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All The Must-See Red Carpet Looks From The Venice Film Festival

Emma Stone, though ๐Ÿ˜

The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world and is one of the โ€œbig threeโ€ alongside Cannes and Berlin. With such a prestigious title comes a flock of celebrities, actors promoting their new films to models and bloggers alike, dressed top-to-toe in stunning gowns and extravagant jewellery.

The 11-day event has just begun and this yearโ€™s red carpet is already living up to last yearโ€™s show-stoppers, with A-listers such Emma Stone, Claire Foy and Naomi Watts kicking things off with Louis Vuitton and Valentino Couture.

Here are the best-dressed thus far โ€“ both on and off the carpet.

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton 

Emma Stone

Claire Foy in Valentino Couture 

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Naomi Watts in Giorgio Armani Privรฉ

Naomi Watts

Lottie Moss in Ermanno Scervino

Lottie Moss

Sara Sampaio in Giorgio Armani Privรฉ

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Clรฉmence Poรฉsy in Erdem

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Barbara Palvin in Giorgio Armani Privรฉ

Barbara Palvin

Izabel Goulart in a custom dress by Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini

Izabel Goulart

Olivia Hamilton in J. Mendel 

Olivia Hamilton

Emma Stone

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Dakota Johnson in Dior

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Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani Prive

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Nicole Warne in Giorgio Armani Prive

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Nicole Warne in Toni Maticevski and Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Dakota Johnson in Dior

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Naomi Watts

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Lady Gaga in Valentino 

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Dakota Fanning in Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Gabriella Wilde in Jaeger-LeCoultre

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The Surprising Place You May Meet The Love Of Your Life

Deleting Bumble now

On a quest to find our significant other, most of us scan dance floors and dating apps.

But now a new study by HSBC UK reveals we may have been going about it all wrong.

Head to Webjet.com, because apparently one in 50 people meet their future partner on an aeroplane. Romcom worthy, much?

Despite well-directed fears of drooling on your neighbourโ€™s shoulder, planes are actually a great place to strike up a conversation. Last month, โ€œPlane Baeโ€, the story of two strangers meeting onboard went viral (simultaneously stirring up debate about privacy in a digital age).

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In addition, the study found that 16 per cent of passengers form a business connection mid-air, and that 14 per cent of us have made a long-lasting friendship.

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This Is The Best Workout For Boosting Your Metabolism

But it isn't the only exercise you should be doing.

A new study is stirring up the ongoing cardio versus weights debate, finding that the former could have greater benefits when it comes to boosting your metabolism.

In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers from the University of Copenhagen analysed the diverse impacts of different forms of training. In an experiment, 10 healthy men were divided into two groups who did both forms of training once a week for 60 minutes. The cardio session involved cycling at a level of 70 percent maximum oxygen intake, while the strength training consisted of five functional exercises repeated 10 times.

The participants then had their blood tested over a period of four hours to measure blood sugar, lactic acid, various hormones and bile acid in the body. They discovered that sweating it out on exercise bike caused three times the amount of the hormoneFGF21 to be released by the body, compared to lifting weights. FGF21, or fibroblast growth factor 21, is a major metabolic regulator that plays a role in controlling glucose levels, insulin sensitivity and ketogenesis.

โ€œEndurance training on a bicycle has such a marked effect on the metabolic hormone that we know ought to take a closer look at whether this regulation of FGF21 is directly related to the health-improving effects of cardio exercise,โ€ said the studyโ€™s co-author Christoffer Clemmensen.

โ€œFGF21โ€™s potential as a drug against diabetes, obesity and similar metabolic disorders is currently being tested, so the fact that we are able to increase the production ourselves through training is interesting.โ€

Your metabolic rate is depends on a range of factors including hormones, sleep, diet, sex, genetics and age. Increasing your metabolism can be beneficial, as it boosts the amount of calories you burn at rest, which can help promote weight loss.

โ€œHIIT is always going to be the stronger, most effective opponent to burn fat and build lean muscles because of its after-burn effect,โ€ Tiffiny Hall told Womenโ€™s Health.  โ€œIโ€™m talking the EPOC (Exercise Post Oxygen Consumption) responseโ€ฆ It means you keep burning off calories and energy even when youโ€™re back at your desk staring at a spreadsheet, long after your last shine session. It means all of that huffing and puffing and changing and starting and stopping during your workout kicks your metabolism into high gear for hours after you finish exercising.โ€

What about the old adage โ€œmuscle burns more than fatโ€? Research shows that roughly half a kilo of muscle burns between seven to 10 calories per day while the equivalent of fat only burns two to three. Not a huge difference in the grand scheme of things.

But by no means does this mean you should ditch the dumbbells. A huge range of research promotes the benefits of resistance training which include the prevention or control of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, depression and obesity, reducing risk of cancer, reducing risk of osteoporosis, boosting mental health and improving sleep.

โ€œGaining muscle through resistance exercise means you can do more. You can work out harder and hike steeper trails,โ€ sports dietitian Marie Spano told SELF. โ€œThis will lead to an increase in calories burned. Now, thatโ€™s significant.โ€

โ€œItโ€™s not about doing one OR the other, itโ€™s about one complimenting the other to bring you results,โ€ Tiffiny adds.

So like everything in life, balance is key. Ensure your weekly workout routine includes a bit of HIIT, some weights and a little stretching to reap the best possible benefits for your health.

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health

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Meghan Markleโ€™s Outfit Yesterday Broke One Major Royal Rule

Divert your eyes, HRH

On Wednesday, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out on a duke and duchess date night to watch a special performance of Hamilton.

All eyes were on the Duchess of Sussex who wore her riskiest royal look to date: a stunning black suit mini dress by Canadian brand, Judith and Charles.

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Meghan accessorised the look with black pumps, a gold clutch, and her hair pulled back into her signature bun. 

But it was the 37-year-oldโ€™s legs that caught everyoneโ€™s attention, which were totally bare, no nude pantyhose in sight. 

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Per royal protocol, women are always supposed to wear pantyhose for public appearances. Meghan has been adhering to the rule since officially marrying into the royal family on May 19th and her sister-in-law Kate Middleton is never photographed without nude stockings on.

โ€œYou never see a royal without their nude stockings. I would say thatโ€™s really the only hard, steadfast rule in terms of what the Queen requires,โ€ royal expert Victoria Arbiter told Insider last year. 

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However, others are saying that while the Queen and Duchess of Cambridge do opt to wear nude stockings on most occasions, itโ€™s not an official rule put in place by Her Royal Highness.

โ€œThere are no rules for royal women regarding pantyhose. While most women (royal or commoner) wear pantyhouse with suits or gowns for a good slim line, it is not required by any decree from the Queen,โ€ royal expert Marlene Koenig told BAZAAR.com.

Pantyhose or not, we think Meghanโ€™s first post-royal LBD is perfection. 

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Vanessa Sunshine Reveals What Really Happened At Last Nightโ€™s Rose Ceremony

And how Romy, Cat and Alisha are off-screen

Despite barely spending any time with Nick Cummins, not really hanging out with any of the other women in the house, and not having much time for the producersโ€™ questions, Australia fell in love with Bachelor contestant Vanessa Sunshine.

Vanessaโ€™s approach to the downright crazy premise of the dating show โ€“ you know, casually locking 20 women in a house to fight over a man โ€“ was so refreshing that viewers labelled the 27-year-old a national hero and some even called for her to be next seasonโ€™s Bachelorette. 

Below, we chat to the Melbourne-based legal secretary โ€“ who laughs a lot more than youโ€™d expect โ€“ about what really went down at last nightโ€™s rose ceremony, how she feels about Romy, Cat and Alisha now, and her picks for Nickโ€™s final three.

Firstly, I just want to say that the whole office loved how straight-up you were the whole way through the show. How was it watching yourself on TV?

Thank you! Oh, you know in the first episode there was a bit of creative editing and I was like โ€˜whyyyโ€™ [laughs], but it is what it is and for the most part, it is how things go down. Obviously, any moments where Iโ€™m actually laughing or smiling clearly never made it to air!

Did the ending really go down like that? without you saying goodbye to the other girls?

Omg, no. Last night all the girls were messaging me about it. Thatโ€™s not how it happened, I did not stand there for a full minute like a mute. I was very calm and collected about it, I walked up to Nick and said โ€˜I hope you find whatever and whoever it is youโ€™re looking forโ€™ and then went back and hugged all the girls, except for Romy.

Obviously, you didnโ€™t have time to fall in love with Nick, but in the time that you did spend with him, did you see potential?

Um, no. Nick is a lovely guy, but heโ€™s just not the right person for me and Iโ€™m not the right person for him and thatโ€™s okay. 

Romy, Cat and Alisha have been portrayed as bullies on TV, but in real-life were things less intense or more intense?

Yeah, what youโ€™re seeing is not even half of what went down. They really are like that. To me, I think that that behaviour is disgusting. Cat, Romy and Alisha get their self-worth and self-validation by belittling, degrading and bullying other people and thatโ€™s what it is at the end of the day, itโ€™s bullying. Iโ€™m someone whoโ€™s very particular, in my normal life, about who Iโ€™ll associate with and theyโ€™re just people Iโ€™d never spend time with. Even if I didnโ€™t like someone, Iโ€™d never go out of my way to attack someone and their physical attributes. 

I hated how Shannon tried to stick up to them and they totally twisted her words and made her sound like a crazy person

I think the term is โ€˜gaslightingโ€™ and theyโ€™re pretty damn good at it. 

As far as Brooke goes, sheโ€™s been singled out as a frontrunner from episode one, did you girls have a feeling she had a strong connection with Nick from the get-go?

I mean, did you see my group date?! [Laughs]. Yes, definitely, I do think they have a connection. 

Was Cass really as intense as producers are making her out to be?

Obviously, Nick and Cass have a history and thatโ€™s their business. I think itโ€™s a little unfair the way that itโ€™s coming across for her. Sheโ€™s such a sweet beautiful, young girl and she doesnโ€™t deserve to be made look like that. Itโ€™s just not fair, sheโ€™s just trying to fight for this person who she has real feelings for. And you watched last night, Nick obviously does have feelings for her. Sheโ€™s still there, sheโ€™s still being given roses, and Nick wouldnโ€™t โ€“ well, I hope he wouldnโ€™t โ€“ keep her there if it wasnโ€™t a mutual feeling. 

I think thatโ€™s the hard part about watching it, every woman has had those feelings for a guy, but itโ€™s just not edited and broadcast all over TV

Exactly, surely everyone has been there. Sheโ€™s such a sweetheart and you can imagine how crappy that must have felt for her. I figured out very early that there was a history between her and Nick, but I never brought it up and Iโ€™d never mention it to the other girls โ€“ thatโ€™s like throwing a lamb to the wolves. 

Do you still talk to any of the women from the show?

I still chat to quite a few. Dasha and Tenille, Em sent me a message last night. Britt and Sophie messaged me last night, Brooke just sent me a message. Iโ€™ve had coffee with Shannon. I did make friends in the house, itโ€™s very hard in that environment because you do pick your people โ€“ in the house, I really just hung out with Dasha and Tenille. But now that the show is playing out, and people are seeing how I was when I was talking to the producers alone, the girls are kinda like โ€˜oh, sheโ€™s not in there saying bad or negative things.โ€™

Have you seen that people are saying they want you as the next Bachelorette?

[Laughs]. Yeah, Iโ€™ve seen a couple of things, thatโ€™s pretty cool. 

Would you consider it?

Iโ€™d consider anything that came my way!

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Australian Fashion Designer Gary Bigeni Schools Us In How To Wear Colour

"It's important to have your own signature"

If you canโ€™t stand the sight of another Breton stripe, youโ€™ve come to the right place: Gary Bigeni, one of Australiaโ€™s most exuberantly eclectic fashion designers, is all for women embracing their unique sense of style.

But before you pack up all your black and bin those ubiquitous striped tees, take note: embracing bold pattern and colour in your everyday outfits is all about integrating it with the pieces you already wear and love.

โ€œThe Gary Bigeni look is about me trying to introduce some fun into womenโ€™s wardrobes,โ€ the man himself tells style influencer Jasmin Howell as part of the FIAT 500 Fashion Files (watch their video interview above). โ€œStart with a bright nail polish or ease in with bold accessories and gradually work your way up to a pair of pants or a statement top โ€“ it doesnโ€™t always have to be head-to-toe.โ€

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Gary Bigeni and Jasmin Howell

As he shares sketches from his upcoming Resort collection over a pot of tea in an inner Sydney cafรฉ, Bigeniโ€™s style reveals itself: think swathes of vibrant silks sprinkled with polka dots; fluidly draping off-the-shoulder dresses and balloon-sleeve tops; lashings of coral, hot pink and vivid orange; and ruffles and bows aplenty.

Since he established his eponymous label in 2003, Bigeni has become synonymous with sophisticated silhouettes and statement prints that have women all over the country โ€“ and increasingly, abroad โ€“ clamouring to wear them. โ€œThereโ€™s a lot of colour and print to play with,โ€ he concedes, โ€œBut the silhouettes are sleek and clean. I like to have something that everyone can relate to.โ€

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While some of his pieces may look on the loud side, the trick is in how you style them. Take his eye-catching off-the-shoulder tie tops with balloon sleeves, which Bigeni recommends teaming with a pair of slim jeans or wide-leg pants to anchor all that boldness.

As for his dream woman to dress? Somewhat surprisingly, itโ€™s the singer Grimes. โ€œSheโ€™s so unique in her work and what she chooses to do, and I like women who love a challenge,โ€ he says. 

If our next challenge is to introduce some of his jaw-droppingly gorgeous designs into our everyday wardrobes, then we accept.

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Where To Buy The Dresses From Episode 6 Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

If you've got a party in the bush to attend soon, we've got you covered

On last nightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor, we saw Nick โ€˜The Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins take Rhiannon on her first single date in a hot-air balloon, tensions between Romy and (absolute hero) Vanessa Sunshine continue to rise, and an outdoor-themed group date. 

In a surprise twist, the overnight camping trip was to end in a rose ceremony, with only five girls going back to the mansion from six. 

The great outdoors inspired drama, twitter reactions and of course, country chic. 

Below are all the links to the dresses seen on last nightโ€™s Bachie, for your next night out in the bush.  

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Alisha wore a red dress by Elle Zeitoune.  

Brittany wore a orange dress from Backstage. 

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Cass wore a dress from Bronx & Banco.  

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Romy wore a blue dress from Sheike

Shannon wore this yellow two-piece from Sheike  

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Vanessa wore this jumpsuit by Pasduchas

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The Bachelorโ€™s Vanessa Sunshine Speaks Out On Social Media

And she's not holding back

The Bachelorโ€™s Vanessa Sunshine is speaking out after Nick โ€œHoney Badgerโ€ Cummins sent the 27-year-old Victorian home on episode six of the reality show. Vanessa took to Instagram to reveal how she really felt about Nick, and she did not hold back. 

โ€œIโ€™m going to be extremely blunt, I will never ever put someone on a pedestal who hasnโ€™t earned the right to be there,โ€ the legal secretary shared. โ€œMy approach was a wild card, youโ€™re used to watching women automatically fall for The Bachelor and scramble to profess their feelings, vying to be the last one standing to claim their (man) prize. Obviously, I was a different kind of woman thrown into the mix this season.โ€

Vannessa added, โ€œIf my experience has shown just one person thatโ€™s itโ€™s ok to be completely yourself, to back yourself, not put up with bullshit and stay true to you when faced with adversity, then for me everything was worth it. I am so grateful for this experience Nick just simply wasnโ€™t the person for me.โ€

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia 

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The Best Twitter Reactions To โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Episode 6

"Vanessa Sunshine is a national treasure"

Last nightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor saw the country get a new national hero, Vanessa Sunshine, saw Romy once again be inappropriate, โ€œit was a real kissโ€, and saw Cass finally come out on top, yes, girl. 

Below, we count down the most hilarious tweets of the night. 

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We Recap โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Episode 6

Featuring a tent visit and Cass' first one-on-one

On tonightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor, Nick took Rhiannon on a sunrise hot air balloon ride where she basically frets the whole time about kissing him and he frets the whole time about them not having chemistry, before the producers take her away for a private โ€“ AKA weโ€™re secretly recording and going to play this on national TV โ€“ conversaton.

Next up, a bunch of the women went on a group date, including Vanessa Sunshine in heels (this seasonโ€™s hero), Cass (this seasonโ€™s Jarrod) and Romy (this seasonโ€™sโ€ฆ Romy).

Romy tells Nick that Vanessa doesnโ€™t find him physically attractive, and when Nick checks the facts with Vanessa, he finds that, yes, thatโ€™s true. 

Nevertheless, Sunshine assured him sheโ€™s there for the right reasons and they head off for a bonfire.

During the night, Romy decides to switch tents, surprising the Honey Badger. In true 7:30pm TV slot fashion, all we heard was a bit of giggling, before it cut to the next morning and a very frazzled Cass.

But after Nick takes Cass away for their first one-on-one time, we see the start of a significant plot twist: 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. 

The group date ends with a surprise rose ceremony, with one of the six women being sent home. Naturally, after telling the Honey Badger she wasnโ€™t into him, Vanessa Sunshine left the building/forest. 

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Does This Clue Mean Cass Wood Wins โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ 2018?

From 'stage-five clinger' to underdog

Despite Bachelor contestant Cass Wood being dubbed a stage-five clinger early on (the diary didnโ€™t help, letโ€™s be honest). In the biggest plot twist of the series, it looks like the blonde rugby-playing bombshell might have turned things around.

Both Brittany and Brooke have been rumoured winners from the start with viewers pleading for Nick to let Cass down gently, but tonight we saw the Honey Badgerโ€™s real feelings as he said he feels comfortable and can be himself with the 23-year-old. 

Another clue that Cass wins? Her brother and sister both started following Nick on Instagram in May, when filming of the show wrapped, reports the Daily Mail

RELATED: Did This โ€˜Bachelorโ€™ Contestant Just Reveal She Ends Up With Nick? 

Naturally, if Cass didnโ€™t win the show, youโ€™d assume her family wouldnโ€™t be wanting to follow the Bachie and his new leading lady on social mediaโ€ฆ 

We guess only time will tell how Nick and Cassโ€™ love story plays out, but we will say one thing: you go, girl.

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Toasted Coconut Hair Is The Most Covetable Hue Right Now

Move over bronde

First, there was cold brew coffee hair, then glass hair and now, thereโ€™s a new Instagram inspired hairstyle that the fashion set is obsessed with. Introducing toasted coconut hair. Not only a delicious addition to granola and smoothie bowls, toasted coconut is also a chic hue. 

What exactly is toasted coconut hair?

Technically speaking, the term is used to describe tresses with dark brown roots that subtly fade into a light platinum blonde colour through the mid-lengths and ends. A variation on last seasonโ€™s bronde trend, toasted coconut is the 2018 way to melt brown and blonde shades together. 

Try toasted coconut hair if you haveโ€ฆ

Naturally dark hair. American-based colourist Ami Rexroth told Allure that brunettes are the best candidates, adding that itโ€™s a low-maintenance way to add bright tones. Plus, โ€œyou wonโ€™t have to worry about root touch-ups because the look will just become toastier, if you will, as your hair grows.โ€

Looking for more spring hair inspiration? See our guide to the most popular colour trends on Pinterest, for looks to take to your next salon appointment. 

MORE: The Hair Tools The marie claire Team Canโ€™t Put Down

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The Ultimate Fashion Weekend Is Coming To The Gold Coast

With this line-up, you won't want to miss it

Itโ€™s time to book your flights to the sunny Gold Coast because next weekend Pacific Fairโ€™s Summer Fashion Party kicks off, complete with summer style pods, a styling session by marie claire, huge discounts and beauty stations.

On Saturday the 8th and Sunday 9th of September, the shopping centre will have over 100 exclusive offers, including discounts on some of your favourite brands โ€“ Alice McCall, AJE, Dion Lee and Ginger & Smart, to name a few.

For those who arenโ€™t too sure what to splurge on this spring (AKA all of us), marie claireโ€˜s editor-in-chief, Nicky Briger, and fashion director, Jana Pokorny, will be on hand for styling sessions throughout the day. Find them at MAJE at 11am, Inku (outside of David Jones) at 12:30pm and Scanlan Theodore at 2pm.

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Beauty lovers are well taken care of too with summer skincare stations spread throughout Pacific Fair and discounts at some of the best beauty brands (Estee Lauder gift with purchase, anyone?)

See below for the full list of events and start prepping your weekend schedule now:

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When: Saturday 8th September
Where: Maje โ€“ Ground Floor, Luxury Mall, 11am
Incu โ€“ Level 1, outside David Jones, 12:30pm
Scanlan Theodore โ€“ Ground Floor, The Resort, 2pm
Time: 11:00am โ€“ 2:30pm 

Summer style pods

When: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th
Where: Level 1 near Glassons and Level 1 of the Australian Designer Mall
Time: 11am โ€“ 3pm daily

Summer skincare stations

When: Saturday 8, Sunday 9 September
Where: Centre wide
Time: 10am โ€“ 4pm daily

Pom pom key ring craft workshop

When: Saturday 8, Sunday 9 September
Where: Ground Floor, Centre Court, outside Myer
Time: 11am โ€“ 3pm daily.

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The Best Shops To Buy Vintage Online

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With so many platforms to buy vintage online these days, it can be hard to know where to start. 

Whether you are after high-end designer vintage or those special one-off pieces, weโ€™ve found a handful of stores for you to browse. 

Below see our picks for where to buy the best vintage online, from all over the globe.

Jerome Vintage is one of our new favourites. Specialising in on-trend one-off pieces as well as carefully selected designer vintage, this is one store to keep on your radar! With their website jeromevintage.com currently in the works, you can find them at @jerome_vintage

The Corner Store, run by Stacy Nishimoto, has amassed a huge cult following on Instagram and for good reason. Nishimotoโ€™s pieces have a dreamy quality with the makeup and styling to match. Be quick to snap up new arrivals as pieces donโ€™t last long! 

Souvenir Vintage is another new discovery for us. The Paris-based shop offers the cutest fashion-forward pieces from throughout the decades. 

A long time favourite here at the marie claire office, Sydney-based Harlequin Market specialises in curated vintage jewellery and accessories. You can shop their selects online or instore at their Double Bay location. 

If youโ€™re after a slightly lower price pointed place to shop, try Courtyard LA. From cute tops to swimwear this shop will have you covered. 

For the most fabulous eye-catching ensembles check out Recess. With pieces from the โ€™60s through to the โ€™90s, including accessories and jewellery, Recess is a definite party outfit destination. 

Wyldesyde Vintage offers a more romantic curation of vintage pieces, from antique through to the 1980s. Think dreamy blouses, pretty florals and beautiful embroidery. 

Devore Vintage has the most divine selection of feminine vintage. Specialising mainly in pieces from the 1930s and 1940s, for all you true vintage enthusiasts. 

Spanish Moss encapsulates true LA style with their curated selection of antique to โ€™90s pieces. Offering denim, classic vintage tees, โ€™70s frocks, crochet and so on. 

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For all you true vintage collectors out there, there is no better place to start then Guermantes. Specialising in โ€˜Rare and Unusual Antique and Vintage Clothingโ€˜  their pieces are museum-worthy and sometimes hilarious!

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THE ICONICโ€™s 5 Female Executives Share Their Best Career Advice

And the biggest challenges they've faced as women in the workforce

Fact: THE ICONIC is our go-to for last-minute fashion finds, be it the sandals you need for tomorrowโ€™s wedding or the blazer you simply canโ€™t go to tonightโ€™s big event without. But one fact most of us donโ€™t know about THE ICONIC is just as amazing as their insanely fast delivery: five of their seven senior executives are women.

If thereโ€™s another major business with more women than men at the top, weโ€™re yet to hear of it. To mark Equal Pay Day, we quizzed THE ICONICโ€™s leading ladies on the secrets to their success, plus the setbacks theyโ€™ve overcome as women working at a senior level.

RELATED: All The Equal Pay Day Discounts You Can Shop This Friday

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Mia Barry, Chief Financial Officer

Whatโ€™s the best piece of career advice youโ€™ve ever received?

The best piece of advice I received was to be curious, be courageous and be authentically you. Believing in yourself and aspiring to greatness will help you create your version of success. Do not be limited by othersโ€™ expectations; to lead you need to be true to your values and your leadership style. 

Whatโ€™s the biggest challenge youโ€™ve faced as a woman at a senior level in the workforce?

One of the biggest challenges I faced earlier on in my career it was finding my voice โ€“ how could I influence as both a leader and as an individual? Over time I developed my approach to influence and what I discovered was that my natural curiosity and active listening style was my greatest strength when working with others. When people work together without ego, and with a desire to learn and achieve, great things happen. Through developing trust, strong working relationships, and clarity in goals โ€“ influencing flows both ways.   

RELATED: What The marie claire Editors Are Buying On Equal Pay Day

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Anna Lee, Chief Operating Officer

Whatโ€™s the best piece of career advice youโ€™ve ever received?

Iโ€™ve received many pieces of advice over the years and the common theme is that achievement doesnโ€™t happen overnight. You must practice and master a wide range of skills, and that requires resilience and perseverance. It wonโ€™t be smooth sailing every day, but you canโ€™t let those bad days hold you back from your long-term goals.  

Whatโ€™s the biggest challenge youโ€™ve faced as a woman at a senior level in the workforce?

At THE ICONIC, weโ€™re fortunate to work in an environment that truly supports gender equality and allows people to grow and develop their careers. Last year I had the opportunity to move into my current role after 20 years in finance โ€“ that was rather scary and exciting at the same time as changing careers is a big step. That has tested both my intellect and mental strength, but Iโ€™m a bit of a magnet for challenges! 

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Mareile Osthus

Mareile Osthus, Chief Category Management Officer

Whatโ€™s the best piece of career advice youโ€™ve ever received?

The most useful piece of advice I received was basically on day one of my career, and that was: Donโ€™t wait for things to happen, make them happen yourself. I truly believe that having an idea of what you want to achieve in life (whether you know the answer now or not) is the key driver for all our achievements in the end. The impossible is sometimes possible, youโ€™ve just to have the drive and determination to start somewhere.

Whatโ€™s the biggest challenge youโ€™ve faced as a woman at a senior level in the workforce?

Iโ€™m lucky enough to have never had any specific challenges in the workplace directly related to my gender. This might be controversial to say, but I believe when you start thinking about having challenges because you are a woman, you are at risk of facilitating a divide. Everyone Iโ€™ve ever worked for โ€“ man or woman โ€“ believed in my potential as a person and not as a woman, and I have the same philosophy. I realise this may not be the case for everyone, but having confidence in yourself is the starting point of overcoming any gender discussion.

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Nicolle Strauss

Nicolle Strauss, Chief People And Culture Officer

Whatโ€™s the best piece of career advice youโ€™ve ever received?

Donโ€™t stay too long in a job or a company if you are unhappy or are not being valued to your full potential. Youโ€™ve only got one life to live and the world is a big place, so go find the right opportunities. I know easier said than done because you need to have incredibly strong internal belief, supportive friends, families, networks, social and economic circumstances to do this, but anything is possible if you stay true to what you really want.

Whatโ€™s the biggest challenge youโ€™ve faced as a woman at a senior level in the workforce?

โ€œBeing looked over for opportunities, assuming I wouldnโ€™t be interested or have the time/drive for bigger roles because I have a family. In saying this, Iโ€™m thankful that Iโ€™ve been lucky enough for this to be a rarity as I have received incredible support throughout my career, but itโ€™s certainly a challenging experience when you do face such issues.

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Zoe Ghani

Zoe Ghani, Chief Technology Officer

What is the best piece of career advice ever received?

Iโ€™ve been lucky enough to receive great advice from great people throughout my career. One example that comes to mind, which ended up being a key turning point and common thread in my leadership journey is that itโ€™s all about the people and not the tasks we are trying to accomplish. What I have learned is that you need to hire and retain amazing people, and through that create an environment where people can flourish. You need to provide people with clarity and the right tools, while helping to clear obstacles from their path, so they can come up with the best ways to accomplish both their professional and personal goals.

What is the biggest challenge youโ€™ve faced as a woman in senior level in the workplace?

When I first started in the working world, I was really reserved and found it difficult to share my thoughts and ideas openly. In my first leadership role I realised quickly that holding back is not going to get you anywhere. I realised that if I didnโ€™t speak up โ€“ especially if a lot was at stake โ€“ a great idea might go untried, my teamโ€™s perspective may not be taken into account or an important priority would be affected. Over the years I have come to focus on sharing my views because as you move into more senior roles, so too comes greater responsibility of speaking up. I have established my own way of doing this โ€“ for me and in most situations itโ€™s about listening first and then sharing my thoughts, and especially the thoughts of my team who may not be in the room. I believe better ideas are born from healthy debate between different people with different views. It is also healthy to ignite a conflict conversation when a topic is not being discussed when it should be. So speak up and be heard!

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Do we need to teach fertility classes in Australian schools? Um, no

Please stop telling women their biological clocks are ticking

Death, taxes and the Kardashians. Some things are impossible to avoid for a 21st-century woman. And another thing: the near-daily discussion of our biological clocks. Tick tock, tick tock. Weโ€™re faced with an onslaught of stats, studies and stories warning us that our childbearing days are numbered.

โ€œYouโ€™re not getting any younger,โ€ mutters your crotchety great aunt. โ€œA womanโ€™s fertility starts to decline at 22,โ€ proclaims a new study. โ€œA-list star shares her fertility nightmare!โ€ shouts the media.

Yet now, amid reports of historically low birthrates in Australia, thereโ€™s been a call to teach fertility classes in high schools around the country. Dr Howard Smith, medical director of Westmead Fertility Centre, believes that both men and women (or boys and girls) need to be better educated about โ€œlife planningโ€. โ€œAge is by far the biggest contributor to infertility,โ€ he told The Daily Telegraph this week.

Of course knowledge is power, and men and women alike need to be aware of the realities of reproduction โ€“ and our limitations. (Yes weโ€™re working harder and settling down later than ever before, but no, you are not going to get pregnant at 54, like actress/model Brigitte Nielsen.)

But still, youโ€™d have to have been living under an egg-shaped rock to miss the fertility memo.

Like so much of the rhetoric surrounding women and their wombs, the call for high school fertility education falls wide of the mark, minimising the issue to a couple of cringy sex ed classes and a two-digit number (though the juryโ€™s still out on the golden age to conceive: 31? 28? 25?)

Of all the mothers I know, a circle of women traversing age brackets, sexual persuasions and professions, starting a family was not a neatly scheduled appointment, but a rich jumble of life and circumstance. Never did I hear: โ€œMy partner and I are working hard so weโ€™ve decided to wait until weโ€™re 40 โ€“ and weโ€™ll have IVF as a back-up.โ€ Rather, babies came about when they were lucky enough to find themselves in a loving, committed relationship, when both partners felt ready, and when biology (or assisted reproductive technology) worked in their favour.

As a recent study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology revealed, most women who freeze their eggs arenโ€™t doing it to further their career, theyโ€™re doing it because they need more time to find a suitable mate โ€“ to avoid whatโ€™s been dubbed โ€œpanic partneringโ€.

I think I first became aware of my so-called biological clock in my twenties, probably via a bad Katherine Heigl romcom. Had I been taught about it in my teens, would it have made any difference to my life now? Not a smidge. Would it have made me rush to start popping them out with the prince I was seeing in my โ€œprimeโ€? A 25-year-old with a drug conviction and a mum who still did his washing? Thankfully not.

But Iโ€™m intrigued to find out how fertility education would be taught in high schools. Tutoring randy teenage boys on how difficult it really is to conceive โ€“ โ€œForget condoms! A girl can actually only fall pregnant a couple of days each monthโ€ โ€“ seems counterproductive, so the lessons would no doubt fall to the girls. And arenโ€™t they already under enough pressure? School work, social media, not getting pregnant โ€ฆ getting pregnant.

If we (misguidedly) believe our slowing population growth is solely the byproduct of ambitious career women โ€œleaving it too lateโ€, there are myriad ways we could give birthrates a boost: longer maternity and paternity leave, flexible working hours, on-site childcare, equal pay โ€ฆ

Or, we could look at the role men play in the fertility (or infertility) discussion. Of course there are many exceptions to the rule, but generally speaking, our culture glorifies โ€œthe bachelorโ€ (and not the one who hands out roses on Channel Ten, for a change). A bucks party is seen as โ€œthe endโ€, and commitment is something โ€“ at least during blokey banter โ€“ to be feared. Perhaps if we created a curriculum for men on how to man up and settle down, weโ€™d experience a baby boom.

Hereโ€™s the thing: fertility is an unknown quantity. Nobody knows who has it and who doesnโ€™t. Implying that itโ€™s within our control can be damaging and painful for those unable to have a baby โ€“ via biology or social circumstance ยญโ€“ as well as those who simply donโ€™t want to.

Fertility cannot be taught. Letโ€™s not make it a class for women to pass or fail.

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Your Weekly Horoscopes Are Here: August 31st โ€“ September 7th

See what the stars have in store

If you celebrate your birthday this week:

 

Your Year Ahead

Forget about wanting a quiet life โ€“ it wonโ€™t happen soon.  During the next year youโ€™re swept along by high drama, with very little time for rest.  This turns out to be a mixed blessing.  On the one hand youโ€™re encouraged to do what you do well, and such confidence can only be a positive.  But having this much licence gives your less responsible side free reign.  The trick lies in balancing the two.  That means dividing your time more evenly between work and play.  The only limiting factor is a potential financial hiccup in November.  But as long as you treat others fairly, your affairs should soar.  

Aries (March 21 โ€“ April 20)

Best Day: Tuesday 4th

Your lust for life can occasionally run over-budget and right now youโ€™re probably picking up the tab for either your own โ€“ or someone elseโ€™s, enthusiasm.  And thereโ€™s nothing like financial woes to try a relationship.  At work, should unexpected changes lead to new territory, donโ€™t fret.   Just donโ€™t try to beat the system by taking shortcuts.

 

Taurus (April 21 โ€“ May 20)

Best Day:  Wednesday 5th

Your mind is on the move, and the change looks positive.  Basically, it comes down to trusting your instincts and acting on them quickly.  For many, this will mean new work or retraining. And why not take a chance on love?  After all, hereโ€™s a week when your natural charisma is all but irresistible.  Thereโ€™s a direct link between business and pleasure.

 

Gemini (May 21 โ€“ June 21)

Best Day:  Friday 31st

This weekโ€™s focus is on teamwork, and by co-operating with others โ€“ you should achieve much more than usual.  Do your best to resolve long standing problems, but avoid putting others on a pedestal; remember, the higher they are โ€“ the further they have to fall.  A potential lover becomes a best friend instead.

 

Cancer (June 22 โ€“ July 22)

Best Day:  Sunday 2nd

Money and assets remain niggling needs, but thereโ€™s nothing like feeling the pinch to prompt ingenuity. Chances are youโ€™ve been putting off the inevitable and not feeling good about it.  Result: the week throws you some lessons in prudence and building resources. The downside? Excessive focus on finances could rob romance of its enchantment.

 

Leo (July 23 โ€“ August 23)

Best Day:  Monday 3rd

More recently, work has seemed more like a war zone and youโ€™re tired of petty politics. Whatโ€™s more, youโ€™re angry.  This week, however, encourages restraint.  Thatโ€™s not to say that you should let others take you for granted โ€“ just donโ€™t let them to hijack your hard work by losing your temper.  Stay calm, and youโ€™ll be the one reaping the rewards.

 

Virgo (August 24 โ€“ September 22)

Best Day:  Saturday 1st

Itโ€™s a self-confident week, when you act on your own initiative without seeking approval elsewhere.  Work regains priority.  The planets also boost intellectual vigour and even if it does manifest in the form of an occasional challenge โ€“ itโ€™s no drama.  You enjoy giving the old neurons a bit of a run.  When presented with different options, act quickly.

 

Libra (September 23 โ€“ October 23)

Best Day:  Sunday 2nd

Your mindโ€™s racing and your pulse is pacing.  There are a million things to do, with each one vying for prime position.  Fortunately, this week is feeling energetic.  Sure, thereโ€™ll be some challenging moments โ€“ but youโ€™re primed to set off a reaction that holds the promise of pleasure and prosperity.  If this brings in extra cash โ€“ spend it.  Guilt free.

 

Scorpio (October 24 โ€“ November 22)

Best Day: Friday 31st

Scorpios seldom suffer a loss of ambition but maybe itโ€™s time to pass the baton to someone else for a while.  This is a week for catching up on things that arenโ€™t all that important and for paying attention to more pleasurable desires.  Basically, the cosmos suggests a touch of hedonism, if thatโ€™s what it takes to balance you out.

 

Sagittarius (November 23 โ€“ December 21)

Best Day:  Tuesday 4th

Sagittarians take time this week to explore their psyches.  Ambitions are challenged as you wonder how much effort theyโ€™re really worth. You assume greater responsibility and therefore start to discard material matters that no longer appeal.  Itโ€™s not that life has lost its glow โ€“ quite the opposite, as your spiritual integrity shines through.  

 

Capricorn (December 22 โ€“ January 20) 

Best Day:  Thursday 6th

Itโ€™s ridiculous for you to get down on yourself when there are so many people who look up to you.  A quick glance at your astrological chart suggests that itโ€™s overloaded emotions that are at fault.  Thereโ€™s so much happening, Capricorn.  But people genuinely admire you and your work.  If they can see how great you are, why canโ€™t you?

 

Aquarius (January 21 โ€“ February 18)

Best Day:  Saturday 1st

If on the attack, Aquarians fire first and ask questions later.  Sometimes, however, you can be just a tad too quick off the mark.  This week check all facts before marching into battle โ€“ as someone could be planning an ambush.  Faulty relationships may topple; new romance looks set to flourish โ€“ great news if youโ€™re back on the singles scene.

 

Pisces (February 19 โ€“ March 20)

Best Day:  Monday 3rd

If I say thereโ€™s change on the way, promise not to run?  While things may flow a tad too swiftly for your liking, youโ€™ll soon get the hang of it. Perhaps youโ€™re being asked to retrain, or take an unexpected detour?   Whatever happens, know that the heavens are steering you in the right direction.  Follow your dreams, Pisces.  The time is right.  

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All The Equal Pay Day Discounts You Can Shop Today

As part of marie claire's campaign to #closethegap

This Friday marks Equal Pay Day โ€“ the real end of the financial year for Australian women once you take into account the gender pay gap.

As part of our ongoing campaign for gender equality, marie claire is bringing together 30 of your favourite brands to offer a discount equal to the current pay gap (14.6 per cent) for the duration of Equal Pay Day on August 31.

On Friday, women can shop 15 per cent off an amazing selection of brands. Find all details and discount codes listed below:

Alice McCall

alice McCALL is a brand loved by women all around the world. Made to celebrate in, her designs are pretty and feminine, chic and bohemian and instantly recognisable. As a feminine brand we are huge supporters of Equal Pay Day and are offering our alice girls 15% off storewide* online and in boutiques on Friday 31st August. Customers can access the discount online by shopping at alicemccall.com & entering the code EQUALPAY15 at checkout. *Some exclusions may apply. Full terms & conditions available on in store & on our website.     

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Bellabox

Changing the way Australian and New Zealand women discover and purchase beauty products, Bellabox is Asia Pacificโ€™s leading beauty subscription service, delivering the best of beauty to your doorstep each month. Enjoy 15% off across the entire store including limited edition boxes. Enter the code MARIEBB at checkout. Valid 31st of August 2018 only. 

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Benefit Cosmetics

Unique, quirky and 100% gorgeous, Benefit Cosmetics is a San Francisco beauty brand founded in 1976 by formidable identical twins Jean and Jane Ford. As a brand founded by women and for women, Benefit has been championing their passions and independence ever since. This is most powerfully expressed through our global philanthropy program Bold is Beautiful, now four years old. So far, Benefit has raised and donated 16 million dollars (USD) for local charities supporting women and girls. To celebrate equal pay day get 15% off all Benefit products from Myer.com.au using code โ€˜BENEBOSSโ€™. Excludes kits and services.

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Cue

Cue has been at the forefront of Australian fashion for 50 years. At Cue, we have fun with fashion; all of our designs are original and feature Cue signatures: sharp tailoring, statement prints and luxurious fabrics. To mark Equal Pay Day on Friday 31 August, we are proud to partner with marie claire to offer you a discount equal to the pay gap figure. Available in-store and online.

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Dion Lee

Renowned  for  experimental  construction  combined  with  traditional  tailoring,  Dion Lee  marries  innovative  construction,  with  a  consciousness  of  the  female  form. In honour of Equal Pay Day, Dion Lee is raising awareness about the pay gap women face. On August 31st, customers can apply 15% off sitewide by using the code EqualPay.

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FashionBNKR

BNKR โ€“ where Australian fashion lives. Stocking the largest ranges of C/MEO COLLECTIVE, Keepsake, Finders Keepers and The Fifth Label, weโ€™re excited to be involved in marie claireโ€™s Equal Pay Day campaign for the first time, offering 15% off storewide until midnight 31/8/18, using code โ€˜EQUALโ€™. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Shop: FashionBNKR.

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First Base

First Base is more than a brand, itโ€™s a lifestyle. We exist to unapologetically lead the pack, thatโ€™s what weโ€™re about. Equal Pay should absolutely exist in our workforce so that every member of an organisation is valued equally regardless of gender. Thatโ€™s why we have partnered with marie claire in honour of Equal Pay day to give you 15% off storewide until midnight tonight. Because you deserve it girl, you work hard for your money.  Use code: PAYDAY at checkout. Visit thisisfirstbase.com to score.

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Ginger & Smart

GINGER & SMART designs for spirited women whose distinctive style is an expression of their individuality. A sense of cool confidence and discovery underpins the luxury contemporary design aesthetic of the brand, which seeks to combine the polished and the playful aspects of a woman. Ginger & Smart is proud to support the Equal Pay Day campaign. Use code: EQUAL15

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Glamazon

Glamazon is Australiaโ€™s largest marketplace for at-home beauty services, helping women connect with over 850 beauty professionals around the country. Founded and led by two women, and designed for women, this initiative is very close to our hearts. Use the code CLOSETHEGAP at checkout for $15 off any service on our website or app. Stay Beautiful. Love, Glamazon.

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Hard To Find

Hardtofind is Australiaโ€™s leading online curated marketplace, celebrating fun, innovative design from the best small creative businesses in Australia and around the world. The business baby of busy mother-of-three Eri Stewart, hardtofind helps support a community of talented makers and creators who love what they do. Enter code GOGIRL15 for $15 off when you spend $100+ (expires September 2, 2018).

Jac + Jack

Jac+ Jack was founded in 2004 by Jacqueline โ€˜Jacโ€™ Hunt and Lisa โ€˜Jackโ€™ Dempsey. They have since become known globally for refined, high quality modern designs that can be worn every day. With a team of predominately women, Equal Pay is paramount. Use code EQUAL15 to receive 15% at checkout. 

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Manning Cartell

Manning Cartell is the collective vision of three sisters and a celebration of femininity, strength and beauty. For over a decade, sisters Cheryl, Vanessa and Gabrielle manning have combined their shared love of innovation, sustainability and luxurious design to develop exceptional quality, ethically produced womenswear at their headquarters in Sydney, Australia. In support of equal pay for women everywhere, Manning Cartell is offering 15% off site wide using the code  โ€œEQUALPAY15โ€. 

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MyChameleon

My Chameleon is Australiaโ€™s leading multi-disciplinary online atelier for women. We focus on refined and timeless style in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. My Chameleon is founded and run by women for women and we are proud to be involved with and support marie claireโ€™s Equal Pay campaign. Enter EQUALPAY at check out to receive 15% off Full Priced items at mychameleon.com.au.

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Napoleon Perdis

Female empowerment is the beating heart of Napoleon Perdis. We celebrate women continuing to be in control. In control of their beauty, confidence, look and energy. A woman who knows what she wants, a woman who knows her worth.      

Offer: 50% Off colour products*
Available: In store and online, 30th August โ€“ 1st September, 2018
Terms and Conditions: *Terms and Conditions apply. Valid in store and online 30th August โ€“ 1st September, 2018. Valid on lip, eye, cheek and summer ranges only. While stock lasts. Excludes Auto Pilot lip products, lashes, gift sets, value packs, brushes, kits and tools. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Not valid at Napoleon Perdis stockist locations, David Jones or Myer.

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One Teaspoon

ONETEASPOON is an original cult label for luxury denim for women, men and now kids! Being a female led business we want to raise awareness and encourage women to have the confidence to go for what they deserve. Weโ€™re offering 15% off selected items. Use code EQUALPAY15 at checkout. Excludes items from Outlet, Issue No. 70 and our Kids Collection. See website for full T&Cs.

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Pacific Magazines

SubscribeToday is the official merchandise store for Pacific Magazines, including brands such as: marie claire, InStyle, Better Homes and Gardens, Home Beautiful, Womenโ€™s Health, Who + more! Use voucher code: to get your further 15% off already discounted prices on ANY Magazine Subscription! Head to www.subscribetoday.com.au now and apply the code at checkout. Enjoy! Code: EPD15

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Parlour X

Parlour X is Australiaโ€™s leading multi-brand fashion boutique and e-commerce destination, home to the worldโ€™s most desired luxury collections from Celine, Chloe, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Valentino, Balenciaga, Isabel Marant and more. We are committed to supporting and empowering women to establish equal principles and cultivate stronger economies in their professional environment. To support Australiaโ€™s Equal Pay Day, we are offering 15% off new-season collections online on Friday 31st August only. This is not in conjunction with any other offer or sale promotion. 

Code: MCEQUAL

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Peter Alexander

Australian designer Peter Alexander is The Pyjama King! Famous the world over for his range of fun & fashionable sleepwear. For the marie claire Equal Pay campaign we would love to offer 20% off Womenswear, excluding sale styles. Prices will be marked and discount will be automatically applied at check out. Sweet dreams!

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Sand & Sky

Australiaโ€™s favourite botanical skincare brand Sand & Sky is celebrating the sisterhood with 15% off the cult Porefining Face Mask and triple-action Flash Perfection Exfoliating Treatment this Equal Pay Day. Enter the code EQUAL for 15% off at check out. Offer not applicable to besties kits and perfect skin bundle. Valid 31st of August 2018 only. 

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SENSO

SENSO is proud to take part in the Equal Pay movement!  Weโ€™re a largely female driven company ourselves and would love to offer our fellow females 15% off in support of Marie Claire for Equal Pay Day! Get shopping and enter code โ€˜EqualPayDayโ€™ at checkout to receive 15% off your favourite SENSO shoes!

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Spell & The Gypsy Collective is a brand founded by sisters Elizabeth Abegg and Isabella Pennefather based in Byron Bay. Creating beautiful pieces in hand-drawn signature prints, Spell employ over 60 women in Byron Bay. 15% off storewide on AU site only excluding new arrivals (12.01am till 11.59pm on the 31st of August AEST) using code EQUALPAYDAY at checkout.

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The Daily Edited

The Daily Edited, founded by Alyce Tran and Tania Liu whilst working as corporate lawyers. TDE is all about creating functional, chic and customisable accessories for every part of your life.  TDE is a predominately female company that champions women (and men) to achieve their goals and today they are offering 20% off their entire range online. Enter discount code โ€œgirlssupportgirlsโ€ at checkout.  (available online only and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer โ€“ until Midnight AEST 31 August 2018) 

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THE ICONIC

Hereโ€™s a fact most of us donโ€™t know about THE ICONIC: five of their seven senior executives are women (read our interviews with them here). So of course, THE ICONIC is incredibly proud to partner with marie claire to support closing the gender pay gap โ€“ in fact, theyโ€™re going above and beyond and offering 20 per cent off full price items.

OFFER: 20% off Full Price*

CODE: EQUAL20

T&CS:*Minimum Spend $79. Valid on Selected Full Priced Items only until 11.59pm on 31.08.2018. Excludes Sale, Kids brands & all items sent separately from a partner brand. Exclusions subject to change. Cannot be used with any other code or offer. Conditions apply: www.theiconic.com.au/terms-of-use/#voucher

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Thomas Sabo

THOMAS SABO is proud to offer women 15% off online Friday 31st August to support the marie claire Equal Pay Day campaign! Simply enter the code EQUAL15 at checkout to redeem your discount. THOMAS SABO is an internationally leading jewellery and watch brand that offers a unique mix of handcrafted designs that bear the unmistakable signature of the company founder.

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Veronika Maine

Renowned for technical innovation and high quality finishes, the Veronika Maine brand celebrates the art of fashion. A strong design ethic and innovative energy is combined to create a modern approach to dressing. To mark Equal Pay Day on Friday 31 August, we are proud to partner with marie claire to offer you a discount equal to the pay gap figure. Available in-store and online.

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Wittner

In this country, our work is valued 14.6% less than that of a man, not because we put in 14.6% less effort but because we are women.  As a company with a 50% female ownership and board made up of 50% women, Wittner understands the importance of joining the fight to close that gap and get more of what we deserve, not less.  Because you get paid 14.6% less, we are giving you all 15% discount on your full price purchase today.  Use promo code EQUALPAY at checkout.

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Stylerunner

With more than 70 activewear brands such as Nike, adidas and PE Nation, Stylerunner empowers women to get fit and feel great. As a company run by 90% women, Stylerunner believes the Pay Gap needs to stop. Enjoy 30% off selected products, specifically selected for this movement. No code required โ€“ all prices will be marked on site in red. Shop here now.

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Chrissy Teigen Shares A Little-Known Symptom Of Postpartum Depression

"You just don't know what's gonna happen"

Most new parents are aware of the early warning signs of postpartum depression (feelings of anger, anxiety, guilt and hopelessness to name but a few.) But as Chrissy Teigen knows first-hand, the timing isnโ€™t always so clear cut.

Speaking with Yahoo Lifestyle, the actress and model revealed that it wasnโ€™t until a few months after her daughter Luna arrived back in 2016 that she first started feeling the symptoms. 

When asked if she was experiencing the condition the second time around (Miles was born in May), she admitted she was still waiting to see.

โ€œThatโ€™s what Iโ€™m still wondering now, honestly,โ€ she said. โ€œIโ€™m three months out with Miles. And when I hit that point with Luna, it was at this time. Around three months.โ€ 

And while postpartum depression has become more widely talked about in recent times, many of us donโ€™t realise that the effects can be delayed.  

โ€œI think what people donโ€™t know is that sometimes it takes time to kick in,โ€ Chrissy said. โ€œYou just donโ€™t know whatโ€™s gonna happen. I donโ€™t know what next week is gonna be like. You take it day by day.โ€

But thanks to her previous experience, Chrissy feels way more prepared for baby number two.

โ€œI feel like at least now if it does happen, Iโ€™ll know it upon the first time I feel it. Rather than wondering for so long why I was feeling like that.โ€

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PPD most commonly begins between a week and month and a month post-childbirth, with 15 per cent of women affected. That said, it can occur anytime in the first year after having a baby

โ€œIt is not always obvious and often at first many mothers put how they are feeling down to tiredness and adjusting to parenthood, therefore sometimes not realising that they could be developing postnatal depression,โ€ midwife Kate Pinney told The Independent.

โ€œIt is really important for any parent experiencing changes in their mood to seek support and talk to someone, whether that be their GP, midwife or health visitor.โ€

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health

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Living Near Urban Green Spaces Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Your local park is officially a health hero

On top of preventing disease, increasing physical fitness, improving mental health, boosting the immune system and bettering sleep, new research is adding to the already extensive list of health benefits your local park provides. A study, published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, has found that living near urban green areas is linked to a lowered risk of breast cancer.

Researchers analysed the surrounding environment of 1129 women with breast cancer and 1619 without breast cancer, as well as factors like lifestyle, age, socioeconomic status and education of participants. They found that while living close to green spaces like parks and gardens was linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, living near agricultural areas was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This suggests that how the green space is used is significant.

โ€œOther studies have shown that the mechanisms that might explain the health benefits of green spaces include higher levels of physical activity in the population and a reduction in air pollution, an environmental hazard clearly linked to the onset of cancer. However, we did not observe these associations,โ€ study coordinator Mark Nieuwenhuijsen said.

โ€œWe believe that other mechanisms โ€“ including lower levels of stress among people living close to green spaces โ€“ could play a role.โ€

Another factor to consider next time youโ€™re house huntingโ€ฆ

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health

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Noah Centineo Will Be in Another Netflix Rom-Com Next Week

Mark your diaries

Since the debut of the Netflix already cult film, To All The Boys Iโ€™ve Loved Before, Noah Centineo (AKA Peter Kazinsky) has captured the hearts of thousands, we dare say even millions, and has easily become Hollywoodโ€™s newest heartthrob. 

After all, the break-out star did gain a million Instagram followers in one day. As you do.

While everyone anxiously awaits for the confirmation of a highly anticipated sequel, we have good news in the meantime: the 22-year-old will be starring in yet another Netflix rom-com, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, which premieres next week.

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The film is a modern day take on of Edmond Rostandโ€™s 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac and follows the story of high school student Sierra Burgess who is โ€“ you guessed it โ€“ labelled a loser.

In an unexpected sequence of events, Sierra finds herself caught up in an unanticipated romance when a case of mistaken identity occurs. 

So where does Noah come in?

The handsome heartthrob plays the romantic lead who falls for Sierra while under the impression she is the most popular girl in school. 

Cancel all plans.

RELATED: Yes, A โ€˜To All The Boys Iโ€™ve Loved Beforeโ€™ Sequel Is Happening

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Where To Buy The Cocktail Party Dresses From Episode 5 Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

Now, where's our Honey Badger?

Last nightโ€™s episode of The Bachelor saw Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins take Sophie Tieman (who, by the way, is the showโ€™s rumoured winner) on her first single date, as well as Brooke Badger, sorry, we mean Brooke Blurton, spend one-on-one time with the Cumminsโ€™ family.

But of course, weโ€™re only here for one thing: the cocktail party dresses and where to shop them.

Below, all the links to your new life as a bachelorette.

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Vanessa Sunshine wore the โ€˜Aubreyโ€™ dress by Lexi Clothing

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Brooke wore Sheike and Co

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Tenille wore the โ€˜Christy blazer dressโ€™, $320 by Misha Collection

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Ashlea in the โ€˜Escalaโ€™ dress, $349 by Fame & Partners

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Cass wore the โ€˜Lolitaโ€™ dress by Bronx and Banco, $283 at The Iconic

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Alisha in the โ€˜Zurichโ€™ dress, $439 by Fame & Partners

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Emily wore Jonte Designs

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Shannon wore the โ€˜Priyaโ€™ dress, $439 by Elle Zeitoune

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Rhiannon wore the โ€˜Lost Dreamsโ€™ set, $44, by Showpo

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Romy in the โ€˜Linseyโ€™ jumpsuit, $380 at Misha Collection

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Sophie wore the โ€˜Rosieโ€™ dress, $875 at Nicholas the Label

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Brittany in the โ€˜Ciciโ€™ jumpsuit, $379 by Fame & Partners

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The Bachelor: Blair Says This Girl Is A Major Dark Horse In The Competition

The most recently eliminated contestant makes a surprising confession

We caught up with P.E. teacher Blair, the most recently eliminated contestant from The Bachelor Australia. Best known as the straight-shooter who stood up to the Mean Girls, AKA Romy, Alicia and Cat. Here, the 27-year-old is opening up about the real drama in the Bachie mansion and revealing who she thinks will win Nick Cumminsโ€˜ heartโ€ฆ

RELATED: Fans Plead with The Honey Badger To Let Cass Down Easily

Were the โ€œmean girlsโ€ in the house really that nasty in real life?

โ€œTo begin with they were quite nice. I actually shared a room with Romy, so we were close in the first week. They all exaggerated the Mean Girls personas for the cameras. I was closest with Sophie, Brittany Cassie. We were always very supportive.โ€

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What was your first impression of Nick?

โ€œWhen I first met Nick, I remember thinking, โ€˜Oh my gosh. What is going on with all the curls?โ€™โ€

Who did the Honey Badger have a connection with straight away?

โ€œBrooke was the hot favourite, obviously, she got the key, and they had chemistry, you could just tell.โ€

Cassie is really having a tough time, how much did you really know about her relationship with Nick?

โ€œLook, we all knew there was more to Cassieโ€™s backstory but we didnโ€™t ask her too many questions. She did struggle a bit but itโ€™s not a normal situation to be in so we wanted to be there for her rather than interrogate her about her relationship with Nick. 

Do you have any regrets from your time on the show?

โ€œI wish I got to go on a single date, thatโ€™s really the only way for Nick to get to know you. You canโ€™t expect to develop feelings in group settings, and you donโ€™t get to grow those feelings.โ€

Who would you back in a Bachie tipping competition?

โ€œEmily, Sophie or Brittany.โ€

We havenโ€™t seen much of Emily yetโ€ฆ

โ€œThatโ€™s true but sheโ€™s a bit of a dark horse from what I hear. Stay tuned.โ€

This article originally appeared on InStyle. 

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Perth Mumโ€™s Outrageous Ad For A โ€˜Personal Slaveโ€™ Goes Viral

The wage? $4 per hour

A Perth mum is being accused of slave labour after putting up an ad asking for someone to help her move house.

The mum claimed she was in the process of moving house and needed someone to help her move every day. 

Though she didnโ€™t specify the length of employment, she did says that the person would be paid $500 for every 20 days of helpโ€ฆ thatโ€™s just $4 per hour when the current minimum wage in Australia is $18.43.

In the job post, shared by The Daily Mail, the woman asks for the employee to transfer belongings from her current home to her new home, plus vacuum, dishes, folding laundry โ€“ โ€œbut nothing that you wouldnโ€™t do in your own family/house.โ€

The person โ€œmust be hardworking, clean and have attention to details, get the work done in a timely manner, punctual, good positive attitude, honest.โ€

โ€œSo this woman is offering somebody $4 per hour to be her personal slave,โ€ a person wrote on Facebook.

โ€œI was making more in 1983 as a 12-year-old,โ€ another commented.

Others questioned why the move would take 20 days (at least) and suggested the woman might be sneakily trying to hire a cheap cleaner for the new and old house.

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Why Serena Williams Wonโ€™t Celebrate Her Daughterโ€™s First Birthday

The reason will surprise you
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When Kim and Kanyeโ€™s daughter North West turned one, they threw her a Kidchella-themed birthday party; complete with a Ferris wheel, karaoke stage and designer flower crowns. For Blue Ivyโ€™s first birthday, Beyoncรฉ and Jay Z gifted their daughter a custom-made $80,000 diamond encrusted Barbie (and spent $2,400 on her cake). And at Harper Beckhamโ€™s first birthday party, Victoria and David reportedly hired special dyed-pink rabbits to match the pink balloons and cupcakes.

Unlike her fellow celebrities, tennis champion Serena Williams will not be throwing an elaborate party for her daughter Olympiaโ€™s first birthday on the weekend.

At a press conference earlier this week, Williams explained she and husband Alexis Ohanian would not be celebrating on September 1 because it goes against their religious beliefs as Jehovahโ€™s Witnesses.

A reported asked: โ€œIs there a birthday party planned [for Olympia]?โ€ And Williams replied, โ€œOlympia doesnโ€™t celebrate birthdays. Weโ€™re Jehovahโ€™s Witnesses so we donโ€™t do that.โ€ 

Jehovahโ€™s Witnesses believe God is the Creator and Supreme Being and his son Jesus Christ rules invisibly from heaven using โ€œsigns.โ€ They do not celebrate birthdays, Christmas, Easter or other holidays โ€“ and they remain politically neutral.

Williams has spoken about her religion in the past, telling Vogue US, โ€œBeing a Jehovahโ€™s Witness is important to me, but Iโ€™ve never really practiced it and have been wanting to get into it. Alexis didnโ€™t grow up going to any church, but heโ€™s really receptive and even takes the lead. He puts my needs first.โ€

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Chrissy Teigenโ€™s Tribute To โ€˜Crazy Rich Asiansโ€™ Will Make You Tear Up

"You never know how much you miss being represented on screen until you actually see what itโ€™s like to be represented"

Chrissy Teigen is known to speak her mind. But despite typically calling out wrongdoings โ€“ with Donald Trump actually blocking her on Twitter for her jokes โ€“ she just as frequently speaks out to praise.

That was proved this week as the 32-year-old took to her social media channels to praise upcoming film, Crazy Rich Asians โ€“ predicted to be a box office smash hit.

The model, whose mother is Thai, took her two-year-old daughter Luna to the cinema see the film, going on to release an emotional post about the impact it had on the two of them.

โ€˜What can I really say about this movie that hasnโ€™t been said by absolutely everyone who has seen it,โ€™ Chrissy began her post. โ€˜Iโ€™ve been excited to see this since production was announced but I could have never imagined how wonderful it would be.โ€™

She continued: โ€˜I planned on seeing it, making a few jokes about how it checked all the boxes for me (CRAZYโ˜‘๏ธRICHโ˜‘๏ธASIANSโ˜‘๏ธ) but the feeling I got during the credits, watching John dance with my little black asian mashup baby bear luna tunes, was a feeling I havenโ€™t had at the end of any other movies. Luna, aside from being blown away by the general movie-going experience (yep sheโ€™s 13 now, time flies) looked up at @constancewuโ€™s mother and yelled โ€œyฤy!โ€ (โ€œGrandmaโ€ in thai) because she saw someone who looked like her yฤy. Someone beautiful and aspirational. It was something that simple that made my heart justโ€ฆwarm. That made me happy.โ€™

โ€˜It made me happy to see this over the top story done from so many angles, some I could totally understand because of my own confusing Asian American upbringing,โ€™ she went on. โ€˜I loved it all, from the quieter moments of talking around the table of sacrifice and past hardships to the spectacle of the bachelor party. Finding that I could cry watching the most over the top aisle walk on the planet.โ€™

โ€˜You never know how much you miss being represented on screen until you actually see what itโ€™s like to be represented. And represented by all different types of characters with all different types of personalities, just like any other great movie. Also aside from all that, itโ€™s just colourful, fun and big as fuck.โ€™

โ€˜God I love a rom-com,โ€™ Chrissy concluded. โ€˜God I loved it all. Thank you guys for making this movie.โ€™

See you in the cinema.

RELATED: โ€˜Crazy Rich Asiansโ€™ Is The Rom-Com We Need

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What The โ€˜Marie Claireโ€™ Editors Are Buying This Equal Pay Day

With 15% of some of our favourite brands

At marie claire, weโ€™ve been campaigning to close the gender pay gap for 15 years. While the gap is slowly decreasing โ€“ currently 14.6 per cent, down from 15.3 per cent in 2017 โ€“ itโ€™s not moving fast enough: at this rate, it will be another 100 years before women are paid the same as their male counterparts.

As part of our ongoing campaign, this year we thought weโ€™d offer you a little sweetener: marie claire is bringing together 30 of your favourite brands to offer a discount equal to the pay gap percentage for the duration of Equal Pay Day, this Friday, August 31st.

Youโ€™ll receive 15 per cent off brands including Cue, Veronika Maine, Dion Lee, The Iconic, Sass & Bide, Alice McCall, Ginger & Smart, Manning Cartell, Parlour X, Peter Alexander, One Teaspoon, Jac + Jack, Spell & The Gypsy Collective, Napoleon Perdis, Benefit, The Daily Edited, SENSO, Fashion BNKR, Stylerunner, Hard To Find, First Base, Glamazon, Wittner, Senso, My Chameleon, SAND & SKY, Thomas Sabo and Bellabox.

Because the above list is pretty overwhelming even for the seasoned shopper, the marie claire editors have picked the pieces theyโ€™ll be splurging on โ€“ no judgement if you add โ€™em all to your cart too. 

Chloe Buttenshaw โ€“ Senior Fashion Editor

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Veronika Maine, Cotton twill asymmetric skirt, $259 (down to $220.15), Veronikamaine.com.au

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Jac + Jac, Stripe lane sweater, $299 (down to $254.15), Jacandjac.com

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Chloe, Marcie Small Bag Blush Nude, $995 (down to $845.75), Parlourx.com

Monica Russell โ€“ Market Editor

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Calvin Klein, Turtleneck oversized denim shirt, $1245 (down to $1058.25), Parlourx.com

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CUE, Soft lemon crepe blazer, $375 (down to $318.75), CUE.cc

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Jac+Jac, Riley dress โ€“ Ice Breaker, $399 (down to $339.15), Jacandjac.com

Ella Blinco Jury โ€“ Fashion Office Coordinator 

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Senso, Quale I, $199 (down to $169.15), Senso.com.au

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VALET, Toucan Earrings, $149 (down to $126.6), Theiconic.com.au

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The Daily Edited, Pale pink A6 notebook, $49.95 (down to $41.96), Thedailyedited.com

Sally Hunwick โ€“ Beauty Director

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Napoleon Perdis, Auto Pilot Black Truffle Primer and Skin Energiser, $45 (down to $38.25), Napoleonperdis.com

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Benefit Cosmetics, Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation, $49 (down to $41.65), Benefitcosmetics.com

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Sand + Sky, Porerefinering Face Mask, $69.90 (down to $59.42), Sandandsky.com

Isabelle Truman โ€“ Senior Digital Fashion Editor

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Dion Lee, Bias weave dress, $890 (down to $756.5), Dionlee.com

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Veja, Wata, $125 (down to $106.25), Theiconic.com

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Nicky Briger โ€“ Editor-In-Chief

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Veronika Maine, Drapey gold buttton dress, $299 (down to $254.15) Veronikamaine.com.au

Happy shopping!

#MCclosethegap

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Meghan Markle Just Wore Her Riskiest Royal Look Yet

Bare legs and all

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just had the most stylish date night, stepping out to attend a special screening of the Hamilton musical at Londonโ€™s Victoria Palace Theatre.

For the occasion, Meghan Markle dared to forgo the Queenโ€™s nude pantyhose rule, opting to wear bare legs and a stunning black suit mini dress by Canadian brand, Judith and Charles.

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Meghan accessorised the look with black pumps, a gold clutch, and her hair pulled back into her signature bun. 

Surprisingly, the โ€˜Digital Dressโ€™ is still available to shop on the Judith & Charles website for $582 AUD.

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Run, donโ€™t walk! 

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The Most Hilarious Tweets From Episode 5 Of โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™

"Romy, Cat and the other blonde one who I can only remember because she gives the running commentary"

Episode 5 of The Bachelor started off with the Honey Badger taking Sophie Tieman โ€“ whoโ€™s been rumoured not only as a frontrunner, but to actually win the show โ€“ on her first single date. 

After chatting about downward dogs for a bit, the two kissed and Soph scored a rose. 

The next day the women went out on a group with a difference: instead of hanging out with Nick, they spent the day with his family, where basically everyone used the opportunity to talk shit about each other apart from pure, sweet Brooke. 

Naturally, Brooke was the Cumminsโ€™ familyโ€™s top choice and she spent the evening having dinner at the Bachie pad. 

The cocktail party was rather uneventful and Blair was sent home. Now to the good stuff: the best tweets of the night. 

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The Style Formulas French Instagrammers Swear By

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Youโ€™re probably bored of hearing how chic French โ€“ and particularly Parisian women โ€“ are, but you canโ€™t deny thereโ€™s something fascinating about their sartorial insouciance.

You see, they donโ€™t really care about trends, so much as investing in timeless pieces they know looks great on them.

That said, there are a few winning style formulas Iโ€™ve noticed some of my favourite French influencers wearing on the regular, which are pretty easy to recreate when it comes down to it. Scroll down to shop them below.

The Paired-Back Summer Dress & Basket Bag

Shop: SALONI Fara broderie-anglaise cotton midi dress for $705 from MatchesFashion.com

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Shop: Mango mini picnic basket bag in natural for $48 from ASOS

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The Slip Skirt & Menโ€™s Shirt

AnneLaure Mais Moreau, founder of French online shop Musier, knows a thing or two about balance. Itโ€™s all about dressing down a fancy item to make it more wearable, the key to looking French is never trying too hard after all. Case in point: the sexy slip skirt, teamed with an oversized shirt.

Shop: Bow satin skirt for $63 from Mango

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Shop: Cotton shirt for $23 from H&M

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The Flares & Slogan Tee

Jeanne Damas is one of those people whose style is so inherently cool that she would be just as on trend 30 years ago as she is now. Flares may be very of-the-moment, but sheโ€™s been wearing them forever, adding a dose of cool with a slogan tee or Breton top.

Shop: Indigo Flared Jamie Jeans for $70 from Topshop

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Shop Now: Ma Cherie Amour Logo Tshirt for $86 from Whistles

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The Classic Suit

A la French, le classique suit (sorry) is worn oversized, in a neutral shade such as navy, and preferably with nothing underneath, as demonstrated by Marta of Life of Bohรจme. The blazer can also be style with a menโ€™s shirt and straight leg jeans for another staple look.

Shop: SHAWL LAPEL BLAZER for $158 from ZARA

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Shop: FLARED TROUSERS for $70 from ZARA

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The Vintage-Style Tea Dress

Whether itโ€™s Camille Charriรจre, Jeanne Damas or pretty much any other French influencer, the one staple everyone owns is a pretty floral dress for summer, which can be teamed with biker boots, sneakers or sandals.

Shop: RIXO LONDON Abigail floral-print silk-crepe wrap dress for &447 from Net-A-Porter

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The Biker Jacket & Feminine Skirt

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As mentioned before, the key to Parisian style is all about balance. Here, Margaux SLV proves that a tough black leather jacket can be softened a tad with a retro skirt and a t-shirt.

Shop: Balfern biker for $557 from ALLSAINTS

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Shop: GANNI Pineberry floral-print stretch-jersey pareo for $298 from Net-A-Porte

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Without going to far into stereotypes, striped t-shirts and denim dungarees will always have room in a wardrobe, but in reality French style is so much more creative and unexpected that that, all the while staying classic.

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK 

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Your Favourite Australian Label Just Launched Bridal

Prepare to be obsessed

Every Aussieโ€™s go-to label, Bec + Bridge, has just launched its first-ever bridesmaidsโ€™ collection.

The brand, which has become a firm favourite of celebrities everywhere โ€“ Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez and Kaia Gerber (to name a few) โ€“ decided to venture into bridal after huge demand from their customers. 

โ€œWe noticed a major gap in the market when it came to coordinating a wedding party,โ€ Bec + Bridge co-founder Bec Cooper told marie claire. โ€œA few girls in the office were either getting married or part of the bridal party themselves and the struggle of making a wedding party look cohesive whilst making every girl feel chic and flattered was evident.โ€

โ€œWe saw an opportunity to step in and respond to all of this criteria as well as ensuring women wouldnโ€™t need to take out a mortgage to achieve an amazing look,โ€ Cooper explains.

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As for the collection, Bec + Bridge based its wedding edit off its most popular silhouettes and fabrications of all time, think silk slip dresses, ruffled sleeves and pastel hues. 

โ€œThe foundation of the offering is made up of all our favourite silhouettes, in our favourite fabrics, in our favourite bridal colours. The recipe seemed so obvious, we were surprised we hadnโ€™t thought of this sooner!โ€ says Bec + Brideโ€™s other half Bridget Yorston.

โ€œThis collection captures a point in time when women really tossed aside their grungy โ€™90s gear and embraced a fiercely feminine side. With slinky slips and vibrant colours, the collection tells a story of the early โ€™90s feminine rebellion.โ€

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While weโ€™re off calling up every bride we know to volunteer as tribute bridesmaid, you can shop the full collection here

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How To Do Singapore โ€˜Crazy Rich Asiansโ€™ Style

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As well as being the โ€œbest rom-com of the decade,โ€ Crazy Rich Asians is basically an ode to the opulence and luxury of Singapore, with its six-star hotels, mouthwatering food markets and chic rooftop bars.

When you see the film, youโ€™ll want to book a one-way ticket to Singapore. Stat. Luckily for you, weโ€™ve written a guide to Singapore โ€“ Crazy Rich Asians style. Youโ€™re welcome. 

Where To Stay

Andaz hotel/ Hyatt  โ€“ situated right in the thriving hub between Little India and Kampong Glam, this hotel looks like a giant metal bee hive, complete with 24 hour gym, rooftop infinity pool, and our personal favourite, complimentary wine time from 5pm-7pm. Mr Stork is the hotelโ€™s rooftop bar, where you can sip your champagne or cleverly crafted cocktail while taking in the 360-degree views of Singapore.

Where To Eat

The hawker centres โ€“ as seen in the movie (Newton Food Centre is where Colin & Araminta take Nick and Rachel when they land) is a smorgasbord of the most iconic and delicious Michelin-starred street foods. Hot tip: try the fried carrot cake. Although the name suggests a delicious slice of cake, itโ€™s actually more like a radish, egg, & garlic omelet. Order white fried carrot cake or black (made with dark soy sauce) this dish is so moorish, youโ€™ll be lining up again and again.

Have a pre-dinner drink at Gibson Bar in Bukit Pasoh where in the movie, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) vents to best friend Peik Lin (Nora Lum aka Awkwafina) about her boyfriendโ€™s crazy mother. We highly recommended the cocktails Buddahโ€™s Mule and Sake-tini. 

Cร‰ LA VI is a restaurant overlooking the Singapore skyline on top of the Marina Bay Sands. That strange looking architectural miracle that looks like a surfboard on top of three buildings. The menu is modern Asian and unlike a hawker market, youโ€™ll need to make a reservation well in advance. The top of the Marina Bay Sands is also the venue for the engagement party in the movie.

 Have a nightcap at the opulent Atlas Bar which looks like something out of a Marvel comic โ€“ itโ€™s gilded metal interior was created by property mogul CS Hwang, it features a tower of gin from all over the world & dates back to 1910 โ€“ a haven/ heaven for all gin drinkers!

328 Katong Laksa. We donโ€™t need to say much about this. Itโ€™s spicy, itโ€™s hearty, itโ€™ll cure your cold or even hangover. Itโ€™s simply the best.

Where To Explore

Chijmes (pronounced Chimes) โ€“ at one point, was a convent and school, is a beautiful 19th Century gothic chapel where for two days, they filmed โ€˜thatโ€™ wedding scene in the movie.  Yes, they plumbed the water into the building, a pipe may have burst in the aftermath. Was it worth it? Absolutely!

Gardens by the bay โ€“ every night unveils a spectacular light show in the massive supertree grove.  Vertical gardens climb the 25-50 metre โ€˜treesโ€™ and is best viewed lying down on the warm ground at night to watch the lights dance to music. This was the backdrop to Colin Khoo (Chris Pang) and Araminta Leeโ€™s (Sonoya Mizuno) extravagant wedding reception scene.

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Take insta-worthy shots along Koon Seng Road where youโ€™ll find the most colourful houses worth a cool $30 million.

For more inside secrets visit: www.visitsingapore.com

Crazy Rich Asians hits cinemas on August 30

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Napoleon Perdis Just Threw The Yearโ€™s Most Extravagant Event

Private jet and beauty vending machine included

Napoleon Perdis is a man who doesnโ€™t do things by halves. To celebrate the launch of his namesake beauty brand in Priceline Australia, Perdis and Priceline hosted an exclusive event in Brisbane, complete with a private jet and beauty vending machine.

Thatโ€™s right: forget Moet vending machines because at this party makeup bags filled to the brim with travel-sized skincare were on offer.

Earlier that evening, Perdisโ€™ 18-year-old daughter, Liana, who is an ambassador for this yearโ€™s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, walked the designer group show, featuring pieces by Australian labels such as Ginger & Smart, Alice McCall, Dion Lee and Camilla, and with makeup by Napoleon Perdis.

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The teenager, who has just graduated high school, made her runway debut earlier this year at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Following in her fatherโ€™s footsteps, Liana launched her first makeup collection, Total Bae, at age 16.

Of launching Napoleon Perdis in Priceline, Perdis previously said: โ€œThis is a wonderful opportunity through the Priceline Pharmacy network to provide so many more customers with choice and empowerment to achieve their individually desired look and feel.โ€

Perdis will also launch an energised collection of brand new skincare and makeup in Priceline stores.

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Relationship Expert Says Thereโ€™s Two Different Types Of Cheating

And let's be honest, they both suck.

The issue of infidelity is a complex one, but one expert believes that cheating can be divided into two distinct categories. No itโ€™s not emotional and physical โ€“ itโ€™s down to the motivation of the perpetrator. 

Tammy Nelson, a sex and relationship therapist and the resident relationship expert at Ashley Madison, told Business Insider that people who stray either want to leave the relationship theyโ€™re in, or they donโ€™t.

The former end up having a โ€œcan-opener affairโ€.

โ€œItโ€™s kind of a passive-aggressive way of saying, โ€˜I want out,โ€™ even before I know I want out,โ€ Tammy says, and adds that itโ€™s mostly women who are guilty this option.

Those who cheat but donโ€™t want to finish their primary partnership are often looking to satisfy a certain need theyโ€™re not getting from their significant other.

โ€œItโ€™s a way of filling that one part of their life that their marriage doesnโ€™t. And then they feel like they have everything.โ€

โ€œMaybe their marriage gives them physical and emotional validation, but theyโ€™re not getting the sexual risk-taking that they would want. So they get that from the affair.โ€

Either way, they both suck.

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health

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Kim Kardashianโ€™s Go-To Fitness Class Opens In Sydney

Tone up fast with this super intense class

A firm favourite of celebrities like Jessica Biel, David Beckham, Jessica Gnomes and Kim Kardashian, Los Anglesโ€™ cult workout โ€˜Barryโ€™s Bootcampโ€™ is finally hitting our shores! And with over 42 locations worldwide already hosting their sell-out classes, itโ€™s about time.

With two Sydney locations confirmed, Martin Place and Surry Hills, and several more in the works around Australia, Barryโ€™s Bootcamp is set to shake things up.

Known as the โ€˜workout that worksโ€™, Barryโ€™s has gained such a strong following by mixing cardio and HIIT for 55 minutes in the โ€˜Red Roomโ€™. Expect pumping tunes, nightclub lighting and an instructor buffer than a Ken doll.   

โ€œNo class is ever the same,โ€ explains Head of Fitness, Blake Bridges. โ€œAnd we break up our workouts by days of the week. So we focus on a different body part each day โ€“ itโ€™s based on the principle that if you want to come five, six, seven times a week you can, without over-working your body.โ€

โ€œWell, youโ€™ll either start on the treadmills,โ€ says Blake, โ€œwhere youโ€™ll hit hills, inclines, sprints, and long runs. Or youโ€™ll start on the floor, where youโ€™ll use dumbbells, balls and bands. Then youโ€™ll cross over. We keep it simple but at the same time itโ€™s very, very effective.โ€

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Inside Barryโ€™s โ€˜Red Roomโ€™

Itโ€™s these two start positions that have Barryโ€™s devotees in eternal debate over. And while the jury is still out on whether itโ€™s better (read: easier) to start on the treadmill or the floorโ€ฆ our advice is to choose the floor. That way youโ€™ll be warmed up before you hit the weights.

Classes are designed to keep your heart rate high and to have minimal down time, however Blake stresses that although you can work your body really hard, you are also encouraged to pace yourself โ€“ meaning that you donโ€™t have to be built like Robocop to enjoy a sesh. 

โ€œFor example, on the treadmill, Iโ€™m going to call out three speeds; beginner, intermediate, and advanced,โ€ explains Blake. โ€œYou can choose your speed, because we know that everyone has a different fitness level. And if you want to step it up and make the intensity even more, we can help you do that too.โ€

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All The Royal Fashion Rules Meghan Markle Now Has To Follow

Bye-bye, messy bun ๐Ÿ’”

Meghan Markleโ€˜s style changed dramatically upon announcing the news of her engagement to Prince Harry, and following the royal wedding, the Duchess of Sussexโ€™s wardrobe evolved even further โ€“ out with the pantsuits and in with the pantyhose. 

Of course, a lot of the changes weโ€™re seeing in Meghanโ€™s dress sense are due to her new responsibilities and the rules every royal must follow.

From avoiding garlic to not having political views or taking selfies, the protocol list is long. 

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Below, all the fashion rules the new Duchess must adhere to. 

No bare legs

She managed to avoid it โ€™til the wedding, but now Meghan must adhere to the Queenโ€™s pantyhose rule. No matter the weather, Meghan โ€“ and her sister-in-law Kate Middleton โ€“ will always have on a pair of nude tights.

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No excessive jewellery

Meghan has long been a fan of layering gold rings and wearing mismatched earrings, however, since officially joining the royal family sheโ€™s taken a more simple approach to jewellery.

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No bright nails 

No nail art for a Duchess! Meghan must now wear nude, sheer, or nothing at all on her nails.

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No messy hair

Oh, how we wish the messy bun could stay. Unfortunately, Meghan is now growing out her wispy strands and opting instead for perfect curls and sleek updos. 

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Always packing black

After Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were forced to head home from Kenya in normal clothes after the death of King George VI, royals always pack a black mourning outfit in case a member of the royal family dies.

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No short skirts

When wearing skirts, all royals must make sure they sit around the knees or below them.  

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Hats are a must โ€“ but not after 6pm

While Meghan now has to wear hats for formal events, strictly no headwear is to be worn after 6pm other than a tiara.

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No wedges

The Queen hates wedges and that means all royal women have to avoid them when around her. Granted, Kate Middleton will sometimes don a pair if her grandmother-in-law isnโ€™t around, but Meghan Markle hasnโ€™t yet dared.

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No fur

This a long-standing rule dating back to the 14th century, when King Edward III banned all royals from wearing fur. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge famously broke this when they wore fur scarves on a tour of Canada.

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This Clear Self-Tanning Water Is A Complete Game Changer

Colourless. Odorless. Weightless.

Inspired by the booming global beauty trend for Korean beauty waters, the latest self-tanning formulas are completely weightless and clear just like, well, water. Bronzing waters are designed to refresh and revive skin for a healthy sunkissed glow, in lieu of a deep tan you might expect from a spray formula. 

     

Unlike their mouse and spray counterparts on the market, tanning water is colourless which is great for your sheets and bathroom tiles. Waters donโ€™t leave a guide colour on your skin so you wonโ€™t see any results until the tan has developed. Keep scrolling to discover our favourite self-tanning waters to try right nowโ€ฆ

RELATED: The New Drug That Can Give You A Safe Glowing Tan

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St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Body Mousse

Launching in Australia this September, St Tropezโ€™s innovative new โ€œpurityโ€ tan is 100 per cent natural and vegan-friendly. It layers on weightlessly, so beware of overdoing it; itโ€™s almost too easy to useโ€ฆ

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Eco Face Tan Water

This organic bronzing water is created by Aussie beauty brand Eco Tan and designed specifically for the face, neck and dรฉcolletage.

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Tan Luxe The Water 

A fast-drying translucent liquid that sprays onto the body and develops two-four hours later, infused with purified water, Vitamins B, C and E and raspberry seed oil.

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โ€˜Crazy Rich Asiansโ€™ Star Fiona Xie Shares Her Guide To Singapore

First stop: The Tanjong Beach Club for a cocktail
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Fiona Xie plays the hilarious, attention-seeking, social-ladder-climbing Kitty Pong in Crazy Rich Asians. When sheโ€™s not making a scene at the wedding of the century at Gardens by the Bay, youโ€™ll find the Singapore-local chowing down on chicken rice and pepper crabs at the Hawker Centres in town. Hereโ€™s Fiona Xieโ€™s guide to Singaporeโ€ฆ

Top shopping spots

Iโ€™ve always loved fashion. Every fashion junkee can get their fix at Club 21, Surrender and Dover Street Market.

Secret haunts

I get my daily morning coffee at my local House of AnLi cafรฉ. Itโ€™s casual and reminds me of that little bit of Australian cool.

Another favourite haunt is the National Gallery Singapore, which is beautifully restored and links classical colonial buildings, the former Supreme Court and City Hall.

Itโ€™s a feast for the senses as a gallery with Southeast Asiaโ€™s biggest art collection. 

It also houses amazing restaurants like National Kitchen by Violet Oon. The best way to delve into our culturally exciting mix of Peranakan, Chinese, Indian and Malay flavoured dishes. Delectable in a homely way.

The best cocktail in town

The ones shaken not stirred by Kitty Pong. Haha! I do like to host private soirรฉes in our lovely garden city.

When Iโ€™m not hosting at my house, youโ€™ll find me checking out the gummy bear menu at Tippling Club, before crossing the road for a good boogie at Club Kilo.

Of course, Dempsey is also a fun place to check out and you can redeem your sins all week instead of just sacrilegious Sundays at the historically restored chapel the White Rabbit. 

Or if youโ€™re shopping in Orchard and need a secret quick fix. Try to spot โ€œThe Other Roomโ€ a little secret haunt with no signboard. Ring the secret doorbell to be allowed into this little haven.

Tanjong Beach Club on Sundays is perfect for an amazing beach experience.

1880 is a members-only bar that will make you want to live in Singapore. Gorgeous interiors and an even better craft team. Donโ€™t tell anyone this secret.

 

The most over the top lavish experience

Filming Crazy Rich Asians at Gardens by the Bay, the wedding of the century! Everyone needs to visit this at least once in their lifetime to take in the entire light show experience and to feel like you were part of the movie.

Packing essentials

An adventurous spirit and a hell of an amazing attitude. Youโ€™re set! Everything else, you can buy.

Singapore shopping lust list

A beautiful apartment โ€“ stay forever! Otherwise, Singapore has something for everyone at any price point. Low and high. 

The best dinner in town

Chicken rice, pepper crabs and a dose of variety at all the hawker centres in town. Newton Food Centre was featured in the film but one can experience all the neighbourhood hawker places all around Singapore and try all sorts of goodness.

For more inside secrets visit: visitsingapore.com/en

Crazy Rich Asians hits cinemas on August 30

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Julia Garner Gives Us The Inside Scoop On โ€˜Ozarkโ€™ Season 2

We're so ready

Swearing, spitting and stealing safes, Julia Garner is the ultimate criminal mastermind.

Here, the actress gives us a sneak peak about what we can expect from the second season of the dark crime Netflix series, Ozark.  

โ€œIโ€™m a neurotic New Yorker,โ€ says Julia Garner, pointing out the differences between her and her Ozark character Ruth Langmore, a foul-mouthed criminal from Missouri who rocks denim cut-off shorts.

โ€œIโ€™m not like Ruth at all. Sheโ€™s unpredictable and acts impulsively. In the first month of shooting Ozark, I was exhausted every single day because I had to completely remove myself.โ€ Garner, who grew up on the Upper West Side of New York with her therapist mother and art teacher father, found it easier to tap in and out of her bad-arse character when filming the second season of the acclaimed Netflix drama.

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โ€œYou understand Ruth on a much deeper level in season two. Her ruthless behaviour starts to make sense,โ€ says Garner, 24, who hired a dialect coach to nail the Missouri accent and wrote in an acting journal to get into character. Her dedication has paid off: Hollywood critics have lauded Garnerโ€™s performance as โ€œmonumentalโ€ and โ€œrather spectacularโ€.

And now sheโ€™s set to appear in the heavily hyped Netflix series Maniac, alongside Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. โ€œI canโ€™t really say anything about Maniac except that itโ€™s really cool. I feel like a jerk that I canโ€™t say more than that,โ€ apologises Garner, like a true neurotic New Yorker. 

Ozark airs on Netflix on August 31

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Jarrod Woodgate Breaks His Silence Following His Split From Keira Maguire

And here's what he had to say...

Jarrod Woodgate has spoken out on social media following his highly-publicised split from Keira Maguire.

The Bachelor In Paradise star shared a series of photos on Instagram, including a sunset and a fireplace, and cryptically hinted at how he was coping following the break-up.

โ€œSunsets, fire and wineโ€ฆ.worldโ€™s greatest distractions,โ€ he wrote.

Fans of Bachelor In Paradise were left reeling when Keira Maguire announced she had split from Jarrod last weekend.

โ€œIt is with a very sad heart but I have to let you all know that Jarrod & I have split up โ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry if anyone is disappointed or if I have let anyone down. Please respect our privacy as this is a very hard time for me,โ€ she shared.

The couple were together for nine months before calling time on their relationship. 

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This article originally appeared on WHO

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Tiffany & Co. Just Hosted A Real-Life Breakfast At Tiffanyโ€™s

Audrey Hepburn, eat your heart out

Remember back in May when Tiffany & Co. threw the party of the year with a guest list rivalling that of Coachella? 

Yesterday, the iconic jewellery house turned its focus Down Under, taking over Melbourne with Tiffany taxis, graffiti posters and an exclusive breakfast at Tiffanyโ€™s.

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The Tiffany blue affair was to celebrate the Australian launch of the Paper Flowers collection, Tiffany & Co.โ€™s first with chief artistic officer Reed Krakoff at the helm. 

Taking cues from the iconic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffanyโ€™s, starring Audrey Hepburn, Tiffany & Co. invited fashion industry insiders and celebrities, such as Lara Worthington and Nicole Warne, to its Collins Street Melbourne store for an intimate breakfast. 

Below, see what the Aussie style set wore for the occasion.

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Lara Worthington 

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Nicole Warne

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Nadia Fairfax

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Olympia Vallance

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The Eating And Exercise Habits Behind The Bachelor Star Brookeโ€™s Incredible Body

Because, those abs ๐Ÿ”ฅ

As soon as Brooke Blurton stepped out of the limo, balls in hand, it was clear she was a front runner in the competition for Nick CumminsAKA the honey badgerโ€™s, heart. 

The youth worker and fitness fanatic from Perth, Western Australia had an instant connection (and clear common interests) with the rugby star, but it wasnโ€™t just the pairโ€™s instant chemistry that we couldnโ€™t tear our eyes away from. 

Brooke had some serious abs on show.

We spoke to 

Youโ€™re obviously super devoted to health and fitness, what does a week of training look like for you?

Devoted definitely. So Monday afternoon is either a rest day or if Iโ€™m up to it, a heavier legs weights session. I like to start my heavier sessions at the start of the week to allow for recovery before weekend games.

Tues/Thurs are rugby union training and Wed/Fri are AFL training. Then Saturday is usually a rugby game and AFL game is Sunday. My week is always jam packed but I like it like that. Keeps me on my toesโ€ฆ maybe thatโ€™s why I was single for so longโ€ฆ

Whatโ€™s your least favourite workout or exercise?

I donโ€™t really have one. I enjoy cardio, have always enjoyed running as a kid and I love weights because I love seeing my strength improveโ€ฆ If I were really to pick one, it would be core exercises. But I know how beneficial it is!

Whatโ€™s the best health or fitness tip anyone has ever given you?

โ€œYour mind will give up before your body does.โ€

What sparked your interest in team sport and why is it so important to you?

Team sport is just in built in me. Iโ€™ve played team sport since I can remember, starting from netball, I did a bit of athletics, AFL, basketball and now rugby.. I love the team, community aspect. Over time your team becomes like a family, so I love the fact when Iโ€™m going down to training, I get to see the team, and the girls every week, getting to catch up and then hitting the track.

What does your day on a plate look like?

Brekky โ€” I would definitely start with a coffee and some eggs. I like to keep it clean and simple, for me with my lifestyle, simple and easy is life. Lunch is usually what I had for dinner the previous night. Living independentlyโ€ฆ you learn to make that one extra so you can use for the next day. Iโ€™m pretty big on meal prep, if I get the chance to do on a Sunday after footy.

Many girls have spoken about how hard it is to stay healthy in the house, how did you find your eating and exercise habits change?

I actually found being in the mansion a bit of a break from my lifestyle out of the house. Sometimes you need to be a little bit generous to yourself and I tried not to put high expectations on myself because for me that just creates more anxiety in yourself. I did exercise when I could and always did when I felt like my body needed those happy endorphins pumping. Eating habits, I was pretty good, a treat here or two is fine though Iโ€™ve always had a pretty good relationship with food and what my body does and doesnโ€™t need. Itโ€™s about discipline. I guess the hardest thing for me was that I lost heaps of muscle..  but being back home I was straight back into the grind.

You and Nick obviously share a love of sport, is that a relationship essential for you?

Itโ€™s not too essential because Iโ€™ve realised through previous relationships, I need a lot more internal attributes than a physical ability. I want someone with compassion and empathy towards others, though motivation is definitely attractive in a person for meโ€ฆ to be on my level or to even keep up with me, you would need to tick those 4 boxes minimum. 

This article originally appeared on Womenโ€™s Health Australia 

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Um, It Seems Like Ed Sheeran Got Married And Didnโ€™t Invite Us

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If you were shocked to find out that Ed Sheeran got engaged last year (and not to you), then youโ€™ll be disappointed to learn that heโ€™s gone and gotten married in secret.

In an interview with Access Online, Sheeran was asked if he and his fiancรฉ Cherry Seaborn had set a date for their wedding.

In response, he held up his hand, flashed a wedding ring and turned bright red.

When the interviewer congratulated him and asked how he managed to keep it a secret, Sheeran said, โ€œWell I never really do anything too public anyway.โ€

Sure, he didnโ€™t need to place a wedding notice in the newspaper, but he could have at least invited us. Gosh. 

Sheeran met Seaborn, a hockey player, at school and the couple got together in 2015. He announced their engagement seven months ago on Instagram, saying, โ€œGot myself a fiancรฉ just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats our chuffed as well xx.โ€

We wish them a lifetime of joy. Despite the brutal snub.

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Is This The Ring Nick Cummins Uses To Propose On โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™?

It sure looks like it...
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Over the past few days, rumours that Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins not only finds love on The Bachelor, but actually proposes to the lucky lady, have been circulating. 

First, insiders revealed the Honey Badger and the seriesโ€™ winner take part in a commitment ceremony on the finale, then one contestant was spotted wearing a suspicious diamond, and now we have a proper look at the ring.

Remember back on the premiere when we had a glimpse at how the show would pan out?

Well, Nick actually flashed a diamond ring, long before we all thought there was any chance of a proposal. 

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A source has revealed that the rumoured engagement ring, which features two triangular stones and a larger peach stone on a rose gold band, is worth more than $20,000.

Further adding fuel to the fire, Nick recently said heโ€™s open to proposing at the end of the show.

โ€œFor me, itโ€™s definitely possible!โ€ he told OK! Magazine, before, naturally, making a joke: โ€œDiamonds arenโ€™t included, because I think itโ€™s a business venture and good marketingโ€ฆ. [Iโ€™d] probably propose with a burger ring.โ€

So are we looking at a promise ring, like Matty J and Laura Bryne? Or an engagement ring, like Sam Cochrane and Tara Pavolvic?

Only time will tell. 

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Why โ€˜Bachelor In Paradiseโ€™ Couple Jake Ellis And Megan Marx Split

"Iโ€™d be lying if I said this break up has been anything but destroying"

Yesterday, another Bachelor in Paradise couple announced the end of their relationship. After eight months together, Megan Marx and Jake Ellis took to Instagram to reveal they had split, saying the break up had been โ€œdestroyingโ€ and they were โ€œdevastated.โ€

Megan shared a note to her Instagram Stories that began, โ€œJake is easily the biggest-hearted man Iโ€™ve ever met, and Iโ€™d be lying if I said this break up has been anything but destroying.โ€

โ€œOur first kiss and first date was on a reality TV show โ€“ something Iโ€™ll always treasure as a beautiful experience and as beautiful memories.โ€

โ€œThe rest, in private, far exceeded the fun/romance of the show as we grew to love and respect each other, and also tease the s**t out of each other as best friends.โ€

โ€œWeโ€™ll be keeping everything else to ourselves โ€“ sending love to everyone who has supported us,โ€ she finished. 

Later that day, Jake shared a tribute of his own, saying he and Megan are taking a break from their relationship and that โ€œwords will never express the heartbreakโ€ heโ€™s feeling right now.

In his post, Jake implied that it was Megan who called time on their relationship, saying: โ€œI wish with all of my heart that this wasnโ€™t happening.โ€

The pair has been open about having issues over the past few months with both Jake and Megan writing lengthy posts. Earlier this month, Jake said: โ€œRelationships arenโ€™t always perfect, not always the fairytale that you put out to the world.โ€

โ€œIt takes work sometimes, to learn about each other & face those tough relationship obstacles together. Thatโ€™s what is real. In being honest, this is something that we have faced recently, not certain on how we would come out the other end.โ€

Megan shared a post of her own, saying: โ€œIf I can be so bold โ€“ weโ€™ve had a rough couple of months. We werenโ€™t sure if weโ€™d even last.โ€

Rumours started surfacing that the two were taking a break after it was reported that a huge fight at Splendour in the Grass prompted Megan to move back to Sydney. 

โ€œTheyโ€™ve been having problems for the past two months,โ€ a source told The Daily Mail. โ€œMeganโ€™s really upset.โ€

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It looks like Megan has now decided the pair would be better as friends, but clearly Jakeโ€™s still willing to fight for the relationship.

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Hereโ€™s Why Kate Middletonโ€™s Engagement Ring Is So Controversial

The reason will surprise you

For todayโ€™s lesson in things you never knew about the royal family, letโ€™s talk about Kate Middletonโ€™s engagement ring.

The first thing you need to know about Kateโ€™s stunning sapphire ring is that it was originally Princess Dianaโ€™s engagement ring, back when she was preparing to tie the knot with Prince Charles.

The second thing you need to know about the ring is that it has a long history of controversy in the royal family, dating back to when Diana picked it out. The story starts in 1981, when Prince Charles presented Diana with a selection of rings to choose from for her engagement ring, according to Vogue. The rings came courtesy of Garrard, who was the crown jeweler at the time.

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Diana selected the Ceylon sapphire stone set in white gold that has since become iconic. Hereโ€™s where the controversy comes inโ€”the ring was a stock item. Meaning? It wasnโ€™t bespoke and any old commoner with enough money could buy exactly the same ring. Oh, the horror, right?

Clearly, Diana didnโ€™t care about this one bit. She loved the ring and continued to wear it after her divorce from Charles in 1996.

When Will and Kate got engaged in 2010, he proposed with his late motherโ€™s beloved ring, saying it was his way of keeping her close to it all, according to OK!.

Kate, for her part, was also thrilled to be wearing the controversial bauble. โ€œItโ€™s beautiful โ€“ I hope I look after it! Itโ€™s very specialโ€, she said at the time.

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire.

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โ€˜Bachelorโ€™ Frontrunner Sophie Tieman Spotted Wearing Diamond Ring

Days after proposal rumours...

Despite Bachelor contestant Sophie Tieman not yet scoring a one-on-one date with Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins โ€“ and other frontrunners such as Brooke and Brittany scoring a lot of airtime โ€“ fans think the 25-year-old just accidentally confirmed she wins the show.

In a photo posted by Sophieโ€™s business Instagram, Two Corporate Girls, on which her and a friend model stylish, work appropriate outfits, the commercial property valuer looks to be wearing an engagement ring on her left hand. 

The post comes just one day after reports the Honey Badger proposes on the show and that the winner and Wallabiesโ€™ player take part in a commitment ceremony in this yearโ€™s finale. 

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An insider told NW that Cummins told producers he was ready to pop the question and make it official. โ€œWe thought it was a joke,โ€ they said. โ€œBut he said he just wanted to โ€˜make her his missusโ€™ โ€“ and told the crew to call in โ€˜any old celebrantโ€™ who could make it happen.โ€

The Daily Mail previously reported that Sophie is this seasonโ€™s winner, publishing back in June that โ€œit is believed Nick has found love on the dating show with Sophie Tieman, a corporate fashion blogger who also works in commercial property valuations.โ€ 

The blonde bombshell has also done some hinting of her own, revealing she has moved from Brisbane to Sydney and is now calling the Northern Beaches her new home โ€“ coincidentally, also where Mr Bachelor resides.

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โ€œLook property is bigger and better in Sydney, I specialise in property valuations so why wouldnโ€™t I be based in Sydney?โ€ the 25-year-old coyly admitted to Womanโ€™s Day.

โ€œIโ€™m here with a best friend of mine thatโ€™s also moved down.โ€

RELATED: 16 Thoughts My Boyfriend Had Watching โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ For The First Time

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All The Instagram It Girls Are Wearing This Lingerie As A Top

Come at us, summer

Before the days of Instagram, it was easy to forget that in the Australian winter, the southern hemisphere is enjoying a summer filled with floral dresses, European beaches and bikinis. 

But since the creation of social media, rugging up in coats and scarves for three months straight has become all the more depressing, especially given the new trends coming out that require a lot of sun to pull off.

Case in point, the fashion crowd wearing lingerie as clothes, specifically Chantelle Parisโ€™ stretch bodysuit and bra.

Thankfully, with spring fast approaching it wonโ€™t be long before we can swap the woollens for warm weather looks โ€“ very much including wearing underwear as outerwear.

See how the style set is wearing the trend below, before shopping it here

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Experts Warn Against The Dangers Of Eyelash And Eyebrow Tinting

Are you at risk?

Full disclosureโ€“this article raised a few eyebrows, even inciting a โ€œnot possible.โ€ The notion that DIY eyebrow and lash tinting treatments could be putting your health at risk threatened to put an end to a sacred part of a few editorsโ€™ beauty routines.

RELATED: 7 Mascara Tricks That Will Make People Ask If Your Lashes Are Real

U.S. publication Allure first raised the alarm after the Food and Drug Administrationโ€™s put a ban on all coal-based permanent lash and eyebrow dyes. Leading health experts to question, how safe are semi-permanent DIY dyes, used both locally and internationally, really? 

So, what exactly is lash and brow tinting? 

Basically, a dye is brushed directly on brows and lashes to darken the hair for approximately six months. The results not only save time and create a more youthful overall look but for lazy beauty girls, tinting looks more natural result than brow pencils. In Australia, you can purchase many TGA-approved semi-permanent formulas at the pharmacy or book into a salon for a more permanent alternative. 

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What are the risks? 

In America, the FDA hasnโ€™t approved any dyes for tinting because of the risks they pose to eye safety. โ€œPermanent eyelash and eyebrow tints and dyes have been known to cause serious eye injuries,โ€ the federal agency says on its website. 

โ€œThe problems are the irritation to the actual sclera of the eye, which can be very uncomfortable and last days,โ€ she certified dermatologist Nava Greenfield advises. It can also cause an allergic reaction, complete with redness, scaliness, and extreme itching, that could last several days and need medication to treat.

And those are just the temporary side effects. โ€œYou could also suffer chemical burns to your eyes and possibly permanent eye irritation,โ€ Greenfield adds. Most recently the practice was completely banned in California. 

MORE: Everything You Need To Know Before Tinting Your Eyebrows

As reported by Refinery 29, itโ€™s illegal in California for any licenced beautician to have brow or lash tinting in their salon. Itโ€™s even been prohibited from being taught in cosmetology schools. In a statement issued to the outlet, The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology reports, โ€œthe FDA has informed the Board that, currently, the additives used in lash/brow tints are not approved for use around the eye area.โ€

More specifically, the FDA cites coal tar as the ingredient in question, stating that it โ€œrepresent[s] an acute, severe hazard to health with the possibility of permanent injury; i.e., impaired sight, including blindness.โ€

If you are concerned, we recommend sticking to natural vegetable based-dyes and only have the treatment performed by a trained professional in a salon. 
This article originally appeared on InStyle.

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30 Of Your Fave Brands Are Offering 15% Off On Equal Pay Day This Friday

Part of marie claire's commitment to closing the gap

Hereโ€™s some news you already know: Australian women are underpaid. The gender pay gap is now 14.6 per cent in Australia, a figure thatโ€™s barely shifted in the past two decades.

What are we doing about it? While weโ€™ve campaigned for 15 years to close the pay gap in Australia (and will continue to do so), this year we thought weโ€™d offer you a little sweetener for Equal Pay Day on August 31.

As part of our ongoing campaign to close the gender pay gap, marie claire is bringing together 30 of your favourite brands to offer a discount equal to the pay gap percentage for the duration of Equal Pay Day. Find out all the details and discount codes here.

Youโ€™ll receive 15 per cent off brands including Cue, Veronika Maine, Dion Lee, The Iconic, Trenery, Alice McCall, Ginger & Smart, Manning Cartell, Parlour X, Peter Alexander, One Teaspoon, Jac + Jack, Spell & The Gypsy Collective, Napoleon Perdis, Benefit, The Daily Edited, SENSO, Fashion BNKR, Stylerunner, Hard To Find, First Base, Glamazon, Wittner, My Chameleon, SAND & SKY, Thomas Sabo and Bellabox.

August 31 has been chosen as 2018โ€™s Equal Pay Day because Australian women would need to extend the financial year to this date to earn the same annual salary as men.

Itโ€™s a depressing statistic, which is why, at the very least, weโ€™ve all earned a spot of retail therapy. Find the exact offers from each brand and the discount code youโ€™ll need to redeem on your purchases here

Happy shopping!

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Hereโ€™s Everything Coming To Stan This September

So many goodies

September (and Spring!) is so close we can almost smell it, but if you were thinking about making plans you should go ahead and cancel them because the September lineup for Stan just dropped and youโ€™re not going to want to leave the house.

September 1
Episodes: Season 5
Steven Universe: Season 3

September 2
Power: Season 5, Episode 9
RED

September 3
Get Shorty: Season 2, Episode 5
America To Me: Season 1, Episode 3
The Square

September 4
Better Call Saul: Season 4, Episode 5
Adventure Time: Season 9, Episode 13 (Series Finale)
Goodbye First Love

September 5
A Conspiracy Of Faith
The Minister

September 6
Neruda

September 7
The Powerpuff Girls: Season 3, Episodes 10 & 11
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Amityville Horror: The Awakening
The Big Wedding
Knock Knock
The Last Stand
The Nut Job
Olympus Has Fallen

September 8
Clown
The Expendables 3
The Gift

September 9
Power: Season 5, Episode 10 โ€“ Finale
Kidding: Season 1, Episode 2
The Queen of Spain

September 10
Get Shorty: Season 2, Episode 6
America To Me: Season 1, Episode 4
The Last Ship: Season 5, Episode 1 โ€“ Premiere
Warriors of Liberty City: Season 1, Episode 1 โ€“ Premiere

September 11

Better Call Saul: Season 4, Episode 6
Kids in Love

September 12
Brotherhood of Blades 2
Human Capital

September 13
Cemetery Of Splendour
About Elly

September 14
The Powerpuff Girls: Season 3, Episodes 12 โ€“ 15
The Adventurers

September 15
The Odd Couple: Season 3
The Edge of Darkness

September 16
Rosalie Blum

September 17
Get Shorty: Season 2, Episode 7
America To Me: Season 1, Episode 5
The Last Ship: Season 5, Episode 2
The Circus: Season 3, Episode 7 โ€“ Midseason Premiere
Warriors of Liberty City: Season 1, Episode 2

September 18
Better Call Saul: Season 4, Episode 7
The Dancer

September 19
Battle of Memories

September 20
Let Me In
Filth

September 21
Another World
The Powerpuff Girls: Season 3, Episodes 16 & 17

September 22
Maid in Manhattan

September 23

Kidding: Season 1, Episode 3
Double Dragon: Season 1

September 24
Get Shorty: Season 2, Episode 8
America To Me: Season 1, Episode 6
The Last Ship: Season 5, Episode 3
The Circus: Season 3, Episode 8
Warriors of Liberty City: Season 1, Episode 3
Against The Wind

September 25
Better Call Saul: Season 4, Episode 8
Kiki, Love to Love

September 26
Daddy Day Care
Sister

September 27
Both Sides of the Law
Devotion of Suspect X

September 28
Famous in Love: Season 1 & 2
The Nut Job: Nutty By Nature
The Powerpuff Girls: Season 3, Episodes 18 & 19
See Spot Run

September 29
Ben 10: Season 2, Episodes 35-39
The Devilโ€™s Double

September 30
Kidding: Season 1, Episode 4
Newtonโ€™s Law: Season 1

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Hilarious โ€˜To All The Boys Iโ€™ve Loved Beforeโ€™ Tweets Go Viral

'To all the boys I've faked an orgasm for'

It was only released a little over a week ago, but itโ€™s safe to say To All The Boys Iโ€™ve Loved Before has created quite the stir.

Dubbed the best teen romance of the decade, the Netflix original sent critic and fans โ€“ young and old โ€“ into a spin and is officially the internetโ€™s latest obsession.

The film, based on the book by the same name by author Jenny Han, has already been confirmed for a sequel and it seems fans just canโ€™t get enough of the adorable rom-com that itโ€™s spawned its very own meme.

Basically, fans are providing their own hilarious alternative to the title of the film, so โ€œTo All the Boysโ€ฆโ€ 

Here are some of the best:

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Designer Uses Couture To Fight Brain Cancer

Bowing Wong to unveil his new collection in Sydney

Forget Paris: couturier Bowie Wong has chosen an event in Sydney to launch his latest collection while raising awareness for the important work of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Itโ€™s the first time he will have shown on our shores for six years. The Hong Kong-born Australian fashion designer, who has been living in Paris and showing at Paris Couture Week, says, โ€œThe last show I did in Australia was 2012, but that was a pret-a-porter [or ready-to-wear] collection. Iโ€™ve never actually shown a couture collection in Australia.โ€

He explains, โ€œReady-to-wear is basically mass production, so after the show designers produce lots of pieces [of the same garment]. Itโ€™s a more commercial [approach].โ€ He continues, โ€œA couture collection is a lot of detail done by hand, including hemming, zippers, stitching, beading, embroidery. Also itโ€™s a limited supply. We donโ€™t do the same style twice โ€“ we change a little bit in the detail, in colour, or length, meaning we donโ€™t produce exactly the sameโ€ฆitโ€™s more personal. Really, itโ€™s made for the [individual] customer.โ€

Wong, who has dressed many A-list celebrities from Kylie Minogue to Kendall Jenner and Beyonce, has chosen the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation Avant Garde event to showcase his first-ever Australian-designed couture collection. The gala ball, held in Sydney on September 15 at the Hordern Pavilion, is the Foundationโ€™s flagship event, raising money to fight brain cancer through research, advocacy and awareness.

โ€œWhen the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation approached me, I was going through health problems,โ€ Wong divulges. โ€œI thought I was Superman [even though] I was born legally blind. Iโ€™ve never had good vision and I had to wear Coca Cola bottle glasses until I was 18 years old, [when] I started to wear contact lenses, which gave me my confidence back,โ€ he explains. โ€œBut Iโ€™ve always had problems [with my sight], and since working in Paris, because of the detail of the work, and because I [was] worn outโ€ฆ my eyesight got worse.โ€

A visit to a French specialist confirmed his fears. โ€œThey found out my retinas were giving up, and I was basically about to go blind. But because of my personality I thought, โ€˜No, you can do itโ€™ and I stretched out [treatment]. Last year, right after I showed in Paris, I was in the shower and I suddenly couldnโ€™t see [anything] for five minutes.โ€

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Wong rushed back to Australia for emergency treatment in August and has since had another three sight-saving operations. โ€œI now have really good vision in the daytime, but at night I canโ€™t see much,โ€ he says. โ€œDuring my time in hospital, I talked to a lot of different people and I realised we are not Supermen. We can get sick. We arenโ€™t bullet proof. I care about whatโ€™s going on around me and other people also andโ€ฆwhen Cure Brain Cancer asked me [to get involved] I said, โ€˜Well, if I have the power, Iโ€™d like to use it. I mentioned Superman, but another superhero is Spiderman and he says, โ€˜With great power comes great responsibilityโ€™. If I have the power, why not use if for good, rather than just using it for famous people?โ€

Wong will show 20 couture pieces at Avant Garde in September, with the theme of his collection the paper crane, from CBCFโ€™s logo. โ€œItโ€™s a symbol of hope and a symbol of peace and healing, so once I had this idea I wanted to do a healing collectionโ€, he explains. โ€œ[In] the collection, half of the dress is beautiful but the other may be unbalanced. [For example] the left hand side of the dress isnโ€™t finished but the right had side isโ€ฆyou still can see the beautiful side, so it is about even though you might have some sickness, it doesnโ€™t mean you are not beautiful or not complete.โ€

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The designer has created each piece โ€œfrom scratchโ€. He says, โ€œI knew it would be a big challenge but I said, โ€˜Yes, I can make it in the short time [I have]โ€™. During my time in hospital I realised how important it was to help.โ€

See Wongโ€™s amazing designs first hand and show your support for the important work of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation by attending Avant Garde. Tickets start at $315 per person.

To purchase your ticket, or a table of 10, visit https://www.curebraincancer.org.au/events/1313/avantgarde

This article originally appeared on InStyle

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Pregnant Troian Bellisario Shares Heartbreaking Tribute After Friend Loses Baby At 7 Months

'Your marriage and your strength have inspired me, your resilience and kindness have humbled me'

Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario has taken to Instagram to share a heartbreaking tribute to her friend who lost her baby at seven months pregnant.

The actress, who is currently pregnant with her first child, shared a beautiful tribute to her friend and co-star Lulu Brud and her husband Justin Zsebe who learned that their baby girl didnโ€™t have a heartbeat during a routine ultrasound at seven months.

โ€œI havenโ€™t wanted to post in awhile, because I havenโ€™t quite known what to say and I have been trying to figure out what is the best way to honor my community and in particular the two beautiful souls of [Justin] & [Lulu],โ€ the 32-year-old captioned a photo of the couple.

In the post, Bellisario wrote about how she felt Instagram wasnโ€™t the right place, but at the same time she felt she needed to honour her friends and their loss.

Her post continued:

Instagram isnโ€™t the place but there is also no way to move forward (in my experience on social media) without honoring them both and the loss that they have experienced. There is so much noise here. There is much of life to be celebrated and shared and this platform is a mishmash of advertisements, sales, personal photos and funny memes (and thank god for the funny memes) but I have to be honest these days I havenโ€™t known where I fit into all of it.  

Except that when tragedy struck my best friend and her husband, I saw a community, no, an army of people come to their side.

We made phone calls and cooked food and held space and each other and did our best to be there for them during an unimaginable time of sadness and loss.

I want to thank my community for your work and love and I want to thank Justin and Lu. Your love, your marriage and your strength have inspired me, your resilience and kindness have humbled me and I am still standing in awe next to the two of you as you continue to walk through the fire.

There is still so much work to be done, but I am relieved we have the two of you to lead the way.

To my followers, thank you for supporting and respecting their privacy during this time and I want to encourage you to tell your friends and family how much you love them and do what you can to lift one another up today and in all the days to come.

Brud also took to Instagram, sharing the devastating news of their loss.

โ€œOn Monday, August 13th, Justin and I went in for our regular 7 month check-up and through a panicked ultrasound quickly learned that our beautiful baby girl had lost her heartbeat,โ€ she captioned a photo from her hospital bed.

โ€œThere really arenโ€™t words for this kind of loss, when your life and plans go completely sideways.โ€

Brud then went on to express her anger at the โ€œatrociousโ€ healthcare system in the US.

โ€œIn a time of bottomless grief and pain, most healthcare institutions wouldnโ€™t even have the conversation with us about how to safely pass our child beyond, โ€œHave you considered just laboring?โ€,โ€ she shared. โ€œThanks to Justin and our incredible tribe around us for making calls to seemingly every doctor in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, I safely underwent a procedure that would take our daughter safely out of me.โ€

Her post continued:

This week has certainly taken us to new levels of grief within ourselves that we didnโ€™t even know existed. We are heartbroken and devastated beyond belief, but we have been so held so wonderfully by the tribe around us, who within two seconds of receiving the call were barreling up our stairs and ushering us out of our homeโ€ฆ.who cooked and broke their backs cleaning our entire home and did the heartbreaking work of disassembling our nursery and resetting our spaceโ€ฆwho cocooned us in tears and silence and somehow laughter. 

For the people holding space and prayers for us, we feel you too. Get yourself a tribe of friends like this. For every way that we feel unlucky, we can count two ways that we feel even luckier. We will learn how to walk and heal again and hopefully find our way back to fertility as soon as we can. 

Iโ€™m sure there are waves that we canโ€™t even see coming yet that will knock us off our feet all over again, but we are trying to just take it one baby step at a time. Baby Girl Brud-Zsebe, for the seven months that I had the honor of having your heartbeat inside of me, you taught me the deepest levels of love and grief that Iโ€™ve ever known. For never getting to share your magical light in the world, the hole youโ€™ve leftโ€ฆ

If you or someone you know needs support relating to miscarriage or newborn loss you can visit SANDS or call their 24-hour  support line on 1300 072 637.

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The โ€˜My Dad Wrote A Pornoโ€™ Podcast Is Being Adapted For TV

Warning: adult themes ahead.

The British cult-hit podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno is making its small screen debut. Hallelujah.

HBO are adapting the podcast for a comedy special of its live show, due to hit our screens in 2019.

The podcast launched in 2015 after Jamie Morton found a series of adult novels written by his real-life father under the pseudonym Rocky Flintstone. Naturally, Morton decided to read the โ€œBelinda Blinkedโ€ novels aloud with his mates James Cooper and Alice Levine โ€“ and My Dad Wrote A Porno was born.

Since then, the podcast has amassed more than 100 million downloads, with listeners tuning in to hear about the sexual adventures of Belinda Blumenthal, a 30-something woman with a high libido and โ€œtits like pomegranates.โ€

โ€œMy Dad Wrote A Porno shows the extent of just how embarrassing dads can be, in the best possible way,โ€ says Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president at HBO Programming. โ€œJames, Jamie and Alice transformed a very awkward situation into an undeniably hilarious experience that weโ€™re excited to share with our audience.โ€ 

We spoke to Morton last year about who heโ€™d like to play Belinda Blumenthalโ€ฆ

After reading the books, how long was it before you could look at your dad again?

Itโ€™s been quite a journey, and truthfully, there are still moments I struggle to look him in the eye.

How did your mum react to your dadโ€™s alter ego?

Sheโ€™s had to implement strict rules with Rocky. For example, he can only write in the garden shed, or โ€œpavilionโ€ as he calls it.

What is the most horrific line youโ€™ve read?

The end of Season 2 has been the roughest. The phallically challenged Texan billionaire Jim Stirling had a dodgy penis enhancement. There was blue semen and flaking skin. Some of it even got stuck in poor Belindaโ€™s teeth as she was going down on him. I apologise to everyone who had to endure it.

What exactly are โ€œvaginal lidsโ€?

For the longest time I convinced myself that โ€œvaginal lidsโ€ was just a typo. He must have meant โ€œlipsโ€. Right? Surely. Then, a few chapters later these pesky lids pop up (or open) again and I had to just shake my head in disbelief. My guess is as good as yours.

Rocky has a penchant for comparing breasts to round fruit, writing, โ€œHer tits hung freely like pomegranates.โ€ Have you been able to eat a pomegranate since?

Funnily enough I have avoided pomegranate like the plague ever since I opened my dadโ€™s magnum opus. Thankfully I was never a huge fan, but now, whenever I see it sprinkled on some hummus, I just think โ€œthatโ€™s so, so wrongโ€. Bananas are [also] out, zucchini, even eggplant. 

Who would you like to see play Belinda Blumenthal? 

I think Gal Gadot would kill it as Belinda. After all, Dadโ€™s heroine is somewhat of a wonder woman herself.

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Shannon Reportedly Accused Bachelor Nick Cummins Of โ€˜Doing It For The Big Bucksโ€™

The scene that never made it to air

With almost every reality show there ever was, we hear contestants bemoaning the way they were edited, usually because itโ€™s in a less than favourable light. However, if new reports are to be believed, The Bachelor contestant Shannon is the subject of some major editing โ€“ but to make her appear more likeable.

According to fellow contestant, Romy Poulier โ€“ who it must be noted has made no secret that there was no love lost between her and Shannon in the house โ€“ says she has been edited to appear โ€œsweet and innocentโ€.

RELATED: Which Bachelor Contestants Are Actually Actresses?

โ€œShe does a very good job at portraying herself as a sweet, innocent girl who wants to spread love,โ€ Romy tells NW.

Romy, who has herself been accused of being an actress and on the show for fame, goes on to recount an apparently deleted scene which saw Shannon accuse Bachelor Nick Cummins of doing the show for the money.

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โ€œShe goes to Nick, โ€˜Youโ€™re just doing it for the big bucks, arenโ€™t ya? They pay you โ€“ youโ€™re just doing it for the big bucks,'โ€ added Romy. โ€œThey did a really good edit on her and I get annoyed because she was throwing burgers at us and swearing at us!โ€ 

Thems the breaks of reality TV heyโ€ฆ

And itโ€™s kind of a valid question if you ask us โ€“ and while we donโ€™t know the exact amount heโ€™s making, Matty J reportedly earned $200,000 for his Bachelor stint and considering the Honey Badger was an established star before taking on the role, safe to say heโ€™s earning even more.  

But weโ€™re sure heโ€™s in it for the love tooโ€ฆ

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Jasmine Yarbrough Hints At Secret Wedding With Karl Stefanovic

Are they already married?

While rumours have been swirling of a lavish overseas wedding later this year for Karl Stefanovic and his fiancรฉ Jasmine Yarbrough, a cryptic Instagram post has set tongues wagging that the pair are already married.

Taking to Instagram during a weekend away with Stefanovicโ€™s sister-in-law, Jenna Dinicola, captioning the pic, โ€œSister sisterโ€.

Dinicola, who is married to Tom Stefanovic, replied to the post, writing, โ€œLive it sister!โ€.

Jasmine also shared a sweet snap with her maybe-fiance-maybe-husband,writing, โ€œAlways by my sideโ€. 

The couple got engaged in January this year and celebrated a commitment ceremony in March in front of family and friends.

Karl and Jasmine met shortly after the TODAY host split from his wife of 21 years Cassandra Thorburn in 2016.

The pair, who officially divorced in October 2017, have three children together: Jackson, 18, Ava, 12, and River, 10.

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Why Meghan Markleโ€™s First Royal Tour To Australia Is So Important

Why her toughest task is still yet to come

Meghan Markleโ€™s first few months as a royal have been tumultuous to say the least, but the Duchess has handled it like an absolute pro. 

Despite the drama her estranged faily have managed to stir up, the Duchess of Sussex has held her head up high and proven sheโ€™s up t the job.

But according to one royal expert, Meghanโ€™s toughest task is still ahead of her, with her first official royal tour with Prince Harry.

โ€œWith the Duchess of Sussex being from the US the concept of monarchy is a bit alien, so itโ€™s been a great learning curve she has taken in her stride and managed incredibly well,โ€ the Queenโ€™s former spokesperson, Dickie Arbiter, told the Daily Mail.

However, Arbiter says the royal tour down under will be a โ€œlitmus testโ€ for Meghan and will test her like nothing else.

โ€œSheโ€™s a good communicator, sheโ€™s good at talking to people but it will be a real baptism of fire,โ€ he contined. โ€œThey will have a very demanding schedule and the Duchess will have to get used to local customs with the eyes of the world on her.โ€

โ€œBut no doubt she will come through with flying colors and they will show they will be a force of good for the Commonwealth and the Royal Family on the global stage.โ€

We reckon sheโ€™s going to nail it โ€“ bring on Meghan and Harry watch!

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Jenna Dewan Has Reached Out To Channing Tatum Following The Death Of His Friend

Channing's 'very first best friend' from childhood passed away last week

Last week, Channing Tatum experienced the sad loss of his childhood best friend who passed away on Tuesday.

The Magic Mike star posted an emotional, heartfelt tribute to Instagram following the news that Corey had sadly died.

โ€˜My very first best friend Corey Vaughn left this world for the next on Tuesday the 21st,โ€™ he wrote. โ€˜Man thereโ€™s so much to say.

โ€˜Iโ€™ll never forget his crazy ass and how he stuck up for and protected me when I first moved to Mississippiโ€ฆ Iโ€™ll never be able to see that smile of his again in this life.โ€™

Read his statement in full below.

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Following the news of his friendโ€™s passing, Channingโ€™s ex-wife Jenna Dewan has reached out to the star with a message of support.

The couple split after nine years of marriage back in April, and are parents to a daughter, Everly, aged five.

The two have been pretty amicable since their split, so news of Jennaโ€™s message isnโ€™t a total surprise, but itโ€™s a very sweet gesture nonetheless.

In the comments section she sent her condolonces by writing: โ€˜RIP Corey. All the love in the world to his family right now.โ€™

Our thoughts are with the Dewan/Tatums and all of Coreyโ€™s family and friends following their loss.

This article originally appeared on marie claire UK

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Victoria Beckhamโ€™s Daughter Harper Just Got A Bob To Match Her Mumโ€™s

So cute!

At just seven-years-old Harper Beckham is already a budding style star. The daughter of David and Victoria Beckham recently chopped off her waist-length waves in favour of an ear-grazing bob reminiscent of her mum Posh Spiceโ€™s signature โ€™00s bob haircut. 

Over the weekend, Victoria took to Instagram to debut her the youngest Beckhamโ€™s most dramatic haircut to date, describing Harperโ€™s new style as โ€œchicโ€.

BEFORE

AFTER

Just like Victoriaโ€™s retired style, Harperโ€™s new bob is shorter in the back and longer in the front, with the ends sweeping forward. 

The fashion designer confessed that she had finally shown her daughter Spice World: The Movie, bonding over the film during her school holidays. โ€œSpice World has been on heavy rotation this holiday!โ€ she wrote on Instagram earlier this month. With little Harper already expressing keen interest in Poshโ€™s โ€œlittle Gucci Dressโ€ it was only a matter of time that she copied her hair too!

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia.

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The Cool Girl Sunglasses Trending On Instagram And Where To Shop Them

Yes Please!

With Summer fast approaching weโ€™re on the lookout for the perfect pair of sunglasses and thereโ€™s a few that have been catching our eye!

Thankfully weโ€™ve done the hard work for you by trawling through the most fashion-forward Instagrams to find all those on-trend styles you keep seeing everywhere. Shop the lust-worthy styles below. 

Lucy Folk Sunglasses

Lucy Folk, Slice of Heaven Sunglasses โ€“ Piratabus, $395, lucyfolk.com

Prada Sunglasses

Prada, Cat Eye Sunglasses, $550, sunglasshut.com

Adam Selman x Le Specs sunglasses

Adam Selam x Le Specs, The Heartbreaker in Blush Rose, $119, lespecs.com

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Poms Sunglasses

POMS, Ello Black & Tan Sunglasses, $300, pomspoms.com.au

Takesh Eyewear

Takesh, Jadore in black/blue, approx. $230.95, takesheyewear.com

Bec + Bridge x Pared

Bec + Bridge x Pared, Petite Amour in Pink, $250, paredeyewear.com

Poppy Lissiman

Poppy Lissiman, Le Skinny in Strawberry, $125, poppylissiman.com

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Adam Selan x Le Specs

Adam Selman x Le Specs, The Last Lolita, $119, lespecs.com

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Poms Sunglasses

POMS, Nuovo Tortoiseshell & Blue Sunglasses, $300, pomspoms.com.au

Celine

Celine, Cat Eye Sunglasses in Acetate, $510, celine.com

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The Cast Of โ€˜The Hillsโ€™: Where Are They Now?

All your favourites and more

The news was finally out last week, with The Hills cast finally confirming what everyone was hoping โ€“ the showโ€™s coming back! After months of speculation, major cast members reunited on the VMAs red carpet to confirm the news. While we eagerly wait for our favourites to reunite on The Hills: New Beginnings, letโ€™s have a look at where theyโ€™ve been since we sadly said goodbye to the show.

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad

We followed Lauren Conrad as she worked her way up in the fashion industry on The Hills. She has come a long away since her Teen Vogue days, launching her own line Paper Crown and publishing a New York Times best-seller novel L.A. Candy. Currently she runs a lifestyle website and a successful line with Kohlโ€™s, LC by Lauren Conrad. Sheโ€™s happily married to guitarist William Tell and they welcomed their first child Liam James in 2017. 

Heidi Montag

Heidi Montag

Heidi Montag was Lauren Conradโ€™s BFF and roommate but the friendship soon deteriorated when she started dating Spencer Pratt. Montag and Pratt tied the knot in a ceremony that was filmed for the reality show. In 2010, she famously had ten cosmetic surgery procedures in one day. After The Hills wrapped up, Montag released an unsuccessful music album and appeared on the British version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2013 and 2017. The couple welcomed baby Gunner Stone in 2017. 

Audrina Patridge

Audrina Patridge

Audrina Patridge joined the show in season one where we got to watch her on-again, off-again relationship with Justin โ€˜Bobbyโ€™ Brescia. After the season finale of The Hills, she got her own reality spin-off Audrina which lasted for one season. She landed a few acting gigs and hosted the NBC travel series 1st Look for two years. In 2016, she married professional BMX rider Corey Bohan and they welcomed a daughter in the same year. Last year, she filed for divorce and a restraining order against Bohan. Not only is she reuniting with the cast for the re-boot, but has also reunited with former flame Ryan Cabrera. 

Whitney Port

Whitney Port

We were introduced to the bubbly Whitney Port in the first season working alongside Lauren Conrad at Teen Vogue. After season four finished, Port made the move to New York and starred in her own MTV spin-off The City for two seasons. The spin-off documented her time working for Diane von Furstenberg and ELLE magazine (and introduced us to Olivia Palermo). In 2009, she launched her own line, Whitney Eve. She is married to producer Tim Rosenman and they welcomed baby boy Sonny last year which led to the launch of Portโ€™s YouTube channel, โ€˜I Love My Baby, Butโ€ฆโ€™ 

Spencer Pratt

Spencer Pratt

Dubbed the villain of The Hills, Spencer Pratt was the antagonist to Lauren Conrad and sparked the demise of her friendship with Heidi Montag. Blowing through a $10 million fortune, Pratt filed for bankruptcy in 2010. These days, you can find Pratt proclaiming his love of crystals on Instagram and Snapchat โ€“ heโ€™s even created his own crystal kit. 

Lo Bosworth

Lo Bosworth

Since The Hills wrapped up filming, Bosworth has kept herself busy with a slew of projects including a lifestyle website The LoDown, YouTube channel and a podcast โ€œLady Lovin'โ€. She is also founder and CEO of Love Wellness Co, an all natural feminine hygiene company. Unfortunately she wonโ€™t make a return for the re-boot, stating on her podcast, โ€œI donโ€™t want any association with any of those people.โ€ 

Brody Jenner

Brody Jenner

Brody Jenner appeared on the reality show as Spencerโ€™s friend but later became Laurenโ€™s love interest. The son of Caitlyn Jenner, he continued to make several reality TV appearances on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, I Am Cait and had his own short-lived talk show Sex With Brody. This year, he married blogger Kaitlynn Carter and made headlines for slamming his father for not attending the wedding.  

Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari

We first saw Kristin Cavallari on Laguna Beach and again as Laurenโ€™s frenemy on The Hills. After the reality show finished, Cavallari did a few acting gigs and appeared on the 2011 season of Dancing With The Stars. This year, she headed back to reality TV with her own E! show Very Cavallari chronicling her life with NFL-player husband, Jay Cutler, with whom she has three children. She currently runs a fashion and lifestyle brand Uncommon James. 

Stephanie Pratt

Stephanie Pratt

Stephanie Pratt was introduced as Spencerโ€™s sister in the third season and attended the same college as Lauren Conrad. She joined Made in Chelsea in 2013 as Spencer Matthewโ€™s girlfriend and has appeared on UKโ€™s Celebrity Big Brother

Justin โ€˜Bobbyโ€™ Brescia

Justin 'Bobby' Brescia

One of the major storylines on the show was the turbulent relationship between hairdresser Justin โ€˜Bobbyโ€™ Brescia and Audrina Patridge. He had bad blood with Lauren Conrad and became the subject of the iconic quip, โ€œhomeboy wore combat boots to the beachโ€. These days, Brescia is a musician and has his own hair care and styling line called BRUSH by Justin Bobby Brescia. 

Jason Wahler

Jason Wahler

Also a former Laguna Beach member, Jason joined The Hills as Laurenโ€™s boyfriend. The show documented the volatile relationship between the two and when Lauren made the infamous ill-fated decision to choose him over Paris. He has been open with his alcohol addiction which resulted in six drinking-related arrests and an appearance on Celebrity Rehab. He is married to model Ashley Slack and they welcomed baby Delilah Ray in 2017.

Frankie Delgado

Frankie Delgado

He was known as Brody Jennerโ€™s sidekick on The Hills regularly appearing on their night outs. Since filming of the show wrapped, he has married Jennifer Acosta in 2013 in a ceremony with Lauren Conrad and Brody Jenner as guests. The couple welcomed a baby girl in 2014.

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This Is The Reason Behind The Scar On Kate Middletonโ€™s Face

We find out how she got it

Kate Middleton is one of the most talked-about women in the world, with the clothes she wears selling out in minutes, and the fashion brand websites that sell them crashing due to the Kate Middleton effect.

What is the Duchessโ€™ favourite fashion brand? What nail varnish does Kate wear? And where is her favourite holiday destination?

These are questions that are asked on a regular basis about the Duchess of Cambridge, but this week there has been another question on everyoneโ€™s lips:

Where did Kate Middleton get her facial scar?

For those who hadnโ€™t spotted it, the 36-year-old has a 3 inch long thin scar on her left temple, just above her hairline.

Kate Middleton Scar

But where did the Duchess get her scar? Well, the palace cleared that up, forced to address rumours around the scar back in 2011 after critics suggested it could be evidence of wig extensions.

Instead, the Duchess has actually had her scar since her childhood.

โ€˜The scar is related to a childhood operationโ€™, a palace spokesperson told E! News back in 2011.

It is not known what the procedure was actually for, but it does not seem to be related to anything that the royal is still dealing with.

Well thatโ€™s that.

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK.

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David And Victoria Beckham Are Joining Prince Harry And Meghan Markle On Their Royal Tour

Double date goals

Meghan Markle has had a trying time in the run and up and since becoming a Duchess, with the Markle side of her family causing her more drama than most royals will endure in a lifetime.

From her father Thomas Markleโ€™s repeated involvement with the press to multiple estranged relatives from Tyler Dooley to Samantha Grant cashing in on her title, and using it to pursue careers in reality TV, Meghan has had a rough time of it, and itโ€™s safe to say that the Duchess of Sussex deserves a holiday, something thankfully she seems to have got recently.

But not just any holiday โ€“ a star-studded holiday.

Italian magazine Chi revealed this week that the newlyweds had a mini holiday in Italy this year, reportedly staying at George and Amal Clooneyโ€™s Lake Como villa for three nights.

But while that holiday gave us serious FOMO, it was the latest detail of their upcoming tour that made us the most excited.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just set off on their first official longterm tour as Duke and Duchess of Sussex with the couple set to visit Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga.

But the latest detail of their upcoming tour? David and Victoria Beckham are coming along, too.

David Beckham and Prince Harry

David Beckham will be joining the Duke and Duchess for the Australian leg of their tour, after signing up as an ambassador of the Invictus Games, due to take place while the couple are Down Under.

And it looks like itโ€™s going to be a family affair. Victoria Beckham announced on Instagram this week that sheโ€™s coming along for the trip, writing: โ€œLooking forward to visiting Australia next week!โ€

Talk about double date goals. We canโ€™t wait for the pictures!

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK

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PSA: Condoms Are Making A Comeback People

If it's not on, it's not on.

While most of us know that the condom is the only real form of contraceptive to protect against most STIs AND pregnancy, it seems they havenโ€™t been getting the recognition they deserve, with people either turning to other options or shunning safe sex practices altogether.

But it seems the tide might be turning back towards the humble rubber. And when we heard about the STI superbug that is taking over, weโ€™re frankly not surprised.

These days the options for contraception are greater than ever before, whether thatโ€™s a good thing though, reminds to be seen. Women have the choices from the pill (in emergencies the morning after pill), implants and IUDs, even sterilisation and apps in the hopes of avoiding falling pregnant.

But with more and more issues arising from these forms of contraception; think dangerous side-effects from implants, countless studies linking the contraceptive pill to issues including depression, blood clots and decreased sex drive, to the inaccuracy of apps leading to unwanted pregnancies to generally just feeling fed-up with pumping our bodies full of drugs and excess hormones, it seems condoms are looking more appealing than ever.

And did we mention those STIs (that none of those forms of contraception protect against)โ€ฆ

A 2016 report from the American Center For Disease Control found a spike in STIs among young people (chlamydia, up 6%, gonorrhea, up 13% ad syphilis, up 19%) and 20 million new STIs occurring every year.

โ€œWe are definitely seeing young people who donโ€™t practice safe sex,โ€ Dr. Hansa Bhargava, a WebMD medical editor and pediatrician based in Atlanta told The New York Post. โ€œIn a casual relationship, if a person feels like they โ€˜knowโ€™ the other person, they are less likely to practice protected sex,โ€ she added, citing the rise of the โ€œfriends with benefitsโ€ phenomenon. 

However with the rates of STIs on the rise โ€“ and new ones emerging ALL the time โ€“ and the technology being used to make condoms better than ever before, it seems the condom really is the no-brainer. Did we mention they have a 98% effectiveness rating? 

A 2017 report found that condom use was back on the rise, up 29.5 per cent from a previous 2002 study.

Not to mention condoms also put the responsibility โ€“ of both pregnancy and STIs โ€“ on both parties, rather than the woman having it all on her shoulders. Winning.

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

Letting Julie Bishop leave? Big mistake. Huge.
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Oops. Seems like all of us took Julie Bishop for granted.

Now that the long-serving Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has done what anyone in their right mind would do e.g. packed her bags and said goodbye to the circus โ€“ weโ€™re all starting to realise that she was the one person who could have cleaned up this mess.

And if her party colleagues have a brain between them, theyโ€™ll be coming to the same thudding realisation.

RELATED: Upset After Julie Bishop Resigns Following Liberal Leadership Spill

She was always there, the calm right hand to whichever blustering blowhard held the top job โ€“ Brendan Nelson, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull.

She travelled quietly but effectively around the globe as Foreign Minister, putting out whatever fires had to be quenched, either by tough, measured diplomacy or by that famous death stare.

We assumed weโ€™d always have her on hand in one role or another, keeping the fools in check.

Big mistake. Huge.

RELATED: Why Julie Bishop Should Have Won

Why on earth would we think anyone would stay on under these circumstances?

What a callous display of contempt and disrespect her party showed to both her and the Australian people when she only received 11 votes in the leadership ballot, despite her overwhelming popularity with voters. 

40 per cent of respondents in a News Corp poll put her as preferred PM when it looked like that could be a possibility. 

RELATED: This Is The Most Shameful Part Of The #LibSpill

Todayโ€™s Newspoll had her outclassing all the other contenders, with 29 per cent of voters saying theyโ€™d wanted to see her in the top job โ€“ more than the man whoโ€™s currently sitting in the chair.

We so wanted her to be waiting, watching and wrangling behind the scenes. But it wasnโ€™t to be.

Last week, when it looked like J-Bish had a legitimate chance to snatch the top job, I characterised her as a calculating schemer, sharpening her claws on the sidelines as the blokes tore each other to shreds.

It may have seemed gendered to paint her as a sinister assassin but why should it be? Thatโ€™s the way almost all her male colleagues have grabbed power. Why shouldnโ€™t she do it in the same way if thatโ€™s the direction she wanted to go?

But what was almost certainly gendered was the fact that she wasnโ€™t given a chance of any sort by her Liberal party colleagues. The jostling was confined to the thuggish old white men. She was never considered a serious contender. Unsurprising from a party that has a real issue with attracting and retaining female members. Just 22 per cent of its Federal members are female.

RELATED: Here Are The Best Reactions To Our New Prime Minister

And so when the boysโ€™ club froze her out, she did what anyone with a sane bone in their body would do โ€“ she left them to it. And even though we wish sheโ€™d hung in to inject the place with a bit of class and calm, itโ€™s ironically exactly this logical, level-headed decision which has made many of us realise what a solid player she was.

Marie Claire readers expressed their disappointment on Instagram.

โ€œJust shows the depth of her character refusing to be a part of the new circusโ€ wrote @_glow360

โ€œA very sad day in Australian politics, we will miss you @juliebishopmp you are an amazing role model,โ€ said @wendydh71

โ€œSuch a deep disappointment that after all of this weekโ€™s upheaval embarrassment & blatant selfish ambition,โ€ said @josieandjones. โ€œWe then lose the poise & calm of our nation.โ€ 

The Labor Party canโ€™t contain its disdain either. โ€œTheir strongest performer, most popular minister, and best fundraiser, completely disrespected by a bunch of blokes with half her intellect,โ€ sneered Labor MP Claire Oโ€™Neill. โ€œLetโ€™s see how they get on without her.โ€™โ€™

Hereโ€™s an idea, Ms Bishop. Take a break and then jump over to the other side. Many of your views were decidedly left-leaning anyway (we know you hate Duttonโ€™s racism and you were pro-same sex marriage just for staters). 

The Labor Party seems to quite like having women around the joint โ€“ with 45 per cent of its Federal members having two x chromosomes compared to the one in five of your formal party. 

We think theyโ€™d welcome you with open arms.

And wouldnโ€™t that stick it up the bungling boys who were too wrapped up in their squabbles to see the value of the women who was right under their noses the entire time.

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Mel B To Enter Rehab Following Painful Divorce

The Spice Girl syas its been an โ€œincredibly difficult six monthsโ€ 

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown has revealed plans to enter rehab following an โ€œincredibly difficult six monthsโ€ following her divorce from husband Stephen Belafonte.

Mel B told The Sun that she is seeking help for issues with alcohol and sex as well as post-traumatic stress disorder from the split.

โ€œThe past six months have been incredibly difficult for me,โ€ revealed the Americas Got Talent star who is releasing a book called Brutally Honest and says working on the book been โ€œunbelievably traumatic reliving an emotionally abusive relationship and confronting so many massive issues in my life.โ€ 

Stephen Belafonte and Melanie Brown

The star goes on to detail how she dealt with the pain, and hopes by speaking out she can help others in a similar situation.

โ€œI am being very honest about drinking to numb my pain but that is just a way a lot of people mask what is really going on,โ€ she continued. โ€œSometimes it is too hard to cope with all the emotions I feel. But the problem has never been about sex or alcohol โ€” it is underneath all that.โ€

The star says she will enter a facility in the UK in the next few weeks.

โ€œI am speaking about this because this is a huge issue for so many people.โ€

The 43-year-old says she is determined to get better for the sake of her children, Phoenix, 19, Angel, 11, and Madison, six.

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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A Fan Told Blake Lively To Fire Her Stylist And Her Response Is Everything

Don't mess with Blake

Blake Lively and her wardrobe have been the centre of attention the past few weeks as the actress promotes her new film, A Simple Favour.

The 31-year-old wore seven suits in seven days, prompting many to question the motivation behind her new uniform of sorts. 

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One confused fan was Instagram user @gabeluna, who wrote on one of Blakeโ€™s photos: โ€œI say this with so much love & respect for you babe, please hire a stylist or fire the one youโ€™re currently with.โ€ 

Of course, Blake has said many a time that she often opts to style herself, rather than enlist the help of a stylist. 

โ€œI just like it. I love design and I love fashion and itโ€™s a way to be creative,โ€ she previously told WWD.

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Instead of simply ignoring (or pretending she didnโ€™t see) the comment about her outfits, Queen Blake opted to reply in the best possible way.

โ€œThank you for the tips, sir. Alas, Iโ€™ve tried to fire @blakelively so many times. But that b*tch just keeps coming back. She wonโ€™t leave me alone.โ€

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Blake for PM.

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Bridezilla Disowns Friends And Family Who Refused To Pay $1500 Each To Attend Wedding

Buckle up, this is a wild ride

Ah Reddit, the place to thank for basically every incredible bridezilla story out there โ€“ brides telling bridesmaids to dye their โ€˜attention grabbing hair and others kicking the โ€˜uglyโ€™ people out of group photos, but weโ€™re calling it: this one takes the cake. 

A thread named โ€˜Begging for a Weddingโ€˜, tells the story of bride-turned-total-bridezilla Susan, who asked her friends and family to chip in $1500 each towards her $60k dream wedding in Aruba. 

In a long Facebook post, Susan revealed her wedding had been cancelled due to people refusing to pay up and her relationship with her fiance had thus ended. 

Susan revealed that after a psychic told her and her then-partner to โ€œgo with the more expensive optionโ€, the pair thought, โ€œwhy the hell not?โ€ (hindsight is a beautiful thing) and began to plan their extravagant $60k nuptials. 

But when only eight people RSVPโ€™d to the day, things started to go downhill.

โ€œI just wanted to be a Kardashian for a day and then live my life like normal,โ€ Susan explains, saying that when her maid of honour told her she should stick to her budget, โ€œI called her a filthy f*cking poor excuse of a friend and hung up.โ€

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As soon as she posted the rant to Facebook, someone wrote: โ€œI have no words. Youโ€™re out of your mind, Susanโ€ and another commented, โ€œWHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?? Who the hell EXPECTS that amount of money?โ€

You can read the full novel โ€“ warning: swear words very much included โ€“ here

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Magda Szubanskiโ€™s Goddaughter Dressed Up As Sharon From โ€˜Kath & Kimโ€™

Iconic

Long before she was one of the countryโ€™s biggest advocates for LGBTI rights, beloved comedian Magda Szubanski was gracing our screens on iconic Australian TV series, Kath & Kim.

As any Aussie will remember, Magdaโ€™s character on the show, Sharon Strzelecki, was a netball and cricket-obsessed, injury-prone woman with a pudding-bowl haircut and who once had a really bad pash-rash. 

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To celebrate Magdaโ€™s โ€œmock funeralโ€ at this yearโ€™s Melbourne Writers Festival, her goddaughter, Betty Campbell, dressed up as a mini Sharon โ€“ and the results are incredible. 

In the video posted to Instagram, the daughter of singer and television host David Campbell and theatre producer Lisa Campbell can be heard saying: โ€œItโ€™s noiceeee, itโ€™s unusual,โ€ while wearing Sharonโ€™s netball outfit. 

โ€œI give you the future #Sharon Strzeleckiโ€ฆ Ms Betty Campbell!!! my goddaughter and, Iโ€™ll think youโ€™ll agree, a total Mini Me,โ€ Madga captioned the post.

โ€œHer mum and Dad โ€“ @davidcampbell73 @lisaluckiest โ€“ transformed her for a video presentation at my mock funeral for @melbwritersfest#MWF18 last night. Should any misfortune befall me (god forbid) Iโ€™m sure young Ms Campbell will step into my runners most capably.โ€

Too cute!

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Which โ€˜Bachelorโ€™ Contestants Are Actually Actresses?

A lot goes on behind the scenes...

Itโ€™s only week three of The Bachelor Australia and already weโ€™ve seen a fair bit of on-screen tension between some of the contestants vying for Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cumminsโ€˜ heart. 

Threesome Cat, Romy and Alisha have firmly cemented themselves as this seasonโ€™s โ€˜villainsโ€™ with an argument breaking out at last weekโ€™s cocktail party between Cat and contestant Shannon Baff. 

But off air, we missed another spat, this time between rumoured winner Brittany Hockley and Romy Poulier.

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Speaking to NW, Alisha Aitken-Radburn revealed that Brittany confronted Romy about her TV rรฉsumรฉ โ€“ despite the fact she has also acted in the past.

โ€œBrittany gets in Romyโ€™s face about being and actress when she herself has a Star Now profile and has a bloody Getaway showreel on YouTube,โ€ Alisha said.

โ€œItโ€™s those double standards that get me.โ€

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Of course, Brittany and Romy arenโ€™t the only two contestants with an acting background: Cassandra Wood has long been an extra on Home & Away, which had many questioning her motives prior to the show. 

But thatโ€™s not all: Shannon Baff also had a small role in the Aussie horror film Wolf Creek 2, per The Daily Mail.

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Japan Hires First Female Fighter Pilot

โ€œI will open the way,โ€ says First Lieutenant Misa Matsushima.
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Talk about breaking the glass ceiling! A Japanese woman has become the countryโ€™s first female fighter pilot.

Itโ€™s an extraordinary feat considering Japanโ€™s air force only began recruiting women in 1993 and only lifted the ban on female fighter jet pilots in 2015.

Last week, First Lieutenant Misa Matsushima, 26, completed her training to fly F-15s at Japanโ€™s National Defence Academy, reports the BBC

โ€œAs the first female [fighter] pilot, I will open the way,โ€ says Matsushima, who was inspired by the Tom Cruise classic Top Gun. โ€œEver since I saw the movie Top Gun when I was in primary school, I have always admired fighter pilots.โ€

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Matsushima started her duty last week, flying a F-15J fighter jet, which can reach top speeds of 3,000 km/hr.

โ€œI wish to continue to work hard to fulfil my duty โ€“ not just for myself but also for women who will follow this path in the future,โ€ says Matsushima, who is paving the way for others in a country where gender inequality is high and women are expected to become housewives instead of pursuing a career. 

Three other women are already following in Matsushimaโ€™s footsteps and are currently training to join the elite group of fighter pilots.

Power to them.

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The Real Reason Behind Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgateโ€™s Shock Split

What went wrong.

Bachelor In Paradise stars Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate shocked fans yesterday with news that they have split after nine months together.

Despite being one of the showโ€™s most unlikely pairings, they quickly captured viewers hearts, but now they have announced their break up, and Keira has hinted that it was not an amicable split.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, a heartbroken Keira confirmed that the pair has gone their separate ways.

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€.

RELATED: Keira Maguire And Jarrod Woodgate Confirm Shock Split

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According to the Daily Mail, in a since-deleted comment on the post, Keira hinted that her ex might have been interested in fame than โ€œtrue love.โ€

โ€œIโ€™m sorry this has happened,โ€ a fan wrote on her post. โ€œI thought you two were good for each and brought out the best in [each] other. However, he was more interested in finding true love than becoming part of a power insta couple.โ€

RELATED: Bachelor In Paradise: Keira Reveals The One Thing That Nearly Broke Her And Jarrod

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Keira then replied to the comment, writing, โ€œYeah, thatโ€™s what I throughly too.โ€ Assuming she meant to write โ€œthoughtโ€ not โ€œthroughly.โ€

Itโ€™s unclear what she was referring to exactly, but the fact that she has since deleted it also says alot.

The couple have also since unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Jarrod is yet to comment on the split.

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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Speaking back in May, Keira admitted that the couple found it difficult to watch the show back.

โ€œWe did struggle, and we did have a few blow outs over the show,โ€ she tells Cosmopolitan. โ€œIt definitely wasnโ€™t easy and weโ€™re not going to deny it. Our relationship did struggle a little bit, but weโ€™re stronger than ever now.โ€

โ€œI donโ€™t think people understand how hard it is. Not only do you have to watch it back, but you have to relive it. It creates this really negative environment, which really isnโ€™t healthy. And then youโ€™ve got to then relay and talk about it in interviews.

โ€œYou have to kind of take yourself back, because all the interviews are based around what was happening on the show, so you are reliving those moments โ€” which were so difficult. You do get caught up in it all.โ€

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Despite the strain the show put on their relationship, the couple appeared stronger than ever with Keira packing up her life in Sydney to live with Jarrod in Melbourne, and the pair split their time between the city and his family Vineyard. 

โ€œWhen you love someone, though, it doesnโ€™t really get in the way. I spent most of my weeks here anyway โ€” Iโ€™d go to the farm, help out in the kitchen, and it just felt right. It was a really easy adjustment. And now we live together!โ€

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Upset After Julie Bishop Resigns Following Liberal Leadership Spill

'Their strongest performer, most popular minister, and best fundraiser, completely disrespected...'
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After the farce that saw Australiaโ€™s liberal party undergo a round of musical chairs last week, comes the news that Julie Bishop has decided to step down from her role as Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Despite throwing her name in the ring for the top job โ€“ and being the peopleโ€™s choice for the gig โ€“ Bishop was overlooked by her fellow party members and treasurer Scott Morrison was voted in as Australiaโ€™s 30th Prime Minister.

Bishop shared the news on Twitter, stating โ€œI will remain on the backbench as a strong voice for Western Australia.โ€

โ€œI have been pre-selected by the Liberal Party for the seat of Curtin and I have made no decision regarding the next electionโ€.

RELATED: This Is The Most Shameful Part Of The #LibSpill

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Tributes rolled in for Bishop following the news, with ousted Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calling her an โ€œInspiring role model for womenโ€.

โ€œI thank Julie for her loyalty and friendship over many years but especially as my deputy,โ€ Turnbull said. โ€œShe has been and remains an inspiring role model for women here and around the world.โ€

RELATED: Why Julie Bishop Should Have Won

โ€œTheir strongest performer, most popular minister, and best fundraiser, completely disrespected by a bunch of blokes with half her intellect. Letโ€™s see how they get on without her,โ€™โ€™ said Labor MP Claire Oโ€™Neil.

Fellow Liberal MP Julia Banks described her as a โ€œfine leader and a standout role model for girls and women.โ€

โ€œShe is rightfully praised as one of the best Foreign Ministers in the world,โ€ Ms Banks said in a statement. 

โ€œI thank Julie for her support, guidance, and superb leadership. As a colleague and friend I look forward to continuing to work alongside her.โ€ 

RELATED: Here Are The Best Reactions To Our New Prime Minister

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Rumours are now circling that Bishop is being could be in the running to be Australiaโ€™s next Governor-General.

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Does The Honey Badger Pop The Question In The Bachelor Finale?

All signs point to yes

Despite rumours swirling that Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins has already split from the winner of this season The Bachelor, now it seems that things were more serious than we all thought.

According to NW, the Badge is set to wed his lucky lady, with the pair take part in a commitment ceremony in this yearโ€™s finale. 

An insider reportedly told the publication that Cummins told producers he was ready to pop the question and make it official.

โ€œWe thought it was a joke,โ€ said the source. โ€œBut he said he just wanted to โ€˜make her his missusโ€™ โ€“ and told the crew to call in โ€˜any old celebrantโ€™ who could make it happen.โ€

โ€œIโ€™ve got a much better understanding now of what love is to me,โ€ Cummins told the magazine previously, before hinting that might have popped the question.

โ€œGoing into the show, I would say that I would not propose โ€“ not even in a million years. But since living itโ€ฆโ€

While the show has teased the finale, which shows the bachelor holding a ring, multiple reports have suggested the couple โ€“ whoever they may be โ€“ have already split.

Weโ€™re currently four episodes in and the main contenders for the Bachieโ€™s heart appear to be Brittany, Brooke and dark horse Dasha

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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Welcome A New Addition To The Family

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comesโ€ฆ

While the world remains on royal baby watch โ€“ it seems Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are indeed adding to their family, but 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.

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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€

The name of the newest member of the royal family is yet to be revealed. 

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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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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โ€˜Bachelor In Paradiseโ€™ Couple Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate Confirm Sad Split

Noooo

Bachelor In Paradise stars Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate have split.

They were one of the showโ€™s most unlikely pairings but they quickly captured our hearts and we got swept up in the romance that was Keira and Jarrod.

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However taking to Instagram yesterday, Keira confirmed that the pair have gone their separate ways.

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€.

RELATED: Bachelor In Paradise: Keira Reveals The One Thing That Nearly Broke Her And Jarrod

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Keira and Jarrod, who 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.

Speaking back in May, Keira admitted that the couple found it difficult to watch the show back.

โ€œWe did struggle, and we did have a few blow outs over the show,โ€ she tells Cosmopolitan. โ€œIt definitely wasnโ€™t easy and weโ€™re not going to deny it. Our relationship did struggle a little bit, but weโ€™re stronger than ever now.โ€

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โ€œI donโ€™t think people understand how hard it is. Not only do you have to watch it back, but you have to relive it. It creates this really negative environment, which really isnโ€™t healthy. And then youโ€™ve got to then relay and talk about it in interviews.

โ€œYou have to kind of take yourself back, because all the interviews are based around what was happening on the show, so you are reliving those moments โ€” which were so difficult. You do get caught up in it all.โ€

Despite the strain the show put on their relationship, the couple appeared stronger than ever with Keira packing up her life in Sydney to live with Jarrod in Melbourne, and the pair split their time between the city and his family Vineyard. 

โ€œWhen you love someone, though, it doesnโ€™t really get in the way. I spent most of my weeks here anyway โ€” Iโ€™d go to the farm, help out in the kitchen, and it just felt right. It was a really easy adjustment. And now we live together!

Jarrod is yet to comment on the split.

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Six Things You Should Do When Reading With Your Kids

Tap into the power of storytelling

There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved them. Imaginary adventures set in faraway places. Tales about how the dishwasher isnโ€™t working. It doesnโ€™t matter! Whether made up by parents or read from books, kids love to hear stories.

Our recent work showed reading to children positively impacts long term academic achievement more than many other activity (including playing music with them, or doing craft). We found the more frequently parents read to their children, the better their childrenโ€™s NAPLAN scores in different areas.

In our most recent study, we asked parents to read a wordless storybook to their three to five-year-old children titled The Wolf and Seven Little Goats. We also tested children in many areas of their important cognitive skills, such as language proficiency, memory, self-control, and friendship skills.

Through examining the different ways parents tell stories, we have pinpointed which elements of shared reading are most beneficial for childrenโ€™s cognitive development.

1. Tune in to your child

Perhaps the most important aspect of reading to children is to tune in to your child. Listen to your childโ€™s cues. Do they like the story? Do they know the vocabulary? Are they paying attention to the pictures more, or the text?

Try to coach your child, not to instruct them. Instead of saying: โ€œlook they are going to cook some food, maybe they are hungryโ€, you can ask โ€œwhat are they doing?โ€ or โ€œwhy do you think theyโ€™re doing that?โ€.

Be sensitive about whether they are listening and engaged or uninterested and disengaged. If they are disengaged, are there questions you can ask to make them more interested? Do you think theyโ€™ll like a different type of story better? The best books for your child are the ones they enjoy most.

2. Ask questions

Parents who ask lots of questions engage in a more fun and informative way with their children. Ask them if they know the vocabulary, if they can guess what the characters are going to do next, and why theyโ€™ve done what theyโ€™ve done.

These questions are not only helpful because they help children gain new knowledge and ways of thinking, it also helps strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child. Children like to feel theyโ€™re a part of the task, not that theyโ€™re being told how to do things.

3. Go beyond describing images or reading text

In our study, we gave parents a wordless picture book. An important difference we observed between parents was some only describe what they see. Some go beyond the picture.

For example, when the mother goat in the picture book comes home and sees the door to the house open, one parent said:

โ€œWhen their mother came home and was looking forward to seeing her children and hugging them and telling them a story, she suddenly saw that the door is open. She was shocked!โ€

Another parent said:

โ€œThe mother came home and saw the door is open; she went inside and looked for the children.โ€

This parent is only describing the picture.

The first parent is imagining what is beyond the picture and text. This is a richer way to tell a story to children, and ultimately leads to better cognitive developmental outcomes for children. This is because it teaches abstract thinking, which is the basis for many of the higher order cognitive abilities such as problem solving and critical analysis.

4. Make logical links between different parts of the story

Another element that has a strong link to the development of childrenโ€™s cognitive skills is the way parents build logical links between different parts of the story.

Often the events in books unfold very quickly. One minute, the wolf eats the little goats, and the next minute he is found by the mother. Some parents try to make the sequence of events more logical than others.

For example, in this picture, when the wolf is coming to knock on the door, one parent said:

โ€œThe wolf, who realised the mother is not home, came and knocked on the door.โ€

This sentence is lacking logical links. How did the wolf know the mother is not home? Why should he come and knock on the door? What did he want?

Another parent said:

โ€œThe wolf, who was sunbathing in the bush, saw that the mother is going to get some food. He thought, oh, the little goats are alone at home, and itโ€™s a good time for me to go and trick them and maybe get a good lunch!โ€

The parent here is clearly providing logical links between these different parts of the story.

5. Add relevant details

We also found most parents add many details to the story to make it more interesting or comprehensive. But relevant details are the most useful in terms of improving childrenโ€™s learning. Relevant details are the kind of details that help make the story easier to understand.

For example, one parent said:

โ€œThe little goat, who was wearing the yellow shirt and was the smallest said: โ€˜we shouldnโ€™t open the door! How do we know this is our mother? She has just left.โ€™โ€

Here, wearing a yellow shirt is a descriptive detail, but it doesnโ€™t add much to the story.

Another mother said:

โ€œThe smallest one, who was also the cleverest and very careful, saidโ€ฆโ€

This second parent is clearly adding a detail (that the smaller one is also the cleverest and careful) that makes the story more meaningful and easier to follow.

6. Talk about mental and emotional concepts

We found parents who not only describe the events of a story but also discuss abstract concepts related to emotions, desires and thoughts tend to have children who are better cognitively skilled. These children develop a better understanding of othersโ€™ emotions, better friendship skills, and even improved memory and higher order cognitive skills that are useful in later life. These lead to academic success as well as better skills to build friendships and perform well in social relationships.

This article originally appeared on The Conversation

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This Is The Most Shameful Part Of Todayโ€™s #LibSpill

โ€œA reminder to all that really important issues are falling by the waysideโ€

While weโ€™re all talking about Malcolm Turnbull stepping down from the Liberal party and Scott Morrison becoming Australiaโ€™s new Prime Minister (our sixth in 11 years), weโ€™re not talking about the important issues.

Because the Government adjourned parliament early today, the House was unable to consider and pass legislation that would stop domestic violence victims being directly cross-examined by their abusers.

As well as not passing the important domestic violence reform bill, the upcoming Womenโ€™s Safety Ministersโ€™ meeting was cancelled because of the leadership crisis, as MP Linda Burney pointed out on Twitter earlier today.

While our politicians are playing pass the parcel with the leadership, theyโ€™re not doing their job. And theyโ€™re letting us all down.

In a country where 41 women have been killed by violence already this year, surely the safety of women should be our number one priority.

Instead of selfishly jostling for the top job, our politicians should be doing what they were elected to do: governing the country.

As Greens leader Richard Di Natale said in an impassioned speech in the Senate yesterday, โ€œYou should be ashamed of yourselves.โ€

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Priyanka Chopraโ€™s Best Style Moments

The future Mrs Jonas has some serious style

Priyanka Chopra may be known as an actress, the bestie of Meghan Markle and the fiance of Nick Jonas, but she is also a down low fashion icon

The 36-year-old sure isnโ€™t afraid to make some brave choices when it comes to her street style, ranging from old-school school chic, sophisticated suits to bold coloured crop tops and flared jeans. 

Here, we take a look at Priyankaโ€™s best style moments.

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Related: A Day In The Life Of Lara Worthington

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The Logo Trend Is Back And Bigger Than Ever

Welcome to logomania

The โ€™90s saw everyone go mad for logomania and thanks to maximalism, itโ€™s having a huge revival right now.

With luxury houses like Gucci and Versace bringing back branding in full force, this logo driven trend is here to stay. 

Celebrities, influencers, bloggers and fashion editors are all jumping on the bandwagon and with so many so many ways to wear this trend, itโ€™s no surprise! 

Below, take inspo from those who know best.

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Shop our picks for this trend to try below. 

Gucci shirt

Gucci, stamp silk shirt, $2570, gucci.com

Versace Skirt

Versace, Printed denim mini skirt, $1,236.47, net-a-porter.com

Balenciaga Shoes

Balenciaga, Pointed toe velvet mule, $1275, balenciaga.com

MSGM Jumper

MSGM, Logo-intarsia crew-neck sweater, $550, matchesfashion.com

Fendi Bag

Fendi, Kan I small flocked leather shoulder bag, $3,693.02, net-a-porter.com

Saint Laurent Shoes

Saint Laurent, Leather-trimmed logo-embroidered canvas sneakers, $835, net-a-porter.com

Loewe Bag

Loewe, Paulaโ€™s Ibiza fringed printed leather tote, $2490, net-a-porter.com

Fendi Earrings

Fendi, Logo hoop earrings, $1550, matchesfashion.com

Gucci t-shirt

Gucci, Oversized embellished printed cotton-jersey T-shirt, $1110, net-a-porter.com.  

Prada Bag

Prada, Logo-patch saffiano-leather cross-body bag, $890, matchesfashion.com

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Thereโ€™s A Reason Blake Lively Has Been Wearing So Many Pantsuits

As in, seven suits in seven days

Blake Livelyโ€˜press tour outfits have quickly become the actressโ€™ fashion trademark. When promoting an upcoming film, the mother-of-two will duck out multiple times a day for a costume change, once clocking up a total of seven looks in 24 hours.

But while promoting her new movie A Simple Favour, the 30-year-old has come up with a uniform of sorts, wearing nothing but power suits for seven days straight.

From neon green to blue velvet and purple linen, if itโ€™s a suit, Blakeโ€™s probably worn it. 

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While power suits are undoubtedly having a moment, a la Hillary Clinton, Blake is clearly doing more than just ticking off a trend.

So whatโ€™s it all about?

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As pointed out by The Cut, the actressโ€™ upcoming film is about a mummy vlogger (Anna Kendrick) whose best friend and fellow mum, Emily Nelson, disappears.

In the trailer for the black comedy, Emily (Lively) is seen wearing a lot of pantsuits, which is likely why Blake has been ditching the dresses and opting for two-piece suits. 

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Itโ€™s not the first publicity stunt Blake has pulled for the new film, either. Back in May, she deleted every Instagram on her account, unfollowed all her friends (and husband, Ryan Reynolds), and started following users named Emily Nelson.

In conclusion? Given all the hype, velvet and neon, this flick better be good. 

Related: 9 Time Blake Lively Was Our Pregnancy Dressing Hero 

This article originally appeared on InStyle. 

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Here Are The Best Twitter Reactions To Our New Prime Minister

Because we all need a laugh right now

Mate, itโ€™s been a big day. Australia just crowned its sixth prime minster in 11 years. And the winner isโ€ฆ Scott Morrison.

But letโ€™s be honest, the real winner is Twitter. Hereโ€™s a round up of the best reactions to our new leader.

Because if we donโ€™t laugh weโ€™ll cry. And because Lee Lin Chin is on fire. 

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Glossier Alternatives That You Can Buy In Australia

You can't get Glossier in Australia, but you can shop these dupes.

Chances are youโ€™ve heard of Glossier: founded by New York cool-girl Emily Weiss, 33, the line of skincare and make-up products not only sets trends but also it manages to set itself apart.

If 16-step contouring tutorials are the problem, then Glossierโ€™s clean packaging and user-friendly millennial pink products are the cure. Itโ€™s basically, no make-up, make-up. In the last year, Glossier has expanded beyond its hero products (Brow Bow and Milky Jelly cleanser) to include perfume, eyeshadow and most recently mascara. Beyoncรฉ, Saoirse Ronan and Chrissy Tegen have all worn the brandโ€™s make-up on the red carpet. 

Unfortunately, Glossier is yet to announce shipping to Australia. However, after successful expansions to the U.K. and Canada, the announcement canโ€™t be too far away. If youโ€™re *really* keen then there are alternatives but Australiaโ€™s Post Mate service is almost as expensive as a ticket to New York. In the meantime, here are the best alternatives which you can purchase locally. 

If you want to try: Soothing Face Mist 

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You should pick-up: Mario Badescu, $10; at mecca.com.au

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If you want to try: Brow Boy 

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You should pick-up: Benefit Gimme Brow, $40; at sephora.com.au

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If you want to try: Stretch Concealer

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You should pick-up: RMS โ€œunโ€ cover-up concealer, $52; at mecca.com.au

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If you want to try: Cherry Balm Dot Com

RELATED: Rebecca Juddโ€™s 7 Beauty Rules

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You should pick-up: Frank Body Lip And Cheek Tint, $12; at frankbody.com

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If you want to try: Glossier Perfecting Skin Tient 

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You should pick-up: You should pick-up: M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Face And Body Foundation, $54; at maccosmetics.com.au

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This article originally appeared on InStyle. 

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Inside the making of marie claire magazine

Under the cover

We know youโ€™ve seen The Devil Wears Prada (more times than you might like to admitโ€ฆ), but as for what life is really like in the office of a glossy fashion magazine? Yes, there are similarities (and youโ€™ll never catch anyone in a cerulean sweater) but the reality couldnโ€™t be more different (in fact, itโ€™s surprisingly down to earth).

When style influencer Jasmin Howell visited the marie claire office recently as part of the FIAT 500 Fashion Files series, she was met with the frisson of excitement (and undercurrent of anxiety) that defines every deadline day. In the midst of sending the bumper October issue to the printers, editor Nicky Briger took 10 to give Jasmin a glimpse at the busy world behind the magazine, and why it will always be a platform to champion for change. Watch the video interview above.

โ€œWe always say itโ€™s the fashion magazine for thinking Australian women, and I do think thatโ€™s absolutely true,โ€ Nicky tells Jasmin of the magazineโ€™s core values: style and substance. โ€œWeโ€™ve championed for paid maternity leave, the gender pay gap, an end to domestic violence, marriage equality โ€“ thereโ€™s a lot to fight for.โ€

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The magazine is as full of hard-hitting features as it is jaw-droppingly beautiful fashion โ€“ although if itโ€™s new season fashion trends youโ€™re looking for, the October issue is jam-packed. 

โ€œIn fashion magazine land, it used to be all about the September issue, but actually now itโ€™s more about October,โ€ Nicky tells Jasmin. โ€œThatโ€™s when spring really starts, so weโ€™ve got a bumper fashion edition โ€“ there are three to four fashion shoots in this issue โ€“ showcasing the latest trends.โ€

As for how the marie claire fashion editors choose those trends? Twice a year, they head to New York, London, Paris and Milan for Fashion Week (really fashion month). Hotbeds of both emerging and established talent (increasingly, youโ€™ll find Australian designers in the mix โ€“ both Kym Ellery and Toni Maticevski recently showed in Paris), the shows gives fashion editors the inside scoop on whatโ€™s about to start trending around the world. 

โ€œBold colour is going to be huge this spring/summer,โ€ says Nicky. โ€œThe colours weโ€™ll be seeing for spring racing are particularly bold this season.โ€

From trend talk to pouring over fashion and beauty layouts to negotiating cover shoots with international stars, any given day in the marie claire office is equal parts grit and glamour. Hit play on the above video for an inside glimpse.

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โ€œI Went To A Tea Festival And This Is What I Learntโ€

New tea, who dis?

Some peopleโ€™s drink of choice is a nice glass of wine, while others sip on martinis; I however, love nothing more than a hot cup of tea.

My tea is a mug of warmth and joy that soothes my soul. I love all tea, from the traditional earl grey to the herbal lemongrass and ginger, all the way down to the jazzy peach, papaya, apple and roasted chicory combo.

I thought I knew all there was to know about my beloved drinkโ€ฆbut oh boy was I wrong. 

The Sydney Tea Festival introduced me to the more obscure side of tea, and Iโ€™m pleased to say I made some delicious and unusual new discoveries.

Here are three new things I learnt about tea: 

1. Chocolate Tea

It exists and I love it.

Iโ€™m not exaggerating when I say my life changed a little when I tried the Coconut Cacao Tea Blend from The Husk Mill. The tea doesnโ€™t taste like watery chocolate as I was expecting, but a creamy not too sweet dark chocolate (with just the tiniest hint of coconut) in liquid form. Itโ€™s delicious, the perfect winter night time brew, and also packed with antioxidants.

2. Tea Lattes

Once upon a time tea came in a bag and it was placed in hot water. But the good folks at The Rabbit Hole opened my eyes to tea mixers; a thick liquid that has been brewed from real tea and turned into a concentrate. These tea mixers can create tea lattes by pouring the concentrate into warm milk. I tried their Turkish Delight tea latte and it was an utterly divine treat. 

3. Tea cocktails

Tea and alcohol was something I was unsure mixed well, but I am must say I have officially been converted. The gin masters at Archie Rose Distilling Co confirmed that us tea lovers can be indulged by a naughtier side of our beloved tea.

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It looks like tea has gotten a face-lift, and I like it. 

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Fans Plead with The Honey Badger To Let Cass Down Easily

What we've all forgotten in this situation

Over the first four episodes of the new season of The Bachelor, weโ€™ve watched poor lovelorn contestant Cassandra Wood, lust after and pour her heart out to Bachelor Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins.

While the pair admittedly knew each other in their pre-Bachie lives, itโ€™s clear that the relationship was more serious on Cassโ€™ end than we all (possibly Nick included) realised, and this week the 23-year-old made sure he knew it, reading him a letter from her diary.

And in the first few episodes, it was a bit of a laugh, all the girls know what theyโ€™re getting into when they go on these shows, right? Theyโ€™re free game and have to take the nasty comments in order to get their 15 minutes of fame, right?

RELATED: The Bachelorโ€™s Cass Wood Responds To Hurtful โ€˜Stage Five Clingerโ€™ Comments

Well maybe sometimes, but in this case itโ€™s clearly gone too far. Look weโ€™re not sure whatโ€™s gone on behind the scenes here, but it doesnโ€™t appear that Cass did know what she was getting into when she arrived and found the Bachelor was someone she already had feelings for previously. And itโ€™s just become uncomfortable and even upsetting to watch this poor girl, who is so young and vulnerable, have her heart broken on national television. 

In last nightโ€™s rose ceremony, Cass was deliberately edited to receive the final rose, and her anguish was painful to see.

Weโ€™ve all been in Cassโ€™ shoes at some point in our lives, in love with someone who doesnโ€™t love us back. But most of us havenโ€™t had to deal with that on national television, let alone while the guy simultaneously dates her 24 housemates. 

Think about how devastated you are when you accidentally double tap your crushโ€™s photo from 2014 on Instagram. Now imagine that being broadcast on national television.

RELATED: We Need To Focus On Reality TV Contestantโ€™s Mental Health

And viewers are in agreement, while initially Cass was branded a โ€œstalkerโ€ and a โ€œstage-five clingerโ€ and quickly became the butt of the joke, the sentiment online has now changed, with viewers rallying behind the vulnerable young contestant and urging the Honey Badger to let her down easy and โ€œsend the poor girl homeโ€.

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Cass herself admitted in an interview with Who magazine that itโ€™s been hard to watch the footage back.

โ€œItโ€™s TV and you only get to see what they show,โ€ she said. โ€œSeeing things online, like being called a stage-five clinger can be really hardโ€” but I have to put my heart on my sleeve here and be open and honest and tell him how I feel.โ€ 

But Cass isnโ€™t alone.

Former Married At First Sight star Tracey Jewel recently opened up about her mental health battles after her time on the reality show, revealing that she sought help from a psychologist for post-traumatic stress syndrome before eventually admitting herself into a facility for treatment. 

โ€œIโ€™ve been bullied and cyber-trolled relentlessly, pretty much all year,โ€ she told New Ideapreviously writing on Instagram, โ€œYouโ€™ve won trolls. I give up. Youโ€™ve ruined my life. Youโ€™ve involved my friends, family, clients and sponsors. I have lost everything because of your relentless hate. Hope youโ€™re happy youโ€™ve claimed another one.โ€

Other former reality stars have also spoken out about the toll the showโ€™s take, including Big Brotherโ€™s Tully Smith and Survivorโ€™s Anneliese Wilson.

โ€œItโ€™s hard to watch back knowing how I felt in those moments and looking at the position that I was in,โ€ Wilson previously told News.com.au.

Love Island UK star Sophie Gradon was open about her struggles with depression and anxiety after her time on the show, before eventually going on to take her own life.

Zara Holland, who was on Gradonโ€™s season of the show says the show was definitely a โ€œcontributing factorโ€.

โ€œI canโ€™t sit here and say that it was 100% Love Island that did this to [Sophie] but I think it was a contributory factor,โ€ she told the BBC

โ€œPeople applying need to know how serious things can be, they see a claim to fame, they donโ€™t see that in ten yearsโ€™ time, when youโ€™re married with babยญies, youโ€™ll still be haunted for the rest of your life,โ€ Zara told The Mirror

So as viewers, while we can get lost in the entertainment of it all, we need to remember these are humans behind the screen and to have a little compassion when watching these shows and sharing our thoughts on social media.

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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This Is Apparently The Most Intelligent Star Sign

Tough luck, Capricorns

Now that weโ€™ve officially entered Virgo season, we have some exciting news for those who happen to be Virgos, Libras and Geminis. According to a new study, it turns out that anybody born under those stars is more likely to be super intelligent and could even wind up snagging a Nobel Prize.

The team behind Go Compare analysed over a century of Nobel Prize awards and 900 different winners to figure out which star signs were the most prevalent.

Gemini swooped into first place with 97 winners, with Libra following closely behind with 93 and Virgos at 88. If youโ€™re wondering if any names you recognise happen to be among them, Literature winner Bob Dylan happens to be a Gemini and peace prize winners Jimmy Carter Jr. and Mother Teresa are both Libras and Virgos respectively.

As for who trailed along at the very bottom? Well, itโ€™s not great news for Capricorns who had just 57 winners. (Famous Capricorn Martin Luther King Jr. did win a Peace prize though, so you can wear that badge with prize.) I personally feel slightly attacked as a Leo, since Leos and Scorpios came in second last with 64 each.

I mean at the end of the day, this is all just a bit of fun really. In all honesty, weโ€™d be lucky to be as intelligent as anybody on the Nobel Prize list.

On the flip side though, Capricorns are supposed to be the most successful star sign according to another study by UK Domain.

After charting the star signs of a bunch of CEOs, they found that Capricorns, Geminis and Libras came top of the list.

When it comes to which star sign plays the hardest though, another study revealed that the zodiac signs with the most active sex life are Aquariuses, Virgos, Tauruses and Piscesโ€™. 

Wondering where else the other star signs came on the list? Hereโ€™s the full list below, along with some of the corresponding Nobel Prize winnersโ€ฆ

1. Gemini (May 21 โ€“ June 20)

97 winners

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Gemini โ€“ Bob Dylan

2. Libra (September 23 โ€“ October 22)

93 winners

3. Virgo (August 23 โ€“ September 22)

88 winners

4. Cancer (June 21 โ€“ July 22)

81 winners

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Cancer -Malala Yousafzai

5. Aries (March 21 โ€“ April 19)

76 winners

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Aries โ€“ Al Gore

6. Taurus (April 20 โ€“ May 20)

73 winners

7. Sagittarius (November 22 โ€“ December 21)

71 winners

8. Pisces (February 19 โ€“ March 20)

66 winners

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9. Aquarius (January 20 โ€“ February 18)

65 winners

10. Leo (July 23 โ€“ August 22)

64 winners

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Leo โ€“ Barack Obama

11. Scorpio (October 23 โ€“ November 21)

64 winners

12. Capricorn (December 22 โ€“ January 19)

57 winners

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK

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This Is When Meghan Markle Will Have To Curtsey To Kate Middleton

Royal friendships aren't the same as regular friendships

We have seen Meghan Markle curtsy to the Queen on several occasions, including at her own wedding to Prince Harry earlier this year, but as it turns out that wonโ€™t be the only royal family member Markle will be expected to bow to.

The Duchess of Sussex will also have to respectfully bend the knee to close friend Kate Middletonโ€ฆ eventually.

Kate and Meghan have got along from day one, with a source telling E! News the Duchess of Cambridge made it clear after their first meeting โ€œthat should Meghan ever need something, or just want to chat, she shouldnโ€™t hesitate to get in touch.โ€

Itโ€™s believed that Kate and Meghan have become even closer friends with Meghan amid the constant stream of Markle family drama. โ€˜

The friends were even seen laughing and enjoying the tennis at Wimbledon together this earlier year.  

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Despite the friendship, royal tradition dictates that as soon as William is crowned King of England, and Kate becomes Queen Consort, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be expected to perform the royal greeting at all formal events out of respect.

But the traditions donโ€™t stop with the brother and sister-in-law of the King and Queen of England, it turns out that Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis will also have to bow to their parents when they lead the monarchy.

Bowing to your own mum and dad would not be an ideal situation for any kid, but hey, itโ€™s the royals weโ€™re talking about.

Considering how Meghan has handled all other royal customs like a pro, bowing to her BFF should be a breeze.

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Carrie Bickmoreโ€™s Daughter Had The Best Response To Her Wrinkles

"Mummy, what are those stripes on your head?"

Carrie Bickmore has long been one of Australiaโ€™s most loved personalities. The mother-of-two not only graces our screens every night for The Project, she spends her downtime raising money (over $4.5 million, that is) for brain cancer research. 

Now, adding to the many reasons we love her, the former marie claire cover star has taken to Instagram to share a hilarious post about her wrinkles. 

When her daughter, Evie, asked what the โ€œstripesโ€ were on her head and why she doesnโ€™t herself have any at the tender age of three, the TV host replied, โ€œThey are wrinklesโ€ because โ€œmummy is old.โ€

โ€œNo Mummy, you are not old, you are young and pretty like a stripey tiger,โ€ the toddler responded.

โ€œMy daughter certainly knows how to suck up after a sledge ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธโ€ Carrie joked at the end of her post.

Fans immediately applauded Carrie for her laidback attitude to ageing and for staying natural, even with a high-profile job.

โ€œI love how you are unapologetically you, Iโ€™ve looked at those lines many a time, and thought about my own and all the faces filled with chemical to pull them smooth, and Iโ€™m glad you choose not to, Iโ€™m glad you make it ok,โ€ one fan wrote.

โ€œI prefer the phrase โ€˜wise linesโ€™โ€ฆ we all get them. Part of life!! Youโ€™re still absolutely stunning,โ€ another person commented. 

This isnโ€™t the first time Carrie has used social media to break perceptions that sheโ€™s perfect, either.

Taking to Instagram in May, the 37-year-old posted a photo of her messy bedroom, writing: โ€œMy side of the bed ๐Ÿ™ˆ Been a big week!!! Time to clean up for the week ahead. I promise itโ€™s not always this messy ๐Ÿ˜œโ€

Keep doing you, Carrie. 

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The Liberal Leadership Spill: Scott Morrison Is Australiaโ€™s New Prime Minister

Australia's sixth Prime Minister in eight years.

After days of turmoil, the liberal party have voted and declared Scott Morrison to be Australiaโ€™s new Prime Minister.

Turnbull clung to the top job right to the last minute, as challenger Peter Dutton fronted up to his office with the 43 signatures he required to force the meeting and the ballot.

The party met at 12:20 and within 20 minutes and 45 โ€“ 40 votes Morrison took the leadership of the Liberal party from Dutton and becomes Australiaโ€™s 30th Prime Minister.

Julie Bishop was eliminated in the first round of votes.

RELATED: Why Julie Bishop Should Have Won

Turnbull lost the leadership of his party after the second spill against him within four days.

The former PM now has to decide whether he will quit politics, and if he does, this will trigger a by-election for his seat of Wentworth. If he does this will cost the new PM, Morrison, the one-seat majority in the lower house and in turn could force him to call an early election.

Josh Frydenberg has been elected at the deputy leader of the party.

Dutton has declared his โ€˜absolute loyaltyโ€™ to Morrison.

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

Brittany Badger?

After her one-on-one date with Nick โ€˜Honey Badgerโ€™ Cummins, 30-year-old Brittany Hockley cemented herself firmly as a frontrunner to win this season of The Bachelor

Not only were Brittany and Nick born in the same town, theyโ€™re the same age, they have the same passions and Nick hinted that he ends up with a brunette

Now it looks like the Honey Badgerโ€™s family might have confirmed our suspicions with their recent Facebook activity.

Leigh Cummins, thought to be Nickโ€™s brother, has friended Brittany on Facebook and Nickโ€™s sister, Bernadette, wished the radiographer a happy birthday, The Daily Mail reports. 

Fans also noticed the former Wallabies winger liked Brittanyโ€™s post from her pool date with him, which she captioned: โ€œThe most perfect end to the most perfect dayโ€ฆโ€

Brittany is already the favourite to win on Sportsbet with Sophie in second place and Brooke in third. 

RELATED: Everything To Know About Brittany Hockley

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The Hair Tools The marie claire Team Canโ€™t Put Down

7 editors share their hair secrets

Along with a jolt of caffeine, there are few things that are as essential to the marie claire teamโ€™s morning ritual as the right hair tool. According to a quick office poll, the best ones fulfil two important criteriaโ€“they save time and they keep our tresses looking healthy and shiny. No matter your hair texture or length, here are the dryers, wands and flat irons that never let us down. 

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Kathryn Madden, Features Editor

Iโ€™m a bit of a blow-dry addict so, in a bid to save my locks from extreme heat damage and breakage, I invested in a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. It does the job fast, keeps my hair sleek and shiny, and is lightweight and streamlined by design โ€“ perfect when travelling. 

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Jana Pokorny, Fashion Director

My favorite hair tool is a gold comb that Renya Xydis gave me called, Janeke Gold Wide Tooth Comb. Itโ€™s perfect for combing through conditioner and after towel drying the hair as it just seems to slip right through.

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Alley Pascoe, Entertainment and News Editor

Iโ€™m not exaggerating when I say this hairdryer (Dyson Supersonic hair dryer) changed my life. I am useless at blowdrying/styling/brushing my hair, so this fool-proof tool has been revolutionary for my morning routine (again, not exaggerating). The best part? Itโ€™s super quiet. Iโ€™ve had entire phone conversations with my boyfriend on loud speaker while blowdrying my hair. Talk about #multitasking.

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Sarah Grant, Features Director

I donโ€™t have a lot of time for my hair these days (hello Motherhood) but when I want to make an effort I always reach for my Babyliss Pro Ceramic Curling Tong. Itโ€™s ten minutes of time for a few days of impact, and always makes me feel like Iโ€™ve got a bit of the old me back (the one who used to have an hour to get ready). Tong on!

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Isabelle Truman, Senior Digital Fashion and Features Editor

I recently cut my hair short (above my shoulders for the first time ever!) and my GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand has gone from gathering dust at the back of my beauty cupboard to a bathroom cabinet staple in an attempt to covet those cool-girl wavy locks.

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Sally Hunwick, Beauty Director

I love the Dyson Supersonic. A complete game-changing for my morning routine, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer blow dries my hair to silky smooth in record time; great news as, being a working mother, I never have much time in the morning. The other bonus is my Dyson is quiet enough for me to still be able to watch (and hear) the morning news while I do my thing.  

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Anna McClelland, Assistant Digital Content Manager

Iโ€™ve been using the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer ever since it launched, and I honestly love it. Iโ€™m always in a mad rush in the mornings so I love that I can blow-dry my hair fast without the risk of heat damage thanks to the Dysonโ€™s clever temperature control system. Iโ€™m also convinced it makes my hair shinier โ€“ a win-win.

Cloud Nine

Arielle Tsoukatos, Senior Digital Beauty And Lifestyle Editor 

My hair is naturally super fine which means I could never create voluminous, bouncy waves until I tried the Cloud Nine Curling Wand. Itโ€™s designed to be used from any angle so you can create large curls and loose waves. Plus, the variable temperature control minimises any risk of heat damage. 

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Where To Buy All The Cocktail Dresses From โ€˜The Bachelorโ€™ Episode 4

Have you got a black tie event coming up?

The Bachelor once again provided us with some quality TV last night, with episode four jam-packed with drama, a group date, yet another rejected kiss and a double elimination. 

Episode 4 saw underdog Dasha on a one-on-one date with the Honey Badger, where the two discussed what they want for their future (spoiler: both want kids) and the Russian PT snagged both a rose and a kiss (lucky gal). 

As per usual, the girls both served some drama and some serious looks for last nightโ€™s cocktail party

From red satin gowns to mini-lace dresses, here are the dresses from episode four of The Bachelor and where to shop them.

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Shannon wore a black gown by Sisters The Label

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Romy wore a laced, long sleeved mini-dress from My Dress Affair.

Cass wore this flower-printed lace dress from Bronx and Banco

Rhiannon wore this long-sleeved white dress by Bronx and Banco

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Emily sizzled in The Vixen gown by After Dark Boutique

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Ashlea wore this two piece cocktail dress by Amy Taylor Collection. 

Cat wore the Itโ€™s Only Love dress by Sass and Bide. 

Brittany wore this nude dress by Fame and Partners. 

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Blair wore a golden gown. 

Alisha wore the Camilya gown by After Dark Boutique. 

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Tenille wore the Bella Dress by Lexi Clothing. 

Aleksandra wore a red gown from After Dark Boutique by Love Nookie. 

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Brooke wore red top and pants by Meshki. 

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Dasha wore the Zhivago jumpsuit from After Dark Boutique

Sophie wore a Love Nookie gown from After Dark Boutique. 

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Steph wore a black gown by Fame and Partners.

Vanessa wore a Jโ€™Adore gown by White Runway

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The Best Social Media Reactions To The #LibSpill

Because if you don't laugh, you'll cry.

Our government is in a state of utter chaos right now, and while weโ€™re all shaking our heads in disgust, itโ€™s the Aussie way to take a shitty situation and have a good old laugh at it. Because if you donโ€™t laugh, youโ€™ll cry, right.

So while we wait to find out who will become our sixth Prime Minister in eight years, hereโ€™s the #LibSpill according to Twitter:

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A Day In The Life Of Lara Worthington

We spent 24 hours with the model/entrepreneur/stunner

We went behind the scenes of the Jasmine & Will campaign shoot with model and entrepreneur, Lara Worthington, 31, to find out exactly what a day in the life of Lara entails.

6AM

Iโ€™m not an early riser โ€“ neither are my children (Rocket 3, ad Racer, 1) โ€“ but this morning, Iโ€™ve carefully timed a workout before the boys wake up. Exercising is my favourite part of the day because it is my own time โ€“ Iโ€™m not on my phone, working or thinking about anything.

7AM

It only takes me about 15 minutes to get ready โ€“ even less sin I have had children. Showers are non-negotiable for me, though. I canโ€™t leave the house (or go to bed) without having a hot shower.

7:15AM

I also need to have something in my stomach before I walk out the door, so I have a bowl of porridge for breakfast โ€“ really boring!

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7:30AM

Iโ€™m really into podcasts and listen to the Goop on with Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey in the car on the way to the shoot. Iโ€™m the kind of person who writes down Oprah quotes as inspiration. Iโ€™m a big nerd!

8AM

I arrive at the Jasmine & Will campaign shoot on location at a mansion in Koreatown in Los Angeles and go straight into hair and make-up. I do my own hair. Sometimes I think itโ€™s better just leaving it than putting product in it โ€“ especially for the just-woken-up, be-head look we are going for.

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9AM

I get to work on set. Itโ€™s an all-Australian team. My friend Marina Afonina is styling, Filomena Natoli is doing my make-up and Darren McDonald is the photographer. (Jasmine & Will founder) Jasmine Lindsay is there as well. It makes it really easy when everyone knows each other.

11AM

I shoot my favourite sleepwear look of the day, which was a customised robe with my name on it. They gifted it to me at the end of the day and now I wear it all the time.

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1PM

We order lunch in from a vegan place named Cafรฉ Gratitude that I love. Iโ€™m not vegan, but Iโ€™m pescatarian โ€“ I only eat fish. Even though Iโ€™m wearing loose-fitting pyjamas, I donโ€™t want to feel full or heavy, so I opt for a salad. We get it delivered through Postamtes, which is an app thatโ€™s kind of like UberEats but on a much bigger scale. They deliver whatever you want within 30 minutes. Itโ€™s like your own personal courier. I live on their app.

3PM

My emails are piling up, but I ignore them. Iโ€™m not great at responding quickly to people โ€“ my close friends know that I can take days to respond. I prefer to set aside a block every few days and do it all in one go.

6PM

The shoot wraps โ€“ itโ€™s been a big day.

7PM

We head to my favourite restaurant in LA โ€“ an Italian place called Pace โ€“ for a team dinner after the hoot. Being able to relax and enjoy each otherโ€™s company is the best part of the day. We order pizza and pasta โ€“ my go-to.

9PM

I tidy up the house and wrangle the boys to bed (which can be a struggle). My husband (actor Sam Worthington) has been filming for the past eight months, which has been pretty difficult, but Iโ€™ve been juggling things with some help from my mum. Iโ€™m exhausted after a big day, but work exhaustion is a lot different from parental exhaustion. I sometimes feel like going to work is easier!

10PM

After my non-negotiable shower, I go straight to bed. I like my bedroom as dark as possible, so sometimes I sleep with a Tempur-Pedic eye mask on. It is so good, I swear by it.

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Jennifer Hawkins Just Walked Her Final Show For Myer

After a 12-year reign

After over a decade as the face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins has walked her final runway show for the Australian department store.

After the appointment of Elyse Knowles as ambassador, many speculated the former Miss Universe would resign from her 12-year reign, something she confirmed in a lengthy Instagram post last week.

โ€œWay back in 2006 I was approached by Myer to sign a small 3-month contract to feature in a Christmas campaign. Little did I know then that it would lead to being their Face and spokesperson,โ€ Jen wrote.

โ€œItโ€™s now been an extraordinary relationship of 12 years! Iโ€™ve always been very proud and extremely grateful to work with such a beautiful and iconic company.โ€

โ€œAfter 12 years itโ€™s time to move onto a new chapter in my life. Iโ€™ll be finishing up my role with Myer this November but I would like to take this moment to thank everyone at Myer โ€“ the staff, the amazing designers, the suppliers and everyone else for working alongside me over those 12 years,โ€ she continued.

โ€œMyer will always hold a special place in my heart and I wish the Myer team every success for the future.โ€

Last night, at Myerโ€™s Spring/Summer 2018 collections launch in Sydney, Jen walked her final show for the brand, as Elyse Knowles and Josh Gibson walked their first.

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6 Of The Best Celebrity Book Clubs

Happy reading

Undoubtedly, thereโ€™s no greater pleasure in life than finishing a book. Having a good read to cherish, share, and recommend is equally fun and bittersweet but hunting for that next page-turning thriller can be a challenge. But for all of you bonafide bookworms out there who thought reading books with your friends is as good as it gets, you can now read along with a slew of celebrities too!

From Emma Watson to Oprah Winfrey, these Hollywood A-listers are turning their life long love of reading into a global phenomenon with their favourite literary picks. With an innumerable number of recommendations literally at our fingertips, the more difficult question is whose shelf is really worth getting star-struck over. So, if youโ€™re in need of a good read, weโ€™ve rounded up the best celebrity book clubs that will have your pile stocked in no time.




1. Belletrist By Emma Roberts 

Emma Roberts discusses all things books, from the newest releases to rare literary finds, in her online book club โ€˜Belletristโ€™. In collaboration with writer Karah Preiss, the Scream Queens actress also regularly sits down with her favourite authors for exclusive interviews. 

2. Oprahโ€™s Book Club By Oprah Winfrey 

Oprah started her own book club back in 1996 and over 20 years later it is still going strong! The media mogulโ€™s book club consists of her own recommendations, author interviews and book guides, making it the ultimate book club to be a part of. 

Now, Oprah has announced she will be partnering with Apple to give her book club another element. According to Oprah, the new and improved vision for the book club will include interviews with authors and recommendations via video. 

โ€œI want to reach that sweet spot where insight and perspective, truth and tolerance actually intersect,โ€ she said.

3. Reeseโ€™s Book Club By Reese Witherspoon 

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Reese Witherspoonโ€™s book club may have begun as a casual social media endeavour, however, like everything she does, it was an instant success. With over 600,000 Instagram followers, the actressโ€™ monthly selections are highly anticipated.

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4. Our Shared Self By Emma Watson

Emma Watson launched her feminist online book club, Our Shared Space, to inspire and encourage more women to read feminist inspired novels. The United Nations Global Ambassador also regularly takes to the streets to hide books in secret locations for people to read all over the world.

5. SJP Picks By Sarah Jessica Parker

Award-winning actor, designer and producer Sarah Jessica Parker has her own book club in partnership wth ALAโ€™s Book Club Central. SJP is an avid bookworm as she regularly shares her favourite reads on Instagram. 

6. Lenny Letter By Lena Dunham 

Lena Dunham is a voracious reader who frequently shares her favourite reads on Instagram. The actress also has her own book club, in collaboration with Jenni Konner, called Lenny Letter where she features her top picks every Thursday in what is called #LitThursday. 

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Cool Jule Shows Them All How To Rule

Is Julie Bishop leaving her leadership run late because she's a cool customer or could there be a more sinister reason?
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I like Julie Bishop. Not so much for her actions in government โ€“ after all, as Foreign Minister you donโ€™t do much except have nice dinners with allies or make tutting noises in the direction of oblivious adversaries, and what does a Deputy PM do anyway? Nor do I admire the side sheโ€™s chosen, with her party responsible for one witless cock-up after another, from Nauru to energy plans to the catastrophe that is the NBN. 

No, what I like about Julie Bishop is her coolness. Sheโ€™s so icy. Look at her, metaphorically painting a fingernail fuchsia while her hooligan male colleagues claw each other to pieces.

Sheโ€™s a poised, blonde hyena, eyelids shut lazily against the midday sun, waiting for the big boys to bleed out every last twitch of fight they have left in them, leaving her to devour the juicy bits they leave behind.

Sheโ€™s Scarlett Oโ€™Hara, secretly cramming numbers and book-learnings into her sharp, smart brain while the wild-eyed menfolk slaughter each other at Antietam and Gettysburg. Their numbers decimated, she flounces in, in her hoop skirts and builds a quick and dirty fortune in the dying embers of the South.

Fine, perhaps Iโ€™m romanticising things a touch. Maybe Iโ€™m desperate to find something faintly stirring about yet another embarrassing Australian leadership spill. But whatever the case I find it reassuring to watch a coolheaded woman sit on the sidelines until she quietly starts canvassing support for her run when the time is right. It shows judgement. It shows restraint. It shows that sheโ€™s the adult in the room.

Itโ€™s what women do. We wait. We watch. We learn. We lunge.

Of course there could be another, rather less inspiring, explanation as to why Bishop is leaving her tilt at the top job so late. After all, this isnโ€™t her first rodeo; she reportedly toyed with a leadership run during the 2015 spill. It could be โ€“ like so many women close to the tops of their game โ€“ that she hasnโ€™t felt ready until now. In fact research shows that women tend to wait much longer than men to take on big government roles because they doubt their own fitness or qualification for the gig.

A 2013 study from the School of Public Affairs at the American University in Washington DC showed the men who doubted whether they had the chops to run for office were 50 per cent more likely to shrug their shoulders and do it anyway than women who felt the same way about their own abilities.

And in this yearโ€™s upcoming mid-term elections in the US, there are more women running than ever but almost all of these women are wildly overqualified compared to their male counterparts โ€“ largely, itโ€™s surmised, because they feel they have to be.

So which was it for Bishop? Was she unsure of her bona fides up til now and has finally found the courage to grab the Turnbull by the horns? Or is she more calculating than that, and is making a smart, bloodless decision based the electorateโ€™s mood and the strength โ€“ or lack of โ€“ of her opponents?

Whichever it is, I hold high hopes of seeing her pick little bits of Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton and Scott Morrison out of her molars with a toothpick sometime in the near future as she folds her napkin in her lap and waits for the main course.

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This Is Apparently The Most Popular Royal Family Member Amongst Palace Staff

We didn't see that coming!

The royal family are a hit with the public, for the simple reason that they are relatable.

Gone are the days where we would only see a royal waving from Buckingham Palace balcony. Now they are accessible, all over social media, from Princess Eugenie dominating Instagram with her behind the scenes royal snaps to the Queen and Prince Philipโ€™s Twitter account.

For their love of emojis and normal TV habits, the millennial royals โ€“ Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle โ€“ are undoubtedly the most popular among the public, well, with the exception of Queen Liz of course.


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But who is the most popular royal family member within the palace walls?

Is it Queen of sass Princess Charlotte, Prince Harry AKA the joker, or future King and Poldark addict, Prince Charles?

Well, according to actor Matt Smith, itโ€™s the role he played in the popular Netflix series The Crown, Prince Philip.

โ€œAll the research I did found him to be brilliantly funny, very clever, very popular,โ€ Matt enthused of the 97-year-old. โ€œIn the Royal house heโ€™s the most popular of all of them. If youโ€™ve talked to any of the staff, Philipโ€™s the one they all love really.โ€ 

The actor continued: โ€˜Heโ€™s a bit more of a man of the people. The royal protocol hasnโ€™t dogged him in quite the same way his whole life and thereโ€™s a sort of rebellion in him and a naughtiness and a cheekiness. I think heโ€™s quite affable and open by all accounts with the staff.โ€™

โ€œThey all love himโ€

Well, thatโ€™s lovely. 

This article originally appeared on marie claire UK

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