This summer, the Sussex couple made news as they celebrated their two year wedding anniversary โ an occasion that reportedly included reminiscing over Margaritas and Mexican food, Zoom calling family members, close friends and some of their wedding vendors to share memories from the special day.
One memory that was still being reminisced about this week was their famous carriage ride after their ceremony, with lip readers revealing what was actually said in their hilarious conversation.
In new royal biography, Finding Freedom, authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand recalled: โLifting her hand to her chest, Meghan had just one word when she saw the huge crowds gathered on the grounds of the castle: โWow!โโ
Prince Harry reportedly was preoccupied with a wardrobe malfunction, with the book continuing: โSitting down in the carriage beside his bride, Harry laughed that his trousers were โtoo tight.โโ
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The Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise Australia alum Abbie Chatfield has taken to Instagram to hit back at multiple anonymous body-shaming online trolls, particularly one whoโdisgustinglyโcalled her โFlabby Abbieโ.
Sharing an Instagram post on September 6, Chatfield showed an array of screenshots that showed the awful comments that she receives about her body. The comments range from calling her โfatโ to โpatheticโ, even accusing her of โpretending to exerciseโ.
In response to the hurtful remarks, Chatfield wrote: โItโs been over a year of being in the media to a certain degree and comments like these only get a tiiiiny bit easier. Yes, theyโre laughable. Yes, our value doesnโt come from our weight and yes, being โfatโ shouldnโt even be a bad word BUT it still sucks.โ
She added: โIt gets exhausting and I just want it to stop. I want it to stop for me, but also for people who read these comments and think itโs the norm. Speaking about women as objects, analysing their weight and saying you would โtake them for a rideโ is especially repugnant.โ
โSaying all I need to do is stay the โcorrectโ weight isโฆ f**ked? It implies that to have worth I need to stay thin, and that my value exists only when I fit into a standard of beauty that is not realistic.โ
As a final clap back, putting her online trolls to shame, she ended with a positive note, telling her followers to embrace their insecurities, saying:
โBUT what do I do when I feel insecure? Post the insecurities here so you can all see! Huge GRRR energy.โ
Sadly, this isnโt the first time that Chatfield has opened up about the abuse she receives online. Back in June, she revealed that she receives online abuse and threats of violence daily, forcing her to fear for her safety.
โAt one point I was scared to be recognised in public, for fear of my safety,โ she wrote.
โI still get worried when people ask for photos with me that theyโre going to say something to hurt me or take a photo with me and joke about me with their friends. This isnโt a joke. I shouldnโt be falling asleep worried someone will break into my apartment and strangle me.โ
Yet again, Chatfieldโs experiences have highlighted not only the bullying that those of reality TV fame receive constantly, but the unfair, unrealistic and damaging expectations women and our bodies are held up against every day, almost always at the expense of our health, wellbeing and confidence. Threatening, bullying and shaming someone is never okay. We are more than just our bodies. Thank you to Abbie for another necessary reminder.
If you or someone you know is struggling with bullying, you can call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or visit the website. Beyond Blue is an Australia-wide free-call service and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Their engagement and wedding were big events on Selling Sunset. But now, Mary Fitzgerald is having to defend her wedding to Romain Bonnet after legal documents revealed that the pair had already been married for months before their televised engagement.
The show may have been an instant success for Netflix, but the out-of-this-world drama has spurred many viewers to question its authenticity, even claiming the cast are paid actors. And after it was revealed that the newly-wed couple were, in fact, already married when the extravagant wedding took place, it only fuelled the fire.
A representative of the realtor confirmed to People magazine that she and husband Romain Bonnet did indeed have a civil union a year prior to their 2019 nuptials, however, reaffirmed that โin their minds, they werenโt properly married until the wedding that was filmed on the show.โ
And now Mary has finally set the record straight during a radio interview, explaining that, while they were technically married, there was nothing โfakeโ about the event.
โOur wedding was absolutely real,โ she said. โWe invited all of our friends and family. We didnโt tell anybody [about the civil union]. We just signed the paper for personal reasons, and then we wanted to wait until we could have our real wedding.โ
Fans were quick to point out that them already being married explained Romainโs seemingly-harsh lack of interest in planning the big day. But Mary claims that it actually meant more to him to hold a lavish ceremony.
โRomainโs never been married before,โ she said. โA wedding didnโt mean that much to me. I was happy to just go on a beach in Bali, and I tried very hard to do that actually. No cameras, no anything, just our closest friends.โ
โItโs not that big of a deal,โ she explained, before addressing all the accusations that her on-screen nuptials were purely for show.
โYou see all of our family! How can you fake that? That was our wedding!โ she continued. โPeople sign a certificate all the time before they do their actual wedding.โ
The couple met through mutual friends back in 2017 and were engaged in 2018.
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Update, 03/09/20: Following an outcry from the Australian public for the government to secure the rights to the Aboriginal flag, Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt is now in talks to securing those rights.
โI commit to doing everything I can to bring about a resolution that respects not only the artist of the flag but a resolution that respects the rights, enterprise and opportunity of all Australians,โ Wyatt said in a statement on Sep. 3.
โMorrison government launched a consultation process to grow the Indigenous visual arts industry, and with it, specifically look at ensuring relevant legal protections for Indigenous artists,โ he added.
Writing in the @australian I commit to doing everything I can to bring about a resolution that respects not only the artist of the flag, but a resolution that respects the rights, enterprise and opportunity of all Australians.https://t.co/gb3Jxd7ZaP
Original, 24/08/20: Last week as the AFL headed into its annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round, cries to โFree The Flagโ became more prevalent than ever. But, this debate is by no means new and has been one that many have been passionately campaigning for years.
But, what exactly does the statement mean? Below, we breakdown the โFree The Flagโ campaign and how you can lend your support.
What Is The History Of The Aboriginal Flag?
The Aboriginal flag was created by Luritja artist Harold Thomas and first used for Adelaideโs National Aboriginal Day in 1971. It was the following year that the symbol gained national recognition when it was used at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy โ a permanent Indigenous protest site outside Canberraโs Parliament House.
The flag design is steeped in symbolism: the black on top represents Australiaโs First Nations people, the red on the bottom represents the connection to Earth, and the yellow circle symbolises the sun, the giver of life.
Two decades later, in 1995, the Governer-General issued a proclamation that declared the iconic symbol to become the official flag of the Aboriginal people of Australia.
Following that court ruling, several artists came forward claiming to be the flags creator, but in 1997, the federal court officially recognised Thomas as its sole author.
What Rights Does Harold Thomas Hold?
As the creator and sole copyright holder, Thomas is the flagโs owner and can grant licences to other parties to make copies of the flag, or refuse permission altogether. Under Australian law, the copyright will last for 70 years after Thomasโ death, per The Guardian.
In a 1997 court ruling, Thomas struck a worldwide licencing agreement with three companies โ WAM Clothing, Gifts Mate and Flagworld โ giving them exclusive rights to use the design.
In 2018, Thomas granted WAM Clothing, a non-Indigenous company, the worldwide exclusive rights to the use of the Aboriginal flag on clothing. Since gaining that license, the company has issued cease and desist notices to companies including the AFL (which uses the flag on club jerseys for its Indigenous round) and Spark Health, an Indigenous social enterprise.
Spark Health are also the creators behind Clothing The Gap, a small Indigenous-owned fashion label that commits 100 per cent of profits to support health promotion activities in Aboriginal communities. The Victorian-based business received legal letters demanding they stop printing the flag on their merchandise.
Letters have also been sent to several small Aboriginal community groups, including charities and health organisations.
WAM Clothing has also come under fire as it is part-owned by a man who has previously been prosecuted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for selling fake Aboriginal art.
When Was Free The Flag Campaign Launched?
The Free The Flag campaign was launched by Clothing the Gap in 2019 to call for new licensing agreements over the flagโs design, particularly for Aboriginal businesses and organisations.
โThis is not a question of who owns the copyright of the Flag. This is a question of control,โ the company states. โShould WAM Clothing, a non-Indigenous business, hold the monopoly in a market to profit off Aboriginal peoplesโ identity and love for โtheirโ flag? We believe that this control of the market by a non-Indigenous business has to stop.โ
The campaign wants the Aboriginal flag to be โcelebrated, shared and wornโ for #PrideNotProfit, and is currently lobbying government and relevant bodies to take action.
As of August 2020, every single AFL club has signed on to support the Free The Flag campaign.
What Is Being Done By The Government?
In 2019, the federal minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt, said he was โhopefulโ to finding a resolution, but ruled out the government buying the copyright of the flag.
Wyatt has also said he has had discussions with Thomas in regards to reaching an agreement but did not disclose any details. โI wonโt disclose the detail of those [discussions]โฆIโm very cognisant of IP and Iโm working with my agency in looking for a way forward that does not breach the individual ownership of the product by any Australian.โ
Where Can You Show Your Support?
Clothing The Gap has listed the many ways we can show support.
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Itโs been proven that time with our friends is vital to our mental health, making the social distancing aspect of lockdown rather taxing.
If youโre feeling a little down from not being able to actually hang out with your friends, youโre certainly not alone. Female friendships, while a minefield at times, are often the balm we need in the trials and tribulations of life. Whether itโs the space to vent, to laugh, or even just to discuss the latest episode of The Bachelor, they offer some much-needed respite.
The good news is that technology definitely helps things. Not only can we catch up with friends in our pyjamas over Zoom drinks, but to soften the iso-blues we can binge countless movies and TV series right from our couches.
But because of the highly nuanced nature of friendship, film depictions can often fall flat. But weโve cut together our edit of the ones who got it right.
So if youโre craving a little gal-time then tune in to any one of these feel-good films that all showcase the wholesome, and sometimes complicated, dynamics of female friendships.
Girls Trip
Centred on a group of best-friends that hasnโt connected in a long time, Girls Trip is an insanely funny film reminds us that friendship is not something to push to the wayside when life gets tough, because, at the end of the day, itโs our friends that can often get us through.
Bridesmaids
Weโve all at some point or another felt that our friendโs lives were moving on from ours. Bridesmaids is not only an hilarious film with some truly iconic scenes, it also shows us that not all change is bad, and that we may make new friends but you never grow out a really good friendship.
Crossroads
There are always going to be those people in your life that you leave behind, for whatever reasons. But even as you become different people, the friendships in Crossroads remind us that experiences, however small or long ago, can bind friends forever.
I Feel Pretty
The message of this film was about loving your natural self, but what really shone was the friendship. Amy Schumerโs character had to live a different life to realise how much her greener-grass complex caused her to take her genuine friendships for granted.
Lady Bird
In this quirky coming-of-age tale, directed by Greta Gerwig, we see a young girl grappling with wanting a romance that pulls her out of her suburban life, but ultimately realises that her soulmate can actually come in the form of her best friend.
Romy and Micheleโs High School Reunion
Itโs all too feel a little jipped by adulthood. In this โ00s classic, two best friends go to great lengths to impress at their high school reunion. But itโs only when theyโre thoroughly underwhelmed by the lack of growth from their peers that they find that the real success is in their life-long friendship. Awwwwww.
Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
This film was a real turning point for many of us Millennials. The tangible (and intangible) changes that rock a friendship after high school are masterfully depicted in this film about four friends who are bonded by a pair of paints that eerily flatter them all.
From the groupโs little rituals to how they never cease to be there for each other through relationship struggles, the loss of a parent, and family drama, Carmen, Bridget, Lena and Tibby showed us a lot about the importance of sticking together.
The Joy Luck Club
Following a group of mothers and daughters who get together to play mahjong, The Joy Luck Club is rare and beautiful film that accurately depicts both the nuances of friendship, as well as the generational gaps in understanding that are often present in mother/daughter relationships.
This one will definitely make you cry, but also smile and laugh. A classic.
The First Wivesโ Club
One of the all-time greats, The First Wivesโ Club is a testament to the fact that men come and go, but you can always count on you friends.
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Two best-friends who get caught up in an international spy chase sets the premise for this hilarious film.
But while the focus is on chasing down an ex-boyfriend in danger, the real love story is between Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnonโs characters.
Now and Then
Another coming-of-age classic, this film really tugs on the heart strings. Chronicling a group of friends from when they are kids to adults, Now and Then is a celebration of female friendships, not only encompassing how turbulent childhood can be but also how friends get us through it.
Booksmart
When two best-friends get to end of High School only to realise that all the time they spent forgoing parties for studying was all for nothing, they decide to have one crazy night to live out their lost teen-rebel phase.
What ensues is not only some comedy gold, but the pair come to realise that having each other means they didnโt miss out on anything.
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One quick scroll through the โgram and youโll quickly find a recurring theme: everybody is obsessing over candles at the moment. The piece, which has been around for yonks, has become 2020โs ultimate home accessory, with many using them as shelf-decorations, mood-lifters and book-weights.
But why the new obsession? Perhaps, itโs down to the decor staple being an easy and affordable way to add some fun and imagination into your already staple pieces (while, of course, adding a calming aroma). Or perhaps, because lately weโve been gifted with new and exciting variations than the typical pillar weโve come to know.
From Lex Pottโs signature twisted candle โ which can be found in about any decor snap right now โ to bold and unique designs giving the traditional candle a much-needed update. So, whether youโre looking to add some pieces to a dinner party table setting or just wanting to spruce up the shelves, there is a particular candle style sure to fit the bill.
Below, the decorative candle trends to know.
The Twist Candle
Made famous by Dutch designer Lex Pott, the twisted candle is having a major moment right now. From being used as a decor item on your coffee table to filling a table setting with all the different colours available โ they are certainly one that makes a statement.
In weird and unusual designs, there are so many candles out there that are perfect for adding a fun and interesting addition to your table or home. Everything from the Goober Candle from Areaware to Andrej Uremโs bubbled creations, they are crafted purely with imagination and creativity in mind โ so you can really let yours run wild.
Areaware Goober El Candle- Purple, $59.49; trouva.com
The Statement Candle
For the bold, statement-maker, these candles explain themselves. Usually in the form of figures or the female form, statement candles are more so for decoration than actually lighting (although, of course you can) and can be used as a subsitute to purhcasing large statues and objects to liven up your decor.
Cire Trudon Louis Xiv Bust Blue CandleLouis Xiv Bust, $399; myer.com.au
Perfect for the quirky and mix-matched dinner party settings (or just to add some colour into your home), twisted and tapered twirl candles come in a huge mix of sizes and colours โ and can easily be placed into the candle holders you already own.
Esh Candle The Block Tapered Twirl, approx. $17; eshcandle.com
The Block Colour Candle
While the pillar shape has long been a traditional go-to when it comes to candles, the design has gotten a modern update in the form of block colours and interesting shapes. You can find almost any mix of three colours imaginable, which means you can find easy ways to mix-and-match your home decor to a colourful and bold find.
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As wedding bells ring and the invitations are sent, thereโs a big issue that hangs in every guestโs mind: how much to spend on a wedding gift. Of course, every couple will say that your attendance is more than enough, but as common courtesy, you should get them a great gift that shows youโre wishing them well.
The situation gets a bit sticky if youโre not attending the wedding, or if youโre not sure how valuable your gift should be. Giving an extravagant gift when the ceremony is simple can be just as embarrassing as giving a cheap gift when the wedding is fancy.
If youโre confused about the proper etiquette for giving gifts, we have some handy tips so you will avoid making a faux pas.
How Much Money Should You Give At A Wedding?
It depends. As a general rule, these are the factors you should keep in mind when considering how much money to give at a wedding:
your relationship with the couple
your financial situation
whether or not youโre attending
If youโre a single person attending, the safest minimum amount you should spend on a present is $100. However, this amount can be adjusted based on your own financial situation. Donโt feel pressured to cough up a large sum when youโre in between jobs, or when youโre facing multiple wedding invitations in a short period of time.
How Much Should You Give If You Are Related To The Couple?
The closer your relationship to the couple, the larger the minimum amount for your gift. If your son or daughter is the one getting married, you should spend lavishly.
Is A Cheque An Acceptable Wedding Present?
Yes! Australia couples will spend an average of $51,000 for the festivities. So trust us: your cheque will be very welcome! Thatโs a lot of money, and writing a cheque will be considered a thoughtful way to help them pay for the expenses. Some couples may even prefer getting cash and cheques over receiving material gifts.
Hot tip: make sure you give the cheque ahead of the wedding ceremony itself. Events can get pretty hectic, and you donโt want to risk it going missing in the middle of the reception.
Should I Get Them A Gift Even If I Canโt Attend The Wedding?
As a general rule, if youโre a very close friend or relative of the couple, you should send a gift anyway. But if youโre not particularly close to the bride or groom, and you wonโt be attending, it is also considered acceptable to send your congratulations through a simple, well-written card.
You may still choose to send a gift, but you can spend a bit less on it than if you went to the wedding. Donโt worry โ your $50 picnic hamper will still be a lovely token of good wishes to the couple.
If Youโre The Bride Or Groom, How Do You Let Guests Know Itโs OK To Give Cash?
A: Itโs better to add a couple of lines at the bottom of your invitation, so no guests are left guessing about the propriety of giving cash. Such a line could go, โWhile your presence is already a present in itself, if you wish to give us gifts, weโd like to request money as we are saving for our beautiful future together.โ
Can I Give A Gift Thatโs Not On The Registry?
If the couple had taken the time to let you know what items they need, then you shouldnโt steer too far from their suggestion. However, this isnโt an unbreakable rule. If youโre particularly close to the couple and you think your choice will be a perfect gift, go with your gut and feel free to buy an item thatโs off the registry.
When Do I Give A Wedding Gift?
Make things easier for yourself and the couple by having gifts sent to their home. Thereโs already a lot to keep track of, and the last thing they need is to think about the logistics of how to bring a heap of presents home. Most registries have shipping and tracking services, so this will make gifting a breeze. However, if youโre giving a gift thatโs not on their registry, itโs acceptable to bring it to the wedding ceremony itself.
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Would you believe me if I told you that the average woman slathers between 200 to 500 chemicals on her body each day? Or that lipsticks and deodorant contain heavy metals, nail polish is formulated with plasticisers or that moisturiser and fake tan are riddled with synthetic fragrances and petrochemicals?
Until a few years ago I gave very little thought to what I put on my body, face or lips. I worked in magazines and for me, it was all about long-lasting and highly pigmented products from a roster of favourites. Formulations, chemicals, animal testing or recyclable packaging couldnโt have been further from my mind. As long as that red lippie and foundation worked hard and stayed put from day to night, what was a little toxic ingredient here or there? Surely theyโd been tested for safety, right?
And then I had a babyโฆSuddenly I was paying attention to the ingredients in all those products I was putting on a tiny body. And then it hit me, why didnโt I care about these things when it came to my own skin and personal care products? It was a true light bulb moment and one which not only completely altered my behaviour as a consumer but also my career.
Before long I was wading through scientific studies, watching documentaries on endocrine disruptors and becoming more and more enraged the deeper I delved. I discovered that according to the Australian governmentโs chemical inventory list there are over 40,000 chemicals that can be used in beauty products in Australia, and 80,000 chemicals used worldwide.And the word โfragranceโ can mean a myriad of sketchy ingredients that neednโt be disclosed to consumers.
I was shocked to learn certain preservatives โ like parabens โ can mimic estrogen production (the jury is still out as to whether they cause breast cancer) and that in the US, talcum powder had been contaminated with asbestos, leaving manufacturer Johnson & Johnston with a hefty $6 billion class-action bill.
As I began to audit everything on my bathroom shelf, parabens, synthetic fragrance and phthalates became enemy number one. These are now my non-negotiables when I look for beauty and personal care products. If they contain any of them, they stay on the shelf.
To begin with, I swapped one product at a time, starting with my body moisturiser on the basis that it covered most of me and it sinks into the skin. Next, I focused on changing my deodorant, then sunscreen, tinted moisturisers and foundation. Itโs been six years, and my makeup and skincare are now completely streamlined, fuss-free and probably 90 percent natural (Iโm yet to part with my trusty Benefit brow products).
What I learned throughout this time is that thereโs simply no need to throw out everything to start from scratch. Replace things as they run out; remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Experiment with different brands, itโs ok if it takes a while to find something you like. And if thereโs something you just in your heart of hearts cant live without thatโs ok too.
Jenny Ringland and Erica Watson, ofGreen + Simple, are marie claireโs new sustainability experts. Each week theyโll be posting weekly stories on the best green, clean fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, as well as interviewing industry game-changers and experts. Learn morehere.
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Cate Blanchett has revealed that she would rather be called an actor than an actress.
The Australian A-lister, whose body of work shines on both screen and stage, explained her reasoning at the 2020 Venice Film Festival where she is serving as jury chief, after she gave her backing to Berlin Film Festivalโs controversial decision to make prizes gender-neutral.
โI have always referred to myself as an actor,โ Blanchett said, after being asked about the Berlin Film Festivalโs move away from gendered prizes, per The Guardian.
โI am of the generation where the word actress was used almost always in a pejorative sense. So I claim the other space,โ she added.
To further her point, the Academy Award-winning star asked the reporters if there was a female equivalent of the Italian word โmaestroโ, before being told there wasnโt.
โI think a good performance is a good performance no matter the sexual orientation of who is making them,โ she said.
Jury President Cate Blanchett walks the red carpet ahead of the movie โAmantsโ at the 77th Venice Film Festival at on September 03, 2020 in Venice, Italy. (Credit: Getty)
Blanchett, who has been a prominent advocate for the #MeToo and Timeโs Up movement, is jury president at the Venice Film Festival this year, which has previously been condemned for being sexist and rife with โtoxic masculinityโ.
Even while attending the news conference ahead of the festivalโs opening gala this year, Blanchett was asked whether she had asked her husband if she could go to Venice, given the risk of a second wave of COVID-19.
โMy husband said I had permission to leave,โ she said coolly. โMy children not so much.โ
Under her helm, the Festival has already seen the number of female directors in the running for the Golden Lion top prize quadruple to record a eight nominees, which Blanchett told Variety was โa direct response to the positive advances that have been madeโ.
The Venice Film Festival has long courted criticism for its lack of female representation โ only one female film-maker was selected to compete for the top prize in 2017 and 2018 โ despite signing a gender-parity pledge amid #MeToo and Timeโs Up sweeping the industry.
In 2019, there was significant uproar when Roman Polanski, who plead guilty to a statutory rape charge in the US in 1978 but fled before sentencing and remains a fugitive of justice, was selected for his film An Officer and a Spy, for which he won second prize.
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Australiaโs gender pay gap might be at a standstill, but the fight for equal pay in the world of sports has some news to celebrate. First, the US Womenโs National Football were granted pay equity (albeit, they are still fighting amid an ongoing legal battle) and now itโs been announced that both Brazil and Englandโs womenโs football teams will receive the same pay as the countries menโs teams.
Both the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) and the English Football Association (FA) confirmed the news.
โWomen will receive the same daily rate as those who already receive them. The womenโs team that wins or progresses through the stages atnext yearโs Olympic Gameswill receive the same as the men,โ CBF president Rogerio Caboclo said. โThere is no more gender difference; the CBF is treating men and women equally.โ
Along with the pay equity announcement, Caboclo also revealed on Wednesday that he would be hiring two womenโs football coordinators, Duda Luizelli and Aline Pellegrino.
In England, pay parity for female athletes was introduced in January. โThe FA pays its womenโs players exactly the same as their male counterparts for representing England, both in terms of match fees and match bonuses,โ a spokesperson said, according to ESPN.
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan (Credit: Getty)
In November of 2019, it was announced Australiaโs top women soccer players would earn the same as their male counterparts. โFor us as females, itโs always good when youโre appreciated and they show the support,โ Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy told News Corp Australia at the time.
The news comes as the US Womenโs National Team continues to fight for the same goal. Despite winning more games and bringing in more revenue than the menโs team, captain Megan Rapinoe and her teammates on the USWNT earn less than half of what the men do.
โIf anyone knows anything about the heart of this team, we are fighters and we will continue to fight together for this,โ Rapinoe told Good Morning America. โThis is definitely a hurdle in the road, but itโs nothing thatโs going to stop or deter us from what we have always been true to, and thatโs true equality in the sport.โ
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The time has finally arrived, The Bachelor Australiaโs โLove In Lockdownโ is here and what a wild ride it was.
On tonightโs episode, we said a tearful goodbye to the showโs iconic in-person dates (goodbye psychic Alison), but welcomed in a new dawn of virtual datingโsans the llamas, sadly.
Getting her first moment of screen time, Izzy scored herself a taco-making date with coriander-hating Locky, where they took a steamy bath together, in their separate tubs, of course.
After a faux drama-filledโand deeply cringe-worthyโonesie themed group date รก la video stream, Roxi still had trouble grasping the concept of the show and Juliette was wrongfully shamed over her decision to remain celibate.
We then witnessed a gown-less cocktail party, where we bid adieu to Belโbut fret not, an intruder will be joining us via Zoom next week.
As always, Twitterโs witty banter had us in stitches yet again. Here are the best reactions to episode eight of The Bachelor Australia:
wait who put that rose there? what if he didnโt want to give her one and she just found it lying around the house later? #TheBachelorAUpic.twitter.com/k64FEquEi1
Sorry but Osher still saying "will you please take the time to say goodbye" and the person having to then hang up the Zoom call has sent me #TheBachelorAU
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Having our facial features compared to an animal part isnโt ideal, but alas, the name for those fine lines and wrinkles by our eyesโcrowโs feetโis pretty darn accurate.
These crinkled corner crevices that become more prominent when we laugh, smile or show any sign of emotion for that matter, are often one of the first places to become permanent skin imprints.
And because we have no intention of giving up laughter any time soon, we have to turn to alternative methods to both prevent and minimise the appearance of crowโs feet.
Now, Botox is one obvious answer, particularly if youโre looking to โget ridโ of them, so to speak.
But if youโre not into needles or are looking for easier, everyday methods that will diffuse and smooth the lines around your eyes, youโve come to the right place.
What causes lines around the eyes (AKA crowโs feet)?
We already touched on the emotional side of things, but like all wrinkles, the main culprit for crowโs feet is the loss of elasticity in the skin. As we get older our skin produces less collagen and doesnโt have the same โbounce backโ it once did, which can cause sagging, drooping and looser skin.
The skin around the eyes is also approximately 10 times thinner than the rest of the face, so itโs less resilient to the ageing process. Combine this with constant facial movements (blinking, winking, fluttering) and itโs no wonder this area of skin is in need of some targeted TLC.
How can we prevent crowโs feet?
Prevention is always better than a cure and when it comes to crowโs feet, thereโs plenty you can do to slow their arrival.
Eye cream
For the non-believers in eye cream, we get it. Even beauty guru Zoรซ Foster Blake has previously called them nothing but โexpensive little pots of moisturiserโ. But sheโs also said that if they contain active ingredients, such as retinol, they will make a difference.
Our recommendation is to use a retinol eye cream at night, and for morning, invest in a lightweight yet super hydrating solution to sit under makeup. Look for ingredients like ceramides, which will help to strengthen the skin barrier and protect from environmental aggressors, which can lead to skin ageing.
Sun protection
We all know SPF is a non-negotiable when it comes to preventing skin ageing, so consider this your friendly reminder to be diligent around the eye area too. If coming too close causes waterworks, you may need to update your SPF to a more sensitivity-friendly formula.
Also, SUNGLASSES. Wear them.
Sleep on silk
Hear us out. If youโre a side or front sleeper who wakes up with a creased face each morning, consider your sheet fabric. Sleep pillowcases cause less friction with the skin than cotton and contain amino acids (yes, really) to support skin regeneration. You can also go for a silk sleep mask if youโre feeling extra Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanyโs.
As for the cheeky buggers that have already arrived, there are a few treatments and products that will help soften existing crowโs feet.
Skin tightening treatments
Skin tightening treatments and devices that utilise energy such as radio frequency, micro-currants or temperature control can help increase circulation around the eye area. Using smaller attachments appropriate for the delicate area, treatments such as this are relatively pain-free, though discomfort will vary from treatment to treatment and person to person. Best results come from repetitive sessions of around 10-15 minutes and will help the appearance of crowโs feet look visibly reduced and softened after four to six treatments.
NuFace Trinity Device ($507) and Trinity ELE Attachment ($239) both at MECCA
Microneedling
Not quite an injectable, microneedling creates tiny punctures in the skin for controlled skin injury, that in turn encourages faster skin renewal and collagen production. The skinโs reaction to microneedling is to quickly heal, and so fibroblasts and other collagen-producing cells are stimulated, resulting in rejuvenated and more youthful-looking skin. It can be slightly more painful than skin tightening treatments, but this often depends on the individualโs own pain threshold.
Eye masks
Not one for any kind of pain at all? Eye masks offer a relaxed alternative. The results may not be long-lasting, but if itโs some simple pre-party plumping youโre after, they do the trick.
Best used right before makeup, eye masks are great for soothing puffiness and hydrating crowโs feet for a smoother, brighter eye area overall. Peel them off just mere minutes before beginning your base for even foundation application that wonโt settle into creases as easy.
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When browsing for a new addition to your eye-enhancing collection, itโs always key to keep your primary goal top of mind.
Just like you wouldnโt rely on a powder blush to produce the dewy flush youโre going for, you canโt rely on a mascara made to dial up volume to do the trick if itโs actually long lashes youโre lusting after.
As while most mascara formulas do share a few common goals (defining and darkening lashes among them), success still comes down to the specific wand youโre wielding, as well as what the formula youโre swiping on was specially designed to do.
Luckily, there are plenty of elongating choices out there, and weโve rounded up the very best of them. Here, the best mascaras for Bambi-esque long lashesโฆ
M.A.C Cosmetics Extended Play Gigiblack Lash Mascara, $39 at maccosmetics.com.au
โExtendedโ is in the name for good reason; this lifting gem locks long lashes in for an equally long haul (16 hours to be precise) thanks to its slimline brush and waterproof formula.
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, $46 at mecca.com.au
Looking for a more affordable alternative to constant lash extension infills? Try this tubing mascara, designed to offer the same finish with far less maintenance.
Not one to rest on its lash-elongating laurels, this multitasking mascara strengthens as it lengthens, while the triple sphere brush allows you to pick up every last lash with one single stroke.
Heighten the impact of lashes instantly with this humidity-proof blend โ the only thing more striking than its impressive lifting abilities is its jet-black shade.
Estรฉe Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, $54 at esteelauder.com.au
Smudging can often be an issue when it comes to lengthening options, but this glossy-finish mascara is specially formulated so that itโll stay on lashes, not smear onto your brow bone.
Iconic London Triple Threat Mascara, $49 at sephora.com.au
If youโre looking to elongate and extend your eyelashes without adding weight, give this feather light formula a whirl to knock your fluttery brief out of the park.
Lift, fan out and condition lashes in one go with this vitamin E-enhanced vegan option โ it delivers long-lasting length while also loading up hydration levels.
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While we might have to wait a while longer for Euphoriato return to our screens, Netflix heard our cries and ushering in another gritty adult drama to add to our must-watch lists.
Grand Army is adapted from the 2013 play Slut by Katie Cappiello, painting an all-too-real portrayal of the complicated lives of high schoolers today. The original play followed the journey of a 16-year-old named Joey Del Marco after sheโs sexually assaulted by three lifelong friends, per Deadline.
Set to premiere on October 16, the series stars Odessa Aโzion, Odley Jean, Maliq Johnson, Amalia Yoo, and Amir Bageria as students at Brooklynโs Grand Army High School.
The stories are based on conversations that Cappiello, who in addition to being a playwright is also a theatre educator and an executive producer on Grand Army, has had with students over the many years sheโs been teaching.
โGrand Army tunnels into a generation thatโs raging and rising,โ the official show description reads. โFive students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn take on our chaotic world as they fight to succeed, survive, wild out, break free and seize the future.โ
The first trailer, released this week, touches on issues such as social justice, school violence, and romance, all set to a saxophone rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
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This article deals with domestic violence and abuse which could be triggering to some. If you, or someone you know, needs help contact 1800RESPECT.
Speaking out in her upcoming documentary, This Is Paris, Paris Hilton has recently opened up about the past abuse sheโs endured, particularly during her time at Provo Canyon School in Utah, a boarding school she attended in the late 1990s.
โFrom the moment I woke up until I went to bed, it was all day screaming in my face, yelling at me, continuous torture,โ Hilton said.
However, speaking to People magazine, Hilton has now come forward to speak out about the domestic abuse she experienced throughout many of her past romantic relationships.
She admitted that her traumatic experiences at the school led her to accepting behaviour in previous relationships that was just as abusive.
โI went through multiple abusive relationships,โ Hilton told People. โI was strangled, I was hit, I was grabbed aggressively. I put up with things no one should.โ
โI had become so used to [abusive behaviour] at Provo, that it made me feel like it was normal,โ she continued.
Hilton went on to admit that the relationships with her abusive exes started out the same: โThey all seemed like such nice guys and then the true colours would show. Theyโd get jealous, or defensive or try to control me. And then there would come a point where they would become physically, verbally and emotionally abusive.โ
โI didnโt really understand what love or relationships were,โ she added. โI thought that them getting so crazy meant that they were in love with me. Looking back, I canโt believe I let people treat me like that.โ
Currently, Hilton has been in a healthy nine-month relationship with 39-year-old entrepreneur Carter Reum, saying: โI feel so safe with himโ.
โBefore, I donโt think I was really ready for a good relationship. But Iโve learned so much. And Iโm so grateful to have found my perfect match.โ
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It seems congratulations are in order for Princess Dianaโs godson, Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, who has proposed to his long-term girlfriend, Nina Nastassja Flohr.
The New York City-based hedge fund analyst popped the question to during a romantic holiday to the island of Ithaca in Greece.
Nina, who serves as the creative director for her fatherโs airline Vistajet, took to Instagram to share the happy news with a pictureseque photo of the couple at sunset.
Though we havenโt gotten a close-up of the ring, it appears to feature a deeper gemstone, surrounded by a diamond halo on a silver or platinum band.
Philippos is the youngest son of King Constantine, godfather of Prince William, and Queen Anne-Marie, whose sister is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
โTheir Majesties King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie are delighted to announce the engagement of their youngest son HRH Prince Philippos to Nina Nastassja Flohr, daughter of Thomas Flohr and Katharina Flohr,โ the familyโs office shared in an official statement.
The family have retained their royal titles even after the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1973.
Their ties to the British Royal Family date back far, with the families even going on vacation together when Prince William and Prince Harry were kids.
As to where, or even when, the couple will wed remains to be confirmed. However, one look at their Instagram pages tells us that they love a good getaway, so weโre hoping for a dreamy destination wedding.
With Nina being quite the fashionable royal-to-be, we anticipate one stylish wedding, full of famous guests.
Philipposโ wedding isnโt the only one to look forward to, though. His older sister, Princess Theodora, is also currently engaged to Los Angeles-based attorney Matthew Kumar. The pair have postponed their wedding to the pandemic.
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While we officially farewell the colder months and welcome the warm, colourful air of spring, itโs come about that time of year we start packing away our sweat sets, in favour of more breezy linens and flowing dresses (okay, maybe not juuuuuust yet, but close enough).
While some of us are brave enough to start making the daily trip to the beach or pool โ even if the air is still just a little brisk โ we need to start considering the inevitable decision on what will be our unsung hero of summer. In other words, the beach bag. For without it, how could we possibly carry the essentials โ think, a beach towel, SPF, a water bottle and your next summer must-read โ to and fro every day for weeks on end?
Thatโs where we come in, searching far and wide to find out exactly what beach bags are going to go the distance. Below, the beach bag trends weโll all be taking beachside this summer.
While weโll be the first to admit, theyโre not the most practical when it comes to beachside accessories (I mean, where are you even meant to put your SPF?), this particular trend makes a serious statement when headed poolside for cocktails with friends. Plus, these types of smaller totes arenโt limited to just beach attire, so youโll no doubt get wear out of them throughout the year.
As the name suggests, the carry-all is the most practical of the beach bag varieties. Big in space โ and style โ theyโre perfect for day trips that have you schlepping everything and anything to and from the seaside. Plus, they also make for a stylish weekender when the opportunity arises.
A summer staple year-on-year, the woven basket bag canโt be missed when looking for that chic, summer accessory. Plus, with so many variations on offer, that come in pops of colour thanks to Loewe and Jacquemus, youโre imagination can run wild with updates on the always classic piece.
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Australiaโs immigration system is one still rooted in fear and uncertainty for many, which is why an outcry has erupted following news a proposed new bill is being considered by parliament this week, which could see mobile phones confiscated from immigration detainees.
Under proposed changes to the Migration Act, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge would be allowed to declare certain personal items, including mobile phones and sim cards, โprohibited items.โ A terrifying consideration, given many use their devices as a lifeline and, often only connection, to the outside world.
It would also grant staff new powers to search detainees without a warrant and allow strip searches and detector dogs within the centres.
At the moment, there are approximately 1,450 people detained in immigration detention centres across Australia. With those who are โstatelessโ, and not belonging to any nation, enduring indefinite stays. Over the years, conditions at these centres have worsened, becoming more like prisons, according to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Craig Foster, an asylum seeker advocate, has launched a renewed campaign against the proposed changes. โSadly, there are moves to take mobile phones away from innocent refugees in Aust detention, whoโve wasted away for more than 7yrs,โ he wrote. โMany are my friends. Their phone, like yours or mine, is their lifeline to support, legal counsel, the outside world. Itโs not right
Sadly, there are moves to take mobile phones away from innocent refugees in Aust detention, whoโve wasted away for more than 7yrs. Many are my friends. Their phone, like yours or mine, is their lifeline to support, legal counsel, the outside world. Itโs not right #NoPhoneNoLifepic.twitter.com/xGwiEKboRe
Immigration detention centres around Australia have been closed since March due to the ongoing pandemic, which means mobile phones have been the only way detainees have been able to connect with their loved ones, as well as offering a way for incidents and conditions to be recorded.
AHRC caseworker Nina Field told SBS News, โThis move to remove mobile phones is about silencing people.โ
The government claims, however, some detainees are using mobile phones to organise criminal activities, but perThe Conversation, a 2019 report by the Australian Human Rights Commission found only a minority of detainees used mobile phones inappropriately.
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While The Bachelorette alum Taite Radley and Ali Oetjen announced the end of their relationship back in July, new information has surfaced about Radleyโs infidelity while on the show.
Speaking to the So Dramatic!podcast, sources said that Radleyโs alleged infidelity was part of the reason why they called an end to their romance.
A particular source, who lives in Ballarat where Radley currently lives, sent the podcast a voice memo, where she claims to have spotted him getting intimate with a group of women a mere two days after splitting up with Oetjen.
โI was at this bar called Eighteenth Amendment, this was the last weekend before lockdown, as he was already out with other girls, and he had his arm around this girl,โ the listener claimed.
โTaite is on the move in Ballarat. Heโs loving it. It was a wild thing to view, he was out in full forceโ the listener said about his post-breakup behaviour.
However, the episode later revealed that another source had gotten in touch and shared details about Radleyโs questionable antics while he was on Oetjenโs season of The Bachelorette.
A new sourceโclaiming to a close friend of Radleyโs best friendโdeclared that whileBachelorettewas filming, everyone was convinced that Radley did not win since he was allegedly โout clubbing and chatting up other girls.โ
But despite the many accusations, Radley himself, appeared on the podcast to set the record straight, denying that he ever cheated on Oetjen.
โAli and I just split up as we went different ways,โ he said.
โSometimes I guess life has different plans. We still chat a lot though, which is good.โ
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Virgos are known for being efficient and reliable. On top of this you plan wisely and save, although sometimes it all seems too much effort for too little gain. But youโll soon breathe a sigh of relief as lifeโs frustrations start to ease. With Jupiter gracing your sector of romance, youโre also more interested in love and fun. These are wanton days, For some months, Virgos actively search out all love prospects and drench them in mischief. Through October, too, the Sun empowers your financial sector. What follows is a surge forward for cash flow and professional progress. Suddenly, all those years of hard work makes sense.
Aries (March 21 โ April 20)
Best Day: Friday 4th
Ambition seems to take priority this week, but it needs to correspond with careful planning. When trying to turn opportunities into reality, itโs crucial to manage both your time and energy. Perhaps youโre considering a career change, or you want to start a business of your own? Whatever the case, itโs time to raise your public profile.
Taurus (April 21 โ May 20)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Recent times have been dramatic โ you may have felt fragmented or out of control. Sometimes, though, it takes adversity to force a reshuffle. When you refuse to instigate change โ the cosmos will do it for you. Jupiter encourages new studies. Venus revives friendships, while Mars pushes for material and financial gain.
Gemini (May 21 โ June 21)
Best Day: Wednesday 9th
Sharing the brighter and sassier side of your character comes naturally this week, as Geminis feel more drawn towards risk and adventure. If unexpected offers come sailing in, youโre ready and keen to hop on board. Fortunately, instinct will help you avoid any stormy seas as you intuitively sail in the right direction.
Cancer (June 22 โ July 22)
Best Day: Friday 4th
A little flirtation is all well and good, but only to a point. Someone could take your harmless remarks more seriously, expecting you to follow through. On the flip side, is someone stringing you along? Either way, if youโre not ready to go there โ simply enjoy the attention and chemical reaction. Whatโs the rush, anyway?
Leo (July 23 โ August 23)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Leos are the most vibrant and energetic of the zodiac signs. Ruled by the Sun, you radiate a warm, outgoing nature and rarely do anything by halves. Youโre a born leader; an initiator โ someone who loves to act, to do, to bring about change. But this week too much relentless ambition could be your downfall โ so slide into the shadows for a while.
Virgo (August 24 โ September 22)
Best Day: Saturday 5th
Itโs in your nature to save for a rainy day. Good news indeed, at a time when the focus falls on money. Romance features just as strongly, so why not mix business with pleasure? This week suggests love thatโs attentive. Singles flirt; couples renew their passions. Friendships also grow, with established bonds becoming stronger
Libra (September 23 โ October 23)
Best Day: Wednesday 9th
You can be so hard on yourself, Libra โ often giving out more love than you receive. Those who attach โconditionsโ to their friendships are easy enough to find. Take the next step โ love those who think you are remarkable. Wake up each day happy with who you are. Itโs not all that difficult. Great love begins with yourself.
Scorpio (October 24 โ November 22)
Best Day: Friday 4th
You may be overly sensitive to criticism this week, but your anxiety may have more to do with unresolved low self-esteem than with whatโs been said. Release your burden, Scorpio. You have carried the weight of old wounds long enough. Your smartest strategy is to reduce stress with nurturing self-care. A day at the spa, perhaps?
Sagittarius (November 23 โ December 21)
Best Day: Saturday 5th
Saturn keeps its steady hand on your shoulder to ensure a slow down in spending. The same caution applies to your possessions โ put everything under lock and key if you have to. Hold onto what youโve got, put nothing at risk and get derailed finances back on track. Focus on earning money, Sagittarius โ not squandering it.
Capricorn (December 22 โ January 20)
Best Day: Thursday 10th
A joint venture with a financially savvy partner could prove rewarding, although a clear understanding of each otherโs role is a must. Avoid โget rich quickโ schemes and fast talkers. The road to riches is not built overnight, Capricorn. Take your time, work steadily, and youโll soon be sauntering down that richly paved yellow brick road.
Aquarius (January 21 โ February 18)
Best Day: Friday 4th
Thereโs every chance of this week suffering a truth famine. A wise Aquarian might want to check whether theyโre being fed fact or fiction. Of course, thereโs always the chance you didnโt hear the full story in the first place. Check your sources; and then check them again. Someoneโs out to deceive you.
Pisces (February 19 โ March 20)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Pluto stirs up unexpected friction in your closest relationships. Coupled Pisceans find themselves making both love and war, as your usual rock-solid partner or friend could suddenly get under your skin. Singles, though, will enjoy having friends around โ even those who make demands. If extra cash comes your way, enjoy.
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Michaela Coel, the award-winning actor and creator/star of comedy Chewing Gum, used her own experience of sexual assault to delve into the world of TV drama for her latest project. I May Destroy You is a 12-part series that dives into and confronts the complexities of sexual assault, in all the forms it can take, and how victims ultimately navigate survival.
Coel, who wrote and executive produced the series, plays Arabella Essiuedu, a writer in her early thirties deemed the voice of a generation after receiving online acclaim for her piece โConfessions of a Fed-Up Millennialโ based on her Twitter account. On a night out in London, she has her drink spiked after being separated from friends, until suddenly she wakes up the next day back in her publisherโs officer with a cracked phone and blood on her face. The series also follows friends Kwame and Terry (played by Paapa Essiedu and Weruche Opia) who are dealing with their own sexual assault experiences, including โstealthingโ (removing a condom during sex without consent) and being lied to about the nature of a threesome.
At the Edinburgh TV Festival, Coel revealed that she had been sexually assaulted, detailing that she had gone out for drinks only to wake up the next morning with flashbacks of an attack she couldnโt remember.
โI was working overnight in the companyโs offices; I had an episode due at 7am,โ she said. โI took a break and had a drink with a good friend who was nearby. I emerged into consciousness typing season two, many hours later. I was lucky. I had a flashback. It turned out Iโd been sexually assaulted by strangers.โ
Her own experiences and the experiences friends had told her about is what motivated Coel to write the series. She told The Irish Times, โTelling my friends I was writing about my experience, and them sharing stories that made me realise how common it wasโฆnot necessarily having your drink spiked but having your consent stolen during sexual interactions, and all the different ways that can manifest.โ
The complete 12-part series is now available to watch on Binge in Australia.
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Venice might be known as the City of Masks for its iconic Carnival, but the moniker rings true for attendees at the 77th Venice Film Festival. Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton are among the many stars currently attending the event, sporting protective face coverings with their designer gowns and show-stopping jewels.
Below, we round up some of the best red carpet moments from the 2020 Venice Film Festival.
Cate Blanchett
Blanchett wore a Esteban Cortazar that she first sported at the London Film Festival in 2015
Tilda Swinton
Swinton wears Chanel Haute Couture from its Spring 2020 runway
Elodie
Italian singer Elodie in Versace
Taylor Hill
Hill wore an Etro gown and bold Chopard jewellery
Viola Arrivabene
Arrivabene in Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Pomellato jewellery
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In a time defined by social distancing and lockdown, Coach is celebrating the importance of family for its fall campaign, featuring Jennifer Lopez. In a statement, the fashion house said it โcelebrates stories of togetherness, relationships that endure, and the power of modern familiesโthose we are born into and those we choose over time.โ
For the new โCoach Familyโ campaign, lensed by Ryan McGinley, the 50-year-old entertainer is joined by the people she holds most dear โ her mother Guadalupe Rodrรญguez, and her twins, 12-year-olds Emme and Max Muรฑiz.
โCoach has given me an opportunity to reflect on three generations of love and appreciate the blessings that I have,โ says Lopez. โIn a year like this year, where there is so much chaos, so much change and uncertainty just happening all around us, family is all about having a constant source of love and light for each other.
โI have never felt so close to my family or so dependent and needing them as I have during this time in my life.โ
โAt this moment, it feels important to re-examine our values,โ said Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers. โTo me, fashion, at its best, has always been about community, creativity and building lasting relationships. I am proud to share stories with our Coach Family about the people that matter most in their livesโ relationships that are authentic and timeless.โ
The campaign will also spotlight key bags and footwear from the houseโs Fall 2020 collection, including the Tabby Shoulder Bag in Signature, the Rivington Belt Bag, and the CitySole Mid Top, the newest Coach CitySole sneaker.
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Rumours have been swirling for months about what Meghan Markle and Prince Harryโs next project will be, and now, itโs been confirmed that the couple have signed a major exclusive deal with Netflix.
The New York Times reports that the Sussexes are headed for Hollywood with their (currently unnamed) production company, signing a multi-year deal with the streaming giant.
The deal is said to involve the making of documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows and childrenโs programming.
โOur focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,โ the couple said in a statement.
โAs new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us.โ
They added that Netflixโs โunprecedented reach will help us share impactful content that unlocks action.โ
โWeโre incredibly proud they have chosen Netflix as their creative home and are excited about telling stories with them that can help build resilience and increase understanding for audiences everywhere,โ Ted Sarandos, Netflixโs co-chief executive and chief content officer, has reportedly stated.
Markle has collaborated with Disney and Apple on projects already, and earlier this year it was reported to Variety that the couple met with NCUniversal.
The new deal follows in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama who also signed a similar deal with Netflix back in 2018. The film American Factory, which they produced, won an Oscar for Best Documentary.
While the duchess has previously insisted that she has no plans to further pursue her acting career during her 2017 engagement interview, we could potentially see her in front of the camera again, in another capacity.
Recently she expressed that she wanted to โuse [her] voice in a way that [she] hasnโt been able to as of lateโ.
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As working royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton may live very different lives to most, but they are very relatable in a lot of ways, from Kate famously deciding to do her own makeup on her wedding day โ a move that reportedly โshockedโ the Queen โ to Williamโs admission that he isnโt particularly great at buying gifts.
They also talk openly about parenting their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, revealinghow they use the โchat sofaโto talk to their little ones and discussing their decisionnot to follow strict royal parenting traditions.
And it seems that when it comes to social media, William really is just like us.
While talking all things football on BBC Radio 5 LiveโsThat Peter Crouch Podcast, the prince revealed that he is kept away from the official royal social media platforms because he once โgot completely out of controlโ on Twitter.
Talking to former England player Peter Crouch and fellow hosts Christ Stark and Tom Fordyce, William explained that he struggled to keep his cool on the app previously.
When asked if he was behind the Kensington Royal Instagram account, he replied: โNo, they deliberately keep me away from that.โ
โI have tried a couple of times โ when Liverpool did that amazing semi-final against Barcelona, I grabbed hold of the Twitter thing and I just posted it.โ
He continued: โIt was an amazing match! I was literally blown away by it. It was one of the best games of football Iโve ever seen and I got completely out of control, and I was like, โjust tweet that, get it outโ.โ
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Nadine Labaki is a Lebanese legend - the Oscar-nominated Capernaum director, actress and political activist. In a world exclusive she talks about what lies ahead for her troubled nation
Weโve all watched theshocking footage of the August 4th Beirut blast. An explosion in the cityโs port destroying over half of Beirut. Itโs a tragedy resulting in at least 190 dead, 6,500 injured and leaving Beirut on its knees. Spurred on by thisseismic event, anti-government protesters gather daily on its devastated streets and in its famous Martyrโs Square.
The blast, believed to be caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate which had been unsafely stored, has so far seen only twenty officials arrested. Allegations of mismanagement, regarding the substanceโs storage, were an ongoing issue, more recently being voiced in October 2019 during sustained unrest over government corruption and economic hardship.
Nadine Labaki, one of Lebanonโs biggest stars and political activist talks to her friend and journalistAndrew Threlfallabout the fallout. Labakiโs work covers a range of political issues such as war, poverty, and feminism. Her latest film,Capernaumwon the Palme dโOr in Cannes and for her the accolade of first female Arab director to be nominated for anOscarfor Best Foreign Language Film.
Nadine, where were you when the Beirut blast happened?
โOur house is in one of Beirutโs oldest districts called Achrafieh. My family was there for four months observinglockdownbut we recently relocated some miles away. In horror I saw everything live on TV. I canโt imagine what would have happened if we had been home. All of our windows and doors in Achrafieh were blown out. It will be sometime before itโs habitable.
โI feel so fortunate my two children didnโt witness the explosion firsthand. There isnโt one family in Beirut who doesnโt have a story of total devastation. The father of my sonโs teacher died and I know many many people who are badly injured.โ
Childhood in ruins: playing amid the aftermath of the explosion (Credit: Getty Images)
How on earth did you react after witnessing such a shocking event?
โI called many friends and every single one said, โItโs destroyed everythingโ. Only then did the magnitude of the explosion hit me. Up to half of the city is destroyed. Sitting in stunned silence, at first I thought it was a nuclear bomb. The devastation in my beautiful city is exactly like a nuclear bomb explosion. In fact, itโs happened 75 years to the week since the atomic bombings on Japan.โ
With so much devastation everywhere, what images will you never forget?
โEverywhere there were people covered in blood and dust. Emerging from buildings with blank eyes in total silence. There were very few cries, almost complete silence. It was very, very disturbing. People walking, just walking, walking nowhere. Numb. I felt like I was watching the walking dead.โ
The Lebanese are famous for their resilience, but this feels like the final hammer blow. Do you feel the same?
โWeโre all traumatised one way or another. Many of us lived through wars and now this. I hate to say it but it almost feels like this was our destiny. The Lebanese are really tired. We want to live a normal life. It feels like a crime against humanity. If the world stays silent about what happened, it is collaborating with this crime. A crime committed by those who allowed the storage of dangerous materials. The world needs to keep being reminded of one fact. This is a man-made disaster. It is not a natural disaster. Direct negligence, corruption, stupidity and inefficiency made this happen. Itโs a month after the Beirut blast and thereโs still a sense weโll wake up from this. That we dreamt it. For us in Beirut it feels surreal.โ
The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is illuminated with the colors of the Lebanese flag as a tribute to the victims of Beirutโs blast and in solidarity with the people of Lebanon (Credit: Getty Images)
How do you think this will affect the younger generation, the ones protesting against the corrupt political elite?
โMy heart breaks for the young. Especially when I see them in the street cleaning up the rubble day after day with no help from the government. They should be enjoying life, making plans and travelling. Instead theyโre exposed to this total destruction. Theyโre picking up the remnants of broken houses and broken lives. Yet this injustice has also created an incredible feeling. Thereโs an urge to change the world and transform Lebanonโs reality. Also after all the supplies lost in the explosion, I truly believe sustainable home farming is one of the solutions.โ
What lessons can we all learn from this terrible tragedy?
โEveryone needs a mission in life. Mine drives me to make films to help change the system for the better. Society isnโt working anymore, none of it is working anymore. Our systems are failing, not just in the Lebanon but across the world. The concept of representation, the concept of borders, everything is so absurd. People who are not within the system are excluded and marginalised.โ
Nadine Labaki (with refugee child actor Zain Alrafeea and her husband, producer Khalid Mouzanar) receives the Jury Prize award for Capernaum at Cannes Film Festival 2018 from Gary Oldman and Lea Seydoux (Credit: Getty Images)
Your filmCapernaumhighlights the plight of 1.5mSyrian refugees in Lebanon. You must take great joy from what happened to Zain Alrafeea, the refugee boy you plucked off the streets to be its star?
โI knew Zain was smart and charismatic the first time I met him. I thought this childโs future cannot be growing up on the streets. He was special and Iโm happy he is living in Norway speaking fluent Norwegian and English. When I first knew Zain he couldnโt write Arabic, now heโs texting me in Arabic. Zain has a great future.โ
And how can we help rebuild Beirutโs future?
โThe only guarantee is to give money to the people on the ground working in the reconstruction. To the people who are feeding and sheltering the 300,000 new homeless.โ
* How to help the Beirut blast victims Send your donations to any of the following. These are charities and not Lebanon government-run organisations: The Lebanese Red Cross,OffrejoieandImpact Lebanon
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Another week, another episode of The Bachelor Australia. Tonight, we saw the COVID-19 pandemic finally become a reality, sending the mansion into a tail spin.
Starting off with the addition of new lockdown laws, the first group date took place within the mansion walls. We met a psychic medium named Alison (no, not DuBois), who visualised an array of departed grandparents and a son in both Locky and Bellaโs future (proving that sheโs clearly Team Bella).
The romantic connection between Locky and Bella was on full display, from baby talk to โknights in shining armourโ metaphors, with Locky even admitting that โthe llamas can see we have a strong attractionโ. Despite this, he invites Roxi on a single date, much to the amusement of Areeba, who admitted: โIt was so sexy, seeing them leaveโ.
Their date was followed by yet another rose ceremony, where Roxi cried (again) and told Bella to โjog onโ after she kissed Locky (on a dating show, how dare she?!) but ultimately, we said goodbye to five ladies: Laura, Marguerite, Areeba, Gemma and Charley.
From โLove In Lockdownโ to Lauraโs cocktail dress commentary, the internet knows exactly how we feel.
Below, the best reactions to episode seven of The Bachelor Australia:
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The made-to-order label NATALIJA has dropped a sea of silk camisoles and tanks with their latest campaign #WereHereForWomen, and let me tell you, the water is divine.
With customisation options to create the cami of your dreams, the collection features bra-friendly tanks, optional adjustable straps, and a size range of 4-18.
But there is more to the luxe leisurewear than meets the eye. The labelโs thoughtful fashion model releases smaller ranges monthly, inspired by female strength as individuals and as a greater collective.
โWhen I was designing this collection of silk camisoles, I was thinking of all the women and female youth at home across the country who may be feeling isolated, alone or unheard. They are my inspiration and in my small way I wanted to provide a place for women to connect with a larger community and show we donโt have to go through this alone,โ says Founder Natalija Bouropoulos.
The range features the five most requested tones by customers, each named after a historical female figure: Faith Bandler, Maya Angelou, Ada Lovelace, Malala Yousafzai and Amelia Earhart.
If that wasnโt enough inspiration, the campaign shot by Ana Suntay-Taรฑedo stars nine local heroes and creatives including Kim Ellmer, Anyier Teresa Yuol, Lauren Hung and our forever girl crush Sadaf Razi, who is the founder of Be You Beauty Inspo.
Alongside these staple silks, NATALIJA offers a safe space for women to connect via their Instagram page @werehereforwomen. The page features empowering messages to inspire and instil confidence, and psychologist Alison Riddell makes weekly appearances in a Q&A on womanhood, motherhood, mental health, and all things female.
Partnering with Beyond Blue in support of mental health, Look Good Feel Better to boost body positivity among cancer patients, and Dress for Success to empower female confidence, NATALIJA will donate $1 from every sale from the collection.
Feel-good fashion named after our feminist icons and modelled by exceptional women? Add to cart.
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Finding the wedding dress of your dreams can be a daunting task โ especially when you realise you canโt actually afford that frothy Ralph & Russo concoction you saved on Pinterest (sigh). But thereโs no need to book a flight to Paris to find a beautiful, one-of-a-kind design: below, the Australian wedding dress designers that will appeal to boho brides and couture lovers alike.
Grace Loves Lace
Based on the Gold Coast, Grace Loves Lace has taken its breezily bohemian aesthetic to both Venice Beach and London, where it now has boutiques. But you can order one of their handmade gowns, crafted from French lace and silk, from anywhere in Australia. Grace Loves Lace draws inspiration from new season fashion trends for its whimsical wedding dresses, which range from floaty off-the-shoulder designs to structured backless column gowns.
Ideal for the bride looking to make a statement, Sydney-based couturier Steven Khalil is capable of bringing your fairytale wedding dress dreams to life. Create your own bespoke gown or choose from his House Collection, which can be customised to suit your style.
Although not technically a wedding dress designer, Michael Lo Sordoโs sleek silk dresses appeal to cool-girl brides with something minimalist and modern in mind. Take the white silk dress Margot Robbie wore (below), which is now available on Net-a-Porter.
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Jennifer Gifford Designs
Brisbane-based wedding dress designer Jennifer Gifford specialises in whimsical, feminine gowns for the romantic at heart. Think gauzy chiffon skirts studded with sequins and ethereal sheer lace designs.
Eco-conscious brides will love Lost In Paris, which makes its vintage-style dresses from antique laces sourced at markets around the world. Based in Sydney, they also offer plus size wedding dresses.
Based in both Sydney and Perth, Pallas specialises in couture wedding gowns akin to anything youโd find at Bridal Fashion Weeks across the globe. They frequently dress celebrities for the red carpet and recently designed Eleanor Pendletonโs wedding dress.
One of the most popular Australian wedding dress designers, Karen Willis Holmes offers both bespoke and ready-to-wear gowns in a wide range of styles, from modern satin-silk designs to heavily sequined sheaths.
Luxury bridalwear designer Mariana Hardwick makes contemporary and classic gowns and offers a couture service as well as ready-to-wear. The house is based in Melbourne but can ship Australia-wide.
Toni Maticevski is another red carpet regular and stalwart of the Australian fashion industry. His bridal edit spans frothy romantic gowns as well as more sculptural, modern pieces, like this jumpsuit he made for Nicole Warneโs wedding day.
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Suzanne Harward
A pioneer in Australian bridal fashion, Suzanne Harwardโs boutique features her own designs while also stocking NATALIJA Bride and Samantha Willis jewellery. Her Instagram abounds in location, setting and honeymoon inspiration, focusing on the important little details.
One of the most experienced couture designers on the Australian bridal market, Rhonda Hemmingwayโs gowns are expertly designed and created to fit perfectlyโand more importantly, look incredible.
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There are few beauty items that women canโt live without: a high-quality moisturiser, volumising mascara, a faithful foundation and, more often than not, a go-to red lipstick.
Matte, glossy or high-shine, thereโs no doubt that red lipsticks have earned their well-deserved spot in the makeup hall of fame (and a permanent place in our collections all year round) yet, what is it that cements them as such a classic staple?
Synonymous with femininity, red lipsticks are fierce, seductive and have the ability to instil confidence and power within a matter of a few swipes.
Looking to add to your collection? From MAC to Lancรดme to Estรฉe Lauder, weโve done all the hard work for you and narrowed down the 12 best red lipsticks you can buy in Australia.
Tom Ford Lip Colour in โCherry Lushโ, $74 at Sephora
Perfect for those who love a dramatic pout, this Tom Ford lipstick is a vibrant red with subtle pink undertones, making it a must-have for cool complexions. Intensely pigmented, the formula delivers full coverage in less than two swipes.
Dior โRouge Diorโ Ultra Rouge Lipstick in โUltra Diorโ Red, $56 at Sephora
Highly pigmented and formulated to stay put for up to 12 hours, this semi-matte lipstick is perfect for those looking for a medium orange-red with soft, warm undertones. The first lipstick composed of a polymer combined with a plant-based oil, it also delivers a hit of hydration to boot.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick in โRubyโ, $33 at Sephora
Want a matte lip that is actually comfortable to wear? Sure you do. ABH has you covered with a classic ultra-matte lipstick. Say goodbye to patchiness, creasing or clumping as this lipstick has a rich texture and intense colour pay off.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in โRed Carpet Redโ, $49 at Charlotte Tilbury
You can trust Charlotte Tilbury to create a lipstick that will have you red-carpet-ready, after all, celebrities such as Amal Clooney and Kim Kardashian regularly entrust her with their makeup looks. This is exactly that: a true ruby red that will last past multiple champagnes and Christmas canapรฉs.
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Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Shine Lip Cream in โ401 Red Carpetโ, $57 at Armani Beauty
Prefer your lipstick with a glossy sheen sans stickiness? Consider Giorgio Armaniโs Beauty Ecstasy Shine Lipstick your new go-to. Offering the same lustrous finish as a gloss, it glides on like a smooth balm to give your kisser a hit of moisture without adding weight or texture.
Estรฉe Lauder Pure Colour Love Matte Lipstick Bar in โ310 Redโ, $39 at Estรฉe Lauder
The Estรฉe Lauder Pure Colour Love Lipstick is a richly pigmented formula with a velvety, perfect for buildable, long-lasting coverage that glides effortlessly onto the lips.
Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Matte Liquid Lipstick in โLady Ballsโ, $34 at MECCA
โLady Ballsโ is a classic pin-up style, blue-based red that has insane pigmentation. It applies like a gloss (extra bonus, it does not bleed either) but dries matte. It is a non-transferable formula that does not budge, lasting between five and six hours without reapplying.
Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crรจme Lipstick in โGoddess 202โ, $49 at Sephora
When it comes to good old classic reds that suit every skin tone, it doesnโt get much better than Marc Jacobs cult favourite Le Marc Lip Creme. Boasting a buttery, creamy consistency that delivers a seriously saturated swipe, the colours are brighter than they appear in the tube, so a little goes a long way!
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 13 LโOrange, $59 at Sephora
YSLโs Rouge Pur Couture lipstick is a beautiful coral red that will perfectly complement both light or dark skin with warm undertones. It has a smooth and creamy texture that is incredibly lightweight on the lips and maintains a soft finish, even hours after application.
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Moisturising Lipstick in โRed Door Redโ, $42 at Myer
Elizabeth Ardenโs revamped edition of their signature Red Door Lipstick is the classic red lipstick that will instantly brighten any complexion. It is a universally flattering shade that has a creamy, velvety finish. Itโs worth noting that it is a moisturising formula, so cracking and peeling will be a thing of the past.
M.A.C Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in โRussian Redโ, $30 at Adore Beauty
MACโs Russian Red is a medium-dark red that is surprisingly quite creamy for a matte finish. The versatile blue-based shade leans slightly towards the cooler end of the spectrum, however still looks incredibly striking on warmer skin tones.
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid in โUncensoredโ, $39 at Sephora
Fenty Beautyโs Stunna Lip Paint takes out the top spot as the ultimate red lipstick due to its universally flattering, striking red shade. It is inky and intense as it applies glossy yet dries velvety matte. With a long-lasting formula, that is high-impact and low-maintenance, whatโs not to love?
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It turns out that Carlin Sterritt isnโt immune to some jealousy. The Bachelorette winner revealed that his relationship with Angie Kent went downhill after he found out she was still in contact with runner-up Timm Hanly.
Talking to the How to Life podcast, the 32-year-old admitted that his insecurities got the best of him, despite his efforts to brush it off and telling Angie that it was okay.
โShe really cared for Timm. They were kind of messaging a little bit afterwards. I was trying to play it cool, like โitโs fine, itโs all goodโ,โ he said.
โI was trying to be nice and I was trying to do the right thingโฆ And then more and more, her and Timm messaging each other, it just started to really eat me away.โ
Carlin and Angie called it quits back in July this year after ten months of dating.
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He then brought up the connection that Angie had with Dancing With The Stars partner Julian Caillon.
โThen she goes on to the next show, Dancing with the Stars, with this hot Italian dude and Iโm like, โOh man, this is not easy. Heโs a good looking dude,โ he said.โ
Her stint on the competitive show proved to also cause some distance between the two as most of her time was taken up by training.
โShe would train for five hours a day with this guy, five days a week, and then fly to Melbourne for four days,โ he revealed.
Carlin then opened up about how Angie messaging Timm combined with having to re-watch The Bachelorette as it aired on TV, caused his self-esteem to hit an all-time-low.
โSo Iโm like, โYou get to spend so much more time with this guy and Iโm still feeling pretty shit about having just watched you mack on with all these other dudesโฆ I wasnโt ready for it. So we had a pretty difficult run,โ he said.
And while the personal trainer reaffirmed that it was in no way Angieโs fault, he did tell the podcast that he was addressing his personal issues with therapy.
The once-loved runner-up,Timm faced a slew of backlash after his toxic behaviour on Bachelor In Paradise this season, including from Angie herself.
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And the latest famous face to come forward with their own unpleasant story, is Mariah Carey.
Speaking to Vulture ahead of the release of her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the musician opened up about a recently resurfaced interview on The Ellen Show from 2008, featuring the DeGeneres challenging Carey to drink a glass of champagne in an attempt to confirm rumours that she was pregnant.
In the video, the โAll I Want For Christmasโ singer managed to avoid telling the truth by taking a small sip of the drink, to which DeGeneres still declared: โYouโre pregnant!โ
โI was extremely uncomfortable with that moment is all I can say,โ Carey revealed.
โAnd I really have had a hard time grappling with the aftermath. I wasnโt ready to tell anyone because I had had a miscarriage. I donโt want to throw anyone thatโs already being thrown under any proverbial bus, but I didnโt enjoy that moment.โ
In the months following her interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Carey suffered a miscarriage. Carey opened up to the publication, saying that there is โan empathy that can be applied to those moments that I would have liked to have been implemented.โ
โBut what am I supposed to do? Itโs like, [sings] โWhat are you going to do?โโ
Carey and her former husband Nick Cannon are now the parents to twins, Monroe and Moroccan, born in 2011.
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Thereโs arguably no two things Australians love more than Kylie Minogue and rosรฉ, so when the two were combined we immediately stood to attention.
Earlier this year, to coincide with her 52nd birthday, Minogue announced sheโd released a wine range in the UK through Benchmark Drinks, with its first drop the Kyle Minogue Wines Signature Rosรฉ. Now, we finally know when itโs dropping in Australia.
โFantastic News, @kylieminogue Rosรฉ will be available in Australia just in time for Spring, in October! More details to follow,โ the singer announced.
Minogue is the creative director for the range and played a key role in the wineโs production process.
โI have a great passion for rosรฉ and have loved working for the last two years on developing Kylie Minogue Wines. We have created a rosรฉ that I am truly enamoured by, itโs fresh, light and the perfect pink,โ she said of her signature blend.
The wine is a fusion of 80 percent Carignan and 20 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the southern coast of France.
The final product is described as offering โdelicate, alluring aromas of fresh summer berries and white blossomโ before turning โrefined and refreshing on the palate with a fruity, crisp finish.โ
The singer also recently announced that she is debuting her first vintage โ a โbeautifully pale, blush Provencal rosรฉโ โ as part of her Collection series.
โI am so excited to debut the first of the Collection series. The Cรดtes de Provence is my first vintage! I look forward to seeing and hearing how people enjoy this beautifully pale, blush Provencal rosรฉ,โ she revealed on her website.
And if the description of the drop is anything to go by, it sounds like one smooth tipple.
โElegantly pale peach in colour with alluring, expressive aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon and lemon blossom. Crisp, dry and beautifully textured palate with zesty fruits leading to a long, silky mineral finish,โ the website reads.
While rosรฉ has certainly become Minogueโs signature drop, her line of wines also features a sauvignon blanc and a merlot.
At this stage, we donโt know exactly when in October or where we will be able to get our hands on the wine, so stay tuned!
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After appearing as one of the first openly bisexual contestants on The BachelorAustralia, we were very excited by rumours that Brooke Blurton could be tapped to be the next Bachelorette.
Not only would she have made history as the countryโs first openly bisexual Bachelorette, but she also would have been our first Indigenous suitress.
However, the rumours were quashed when Network 10 made the surprise announcement that sisters Elly and Beky Miles would be our 2020 Bachelorettes.
But it seems that not all hope is lost for the Perth native after she recently revealed that she would be โvery openโ to the idea.
Addressing the rumours of her potential gig on The Babble podcast, the 25-year-old confirmed that while nothing was official, it didnโt mean that nothing ever could be.
โLook, there was no offer made, but I wouldnโt say that Iโm not open to it,โ she said before expressing a keen interest.
โI donโt know, Iโd be very open to it,โ she continued.
But despite her willingness, she voiced some concerns over how the show would have to adapt so that all genders were included in the contestant pool.
โIโm a little bit different in the sense that I date both sexes and whether Channel 10 and Warner Brothers would be up to a bi Bachelorette [is the question],โ she said.
Seeing as we now have two leading ladies, we think itโs safe to say that the network is able to adapt. However, Brooke noted that she wasnโt sure if the countryโs response would be positive.
โI donโt know what they would think that looks like or if Australia would be ready for thatโ.
Appearing on last yearโs Bachelor In Paradise, Brooke made headlines when she took fellow contestant Alex Nation on a date.
The pair seemed to hit it off and had a romantic date, however, Alex ended up choosing to stick with Bill Goldsmith (for reasons weโll never understand).
Brooke ended up telling WHO magazine last year that she doesnโt think that Alex was ever really honest with her.
โI just think Alex never really was genuine with her feelings and I could really read through that,โ she said.
She also expressed her pride in being able to bring some much-needed diversity to the show.
โIโd like to see more same-sex relationships on TV and I love the fact I was a part of that.โ
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made non-stop news this past year, stepping down as royal family members, losing their HRH titles, dissolving their Sussex Royal brand, and relocating to Los Angeles, California.
The Sussex family has been renting in California while they look for a permanent home, with the property of choice being Tyler Perryโs $18 million USD ($24 million AUD) property.
Earlier this month however, it was reported that the couple had bought their first ever home together, choosing to move out of the Beverly Hills area by 100 miles.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially bought their first property in Santa Barbara, settling for a quiet seaside area.
โThey have settled into the quiet privacy of their community since their arrival and hope that this will be respected for their neighbours, as well as for them as a family,โ a representative for the couple confirmed to HELLO!.
News emerged this week however that the coupleโs Montecito neighbours were already unhappy, with reports that they are โsuper annoyedโ by the helicopters, paparazzi and tourists that have followed the couple to the quiet area.
According toTMZ, โmost localsโ are โsuper annoyedโ, with some telling the publication that โthey want the paps to give it a rest, because they feel things are getting to the point where everyoneโs privacy is being compromised.โ
TMZgoes on to state that the couple has not yet been seen in public, but adds that their โmere presence is driving folks wildโ.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent the anniversary of Princess Dianaโs death in the sweetest way possible: planting flowers at a learning centre.
According to the charity, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the facility on August 31, 23 years after the death of Princess Diana following a motor vehicle accident in a road tunnel in Paris, France.
In an Instagram caption alongside the images, the League wrote: โIn addition to helping the children replant the Preschool Learning Centerโs garden, they spent time with them, sharing their appreciation for nature and helping to instil the importance of healthy eating. We truly appreciate their time and care for our students.โ
According to royal reporter Omid Scobie, Harry and Meghan also sang nursery rhymes in the garden and read stories to the children.
The Sussexes are believed to have previously volunteered at the centre, which is located close to where Meghan attended school.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan visited kids at @TheLeague_LA to replant the Preschool Learning Center's garden and instill the importance of healthy eating. The visit took place on the anniversary of Princess Diana's passing and Forget-Me-Not seeds were planted in her memory๐ธ pic.twitter.com/r4jAaOm1jB
The Finding Freedom author also reported that the couple supposedly planted forget-me-not flower seeds, which were famously the late princessโ favourite flower.
The flower also featured in Meghanโs wedding bouquet at her nuptials in 2018. In 2006, Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho jointly co-founded the AIDS charity Sentebale. The name โSentebaleโ derives from a literal translation of โforget-me-notโ in Lesotho dialect, according to the websiteDiamonds Do Good.
The couple is far from afraid to get their hands dirty, even coordinating their looks for their garden-inspired morning.
Meghan wore a denim shirt with denim skinny jeans and black pumps for the occasion, while her husband wore a navy blue shirt, jeans and brown lace-up shoes. Responsibly, the couple also made sure to wear face masks for the outing.
The Duke and Duchess havenโt been shy about using their influence to support causes over the last few months, particularly Meghan.
Recently, she sat down to talk about race and womenโs rightswith non-profit organisation, The 19th, back in August.
โFrom my standpoint, itโs not new to see this undercurrent of racism and certainly unconscious bias, but I think to see the changes that are being made right now is reallyโitโs something I look forward to being a part of,โ she said.
โAnd being part of using my voice in a way that I havenโt been able to of late.โ
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Although she may have left the show in the first rose ceremony, The Bachelor Australiaโs Nadine Kodsi seems to have spilled some tea on social media and potentially leaked the winner of Locky Gilbertโs heart.
Taking to her Instagram Story on September 1, the former Bachelor contestant seemingly revealed which contestants reach the final two based on a group chat with the rest of the contestants.
โI just want to clear things up, for those people who are asking about who wins as I know people are placing bets. I was told by several people that Bella wins. Remember I was only in the house for a short period of time, all my information has come from girls who were in there longer and from group chats,โ she wrote.
โI did however state that it is betweenIrena andBella. They are def top two. However, who actually wins 100% I can not possibly predict that as I am not god. From what I have been told itโs Bella.
โSo please if youโre going to place bets, gamble responsible as I donโt want to be the blame for anyone losing money. And as I have said to all people who are betting, I would bet on both evenly to be safe.โ
This is the second time Nadine has seemingly dropped a big hint about who wins The Bachelor Australia. Prior to this, the ex-contestant appeared on the So Dramatic! podcast where she also alleged that Bella would walk away the victor.
โI honestly think Bella is going to win and the reason why I think that is because I personally think it was set up,โ she said.
โApparently they met in Bali, and she basically made an agreement to go on the show, and then theyโd be together. Now itโs so obvious because if you were there on the night, I actually said โyou are going to winโ.โ
Bella, who recently also addressed rumours that she is pursuing an acting career, reportedly told the Herald Sun that Nadine was flat out wrong.
โI havenโt been to Bali in five years and it genuinely baffles me the lengths people will go to. Iโd never even watched Survivor,โ she said.
โI didnโt even have a conversation with Nadine. I donโt listen to it [podcast] because 99% of it would be complete bullshit.โ
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Nadineโs not the only person to insinuate that Bella will win. A TV insider also spoke to WHO magazine earlier this month, claiming that the pair had met and made a โsecret pact.โ
Another insider (or potentially the same one) followed up the claim in an interview with Daily Mail, stating that producers had a hard time selling the โBachie love storyโ this season because Locky and Bella โalready knew each other.โ
โ[Bella] let it slip that the top five girls she knew Locky, and everyone was like โwhat?'โ, the source said. โBella brushed it off. She slipped up.โ
Well, only time (and probably more hour-long cocktail parties) will tell if Bella does indeed take home that final rose!
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Accessories label Reliquia, along with its sister labels Valet and Respiro Studio, have quickly gained a cult following thanks to their signature pieces and bold designs, with the Collective becoming a go-to among the global style set. One look at the brands, and thereโs no reason to explain why.
In particular, the brandโs colourful clutches made from a mix of printed resin and 18k gold became a must-have piece. And while Ana Piteira, the designer behind the collective, has continued to create bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that have become synonymous with the fashion favourite, theyโre now taking that signature style to the lifestyle space.
Aeyre Home, the local labelโs new homewares collection, is an extension of the existing resin styles. With more time spent at home this year, the line of glassware, candles, coasters and trays hopes to โnurture and create a comfortable, beautiful and inspiring living space.โ
Speaking to marie claire of the collection launch Ana says, โAfter launching Reliquia and the other brands within the collective, I wanted to see how this aesthetic might be translated into the lifestyle space. Iโve been particularly inspired by the various mediums that are available in this space, including resin (a mainstay of the Valet collections) and my favourite โ coloured glass. It has also been exciting to explore different senses โ like the importance of smell with Aeyreโs incense and candle offerings.โ
The kickstart the launch, the brand released a collection of five organic Japanese-made incense scents โ Sage, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Lavender โ and two Australian-made candles. The candles are produced in collaboration with local makers, having spent the past year perfecting the soy blend, wick and glass vessel, which is intended to be used as a decorative object upon completion of the candlesโ burn.
Of using Australian makers, Ana says, โThis has been a really exciting space to work in and allows us better quality control and greater ease of communication. We have worked closely on modifying and perfecting the quality of the fragrance and soy blend to ensure Aeyre candles are a satisfying and uplifting addition to the home.โ
On top of the candles, the brand also dropped a collection of chic coloured glassware, as well as coasters and decorative trays in its signature resin.
โColour and silhouette play a vital role within the home, in the same way they do when creating an oversized blouse or resin pair of earrings,โ Ana explains. โThese are the defining factors of our personal spaces and Iโm determined to make the home comfortable, inspiring, and motivating (particularly as we spend more time there). Each element from the collection is designed to give each individual the opportunity to mix and match, expressing their own style and inspirations.โ
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To this day, the final season of Game of Thronesremains one of the most contentious in television history. A year on, the duo behind bringing George R.R. Martinโs novels to life have signed on to adapt an iconic trilogy series to life โ and fans are, rightfully so, a little apprehensive.
Varietyreports that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed on to adapt Liu CixenโsThree-Body Problemsci-fi series, in collaboration with writer and producer Alexander Woo.
The upcoming project will reportedly cover all three novels โ The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest,and Deathโs End โ which Woo described in a statement to the outlet as โone of the great masterpieces of Chinese science-fiction.โ
Originally published in 2008, Liuโs series chronicles a world where humans have made contact with aliens from a neighbouring solar system and follow the ways the relationship between the two species affects humanity on both a grand and individual scale.
โLiu Cixinโs trilogy is the most ambitious science-fiction series weโve read, taking readers on a journey from the 1960s until the end of time, from life on our pale blue dot to the distant fringes of the universe,โ Benioff and Weiss said in a statement. โWe look forward to spending the next years of our lives bringing this to life for audiences around the world.โ
The Three-Body Problem, the story of humanityโs first contact with an alien civilization inspired by @cixinliuโs renowned novel, will be adapted as a Netflix series from David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo. pic.twitter.com/Dily05j2Vw
Considering the popularity of Liuโs work, itโs unsurprising that fansare expressing their concerns over bringing it to the small screen. Many took to social media to share their scepticism about the duoโs latest venture, especially considering the cultural significance of the trilogy.
With The Three-Body Problem, I see two options and I honestly don't know which one is worse cause both are bad: 1. The story is westernized (white-washed), removing key cultural components. 2. Benioff and Weiss are writing the dialogue for a largely Chinese cast and story.
Please donโt let this Benioff/Weiss 3 Body Problem adaptation be anglicized. Everything special about the books is diminished if you take away the Chinese setting
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The insane levels of drama on Netflixโs Selling Sunset are both why we love the show, and why its authenticity has come into question.
Based on the exclusive Oppenheim Group, run by Jason Oppenheim, the show follows both the professional and personal lives of the agencyโs eccentric staff.
However, many fans of the show have speculated that the show is scripted and that the โagentsโ are actually paid actors.
One of the more prominent sceptics has been Chrissy Teigen. Proclaiming her love for the show, she also took to Twitter to reveal that they might not be the big names theyโre portrayed to be.
โI look at LA real estate a lot and have never seen any of these people lol either [sic] have our agents, who I have obsessively asked,โ she wrote.
Oppenheim responded to her cryptic post by pointing out that they hadnโt heard of her agents, either.
โChrissy, thanks for watching our show! Regarding your agentโs knowledge of members of my team, I respectfully donโt know him either although that doesnโt mean he isnโt successful and didnโt just sell you a stunning home in Weho (seriously, I love your new house).โ
Suzi Dailey, an esteemed luxury realtor in California, also commented to Oprah Magazine that she had โnever heard of them.โ Not long after, another notable agent Sophia Weeks added, โHonestly, Iโd think you were lying to me if you told me that they werenโt actors.โ
Even some of the showโs cast have admitted that itโs not as organic as producers would like us to think. One of the leading agents Chrishell Stause said on her Instagram Stories that, โ[The crew] can sometimes nudge us to address things but what we say is all us.โ
But now, to finally quash all those pesky rumours, Oppenheim released a statement on the matter and even brought out the receipts.
โMary, Heather, Maya, and Christine were licensed and successful real estate agents at The Oppenheim Group many years prior to filming our show,โ his statement read. โAmanza worked with us as a designer, and has been a close friend of Maryโs and mine for many years. Chrishell was a practising agent at another brokerage, many years previous to filmingSelling Sunset. As a licensed agent, Davina had transacted many deals before joining the team in 2018. Any insinuation that the agents on our show are not experienced, successful, or licensed, evidences a complete disregard for the facts. Even a superficial investigation would identify previous team photos, hundreds of millions in transacted sales, and more than 50 years of combined licensed real estate experience from these agents.โ
He then provided actual screenshots of each agentโs California real estate licences. The documents also show when exactly each agent joined the agency.
What should be noted is that the show was created by the same people who brought us the infamous โrealityโ series The Hills. And just like The Hills, while weโre not sure Selling Sunset is all real, we sure do love to watch.
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Itโs that time of the year again where weโre finding ourselves slowly leaning back towards our linen shirts and slip dresses. But after a whole winter in lockdown, our shoe collection could definitely use a refresh.
Whether you love to wear boots all-year-round or have been guilty of wearing sandals on the chilliest of days, the new spring/summer roundup is bound to have some chic options for you.
Here are the shoe trends weโre tipping to become staples this season.
It might sound like old news, but why mess with something that looks this good? These barely-there styles are perfect because of how seamlessly they take us from office, to beach, to drinks.
A.Emery The Kin Sandal, $139.95; aemery.comSt Agni Juliet Slide, $189; st-agni.comAncient Greek Sandals Eleftheria Leather Sandals, $210; matchesfashion.comCharles & Keith Strappy Caged Sandals, $73; charleskeith.com.au
Weโve been strictly-neutrals in the shoe department for too long. Now weโre loving all things colours, particularly shoes in variants of oranges, greens, and bold metallics.
Mara And Mine Bunny Kitten Heel in Ocre, $425; maranadmine.comNelson Made Juliette Sandals, $249; theiconic.com.auRaye Pima Heel in Pistachio Green, $155.29; revolveclothing.com.auZara double Strap Heeled Sandal, $129; zara.com.auChristopher Esber Valetta Toe-Strap Sandals, $588; christopheresber.com.au
For a long time the pristine white sneaker has reigned, but now, weโre going full โ80s Back To The Future vibes with these picks.
Saye Modelo โ89 Sneakers in Beige, $229; wellmadeclothes.com.auReebok Workout Plus Sneakers in Chalk, $130; theiconic.com.auVans Sid DX Anaheim in OG White, $149.99; vans.com.au
Socks and chunky sandals became a WFH staple for most of us, but now weโre reviving their style clout with these modern, much more sophisticated styles.
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Margot Robbie is a master of no-makeup makeup โ or rather, sheโs a master at pulling it off โ her enviable bone structure and naturally radiant complexion prove to be the perfect starting point for said aesthetic.
The real artist behind Robbieโs signature done-but-undone look, however, is her longtime friend and makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, who is a big believer in the โless is moreโ motto, as evidenced by the low-maintenance glam her clients often embrace on the red carpet.
But while each individual will of course have their own set of shades that best flatter their colouring, Dubroff relies on one particular hue more than any other when polishing Robbieโs face; a pale rose colour, taken tonally across eyes, lips and cheeks.
Fresher and more feminine than anything within the honey, copper or traditional neutral categories, blush pink works wonders on Robbieโs light complexion, bringing out the blue in her eyes, ensuring a โher lips but betterโ style finish, and adding life to her English rose complexion.
So, if youโre looking for a makeup technique designed to make your paler skin pop, Dubroff has a few expert tips for mastering Robbieโs signature lookโฆ
Eyes
โ[To start], apply cream shadow across lids to even them out and help shadow grab and stay put. I do a matte base to give [the] eye definition โ soft matte tones give eyes a gentle contour and prevent [them] from looking flat,โ Dubroff explains of her pink starting point.
Mary Kay Cream Eye Colour in Pale Blush, $19 at marykay.com
Viseart 01 Neutral Mattes Eyeshadow Palette, $120 at beautybay.com
โ[Next], place pops of pink strategically for impact on lids and inner corners. [Add] a touch of pink ivory pencil on the lower inner rim [to] open the eye, [then finish with] minimal mascara to help the colour pop while keeping all around softness [in tact],โ she says.
Suqqu Designing Colour Eye Palette in Yuushakuyaku, $69 at selfridges.com
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Obey-ge, $39 at sephora.com.au
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara, $44 at sephora.com.au
Cheeks
โ[Apply] creamy blush with fingers onto apples of cheeks straight after foundation and let it sit,โ Dubroff shares. โAfter the rest of the face is done, and a light dusting of loose powder [has been] applied, use a fan brush to apply powder blush โ doing it at the end lets you know how much you need to balance the rest of the face.โ
Chanel Powder Blush in Pink Explosion, $75 at myer.com.au
Lips
โ[On Robbie, I prefer to use] a soft pink [lipstick] with a pink pencil [layered beneath] for light definition. [For liner], I use a very cool almost taupe pink nude [colour] since I [generally] want a cool icy feeling [and then I finish by dabbing on a sheer blush pink lip shade,โ she adds.
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine, $43 at mecca.com.au
Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Lip Colour in Feel, $56 at myer.com.au
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Way back in 2018 and early 2019, we were all captivated not only by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gagaโs incredible performances in A Star Is Born, but by their off-screen chemistry that seemed to linger long into their press tour.
And while Gaga has denied any romantic feelings between the two, a resurfaced clip is reigniting our love for the pair, and offers a look into what their chemistry was really like behind-the-scenes.
Posted on the TikTok account GagaDaily, the video in question shows Gaga, Bradley, and other cast members from A Star Is Born seemingly participating in a table read. However, when it came time for Gagaโs crescendo in โShallowโ, the musician took it away in her usual, impressive and jaw-dropping fashion. After she finished, the room burst into applause and Bradley gave Gaga a reassuring pat on the back.
In an unsurprising turn of events, the video has gone viral and has amassed a whopping 14 million views so far. The clip was then posted to theAfterBuzzTV Instagram accountwhere it gained even more traction.
Reacting to the video, many fans were particularly captivated by Cooperโs awe-struck face as Gaga sang to the room. With many fans pointing out that his eyes were glued to Gaga intently during her entire performance of the award-winning song.
โHeโs speechless โค๏ธ๏ธ,โ one fan wrote on Instagram. โThe way Bradley is looking at her ๐,โ another remarked. A different fan said, โI wish BC would look at me like that โค๏ธ๏ธ.โ
While we all dream of their romantic coupling, neither Gaga nor Cooper have ever confirmed anything more than a friendship. The tworeportedlyfirst met back in 2016, when Bradley, who directed the 2018 remake ofA Star Is Born, saw Gaga perform รdith Piafโs โLa Vie en Roseโ at a benefit concert and felt inspired to cast her as Ally.
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While we may have first met her as Chrishell Hartley, before getting reacquainted with Chrishell Stause, it seems the popular Selling Sunset cast member actually has quite backstory behind her first name.
Not long after she joined the cast of Selling Sunset, the actress and real estate agent spoke about the interesting origins behind her unique moniker.
As she explained back in season one of the show(we must have been too deep in the Selling Sunset memes, slash, a real estate coma, to notice), her parents made up the name as an homage to the moment in which she was born.
As it turns out, her mother went into labour with her at a Shell gas station in her home state of Kentucky, and an attendant by the name of โChrisโ helped deliver the baby.
Chris. Shell. Chri-shell. BOOM.
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But wait, thereโs more. Chrishell Stause is not even her full legal name, in fact, Chrishell is her middle name.
Her full legal birth name is: Terrina Chrishell Stause.
Of course, she is an actress whoโs worked for over a decade in TV soaps like Days of Our Lives and The Young and The Restless before Selling Sunset, so itโs hardly surprising that she opted for a stage name, as many celebrities do.
As for her last name (spoiler alert!), many who followed the show will know that Chrishell was previously married to This Is Us star Justin Hartley, who filed for divorce (and notified Chrishell via text) in late 2019, citing โirreconcilable differencesโ.
After they married in 2017, she added his last name to her own and following their split, and in July 2020 requested to have her maiden name restored as part of the divorce proceedings.
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There are numerous benefits to opting for organic clothing. Conventionally grown cotton uses more pesticides than any other crop in the entire world. These toxic chemicals can not only be harmful to you, but also (and more so) to the farmers and manufacturers who contribute to the garments, and the environment in which itโs grown.
Convinced? Here are some of the best organic clothing brands in Australia.
Bon Label
Bon is an Australian brand thatโs all about ethical, sustainable, luxe essentials for women. The label is renowned for its โunf*ckupableโ basic tee โ a meticulously designed, expertly crafted piece with maximum versatility and style. However, Bon offers a range of trรจs chic sweaters, skirts and dresses made with certified organic materials. They also employ plenty of impressive eco-friendly practices to reduce their impact on the environment, like using business cards made from fabric off-cuts.
Vege Threads offers long-lasting, stylish staples using organic and eco-friendly materials. The accredited ethical brand is manufactured entirely in Australia and prides itself on using local knitting mills and dye houses. The brand is also a proud member of the 1% for the Planet, a company started by founders of Patagonia to create positive impact through business. A percentage of profits are donated to back to our chosen environmental projects and NFP movements locally and around the globe.
Torju is an Australian label that ticks every box for the ethically-aware woman. Its range is certified organic, sustainable, fair trade and, most importantly, effortlessly stylish. Their latest collection offers timeless staples with relaxed silhouettes โ featuring soft, breathable options for anything from work to weekend wear.
After the perfect beachy maxi or a go-to basic tee? Annukkaโs range is the perfect place to start. The Byron-based, eco-friendly label used certified organic cotton to make their everyday classics with relaxed shapes and a timeless colour palette.
Organic gym clothes can be hard to come by but First Base has got you covered. The Aussie activewear brand is committed to ethical and sustainable production, and they have a great range of certified organic cotton crop tops, tanks and sweatshirts. The brand also dropped a vintage edit, reviving classic gym gear for modern use.
In need of organic clothing that goes beyond basics? KitX has got you covered. Their range features modern designs often finished with signature asymmetric cuts and tiers. The eco-friendly, ethical Aussie brand โ backed by iconic Australian fashion designer Kit Willow โ uses certified organic material for its cotton pieces. They use renewable natural and recycled โmanmadeโ fibres sourced from traceable, fair trade suppliers for its other products.
Arnhem nails the 70s aesthetic with their floaty florals, patterned knits and retro denim. The Byron-based brand uses organic cotton as well as a number of other innovative raw materials that have a reduced impact on the environment. They also have an adorable kids range.
As the brand name suggests, all of Organic Crewโs garments are made with 100% organic cotton. Better yet โ theyโre made ethically and sustainably right here in Australia. Shop for functional and comfortable basics, pants, pyjamas and underwear.
When shopping for little ones, more and more people are opting for chemical-free, organic clothes. This is especially important for kids who suffer from allergies or skin complaints. Aster & Oak offer a range of durable, affordable and adorable organic kids clothes and products including wraps, rompers, basics and bedding.
Purebaby is your one-stop-shop for organic baby clothes and products, stocking options for premies and newborns to toddlers. The Australian company is all about beautiful and simple products made with awareness and care. Their certified organic items contain at least 95% organic fibres, and our dyes are free from harsh chemicals, bleaches and other irritant and pollutant materials.
Bhumi offers an extensive range of bedding, bath and apparel products made with 100% organic certified cotton. They also create stunning organic yoga pants and activewear.
Boody doesnโt mess around when it comes to being ethical and sustainable, they boast a number of certifications from Ecocert to PETA and all their factories are WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) gold compliant. Their basics are the perfect addition to your wardrobe.
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Although she didnโt walk yesterdayโs socially distanced MTV VMAs red carpet, Katy Perry definitely had the occasion on her mind when she shared a candid postpartum selfie just days after giving birth to her and Orlando Bloomโs daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.
Sharing the snap to her Instagram Stories, Perryโs tongue-in-cheek photo showed the singer standing in front of a mirror in a nursing bra and underwear with the VMAs gif above her.
โHair n makeup by @exhaustion,โ she wrote, cheekily playing on the way celebrities credit โwho theyโre wearingโ.
Adding an extra layer of playfulness to the whole thing, her song โNot The End Of The Worldโ could be heard playing over the top of the Story.
While Perry has never been shy about showing the not-so-glamorous parts of her life, particularly during her pregnancy, postpartum bodies have long been relegated to being almost โinvisibleโ, and arenโt celebrated until they have โbounced backโ (an antiquated idea that deserves to be disrupted), which makes the image all the more powerful.
Moreover, the photo comes mere days after Perry gave birth, a time when most women do still look pregnant as the uterus is still shrinking back down after having been expanded over nine months.
And itโs not the only move Perry has made that supports new mothers. On August 27, Perry and Bloom announced the arrival of their daughter Daisy Dove on August 27 via UNICEF, the organisation for which the both serve as Goodwill Ambassadors, to help support pregnant women and newborns at risk of dying from preventable causes.
โWe are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter,โ the couple announced in a statement.
โBut we know weโre the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was. Communities around the world are still experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers and every eleven seconds a pregnant woman or newborn dies, mostly from preventable causes.โ
As part of their announcement, Perry and Bloom established a UNICEF donation page on their new daughterโs behalf, in โcelebration of the heart we know our daughter already has.โ
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As Victoria continues its stage four lockdown amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to again urge states and territories to relax border restrictions in a national cabinet meeting later this week.
Itโs expected a new โtraffic lightโ system, currently being used in Denmark, could be put in place to help reopen areas currently in lockdown, and help ease businesses and workplaces into transition phases.
Below, we breakdown what exactly that means.
What Is The โTraffic Lightโ System?
The traffic light system uses three colour-coded alerts to indicate whether a region is open to the public without restrictions. UNSW epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws first proposed the model after the SARS outbreak of 2003, when she was reviewing the response to the Beijing outbreak.
Currently in Denmark, a region is considered โgreenโ and โsafeโ if there are fewer than just 20 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over a week.
A region will become โorangeโ or โcriticalโ when more than 20 people per 100,000 contract COVID-19 in a week period.
If that number of infected people rises higher, the area shifts into โredโ which means a lockdown comes into effect.
๐Decline in โchange in 14-day totalsโ in Vic & NSW says 2nd wave coming under control. Congrats Victoria โค๏ธ. 14-day total traffic light I use: 'green' open border (less than 59 cases), amber 'wear a mask' (60-99), Red hotspots 'ring fence or curfew' (100+) pic.twitter.com/Fmm0il6ae7
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will urge states and territories to reconsider border closures at a national cabinet meeting later this week. โWe must not allow this crisis, this pandemic, to force us to retreat into provincialism โ thatโs not the answer,โ he said on Friday. โIf you impose a border, you canโt help but cause problems. Thatโs why we got rid of them in the first place.โ
A clear agreement between the states and territories on what constitutes a โhotspotโ is to be determined, but it comes as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stated borders will remain closed throughout September for the state.
Dr Peter Collignon, the Australian National Universityโs infectious disease expert, spoke of the traffic light systemโs potential to the Canberra Times:โI personally think this is what we have to do. This is going to go on for the next year or two at least. We need to have some sort of objective criteria we use, which will invariably change over time, so that we can make it as safe as reasonable without having too many restrictions.โ
However, some have expressed concerns over its effectiveness. โUnlike Melbourneโs current six-week lockdown, under the traffic-light system restriction levels could change more regularly depending on the number of cases,โ Associate Professor Erin Smith wrote in The Conversation. โThis could potentially result in confusion among the public regarding what each colour actually means.โ
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Adele has sparked debate around cultural appropriation vs. appreciation after posting an Instagram selfie in which she can be seen wearing her hair in Bantu knots and posing in a Jamaican flag bikini.
The Grammy Award-winner shared the photo to commemorate of what would have been Notting Hill Carnival, as the event โ that celebrates Caribbean cultures through music, food and dance โ was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
โHappy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London,โ Adele wrote in the caption.
The post quickly drew mixed commentary online, with many calling out the 32-year-old for what they deemed to be cultural appropriation, especially regarding her hairstyle โ Bantu knots are a traditional Black hairstyle with African roots โ while others felt it was cultural appreciation in the context of the event.
One of the most prominent critiques to arise from the post came from American journalist Ernest Owens, who took to Twitter to weigh in, writing:
โIf 2020 couldnโt get any more bizarre, Adele is giving us Bantu knots and cultural appropriation that nobody asked for. This officially marks all of the top white women in pop as problematic. Hate to see it.โ
If 2020 couldn't get anymore bizarre, Adele is giving us Bantu knots and cultural appropriation that nobody asked for.
This officially marks all of the top white women in pop as problematic.
Others who felt it was appropriation took specific issue with her choosing to wear her hair in Bantu knots, with one Twitter user writing:
โBlack women are ostracized for their natural hair but Adele wearing this is okay???โ
Similarly, some felt it wasnโt necessary for Adele change her appearance to show appreciation for Carribean cultures, with Instagram user @iamgrude commenting:
โThere are so many ways to show appreciation for another culture. You can eat their food, listen to their music, support their businesses, become their friends, etc.
โBut you do NOT have to change your appearance to look like them to show appreciation.โ
On the other side, however, a number of people felt Adele was not appropriating, but showing her love and respect for Jamaican culture for a specific occasion that celebrates it.
Twitter user @TielaLeo responded to Owensโ tweet by saying:
โNah, bro. Read up on the Notting Hill Carnival before you comment on this photo. In my humble opinion, this is not cultural appropriation. It is cultural appreciation! That festival is a celebration of different cultures.โ
Similarly, many felt that much of the negative criticism was not actually coming from African or Carribean people.
โSometimes the Black Americans get outraged over nothing. Thereโs nothing wrong with Adele wearing a Jamaican-flag bikini top & African Bantu Knots on her head. Africans love it. Jamaicans love it. So why are the AA pressed? Who made them the spokespeople for the Black culture?โ one Twitter user wrote.
โThese people need to learn how to differentiate cultural appreciation and appropriation. Adele isnโt getting more credit than Jamaicans for celebrating the carnival here with Bantu knots, pretending Jamaican culture is hers or exploiting it for clout. Let her be,โ added another.
Sometimes the Black Americans get outraged over nothing. Thereโs nothing wrong with Adele wearing a Jamaican-flag bikini top & African Bantu Knots on her head.
Africans love it. Jamaicans love it. So why are the AA pressed?
Who made them the spokespeople for the black culture?
To all the ignorant non Jamaicans dragging Adele for supporting the Jamaican culture, sit down! You donโt speak for us! We are proud of Adele! Nuff respeck to her! pic.twitter.com/d1GI9Ep7kt
โ Francine Braverman-Iacovou (@fogartyny1) August 31, 2020
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Despite this season of The Bachelor Australia being one of the most uneventful to date, it seems past contestants have taken to adding the drama themselves.
Enter: Jamie Doran.
The past Bachelorette and Bachelor In Paradise star has come forward to accuse Network 10 crew of repurposing his old suit for Locky Gilbert.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, the 40-year-old firefighter shared a side-by-side photo of himself during his time on Angie Kentโs season of The Bachelorette, alongside a snap of Locky Gilbertduring the premiere episode of the current season of the show.
Both men are sporting a navy blue suit with black lapels and a black bow tie, which was apparently enough for Jamie to add his own interesting conspiracy theory about the outfit.
โAh, so thatโs where the suit I left in the crack house (mansion) went! Youโre welcome @lockygilbert,โ he wrote. โBudget cuts at Channel 10? I mean, it was only the premiere?โ
Coming for blood, Doran commented on an Instagram post by Bachie Memes AU that compared the men and their suits, writing: โNot much money in a show that gets 500,000 viewers an episode, and less ratings thanAntiques Roadshow.โ
But while Doran seems adamant that his beloved suit was recycled for Gilbert, a closer analysis performed by Bachie Memes AU has spotted that Doranโs suit has actually been a style staple since 2017โtwo years before he was even on the show.
Prior to Doranโs appearance on the show, the infamous navy tuxedo has been worn by four other men, including: Josh Cox from Angie Kentโs season of The Bachelorette, Dan Hobley from Ali Oetjenโs season, plus Eden Schwenke and Stu Laundy from Sophie Monkโs season.
Doranโs accusations against Network 10 come soon after he revealed his plans to take legal action against the network and Warner Bros. Australia due to his poor portrayal on the show.
โThis is not the news I wanted to post, but I feel I owe this to at least my family, friends, and also fans of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise,โ Jamie wrote back in July.
โAfter lengthy consideration, Iโve decided to begin legal proceedings against Network 10 and Warner Bros Australia.
โIโm not going to comment on this any further for the time being and would appreciate it if people would respect my privacy.โ
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Australia would probably still be confused with โAustriaโ today if it wasnโt for this international hit, which put us on the map (along with all the clichรฉs weโre still known for).
This classic fish-out-of-water film featured Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee playing the original crocodile hunter who wielded a giant knife โ โthatโs not knife, this is a knifeโ and wrestled reptiles for a living until being whisked away to New York by an American reporter.
The film remains our highest grossing at $47, 707, 045, which adjusted for inflation in 2014, would amount to $118. 3 million.
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Australia (2008)
Referred to as the โAustralian version of Gone With the Windโ, the epic historical drama by Baz Luhrman starred Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
The film, which explores Indigenous history and World War 2, was paid particular attention to its historical accuracy as Luhrmann scoured north Queensland for any authentic 1930โs furniture and vehicles four weeks prior to filming.
Oprah Winfrey also heavily promoted the film when she famously jetted off her entire studio audience down under.
Ronin Films
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Australiaโs all-time favourites would definitely have to include the largely theatrical, Strictly Ballroom, by Baz Luhrmann, featuring Paul Mercurio.
The film, which encountered many struggles during its production, took three years to complete due to lack of funding. The final scene was even shot during the lunch break at a real ballroom dancing championship.
Despite its production battles, the filmโs world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992 received a 15-minute standing ovation.
Universal Pictures
Babe (1995)
Hailed as the kidโs movie (based on Dick King-Smithโs novel, The Sheep-Pig) that delighted viewers of all ages by George Miller was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
The imaginative film was seen as an advance in special effects, launching a wave of live-action, talking-animal flicks, so itโs no surprise it won an Oscar for โBest Visual Effectsโ.
Reportedly over 48 different piglets played the role of Babe as they outgrew the part so quickly during the filmโs production.
Warner Brothers Pictures
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
The fourth installment to the popular Max Max series received great critical acclaim with some even calling it one of the greatest action movies ever made.
The apocalyptic film, which was in development for 10 years, drew particular praise for showcasing strong female leads like Charlize Theronโs shaven-headed Imperator Furiosa.
Its success was proven as it walked away with six awards at the 2016 Oscars, more than any film that year.
20th Century Fox
Moulin Rouge (2001)
As the first musical to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 10 years, Baz Luhrmannโs distinct, grandiose style of filmmaking was loved by critics during his 2001 film of Moulin Rouge!
Starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, the filmโs first screening was near Luhrmannโs hometown of Taree, New South Wales with tickets sold at the local pharmacy.
Kidmanโs necklace was the most expensive piece of jewellery ever made for film at the time, containing 1,308 diamonds, reportedly worth more than $1 million.
Warner Brothers Pictures
Happy Feet (2006)
Another George Miller marvel, was the computer animated musical film about a dancing penguin called Mumble.
The film, which was voiced by an all-star cast, was lauded by critics on their animation, yet received mixed reactions regarding its environmental messages.
One scene was even voiced by Steve Irwin, who plays an albatross, which was included in the special features section of the DVD in honour of Irwinโs memory.
Gramercy Pictures
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
In a similar style to Baz Luhrman, Stephan Elliottโs dazzling musical set in Alice Springs, became a cult classic and worldwide smash hit.
The film put the LGBTQI+ community at the forefront when it depicted drag queens and transsexuals to mainstream audiences.
Despite receiving Academy award recognition for its costume design, the filmโs wardrobe was, in fact, rather cost-efficient with Hugo Weavingโs famous thong dress costing only $7 using materials purchased from Target.
Miramax Films
Murielโs Wedding (1994)
The Aussie classic about the socially awkward, ABBA-obsessed, Muriel, launched the career of the then unknown, Toni Collette in 1994.
Despite it being the first film PJ Hogan ever directed; the heartfelt, yet quirky comedy raked in almost $60 million worldwide, becoming an international success.
The iconic film is set to become a musical, headlining the 2017 season of the Sydney Theatre Company.
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Gallipoli (1981)
Before Mel Gibson rose to Hollywood superstardom, he played Frank Dunne in the heart-warming, yet tragic First World War drama, Gallipoli.
Listed as one of GQโs โ50 films that make men cryโ, the film follows Western Australian boys, Frank Dunne and Archy Hamilton who enlist in the army and meet their fate at the beach in Gallipoli.
The coming-of-age film is now part of the Australian school curriculum.
Village Roadshow
The Castle (1997)
Rob Sitchโs tale of big-hearted, blue-collar heroes became one of Australiaโs most widely quoted and lovable comedies.
The film grossed more $10,326,428 million at the Australian box office, making more than 13 times its $750,000 budget. When it was released in the US, some of the famous dialogue was unfortunately redubbed to suit American audiences.
The iconic house in the film, which was sourced after filmmakers door knocked homes near the airport, is now reportedly being moved from Strathmore, Victoria to Corowa, in southern New South Wales.
As Darryl Kerrigan would say, โlocation, location, locationโ.
Sony Pictures Classics
Animal Kingdom (2010)
Jacki Weaver probably wouldnโt have played Dolores in Silver Linings Playbook if it werenโt for her Academy Award nomination for her supporting actress role in Animal Kingdom.
With Quentin Tarantino giving the tick of approval, the gangland drama was inspired by the real-life events of Melbourneโs Pettingill family received much critical recognition.
Currently, Netflix is streaming the American television reboot of the film.
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While many fans have pegged Irena Srbinovska as the woman to steal Locky Gilbertโs heart on The Bachelor, a new report has claimed the frontrunner โstepped awayโ from the show midway through filming earlier this year.
The 31-year-old nurse, according to the Daily Mail, decided to take a step back to return home to Melbourne to help on the COVID-19 frontlines.
Her decision to return home came as the Channel 10 series was forced to halt production due to the ongoing pandemic, and while the other women were waiting for their Zoom dates with the Survivor alum, the publication states that Irena chose to continue working.
โHearing about what was happening in the world was heartbreaking, especially being a nurse,โ the reality star toldNew Idea. โMy heart was torn, a part of me was selfishly devastated that the show was stopping, but then the other half of me was so eager to get back home and fight COVID.โ
โIt was hard saying goodbye to Locky and the girls, but also so rewarding that I could do my part to help out with the pandemic,โ she added.
The news comes as eagle-eyed fans spotted Irena leaving major clues on Instagram, suggesting that she does, in fact, win Lockyโs heart.
As picked up by theSo Dramatic! Instagram, one fan wrote: โI hope we get some more love story and less of the dramaโI have stopped watching for now,โ a fan wrote on Instagram about this seasonโs very drama-heavy plotline.
Irena responded: โThe love story is coming I promise,โ which was accompanied by a smiling face with love-heart emoji.
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Meanwhile, another fan has also noted that Irena and her BFF Bella Varelis, no longer follow each other on Instagram, which is surprising seeing as they are so close on-screen.
โNotice how Irena and Bella donโt follow each other on Instagramโฆ definitely means one of them wins so it is awkward now,โ one user noted.
And whilebetting websiteshave all tipped Irena to take out the top spot, evencurrent contestant Areebahas her eye on the Melbourne-based nurse to win, saying that thereโs no way Bella is the winner as that outcome would be โtoo obvious.
โWhere is the suspense? In all honesty, if I was making the show and Bella won, I would be like, โoh okay,'โ she revealed in an interview with Perth Now.
โI think Irena [will win]. I think Bella is too obvious, there is way too much connection already. Irena is a sweet girl.โ
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Warm up your label maker, because thereโs a new organisation reality TV show in town, and itโs filled with some of the best and most A-list celebrity homes.
Whether you love the art of organisation, or if youโre just looking for an adequate distraction to get you through the rest of 2020, Netflixโs latest reality home makeover series is sure to keep you occupied (and organised).
Introducing: Get Organised With The Home Edit.
Based on the duo behind the incredibly popular Instagram The Home Edit, expert home organisers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin will visit 16 different homes, of eight celebrities and eight โnormal peopleโ, and give their abodes the most satisfying tidy-up youโve ever seen.
Interested? Keep reading for everything you need to know about the show, from the plot to which celebrities will appear and where you can watch it in Australia.
What Is The Plot Of Get Organised With The Home Edit?
The eight episode series will follow Clea and Joanna as they make their way through 16 homes, and transform them with the most meticulous organisation youโve ever witnessed.
Weโre talking labels, rainbow colour coordination, transparent storage basketsโyou name it, theyโve got it.
Offering both celebrities and everyday people a crash course in decluttering, The Home Edit helps each person to learn the style and organisation skills to cut through their clutter and to create beautiful, welcoming spaces that really feel like home.
Need we say more? Check out the trailer below to see for yourself.
WATCH BELOW: Get Organised With The Home EditTrailer
Who Are The Celebrities Featured OnGet Organised With The Home Edit?
While we typically think that the homes of A-list celebrities are perfect and devoid of everyday clutter, The Home Edit prove us very, very wrong.
With an utterly star-studded lineup, Clea and Joanna visit the homes of Reese Witherspoon, Rachel Zoe, Eva Longoria, Khloรฉ Kardashian, Marietta โRettaโ Sirleaf, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, Jordana Brewster and Kane and Katelyn Brown.
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Between all the scandals, rivalries and glamorous personal lives of the characters, itโs easy to forget about the actual houses on Netflixโs Selling Sunset. But one property that really caught our attention was the Versace-style mansion on season three.
Arguably the most lavish house weโve seen on the show, the house even floored L.A real estate veterans Chrishell, Mary, and Amanza as they took a tour.
โWhen this house first hit the market, we knew we had to see it in person,โ Chrishell said in the episode.
โIt looked so crazy in the photos, a bunch of us have just given it the moniker of the โVersace houseโ just because there is so much Versace in the house: wallpaper, glasses, dishes, all these things that I never even knew Versace made,โ she continued.
Boasting five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a cinema, sauna, sky-high ceilings, plenty of chandeliers, and even two life-sized lion statues at the front door, the house definitely has an aesthetic theme: luxe.
Located in the exclusive gated community ofof Bel Air Crest โ once home to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, the mansion sold for $8.95 million USD (over $12 million AUD).
Now, thanks to realtor.com we can see every gold-plastered corner of the mega-mansion, statues and all.
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The Cambridges are one of the most talked-about families in the world, and while theDuke and Duchess of Cambridgespend the most time in front of the cameras, itโs their children that really steal the limelight.
The Cambridges are expected to reside in their Norfolk residence for the foreseeable future, but it was their Kensington Palace home that got everyone talking this week.
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Reports emerged about the Cambridgesโ London residence, Kensington Palaceโs โApartment 1Aโ and the truth is, itโs not actually an apartment at all.
Itโs actually a four-story mansion, with an elevator, a gym and nine staff rooms.
Opening up about the abode on True Royaltyโs Royal beat, royal expert and author Christopher Warwick explained that Apartment 1A โis not a small houseโ. In fact, he explained that it โhas 20 rooms from the basement to the atticโ.
It reportedly has its own walled garden, five reception rooms, nine staff bedrooms, multiple drawing rooms, luggage rooms, a gym and an elevator.
When asked why it was called an apartment, Warwick explained: โAll of these royal residences at Kensington Palace are called apartments, which of course makes people immediately think they are flats like the American term for an apartment. They are not. If you think of Kensington Place, in a way, it is built around three courtyards. If you kind of think of them as being these wonderful red brick terrace houses. Because they are all joined but separate houses.โ
So there we have it, Kensington Palace Apartment 1A couldnโt actually be further from an apartment.
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Most brides like to think theyโre a little bit different. From the barn reception to the take-home bottles of personalised gin, every bride and groom are convinced theyโre reinventing the wedding day wheel. And while it might be hard to come up with legit original ideas for your special day, it is possible to do things, well, not the exact same as everyone else. Wearing a suit instead of a dress is one.
Changing into a second outfit might be the biggest wedding trend of late, but not many brides make that second outfit their official wedding outfit. Considering suiting, tailoring and boxy silhouettes are some of fashionโs biggest take-homes over the last few years, why not consider a suit for the moment you say โI doโ, too?
Classic, classy and extremely flattering, a well-tailored suit can look just as elegant as a dress โ and itโs got pockets. Take time trying on different cuts, colours and options, but to keep up the bridal look make sure youโre opting for luxurious fabrics and flattering silhouettes. Add on a pair of strappy sandals and an understated bridal beauty look and youโre sorted. Below, weโve rounded up some of our favourite wedding-ready suits โ for the bride who isnโt afraid to do things a little differently.
Even some of the worldโs most famous names turned to the unconventional bridal look. From Bianca Jaggerโs iconic YSL skirt suit to Solange Knowlesโ Stรฉphane Rolland jumpsuit โ weโve long been seeing that you donโt, in fact, have to wear a dress at all on your big day.
Alexander McQueen
While Alexander McQueen has created some of historyโs most iconic wedding gowns, including royal bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, for her wedding to Prince William in 2011, the labelโs ability to create a tailored suit to perfection canโt go astray when looking for an alternative to a traditional gown. From lace two-sets to embroidered blazers, thereโs always a show-stopping set to choose. If youโre looking to be a more adventurous bride too, suit sets also come in bold golds and reds.
For bridal suits that feature stunning and bold embellishments, look no further than Christopher Kane. The two-piece sets, on top of being tailored to perfection, offer up dramatic touches from shimmering crystal fringes to cinched waists.
With a reputation steeped in classic tailoring and timeless design, it should come as no surprise that on top of Carla Zampattiโs designated bridal collections, the designerโs range of sleek white suits is the perfect option for the non-conventional bride.
Creating collections focused on simplicity and elegance, Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo has long been a fan favourite when looking for a statement look. That sentiment should ring true for brides wanting both classic and timeless designs with a fashion-forward edge. Our pick? The designerโs wide-leg silk satin pant and blazer.
Even celebrity bride Emily Ratajkowski couldnโt go past Zaraโs suit offerings. From classically tailored to statement, the retailer has all that a bride-to-be is looking for โ and in pieces that youโll be sure to wear over and over again.
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Update 31/08/2020:On Friday, August 28, the Victorian Government announced that they are going to introduce amendments before the end of 2020 to โurgentlyโ undo the โGag Lawโ that legally banned sexual assault survivors from speaking out using their real names in cases with a convicted offender if they didnโt obtain a court order first.
Jill Hennessy, the stateโs attorney general, announced that the reform would be โfast-trackedโ to โstreamline processes for victim-survivors who wish to speak out.โ
โThese laws provide an important protection to maintain the privacy of sexual offence victims and help ensure they are not exposed to additional distress โ they were never intended to inhibit willing victim-survivors being able to speak out and share their stories,โ she said.
โThe voices of victim-survivors are a powerful and important part of the justice system. Their expertise will be invaluable as we make these urgent changes.โ
Original 26/08/2020: The state of Victoria has passed a new law that legally bans all sexual assault survivors from speaking out using their real names in cases where the offender has been found guilty โ meaning tens of thousands of survivors have lost the legal rights to share their stories. The โGag Lawโ also limits survivors advocating for change, and in turn, protects convicted paedophiles and rapists.
The new changes to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act, which were quietly introduced in February, apply regardless of whether the victim consents to be named, while also silencing many survivors who have lawfully been able to tell their stories in public in the past. Those found guilty of breaking these new laws could face jail time, and fines in excess of $8,000.
Now, the only way for a survivor to speak out in public is to take the matter to court and obtain a court order โ a process which survivors would have to take on themselves.
Creator of the #LetHerSpeak campaign, Nina Funnell, has since started a GoFundMe to fund court orders allowing three survivors to legally share their stories under their own names.
โThe Ballarat survivors, victims of clergy abuse, and other public survivor advocates are among those who have lost the right to speak and could now face contempt of court if they continue their campaigns or media work,โ Funnell says via the fundraising page. โAs a result of the new laws, these survivors and others are now being forced to return to court at their own expense and inconvenience, to obtain court orders to speak publicly about their cases. This can and is costing survivors thousands of dollars.โ
The Let Her Speak campaign was founded by Funnell โ a survivor of sexual assault and journalist โ in 2018, to overturn similar sexual assault victim gag-laws in Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Those laws were preventing survivors from โcourageously sharing their stories,โ as Funnell says, and the campaign lead to landmark reforms being introduced in both states, allowing survivors to legally speak out.
The new campaign, #LetUsSpeakVictoria, is insisting the Victorian Government amend these new laws and allow all survivors of sexual assault and abuse the option to waive their right to anonymity โ if they choose โ and speak out about their experiences.
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria has now banned ALL sexual assault survivors from speaking to media under real names in any case where the offender has been found GUILTY.
The #LetUsSpeak Victoria campaign is launching today.
Funnell brings to light three stories of sexual assault survivors, under names that are not their own.
The first, Maggie, who was raped and abused by her father from the age of eight. He later murdered Maggieโs step-sister, which is when she revealed to police that she, too, had been molested. He has since been found guilty of both sexual assault and murder but may soon have the opportunity for parole. According to Funnell, Maggie wants to speak out to warn the community, while also honouring her sisterโs memory. Something she could be both jailed and fined for.
A second woman, Melissa, a rape survivor and disability advocate was raped by her carer. She wants a court order so she can continue her advocacy work โ under her real name.
The third survivor, a male, was sexually abused by Australiaโs most notorious paedophile, Gerald Risdale. While he has spoken out in the past, he is now prevented from continuing his advocacy work that is crucial to helping other survivors. Funnell shares this survivor has also been working on a book, which would not be permitted to go ahead without a court order.
โThere is power in survivors sharing their stories in their own names โ it shifts shame and it shifts blame from the survivor to the offender,โ Funnell says. โAnd it empowers others to come forward.
โTogether, letโs fight to give all Victorian survivors their voices back.โ
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Author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling has announced that sheโs given back her human rights award after the president of the organisation openly called out her anti-trans comments.
Rowling received the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisationโs Ripple of Hope award in 2019, for her work in helping to protect childrenโs rights by illustrating the abuse often seen in the orphanage system. However, now she has decided to hand the award back after the president of the organisation came out in disagreement of her comments towards the trans community.
Kerry Kennedy, president of the organisation, has openly disagreed with Rowlingโs comments, criticising her for targeting the community with her transphobic comments.
โI have spoken with J.K. Rowling to express my profound disappointment that she has chosen to use her remarkable gifts to create a narrative that diminishes the identity of trans and non-binary people, undermining the validity and integrity of the entire transgender community.
โOne that disproportionately suffers from violence, discrimination, harassment, and exclusion and, as a result, experiences high rates of suicide, suicide attempts, homelessness, and mental and bodily harm.
Kennedy went on to say:
โTrans rights are human rights. J.K. Rowlingโs attacks upon the transgender community are inconsistent with the fundamental beliefs and values of RFK Human Rights and represent a repudiation of my fatherโs vision.โ
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Following the statement, Rowling posted her own response on her own website, where she denounces the idea that she is transphobic and called out Kennedyโs statement.
โRFKHR has stated that there is no conflict between the current radical trans rights movement and the rights of women. The thousands of women whoโve got in touch with me disagree, and, like me, believe this clash of rights can only be resolved if more nuance is permitted in the debate,โ the statement read.
โIn solidarity with those who have contacted me but who are struggling to make their voices heard, and because of the very serious conflict of views between myself and RFKHR, I feel I have no option but to return the Ripple of Hope Award bestowed upon me last year.โ
She added: โI am deeply saddened that RFKHR has felt compelled to adopt this stance, but no award or honour, no matter my admiration for the person for whom it was named, means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience.โ
The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award is typically awarded to people who have โdemonstrated a commitment to social changeโ, with past recipients including former President Barack Obama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and George Clooney among others.
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Sustainability is not a new topic of conversation for Le Specs creative director Hamish Tame. Since the brandโs inception, the team behind the iconic sunglass brand have been working to continuously push boundaries and pave the way to a greener industry, and its latest launch is nothing short of fashion innovation at its finest.
Le Specs has introduced its first-ever Le Sustain collection, a standalone series of signature styles made from completely sustainable materials with a zero-waste componentry. Itโs frames, featuring the D-Frame and Bandwagon, are made from 23 per cent meadow grass and 77 per cent recycled plastic, with its pouch and packaging also being made from recycled and sustainably sourced materials.
Of the almost two year journey to creating the completely sustainable collection, Tame tells marie claire it was nothing short of โhurdles and roadblocks.โ
โWeโve launched Le Sustain as a stand-alone collection because weโd been workshopping different ideas for quite a couple of years prior and every time we started to discuss it, it was always met with a hurdle or roadblock,โ the creative director says.
The team tried materials such as cornstarch before finally discovering meadowgrass and beginning the initial stages of creating the new collection. โIf the material is too biodegradable or can disintegrate within a couple of years, thereโs always kind of some sort of reason for why it wouldnโt work,โ Tame explains. โWe came across this material that uses the Truegrass, which is the recycled plastic and grass.โ
Tame adds, โWe started to work with the factory on it, making sure that it started off as quite a soft material and working the structural side of making it physically possible to, just firstly, into a sunglass thatโs going to last the test of time and be able to do all of the things that you do with your sunglasses. And we started to sort of make some progress there and the idea sort of as we got more into, it became exciting.โ
Once discovering that a collection made from recycled plastic and grass was, in fact, a viable option that would not only allow for a completely sustainable sunglass, but also one that would be as high-quality as what the brand has produced in the past, Tame decided other facets of the brand needed to follow suit.
โWe didnโt want it to just be a sunglass that used the environmental or a sustainable material, but then everything else kind of was the same as what weโd always done,โ he says. โI think unknowingly, unknowing of how much work it was going to be, we set out to kind of go, you know what, letโs launch this as a stand-alone collection and every single detail, every single link in the way that we do things or the components that we can be proud and go, if someone comes and asks us why weโve done something, that people canโt pick it apart and go, Oh, thatโs great that youโve used a sustainable material, but itโs still packed in a polybag, or itโs still doing the things that are bad for the environment or damaging to the way that we live.โ
As for why Tame feels the need to continuously strive to push Le Specsโ stance of sustainability comes down to using the brandโs loyal following for good. โWe have this platform of speaking to millennials and Gen Z, and if we donโt do it, who else is going to,โ he says. โItโs not that weโre going to solve the problem on our own, but if weโre there with a couple of 100,000 followers and then the best retailers in the world, itโs kind of our responsibility to do it.โ
Tame continues, โI think that was probably the shift from going, this is really overwhelming and hard, and it almost seems impossible to, this is actually something that I feel obliged to do and itโs my duty in a sense of using our influence or our platform.โ
Below, some of our favourite picks from the new Le Sustain collection.
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If recent reports are to be believed, Brad Pitt allegedly has a new girlfriend: German model Nicole Poturalski.
Last linked to actress Alia Shawkat and jewellery designer Sat Hari Khalsa, a photo published by Us Weekly (see it here) show the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor and his reported new love interest arriving at Le Bourget airport outside of Paris, France together on August 26.
Prior to that, he was last photographed with her at the Hollywood Bowl in November 2019, which has led some to believe the pair have been dating for months.
While the photos may very well indicate nothing at all, speculation that Pitt, 56, and Poturalski, 27, are in a relationship is now in full swing.
But who exactly is his new girlfriend that some on Twitter have declared to be Angelina Jolieโs lookalike?
Below, everything we know about Pittโs rumoured new girlfriend, Nicole Poturalski.
Who is Nicole Poturalski?
A German model with Polish heritage who speaks five languages, 27-year-old Nicole Poturalski was scouted at the age of 13 on a visit to Disneyland.
Since then, she has walked the runways in New York, Paris and Milan and appeared in multiple fashion magazines, including the German editions of Harperโs BAZAAR and Grazia.
Going by the name Nico Mary for work, most recently she made it on to the cover of ELLE Germany.
Per the Daily Mail, she apparently speaks five languages and has a son named Emil who occasionally appears on her Instagram page.
In another Instagram post in May, Poturalski shared her appreciation towards mothers everywhere.
โLittle love letter to all moms, that try so hard, give so much love, time and heart. Donโt sleep, worry too much and love even more. You are great,โ she said.
Sheโs an activist and not afraid to be political
According to the Daily Mail, in her early teen years she expressed a desire to become a marine biologist, a passion which she has maintained by founding a charitable organisation to aid sharks.
Similarly, Poturalski has spoken out about racial injustice and gun control, expressing her views in an Instagram Story in March:
โI truly believe we need change. Black Lives Matter. Childrenโs lives matterโฆ Abused children canโt protest. They canโt connect with others.
โThey canโt raise their voice cause nobody hears them. Itโs on US YOUNG PEOPLE. EDUCATE and watch out for your younger fellow humans. Change is needed. Be kind to anyone and your best. I will do the same.โ
She is reportedly married but in an open relationship
According to the Daily Mail, Poturalski has been married to well-known German restauranteur Roland Mary, 68, with whom she had her son, for eight years. Reportedly Maryโs fourth marriage, he and Poturalski allegedly have an โopen marriage arrangementโ.
โHe has been married several times and has five children,โโ the source said of Mary. โHe is not interested in negativity or jealousy.โ
โThey are still married but you could describe their relationship as an โopen marriageโ.โ
Neither Mary nor Poturalski have commented on the status of their relationship.
Sheโs been posting about her โloveโ since February
While neither Pitt nor Poturalski have confirmed any relationship between them, Poturalsi, who splits her time between Berlin and Los Angeles, has been posting about her โloveโ since February, which does fit with the timeline.
Sharing a snap of herself walking in Los Angeles to Instagram at the time, she wrote:
โMissing my strolls with my Love ๐๐ฅโ
She later followed it up with a post in March, alluding to her โbetter halfโ with a post captioned:
โSaturdays these days for me is self reflection, reading books spending time with my better half.โ
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Earlier this year, the devastating bushfires that ravaged Australia left the countryโs koala population at serious risk, with reports stating that up to 30 per cent of the species that had been living in New South Wales had perished. Now conservationists and wildlife experts have expressed concern that Australian state governments are continuing to log unburned forests that house these vulnerable koala populations.
In July, a state parliamentary inquiry found that koalas will be extinct in NSW before 2050 unless there is urgent government action. The year-long inquiry found habitat loss remains the biggest threat to the speciesโ survival and that continuous logging and habitat clearing has been ongoing, despite the toll itโs taking.
Even with these fears and clear recommendations from that state inquiry, including that the NSW government urgently prioritise the protection of koala habitat in urban planning, the state-owned logging agency Forestry Corporation is continuing to cut down trees in increasingly rare koala habitats.
Speaking to Vice, James Tremain, from the Nature Conservation Council of NSW said, โItโs a scandal that the government isnโt doing whatโs required to prevent the extinction of one of our most iconic species. Theyโre schizophrenic on the issue. They say they have a koala strategy and an ambition to increase the population of koalas, but theyโve introduced laws that have made it much easier to destroy koala habitat.โ
Wildlife rescuer and arborist Kailas Wild recently teamed up with Nature NSW to show koalas in the middle of a logging operation in the Lower Bucca State Forest on the north coast of NSW, showing the devastating impacts the operations are having on already suffering habitats.
Koalas are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. Killing, harassing or disturbing them can attract a penalty of up to $8,000 and an additional fine of more than $800 per head of wildlife.
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While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look to be settling into their life in the United States nicely, Harry has recently opened up about his wishes to head back to his home country.
The family recentlymoved into a new homein Montecito, where theyโve welcomed guests like Gloria Steinem for a backyard chat. However, their new-found happiness in California doesnโt mean Harry isnโt missing some things from homeโeven with Meghanโs love for Britishisms.
On August 29, theDuke of Sussextook part in avideo callwith staff from the Rugby Football League for its 125th birthday. Harry, who acts as Vice-Patron of the Rugby Football Union, joined the call for a bit of fun and to quiz staffers on the leagueโs history.
According to Harperโs BAZAAR U.S., Prince Harry spoke of how Rugby โcan bring so many families together, bring so many people togetherโฆit doesnโt matter whether youโre in the stands, whether youโre the groundsman, whether youโre a player, whether youโre a fan, or whether youโre a first time watcher, every single person is bound by this family feeling.โ
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From there, Harry went on to admit that heโs hoping to visit the United Kingdom soon.
According to Us Weekly, Harry said: โWeโve got a whole rugby league World Cup coming next year.โ He also noted that his favourite event is set to take place in England in October 2021.
โI definitely plan on coming back. I would have been back already had it not been for COVID.โ
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wonโt be returning to the U.K. purely for rugby. According to Omid Scobie, author ofFinding Freedom, Harry and Meghan are hoping to spend โan extended period of time in the U.K. next year.โ
โIn March, we have the Invictus Games, which has been rescheduled, in The Hague,โ Scobie said on his Heirpod podcast.
โIn June, we have Trooping the Colour, which I imagine Prince Harry and Meghan would like to still be at, and July 1, we have the unveiling of the [Princess Diana] statue.โ
Who knows, this might mean that weโll get to witness the royal four back togetherโsooner than we think.
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While most of this yearโs red carpet events were either postponed or cancelled, the first major award show since the COVID-19 pandemic is finally here: the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
The MTV VMAs are officially underway in New York City, and although the usually celebrity-filled event looks a little differently than its predecessors, some of Hollywoodโs biggest name are still bringing their fashion A-game. The event, taking place outdoors throughout the city, has several notable stars preparing to perform and present awards โ including Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for a performance of Rain On Me, and Miley Cyrus.
While itโs not a traditional red carpet format, celebs are still putting their best fashion foot forward for the virtual affair. Below, a look at the bold, bright outfits your favourite stars are wearing for one of musicโs biggest nights.
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Long before she joined the Royal Family, Meghan Markle was a longtime admirer of Kate Middleton (even writing a blog post in 2014 detailing โthe endless conversation surrounding Princess Kateโ). But when the two would finally meet, things wouldnโt go as smoothly as the former senior royal would have hoped.
Prior to Meghan andPrince Harryโsdecision to step back from their duties as working royals, there were bumps in the road for the sisters-in-law. In their best-selling royal biography,Finding Freedom: Harry, Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand revealed that Meghan was faced with a let-down right away, when her future sister-in-lawKate Middletonwasnโt there for her first introduction to the royal family.
Meghanโs first introduction to other members of the firm was an informal tea with Prince Charles and Prince William, and Kate โjust couldnโt make itโ, apparently.
โMeghan was disappointed she didnโt get to meet Kate, who was with the children at Anmer Hall, the coupleโs Norfolk estate home near Sandringham,โ Scobie and Durand wrote, according toPage Six. โBut having gotten along so well with Harryโs brother, she didnโt think much more about that. William had made his feelings known to his brother when he shared how happy he was to see Harry smiling.โ
The two would eventually go on to form a close friendship, attending Wimbledon matches together and official engagements.
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If thereโs one show that has been a beacon of sky light-drenched hope in the middle of these โ wait for it โ unprecedented times, itโs Netflixโs Selling Sunset.
Alright, perhaps โhopeโ isnโt quite the right word. Nonetheless, between the glorious Hollywood houses weโd sacrifice our firstborns for (ok, an exaggerationโฆ but only just) and the turn-your-brain-off drama between the cast members, itโs the perfect blend of Real Housewives and real estate that we all deserve in this chaotic year.
That said, weโd be lying if we said that one of the thoughts we had while inhaling all 24 episodes wasnโt: โDamn, those commissionsโฆ how soon can we join The Oppenheim Group!?โ.
Because while the cast may be spruiking multi-million dollar mansions to ridiculously wealthy clients, they arenโt exactly doing so bad themselves!
Thus, in the interest of staying entertained during quarantine โ weโve already watched several shows like Selling Sunset in an attempt to fill the void โ we thought weโd do another little deep dive to uncover which cast member is raking in the most money.
Below, an investigation into the Selling Sunset castโs net worths. Youโre welcome.
How much does the Selling Sunset cast earn?
As weโve seen on the show, expensive houses mean hefty commissions in the five and six-figures, but the way itโs edited makes it seem like they are selling homes constantly, when in reality, it can be many months before a house is sold. On top of that, they do not have a base salary, as Mary Fitzgerald told Express.co.uk.
โI think the hardest thing in real estate is working for commission only,โ she said.
โSpending months sometimes with a client, and then they change their minds. The best part can also be when a client finds something they love immediately and I make a huge commission with very little effort.
โThis unfortunately is not normally the case, but I have double-ended deals represented the buyer as well on my own listing, so this is the best scenario for an agent.โ
That said, many of the cast members have side hustles and previous careers across modelling, acting and other areas in entertainment (it is L.A., after all), and may be earning money from their social media channels.
Now that weโve cleared that up, behold the cast:
Romain Bonnet
Age: 26
Estimated Net Worth: $1 to $5 million (AUD $1.37 to $6.87 million)
Romainโs exact net worth is unknown, but several sources quote it as being between USD $1 and $5 million. In addition to being a model, the 26-year-old France native has previously worked as a pastry chef. Nowadays, he also works for The Oppenheim Group alongside his wife Mary, as a project manager for construction on a number of their listings.
Mary Fitzgerald
Age: 40
Estimated Net Worth: $1 million (AUD $1.37 million)
According to The Cinemaholic, Mary is worth an estimated USD $1 million. In the real estate game since 2008, she was one of the first employees at The Oppenheim Group when she joined Brett and Jason in 2014. Prior to that, she worked with prestigious London property developers Candy & Candy, where she was involved in a real estate project at One Hide Park.
Maya Vander
Age: 37
Estimated Net Worth: $1 million (AUD $1.37 million)
Before moving to LA and entering the real estate world in 2011, the Israeli native lived in Spain, Netherlands and Singapore. She joined The Oppenheim Group in 2015. As was shown in seasons two and three, in recent years Maya has been dividing her time between LA and Miami, where she also has realtor license.
Amanza Smith
Age: 43
Estimated Net Worth: $1 million (AUD $1.37 million)
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The most recent addition to the Selling Sunset case, Amanza has previously held roles as an interior designer, model and cheerleader. Along with being a realtor associate with The Oppenheim Group, she is the businessโ in-house interior designer expert (and late to everything).
Christine Quinn
Age: 31
Estimated Net Worth: $2 million (AUD $2.74 million)
One of the best reality TV โvillainsโ to grace our screens in a long time, Christine may have the biggest personality in the series, but sheโs not the highest-earning cast member. Per several sources, she is reportedly worth an estimated $2 million, although some older figures pre-2020 value her worth at $500,000. Before joining The Oppenheim Group, the 31-year-old had a career in fashion and entertainment, previously appearing in a number of movies.
Davina Potratz
Age: 30
Estimated Net Worth: $1.5 to $2 million (AUD $2 to $2.74 million)
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Interestingly, Selling Sunset isnโt the first property-related reality TV show Davina has been on. Previously starring on Bravoโs Million Dollar Listing and working in modelling, Davina is now the broker and director of the New Development Division at The Oppenheim Group. During seasons two and three, she worked on selling the agencyโs most expensive listing, a USD $75 million โcompoundโ, but has yet to find a buyer.
Heather Young
Age: 32
Estimated Net Worth: $3 million (AUD $4.11 million)
A former Playboy Playmate, model, Pilates teacher and actress, Heather got her real estate licence at the age of 27 and quickly sold a $1.5 million condo and a $7.2 million house, before joining The Oppenheim Group in 2014. Today, she is reportedly worth USD $3 million, and currently engaged to real estate investor and reality TV host, Tarek El Moussa.
Chrishell Stause
Age: 39
Estimated Net Worth: $5 million (AUD $6.85 million)
Besides her job with The Oppenheim Group, Chrishell is a successful soap actress, appearing in recurring roles on Days of Our Lives (as recently as 2020), The Young and The Restless and more. While she may be estimated to have a net worth in the millions today, sheโs spoken before about growing up in poverty, sleeping in her car, and at times, not even having running water. Previously married to This Is Us star Justin Hartley, who filed for divorce in November 2019 and notified her via text message, Chrishellโs personal life was featured prominently on Selling Sunset season three.
Jason and Brett Oppenheim
Age: 43
Estimated Net Worth: $50 million (AUD $68.4 million)
Before making it big in the world of LA real estate, Jason and Brett Oppenheim were actually both attorneys. After earning a name for themselves as lawyers, they both left their jobs to become the fifth generation of the Oppenheim family to go into the real estate business. Recent reports state that Brett has left The O Group to start his own business, with the companyโs website now listing Jason as the sole broker and president. Guess weโll have to wait for Selling Sunset season four for all the details! In the meantime, check out the Selling Sunset castโs before-and-after beauty transformations.
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Itโs easy to get disheartened when looking for gifts for dad. He doesnโt really need another tie, does he? What about a pair of socks? What does dad even like, again? For Fatherโs Day this year, donโt get lost in trying to find the perfect gift, because weโve narrowed it down for you.
From the adventurous dad to the entertaining dad, below weโve singled-out the different types of dads out there, and what exactly they might like this year. Below, what to gift dad this Fatherโs Day.
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Earlier this year, the global pandemic disrupted some of the many things we had been eagerly waiting for, from travel plans to the Olympic Games. But, one that many of us had to really come to term with, the cancellation of Love Island UK.
But fear not: The bosses behind the mega-hit are launching a winter series to fill the void. The Cabins, set to premiere early next year, is based on reality series Let Love Rule, which is based in both Sweden and the Netherlands and is offering up an entirely new format than what weโve come to know from Love Island.
It will follow a group of singles who will have to move in together on the first date. We can already ~feel~ the drama.
And as the name suggests, each couple will be placed in a luxurious log cabin with hot-tubs and idyllic views of the British countryside โ only, without any technology in sight.
The official description reads, โFrom heartfelt moments or declarations of love, to awkward silences and difficult dating conversations, viewers will be able to follow all the antics and find out if the sparks fly or quickly fizzle out.โ
Paul Mortimer, ITVโs Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions said: โThis is a fantastic new format which challenges young people to delete apps and attempt to date face-to-face, with no distractions.โ
Another source told The Sunthat the show persuades people to get to know each other without social media apps and the internet. Can you imagine such a thing!
โAfter 24 hours together they will be able to decide whether they stay together for a bit longer or move on to someone new,โ the source detailed.
According to reports, if couples are able to stay together for โup to four daysโ then other singles will enter the cabin of the happy couple โ ie: cause a major shake-up.
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As LGBTQ+ History Month approaches, it is important that we carry on our education into racial and queer injustice.
And while integrating educational films and TV shows into your weekly watch-list is a great place to start, HBOโs new series is about to bring all that history into one place.
Introducing: Equal.
Just as the name suggests, the series will focus on historic fights for justice and equality, taking place between post-war America and the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Including never-before-seen archival footage from the events, an array of Hollywoodโs finest are stepping into the roles of real-life activists and trailblazers to bring their stories to light.
Interested? Keep reading for everything you need to know about the show, from the plot to the cast and when it will stream online.
What Is The Plot Of EQUAL?
Chronicling the history of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, the four-part HBO series features dozens of queer luminaries and covers various civil rights and LGBTQ+ movements throughout history.
Part one of the docuseries explores the rise of early organisations, The Mattachine Society and the Daughters of Bilitis in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Part two will chronicle the 20th century transgender experience, bookended by the 1966 Compton Cafeteria riots in San Francisco. Part three examines the contributions from the Black community on the growing LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and part four ties in the decades long struggles with the culminated Stonewall uprisingโthe beginning of the Pride movement.
The series will feature reenactments of iconic moments in history, along with archival footage of the real people who pushed for equality.
Samira Wiley as Lorraine Hansbury
Who Is In The Cast Of EQUAL?
In order to depict such important moments in history accurately, a star-studded cast has been announced to bring the events back to life. Some of the stars, and the trailblazers theyโll be portraying, are as follows:
Samira Wiley (Orange Is The New Black) as Lorraine Hansbury, the famed A Raisin in the Sun author and civil rights leader who discussed her queer identity and oppression under various pseudonyms. Alexandra Grey (Transparent) as Lucy Hicks Anderson, a prominent prohibition-era entrepreneur and one of the first documented Black transgender persons in the U.S.
Shannon Purser (Stranger Things) and Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries) as same-sex couple Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, publishers of The Ladder, the first nationally distributed lesbian publication in the U.S.. And Jamie Clayton (Sense8) as Christine Jorgensen, known as the worldโs first transgender celebrity, who went under gender confirmation surgery in the early 1950s.
The character list also includes advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., Bayard Rustin; First LGBTQ+ candidate to run for office, Josรฉ Sarria; activist and close friend to Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera; and many, many more.
Jai Rodriguez as Josรฉ Sarria
When Can We WatchEQUAL?
Equal is set to drop in October in honour of LGBT History Month, however HBO Max has yet to announce a date.
As most HBO projects make their way onto Australian streaming service Binge, we can assume thatโs where Equal will be headed.
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Weโve seen many a coveted plant make its way into the trend cycle, including the fiddle leaf fig, monstera plant, and the dracaena. But now, thereโs a new, very fun plant that is rising above allโฆ but itโs pretty hard to come by.
The pink philodendron plant, more lovingly referred to as the โpink princessโ plant, is the latest piece of flora taking over our home decor inspo pages. Part of the philodendron family, the bright pink and green contrast adds a chic burst of colour to any room.
Plus, because of its variegated nature, no two plants look the same, almost offering a tie-dye-like effect that we love.
So, what makes them so covetable? Well, theyโre not made the same way your average succulent or peace lily is. They require some skill, patience, and a little trial-and-error, with most of the ones weโve seen made in labs.
The pink hue is actually embedded into the plantโs DNA, without any hint at how pink the leaves will get until the plant has fully sprouted.
When growing these, thereโs always the chance that most if the leaves, if not all, will end up just plain green.
So, just like golden cavoodles and limited edition designer bags, their rarity means that they can cost you a pretty penny.
But on the flip-side, while they can be difficult to procure, they are relatively low-maintenance to keep.
They thrive in bright, indirect light and enjoy being well-drained, so try to wait until the top inch of soil is dry before watering againโweekly should do it.
Too much direct sunlight can actually turn the pink into more of a golden hue, which is still cute but not what weโre here for.
The pink colouring also means low-levels of chlorophyll (what plants use to feed themselves) so they can tend to randomly die off, however, this has less to do with a plant-ownerโs skill and more to do with luck, sadly.
However, on a positive note, they grow rather quickly, with new leaves popping up every fortnight. Freshly sprouted leaves may look lighter with white spots, but will mature into a very dark forest green with vivid pink colouring.
Itโs also important to note that these plants can be toxic to animalsโif ingestedโso maybe keep them up higher where your pup canโt reach them.
Here are some places that sell this variety in Australia, but unsurprisingly, some of the best options can be found on resell markets like Gumtree or eBay.
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Growing up with Sex and the City on constant rotation in the background of my life, Iโm avidly aware that when it comes to picking which character you are on the show, Iโve always been classed as a Carrie.
While itโs mostly to do with the fact that weโre both professional writers (although Iโm still trying to work out how she managed to fund her wardrobe by writing approximately one column a week), in recent years being called a Carrie has become more of an insult than a compliment.
Of course, Iโll always have a soft spot for Bradshaw and sympathise with the fact that sheโd rather spend her rent money on shoes, but watching reruns of Sex and the City in the year 2020 makes me cringe at how much she focuses on dating, relationships and Mr Big.
As Miranda Hobbes so eloquently put it, โAll we talk about anymore is Big or balls or small dicks. How does it happen that four such smart women have nothing to talk about but boyfriends?โ
Not to mention, the fact that Carrieโs an โI donโt leave Manhattanโ person (who legitimately tried to order a cosmopolitan in the McDonaldsโ drive-through), or that she slut-shames Samantha after having an affair with Big while heโs married, or that sheโs just all round a pretty bad friend, who talks about men while Samantha is getting chemo and sends her boyfriend to Mirandaโs during a medical emergency.
SATC fansโ opinions of Cynthia Nixonโs character, the ambitious, androgynous lawyer and sometime single mum, started changing a few years ago, but that shift was cemented with the creation of the Every Outfit On SATC Instagram account and the release of their โWe should all be Mirandasโ t-shirt, given the thumbs up by none other than Nixon and Kristin Davis (AKA Charlotte York).
While Carrie told us that life is about owning a shoe closet thatโs worth more than a house โ and finding a man to pay for a new walk-in-wardrobe, Miranda taught us that there was more to life. She focused on her career by getting a Harvard law degree and eventually making partner at a male dominated law firm, got married and moved to Brooklyn for love, had a child, and still maintained her friendships.
Charlotte, who spent most of the series trying to find a husband, had her own rebranding late last year with the creation of the #WokeCharlotte hashtag (yet another @everyoutfitonsatc masterpiece). Taking the then-borderline โ and now way over the line โ comments said by some of the characters, Woke Charlotte hits back, showing her friends the error of their ways and pointing out that they happen to be four affluent white women living in Manhattan apartments.
Remember when Carrie downright dismissed that bisexuality existed? Woke Charlotte replies with, โBisexuality is a real sexual orientation. Itโs not โjust a phaseโ and as a sex columnist you have a responsibility to educate yourself on queer issues.โ
20 years on, itโs safe to say that a lot of what was considered okay in the late โ90s doesnโt fly in 2020, but at least we have Miranda and (Woke) Charlotte to fall back on whenever Carrie says something questionable.
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Today is Equal Pay Day in Australia, and while the notion sounds like one we should be celebrating, in the 51st year since the Equal Pay Act was signed, our country still has a long way to go.
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has released its yearly report, revealing Australiaโs pay disparity still stands at 14 percent, and as a result [Un] Equal Pay Day is today โ August 28 โ marking the 59 additional days from the end of the financial year that we, as women, must work to earn the same annual salary as our male colleagues. AGAIN.
In numbers, that means that women get paid a weekly average of $253.60 less than men.
Libby Lyons, Director of the WGEA, says while the global pandemic has meant added pressures for employers, they still had an important role to play in paving the way forward. โI know many organisations are going through tough times because of the COVID-19 crisis, but Australian employers still have a really important role to play in closing the pay gap. We know from the data we have collected over the last six years that the actions of employers have led to material improvements in gender equality outcomes in our workplaces and the subsequent drop in the gender pay gap.โ
Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 has disproportionately disadvantaged women when it comes to the workforce: in April their working hours were cut back by 11.5 per cent versus 7.5 per cent for men. Female-dominated industries such as retail and hospitality were particularly affected, with many casual workers excluded from the JobKeeper scheme.
Womenโs unpaid labour surged during lockdown, with 56 percent (compared to a menโs 38 percent) working from home, often taking on childcare responsibilities, too. โThis is bad not only for women, but the whole economy,โ Ebony Bennett, deputy director of The Australia Institute, previously told marie claire.
Luckily, itโs not all bad news. There are plenty of companies that are taking the pay gap seriously. At the 2019 inaugural marie claire Glass Ceiling Awards, Software giant Salesforce was honoured for their public stance on pay equity. Through an investment of over $9 million, the company ensured equal pay for equal work for its 4000 employees.
Hereโs hoping that more companies will follow their lead and that after half a century of fighting for pay equality, [Un] Equal Pay Day will be celebrated much earlier. And eventually, not at all.
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2020 has forever changed the way we live and think, bringing opportunity for growth and positive change. Ten high-profile Australians reveal their hopes for the future.
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Lisa Wilkinson
Co-Host of the Project
This is a year none of us saw coming. Or maybe we did and chose not to look. But what if 2020 was the year the universe decided we had to have? What if this was the year the universe chose to say โenoughโ? The year Mother Nature sent us to our rooms to take a long, hard look at ourselves?
Itโs a time to be uncomfortable with where we are and what we may have become. A time to pause, to pivot and to plan. A time to realign our values. A time to breathe real, clean air and to think, mindfully. A time to treasure our health. A time to support local business and embrace our community, our neighbours. Itโs about time with family, untrammelled by the distractions of a world moving way too fast. And time with ourselves, our thoughts and the dreams we somehow abandoned becauseโฆ life. A time to move forward with more compassion, less judgement and more gratitude. A time to make change and be the change.
I pray that what has not broken us in 2020 has woken us. I dream that we will all now breathe a little deeper and pause a moment longer, having discovered a better soul, a stronger spirit, a more mindful, conscious self. Living with the knowledge that we all need to fit more gently into the universe.
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Benjamin Law
Writer and Broadcaster
George Floydโs brutal killing at the hands of police โ and the wave of Black Lives Matter protests in its wake โ have made us all re-examine police brutality against black people in the US and Australia. Here, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent roughly three per cent of the population, yet almost 30 per cent of the prison population. Since the 1990s, hundreds of black people have been killed โ and continue to be killed โ in police custody in similar ways to Floyd. In 2015, David Dungay even said the same words as Floyd โ โI canโt breatheโ โ as he was held face-down by police officers before he died. What happens to black kids and adults in Australian detention is a national stain.
It also forces us to look at all our institutions with critical eyes. The arts and media govern whose stories are told, and who gets to tell them. And although we live in a country with the oldest continuing human civilisation on Earth, where half of us are first- or second-generation migrants โฆ where are non-white people in the national conversation? Off the top of your head, can you name 10 Australian TV shows starring or hosted by a non-white person? Or even five?
Conversations about โdiversityโ in 2020 shouldnโt make us feel good. They should make us look at our leaders and propel us into action. May 2020 be the year we get comfortable discussing โwhitenessโ the same way we do โpatriarchyโ โ recognising that the issue is how to address disproportionate imbalances of power that erase other people.
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Tayla Harris
AFLW Player and Professional Boxer
Eternally optimistic, I see a future Australia that generates equal opportunities for men and women and is a country proud to boast the highest standards of acceptance.
I hope it is a place where aspiring female athletes are not challenged by multiple barriers that prevent them from achieving their dreams, while their male counterparts follow the yellow brick road to becoming professional sports stars. We donโt mind if our brick road isnโt yellow, hell, paint it rainbow and give a voice to the LGBTIQ+ community too โ women are multitaskers after all, arenโt we?
I am ambitious by nature, so I refuse to tone down my optimism. I believe many Australiansโ attitudes need to change, but I do believe gender equality in sport is possible. I would also love to see the end of the tall poppy syndrome in Australia, replaced by a culture where we support each other and celebrate our achievements.
Lastly, I see an Australia that is devoid of bullying. I am often in disbelief at the public display of bullying by our politicians. It is clear that it is a โtop downโ issue โ young people see our leaders disrespecting each other, raising their voices, shaming each otherโs work and they think this is OK. It then bleeds into the school rooms, social gatherings, online โ a vicious cycle.
Meanwhile, I will continue to live my life with my values in check โ kindness, bravery, empathy (among others). I hope to inspire, I hope to make change and I hope we stop hoping and start doing. Dare to dream, right?
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Kylie Kwong
Chef and Resturantuer
Soon after lockdown, like so many, I was at home, trying to think of ways I could support. After speaking with several individuals in leadership roles of essential community and health organisations, I felt both humbled and motivated.
After 20 years of running my own business, I have an understanding of what itโs like to be โleadingโ all the time, being the โbossโ. Even when you work in a collaborative way, as all of the above do, the buck still stops with you. I had 40 staff at Billy Kwong โ so many livelihoods to be responsible for. That said, I could not even begin to imagine what these leaders have to manage and carry as they deal daily with intense, volatile situations with the most vulnerable in our society.
So, every Saturday, I delighted in cooking fresh food for these leaders: Siobhan Bryson and Mardi Diles of Weave Youth & Community Services, Helen Silvia of Womenโs and Girlsโ Emergency Centre, Ronni Kahn of OzHarvest, Rob Caslick of Two Good Co, local elder Aunty Ali Golding and Jon Owen of Wayside Chapel.
After listening to what they have been dealing with, as they and their extraordinary organisations stood at the coal face of such adversity, it suddenly struck me: who was looking after them? How did they maintain their own mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health while dealing with everyone elseโs anxieties? We must not forget that leaders and bosses โ like all of us โ need time and space to let their guard down, to be vulnerable. They also need comfort, nurturing and care. Giving energy to these leaders in the best way I know โ through cooking and offering food โ was a small yet hopefully meaningful way that indirectly supported the thousands they help, each and every week.
As we gradually make it to the other side, we must not look at bouncing back but, rather, bouncing forward. Collectively, we must make care our central mission.
Lidia Thorpe
Greens MP
As a Gunnai and Gunditjmara mother and grandmother, I believe that all of our children deserve to be safe. I am committed to raising the age of criminal liability. This is the age at which a person can be arrested, charged and found guilty of a crime. That age is currently 10 years old in this country. This has meant that,in 2009, a 12-year-old boy was taken out of school, arrested and charged with receiving stolen goods because he accepted a stolen Freddo frog from a friend. In 2000, Johnny Warramarrba committed suicide in Northern Territoryโs Don Dale prison after being locked up for stealing stationery. These are our babies. Our babies belong with their families. These children need to be connected to communities and country. An identity is what creates a strong person and our identity is with the land. Prison is no place for a child to develop. Our children should be loved and nurtured and be a part of the community.
The international average age of criminal liability is 14 years old. I think itโs about time our nation catches up with global human- rights standards. As the Greens Senator for Victoria, Iโm passionate about taking this struggle to parliament, as I believe all our kids should feel safe around police and know they can go to them for help โ [rather than] recoil in fear. I always get asked by non-Indigenous people how they can be better allies to Aboriginal people. Listening to truth- telling about our fight for justice is a good start. Maya Newellโs 2019 film In My Blood It Runs does this elegantly and effectively.
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Mariam Saab
Journalist and ABC News Presenter
โSheโll be right, mateโ is as Australian as Vegemite, but like our beloved spread, it doesnโt work with everything. If the hard knocks of a merciless bushfire season, global pandemic, systemic racism and inequality, press freedom wars, toilet-paper brawls and so on have you sagging on the ropes, youโre human. This is not a bad roll of the Jumanji dice โ however unreal it feels. This is our โforged from the fireโ moment and far from the first. Growing up an Australian-Lebanese Muslim in the Sutherland Shire during the Cronulla race riots taught me this: multiculturalism is the great strength of our country. โGoing back to where you came fromโ doesnโt mean you belong there. In the Middle East, I was the Aussie journo, while in Europe, the Anglo. My kids are tri-lingual, tri-national Peppa Pig worshippers of both Christian and Muslim ancestry. My sonโs greatest passion is surfing. Legit shredding.
If multiculturalism is our bread, then mateship is our butter. Weโre all farmers in drought, communities devastated by fires and floods, victims of family violence, LGBTQ and proud, health and emergency workers, asylum seekers in detention and, just as my husband fled Lebanon to France as a child refugee, we are all in exile. I still feel like the odd dark girl with the smelly lunch box in a playground full of beautiful blondes. But now the playground is Australian TV. Itโs time for change. Time to shout Black Lives Matter. Our First People matter. Itโs time to take action on climate change, to defend a free press and demand that it asks itself as many questions as it asks of others. And, once in a while, weโll turn down the news and politics and turn up Slim Dusty, and in that great Aussie drawl weโll sing, โSheโll be right, mate.โ
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Rodger Corser
Actor and Producer
The last 12 months have been a challenge for many in this country and around the world to say the least. Itโs also been enlightening in many ways; itโs shifted our thinking and at least made us engage in questioning how and why, we do what we do.
Whatโs important moving forward is that a variety of opinions, perspectives and experiences have the opportunity to be heard and considered. Even more importantly, in a global media landscape, is that Australian voices are heardโฆand not just the usual suspects. We have a mix of very unique and similar issues to the rest of the world, which cannot be addressed by merely borrowing a template or moral of a story.
But in order to ensure we find the right solutions for our country, we need to invest in these voices, and yes sometimes that means money and some regulation.
Local news and dramatic story telling are the framework for our voices to be heard and they must be maintained and in some cases be reinvigorated. So if media ownership concentration needs to be looked at, so be it. If International media giants are required to produce some local content in return for our business, so be it. If the mix of faces we see on TV and film needs to better reflect our actual population, so be it. Or if reinvestment into regional journalism and production is requiredโฆso bloody be it, I say! As a nation, we will be all the richer for it.
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Shareena Clanton
Actor and Rights Activist
Historical self-identity, colonial propaganda and the status quo become the path of least resistance for many Australians. The truth is, on a national average, Indigenous youths are at least 23 times more likely to be incarcerated from the ages of 10โ17 than non-Indigenous kids.
Such punitive social policy feeds into privatised prison systems and the flourishing of a multi-billion-dollar industry of Indigenous oppression and incarceration. It is a business of power and colonial rule built fundamentally on criminalisation, dehumanisation and enshrining of us as the โotherโ, less than, a subhuman minority.
Representing less than 3.3 per cent of the population, we cannot fight this war on our own. The language of revolution is not in those who buy their way into boardrooms or influence policy by political affiliation.
Political and corporate erasure of Indigenous post-colonial history laid a foundation on which genocide was built. Indigenous suffering need not exist as an underpinning virtue of nationhood. The vocabulary of oppression is not the language I frame my peopleโs resistance in.
With a crystallised understanding of Indigenous truth among the broader population, change is possible. Work with me in disseminating that truth. Truth is magical.
Clementine Ford
Author and Activist
Itโs tempting to look at the events of this year and think of them in negative terms. But there is opportunity in this pandemic: we are being shown alternative endings that will take us to new and better places.
For one, a new understanding about the impact of gender inequality is being felt in homes all over the country. As COVID-19 demands that people stay home and work, we can craft a new way of living that enables parents โ and letโs face it, mothers especially โ to be creators and contributors equally, rather than being sidelined for convenience.
But beyond this, there is a softer, gentler way of being, too. A return to the roots of connection, even as we are prevented from connecting. Neighbourhood walks with tumblers of wine or hot toddies. Patronising the small businesses in our suburbs. Saying โhelloโ to people as we pass them on the street. I want to believe in the inherent capacity people have for kindness.
My Australian dream is that we donโt rush back to reestablish the old world order, because frankly it sucked for a lot of people. Letโs come up with a better vision, one that is validating for all people and recognises the community we are a part of. Oh, also more wine sold in cans, please.
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Natasha Stott Despoja
Chair of Our Watch
My hope for the future is for a violence-free Australia. Every week in Australia, on average, a woman dies violently, usually at the hands of someone she knows. Police get called to a domestic violence incident roughly every two minutes โ thatโs 657 times a day. Violence is perpetrated against women of all backgrounds, young and old, women of colour, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and women with a disability. The rates of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are Australiaโs particular shame.
The good news is: violence is preventable. We need to embed gender equality in all the places we live, learn, work and play โ from schoolyards to decision-making institutions.
This article originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of marie claire.
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Danielle Macdonald is crying. The actor is standing in the back room of the Hollywood Hotel in Sydneyโs Surry Hills, which is decked out as a New York bar in the 1960s for the new Helen Reddy biopic I Am Woman. The air is thick with the smoke of clove cigarettes, but thatโs not whatโs making Macdonaldโs eyes water. Tilda Cobham-Hervey, who stars as Reddy in the film, has just told Macdonald (playing Reddyโs best friend, the iconic music journalist Lillian Roxon) that she is moving from New York to LA with her unemployed boyfriend/manager. โAre you sure about this?โ asks a worried Macdonald, in character.
โYes, Iโm willing to take that risk for someone who believes in me,โ says Cobham-Hervey. โI believe in you,โ implores Macdonald. โIโm just really going to miss you is all.โ
In the background, Reddyโs real-life granddaughter Lily Donat makes the whole room sway with melancholy, singing an original song by Alex Hope: โHere comes the revolution, voices clear, voices loud. Here comes the change for restitution, to make our mammas proud.โ Cue crying.
Itโs not the first time Macdonald, 29, has shed a tear because of the film, directed by Unjoo Moon. She burst out crying when she first read the script, which tells the story of Reddy, the Australian singer who moved to New York in 1966 with her three-year-old daughter, a suitcase and $230 in her pocket. Reddy lived in a cockroach-infested apartment before going on to become one of our biggest musical exports and the face/voice of feminism.
โI read the whole script in one go and I burst out crying at the end. Thatโs when I knew I had to do it,โ says Macdonald, who received the script in 2017 while doing press for her breakout role as an aspiring rap artist called Patti Cake$.
Danielle Macdonald in Dumplin
Fast forward a year and two more blockbuster films (Dumplinโ with Jennifer Aniston and Bird Box with Sandra Bullock) and Macdonald is back in Sydney where she grew up, with her accountant mum and shipping company manager dad on the Northern Beaches. Both her parents came to watch her on set when she filmed in Sydney in 2018, transforming into Roxon, who wrote the literal Rock Encyclopedia and (spoiler alert) tragically passed away at the age of 41 after an asthma attack. โEveryone should knowthe story of Lillian Roxon. Sheโs fascinating. Iโd never heard of her [until this project] and then I watched the documentary on her, Mother of Rock, and I became obsessed with her. There was a sweetness to her, but she was also quite devilish. One of her friends describes her as โlike a Botticelli angel whoโd just finished giving King Kong a blow jobโ,โ says Macdonald of the quote that instantly made her understand her character. โLillian was into free love and owning her sexuality. It was the decade of women taking control and doing whatever the hell they wanted. Lillian had power; no-one would cross her.โ
In her final scene opposite Cobham-Hervey, Macdonald musters all of Roxonโs power in a heartbreaking face-off with Reddy. โHelen and Lillian had a tiff and got really upset with each other. And then [Lillian] died,โ says Macdonald.
โThe last scene we did was horrible, so mean. I messaged Danielle afterwards to apologise โ I felt like such a bitch,โ adds Cobham-Hervey, who lives close to Macdonald in West Hollywood, where they meet for pizza on Sundays.
Despite the characters falling out in the film, I Am Woman is a love letter to the sisterhood and an important reflection on the second wave of feminism that swept through the US in the โ70s. At the time, women were calling out sexism, fighting for legal access to abortion, repealing misogynistic laws and campaigning for the Equal Rights Amendment. Reddyโs song โI Am Womanโ became the anthem for the revolution and was the soundtrack for the strikes. โI am woman, hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore,โ declared Reddy in the 1971 hit that still resonates with women today. In 2020, weโre still fighting for real equality. โThe song still feels very relevant, which is scary. It should feel like it was 50 years ago,โ marvels Macdonald. โWe have come a long way โ women can get credit cards now. But even though women have rights, we still donโt have equality.โ
Lucky for us, Macdonald is strong. Sheโs invincible. And sheโs sharing Reddyโs message with the world โ once again.
A Star is Born
The rise and rise of Danielle Macdonald.
2010
The Sydney local moves to Hollywood to pursue an acting career at age 18, landing roles in Glee, Pretty Little Liars and 2 Broke Girls.
2017
Our girl bursts onto the scene as New Jersey rapper Patti Cake$ aka Killer P aka Patricia Dombrowski. Whatever her name, Macdonald is a certified โboss bitchโ and the breakout star of 2017.
2018
Macdonald swaps rap for country music in the Dolly Parton-inspired, beauty pageant picture Dumplinโ, in which she (brilliantly) plays Jennifer Anistonโs daughter.
2019
Wearing a custom Christian Siriano gown, Macdonald attends her first Oscars โ where her film Skin wins the Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action). (Credit: Courtesy Getty Images)In Macdonaldโs Vanity Fair profile, Sandra Bullock is quoted as saying, โThis smart, funny, deeply talented actor โ who can seriously bust a move โ is ego-free.โ High praise, true praise. (Credit: Courtesy Getty Images)Macdonald joins forces with fellow Aussie Toni Collette in the highly acclaimed Netflix series Unbelievable, which scored four Golden Globe nominations. (Credit: Courtesy Netflix)Macdonaldโs life comes full circle with her first appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! โ 10 years after she sat in the audience and watched Kimmel interview Ben McKenzie from The O.C. (Credit: Courtesy Getty Images)
2020
Alongside Cobham-Hervey, Macdonald champions feminism in the kick-ass biopic I Am Woman, which premieres on Stan on August 28.
2021
Macdonald plays the lead role in White Girl Problems, based on the bestselling Babe Walker book and produced by Elizabeth Banks, who brought us Pitch Perfect and Charlieโs Angels. So, yeah, itโll be a hit.
2022
With three other films in the works (French Exit, Falling for Figaro and an untitled Bo Burnham project), Macdonald is poised for world domination. I, for one, welcome our new fearless overlord.
This article originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of marie claire.
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Michelle Obama has always been headstrong when it comes to discussing social, racial and political opinion. But this time, she has opened up about her personal struggles with racial discrimination, both in and out of the White House.
In the latest episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast, Obama was joined by her guestsโand close friendsโKelly Dibble, Denielle Pemberton-Heard, and Dr. Sharon Malone, to discuss the power of friendships.
However, the conversation took a sharp turn when the women recalled a racial profiling incident that occurred in Central Park back in July.
โThat incident in Central Park, which infuriated all of us, as we watched it, it was not unfamiliar,โ Obama said. โI mean, this is what the white community doesnโt understand about being a person of colour in this nation, is that there are daily slights. In our workplaces, where people talk over you, or people donโt even see you.โ
She then went on to reveal that during her eight years serving as First Lady of the United States, she admitted that she could recount โa number of storiesโ of white people treating her as invisible.
โWhen Iโve been completely incognito during the eight years in the White House, walking the dogs on the canal, people will come up and pet my dogs, but will not look me in the eye. They donโt know itโs me,โ she recalled.
โThat is so telling of how white America views people who are not like them, like we donโt exist. And when we do exist, we exist as a threat. And thatโs exhausting.โ
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Recalling one incident in particular, Obama opened up about an incident of racial profiling that involved Pemberton-Heard, Obama and her two daughters Malia and Sasha, as the four women went to Haagen-Dasz for an ice-cream.
โWe had just finished taking the girls to a soccer game. We were stopping to get ice cream and I had told the Secret Service to stand back, because we were trying to be normal, trying to go in,โ Obama remembered.
โThere was a line, andโฆ when Iโm just a Black woman, I notice that white people donโt even see me. Theyโre not even looking at me.โ
She continued, โSo Iโm standing there with two little Black girls, another Black female adult, theyโre in soccer uniforms, and a white woman cuts right in front of us to order. Like, she didnโt even see us. The girl behind the counter almost took her order. And I had to stand up โcause I know [Pemberton-Heard] was like, โWell, Iโm not gonna cause a scene with Michelle Obama.โ So I stepped up and I said, โExcuse me? You donโt see us four people standing right here? You just jumped in line?'โ
TheBecomingauthor added: โShe didnโt apologise, she never looked me in my eye, she didnโt know it was me. All she saw was a Black person, or a group of Black people, or maybe she didnโt even see that. Because we were that invisible.โ
In light of the Black Lives movement, Obama opened up about how she has leaned on her friendship groups, particularly the Black women in it, for support.
โMy girlfriend group, while it is diverse, it has been so important for me to have Black women in my crew,โ she said.
โThereโs just a certain relief that comes when you donโt have to walk into your friend group and explain yourself.โ She concluded, โMy group of female friends arenโt calling me to say, โWhat can I do?โ Theyโre calling me to say, โHow you doinโ girl? Letโs talk.'โ
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Yesterday, many celebrities took to social media to congratulate Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom on the birth of their first child together, Daisy Dove Bloom.
But perhaps the most notable congrats came from Bloomโs ex-wife, model and Kora Organics founder, Miranda Kerr. All eyes were on the Aussie mother-of-three when she posted her well wishes to both Perry and Bloomโs Instagram posts announcing the arrival of their daughter.
โIโm so happy for you guys. Canโt wait to meet herโ wrote the 37-year-old.
After being together for six years, the couple divorced back in 2013 but have been friendly since, even going on holiday together with their nine-year-old son, Flynn.
Bloom, 43, and fiancee Perry, 35, put the happy news to good use by allowing UNICEF to make the announcement, generating awareness for their social account.
โWe are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter,โ they wrote.
The couple are both UNICEF ambassadors and encouraged fans to donate to the organisations, as well as raise awareness for the health newborn babies all around the world.
Bloom proposed to Perry on Valentineโs Day last year, while Kerr remarried Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, 30, in 2017. The couple have two sons, Hart and Myles Spiegel.
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As Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert remains imprisoned in an Iran jail, convicted of being a spy, London human rights activist Ana Diamond, 26, knows just what โsevere tortureโ sheโs enduring
As Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert remains imprisoned in an Iran jail, convicted of being a spy, London human rights activist Ana Diamond, 26, knows just what โsevere tortureโ sheโs enduring
Like Kylie, 33, Ana was arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while visiting Iran, wrongly convicted of espionage and jailed at Evin prison.
Kept in solitary confinement, Ana was forced to undergo an invasive โvirginity testโ; later guards pretended they were about to execute her. Further, she was made to hear her motherโs cries as they tortured her in a nearby cell.
โThe fact that Kylie has spent 24 months in solitary confinement is in itself a form of severe torture,โ says Ana.
โI feel a deep melancholy for what Kylie has had to endure, and what she is currently being put through.โ
Prolonged isolation, she says, โcauses irrational rage, self-loathing, self-harming thoughts, paranoia, hallucinations, and is so detrimental to oneโs body and mental health.โ
Thankfully Ana, who holds British, Iranian and Finnish citizenships, was released less than a year into her 10-year sentence, and in 2017 returned to London. Even so, she was so physically and mentally damaged by her ordeal she later needed heart surgery.
โIn many ways I resonate with Kylie: like me, she was young when visiting Iran and could not speak Persian. Not only did she have to adjust to the culture shock, sheโs has had to process an incredibly traumatic experience alone by herself.โ
In August 2018, Kylie, a lecturer in Islamic Studies at Melbourne University, went to Iran to attend a course in the city of Qom but was arrested on her departure three weeks later. Sentenced to a decade in jail after a secret trial, she has reportedly attempted suicide several times in recent months.
Though Australiaโs ambassador to Iran, Lyndall Sachs, described Kylie as โwellโ after visiting her on August 2, Ana is sceptical.
โWhat Kylie is going through is neither normal or acceptable; it is counter-productive to publicise news about Kylieโs condition describing her as โwellโ.โ
Ana gives a chilling insight into daily life in Iranan prison, where cells are just two metres by two metres, or even smaller. โIn solitary confinement, your day begins about 4am. The lights are on 24/7, so you will have to cover your eyes with a maghne (a form of scarf/hijab). There are no beds, so you are sleeping on a concrete floor.โ
Dinner typically consists of a boiled egg and a boiled potato with some salt, or soup. โIf you have the luxury of a TV or a book, the time will pass more effortlessly, but in most cases that doesnโt happen. I did not have access to any of that.โ Prisoners must remain in their cells โfor 22.5 to 24 hours per day; when let out, itโs into a small solitary outdoor area with no recreational equipment. You can have no visitors and phone calls are rare, if permitted at all.โ
But, she says, now that Kylie has recently been transferred to Qarchak prison, โa place known for extrajudicial killings, torture, and intra-prison violence,โ she holds even graver fears for her safety.
โQarchak is overcrowded, lacks basic sanitation, and there is no privacy.โ
Like Kylieโs former colleagues, now speaking publicly about her plight, Ana believes more can and should be done by the Australian and British governments to help secure Kylieโs release, and she encourages all Kylieโs supporters to keep speaking out about her case.
โKeeping Kylieโs name out there will engage the public with her cause and humanise her. After that, her case cannot be ignored. The governments involved will be held accountable for her prolonged incarceration and will be urged to seek alternative routes for negotiating her release, or perhaps initiate a prisoner swap.โ
She also believes itโs time Kylieโs family, who have heeded the Australian governmentโs request to say silent about her situation, went public to help their daughter.
โKylieโs case is no longer a private matter; she has made numerous attempts to get her word out in the public, to the media, and I think her attempts should be respected and pursued.โ
She adds, โWhen I was arrested, I had no idea I was one of many dual-nationals seen as convenient candidates for hostage-taking purposes. I kept blaming myself for the pain I had caused for my family and loved ones. In reality, I was a political pawn, someone who could be a source of revenue and leverage for the Revolutionary Guards, and there was nothing I could have done to avoid this.
โI noticed from the letters that Kylie wrote and smuggled out that she was naive about it too, that she had thought this was all a misunderstanding.
Far from it. It is a strategically-planned project of state bullying and state-sanctioned hostage-taking in response to the present-dayโs shifting diplomatic disputes between Iran and the West.โ
In September last year, it became known that former Foreign Affairs minister Julie Bishop, who retains strong personal ties with Iranian leaders, offered the Australian government her services to help secure Kylieโs release. But somewhat astonishingly, 12 months on, she has not been taken up on her offer. โThe government would be aware of my offer to assist and I am confident they would take that up should it be deemed as potentially helpful,โ Ms Bishop tells marie claire.
She described Australiaโs consular officials as being โamong the best in the worldโ.
Meantime, Kylie continues to endure a daily nightmare behind bars.
Ana warns, โIf the Revolutionary Guards cannot reach agreement with the Australians, or the Brits, about Kylieโs case, and if she ends up serving the full 10 years, she will walk out of jail a shadow of who she is today. To be innocent and spend 10 years behind bars, thatโs a lifetime, and would leave even the most strong-minded person empty, broken and physically dysfunctional.โ
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From their very first meeting on the red carpet, fans knew Locky Gilbert and Bella Varelis had chemistry. But, as we continue to watch their love journey unfold, the two have been hit with claims that they knew each other prior to entering the mansion, and even made a โsecret pactโ to end up together.
Eliminated contestant Nadine Kodsi was the first to drop the bombshell, appearing on reality TV podcast So Dramatic!
โI honestly think Bella is going to win and the reason why I think that is because I personally think it was set up,โ she told host Megan Pustetto. โApparently they met in Bali and she basically made an agreement to go on the show and then theyโd be together. Now itโs so obvious.โ
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Sheโs not the only one to have that thought. An insider spoke to WHO magazine earlier this month, claiming that the pair had met and made a โsecret pact.โ
And in a new interview with Daily Mail, a production insider claimed that producers had a hard time selling the โBachie love storyโ this year because Locky and Bella โalready knew each other.โ
โ[Bella] let it slip that the top five girls she knew Locky, and everyone was like โwhat?'โ, the source said. โBella brushed it off. She slipped up.โ
Since those allegations came out, Locky has denied that he and Bella had ever met prior to the series, adding that they both individually know former Bachie alum Matty J and Laura Byrne but were never introduced.
โIndividually, Bella and I know Matty J and Laura, however, claims that we were introduced by them, or that we had made any kind of secret pact are completely false,โ he explained.
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While The Bachelor Australiaโs Irena Srbinovska continues to be a front-runner for Lockyโs heart, eagle-eyed fans have spotted that she has let a major clue slip online.
According to the So Dramatic! Instagram, fans have spotted a rather peculiar comment left by Irena, that may suggest that she is the winner after all.
โI hope we get some more love story and less of the dramaโI have stopped watching for now,โ a fan wrote on Instagram about this seasonโs very drama-heavy plot line.
To which Irena responded: โThe love story is coming I promise,โ which was accompanied by a smiling face with love-heart emoji.
Meanwhile, another fan has also noted that Irena and her BFF Bella Varelis, no longer follow each other on Instagram, which is surprising seeing as they are so close on-screen.
โNotice how Irena and Bella donโt follow each other on Instagramโฆ definitely means one of them wins so it is awkward now,โ one user noted.
And while betting websites have all tipped Irena to take out the top spot, even current contestant Areeba has her eye on the Melbourne-based nurse to win, saying that thereโs no way Bella is the winner as that outcome would be โtoo obvious.
โWhere is the suspense? In all honesty, if I was making the show and Bella won, I would be like, โoh okay,'โ she revealed in an interview with Perth Now.
โI think Irena [will win]. I think Bella is too obvious, there is way too much connection already. Irena is a sweet girl.โ
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What this season of The Bachelor Australia lacks in creative plot lines, it certainly makes up for in endless drama. And can we say weโre surprised?
After Irenaโs sword-filled single date with Locky, the group gathered to play a game of โcompatibility chessโ, or โcompatibility chestโ as too many people called it (unironically, sadly). Competition heightened between Roxi and Areeba (yet again), leading to Gemma winning her first chance at screen time, and the title of โqueen of compatibilityโ.
Another cocktail party brought even more drama, when Charley decided to whisk Locky away for the annual โuncomfortable Bachelorbathโ. The mud bath not only left Roxi seething, but triggered a symphony of crying between the other women and an explosive fight between Kaitlyn and Roxi that left the house (and us) in shock.
BFFโs Bella and Irena had a heart-to-heart over how to be best friends and date the same man, and sadly, Rosemary and Kristina were left sans a rose at the end of the night.
As always, the fantastic people of Twitter summed up our thoughts perfectly.
Here are the best reactions to episode six of The Bachelor Australia:
To be fair, as someone with hearing damage I mishear everything too, and I guess words a lot, and I've made this mistake so many times. #thebacheloraupic.twitter.com/hfdhmLRcV9
Bella and Irena being honest with each other is the women ๐๐ฝsupporting ๐๐ฝ women ๐๐ฝ and ๐๐ฝ being ๐๐ฝ vulnerable content that we need! #TheBachelorAU
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While The BachelorโsLocky Gilbert is currently in the midst of a journey to find โtrue loveโ, the reality star has been forced to publicly apologise off-screen after a racist post from his Myspace page resurfaced online this week.
The image, which was uncovered by the Daily Mail, was shared by Locky in 2004 when he was a 16-year-old high school student in Perth, WA.
It features a map of Australia with the words: โF**k off weโre fullโ, an anti-immigrant and anti-refugee slogan. The image also featured the Southern Cross constellation and the words โAussie Prideโ.
On Thursday, Locky apologised for the comments via a statement to Daily Mail Australia.
โI am deeply sorry for the image I posted on MySpace over 14 years ago,โ he said. โI do not hold these views and I apologise for the offence I have caused.โ
The post comes after many Australian viewers (and even past contestants) called out for the franchise for its lack of diversity over the years. Most recently, many took issue with Channel 10โs decision to cast sisters Elly and Becky Miles as dual 2020 Bachelorettes.
Bachelor In Paradisealum Mary Viturino was just one who called out the lack of diversity the series continues to promote, taking to Instagram to share her thoughts on the announcement.
Posting a photo of all the former Bachelorettes โ from Sam Frost to Sophie Monk โ Mary wrote: โWhile every single one of these women are beautiful, inspiring and deserving to find love, I was hoping Bachelorette would have listened to the Australian public โ who have been asking for more diversity,โ adding, that even when POC are cast they receive a โlack of screen timeโ and pointed to Niranga Amarasinghe as an example.
Mary went on to add that there were so many โboss Indigenous past contestantsโ that could have been cast, including Brooke Blurton and Renee Barrett.
Niranga echoed the same sentiments, even accusing one of his former castmates of racism.
โWhen one particular [person] comes out saying they got a bad edit, it infuriated me,โ he wrote. โThere were so many more nasty comments to me and other people. One particular moment telling several people they wouldnโt take me back to the parents because of where I was from.โ
โCanโt pronounce my name and doesnโt even know where Iโm from. I accept rejection itโs life, but this I donโtโฆnot once have they ever apologised. You know the one.โ
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Sheโs finally here! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have announced the arrival of their baby girl: Daisy Dove Bloom.
The Grammy-nominated artist and her fiancรฉ announced the news with UNICEF, the organisation they serve as Goodwill Ambassadors for.
โWe are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter,โ the couple announced in a statement. โBut we know weโre the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was. Communities around the world are still experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers and every eleven seconds a pregnant woman or newborn dies, mostly from preventable causes.
โSince COVID-19, many more newborn lives are at risk because of a greater lack of access to water, soap, vaccines and medicines that prevent diseases. As parents to a newborn, this breaks our hearts, as we empathize with struggling parents now more than ever.โ
Perry and Bloom have now established a UNICEF donation page on their new daughterโs behalf, in โcelebration of the heart we know our daughter already has.โ
Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and Orlando Bloom's new bundle of joy.
โWe are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter."
This is Perryโs first child and Bloom shares 9-year-old son Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr.
The couple first announced the news in March, with the singer showing off her growing bump in the music video for her single, โNever Worn Whiteโ.
Speaking on Mix 104.1โs Karson & Kennedyin June, Perry revealed some of her thoughts about becoming a first-time parent. โIโve been overwhelmed. Iโve been anxious. Iโve been happy. Iโve been overjoyed. Iโve been depressed. Iโve been all of it,โ she said. โThe world is just a wild time, and itโs a wild time to bring life into the world. I mean, people were already having those kind of conversations years ago where itโs like, โMan, the world feels a little uncertain.โ And now, it really feels shaky boots.โ
The singer recentlyopened up about her engagementto Bloom withStellar Magazine, explaining that sheโs โa bridechilla as opposed to a bridezilla.โ The two got engaged on Valentineโs Day 2019.
โOrlando and I are united with our approach,โPerry explained.โItโs not about the party, itโs about the coming together of people who will hold us accountable when things get really hard. Those are just the facts when youโre with someone who challenges you to be your best self.โ
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The Black Lives Matter Movement, sparked by the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and countless other Black men and women who have lost their lives at the hands of police brutality, has seen global protests and calls to action start to gain momentum around the world.
Some of Australiaโs most influential voices โ including Margot Robbie, Miranda Tapsell and Hugh Jackman โ have joined forces for the #DoMore Project, a nationwide call to action to become more informed, more educated and more engaged in challenging racism in our country. It will use the stories of Australians of all backgrounds to โchallenge existing beliefs and raise awareness of the impact of racism.โ
The aim: to understand how we can do more to create an equal future for all.
As Robbie says in a video released to promote the cause, itโs not enough to just not be racist anymore, we need to be anti-racist and we need to be better allies โ every day. โ[Anti-racist is] not a label, thatโs a mindset that we need to practise every day. And every day is an opportunity to do more, every day is an opportunity to put your hand up and be present and hold yourself accountable.โ
Tapsell said, โEveryone is starting to see the cracks in structures built across the world.โ
The team behind #DoMore has, along with its promotional video, created a range of resources to understand, reflect and act on being better allies. It includes reading material detailing the diversity within First Nations countries to the diversity of our migrant communities, as well as informative guides to both challenge and address biases.
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If youโve tried every potion and lotion in the haircare aisle in an attempt to revive dry and lifeless hair, it may be time to consider you hair and scalp health.
Just like the skin on our face and body, our scalp requires a beauty routine of its own in order to be happy and healthy, and promote the growth of strong, high-shine hair.
Thanks to a slew of innovative products such as the John Frieda Detox & Repair range, the beauty industry is finally catching on to the benefits of hair and scalp detoxes. From enhanced hair texture to nixing style-ruining flyaways, thereโs plenty to gain from giving your hair and scalp a little R&R.
Here, five signs that suggest you need a hair and scalp detox.
1. Your Hair Looks And Feels Dirty
Dry shampoo, hairspray and leave-in conditioners all leave behind a residue, which over time builds up, resulting in a congested scalp. Just like the skin on our face, our scalp is made up of oil glands and sebaceous glands, that when not properly looked after, can become clogged.
Unless the scalp is regularly exfoliated, hair can feel constantly dirty. This product buildup adds weight to hair and often affects hair volume and texture. If your hair feels gritty and is hard when you move it, itโs most likely because itโs coated in a layer of gritty product build up.
To remove product build up, try using the new John Frieda Detox & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Enriched with antioxidant-rich green tea and nourishing avocado oil, the daily duo frees up your hair from unwanted impurities and creates the perfect foundation for visible repair and immediate regeneration.
Seasonal changes, stress and daily styling places hair under pressure and can cause damage to the hairโs cuticle structure. When hair is damaged, cuticles become rougher which results in less light reflection and therefore lacklustre lengths.
In order to restore shine, apply a weekly detoxifying mask that will work to strengthen hair strands. The John Frieda Detox & Repair Masque promotes hair shine, smoothness and softness. Specifically targeted for dry and damaged hair, it recharges brittle strands and infuses hair with new energy.
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3. You Have Split Ends
Thanks to the daily use of heat tools and environmental factors (think UV exposure and pollutants), hair can very easily be stripped of its natural moisture. When hair becomes dry, it will seek to absorb moisture in the air, resulting in pesky flyaways and split ends.
To ensure hair is properly protected, and prevent hair from losing moisture, make sure youโre applying a protective spray every day. The John Frieda Detox & Repair Care & Protect Spray strengthens and protects hair from breakage and split ends. The nutrient-rich formula provides the hair with moisture and also detangles gently. Safeguarding hair from heat and daily aggressors, the spray will transform dry, stressed hair into healthy looking hair full of smoothness and shine.
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4. You Have An Itchy Scalp
An itchy scalp can be attributed to a number of things such as sunburn, medication, diet or stress. If youโre finding your scalp becoming increasingly itchy, it may be worth consulting your doctor.
However, for general discomfort, introduce the John Frieda Detox & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner into your daily routine to help remove dead skin cells, sweat, pollution and oil build up, which have all been known to cause some itching.
Dryness can be one of the most telling signs that hair is overdue for a detox. Factors such as colouring, straightening, blowdrying, UV exposure and product build-up can all contribute to the depletion of hair moisture.
Avocado Oil and Green Tea are rich in antioxidants. John Frieda Detox & Repair range, infused with avocado oil and green tea, helps to nourish and restore hair strands/locks with moisture.
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Thereโs nothing like a good podcast to while the hours away. Moreover, thereโs nothing quite like a good true crime podcast to turn those hours into a thrilling ride (even if it is while folding laundry).
And if youโve been meaning to refresh your usual rotation, youโve come to the right place. Here, a round-up of the best true crime podcasts (some new, some underrated and some just too good to ignore) to get in your ears in 2020.
Scroll on to see them all.
1. Chasing Charlie
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Approached with a seemingly routine case of a jilted lover, private investigator Julia Robson begins to uncover the unsettling saga of unscrupulous conman, Charlie. Relentless, determined, and whip smart, Julia embarks on a seven-year mission for the redemption and justice of victims around the globe, who under closer observation arenโt your regular shrinking violets. Chasing Charlie is a true story of crime, dominance and deception with dark sexual undertones.
Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australiaโs suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive. Emily Webb is a true crime author. And together with expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, they probe the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncover the darkness at the heart of Australian life.
Ex-All Aussie Mystery Hour hosts Josie Rozenberg-Clarke and Melissa Mason went independent in 2020 with their new history podcast. While theyโll now delve into political scandals and bushranger adventures, theyโre still covering murders, supernatural entities and, of course, mysteries in Australia.
In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, the hosts take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcalaโs twisting secret life. He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster fool employers, prison psychiatrists, and parole boards โ all while committing heinous crimes from coast to coast? And how did a one-time appearance as a game show contestant help lead to his capture? From the makers of Dirty John, this is the story of the most famous serial killer youโve never heard of.
Itโs February 2nd 1922, and all of Hollywood is about to wake up and learn that William Desmond Taylor, the most famous film director in town, was murdered in his home last night. The investigation will shine a light on some of Hollywoodโs most scandalous affairs, backroom deals, and underground drug dens. This real life Murder Mystery is one of the most iconic โwhodunnitโ cases of the 20th century that will leave you guessing (and second guessing) who killed William Desmond Taylor for weeks to come. Murder in Hollywoodland premieres June 17th wherever you find your podcasts.
Ever wonder what murder took place on today in true crime history? If so, sit back and grab a cup of coffee as you enjoy your daily dose of TC goodness. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, guides you through history with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, crimes of passion, cults and more in this short form daily true crime podcast.
Prefer your true crime on the โlighterโ side? Obsessed with all things โ90s? This is the podcast for you. Hosted by sisters Tori and Tyrella who get together weekly to discuss a different case straight from the headlines or news feed, this series delivers plenty of witty chatter, Friends quotes (yes, really) and, of course, plenty of crime (we strongly recommend the bonus episodes about Tiger Kingโs Joe Exotic).
Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. Sheโs the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience โ and deepest griefs โ as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young womanโs body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. Trapp embarks on a dark journey that brings her face to face with a man who takes โa little piece of her soul.โ The series is about a singular detective on a relentless, sometimes lonely quest for answers.
Less about the crime, and more about how TV, movies and books shape our perception of criminals. Hosts Christie and Jackie dive into all things crime (real and fictional) in entertainment and pack out each hour-long episode with plenty of well-researched facts and excellent banter.
A much loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.
Lawyer Nicola Gobbo represented some of Australiaโs most dangerous criminals, all the while secretly working as a police informer. But when her secret life as an informer was exposed, she fled. For the first time, she tells the full story behind why she became an informer to Rachael Brown, the only interviewer to interview her since she went into hiding, revealing what happened when her double life was exposed to the world.
Pefer a more psychological take on crime? Criminologists Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg go deep in this podcast that is all about, you guessed it, women and crime. Bringing to the table their experience studying women who have been victims of crime, those who have committed crimes and those who work in the criminal justice system, each episode uses a criminologistโs lens to look at how women are treated in the criminal justice system and the psyches of female killers.
Calling all fans of Serial: get The Orange Tree on your list, stat. A limited seven-episode series, the show investigates the 2005 murder of Jennifer Cave. Twenty-one-year-old Jennifer went out one night and was never seen againโฆ until her body was found at The Orange Tree, an apartment complex near the university. Her friend, who was the last person to meet her before she went missing, mysteriously fled to Mexicoโฆ and he wasnโt alone. The story takes such a wild turn, youโll want to prepare to binge!
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While some could argue the eyes are the window to the soul, others would argue that what lies on oneโs bookshelf can reveal far more than a longing stare. Journalist Jess McHugh might be one to argue the point, starting a now-viral Twitter thread dedicated to pinpointing and discussing the red flags spotted on menโs bookshelves. The signs to look out for in a potential partner via book titles, basically.
The result: a hilarious and all-too-relatable look into the world of male decor. An area that is not new to the world of Twitter, with the last viral thread poking fun at decor often found in male apartments, with cameos from leather couches and often, empty rooms and bare walls.
McHughโs thread offers up a glaring look inside what many consider there no-goโs when slyly searching the shelves of a future mate. From finding no books at all to only a collection of J.K. Rowlingโs Harry Potter series. While the thread is hilarious, it might also have you glancing over at your own selection titles on display.
Top 7 Warning Signs In a Man's Bookshelf: 1. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone 2. " " " " Chamber of Secrets 3. " " " " Prisoner of Azkaban 4. " " " " Goblet of Fire 5. " " " " Order of the Phoenix 6. " " " " Half-Blood Prince 7. " " " " Deathly Hallows
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Top 7 Warning Signs in a Man's Bookshelf: 1. A Chemistry Textbook 2. A Biology Textbook 3. A Physics Textbook 4. An Engineering Textbook 5. A Mathmatics Textbook 6. An Astronomy Textbook 7. A Geoglogy Textbook
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Top 7 Warning Signs In a Man's Bookshelf: 1. A severed head 3. A journal written in blood 4. Candles that never dim 5. The mark of the beast 6. A scrapbook of dead bodies 7. Alan Moore's The Killing Joke
lesbians bookshelves are just: 1. the five love languages 2. her body & other parties 3. the bell jar 4. an eileen myles joint 5. girlfriend's copy of the bell jar 6. twilight, somehow 7. an ex's copy of the bell jar
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On the hunt for a new weekend-watch? One that will make you laugh instead of cry but isnโt lacking in substance? While that might be a tricky find, we may have just the ticket: I Hate Suzie.
Particularly ideal for fans of Fleabag, the new TV series is a no-holds-barred, sardonic comedy-drama thatโs primed to fill the void left behind by Phoebe Waller-Bridgeโs iconic series.
Intrigued? Read on for everything you need to know about I Hate Suzie, from the plot to the premiere date and everything in between.
What is the plot of I Hate Suzie?
Suzie Pickles is a former child star whose acting career is finally about to get a boost after she lands a Disney princess role she thought she was too old for โ until sheโs served one life-altering curveball.
Her phone has been hacked, and photos of her performing a sex act are all over the internet. To make matters worse? The man in the photos isnโt her husband.
Naturally, Suzieโs world is turned upside down, and between trying to work through the aftermath of the scandal with her best friend and manager, Naomi, and attempting to keep her marriage alive, thereโs a lot going on.
That said, itโs all done brilliantly, and Suzie, who ricochets between anxiety, selfishness and impulsiveness, is oddly mesmerising in her anti-heroine persona.
But donโt take our word for it, check out the trailer below for a sneak peek.
Who stars in I Hate Suzie?
Famous for her roles on Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Dr. Who, Billie Piper is both the co-creator and star of the show, playing the role of the titular Suzie Pickles.
Piper is joined brilliantly by Leila Farzad (Innocent), who plays Suzieโs manager and best friend, Naomi Jones. Daniel Ings, who viewers may recognise from The Crown, Black Mirror and Sex Education, plays Cob Betterton, Suzieโs husband.
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What is the release date for I Hate Suzie?
All eight episodes of season one of I Hate Suzie will be available to watch on Stan on August 28.
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Just when we thought weโd never getting over our Selling Sunset withdrawals, Netflix went and dropped the one thing that would appease our cravings (besides Selling Sunset season four). Cue: Million Dollar Beach House.
If you think about it, itโs hardly surprising that both shows became such a hit in 2020. Considering that most of us have been at home all year due to quarantine, the chance to take a peek inside the kind of real estate we could only ever dream of affording seemed quite fitting (and mildly torturous) for a time in which weโve barely left the house.
Well, that, and the fact that it gave us A-grade reality TV drama, which is really all weโre craving in what has been a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad year.
And just like Selling Sunset, Million Dollar Beach House left a number of things in the air in the finale, leaving many of us primed and ready for another round.
Feeling the withdrawals? Below, everything we know about Million Dollar BeachHouse season two, from the plot to the release date and all things in between.
Is Million Dollar Beach House returning for season 2?
At this point in time, Netflix has yet to announce whether Million Dollar BeachHouse has been renewed for season two. This, of course, doesnโt mean anything just yet. The first season only dropped on August 26, and the streaming platform generally prefers to monitor a showโs performance for a while before green-lighting another season.
And while renewal may be likely, as with many shows, it is possible that the coronavirus pandemic may impact their ability to film (which is seemingly the case with Selling Sunset season four, according to Christine) and thus delay things for some time.
That said, the Nest Seekers team (CC: Peggy Zabakolas, J.B. Andreassi, Noel Roberts, Michael Fulfree and James Giugliano) have still been hard at work in the Hamptons, with Noel seen showing a $5.9 million house on August 20.
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Another point worth remembering? As we saw in the show, Hamptons real estate only sells in the โon-seasonโ, meaning summertime.
So, unless theyโve got more footage up their sleeves already from when they filmed in 2019 (season one was only six episodes, after all), they might not film again until the US summer 2021, which could mean season two is a long while away.
Still, there is hope. Noel recently told Worth that there is a chance season two might film in the US autumn.
โI hope this goes 10 seasons, but we are already looking at a season two, potentially, in September, October, which would come out maybe early next year,โ he said.
Fingers crossed!
Whatโs going to happen on Million Dollar Beach House season 2?
Warning, spoilers ahead! Season one of Million Dollar Beach House finished somewhat abruptly, leaving us all with many questions, a major one being: does Peggy come back?
Based on her Instagram account, Peggy is still seemingly a part of Nest Seekers, and will therefore probably be back if and when season two is filmed. It also seems we may get to witness more of her feud with Noel, as Peggy herself has admitted sheโs โnot sure what happenedโ.
โI think that there really isnโt much resolution. We obviously discussed things off camera, but I think I was trying so hard to see the true him and trying so hard to get down to the bottom of what was going on. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt and trying to pull these layers off of him that he wasnโt ready to do,โ she told Esquire.
โSo I think now I just know what Iโm getting with him. It is what it is. I canโt expect anything. Weโre so civil, weโre cordial, we work together.
โThereโs no bad blood, itโs just I still have no idea what the truth really was, so I just left it at that and just moved on. And itโs good to know that as a viewer you feel like youโre not sure what happened because Iโm not either.โ
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And while season one focused significantly on drama between the cast members, especially Peggy and Noel, it seems season two might include a little more on their personal lives.
In an interview with Us Weekly, J.B. revealed that he would be open to sharing more of his life in the future.
โThe most important thing to me is my family. If Iโm not working, thatโs who Iโm with, so I think for season 2, if you want to get to know me a little bit more, Iโll have to bring in my brother and sister, my mom and dad and possibly even my girlfriend,โ he said.
โIโm definitely open to it but it might take a little bit of convincing!โ
Similarly, Michael, whose wife Samantha was pregnant during season one, has since given birth to their son Luca. So, itโs possible that we see may more of his life outside work, if and when the show returns.
In the meantime? Weโll be scanning the Internet for clues and Selling Sunset memes.
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Meghan Markle has sung her praises for Prince Harry for being an incredible feminist role model for son, Archie, in an interview with famed activist Gloria Steinem.
โI love that when he just came in he said, โYou know that Iโm a feminist too, right Gloria? Itโs really important to me that you know thatโ,โ revealed Steinem.
Meghan then opened up about how she feels Prince Harry will have a positive influence on their son, Archie, growing up.
โI look at our son and [see] what a beautiful example that he gets, to grow up with a father who is so comfortable owning that as part of his own self-identificationโฆ [To know] that thereโs no shame in being someone who advocates for fundamental human rights for everyone, which of course includes women,โ she added.
Steinem then interjected, โAnd also that he is a nurturing father. Because then your son will grow up knowing itโs okay to be loving and nurturing.โ
Meghan also expressed her excitement to see Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for Vice President, making her the first Black womanโas well as the first person of Indian descentโto be nominated for office by a major party.
โIโm so excited to see that kind of representation,โ Meghan proclaimed.
โYou know, for me, being biracial, growing up, whether it was a doll or a person in office, you need to see someone who looks like you in some capacity. As many of us believe, you can only be what you can see.โ
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Itโs been nearly 10 years since Australiaโs A-list couple, Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth, tied the knot. Since then, the pair continue to speak openly and realistically about their relationship.
Speaking to Body + Soul magazine, Elsa Pataky opened up about what life with Hemsworth is really like.
โItโs funny that people think of us as a perfect couple,โ she said. โNo way. Itโs been ups and downs, and we still keep working at the relationship. I think a relationship is constant work. Itโs not easy. I always try to see the positives of things.โ
Moving to Byron Bay in 2014, the actress and mother-of-three went on to speak up about how the couples โstill feel like we have a normal life here. For now.โ
Continuing, she began to describe how their life involves a lot of outdoor activities with their three children, India, Sasha, and Tristan.
โ[Chris and I] love to do sports, eat healthy and move our bodies,โ she revealed. โWeโve got the kids into surfing. Any hobbies to get them outside, and not on social media and computers. My daughter has been horse-riding with me since she was two-and-a-half.โ
However, Pataky revealed that she had trouble both physically and emotionally following the birth of their daughter in 2012. โI had to slow down during my pregnancies and I couldnโt exercise as hard as I wanted,โ she said, adding: โI remember feeling a bit lost when I had India. I thought my life was going to be the same [when I had kids] and I would keep working. But I couldnโtโ she said.
โChris would come home and say, โHow was your day?โ And I didnโt feel proud to say: Iโm just a mum. But you should. Because itโs the hardest but greatest job in the world.โ
Steering clear of her acting career since 2018, Pataky credits the extra time at home with her children as to why sheโs not taking as many roles as she once did. โI really liked being with the kids,โ she said. โI wanted to take them to school and pick them up every day. I just love that moment. I didnโt grow up with my parents [around] and I missed that so much, so I wanted to give that to my kids.โ
She continued, โI love acting, but having balance is important to me. So if something comes along that fits into my life and lets me work close to home, then Iโm happy to do it.โ
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We all know the world presented to us via Instagram is not, in fact, the reality of what weโre seeing most of the time. Sure, some of the posts from our favourite people to follow can present real realities โ especially during COVID times when the world has shifted from idyllic adventures to staying at home in sweats on the couch. But, the newest viral trend taking over is one that is both empowering and a positive step forward.
Introducing: Reality vs. Reality. The trend, first spotted by Glamour UK, is based on the assumption that women, of all shapes, colours and sizes, are real, whether when theyโre posed in their best โInstagramโ form to when theyโre not. Itโs different than its predecessor, โInstagram vs. Realityโ, which showed women in their absolute best compared to arguably less flattering angles (although, women should never compare themselves). Basically, the latter was based on a notion that our โgram selves were somehow superior to that of our real selves โ an idea that is not only damaging but one that continued to pit women against one another.
Body positive activist Militza Yovanka is one of the many leading the charge, writing to Instagram: โThere is NOTHING bad with posing or not posing, there is nothing wrong with anyoneโs body at any time.โ
Influencer and journalist Danae Mercer also jumped on board, writing: โI donโt care if you POSE FOR PHOTOS or if you just hang out. Because posed or relaxed, arched or slumped, whatever you do with your body, it is STILL YOU.โ
She added, โSo today, cowgirl, if you want to pose, you go pose. If you want to let it all hang out, you do that too. However, YOU own your body is incredible.โ
And as we all know, lighting, angles and filters all play a part in capturing that moment for what is deemed the perfect shot. But as Jeenie from keepfit.women points out in her caption, โDonโt be mad at the angles, embrace them.โ
The point being: posed to the Instagram gods or slouched, hunched or upside down โ our bodies are just that, bodies, and theyโre meant to be praised for all that they do.
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Once you let go, embracingyour natural hairis an empowering experience. But transitioning to natural hair is not easy. Everyoneโs journey is different, and understanding thatthereโs beautyin challenging yourself with your curls is the first step.A natural hair transition occurs once you choose to fully grow out the chemical relaxer in your hair,which alters thetexture of your hair.To give you guidance, I consulted the incomparable Lisa Price, the founder ofhair empire Carolโs Daughter.
โEveryoneโs hair is different, everyoneโs lifestyle is different, so when it comes to natural hair transitions itโs not a one-size-fits-all-answer,โ Price says. โEach person has to look at their own individual circumstance and decide what they feel comfortable doing. Today versus ten years ago, making those choices is an easier thing to do because theyโre viewed as less radical today.โ
The natural hair movement has gained a lot of momentum since it came along to shift the industry over ten years ago, back when naturalistas were documenting their transitions on YouTube. โThe good thing is that there are a lot more resources now,โ Price explains. โAnd thereโs been a lot of trial and error done by other people, so it takes out some of the guesswork.โ To get you started, read on for hair guidance from a curl legend.
Never Compare Your Natural Hair Journey to Someone Elseโs
Step one: get your mind right and your hair goals together. Instead of trying to rush through the process, give yourself patience and plan accordingly. Instead of yearning for instant gratification, itโs important to take time to learn your hair throughout the journey.
โIf youโve never done this before, you donโt know what your natural curl pattern is,โ Price points out. โSo, if youโre a person who perhaps has been relaxing since childhood or adolescence you donโt know what your curl pattern is or how your hair grows because you havenโt styled it in this state before. All of it is new, thereโs no right or wrong.Donโt ask yourself why donโt your curls look like her curls? All of those things are off the table because itโs your hair and itโs your individual journey and you have to give yourself patience as you go through that process.โ
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If You Donโt Mind Losing Length, Try the Big Chop
If patience isnโt your virtue,the most tried-and-true way to speed up your natural hair journey is the โbig chop,โ which means youโre willing to cut all of your relaxed hair off at once and lose length.โYou can be the person who wants to start from scratch, so your natural hair journey is going to take as long as it takes the clippers to get through that hairโitโs going to be quick! And youโre going to be right there, in the thick of it, with the big chop,โ Prince says.
You have to weigh your options and decide whatโs more important to you, like the time it takes to transition or the amount of length you have left during the process. โYou can speed up your transition process by doing the big chop, because youโre instantly transitioned. But then, you donโt have length,โ explains Price.
Or You Can Explore Protective Styles
Itispossible to transition without the big chop. There are several styles you can explore on your natural hair journey. According to Price,thereโs not one style thatโs better than another because it all depends on each personโs patience, lifestyle, and budget.If cutting all of your hair off makes you cringe, consider trying alternative and accessible protective styles like braids, twists, faux locs, weaves, etc., which will allow you to actually transition and let your hair grow out to a point where you want to cut it.
โYour transition decision is totally up to you,โ Price says. โItโs challenging to speed up the process because the full transition process can be anywhere from two to three years depending on how much length you want before you cut it off. If you want to transition with length before you cut it, keep your hair in constant protective styles. Each time you take down the protective style, youโll be able to judge how many inches your hair grew.โ When Price was personally transitioning, her in-between styles were braids and twists because they mimicked her natural curl pattern.
Be Weary of Tension Alopecia With Protective Styles
With protective styes like braids, weaves, or crochet twists, you want to make sure that youโre not getting it braided with excessive tension. โIt is possible for your hair to be braided well and secure without you needing to take painkillers or ibuprofen after it,โ Price says. โTension alopecia is a prevalent thing. When your edges come out at the root they donโt come back. You can grow back hair but you canโt grow back follicles so you want to take precious care of your edges, and never allow anyone to braid your hair too tight.
Put Down the Heavy Hair Pomades and Gels
Itโs easy to get carried away with products when styling, but the over-use of heavy pomades or gels on your scalp can lead to damage. โAll of the heavy pomades will clog your pores,โ Price warns. โGel has a high content of alcohol, which will dry out your edges and you need to take care of your edges and keep them hydrated when you have protective styles.โ
Price suggests scheduling days when you donโt put any product at all on your hair. โSkip the gels and leave-in products just to see what youโre natural hair does on its own,โ she says. โSometimes we over-do it with products and we donโt even know if our hair needs all of that.โ
Ease Off Heat Styling
You should simply avoid anything that is going to do damage to your hair. If you canโt put down the hot tools, apply heat safely and minimize it. Another way to transition is to stop heat-styling altogether and wear your natural curls with the intention of letting your relaxer grow out.
โSome people relax their hair just for the convenience of taking care of it, and the difference between their relaxed hair and natural hair is just because the maintenance is easier,โ Price explains. โThey might be able to curly transition without much of a difference because theyโll avoid heat-styling until they have more length.โ
Understand that you donโt have to do this alone. Instead, you can go to skilled stylists who specialize in natural hair transitions. They will be able to manage the health of your hair during this process; your hair is more susceptible to breakage because of the sensitive state that itโs in. After your hairstylist stops putting a relaxer in your hair, theyโre able to determine where your new growth begins and decide exactly when and where to trim your hair.
โThereโs a line of demarcation where your new growth meets your relaxed hair. It becomes fragile, which could lead to breakage,โPrice notes. โOver 10 years ago, when we were following peopleโs natural hair journeys on YouTube they would talk about blowing out their hair and an entire chunk came off. They were shocked and thought they had done something wrong in their routine, but itโs just that line of demarcation between the relaxed hair and the new growth, which weakens overtime. Itโs easier for a stylist to see that before it actually happens and advise the client on when to cut.โ
Donโt Skip Deep Conditioning
Deep conditioning minimizes the attention youโll have to pay to your hair since it thoroughly hydrates your tresses. Bottom line: itโs a non-negotiable necessary step in a wash day routine.
โUsing a product thatโs deeply moisturizing the hair is key,โ Price points out. โIf youโre blowing it out, you want that line of demarcation to be as supple as possible. If youโre wearing it curly, you want your relaxed ends and roots to match as much as possible and you have more resilience when your hair is properly moisturized.Deep conditioning is a critical part of the routine for anyone who is transitioning.โ
Price continues: โOurMonoi Mask($32) andCoco Crรจme Velvet Hair Mask($12) are two very strong contenders in giving someone an amazing deep moisture treatment. And theGoddess Strength Oil($12) is another go-toโitโs great for moisturizing the scalp and hair. If youโre a protective style transitioner taking care of your scalp is very important. You donโt want to stress it or your edges. Moisturizing your scalp during protective styles helps with comfort and any itching that may occur.โ
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A Healthy Life Leads to Healthy Hair
Your health directly correlates with your curls. Itโs important to nourish your body on the inside, which will lead to healthy hair on the outside. โOn a personal level, I take vitamins and supplements for my hair, skin, and overall health,โ Price says. โI exercise regularly, drink lots of water every day, and eat mostly a plant-based diet. Overall the healthier you are the better you feel, the better you feel, the better you look.
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While this season of The Bachelor Australia isnโt short on drama, it looks like there is more in store in the upcoming episodes with the arrival of yet another intruder.
Having just welcomed Kailtyn Rose to the group, there appears to be another single who enters the mansion and who is coming for Bella and Irenaโs top spots on the show.
According to the Daily Mail, the final five women after Lockyโs heart have already been revealed, with a healthy mix of predictable and not-so obvious finalists.
In the images, front-runners Irena Srbinovska and Bella Varelis can be seen, as well as Izzy Sharman-Firth, Kaitlyn Hoppe and at the time, an unknown woman presumed to be an intruder. However, it seems like the missing face has been identified as intruder Bec Cvilikas.
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Not much is known about the new face set to make waves in the mansion, but sources have found out that she is based in Sydney, yet hails from Queenslandโs Sunshine Coast.
If she does win the competition, sheโll be the first intruder to ever win the season as the Bachelor tends to always choose a lucky lady he met in the first episode.
The closest an intruder has ever gotten to winning a Bachelorโs heart was Lana Jeavons-Fellows in Sam Woodโs season, however she came in second place when Wood chose his now-wife Snezana Markoski.
Despite making it to the final five (or so it seems), it would be a surprise if she were to surpass Irenaโs top spot on betting websites, as she is currently the front-runner.
After all, even fellow contestant Areeba Emanuel thinks that Irena is the one to win Lockyโs heart, and who are we to disagree with her?
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Another day, another explosive cocktail party on The Bachelor Australia. And this time, there was enough drama to last us the rest of 2020.
Tonightโs episode saw Roxiโs overthinking go into overdrive with her fury directed at Juliette. This led her to spend the night in tears, with Locky abruptlyโand controversiallyโcutting his time short with Areeba to console her.
After the many interrogations of Juliette, and a ridiculous amount of unnecessary alpaca shots, Rosemary delivered a one of a kind rap for Locky, in a moment that just about topped her penguin costume. But alas, following a tension-filled rose ceremony, we said goodbye to both Clare and red-head-activist Zoe-Clare, who didnโt actually quit the show as predicted.
The episode did end on a sweet-note, with Irena scoring a fencing-themed single date. However, this left tensions to rise in the house as her best friend Bella dealt with the concept of being on a show where she and her BFF date the same man.
From the uncomfortable champagne bottle moment to the beekeeper fencing suits, Twitter knew exactly what to say about tonightโs episode.
Below, weโve rounded up the most hilarious reactions to episode five of The Bachelor Australia:
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Weโve all been there: itโs two minutes โtil you have to leave the house and you havenโt done your hair yet. Hitting snooze โ more than once โ seemed like a great idea half an hour ago, but now you face fronting up to work with a serious case of bed hair and barely any breakfast. Again.
But what if we told you there were quicker ways to get model-level hair than spending 20 minutes with your curling tongs? The key is in the prep โ the more you do in advance, the longer you can sleep in the next day. The best bit? None of these tricks take any longer than brushing your teeth.
1. Donโt overdo the product
Less is truly more. โThe best trick and most simple of all, is never, ever overload your tresses with unnecessary styling products,โ cautions celebrity hairstylist Anthony Nader, who says the key to โrunway model hairโ is layering the right products in the right spots.
โIf you want root lift, concentrate a spray on the root area only and leaving the mid-lengths and ends,โ he says. โIf you want to encourage texture throughout your hair, then use a texture spray or light paste and just work through the mid-lengths and ends.โ
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2. Make wet hair work for you
Because who has time to 1) wash hair 2) dry hair and 3) style hair in the morning? If you face leaving the house with no time to blow dry, follow Naderโs tips: โSlick your freshly washed hair up high and tight in a ponytail at the crown area,โ he says. โOnce secured at the base, brush the tail knot-free then twist the tail around the base and pin.โ Voila โ instant polish.
To achieve the same look with dry hair, apply a shine serum or light oil, โthen brush dry hair with a smoothing brush for glossy straight locks,โ says acclaimed hairstylist Kevin Murphy. โRun your flat iron over hair for a perfectly straight, sleek look.โ
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3. Return to schoolyard staples
Hair looking flat and lifeless, but no time to take to it with the curler? โYou canโt go past a clean ponytail that is secured in at the nape with a dead centre part line,โ says Nader. โThe tail should just hug the back of your neck and donโt worry about those loose flyways dancing freely around the hairline.โ
Work out any kinks, bumps or curls with a quick flash of your hair straightener. We love the DysonCorraleโข straightener, which uses flexing manganese copper alloy plates to minimise hair damage. Too easy.
4. Maximise your beauty sleep
Howโs this for multi-tasking: โsleep on a silk or satin pillowcase as now your strands can smooth out over your pillow instead of feeling like sandpaper,โ says Nader. Sleeping on silk regulates the scalpโs oil production โ meaning less hair washing โ and keeps hair soft and smooth.
Naderโs other top tip for waking up without bed hair? โTying your hair up and sleeping on it is so fine, but always invest in thicker bands and not those thin elastic ones. The thinner the elastic, the bigger indentation it will leave.โ
The Goodnight Co. silk pillowcase, $79.95.
5. Braid the night before
Hereโs a new task for while you Netflix and chill: โSleep with damp hair in braids or plaits and shake out in the morning to reveal beachy texture,โ advises Murphy. โSimply tip your head upside down and apply dry shampoo all over, flip back up and youโre done.โ
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To say weโre all feeling a bit โlostโ in 2020 would be the understatement of the century. Between a pandemic, political strife, natural disasters and our lives still adapting to a โnew normalโ, itโs safe to say many of us have felt a little, well, stuck.
Enter: Virgo Season 2020.
Spanning August 23 until September 22, Virgo and its respective season are here to somewhat dull Leo Seasonโs fires and bring you back down to earth, giving you a sense of clarity and groundedness as you try to move forward in your life, tricky as it may feel during this time.
Put simply? Think: Big Practical Energy, which might not sound fun, but is perhaps sorely needed. For a breakdown on exactly what it means for your zodiac sign (and which ones will be most affected), read on.
What is Virgo Season 2020 all about?
If Leo is the life of the party, Virgo is the designated driver (sorry!). Fire-ruled Leo and mutable, earth-ruled Virgo have nothing in common, and thus, neither do their seasons.
Hence, while Leo Season was all about feeling fierce and excited about finding direction in your life, Virgo Season is about getting logical, strategic and working hard to implement it.
โWhen the Sun is in Virgo, our thoughts tend to be more about work, our health, and being productive,โ astrologer Leslie Haletold Bustle.
She also noted that itโs a time to โtake charge of your life, and get your house in order for the coming change of season.โ
In short? Basically, Virgo Season is about channelling your inner Beyoncรฉ (who is arguably the ultimate Virgo), picking up your crown, putting it on, and making some executive decisions about what you want your life to look like.
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How will Virgo Season 2020 affect your zodiac sign?
As we said before, Virgo Seasonโs energy is as strong as Leoโs but, as they say, it hits different. Itโs here to make you put in the work that Leo, the often lazy lion, inspired you to start.
This could manifest in a number of ways, including wrapping up incomplete projects or goals, determining whether they are still worth your energy or time and generally doing a massive spring-clean out of your life, from fake friendships youโve outgrown to your overflowing inbox and beyond.
It may give you the motivation to *actually* address your mid- or quarter life crisis, and take a practical, tangible approach to soul-searching.
Now, all of that aside, as with most things, Virgo Season does have a flip side. Known for being the perfectionist of the Zodiac, Virgoโs slightly pedantic tendencies might push you into overworking territory, and see you potentially become too critical of yourself during this time, if youโre not careful.
That said, itโs also vital to note that Mars, the planet of action, aggression and libido goes into retrograde for the first time in about two years this Virgo Season, starting on September 9.
As a result, you may find it hard to start new projects at this time, as you may be feeling a tad drained from all the cleaning/planning/soul searching/doing that came before it.
Thus, itโs important to take regular self-care breaks from all your projects, goals and plans to refill your cup, whether thatโs enjoying an escapist book or getting some extra shut-eye.
All signs will feel the impact of Virgo Season, but Virgo (naturally) will feel it the most, as well as Gemini (who might overthink more than usual), Libra (who might find themselves uncharacteristically reclusive) and Aquarius (who might find themselves feeling the need to micromanage their relationships).
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โI am woman, hear me roarโ โ The ballad I Am Woman has long been praised as the anthem for the womenโs movement in the 1970s, even taking on new life in film franchise Sex And The City to show the power of female friendship, but whatโs often not told is the story of its incredibly inspiring Australian singer-songwriter Helen Reddy.
Reddy, who was born in Melbourne, arrived in New York City in 1966 with her three-year-old daughter and just $230 to her name. Within weeks she was broke. Within months she was in love. Within five years she was one of the biggest superstars of her time, and an icon of the 1970s feminist movement, who wrote a song which galvanised a generation of women to fight for change.
Now, her story is being told for the first time on-screen in Stanโs Original film I Am Woman, detailing the Grammy-award winning artistโs rise to fame, culminating in her co-writing and singing the ballad we all know so well today.
In keeping with its feminist tale, the biopic has some incredibly talented female creatives at its helm. It was written by Australian screenwriter Emma Jensen and has Unjoo Moon as director. It stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Reddy and Danielle Macdonald (Dumplinโ) as Lillian Roxon.
Below, marie claire got an exclusive look behind-the-scenes with some of the incredible talents behind the upcoming biopic, including Perth singer Chelsea Cullen, who took on the task of recreating Reddyโs iconic lyrics. The entire soundtrack is also available now, too, ahead of the filmโs August 28 release.
Evan Peters, from American Horror Story: Cult, also stars as Reddyโs husband Jeff Wald.
The film tells the story of fearless ambition and passion, of a woman who smashed through the patriarchal norms of her time to become the international singing superstar she always dreamed of being.
โDuring these tough times, itโs deeply meaningful to me that the release of Helen Reddyโs inspirational story I Am Womanwill kick off withStanin Australia,โ Moon said of the upcoming project. โNot only did Helenโs story begin in Australia but so did our journey of making this movie.โ
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The Stan Original Film I Am Woman will premiere exclusively on August 28.
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Model Theodora โTeddyโ Quinlivan is a face of Chanel Beauty and Georgie Stone (pictured above) plays the first-ever transgender character on Australiaโs longest-running television drama, Neighbours. Trans visibility is on the rise, yet a glance at the mental health data shows transitioning remains a deeply challenging issue.
An estimated 45,000 Australian schoolchildren currently identify as transgender, and the number seeking to transition is climbing fast. But a 2017 report by the Telethon Kids Institute found almost 80 per cent of trans young people (aged 14โ25 years) had self-harmed. Tragically, 48 per cent had attempted suicide. For others โ the lucky ones โ transitioning is defined by relief, elation and great support, their stories proving a harbinger of hope for the future.
Georgie and her mum, Rebekah
Georgie Stone & Rebekah Robertson
Georgie, 20, was assigned male at birth and began taking puberty-blocking medication aged 10. Since then, sheโs fearlessly campaigned for trans rights, and in 2019 she became Neighboursโ first trans character and cast member. Her mother Rebekah is the founder of Transcend, a parent-led peer support network for the families of transgender children. This year, the duo received Australia Day honours for their advocacy.
Georgieโs Story
โWhen I was 11, my mum showed me a story in marie claire about an American journalist called Janet Mock who was trans. That was something Iโd never seen before: a positive representation of a trans person, who was beautiful and successful and living her best life. It gave me a sense of hope and it showed me that my future could be brighter than I thought it was going to be.
โUntil that point, I thought Iโd never tell anyone [outside her family] I was trans because there was no other option. As a child, I felt like a mythical creature. I felt like there was something wrong with me and that people would think I was a freak.
โIt was hard for me growing up, despite being really lucky with my family. Mum has been with me every step of the way, while my twin brother Harry is my biggest supporter โ even when we were seven years old heโd [correct] people if they didnโt use the right pronoun for me.
โDad didnโt quite understand it at first, but that all came from a place of wanting me to be safe. As soon as he realised that the best way to do that was to support me and let me be who I am, he went out and bought me my first dress. It was a tiny little sundress with spaghetti straps and flowers. I loved it.
โToday I play Mackenzie Hargreaves on Neighbours. I know what itโs like to grow up and not have anyone to look up to; I had no-one to show me that I could be who I really was. That was so scary. I hope trans young people can watch me and realise theyโre not the problem, and be proud of themselves.โ
Georgie as a child with her parents and brother
Rebekahโs Story
โWhen Georgie was little, it was a really scary, isolating time as a parent, because there was so little information about trans kids. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and really scared for her future. The hardest part was sending her off to school and wondering if she was going to get bullied that day. Itโs confronting to know that throughout her life, sheโll be discriminated against in both overt and subtle ways. Georgie doesnโt deserve that. Nobody deserves that.
โOne of the things I grieve is not the loss of a son or even the loss of an idea; what I grieve is the loss of simplicity for my child. But her life is a testament to her character and integrity โ Georgie is such an incredible young person.
โOur family launched an appeal to remove the Family Court of Australia from medical decisions for trans adolescents. I hear parents of trans kids sometimes say they feel guilty that theyโre not out there publicly advocating, too. But I feel the best form of advocacy as a parent is to raise a healthy child who is excited for their future. When you do that, you bring an entire community with you: you bring your family, friends, school and sporting clubs along. [These people] become part of a village that raises your child; they form the protective and affirming force. They become allies. To love and listen to your child is the first step in protecting them from harm.โ
Skye with her mum Jessica
The Paez Family
Skye, 34, and Dannii, 21, were assigned male at birth and raised in western Sydney by evangelical Christian parents. At 26, Skye decided to start transitioning, and Dannii soon began the same process. Their mother, Jessica, originally struggled with their transition, and other family members disowned the pair.
Skyeโs Story
โGrowing up, it was hard to be myself. I didnโt even know about trans people back then, but everything that came naturally to me was [deemed] wrong. My family went to an evangelical church that was full-on โ they used to say that gay people would burn in hell for eternity. I just remember being petrified and feeling like there was something wrong with me and that I had to keep it a secret because if anyone knew, my family would disown me and no-one would ever love me or accept me.
โBy the time I was 16, I was living like a gay guy. But it still didnโt feel right. I realised my problem was that I saw myself in a different way to how other people saw me: I saw myself as a woman. So I started to cross-dress. I remember going to a dress-up party and buying this pink dress from the Salvos store. When I put it on with a wig, I looked in the mirror and thought, โOh my God, this is me!โ For the first time in my life it just felt really right.
โSomething I did find shocking when I transitioned is just how hard women have it. I remember going to a party and a female friend saying: โOh, youโve put on weight.โ Or a guy telling me โYou should dress sexier.โ As a boy, Iโd never get told that sort of thing so bluntly.
โWhat would I say to a young kid who thought they might be trans? Donโt waste your life โ donโt let it go by and not really live it.โ
Skyeโs younger sister Dannii
Danniiโs Story
โI started to transition when Iโd just turned 14. Having Skye there definitely made it a lot easier because we could talk about everything with each other. We knew what each other was going through.
โThereโs also been such a rapid change over the past five years โ thereโs so much more visibility, particularly with YouTube. Many more young people are coming out as trans because thereโs more knowledge out there. Before, if you were feminine, people would just think you were gay.
โDating is hard. If I was going on Tinder, I wouldnโt say that I was trans. Why should I put myself out there so much? You donโt tell someone all your past history on the first date. You get to know each other โ thatโs what dating is.โ
Jessicaโs Story
โAt first I wasnโt happy [about my children transitioning]. Weโre from South America, where theyโre really homophobic and can be very judgemental. A lot of my family donโt talk to Skye and Dannii anymore. They say itโs my fault as a mum.
โSkye was always different and girly. At first I tried to discourage [her transition], because I [thought] it would be hard for her to find love and have children. โI found out about Dannii when I caught her dressing up as a girl. I came into the room and started screaming. I thought, โOh my God, another one!โ But then Dannii started to get depressed. She stopped wanting to eat and was cutting herself. I thought, โIโd rather have two daughters than two dead sons.โ I started learning more about trans people and watching YouTube videos. Understanding they are born like that changed my mind. As a mother, youโve got to help your children.
โBoth Skye and Dannii are much happier now and Iโm happy that Iโve gained two daughters. But I also lost two sons and I miss them, too.โ
Oliver & Sarah Kipnis
Oliver, 17, was assigned female at birth and started taking puberty blockers aged 10. The overwhelming support of his school and family, including his mum, Sarah, made for a smooth transition, and now he hopes to help other trans children who havenโt been as lucky.
Oliverโs Story
โI always knew what I was, even before I understood about being transgender. Even as a little kid, I presented in a very masculine way. At my primary school, people kind of forgot about the whole boy and girl thing, and just sort of accepted me like one of the guys. In fact, even before I transitioned, any time I went into the female bathroom, people would say, โHey, arenโt you in the wrong toilets?โ I didnโt know what to do, so I stopped drinking water.
โBut I know that Iโve had a very, very privileged experience. Obviously being trans can suck and Iโve got to go through stuff that most other people donโt have to. But compared with almost every other trans person Iโve ever met, Iโve had so few problems.
โThatโs why I feel I need to talk about the issue and raise awareness. If there are other kids out there who havenโt heard about being trans or donโt understand, then hopefully they can hear my story. If that helps them, it will make it all worth it.โ
Sarahโs Story
โAs soon as Olly could talk, he told us he felt like a boy on the inside. He used to pull the hairclips out of his hair. I just thought he was a tomboy, so I wasnโt really worried. My kids went to a Steiner kindergarten, so there were a lot of quirky, individual kids. But when he got a little bit older, Olly started to move like a boy, too. He had this kind of boyish swagger.
โThe question of whether or not to do something wasnโt really ever a choice for me. Olly was always very clear and sure about it. He never hesitated. As soon as he found out that some kids transition, he said, โWell, thatโs what I want to do.โ
โWorking in youth mental health, I was also very aware of the path that some kids go down when their needs arenโt meant. I was aware of the fact the suicide and homeless rates for trans kids are really high. Some other parents wouldnโt have that context.
โEven so, to take your kid to the hospital and see them have an injection to block their puberty is confronting, even if youโre fully supportive of their journey. But once Olly started testosterone, he became even more comfortable with who he is.
โOlly was never bullied or teased at school, he never had a tough time. In fact, heโs sometimes said to me: โI donโt really have a story to tell because nothing bad has happened.โ And I say to him, โWell, thatโs your story. It doesnโt have to be a traumatic journey. Being trans isnโt necessarily a problem in itself, the problem is society around you.โโ
If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or QLife โ which provides LGBTI peer support โ on 1800 184 527.
This story originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of marie claire.
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For 21 years, Oprah Winfreyโs talk show was filmed in a fairly nondescript building in Chicago named Harpo Studios. The only hint a world-famous television series was taking place inside was the giant โOโ perched atop the entrance. It was here that Winfrey played host to a coterie of famous guests, including a couch-jumping Tom Cruise, an enigmatic Nelson Mandela and, in 2004, the unassuming Australian gynaecologist Dr Catherine Hamlin.
The studio was a far cry from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, where Catherine ran a foundation for women dealing with the complications of obstructed and unassisted births. Still, if Catherine was nervous at appearing on a show viewed by 49 million, she didnโt show it. Walking confidently in a neat suit, she took a seat on Oprahโs couch and shared her story.
The audience was moved to tears as she described the young Ethiopians suffering six-day labours without the support of midwives, only to be left with a fistula hole in their body, constantly leaking bodily fluid. Catherine left Harpo Studios with a โskirtfulโ of donations handed over by heartbroken audience members.
For her part, Oprah asked Catherine how much it cost to run the hospital for an entire year and promptly wrote the doctor a cheque for $450,000 US. The irony is that Oprah didnโt initially want to do the segment.
โThe fistula is a hole that is left in a womanโs body and sheโs dripping urine? Let me humanise that, letโs make that palatable,โ Oprah recalled. โI wasnโt thinking I could do that.โ
But she realised Catherineโs cause was too moving and too essential not to spotlight. โI believe that this is Godโs work on Earth, what you are doing,โ an awe-struck Oprah told her.
Catherine Hamlin on The Oprah Winfrey Show
Elinor Catherine Nicholson was born on January 24, 1924, and was raised in the Sydney suburb of Denistone. As a child, Catherine loved horseriding and sailing, and decided in her last year of boarding school that she wanted to become a doctor. She attended the University of Sydney, where her reputation was for equal parts brilliance and vivacity.
โ[Her] regal carriage is upset only by periodical shrieks of laughter and loud comments at inappropriate moments,โ Catherineโs yearbook read. โHer amazing sense of humour and her capacity for making a good story out of anything provide excellent entertainment.โ Alison Morgan, Catherineโs niece and associate professor of maternal health at the University of Melbourne, recalls her auntโs โgreat laugh that would peal outโ. โShe would tell self-deprecating stories,โ Alison adds. โShe was really good company, always loving and caring, but would always say what she thought.โ
She was also, according to Dame Quentin Bryce, the former governor-general of Australia and Catherineโs friend since their first meeting in 2009, a great correspondent. โShe wrote wonderful letters,โ Quentin recalls. โI feel privileged to have known her.โ
Catherine with Queen Elizabeth and former governor-general Quentin Bryce
One of Catherineโs first jobs, in 1948, was at Crown Street Womenโs Hospital in Sydneyโs Surry Hills. The hospital delivered about 5000 babies a year and was presided over by Dr Reginald (Reg) Hamlin, a war hero whose passion and skill endeared him to every woman who walked through the doors โฆ including Catherine. She joined the hospital as its first female resident, and enjoyed what she described in her book The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope as a โlively social lifeโ, culminating in a marriage proposal that she โdid not consider seriouslyโ. Reg, however, was different. Despite their 15-year age gap, the pair bonded over faith, their love of medicine and a desire to make a difference in the lives of women.
In their early courtship, they kept their relationship secret, exiting the hospital at different times to go to the cinema. But the jig was soon up: Reg, who lived above the hospital, was caught flirting with Catherine over the buildingโs intercom. After six months, Reg proposed, but Catherine, who planned to move to England, told him that she would write from London with her response. She couldnโt wait that long: when the ship first berthed, in Perth, she sent Reg a letter happily accepting. They married a year later.
Catherine alongside her husband Dr Reginald Hamlin
After their wedding, Catherine, then 26, and Reg, 41, practised medicine in England, Hong Kong, Sydney and Adelaide, before spotting an advertisement seeking a gynaecologist to open a midwifery school at Princess Tsehai Memorial Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In 1959 โ with Richard, their six-year-old son in tow โ the Hamlins boarded a rickety plane in Djibouti en route to their next destination. โWe did not know then that we were embarking upon our lifeโs work,โ Catherine wrote in her book.
Before arriving in Addis Ababa, Catherine had never seen a fistula. This is because they are a result of a combination of risk factors โ early marriage, obstructed, unassisted and long labours โ that are rare in developed countries. But in Ethiopia, fistulas were an epidemic. Between 36,000 and 39,000 women live with a hole in either their bladder or rectum, leaking fluid and causing them shame and distress, with about 3000 new cases appearing every year. Some of Catherineโs patients were in their early teens, others had lived with urine dripping from their body for 40 years. Many had walked hundreds of kilometres from their villages to reach the hospital for treatment.
Catherine with her midwives
What the Hamlins soon realised was that, with the right operation, many fistulas were curable. Studying from historic textbooks and seeking advice from colleagues in the field, Catherine and Reg began operating on fistula patients, first at the Princess Tsehai Memorial Hospital and later at their own Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, which they opened in 1975. At the time, Ethiopia was embroiled in a civil war that only ended in 1991. The ceasefire was still dangerous: soldiers began firing bullets in the streets and expats were advised to shelter at the British Embassy. By then, the Hamlins were living in a house at the foot of the hospital. When Catherine was asked whether she would flee to the embassy, she demurred, โWe feel safe here and, in any case, I do not wish to leave our patients.โ And so she stayed, knitting on her sofa as the bullets rained down.
In August 1993, Reg died of a rare type of cancer called fibrosarcoma, which causes tumours to grow inside muscular tissue. Catherine was devastated. Having lived and worked alongside him for about 45 years, she felt overwhelmed by the loss and the prospect of running the hospital on her own. But not only did Catherine continue, she fortified their work. To date, more than 60,000 women have been cured of their fistulas in one of the six hospitals she has built. She also opened the Hamlin College of Midwives in 2007, with a view to preventing fistulas from ever occurring again in Ethiopia. Since its launch, the organisation has trained hundreds of women and safely delivers tens of thousands of babies each year. According to the foundation, Catherineโs vision of fistula eradication will be achieved by the year 2030.
Catherine in theatre operating on a patient (Credit: Image copyright Lucy Bloom)
โShe did all of this by herself,โ says Carolyn Hardy, CEO of the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation. โShe did it without the backing of a big institution. She stayed there through coups and wars and unrest and never wavered once in all those years.โ
Catherine was still operating well into her 80s, and only gave up surgery just before her 90th birthday because she was losing her balance. Even in her final few months, Catherine walked the 67 steps between her house and the hospital every day as she had always done. โI can see her now,โ Quentin recalls, wandering through her โjoyousโ and โbeautifulโ hospital โin those Liberty-print shirts that she woreโ.
She died on March 18, 2020, at the age of 96. The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the plans for Catherine to receive a state funeral in Ethiopia, so she was buried privately instead. But the procession between the church and the cemetery in Addis Ababa, where Catherine was interred alongside Reg, was lined with people, many of them Catherineโs former patients.
โThey called her โEmayeโ,โ Carolyn explains, a word that means mother in Amharic. โShe was so loving, caring and compassionate. They see her as the person who changed their life.โ
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Despite the chilly wind, thereโs always a bit of a buzz in the air around this time. Spring is around the corner and while weโd normally be too busy to be excited, these long, cold months indoors have left us yearning for some warmer days.
Though it may be awhile before we can properly luxuriate in the springtime, thereโs plenty to get us by until weโre there. Here are some of our favourite movies that get us thinking about the spring season and all its wonders.
Youโve Got Mail
Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks are business rivals who unknowingly strike up a romance online in this rom-com classic.
This film is always a joy to return to, especially the flower-filled ending that makes springtime feel like a wondrous time.
Big Fish
One of our favourite Tim Burton films, Big Fish is not just an ethereal fantasy tale that will tug on your heart strings, but the cinematic shots and that flower scene make this a feel-good spring watch.
10 Things I Hate About You
In the U.S., proms and dances are a spring ritual, so naturally most of our beloved teen flicks are set during this time.
This particular modern retelling of Shakespeareโs The Taming Of The Shrew is an all-time-favourite that boasts many a picturesque scene of sunny days and sprawling greenery.
Emma
Gwyneth Paltrow and Toni Colette star in one of the many adaptions of the 1815 Jane Austen novel about charming young girl who tries to interfere with everyone elseโs life but ends up learning a lot about her own.
Set in the English countryside, there are plenty of rolling foothills and wild flower gardens to make you want to recreate a little bit of that action in your own abode.
Memoirs Of A Geisha
This film, based on the best-selling book of the same name, won three Oscars, so we donโt have to tell you that itโs good.
But if you didnโt already notice, the stunning visuals of cherry blossom trees and pristine gardensโcomplete with roaming peacocksโadd to it being a springtime must-watch.
Mean Girls
The Spring Fling Dance in Mean Girls was the pinnacle of high school prom moments on screen.
We will never forget the iconic dress/back brace combo rocked by Regina George, and weโll also never forget Amy Poehler, as her mother, posing behind her.
Marie Antoinette
Sofia Coppola has made a career out of her distinct eye for mesmerising aesthetics. And this pastel dream of a film is certainly a seasonal hit.
Under The Tuscan Sun
This feel-good flick is the perfect spring watch. Not only are we blessed with the stunning visuals of Tuscany, but the overall theme of renewal and finding oneself is a humble reminder that spring cleaning does not just have to apply to our thingsโฆ
Bright Star
Based on the true (and rather tragic) love story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne, Bright Star is full of scenic shots of bluebell fields and untouched flora. Perfect for fans of a good period piece.
Mary Poppins
In this whimsical remake of the 1964 hit, nanny Mary Poppins is back to flood our screens with songs, killer outfits and, you guessed it, tons of lush springtime scenery.
Little Women
Greta Gerwigโs Little Women was not only a smash hit for the film, but the aesthetics and delightful setting definitely played a roll in our obsession (as well as Timothรฉe Chalamet in that vest).
The Great Gatsby
Baz Luhrmannโs 2013 reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgeraldโs classic novel was an epic film with an enormous budget.
While the film ends on a darker note, Gatsbyโs attempts at wooing Daisy provide us with some enviable floral moments.
The Sound Of Music
Based on the real-life story of the Van Trapp Family singing group, weโre suckers for the filmโs musical numbers (that are deeply etched into our minds from childhood).
Julie Andrews brings a renewed vigour for life to the family, and the film is all around heartwarming with breathtaking landscapes of the Austrian alps.
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PSA: A Mean Girls-themed high tea is officially coming to Australia in November, and we are here for it and all its 2000s glory.
Hosted by The Brunch Club, who brought us a delightful Mamma Mia!-themed brunch earlier this month (which is now headed to Brisbane), fans of Tina Feyโs iconic film are in for an immersive, cocktail-and-carb infused treat of a day.
Catering to anyone who has been personally victimised by Regina George, โThe Most Fetch High Tea Everโ will kick off its tour at a secret pop-up location on November 7th and 8th in Sydney.
All of the dishes, drinks and dรฉcor are set to take their cue from the movie: just think โYou Go Glen CoCoโ cocktails, Kรคlteen bars and, of course, The Burn Book.
And while itโs going to be quite a pink-hued situation, with the dress code suggesting you grab your โbest pink outfitโ, thereโs a strict (read: not-so-strict), โNo sweat pantsโ stipulation (but they didnโt say anything about loungewear or nap dressesโฆ).
The event, which will start in Sydney on the second weekend of November, is set to go around to multiple states, except for Victoria (you canโt sit with us).
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Tell the truth: have you ever seen Julianne Moore, Karlie Kloss or Cindy Crawfordโs foundation, eyeshadow, or lipstick look anything other than sublime? Our point exactly.
And while the fact that all three women have gorgeous features to start with, they also happen to share a secret weapon: celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo and his unique skin preparation process.
Here, he breaks down the four essential prep steps he relies on for a flawless finish every timeโฆ
Step 1: Glow Drops
โFor the skin I want to keep it very luminous,โ Vanngo explains of his usual desired aesthetic. โI think [applying] a few glow drops from Barbara Sturm is [a] great [way to start your makeup prep] โ theyโre not glittery, but more like a sheer luminiser, and to me [they work] almost like a serum as well. So you can use that before you moisturise to get the skin primed and hydrated for the makeup.โ
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops, $222 at mecca.com.au
Step 2: Eye Oil
โDonโt forget the eyes โ give them some love as well,โ he says, noting the importance of applying an eye-specific soothing product to optimise on orbital area hydration. โI love this eye oil โ itโs perfect for helping to de-puff the eyes in the morning.โ
โThis moisturiser is a cult-favourite for makeup artists,โ Vanngo explains, revealing his bargain buy go-to. โItโs suitable for everyone and no one gets reactions to it [but itโs still very nourishing]. I usually like richer moisturiser because I think once itโs absorbed, the skin is so hydrated and then when you apply your foundation it never feels cakey; it just goes on so much smoother. Take a few seconds [to massage it in] and give the face a little love [for best results],โ he says, using his fingers to apply slight pressure over each area while pressing the moisturiser into the skin.
Embryolisse Lait-Crรจme Concentrรฉ, $31.75 at beautybay.com
Step 4: Lip Balm
Vanngo is also a big believer in prepping all of your features properly before going in with base. โAlways hydrate the lips as well,โ he confirms. โI usually donโt just wait until before lipstick to apply lip balm โ I put it [on] right at the beginning before I start foundation and let it sit there and hydrate the lip the whole time [Iโm applying the rest of the makeup].โ
Grown Alchemist Limited Edition Vanilla and Watermelon Lip Balm Duo, $39 at davidjones.com
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