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Heat up your wardrobe with these musthave shoes and stylish accessories
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ur feet aren’t cold-blooded creatures and therefore we shouldn’t put them into hibernation just because it’s wintertime. Let’s embrace our feet and more importantly our winter shoe collection. Gone are the days when we have to wear big, thick, unattractive shoes on our feet. There are so many ranges and styles in boots for the AW2015 season and in particular, the peep toe ankle boots, knee-high mesh fitted boot or the reptile/textured boot, which should all be on your must-have shoe shopping list for this autumn/ winter season. “FREEZE! – Step away from the plain black boot.”
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Try something different When you prepare your outfit for work or play, how much attention do you pay to what goes on your feet? What I love most about winter is the bevy of boots on display and there are so many different styles available, allowing you to dress up any outfit. This month in About Style, we showcase the best in winter shoes and when it comes to the beauty department, it’s all about being photoshoot ready! As always we bring you informative columns from leading beauty experts to have you looking your best. In the Life section, we continue to showcase the healthy and inspirational people among us, providing you with lots of interesting tips and tricks to take away and apply to your daily life. And in the Home section we bring you some inspo for cosying up your bedroom this winter. For more fashion advice visit www.istyletv.com.au
That’s right, we all tend to trend towards our traditional black boot and don’t get me wrong, every wardrobe should have a plain black boot, but why not think outside the box and add a little colour, patterns, textures, buckles, zippers and of course heels to your boot range. This season is all about colour, textures, tassels, reptile print, and stylish eyelets-inspired boots. Dress those feet up instead of dressing them down. If you are still levitating towards your black boot, why not go for one that has a bit of embossing, snake print, buckles or zippers as its standout feature. Maybe even a pair with a stunning gold-plated feature on the heel or upper of the shoe or the counter of the shoe, it will just give it that pop. My winter boot tips are to invest in a really great pair of leather boots, ones that are going to last you several seasons and stay in vogue for several seasons as well. The other styles of boots as mentioned above are more seasonal and should be purchased with this in mind. What is trending this season may not be in style next season. Embrace your winter shoes and don’t be afraid to let your toes see the daylight every now and then during winter.
A little bit of texture on a plain boot is enough to make it pop.
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Winter Warmers Look glamorous from top to toe this autumn/winter season with these must-have shoes and stylish accessories.
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ome of Sheree Johnstone’s earliest memories as a child, are playing in her mother’s clothing stores in Mooloolaba. Before she was a teenager, she was already helping from a business perspective and then opened her first store at the age of 21, called Unseen in Mooloolaba. Sheree later opened another two stores, before taking a break to start a family. In 2013, Sheree partnered with a girlfriend to open Burnish, but is now back on her own and relaunching under the name of her original store name – Unseen Boutique. Sheree has a natural eye for fashion and revels in pulling outfits together for her clients, she also has a great love of wardrobe staples and working them into transeasonal trends.
profile: Who was your earliest influence when it comes to fashion? sheree: Fashion pedigree does not come much stronger. My mother Robyn is a well known fashionista herself. She owned three prominent ladies’ clothing stores in Mooloolaba over a period of 27 years. From age five I spent every afternoon after school at the stores where I learned from the best in the business. From age 12 I began working in the stores and assisting with the buying. It became evident that I had a natural eye for fashion. profile: How would you describe your own fashion style? sheree: I mostly wear staples which are multipurpose in natural fabrics that you can mix and match and add that stunning piece to dress up or stay casual.
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profile: Where does the inspiration come from? sheree: Inspiration comes from an absolute love of fashion and the desire for Unseen to continue to be the ultimate fashion destination. profile: What colours are you loving working with at the moment? sheree: Shades of grey!
We are lucky on the Sunshine Coast that we can adapt our wardrobes to be transeasonal as our winters are very mild.
profile: What is your favourite season to style for? sheree: I love summer for dresses and playsuits, and winter for pants/leggings and boots. We are lucky on the Sunshine Coast that we can adapt our wardrobes to be transeasonal as our winters are very mild. profile: What is the current fashion trend you’re loving? sheree: I am loving my white Paige distressed denim jeans. They are so comfortable and white is so fresh they also team back with any top and shoe style.
profile: How long does it take you to get ready before going out? sheree: About 30 minutes. I have never spent hours getting ready. I will often leave the hair salon with wet hair because I have trouble sitting for hours.
profile: What is the must-have fashion item we should all have? sheree: The current issue of Vogue magazine, silk and knit tops in navy or grey, and distressed denim jeans.
profile: What is it like pulling outfits together for customers? sheree: That is the fun part! I love finding styles that are flattering and that clients instantly feel fabulous in. It is so rewarding and why I love my job!
profile: What do you always have in your handbag? sheree: My diary, I would be lost without it, my iPhone, my DVF sunglasses and lip balm.
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Hair loss or thinning hair in women can be very DISTRESSING. It affects self-esteem, CONFIDENCE and can bring women to tears …
BeAUTY I have unsightly cellulite! How do I get rid of it? reDuce ANNoYING ceLLuLITe
Help! My hair is falling out!
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hAIr LoSS IN WomeN WITH KAREY GALEA Some hair loss in women is easily explained: weight loss, low iron levels, poor diet and stress can all contribute to hair loss or thinning hair – hair needs a healthy diet to flourish. However, hair loss due to poor diet and stress can be temporary. The hair follicle isn’t damaged and the hair can grow back once these factors are addressed. This is also true for hair loss after child birth or following cancer treatment, in most cases hair should grow back. Another form of hair loss is genetic when hair gradually thins over the years. It can start at any age, is progressive and inherited. This type of hair loss usually starts at the front top area of the head and can extend to the back. With genetic hair loss the hair follicle is damaged, over time it gets smaller. The hair you grow will be finer which will result in thinning, sparse hair. Hair loss or thinning hair in women can be very distressing. It affects self-esteem, confidence and can bring women to tears at the frustration of losing our luscious locks. In genetic hair loss, the gene can be passed down by either parent and can affect just one child and not the next. I try to remind myself it’s only hair and there are ways to eliminate the look of thinning hair and I should consider myself lucky, unlike some of my dearest friends who have lost their hair through traumatic circumstances. If you are concerned about hair loss a dermatologist can help. These doctors specialise in diagnosing and treating hair, skin and nails. HAIRY PEPPER www.hairypepper.com.au 10 | ABOUTSTYLE
The curse for over 90 per cent of women, cellulite is usually found on thighs, upper arms and bottom and can be slight in appearance or very prominent. The good news is cellulite can be treated, often with excellent results from simple treatments and exercise. What is cellulite? In simple terms, your fat or tissues have a connective tissue disorder. This is a fat charter breakdown creating the formation of dimples in the skin, usually attributed to a poor circulation system, eg not enough exercise such as sitting too long or poor nutrition. Surprisingly, many fit young women attend clinics at the first sign of cellulite to ensure the fat cells are controlled before unsightly deposits take effect. Here are six simple rules to control or eradicate cellulite:
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JANELLE DRUMMOND
“Visiting people in their homes and ENHANCING their room with amazing fabrics, wallpaper or window coverings is what I ENJOY.”
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NATURAL OR WHITE?
White is brighter, because it reflects more light, and will provide a sharper contrast with the rest of the colors in your room. It also draws more attention to the window. Natural offers a warmer, softer look, and tends to more easily blend with or complement the other colors in your room.
CONTROL THE LIGHT
Sheers and laces filter light without blocking it. Natural or white cottons or blends are translucent and soften the light. Woven fabrics, lined curtains and insulated curtains nearly block out the light.
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Janelle Drummond learnt a lot from her mum – how to tie her shoelaces and how to make a mean roast dinner. But it’s what Janelle learnt from working alongside her mum in running their successful business that has proven to be the most valuable.
TIE YOUR CURTAINS BACK
When you tie back your curtains, you allow more light to come through your windows and visually widen them. Where you tie them back is a matter of personal preference. You may even change the height of your tiebacks from season to season, to change the feeling in your room.
WHY USE LINED CURTAINS?
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customer walks into Janelle Drummond’s curtains, blinds and home decor showroom and starts browsing, brushing their fingertips over the collection of fabrics and textiles looking for the right piece to complete their home. This is where Janelle really shines. “I love helping people,” she says with a warm smile, even after 30 years in the industry she never tires of it. “I love helping people with selections for their home … visiting people in their homes and enhancing their room with amazing fabrics, wallpaper or window coverings is what I enjoy.” In 1983, Janelle’s mum, Gene, bought a small store at Dicky Beach. “Mum had no experience in this trade, but had a love of fabrics and good business skills and “N” Curtains expanded very quickly,” she says. “Soon we were in a bigger showroom with more staff.” Janelle was a teacher and a mum of a small child, and wanted to be in a profession that was more flexible for a young mother. So she started working for her mum. “I worked part-time for the first few years while Mum taught me all about the industry and business,” she says. “By then I was ready to manage my own showroom and we started a store in Maroochydore. Next was a store in Caboolture and life was very busy. “Mum called my sister Leanne who lived in Melbourne and had a real interest in business. She said we’re expanding and could do with some help, so she and her husband moved to Queensland and joined the business. “My younger sister Paula also came to work with us and managed our Caboolture store, she shared the family passion for business and worked in the company for several years before she and her husband began their own (hair dressing) business.” In 1998 their dad died suddenly, prompting Gene to retire and Leanne and Janelle to buy the business. “I’m so fortunate to have been involved in a business with my sisters and mother,” says Janelle. “We were in partnership for a combined 30 years and never had a cross word, we’ve always been very open and respectful of each other’s opinions.”
They tend to block out more light than unlined curtains, when closed. Secondly, they offer a bit more insulating value. And because the lining is usually natural or white in colour, the view from the street can be made consistent from window to window, even though inside, different rooms have different colours.
COLOUR SELECTION
Solid colours or prints are refreshing and draw attention to the window. Soft, neutral colours can complement the colours in your carpeting, furniture, or wallpaper. If the window is interesting architecturally, you may want to emphasise that feature through colour selection. Don’t hesitate to experiment with mixing naturals and whites, or prints, stripes and solids. Warm shades of reds and yellows will add life to a room. Cool colours – blues or whites, or earth tones like greens and browns are restful.
Leanne had an interest in the manufacturing side and so after 15 years at In Curtains & Blinds, she established her own business, which manufactures all of their curtains and blinds and has since expanded to service customers across Australia. Both Janelle and Leanne have continued the family ties within business with their respective daughters. “Casey, my daughter, worked with us during her school years, then she was off travelling and working overseas for four years and then back to Brisbane to study interior design,” says Janelle. “She’s now settled back on the Coast and has just opened a design studio.” Meanwhile Leanne’s daughter Lucy left school and has joined her mother in business. In order to keep the brand fresh and exciting, Janelle is preparing to do some rebranding, updating the showroom, branching into larger commercial jobs here and interstate, and working in partnership with Casey. Now, opening the curtain on a new era for Janelle and her family’s businesses, she is excited about what the future holds.
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cAMILLA hANSEN
Camilla Hansen strikes a match and takes a deep breath in, as memories of basking in the sun, by the lapping shores of Noosa River, come floating back. Camilla started making candles about three years ago, at first making them for family and friends, before making them a part of her brand Noosa Handmade and eventually creating specialised ‘moments’ collections.
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oosa Moments was her first range, with each candle dedicated to a beautiful location including Little Cove, Noosa River, Hidden Grove and Sunshine Beach. She has also recently launched a Port Douglas collection and has other locations in the works. profile: How does a scent change the feel of a room/space? camilla: A scent does not only change the feel of a room but it also affects your mood and the whole atmosphere. It changes the whole experience of the room and you can play around with it to create a specific feeling that you are after. For example, I always keep a reed diffuser on my desk and everytime I enter the office it triggers my mind into inspiration and creativity mode. In the same way you can burn relaxing scents next to your bath and you have created yourself a luxurious home spa. profile: Which rooms in the house should have candles burning? camilla: To make the most of your candles it is a good idea to keep them in rooms where you spend your evenings, when you are more likely to burn candles, such as your living room and kitchen. That way you will enjoy every minute of their burn time and be able to keep an eye on them. Having said that, there is no reason to leave the other rooms out – it is just as lovely to have a reed diffuser spreading its divine scent in any space as it is a candle. You can even store reed diffusers in your closet to give your clothes a fresh scent and yourself a divine start to the day! profile: Where did the idea come from for your Location Candles? camilla: The idea to feature specific locations on the candles simply came to mind when I was travelling around the coast and was wishing that I could capture the feeling, the views, the vibes and the scents of the place I was in. I wanted to be able to bring it home with me in a little package and share it with others, kind of like a photo album but with a twist. More locations are coming within the next few months, but I cannot yet tell you which ones as it is a bit of a secret. Let’s just say that coastal towns in Victoria and New South Wales can expect to be captured in a jar very soon!
profile: Where does your inspiration come from when creating scents? camilla: When creating new scents a lot is taken into consideration. First of all we choose which location we wish to feature and then try to think about which scent comes to mind at that spot. Woody notes go hand in hand with our Daintree Rainforest candles while a hint of ocean breeze goes well with our Little Cove candles. profile: What is your favourite scent/location? camilla: My favourite is Laguna Bay. It has a smooth scent of sandalwood and creamy vanilla beans. Yum! When you close your eyes and breathe in the aromas of the candle it will take your mind to a deep forest full of natural scents with romantic and sweet notes. It has that perfect balance between feminine and masculine which is very appealing, it is soft yet distinct. Another favourite is Island Point from our Port Douglas collection that is a warm blend of juicy pineapples and zesty lemons. It is a very special location right at the water where a lot of weddings take place. profile: What is the most popular scent/location? camilla: Tea Tree Bay is without a doubt our most popular location candle. It is one of those places in Noosa that has a bit of everything – the ocean views, the surrounding of the National Park and a golden beach. Or maybe it’s popular because of the fresh scent of coconuts and zesty limes? It is a combination that you easily fall in love with as it represents what a beautiful coastal town is all about – long days on the beach, tropical vibes, magical scents and a relaxing holiday feeling. When people smell that candle I often hear them say, ‘This scent IS Noosa’.
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BEAUTIFUL WORDS JULIANA WASSINK, THE GARDEN, MALENY
Mid-winter can be one of the gloomier times in the garden, but it doesn’t have to be. There are still plenty of plants with bright flowers around the garden right now, to keep your space looking fresh and inviting.
Camellias and azaleas are great for shady spots in the garden with both species flowering now and available in a large colour wave. Don’t forget to feed them though, to keep them healthy and happy.
Now is also the time to sharpen your pruning tools and put them to use. Prune deciduous shrubs except those that flower in spring – you don’t want to cut off their new flowering growth. July is the time to prune roses. Prune off inward-facing branches to create an overall vase shape. This allows the air to move freely through the bush helping to stop diseases such as black spot. Always make sure you cut the branch on an angle and not too close or far from the bud. You can prune roses back to about one third of the original bush size – don’t be scared, they will love you for it! However, don’t be too hard on climbers as it will affect their growing/flowering cycle.
While you are at it, don’t forget to fertilise your flower and vegetable seedlings and flowering bulbs. Keep an eye out for the first buds of those magnificent magnolias. It is now time to sow potatoes, cabbages, zucchini, tomatoes, sweetcorn and capsicums in your vegetable garden. For those beds that are empty, dig them over and enrich with compost ready for the next crop planting in early spring.
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It is also the best time to transplant deciduous shrubs and trees and plant barerooted roses, citrus and fruit trees. Enjoy the Queensland Garden Show on 10 to 12 July, in Nambour, where 55 nurseries and 360 exhibitors take part in lectures, demonstrations and workshops. www.qldgardenexpo.com.au
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Two local friends started The Give Back Project Sunshine Coast in a bid to entice more young people into the volunteer workforce and contribute to the good of the world. The pair recently left their corporate jobs to live a simpler, more purposeful life.
t’s that reoccurring daydream that many of us have at the work desk: escaping the big city life for a sea or tree change, where there’s less chaos and more time for rejuvenating our weary souls. Most of us are too afraid to take that leap of faith into a simpler life, but two local friends have done just that. James Reynolds, of Noosa, and Jen Birt, of Coolum, have swapped traffic jams for ocean swims by shedding their corporate jobs at a major bank to enjoy a better work/life balance on the Sunshine Coast. But most importantly, they wanted more time to give back to the community which gives so much to them. With their extra time they launched The Give Back Project Sunshine Coast in a bid to encourage
younger people into the volunteering service; a workload mostly being taken care of by retirees. The pair saw there was a need to present volunteering in a more attractive package, so they could encourage young people to get out and help their community, potentially doubling or tripling the current volunteer workforce. James says when he and Jen started sharing their life goals at work, they quickly realised there was more for them outside the nine-to-five grind. “Jen and I didn’t fit the mould of the corporate world. We stumbled across each other and realised we were like-minded early on,” says James. “We wanted to pursue more soulful things than the corporate world gives you.”
“It’s an old Native American tradition that when you take something from the Earth you must put something back.” - Forestnation.
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After leaving the bank, James launched Totem Wealth, which gave him more time to work towards personal goals, such as contributing to the good of the world. “I wanted something more human, more connected,” he says. “We both knew we wanted to have some kind of community involvement.” Jen says since having her daughter, Sophie, 18 months ago, and choosing to work from home empowering women through her life coach business, Let Her Shine, she felt she could spare some time to help others. Having moved from a very busy life in Melbourne five years ago, Jen noticed more of a community focus on the Sunshine Coast, and decided to come on board with her mum, who is an Anglican minister at a Maroochydore church, to help feed the Coast’s homeless community. “It has shocked me seeing how many people need help,” she says. Seeing this real side of the Coast encouraged Jen to take things into her own hands, “Helping people in the community makes you feel good, it lifts the soul”. The Give Back Project acts as a bridge between organisations and the people, bringing the people-power to the services that need help the most. It targets the 25-to-45 age group, of which volunteer numbers are scarce. “If one person did one hour a week, that’s four hours a month, which is 200 hours a year,” says James. “If one person invites a few of their mates, and their mates invite a few more, it won’t be long until we can bring that figure up to 5000 hours.” Jen says it’s about giving back collectively, in order to ease the workload, “We have done 30 hours collectively so far, a lot of hands make light work”. To capture the attention of younger members, the project is mindful about making sure the events are fun, active and outdoors, which James and Jen believe is in line with what Coast locals are all about.
James says some people want to volunteer but don’t know how or what they can do. “It’s hard to know what to do and you don’t want to feel you have to commit to something,” says James. “We want it to be non-committal and accessible. We connect people who want to give back their time to volunteer at events in a way that suits them. It’s easy, fun and social. We don’t want to make anyone feel guilty.” Because the project’s primary focus is to be appealing to younger people, they must not only have a non-forceful approach, but keep things simple. “For the things we do, usually all you need is a pair of gloves,” says James. “We make sure many of our events are active, outside and with friends or family members, such as tree plantings, working in parks or on the beach. “If more people come on board, less people are needed. If one person can bring three or four of their mates to the beach to pick up some rubbish they get to hang with their friends on the beach and do something positive.” With Landcare providing the native trees, Jen and James sought advice from Sunshine Coast Council to find the best spot for the trees to grow, and together they planted the entire 100 trees at Weyba Esplanade, Noosa Heads. It took them five hours – if they had 20 people helping them they could have had the job done in an hour. Since their debut, they have grown their team, and together have removed 12kg of rubbish through a Surfrider Foundation beach clean initiative and tended to gardens at Lions Park, Coolum. To sign up to the group’s projects visit www.facebook.com/ thegivebackprojectsc and watch out for upcoming events.
“We connect people who want to give back their time to volunteer at events in a way that suits them. It’s easy, fun and social.”
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Lisa Mills remembers her introduction to yoga fondly. She was in Greece in 2004, attending a yoga retreat and a much-needed break from her hectic work schedule as a professional deaf theatre director and deaf arts consultant in London.
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am deaf, bilingual in spoken English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and I worked predominantly with deaf actors and artists in various arts venues,” shares Lisa. The retreat in Greece inspired Lisa to continue learning and she went on to do more yoga classes in London, but quickly discovered yoga was difficult to access as a deaf or hearing-impaired person – and so deaf yoga was born. profile: How did deaf yoga originate? lisa: Yoga involves continual listening to the teacher while doing various yoga postures. For instance, whenever I was in the downward dog pose, I could never understand what my yoga teacher was saying as it was impossible to lip-read the teacher from this position. In 2005, I went on to complete 200-hours of yoga teacher training in Bali. I realised I needed to do yoga teacher training so I wouldn’t have to depend on instructors teaching yoga vocally. In 2009, a Bikram yoga franchise owner in London asked me to help her to set up deaf-friendly Bikram yoga classes. She asked me because I was her only deaf student and frequented her yoga classes at an advanced level. Through me, deaf people came to her deaf-friendly Bikram Yoga classes and many expressed their joy in being able to attend and their frustrations of not being able to access yoga elsewhere. profile: How and when did your interest in health and wellbeing start? lisa: I sought out yoga in 2004 when I needed to find alternative therapeutic ways to heal a recurring knee issue and when I needed to find ways to bring balance back into my life. The added bonus is I was able to develop a strong, fit body and subsequently a strong, healthy mind. So when life gets a bit rocky I know I need to get back onto the mat to help me put life back into perspective by focusing on the here and now rather than the past or the future. profile: How would you describe your approach to health? lisa: Since becoming a mother to two little children these past two years, I have been time poor and have had to approach health in new ways. I have had to let go of regular sessions of yoga classes and instead try to do what I can for ‘me’ in the little spare time I have as a mother, wife and businesswoman. I aim to do short yoga practices whenever I can at random times such as doing deep breathing to relax my shoulders during breastfeeding or to soothe my baby to sleep, a slow spinal roll coming up to standing position after putting down my toddler, pelvic floor work after the aftermath of labour, switching on my core to rebuild it and avoid back pain when changing nappies or sitting at my work desk, going for a swim in the local swimming pool to wash away the stresses of the day and feel revitalised again. And because I work on my business at night, when my babies sleep, I have become aware of the importance of sleeping sufficient hours and drinking lots of water to feel energised and hydrated. If I feel unhealthy,
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good mental health:
• Establish daily routines • Create a vision board
• Set small achievable goals
• Sleep and drink well
• Do physical activities you enjoy • Eat wholesome foods
• Be around positive people
• Be grateful • Be attentive to those you love
• Do random acts of kindness • Rephrase negative thoughts into positive thoughts • Meditate or be present while doing single tasks where possible to still the mind
I know I need to catch up on sleep and drink more water. And to kindly tell my husband it’s his turn to do night duty with the babies. profile: What is your biggest health no-no? lisa: For me it’s poor mental health. When I have been in poor mental form I didn’t look after the people I care about and more importantly I didn’t look after me. And then everything else spiralled out of control too. Poor mental health can happen to anyone. And the consequences can sometimes be harmful. profile: How do you personally achieve a healthier being? lisa: That is my mission this year! I will return to Bali to do advanced yoga teacher training by doing a 300-hour yoga teacher training course. By doing this I will take some much needed time out from my familiar surroundings and routines, to reconnect with me and strengthen my mind, body and spirit. Doing lots of yoga in a serene environment like Bali does wonders for a healthier being. And my loved ones will benefit too as they will get to be with the transformed me.
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Workshops for teen girls to build a higher levels of self worth. Suffering from an eating disorder, lacking confidence, bullied at “school, a feeling of not fitting in and misinterpreting her self worth
based on media images, our 13 year old daughter was in serious trouble. This was 12 months ago. We had an amazing dietician on our side and at the same time discovered Dawn Osborne’s Seeing Beauty Program which opened the door for our daughter to meet girls who felt the same about life as she did, allowing her to feel a little bit more ‘normal’. These workshops took the pressure off her, it wasn’t like being in a classroom where she felt she was being judged or had to score well in the next exam, or at a specialists office where she had thoughts of what’s wrong with me now! If any of this resinates with you, I encourage you to enroll your daughter in Dawn’s Seeing Beauty Program, it was life changing for our daughter. Deanne, Little Mountain QLD
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WHAT IS THAT SMELL? with Alex Hayden RDH
All those of us with a heart beat have woken up at some stage or another with what we affectionately refer to as ‘morning mouth.’ There is no one single cause for this bad breath and normally no simple quick fix. Diagnosis is normally made through a process of elimination. The most common causes can include: • • • •
Poor oral hygiene Disease in the mouth – either decay or gum disease Respiratory tract infections Dry mouth (often caused by salivary gland disfunction or medications) • External factors – like smoking, food and drink • Systemic illnesses
LIVE WELL NOW with Jodi Chapman
The distinctive smell can strike periodically or be persistent, depending on the cause. In many people, the millions of bacteria that live in the mouth (particularly on the top of the tongue) are the primary cause of bad breath. The mouth’s warm, moist conditions make an ideal environment for these bacteria to grow. Bad breath is by no means a recent phenomenon, with records mentioning the embarrassing condition, dating back to 1550 B.C. It remains today an issue that can cause social embarrassment and alienation. So what can be done? Firstly, it’s important to treat not only the bad breath itself, but the cause – otherwise you’ll be fighting the symptoms for a great deal of time – wasting your time and money.
Living well every day and making each day count is a choice each of us have, including the little things in life that create health and happiness. Make your life worth remembering. Try these simple steps to make life incredibly rewarding: 1. Stay fit and eat well – when your body works well, your brain works better. More oxygen, blood flow, and good nutrients to raise your brain chemicals, not only make you happy but give you abundant energy. Include all food groups to supply you with fuel to keep up with extra pressures. Avoid foods with chemicals and preservatives, choose organic and avoid chemicals in your home.
Things to try : • Paying extra attention to oral hygiene routines – ensuring you brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day and floss nightly. • Make sure you brush your tongue every day – brushing as far back as is comfortable. The bristles of your toothbrush will do a great job, no need for special tools. • Antibacterial mouth rinses and gum chewing can help. • Avoid foods and habits like smoking that can worsen the smell. • When no toothbrush is available – try rinsing out your mouth with water, chewing some sugar free gum – even your grandma’s old ‘chew some parsley’ cure, has been known to do the trick.
2. Sleep well, at least eight hours – go to bed early and get solid sleep through the night.
But, if your bad breath persists, there may be a more sinister cause for the problem so it’s important to visit your dentist or hygienist to get to the root of the problem.
6. Have goals that you work towards every day – there’s nothing more rewarding than achieving something that makes you feel proud. Make a list of everything you ever wanted to do, now start doing them.
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3. Do something every day that you love – that fills your heart and keeps you balanced, a walk on the beach, run through a forest, or swim in the ocean. 4. Be around people you love – friends, family, debrief with your bestie, catch up with a mate, nothing is better for the soul than connecting and laughing with people who love you. 5. Be true to yourself – have the courage to walk away from anything that makes you unhappy.
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Often when you get a tattoo, you’re not thinking about the repercussions it could have on job prospects and other opportunities later in life. One of Skinial’s clients, Erik, was faced with such a dilemma when he signed up to join the Australian Defence Force. Here he shares his tattoo-removal journey.
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[ Noosa bodybuilding identity and healthy lifestyle guru Joel Bushby talks about the importance of having a positive attitude.
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f you are looking for a better inside and outside, you must have the right positive attitude. People know me as an extremely positive person. This comes from my absolute belief through my journey and experiences, that you can never be too positive. I see day in and day out that the people who abound with positive energy and brilliant attitudes are more likely to increase their chances of amazing results. The ones who are hard on themselves through negative thoughts and making excuses, have a hard time getting the results they are looking for. Obtaining a positive attitude is not as simple as flicking on a switch. So the question is; how do we achieve a positive view on every circumstance in life? To do this, we need to work through some basics first. This involves feeding and training our brain and souls, just as we do a bicep curl to grow, strengthen or develop that particular muscle. We need fuel and exercise for the mind, building relentlessly on a positive attitude to win the prize of sustainable happiness.
Following these simple exercises and principles have proven to get my clients on the right track. ✓ Don’t judge or compare yourself to others – your competition is you ✓ Remind yourself that anything is possible if you put in the effort and want it enough ✓ Remember everything happens for a reason ✓ Set smart goals (write them down, don’t just think it) ✓ Before you leave the house, make sure you look like a rock star. Everyday a new friend can come into your life (first impressions last) ✓ If someone upsets you in a negative way, don’t let it get you down. Rise above it and be the better person ✓ Stay upbeat and keep a smile on your dial – there are thousands worse off than you and a million reasons to smile ✓
If it makes you feel good, do it.
Connect with Joel at thenaturaltransformer@gmail.com
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Yoga Central offers a variety of classes and instruction/ self maintenance courses for all levels of experience based on the ‘Madhya’ style of yoga created by Darren Evans. The teaching of yoga ‘Madhya’ addresses the body and its structural issues. Darren approaches his classes in a light hearted but focused manner steering his students towards a dedicated and balanced experience to assist them in gaining clarity and vitality through yoga and healthy living. www.yogacentral.com.au
The Big Boing Indoor Trampoline Park The Big Boing Indoor Trampoline Park is fun for the whole family from ages two-and-a-half years. It features over 1000 square metres of interconnecting trampolines and walled playing courts. The park has basketball slam dunking, a large air bag with four jumping lanes and junior areas. Enjoy trampolining, tricking and fitness on the tramps, plus birthday parties and work bonding sessions. You won’t even know you are exercising, while having so much fun. Book online, so you don’t miss out. Phone: 5493 6015 www.thebigboing.com.au
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.
Dance Fitness
“It’s never too late to start dancing” is Hayley’s motto at Dance Fitness Sunshine Coast – the Coast’s leading adult dance studio based in Maroochydore. At DFSC the main focus is having fun while getting fit and most women love to dance! Their goal is to have women of all ages (18+) doing what they love in a comfortable, friendly environment. As well as offering the weekly classes that include burlesque, ballet, booty camp and many styles of dance fitness, DFSC also offer mums and bubs classes – baby wearing ballet and mummy’s booty camp, with the other specialty being weddings! Offering burlesque for hen’s parties and bridal dances for the couple’s first dance, choreographed to suit each couple/bridal party/flash mob. For more information, contact Hayley. Phone: 0412 050 651 www.dancefitnesssc.com.au hayley@dancefitnesssc.com.au 28 | ABOUTSTYLE
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The Mount Ngungun summit walking track is 2.8km return, so allow about two hours to complete at a comfortable pace. Mount Ngungun is about 3km from the Glass House Mountains township via Coonowrin and Fullertons Roads. The track begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain there is a great view of Mount Tibrogargan and the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular closeup views of nearby Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah. Caution, the track passes close to cliff edges, so supervise children closely. Take extra care around the summit area in wet weather as rocks become very slippery. Walk carefully to avoid dislodging rocks, they might hit walkers or climbers below you. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/glass-house-mountains
Mapleton National Park Walk Several short walking tracks are provided in Mapleton National Park. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, a 58 km walking track with overnight campsites, passes through Mapleton National Park. Walkers can also take shorter day walks along this great walk. There are various walking tracks including Linda Garrett circuit (700m return), Pilularis forest walk (800m), Bonyee walk (400m). Roads in Mapleton National Park are unsealed. As a result of flood damage, most roads require four-wheel-drive vehicles for safe access and visiting in dry weather conditions is recommended. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mapleton-forest
Sunshine Coast Stand Up Paddle Centre Get on board with the fastest growing water sport on the Sunshine Coast, stand up paddle boarding (SUP). The growth of SUP in Australia and especially on the Sunshine Coast has been huge. We have some of the world’s best beaches and waterways to enjoy this exciting sport. It’s fun, easy to learn and great for all ages, everyone from toddlers to grandparents can enjoy the sport and there is a board for everybody’s budget. It’s also very healthy, offering a great body workout on the water. The Sunshine Coast Stand Up Paddle Centre in Caloundra is the longest established SUP shop in Queensland and since opening in 2006 have helped many people to get involved in the sport, and stock boards and accessories for flat water paddling, surf and racing. www.sunshinecoastsupcentre.com.au
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ould life be different if we lived it by the moment? As we moved along another year from May into June, I noted that 151 days had already passed. How many moments is that? (According to an old medieval unit of time, a moment is equivalent to 90 seconds.) That means 144,960 moments had already happened. So how many do you remember? Or more importantly, how many moments were you happy in? Do you take the time to appreciate the moments? Or are you too busy filling the time to notice, until they are past? I know I’m often guilty of ‘filling the time’ and almost finding it difficult to be still. Fed by a sense of doing or achieving, I can easily get driven from one task to the next, not even taking the time to ‘stop and smell the roses’ as they say. That is one thing that mindfulness has taught me. To stop and reflect on a moment in time, at that time. I remember learning how to do a ‘walking meditation’. Sounds funny but you do it with eyes open. The purpose is to slow down enough to notice each step you take. Two experiences spring to mind with this style of mindfulness. Once was walking along “Be happy in the Mooloolaba Beach and slowly enough MOMENT, that’s enough. walking to focus on each step. Feeling the sand under Each moment is all we my feet and noticing the sensations on the skin. It was an amazingly refreshing thing to feel NEED, not more.” (although funnily at the time, my wife was trying – Mother Teresa to pull me along to match her pace). The second time was recently when I decided to take a long walk barefoot over wet grass. Rather than taking the practical approach of keeping my feet clean and dry, again I felt a sense of freedom in experiencing something so simple as that. It allowed me be mindful in the moment. Enough time to slow down and enjoy a simple sensation. Outside of meditation, mindfulness for me is slowing enough to notice the moment. Becoming an observer to the moment as well as the participant. Being able to step outside of your own (ego) to avoid either worry about the future or experience guilt about the past. To be able to be present and observe at any time you choose. I was recently working with a colleague who asked: what difference does mindfulness make to better decisions? I said it gives you time. I likened it to football (sorry ladies). It was often said that the great Wally Lewis seemed to have more time to do things on the field than other players. This meant he had the ability to see beyond the flurry of activity occurring all around him, and to be in the moment and see opportunities others could not see. One could say he was being ‘mindful’ in the moment. By being able to slow his mind he could observe so much more than others. Being mindful in the moment. I encourage you to find your journey to mindfulness to uncover its truly transformational benefits. 30 | ABOUTSTYLE
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