Arms Are The New Power Metaphor!

But that theory is beginning to wobble, with female CEOs like Marissa Mayer of the US division of Yahoo, Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, and of course, the woman married to the most powerful man in the world, Michelle Obama, become famous for getting their guns out. These three women are most often pictured with bare…

ByNedahl Stelio25/08/2014

Celeb Style News & Trends

Top 10 Instagram Fashion Looks: Steal Her Style Nicole, Cara, Heidi, Olivia, Khloe, SJP & More

It's an Instagram style take-over!! Nicole Richie does man-style in a super sexy way, Jess Hart glams up her gym kit, Cara Delevigne keeps it classy, Heidi Klum rocks tassels while Ellen Pompeo and Olivia Palermo do off-duty style effortlessly. Here's what we're loving this week...And, how you can get the look! Get the look!…

ByThe Carousel22/08/2014

Bridal

Romanticised Glamour: Jacinta & Matt’s City Chic Wedding

The newlyweds: Jacinta, 29, business development and Matt, 28, sales manager. Big day: June 1, 2013. Ceremony: St Bede Church, Pyrmont, NSW. "We had a Catholic service, however our priest was retired and a work colleague of my mums, so service was really relaxed and funny." Reception: Flying Fish Restaurant, Pyrmont, NSW Style: "We wanted a romantic, glamorous winter wedding…

ByFranki Hobson21/08/2014

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Barbecue Chicken with Red Quinoa Tabouleh Salad

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS BBQ Chicken 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 fl oz (30 ml) olive oil 1 lemon, zest and juice 4 deboned chicken thigh fillets DRESSING 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 teaspoon tahini paste 2 fl oz (60 ml) olive oil SALAD 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and washed, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked and washed, finely chopped 1 red onion, finely diced sea salt and…

ByThe Carousel21/08/2014

Fitness Nutrition Wellness & Health

Spring Health Hacks: Revitalise Your Daily Routine In 30 Minutes or Less

The change in season offers the perfect excuse to re-evaluate health and wellness goals in the countdown to Christmas. Longer, warmer days and an abundance of fresh produce provide extra motivation to spring into action. The temptation for many is to dramatically overhaul exercise routines and diet. However, Nature's Own Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist Kate…

ByKate Save20/08/2014

Healthy Quick & Easy

Yummy Avocado & Cream Cheese Toast

INGREDIENTS 2 thick slices wholemeal bread 2 tbsp extra light cream cheese spread 1/4 tbsp mashed avocado METHOD 1 Spread the toasted bread slices with cream cheese and mashed avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy. The Carousel thanks Fernwood Fitness for this recipe.

ByThe Carousel20/08/2014

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

Style, Beauty & Body Tricks From Home & Away Actress Sharni Vinson

Hollywood is a long way from Summer Bay! But that's exactly where Sharni Vinson, 31, has ended up. With a starring role in the $160million grossing movie, Step Up 3D and follow up roles in Bait and No Man's Land, this actress and dancer shares her style secrets with The Carousel. When did your career start? Growing…

ByGlenn Nutley20/08/2014

Homes

Homewares Designer Megan Park On Cork, Paper Raffia & Metallic Foiled Linens

Megan Park is a much loved Australian Fashion and Homewares designer with a super strong global fan base. Here, Megan explains the inspiration behind her eclectic use of textiles ... Megan Park is a global fashion fixture, with her brand being sold around the world at iconic stores from Barney's New York to Neiman Marcus,…

ByFranki Hobson19/08/2014

Wellness & Health

How to Cope With Grieving For Someone You Don’t Know

There was an uneasy silence in the office when news of Robin Williams' death broke. It was like everyone took a deep breath, slouched in their chairs, and put their heads in their hands, all at same time. Within minutes, social media became a space of confusion and publicly displayed grief. Almost a week later,…

ByLisa Herbert18/08/2014

Parenting

Bottles Up! The Perfect Formula for Baby Formula

There's no disputing that breastfeeding is best and requires a lot less gear than bottle feeding - one breast, one baby and you're good to go! When you add formula to the mix, there's a few things you'll need to buy, do and know. Whether you choose to formula feed for one-off occasions, medical reasons…

ByFranki Hobson18/08/2014