About Style August 2015

FASHION HITTING THE CATWALK

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of Coastline BMW Profile Runway

BEAUTY WINTER BEAUTY BUYS

Spoil your skin and inject some heat into your winter appearance with these beauty buys

HOME LIVING

Accessorise your abode and create a happy home for the whole family

INTERIORS

Maureen Walters shares her passion for the industry celebrating self expression

LIFE GOODLIFE

Stacey McBride Wilson has been pursuing optimal health for 15 years

t n e v E e l Sty SNAP UP YOUR TICKETS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST’S FASHION EVENT OF THE YEAR:

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE COAST’S LEADING LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE www.profilemag.com.au

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FASHION

Welcome to Congratulations, you’ve almost braved the chill of winter.

While we’re lucky here on the Sunshine Coast to avoid the bone-chilling cold of many of our southern neighbours, it still gets quite nippy and no doubt you’re all looking forward to the warmth of spring to kiss your skin. It seems at any glimpse of warmth we shed the layers, almost willing the cold away, and August is all about preparing for the change of seasons.

This month in Style, we bring you a sneak peek at some of the fashion houses showing at the inaugural Coastline BMW Profile Runway on 5 September, as well as some beautiful beauty products to nourish your skin.

Tamara Wrigley

PRESENTER OF ISTYLETV

Emu Designs is one of the labels featuring in Profile Runway 2015

INTRODUCING P R O F I L E R U N WAY

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safari style

he countdown is on – are you ready? Coastline BMW Profile Runway is set to be the Sunshine Coast’s fashion event of the year, with homegrown labels from right here on the Coast as well as Brisbane showcasing their spring/summer collections.

We’ve been busy finalising the runway show at Coastline BMW in Currimundi and it’s set to be a glittering affair with showstopping entertainment and the latest fashion on the catwalk – an event not to be missed. It’s been an exciting time meeting with local fashion houses to sign them up to this inaugural event and we have some incredible brands on board – let me introduce you to a few.

EMU DESIGNS LONG ZEBRA KAFTAN RRP $379. SHOP NOW AT WWW.EMUDESIGNS.COM.AU

For more information, visit www.profilerunway.com.au

EMU DESIGNS Emu Designs is a luxury swimwear and resort wear line known for its support features, Australian Indigenous prints, quality textiles, hand embellishments and vibrant colours – all reflections of our beautiful country. Award-winning Indigenous fashion designer Natalie Cunningham created the label for stylish women to feel confident and comfortable while at the beach and in the water.

She says Emu Designs understands not everyone’s body is in proportion, therefore has a mix and match separates option. “Our pieces are created from inspiration from nature and most of all the varying female form,” Natalie says.

kaleidoscopic design

EMU DESIGNS MAXI DRESS RRP $369. SHOP NOW AT WWW.EMUDESIGNS.COM.AU

spy style JETS CUT OUT SWIMSUIT IN BLACK RRP $159.

SHOP NOW AT WWW.JETS.COM.AU

JETS BY JESSIKA ALLEN

red hot JETS BRALETTE BIKINI TOP IN FLAME RRP $89.95 AND CROSS BIKINI BOTTOM IN FLAME RRP $64.95. SHOP NOW AT WWW.JETS.COM.AU

From a very young age Jessika had a keen interest in fashion and design. This talent was recognised when she graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Fashion Design and Textiles at The University of Technology, Sydney and secured a post-graduate degree in tailoring at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan. Jessika then followed her dreams and re-launched JETS Swimwear. In the early ‘80s Jessika designed bodysuits, which influenced her use of stretch fabrics and it was a natural progression to swimwear. “For a time I made one-off garments and realised my ultimate passion was to create couture tailoring with an understanding of the female form,” she says. “From this, my design philosophy for JETS was born.”

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SACHA DRAKE

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The Sacha Drake label stemmed from Sacha’s desire to find the perfect dress to flatter her shape. “As a statuesque size 14, I was never quite able to find what I was looking for and felt something was missing in the market,” Sacha says. “I started out designing a little range of party dresses for women with curves so they too could be flattered and look and feel their very best.” Sacha aimed to craft a label to flatter all body shapes and sizes. “To create each garment, fabric is draped over my own body to ensure the focus is always on flattering proportions to enhance your shape,” she says.

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SACHA DRAKE ROMAN TREASURE DRESS RRP $449, STOCKISTS: UNSEEN BOUTIQUE, MOOLOOLABA OR SACHA DRAKE, PHONE 3112 1818

FRENCH-INSPIRED COTTON/SPANDEX SHORT BY GINGER SNAP, RRP $89, AVAILABLE AT XX!! IN MOOLOOLABA

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RT DESIGNER LINEN SHI $129,

BY EVA PUTU RRP IN AVAILABLE AT XX!!

MOOLOOLABA

XX!!

XX!! also known as KisKiss BangBang, is a luxury men’s resort wear label and store in Mooloolaba.

Stocking a wide range of clothing to suit men of all ages and styles including outfits ideal for beach weddings they have a whole host of looks on offer.

We can’t wait to see what XX!! showcase at Coastline BMW Profile Runway for spring/summer.

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FASHION

FASHION EVENT

of the year

It’s time to frock up for the fashion event of the year! Coastline BMW PROFILE RUNWAY

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ponsored by Coastline BMW, this international-level, black carpet evening brought to you by Profile Magazine and iStyleTV, will see fashion aficionados, style stalkers and influencers converge for a glamorous showcase.

Featuring lots of exciting labels, we are delighted to have secured none other than Brisbane designer Sacha Drake, who will be showcasing her striking yet feminine designs down the catwalk.

Showcasing the talents of local fashion designers and Sunshine Coast boutiques who will unveil their Spring/Summer 2015/16 collections, this is your chance to get a front row sneak peak at the very latest trends for the season.

Get snapped by paparazzi as you sashay down the red carpet. Be treated to the finest canapes and bubbles and shop on the night at pop up boutiques at our exclusive trade lounge.

With some great surprises and celebrity appearances in store, this is one glam The champagne will be flowing as the who’s who of the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane style set mingle and enjoy this showstopping event.

Profile and Coastline BMW firmly believe in supporting local charities. Therefore $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to this year’s official beneficiary, Wish List.

5th September 2015, from 6.30pm, tickets are $109 per person. www.profilerunway.com.au

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THE FASHION EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED

Get snapped by paparazzi as you sashay down the red carpet.

Be treated to the finest canapés and bubbles, and shop on the night at pop up boutiques.

Visit our website to purchase your tickets and for more information on the Sunshine Coast’s fashion event of the year.

September 5 Venue: Coastline BMW, Currimundi

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STYLE COUNSEL

Returning from a walk with my dog Ruby I invariably will have a handful of seed pods and other fascinating bits and pieces. profile: What styles are trending in jewellery? simona: Rings are becoming lighter, very whimsical, incorporating semi precious stones such as tourmaline, sapphire and amethyst.

Stack rings have been consistently popular. I am moving towards incorporating more precious gems into my work. Diamonds are always popular, though most people still view them as de rigeur for an engagement and wedding ring. profile: What is your personal jewellery style? simona: My personal jewellery style is pretty eclectic. I love different styles for different looks. When I think of bangles I think of square rather than round. If round, then chunky, even tribal is great, these need to be stacked! I nearly always wear a pair of my Xlarge cicada wings or my dragonfly wing. They are my personal talismans. profile: What are your styling tips for wearing jewellery? simona: Be playful with your jewellery, be a little more adventurous when choosing your next purchase. There are many artisans making wonderful quirky contemporary jewellery. Why not consider a purchase that you will get more than one season’s wear from. Jewellery made from sterling silver or gold alloys will last much longer than plated costume jewellery. Many goldsmiths and jewellers are more than happy to make custom pieces for you with the result that you will have a very personal piece that you can pass on to your children.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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imona Fleming first fell in love with jewellery at the Vatican Museum in Rome while on holidays in the early 1980s, as she wandered from cabinet to cabinet gazing at the exquisite brooches, necklaces and rings, all made from precious gold. “They were so sumptuous, so unlike the jewellery that I had been familiar with back in Australia – Greek, Etruscan, Roman jewellery representative of civilisations long since vanished,” she says.

Simona, went on to study a two-year jewellery design course at Randwick Tafe (Now Enmore Design Centre) and later enrolled at R.M.I.T (Melbourne) to do a Bachelor of Gold and Silversmithing.

Now, she creates inspired jewellery through her label Studio Swoon.

profile: How do you choose which metal suits a person? simona: Most people will say they are a silver or gold person. I think it is a personal choice with people often making their decision based upon what colour suits their skin tone. Younger people often prefer silver and of course it is more affordable than gold. It is one of the first questions that I ask a prospective client – do they prefer warm or cool colours? Warm colours include all the yellow and rose golds while cool colours refers to silver and your white golds. Sometimes the choice is made because of an allergy or hypersensitivity to a particular alloy. profile: What are you currently working on? simona: Apart from my custom orders, I am working on a series of rings which will reference past civilisations but have a contemporary edge to them. Then there is another “organic” series of necklaces that will be quite three-dimensional and whimsical.

profile: How would you describe your jewellery designs? simona: Many of my jewellery designs are inspired by the natural world. Some people have described them as being very organic. I am also very interested in architectural design and the minimalist movement. My ‘urban’ rings have a very crisp elegant simplicity to them and have been designed as a unisex range. profile: What influences your designs? simona: I have always been an avid collector of feathers, bones, shells, seaweed, and driftwood, so it is no surprise that some of these items have found their way into my work. From the exquisite beauty of an insect wing, to a snake vertebrae – I find inspiration everywhere.

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a lash of drama

DELICIOUS SKIN/LIP SALVES AVAILABLE IN THREE FLAVOURS, RRP $8 EACH, SHOP FROM WWW.DELICIOUSSKIN.COM.AU

RIMMEL LONDON WONDER’FULL WAKE ME UP MASCARA, RRP $17.95, WWW.PRICELINE.COM.AU

summer glow

AIRBRUSH MIRACLE BEAUTY BALM WITH VEGAN ECOTOOLS FOUNDATION BRUSH, PERFECT FOR BUSY WOMEN! RRP $21.95 FOR 30ML, SHOP NOW FROM WWW.MGNATURALS.COM

night treatment

PHILOSOPHY HOPE IN A JAR NIGHT, RRP $60, AVAILABLE FROM WWW.DAVIDJONES.COM.AU

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CK FREE ENERGY CALVIN KLEIN, 50ML, RRP $80, WWW.MYER.COM.AU

Your beauty look doesn’t need to be dulled by the cooler months! Spoil your skin and inject some heat into your winter appearance with these nourishing yet fresh beauty buys.

beauty queen

VERA WANG EMBRACE LIMITED EDITION TRIO OF FRAGRANCES, RRP $39 EACH, BUY NOW FROM WWW.CHEMISTWAREHOUSE.COM.AU

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spring scent

SEE BY CHLOÉ SI BELLE EDP 75ML, RRP $140, WWW.DAVIDJONES.COM.AU

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BEAUTY

BEAUTY How do I get great eyebrows?

TIPS FOR PERFECT BROWS

Help! The changing season is making my hair dry.

WITH SHAYNA HUNTER

• First rule is chuck out your tweezers unless it’s for an unruly chin hair!!

With the changing seasons, comes the realisation how we look after our hair has to be adapted to match the weather and climate around us. When the hot, humid, long summer days are replaced with strong westerly dry winds and cooler temperatures, this often leaves people with scalp and hair problems.

• Get your eyebrow specialist on speed dial.

There are numerous things you can do to protect your hair from seasonal changes, ensuring your hair is healthy and at its best all year round.

• Don’t let anyone touch your eyebrows if they have bad eyebrows!

Hair washing

In order to maintain healthy oil production you must not wash your hair too much. Over washing does not allow your scalp to have a balanced oil supply which can lead to a multitude of preventable problems. For these reasons we recommend only shampooing once or twice a week.

Scalp massages

Scalp massage is the treatment that just keeps treating. It increases blood flow to your scalp helping enhance new hair growth and a healthier, thicker, stronger hair shaft. And it’s at least 15 minutes of time that is yours and yours alone, relaxing muscles and soothing headaches.

Hair brushing

For healthy shiny hair, daily brushing is essential. It ensures your hair stays tangle free and helps spread those natural oils root to tip. Regular brushing also enables you to check your hair for split ends. Should you notice these breaks in your hair your best option is a regular trim every four-to-six weeks, this also encourages hair growth.

REECE’S ARTISTIC HAIR DESIGN

• Keep your fortnightly eyebrow appointment so you don’t get tempted to sabotage them.

• Don’t be a fool and pay $90 for an eyebrow shape unless they’re using diamond encrusted, gold-plated tweezers you get to take home.

• Your eyebrow specialist will know what will suit your face shape and structure, it may take a few sessions so be patient.

• Don’t be scared to tint your brows! It will accentuate your shape and fill out the lighter areas that get lost in sunlight.

• Lash tints will complement the defined brow and open up the eyes, making the eye colour stand out more.

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i14nside INTERIORS

Maureen Walters shares her passion for the industry celebrating self expression

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LIVING

Accessorise your abode and create a happy home for the whole family

GARDENING

Learn what’s in season and what you should be planting in your garden

latest trends

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INTERIORS

that TOUCH PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

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aureen Walters grew up in a family environment that embraced creativity and individuality in all forms.

Inspired by her mother and grandmother, who both had backgrounds in the arts, it seemed a natural progression for Maureen to be enticed into an industry that celebrates self expression. Maureen worked in the Melbourne fashion scene before moving into visual merchandising and eventually opened boutiques with her sisters. Interior restoration work and styling later became an inevitable extension. Once Maureen bought her first home she was hooked, “a blank canvas to fill with whimsy and fantasy, to make distinctively mine”.

MAUREEN WALTERS

profile: What does your role as a stylist entail? maureen: Working alongside clients, executing design disciplines and offering practical working solutions to impractical scenarios. Over a lifetime we gather, collect and accumulate pieces of decor, pieces we love, with sentimental attachment, impulsive buys (that seemed a must have at the time), and treasures we inherit when we partner. Uniting all these components can be daunting. To fashion a harmonious living space through design, furniture placement, and layering colours and textures is the core element of my role as a stylist. To blend and work with the existing surround, and adding key pieces to create a distinctive environment. Design trends are guidelines to keep us moving forward, putting your own unique stamp of individuality into it, is what makes a home our own.

and full of character. It also was the first home I ever bought. Over the next six years, my partner and I carefully peeled away 100 years of paint, grime and deterioration to restore to a former glory. We spent an entire week, 10 hours a day, restoring an old handmade brick fireplace in the expansive country-style kitchen. The brickwork was encased in about an inch of paint layers. Being so delicate and brittle, we gently chipped away with a chisel and sanded back each layer by hand. Seeing the organic beauty in those exposed bricks, laid methodically 120 years earlier, was totally inspirational. The end result was nothing short of magic and still conjures up poignant memories for me.

Design trends are guidelines to keep us moving forward, putting your own unique stamp of individuality into it, is what makes a home our own.

profile: What has been your most memorable transformation? maureen: The most significant renovating transformation is a personal one. A heritage listed home built in the 1880s. It was my first full redesign, full restoration project. A grand old dame, with verandas hugging its surround, maids and butlers quarters and 100-year-old rose bushes snaking through the regal cast iron on the expansive verandas. I had loved this home from the first time I laid eyes on it as a child. It was the town’s Chief of Police residence and in its prime stood tall, proud

profile: How has your background in fashion lent itself to your interior styling career? maureen: Fashion and interiors flow through a similar vein, chasing global trends based on colour, texture, shape and form. We reflect our personality through our dress sense, and that expression of individuality flows through in innovative, personalised home design. profile: How would you describe your personal style? maureen: My personal style is quite eclectic, with a little touch of eccentricity thrown in. Everything in my home has a sentimental attachment, to a time, a place, a memory. Furniture handmade from old

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THREE WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME with Maureen Walters

ONE: Surround yourself with key pieces you love, think wisely about the remainder and be vigilant in removing the rest to be uncluttered.

TWO: Be inspired by trends but take into account themes and colours you are already drawn to, quite often we already have a style ingrained in our homes. Build on this with a few key seasonal items.

THREE: Don’t buy on impulse – invest in one or two classic pieces as a building block.

weathered floorboards, bought on a tiny budget when first married. Special mementos mirroring my son Brooke’s childhood, bowls of gathered rocks, collected as treasures on long walks together, antique pedal cars, and his custom-designed bed constructed from 100-year-old pylons from the Adelaide jetty pier. Moody lamps with quirky bases, bold splashes of passionate colour and furniture that was built to put feet on. Whimsical artwork, treasures from travels, near and far, and books that follow suit. Walls of burnt, angle grinded brickwork and cool painted concrete floors.

It is my haven, not for others to like or love, it reflects me and who I am. profile: What colours and trends are you loving? maureen: Neutral bases, soft chalky whites and sulky creams teamed with French greys. Grass cloth walls and unstructured wallpapers accented by layering textured linens in hues of muted aubergine and dusky musk, unstructured and relaxed. Accessories in peppercorn to add punch and clarity.

Organic, exposed concrete flooring softened with seagrass mats and cowhide, and nesting handwoven baskets for storage. Anything clean and organic, soft and earthy, shadowed by dramatic lighting as a statement piece. Living on the Coast, our home styling embraces anything that brings the outdoors in. Soft neutrals, sea foams whites, seagrass taupes and driftwood greys in key furniture pieces.

Daydreaming blues on walls and sunset hues in soft application with throws, scatters and décor accessories adding splashes of midnight. profile: What are some of the most common problems people have? maureen: I’m feeling overwhelmed, where do I start? Consider your lifestyle, practical living requirements, budget constraints and the overall outcome you wish to achieve, spend the majority of your budget on what matters most, the rest can be built upon in time. I don’t have enough space: Rethink your layout, that formal dining area that never gets use may be better utilised as a home office or media room. It’s expensive starting over: Well, don’t start over. Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive, buy pieces you love regardless of their price, they will serve you a lifetime and be value in the long term. Some of my favourite pieces cost under $200. Antique markets, vintage stores and even school fetes sometimes turn up interesting finds. profile: What is your opinion of reality shows such as House Rules and The Block? maureen: These types of shows are great in that they allow the viewer to grasp an instant snapshot of current trends. They encourage people to think outside the square and give insight and forethought into the workload that can accompany a renovation. Always be mindful though that styling your home should be a positive experience. Have fun with it, don’t feel you have to blow your budget to re-create your space.

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LIVING

popping up

lounge around

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FAMILY FRIENDLY Our pick of contemporary items to accessorise your abode and create a happy home for the whole family!

for the kitchen

KIDS LUNCHBOX, RRP $24.95 AND COOLER BAG, $20.95, AVAILABLE FROM WWW.FLIPLID.COM.AU

brighten the bathroom

little riders

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GREEN THUMB

SPRUCE UP FOR

SPRING WORDS JULIANA WASSINK, THE GARDEN, MALENY

Winter is nearly at its end! I can’t wait to see all the spring gardens… spring is my favourite time of the year in the garden!

It is time to prune hibiscus. They produce such beautiful flowers in our climate. If you don’t have any, I suggest you plant one from the Flamenco range which flowers continuously from spring to autumn.

It is time to feed your citrus plants with a good quality food such as Searles Fruit and Citrus Food. If you are looking for citrus or fruit trees have a look at the range of multi-grafts now available involving two or three different varieties of trees grafted onto a single trunk. These are fantastic plants for people with limited space or who would like even more varieties in their orchards.

You can also prune gardenias, geraniums, fuchsias and natives that have finished flowering as well as any other winter flowering shrubs. Deciduous ornamental grasses can also be tidied up. Prune old stems back to ground level, making sure you don’t damage the new growth. It is your last chance to move shrubs while they are dormant to their new spots ready for their spring growth.

Now is the time to plant beans, beetroots, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, rosellas and tomatoes. Did you know that you can plant vegetables and herbs as decorative plants as part of your flower garden – you don’t have to have separate beds for them!

Lettuce plants create fabulous borders, herbs are great sprinkled among your flowers and rosellas and sweet potato vines are great looking plants to have in-between your other plants.

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LIFE i20nside GOODLIFE

Stacey McBride Wilson has been pursuing optimal health for 15 years

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HEALTH

Can food rejuvenate the ageing process?

EVERYTHING MINDFUL

Fear of failure vs fear of success

vitality trail

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GOODLIFE

THE HAPPY HEALTHY SOUL WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

S STACEY MCBRIDE WILSON

tacey McBride Wilson’s journey of pursuing optimum health and wellbeing has been 15 years in the making. As a teenager, she suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and for nearly three years was constantly bedridden.

Her weight plummeted, she missed school and became disconnected from friends and life.

“I was a living shell,” she says. “I was so resentful and bitter due to being sick and trapped in an unwell body; I became unwell in so many aspects, physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.” Low self-esteem and self-worth encased her and she became wrapped up in the party scene consumed by some pretty self-destructive behaviour and by the time Stacey turned 16, she was pregnant. But the surge in pregnancy hormones lifted Stacey out of her chronic fatigue and she has never felt the effects of it since.

“I finished high school and attended my graduation with my three-day-old daughter in tow,” she says. “From there, I enrolled in uni to study teaching.”

Stacey also joined a gym to lose weight and from there her passion for health and fitness took hold – she is now a group fitness instructor and revels in helping people change their lives.

profile: How would you describe your approach to health? stacey: For me, health is so much more than just physical fitness, I believe the body, mind and soul are all connected. This philosophy is inspired from a verse in Proverbs which refers to the term health as physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. It’s all about balance.

If you compromise one of these elements you compromise the others. But, if you create balance between the three ‘you’ll live, really live! Body [mind] and soul, you’ll be bursting with health!’ (Proverbs 4:22 MSG). I know this to be true not only because I’ve experienced the difference myself, but, I’ve also seen dramatic transformations in the lives of clients who have also approached their own wellness journey this way. I know what it is to be unwell in body, mind and soul and I never want to feel that way again, but I also know what it is to be bursting with health and loving every moment of my life! I want everyone to live life with ‘that’ feeling too! profile: What is your biggest health no-no? stacey: Over-focusing on the result you want and putting off your happiness until you achieve it. I used to put my happiness in a future goal, event etc, but then when it happened, I still wasn’t happy. Happiness is an inside job and it starts right now. Celebrate small successes and celebrate them regularly. Make consistency and overall quality of life the goal rather than a certain weight, size, look etc. profile: How do you personally achieve a healthier being through food and exercise? stacey: For me it’s all about balance and nourishing the body, mind and soul through food and exercise. Over the years I’ve worked really hard to change my food and exercise perspective from them being the enemy to powerful tools for feeling good. I used to punish and deprive my body with over-training and a super strict diet, but now, it’s all about having a healthy mindset about these things. From day-to-day being healthy looks different depending on how I’m feeling. I’m blessed that one of the aspects of my work is to lead group fitness classes, which means I’m constantly moving. But even on the days where I don’t lead classes, I make sure I get some movement in. So whether that’s a hard hitting gym session, or a gentler beach walk, it doesn’t matter, I just get moving! It’s about keeping it all balanced and just doing something that’s going to energise and excite me! Same with food; some days require more chocolate than others, but seriously, it’s about finding that self love first. profile: What brings the greatest sense of fulfilment in your role? stacey: I love seeing people freed from the ideal or image of what they think they should be doing, and just free to pursue the health and fitness journey that’s the right fit for them.

Helping people to create a life they love and seeing them healthier and happier and the flow on effect this has in their world to family, friends, work colleagues and even strangers, how can you beat that?

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S STACEY’S TIP our y to improve health and wellbeing!

1. REFOCUS Set a regular quiet moment in your day to just be. Recalibrate your thoughts to refocus your actions.

2. BE BALANCED Eat with a balance to fuel your body and nourish your soul.

3. GET MOVING Put some movement in your day that makes you come alive – find the right fit for you and just get moving!

4. ENJOY THE JOURNEY Remember it’s a journey, aim for consistency rather than a result.

5. MAKE IT COUNT Take one day at a time, be present in each moment and make it count.

CAN FOOD REJUVENATE THE AGEING PROCESS? with Kunara Organic Marketplace

THE DANGERS OF SPIDER VEINS with Dr Hugo Pin

While dietitians can’t definitely tell us that nutrition halts ageing, preliminary research suggests some foods are certainly correlated with slower ageing processes. Check out what our dietitian has to say about this early evidence: Fatty acids from fish oil and walnuts have been shown to reduce a number of health disorders which afflict the ageing brain. Aside from their potential ability to reduce inflammation, these fats may help to keep cell membranes in the brain strong and healthy and maintain neurotransmission.

Polyphenolic compounds in berries and circumin (turmeric) may decrease age-related oxidative damage. Berry extracts have been shown to improve motor function, memory and problem-solving in recent animal studies. Some research suggests that circumin may also help to clear amyloid plaques in the brain, which is great news for preventing certain neurodegenerative disease.

ANTIOXIDANTS. In a study spanning three years, dietary increases in antioxidants was shown to significantly improve dogs’ spatial attention, visual discrimination, learning ability and oxidative damage. Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red grapes, has also been proposed to slow ageing. Until we know more, it’s probably best to stick with red grapes and not go too crazy on the red wine though.

CALORIES. Decades of research have demonstrated that a calorie restricted – albeit still nutrient dense – diet may delay aging. The premise is that this may possibly slow metabolic by-products that are believed to contribute to aging processes. Interesting concept … but problematic! Malnutrition presents its own host of health risks and therefore a low calorie diet has not been presented as an official strategy to delay aging. It sounds cliché but more research really is needed before we can recommend anything.

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If you suffer from problems related to varicose and spider veins, you’re not alone. It is estimated that one adult out of three suffers or will suffer from some form of venous disorder. People often seek professional medical help for cosmetic treatment and pain relief.

The most common venous conditions are spider and varicose veins, however both can lead to much more serious conditions, including blood clots that form in the superficial and deep veins.

If the valves of the veins don’t function well, blood doesn’t flow efficiently, and the veins become enlarged because they are congested with blood. These enlarged veins are commonly called spider veins or varicose veins. Spider veins are small red, blue or purple veins on the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are larger, distended veins that are located somewhat deeper than spider veins.

Aside from an undesirable cosmetic appearance, frequent symptoms of venous disorders include leg pain, throbbing, burning, fatigue, restlessness. Severe varicose veins can compromise the nutrition of the skin and lead to eczema, inflammation, intense itching or even ulceration of the lower leg. In serious cases, most often in elderly patients, vein rupture and bleeding can also occur.

Symptoms are often made worse by prolonged standing, sitting, or lying down.

Vein disorders are not always visible; diagnostic techniques are important tools in determining the cause and severity of the problem. If you’re worried about a possible venous disorder, you should seek professional medical advice from a vein care specialist.

SUNSHINE COAST VEIN AND COSMETIC CLINIC 1300 698 346 www.sunshineveinclinic.com.au

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LOOK AFTER YOURSELF with Tracy Galaud

Working in the community services sector often involves supporting people in crisis and responding to issues of depression, suicide, grief, loss, self-harm, alcohol and/or drug issues, homelessness and more.

“When a meeting with a client goes badly or there are many complex issues to coordinate at once, it can raise feelings of guilt and wondering whether you could have done better helping this person,” says Tracy Galaud, Community Services teacher with TAFE Queensland East Coast.

“For community service workers, and just about anyone in the workforce, it’s important to be aware of strategies to help cope with the pressure and demands of your work and maintain a healthy balance.”

There’s no single right way of coping with the demands of work, but here are a few ways to help look after your wellbeing: • • • • • • • • •

Take time out at work with regular periods of rest Ask for help if things overwhelm you Make your self-talk positive Eat healthy food, get enough sleep and exercise regularly Take your ‘work off’ and get into comfy clothes when you get home Learn a relaxation technique Take time out for yourself doing things that make you feel good Keep a balance between work, rest and leisure Keep connected with social support networks

TAFE Queensland East Coast 1300 656 188 www.tafeeastcoast.edu.au

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Dularcha National Park

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A historic railway tunnel built in 1891, a bat colony (seasonally roosting), eucalypt forests and riparian areas with flooded gums, cabbage tree palms and rainforest plants feature here. Dularcha National Park is suitable for easy or short walks, and shared trails are provided for walkers, mountain bike riders and horse riders. The national park is about 25km from Maroochydore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/dularcha

Get your life on the right track with our Vitality Trail, where we introduce you to interesting and exciting events and activities in health and wellbeing on the Sunshine Coast.

Noosa Horse Riding Go horse riding on Lake Weyba, just 10 minutes from Noosa, and part of the beautiful Noosa River System and Great Sandy National Park – the southern gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Enjoy views from Noosa Heads south to Sunshine Beach and down to Peregian Beach and Noosa National Park.

Take advantage of riding in and around Lake Weyba, a famous Sunshine Coast horse riding destination. Noosa Horse Riding can organise a memorable adventure with their beautifully schooled horses. They do offer private rides for special occasions, including marriage proposals, birthdays and wedding anniversaries. They also offer hinterland rides through the Noosa Trail Network exploring the tropical state forests, offering views to the eastern beaches, lakes and Noosa River.

Phone: 0438 710 530 www.noosahorseriding.com.au

CrossFit Birtinya At CrossFit Birtinya, the programs are designed to develop strength and conditioning and focus on enhancing your overall physical fitness. They are not a specialised fitness program but attempt to optimise your physical capabilities across each of the 10 fitness domains. The diverse programs are scalable for all fitness levels, age groups and physical limitations, and the experienced coaches ensure your safety and teach proper form and mechanics. www.crossfitbirtinya.com.au

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Robbie Sherwell’s XL Surfing Academy XL Surfing Academy holds professional surf coaching and training, safety and innovative development programs for surfers of all ages and experience levels. Providing weekly adult, grom and keen teen training, group and individual lessons, parties and large functions and now introducing yoga surf sessions.

Robbie Sherwell competed for over 10 years on the Australian pro circuit, ranking number five in the world. XL Surfing Academy at Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland is a member of, and accredited by Surfing Australia.

Phone: 5478 1337 www.xlsurfingacademy.com

The Spirit of Woman Retreat In a caring and safe environment, guided through sacred rituals to honor your body, mind and spirit.

If you suffer from sadness, anxiety or depression you will find The Spirit of Woman Retreat a healing journey which will rebuild your self esteem and empower you to take control of your own life.

Perhaps you are at a crossroads in life, or simply want to take time out to recharge and refocus your priorities. The Spirit of Woman Retreat will support you to name your goals and move towards them with confidence and energy. For five days you will be massaged, nurtured and cleansed with fresh foods, clay masks and saunas. All processes, emotions and information shared during this retreat are treated with the strictest confidence and utmost respect. www.womensretreat.com.au/WomensRetreat

Conondale Range Great Walk Located in the upper Mary Valley area west of the Sunshine Coast, the Conondale Range Great Walk showcases the rugged natural features of Conondale Range. The circuit track of 56km passes through heavily forested valleys and ridges in Conondale National Park and Kenilworth Forest Reserve. The area is visually spectacular with landscapes from valleys and deep gorges to mountain outlooks on the top of the range. The Great Walk winds through rainforest and tall open forests, past tranquil creeks and cascading waterfalls, to magnificent view points including the Mount Allan fire tower. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-conondale-range 25 | ABOUTSTYLE

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ecently I saw Marianne Williamson in Brisbane. The international best selling author of the acclaimed Return to Love, spoke with passion about our ability to change our thoughts to change our emotional responses and outcomes.

You may be aware of an extract from her book, entitled Our Deepest Fear, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.”

I chatted to colleagues recently about the concepts of ‘fear of failure’ and ‘fear of success’.

Both believed it was a fear of failure that was holding them back from achieving what they wanted in life. I challenged them to consider the opposite, that it was a ‘fear of success’ stopping them. Fear is powerful and can prevent us achieving what we want.

Fear prevents us from taking action because the new action makes us feel ‘uncomfortable’.

It’s our natural position to stay comfortable. So even taking action towards something we desire can cause fear because it changes our level of comfort with the situation. As Marianne Williamson says, ‘What if we are powerful beyond measure’? This is fear of success, a fear that can paralyse us from taking action, even though we want the outcome the action will deliver.

“Our deepest FEAR is not that we are INADEQUATE. Our deepest fear is that we are POWERFUL beyond measure.”

– Marianne Williamson Marianne added some more very powerful words: “Nothing is difficult to do, what’s difficult is getting over our resistance to do it.”

Wow! That’s it. It is our resistance to act that stops us moving forward. And that resistance is fear based, and fear is mostly illusionary. Have you ever seen the acronym for Fear – False Evidence Appearing Real.

So how can Mindfulness help with overcoming fear?

Meditation allows you to slow the mind counteracting fear. With less anxiety, one can look at the real reasons one resists taking action. Try taking a five to 10-minute break each day to meditate, clear your head and tap into your calmness. You can then become aware of your resistance caused by fears and diffuse any negative emotions associated with the fear.

If you continue to meditate over time, you can increasingly build more mind-strength.

With a little effort, you can quickly learn to direct the negative and resistant aspects of the mind into more clarity, order and positivity.

I believe creating the right mindset and the benefits of mindfulness makes it possible for every person to overcome any fears and achieve their deepest desires.

I encourage you to find your own journey to mindfulness to uncover its truly transformational benefits.

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