Western Australia: Discover the New, Rediscover You

Whether you want to reconnect with nature, or each other; the Kimberley is an awe-inspiring wonderland waiting to be discovered. There will be invigorating adventure, off-the-beaten-track luxury, rekindled romance under the outback sky and simple moments where there’s nothing else to do but stop. Breathe. And absorb the wonder. From the expansive white sands of the Indian…

ByYvette Le Grew08/04/2015

Travel & Leisure

Viceroy Santa Monica, Los Angeles: Hollywood Haven With Burlesque Empress Dita Von Teese

Pulling up outside the Viceroy Santa Monica on a sunny afternoon, I am instantly reminded of idyllic childhood summers spent at the Grand Hotel in Michigan. That particular hotel, with its vibrant Hollywood Regency-style mix of baroque and Chinoiserie, has influenced my style choices ever since. Glamour is everything to me, so it’s important –…

ByThe Carousel07/04/2015

Entertaining & Wine Healthy

Commando Steve’s Zucchini Noodles With Chilli Prawns & Parmesan

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra 1 garlic clove, finely crushed 120 ml lemon juice Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 3 zucchinis, about 300 g 260 g green prawns, butterflied 1 bird’s-eye chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons baby capers 20 g parsley, roughly chopped 2 large handfuls of rocket, about 100 g Lemon wedges, to serve 40 g…

ByThe Carousel07/04/2015

Wellness & Health

Single Mum? How To Get Back On The Dating Scene

It wasn’t easy for single mum Ellie to get back into the dating game after being in a relationship for so long. While her relationship had ended two years earlier, she was only officially separated for a couple of months before she decided to rejoin the dating world. Like many woman, Ellie, a mother of…

ByFranki Hobson05/04/2015

Anti-Ageing Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

6 Essential Questions To Ask Your Cosmetic Specialist

If you are considering having a few non-surgical cosmetic procedures done, such as anti-wrinkle injections or fillers, there are some essential questions to ask your cosmetic specialist. Unlike more simple beauty procedures such as facials and waxing, non-surgical cosmetic work carry an element of risk and therefore requires serious consideration. You want to know…

ByMatty Samaei04/04/2015

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Healthy Italian Persimmon Salad

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 sweet persimmons 200 grams endive, radicchio or rocket salad 1 cup parmesan shavings 1/2 cup toasted almonds olive oil and balsamic vinegar for serving sea salt and cracked black pepper for serving METHOD 1 Remove the stalk/calyx then peel and slice persimmons into thin pieces. 2 Divide the salad and persimmon between four plates. 3 Top with parmesan shavings, toasted almonds and…

ByThe Carousel04/04/2015

News & Trends

Witchery Woman Winter Collection

As winter progresses, cold-weather dressing comes into its own. Bold and directional, Witchery Woman embodies their signature aesthetic of modern, accessible luxury. Think clean, sculptural silhouettes in luxurious fabrications – a wardrobe defined by the effortless sophistication of a woman who lives by her own rules. Building on a strong opening to the season, Witchery has curated a…

ByYvette Le Grew02/04/2015

News & Trends

Girl Crush: Karlie Kloss

There’s so much to love about this sweet 23 year-old model who is quintessentially American with her bright smile, sunny personality and killer figure. She’s walked for numerous fashion labels such as Marc Jacobs, Elie Saab and Isabel Marant; been in high-fashion ads for Dolce & Gabbana, Dior and Chloe (to name a few); has fronted many…

ByIantha Yu02/04/2015

Devices Technology

Think You Know Your Smart Watches? Think Again…

A smartwatch is meant to complement your phone; they allow for quick and easy access to notifications and a means to quickly and easily respond to them. In this respect, most smartwatches perform very well; with Android Wear being an intuitively designed software that is incredibly easy to use, even providing extra functionality such as…

ByThe Carousel01/04/2015

Homes

Why Mondrian Is The New Inspiration For The Dulux 2015 Colour Award Winners

Bold and inventive use of colour defines the winners of the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards. More important is the considered functionality of colour use on the winning projects. This year, there is a distinct move away from the minimalist look to one where colour is used freely, but purposely, with abandon, to create a more…

ByEmine Mehmet01/04/2015