROOKE BICKMORE Associate Editor ALISON IZZO Managing Editor HAYLEY D’ONOFRIO Senior Editor AMANDA BARDAS ART Creative Director STEPHANIE HUXLEY Art Director HANNAH LIDBURY Contributing Designers AMANDA MCCOURT, RACHEL PINK, KATERINA TSOMPANIS FASHION Fashion Director-at-Large RACHEL WAYMAN Executive Fashion Editor DANNIELLE CARTISANO Style Editor CLAUDIA JUKIC Producer TRIONA SINGH Product Manager DENISE GARCIA Fashion Coordinator LUCY MILLER Fashion Assistant JORDAN BOORMAN COPY Features Director LAURA AGNEW Contributing Beauty Editor AMY STARR Chief Subeditor RACHEL ELDRED Subeditors TAHLIA ANDERSON, VANESSA FAZZINO, CAROLINE HAWKINS PRODUCTION Junior Managing Editor JESSIE AYLMORE Campaign & Catalogue Manager MORGAN ZHANG Editorial Manager LARA TURNBULL Production Manager CHRISSY FRAGKAKIS
Faith Campbell
Wrote ‘It’s all good’ on page 84. POSITIVITY MEANS: Taking care of yourself and laughing as often as possible. THIS SPRING, I’LL BE: Listening to Curtis Mayfield records, learning to make crumpets and moving into my new place. I’M HAPPIEST WHEN: Reading a novel, or trying to write one! THE THING THAT MAKES ME LAUGH: It’s Bill Hader’s cackle (YouTube it).
Nicole Bentley
Photographed ‘Field of dreams’ on page 74. POSITIVITY MEANS: Being focused on and grateful for all the things in life that you have. THIS SPRING, I’LL BE: Opening my doors to the fresh air, and spending sunny mornings at the bay with my boys. IN AN IDEAL WORLD: I’d be able to fix any problem.
DIGITAL Head Of Digital Content SHANNON O’MEARA Senior Video Producer ANNA MENDOZA Video Producer SARAH TAN Digital Lead HANA JO
Emma Knowles
Developed recipes for ‘Taste the rainbow’ on page 154. POSITIVITY MEANS: Finding a glimmer of optimism when things seem difficult. WHAT MAKES ME SMILE: The scent of jasmine in full bloom along my front fence. I’M HAPPIEST WHEN: Hanging with my daughter, swimming in the ocean and drinking coffee.
CONTRIBUTORS SEVAK BABAKHANI, VICTORIA BARON, OLIVER BEGG, NICOLE BENTLEY, DAREN BORTHWICK, FAITH CAMPBELL ASHLEIGH CARPENTER, SYLVE COLLESS, PETE DALY, JILLIAN DAVISON, BEN DEARNLEY, CHARLES DENNINGTON, ALEX DUFFY, SEAN FENNESSY, JOEL FOREMAN, LINDA JEFFERYES, EMMA KNOWLES, SIMON LEKIAS, MICHELE MCQUILLAN, EDDIE NEW, SAMANTHA PATRIKOPOULOS, LISA PATULNY, ROMAIN RICARD, KELLIE STRATTON, KIEREN STREET, THE OTHER RICHARD, LUCY WALKER, MOLLY WARKENTIN, HANNAH WARREN, ALAN WHITE ADVERTISING National Integration Manager ANNII HIRST Account Partner HENRY KALAF MEDIUM RARE CONTENT AGENCY Managing Director GERARD REYNOLDS Executive General Manager SALLY WRIGHT Chief Content Officer MARGARET MERTEN Digital Director KARLA COURTNEY Social Strategy Director SCOTT DRUMMOND Finance Manager LESLIE TO DAVID JONES General Manager, Marketing Communications GEORGIA HACK Head of Creative and Content NICOLE MANDILE Head Of Marketing Program SOPHIA BROWN Marketing Specialist, Catalogues GABRIELLE GEORGE Marketing Coordinator, Jones Magazine CINDY LIM Contact davidjoneseditorial@mediumrarecontent.com davidjonesadvertising@mediumrarecontent.com
Tom Haynes
Executive chef at Bea restaurant, Barangaroo, which hosted this year’s JONES Beauty Awards. Read more on page 117. POSITIVITY MEANS: Surrounding yourself with inspiring people. THIS SPRING, I’LL BE: Enjoying all the best Aussie produce and getting out in the garden. I’M HAPPIEST WHEN: I see the look on my girlfriend’s face when she realises I’m about to beat her in a game of Scrabble. WHAT MAKES ME SMILE: Dad jokes! Come to Bea at Barangaroo if you want to hear some terrible ones.
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POWER PLAYERS Amplify your style with high-intensity colours and bold accessories.
THE LOGO SHIRT Looking for a more polished take on the statement T-shirt? Try a branded button-up shirt. Paired with trousers, it’s the freshest way to explore the logo trend.
Photography by CHARLES DENNINGTON Styling by DANNIELLE CARTISANO
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TRENDS
THE LITTLE PURSE These mini handbags may have doll-like proportions but they pack a grown-up punch. Try a cross body over a gown or with jeans and a tee.
Opposite page, left: NEUW DENIM T-shirt, $69.95. MANNING CARTELL pants, $399. Right: TOMMY HILFIGER blouse, $199. GINGER & SMART pants, $469. This page: ROKSANDA dress, similar styles available at David Jones. Left to right: MIMCO bag, $279. THE DAILY EDITED bag, $90. CULT GAIA bag, $419.95. EMPORIO ARMANI bag, $570.
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TRENDS PROENZA SCHOULER dress, $2349. Opposite page: FRAME jumpsuit, $519. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO belt, $750.
THE VOLUMINOUS DRESS Calendar bursting with social engagements? A floral number with a full skirt is fit for any occasion.
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THE JUMPSUIT Not a dress person? No matter. In mustard denim, a tailored boilersuit is just as thrilling. Simply switch up the belt depending on your mood.
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THE RAIN MAC An animal-print raincoat is the perfect accompaniment to a colour-blocked outfit. No need to check the forecast.
GANNI raincoat, $399. C&M T-shirt, $120. DION LEE skirt, $890.
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TRENDS THE BIG BEADED NECKLACE Swap out dainty, fine chains in favour of chunky beads or pearls. Don’t be tempted to layer up; these pieces deserve space on the décolletage.
Left: JAC+ JACK tank, $90. EMPORIO ARMANI necklace, $980. Right: LEE MATHEWS T-shirt, $249. MAX MARA necklace, $345. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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TRENDS ACLER jacket, $350, and
pink shirt, $295. DION LEE white shirt, $390.
THE CONTRAST STITCH No collar is complete without a highly visible thread. In white, hot pink or denim, the only thing better than one contrast-stitch shirt is three.
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THE STRING HEELS Looking for a shortcut to 24/7 sophistication? Enter barely there sandals. They work with trackpants, pleated skirts and everything in-between. Just be sure to choose a pair in a bold hue.
Left: THEORY top, $529. CUE pants, $255. CAMILLA AND MARC shoes, $499. Right: PROENZA SCHOULER knit, $649. KITX skirt, $525. CAMILLA AND MARC shoes, $499. HAIR Joel Foreman at Lion Artist Management MAKE-UP Victoria Baron at M.A.P MODELS Fuyao at IMG and Zhoe Trotter at Kult
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SCENT
MEMORY
Fragrance and memory are intrinsically linked. This idea was the starting point for Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele in creating the house’s latest fragrance, Mémoire d’une Odeur. “Perfume is that thing that, even with your eyes closed, brings you to a precise moment in space and time,” says Michele. “[I wanted] a hybrid scent that resembles memory as much as possible.” For the genderless fragrance, chamomile – which is not commonly used in perfumery – gives a warm, earthy edge, while the Romanesque-column bottle was inspired by one from the Gucci archives. Sometimes you have to go back to move forward.
GUCCI Mémoire d’une Odeur 100ml, $180.
P.E NATION X PARED EYEWEAR sunglasses, $250 each.
SHADE MAKERS
Combining P.E Nation’s athletic energy with Pared Eyewear’s signature playfulness, the local labels’ new collaboration embraces the colliding worlds of street, sport and chic. Whether you’re after shield-like sun protection or a sporty update on the cat-eye, these frames are just what’s missing from your sunglasses repertoire.
RADAR
The JONES edit of everything worth knowing this season. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT TONI The master of sculptural eveningwear, Toni Maticevski, makes his David Jones debut this spring. Here, he talks new-season motivation and great Australian style. TONI MATICEVSKI dress, $1850.
The feeling behind Toni Maticevski is a devotion to making women feel beautiful and modern. There’s a delicate balance between the two, which means that pieces traverse seasons. [The Maticevski woman] has self-confidence, whether it’s in herself or when she wears something I’ve designed. This season builds on the last, with a focus on poisonous flowers – seductive and alluring. Organic shapes and the natural flow of fabric serpentine the body, while the colours are exotic and dark, almost sinister.
Australian style is so varied. We are relaxed, stylish, glamorous and sporty. I don’t think any other country is doing what we’re doing and it shows. Look at the success Aussie brands are having internationally. We get to create something new every season to inspire us and our audience. That only motivates me more to produce interesting and unique perspective in my work. Every woman should own a tailored jacket or coat; the kind that makes a statement just by being thrown on. Also, a well-cut cocktail dress and pencil skirt.
More new brands you’ll see in this issue and on the reopened Elizabeth Street womenswear floor: Acler, Madewell, Ganni, MSGM, Re/Done, Tibi, Nanushka, Cecilie Copenhagen, Pasduchas, Co Clothing and St Agni.
CREW LOVE
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If you seek to nail that effortless mix of classic, cool and trend-driven, J.Crew – the widely adored American brand founded in 1947 – is your new saviour. Making its Australian debut instore this month, the designs (think longline blazers and holidayready pants) are timeless, but with just enough edge to warrant a “Where did you get that?” from friends.
RADAR
MAD ABOUT THE BOYY
COUNTRY ROAD
Don’t call this an ‘It’ bag. Accessories label Boyy crafts handbags that will outlast the never-ending cycle of fashion trends.
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS From a Mimco wallet or Country Road duffel bag to a well-cut Witchery blazer, no Australian wardrobe is complete without something from those Australian brands we all know and love. Later this month, Country Road, Mimco, Witchery, Trenery and Politix will be exclusively yours at no other department store than DJs. First on the wish list: a duffel bag, for old times’ sake.
With minimal hardware or decoration, the charm of a Boyy bag is its simplicity (and quality Italian leather). The label’s Bangkok-based founders, Jesse Dorsey and Wannasiri Kongman, have made their signature oversized buckle-adorned bags feel like a modern heirloom; a chameleon handbag that works in and out of the office.
BOYY bags, $1649 each.
FRENCH CUT That compulsively touchable texture, a cinched-just-enough waist and those trademark longline lapels can only be from Paris’ experts in sharp tailoring: Balmain. Yes, there’s never been a more perfect boardroomto-bar blazer and this one’s exclusive to David Jones. BALMAIN blazer, $2699. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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FULL BLOOM Florist Saskia Havekes has sprinkled petals all over her new collaboration with Sheridan. How was the creative process similar to what you usually do? We respect each other’s practice, but the difference is our medium. I’m surrounded by botanicals, while for Sheridan it’s all about beautiful fabrics. Mixing the two had synergy. Was there any part of the process that surprised you? The scale of the team and incredible design-studio facilities. It made me realise what an international profile the company has built. I was also drawn to the previous collaborations that the spirit of Claudio Alcorso has inspired, especially the striking and sumptuous Sydney Opera House range. I felt huge pride in our association.
SKIN DEEP
Rationale is bringing its gospel for glowing skin to David Jones. As the founder and R&D director of local skincare brand Rationale, Richard Parker has disrupted the beauty market with his innovative diagnostic method and customised Essential Six skincare regimen. “Our skin genes are inherited, but they are not the determining
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factor of your skin’s future,” says Parker. “Our simple, non-invasive genetic testing allows us to determine your skin’s strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can construct a fully customised regimen that can overcome your skin’s genetic tendencies and deliver healthy, glowing skin for life. We cannot be young forever. But we can be beautiful at any age.” You can experience the label’s iconic glow-restoring treatments at the Elizabeth Street store exclusively and shop the complete range at davidjones.com.
What was your history with Sheridan before collaborating? I’ve supplied florals for events and delivered flowers to their studio. On a personal level, my daughters love to shop there and often request the monogram service. It’s family tradition to receive a birthday gift from Sheridan. What emotions do you hope to evoke in anyone who takes home a piece of the collection? I hope they bring the elegance of a garden into the realm of intimate spaces; a dream state of petals softening the resting phase, offering a euphoric entry into imagination away from technology.
RADAR
DOWN TO EARTH
LEVI’S jacket, $299.95, and pants, $249.95.
Let’s face it: the business of saving the planet can be overwhelming. Here to decode is Michael Kobori, vice president of sustainability Levi Strauss & Co. He shares insights on water use, the benefits of walking and being a part of an established ‘startup’.
“The onus of sustainability falls absolutely on the brand, not the individual. We have the ability and responsibility to engage the consumer in conversation about the importance of sustainability. We can change the way we make our products, as well as the way we sell and they buy.”
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Collaboration is the key to innovation.
We are a bigger, more established brand and we need to continue to innovate in order to stay relevant. Our CEO likes to say we’re a 167-year-old startup, because he really pushes us to continually be creative and to change what we’re doing.
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We’re part of the Better Cotton Initiative that teaches farmers how to use less water in growing. We have piloted what we call a ‘waterless’ manufacturing process, which uses less water in finishing. We’ve also put a care label on every product that says wash less, wash in cold water, line-dry and donate when no longer needed. We’re trying to reduce the amount of water we consume in every stage.
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Attitudes are changing.
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit [in May], it was interesting that big corporate commitment was matched by the fashion designers and creative side of our industry. There are a lot of creatives, entrepreneurs and startups who have a vision about how the industry can become more sustainable.
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Small actions have big impact.
Try walking; it’s better for physical health and mental wellbeing. Take public transport instead of driving. Reduce meat in your diet. Beef in particular is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Be aware, be connected and understand what’s going on.
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HEART OF GLASS
WATERFORD X JEFF LEATHAM 30cm vase, $649.
Which flower do you love? Magnolia. It’s beautiful, then you pick it and have to enjoy the moment before it fades. Why do you enjoy working with Waterford? I love the brand’s legacy. As a child, I remember my mother had Waterford in our home. The design process really starts with the archives, so a lot of my inspiration comes from the 1950s and 60s.
Celebrity favourite Jeff Leatham made floristry famous with his installations for Hollywood’s hottest parties. In his latest collection with Waterford, titled Icon, vases and glassware have a faceted, architectural quality designed to be loved now and forever.
Much of the collection is a work of art in itself, but what sort of flowers did you imagine pairing it with? I’m the king of simple blooms, which means never use more than three varieties of flowers and keep colours reminiscent of each other. For the Icon collection’s vase, I imagine calla lilies or one really tight bouquet of roses. When I work, I think about the vase first, then the colour and finally the flower.
ROOM SERVICE
ANTHROPOLOGIE ‘Eres’ bowl, $22.95, side plate, $22.95, dinner plate, $34.95, and mug, $19.95. Opposite: ‘Waves’ queen quilt in Blush, $369.95, and pillowcases, $119.95 for a set of two.
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fter Pop-Tarts and Snapple, the next item on an Australian-in-the-US’s shopping list would involve a trip to Anthropologie. Lucky for us, the adventurous and playful purveyor is bringing its home accessories to David Jones this August. “I love Anthropologie’s use of colour. Every season delivers beautiful, bright patterns that
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bring an injection of colour into your home,” says Yvonne Stinson, general manager of Home at David Jones. Carefully curating 146 different pieces from the collection, Stinson’s main goal was to select items that complement the relaxed lifestyle of our shores. “Anthropologie to us is about fun and creativity, which feels like a nice alignment with the Australian way of life,” says Stinson. Her top picks from the collection? “All of it!” she says. “But if I had to choose, it would have to be the tabletop and kitchenware. Anthropologie takes a unique approach to kitchen utensils and entertaining, putting a fun spin on things without compromising quality.”
WORDS CLAUDIA JUKIĆ AND AMY STARR STYLING CLAUDIA JUKIĆ PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL NADEL (PAGE 28, BOTTOM) STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY PETE DALY AND SEVAK BABAKHANI
The American import set to bring home a whole lot of fun.
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Masterclass in...
Neon
The standout shades of the season? Anything highlighter bright. Our panel of fashion insiders explain how to wear supercharged colours.
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YSL bag, $2960.
LITTLE EXTRAS
“For an introductory piece, try a neon shoe, handbag or coloured T-shirt. Then try styling with denim if you’re taking the risk for the first time. It always adds a relaxed edge.” – KATHRYN FORTH, designer and co-director at Acler
PRETTY IN PINK
BALENCIAGA
“Choose a shade of neon pink. It’s a classic colour despite its brightness. We still have requests for our hot pink collection from resort. Highlighter neon green is also a key colour of the season.” – JULIA RITORTO, designer and co-director at Acler
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JACQUEMUS
JAC+ JACK dress, $399.
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“Contrast bold pops of colour with neutral tones. For a full bright look, such as a set or dress, layer with a tonal trench to avert the eye.” – JESSIE FERGUSON,, buyer for women’s youth and active at David Jones
PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY PETE DALY STYLING CLAUDIA JUKIC
CAVERLEY mules, $179.
PERNILLE TEISBAEK
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In the details
BY JOHNNY dress, $340
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“Balance is key. For our AW19 and SS19 collections, we added small neon references to linings. Look to Pernille Teisbaek for inspiration.” – CAMILLA FREEMAN TOPPER, co-founder and designer at Camilla and Marc
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Less is more
“If you’ve opted for a neon look, keep accessories minimal. I’d recommend drop pearls or a shell necklace for a retro-surfer aesthetic.” – RACHEL MCRAE, buyer for women’s Australian designer and young fashion at David Jones
“For daytime, I’d start with a face-brightening neon green T-shirt tucked into high-waisted black trousers and styled with black pointed boots. For night, a mini neon number is high-impact fun.” – DANNIELLE CARTISANO, fashion editor at JONES
IN BALANCE
“Stick to a neutral palette for your skin, make-up and nails. When wearing neons, bronzed skin and neutral nails and lips are best.” – JOHNNY SCHEMBRI, designer at By Johnny
ACLER blouse, $295, and skirt, $620.
BALENCIAGA
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DYNAMIC DUO
“Think about pairings. A neon-lime sweater looks good with black and white, a pair of acid tangerine trainers works well with taupe. A bright pink clutch bag looks great with navy. A cashmere neon pink sweater looks amazing with a plum wrap skirt for something more sophisticated.” – JACQUELINE ‘JAC’ HUNT, co-founder and design director at Jac+ Jack DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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“The marble coffee table in the living room is one of many second-hand finds. I loved it, paid for it and realised my car was too small to fit it. I made it work, but it was an athletic purchase.”
“We inherited our 80-year-old book collection from the last owners. We like picking books to read at random. The shelves display my glassware, too.”
Inner world
Maison Balzac founder Elise Pioch brings her inimitable style to her eighteenth-century home in the South of France.
“The garden is made up of ancient green hedges and rose bushes.”
ZIMMERMANN top, $450.
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“My husband designed the kitchen bench and we had it cut in Spain. Eight men put it in place as it’s made of solid granite.”
INSPIRE
SOL SANA shoes, $179.95.
“I love the pink Marni jacket because it reminds me of my former life as a fashion buyer. The blouse is from Zimmermann and I only wear it for events, it’s so chic.”
AS TOLD TO LUCY WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY ROMAIN RICARD (TOP LEFT) STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY PETE DALY
“When we say goodbye to visitors from our balcony, we feel like the King and Queen of England!”
MAISON BALZAC carafe and glass set, $79.
“Living in a small village is incredible. Everything is on our doorstep, from crusty warm baguettes to organic fruit and fresh seafood. One minute’s walk up the hill, we buy wine direct from the vineyards.”
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INSPIRE Pip wears P.E NATION top, $149, and skirt, $249. GUCCI sneakers, $1005.
PIP’S STYLE ESSENTIALS EST LAUDER ESTÉE Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask, $120 for a pack of four.
C&M puffer vest, $399.
MAKE IT WORK
PIP EDWARDS The co-founder and creative director of P.E Nation talks stamina, star signs and wearing gym gear to the office.
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HOW I START MY DAY: I wear P.E Nation to work, obviously, and tend to go for the more active pieces because I’ll head to the office straight from P.E a workout. I’m always ‘on’, but I do love a little NATION squeeze of Lion’s Mane mushroom extract in my shorts (only morning coffee to boost alertness and focus. I get available in B12 injections to keep my stamina and energy up, September), $109. too. Work is always busy and I’m beginning to realise that I need to block out more time in my diary to actually get anything done. ON FINDING BALANCE: It’s not easy to separate work from my private life but my son, Justice, always comes first. He keeps me sane, along with reformer Pilates, which I do three mornings a week when I’m in the country. I travel frequently and always with a lot of luggage. I’m yet to learn how to pack light. My carry-on always includes Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum and face masks, plus multiple chargers, a book, a change of shoes and a jacket. I try to time my sleep based on the time zone I’m travelling to, but I also combat jet lag with exercise and eating well. WHAT KEEPS ME GROUNDED: I love to sit on the cliff between south Bondi and Tamarama, watching the ocean. I get spiritual readings and four-hand massages from Venustus in Paddington and I’m addicted to the Bondi Icebergs sauna; it centres my body. At home, I like to light candles and often burn sage and palo santo sticks. When I feel the need, I pull animal cards and read into their meanings. My interest in astrology comes from my mother. I love star signs and knowing the rising sign; it adds greater understanding when diving deep and connecting the dots. The Pattern is the best app for freakishly real and honest readings, but I do take it all with a grain of salt. I’m an earth sign, so anything that incorporates nature is for me. I’m all about moving forward. J
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A do-it-all print, paisley works with almost any silhouette, though we recommend tiered shapes or voluminous mid-length dresses. Slick hair sharpens the look.
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BLUE-JEAN BOILER The denim jumpsuit is the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe. For day, pair it with a tan mid-heel ankle boot. For evening, try a red lip and strappy heel. Or, for an homage to the 70s, add a Fawcett-style blowout and sneakers.
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1. BEC + BRIDGE dress, $250. 2. SHONA JOY blouse, $180.
SPEAK VOLUMES When it comes to big, billowy sleeves, keep the look asymmetrical. Opt for a one-shoulder puff-sleeve blouse with a slip skirt or a mini dress for good-time weekend wear.
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1. GANNI jumpsuit, $499. 2. THRILLS jumpsuit, $149.99.
WAVE HELLO
Somewhere between done and undone lies this season’s iteration of waves; think a blow-dry on the second day. High-shine waves are brushed through and finished with a hydrating lotion for relaxed bends. Wear in a centre or side part or low ponytail with face-framing wisps.
R+CO Waterfall Moisture + Shine Lotion, $42.
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CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash in Emotion, $53.
TOM FORD Soleil Lip Gelee in Sunlit, $70.
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1. POLO RALPH LAUREN knit, $349. 2. BASSIKE T-shirt, $140. 3. NOBODY DENIM shirt, $249.
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1. VALET earrings, $189. 2. GARY BIGENI dress, $410. 3. ROGER VIVIER bag, $2610. 4. WITCHERY skivvy, $69.95. 5. RACHEL GILBERT skirt, $599.
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Everything from sequins to rhinestones comes out to play this season. Add a hint of shimmer to your daytime look with drop earrings or iridescent blouses. After all, sequins shine best in sunshine.
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SURROUND SOUND The next generation of smart eyewear, equipped with personal speakers, look as good as they sound. Enjoy the soundtrack of your life on the go with Bose Frames, stylish sunglasses that double as personal speakers. The magic is hidden in the arms: miniature Bose speakers that direct sound at you, while those nearby hear practically nothing. And it’s not just music; the built-in audio AR delivers new ways to travel, be entertained and exercise directly to your ears. With two styles to choose from – classic Alto and rounded Rondo – plus gold-plated hinges and interchangeable lenses, it’s the perfect marriage of form and function.
BOSE® Frames Alto, $299.95, and Frames Rondo, $299.95.
MUSIC M.A.C lipstick in Ruby Woo, $36. “A quick way to elevate any look or boost your confidence if you’re having a low day.”
VEJA sneakers, $195. “For someone on the go, versatile sneakers are a year-round essential!”
Keys to her heart Singer-songwriter Graace is a firm believer that honesty is the best policy. Words by LUCY WALKER
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resh off a flight from New York to LA, singer-songwriter Graace is in need of a shower and some good Mexican food. Last night, she played a gig at Baby’s All Right, Brooklyn’s preferred destination for strong drinks and live music. Two nights before that she was in London. Having spent most of the week at 38,000 feet, she says, “I’m quite confused about what time I should be on”, which is not a surprise given the busy schedule for the in-demand musician. The States is familiar territory for the Melbourne native, who spent eight years living in Oregon before moving to Sydney when she was 11. Graace, whose given name is Grace Pitts, has enjoyed a quick ascent in the music business. After uploading her track ‘Cold Without You’ to triple j Unearthed in 2017, offers flooded in, including one from dance floor hitmaker Hayden James. Their collaboration, ‘Numb’, went platinum. “It was overwhelming but also a boost of confidence,” says the 22 year old. “That platform allowed me to [do] what I’m doing now.” Since then, Graace has joined Flight Facilities on tour in 2018 (“it definitely prepared me for a busy schedule,” she says), and dropped her debut EP, Self Sabotage, which now has over 15 million streams. Always speaking the truth is a firm rule. “In my lyrics, I don’t shy away from showing that I mess up,” she says. It’s a philosophy that’s particularly relevant when it comes to social media. “It can be terrifying posting about relationships and how you’re feeling, but it doesn’t help you trying to make everything look picturesque.” With a new single, ‘Have Fun At Your Party’, garnering rave reviews and a buzzing LA crowd waiting for her to play (“it’s insane to have a room full of people listening to my music,” she says), Graace’s world seems pretty perfect right now. J
BURBERRY fragrance, $165. “I like to change scents with the seasons and I love anything sweet and floral for spring.”
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spring must-haves GREGORY LADNER beret, $39.95. “The perfect finishing touch for a simple outfit and great for bad hair days.”
CMEO Collective blazer, $229. “I keep a blazer handy to throw over a casual outfit when going from the studio to dinner, or a meeting.”
ULTRACEUTICALS face serum, $95. “Serums keep my skin looking dewy and fresh.”
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Against the odds
KAREN MILLEN dress, $445. “I always pack a simple black dress as it’s flexible enough for any occasion, from a performance to a formal dinner.”
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Maxine Peake’s latest role resonates with every woman struggling to conceive. Words by LUCY WALKER
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or many women trying to start a family, Australian author, film director and screenwriter Julia Leigh’s memoir Avalanche: A Love Story is a familiar story. Finding love in her late thirties, Leigh and her husband faced a difficult path as they attempted to have a child via IVF. Detailing the devastating toll six rounds of fertility treatments took on her body, relationship, career and bank balance, Leigh’s story has inspired the upcoming stage production of Avalanche: A Love Story, at Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre. The play will come to life with the help of English actress Maxine Peake and Australian director Anne-Louise Sarks. While many couples prefer to keep their IVF journey private, 45-year-old Peake, who plays Leigh’s Woman, says it’s important to remind women that they are not alone. “No one should have to suffer in silence,” she says. “We need stories that encourage women to speak out ... that speak to us and mirror our experiences.” The production uses black humour to tackle the heavy subject matter, though Peake, who is making her acting debut with the Sydney Theatre Company, wants audiences to see a raw account too. “It’s important to see the IVF journey warts and all,” she says. “The difficulties, the invisible nature of medical procedures, the lack of solid information and also the financial implications. There’s big money to be made in private fertility treatment. However, I wouldn’t want people to think [the play] is unremittingly bleak; it’s not. It’s informative and engaging. It may focus on IVF but I think it speaks to everyone on our journey through life and how we choose to share our humanity. Everyone needs a witness.” J Avalanche: A Love Story is on from August 29 to September 14.
WEDGWOOD English Breakfast tea 100g, $29.95. “When I’m on tour a good quality cup of tea makes the morning special.”
BILLECART-SALMON champagne, $155. “Sometimes after a show we share a nice bottle of champagne.”
IN ESSENCE essential oil, $22.95. “It helps to smell something calming before I go on stage.”
POLO RALPH LAUREN jumper, $399. “A light knit is perfect for when I’m racing between airports and concert halls.”
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David Jones ambassador Jessica Gomes and special guest Tom Derickx at VAMFF.
Podcast recorded in the window of David Jones Bourke Street Mall.
The highlights
A spotlight on exclusive events and worthy initiatives hosted by David Jones. For the 11th year, David Jones presented Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's (VAMFF) opening runway shows on March 4 in partnership with Vogue Australia. Against the backdrop of Melbourne’s iconic Royal Exhibition Building, David Jones unveiled a carefully curated collection of new season looks by prominent Australian designers, including Aje, Dion Lee and Carla Zampatti. Attended by the likes of Kate Waterhouse, Edwina McCann and Isabella Giovinazzo, David Jones American Express Platinum cardholders were also invited. The show set the tone for an exceptional week. On Thursday, March 28, David Jones opened the doors to its first store on the Sunshine Coast at Sunshine Plaza. Unveiled by ambassador Jessica Gomes and local surf-lifesaving sensation Jett Kenny, the 8000 square-metre store brings an unprecedented luxury shopping experience to the coastal city. At Sydney’s Elizabeth Street store on April 9, the David Jones Bridal Suite hosted an elegant breakfast to toast the exclusive launch of Jo Malone London’s beautiful Bridal Lace Collection. To celebrate Mother’s Day, on May 2 and 3 David Jones N T R event O DinUkeyCstores. ING held a two-dayIshopping Customers were invited to celebrate with live entertainment and fashion workshops hosted by experienced stylists. And on May 29, in a first for David Jones, Indigenous opera singer and educator Don Bemrose joined Adam Goodes and Danzal Baker to record a podcast hosted by journalist Marc Fennell in the window of David Jones Bourke Street Mall. They discussed National Reconciliation Week and the impact of the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation’s literacy programs. Jo Malone event.
Mother's Day shopping event.
Models India Stibilj and Jena Hall wear Rixo London at VAMFF.
Join David Jones Rewards and receive access to Sunshine Plaza store exclusive offers, events, rewards and a birthday gift. opening. Plus, each month you’ll have the chance to win David Jones gift cards worth $5,000.* *Entry is open to all Australian residents, aged 18 years or older. Competition opens 15/07/2019 and closes 30/06/2020 at 23:59 (AEDT). Total prize pool value is $60,000. One (1) winner drawn at 11:00 (AEDT) at the end of each month. This competition is being run by Engage Australia, Suite 3, Level 8, 56 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Winners notified in writing and published in The Australian. Authorised under permit numbers: NSW LTPS/19/34433, ACT TP 19/03281, SA T19/712. Terms and conditions available at www.davidjones.com. The promoter is David Jones, Building 2, 572 Swan Street, Burnley VIC 3121.
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ACADEMY BRAND shirt, $79.95. “You can quickly scrunch up a linen shirt in your hands for the perfect relaxed look.”
RIEDEL O wine glasses, $49.95 for two. “I love to drink wine from a good glass, though if you’re not a fan, this one even makes drinking soda water taste better.”
In his latest project, Adam Goodes gives both sides a chance to speak up. Words by LUCY WALKER
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t really isn’t my story,” is the last thing you’d expect Adam Goodes to say. The AFL legend and two-time premiership winner is, after all, the subject of the upcoming ABC documentary The Australian Dream. But the retired athlete is adamant the film, which chronicles the national debate that erupted after the 39 year old was racially vilified during a match in 2013, is about far more than just him. “This is our story,” he explains. “[It’s] a conversation around how great Australia is … but how we all want it to be better for minorities.” Written by Stan Grant, acclaimed TV journalist and Indigenous and international affairs analyst for the ABC, it also gives those who spoke out negatively about Goodes, like Collingwood Football Club’s president Eddie McGuire and political commentator Andrew Bolt, another chance to speak. “Just as I’m having my say, other people [get] their opportunity again,” he says. “It’s about how we’re going to move on together. We need to be less ignorant and more caring of each other’s beliefs and values.” Changing the conversation is particularly important to the David Jones ambassador as he takes on his next role: raising his first child with wife Natalie. For the new father, who welcomed his daughter Adelaide in June, being a good role model is front of mind. “You’ve got an opportunity to help mould this little human,” he says. “[I hope that] by the time my kid is old enough, the documentary is no longer relevant and we’ve moved the landscape so that children can come into the world without having to worry about racism and being bullied.” J The Australian Dream airs August 22 on ABC.
APPLE Airpods, $319. “I can’t live without them. It’s that simple. Timeless? Well, until the next version comes out.”
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timeless investments HUGO BOSS compendium, $189. “Whether travelling or working at home, my little black notebook is always with me, for notes, ideas, quotes, stories ...”
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David Jones Elizabeth Street continues to open its newly refurbished shopping floors. The first-floor beauty department opened on July 26, while the remaining womenswear floors follow throughout August. Sign up to the just launched David Jones Rewards too, and receive access to exclusive offers, events, rewards and a birthday gift.
August 8
SS19 SEASON LAUNCH
David Jones marks its new season, On the Bright Side, with an exclusive launch event – held at the Sydney Opera House – to unveil the latest looks and newest brands instore.
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FATHER’S DAY
He’ll always be glad to unwrap a new shirt (David Jones, $49.95), but on August 24-25 you’ll discover more gift ideas and exclusive offers instore.
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DAVID JONES FLOWER SHOW
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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY Don’t mindlessly knock back a flat white this morning. Instead, pay your respects to this beloved beverage by letting it slow drip through a golden filter (Kinto coffee brewer set, $249) and savour every mouthful. October 10
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
One in five Australians experience mental illness every year but many don’t seek help. World Mental Health Day seeks to eliminate the stigma. Find out more at 1010.org.au.
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CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL
Some things just go together: Fred and Ginger, champagne and oysters, David Jones and spring racing. This year’s stylish edit of trends ensures you’ll be best dressed trackside.
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Glow up For cancer patients overdue for some self care, Look Good Feel Better inspires a fresh start.
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n 1987, a US doctor arranged for a cancer patient who was clinically depressed about her post-treatment appearance to have a professional makeover. To his surprise, the experience transformed her entire outlook. So, with the help of the Personal Care Products Council and the Professional Beauty Association, a plan was born to start a charity that would offer the same experience to other patients. Two years later, Look Good Feel Better launched in New York and Washington, DC. In the three decades since, the charity has helped more than two million people in 26 countries cope with the physical effects of cancer treatment. Look Good Feel Better Australia launched in 1990 and Emma, 41, from NSW’s Mid-North Coast is one of more than 135,000 patients who have taken a workshop locally. In early 2018, Emma was living in Shanghai with her husband and three children. Troubled by a persistent pain in her neck, an X-ray showed a mass on Emma’s lung and her family immediately returned to Australia where she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “Initially my husband and I shed a lot of tears,” she recalls. “[But] I quickly decided to move forward … and one of the ways I [did] that was by attending a Look Good Feel Better workshop.” There she learned practical skills such as drawing on eyebrows and tying scarves, and discovered a new support network in the process. “I walked away feeling confident and beautiful,” says Emma. “I also made several friends during the workshop … and [we] still support each other.” With its 30th anniversary approaching, the Australian branch is launching its first national advertising campaign and the biggest ever Feel Better Month. As an ongoing supporter of the event, held in September, David Jones donates $1 from the sale of every lipstick and lip gloss sold throughout the month. Although it runs around a thousand workshops a year, Look Good Feel Better Australia relies on volunteers and donations. “It’s hard to believe these workshops are absolutely free to cancer patients,” says Emma. “But I’m so thankful for the generosity of those who donate to the program so it can continue.” J
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PEACE OF MIND
Since 2002, David Jones, in partnership with BreastScreen Australia, has helped thousands of Australian women with the early detection of breast cancer through its Rose Clinic initiative. Now with six clinics in David Jones stores around the country – Elizabeth Street, Bourke Street Mall, QueensPlaza, Hay Street Mall, Adelaide Central Plaza and Wollongong – some 35,000 women receive free instore screenings each year. Rose Clinic mammograms, which take 20 minutes, are available to women over 40. Call 13 20 50 to make an appointment for the complimentary service.
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Tech heads
More women are taking up lead roles in STEM fields but their progress is not without its challenges. Words by LISA PATULNY
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s greater numbers of women take up headlining roles in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, they join a long-running cause: to help reshape a world and reclaim an industry that has long been dominated by men. Pioneers such as Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons, world-renowned quantum physicist and 2018 Australian of the Year, and Melanie Perkins, whose seven-year-old tech startup Canva was just valued at $3.6 billion dollars, are paving the way for a brighter future and encouraging more women to step into the spotlight. Here, we talk to the brains behind four successful technology companies about creating multi-million dollar brands and building initiatives that encourage women to join the revolution.
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n 2013, Dr Jemma Green returned to her native Perth to study a master’s degree in sustainability. She was fresh from a stint in London working as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan. After noticing that hardly any apartments, which make up 30 per cent of housing in Australia, had solar panels, she designed a network to generate and trade solar energy, with apartment blocks in mind. Her next challenge was to find software that could create the trading environment she envisaged for the network. The problem was, it didn’t exist. Three years later, Green met two blockchain developers and began researching how blockchain (the technology used for cryptocurrency such as bitcoin that lets users trade online) might solve her problem by allowing people to sell their stored “When we started, we navigated unchartered solar power. With co-founder Dave Martin, she launched Power Ledger. territory in running Australia’s first initial coin offering. The goal? To deliver low-cost, low- Throughout that process I received death threats from carbon, community-generated energy. people who didn’t agree with how we were operating,” she says. But Green remained resolute and sales of their crypto token hit $34 million. “When your business builds a profile, especially at the intersection of two typically male-dominated sectors – energy and FinTech – tall poppy syndrome gets real.” In 2018, Power Ledger snatched the crown at Sir Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge, held at the entrepreneur’s exclusive private isle, Necker Island. Winning the award was, Green says, recognition of the team’s innovative work. “I feel proud that the work I’m doing and that the profile I’ve built off the back of that can be an example for other young women to look to.”
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ode Like A Girl is a social enterprise rooted in female friendship. When Ally Watson, a backend developer by trade, first founded the business in 2015, it was as a way for her to meet like-minded ladies in tech. Four years on, the leadership team consists of three clever women: Watson, chief marketing officer Josie Colson and program director Samantha Floreani, who came onto the team as a volunteer in early 2017. “It’s been more than a job for me,” says Floreani. “The CLAG gang are the nerdy family I didn’t know I needed. I’m thrilled to be able to play my part in supporting other women, in the same way that I needed [support] a few years ago when I started my degree in data science.” The trio drive the social enterprise with the aim of providing women and girls with coding skills, with classes for adults and workshops and camps for kids. In October last year, they received a $60,000 grant to take their workshops on the road. The Roaming Classroom for Rebel Girls reached 270 girls aged between six and 18 in just five months, adding to the 2000-plus women and girls the founders estimate they’ve reached since launch. “Tech is the next frontier in job and wealth creation,” says Watson. “But there is a lack of women with the skills to benefit from these opportunities.” She adds: “While we introduce new curriculums and create more pathways into technology, the cultural and societal changes required to close the gap will take time. The way we are raised and conditioned has a huge influence on the paths we choose as careers. Computer scientists don’t come along by accident. They’re made, not born.”
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ppearing on Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 gaming list in 2017, and being the only Australian to do so, was a career highlight for Lisy Kane. “When I started out, it was hard for women to be recognised internationally in the gaming sphere, so it made me proud to see we’re making some headway,” she says. As of 2017, just 12 per cent of the people currently building the internet are women. If this figure rose to 50 per cent, the difference in user experience, as well as the types of sites and products created, would be dramatic. “Where Academy, an ever-growing community for selfwould our priorities as a society lie if the described ‘girl geeks’ that aims to teach technical internet truly reflected the world around skills such as coding to one million women by 2025. Passionate about challenging the perception of us?” says Kane, who believes that the work she does championing diverse role models gaming as a boys club, Kane has spearheaded in technology will lead to devices, tools initiatives to boost the number of women making and apps that better reflect the real-world (and therefore playing) games. One of those initiatives is #SheMakesGames, Australia’s first needs of everyone. Though she’s responsible for managing all-female game-making day. “School subjects like indie game developer League of Geeks’ IT have connotations of being a ‘boy’s thing’, which international titles, it’s what she does in creates a compounding problem,” she says. “Studies her own time that’s made her one to watch. show these sentiments begin impacting children’s She’s one of five co-founders of Girl Geek views at age six, so that by the time they choose a degree, girls aren’t as engaged with tech-driven subjects.” Kane hopes her work will inspire a shift in the industry towards a more inclusive workforce. “I hope diversity will some day be the norm. That’s the future I want.” J
SLEEK AND POWERFUL GADGETS
It’s time to upgrade your everyday tech.
B&O bluetooth speaker, $380. The ultimate beach accessory; it’s splash resistant and has a 24-hour battery life.
FITBIT Inspire HR, $179.95. Track your work, rest and play with a heart rate sensor.
DJI Tello drone, $169 Easily the most fun you’ll have while learning to code via the easy-to-use companion app.
Anker portable cinema projector, $599. Soda-can sized but it feels like a night at the movies.
BOSE headphones, $499. Inbuilt Google Assistant lets you text on your morning run.
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PLAY IT COOL Stand-out accessories perfectly complement this season’s off-duty dressing: denim. Double down on the hardworking fabric, then add stylish extras for a sense of fun.
The modern Canadian tuxedo is boxy in bleached white denim. J BRAND ‘Fray Shannan’ jacket in White, $469, ‘Cropped Cyra’ jacket in Badland, $529, and ‘Fray Selena’ mid-rise crop boot jean in Auteur, $389.
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Left: Whether rectangular, round or stone encrusted, the signet ring should be worn stacked for big impact. Below: Sleek, tailored denim is a Paige specialty. This 90s-style denim jacket is a hero piece.
Top left: GOOD AMERICAN military jumpsuit, $285. NATALIE MARIE
‘Nami’ signet ring, $625 (index finger). MEADOWLARK ‘Wiltshire’ signet ring, $375. SHASHI ‘Starburst’ signet ring, $74.95 (middle finger). SARAH & SEBASTIAN signet ring, $580 (ring finger). Above: PAIGE ‘Rowan’ jacket in Stark, $349, and ‘Sarah’ slim high-rise jeans in Sundown, $389. MEADOWLARK earrings, $275. Bottom left: LEVI’S Made & Crafted French fringe jacket, $499.95. LOVE STORIES bralette, $89.95. AMBER SCEATS earrings, $229.
Left: Oversized pearl earrings are the perfectly unexpected accompaniment for cool denim pieces.
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Left: FRAME trench in Mertem, $659, ‘Overlap’ jacket, $529, and ‘Le High’ colour block straight jeans in Arizona, $379. TONY BIANCO ‘Khan’ boots, $259.95. ROSEFIELD ‘Iggy’ multi-hoop earrings, $79. Below: AG ‘Robyn’ jacket in Cobalt Clash, $299, ‘Gray Boy’ T-shirt in True White, $139, and ‘Mari’ jeans in 24Y Stark, $369. MIMCO ‘Seraph’ statement earring in Caramel, $149 a pair. SOL SANA ‘Lidia’ mules, $189.95. Bottom left: J BRAND T-shirt, $129. LEVI’S denim jacket, $149.95. SARAH & SEBASTIAN ‘Remnant’ chain earrings, $450, ‘Remnant’ chain, $695, ‘Remnant’ necklace, $295 and ‘Remnant’ diamond necklace, $420.
Top: Next on your list of blue jean essentials: a denim coat. Layer over crisp white and baby blue. Above: After style and environmental cred? AG promises both with its classic shapes and recycled water processes. Left: For a fresh take on necklace layering, try mixing fine gold chains with statement chokers like this molten-style piece.
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Double-wrapped straps, mixed metals and simple white faces: these are the watch details to know. LEVI’S Dad Trucker jacket in Bridging the Gap, $149.95. BASSIKE shirt, $495. ROLLA’S ‘Original Straight’ jean in Cindy Blue, $139.95. Top to bottom: ROSEFIELD ‘The small edit rose mesh’ watch in Rose Gold, $169.95 and ‘The Boxy’ watch, $179.95. MICHAEL KORS ‘Darcy’ watch, $349. TORY BURCH ‘Robinson’ watch, $469. TISSOT ‘Lovely’ watch in Silver, $450.
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Shine bright with a metallic crossbody bag and ring stack. The ultimate pairing with Western tie-dye denim. LEVI’S Made & Crafted ‘Ranch’ dress, $299.95. MIMCO ‘Emblem’ hip bag in Light Gold, $399, and MIMCO ‘Arcus’ ring stack, $79.95 for set.
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TALAR, personal shopper at Parramatta
MARIA, personal shopper at Macarthur
“Tailored checks are the ultimate outfit base. I started this look with a longline bubblegum pink blazer, then added bike shorts for a subtle 90s vibe.”
“A slip dress is perfect for any springtime event with checks of orange, pink and peach. A white blazer is my favourite piece to accompany it. You can wear this outfit with sneakers for day and barelythere sandals for evening.”
Talar wears COUNTRY ROAD blazer, $349. RUNNING BARE tights, $74.95. MIMCO bracelet, $79.95.
Maria wears WITCHERY blazer, $279.95. BEC + BRIDGE dress, $340.
#AsSeenAtDJs PHOTOGRAPHY OLIVER BEGG HAIR KEIREN STREET @ VIVIEN’S CREATIVE MAKE-UP SAMANTHA P @ VIVIEN’S CREATIVE
Checks needn’t be grey and restrained. David Jones personal shoppers give the heritage print a fresh feel.
Classic LINDA, personal shopper at Bondi Junction “In shades of black and red, checks feel a little rock ‘n’ roll. I went for a big-check coat layered over smaller-check trousers.”
THE DAVID JONES PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE IS COMPLIMENTARY AND REQUIRES NO MINIMUM SPEND. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR LOCAL PERSONAL SHOPPER INSTORE OR ONLINE AT DAVIDJONES.COM/ SERVICES/STORESERVICES.
Linda wears GARY BIGENI coat, $675. MORRISON top, $199. SABA trousers, $249. SOL SANA heels, $189.95. MIMCO earrings, $129.
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SP RI NG From elegant tailoring and cool separates, to feminine florals and dresses with flounce, this is all you need to navigate the new season.
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The woman of the moment in the season’s coolest separates.
DILONE KITX top (belt included), $495. GANNI pants, $249. SARAH & SEBASTIAN earrings, $1350. LOUIS VUITTON boots, $2380.
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Photography by SYLVÉ COLLESS Styling by DANNIELLE CARTISANO Words by LAURA AGNEW
PROENZA SCHOULER jacket, $7049, and knit, $549. BASSIKE pants, $420.
ZIMMERMANN shirt, $395. VIKTORIA & WOODS shorts, $250. RAG & BONE sneakers, similar styles available at David Jones.
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just one name. It requires an air of the untouchable; an aura that oozes charisma, nerve and total confidence. Think of all the mononymous stars who’ve captured headlines: Madonna, Oprah, Cher. Big names, bigger personalities. So how does a previously unknown Long Island native with less than a decade of modelling industry experience under her belt lay claim to only two syllables? Dilone’s infectious energy and unbridled enthusiasm for squeezing every last drop out of life (see opposite image) might have something to do with it. She is part of the new guard, an increasingly diverse range of models who represent and reflect the reality of the world we live in. Though the ways in which they define themselves vary – there’s transgender top model Teddy Quinlivan, intersex advocate Hanne Gaby Odiele and Muslim Sports Illustrated star Halima Aden, to name a few – none rest on looks alone. For the next generation of supermodels, it’s about having something to say and the confidence to say it. As a queer model of colour, Dilone argues, “that modelling has never defined me. I am much more than what you see and I have plenty more to give.” Born Janiece Altagracia Dilone, she goes by only her surname as a nod to her family. The decision was both a manifestation of good energy for their family unit (she’s the eighth of 10 siblings) and a way to call out her proud Dominican heritage. On the advice of a cousin, the 25 year old began modelling in 2012, and after a tepid start, went on to land a place in the Marc Jacobs AW16 campaign. She walked more than 40 Fashion Week shows that season, and followed it up with a spot in the coveted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Suffice to say, work has been rolling in ever since – from international Vogue covers to Sephora campaigns, and most recently, as the star of David Jones’ SS19 campaign. Despite being thrust into an often challenging spotlight, Dilone wears her heart on her sleeve. Her disarming self-awareness is, arguably, her most beguiling quality. “My mind needs to have the solid foundation for its intelligence, otherwise my intelligence works against me. I’ve had panic attacks ... [but] I try not to judge myself for it. I’ve learned that in these moments I need to be as gentle with myself as possible.” Right now, that means she’s totally focused on looking inward. “I’m in the middle of a 40-day journey,” she says, “consisting of daily practices like Kundalini yoga, meditation, exercise and playing guitar. It’s a beautiful way to connect
“I am much more than what you see and I have plenty more to give.”
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with myself and get the TLC that my mind and body deserves.” It’s the reason she’s ‘offline’ (read: taking a break from social media) at the time of our interview. “I took a break over the summer last year too,” she says. “It allows me to be more present and to reconnect with what really matters to me … mostly [it leads to] an improvement in concentration.” Dilone’s hope is to leave a legacy which creates opportunities for Hispanic and Black communities, “so they may reach their fullest potential to help future generations”. She partners with a youth development initiative in New York called Urban Dove, to re-engage at-risk high school kids through sport. “I wanted to bring dance to teens who couldn’t afford to take a class otherwise – which is the position I found myself in as a teenager, after my parents could no longer afford to pay for my dance classes.” She believes wholeheartedly in paying it forward. “It’s my duty as a fortunate human being to give back to those who are less so. At some point in time, someone gave me a helping hand, too.” J
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NEUW DENIM top, $99.95. LEVI’S jeans, $249.95. GUCCI shoes, $1175.
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TIBI trench coat, $1649. SHONA JOY jumpsuit, $280.
EMPORIO ARMANI jacket, $1450. LOVE STORIES bralette, $79.95. TONI MATICEVSKI pants, $1249.
SLUG BIANCA SPENDER jacket, $745, and pants, $425. ROMANCE WAS BORN T-shirt, $160. GUCCI shoes, $1175. HAIR Daren Borthwick at Artist Group MAKE-UP Linda Jefferyes at Artist Group MODEL Dilone at Priscillas
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ZIMMERMANN blazer, $1100. BIANCA SPENDER pants, $365. RELIQUIA earrings, $149. PETITE GRAND necklace, $176. AMBER SCEATS bracelet, $169.
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This season’s tailoring is fluid, effortless and elegant. Cast in subtle neutrals and gelato hues, pretty has never looked so powerful. Photography by SIMON LEKIAS Styling by RACHEL WAYMAN
CAMILLA AND MARC vest, $799, and pants, $499. WYNN HAMLYN shirt, $360. RELIQUIA earrings, $149. Top to bottom: PETITE GRAND necklace, $176. AMBER SCEATS ‘Josephine’ necklace, $169, and ‘Erica’ necklace, $189. Left to right: AMBER SCEATS ‘Emerson’ bracelet, $119, and ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169. PETITE GRAND bracelet, $165. AMBER SCEATS ‘Adalyn’ bracelet, $159.
CUE jacket, $415. ABELARD shirt, $109.95. CMEO COLLECTIVE pants, $169. RELIQUIA earrings, $149. Top to bottom: PETITE GRAND necklace, $176. NATASHA SCHWEITZER necklace, $550. AMBER SCEATS ‘Josephine’ necklace, $169, and ‘Erica’ necklace, $189. Top to bottom: AMBER SCEATS ‘Adalyn’ bracelet, $159. PETITE GRAND bracelet, $165. AMBER SCEATS ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169.
WYNN HAMLIN blazer, $740. DION LEE shirt, $350. CHLOÉ pants, $1499, and earrings, $690. Top to bottom: AMBER SCEATS ‘Adalyn’ bracelet, $159. PETITE GRAND bracelet, $165. AMBER SCEATS ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169.
VERONIKA MAINE blazer, $415. LOVE STORIES bralette, $89.95. CHLOÉ earrings, 690.
ELKA COLLECTIVE blazer, $329, and pants, $269. C&M crop top, $249. WITCHERY belt, $79.95. ALIAS MAE shoes, $189.95. Top to bottom: AMBER SCEATS ‘Emerson’ bracelet, $119, and ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169. PETITE GRAND bracelet, $165. AMBER SCEATS ‘Adalyn’ bracelet, $159.
SHONA JOY blazer, $340. FRAME T-shirt, $149.95. GARY BIGENI pants, $320. ALIAS MAE shoes, $189.95. RELIQUIA earrings, $149. PETITE GRAND necklace, $176. Top to bottom: AMBER SCEATS ‘Adalyn’ bracelet, $159. PETITE GRAND bracelet, $165. AMBER SCEATS ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169.
BIANCA SPENDER blazer, $825, and pants, $475. ALIAS MAE shoes, $189.95. NATASHA SCHWEITZER earrings (left), $390. CHLOÉ earrings, $690. AMBER SCEATS ‘Emery’ bracelet, $169. HAIR Michele McQuillian at M.A.P MAKE-UP Victoria Baron at M.A.P MODEL Darya at Chic Management
THURLEY dress, $799. WITCHERY bag, $99.95. SARAH & SEBASTIAN earrings (bottom), $220. NATALIE MARIE earrings (top), $210. Right hand: GUCCI silver ring, $335, and gold ring, $2080. Left hand: GUCCI ring, $480 (jewellery all worn throughout).
FIELD OF DREAMS
Fresh, floaty and romantic, these ethereal dresses herald the blossoming of spring. Photography by NICOLE BENTLEY Styling by RACHEL WAYMAN
SLUG Opposite page: CMEO COLLECTIVE top, $179, and skirt, $159. This page: AUGUSTE dress, $179.
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JOSLIN dress, $419. Opposite page: JOHANNA ORTIZ dress, $1999.
MORRISON top, $249. STELLA MCCARTNEY dress, $3749. Opposite page: SHONA JOY dress, $320.
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IT’S ALL GOOD Tired of the never-ending stream of self-help trends offering you a path to your best life? Faith Campbell tries out a radical new mantra: it is what it is.
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n the past year I’ve read my weekly horoscope ardently, booked time with a therapist, paid $10 to see a psychic on the street, quit my job, packed up my life and travelled for six months, consulted an online I Ching and Magic 8 Ball more times than I care to admit, had my aura read (twice) and put my crystals out to charge under 12 full moons. I don’t regret any of it (except wasting $10 on that dodgy psychic), but this list does make me wonder what exactly it is that I’m searching for. I already have a successful career, a devoted family, friends I love and who love me back, a mostly affectionate cat (not bad, for a cat), good health and great hair. By any measure, there is nothing wrong with me. So why does it feel like there is? But her proposed outcome does sound ideal: These feelings of uncertainty aren’t new to “A state of being with no right, no wrong, no society, but according to psychotherapist Susan judgment or no criticism.” Henkels says that now is Munich Henkels, there is a different way to look at the time to give up the belief that something is them. In her book What If There Is Nothing Wrong wrong with us and that “once a new perspective is With You? Henkels kicks off with a quote from Indian reached, we can get on with living our fullest and philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti: “The highest form most creative lives”. None of this is to suggest that of human intelligence is to observe yourself without there aren’t psychological and emotional issues judgment.” The core of Henkels’s theory is that we that require greater work and empathy than should face each day without negative or positive a simple shift in perspective. As Henkels puts it: interpretation, accepting that ‘it is what it is’. “It is also not about taking away the emotional I initially balked at the simplicity of this content of all that we feel and replacing our statement. If it’s that easy, why does anyone worry? thoughts and feelings with magical thinking that Why does writing this story make me so anxious? claims nothing can harm or bother us.” It’s actually essential that we don’t diminish our reaction to upsetting and senseless world events. “This is not about giving up your core values or your emotional responses when bad things happen,” says Henkels. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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So how, exactly, does one quieten the inner critic? Is there any easy way to simply let yourself off the hook and just feel good? According to the official website of the 14th Dalai Lama, His Holiness takes a fairly pragmatic approach. “If a problem is fi xable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fi xable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” I also read that His Holiness spends 80 per cent of his day on spiritual activities, which is approximately the same amount of time I devote to work, relationships and worrying. And though she lives a life just as foreign to me as the Dalai Lama’s, Ariana Grande’s deeply relatable 2018 banger ‘Thank U, Next’ makes a pretty strong case for letting go of past relationships with gratitude: “I got so much love, got so much patience, I’ve learned from the pain, turned out amazing … Thank you, next.” The song is undeniably catchy, but also a surprisingly powerful daily mantra. In my quest to squash my inner critic, I decide to do what always helps: talk it through with a friend. Naomi Chrisoulakis was a successful journalist for more than a decade before retraining as a postpartum doula and launching her in-home support and food-delivery service for families with new babies, Cocoon (cocoonbynaomi.com). After her daughter Margot was born in 2016, none of the exhaustive reading, research and preparation that comes naturally to her readied Chrisoulakis for the overwhelming intensity of having her first baby. “I had a difficult birth and I struggled with pretty severe postpartum anxiety,” she says. “Nothing went to plan and the experience made me want to help other new mums feel the most joy and peace they possibly can with their baby, whatever their situation.” Chrisoulakis admits giving up her established career and regular income was scary: “That saying, ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life’ is bullshit. You still have to get up every day and do the things you don’t want to do.” So what helped her make the leap? For
Is there any easy way to simply let yourself off the hook and just feel good?
Chrisoulakis, whose analytical brain went into overdrive ruminating on the ‘right’ decision, it was a combination of bravery, determination, ego and support from family. “I thought about starting Cocoon for nearly two years, procrastinating and worrying that whole time, until I just had to get out of my own way and do it.” On top of hands-on caring for mums and their babies, Chrisoulakis now finds herself in the business of encouraging self-acceptance. “I am trying to normalise how hard new motherhood is, how exhausted you are, how much FOMO you have and how most of the time it feels like you’re doing everything wrong,” she says. Replace ‘new motherhood’ with ‘everyday life’ and we can all relate. Social media plays an integral role for Chrisoulakis, as a tool for directly connecting her with overwhelmed and vulnerable women. “I’ve been that person, looking for someone, anyone, in the same boat as me,” she says of sharing her raw and confessional stories with followers on Instagram and in her podcast Tales from the Fourth Trimester. She may have a no-holdsbarred approach (“I’ve talked about my weight, anxiety, even farting in my obstetrician’s face”) but she admits to still suffering from impostor syndrome. “I feel self-conscious and not good enough. I worry I look crap without make-up on and that people will think I’m smug. But not every day is going to feel great and I can’t change the conversation if I’m not part of it.” In a beautiful twist, Chrisoulakis’s desire to help other women accept themselves is helping her do the same. I have to confess that rather than embracing social media, I regularly delete the apps from my phone in a fit of envy and low self-esteem. You could call this
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self-care (that’s my excuse) but isn’t avoiding the trigger, rather than accepting my feelings, part of this whole dilemma? Though the ways in which we use social media are different, Chrisoulakis and I agree that the platforms often leave us feeling jealous and inadequate. But maybe instead of the ‘wrong’ we feel for being quick to criticise or compare ourselves, we could channel some of that Krishnamurti energy and use our daily (OK, hourly) social media scroll as a practice in non-judgment. “You will slip into judgment over and over again … notice it, let it go and move forward to something you want to accomplish,” says Henkels. Or, in words that are much easier to remember: ‘Thank you, next.’ So, what could it look like if you didn’t let fear or criticism stall your plans? Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales, designers of the undeniably optimistic Australian label Romance Was Born, are living proof. “Creatives should never compare. Everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for the other,” says Sales. “We think it’s really important to have your own vision and to stick to it; be confident in what you stand for.” It’s a boldly positive and singular approach that’s paid off. Since starting their label in 2005, the pair have presented collections at 13 consecutive Mercedes Benz Australian Fashion Weeks, dressed celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Debbie Harry and Lily Allen, and made their Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week debut in 2018. From where I sit, it appears as though Sales and Plunkett are living the fullest and most creative lives that Henkels promises. But don’t mistake confidence for cockiness. Sales isn’t suggesting that the brand’s success has been all self-congratulatory smooth sailing. Rather, he and Plunkett make a conscious effort to have an optimistic and accepting outlook, as close to ‘it is what it is’ as I’m hoping to get. “We need to be positive [every day] in order to keep each other going and to feel content with our processes,” says Sales. “Luckily, we’ve always been confident in what we are hoping to achieve. Perfection is not a word we would ever use, as we know that’s not possible for what we do.” It’s no accident, then, that the good vibes Sales and Plunkett pour into their work are palpable when you slip into their colourful and iconoclastic designs. As Sales explains: “Our brand And maybe that’s all there is to it? If you’re spirit is all about being positive and enjoying yourself.” happy and safe, or trying your best to be so, you’re There are plenty of practical (if not entirely original) doing it exactly the way you’re meant to be. We suggestions in Henkels’s book: journaling, writing lists instinctively trust that inclement weather will and letters, and a whole bunch of daily exercises eventually improve, we forgive children for their designed to prove there’s nothing wrong with you. But changeable moods with grace we rarely afford the clearest lessons seem to come from the very ourselves and we do our utmost to love and comfort challenges we’re trying to overcome. For me, finishing those close to us when they can’t find it in this story and every other I sweat over shows me that themselves to provide the self-care they need. I can write. For Chrisoulakis, surrendering control when “The lasting value in all of this is that as we she became a mum granted her a compassionate change, so do others we relate to, and therefore so perspective and a new life purpose. “A really big part does the world,” says Henkels. “The ripple effect of of my job is not judging other mothers for their choices,” a practice of acceptance, respect and non-judgment she says. “In the end, despite the choices I made or those is never ending.” I believe to be right, the essentials are simple: Is your Fear, worry and jealousy are just as transient as baby happy and safe? Are you happy and safe? Then happiness, contentment and optimism, so just keep whatever you’re doing is right.” trying. It is what it is and it’s all good. J
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The clearest lessons come from challenges.
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New season favourites Chic updates for your home and wardrobe.
FAN CLUB
From the designers that brought you Deadly Ponies comes new label D LY P. You can expect the same beautiful leather but you won’t see simple shapes. Case in point: this sky-blue fan bag. D LY P ‘Pleated Bender Midi’ bag, $659.
LISTEN UP
Designed to fit securely and comfortably, these wireless earbuds will help you drift off to sleep. Soothing sounds – a babbling stream, rustling leaves – will cover up ambient noise.
BOSE® Noise-masking Sleepbuds, $379.95.
BASIC INSTINCT
Years in the making, Bassike has finally perfected its organic cotton jersey. Exclusively manufactured in Melbourne, it’s super comfy, easy to care for and made to last. No corners were cut to create this wardrobe essential. BASSIKE T-shirt (available to purchase in Heritage Blue), $95.
STYLE MEETS SMARTS
The Vívomove HR Sport is a clever hybrid smart watch with hidden touchscreen display and real watch hands. It helps track your calories, steps and all-day stress levels without compromising on elegance. GARMIN Vívomove® HR Sport watch, $299.
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
On the lookout for trend-driven clothes in quality natural fibres? New label Significant Other promises both such as this sarong-style one-shoulder dress. SIGNIFICANT OTHER ‘Rockaway’ dress, $189.95.
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NATURAL BEAUTY
This powerful yet delicate certified organic treatment oil for the face and neck is formulated with essential fatty acids and antioxidants to smooth, nourish and brighten all skin types. KORA ORGANICS Noni Glow Face Oil, $79.95.
A WORLD OF LUXURY LEVEL 1 OPENED JULY 26, 2019
LEVEL 2 OPENING AUGUST 9, 2019
LEVEL 3 OPENING AUGUST 23, 2019
LEVEL 4
OPENING AUGUST 30, 2019
The renovation of David Jones Elizabeth Street brings our 180-year legacy into the present through innovation, inspiration and a curated collection of the best fashion, accessories and beauty from at home and around the world.
Iconic brands and niche discoveries across beauty, accessories and fine jewellery.
Aurélie Bidermann, Jennifer Behr, Pomellato, Jan Logan, Rado, Sarah & Sebastian, Natalie Marie, Penhaligons, Creed, Kilian, Giorgio Armani, Estée Lauder, Ultraceuticals
A dynamic selection of directional young fashion and denim.
J.Crew, Madewell, Cecilie Copenhagen, Suboo, For Love & Lemons, The East Order, Re/Done, Steele, Pasduchas, Bronx and Banco
A curated collection of luxury womenswear by Australian icons and renowned international names. Maticevski, Ganni, Roksanda, Mansur Gavriel,
Versace, Johanna Ortiz, Co Clothing, JW Anderson, Palm Angels, MSGM, Acler
Your favourite intimates, swimwear and classic labels.
Love Stories, Bluebella, Stella McCartney, Eberjey, Bondi Born, Marysia, Calvin Klein Womenswear, Mint Velvet, Elomi, Lonely
And, from later this month, Australia’s favourite brands – including Country Road, Politix, Trenery, Mimco and Witchery – will be exclusively yours at no other department store than David Jones.
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STATE OF PLAY Spring’s hottest trends are a lively mix of print, colour and pattern.
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CAMILLA AND MARC ‘Dominique’ jacket, $850, and pants, $550, in Navy/Gold. SENSO shoes, $275. BIANCA SPENDER dress, $625. OLIVIA BURTON earrings, $99. TONY BIANCO shoes, $259.95. Opposite page: AJE ‘Theodora’ dress in White/ Black Stitch, $695. SENSO shoes, $335.
Everything from tailoring to tea dresses should be covered in a check print. Just add boots.
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JOSLIN ‘Mariel’ linen jumpsuit in Seaside Blue, $429. Opposite page: GINGER & SMART ‘Sonorous’ playsuit in Red Earth, $659. SARAH & SEBASTIAN earrings, $1100. SOL SANA shoes, $189.95.
Update your wide-leg jumpsuit with sleeves just as voluminous.
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Leopard is forever chic but this season calls for soft silk dresses in reptilian print. CAMILLA printed ‘Crocodil’ trench, $699, and short dress with shaped waistband, $649, and belt, $345. Opposite page: GINIA dress, $279.95. ROSEFIELD earrings, $79. BEC + BRIDGE ‘Anaconda’ long-sleeve midi dress in Python Print, $450.
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SHONA JOY ‘Ellington’ doublebreasted suit jacket, $360, and trousers with belt, $280, in Cognac. SOL SANA shoes, $189.95. THE DAILY EDITED bag, $89.95. RELIQUIA ‘Lita’ earrings, $219. Opposite page: ACLER ‘Belvue’ blazer, $495, and pants, $350, in Bone. ROSEFIELD earrings, $89. SENSO shoes, $275.
The new double-breasted suit should have statement buttons and strong shoulders finished in earthy tones.
SPORTS LUXE Take cues from Tommy’s red, white and blue in relaxed loungewear.
TOMMY HILFIGER ‘Celine’ T-shirt, $59.95, ‘Belle’ jacket, $699, ‘Petra’ pleated ankle pants, $179, and ‘Tommy’ bag, $149.
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Top: TOMMY HILFIGER ‘Tommy’ lace triangle bra, $59.95, and lace bikini, $39.95. Right: TOMMY HILFIGER ‘Modal’ tank top, $69.95, and shorts, $59.95.
PRETTY LITTLE THINGS Delicate lace, sweet shapes and feminine detailing: what goes underneath has never looked better.
CHANTELLE ‘Shadow’ half-cup bra, $119, and ‘Shadow Tanga’ briefs, $69.95.
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Clockwise from top left: HEIDI KLUM INTIMATES ‘Made in Eden’ contour bra,
$69.95, and bikini, $39.95. FREYA ‘Fancies’ underwire plunge bra, $64.95, and hipster shorts, $34.95. ELOMI ‘Matilda’ underwire plunge bra, $84.95, and briefs, $49.95. CALVIN KLEIN ‘Sheer Marquisette Tropical’ unlined triangle bra, $49.95, and hipster briefs, $49.95.
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GLOW FOR IT Jurlique’s latest range delivers all-day hydration. The rose remains a firm fixture on beauty ingredient lists for good reason. This skincare superhero hydrates, soothes and calms your complexion, and no one knows this better than Jurlique. They’ve been harnessing the power of rose extract for over 30 years. Their new four-piece Moisture Plus Rare Rose range features a cream, serum, lotion and gel-cream. Crafted using exclusive Jurlique roses, grown in the unspoiled Adelaide Hills, each product promises to boost radiance and leave your skin looking brighter than before.
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JURLIQUE ‘Moisture Plus Rare Rose’ Gel Cream 50ml, $59, Serum 30ml, $75, Cream 50ml, $59, and Lotion 50ml, $59.
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AJE shirt, $225.
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BY JOHNNY dress, $300. AURÉLIE BIDERMANN necklace, $3100.
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ere’s the great thing about makeup: just add water (and a good micellar) and it washes off. It’s completely, entirely, 100 per cent temporary. “For years there have been so many ‘rules’ around make-up,” says makeup artist Penny Antuar. “Improvements in technology mean that modern formulas are so much more user-friendly, so now is a great time to experiment.” Liberate yourself from the same-old neutral palette and use colour creatively. The rules are, there are no rules, but you can follow these pro tips for foolproof results.
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For a modern look with an ethereal edge, choose one shade you love and diff use it outwards around the eye in a halo. “I love a one-toned wash of colour on the eyes,” says Antuar. “It’s super easy to achieve and makes experimenting with colour simple. Keep the colour saturated at the lash line, then blend upwards and outwards from the crease.” For a delicate effect that is feminine and flattering, try Clarins Ombre Satin Cream Eye Shadow in Green Mile and Ombre Velvet Cream Eye Shadow in Pink Paradise.
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For a safe bet, try purple. “It suits practically everyone,” says make-up artist Jasmin Lo. “Lilac is amazing on all eye colours. If you dare to go deeper, move to more vibrant violets, which are beautiful for brown eyes.” For this JONES shoot, make-up artist Molly Warkentin used a liquid lip colour (M.A.C’s Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Atomized) to create the eclectic shade of purple. “It’s a more modern approach to liner. It still has lovely clean lines so it feels fresh on the face but the shape is still flattering,” she says. If you’re going to play with unorthodox formulas such as this, make sure you leave enough time for liquid formulas to dry and set. “You can also press a fine powder over the top for some longevity,” Warkentin says. For the perfect purple for a night out, try Bobbi Brown’s Luxe Eye Shadow Rich Metal in High Octane.
BOBBI BROWN Luxe Eye Shadow Rich Metal in High Octane, $55. M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Atomized, $42.
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All make-up has varying intensity of pigment, which makes the result different on your skin to how it appears in the pan. But there are lots of results you can get by experimenting with the colour you have. “If you’re using a powder formula, try dampening your brush with a face mist or setting spray first and then dipping the brush into the powder,” says Antuar. “It immediately intensifies the pigment and changes how the colour looks on your skin.” Make-up artist Victoria Martin recommends “applying [eye shadow] over a layer of black cream – ideally something that dries down like a gel eyeliner. Once the black is dry, press your powder shadow over the top and it will be vibrant and bold. It will last longer, too.” To punch up the colour effect in coloured mascaras, layer on a white lash primer first. It will boost the bulk of your lashes and the mascara you apply afterwards will be much more vibrant. Try Dior Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume-Plumping Lash Primer and Sisley So Volume 3D Fortifying Mascara in Deep Blue. SISLEY So Volume 3D Fortifying Mascara in Deep Blue, $80. DIOR Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume-Plumping Lash Primer, $56.
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Vibrant colour can look like a throwback if it’s too layered up. Instead, pair an intense shade with a barely there base to ensure colour feels ‘now’. If you absolutely must wear a foundation, keep it light, treat it like a concealer and only apply where you really need it. And rather than using a brush or sponge, apply with your hands to blend into your skin’s natural texture. “Fresh, dewy, luminous skin allows colour to feel modern,” says Antuar. “It makes the look effortless and lets the bold shade be the focus.”
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GUERLAIN Météorites Swirl Cream Blush in Pêche, $61. CHANEL Ombre Première Gloss in Lunaire, $52.
FEELING CHEEKY
MAKE-UP MOLLY WARKENTIN @ VIVIEN’S CREATIVE HAIR JOEL FORMAN @ LION ARTIST MANAGEMENT STYLING CLAUDIA JUKIC MODELS EVA @ IMG, JESSE @ IMG STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY PETE DALY
SARAH & SEBASTIAN earrings, $1800.
If a big splash of colour on the eyes still scares you, start by adding a flush of high-octane blush to your make-up regimen instead. “I love a really vivid cheek, high up into the temples,” says Martin. “Keep it bright and modern by blending really well and staying away from contour or bronzing formulas that will make the colour muddy.” Bold blush is not without its own risks though. Placement is of paramount importance: too high and you can look like a doll, too low and you’re ageing yourself five years. Instead, head for the apples. “Often people load up the blush brush with product and then have to find somewhere to put it. Inevitably it ends up spreading right across and up or down the cheek,” says Warkentin. “Instead, dab any excess off on a tissue first, then apply from the apple of the cheeks and blend outwards and upwards toward the top of the ear.”
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If you’re still clinging on for dear life to that nude shadow palette and beige lipstick then know this: cream formulas are the easiest place to start if you want to dabble in a broader spectrum of colour. “They’re easy to blend, especially with the warmth from your fingers, and once set, they’re budgeproof. You don’t have to worry about fall-out like you do with powders,” says Lo. Martin agrees: “Cream formulas generally have more pigment, so you can layer to create the opacity you desire. And if you make a mistake, just move it around, blend it out and you can start again easily.” Try the Guerlain Météorites Swirl Cream Blush in Pêche and Rose; it’s compact enough to squeeze into even the tiniest of micro purses so you can re-apply if needed during the day. To add a creamy sheen to any kind of formula, add a layer of Chanel Ombre Première Gloss in Lunaire. It’s got a playful iridescence that looks pretty on its own, as well as swept over colour. J DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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MEETthe FINALISTS & WINNERS of thisYEAR’S JONES BEAUTY Awards
Celebrating the best and brightest in beauty at David Jones, as judged by an expert panel – and you.
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MEET OUR JUDGES JUSTINE CULLEN
Editor-in-chief, JONES Before Cullen became editor-in-chief of some of the country’s most fashionable titles, she was a beauty editor who honed her craft trialling products, potions and lotions.
RACHEL DUFFY-PACKER
General manager of beauty, David Jones Retail expert Duffy-Packer has held her current role for the past 12 months, presiding over all things beauty at David Jones.
VICTORIA BARON
Make-up artist As a Chanel Australia make-up artist and a make-up artist to Miranda Kerr and Jessica Gomes, Baron is renowned for glossy skin and daring use of colour.
DAREN BORTHWICK
WELCOME to the second annual JONES Beauty Awards, where we celebrate the latest and greatest in beauty at David Jones. As professional beauty experts, hairstylists, make-up artists and skincare specialists, we scoured the David Jones counters, swatching lip colours, smoothing on serums and spritzing hair sprays all in the name of finding the must-buy products. From cult classics to game-changing releases in make-up, skincare, hair essentials and health supplements, consider this the definitive list of best-in-class beauty and wellness that you can shop instore at David Jones or online at davidjones.com/beauty-awards. Thank you to the beauty team at David Jones and our sponsors at David Jones American Express. See you again next year!
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Hairstylist Vintage curly shags and glamorous volume dominate the editorial portfolio of this Shu Uemura Art of Hair creative director and session stylist.
MELANIE GRANT
Facialist Grant is an Australian skin expert and celebrity favourite. Her concern for skin health makes her a go-to for the likes of Victoria Beckham, Nicole Warne and Phoebe Tonkin.
MAX MAY
Make-up artist and hairstylist May’s signature is creating bronzed complexions and tousled waves on Instagram favourites Elle Ferguson, Jasmin Howell and Ksenija Lukich.
ANTHONY NADER
Hairstylist From slicked-back updos to undone texture, the creativity of this award-winning hair and session stylist can be seen on Sydney’s chicest.
FILOMENA NATOLI
Make-up artist Known for her Hollywood-glamour-meets-beachside aesthetic, Natoli has editorial and red-carpet experience. She counts Lara Worthington among her long-term clients.
DIANDRA POLITANO
Facialist With more than a decade of experience, Politano treats skin with both a scientific and cosmetic eye. She has been quoted in ELLE, Grazia and Gritty Pretty magazines.
AMY STARR
Contributing beauty editor, JONES An award-winning beauty journalist and JONES' resident beauty expert, Starr has had a career that spans 15 years.
MOLLY WARKENTIN Make-up artist Between her work on set at Vogue Australia, JONES and Oyster fashion shoots, and backstage experience at Hermès, Warkentin’s expertise is recognised around the country.
RENYA XYDIS
Hairstylist Xydis is the founder of Valonz, a session stylist and Dyson styling ambassador. Her bombshell blow-dries are as iconic as her rosé-coloured hair.
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A radiant complexion is now within reach.
Guerlain Météorite Pearls, $89. These iconic highlighting pearls reflect light to help brighten skin.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation SPF 25, $91. “The Baby Bear of base,” says Cullen. “For the just-right amount of coverage.”
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat,$70. The perfect formula to brighten without looking artificial.
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KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil, $79.95. “This lightweight oil leaves a gorgeous glow on the skin,” says Politano. “It’s beautiful under make-up or as an overnight treatment.”
The Beauty Chef GLOW Inner Beauty Powder, $65. Help promote collagen production with this berryflavoured probiotic powder.
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THE BEST FOR FLAWLESS FOUNDATION From cult classics to new releases, these deliver perfectly polished skin.
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation SPF 25 PA+++, $295.
Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 15 Foundation, $52.
The perfect combination of skincare, SPF and coverage.
Prefer a less-is-more approach? This has an enviably natural finish.
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $99. Warkentin loves this foundation because it “glides on and doesn’t need to be worked in too much”.
THE GO-TO FOR HEALTHY HAIR Multiply your good hair days with these good hair products. FINALISTS Mason Pearson Popular Bristle & Nylon Brush, $290.
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil, $78.
“I can’t live without mine,” says Xydis.
This liquid gold protects hair without weighing it down.
R+Co Television Perfect Hair Conditioner, $48.
Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, $50.
Use this conditioner for bouncy, shiny hair.
A lightweight leave-in treatment that will bring hair back to life.
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10, $58. With more than 60 shades, this foundation is a bestseller for good reason.
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Christophe Robin Delicate Volumizing Shampoo with Rose Extracts, $49. “I’ve been using Christophe Robin’s haircare range since day one. This smells a treat and fine-haired humans can get ready for a thicker mane,” says Nader.
M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, $54. The sweat and humidityresistant formula stays put for an even, long-lasting matte base.
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THE GO-TO SERUM FOR GREAT SKIN With potent ingredients, these serums target everything from dullness to dehydration.
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Guerlain Abeille Royale Double R – Renew & Repair Serum, $304. “With ingredients like Guerlain’s royal jelly and black bee honey, this is a luxurious product for smoother, more radiant skin,” says Duffy-Packer.
FINALISTS Clarins Double Serum, $142. This all rounder has a made-to-measure dosage pump, so no product is wasted.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, $150. A powerful nighttime renewal serum deserving of its cult status.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum, $130. Use a full dropper’s worth of this vitamin C serum and wake up with bright, fresh skin.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $159. It promises to strengthen the skin’s barrier and improve texture; say hello to make-up-free days.
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M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix +, $36. If make-up needs a freshen up, this brings it back to life. Genius.
FOREO LUNA 2 Facial Massager for Normal Skin, $279. A deep-clean massaging brush that helps minimise blemishes and smooth fine lines.
Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, $34.95.
THE WINNER Lanolips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $18.95.
“If you only have room for one product in your handbag, this is it,” says Warkentin. “It’s a great all-rounder and feels beautiful on the lips.”
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This multipurpose soap of nourishing oils leaves skin clean but not stripped.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour ® Cream Skin Protectant, $28. It’s a cult favourite because it can soothe dry skin, repair damaged cuticles, re-shape brows and more.
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THE ANTI-AGEING SKIN ESSENTIAL Stop time with products that deliver impressive skincare results.
THE JONES EDITORS’ PICKS The top five you’ll find in every editor’s handbag.
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Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE ® Progressive Renewal Treatment, $205. An intensive treatment that requires a four-week commitment, but it delivers.
Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30+, $79. Sunscreen is the pinnacle of your skincare regimen. Xydis says this is “the best”.
Sisley Sisleÿa L’Intégral Anti-Âge Anti-Wrinkle Concentrated Serum, $600. Skin will look and feel smoother after a few applications.
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Genaissance de la Mer The Serum Essence, $925.
Dior Lip Glow, $49.
Duffy-Packer lists this serum as her “ultimate luxury antiageing product”.
“It’s a lip balm for grown-ups with the perfect amount of rosy tint and subtle sheen,” says Starr.
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The Beauty Chef COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost, $42.
A specially-formualted probiotic designed to encourage the skin’s collagen production, this is also Xydis’s morning must-have: “It’s the perfect daily booster.”
In Essence ie: Sleep Essential Oil Roll On, $24.95.
Chloé Signature EDP 50ml, $145.
A go-to when you’re feeling the general pressures of modern life.
This fresh and feminine scent is perfect for every day.
Lanolips 101 Ointment Fruities, $14.95. These fragrant balms combat dryness and smell like summer.
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $33. Beloved by our editors because it delivers the ultimate curl.
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THE MIRACLE-WORKING MASCARA Magic wands that guarantee volume, length and impact.
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Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Volumizing Mascara, $57. For a dramatic effect, look no further. Baron loves the way it “lengthens, adds volume and holds lashes in place”.
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Diorshow Pump ’N’ Volume Mascara, $56.
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara, $49.
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara, $55.
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara, $57.
The wand delivers impressive volume and length, without having to layer.
It clings to each lash and glides on effortlessly, so you can say goodbye to smudging or flaking.
A top performer that adds “an evenly-spread texture to lashes,” says Baron.
At every application, there’s just the right amount of volumising product on the wand.
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THE MOST-LOVED LIPSTICK The perfect lipstick, found.
THE NICHE FRAGRANCE TO KNOW Finding your signature head-turning scent just got a little easier.
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Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain, $52.
Dior Addict Stellar Shine, $56.
This customisable lipstick comes in a selection of bold pigments.
Delivering intense shine, this moisturising formula lives up to its name.
THE WINNER M.A.C Matte Lipstick, $36.
Chanel Rouge Coco Flash, $53.
A creamy matte lipstick with an extensive colour collection to suit any occasion.
This lip colour becomes a hydrating oil on the lips for a subtle daytime finish.
Lumira Arabian Oud Perfume Oil, $54. “I love the chic travel size,” says Natoli. “It’s easy to carry in my handbag when travelling.”
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Tom Ford Lip Color, $70. Good Girl Gone Bad by Kilian, $430.
The colour range is unmatched. Bonus? “Pulling out the beautiful bullet makes you feel more like a lady,” says Starr.
We love a fragrance with a tongue-in-cheek name. This fun mix of citrus and floral is perfect for weekends.
Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum, $459. Top notes of blackcurrant and bergamot, and base notes of musk and vanilla make this is a must-have.
Clive Christian Original Collection 1872 Masculine, $399. A complex and unique scent made up of earthy sandalwood and a hint of spicy citrus.
Parfums de Marly Layton Eau de Parfum, $342. “This fresh, clean scent conjures up memories of a European summer,” says Natoli.
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These moisturisers are worth the hype.
you can expect this formulation to glide on sheer.
La Mer Crème de la Mer, $665.
Lancôme Absolue Soft Cream, $400.
This bestseller helps repair signs of ageing, thanks to La Mer’s Miracle Broth™.
Lancôme’s cult favourite is a beautifully lightweight hydrator.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, $690.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $79.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, $49. “A brilliant all-rounder that never feels too rich or too heavy,” says Starr.
Expect next day results with this luxury cream.
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For the conscious consumer who also craves quality. FINALISTS Butt Naked Coconut + Lemon Body Scrub, $18.95. Does away with dead skin cells, evens out skin tone and delivers all-over glow.
R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo, $45. Give new life to oily hair with this cruelty-free product.
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KORA Organics Noni Radiant Eye Treatment Oil, $49.95. This organic eye oil calms and leaves skin hydrated.
BEAR Essential Daily Superpowder: Repair, $45. An organic hemp-seed protein powder that aids muscle repair and supports bone health.
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WelleCo Nourishing Plant Protein: Peruvian Chocolate, $36. “This protein powder is not only good for your body but also tastes like a naughty chocolate treat,” says Baron.
A fast-absorbing moisturiser that keeps the skin’s barrier soft.
THE MASTER OF ALL GLOW-MAKING MASKS The best-in-market masks for guaranteed luminosity.
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask, $525. It leaves skin hydrated and plump. Grant says it’s “an ideal way to make the most of the restorative period”.
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La Mer The Lifting and Firming Mask, $365.
Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask, $190.
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, $150 for 6.
Ella Baché Intensive Extreme Regeneration Mask, $29.
After just one use, skin looks uplifted and rejuvenated.
The beautifully scented formula suits all skin types.
This much-loved sheet mask is renowned for powerful hydration.
Enriched with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and collagen for plump skin.
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We’ll never stop spritzing these classics. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml, $240. Sophisticated and refined, this has been a steady favourite since its launch in 2001.
Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum 100ml, $209. An elegant fragrance bursting with florals and hints of woody musk.
Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum 100ml, $240. As modern and glamorous as when it was first released 20 years ago.
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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum 100ml, $205. “This fresh floral is a joy to wear and the scent lasts all day,” says Warkentin.
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Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne 100ml, $198. With fruity, floral notes, it smells like summer in a bottle.
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THE BEST IN SPF The non-negotiable in your skincare routine. FINALISTS
Ella Baché Great SPF 50+ FaceSaver Lotion, $49.
Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30, $80.
It’s quickly absorbed and gets bonus points for the hygienic pump-top packaging.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s ideal for anyone with sensitive skin.
Clinique Super City Block SPF 30+, $42. This weightless sunscreen doubles as a make-up primer and protects against environmental damage.
Natio Daily Defence Face Moisturiser SPF 50+, $19.95. A lightweight, non-greasy formualtion ideal for everyday use. Easy on the purse, too.
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THE BEAUTY ICON IN THE MAKING Meet the next-generation heroes. THE WINNER
Oribe Power Drops Damage Repair Booster, $86. For damaged tresses, Politano recommends these restorative drops. because they “work instantly”.
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Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF 50+ Face Cream, $49.
Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly , $65. Kudos to Clinique for taking skincare personalisation to the next level.
“This formulation is ideal for days when I need water-resistant protection. It's lightweight and non-greasy,” says Duffy-Packer.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion, $895. A luxurious new lotion that protects, refines and improves elasticity.
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Eau de Parfum 50ml, $460.
Weleda Skin Food Light, $24.95.
Tom Ford’s decadent scent is a unique blend of leather, florals and warm amber.
This seriously soothing hydrator can be used all year round.
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THE BEST BUY FOR MEN The definitive list of standout products for him.
Tom Ford Ombré Leather 50ml, $185.
Clinique for Men Charcoal Face Wash, $35.
A heady scent, with hints of leather, patchouli and cardamom.
A face wash that gives a deep cleanse without drying out the skin.
THE WINNER
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men, $54. “An energising wake-up call for tired skin,” says Nader.
THE BEST BUY FOR INNER HEALTH These products care for you inside and out. FINALISTS BEAR Essential Daily Vitamins – Perform, $90. When you’re feeling sluggish, reach for one of these supplements.
WelleCo The Super Elixir Greens, $85. This powder promises optimal inner health.
The Beauty Chef GLOW Inner Beauty Powder, $65.
KORA Organics Noni Glow Skinfood Supplement, $69.95 for 30.
A fantastic product for gut health and clearer skin.
Miranda Kerr’s skinfood comes in easy on-the-go single doses.
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R+Co Dart Pomade Stick, $28.
Lumira Candle Cuban Tobacco,$69.
This compact styling product delivers shiny texture without that sticky feeling.
At day’s end, this evocative blend will help him relax.
THE WINNER
Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen Blueberry, $59.95. Support healthy hair, skin and nails with a daily dose of this collagen supplement, which “really delivers results,” says Politano.
THE BEST BODY INDULGENCE
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Take care and relax with products that nourish, hydrate and revitalise.
Addition Studio Australian Native Bath Soak, $79.95. A relaxing and remedial soak that comes with clever reusable packaging.
Jurlique Softening Rose Body Lotion, $45. An ideal-for-dry-skin body cream that doesn’t take forever to absorb.
Kiehl’s Crème de Corps, $79. For more than 100 years this moisturiser has been a favourite for softening skin.
THE WINNER L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil, $39.
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil, $135. Tom Ford’s body oil delivers sun-kissed skin without time spent in the sun.
“This unique formula somehow lasts in the shower for eons,” says Starr. “And the scent is delightful.” DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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THE PRO-FAVOURITE HAIR ESSENTIAL Say goodbye to bad hair days with these expert-approved products. FINALISTS THE WINNER
Aveda Texture Tonic, $41. For chic juststepped-out-offthe-beach hair that doesn’t look dirty or feel greasy.
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, $69. This hair scrub won’t strip colour or dry the scalp.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $66.
“This product gives texture and brushes out beautifully,” says Nader.
Dyson Airwrap Styler, $799.
Use this clever serum to help make hair thicker and stronger.
The latest Dyson hair technology reduces heat damage and delivers a salonworthy blow-dry.
THE DAVID JONES AMERICAN EXPRESS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD David Jones’ customers crown the winner in ultimate beauty.
RUNNER UP
THE WINNER Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray, $240.
“There are no surprises with this win,” says Duffy-Packer. “It’s a sophisticated and refined scent; an all-time favourite.”
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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, $150. No matter your age or type, nothing strengthens skin like this serum.
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Sisley Revitalizing Fortifying Serum, $240.
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Eye on the prize
various merits of any number of skin elixirs promising optimal health and radiant complexions (some forums are even dedicated La Prairie is working to combine art and to products no longer available on store shelves). We’re more informed about active ingredients in our moisturiser than we are beauty with spectacular results. about local politics. Skin itself has become synonymous with beauty and wellness; it’s a marker of your health and how well you’re Words by AMY STARR managing the self-care revolution. f you’re reading this, you’re pretty lucky. You’re living through It’s the skin-first approach to beauty that is a comparatively great time to be a woman. Unlike the narrow powering significant innovation. La Prairie’s definitions of beauty that have existed throughout history latest arrival, Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift, is a prime (you know the ones: tiny waist, big lips, long lashes), we’re example. “The eye contour area is women’s main finally diversifying. The different, the unique, the authentic concern on their skin. They’re worried about tired – everything that makes you, you – is being celebrated. And it is eyes,” says Dr Jacqueline Hill, La Prairie’s director beautiful. It’s a cultural movement and a seismic shift, but what of strategic innovation and science. “Eyelid impact does it really have? For a start, it’s affecting self-care and surgery is one of the most performed surgical grooming regimens everywhere. We’re realising that the aim procedures around the world, for both men and should be to look our best, not someone else’s and not Kim women, so the demand for products that Kardashian West’s. And nowhere is beauty more empowered and effectively treat the eye area is ever increasing. self-charged than when it comes to the care of our skin. And there has been no adequate answer to this Perhaps it explains the stratospheric growth of the skincare from the skincare industry.” category. Beauty is major business right now. Last year, Orbis But it’s no mean feat to significantly impact the Research put the global value of the cosmetics market at $US532 quality and health of a part of the skin that is in billion. There are upwards of 40 million Instagram posts featuring perpetual motion (we each blink about 10,000 #skincare and endless Reddit forums dedicated to dissecting the times a day) and under the charge of 22 separate
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muscles. “In addition to the constant movement, the skin on the eye contour is the most fragile and delicate of the whole face,” says Hill. La Prairie’s solution to a complex problem is also suitably complex. “The challenge with this product is the combination of high levels of active ingredients, the dual chamber to keep those active ingredients fresh, and then the packaging that allows them to be combined when you need them,” says Hill. So, what exactly is this combination of ingredients doing? “It is a liquid lift designed to revive, raise and redefine the eyes and brows, reawakening the gaze,” says Hill. If you’re using it, that translates to hydration, repair, strengthening and a firming effect that is instant as well as beneficial over time. “There’s a lifting agent that forms a film over the skin. Once the other ingredients penetrate, it tightens to a mesh so you get a mechanical lift, too.” It’s like Spanx for your face (just nowhere near as hard to wriggle into). But La Prairie is not satisfied with merely shaking up the skincare category with scientific breakthroughs. It’s also a patron of the arts. For the last three years, the company has commissioned works for Art Basel, one of the world’s most important modern and contemporary art fairs, which takes place in Hong Kong, Miami and its namesake town of Basel, Switzerland. “We did some introspection of who we are and started to understand that we had a very deep and intrinsic too, are very audacious – like La Prairie. So we started with Art relationship with art,” says La Prairie CEO Basel and got such great inspiration from working with artists.” Patrick Rasquinet. “The whole brand is really a For this year’s fair in Basel, La Prairie tapped three female fusion of art and science. Contemporary artists, photographers, all from La Prairie’s birthplace of Switzerland, who each graduated from the same art school, the prestigious Lausanne University of Art and Design. They were asked to interpret the notion of the gaze, with the resulting exhibition titled Eyes in Focus. “We never brief an artist on what to do. We want them to stay true to what they love doing. Briefing them would limit their creativity,” says Rasquinet. “We wanted a perspective on interpretation of the female gaze,” says Greg Prodromides, La Prairie’s global chief marketing officer. “The female gaze and the male gaze are not always the same.” Daniela Droz’s work is a series of photographs superimposed on reflective surfaces; a mirror to cast the gaze right back “so the viewer puts themselves into it”, says Droz. Namsa Leuba’s black-and-white portraiture speaks to the layers present in every individual. “I wanted to illustrate the nature of emotions hidden in us and that attempt to come through the veil that covers them,” she says. Photographer Senta Simond represented her version of the gaze through a series of intimate close-up portraits of women in her LA PRAIRIE life. They speak to the raw, authentic and quiet beauty the whole Skin Caviar world is so enamored with right now. Better yet, the freshness of Eye Lift, $655. her photography allows you to really see the skin of her subjects. And as the ‘skin-telligent’ women we have become, the kind who know their peptides from their ceramides, and their actives from their amino acids, we have a few questions. The first is, what exactly does she use on her skin? J
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MIDAS TOUCH Inject a little bit of luxury with MOR’s latest Bohemienne collection. Transform your sanctuary into a scented haven with luxe candles, home fragrances and body products. MOR’s signature scents and sleek black packaging, embellished with touches of gold, add another sophisticated layer to your home.
From left: MOR ‘Bohemienne’ Hand Cream 100ml, $26.95, Room Spray 95ml, $29.95, Reed Diffuser 180ml, $49.95, Hand and Body Wash 500ml, $29.95, and Grand Deluxe Soy Candle (exclusive to David Jones only), $69.95.
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
DR HAUSCHKA Eye Make-up Remover, $19. BUTT NAKED Tickled Pink Rose Body Oil, $36. JURLIQUE Rare Rose Serum 30ml, $75.
Stress wreaks havoc on skin so after you cleanse at night, pat in formulas that can provide respite. Dermalogica’s Redness Relief Essence combines licorice root with sage extract and aloe vera to help hydrate sensitive skin. Estée Lauder’s latest Advanced Night Repair with salicylic acid and resveratrol is a go-to, as its soy amino acids help to increase cell turnover overnight. DERMALOGICA Redness Relief Essence, $64. ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate, $120.
HOW TO MASK LIKE YOU MEAN IT FRESH FACES AREN’T JUST FOR THE YOUNG.
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The super ingredient your skin needs for spring smells divine – and works a treat too.
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y any other name, it smells as sweet, but did you know that rose extract can make your complexion brighter and calmer? As the season turns, try rose-infused cleansers, serums and oils such as Dr. Hauschka’s rosewater and castor oil combination, which is recommended for sensitive skin. It not only wipes away stubborn mascara but also conditions your lashes. For additional hydration and radiance, try Jurlique’s new Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum, which protects and strengthens skin. Or Butt Naked’s Tickled Pink with Bulgarian rose and sweet orange essential oils to regenerate and rejuvenate skin after winter.
THE SPRAY THAT HAS EVERYTHING YOUR DAY NEEDS This clever herbal mouth spray contains olive leaf extract and selenium, known immune boosters, along with peppermint oil to aid digestion. It also has ingredients that benefit hair, skin and nails, so it multi-tasks better than your favourite skin salve. THE BEAUTY CHEF Well Spray Inner Beauty Support, $29.
If you’re serious about skincare, you’ll be familiar with masks. For a serious re-boot while you sleep, Sisley’s new Velvet Sleeping Mask is a cocktail of skin soothers such as saff ron and macadamia oil. Apply a thin layer overnight, or put on a thick layer and leave on for 10 minutes before you wash it off. Lano’s latest moisture mask is designed to repair skin that is stressed and parched from frequent travel, but its benefits can be enjoyed anywhere and everywhere for a radiant glow.
LANO Face Base The Aussie Flyer Leave-On Recovery Mask, $26. SISLEY Velvet Sleeping Mask, $165.
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CHANEL Les Beiges Eau De Teint, $109.
OPI Infinite Shine LongWear Lacquer in Orange You a Rock Star?, $22.95.
PHOTO FINISH
Flawless foundation is not what it used to be.
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hanks to in-built camera filters in our smartphones, we’ve become used to seeing ourselves entirely free of pores and imperfections. And we’ve started to apply our foundation accordingly. That is, laying it on thick. The good news is beauty science has caught up with technology. Chanel’s latest foundation, the innovative Les Beiges Eau De Teint, employs ‘microfluidics’, which essentially means the pigment
responsible for evening out the skin is suspended in micro droplets. In other words, it’s a base that is capable of airbrushing skin. Think of it as the seam-free knickers of foundation. It’s comfortable, imperceptible and with a built-in radiance that will have people wondering if you’ve just come from having a facial. There’s even a brush included to make the effect more flawless, but it works just as well applied by hand. Chanel has so far patented the technology in skincare and fragrance; however, given the end results that come from this clever little bottle, expect to see it rolled out in many more make-up products soon.
PRETTY NAILS
We’re yet to find a better mood booster than a vivid nail colour. The latest shades from cult colour maker OPI are brilliant neons that make a serious fashion statement, no matter what else you’re wearing.
LO-FI LIPS Bold lipstick is great, but unless you’ve got time for regular re-application it doesn’t look good for long. For a low-maintenance alternative, try a tinted formula, like a lip oil, that stains and hydrates at the same time. Swipe across bare lips for an eye-catching tint, or over lipstick for added shine and moisture.
DIOR Diorshow Pump ’N’ Brow, $44.
Secret weapon
CLARINS Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Mint and Red Berry, $35.
When Dior first launched its genius Diorshow Pump ’N’ Volume mascara in a squeezable tube that lets your body heat warm up the formula so lashes are never clumpy, it changed the mascara game forever. Now the brand has applied the same principle to brows. Diorshow Pump ’N’ Brow is a softer (read: more natural) approach to brushed-up brows. It adds volume, pulls rogue hairs into line and defines brows with its water-resistant formula. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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BEAUTY AVEDA Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment, $162, Pure Abundance Hair Potion, $39.95, and Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo, $26.
INSPIRED BY INDIA
The birthplace of yoga is home to another renowned practice that embraces holistic health.
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yurveda is an ancient Indian system that approaches wellness in a way that considers the whole person, body and mind, based on an individual’s disposition or dosha. Translated from Sanskrit as ‘the science (or knowledge) of life’, Ayurveda influences many facets of life and that includes beauty. If you’re familiar with dry brushing your skin (garshana), then you’ve experienced Ayurveda. It’s also known for a regimen where you open your eyes under a pool of ghee, but you may prefer a more entry-level treatment. Ever since founder Horst Rechelbacher made the first batch of clove shampoo in a kitchen sink in the early 70s, beauty brand Aveda has embraced Ayurveda’s approach to haircare. The clove shampoo, still a bestseller, enhances brunette shades and tones the scalp. The range also includes Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo, made with herbs to energise and improve focus; Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment, with quinoa protein said to strengthen damaged hair; and Pure Abundance Hair Potion, with kaolin clay to add natural volume.
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN Detangling Gelée with Sea Minerals, $52.
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PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?
The modern French tuck is this season’s easiest trend.
From top: DYSON Supersonic, $549. ORIBE Shine Light Reflecting Spray, $58. HAIR RITUEL BY SISLEY Precious Hair Care Oil, $130.
Rework yesterday’s waves into a soft behindthe-ears tuck. Simply spritz hair with water, crunch and dry with a diffuser to boost body and volume. For shine, use dry oils and shine sprays through the mid-lengths.
Christophe Robin’s haircare range has gained cult status among women in the know and now the renowned French colourist has used his magic to create a lightweight detangler. It’s formulated for problematic scalps and also helps treat damaged ends. Ideal for hydration and softness.
SCENT SMART Add perfume and protection to your hair. A clever and understated way to wear fragrance is to spritz it onto your hair. Molton Brown’s new hair mist lets you add this final touch without the need to spray your clothes or skin. Also try Gucci Bloom’s Hair Mist, which adds a faint trace of Alessandro Michele’s signature fragrance to your tresses, while Dior’s J’adore Huile Divine contains nourishing oils that condition, and, as a bonus, can be used as a scented body hydrator.
From top: GUCCI Bloom Hair Mist, $60. DIOR J’adore Huile Divine Dry Silky Body and Hair Oil, $99. MOLTON BROWN Suede Orris Hair Mist, $70.
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SWEET DREAMS For a better night’s sleep, make a sound mattress and supportive pillows your next investment. Knowing that one in three Australian adults sleeps poorly, Sealy designed their signature Posturepedic mattresses with the help of orthopaedic specialists. Safeguard your investment with a waterproof allergy protect mattress protector, top with pillows tailored to your sleeping style and you’re on your way to a healthier and more restful slumber. Also from Sealy, the SpaceSaver™ drawer base, which promises to protect the life of your mattress while offering a choice of drawer configurations for added storage.
SEALY POSTUREPEDIC ‘Luxury Down’ traditional pillow, $459, ‘Optimal Comfort’ contour pillow, $339, ‘Memory Rest’ traditional pillow, $279, ‘Shield’ queen mattress protector, $289, ‘Exquisite Tribeca’ medium queen mattress, $4195, and ‘SpaceSaver’ four-drawer base, $3350. CALLESELLA ‘Coco’ marble side table, $2795. GREAT DANE ‘Cache’ table light in Grey, $1650. MAISON BALZAC carafe and glass set, $79.
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Spark joy The Kip&Co creative director’s Melbourne home is as vibrant and playful as her brand. Words by Amy Starr Photography by Sean Fennessy
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Alex McCabe wears ZIMMERMANN dress, $950, and own jewellery.
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love an eclectic home that tells the story of the people who live there,” says Alex McCabe. “I hope my house is a genuine reflection of my personality and life.” In McCabe’s case, aspiration is reality. As the co-founder of Kip&Co, a homewares brand renowned for its joyful compilation of vivid hues and patterns, her St Kilda cottage showcases a similarly clever balance of fearless colour, sophisticated finishes and earthy materials. McCabe, who shares the home with her partner Bobby and daughter Quincy, first moved in 10 years ago but renovated in 2016. “The house had a great sense of light and big glass sliding doors opening onto a generous backyard, but it was really outdated. Think teal laminate, zero insulation and a bathroom bigger than the bedrooms. Not the most economical use of space,” she says with a laugh. Maximising the light was a central focus. So Alex added giant sliding doors across the entire width of the back of the house. “We wanted to create a really liveable, easy, bright, warm home. That meant thinking cleverly about how to orientate the house to maximise the natural light in every room and making sure there was a very open flow to the space so that it transitions easily from inside to outside, from dinner party room to toddler arts and craft space. I didn’t want a white box. I wanted a space with personality and I love how every [corner] has its own existing colour, texture or shape,” she says. Stepping inside the lively but cosy space, you get a sense of the family’s appreciation for fine art and creative thinkers. “There are mementos from our adventures, treasures sourced from our favourite local creatives, things I’ve inherited and artworks we’ve commissioned for a specific nook. And of course there is a lot of Kip&Co, which is a true extension of my own style with its bright, bold sensibility,” says McCabe.
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“We get inspiration from fashion, art, our kids, our travels and vintage finds.”
McCabe, who founded Kip&Co with friends Kate Heppell and Hayley Pannekoecke in 2012, says that last year joining the stable of brands available at David Jones stores across the country was an incredible milestone. “It was one of those pinch-yourself moments. David Jones has always presented a beautifully curated, sophisticated collection of Australian and international brands. I’m so proud to join that list. Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, Mum used to put on our good shoes and bring my sisters and me into the city to visit David Jones as an outing,” she says. Kip&Co is famous for bedding and cushions in unique patterns and prints, but has recently added apparel, pyjamas, enamel tableware and more to its brand. Inspiration for the ever-growing collection comes from the same places as when McCabe is decorating her home. “We get inspiration from fashion, art, our kids, our travels and vintage finds. I am lucky to have a group of very creative friends who are a constant source of inspiration. We also love to travel and always get swept up in the local interiors style and aesthetic.” With a lifestyle that revolves around a thriving business and a growing family, McCabe’s favourite corner of the home is the one the entire house pivots around. “I love sitting on our big, brown vintage leather couch in the late afternoon sun and watching the birds flitting about in our gum tree,” she says. But choosing a favourite Kip&Co piece is far too hard. “Because Kip&Co is so close to my own style, it means I covet a lot of the range for myself. Working on a brand has given me a deeper appreciation of textiles, fabrics and art, so they have a special place in my home,” she says. On the walls, her pride and joy is the piece that takes up almost the entire living room: a giant triptych by artist Fred Fowler. “Fred is an amazing artist and he managed to make something for the room that creates a sense of space rather than closing it in.” Next for McCabe is a sibling for Quincy (due in October) and Kip&Co’s biggest collection yet. “We have lots of new things planned, including a pet collection, baby apparel and booties, slippers and more,” McCabe says. Brace yourself for incoming colour. J
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Get the look For a chic take on colour, pair pastels and jewel tones with earthy materials and natural textures. GREAT DANE candle holder, $275. A taper candle turned statement piece.
KIP&CO quilt cover, $215. The playful but grown up take on printed bed linen.
DINOSAUR DESIGNS bowl, $90. Extend your home’s arty vibes to some perfect-forentertaining servingware. SHERIDAN cushion, $89.95. A pastel cushion is perfect for mixing with brighter hues.
GREAT DANE stool, $1820. Sleek Scandinavian design at its best.
GUBI coffee table, $1295. Green marble adds another luxe layer to the living room.
KINTO unimug,, $24.95. A chic alternative to grandma’s tea cosy.
KIP&CO throw throw, $269. A throw with tassels makes a fun statement.
SALT & PEPPER bowl, $19.95. Give your kitchen a rustic feel with beautiful stoneware.
MENU bottle grinder set, $139.95. Shake things up with a set of ceramic grinders.
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Form and function combine in these transparent pieces.
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or a subtle but fun injection of colour into your home, decorate with vibrant glass objects. Melbourne-based Marmoset Found makes bright sculptural vases with an ingenious design that allows you to hook your stems at various heights to craft the ultimate dining-table centrepiece. When the shelf life of your flowers have had their day, the vases look just as beautiful empty. Also new instore are Maison Balzac’s finely crafted tumblers and carafes. Swap plastic for the far more sophisticated look and feel of glass on your bedside tables and desks. The only difficult part is choosing your favourite shade.
MARMOSET FOUND ‘Pleat’ vases in Rose and Ink Blue, $119.95 (middle left and top left) and ‘Aswan’ vases in Ink Blue and Storm Grey (bottom left and second-from-top right), $49.95. MAISON BALZAC carafe and glass set in Teal, Smoke and Green, $79 each, and goblets in Indigo and Pink, $69 for set of four.
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CLASSIC HITS
TRY THIS: POWDERED PASTELS
Want to add subtle colour to your personal space? Seek out white-washed pink, lavender or blue. We like the Salt & Pepper ‘Relic’ 12-piece dinner set, $149.95, or this Nau armchair, $5395.
David Jones’ new collection of timeless homewares includes the likes of these pretty trimmed pillowcases. The range has stringent ethical standards and is exclusive to David Jones, including the new Bourke Street homewares floor.
DAVID JONES pillowcases, $39 each.
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ELEVATE YOUR HOME There is no better way to embrace a new season than with an interior refresh, thanks to the new David Jones collection. From luxurious bedlinen that’s crafted for comfort, to stylish stoneware and glassware that will go the distance, these special touches will help your home look its very best. Add fresh interest to your master bedroom with textured bedlinen, woven in Portugal from cotton. For extra warmth on cool nights, top with an alpaca fleece throw, made in Tasmania and exclusive to David Jones.
DAVID JONES ‘Basket Weave’ queen quilt cover, $379, European pillowcases, $109 each, standard pillowcases, $189 a pair, washed Belgian linen European pillowcases, $59.95 each, washed Belgian linen standard pillowcases, $49.95 a pair, alpaca boucle cushion in Rose Dawn, $139, alpaca boucle throw in Rose Dawn, $499, and easel photo frame in Gold, $29.95. GALLERY DIRECT ‘Wycombe’ queen bed, $2595, and side table, $495. DAVID JONES latte cup in White, $34.95. COUNTRY ROAD large marble loft tray, $79.95. The Cook’s Atelier by Marjorie Taylor, $55. Imaginarium by Sibella Court, $100.
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Update your home for spring with soft furnishings and décor in natural and pastel tones.
Above: DAVID JONES linen cushions in Natural, Evening Pink, Chambray, Charcoal and White, $119 each. Above right: DAVID JONES ‘Mason’ European pillowcases in Pink, Black and Pale Grey, $39 each. Right: DAVID JONES ‘Savoy’ face washer in Crème, $9.95, bath towels in White and Ebony, $39.95, bath sheet in Crème, $59.95 and bath mat in Ebony, $34.95. GALLERY DIRECT ‘Wycombe’ console table, $695. DINOSAUR DESIGNS large pebble vase in Snow Swirl, $300. Below: DAVID JONES ‘Pure’ photo frames, from $34.95 to $99.95. MAISON BALZAC ‘J’ai Soif’ carafe in Pink, $79. MARMOSET FOUND ‘Cloud’ bubble vase in Icy Pink, $24.95. Dior: Catwalk by Alexander Fury and Adélia Sabatini, $100.
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Whether you’re preparing for spring racing festivities, or simply seeking to elevate your everyday glassware, this elegant range has been designed with entertaining in mind. DAVID JONES ‘Hanna’ white wine glass, $49.95 for set of four, prosecco glass, $49.95 for set of four, ‘Munro’ stemless champagne glass, $39.95 for set of six, ‘Hanna’ champagne glass, $49.95 for set of four, ‘Munro’ stemless red wine glass, $39.95 for set of six, ‘Henrick’ martini glass, $49.95 for set of four, ‘Faye’ champagne saucer, $39.95 for set of four, linen napkin, $79.95 for set of four, and ‘Casa’ 2L water jug, $49.95. LIND DNA ‘Nupo’ placemat in Sand, $39.95 and coaster in Rose, $7.95.
Celebrate new-season produce with David Jones by Robert Gordon stoneware. Exclusive to David Jones and available in two modern shades, the range is hand-glazed, proudly Australian and oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. DAVID JONES BY ROBERT GORDON utensil jar, $59.95, rectangular baker, $79.95, ramekins, $16.95 each, and round baker, $79.95. DAVID JONES ‘Clare’ tea towel in Ginger, $24.95 for set of two, and linen tablecloth, $149.95. SALT & PEPPER ‘Loop’ salad server set, $29.95.
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ENTERTAINING
Taste the rainbow The healthiest choice this season and beyond? A technicolour diet.
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Photography by BEN DEARNLEY Recipes by EMMA KNOWLES Clockwise, from top left: MAISON BALZAC goblet in Blue, $69 for four. DINOSAUR DESIGNS large ‘Earth’ bowl in Snow Swirl, $280. Champagne coupe, stylist’s own. MAISON BALZAC goblet in Green, $69 for four. COUNTRY ROAD tapas condiment bowls in Snow, $7.95 each. SOPHIE CONRAN dinner plate in Grey, $39.95. Salt bowl, stylist’s own. COUNTRY ROAD tapas platter in Snow, $34.95. MAISON BALZAC goblet in Pink, $69 for four. COUNTRY ROAD ‘Mala’ salad servers in Brass, $39.95, and ‘Brae’ napkin in White, $39.95. DAVID JONES ‘Element’ side plate in Blush (also on other side of champagne coupe), $12.95 each. Spiegelau champagne coupe, $89.95 Next page: COUNTRY ROAD forks, $179 for 16-piece cutlery set. DAV I DJON E S .C OM
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The recipes
Baked salmon with quick-pickled red onion and beetroot crème fraîche PREP AND COOK TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 tsp finely grated ruby red grapefruit rind 1 tsp roasted fennel seeds, crushed 1 tbsp sea salt flakes 1kg piece salmon filleted, skin off, pin-boned 1 ruby red grapefruit, segmented 3 small radishes, thinly shaved, plus 6 extra small radishes, halved Dill sprigs and finely chopped chives, to serve
Carrot and grains with citrus vinaigrette PREP AND COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES SERVES 4 AS A SIDE DISH 150g quinoa 1 bunch baby carrots shaved into ribbons with some of the fronds reserved 1 large carrot, julienned 1 orange, segmented Coarsely chopped David Jones Roasted Almonds, to serve Carrot hummus 400g canned chickpeas, drained 1/3 cup (80ml) David Jones Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large carrot, coarsely grated Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste 1 garlic clove 1 tsp David Jones Ground Cumin Citrus vinaigrette 1/3 cup (80ml) David Jones Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice and shredded rind of ½ orange 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp David Jones Ground Cumin 1 garlic clove, finely grated
Cook quinoa in a large saucepan of boiling water for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain with a sieve, shaking well to get rid of any excess water. Cool quinoa to room temperature. To make the carrot hummus, process ingredients in a food processor until
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smooth, season to taste and refrigerate until required. Carrot hummus will keep for up to one week. To make the citrus vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar, season generously, seal and shake well to combine.
Beetroot crème fraîche 1 beetroot, trimmed 300g crème fraîche Juice of ½ a lemon, or to taste 1 garlic clove Quick-pickled red onion ½ cup (125ml) white wine vinegar ½ cup (125ml) dry white wine or rosé 1 tsp caster sugar 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds, separated into rings
To make the beetroot crème fraîche, preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced. Wrap beetroot tightly in foil and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender. When cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop. Transfer to a food processor, add remaining ingredients, season to taste and process until smooth. Refrigerate until required. For quick-pickled red onion, bring vinegar, wine and sugar to the boil in a small saucepan, then season to taste. Remove from heat, add onion and cool to room temperature. Drain before serving. Combine grapefruit rind, fennel seeds and salt in a bowl with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place salmon on a tray lined with baking paper, drizzle with oil and season to taste with grapefruit salt mixture. Bake for 10–12 minutes at 200°C fan-forced until salmon is golden but still pink in the centre. Place salmon on a platter; scatter with pickled red onion, radishes, grapefruit segments and herbs. Serve with beetroot crème fraîche and leftover grapefruit salt.
Combine quinoa, carrot and orange in a bowl, drizzle with citrus vinaigrette, season and toss lightly to combine. To serve, spread carrot hummus on a serving platter. Top with carrot and quinoa salad, scatter with roasted almonds and some of the reserved carrot fronds.
ENTERTAINING
Green goddess salad
Combine yoghurt, lemon rind, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl and season to taste. Spoon into a sieve lined with paper towel, place over a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight to drain. Discard subsequent liquid. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add sugar snap peas and baby beans, cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green and just tender, then drain. Plunge into a bowl of iced water to refresh, then drain well again. Halve sugar snap peas and baby beans, if desired. For herb dressing, combine ingredients in a blender or food processor, season to taste and process until very smooth. Spread yoghurt mixture on a serving platter. Arrange zucchini noodles, sugar snap peas, baby beans, lettuce and asparagus on top, drizzle with dressing to taste and scatter with pistachios to serve.
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Mint and basil leaves, to serve Chopped David Jones Pistachios, to serve Herb dressing 1 cup (firmly packed) mixed herbs such as mint, basil and flat-leaf parsley 100ml David Jones Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 20g David Jones Pistachios Juice and finely grated rind of ½ one lemon, or to taste
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PREP AND COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES SERVES 4 ½ cup (110g) caster sugar Finely grated rind of ½ a lime, plus lime wedges for rubbing 120ml gin Chilled champagne, to serve Blueberry-mint syrup ½ cup (110g) caster sugar Juice of 1 lime 60g (¹ ₂ punnet) blueberries, plus extra to serve 1 mint sprig
To make the blueberry-mint syrup, stir sugar, lime juice and ¹ ₃ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Add blueberries, bring to the boil and cook for 1–2 minutes until blueberries are tender and a light syrup forms. Remove from heat, add mint sprig and cool to room temperature. Discard mint, transfer to a jar and refrigerate until required. Combine sugar and lime rind, and spread on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around each serving glass and dip into the lime sugar, shaking off any excess. Pour syrup into four glasses, add gin in equal portions and top with champagne. Serve immediately.
PREP AND COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES SERVES 4 AS A SIDE 350g Greek yoghurt Juice and finely grated rind of one lemon 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed 150g baby beans, trimmed 150g David Jones Zucchini Noodles 1 baby cos lettuce, cut into wedges 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and shaved into ribbons
Blueberry gin crush
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FOOD NEWS
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TRY IT NOW: GIN 2.0 Gin is enjoying a revival, with artisan distilleries popping up all around the country. Blake Head, beverage specialist at David Jones, recommends alternatives to the heavy London dry style. “Pink gins and flavoured varieties give people a lighter alternative,” he says. “Look for local gins that use native botanicals, such as finger limes.” For a martini or old-fashioned, Head suggests aged gins that have nuances of oak. FOUR PILLARS Bloody Shiraz gin, $94.95.
THE NEXT ZEST THING A classic breakfast dish gets an update. There are many shades of grapefruit and it’s the pink variety that is the star ingredient in chef Mike McEnearney’s dish at his restaurant Kitchen by Mike in Sydney’s CBD. Paired with raw honey and chilli salt, the old-fashioned half a grapefruit is given a modern-day twist for a healthy kickstart to the day. “The combo works because the sweetness of the honey cancels the bitterness of the grapefruit and the chilli gives it a lovely tingle on your tongue,” he says. McEnearney also likes the buzz he gets from the dish. “[The grapefruit’s] mild bitterness activates your digestive system and helps blood circulate through your body,” he says. If you’re keen to expand your repertoire beyond breakfast, McEnearney says pink grapefruit also pairs perfectly with rich foods like pork. “Or make a salad
DAVID JONES prosciutto, $6.95 for 100g.
with roasted Brussels sprouts and citrus fruits, plus a rich dressing made from nduja, which is a spicy cured pork paste from southern Italy,” he says. For a slightly sweeter taste, you can also try ruby red grapefruit (pictured, in season and in store now). So, how do you pick a good grapefruit? “Check the heaviness and give it a little squeeze to feel if it is firm or flabby under the skin. If it’s heavy and firm, there is plenty of juice in the flesh. And check the marking on the side [of where the branch was]. If it has sunken in and isn’t round and full then it has started to shrink with dehydration,” says McEnearney.
CHEAPER THAN A FLIGHT TO EUROPE A CHARCUTERIE BOARD OF QUALITY CURED MEATS IS A LOW-FUSS ENTERTAINER’S BEST FRIEND. SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE CHEFS SHARE THEIR TOP PICKS.
GUANCIALE
“This one is also known as cured pig’s jowl or cheek. I like to serve it paper thin on charred sourdough with olive oil and pickles.” – Darren Robertson, chef and co-owner, Three Blue Ducks
MORTADELLA
“I think we all grew up eating some form of mortadella. It’s at its best straight off the slicer, but I sometimes like to give it a quick grill on the barbecue.” – Jesse Warkentin, head chef, Continental Deli CBD
JAMON IBERICO
“I love using it in really simple dishes. Cook chopped garlic and thinly sliced jamon until aromatic. Add cherry tomatoes, a splash of white wine and mussels.” – Jacqui Challinor, head chef, NOMAD
PROSCIUTTO
“Choosing a favourite cured meat is like choosing a favourite child. But prosciutto is such a classic. It’s delicious on its own or with a little bread and parmigiana.” – Guy Grossi, chef and owner, Ombra Salumi
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TRAVEL
A trip of one’s own
Travelling the world with a loved one is fun, but these stylish escapes are too good to share.
Words by LAURA AGNEW
OLEA ALL SUITE HOTEL,
It’s impossible not to love the Greek islands. The food, the beaches, the 24-hour coffee-sipping culture. There may be no better place in the world to live your best solo life. But on Zakynthos, Olea All Suite Hotel has captured the best of the Hellenic in the most chic surroundings. Tucked into an olive tree-dotted hillside along the northeastern coast of the island, the hotel’s 93 suites offer views of the Ionian sea and busy village below. The main attraction is the 4000-square-metre pool, which winds its way through the centre of the property and allows some rooms direct access. There’s no better way to cool off. There are many restaurants and bars to try during your stay, though the luxuriously laidback Cocoon Restobar, with its thatched roof and sand-covered floor, is the place to while away an afternoon. The hotel prides itself on a well-curated wellness menu, too, featuring Babor skincare, herb-infused body treatments and a hammam. Avoid the on-foot tourists flocking to Insta-favourite Navagio Beach, a secluded cove with a shipwreck, and book a private boat charter to explore the coast instead. Anchor at Korakonisi island for a morning dip, then scope out the closest taverna for a fresh-from-the-sea lunch.
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At the illustrious Soho House Barcelona satellite location, which offers club members a beachfront break, you’ll find the standard quota of cool creatives sipping vermouth sundowners at the rooftop bar or conversing beneath striped beach umbrellas on the Platja del Garraf. But you don’t need an exclusive membership to enjoy this 1950s motel-turned-weekend hangout. The 17 small-but-stylish rooms nod to the hotel’s former life without sacrificing the must-haves, while the friendly staff, mostly locals, are quick with a recommendation. At night, most guests in search of action head south to Sitges, where beach clubs and bars offer more than you’ll get in Garraf. Recluses keen for a scenic soak (above) can find as much joy here as determined networkers will.
BARCELONA
BELMOND VILLA SANT’ANDREA,
BIKINI ISLAND &
What would it look like if MOUNTAIN HOTEL, San Francisco’s Summer of Love hit Port de SÓller, on the sunny Balearic island of Mallorca? The answer is the 114-room Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel. Featuring wicker furniture, technicolour, patchwork rugs and macramé plant hangers, it’s the ultimate bohemian crash pad. For anyone in search of a Wild moment, hike the nearby World Heritage-listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, then toast your efforts with a watermelon sangria on your balcony. The striking Bauhaus-inspired building blends into the tonal Mallorcan landscape, while the crowd is a mix of locals and travellers thanks to major drawcards like internationally-established Mediterranean restaurant Neni (above) and the buzzy poolside Pikkini Bar.
MALLORCA
In 1830, an English aristocrat moved to Sicily, fell in love and built a breathtaking waterfront villa for his leading lady. Though his son later transformed it into the now 71-room Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea, you’ll get your leading lady moment, too. Dress in something appropriately white and/or linen, then make your way to the hotel’s beachfront bar for your first coffee of the day (a cappuccino, always) and to nab a sun lounger on the stylish stretch of sand. In summer, the hotel offers complimentary boat tours along the coastline. It’s all very 007. After a languid day beneath the Sicilian sun, head to Corso Umberto, which comes alive after dark. The scent of blood oranges in the air and a fresh cannoli from one of the streetfront pasticcerie will have you living your best life.
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HOSHINOYA TOKYO,
Want to drop off the grid for a week? Your secret is safe at Hoshinoya Tokyo. Despite its contemporary exterior and 17 floors of rooms – 84 in total – the slick hotel brand’s most in-demand address is, well, a ryokan. Tastefully paying tribute to Japan both old and new, the top-floor hot spring bath features a skylight so impressive that staff say the best time to soak is after midnight for star-gazing or at sunrise. Despite being a short walk from the alwaysfrenetic Tokyo Station, you’ll find slipping into
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a blissed-out state, and one of the complimentary kimonos, easy. In fact, wear said kimono to the under wraps, guest-only basement restaurant, where you’ll dine on French-Japanese fusion that tastes even better than it looks (and it looks really good). Should your curiousity command you wander further afield than the hotel lounge, take the metro to one of Tokyo’s buzziest districts, like Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku or Daikanyama. Whatever your niche, you’ll find a store, cafe or kiosk to indulge it.
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MIMCO earrings, $149. TOM FORD Sole di Positano Acqua EDP 50ml, $185. KORA ORGANICS Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion, $59.95.
SAMSONITE suitcase, $1049.
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