Is ‘Sassy’ An Insulting Way To Describe A Woman? Helen Mirren Thinks So…

Dame Helen Mirren wants us to stop using the word 'sassy' to describe women of power, humour and intelligence. And, the word 'feisty' for that matter. Why? The Oscar-winning actress is still defying convention, telling The Times that she believes branding a woman as "sassy" is "insulting" saying, "we need new words for female power…

ByYvette Le Grew20/04/2015

Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

Do You Have A Beautiful Smile? Here’s How To Decode It…

What makes a beautiful smile? Here's our smile file - five tips to a beautiful smile... 1. Shape up The stats on perfect teeth suggest that they should be even and square, as the better-looking the teeth are, the more a person smiles. There are many ways to create this symmetry through cosmetic dentistry. 2. Lips The pinker the lips, the…

ByStephanie Darling20/04/2015

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Beauty Kate Mansi Learns How To Create A Glossy Eye

Really? Lip gloss on top of eye-shadow? Yes, it’s the perfect way to get that ‘dewy-eyed’ look and is quick and easy to do. ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Beauty Kate Mansi Learns How To Create A Glossy Eye Beauty Editor Glenn Nutley knows a thing or two about the ideal makeup look for a…

ByGlenn Nutley20/04/2015

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Your Recipes

Rustic Pumpkin, Ricotta And Caramelised Onion Tart Recipe

Rustic tarts are the perfect way to keep the family happy. They are simple to make and delicious too. Here is one of our favourites - the Rustic Pumpkin, Ricotta And Caramelised Onion Tart Recipe. Serves 8 Makes one 30 cm (12 inch) tart Preparation time 30 minutes plus cooling time Cooking time 1…

ByThe Carousel19/04/2015

Wellness & Health

Why You Should Be Taking Psyllium Everyday

With all the media talk on the best diets for weight control, recommendations on fibre have slipped away from mainstream attention. Yet we need to be talking about fibre more than ever. Why? In our shift away from demonising fat as the culprit of our weight and health woes, the common shift is now to…

ByThe Carousel18/04/2015

News & Trends

#MBFWA Day Five & That’s A Fashion Wrap!

And that's a wrap! The final day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week certainly didn't disappoint with some of Australia's favourite designers showcasing their latest collections. Here's a little about each of our fashion faves... Johanna Johnson Adorned and adored internationally – Johanna Johnson brand is represented globally, through such reputable retailers as Neiman Marcus in the USA…

ByYvette Le Grew17/04/2015

Fashion

#StarWars Episode VII The Force Awakens Trailer: Han, Luke & Leia Are Back!

A long, long (long) time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...Well, ok just a long time ago actually somewhere in Melbourne...Return of The Jedi was the very first film I ever saw at the cinema. And, I fell in love. I fell in love with Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo and even Leia's gold bikini…

ByYvette Le Grew17/04/2015

Health Horoscopes Wellness & Health

New Moon In Aries: This Weekend Is A Perfect Time For New Starts

If you've let your New Year's resolutions slip, this Sunday's new moon in Aries is an ideal time to start new habits, recommit to old ones or just blaze your way into your future with something new. Following the eclipse on the 4th April which was all about finally letting go of the past or…

ByYvette Le Grew17/04/2015

Celeb Style News & Trends

The Best MBFWA Street Style: See Who Made The Cut

Sure, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is all about the catwalk, but so much of the most creative fashion styling happens on the street outside the shows! We snapped all the best of the best celebrity VIP guest outfits, along with bloggers, media and other fashion-types putting their own spin on this season's designs. Were you there? Did…

ByThe Carousel16/04/2015

Fashion News & Trends

This Woman Wore The Same Thing Everyday For Three Years: Would You?

We've all been through it - a panicky, last-minute, clothes-throwing frenzy of 'what to wear' melt-down - the wardrobe crisis! Well, New York-based Matilda Kahl has the solution and has caused a media frenzy after admitting to wearing the same outfit to he creative advertising job, every day for the past three years. Here's why... It…

ByYvette Le Grew16/04/2015