The Best & Brightest Workout Wear: It’s Time To Ditch Your Black Gym Gear

When it comes to gym kit fluro is the new black. Adding a splash of colour to your active wear could boost your mood and motivation. Here, The Carousel's health editor Amy Molloy brings you the brightest kit on the market, and explains why she took the rainbow challenge. Model wears Vie Activewear Brazilian…

ByAmy Molloy04/04/2014

News & Trends

The Perfect Autumn Racing Outfit

Autumn racing season is upon us, and if you're looking for the perfect outfit, we've got you sorted. Choose simple shapes that flatter the body and dresses that won't fly up in the wind! Go for a printed peplum in Autumnal colours, Jayson Brunsdon Black Label $179. Buy it here. Fit n' flare is…

ByNedahl Stelio04/04/2014

Anti-Ageing Hair Skin & Body

How To Look Younger: Best New Anti-Ageing Serums

A serum really is an investment in good skin. Serums tend to be pricey, sure, but they give great bang for their buck as they deliver such impressive results. That's because this formulation style allows active ingredients to really penetrate deep into skin and do their thing. Which is why serums are particularly great…

ByKatrina Lawrence03/04/2014

Travel & Leisure

The Tipping Points: One Woman’s Inspiring Journey Into The Arctic Permafrost Melt

Take a trip through the Arctic Permafrost with Sydney mum and eco-documentary filmmaker, Liz Courtney. Liz and her film crew are on a mission to save the planet, and here, Liz shares her exclusive behind-the-scenes story of her six part TV series The Tipping Points. Be inspired.... Liz Courtney, director of The Tipping Points,…

ByLiz Courtney02/04/2014

Bridal Bridal

8 Best Bridal Gown Styles Ever

Don't know your sheaths from your fishtails? Up your gown IQ here! A-line Illustrations by Angelina Baccini. All dresses are available at Baccini & Hill www. bacciniandhi ll.com.au Elegant and traditional, the A-line is a tad less dramatic than the ballgown, but no less sophisticated and perfect for a formal theme, historic…

ByFranki Hobson02/04/2014

Bridal

Nine Gorgeous Wedding Dress Trends

Top Wedding Dress Trends Personalise Your Look Break the cookie-cutter-bride mould and swan down that aisle in style, as 2014 is the year for brides to 'personalise' their look, explains Henry. "There isn't necessarily a predominant dress 'shape', but rather a broad cross-section from ball gowns and A-line to fit-and-flare and straight sheaths. It's…

ByFranki Hobson02/04/2014

Caramel, White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Slice

INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tin sweetened condensed milk 1 tin condensed milk caramel 60g butter, softened 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 180g white chocolate, roughly chopped METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 180˚C (350˚F). 2 Line the base and sides of a 28 x 21cm slice tin with…

ByThe Carousel01/04/2014

Celeb Style Fashion News & Trends

Designer Bianca Spender Reveals Her Creative Inspiration

Bianca Spender laughs with Style Editor, Lizzie Renkert about one of her more unusual gowns. "I said to my team 'Have I just created a Goth dress?'". Bianca Spender describes her greatest influence on her designs to be 'modern poetry'. Bianca Spender, the brand is a combination of classic sophistication with a twist…

ByLizzie Renkert30/03/2014

Horoscopes

Which Of These Seven Psychic Senses Do You Possess?

Psychic Medium Alison Maiden explains "everyone has some level of psychic ability" so which of these seven most commonly experienced senses could you be exhibiting without realising that you possess them? Here, The Carousel's psychic Alison says the senses you may have are as follows: Clairvoyance: seeing events in your minds-eye Clairaudients: audio messages from Spirit Guides Clairsentience:…

ByAlison Maiden30/03/2014

Fitness Wellness & Health

How To Beat Insomnia: The Perfect Yoga Pose

In part three of this 4-part video, Amy Molloy looks at yoga poses which will help you get back to sleep in the early hours. Your bedroom wall can be your best friend when you need a yoga prop, see how in this video as Wellness Editor Amy Molloy joins yoga teacher Vicki Smart…

ByAmy Molloy29/03/2014