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London Fashion Week Goes Fur Free For The First Time

Faux is the future
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The British Fashion Council has announced that this yearโ€™s London Fashion Week will be fur free for the first time in history.

After surveying all of the designers involved โ€“ including Victoria Beckham, Erdem, JW Anderson and Burberry โ€“ the BFC confirmed that animal fur wouldnโ€™t be seen on the London Fashion Week catwalks, which will kick off on Friday.

โ€œThe survey results reflect a cultural change based on ideals and choice made by designer businesses, international brands as well as consumer sentiment โ€“ but also encouraged by the stance of multi-brand stores who are moving away from selling fur,โ€ the BFC wrote in a statement.

The announcement comes after Burberry revealed it would no longer use animal fur in its collections. โ€œModern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible. This belief is core to us at Burberry and key to our long-term success,โ€ said Marco Gobbetti, Chief Executive Officer at Burberry.

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Likewise Victoria Beckham, who is showing at London Fashion Week for the first time this year, is a long-time supporter of the anti-fur movement and has always said she would never work with fur in her fashion collections.

The fashion pack have spoken: fur is out and faux is in.

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The best looking SUV on the road

Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the perfect blend of refined chic with an understated style.
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The first thing you notice about an Alfa Romeo is that they look way better than most other cars. That Italian styling is hard to beat, but it doesn't look too ostentatious. They've hit the perfect blend of refined chic with an understated style that makes even a mid-sized SUV look good, which is no easy feat. And a special mention goes to the curves on top of the dash where the speedo is, because they make it feel like you're in a tiny retro sportscar, driving along the Italian Riviera. Driving completely surpassed my expectations and I felt confident zooming all over Sydney with this peppy engine. It looks fairly incredible both inside and out and is one of those cars you really develop an affinity with - which isn't just looks-based, surprise surprise. It has all the latest safety features you're after with a family and enough space to fit the whole family and then some.
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The first thing you notice about an Alfa Romeo is that they look way better than most other cars. That Italian styling is hard to beat, but it doesnโ€™t look too ostentatious. Theyโ€™ve hit the perfect blend of refined chic with an understated style that makes even a mid-sized SUV look good, which is no easy feat. And a special mention goes to the curves on top of the dash where the speedo is, because they make it feel like youโ€™re in a tiny retro sportscar, driving along the Italian Riviera. 

Driving completely surpassed my expectations

I felt confident zooming all over Sydney with this peppy engine. It looks fairly incredible both inside and out and is one of those cars you really develop an affinity with โ€“ which isnโ€™t just looks-based, surprise surprise. It has all the latest safety features youโ€™re after with a family and enough space to fit the whole family and then some.

Watch the video or click here for the full review

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Lily Aldridge Walked NYFW 5 Months Pregnant

The chicest baby bump we ever did see

Designer Brandon Maxwellโ€™s show at New York Fashion Week had a star-studded model line-up, but Victoria Secret model Lily Aldridge had the most special accessory on the night โ€“ her growing baby bump. 

The model, who recently announced sheโ€™s expecting her second child with Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Foley, hit the runway wearing a stunning fitted red halter-dress. The couple are already parents to a six-year-old daughter, Dixie Pearl.

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Aldridge shared a few snapshots of herself on the runway in an Instagram gallery, which garnered likes from fellow models Martha Hunt and Brooklyn Decker as well as Brandon Maxwell himself. โ€œI love you Lily!!!!!โ€ he commented. โ€œWhat a JOY it was to work with you.โ€

โ€œSo proud to walk the @brandonmaxwell runway 5 months pregnant! Iโ€™ve walked few runways in my life and this is a moment that Iโ€™ll look back on forever with great emotion,โ€ Aldridge captioned the photos. โ€œThank you Brandon for letting my shine & being such a true gentleman, Love you FOREVER!!!โ€

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Sam Frost On Why Thereโ€™s No Way Cass Wood Wins โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

Take it from someone who knows

While the front-runners on this season of The Bachelor keep changing โ€“ there are a few names that are constantly coming up in the mix. From our in-depth digging, Brooke, Brittany, Sophie and Cass are the main contenders to win Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cumminsโ€™ heart.

However, someone who has been there, done that, and knows a thing or two about the process reckons there is one reported front-runner we can rule out โ€“ and thereโ€™s one major reason why.

So remember that story last week where Cass was spotted wearing a ring on that finger looking like the cat who got the cream? Sure you do. Well, according to former Bachelor contestant-turned-Australiaโ€™s first Bachelorette, Sam Frost, thereโ€™s no way thatโ€™s the ring because the moment filming stops, the sparkler goes on lockdown until the show finishes.

โ€œThe ring used in the finale is taken away by producers almost immediately after filming stops and is locked in a safe,โ€ the Bachelor alum told Mamamia

โ€œThere is no way the โ€˜winnerโ€™ would be allowed anywhere near it until after the finale airs.โ€

And Sam would know, despite famously being dumped by bad-boy Bachelor Blake Garvey just days after the final rose ceremony, before it all went pear-shaped she received a ring.

So then this must also debunk rumours of another possible winner who was seen wearing a diamond ringโ€ฆ 

She also says the producers would be โ€œpretty annoyedโ€ at her Instagram Stories if she was the winner.

Ok then, back to the drawing boardโ€ฆ

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Blake Lively Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Trolling Her Husband Ryan Reynolds On Instagram

Happy anniversary?

When it comes to celebrity couples who capture all our couple #goals there are none that come even close to Gossip Girl stunner Blake Lively and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds.

Not only are this couple so good looking itโ€™s advisable to wear sunglasses when looking at them to save your eyes from being burnt by their glaring good looks, but they also have A-grade personalities to match their looks, as evidenced by their frankly hilarious posts roasting each other on social media.

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And what better way for this couple to celebrate being married for six years โ€“ the couple wed on September 9, 2012 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina โ€“ than with 31-year-old Lively trolling her 41-year-old husband on Instagram.

When Reynolds posted a pic of himself on the side of van advertising his alcohol brand, Aviation Gin, his wife had the best response writing, โ€œWho needs a mini van?! Iโ€™m driving this from now on. Subtle, gorgeous, and OHMYGAWDYOUREHUGE.โ€

Luckily Instagram account Comments By Celebs caught the exchange so the internet could enjoy another round of our favourite celebrity couple giving us the best social media of the week.

Happy sixth anniversary!

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Victims Identified As Mother, Daughters And Grandmother In Horror WA Massacre

A man remains in custody

The five victims from the horror massacre in West Australiaโ€™s Bedford yesterday have been revealed as three generations from the same family.

Police were alerted to the tragedy after a man in his 20โ€™s handed himself into police. 

Police have now confirmed the victims were twin two-year-old girls, a three and a half-year-old girl, their mother and grandmother, reports The West.

The man, who remains in custody, is believed to be related to the victims but no further information has been released at this time.

โ€œThis is a tragic event that will have no doubt have an impact, not only on the family and friends of the deceased, but for the whole of the community, those first responders who were faced with attending a scene with multiple deceased people,โ€ Assistant Commissioner Paul Steel said at a press conference on Sunday.

This is the third mass killing the state this year.

โ€œIt does send a ripple through the community of Western Australia, he continued.

โ€œPart of the homicide squad investigation is going to try and identify the time line of all events which led to this matter. How long the bodies have been there will also form part of that timeline inquiry.โ€

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Celebrities Rally Behind Serena Williams After Controversial US Open Loss

"When a woman is emotional, sheโ€™s โ€œhystericalโ€ and sheโ€™s penalised for it"

Serena Williams competed in the US Open final over the weekend, taking on Japanโ€™s Naomi Osaka, however the match didnโ€™t go Serenaโ€™s way with the champion receiving a cheating penalty from the umpire.

Chair umpire Carlos Ramos penalised the tennis champion for receiving illegal coaching from the player box, People reports. 

Williams wasnโ€™t taking the accusation lying down and fired back at the umpire, โ€œI donโ€™t cheat to win, Iโ€™d rather lose. Iโ€™m just letting you know.โ€

RELATED: Serena Williamsโ€™s Post On โ€˜Postpartum Emotionsโ€™ Is What Every Mum Needs To See

However the 39-time grand champion wasnโ€™t done there and went on to call Ramos a โ€œthiefโ€.

โ€œYou will never, ever, ever be on another court of mine as long as you live,โ€ she said. 

โ€œYou are the liar. When are you going to give me my apology? You owe me an apology. Say it. Say youโ€™re sorry. And you stole a point from me. Youโ€™re a thief, too!โ€  

Williams then refused to shake Ramosโ€™ hand after the match was over.

Williams went down to Osaka 6-2, 6-4, however her outburst overshadowed the young starโ€™s first-ever grand slam win.

โ€œWell, I donโ€™t want to be rude, I donโ€™t want to do questions,โ€ Williams said in her on-court interview. โ€œ[Osaka] played well, this is her first Grand Slam. I know you guys were here rooting. Letโ€™s make this the best moment we can. Letโ€™s not boo anymore. Weโ€™re gonna get through this and weโ€™re gonna be positive. No more booing!โ€

RELATED: Why Serena Williamsโ€™ Wimbledon Speech Was So Important

She then went on to further detail the outburst in her post-match interview, where she claimed the umpireโ€™s remarks were sexist. A claim a number of other plays โ€“ both male and female โ€“ have backed up.

โ€œIโ€™m here fighting for womenโ€™s rights,โ€ she said.

โ€œThe fact that I have to go through this is just an example for the next person that has emotions and wants to express themselves, and they wanna be a strong woman and theyโ€™re going to be allowed to do that because of today.

โ€œMaybe it didnโ€™t work out for me, but itโ€™s going to work out for the next person.โ€ 

However the fall-out from the outburst didnโ€™t end there, with Williams being fined $US17,000.

US tennis great Billie Jean King took to Twitter to applaud the star for speaking out as well as a number of other stars.

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Sofia Richie Finally Opens Up About Her Relationship With Scott Disick

"We are very happy, very lovey dovey,"

Sofia Richie has given a rare interview about her on-again, off again, relationship with Kourtney Kardashianโ€˜s ex, Scott Disick.

Despite telling media she would not discuss her relationship, the 20-year-old model opened up about their relationship and how they donโ€™t let the gossip get to them.

RELATED: Scott Disick Opens Up About His Relationship With Sofia Richie For The First Time

โ€œWe are very happy, very lovey-dovey,โ€ Sofia, who was in Sydney for Windsor Smith told the Sydney Morning Heraldโ€™s The Goss.

โ€œWe are best friends and that is mainly the strongest connection we have. We have always had that best friend connection and from there it has really worked out. I am so happy.โ€ 

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Their relationship has been the subject of much gossip, and rumours of a split plagued the pair earlier this year, but she says she doesnโ€™t focus on the negativity, but does admit โ€œitโ€™s hard to fully avoidโ€ฆ I get a good laugh too.โ€

โ€œEverything is so false,โ€ she added. โ€œI donโ€™t read it because I just get really angry.โ€

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The Best Front Row Appearances At New York Fashion Week

Star-studded, to say the least

New York Fashion Week has officially kicked off with Tom Ford and John Elliottโ€™s shows confirming that this season the front row will be packed with celebrities. 

Day one saw a rare couple appearance from Jailey (otherwise known as Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin) before Ralph Laurenโ€™s 50th-anniversary show saw everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah to newly-engaged couple, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, sitting pretty front row. 

Below, weโ€™ve rounded up all the front row sightings from NYFW spring/summer 2019.

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Adriana Lima at Tom Ford

Cardi B

Cardi B at Tom Ford

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse at Tom Ford

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld at Tom Ford

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Abbey Lee Kershaw at Tom Ford

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at Tom Ford

Elizabeth Debicki

Elizabeth Debicki at Tom Ford

Julia Restoin Roitfeld

Juia Restoin Roitfeld at Tom Ford

Lea Michele

Lea Michele at Noon by Noor

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Camilla Belle at Noon by Noor

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Josephine Skriver at John Elliott

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin at John Elliott

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Blake Lively at Ralph Lauren

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Ralph Lauren

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Anne Hathaway at Ralph Lauren

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra at Ralph Lauren

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Jessica Chastain at Ralph Lauren

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Lily Aldridge at Ralph Lauren

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Olivia Palermo at Ralph Lauren

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Katie Holmes at Tory Burch

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Gigi Hadid at Jeremy Scott

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Cardi B, Paris Jackson and Gigi Hadid at Jeremy Scott

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Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner at Longchamp

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Elizabeth Olsen, Kate Bosworth and Priyanka Chopra at Kate Spade

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Kate Bosworth at Kate Spade

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Selena Gomez at Coach

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Katie Holmes at Zimmermann

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Lily Aldridge and Hailey Baldwin at Carolina Herrera

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Naomi Campbell at Anna Sui

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Nicki Minaj at Oscar de La Renta 

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Christian Louboutin at Marc Jacobs

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A$AP Rocky and Odell Beckham Jr. at Calvin Klein

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Olivia Palermo at Bosideng 

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Khalid at Calvin Klein

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Carmen Electra at Naeem Khan

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Jeff Goldblum at Calvin Klein

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Camila Coelho at Oscar De La Renta 

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Oscar De La Renta 

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Yolanda Hadid at Oscar De La Renta 

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Kate Beckinsale at Oscar De La Renta 

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The Bachelorโ€™s Cat, Romy And Alisha: โ€˜We Regret A Lot Of The Things We Didโ€™

The Bachelor's 'villains' talk regret, creating drama and who will win

No contestants on this season of The Bachelor have received more air-time, or more flack, than Cat Henesy, Romy Poulier and Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

The trio dubbed โ€œthe mean girlsโ€ and this seasonโ€™s โ€œvillainsโ€, who were sent packing by the Honey Badger this week (alongside intruder Brittany), raised questions over the validity of shows such as this in todayโ€™s climate โ€“ in the age of #metoo do we really need a show pitting women against women in the pursuit of a man?

And while the premise of the show hasnโ€™t changed (and has always been questionable) these days thereโ€™s not only problems with the show from a feminist perspective, but now itโ€™s also raising questions over bullying, gaslighting and mental health.

We chatted to the ladies about their time on the show and the backlash theyโ€™ve received, regrets, bullying and who will win the Bachieโ€™s heart.

RELATED: The Bachelorโ€™s Romy, Cat And Alisha Say If You Donโ€™t Create Drama, You Get Sent Home

How are you girls feeling after watching last nightโ€™s episode? 

Cat: Yeah, itโ€™s a lot. Thereโ€™s a lot of hate form the public which is the hardest thing and the trolls, but weโ€™ve got a good support network around us and weโ€™ve got each other and weโ€™re all here to help each other and lift each other up.

Romy: It was a really hard couple of days for me personally. I struggled watching those episodes I found it really confronting because I donโ€™t remember it being like that, itโ€™s a shock just as much for us as it is you guys.

Alicia: It was a long time ago, and it was 167 of filming for one episode, and so thereโ€™s a lot of stuff youโ€™re not seeing and that really results in you really only seeing one side โ€“ which is the villainy side.

R: We were really great mates with the girls in there and thatโ€™s the hardest thing to watch, because that was the best part about the experience for us. 

A: And we understand why, because theyโ€™re not going to show us sitting down and having really great yarns and sipping tea because that doesnโ€™t really fit in with the story. They wanted villains and they got villains.

Do you accept responsibility for your behavior though?

C: Completely, we regret a lot of the things we did and weโ€™re ashamed of them and we do apologise for offending people because I know we have and thatโ€™s not cool.

R: In the same breath, with the Tenille thing โ€“ it just didnโ€™t go down like that and itโ€™s been blown up as this big fight between her and I, but the whole house was upset, and theyโ€™ve just cut it to be her and I and that sheโ€™s run and I came back up to her and it just didnโ€™t happen that way. But hopefully she will confirm that. 

A: I donโ€™t know if she will. Some of the girls are really relishing this I think.

Everyone is pretty tired of reality stars blaming the editing โ€“ youโ€™re consenting adults you go on a show you know youโ€™ve got a microphone and cameras on you.

C: Yeah it doesnโ€™t mean we didnโ€™t say the things, we did and we take full ownership of that.

A: More than just the editing though, what we want to share is that youโ€™ve only seen one side of us and reality TV is not the place for complex narratives.

C: Call it editing, call it whatever you want but we did say those things, some of them were nasty โ€“ we also did say a lot of really nice things about people but itโ€™s just a shame people didnโ€™t get to see that, but it is what it is we put ourselves in these positions.

A: There was a lot of bitching in the house but some people were just more calculated and tactical about it and doing it off camera.

Thatโ€™s a choice you make going on to these shows isnโ€™t it, and you were happy to say those things for the cameras.

R: I gave an opinion, and I started conversations on camera, that were happening when the cameras werenโ€™t there. Itโ€™s conversations that were going on without the cameras, we all signed on to this and itโ€™s our part of the deal to give an opinion. It was amazing to see the people who would just flip and turn into wallflowers when the cameras were there.

A: I tried to keep Brittany accountable out when she called Brookeโ€™s date tacky and inappropriate when she went over to the Bach pad in her pyjamas and she was saying these things off camera. Weโ€™re being made to be accountable for the things weโ€™re saying on camera but theyโ€™re not.

C: Look thereโ€™s no point trying to defend it, whatโ€™s done is done and we are sorry for offending them and there are more sides to our personalities and we hope people get a chance to see that.

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This week we saw the fourth wall broken down and the producers in there amongst it more than ever, how did you feel about that side of things, did you guys feel the producers would manipulated you for drama?

R: Weโ€™re not really allowed to talk about that.

C: If you donโ€™t say or do things there is a chance that you will go home and we have been told that. Itโ€™s very hands-on in there. 

A: That being said I love the crew and producers and I think theyโ€™re very talented โ€“ what they do in these set amount of hours.

C: Theyโ€™re there to do their job and their bloody good at it. We had fun, and obviously, it is a heavily produced show.

R: But still it is shocking to come out and watch, you think theyโ€™re going to cut you a bit of slack or show another facet of your personality. I was like who is this person on the TV โ€“ my friends and family were all like WTF.

C: My friends messaged me and were like I donโ€™t even know who Iโ€™m watching thatโ€™s so not you.

A: Think about somebody like Ash, who wasnโ€™t seen all that much. Think about her experience, she was in there almost as long as us and sheโ€™s had that whole experience in her life and now sheโ€™s watching it back โ€“ and there were lots of things to do with her individually โ€“ yet no one would really realise. 

So you feel pressure in there to get the airtime?

R: You sacrifice so much to be there, and the process is huge โ€“ Cat moved countries, Alicia resigned from Bill Shortenโ€™s office.

A: So Iโ€™m clearly going to try and make the most of this experience and if itโ€™s not a connection with Nick then, of course, Iโ€™m still going to try and stick around โ€“ maybe I could go skydiving or something!  

So this season and your narrative has brought to the forefront some pretty serious conversations about bullying, gaslighting and mental health. Mental health and reality TV is a real growing problem.

A: To be completely honest, I broke down in tears for three hours last night and had my first full-on anxiety attack in my life. And I mean Iโ€™m fine, and Iโ€™m sitting here with the girls and I know that theyโ€™re all strong and theyโ€™ve had their moments as well.

C: When you wake up in the middle of the night and youโ€™ve got 100 death threats itโ€™s hard.

R: Itโ€™s scared me off completely, Iโ€™m mortified of doing another reality TV show. I pretty much regret it. Itโ€™s dampened the whole experience, and especially the edit because thereโ€™s just nothing nice about it and thatโ€™s upsetting for me. Iโ€™ve been humiliated and I know I did start conversations and I was cheeky but youโ€™d think Iโ€™d killed someone.

What message do you guys want to send out there?

C: You do things in there, and you donโ€™t even remember half of it but itโ€™s awful and I regret it, but to the trolls, itโ€™s not ok. Youโ€™ve got to remember weโ€™re people as well.

A: If society has decided that we have a fundamental problem with this sort of discourse, in that weโ€™re portraying bullying and then weโ€™re getting bullied, the fact of the matter is that people love drama. All of these shows are the ratings gold, so people need to turn off and stop watching if theyโ€™re not into it or understand that what theyโ€™re seeing is not a documentary.

What support are you ladies getting from the show after all this backlash?

R: None but I need some.

What about the support you ladies receive during the filming? 

R: Thereโ€™s a psychologist there at all times. They were actually great.

A: I felt really supported through the process. We all had her number and could call her anytime. And I called her 3 weeks before the show started airing because of how watching it back has put a dampener on the experience, so I rang her because I was nervous that would happen to me because I was so enthusiastic about the whole thing.

R: Itโ€™s just been such an anti-climax. I just donโ€™t remember being like that.

C: All the girls #womensupportingwomen but all the girls who I thought I was close to, havenโ€™t even reached out to me or said a word to me since it aired. Itโ€™s been hard. 

A: I feel like there are particular girls that are unfortunately relishing the fact that we are engulfed in this bad girls scandal. And then you have Cat here who has been thrown under the bus because of her business, but thereโ€™s no women supporting women there. There were plenty of girls in there with businesses.

C: I just got completely targeted and I went on it for the challenge and the experience and Iโ€™ve come out of it with a whole new friendship group and of course I talk about what I do itโ€™s my life and Iโ€™m proud of it โ€“ of course I wear my own designs.

Has your business been affected by the backlash? 

C: Iโ€™m getting a lot of hate, I have people saying they hope I go bankrupt, rating my business 1 out of 5 stars, making up comments about the quality and all this awful stuff.

R: But youโ€™ve sold more in the last month than you haveโ€ฆ

C: Yeah sales are good, Iโ€™m trotting along but Iโ€™m on damage control, itโ€™s been intense. 

Romy, last night when you decided not to accept the rose, what was your reasoning there?

R: I know it appears that because Cat and Alicia werenโ€™t going to be there, but to be honest Iโ€™m extremely impulsive, I donโ€™t know what happened but my hand wouldnโ€™t move it was the most bizarre thing and then I left and I was having some regrets worrying about my decision. And then that night my dad had a stroke and I had to go and say goodbye to him, he didnโ€™t end up dying but now heโ€™s brain damaged and canโ€™t communicate. Had I not gone home I wouldnโ€™t have had that last conversation with him. It took 24 hours for my decision to make sense but now it does.

Romy, you came out this morning saying you are an actor and were paid.

R: That was a misunderstanding, I just said as my trade Iโ€™m an actor and I got paid on the show โ€“ along with everyone else. But I wasnโ€™t planted on the show by producers.

You then discussed how it organically became role, so just you decided to go with that? 

A: Iโ€™m not an actress but I felt like youโ€™re playing a character in there. 

R: Itโ€™s the questions youโ€™re being asked, and youโ€™re mic-edโ€ฆ

A: It was fun. But a couple of us knew the first few days we were in there that we werenโ€™t going to develop anything super serious, but that doesnโ€™t mean we werenโ€™t going to give it a red hot go.

R: Today if a girl said to me I donโ€™t kiss on the first date and then came back to me and was โ€˜oh I kissed on the first dateโ€™ Iโ€™d be like cool, but in there itโ€™s different, its heightened. Youโ€™re in there and you have nothing else to do, nothing else to think about and itโ€™s kind of Stockholm Syndrome and before you know it youโ€™re completely engulfed in the drama and this character and itโ€™s just bizarre.

A: The premise of The Bachelor is pitting women against women. 

R: Itโ€™s not about love, itโ€™s never been about love โ€“ itโ€™s all about the drama. If people donโ€™t like it they donโ€™t have to watch it.

A: Start tuning in from now.

Do you guys know who wins or do you have any guesses? 

ALL: We donโ€™t!

C: I thought theyโ€™d tell us but the girls have kept it so quiet.  I hope that he picks Brooke, she is the biggest legend, super genuine, down to earth and amazing and she deserves all the love sheโ€™s getting.

R: But I think Brittany is going to win. 

Would you guys do reality TV again? 

R: No. 

C: Bring on Bachelor In Paradise!

A: For sure! 

Have any if you found love since the show? 

C: V single.

R: Dating but nothing confirmed.

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Models Are Taking To Instagram To Confirm Theyโ€™re Walking The Victoriaโ€™s Secret Fashion Show

"I used to think about what this moment might feel like"

Walking in the Victoriaโ€™s Secret Fashion Show is one of the biggest accolades for models worldwide. Not only are you exposed to tens of millions of people resulting in a constant stream of work, magazine covers and high fashion shows, the runway extravaganza has long been a stepping stone to supermodel status for the worldโ€™s most famous faces. 

Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, Miranda Kerr, Naomi Campbell and Karlie Kloss have all walked the famed runway, making it a dream of young women everywhere to don wings.

Below, all the models who have confirmed theyโ€™re walking the 2018 Victoriaโ€™s Secret Fashion Show, alongside the brandโ€™s 14 Angels (Adriana Lima and co), who walk every year.

Georgia Fowler, New Zealand

Kelly Gale, Australia

Sadie Newman, England

Megan Williams, USA

Maia Cotton, New Zealand

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Alannah Walton, USA

Barbara Palvin, Hungary

Kelsey Merritt, Philippines

Lorena Rae, Germany

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Josie Canseco, USA

Leomie Anderson, UK

Devon Windsor, USA

Estelle Chen, France/China

Herieth Paul, Tanzania 

Winnie Harlow, USA

Sabah Koj, Australian 

Iesha Hodges, USA

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Isilda Moreira, Portugal 

Sofie Rovenstine, USA

Gizele Oliveira, Brazil

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Nadine Leopold, Austria

Frida Aasen, Norway

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Toni Garrn, Germany

Maggie Laine, USA

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Jourdana Phillips, USA

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Cindy Bruna, France

Mayowa Nicholas, Nigeria

Alexina Graham, England

Yasmin Wijnaldum, Netherlands 

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Shanina Shaik, Australia 

Alanna Arrington, USA 

Zuri Tibby, USA

Cheyenne Maya Carty, England

Lameka Fox, USA

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Myrthe Bolt, Netherlands

Grace Bol, South Sudan

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Duckie Thot, Australia

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Rapper Mac Miller Has Been Found Dead Age 26

Celebrities, musicians and fans are paying emotional tributes

US rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at age 26 after an apparent overdose.

The musician, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, is believed to have died from an overdose, according to TMZ.

Miller recently released his fifth album, Swimming, and had a tour booked for October. He became famous for songs such as โ€˜Frick Park Marketโ€™ and โ€˜Knock Knock,โ€™ and recently ended a two-year relationship with singer Ariana Grande.

His family have released a statement, saying, โ€œMalcolm McCormick known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. thank you for your prayers.โ€

Below, celebrities, musicians and fans pay tribute to the star.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Just Proved Why Theyโ€™re The Perfect Couple

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Just when the cynic in you is ready to write all celebrity relationships off as fake, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle come along and make you believe all over again.

The royal couple stepped out this week for the WellChild Awards in London and while talking with a 10-year-old girl named Scarlett who was being honoured at the awards for taking care of her sister, Prince Harry was seen affectionately stroking his wifeโ€™s back.

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Cue the collective: aww.

Well while this might not seem a huge thing to some, royal protocol pretty much bans all forms of PDA โ€“ which is why youโ€™ll rarely see Wills and Kate holding hands in public.

โ€œShe just seems to be gentle and sincere,โ€ Sharon Booth, who was at the awards with her young daughter, Matilda, told People of meeting the Duchess. โ€œThey were just like normal people. Prince Harry said to her, โ€˜Are those flowers for me?โ€™ โ€ 

RELATED: Meghan Markle sparks pregnancy rumours with her latest look

Harry and Meghan are throwing out the royal rule book and we love them for it.

From their very first appearance together way back in September  2017, the couple havenโ€™t hidden their affection, often seen holding hands.

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They even snuck a little PDA into Prince Louisโ€™ christening photo.

And we canโ€™t forget the full-on smooch at the polo back in July. 

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โ€œThe reason why we are fascinated by them is because they are so likable, and their love is so real,โ€ body language expert and author Patti Wood, tells Refinery29

โ€œThey each go to do the exact same touch to each other, and that leads to high marital satisfaction,โ€ adds Wood. โ€œThatโ€™s an incredibly good sign for them.โ€

This article originally appeared on InStyle

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The Bachelorโ€™s Romy, Cat And Alisha Say If You Donโ€™t Create Drama, You Get Sent Home

"It's not about love, it's never been about love"

While we all know The Bachelor is highly-edited, heavily-produced โ€œrealityโ€ television, itโ€™s still fascinating to get an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes.

This yearโ€™s show, with Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins has been one of the most controversial yet, with concerns being raised over bullying and concerns over the mental welfare of contestants and vulnerable viewers.

This week we were given a reminder of just how manipulated the โ€œrealityโ€ is when we saw the fourth wall broken down UnReal-style, when contestant Tennille Favios ran off during a cocktail party after an altercation with fellow contestant Romy, and she was unwillingly followed with a microphone and cameras.

RELATED: Why This Season Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Is The Most Problematic So Far

Then that was followed by a conversation between the trio whoโ€™ve been dubbed this seasonโ€™s โ€œvillainsโ€, Cat Henesy, Romy Poulier and Alisha Aitken-Radburn, when they thought the cameras had stopped rolling.

โ€œDo you think I should give him an ultimatum?โ€ Cat asks the others ahead of the rose ceremony.

โ€œF**k yeah, do it,โ€ Romy encourages, but advises that she might need a plan B. โ€œAre you gonna cry?โ€ she asks. โ€œI think it adds to it. He wonโ€™t send you home.โ€

No contestants have had more air-time this year, for better or worse, than those three. And as a contestant, what assures you airtime? Drama.

โ€œIf you donโ€™t say or do things there is a chance that you will go home and we have been told that,โ€ Cat, who was asked to leave by Cummins for creating drama in the house, tells marie claire. 

โ€œItโ€™s very hands-on in there,โ€ she adds of the producers.

While the girls were quick to applaud the producers for being โ€œbloody good at their jobโ€, they admit itโ€™s still hard to watch themselves back.

โ€œYou think theyโ€™re going to cut you some slack or at least show another facet of your personality,โ€ says Romy, who has been dubbed one of the showโ€™s most controversial contestants ever. 

When asked if they felt pressure to get airtime, there was a unanimous yes.

You sacrifice so much to be there, and the process is huge,โ€ says Romy. โ€œCat moved countries, Alisha resigned from Bill Shortenโ€™s officeโ€ฆโ€

โ€œSo Iโ€™m clearly going to try and make the most of this experience,โ€ interjects Alisha. โ€œAnd if itโ€™s not a connection with Nick then, of course, Iโ€™m still going to try and stick around โ€“ maybe I could go skydiving or something!โ€

โ€œA couple of us knew the first few days we were in there that we werenโ€™t going to develop anything super serious [with Nick], but that doesnโ€™t mean we werenโ€™t going to give it a red hot go.โ€

This season there has also been a lot of chatter about the authenticity of the contestants and whether or not some of them were actually actresses planted solely to cause drama. And while Romy admits to being an actor by trade, she denies being planted on the show by producers.

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That said, however, she did admit that being in the house and the pressure-cooker situation makes you take on a role.

โ€œToday, if a girl said to me I donโ€™t kiss on the first date and then came back to me and said, โ€˜I kissed on the first dateโ€™, Iโ€™d be like cool, but in there itโ€™s different, itโ€™s heightened,โ€ says Romy. โ€œIn there and you have nothing else to do, nothing else to think about, itโ€™s kind of like Stockholm Syndrome, and before you know it youโ€™re completely engulfed in the drama and this character and itโ€™s just bizarre.โ€

โ€œItโ€™s not about love, its never been about love,โ€ adds Alisha. โ€œItโ€™s all about the drama and if people donโ€™t like it they donโ€™t have to watch it.โ€

So who is to blame? The producers who manipulate it? The girls who willingly go along with it to get airtime? Or the viewers who watch it and enable it?

If you or anyone you know needs help or advice, please call Lifeline (131 114) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636).

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The Best Street Style From New York Fashion Week So Far

Fashion month has officially begun
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New York Fashion Week is well and truly underway with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber and Joan Smalls strutting their stuff on the runway.  

Although there have been runway fashion moments aplenty, our attention was focused on the street style that will be the source of our inspiration for spring outfits.

Below, the best street style moments so far from New York Fashion Week

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Bella Hadid Just Cemented The Return Of This Popular โ€™90s Dress

Someone call SJP!

New York Fashion Week has kicked off and with it a slew of celebrity-filled pre and post parties. While popping into an exclusive event last night, Bella Hadid simultaneously cemented the return of a signature late-โ€™90s, early-โ€™00s fashion trend, the tube dress.

Beloved by celebs such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Victoria Beckham in the โ€™90s and early aughts, the tube dress seems to be the latest in a long list of forgotten trends making a comeback.

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Hadidโ€™s stretchy LBD by American brand Area accentuated her long legs and slim waist. The 21-year-old paired the dress with yellow pumps, a micro bag and a high-ponytail.

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Bella isnโ€™t the first celebrity to wear a tube dress in recent weeks, either. Fellow model Kendall Jenner sported a skintight Bec & Bridge design to sister Kylieโ€™s 21st birthday a few weeks ago and back in July, Kourtney Kardashian donned a red leather tube dress, also by Area. 

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It looks like the trend extends past just mini dresses, too. Other celebrities, such as Olivia Culpo and Demi Lovato, have been spotted sporting tube tops over the northern hemisphere summer and designers such as Miu Miu and Georgia Alice have released midi-length versions. 

Shop the trend below. 

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Georgia Alice, Sublime Tube Dress, $719, Infinitedefinite.com

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Why โ€˜Killing Eveโ€™ Will Be Your Next TV Obsession

We dare you to not binge watch this show

Killing Eve has everything you could ever want from an excellent crime drama โ€“ spies, assassins, intrigue and Sandra Oh.

A spy story retold โ€“ Killing Eve follows MI5 operative Eve Polastri (played by the excellent Sandra Oh), a desk jockey whoโ€™s growing increasingly bored with her job as her fantasies of being a spy remain unfulfilled. 

That is until Eve connects a string of murders across Europe to Russian assassin Villanelle (played by Jodie Cromer) and is removed from behind her desk to track the dangerous killer. Eve quickly becomes obssessed with the alluring but psychopathic Villanelle and the two begin an epic game of cat and mouse. 

The show doesnโ€™t fall into the sleek-spy-pursues-psychopathic-killer trope, as Eve, a passionate but sloppy agent, follows the chillingly relatable assassin Villanelle which leads to a mutual obsession between the two women.

This thrilling crime drama was adapted from Luke Jennings novella Codename Villanelle and has been a critically acclaimed hit in America since its release in April, currently holding an impressive 97% rating on Rotton Tomatoes. 

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Killing Eve is unique in that itโ€™s turned the spy genre on its head. Adapted for television by Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge, the story follows characters and stories that would usually be portrayed by men.

Sarah Barnett, president and general manager of BBC America, said of the all-female cast and story; โ€œCat-and-mouse and assassin stories have been told so many times and for good reason: There is an enduring appeal there. What was so fascinating was that making these two leads female casts the genre in a whole new light. You realize how implicitly masculine this form of storytelling has been.โ€

Killing Eve is a refreshing, female-led clean-cut drama with performances that will leave the viewer enthralled with every moment of its twisted and dark tale.  

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Everything You Need To Know About Thermage Before You Try It

It's the non-surgical facelift celebrities can't get enough of

Iโ€™ll admit when I received an email asking if Iโ€™d like to try a Thermage facial โ€“ I saw facial, said yes and cleared my schedule.

And then I googled Thermage and I had a mini freak out as the first thing that came up was the words non-surgical facelift. The word โ€˜faceliftโ€™ immediately freaked me out and I considered coming up with an excuse not to go.

A little more research however and my intrigue was just so that I kept my appointment. And Iโ€™m so glad I did.

RELATED: The Benefits Of Microneedling Your Skin: How To Use A Derma-Roller

Thermage is the treatment celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston swear by because itโ€™s zero down-time, non-surgical and non-invasive โ€“ and the results can last up to three years. Sounds pretty impressive

As a sleep-deprived working mum, wrinkle and anti-ageing treatments are definitely on my radar, so speaking with Sylvia Down, Partner/Practice Manager, Skin Renu I picked her brain on what exactly is Thermage, who it is best for and why itโ€™s garnering so much attention. 

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What is Thermage?

Thermage is a facial and body treatment to tighten and lift the skin by stimulating the formation of collagen.

Collagen takes several months to produce, the Thermage Radio Frequency bulk heating mechanism stimulates new collagen, which gradually forms (over 3-6 months) and over this time the patient can expect to see a fuller, more toned and lifted appearance.  

The benefit of Thermage Monopolar Radio Frequency it that the bulk heating targets the collagen-rich layers of the dermis stimulating the production of new collagen but the RF also travels along the fibrous septea causing them to contract and give a contouring effect.

RELATED: The Non-Surgical Facelift Celebrities Love

Who is the ideal candidate for Thermage?

Anyone whoโ€™s skin needs some tightening and for those who are beginning to see the effects of collagen depletion. Most of our patients are over 35. 

Where on the face and body can it be done?

The whole face and neck, the abdomen, buttocks, arms, knees, thighs.

What issues is Thermage great for?

Lax and loose skin, thin skin, sagging jawline, crepey skin above the knees.

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What results can you expect after the treatment?

While new collagen takes several months to produce, existing collagen does tighten. You will notice some initial tightening, however, the full benefits of the treatment are more obvious after 4-6 months. The skin will appear tighter and smoother.

Is there any downtime after the treatment?

There is no downtime with Thermage. The face will only appear a little flushed for the first hour after treatment.

How long/how many treatments before we see results?

Thermage is a once only stand-alone treatment. However, most of our Thermage patients return yearly or every two years to maintain their results.

Is Thermage safe for pregnant/breastfeeding women?

It is not suitable for pregnant women and as no topical anaesthetic is used it is suitable for breastfeeding women.

So what was my verdict?

The treatment was WAY less painful than I was anticipating, but that said at times it definitely did sting โ€“ certain points on the face and neck hurt more than others due to nerves under the skin, but overall I found it very tolerable.

I walked out of the salon feeling revitalised and fresh, my skin was a little red but not too bad, and it went down quickly. I had planned a quiet night in just in case, but there was no need to hide away afterwards so you could probably get it done on your lunch break or before heading out if needed.

As for the results, in the days following my skin definitely felt glowing and plumped, however the full extent of the results wonโ€™t be visible for 4-6 months โ€“ perfect timing just as the party season hits!

So if youโ€™re thinking about giving Thermage a go my advice would be plan ahead as its a long-game treatment. So if you have a wedding or a big event you want to look fab for just think about your timings and plan it well ahead of time.  

Depending on the treatment area, prices for Thermage start from $2,000. Please visit thermage.net.au to find out more.

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ASOS Is Selling A Knock-Off Of This Popular Kate Middleton Dress

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Kate Middleton has cemented herself as a fashion icon over the years, with her chic and modern style breathing fresh air into the often conservative royal wardrobe. 

The Duchess of Cambridge has many memorable fashion moments, from her wedding dress to pretty much her entire maternity wardrobe, but among Kateโ€™s most talked about red carpet looks was that Self Portrait dress.  

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The stunning ยฃ320 crochet maxi dress sold out almost immediately after Middleton wore it in November 2016. 

If you remember racing to the computer to try and nab yourself this stunner, only to be disappointed by seeing it was sold-out, you now have a second chance โ€“ of sorts.

E-tailer Little Mistress has made a look-a-like dress for just a fraction of the cost, and the slightly shorter ยฃ65 version is being sold exclusively through ASOS. 

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While we wouldnโ€™t usually condone buying rip-offs of designer clothing (and we know Diet Prada will have a field day with this one), if you were desperate to get your hands on the sold-out Self Portrait design, at least now you can shop something very similar.

If you want to dress like a royal on a commonerโ€™s budget, head to ASOS now to pick up this absolute steal. 

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What We Learnt From Watching Emily Ratajkowski Do Her Own Make-Up

Here's every product from her 5-minute beauty routine

Emily Ratajkowski has a secret talent โ€“ sheโ€™s a budding make-up artist. The 27-year-old New Yorker says sheโ€™s been obsessed with creating looks on her friends and family for years but only got โ€œreally goodโ€ three-years-ago. โ€œWhen I do my girlfriendsโ€™ makeup, I do the same look,โ€ she revealed, insisting itโ€™s universally flattering.

Emily, who recently wed Sebastian Bear-McClard, starts by applying Charlotte Tilburyโ€™s Magic Foundation with her fingers โ€“ explaining to Vogue that her husband calls it โ€œfinger-painting.โ€

For her eyebrows, the Gone Girl actress uses Maybelline Clear Great Lash Mascara to brush her naturally full arches upward. Next, Ratajkowski applies Milk Highlighter in Lit to her cheekbones and down the bridge of her nose.

Emily then generously applies a creamy earth-toned blush to her cheeks, blending the product with her fingertips, adding that she likes to pat any excess colour on her nose. 

Accentuating her almond-shaped peepers, Em applies a brown eyeshadow to her eyelid โ€“ stopping at the crease โ€“ then she takes a smaller brush to apply the same pigment to the lower lashline. The eyes are finished with Glossier Lash Slick. 

Lastly, the model reaches for Marc Jacobsโ€™ Lip Creme in โ€˜Jโ€™Adoreโ€™. For that kissable pout, Emily applies a layer of Pat McGrathโ€™s Lust Lip Gloss in Blitz Gold.

RELATED: Could This Be The Supermodel Secret To Perfect Skin?

Watch Emilyโ€™s how-to below! 

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Burberry Announces It Will Stop Using Real Fur And Burning Unsold Goods

A win for the sustainable fashion movement

Purveyor of quintessential British style Burberry is striding into Fashion Month with a good news story: the luxury fashion house will no longer use real fur or burn millions of dollars worth of unsold goods.

In July, the label caused controversy when news broke that it burnt clothes, accessories and perfume to a value of more than $50 million last year. Destroying unsold items is a common practice among high-end fashion houses โ€“ to prevent pieces being stolen or sold cheaply โ€“ but the environmental implications are staggering.

In 2018, waste (or anti-waste) is a fashion buzzword, with brands under pressure to forge sustainable and ethical practices.

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Meanwhile, a host of up-and-coming fake fur labels beloved by the sartorial set suggest faux is the way to go (think Shrimps, Unreal Fur) โ€“ though some say its eco impact may be just as serious. Riccardo Tisciโ€™s debut collection for Burberry later this month, says the brand, will be a (real) fur-free zone. 

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The Cost Of Chiara Ferragniโ€™s Wedding Will Blow You Away

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Celebrity weddings are nearly always grandiose affairs, but Italian fashion blogger Chiara Ferragniโ€™s wedding has just blown everyone elseโ€™s out of the water. 

In what was instantly dubbed the most extravagant wedding of 2018, Chiara wed her longtime love, Italian singer Fedez Leonardo Lucia in Sicily last weekend.  

The wedding bill is enough to make us feel a little light-headed, with the whole affair featuring two incredible wedding gowns, special fireworks, an amusement park, a secluded 19th-century palazzo in Noto and return flights for guests. 

Ferragni chose to wear not one, but two Dior haute couture wedding gowns which are estimated to cost around ยฃ231,000 (thatโ€™s nearly $420,000)

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The stunning wedding location, the Dimora Delle Balze, is believed to have cost the couple another ยฃ231,000.  

On top of the already idyllic location, the reception, a bespoke amusement park decked out with a ferris wheel, a carousel ride and event fireworks, was a whopping ยฃ81,000 (around $145,000). 

The newlyweds made sure no stone was left unturned, and no guest was made to feel uncomfortable, shelling out return flights for approximately 150 people on a private Alitalia aeroplane for a round trip from Milan to Catania. Making sure your guests travel comfortably and in style costs quite a bit of cash โ€“ ยฃ154,000 (approximately $27,000) to be specific. 

Of course, no wedding is complete without a killer flower arrangement, and for a wedding such as Ferragniโ€™s? The price tag has been an estimated ยฃ3,000 (or $5000). 

This brings the grand total to ยฃ704,000. Thatโ€™s comfortably over one million dollars Australian. 

Excuse us while we go lie down. 

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Pinterest Has Seen A 203% Surge In Popularity For This Fashion Trend

It's not for the faint-hearted
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The latest trend getting a major reboot is yet another one which comes direct from the decade that gave us bike pants, scrunchies, neon, tube socks and overalls: the 1990s.

And like all the other trends coming back out of the wardrobe from this decade, this trend requires serious style stamina. Itโ€™s not for the faint-hearted, but it can be done in a chic-yet-ironic way as evidenced by all the models, influencers, celebrities and street style stars who have been rocking it hard on the โ€˜Gram in recent posts and also over on social mediaโ€™s ultimate mood board, Pinterest.

Weโ€™re talking about the logo trend of course, the trend that says itโ€™s fine, great even, to be decked out in head-to-toe branding.

According to the Pinterest 100 Report, the site has seen an increase of 203 per cent in saves for โ€œlogosโ€ globally since last year, confirming what we already knew: logomania is back.

However, this time around itโ€™s not just about head-to-toe logo looks, 2018โ€™s logomania trend offers options for the beginner like a logoed accessory in the form of a statement bag or belt. 

Scroll down for the street style to take your cues from.

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Chrissy Teigen Reveals Details Of Postpartum Depression In Very Candid Interview

"I was drinking too much"

Two days ago Twitter queen Chrissy Teigen made her first appearance on the red carpet since giving birth to her son, Miles, in May.

The mother of two was accompanied by her Grammy-winning husband John Legend while attending the British GQ Men of the Year Awards, following their very long family vacation in Bali. 

The familyโ€™s connection to Bali and the focus on quality family time make sense after Teigenโ€™s most recent, and very brave, interview with Womenโ€™s Health magazine.

The mother of two spoke openly about her postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Luna, (now two) and the struggle to write a follow-up cookbook to Teigenโ€™s massively popular debut cookbook Cravings

The 32-year-old opened up about a time in her life where she was โ€œdrinking too muchโ€ and โ€œnot being goodโ€ to her body.

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Teigen told Womenโ€™s Health, โ€œAfter Luna, I was drinking too much. I wasnโ€™t eating as much because I was full from drinking. I wasnโ€™t being good to my body. I remember being so bruised from nothing.โ€

The process of writing her follow-up cookbook Cravings: Hungry For More (out September 18) was described by Teigen as โ€œtorturousโ€ as she continued spiralled downwards, drinking heavily and not taking care of herself.

The straight-talking model explained how her decision to start anti-depressants and escape to a wellness retreat in Bali, encouraged a different outlook on life.  

โ€œItโ€™s like, what could be more important than mental health? Whatโ€™s more important than being proud of yourself and doing the best you can for your body?โ€

The model, mother, activist, author, and sworn enemy of Donald Trump, has proven once again why we will always love her. 

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Meghan Markle Steps Out With A Glamorous New Look

And sets tongues wagging that she might be pregnant!

Meghan Markle stepped out overnight to attend the 100 Days Of Peace concert marking the centenary of the end of World War I alongside husband Prince Harry and the royal set tongues wagging with a glamorous new look. 

The concert was held to raise awareness for military veterans suffering mental health issues with all proceeds going to mental health charities, a passion close to the Princeโ€™s heart.

The couple mingled with guests ahead of the show and during the break they met with a number of the showโ€™s performers as well as members of the charities and sponsors from the event.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex couple dressed in blue, with Harry looking handsome in a dark navy suit, while Meghan opted for a brighter shade of cobalt that we havenโ€™t seen on her before.

RELATED: How Pregnant Pippa Middleton Is Following Kateโ€™s Baby Choice

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Meghan styled her sleeveless Jason Wu dress, which featured ruffle detailing down the front, with embellished blue satin Aquazerra stilettos and a Dior clutch.

The Duchess however mixed up her beauty look for the event, opting for Old-Hollywood side-swept waves.

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After the Duchessโ€™ appearance fans have started to speculate over whether or not the Duchess might, in fact, be pregnant, with the detailing of the dress appearing to add to her naturally petite frame.

No news from Kensington Palace but we do know that Kate Middelton was a fan of the old โ€˜change up your hairstyleโ€™ trick to throw them off the scent so just sayingโ€ฆ

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Julie Bishop Has An Emotional Message For All Australian Women

"Women must be represented appropriately at all levels throughout society"

Australiaโ€™s first female Foreign Minister and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party for five years until the recent leadership spill, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, believes more women need to be heard.

Entering public office is one of the highest callings: an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of your community and nation. While the public scrutiny can be intense, it is a rewarding and satisfying vocation in the service of other people.

During my time in politics, I have witnessed steady change in attitudes towards women in parliament and in leadership positions across Australia. My personal milestone was to be appointed as Australiaโ€™s first female Minister for Foreign Affairs.

There is a growing recognition that gender balance is important in any organisation, to ensure all perspectives are taken into account during the decision-making process.

Under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbullโ€™s leadership, six women were appointed to Federal Cabinet in 2015 โ€“ the equal highest number of women since Federation. The current Cabinet includes five female ministers. These women are high-profile role models to others wanting to pursue a career in male-dominated sectors or to have a rewarding career and a family at the same time.

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As these remarkable women break down barriers in their respective fields, they pave the way for more to follow. While significant progress has been made, women remain under-represented at decision-making levels in most sectors, including within our State and Federal parliaments here and abroad.

Throughout my professional career, I have held a strong belief that women should empower other women, whether through formal or informal mentoring, or simply by supporting each other as colleagues in the workplace. As the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, I feel the responsibility to support and mentor women who are interested in entering public office.

Women must be represented appropriately at all levels throughout society, business and government, to ensure the interests and perspectives of 50 per cent of all communities are heard.

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Sarah Hanson-Young Opens Up About Sexism In Politics

"Women deserve to have a voice and we're not going to be slut shamed for using it"
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After Sarah Hanson-Young was told by a fellow senator to โ€œstop shagging menโ€, she filed a defamation suit against him. Here, she talks about the importance of speaking upโ€ฆ

When I came into parliament at the age of 25, as the youngest woman ever to be elected, I was naive about how damaging and hurtful sexist comments can be. I didnโ€™t call it out at the beginning and in the 10 years Iโ€™ve been in parliament, itโ€™s only gotten worse. I have seen the tone of political debate fall lower and lower.

When Iโ€™m in the chamber, I will often hear commentary about what I look like. Some members of parliament always make snarky remarks about the dresses I wear. Thereโ€™s one male colleague who will shout out at me when Iโ€™m debating a serious issue, saying, โ€œWhy donโ€™t you just smile at me, Sarah?โ€ Then thereโ€™s the nasty, underhanded sexual innuendo. Iโ€™ve had menโ€™s names yelled at me while Iโ€™ve been on my feet in the chamber, with the insinuation that Iโ€™m apparently sleeping with them. Itโ€™s all designed to  throw me off my game, break down my confidence and shut me up. Itโ€™s used as a weapon to make me think twice about getting to my feet again.

In the past, when a comment was made I tried not to react โ€“ to pretend like I didnโ€™t hear it. The downside of ignoring it is that [the behaviour] continues. When Senator [David] Leyonhjelm shouted across the chamber that I should โ€œstop shagging menโ€, I felt like I had a responsibility to call him out. Subconsciously or consciously, I think I was really encouraged by the #MeToo movement to break my silence. As a leader in our community and a woman in a privileged position, I felt like I needed to set an example to other women. And, as a mother, I needed to set an example to my daughter [Kora, 11].

 

Iโ€™m a strong woman โ€“ I give as good as I get in the rough and tumble of political debate โ€“ but this is the hardest thing Iโ€™ve ever done. Calling this out as slut shaming has forced me to confront the issue and talk about it publicly. Itโ€™s also opened me up to the attempted shame of the comments. Having my apparent sex life discussed in public has been a surreal experience. And Senator Leyonhjelm has continued his bullying: he has tried to shame me, silence me more and punish me for speaking out.

Despite all of that, the response has been incredibly heartening. Iโ€™ve been contacted by a number of other women in the parliament who have told me their stories of similar experiences. Iโ€™ve had encouragement from other female politicians, such as Kristina Keneally, and messages of support from male colleagues. One of the thousands of messages Iโ€™ve received from the public was from a woman in her 80s, who said she had waited her whole life to see this happen. Sheโ€™d watched womenโ€™s participation in the workforce grow but the issue of sexism not stop. I feel quite encouraged by the outpouring of support.

My daughter, Kora, has been my rock through this whole process. Iโ€™ve always taught her not to let the bullies win, so I wasnโ€™t going to sit back and let this reprehensible behaviour stop me from doing my job. I want her to never be afraid of standing up for what she believes in. I want all women to feel empowered in their opinions and to not have to suffer in silence. If we are to have this cultural shift, we need more strong female role models in leadership and more young women in politics. Women deserve to have a voice, and we are not going to be slut shamed for daring to use it in political debate. We have every right to be there and we will say what needs to be said.

This article originally appeared in the October issue of marie claire.

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How To Survive New York Fashion Week, According To Elle Ferguson

Step 1: shop, shop, shop

Itโ€™s that time again: Celebrities, models and influencers are currently touching down in the Big Apple for New York Fashion Weekโ€˜s spring/summer 2019 season, Australian entrepreneur and fashion blogger Elle Ferguson among them.

With designers such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Zimmermann debuting their new collections, the front row is sure to be filled with famous faces and, of course, the street style will be dictating everything we wear this summer. 

Below, the co-founder of โ€˜They All Hate Usโ€™ and founder of fake tan brand, ELLE EFFECT, fills us in on the trends sheโ€™s currently loving, the items she couldnโ€™t do NYFW without and the shows sheโ€™s most excited to see. 

What fashion week/s are you heading to this season? 

This year, Iโ€™m all about NYFW, which Iโ€™m attending with TRESemme. Then back to LA for a super exciting projectโ€ฆ No Paris this year.

What shows are you most excited for?

Zimmermann, I cannot wait for their show. And then, of course, Rodarte.

How would you describe your personal style?

Currently, its 12:15am and Iโ€™m packing my suitcases, so Iโ€™m in good old activewear (which Iโ€™ve had on since pilates this morning). But in everyday life, my style is eclecticโ€ฆ it changes all the time.

Who do you look to for style inspiration in the lead up to fashion week?

This season, I have been addicted to all the colour from Copenhagen fashion week, the girls and outfits have been next level. I literally have hundreds of screenshots. I also love Instagram and just finding random amazingly dressed women that I get inspiration from.

How do you decide what to wear for fashion week?

Well, I could not have done this fashion week without my sister, Babyanything. She has been on so many shopping trips with me in my pre-planning stages and always believes in me when I say something crazy when putting together an outfit. She also is extremely honest, which is amazing when you are prepping for fashion week. You need outfits that look good from all angles.  Plus a coat of ELLE EFFECT, for the ultimate golden glow. 

During fashion week, what item wouldnโ€™t you leave home without?

My phoneโ€ฆ itโ€™s my lifeline.

What one piece can you currently not get enough of?

Hmmm, Iโ€™m going to say COLOUR! I know Iโ€™m usually in denim and a basic, but this season I cannot get enough of colour.

Whatโ€™s the one piece youโ€™ll be rotating a lot this fashion month?

My new Quay sunglasses and my Fendi heels.
 

Whatโ€™s the biggest fashion lesson youโ€™ve learnt from previous fashion weeks?

Do you!!! Itโ€™s also a life lessonโ€ฆ everyone else is taken just do you!

What trends do you think weโ€™ll see everywhere โ€“ either streets or runway โ€“ this fashion month?

Shells, anklets, chokers, clear bags. And Iโ€™m hoping the Havaiana thong trend will not be seen at NYFWโ€ฆ safe to say I havenโ€™t packed any!

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Jarrod Woodgate On Why He And Keira Maguire Really Split

'Instagram ruined our relationship'

Although Bachelor In Paradiseโ€˜s Jarrod Woodgate and Keira Maguire appeared picture-perfect in front of cameras, Jarrod reveals his relationship with the 32-year-old was under strain because of Keiraโ€™s obsession with Instagram.

Jarrod, 32, ended things three weeks ago after nearly nine months of dating, explaining his ex-girlfriendโ€™s love of social media was the reason for their split.

โ€œHer Instagram following is overwhelming and it was taking over our relationship. Sheโ€™s purely Instagram-focused, and that takes up a lot of time.โ€

He added that when he and Keira, 32, would get together, he was not a priority.

โ€œIโ€™d spend two days a week with her and it [was] basically all Instagram-based. Itโ€™s hard because youโ€™re competing with 177,000 other people that follow her, but I shouldnโ€™t have to compete,โ€ he explained.

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Keira last week revealed to WHO she makes more money than Jarrod.

โ€œShe would earn over $1,500 for every Instagram post so itโ€™s no wonder she earnt more than me, Iโ€™m on a really low family salary,โ€ Jarrod says.

โ€œWhen youโ€™re living in my family home and not paying any rent or bills, money shouldnโ€™t be an issue. But when it came to spending money, she would blow it on so much.โ€ 

This article originally appeared on WHO

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The Best Tweets From Last Nightโ€™s Episode Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

Australia reacts to last night's mass exodus

Last night saw the moment we had all been waiting for on this season of The Bachelor, when contestants Cat and Romy โ€“ dubbed this seasonโ€™s โ€œvillainsโ€ โ€“ finally put in their place, leaving the show alongside their side-kick Alicia and intruder Brittany.

The episode started with another awkward group date with the girls getting overly aggressive in a pool in terrible swimsuits (anyone else feel uncomfortable with some of those camera angles?) before the drama started when Brooke received another single date โ€“ much to the disdain of Cat, who was yet to have any one-on-one time with the Honey Badger.

RELATED: Which Bachelor contestants are actresses? 

But it was really all about the cocktail party โ€“ or toga party rather โ€“ where Nick decided to confront Tenielle about who was being mean in house. Nick then took it upon himself to ask serial trouble-maker Cat to leave the mansion โ€“ while for some reason deciding to keep Romy in.

He then went on to offer Romy the final rose (whaaat?) before she decided to high-tail it out of there too.

But Twitter really tells it best:

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This Scene On โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Demonstrated How Damaging Gaslighting Can Be

The manipulation tactic is a serious form of abuse

Wednesday nightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor was hard to watch for reasons other than weโ€™re used to. Instead of sitting through an awkward first date or a wow-the-camera-is-far-too-zoomed-in kiss, we saw three grown women bully and belittle another contestant, resulting in her standing outside in the cold sobbing. 

Furthermore, rather than putting the young womanโ€™s mental health first, producers chased Tenille down with a microphone and camera just to ensure they were getting her breakdown on film โ€“ at one point, a producer even asked, โ€œHow do you feel about Nick?โ€

Romy Poulier, Cat Hennessey and Alisha Radburn were singled out as the โ€˜villainsโ€™ of the series early on, but watching episode seven, it was evident that their behaviour is far more serious than a few snide comments here and there for added drama. 

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Many viewers pointed out that Romy was โ€˜gaslightingโ€™ while talking to Tenille, a form of psychological manipulation which makes the targeted individual doubt themselves and causes the victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity.

This isnโ€™t the first time the term has been used on this season of the show, either. A few weeks ago when contestant Shannon Baff tried to stand up to Romy, Romy turned things around, accusing Shannon of attacking her.

But what does gaslighting mean and how serious can it be?

What is gaslighting?

โ€œGaslighting is a tactic which people use (either consciously or unconsciously) to gain power or control over a person,โ€ Lysn psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada explains, saying the term was coined from the 1944 movie Gaslightwhere a man tries to convince his wife that she is โ€˜insaneโ€™ by making her question her reality.

โ€œGaslighting is often done slowly, often to the point where the victim doesnโ€™t realise that is what has been happening. It can make a victim doubt his or her own thoughts and memories,โ€ Sada says.

Can gaslighting happen in any situation?

Though many associate gaslighting with a romantic relationship, as we saw on The Bachelor, it extends further than intimate relationships and close friendships.

โ€œIt can happen at work, with friends, relatives and as weโ€™ve seen last night, on reality TV,โ€ Sada says, noting that a lot of people make relationships about power โ€“ and thatโ€™s where gaslighting comes in. 

Why would someone gaslight someone else?

โ€œThis technique is used by people to gain further power and control over someone or a group of people,โ€ Sada explains. โ€œIt comes back to control and manipulation, with people often using it to make others depend on them.โ€

โ€œSometimes perpetrators learn this behaviour throughout their childhood, perhaps their parents practised this kind of behaviour or theyโ€™ve slowly learnt tactics through their own behaviour and seeing the outcome it can have. Gaslighting is also common among people who have personality traits like narcissism and examples exist among dictators and cult leaders.โ€

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What should people look out for?

โ€œThere are several techniques to look out for, however, one of the biggest signs is when the perpetrator tells deliberate lies, often denying things theyโ€™ve said,โ€ Sada says. โ€œThis can make the victim question everything in their own reality because the perpetrator is so adamant that theyโ€™re telling the truth.โ€

What effect can gaslighting have on the victim?

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse and can have a big impact on a personโ€™s mental health. โ€œThe constant self-doubt, confusion and questioning of self-worth can lead to things like anxiety and depression,โ€ Sada says.

โ€œIt can also cause future trust issues and problems in relationships when the victim is hesitant to make themselves vulnerable. Gaslighting also beats down a personโ€™s self-esteem which can lead to the victim becoming co-dependent on others or the perpetrator themselves.โ€ 

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As far as The Bachelor goes, Sada points out the one positive takeaway: the opportunity to open up the lines of communication surrounding bullying and gaslighting. However, she notes the situation could have been handled in a different way. โ€œIt certainly would have been triggering for some people and there could have [been pre-warnings] about the potential of it causing distress.โ€

If you or anyone you know needs help or advice, please call Lifeline (131 114) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636).

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Kensington Palace Denies Rumours Of A Feud Between Prince Charles And His Sons

Royally ruffled feathers

The relationship between the first-in-line to the throne, Prince Charles, and his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, has always held a fascination for the public. Are they close? How close? Did they watch Suits together prior to meeting Prince Harryโ€™s now wife Meghan Markle?

No one really knows the answers to these questions except the three people in question. But that doesnโ€™t stop the endless speculation, which intensified when Prince Harry and Prince Williamโ€™s beloved mum, and Prince Charleโ€™s ex-wife, Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in August 1997.

However, recently that speculation went to the next level with a British tabloid, The Daily Beast, running an in-depth feature over the weekend titled โ€˜Inside the Cold War Between Prince Charles and William and Harry.โ€™ The feature quoted anonymous sources saying, โ€œThey [Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Prince William] are very different people and they just donโ€™t get on. Itโ€™s as simple as that. They rarely see each other outside of official business.โ€

Usually when the press or the public speculates about the royal family, the Palace keeps quiet with no engagement and no response. But not this time. In an unprecedented step the Express reports, โ€œClarence House has issued a furious denial to claims Prince Charles does not get on with his sons, Prince William and Harry.โ€

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Per the Express, when asked if they claims in the article were true, Clarence House told them the claims were โ€œcomplete fictionโ€.

Which makes sense, the boys and their father look to have a very strong bond if past behaviour is anything to go on. As recently as Prince Harryโ€™s wedding to Meghan Markle in May, Markle had Prince Charles walk her partway down the aisle, a sure sign of a tight-knit family.

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This article originally appeared on InStyle.

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Calling All Podcast Fans: โ€˜Dirty Johnโ€™ and โ€˜Serialโ€™ Just Dropped Major News

Clear your schedule and turn up your podcast dial

Calling all true crime podcast fans, youโ€™re going to flip over the latest offerings from two of the best-in-class from this gripping genre: Dirty John and Serial.

Dirty Johnโ€™s producers, Wondery, have released a follow-up to the cult 2017 hit, called Dr. Death and Serial has released a trailer for the forthcoming third season of the award-winning Sarah Koenig-hosted show. 

First up, hereโ€™s what we know about the Dirty John follow-up, Dr. Death. The first two episodes of the podcast are available to download right now (itโ€™s fine, weโ€™ll wait) and from the synopsis it sounds like we can expect big things.

Similar to the subject matter of Dirty John, which told the story of charming, manipulative con man John Meehan and his relationship with wealthy Southern Californian divorcรฉe, Debra Newell, Dr. Death follows another charismatic-but-ultimately-deadly man, Dr Christopher Duntsch.

Dr Duntsch or Dr Death as he has been gruesomely nicknamed, is an American neurosurgeon who was sentenced to life in prison on February 20, 2017 for gross malpractice after the death and severe maiming of several of his patients while he was working in two hospitals in Texas. The Dr. Death podcast is hosted by journalist Laura Beil and looks into how this tragic situation could have happened in not one but two hospitals.

As for Serial, as loyal fans will know, the two seasons so far have told one story each season, the first about the murder of high school girl Hae Min Lee and her boyfriend, Adnan Syed, who was convicted of the crime; the second season narrated the tale of American Army soldier, Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban and then charged with desertion upon his release. 

For the third season rather than focus on one personโ€™s story, Serial goes inside the American criminal justice system with stories collected from a year โ€œinside the criminal justice courts in Cleveland, Ohio,โ€ Koenig says in the trailer.

The first episode of Serial season three will be released on Thursday September 20, with a new episode each Thursday after that.

In other podcast news, Reese Witherspoonโ€™s Hello Sunshine production company has revealed plans to launch a female-centric podcast network called The Beam, The Hollywood Reporter reports, with shows launching on the network in October.

This article originally appeared on InStyle.

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Your Weekly Horoscopes Are Here: September 7 โ€“ September 14

See what the stars have in store

If you celebrate your birthday this week:

Your Year Ahead

Start this birthday season by doing what you love, Virgo.  Enjoy those long lunches, indulge in shopping sprees and invest in pampering days at the spa. With the Sun in your own sign again โ€“ youโ€™re back at your best.  A bargain, new business or financial opportunity should soon present itself.  But wait until 22nd before you sign any contracts or accept and deals.  This year also stirs a hunger for passion โ€“ with a definite upswing in sensuality.  Better still, you discover that youโ€™re warmly loved, with any new romance looking to be long term.  And should the planets encourage commitment, why question it?  

 

Aries (March 21 โ€“ April 20)

Best Day:  Sunday 9th

No one has a completely drama free existence โ€“ we all make mistakes.  Consider, though, that errors of judgement are simply learning tools towards self awareness, wisdom and compassion.  So donโ€™t be swamped by remorse or disappointment.  Discard whatโ€™s no longer needed in your life.  Forgive others, and yourself. 

 

Taurus (April 21 โ€“ May 20)

Best Day:  Tuesday 11th

Youโ€™re attracted to the new and unusual, and that encourages a saunter off the beaten track.  If well prepared, you could soon be treading more lucrative paths.  But thereโ€™s still a risk element involved.  If plans are delayed by a lack of capital, donโ€™t let this ruin a potentially fun week.   Although money helps, the best things in life are still free.  

 

Gemini (May 21 โ€“ June 21)

Best Day:  Thursday 13th

Like it or not, sometimes the best things happen when theyโ€™re least expected.  Sure, there may be issues to deal with, but youโ€™re likely to find that each one is relatively minor.  Be patient, too, in matters of the heart; thereโ€™s no hurry for a decision.  A change of living arrangements could also either frustrate, or delight you.  

 

Cancer (June 22 โ€“ July 22)

Best Day: Wednesday 12th

This week tests your sense of stability.  Financial uncertainty features, so avoid get-rich-quick schemes.  The same goes for former lovers who try to stray back within reach.  It might be wise to remember why you broke up in the first place.  If youโ€™re trying to lose weight, boredom is your worst enemy โ€“ so avoid snack attacks by keeping on the go.

 

Leo (July 23 โ€“ August 23)

Best Day:  Sunday 9th

This week has an important feel about it, where most Leos get to move in a new direction. Others may want to intrude on your plans, but you know whatโ€™s no longer working for you โ€“ so donโ€™t ignore this chance to discard heavy burdens or emotions. By lightening the load, life becomes easier.  Love wins a generous time slot too.

 

Virgo (August 24 โ€“ September 22)

Best Day:  Monday 10th

They say everything passes, but better times canโ€™t happen soon enough.  You could do with some light relief.  In the meantime, if others are still out to undermine you, the planets provide cosmic carte blanche to regain control.  This time, you get the upper hand.  Life becomes all about independence, and reclaiming your own strength.

 

Libra (September 23 โ€“ October 23)

Best Day:  Tuesday 11th

Youโ€™re not done yet, Libra  Sure, you could be questioning if itโ€™s all worth it โ€“ or whether you should abandon a fruitless quest.  Rather than panic, you should sit down and calmly work out whatโ€™s going on.  All you need is a new perspective, and plenty of fresh air.  Step out in the elements โ€“ a few days break should do it.

 

Scorpio (October 24 โ€“ November 22)

Best Day:  Wednesday 12th

Endless conflict has chipped away at the Scorpio spirit.  You could save yourself more problems by taking a few days break, preferably in easy-going company. The other trick is to become invisible. Right now, a good portion of humanity is feeling tetchy, with some intangible elements brewing up a tiff.  Tread softly.

 

Sagittarius (November 23 โ€“ December 21)

Best Day:  Friday 7th

 

Time for some lateral thought, Sagittarius.  Instead of hurriedly grappling for difficult or, perhaps, unattainable aims โ€“ stop rushing and take the time to look at things from a different viewpoint.  Thereโ€™s still much to learn, and living by a new set of rules could be just what you need.  

 

Capricorn (December 22 โ€“ January 20) 

Best Day:  Monday 10th

 

Sometimes we have to live through situations that we donโ€™t understand, but if we wait long enough, a reason for that experience usually reveals itself.  This is especially important to remember at times when we feel directionless or unsure of what to do.   Life is full of buried treasures.  Chances are, youโ€™re sitting on some hidden gems this week.

Aquarius (January 21 โ€“ February 18)

Best Day:  Sunday 9th

 

Someoneโ€™s very hot under the collar, and is righteously laying down the law or simply making a nuisance of themselves.  You may find this individual either at home or at work.  So, should you confront, or ignore this thoughtless bully?  Best to just step away.  Expect financial changes, so donโ€™t become too dependent on anotherโ€™s money or resources.

 

Pisces (February 19 โ€“ March 20)

Best Day: Saturday 8th

This week finds many Pisceans retreating into privacy.  A secret love affair may begin, or perhaps entanglements from the past influence the present.  You may feel nervous, wondering whether youโ€™ve done the right thing in a tricky situation.  What you really need is peace and quiet, so use whatever excuse you need to reject intrusive invitations.

By Tanya Obreza: www.tanyaobreza.com

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This Natural Ingredient Is Like A Vacuum For Your Pores

Instantly purify your skin

While putting charcoal on your face might sound very unglamorous, itโ€™s fast becoming one of the most trendy skincare ingredients out there. Why? Charcoal contains natural properties that act like a magnet, drawing impurities such as make-up and dirt out from the skinโ€™s surface.

Incorporating a charcoal-based product into your daily regimen can balance oil production and increase skinโ€™s radiance over time. Since it doesnโ€™t contain any nasty chemicals, this wonder ingredient can be used on sensitive complexions while still being effective enough to tackle adult acne

RELATED: Why Probiotics Is The Biggest Buzzword In Beauty Right Now

The benefits extend beyond your complexion โ€“ charcoal can be used all over your body and worked into your hair care regimen to balance an oily scalp.  Here, weโ€™ve rounded up three of our favourite charcoal-containing beauty products to try right now. 

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Bioglan Activated Charcoal Powder, $23, Priceline
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Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant, $87.50

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Alexandra And Genevieve Smart On The Key Looks For Spring/Summer

What we'll all be buying this season
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There are few women more stylish than Sydney sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart. The flame-headed fashion designers behind Ginger & Smart have cultivated a reputation for sophisticated, high-quality garments that set their wearer apart โ€“ perhaps care of a gleaming metallic thread woven through a structured skirt, or a silk shirt emblazoned with a hand-painted print thatโ€™s rich with hidden symbolism.

With 16 years of Ginger & Smart under their (leather and knotted at the waist) belts, the sisters sat down with style influencer Jasmin Howell to reveal their new Spring/Summer collection for the FIAT 500 Fashion Files (watch their video interview above). 

โ€œThis collection is really about the importance of connection, to each other, to ourselves, and to nature,โ€ Genevieve explains of Parallel, which just dropped in stores. โ€œWe were also inspired by the parallels between art and science โ€“ it was a great path for us to explore through print, colour and texture.โ€

Take the subtly metallic Cause and Effect dress, worn by Jasmin in the above video, which blends rose gold with lilac for the ultimate party frock. โ€œThe new collection features luminous colours that are very unique โ€“ for us, to be chic is to be unique,โ€ says Genevieve. โ€œThose transformative moments when someone feels like they really come alive in a piece, thatโ€™s what weโ€™re all about.โ€

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Fashion is intensely personal for Alexandra and Genevieve, who find inspiration in their customer rather than passing trends. โ€œOur muse is a woman of contrasts, she can be so many things in one day โ€“ a businesswoman, a mother, a daughter, a lover, a creative,โ€ explains Alexandra. โ€œWe design for all those different hats we wear โ€“ and swap seamlessly โ€“ as women.โ€

They pay homage to their muse by paying meticulous attention to the construction and quality of their fabrics, as well as beautiful details treasured by the wearer. Every flower in a Ginger & Smart floral print, for instance, has been hand-picked for its meaning. โ€œOur Harmony print represents love and loyalty so we picked flowers like forget-me-nots and anemones for their symbolism,โ€ reveals Alexandra.

Rather than slavishly following trends, the sisters believe the key to effortless style lies in a tightly edited wardrobe of timeless staples. โ€œReally neutral classics allow you to update your wardrobe every season with a beautiful print, colour or texture,โ€ says Genevieve. โ€œItโ€™s more fun to update if you know you have a solid base.โ€

As for the colour of the moment? For Alexandra and Genevieve, the new black is olive green. โ€œWeโ€™re loving olive green for eveningwear at the moment,โ€ says Genevieve, a long-sleeve lace dress in the moody hue draped over her arm. โ€œItโ€™s modern and chic.โ€

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Hailey Baldwin Shows Off Her Huge Engagement Ring On The Runway

For Tommy Hilfiger's Shanghai show

Tomorrow marks the start of New York fashion week and a month of shows that continue to span London, Milan and Paris, but last night Tommy Hilfiger kicked catwalk season off early with a sports-inspired Shanghai show. 

Set against the Chinese cityโ€™s sparkling skyline, the autumn/winter presentation was opened by newly-engaged model Hailey Baldwin, who showed off her absโ€”and a glint of her diamond ringโ€”in a bold red crop top and matching pants.

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The buzzy show followed the see now, buy now format the label has adhered to for the past two years, with all runway looks made immediately available to shop in more than 70 countries.

This season also marked the debut of Tommy Icons, a capsule collection of pieces inspired by archival Tommy Hilfiger designs (check out the fierce metallic gold puffer jacket below!), and a menswear collaboration with British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton. Keep scrolling for all the highlights.

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The 10 Careers That Get The Most Right Swipes On Tinder

Considering a career change?

Seems aesthetics arenโ€™t the only thing determining who gets a left vs right swipe on Tinder, how you make a living plays a big part in it too.

The dating app has released the 10 most attractive jobs in Australia โ€“ and while the majority of these arenโ€™t overly surprising, there are a few, ermโ€ฆ eyebrow-raising inclusions (cough, dive instructor.)

In short, if you havenโ€™t made many matches lately it might be time to consider a career change (thank us later, love life.)

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This CC Cream Has More Than 130,000 Beauty Addicts Hooked

Described as the Goldilocks of beauty products

When the topic of tried and true beauty products is raised in the office, thereโ€™s one product that the entire team can agree on. Thatโ€™s why it comes as no surprise that this office beauty hero is also the best-selling face product on Sephoraโ€™s Australian and US sites. Described as the Goldilocks of make-up products, this affordable CC cream is not too thick or too sheer; too matte or too shiny.

 

Developed by plastic surgeons, It Cosmetics CC Cream ($61; sephora.com.au) is designed to look like โ€˜your skin but better.โ€™ 

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The benefits donโ€™t stop there โ€“ this CC cream also protects the skin against UVA and UVB sun damage. Plus, itโ€™s packed with anti-ageing ingredients that have been clinically proven to improve skinโ€™s texture and brightness. 

If youโ€™re still not sold then donโ€™t take our word for it: It Cosmeticsโ€™ CC cream has 130,000 loves from Sephoraโ€™s โ€˜beauty insidersโ€™ and and over 2000 reviews โ€“ 75 per cent of which are four and five stars. Thereโ€™s only one catch: itโ€™s practically always sold out at Sephora, so run donโ€™t walk!  

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RELATED: This Clear Self-Tanning Water Is A Complete Game Changer

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Women In New Zealand May Soon Be Entitled To Paid Miscarriage Leave

Should Australia follow suit?

Every day 282 Australian women report pregnancy loss before 20 weeksโ€™ gestation. Half of pregnant women over 40 will lose their baby. One in five confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Perhaps in light of such statistics, New Zealandโ€™s parliament is considering introducing bereavement leave to grieving mums-to-be. Such legislation would acknowledge the devastating impact of pregnancy loss and stillbirth.

Labour MP Ginny Andersen sponsored the bill, noting that miscarriage is still a โ€œtabooโ€ topic in New Zealand. โ€œA lot of women have had more than one miscarriage and it can be very traumatic and difficult if you are trying to hold down a job,โ€ she said.

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The proposed legislation would grant three daysโ€™ paid leave to women who have lost a baby at any stage in a confirmed pregnancy โ€“ along with their partners โ€“ and has already amassed nearly 6000 signatures in its favour.

Perhaps the movement will incite calls for similar and timely changes in Australia. According to Fair Work Australia, pregnant employees are entitled to โ€œspecial maternity leaveโ€ if they miscarry after 12 weeks, but it is unpaid.

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The Bachelorโ€™s Rhiannon Spills On What The Girls Really Think Of Nick

"He was just so overwhelmed"

It was possibly the most awkward date in Bachelor history: when Rhiannon asked Nick Cummins โ€“ multiple times โ€“ if he โ€˜wanted a kiss?โ€™, before turning around to ask the film crew if the date was done yet. Cue the entire nation (or at least, those among us glued to The Bachelor every night) cringing simultaneously.

It came as no surprise to anyone โ€“ least of all Rhiannon โ€“ when she was unceremoniously booted from the show during last nightโ€™s rose ceremony, ahead of the three new intruders. Below, we quiz the eliminated Bachelor contestant on what really happened on that single date, how sweet the Honey Badger really is and the truth about show villains Romy and Cat.

Were you surprised to be sent home so soon?

In the moment, absolutely not. Nick and I had a chat at the cocktail party that night which you donโ€™t see, and I was just like this is not natural for me, I wasnโ€™t getting a good vibe. I knew in my heart that I was going soon.

Were you disappointed?

Only that I didnโ€™t get a chance to redeem myself after that date, but that was the only thing. Being in that house for six weeks, with no phone or internet or anything from the outside world, was mentally draining.

Was the end of your single date as awkward as it looked?

It was bad for me to watch. I was like, โ€˜nooooโ€™! All the bad bits merged into one. But at the time, of course it was awkward when he hesitated, but it blew over really quickly and we were laughing and the date actually ended on a good note.


Do you feel like the producers manipulated the situation and edited you badly?

I think every situation that you see is heightened; obviously they werenโ€™t going to show the whole date, we sat on the couch for an hour talking about all these cool things, but all you got was the awkwardness.

What did you think of Nick?

I definitely knew by the end that he could be a mate of mine, but there wasnโ€™t that chemistry. But heโ€™s a really nice guy and heโ€™s got a good heart.

What was the general consensus on Nick in the house?

Some of the girls were keener than others, and everyone thought he was a really nice guy, but he was just so overwhelmed. I donโ€™t think heโ€™d ever even watched the show before and you could just feel that he was overwhelmed the whole time.

Thereโ€™s been a lot of talk of bullying on the show โ€“ Vanessa Sunshine told us itโ€™s actually worse than what weโ€™re seeing on TV โ€“ is this true?

For Vanessa, probably. They didnโ€™t get along. There were a handful of girls that Romy and Cat just didnโ€™t get along with and they were vocal about it, but they were always so nice to me. They were actually really lovely, always lifting me up if I felt down. Everyone looks out for each other in there and you just donโ€™t see that on TV.

So thereโ€™s another side to Romy and Cat that we donโ€™t get to see?

Absolutely โ€“ Cat was giving jewellery to all the girls, to anyone who wanted to wear it on dates, and sheโ€™d help style everyoneโ€™s outfits. Yes, theyโ€™ve said some pretty bad things, but theyโ€™re not bad to the soul. Theyโ€™ve just been very vocal. 

Who were you closest to in the house?

The three of those girls actually; I still speak to them as well as Brooke, Dasha, I was pretty much friends with everyone.

Who do you think will win?

Brittany. I love Brooke but living in the house, we saw Brittany as the frontrunner from the start. When you saw Brittany and Nick talking and laughing, they had the same dad joke humour, they both love travel, they have a lot of things in common. But Iโ€™d be happy if anyone won โ€“ every girl in there has a story and is deserving of finding love.

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Julie Bishop Slams The Liberal Partyโ€™s Treatment Of Women

"I have seen and witnessed some appalling behaviour"
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Following the leadership spill and her resignation from her role long-serving role as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop has broken her silence, slamming the lack of female representation in Australian politics and condemning the actions that led to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbullโ€™s oust. 

Bishop, who was the first Australian woman in the portfolio, opened up at the Australian Womenโ€™s Weekly Women of the Future awards last night, saying, โ€œIt is not acceptable for us to have in 2018 to have less than 25 per cent of our parliamentarians as female.โ€

โ€œIt is not acceptable for our party to contribute to a fall in Australiaโ€™s ratings from 15th in the world in terms of female parliamentary representatives in 1999, to 50th today,โ€ Bishop continues, per the Australian Financial Review.

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โ€œI have seen and witnessed some appalling behaviour, that in a law firm I would never have accepted but in Parliament, itโ€™s the norm,โ€ Bishop says, calling for a โ€œmuch broader debate about workplace cultureโ€ including โ€œallegations of bullying, harassment and coercion and the unequal treatment of women.โ€

โ€œWe must defend and strengthen our institutions, and we must treat our Parliament with more respect. Unacceptable workplace practices are the responsibility of us all to identify, to stop it, to fix it.โ€

Bishop has been hailed as a trailblazer and role model for women around the world. Marie Claire readers expressed their disappointment in the result of the lib spill on Instagram with one person writing: โ€œHer elegance and formidable presence and style as Foreign Minister will be so greatly missed. Thank you for all you did in your role for Australia and the women who admired you @juliebishopmp.โ€ 

โ€œOnly admiration, respect and gratitude for this incredibly intelligent, poised and accomplished woman in Australian politics. I hope we havenโ€™t lost you forever @juliebishopmp,โ€ another commented.

RELATED: Memo To The Liberal Party: You Donโ€™t Know What Youโ€™ve Got Til Itโ€™s Gone

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If You Loved โ€˜Youngerโ€™ And โ€˜Sex And The City,โ€™ Youโ€™ll Love โ€˜Emily In Parisโ€™

The first trailer is finally here!

Sex and the City fans, 2020 is looking good. Lily Collinsโ€™ new TV show Emily in Paris has just finished filming and itโ€™s all the things you love about the OG show, just set in Paris.

The producer is the same โ€“ Darren Starr โ€“ and most importantly, the wardrobe stylist is the same: the one and only, Patricia Field. 

The 10-episode series follows Chicago-local Emily who moves to Paris to work for a French luxury marketing agency. According to Deadline, Emily is tasked with bringing an American point of view to a venerable French marketing firm, where โ€œcultures clash as she adjusts to the challenges of life in a foreign city, while juggling her career, new friendships and love lifeโ€.

Fellow cast members include Broadway star Ashley Park, Greyโ€™s Anatomy actress Kate Walsh and French actors Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat and Bruno Gouery.

The series is set to debut on October 2, 2020.

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โ€˜Crazy Rich Asiansโ€™ Is A Great Moment For Representation โ€“ But Slides Over Some Important Questions

We dig deep into the ground-breaking film

Crazy Rich Asians is a ground-breaking moment for Asian representation in Western film, with the first all-Asian cast in Hollywood in 25 years โ€“ an industry where Asian actors constitute 1% of lead roles.

After watching the film, I did feel something had changed. Something felt different about what was possible in mainstream Western film. I felt the film spoke to me as an Asian person, and this is a feeling I very rarely feel from Hollywood. The film has an engaging story line. I was invested in the characters and appreciated their personal struggles with Asian cultural values. I cried.

I also liked that an Asian man was in the leading romantic role and that he was represented as sexy and desirable. So often Asian men are feminised and made to lack sexual desirability. I think it was significant that the Asian women in the film desired Asian men too. People have already been talking about how the film heralds a change in how we view Asian men.

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However, the film does have its critics. The most convincing of these are perhaps those that highlight how the film is good for Asian-American representational politics but not great for Singaporean or broadly Asian politics.

The film is about Rachel, an Asian-American professor of economics at NYU, visiting the family of her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), in Singapore. The biggest challenge for Rachel is convincing Nickโ€™s mother, Eleanor Sung-Young (Michelle Yeoh), that she is worthy of her son. Eleanor tells Rachel out-right she will never be good enough, not only because of her lack of wealth, but also because sheโ€™s American and is likely to pursue her personal passions rather than put family first.

The film centres on the lives of extremely wealthy Chinese-Singaporeans. As Kirsten Han has pointed out, the film erases the problems of poverty in Singapore, and also ignores the racial hierarchy within that country. โ€œChinese Singaporeans โ€” especially the superrich ones โ€” are the โ€œwhite peopleโ€ here,โ€œ she writes.

One of the most glaring examples of this hierarchy at play in the film is its only significant representation of South Asian people. Soldiers, who work as servants guarding the mansion of the โ€œCrazy Rich Asiansโ€, pop out of the jungle and frighten Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Goh Peik Lin (Awkwafina). Peik Lin talks to them through a tiny gap in her window, but is otherwise too terrified to interact with them.

While the film may challenge racial politics in the US, itโ€™s blind to the racial politics in Singapore. Indian people are seriously marginalised within the context of Singapore, and are often used as cheap labour.

While the film may fail to capture the nuances of racial politics in Singapore, it does shed light on the relationship between Asians in Asia and Asian-Americans. At this point I need to discuss some spoilers. Rachel is placed between her liberal US individualism and the filial piety of Chinese tradition. When Nick eventually proposes to Rachel against his motherโ€™s wishes, heโ€™s willing to give up his family for Rachel: heโ€™s willing to give up these values to pursue his personal passion for Rachel. The film sets up a conflict between US values and Asian ones.

In the end, Rachel gets the guy, and we could say this highlights a triumph of US individualism over Asian collectivism. We could say Asian-American people are being used, in this film, as cultural translators that help to propagate Western liberalism in the Asian context. There are also a large number of Eurasian actors in this film: Golding, Gemma Chan, Jing Lusi, Sonoya Mizuno, Remy Hii. Why are there so many of them? Does this constitute a whitening of Asian identity?

Despite these important questions, the film is not just a piece of US propaganda. Rachel gets the guy because she convinces his mother sheโ€™s worthy. She rejects Nickโ€™s proposal at first, because she knows he would have to choose her over his family. This convinces his mother, Eleanor, Rachel is worthy of her son. Eleanor allows Rachel to marry Nick.

As a Hollywood film, and like Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians was always going to reflect the fantasies of the Asian diaspora about the mother country, rather than reflecting the experience of Asians in Asia. Even so, it doesnโ€™t help to pit โ€œAsiansโ€ against Asian Americans โ€“ or Asian Australians for that matter.

As Rachel and Nick (or should we say Eleanor) give up rigid investments in their own cultural perspectives, they symbolically pave the way (through Rachel and Nickโ€™s marriage) for a new relationship between Asia and the Asian diaspora. The question is: can we do the same?

This article originally appeared on The Conversation

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All The Must-See Outfits From The Second Victoriaโ€™s Secret Casting

All your favourite Aussie models were there

Last week, we had our first glimpse at the models trying out for the 2018 Victoriaโ€™s Secret Fashion Show.

 As in previous years, new faces and first-timers all head to Victoriaโ€™s Secret headquarters on the same day with those who have walked before โ€“ think Aussies Shanina Shaik, Kelly Gale and Georgia Fowler โ€“ swinging by a few days later.

Overnight, VS held its second casting with far more familiar faces and even better model off-duty style than we were prepared for.

Below, see this yearโ€™s hopefuls and covet their perfect summer style. 

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Jennifer Lawrence Tells: โ€œThe Women Who Made Meโ€

"She's my best friend; the love of my life"

As a self-confessed โ€œgirlsโ€™ girlโ€, Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence has an enviable coterie of girlfriends who all live a stoneโ€™s throw from her Beverly Hills mansion. Here, she tells why her three besties have shaped the woman sheโ€™s become.   

On actress Emma Stone: โ€œSheโ€™s my best friend; the love of my life. Weโ€™re exact opposites so we help each other. We laugh our heads off together, but there are certain things weโ€™d handle completely differently. If we put our heads together, we can form the perfect solution.โ€

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On actress/director Jodie Foster: โ€œWhen I was 19, Jodie directed me in The Beaver and I remember realising that while she was obviously very famous, she was a completely normal human. I was thinking, โ€˜If this [acting] works out and I become successful, I hope I can end up like that.โ€™ Sheโ€™s been an incredible mentor to me: I go over to her house, I ask her for advice, sheโ€™ll check on me, sheโ€™s always there for me. Sheโ€™s taught me so much.โ€

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On actress Cameron Diaz: โ€œSheโ€™s been this real spiritual guide to me; sheโ€™s a really brilliant woman. She also taught me how to cook!โ€

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Viewers Respond To Last Nightโ€™s Controversial Episode Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

"You should have stepped in by now and you havenโ€™t. Appalling."

Last nightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor was hard to watch for reasons other than weโ€™re used to. Instead of sitting through an awkward first date or a wow-the-camera-is-far-too-zoomed-in kiss, we saw three grown women bully and belittle another contestant, resulting in her standing outside in the cold sobbing. 

Watching the scene at home, for many, was devastating. Rather than putting the young womanโ€™s mental health first, producers chased Tenille down with a microphone and camera just to ensure they were getting her breakdown on film โ€“ at one point, a producer even asked, โ€œHow do you feel about Nick?โ€

Promoting outright bullying goes far further than having a seriesโ€™ โ€˜villainโ€™ for extra drama and viewers across Australia are outraged the behaviour is being not only condoned but aired across the country on national TV.

โ€œShame on you The outright bullying this season is sickening to watch,โ€ one person wrote on Twitter. โ€œYou are condoning (possibly encouraging if they are actors) Romy, Cat and lacky Aliciaโ€™s disgusting behaviour. You should have stepped in by now and you havenโ€™t. Appalling.โ€

โ€œSeriously disgusting behaviour on this season.. itโ€™s genuinely difficult to watch outright bullying and gaslighting,โ€ another person commented.

Below, all the reactions to last nightโ€™s problematic episode of The Bachelor.

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If you or anyone you know needs help or advice, please call Lifeline (131 114) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636).

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Why This Season Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Is The Most Problematic So Far

Last night's episode was hard to watch for all the wrong reasons
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This season of The Bachelor had all the potential to be the best Australia has seen yet. From securing former Wallabies winger Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins to be the lead man โ€“ simultaneously tapping into a fan base that otherwise wouldnโ€™t watch the show โ€“ to finally including a more diverse range of contestants, including having proud Aboriginal woman and youth worker, Brooke Blurton, as one of the frontrunners. 

But as the weeks have gone by, a problematic theme has come to override pretty much every other aspect of the show โ€“ yes, even that of finding love. The bullying done by three women in the house has gone so far that tonight, we saw a woman leave the house in tears to escape it.

Contestants Romy Poulier, Cat Hennessey and Alisha Radburn were singled out as the โ€˜villainsโ€™ of the series early on, but watching tonightโ€™s episode, itโ€™s evident that their behaviour is far more serious than a few snide comments here and there for added drama. 

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Having a villain on The Bachelor has become as ingrained in the show as the rose ceremony: There was Laurina Fleure on Blake Garveyโ€™s season, Keira Maguire on Richie Strahanโ€™s season and Jen Hawke on Matty Jโ€™s season.

But this year, weโ€™ve seen something different: a group of three bullies, who use manipulation tactics such as gaslighting and whose behaviour, according to contestant Vanessa Sunshine, is even worse off-screen than on.

โ€œWhat youโ€™re seeing is not even half of what went down,โ€ Vanessa told marie claire. โ€œThey really are like that.โ€

โ€œCat, Romy and Alisha get their self-worth and self-validation by belittling, degrading and bullying other people and at the end of the day, itโ€™s bullying.โ€

Last night, we saw a young woman sobbing into producers arms because of the relentless bullying she faced in the Bachelor mansion. Furthermore, we saw those producers use the opportunity to put cameras and a microphone in her face, rather than assessing the situation as one that could be seriously damaging to her mental health.

Seven episodes is enough, itโ€™s time to stop normalising this behaviour, promoting the perpetrators on TV, and giving it any name other than bullying. 

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The Best Celebrity Airport Style To Inspire Your Next Travel Outfit

The tarmac is your runway

Prior to heading to the airport, there are numerous things to think about โ€“ documents, luggage, and security checks, just to name a few. But thereโ€™s no doubt that the most important aspect of your journey is your airport outfit. While looking stylish in transit is easier said than done, the desire to be comfortable whilst boarding an airplane is no excuse to drop the ball when it comes to your style. Just ask Victoria Beckham. So, when it comes to the best travel-wardrobe inspiration, weโ€™re taking cues from none other than the best, because if thereโ€™s anyone knows a thing or two about travelling in style, itโ€™s these Hollywood A-listers.

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Jennifer Lawrenceโ€™s Complete Style Evolution

From complete glamazon to cool girl chic

Jennifer Lawrence is not only an award-winning actress, face of the new Dior fragrance, and ultimate girl-boss โ€“ sheโ€™s also our October issue cover star to boot.

The 28-year-old has had some serious style moments throughout her career โ€“ from complete glamazon to cool girl chic โ€“ and isnโ€™t afraid to experiment both on the red carpet and off. 

Here, we take a journey through the Hollywood starโ€™s fashion evolution, with ball gowns, pant suits, slinky slip dresses and everything in between. 

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The 1 Colour Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton Will Never Wear In Public

Orange is not the new black for the Duchesses

The Duchess of Sussex and The Duchess of Cambridge or Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton as theyโ€™re more casually known, rarely put a sartorial foot wrong, making fashion and style choices that are envied and copied the world over.

In fact, 37-year-old Markle is so feted for her style โ€“ a blush pink Carolina Herrera dress one day, a canary yellow Brandon Maxwell dress the next โ€“ thereโ€™s even a term, the โ€˜Meghan Markle Effectโ€™, for why everything she wears immediately sells out.

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But have you ever noticed that while Markle and Middleton wear many different hues from the colour wheel including white, pale pink, baby blue, forest green, jet black, denim, navy, yellow even red, thereโ€™s one colour missing from that line-up? Hint: itโ€™s orange.

Notably, The Queen, who always wears bright hues so she can easily be seen in large crowds by all her adoring fans/subjects, is fine wearing vibrant tangerine hues. As recently as March, Her Majesty stepped out in a bright orange coat-dress paired with a matching hat to tour the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Queen Elizabeth II wears bright orange in March 2018 to the London Academy of Arts

Which definitively answers the question of whether wearing orange breaks some old royal protocol rule, so why wonโ€™t The Duchesses wear it?

According to The Express, โ€œThere is no royal fashion rule preventing the royals from sporting the vibrant hue, but it is believed orange does not photograph as well as other colours.โ€

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Fashion designers hoping to dress the fashion-forward Duchesses might want to take note, orange is not the new black, well atleast when it comes to Meghan Markle and Kate Middletonโ€™s wardrobes.

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How Pregnant Pippa Middleton Is Following Kateโ€™s Baby Choice

She's due in October!

What do we love more than a royal baby? A royal baby-in-law โ€“ in this case, Pippa Middletonโ€™s baby, which is due to be born in October.

Just like her sister, Kate Middleton, before her, Pippa has chosen not to find out the gender of her baby, marie claire reports. How do we know this? Her brother-in-law Spencer Matthews, who divulged the coupleโ€™s decision in a TV interview with UK chat show This Morning.

โ€œThey donโ€™t [know the gender],โ€ Matthews revealed, adding, โ€œTheyโ€™re extremely private and honestly, we know nothing.โ€

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Pippa made her pregnancy public by way of her regular fitness column in Waitrose Kitchen magazine. Titled โ€˜Exercise During Pregnancyโ€™, her article detailed her experience of the first trimester and how she had changed her fitness regime.

โ€œIโ€™ve noticed my body change and weight increase, but through effective exercise and sports I feel that itโ€™s being strengthened to support a healthy pregnancy, birth, and recovery,โ€ she wrote.

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia

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Jennifer Lawrence On The Single Decision That Changed Her Life

"It changed my life in work, relationships and friendships"

Real and relatable. Grounded and genuine. Outspoken and open. Google Jennifer Lawrence and theyโ€™re the phrases constantly used to describe Hollywoodโ€™s much-loved megastar. From her hilariously ribald talk-show interviews to her strong stance on gender equality and pay parity, Lawrence is ferociously fearless and frank.

Yet the Oscar winner admits she wasnโ€™t always at ease speaking her truth. โ€œWhen I first started [in Hollywood], Iโ€™d shy away from uncomfortable conversations so Iโ€™d just be agreeable. But then I realised: whatโ€™s the point of saying something if I donโ€™t say exactly what I mean? I made the decision to tell the truth, even when itโ€™s difficult, and it changed my life โ€“ in work, relationships and friendships. Now, everyone knows exactly how I feel and Iโ€™m always myself.โ€

Lawrence is speaking exclusively to marie claire in the luxury Beverly Hills Hotel, her pocket-sized pooch Pippi curled in her lap. Weโ€™re chatting about feminism, film, fashion and fragrance, notably because sheโ€™s in LA to launch Parfums Christian Diorโ€™s first new scent in 20 years โ€“ Joy by Dior. This floral, feminine perfume joins Miss Dior and Jโ€™Adore in the French fashion houseโ€™s iconic collection of fragrances, and Lawrence says being asked to collaborate on the launch was โ€œa real honourโ€ and โ€œmajor momentโ€ in her stellar career.

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Lawrence may be only 28, but sheโ€™s been part of our collective cultural psyche for nearly a decade. At just 14, she persuaded her mum to allow her to sign with a New York talent agency and then landed a string of TV gigs before hooking Hollywoodโ€™s attention in 2010 with her Oscar-nominated performance in Winterโ€™s Bone. Soon after, she was catapulted to superstardom in multibillion-dollar franchises The Hunger Games and X-Men, followed by extraordinary performances in Silver Linings PlaybookAmerican HustleJoyPassengersMother! and this yearโ€™s spy thriller Red Sparrow

But now, after eight relentless years shooting a film every few months, sheโ€™s decided to opt out and take a well-earned breather. โ€œIโ€™m on vacation from work right now where Iโ€™m not thinking about roles. Itโ€™s been really nice; Iโ€™m relaxing and doing lots of reading.โ€ But donโ€™t expect to see lit-lite or romance novels on her bedside table; instead sheโ€™s devouring political tome Republic, Lost by Lawrence Lessig โ€“ โ€œOh yes, a very relaxing read,โ€ she says sarcastically.

Which brings us to her other great passion: political science. โ€œIโ€™d love to go to school for it โ€“ Iโ€™ve really thought about it.โ€ Even so, sheโ€™s aware that with her current clout, sheโ€™s in a powerful position to agitate for change. Sheโ€™s working with Represent.Us, a bipartisan grassroots organisation that aims to โ€œfix Americaโ€™s corrupt political systemโ€ by engaging young people on a local level. Would she ever consider entering politics herself? โ€œI am really, really over celebrities being presidents,โ€ she deadpans.

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Spend time with Lawrence and itโ€™s impossible not to be impressed by her easy ability to eloquently swing between topics from politics and activism to couture and fragrance, all served with a sassy sense of humour. Sheโ€™s an appealing crop of contradictions. 


A self-confessed โ€œopen bookโ€ whose candid interviews have endeared her to millions, sheโ€™s also fiercely private (โ€œI have a lot of people working 24 hours a day to keep people from knowing about meโ€). Sheโ€™s vocal about loving reality TV โ€“ momager Kris Jenner is a friend โ€“ but keeps off social media because โ€œitโ€™s unhealthy to willingly put yourself out thereโ€. Is she ever tempted to join the Twitterverse? โ€œOh, yeah! I write so many imaginary speeches, they get deleted, and life moves on. Write it down and burn it.โ€

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One perfectly penned essay that thankfully didnโ€™t reach the bin was her now-famous contribution to Lena Dunhamโ€™s feminist newsletter Lenny Letter  about gender pay equality. When news broke in late 2014, leaked during the Sony hacking saga, that Lawrence was earning less than her male co-stars in American Hustle, Lawrence found her voice. โ€œI felt that no matter how hard I worked, how many accolades I received, or how much money my movies were making, I kept hitting this brick wall because I was a woman. When you put your heart and soul into something and work so hard, itโ€™s just frustrating and heartbreaking. But this is something that affects all women in the workforce. The only thing to be done about it is change. We have to close the gap.โ€ 

For her, feminism is simply about equality. โ€œI donโ€™t think that overreacting about what someone wears or doesnโ€™t wear is important; I donโ€™t see that as feminism โ€“ itโ€™s a distraction,โ€ she says. โ€œI want to be treated equally, I want to be paid equally, I want to have the same opportunities. Itโ€™s cut and dried for me.โ€  

Read more in the October issue of marie claire starring Jennifer Lawrence โ€“ out Thursday.

Joy by Dior is available now at Myer and David Jones.

Photo credit: Emma Summerton for Parfums Christian Dior.

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This Is The Biggest Eyebrow Trend For 2019

Introducing โ€˜contour browsโ€™
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Following in the footsteps of the popular make-up trend by the same name, contouring is the next big trend in eyebrows for spring/summer.

โ€œThis look is a paired back take on the OTT Instagram Brow โ€“ and is all about clean edges, accentuated arches and tapered tails. The clue is in the name as this brow works to lift, frame and contour your facial features! Think eye brightening, nose-slimming and face lifting! I love this look as it flatters faces of all shapes, sizes and ages,โ€ says Benefit Cosmeticsโ€™ National Brow Artist, Hannah Mutze told marie claire. 

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How To Create The Contour Brow: 

1. Apply colour with an ombre-like effect, lighter in the front, darker in the tail. This simple tip keeps even the most defined brows looking natural. Benefitโ€™s Brow Contour Pro ($55; at sephora.com.au) is designed with this in mind, providing tow complimentary shades in one brow pen.  

2. Taper your tail. The end of your brow should always taper into a neat point, as this ensures your brows look well-shaped and maximises the lifting effect of your brow!

3. Define and highlight your edges. Defining the edges of your brow after youโ€™ve shaped it makes the brow look clean and crisp! Then as the final step to brighten and widen the eye area apply matte highlight to your brow bone, just underneath the arch of your brow and blend well.

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Hannah warns that the contour can go wrong if youโ€™re applying too much product. โ€œThis mistake makes your brows look flat and unnatural. Instead, try filling only the areas of your brows that need colour and shape the most.โ€

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Bad With Names? Hereโ€™s How To Remember Them

Finally, a way to avoid those awkward โ€˜hey youโ€™ conversations

Weโ€™ve all been there, youโ€™ve just been introduced to someone for the first time and almost immediately their name has left your memory bank sending you into a sweaty-palmed panic worrying about how youโ€™ll handle the situation if someone else joins the conversation and polite society dictates you introduce your new no-name friend to a third party.

Worse, what if that no-name person is your brand new boss? Thereโ€™s nothing bosses or even regular people love more than being referred to as โ€˜youโ€™ or being pointed at because you have no other way to indicate who youโ€™re talking to.

But, donโ€™t worry youโ€™re not alone. Everyone has trouble remembering names to some degree and Refinery 29 reports thereโ€™s even a study about why this is so. According to the study authored by Lise Abrams and Danielle Davis from the University of Floridaโ€™s department of psychology, โ€œResearch has documented that proper names are more difficult to learn and remember than other types of words.โ€

The cause of this Refinery 29 says quoting the study is because names are โ€œrelatively arbitrary,โ€ a name doesnโ€™t really โ€œdescribe anything about the person, so it might be harder for you to remember it.โ€

Whatever the cause, being bad with names is a reality for most people but there are tricks that can turn that awkward name forgetting trait around.

The director of the Memory and Plasticity Program at the University of California, Charan Ranganath, shared with Time a few recommendations for remembering peopleโ€™s names including employing โ€œmnemonic devicesโ€. Ranganath said find something about the person that rhymes with their name, like โ€œJohn the joggerโ€ and itโ€™ll be easier to remember.

Ranganath also recommends repeating the personโ€™s name after they say it โ€“ this is a trick polished politicians often use and if youโ€™re ever listening to say, Barack Obama give a two-way interview youโ€™ll notice how often he uses the interviewerโ€™s name. 

Forbes reports psychiatrist Dr Gary Small suggests, โ€œAsking someone to spell his or her name, especially if itโ€™s an unusual one. This technique can be helpful if you have a visual memory as it creates a mental picture of the personโ€™s name.โ€

As doable as these options are, thereโ€™s always the back-up plan to ask the person their name again, they probably wonโ€™t mind and will definitely prefer it to being called โ€˜youโ€™.

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Canโ€™t Sleep? This Military Sleep Trick Will Solve Your Problems In 2 Minutes

It was designed for army personnel

It happens to the best of us: one minute, youโ€™re comatose on the couch, struggling to keep your eyes open during The Bachelor rose ceremony; the next, youโ€™re tossing and turning in bed, wide awake and desperate not to be. But if you struggle to get to sleep, we have good news: this tried-and-tested trick could have you snoozing in a matter of seconds.

RELATED: Why Sleeping Naked Is Actually Better For You 

According to menโ€™s lifestyle site joe.co.uk, the US military use a certain sleep hack that ensures its servicemen and women can fall asleep in 120 seconds, no matter how uncomfortable their conditions on the field (and no, it doesnโ€™t involve sedatives).

The trick is nothing new โ€“ in fact, it was first published in Relax and Win: Championship Performance in 1981 โ€“ but after six weeks of practice, itโ€™s been proven to have a 96 per cent success rate.

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Itโ€™s surprisingly simple: start by closing your eyes (who would have thought?!) and taking deep, slow breaths. Start to consciously relax all the muscles in your face โ€“ from your forehead to your eyes to your jaw โ€“ all the way down to your neck, shoulders, arms and legs, hands and feet.

RELATED: How To Tell Youโ€™re Not Getting Enough Sleep

After another 10 or so seconds of deep, slow breathing, picture your happy place โ€“ the bookโ€™s author suggests lying in a canoe on a calm lake with blue sky above you, or a black velvet hammock (strangely specific, but okay) in a pitch-black room. 

If that fails, youโ€™re supposed to say โ€˜donโ€™t thinkโ€™ over and over to yourself for 10 seconds. Weโ€™re not joking.

If what works for the military doesnโ€™t work for you, we quizzed international sleep expert and founding member of the Sleep Health Foundation, Dr Carmel Harrington, for her sleep tips.

 โ€œOne hour before bed, switch off all screen activity, dim the lights of the room youโ€™re in, maybe light a candle, which relaxes the body and produces serotonin and have a warm to hot shower in that hour before bed,โ€ she guides. โ€œThe body likes to fall sleep on a lowering temperature โ€“ itโ€™s all about conditioning your body that itโ€™s time to sleep.

Good luck โ€“ and sweet dreams.

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Grace Kellyโ€™s 20-Year-Old Granddaughter Looks Exactly Like Her

Meet Camille Gottlieb

No sooner had we got to know one of Grace Kellyโ€™s granddaughters (new front row fixture Pauline Ducruet), another has entered the spotlight, thanks to her growing social media profile โ€“ and uncanny resemblance to her famous grandmother.

20-year-old Camille Gottlieb is the daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, who is Grace Kellyโ€™s youngest child, and palace guard Jean-Raymond Gottlieb.

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As the young royal has grown up, fans couldnโ€™t help but notice how much her bright blue eyes, light brown hair and overall facial features remind them of her late grandmother, who left her life as an American actress to marry Prince Rainier III in Monaco in April 1956.

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Despite being of royal descent, Gottlieb is not in line for the throne because her parents never married, Harperโ€™s Bazaar UK reports.

In fact, Gottlieb isnโ€™t even listed on her birth certificate, even though heโ€™s openly acknowledged as Camilleโ€™s father. Camille even refers to him as such on her Instagram.

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23-year-old Pauline Ducret, another Grace Kelly granddaughter, is Camilleโ€™s half-sister. Paulineโ€™s father, Daniel Ducruet, was Princess Stephanieโ€™s bodyguard, then husband, before they divorced in 1996.

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Judy Garlandโ€™s Missing Red Slippers From โ€˜The Wizard Of Ozโ€™ Have Been Found

Phew, now Dorothy can finally get home

If this all makes no sense, hereโ€™s a quick refresher: 1939โ€™s The Wizard of Oz is an American musical movie starring Judy Garland in the title role of Dorothy. Young Dorothy gets caught in a tornado and finds herself in a magical place called the Land of Oz, the only way she can get home is by clicking the heels of her sequined ruby red slippers together three times.

So really, those ruby reds are Dorothyโ€™s only way of getting home, itโ€™s not like she could have called an Uber to collect her from the yellow brick road in the Land of Oz. Certainly no GPS system on the planet is going to be able to locate that address.

And like many other pieces of iconic movie memorabilia, one of the pairs of slippers Garland wore in the movie was on display in a museum, the Judy Garland Museum in Garlandโ€™s hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. But, unfortunately according to The Cut they were stolen back in 2005, leaving fictional Dorothy no way to get home.

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Per the article the thieves were very targeted taking only the shoes and leaving โ€œnothing but a few shards of glass and a solitary red sequin.โ€ Which was a devastating loss for the museum, John Kelsch from the Judy Garland Museum told the Star Tribune, โ€œFrance has the Mona Lisa. America has The Wizard of Oz. Theyโ€™re [the shoes] are a symbol of longing for home โ€“ a symbol of a sense of place. Of any artefact from the movie, they touch that emotion in people.โ€

Plus, the shoes are very valuable both from a sentimental and monetary perspective, being one of only four pairs worn in the film that are still surviving. โ€œAt the time they went missing, they [the shoes] were insured for USD$1 million and on the 10-year anniversary of their disappearance, an additional USD$1 million reward was offered for their return,โ€ The Cut reports.

But Dorothy fans can all breathe a huge sigh of relief, after 13 long years the ruby red slippers have been found by the FBI, who shared the news in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The Star Tribune reports the FBI said the slippers were found in Minneapolis in August after receiving โ€œa tipโ€. No news on who the shoe culprit is and the FBI have reportedly asked the public to share any leads they uncover regarding the investigation.

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It Looks Like Kourtney Kardashian And Younes Benjima Are Back Together

If this Instagram is anything to go by...

Just one month after Kourtney Kardashian, 39, and her 26-year-old model boyfriend Younes Bendjima split, the exes were spotted out to dinner. Now reports are suggesting that the pair is working things out.

On September 4th, Kardashian and Bendjima were photographed picking up dinner to go from Bui sushi restaurant in Malibu on Monday night, according to the Daily Mail. Then they drove along the Pacific Coast Highway until they found a parking spot, where they watched the sunset from inside the car, the outlet reports.

A source close to Kourtney revealed to UsWeekly that โ€œthere was some miscommunicationโ€ but โ€œthey worked it out and are giving it another shot.โ€ The sources added that Younes โ€œis a really sweet guy.โ€

Meanwhile, Kourtneyโ€™s Instagram story hints that she might be feeling the love towards someone special, sharing this photo on Tuesday evening: 

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Immediately following the break-up, Younnes raised eyebrows when he was spotted getting with a new woman in Mexico. Shortly thereafter he shut down rumours he had moved on, writing on social media, โ€œthey really want me to be the bad guy.โ€

โ€œFโ€“ck your Hollywood bullsโ€“t (canโ€™t have fun with your friends no more) Where are my 12 others friends Nice catch tho.โ€

Tensions between the couple escalated after Younes publicly shamed his girlfriend on Instagram during their recent vacation to Italy. In a since-deleted comment on a photo of Kardashian wearing a thong bikini, he shaded the post, writing: โ€œThatโ€™s what you need to show to get likes?โ€

Kardashian and Bendjima first met in Paris in October 2016 and officially started dating in May 2017. 

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia

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Blake Lively Just Trolled Gigi Hadid For Her Latest Outfit

Celebs, they're just like us

Blake Lively is giving her hilarious husband a run for his money lately, using Instagram to make jokes (like the one about firing her stylist) and troll her friends. The latest victim? None other than Gigi Hadid.

Last week, Hadid took to her Instagram to share an image from a recent photo shoot. In the shot, the 23-year-old model wears a baggy sweater, short shorts and heels with socks, showing off her incredibly toned legs. 

Hadidโ€™s Instagram was quickly filled with fans praising her physique, but no comment got more likes than Blake Livelyโ€™s.

โ€œFreaky. This is EXACTLY what I look like in shorts after two kids,โ€ Lively joked. 

The Instagram account @commentsbycelebs reposted the famous friendโ€™s interaction, pointing out, โ€œThis was meant to be sarcastic, @blakelively, but you honestly probably do.โ€

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Meghan Markleโ€™s Make-Up Artist Reveals The $10 Cream He Uses As Highlighter

The Duchessโ€™ secret to glowing skin
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When Meghan Markle isnโ€™t doing her own make-up she calls on Daniel Martin to create her Duchess-worthy radiant beauty look. In a brand-new interview, Daniel revealed that he relies on skincare rather than traditional highlighters to give Meghan that โ€˜lit from withinโ€™ glow.

Martin says the first step to any royal regimen is hydration. Before highlighters, you would do highlighting with Aquaphor,โ€ he told E! News. โ€œAquaphor will give you that same texture, especially in a photo [when applied] on the high points of the face.โ€

 RELATED: Prince Harry Said The Sweetest Thing About Meghan Markleโ€™s Wedding Make-Up

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment, $10

Popular in America, the pharmacy brand healing ointment costs approximately $10 and is available to shop online in Australia via this website. However, thereโ€™s a good chance you already have an almost identical moisturiserโ€“or technically speaking, an emollient creamโ€“in your beauty drawer.

Emollients are a category of moisturises which create a protective barrier on the skinโ€™s surface, fragrance-free and paraben-free they work wonders on sensitive skin. Here, weโ€™ve rounded-up some alternatives you can try today. Just follow Danielโ€™s advice and applying it onto your cheekbones for a Meghan-inspired natural luminous finish. 

RELATED: This Beauty Stencil Makes Drawing Meghan Markleโ€™s Signature Freckles A Breeze

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This Is the Most Popular Rom-Com In The Last 10 Years

Take a guess?
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News flash for anyone who fears the romantic comedy is dead: in the past three weeks, a new icon of the genre has emerged, and itโ€™s already proved more popular than any other rom-com released in (almost) the last decade.

Crazy Rich Asians has been crowned the most successful Hollywood romantic comedy of the last nine years after Labor Day box office takings saw it rake in a whopping $US117-million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

RELATED: These Are The Most Popular Rom-Coms On Netflix Right Now

That puts it a cool seven-mill ahead of the previous frontrunner, Amy Schumerโ€™s  flick Trainwreck, which took in $US110.2-million in 2015.

The only rom-com to have topped that record is The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, which made $US164-million in 2009, Harperโ€™s Bazaar UK reports.

The first Hollywood film with an all Asian-American cast since 1993 (The Joy Luck Club), Crazy Rich Asians is based on Kevin Kwanโ€™s bestselling novel of the same name. Since its recent release, itโ€™s been celebrated worldwide for championing Asian actors, not to mention a killer plot-line and laugh-out-loud script. Read our review here.

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Madonnaโ€™s Son Turned 13, Celebrated By Wearing Head-To-Toe Gucci

Relatable

When it comes to birthdays most kids hit 13 and enter the terrible teens praying for as little fanfare as possible because, parents are so embarrassing, right? Also, no 13-year-old wants fashion gifts picked out by their parents, because again, embarrassing. As if they would have any idea what a teen wants to wear.

Unlessโ€ฆ in the very unlikely scenario that your mum happens to be a Grammy-winning singer and then itโ€™s probably cool to post about your birthday party on social media and also wear something your mum picked out especially for your special day.

Case in point: Madonnaโ€™s adopted son David Banda turned 13 over the weekend and the 60-year-old mother-of-six threw him a pumping birthday bash, which was enjoyed by all the family if the video the Ray Of Light singer posted on her Instagram account is anything to go by (it is).

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Madonna also shared a picture of him in his โ€˜birthday suitโ€™ โ€“ a head-to-toe heavily logoed Gucci look complete with Gucci slides and a Gucci backpack โ€“ and captioned it โ€œHappy Birthday To My Lucky #13. Rise above all limitations!โ€

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Madonna adopted David in 2006 from an orphanage in Malawi and according to The Daily Mail the mother and son recently took a trip to Malawi to visit his former home.

Since adopting David in 2006 the Vogue singer has adopted a further three children from Malawi, 12-year-old Mercy James and six-year-old twins Estere and Stella. The Queen of Pop also has two children from previous relationships, 21-year-old Lourdes โ€“ her daughter from her relationship with dancer Carlos Leon and 18-year-old Rocco Ritchie โ€“ a son from her marriage to English director Guy Ritchie.

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Kendall Jenner Flashes A Never-Before-Seen Tattoo

Following her split from NBA-player Ben Simmons

It looks like Kendall Jenner is single again. The 22-year-old model has reportedly split from Australian NBA-player Ben Simmons due to the pairโ€™s conflicting schedules.

The relationship was first reported on in May, after Jennerโ€™s split with basketball star Blake Griffin, and was confirmed at the Kardashianโ€™s 4th of July party.

However, due to their work commitments, the two have reportedly been drifting apart.

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โ€œKendall and Benโ€™s relationship is fizzling and dissipating due to scheduling conflicts,โ€ a source told Us Weekly. โ€œKendall is so busy and has so much going on and doesnโ€™t want to wait around for anyone.โ€

Now it looks like the model has taken to the tattoo parlour following the split. In an Instagram story, Jenner flashes what looks like a brand new tattoo on her right rib, which reads โ€˜babyโ€™. 

Jenner has previously been open about the ink she regrets, telling Ellen DeGeneres that getting โ€˜Meowโ€™ on her inner lip was a drunken mistake.

โ€œI was drunk. I was not thinking,โ€ she said at the time.

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Meghan Markle Proves She Wonโ€™t Adhere To This Royal Fashion Rule

The Duchess' latest look says a lot

Meghan Markle is proving time and time again that despite being a part of the royal family, thereโ€™s one rule she wonโ€™t adhere to. 

Queen Elizabeth prefers royal women to wear dresses and skirts on public occasions, something the Duchess of Sussex, a feminist since age 11, has reportedly been struggling to come to terms with.

For their upcoming royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, Meghan agreed to switch a Stella McCarney tuxedo-style pantsuit to something more traditional at Prince Harryโ€™s request, however, sheโ€™s sticking firmly to wearing pants in the meantime. Case in point: her latest look, an Altuzarra black pantsuit. 

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For her first appearance at the WellChild Awards with Prince Harry in London, Meghan paired the pantsuit with a black camisole by Scandinavian label Deitas, a black Stella McCartney clutch and a pair of black pumps.

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The 37-year-old finished the look with one of her trademark messy buns and a pair of diamond and pearl earrings, which were reportedly a gift from the Queen.

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The Prints Weโ€™re Shopping This Spring

Spring into the new season

We made it! Spring is here and with it comes a much overdue wardrobe update.

If the European summer is anything to go by, this season weโ€™ll be ditching the monochrome and opting instead for different print varieties โ€“ preferably at the same time.

See how the Australian fashion crowd is adding variety to their spring wardrobe below before shopping pieces of your own. 

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Shop a few of our favourite pieces.

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Ganni dress $295 from Net-A-Porter 

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Ganni Dress $925 from Modesportif

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Slip dress $379 from Lee Mathews 

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Coroner Warns Sinead McNamaraโ€™s Family Not To Visit Morgue

He said they should not 'see her in such bad state'

Mystery has surrounded the death of Australian Instagram model Sinead McNamara since her body was found on a billionaireโ€™s yacht in Greece five days ago.

The 20-year-old had reportedly been working her last shift on the Mayan Queen IV, a US$140 million, 92-metre yacht, owned by Mexican mining magnate Alberto Baillรจres when the captain of a neighbouring yacht spotted her body at the back of the boat.

RELATED: Australian Instagram Model Posts Chilling Message Before Her Mysterious Death

While a Greek coroner has confirmed her official cause of death, he says additional information could take months.

The Daily Mail reports that the coroner advised Ms McNamaraโ€™s mother, Kylie, and her sister, Lauren, not to visit the morgue, saying they should not go โ€œto see her in such bad stateโ€. The pair had been on their way to join Sinead for a holiday after she finished working on the yacht.

The captain of the superyacht who spotted McNamaraโ€™s body, who has asked not to be named, has since spoken out about how he desperately tried to save the young woman after spotting her at around 1:45am on Friday morning. A doctor on board the Mayan Queen IV then tried to resuscitate McNamara before she was airlifted to a local hospital however she died on the way.

โ€œWe were actually celebrating at first because we thought she had been saved. It was later we heard she had died,โ€  the captain recalled. 

Her body is expected to be flown home today, accompanied by her mother and sister.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death are ongoing.

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Victoria Beckham And All 4 Children Just Did Their First Photoshoot

Gangโ€™s all here

Arguably, Britain is home to two royal families: the Windsors, headed by Queen Elizabeth II; and the Beckhams, headed by former Spice Girlsโ€™ member turned fashion designer, Victoria Beckham

Despite having an incredibly high-profile marriage with divorce rumours and false reports circulating almost weekly, Victoria and David Beckham have managed to stay happily married for 19 years with four children โ€“ Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, Cruz, 13, and Harper, seven โ€“ plus a dog named Olive between them. 

To celebrate 10 years of her namesake fashion label, Victoria brought together her entire family for a photo shoot with British Vogue, during which she opened up about life in the spotlight.

โ€œPeople have been making things up about our relationship for 20 years,โ€ she said of her marriage with David, adding that they have learned to โ€œ[ignore] the nonsenseโ€.

โ€œBut these things have a wider effect on the people around us, and thatโ€™s unfair,โ€ she added.

The mother-of-four also opened up about her childrenโ€™s fashion sense, revealing her seven-year-old daughter, Harper, has โ€œbeen able to run in Alaรฏa platforms since she was three,โ€ but that she doesnโ€™t wear heels or makeup outside of the house.

โ€œOn one hand, sheโ€™s quite girly, but on the other hand she has three big brothers and likes to run around and play football. Sheโ€™s not scared of being pushed over,โ€ she noted.

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Chic Update: Treneryโ€™s Easy Pieces

The marie claire fashion team picks the key pieces from Trenery to luxe up your look

What does luxury mean to you? In an increasingly time-poor, frenetic world, one of the most luxurious things is simplicity. In fashion terms that means pared-back style: beautifully designed classics that focus on impeccable cuts and tactile textures.

โ€œSimple style is an art form worth mastering, because it takes you everywhere and doesnโ€™t date,โ€ says marie claireโ€˜s fashion director Jana Pokorny. โ€œThe secret is drilling down the classic staples that work as building blocks for your wardrobe. Invest in a great pair of tailored black pants and a wider leg, man-style shape in Springโ€™s favourite sandy shade. A sharply cut grey blazer always looks modern. โ€œ

โ€œThe shirt dress shape is timeless,โ€ advises fashion editor Bree McDonald. โ€œSpots have always been my thing, and I appreciate Treneryโ€™s chic and simple approach with this dress in fluid silk. โ€œ

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โ€œTreneryโ€™s new black jersey dress is extremely versatile, and will be on high rotation in your wardrobe,โ€ says fashion assistant Monica Russell. โ€œI love the clean lines and longer length, and would wear it with sneakers by day and a sleek heel for going out.โ€

โ€œThey say elegance is restraint, a nothing says that quite so well as a crisp white blouse or silk-trimmed T-shirt,โ€ says fashion editor-at-large Clare Press. โ€œWear yours with tailoring, denim or one of the new midi-skirts.โ€

Market editor Tara Morrisโ€™s tip is to pay special attention to your accessories. โ€œThe minimalist wardrobe puts the focus on small details and high-end finishes. Trenery uses lovely quality leathers which really stand out,โ€ she says. Her pick? The โ€œLouiseโ€ sandal in nude nubuck with its on-trend mid-height heel and sculptural back.

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Eating Cheese Toasties Could Be The Key To Living Longer, Study Says

This is unbrielievable news (sorry)

Is there anything more satisfying than chowing down on a perfectly crispy-on-the-outside-but-gooey-on-the-inside ham and cheese toastie? The answer here is usually a resounding no. But just in case you need a little more convincing, hereโ€™s another reason to dish one up: it could help you live longer.

Researchers from McMaster University in Canada looked at data from over 218,000 adults across more than 50 countries around the world and divided them into five categories according to their eating habits.  

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Their findings?

By adopting a balanced diet (aka, one that includes a moderate amount of dairy and meat and limited processed foods like refined carbs) you can reduce your chance of premature death by up to 25 per cent and a fatal heart attack by 22 per cent. 

โ€œPeople who consumed a diet emphasising fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, dairy products and meat had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease and early death,โ€ explained Andrew Mente, principal investigator at the universityโ€™s Population Health Research Institute.

This goes against the current dietary guidelines, which advises that people who consume more than 90g of red or processed meat daily should cut this back to 70g at most. Previous studies show that too much beef, pork and veal can increase the risk of developing bowel cancer.

โ€œThinking on what constitutes a high-quality diet for a global population needs to be reconsidered,โ€ Mente added. โ€œFor example, our results show that dairy products and meat are beneficial for heart health and longevity.โ€ 

That said, Professor Jeremy Pearson, associate medical director at the British Heart Foundation stresses that moderation should still be key:   

โ€œEating well means looking at your diet as a whole, rather than focusing too much on individual elements,โ€ he said.

โ€œMeat and dairy can contribute to a healthy, balanced diet as long as theyโ€™re eaten in moderation along with plenty of fruits and vegetables, pulses, wholegrains and nuts.โ€

Toasties all round, eh!?

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health

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The Best Celebrity Instagrams From Burning Man 2018

Victoria's Secret models galore

Burning Man has officially kicked off in the desert of Black Rock, Nevada with celebrities, models and influencers using the occasion to party in wild, skin-baring outfits โ€“ all while documenting their time on Instagram, of course.

Despite previous years having a celebrity attendance to rival that of Coachella, 2018โ€™s festival seems a little more low-key with many famous faces opting to skip out of the dust party.

But there were still a few celeb cameos: supermodels Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio joined Nina Dobrev and Aussies, Nathalie Kelley and Elyse Taylor, as well as the Hadidโ€™s BFFs, musicians Simi Haze, for the eight-day event. 

Below, we round up the best Instagrams so far.

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Entrepreneur Christie Whitehill Shares Her Top Start-Up Tips

How to get online and go viral

Entrepreneur and founder of Tech Ready Women, Christie Whitehill shares her top tips for making your business tech savvy.

1. BUILD A DIGITAL TOOL KIT

If you want to build a business in 2018, itโ€™s more than likely you will be acquiring your customers online. Donโ€™t know which channels your customers are on? You can do three things. Firstly, ask them. Set up some customer interview questions or create a survey using a tool such as Typeform to get their feedback. Youโ€™ll also want to find out where they are currently buying the products or services youโ€™re wanting to offer and which channels they are using to learn about them.

2. GET CURIOUS ABOUT TECH

About half the worldโ€™s population (3.6 billion people) is spending 5.9 hours per day online, so the internet is not going away anytime soon. But you donโ€™t necessarily need to build a custom website or app to have a business that is online. There are plenty of tools, apps and websites that will make your business tech savvy. If you want to talk to your customers in a more personal way, you can build your own chatbot on Facebook. If you need a personal assistant to schedule your meetings, there is a chatbot called Amy that can do that via email. If you are keen to take your store online, you can use out-of-the-box website builders such as Wix and Squarespace.

3. READ THE LEAN STARTUP

Gone are the days of creating 60-page business plans and keeping your business a secret until you launch. At Tech Ready Women, the organisation I founded to  help female entrepreneurs, we follow what is called the Lean Startup approach, made famous by Eric Ries and his book The Lean Startup. It is built on the principle of a build, measure and learn feedback loop, which focuses on getting your product into the hands of your customers faster, to help save time and money spent building products and services people donโ€™t want.

4. KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE

With the rise of technologies such as AI, machine learning and automation, most industries are ripe for disruption if they havenโ€™t been already. People are problem solvers and weโ€™re constantly coming up with ways to make things better, faster and stronger. Thanks to technology, itโ€™s easier than ever for an everyday person to design a tech solution for their industry. Want to find ways to use tech in your field? Take notice of any apps and tools that are popping up that have made your life or job easier. Ask yourself if thereโ€™s a way you can  automate some of the systems or processes. You never know, you could be sitting on the next million-dollar idea.

5. DONโ€™T BE AFRAID OF START-UP BUZZWORDS

What do AI, Blockchain, MVP, Python, Java and Ruby stand for? They sound like some sort of snake, coffee and jewellery, right? Like most industries, jargon and buzzwords get thrown around quite a lot, and unless youโ€™re on the inside youโ€™ll have no idea what people are talking about. These terms and many more get used in the tech start-up world. If youโ€™re hiring a developer to build your website and you donโ€™t understand what theyโ€™re saying, donโ€™t be afraid to ask them to explain. Knowledge is power, and when youโ€™re forking out thousands of dollars for a website, you want to make sure youโ€™re on the same page as your developer.

For more entrepreneurial advice, head to techreadywomen.com

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Celebrity Make-Up Artist Sarah Tanno Shares Her Best Tricks And Tips

Sheโ€™s worked with Lady Gaga, Priyanka Chopra and Kaia Gerber

Lady Gagaโ€™s official make-up artist Sarah Tanno was responsible for creating the actressโ€™ show-stopping make-up look for the screening of A Star Is Born at the 75th International Film Festival over the weekend.  For the past five years, she has accompanied Gaga on every tour red carpet event and photoshoot. Here, we chat with the Marc Jacobs Beauty global ambassador, about next seasonโ€™s make-up trends, her best-kept secrets and must-have beauty products. Keep reading for 5 minutes with Sarah Tannoโ€ฆ

1. What are the key make-up trends for spring/summer 2018/19?

ST: โ€œFirstly and most importantly, skin is going to be in. Itโ€™s so beautiful when you can see your skin through the makeup. Thatโ€™s why I love the Marc Jacobs Shameless foundation ($70; at sephora.com.au). Itโ€™s designed to mimic your skinโ€™s texture and itโ€™s self-setting so you donโ€™t need to finish it with a tonne of powder.

โ€œOn the red carpet, weโ€™re seeing bold statements and more colour, itโ€™s very empowering and I think it says a lot about where we are here in 2018.โ€

2. Is there a modern way to wear colour? 

ST: โ€œItโ€™s all about creating eyes with sheen and I think glitter will be big again this season. Marc Jacobs has just launched a new eyeshadow with a gel formula, it feels like a cream when youโ€™re putting it on but its natural powder eyeshadow. Theyโ€™re called the O!mega Shadow ($42 each; at sephora.com.au) and they come in individual colours, my favourite is a nude tan shade called, โ€˜the big O.โ€™ You can use every single day to create definition around the eye socket and itโ€™s smooth and easy to blend.โ€ 

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3. What is it like working with Lady Gaga? 

ST: โ€œI have worked as her personal make-up artist for five years and part of her team for ten. Iโ€˜ve learned so much doing her make-up because what I do with her so is different to everyone else, as a performer she has so many mediums of art.

โ€œFor the red carpet, I always want to be able to see her skin, so I talk with her facialist about how we are going to prep her skin for that day. I really trust Marc Jacobs Shameless foundation, because it doesnโ€™t end up getting really shiny and it looks natural. Marc Jacobs highighliner glam glitter gel eye crayon, ($36; at sephora.com.au) is another go-to product that I have in every colour. You can use it as a sharp eyeliner or buff it out as an eyeshadow.โ€

4. Are there any pharmacy beauty products that people might be surprised to find in your kit?

ST: โ€œOne of my favourite moisturisers in the whole world is Cetaphil ($20; at pricleline.com.au). It just works on everybody itโ€™s really good under make-up.

โ€œFor taking it off I really like Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($8; at priceline.com.au) and I also really like Ole Henriksen Truth on the Glow Cleansing Cloths ($22; at sephora.com.au) they contain Vitamin C and they smell amazing. 

5. What is one of the most common make-up mistakes that you notice on women and how do we correct it? 

ST: โ€œOne thing that irritates me is make-up that is too heavy during the day, highlighter in particular. Itโ€™s so bright that it could direct air traffic. Instagram makes women feel like they have to wear more make-up or they have to look so perfect that every pore is covered and thatโ€™s something that I think is a huge mistake, I donโ€™t think that most people find that sexy or powerful.โ€ 

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Prince Harry Gifted Meghan Markle The Sweetest Gift When They Were Dating

He is literally Prince Charming

So we all know the story about how Meghan Markle and Prince Harry met through a mutual friend and swiftly flew to Botswana for a romantic vacay, however that wasnโ€™t the only romantic gesture the Prince made for his future wife.

According to People, Harry dropped โ€œthousandsโ€ on an artwork by rising British artist Van Donna which said โ€œEverybody Needs Somebody To Loveโ€ on one side, with a couple holding hands depicted on the other side just days before news of their relationship went public.

While itโ€™s not been confirmed the Prince bought it for the then Suits actress, weโ€™d say itโ€™s a pretty safe bet.

RELATED: Kate Middleton Beats Meghan Markle For Influential Style Award

โ€œHarry is one of the regulars in the area and regularly goes into the shops and galleries with his bodyguard, kind of in stealth mode,โ€ a local art collector told People. 

โ€œHe was in the gallery for a little while and liked a few things, then settled on the Van Donna. He said he was looking for something for โ€˜an important person.โ€™ It was literally just before anyone heard about Meghan โ€” literally just days before it was announced he was going out with her.โ€

Harry made the purchase from the VIP section of Walton Fine Arts gallery in Kensington, London, who boasts previous customers including AdeleRingo Starr and Brad Pitt.

โ€œHarry asked is he could split the diptych up,โ€ added the source. โ€œHe said, โ€˜If itโ€™s possible?โ€™ I guess you could do that quite easily if you wanted to, but this is an artwork in itself. I mean, it is supposed to form a single artwork. 

โ€œAt the time nobody knew about Meghan Markle, but if it was for her then itโ€™s a very romantic gesture. Itโ€™s a bit like a charm bracelet โ€” where you give half of it to someone youโ€™re involved with and keep the other half yourself. We should all learn something from it, I think.โ€

And the rest, as they say, is history.

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Bachelorโ€™s Romy Explains What Really Happened In The Honey Badgerโ€™s Swag

What we didn't see on TV

Sheโ€™s The Bachelor contestant whoโ€™s not afraid to cause a stir and go after what she wants, as Romy Poulier proved on last weekโ€™s episode when she snuck into the Bachelor Nick Cumminsโ€™ tent during a group camping date.

The group date was high-stakes with one of the Bachelorettes to be sent home, so Romy saw it as the perfect opportunity to make her move and get a little extra one-on-one time in the hopes of securing herself a rose.

RELATED: Nick Cumminsโ€™ Family Just Hinted That Brittany Wins โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

The pair were then heard giggling in their tent, which was conveniently just metres away from love-struck contestant Cassie, who was less than impressed with their after-dark dalliance.

RELATED: Bachelorโ€™s Cass Wood Was Apparently Spotted Wearing An Engagement Ring

Despite telling the camera what she had planned on the show, Romy has since revealed it was actually the Bachieโ€™s idea in an interview with TV Week.

โ€œIt was time for bed and Nick motioned for me to come into his swag,โ€ she said. โ€œHe wanted a snuggle. It was really harmless, we just had a cuddle and a giggle and looked at the stars. It was really cute. He gave me a kiss goodnight as I was leaving, but it wasnโ€™t a full-on pash or anything.โ€

The photo shoot director from Queensland also spoke about being labelled this seasonโ€™s โ€œvillainโ€.

โ€œIโ€™ll speak out if something annoys me,โ€ she said. โ€œIf that makes me the villain, then fine, Iโ€™m the villain. Iโ€™m not nasty, just honest, and people in the house and watching at home can take that however they like. Iโ€™m OK with that.โ€

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The 5 Trends Scandi Fashion Girls Love

Just in time for the Australian spring

The one problem with living in the Southern Hemisphere (proximity to Europe aside)? The agonising wait we always endure before we can dabble in the new season fashion trends everyone else on Instagram has been wearing for months. But spring is finally here โ€“ and with it, the chance to try our hand at the envy-inducing outfits the street style set at Copenhagen Fashion Week have been pulling off with such aplomb.

In case you missed the memo: Paris has officially been dethroned as the worldโ€™s cool-girl capital, and instead of coveting French fashion, weโ€™re craving the effortless style seen on the Danish It-girls that are blowing up our Instagram feeds. Taking our sartorial cues from the likes of Pernille Teisbaek and Amanda Norgaard, weโ€™ve rounded up the top trends to emerge from the Nordic summer โ€“ just in time for the Australian spring.

1/ Wrap dresses and tops

Every season brings us a fresh dress trend: last year, it was all about the off-the-shoulder silhouette: this spring/summer, itโ€™s the reign of the wrap dress. Floaty printed dresses and tops, cinched at the waist with wrap ties for a universally flattering fit, were everywhere at Copenhagen Fashion Week: buy yours from under-the-radar Danish fashion label VERO MODA (now โ€“ finally! โ€“ available in Australia at Myer, ASOS and the Iconic) and Ganni (available on Net-a-Porter).

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VERO MODA spring 2018

2/ Breezy separates

One of the defining trends of the new season? Loose tailoring, given a decidedly un-business-like twist by way of look-at-me brights and pastel hues. From breezy silk two-pieces in all the colours of the rainbow (think everything from vivid green to peach to purple), to block-colour dresses and billowing balloon sleeves, coordinating separates were just as popular as dresses at Europeโ€™s most recent fashion weeks.

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3/ Check mate

Looking for something thatโ€™s a little more office apropos? Checked suiting is everywhere right now, from chic check blazers (we love this check blazer with a slight โ€˜80s edge by VERO MODA) pared back with boyfriend jeans for weekends and tailored black pants (or even matching check trousers) for work. You can take embrace the check trend beyond the blazer and incorporate it into summery outfits too โ€“ try Danish brand Cecilie Copenhagen for sweet embroidered check dresses and separates, or Swedish label Anine Bing.

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4/ Whimsical florals

Florals, for spring? The phrase has become almost as over-used as the trend itself, but trust us: neither are going anywhere. Delicate florals, printed onto bold colour, are being seen predominantly on statement dresses and skirts to take you from early spring (team with a denim jacket on cooler days) to the soaring temperatures of high summer. We love the floral designs in VERO MODAโ€™s upcoming spring/summer collections, many of which are wrap dresses (so you can tick off two trends at once).

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VERO MODA spring 2018

5/ Denim done differently

From the ubiquitous cropped boyfriend jean to denim culottes and high-waisted shorts, denim is essential to anchor the seasonโ€™s floaty florals and silk separates. But it can also be worn all on its own: take the VERO MODA denim dress (available November), a versatile piece vital to any womanโ€™s spring/summer wardrobe, or the MSGM denim trench.

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There Was Another Royal Wedding Over The Weekend

And the dress was inspired by Meghan Markle!

It seems even fellow royals arenโ€™t immune to Meghan Markleโ€™s sartorial influence, with another princess getting married over the weekend in a look inspired by the Duchess of Sussexโ€™s own wedding gown.

Deniz Kaya married Prince Konstantin of Bavaria in a fairytale wedding in St Moritz, Switzerland over the weekend and her look was inspired by Meghanโ€™s look on her big day. 

Princess Deniz of Bavaria

Her dress, while lace which was different from Meghanโ€™s, had the same sleek silhouette and bateau neckline.

Princess Deniz of Bavaria

Her hair and make-up was also reminiscent of the former Suits actress, with a sleek low bun, parted in the centre and a gorgeous barely-there make-up look.

She topped off the look with a classic veil and diamond earrings.

Meghan Markle

The couple hosted a lavish reception in nearby Engadine after the ceremony where they hosted some of Europeโ€™s most glamorous royals including Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.

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Kate Beckinsale Looks Like A Real-Life Princess In This Crimson Gown

So stunning

While weโ€™ve been busy planning a non-existent wedding based off the bridal gowns seen on the Venice Film Festival red carpet, another European film festival has kicked off โ€“ and if Kate Beckinsaleโ€˜s first look is anything to go by, the dresses are going to be just as breathtaking. 

Arriving at the 2018 Deauville American Film Festival in France last night, the British actress wore a crimson red princess gown by Zuhair Murad Couture, which was covered in diamonds and gems.

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Beckinsaleโ€™s choice of show-stopping gown was perfect for the night, as the actress was being presented with the Deauville Talent Award and was walking the red carpet for an event in her honour.

The 45-year-old wore her hair wavy and pulled back and kept her makeup fresh with dangling diamond earrings to finish the look. 

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Kate Middleton Beats Meghan Markle For Influential Style Award

The Kate Effect is still going strong
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle

Since Meghan Markle came on to the scene, the world has obsessed over her every move โ€“ and have become enamoured with her chic, modern take on royal dressing.

However, while the world is swept up with Meghan-fever following her royal wedding this year, it seems sister-in-law Kate Middleton is still the most influential royal when it comes to style.

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According to the Evening Standard, eBayโ€™s annual retail UK report shows that Kate still trumps Meghan when it comes to influencing shopping habits.

Most notably her maternity style when pregnant with Prince Louis, which apparently generated more online searches on eBay than any other royal over the past year. 

While Meghanโ€™s fashion choices are often applauded and coveted, this could be due to her preferring more high-end designers, whereas Kate has nailed the high-low mix, meaning her style is more achievable to the masses.

According to the Evening Standard, searches for tailored maternity coats more than tripled in November 2017 and searches for Jenny Packham reportedly doubled. Other brands favoured by the Duchess including Alexander McQueen, maternity label Seraphine also saw surges.

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This Is The Most Popular Spring Beauty Trend According To Pinterest

New season, new you

Spring clean your look this season by embracing a new skincare regimen. Weโ€™re not suggesting you do away with your tried and tested โ€˜heroโ€™ beauty products, but now is the perfect time to dabble in the latest trends and find a few new favourites to add to your existing regimen. 

RELATED: Glossier Alternatives That You Can Buy In Australia

Cue the latest research from Pinterest, revealing the beauty searches and saves for the coming spring. According to new data, searches for โ€œself-careโ€ dominate the category with a whopping +140 per cent increase in popularity. Among the top searches for self-care are skincare, workouts and morning and bedtime rituals. But the most popular spring beauty trend of them all is Korean beauty products, which dominate the skincare category with a 36 per cent increase in popularity โ€“ particularly complexion correcting sheet masks and oil balancing treatments.

What is the Korean beauty trend? 

The rest of the world is well and truly embracing the Korean beauty industryโ€™s skincare-first approach, which prioritises perfecting your faceโ€™s tone and quality rather than smothering it with heavy makeup. We have our Korean beauty sisters to thank for the advent of BB and CC creams, as well as time-tested rituals for perfect, poreless, porcelain-like skin. Scroll to discover some of the most popular Korean beauty treatments available in Australia right nowโ€ฆ

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Dr Jart+ Skin Clearing Solution, $9; at sephora.com.au

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The Konjac Sponge Company Konjac Heart Sponge, $28; at sephora.com.au

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Belif The True Tincture Essence Chamomile, $112; at boiink.com

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3CE Creamy Cheek Stick, $40; at sephora.com.au

RELATED: 18 Australian Beauty Brands You Should Be Following On Instagram

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Bachelorโ€™s Cass Wood Was Apparently Spotted Wearing An Engagement Ring

She was flashing a big rock and an even bigger grin.

Just when we think weโ€™ve got it sussed who wins this season of The Bachelor, Brittany, oh wait, maybe Brooke โ€“ or was it Sophie? Then Cass Wood goes and steps out wearing an engagement ring and weโ€™re left scratching our headsโ€ฆ

Cass and Bachie Nick Cummins have had a rocky start (or should we say re-start) to their relationship in the Bachelor mansion, but could Cass actually be the winner after all?

RELATED: The Major Editing Fail You Didnโ€™t Notice From The Bachelor

The bubbly blonde was reportedly spotted over the weekend at the University of Wollongongโ€™s UniBar watching her friend, Tori Levett, DJ and according to Pedestrian she had a  big old rock on her finger.

Levett reportedly posted video to her Instagram Stories but it has since been either deleted or expired, so sadly we canโ€™t see the proof with our own eyes.

As Romy said when they returned looking loved-up, maybe Cass will get her happy ending after all. 

Nick seems really into her, saying he can totally relax around her and that his feelings are progressing in the right direction. 

As Romy said when they returned looking loved-up, maybe Cass will get her happy ending after all. 

This article originally appeared on InStyle

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Why Everyoneโ€™s Talking About โ€˜The Favouriteโ€™ At The Venice Film Festival

Starring Emma Stone, Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz

The Favourite, a movie that is loosely based on historical fact, was always going to generate a big reaction at the Venice Film Festival.

Olivia Colman plays the frail and slightly unhinged early 18th century British monarch, Queen Anne, who jostles with two woman in a power struggle in her court as they vye for her sexual favour. Lady Sarah, the Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), whose husband is away fighting the French, is effectively running the country. But when her conniving cousin the Queenโ€™s new servant Sarah (Emma Stone) arrives, the naรฏve monarch is seduced by her charms.

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For a second time this year Weisz has a woman-on-woman love scene after Disobedience with Rachel McAdams, while the film marks a follow-up too for Oscar winner Stone after her portrayal as Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes.

 At The Favouriteโ€™s Venice press conference, the usually hilarious Colman (The Night Manager) was asked about the sexual politics in the historical film, to which she replied, โ€œThere was a lot of it!โ€

 โ€œThat aspect of the film is timeless. We think we invented sex but we didnโ€™t. Itโ€™s been going on for quite a long time. It was awfully fun having sex with Emma Stone.โ€

 โ€œIt was really fun having sex with you too,โ€ Stone quipped.

 In the film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer starring Nicole Kidman) Stone plays an educated aristocrat who has lost her status and will do anything to get it back. At the age of 15 her father lost her to a fat German with a thin penis in card game. She may be devious but sheโ€™s not evil, says Stone.

โ€œSheโ€™s overcome a lot, sheโ€™s a survivor. I loved every element of getting to play her. In terms of the challenges for me I was the only American in the cast, so it was a bit daunting trying to make sure that the accent made sense. The corsets were a challenge too just because you canโ€™t breathe all day.

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โ€œThe whole cast had this three-week rehearsal process before we started shooting and it was far from traditional. We did a whole bunch of crazy stuff. We had to learn to be embarrassed in front of each other and rely on each other. I think by the time we were shooting we all felt very close and comfortable. When I had to have sex with the Queen, with Olivia, it was very comfortable. We were very good friends.โ€

 I asked Colman, who is playing Queen Elizabeth in season three of The Crown, about playing two queens in one year.

 โ€œTheyโ€™re not very similar,โ€ she deadpanned, โ€œand thatโ€™s good. Weโ€™ve started filming on The Crown and Iโ€™m having a lovely time, so I hope I donโ€™t let you down when it comes out. I canโ€™t really compare the two queens. I donโ€™t think Queen Elizabeth learned anything from Queen Anne!โ€

 I then suggested that the heavily bewigged Nicholas Hoult, whose brilliant blue eyes are offset by a stunning Sandy Powell royal blue costume, and Joe Alwyn (otherwise known as Taylor Swiftโ€™s beau) were playing women as well.

 โ€œIt was fabulous!โ€ replied Hoult.

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Colman: โ€œI just want to give you a visual of Nick who is 6โ€™ 2โ€ with heels and a foot and a half of wig! None of us could look at him when we were acting because it was just too funny.โ€

 Alwyn added, โ€œIt was a lot of fun running around in wigs, in high heels and in fancy costumes. Itโ€™s every manโ€™s dream!โ€

 While the filmโ€™s story delves into the power that the three women held as they made decisions on a whim that could effect millions of people, can it also be seen as a statement about womenโ€™s empowerment post MeToo#?

 โ€œObviously I donโ€™t mind that idea, but we canโ€™t take credit because we started the project many years ago,โ€ Lanthimo replied. โ€œI think the positive aspect of this film is that it focuses on three female characters, which is rare. But what we tried to do is portray them as human beings, because most of the time, given the prevalent male gaze in cinema, women are portrayed as housewives or girlfriends or objects of desire. So we tried to show them as complex and complicated, wonderful and horrific. They are like every other human being.โ€

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The Best Model Off-Duty Style From The 2018 Victoriaโ€™s Secret Castings

It's that time again!

An invitation to walk in the Victoriaโ€™s Secret Fashion Show is one of the most life-changing moments of any modelโ€™s career. Millions watch the annual runway extravaganza with models such as Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bรผndchen, Karlie Kloss and Tyra Banks all having the American lingerie label to thank for their status as household names. 

Casting for the 2018 show has officially begun with the first round of hopefuls spotted heading to Victoriaโ€™s Secretโ€™s New York headquarters. 

Below, we chart the best model off-duty style seen on the streets. 

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This Womanโ€™s Fingernail Shape Was A Sign She Had Cancer

This will make you rethink your gel nail addiction

When it comes to your health, the shape of your nails is not something most people would consider taking note of as an early warning sign of being seriously ill, particularly since many peopleโ€™s true nails are only ever seen by their manicurist who deftly hides them under a set of gel nails.

However, as it turns out, changes in the shape of your nails can be an indicator of underlying heart or lung issues as British woman, Jean Taylor, recently found out, so you might want to rethink that addiction to shellac.

Cosmopolitan reports Taylor noticed her nails were growing in a strange shape and posted a picture to her Facebook page asking if anyone had seen nails like that. Taylor wrote in a subsequent post that a few people urged her to go to the doctor, which she thought was โ€œa tad extreme.โ€

Extreme though she thought it was, Taylor wrote that she did go to the doctor and was immediately โ€œrushed for blood test and a chest X-ray,โ€ plus additional tests including a CT scan, PET scan, blood test, breathing test, MRI and a lung biopsy.

After two weeks of medical tests Taylor was diagnosed with lung cancer. โ€œWhen your nails curve itโ€™s often linked to heart and lung disease and its official term is โ€˜clubbingโ€™,โ€ Taylor wrote in the post, adding โ€œHope this post can help someone else in the early stages of cancer.โ€

Taylor also praised the NHS writing, โ€œBig shout out to the NHS you have been excellent and I thank all the staff that have dealt with my diagnosis.โ€

According to the Cancer Research UK website, โ€œFinger clubbing means specific changes in the shape of your fingers and fingernails. People with heart or lung problems sometimes have these changes.โ€ It occurs in โ€œmore than three out of 10 people (35 per cent) with non small lung cancer but only about four out of 100 people (four per cent) with small cell lung cancer.โ€

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The Most Memorable Fashion Week Moments Of All Time

From supermodel stumbles to celebrity cameos
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Fashion week has it all: supermodels, street style, new trends, and celebrities sitting pretty in the front row.

With such international attention on the four biggest events โ€“ New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, and fashion shows from morning โ€™til night, itโ€™s only natural that some weird and wonderful moments would be documented on camera. 

From supermodels stumbling on the runway, to benches (Balenciaga) and lights collapsing (Diane Von Furstenberg), weโ€™ve rounded up all of the most memorable fashion week moments of all time. 

1. Naomi Campbellโ€™s iconic fall

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In 1993, one of the worldโ€™s top supermodels, Naomi Campbell, took a tumble in a huge pair of Vivienne Westwood heels at London Fashion Week. In true โ€˜superโ€™ fashion, she flashed her huge smile and got on with the show. 

2. A Zoolander inception

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At Valentinoโ€™s 2015 Paris Fashion Week show, Blue Steele came to life with a catwalk cameo by Derek Zoolander and Hansel (AKA Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson).

3. Bella Hadidโ€™s tumble

Bella Hadid reminded us all that she is actually human when she took a fall on the runway at the Michael Kors show during New York Fashion Week in 2016.

4. NSFW at PFW

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Divert your eyes because at Rick Owenโ€™s autumn/winter 2015 Paris Fashion Week show, models walked the runway with their genitalia on show.

5. Madonnaโ€™s finale

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For Jean Paul Gaultierโ€™s 1992 Paris Fashion Week show, Madonna walked the designerโ€™s finale alongside himโ€ฆ topless. 

6. โ€˜Hot Mugshot Guyโ€™ becomes a model

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Who can forget when convicted felon Jeremy Meeks went viral for his ridiculously good-looking mugshot? Quickly dubbed โ€˜Hot Mugshot Guyโ€™, Meeks was given a modelling contract when he was released from jail and quickly went on to appear on the fashion week runway. 

7. Yeezy Season 4

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Remember when Kanye West held Yeezy Season 4 in a park and it was so hot that models fainted? Others were forced to take off faulty heels and walk the runway barefoot and take water from audience members after members of the Yeezy team didnโ€™t come to their aid. Yikes.

8. Kate Mossโ€™ cigarette 

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Kate Moss shocked everyone in 2011 when, on National No Smoking Day, she took to the Louis Vuitton runway smoking a cigarette. The point? Freedom of expression.

9. Lindsay Lohanโ€™s foray into fashion

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Lindsay Lohanโ€™s brief stint as artistic advisor at Emanuel Ungaro resulted in heart-shaped glitter pasties on the brandโ€™s spring/summer 2010 runway. Lohanโ€™s swift exit from fashion followed but Emanuel Ungaro has never quite recovered. 

10. A Kate Moss hologram

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In the wake of Kate Mossโ€™ cocaine scandal, longtime friend Alexander McQueen showed his support by creating a haunting hologram of the model for the finale of his 2006 show. 

11. Fashion in the desert 

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Pierre Cardin transported guests to the Gobi Desert in China, using the dunes of Whistling Sand Mountain as a backdrop to showcase its spring/summer 2008 collection.

12. Karl Lagerfeld x the Great Wall of China

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Nowadays, Karl Lagerfeld is famous for his over-the-top fashion show sets (think Chanel Casinos, rocketships and makeshift icebergs), but nothing beats Fendi in 2007 when Lagerfeld held a runway show on the Great Wall of China.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Invictus Games 2018

A.K.A How to see Meghan and Harry!

With the 2018 Invictus Games a little over a month away, comes the realisation that so too is Meghan Markle and Prince Harryโ€™s first official royal tour of Australia โ€“ and well it would be an understatement to say weโ€™re excited.

Which means it might be time to figure out what exactly is, The Invictus Games, so weโ€™re in the know when the royals touch down.

RELATED: This Is Where Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Are Staying In Sydney

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What are The Invictus Games?

The Invictus Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. The games, founded by Prince Harry after he attended the 2013 Warrior Games in the United States, one year later he launched the inaugural Invictus Games in London.

The name Invictus comes from the Latin word, which means โ€œunconqueredโ€.

The games were held again in 2016 in Orlando, Florida and 2017 in Toronto.

Athletes compete in Athletics, Archery, Driving challenge, Indoor rowing, Powerlifting, Road cycling/Road para-cycling, Swimming, Sitting volleyball, Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair rugby and this year will see a new addition with sailing added to the program.

What dates are 2018 The Invictus Games on?

The 2018 Invictus Games are to be held in Sydney from October 20-27and will include an opening and closing ceremony.

Where will the games be held?

Events for the games will be held at numerous locations across Sydney, including Sydney Olympic Park and on and around Sydney Harbour.

Which countries compete?

There will be over 500 athletes competing from 18 nations competing in this yearโ€™s games, including Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdon, Canada, United States, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Afghanistan, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Ukraine.

Which famous faces are attending?

While the obvious drawcard is Prince Harry obviously, his wife Meghan Markle will also be joining him, as part of the coupleโ€™s first official royal tour following their wedding in May this year.

But Meghan and Harry arenโ€™t the only famous faces youโ€™re likely to spot in Sydney during the games.

David Beckham is confirmed to be joining the Duke and Duchess when theyโ€™re Down Under, after signing up as an ambassador for the Invictus Games.

David Beckham explained that he was โ€˜incredibly proudโ€™ to take up the role, and weโ€™re sure Harry and Meghan will be thrilled to spend some time with their friend too, with the Beckhams attending Harry and Meghanโ€™s wedding earlier this year. Hereโ€™s hoping he brings Victoria and the kids too!

RELATED: David Beckham Is Joining Prince Harry And Meghan Markle On Their Royal Tour

But the A-list excitement doesnโ€™t end there.

Australiaโ€™s very-own royal, Princess Mary, has also been confirmed to be attending and will be joined by husband, Crown Prince Frederik.

How can I attend?

Tickets are available now from the official Invictus Games website, and youโ€™ll be able to catch all the action on the ABC as the official broadcaster of the games.

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Balmain Reveals CGI Models Have Joined The #BalmainArmy

Step aside Gigi and Kendall thereโ€™s a new breed of models in town

Every season luxury French fashion brand Balmain debuts a new set of campaign faces to join the ranks of their so-called โ€˜Balmain Armyโ€™. Past and current army recruits include all the freshest, most in-demand faces like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Victoriaโ€™s Secret alumni Jourdan Dunn.

However, 32-year-old Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing, who joined the storied house in 2009 bringing a much-needed fresh perspective to the label, is not the kind of designer to rest on past successes or keep rolling out the same formula season after season.

Instead, Rousteing is renowned for his forward-thinking, inclusive contribution to the fashion landscape and his latest move is a case in point. Balmain has revealed three CGI models have joined the #BalmainArmy, creating a new โ€˜virtual armyโ€™.

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The new virtual Balmain army has two custom CGI models and a third, Shudu, who already has a high profile in fashion and beauty circles thanks to her creatorโ€™s clever use of social media โ€“ back in February Fenty Beauty reposted an image of Shudu wearing their lipstick, which of course, went viral.

Balmainโ€™s two new virtual army recruits, Margot and Zhi, were, according to Refinery 29 created by the same fashion-photographer-turned-CGI-artist, Cameron-James Wilson, who created Shudu.

Speaking to Refinery 29, the 32-year-old designer said, โ€œI created the virtual army in the same way that Iโ€™m creating my collection. Iโ€™m really obsessed with music and what I really love about it are the icons,โ€ which reportedly influenced how Margot and Zhi turned out.

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Rousteing said Chinese CGI model Zhiโ€™s short, cropped hair is โ€œvery rock โ€˜nโ€™ rollโ€ and her look references pop icon David Bowie, โ€œSheโ€™s the one pushing the agenda that David Bowie did in the past.โ€

Margot is โ€œthe French girl of his childhood dreamsโ€ and exudes high glamour like another of the designerโ€™s favourite rock icons, โ€œTina Turnerโ€.

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Rousteingโ€™s move into using AI models in his campaign is seen as a positive, inclusive masterstroke, with a statement on the Balmain website saying, โ€œAnyone and everyone is always welcome to join Balmain Armyโ€™s growing ranks โ€“ they need only share our bold spirit of adventure as our new virtual icons, Margot, Shudu and Zhi who mirror the beauty, the rock style and the confident power.โ€

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This Beauty Stencil Makes Drawing Meghan Markle Inspired Freckles A Breeze

And it costs less than $10.

Meghan Markle is no stranger to starting her own beauty trends, from the Duchessโ€™ messy bun hairstyle to her luminous make-up routine. While the royal has only ever shared a handful of her favourite products (via her now debunked blog, The Tig), we do know her favourite feature is the spattering of freckles across her nose and forehead.

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โ€œTo this day, my pet peeve is when my skin tone is changed and my freckles are airbrushed out of a photo shoot,โ€ she once told Allure Magazine. 

Meghan even asked her go-to make-up artist of late Daniel Martin, to make they were visible on her wedding day to Prince Harry. Itโ€™s not hard to guess why either, freckles speak to a certain youthfulness and evoke a natural quality to your overall look. Most of us arenโ€™t born with a natural cluster of our own beauty marks, which is precisely why U.K. beauty brand Bronzie created a Meghan-inspired stencil aptly called The Ultimate Freckle Stencil (approx. $8.90; at bronzieuk.com) and yes they ship to Australia.

Designed to be used with your favourite self-tanning product, the stencil creates a temporary freckle tattoo. According to the product description just, โ€œpop the stencil over your face and apply your chosen tan product to achieve a long-lasting, cute as a button finish.โ€ After all, weโ€™ve heard of tan being used to contour so it was only a matter of time before something like this came along, right?

RELATED: Meghan Markle Has Inspired This Latest Tattoo Trend

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The Most Wedding-Worthy Gowns At Venice Film Festival

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From Dakota Johnson in Dior to Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton, this year the Venice Film Festival attendees are giving off serious bridal vibes on the red carpet. 

Whether youโ€™re in the market for a wedding dress, just love bridal fashion, or are currently adding pins to your secret Pinterest board (guilty as charged), weโ€™ve rounded up all the must-see wedding-worthy gowns from this yearโ€™s event. 

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Dakota Johnson in Dior

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Sara Sampaio in Giorgio Armani Privรฉ Couture

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Emma Stone And Ryan Goslingโ€™s Cutest On Screen Couple Moments

Stone says she โ€œcanโ€™t even imagineโ€ her life without Gosling

On-screen chemistry can make or break a movie and when a casting director finds two actors with that intangible spark between them, it lights up the screen putting the true magic into movie making.

One of the best examples of off-the-charts on-screen chemistry in recent silver screen history is between Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling, who have starred in three movies together to date: 2016โ€™s La La Land, 2013โ€™s Gangster Squad and 2011โ€™s Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Each time these two award-winning actors star opposite each other itโ€™s swoon-worthy; even just thinking about their star-crossed relationship in La La Land tugs at the heartstrings. 

And it seems 29-year-old Stone feels that way too, during a Q&A session at the Telluride Film Festival where her new film The Favourite is screening, Entertainment Tonight reports she got quite emotional when talking about the Blade Runner 2049 star, calling Gosling a โ€œdear, wonderful friend,โ€ and saying, โ€œI canโ€™t even imagine what my life would be without Ryan.โ€

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The Battle of the Sexes star gushed further, saying, โ€œHeโ€™s so special. It makes me emotional. Heโ€™s so talented but heโ€™s such a great person to work with because heโ€™s so collaborative and excited about the process. Heโ€™s taught me a lot about being really generous.โ€

At the festival Stone was honoured for her outstanding work in film with a silver medal presented to her by La La Landโ€™s Oscar-winning director, Damien Chazelle.

Chazelleโ€™s new Ryan Gosling-starring film, First Man, had its first screening at the festival, however, Gosling wasnโ€™t in attendance to hear all the delightful words Stone had to say about him. Entertainment Tonight reports the 37-year-old attended his motherโ€™s wedding vow renewal ceremony instead. 

In honour of one of the greatest on-screen couples in recent history, we round up some of Emma Stone and Ryan Goslingโ€™s cutest on-screen moments.

The Dirty Dancing-inspired lift move in Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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Australian Instagram Model Posts Chilling Message Before Her Mysterious Death

Sinead McNamara's body was found on a billionaire's yacht in Greece

Just weeks before Sinead McNamara was found dead on a yacht in Greece, the Aussie model posted a cryptic message on Instagram revealing her head was โ€œall over the shopโ€.

โ€œMy head is all over the shop today,โ€ she wrote alongside a tornado and volcano emoji.

โ€œTake me back to this where my only worry was not cracking my skull open.โ€

Her chilling message was uploaded weeks ago on August 19, taken from Greece.

McNamara had been working on the Mayan Queen IV, a US$140 million, 92-metre yacht, owned by Mexican mining magnate Alberto Baillรจres.

Baillรจres reportedly left the boat on Tuesday and Sinead was left onboard with the rest of the boat crew. 

Her body was reportedly found at the back of the boat. 

โ€œThe Coast Guard of Kefalonia has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of the 20-year-old Australian national as well as an autopsy-necropsy,โ€ In Kefalonia reported.

Tributes have poured in for the social media star on Instagram, with hundreds mourning the sudden loss.

โ€œThis is so sad, rest in peace,โ€ said one.

Another wrote: โ€œRIP Ashley, Iโ€™m so sad to hear about this awful tragedy, her life really just beginning. Sending love, light and prayers to Ashleyโ€™s friends & family during this time of tremendous grief & sadness!โ€

This article originally appeared on WHO

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โ€˜Queer Eyeโ€™ Star Opens Up About Suicide Attempt

โ€œI want you to know that things do get betterโ€
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As if we didnโ€™t love him enough already, Queer Eye star Karamo Brown has used his platform to talk about the importance of mental health, revealing he tried to take his own life in 2006.

As the culture expert on the hit Netflix series Queer Eye, Brown is no stranger to changing peopleโ€™s lives. Now heโ€™s sharing his own story to help others.

In a powerful Instagram video, Brown, 37, revealed he was โ€œin a very dark placeโ€ in 2006 and โ€œfelt like life could not get any better.โ€

โ€œ[I felt like] everything that was happening to me was never going to change, and I tried to take my own life,โ€ he said, on the six-year anniversary of his suicide attempt. 

Brown added that if his two friends hadnโ€™t found him and called an ambulance, he โ€œprobably would not be here today.โ€

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Talking to his 1.6 million followers, Brown shared a message of hope. โ€œI know so many of us suffer from mental health issues and we just donโ€™t know where to turn and every day it seems darker and darker. But I want you to know that things do get better. If you get help and you do the work daily, your life can change,โ€ he said. โ€œIโ€™m living proof of that.โ€

As well as urging people to seek help, he encouraged us all to support others, saying, โ€œIf you know someone in your life thatโ€™s going through it, reach out to them. You could be their support.โ€

Brown said he was overwhelmed at the positive response heโ€™s had to the post. โ€œAs a mental health professional I believe we all need to make our mental health a priority. There is a better day around the corner with support.โ€

Preach it.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline for 24/7 support on 13 11 14 or visit the website at lifeline.org.au. If itโ€™s an emergency, call 000.

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The Intimate Photos You Didnโ€™t See From Chiara Ferragniโ€™s Incredible Wedding

Featuring the Dior dress of our dreams

Over the weekend, The Blonde Saladโ€™s founder Chiara Ferragni married Italian rapper Fedez in the most extravagant weekend-long celebration, which featured no less than three custom Dior wedding dresses. 

The famous couple documented the lavish affair in Noto, Sicily using the hashtag #TheFerrangez, showing their combined fanbase of 21.5m fireworks displays, a private jet and floral arrangements to rival that of the Kardashians. 

Below, the photos you havenโ€™t seen from the yearโ€™s other royal wedding.

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Hailey Baldwin Is โ€œBeyond Excitedโ€ About Being Engaged To Justin Bieber

She knows heโ€™s no โ€˜Heartbreakerโ€™

In Hailey Baldwinโ€™s first interview since her 24-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter boyfriend, Justin Bieber, popped the question in July this year, the 21-year-old model gushed about the engagement saying sheโ€™s โ€œbeyond excitedโ€.

Bieber put a (huge) ring on it when the couple were on holiday in tropical island paradise, the Bahamas, after a whirlwind romance of just a few weeks.

However, the 21-year-old model and Sorry singer have known each other for years and previously dated very briefly back in January 2016, when Bieber posted an image of them kissing on Instagram. They also attend the same church and have many mutual friends.

But, that hasnโ€™t stopped the internet from trolling the couple about their upcoming nuptials, posting negative comments on everything from the speed of the engagement to whether theyโ€™re mature enough to make such a big commitment and whether itโ€™s just a publicity stunt. Unfortunately, the couple have provided haters with plenty of fuel for their online fire by doing things like riding push bikes around while crying and constant PDAs everywhere they go.

Baldwin, however, is not letting any of those trolls rain on her happy engagement parade saying in the interview with Stellar, โ€œI donโ€™t think itโ€™s affected me really. I have learned to just try my best to ignore the negativity at this time so that I can enjoy this season of my life.โ€

Which is good news, as this โ€œseasonโ€ of her life โ€“ the engagement โ€“ could last quite a while with no official wedding date set yet and insiders reporting they have pumped the brakes on their wedding plans. People quotes a source as saying, โ€œIt was getting quite intense and they realised they want to enjoy being engaged for a whileโ€ฆItโ€™s not like they need to rush โ€“ they are both so young.โ€

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The Items Every Girl Needs To Own This Spring

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We did it, it have made it to spring! As the temp warms up, itโ€™s time to give our wardrobes a well-deserved refresh.

From bold button upโ€™s to classics youโ€™ll find yourself wanting to wear every day, these are the pieces every girl needs to own this spring.

FLORAL MIDI DRESS

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GANNI dress, $265, at matchesfashion.com

RIBBED TANKS

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REDONE tank, $110, mychameleon.com.au

WHITE DENIM

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ZARA jeans, $99, zara.com/au

EMBELLISHED CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES

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MIU MIU sunglasses, $326, at matchesfashion.com

BEADED BAG

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MANGO bag, $129.95, shop.mango.com/au

OVER SIZE BUTTON UPS

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PRADA shirt, $1480, at mytheresa.com

LAYERED PENDANTS

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RELIQUIA necklace, $129, reliquiajewellery.com

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Keira Maguire Explains The Real Reason She And Jarrod Woodgate Split

'Jarrod didn't like the fact I didn't have a full-time job'

Keira Maguire is without a doubt one of the most colourful characters to emerge from the Bachelor franchise, and now that sheโ€™s back on the market after her shock split with Jarrod Woodgate, she says sheโ€™d be up to take on the role of Australiaโ€™s next Bachelorette.

โ€œJarrod broke Keiraโ€™s heart โ€“ she was picturing marriage and babies with this guy, and then he just dumped her!โ€ a source told NW.

โ€œSo sheโ€™s going to make sure she has the last laugh by looking for love on TV again, and reminding him of what he threw away.โ€

RELATED: Keira Maguire And Jarrod Woodgate Confirm Shock Split

And it might not be too far-fetched, with audiences warming to the outspoken blonde after her turn on Bachelor In Paradise.

โ€œEveryone has discovered a sweeter side to Keira โ€“ and more than ever they want her to have her happily ever after,โ€ added the source. โ€œAnd thereโ€™s no doubt that sheโ€™s keen โ€“ sheโ€™s wanted this opportunity for so long!โ€ 

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Keira opened up to WHO about the split, clearing up any rumours about why their relationship didnโ€™t work out.

โ€œJarrod didnโ€™t like the fact I didnโ€™t have a full-time job,โ€ she told the magazine.  โ€œBecause my job was doing endorsements and heโ€™s about working hard in a nine-to-five job.โ€

โ€œI never thought he would get up and leave me and thatโ€™s what he did. He walked away from everything,โ€ Keira added.

Keira announced the split last week via Instagram, confirming that they had gone their separate ways after nine months together.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry if anyone is disappointed or I have let anyone down,โ€ a heartbroken Keira shared, before adding, โ€œPlease respect our privacy as this is a very hard time for meโ€.

Keira and Jarrod were together for nine months, emerged from BIP one of the strongest couples, and quickly moved in together and had even talked of marriage and babies.

The couple were an unlikely pairing, with Keira emerging as โ€œthe villainโ€ on her season of The Bachelor with Richie Strahan while Jarrod was dubbed the โ€œstage-five clingerโ€ when he became runner-up on The Bachelorette with Sophie Monk.

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Jennifer Lawrence Is The Face Of Diorโ€™s New Fragrance As She Stars On Our October Cover!

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Ask the uber-talented Jennifer Lawrence to name a career-high and youโ€™d expect her to mention her Oscar win or any one of her countless award-winning films.

But it was the chance to collaborate with Dior on a new fragrance โ€“ their first in 20 years โ€“ that marked a โ€œmajor momentโ€ for the 28-year-old actress. And a personal one, too. โ€œI remember my mom always wore Miss Dior and it was the first perfume I ever smelled; even today it gives me such warm memories.โ€ So when Lawrence received the call to visit Paris to meet Diorโ€™s head perfumer, Francois Demachy, she brought along her mum, Karen. Fast-forward 12 months, and the collaboration is complete with todayโ€™s release of Joy by Dior which joins Miss Dior and Jโ€™Adore in the French fashion houseโ€™s iconic collection of fragrances.  

RELATED: Dior Launches Their First Fragrance In 20 Years

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Yet like everything the actress attaches her name to, authenticity was key. Lawrence not only visited the Paris laboratory to sample the many different notes, she decided with Demachy on the final juice โ€“ a feminine fusion of florals, sandalwood and musk. โ€œIt was a really cool experience to see the process and it feels so personal because Iโ€™ve been a part of it,โ€ she tells marie claire exclusively during the fragranceโ€™s lavish launch in LA.

RELATED: Jennifer Lawrence stuns on the red carpet in sparkling gown

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Shooting the mostly underwater advertising campaign (a couture-clad Lawrence was fixed with floaties and Styrofoam to stay submerged) was also very personal, allowing her to reunite with friend and filmmaker Francis Lawrence, who directed her in The Hunger Games and Red Sparrow. โ€œHe knows me so well and was able to incorporate my personality into the film. Every smile, every laugh, everything was real.โ€ 

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Spend time with Lawrence and itโ€™s impossible not to be impressed by her easy ability to eloquently swing between topics from politics and activism to couture and fragrance, all served with a sassy sense of humour. Which is why Dior approached Lawrence to be the spokesperson for Joy. โ€œSheโ€™s spontaneous, strong, full of life, glamorous, exctly what we wanted to convey in this fragrance,โ€ said Yann Musquin, marketing manager fragrances, Parfums Christian Dior. โ€œThis scent is for any woman who wants to exude confidence, strength and femininity โ€“ itโ€™s for the modern woman, and Jennifer is a very, very modern woman.โ€

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Lawrenceโ€™s connection to Dior goes back to 2010 when the luxury brand first asked her to join their stable of high-profile ambassadors, and now โ€œevery monumental moment in my career and life has been in a Dior dressโ€ (including that famous Oscars tumble). In 2015, Lawrence extended her relationship with the Parisian fashion house, signing on as the face of Dior Beauty. And now that relationship comes full circle with the launch of Joy. โ€œI feel like weโ€™re a very close family at this point. Christian Dior created his first scent after World War II to make women feel happy and beautiful again, and weโ€™re at that time again when we need to bring something joyous and happy-making back.โ€

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What gives Lawrence joy are simple pleasures: friends, laughter, TV, spaghetti, her dog Pippi, walks in the park, seasons, โ€œwhen I wake up and I donโ€™t have bags under my eyes; I remember those days โ€“ I can count them on five fingers,โ€ she says, raising her hand and letting out that famed infectious laugh.

She also finds pleasure in Joy. โ€œI love that itโ€™s subtle from the moment you put it on. Itโ€™s soft and beautiful and unlike anything else I have ever smelled.โ€ A new icon is born.  

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Joy by Dior is in store now.  

Jennifer Lawrence talks feminism, film, friendships and fragrance in the October edition of Marie Claire, out Thursday. 

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Two Celebrity Couples Welcome Babies Into The World

Congratulations to the new parents!

What a busy week the A-list maternity wards had with not one but two celebrity babies arriving in the world over the past few days.

39-year-old Homeland star Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy welcomed a bouncing baby boy last week on Monday August 27 in New York reports People.

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No news on the name yet, but the couple are already parents to five-year-old Cyrus Michael Christopher, so we can probably rule those three names out for the new baby given his older brother has taken them. The A-list couple have been married since 2009 and they currently live in the West Village of New York City.

A second congratulations goes to Bond, James Bond, aka Daniel Craig who has welcomed a baby girl with wife Rachel Weisz on September 1 The Daily Mail reports. This is the first child for the couple who married in a private ceremony in 2011.

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Both Weisz and Craig have children from previous relationships โ€“ 48-year-old Weisz has a son, 12-year-old Henry, with ex-fiancรฉ Darren Aronofsky and 50-year-old Craig has a daughter, 26-year-old Ella with his ex-wife, Fiona Loudon.

Congratulations to the new parents!

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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Have Named Their New Dog

And it's very Australian

Last week we learned that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had taken the next step in their relationship by adding to their family with the addition of the four-legged kind. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly adopted a Labrador who is settling into life with the royal couple at their home in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.

โ€œThe dog is already happily ensconced at their cottage,โ€ a source told the Daily Mail.

And now we have a name for their newest family member, with royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith the Daily Mail, that the couple have named the dog Oz.

What inspired the name remains to be seen, but we canโ€™t help but think itโ€™s to do with their upcoming visit to Australia.

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โ€œLike the Sussexes, the dog will divide its time between the palace and their country home in the Cotswolds.โ€

Meghan and Harry are following in Prince William and Kate Middletonโ€™s footsteps, who adopted pup Lupo shortly after their wedding in 2011.

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Meghan with her โ€œlovesโ€, Guy and Bogart. (Credit: Instagram)

Before meeting Prince Harry, Meghan was already a fur mum to her beloved pooches Bogart and Guy, while Meghan flew beagle Guy over to London when she moved, it was thought that Bogart was too old to make the journey.

In her pre-royal life Meghan would often post photos of her โ€œlovesโ€ on her blog and on Instagram.

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