Whether you're a foodie, a yogi or you just need an indulgent break, escape the daily grind with one of these luxury getaways.

Mr and Mrs Smith have revealed their top hotels for 2015 as voted by more than 25,000 people. And the winners are...

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Thinking about a holiday? Love fashion? Booking.com have helped us compile a list of the five most fashion-forward hotels in the world, designed by the likes of Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

What if we stopped doing the things we’re expected to do, and only did the things we wanted to? Poppy Logan took the “should-less” challenge

You buy their clothes, why not sleep between their stylishly designed sheets? It seems haute hotels are the hottest form of brand extension for some of the world’s most iconic fashion designers.

As founder of fashion boutique Parlour X, Eva Galambos is known for her impeccable and playful style – which unsurprisingly extends to her colour-filled family home

We take you through the best things to do, see and eat in Rio de Janeiro.

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Advocates of juice cleanses cite a range of health benefits for the mind and body, but are these diets all they are cracked up to be?

What’s the one thing you need to do to get on top of your finances? Take this quick quiz and find out.

Today, the gender pay gap is the highest it’s been in Australia since marie claire launched in 1995, sitting at nearly 19 per cent*.

Because every bit counts

It's easier than you think

Have you got your pen and paper ready?

Forget power naps: sleep hacking is the latest buzzword for tech-savvy professionals. The methods are extreme, but do they work?

Synchronise your work day with your body clock to stay at your peak.

So what happens when a non-model takes on New York’s exclusive ModelFIT?

With a fulltime career and three small kids to raise, Tracey thought her lethargy was just her new normal. But it wasn't.

It's the time of year when every social engagement comes with swizzle sticks.

From juice cleanses and superfoods to alcohol abstinence and “fitspo”, there’s no denying the restraint revolution is upon us. As Anne Fullerton discovers, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s world – we’re just living in it.

It can be done!

Because everyone needs a bit of a confidence boost sometimes!

Because you can learn

It seems that by shunning the sun, we're putting ourselves at risk of vitamin D deficiency. So, is there a safe middle ground?

Over half the Australian workforce believe part time work hinders career progression but, done right, reduced hours doesn’t have to mean less success.

Do you work with someone who thinks they're Queen Bee? Here's how to take the sting out of her tail.

Office life can be full of awkward moments when you clash with your colleagues.

It's time for your promotion!

Position yourself within your company to win that next-level leadership role.

Public speaking is a common fear, but, thankfully, there are some simple solutions to help you blitz your next blush-inducing moment in the spotlight.

Ditch the drama and work your way around any prickly problem on the job

In an era where career reinvention, upskilling and even early retirement are the norm, is there such a thing as a success use-by date?

By focusing on anything but work, corporate coaches believe career success is in the Birkin bag. Here’s what to do outside the office, in order to be more efficient at your desk.

Use your Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts to boost your career.

As full-time jobs disappear, the new workplace mantra is all about flexibility. Be prepared by following these rules.

Thinking of starting a family, but worried that your hard-won career will suffer? Don’t sweat it – according to the experts, all it takes is a little forward planning.

Confidence and eye contact are a start, but nailing a job interview is all about how you handle the difficult questions.

This lawyer loves her shoes and, like many of us, the picky shopper could never find exactly what she wanted and so, Shoes of Prey was born.

As Gigi Hadid put it, "a change is happening" and these stars are helping to change the mindset that 'thin is in' and prove that it's more much important to be fit, strong and healthy than it is to be a certain size.

The fitness guru spills the beans about her burgeoning business empire.

You don’t have to be the boss to act like a boss

Sometimes having the courage to fail is harder than finding the strength to succeed.

It's still the main source of office dialogue, but not everyone excels at it.

Lion tamers aren't the only ones with workplace perils. We take a look at the health hazards that are lurking among the cubicles in your office - and how to avoid them.

From your hair to your attitude, let your confidence shine from the inside out with our beauty and lifestyle tips to looking and feeling like a leader in the work place.

Coming up with a plan of attack for your career can be tricky.

We chat to the successful illustrator about her path to success.

Those meticulously styled and curated snapshots that populate our Instagram accounts are more envy-inducing than any status update. But, Rebecca Holman asks, can we really accept a life that's filter-free?

20 years has passed since Jared Leto made our knees weak as Jordan Catalano in 'My So Called Life' and Jonathon Taylor Thomas gave us a reason to watch a show about home renovations.

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You’ve heard of model scouts, but what about marriage scouts? In China, millionaires are turning to a new breed of matchmakers to scour the country for “perfect” wives.

Anxiety, depression, blood clots....marie claire investigates the concerning side effects of the contraceptive pill Yasmin

Endless to-do list? Always stressed? You may have fallen victim to the latest time trap. We investigate the modern busyness epidemic

For many women, motherhood means missed career opportunities - and the perception that they're no longer serious players at the office. In the wake of startling new statistics from the Australian Human Rights Commission, we report on the employers still penalising women for getting pregnant.

The gift that crossed enemy lines When a Palestinian child needed a kidney, and an Israeli family had one to give, love succeeded where decades of diplomacy have failed.

In Mauritania big is beautiful and stretch marks are considered sexy.

They’re banned from having boyfriends, perform in frilly knickers and suggestive schoolgirl get-ups – and their male fans are encouraged to imagine making babies with them. Oh, and they outearn Lady Gaga. Meet the cute, but controversial, AKB48.