Indholdsfortegnelse for 06 January 2020 i WHO

While the royals not surprisingly dominated headlines this year, Taylor Swift gave them a run for their money. In 2019, she released her new album, Lover, broke the record for the most wins by an artist at the American Music Awards and managed to plan her star-studded 30th birthday bash on December 13 attended by the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Halsey and Gigi Hadid. Well, she probably had a bit of help with that last one. But it was her impassioned speech as she received Billboard’s inaugural Woman of the Decade Award on December 12 which has been my favourite Taylor moment of the year. By now you might have guessed I’m a proud Swiftie! Presented with the award by actress Jameela Jamil, Swift spoke for 15 minutes…

AUSSIE COMMONWEALTH GAMES GOLD MEDALLIST Shayna Jack fought back tears this week as she denied taking banned steroids. The 21-year-old tested positive for prohibited drug Ligandrol in June and faces a four-year ban. But in an emotional interview with The Sunday Project’s Lisa Wilkinson, Jack stated she was innocent, claiming she could have come into contact with it through another person. “There was a case in the past called the ‘cocaine kiss case’ where someone had taken cocaine and then the partner, who was an athlete, kissed that person and they were contaminated,” she said. The scandal has hit her family hard. “I’m 21 and I’m paying for a lawyer, a barrister, testing fees – it’s more than what my parents could pay, with them having a house mortgage,” she…

LOOKING RELAXED AND READY FOR SUMMER, Packed to the Rafters actress Jessica Marais enjoyed a cooling dip at Gordons Bay, Sydney, last week as she prepares to plunge into her big TV comeback. The 34-year-old mum of one slid down the rocks into the chilly water for a swim before joining a group of friends on the beach. Marais has joined the cast of the Rafters reboot on Amazon Prime, set six years after the last episode which aired in 2013, and features original cast members Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Hugh Sheridan and George Houvardas. Marais’ ex, James Stewart, won’t be returning, however. The couple dated for six years, and had daughter Scout in 2012, before splitting in 2015. They continue to co-parent. Stewart is now married to his Home and…

JUSTIN BIEBER & HAILEY BALDWIN SEPTEMBER 30 Following their secret wedding last September, the couple celebrated with loved ones including Kendall Jenner and Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Camila Morrone at an extravagant event in South Carolina. Model Baldwin wore three wedding dresses for the occasion, including a gown designed by Virgil Abloh for Off-White \complete with long, trailing veil with the words “Till death do us part” stitched into it. CHRIS PRATT & KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER JUNE 9 Less than a year after finalising his divorce from Anna Farris, Guardians Of The Galaxy star Pratt married Arnold Schwarzenegger’s author daughter in an intimate ceremony in Montecito, California. SOPHIE TURNER & JOE JONAS MAY 1 & JUNE 29 Jonas and Game of Thrones star Turner celebrated their love with two stunning weddings this…

BABY GENE MAY 5 Comedian and actress Amy Schumer became a first-time mum at 37. After suffering debilitating morning sickness throughout her pregnancy, the star and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, proudly showed off their son on Instagram. BABY BIRDIE MARCH 19 These days actress-turned-lifestyle entrepreneur Jessica Simpson is arguably more famous for the weight she gains during pregnancy than anything else. According to reports, the star has lost 45kg in six months since the birth of Birdie Mae, her third child and sister to Maxwell Drew, 7 and 6-year-old Ace Knute. BABY RENN OCTOBER 29 Sultry crooner Ricky Martin, 47, and husband Jwan Yosef, 35, added a fourth member to their family this year. Less than a year after a surrogate gave birth to baby Lucia, baby boy Renn…

“There’s a lot of plastic in supermarkets.” Schapelle Corby on what surprised her most about Australia when she finally returned to her homeland after 10 years in a Bali prison. “Receiving the Order of Australia is a HUGE deal. And despite what I tell anyone who’ll listen, Hugh Jackman is one of the finest, kindest, hardest working, generous and most talented people I’ve had the privilege to call my friend. None of this changes the unfortunate fact he’s a complete bastard.” Ryan Reynolds offers congrats on Instagram. “I started crying and just messed it up. She was clearly a fan and I ruined it. And she’s like, ‘Hey, this is uncomfortable now. I thought you’d be cool. You’re not cool. Bye’.” Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke on meeting her heroine…

BILLIE EILISH Burberry’s beekeeper-chic range is cruelly often overlooked. Here the singer finishes it off with a pair of disposable airline slippers. MARION COTILLARD Going out in your gran’s nightie can be chilly, so an oversized cricket jumper with a few blades of grass stuck to the front will keep you nice and cosy. GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE Kings have been beheaded in Westeros for lesser crimes than these Jesus-like robes, clearly foraged from a Lannister garage sale for Brienne of Tarth’s wedding to Jamie. CELINE DION The Canadian crooner found herself trapped in a giant red slinky at a fashion event in Paris. Let’s hope her minders kept her away from any stairs. PALOMA FAITH Even the sneaky addition of a net curtain can’t save the shimmering potato sack she wore…

Zellweger Oscar win? The Judy star is odds-on favourite to scoop her second gold statuette in February for her dazzling performance in the Judy Garland biopic. Time up for Weinstein? The fallen movie mogul’s trial begins in New York on January 6. He denies five charges including rape and sexual assault. A guilty verdict would be the biggest scalp yet for the #MeToo movement. A woman president? Hopes were dashed in 2016, but Elizabeth Warren is a frontrunner to get the Democratic nomination, and would then be confident she can go one better than Hillary Clinton on November 3. Mature dads It’s going to be a tiring year for Richard Gere, who’ll become a dad for the third time at 70, and director Quentin Tarantino, set to be a first-time…

SUNSET CRUISE Go nautical with simple creams and whites and a pop of textured peach FOR MAL Think a little black dress (but to the floor) and understated diamonds on the neck and ears COCKTAIL Go a little shorter and take a risk with a sequined shift dress and embellished heels BARBECUE Find the perfect mix of chic and casual with a midi dress and party heels…

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and champagne is the obvious choice to start your festivities off with a bang. However, if the purse strings are a little tight after Christmas, prosecco or cava are absolutely acceptable. With so many incredible sparkling wines available for a reasonable price, here’s proof you don’t have to break the bank to bring in the New Year. Whether you left some bad things behind or have had a great year, it’s time to par-tay! The wines below have been carefully selected as my top drops for New Year’s Eve and cover a range of prices. Enjoy. This light, refreshing style from one of my favourite winemakers, Calabria, has no pretense, and is made to be drunk immediately. Pale straw in colour, BEVI prosecco brings…

Was it a no-brainer for you to say yes to this role? Oh, absolutely! I thought, “Why hasn’t this been done before?” Because it feels like Tomb Raider, it feels like a big movie. Also, the fact that we’re not talking about a 6-year-old Dora but a 16-year-old Dora. That also helps. Her navigating the jungle of high school as well as the real jungle, that just blew her world right open. What are your memories of high school? Similar to hers – fitting in, standing out, not fitting in … I think it’s worse today with social media and bullying. There were bullies in our school, but I just remember not wanting to be different. And the great thing about the lesson in Dora is that you don’t have…

… game she played Hungry Hungry Hippos with my daughter [Rose, 5]. She gets crazy, and that amps me up – it’s pretty aggressive. … time she was starstruck Judge Judy was having brunch, and I didn’t know if I should say hi. I was so nervous! She was so nice – and probably surprised. … irrational fear she had I’m extremely, cripplingly scared of cockroaches. I grew up in Manhattan, and a few were Ghostbusters size. … fashion disaster she had For the Tonys one year, I wanted a hairstyle that looked like Jean Harlow’s, but basically a crimping iron took a stand on my head. It was electrical-socket crazy. … memento she took from a set I have three or four of my Black Widow suits [from Avengers].…

“The next thing I know, I’m in this barn and Reese Witherspoon is playing bongos. Gigi Hadid is also playing bongos.” Singer Kacey Musgraves explained why she had such a hangover after the 2019 Country Music Association Awards. “I don’t like partying three days in a row. It’s just not my life any more. I want to be home with the kids.” Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has announced her retirement from Jersey Shore. “Everybody who has my name is over the age of 75, so I’m touched.” Viola Davis was thrilled a mum named her daughter after her. “Get off my ovaries!” Beyoncé revealed to Elle she hates being asked if she’s pregnant.…

VETERAN RAPPER DIDDY celebrated reaching his half century in style at the weekend with a celebrity-infested party at his $58 million LA mansion. The guest list included Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie and Kris Jenner, Cardi B, Naomi Campbell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Dr Dre, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone and Snoop Dog. Among the performers were Mary J Blige and Usher. By far the most shocking sight was Kanye and Jay-Z shaking hands and making up after years of feuding. The latter had laid the bad feeling bare in his song ‘Kill Jay Z’, while Kanye had described Beyoncé as a ‘diva’ and complained that Jay-Z didn’t bring his daughter over for a play date. There were no reports of their respective wives…

HE’S BEEN THRUST BACK INTO the spotlight this year with stellar roles in the critically acclaimed films Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood and Ad Astra, but Brad Pitt admitted last week for the first time that at the height of his fame, he couldn’t cope with all the attention and pressure and became dependent on drugs and alcohol. “I’ve seen pictures of myself from years ago and gone, ‘That kid looks all right’. But I didn’t feel that way inside,” Pitt told The New York Times last week. “I spent most of the ’90s hiding out and smoking pot. I was too uncomfortable with all the attention.” The 56-year-old opened up about how it really felt to become a megastar in the ’90s, after a string of hit films…

SHE’S USED TO COURTING CONTROVERSY, BUT FEW lawyers at the Queens Criminal Court in New York had seen a defendant dressed like this. Cardi B is charged with attacking two female bartenders at a strip club in August, convinced one of them had had an affair with her hip-hop husband, Offset. She was allegedly “throwing chairs, bottles and hookahs in the club at 3am”, according to police. For court, the defiant singer opted for a feathered coat by Adrienne Landau with a train and towering hood, Louis Vuitton patent heels and dagger-like fingernails. Last year, she threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj after the fellow rapper questioned her parenting skills. The next hearing – or fashion show – is set for January 17.…

BABY FRANKIE OCT. 22 Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jake Wall welcomed their first child, announcing the happy news on Instagram. The model, who turns 36 this week, said that becoming a mum was a “dream come true”. Earlier this year, the former Miss Universe opened up for the first time about her fertility struggles. “I felt like I almost broke and, in fact, it’s still really raw,” she told Stellar. BABY POET APRIL 12 A Discovery of Witches and Hacksaw Ridge star Teresa Palmer, 33, gave birth to a daughter this year, a little sister for her two boys, Bodhi, 5, and 3-year-old Forest with American actor, screenwriter and director Mark Webber (who has ‘POET’ tattooed on his neck). “He is pure magic, we feel like we are in a…

THE MOST INSPIRING WOMAN TO ME THIS YEAR Whenever I feel stressy about things, I’ll just read some of Jameela Jamil’s quotes about body image and health. WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST IN 2020 I’m really excited about customising [my coming tour] Lover Fest. I’ve never really performed on that kind of stage since opening up for Tim McGraw and George Strait in 2007. THE 2019 BOOK I DEVOURED Demi Moore’s autobiography. I couldn’t put it down. She was punished ruthlessly for being the highest-paid actress, and I feel like finally she’s getting the last laugh. A NEW THING I LEARNED THIS YEAR I’m working my way through the Ottolenghi Simple cookbook. I recently made the Chicken Marbella.…

Alien fail A viral Facebook joke that implored people to storm the infamous Area 51, where conspiracy theorists claim the US government has evidence of alien visitors, snowballed into a mass campaign with over 2 million people pledging to smash their way into the restricted area on September 20. In the event, only around 150 showed up. The only arrest was when someone urinated on a fence. ’Allo, ’Allo! French inventor Franky Zapata made history in August as the first person to cross the English Channel by hoverboard, taking off from Sangatte on France’s northern coast and touching down near Dover, England. Lot of Cash A parking space at the prestigious The Center skyscraper in Hong Kong sold for a world record $1.4 million in October. Speed Bump In July…

MOST EXPENSIVE SNEAKERS A Canadian collector paid $680,000 for a pair of 1972 Nike Moon Shoes. They were originally made for athletes at the Munich Olympic trials, and few have survived. OLDEST MARRIED COUPLE Japanese husband and wife Masao Matsumoto, 108, and Miyako Sonoda, 101, became the world’s oldest married couple, with a combined age of 210 years and 121 days on May 17. Sadly Masao passed away just three days later. MOST DIAMONDS ON ONE RING Jewellers in Mumbai, India, toiled for 18 months to create this ring which contains an incredible 7777 diamonds. The stunning piece was inspired by the Lotus Temple in Delhi and is worth around $7 million. TALLEST SANDCASTLE Made from over 11 tons of sand, and standing 17 metres tall, this imposing structure took…

MILEY & LIAM They seemed so in love after their December wedding, but eight months later, Miley Cyrus, 27, and Liam Hemsworth, 29, unexpectedly ended their 10-year on/off adventure. Quickly reverting back to her wild child ways, Miley had a fling with Brody Jenner’s ex Kaitlynn Carter, 31, and is now flaunting her romance with 22-year-old Aussie singer Cody Simpson. ADELE & SIMON The ‘Hello’ singer split from husband of three years, Simon Konecki, 45, in April and the following month marked her birthday with the promise: “31 is going to be a big ol’ year and I’m going to spend it all on myself.” The ‘amicable’ pair share 7-year-old son, Angelo. KATIE & JAMIE They only gave the world glimpses of their love during their six-year romance, but despite…

Whether you want to sparkle like the Chrysler building or rock a simple, muted makeup look, we have your party beauty sorted. Celebrity makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo, who has worked with the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Mauboy to name a few, shares her expertise on how to glow like a celebrity siren this New Year’s Eve. Pick your favourite look and follow Kisnorbo’s masterclass below. Ms Shimmer Eyes For a shimmer eye look, apply M.A.C Fix + to your shadow brush or slightly wet your brush before picking up your shadow. Apply shimmer to the area of the eye you want the light to reflect; I recommend the inner corner or centre of the lid. If you want a glossy effect, apply clear lip-gloss – my favourite is…

CONSTANCE ARNOULT A lover of art, architecture and vintage shopping, former ballet dancer Constance Arnoult is making waves in the fashion industry with her effortlessly chic Parisian style. SUITS “A suit is perfect – you can wear it with a white shirt at work and bare for a sexier look at night” SEQUINS “I love sparkles! They instantly elevate any look and are great for evening dressing – from sequins to glitter and embellished textures” MINI DRESS “You can’t go wrong with a cute mini dress and strappy high heels or high boots”…

If you’re keen to stay in shape over the holidays, Tiffiny Hall, founder of TIFFXO, has created a special workout which requires just one piece of equipment – your suitcase. “This workout ensures you’ll stay strong, fit and energised on holiday, and doesn’t require any fancy equipment or even a hotel gym,” says Hall. “If you’re travelling overseas, this routine can even help you beat jet lag.” Before you hit the breakfast buffet, do five rounds of Hall’s holiday workout. After that, feel free to lounge around in your bikini for the rest of the day. You’ve earned it! 1 SIT-UP HOLD SCISSOR KICKS Fill your suitcase for a little added resistance and lie on the floor. Now hold the suitcase above your head with your arms and legs straight.…

We expected to have a nice time in Mollymook, but never expected to be completely blown away by the beauty and charm of this sleepy South Coast surf town, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney. Here’s a guide of where to eat a delicious, lovingly prepared lunch, drink the perfect drop of wine, relax over brunch, indulge in a decadent dinner and stay at an unforgettable penthouse. EAT TALLWOOD EATERY Just around the corner from our hotel is this local favourite, where we are served a perfect flat white and fresh banana bread. On Sunday morning, we opt for an even closer venue and wander upstairs to Bannisters Rooftop Bar and Grill, which has a buffet as well as a regular breakfast menu. We opt to pick from the buffet, and…

1933 Katharine Hepburn, who played Jo March, headed the cast of the first ‘talkie’ version of the film – two previous silent-movie adaptations had been made. 1949 This update of the 1933 film used the same script, and featured Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, June Allyson and Margaret O’Brien as the March sisters. 1994 Directed by Gillian Armstrong, this version starred Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Kirsten Dunst, Samantha Mathis and Susan Sarandon as Marmee.…

CALL THE MIDWIFE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL For this year’s festive episode (airs Thu., Dec. 26 at 8.30pm; BBC First), Mother Mildred (Miriam Margolyes) leads the team to the Outer Hebrides, a chain of remote and under-resourced Scottish islands, where their work is cut out for them tending to the locals in less than ideal conditions. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Think you’ve seen enough versions of the classic tale by Charles Dickens? Think again. This new three-part miniseries (starts Mon., Dec. 23 at 7.30pm; Fox Showcase) is written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and is “the most amazing piece. It felt very contemporary and fresh,” according to Andy Serkis, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past. Guy Pearce also stars, as miser Ebenezer Scrooge. GAVIN & STACEY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL It’s a decade…

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL WHO’S IN IT? Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? When Spencer (Alex Wolff) repairs Jumanji and gets sucked back inside, his friends – and a couple of unexpected new players – go after him. While the avatars are the same, the players controlling them mostly aren’t. CATS WHO’S IN IT? Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Ian McKellen and Jennifer Hudson. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, the story consists of a type of feline reality show, with the winner ascending to cat heaven and being reborn. But it’s mostly about the songs. SORRY WE MISSED YOU WHO’S IN IT? Kris Hitchen and Debbie Honeywood. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? A British family that…

HIS FANS HAVE SPECULATED ABOUT HIS LOVE life for years, but former One Direction star Harry Styles has always remained tight-lipped and tantalisingly vague. But this week, with the release of his new album Fine Line, the 25-year-old has addressed those long-running rumours in an interview with The Guardian.“I just think sexuality’s something that’s fun,” he smiles.“Honestly? I can’t say I’ve given it any more thought than that.” Over the years he has fuelled such gossip through his gender fluid fashions, support of the LGBTQI+ community and waving the rainbow-coloured Pride flag on stage. He even told Rolling Stone in August that he“dates amazing women, or men, whatever”. He denies he’s being deliberately playful with the press.“It’s not like I’m sitting on an answer, and protecting it, and holding it…

SHE’S DATED A STRING OF MEN who are decades younger than her, but this week Madonna, 61, seemed to confirm that her latest squeeze is 26-year-old Ahlamalik Williams, one of her backing dancers on her Madam X world tour. The couple were spotted hugging and smooching on a hotel balcony in Miami, with Madonna’s daughter Lourdes, 23, also getting flirty with a mystery man. Three of Madonna’s younger kids were also present. Williams, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, embraced the ‘Material Girl’ star from behind, lovingly nuzzling her blonde curls with his head, placing his hands around her waist and later massaging her shoulders as they laughed together. He then took off his shirt and enjoyed a smoke. Their 35-year age gap is her biggest yet. After her divorce…

HILARY DUFF & MATTHEW KOMA “He asked me to be his wife!” Hilary Duff captioned an Instagram pic of her showing off the sparkler singer-songwriter Matthew Koma gave her in May. The Younger actress and the musician, both 32, welcomed their daughter Banks in October last year. BINDI IRWIN & CHANDLER POWELL Engagement rumours had been swirling for months when Powell proposed to the Crocodile Hunter’s daughter on her 21st birthday in July. He popped the question surrounded by animals at Australia Zoo, where they met six years earlier. “On my birthday I said ‘yes’ and ‘forever’ to the love of my life,” the former US Dancing With the Stars champ said of the 23-year-old. “She is amazing!” he told WHO. J.LO & ALEX RODRIGUEZ Two years after landing his…

It’s been quite a time for you two! LAURA 2019 was the biggest, happiest, wildest year of our lives, filled with so much love (and very little sleep). Becoming parents has changed everything – we feel so grateful that our little girl is such a smiley, healthy, happy little baby. Laura, you’re busy looking after Marlie-Mae, running a business and even launching an awesome podcast. LAURA I’m incredibly lucky to have a partner who’s so hands-on and supportive. Matt knows when I’m under the pump or sleep deprived and steps in and takes the dad reins. I lovebeing a mum, more than I ever knew possible. It is the best (and often the most challenging) part of every day. I also really love designing for ToniMay and being a business…

THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION I’M MAKING I don’t. I try to wake up every day and be grateful. A NEW THING I LEARNT IN 2019 For my birthday my friends gave me a pottery wheel and 10 classes with this master sculptor. And I am really good at it! [Laughs] THE MOST INSPIRING PERSON TO ME THIS YEAR That little Greta Thunberg – her bravery at 16! THE 2019 MOMENT I WISH I COULD RELIVE My birthday party. Super fun. THE 2019 MOVIES I LOVED MOST Uncut Gems and Marriage Story. THE 2019 ALBUMS I HAD ON REPEAT Lizzo was really fun, and so was Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish. MY BIGGEST SURPRISE OF 2019 That I lived through the making of Morning Wars! [Laughs]…

PRETTY IN PINK Crazy Rich Asians star Gemma Chan’s jaw-dropping frill-necked Valentino dress made her a stand-out at this year’s Academy Awards. A clutch of celebrities rocked dazzling pink, but no one pulled it off quite like the 37-year-old. J.LO’S ICON AWARD Jennifer Lopez followed the likes of Naomi Campbell, Rihanna and Beyoncé in being named an Icon at the CFDA fashion awards. To accept the prize in style she wore a flowing two-piece orange set by close friend Ralph Lauren.…

JACK’S BACK The last time Australia saw Jack Vidgen was in 2011 when he was a baby-faced, bubbly tween on Australia’s Got Talent. But Jack, 22, made his big comeback on The Voice – though shocked fans barely recognised him with his plumped-up pout and taut, tanned skin. TOM MOCKS LOGIES Hard Quiz presenter Tom Gleeson mocked the TV Week Logies for weeks leading up to the big night, so some were furious when he took out the Gold Logie. Carrying a glass of red wine as he swaggered on stage, the 45-year-old said he’d been ‘drinking heavily’ and admitted that he’d ruined the Logies. “I like it and hate it at the same time,” the comedian grinned about winning the first Gold for the ABC since 1976. Fellow nominee…

DORIS DAY MAY 13 The icon from Hollywood’s golden age lit up the big screen with her smile in films such as Calamity Jane, That Touch Of Mink, Young At Heart and Pillow Talk. From the late 1940s until 1968, the four-times-married star was America’s sweetheart and box-office gold. She recorded more than 650 songs, including ‘Secret Love’, ‘Que Sera Sera’ and ‘Sentimental Journey’. In 1968, she was declared bankrupt after her third husband died and she discovered he’d spent all her money, leaving her with huge debts. She never made another film, instead starring in sitcom The Doris Day Show and devoting herself instead to animal rights activism, up until her death at 97. ANNALISE BRAAKENSIEK JANUARY 6 Just weeks after describing 2018 as a “challenging” year, the model…

She has six children, 10 grandchildren and an exceedingly full schedule, but Kris Jenner still manages to keep a level head over the holidays. On the set of her new campaign for Botox Cosmetic gift cards, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians matriarch, 64, opens up about gift giving, her beauty routine and why her famous family is closer than ever. How has the holiday season changed with all the kids? I get so excited planning what their gifts will be. I have loads of grandchildren now – they are multiplying! We have so many little ones, it’s like a built-in preschool. Christmas morning we’re usually at Kourtney’s house, so she’s in charge of all the stockings. Who in the family is usually the most challenging to shop for? The…

SKIN PREP It’s important to have clean skin before you begin applying your makeup, and the best way to achieve this is to double cleanse. Always hydrate and leave a rich moisturiser on at night, as this is when skin repairs itself. Masks are perfect to use before applying makeup as they give a plump and hydrated base. HOT COLOURS OF THE SEASON I’m loving the nutty, honey-brown shades; they are extremely wearable and suit everyone. Many are also playing with colour, whether it’s a pink graphic liner used over your original liquid liner or a pop of colour in the centre of your lid to add a bit of dimension. Makeup should always be fun, so start bending the rules and your look will be transformed. HOT STYLES OF…

To say the culinary, retail, arts, live music and creative scenes at the end of the Southern Gold Coast are thriving is an understatement. Aside from their picture-perfect beaches, the hip locales of Burleigh, Miami, Nobby Beach and Palm Beach are now packed full of co-working spaces, breweries, cafes, small bars, boutiques and restaurants to rival those in Sydney and Melbourne. So for those planning a little jaunt to the surf city this summer, here is our locals’ guide to the best of the Southern Gold Coast … STAY Those who enjoy the luxuries of an upscale hotel as well as the space and comforts of home will adore the Coast’s newest boutique accommodation offering, The Halliday. An exclusive collection of private residences, including Elder 1 at Burleigh and William…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 A revitalising time is in store and you may feel like involving yourself in all sorts of new ventures. Keep abreast of the week where money is concerned. New career changes or something you’ve been waiting for will surface now bringing you good fortune and happiness. Keep a tight rein on personal relationships as you seem to be dominating your partner. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Travel brings good expectations and lots of opportunities for adventure or just having a good time. Romance indicates a change for the better and your attitude toward a personal relationship is changing. Things that used to bother you no longer do. You are about to make a gradual but profound change in your destiny and success is assured with happiness. GEMINI…

THE GENTLEMEN WHO’S IN IT? Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant and Henry Golding. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Director Guy Ritchie gets back to his gangster-movie roots with this tale of a drug kingpin whose decision to get out of the business sets off a chain of violence and betrayal. SPIES IN DISGUISE WHO’S IN IT? (Voices of ) Will Smith, Tom Holland, Rashida Jones, Rachel Brosnahan and Ben Mendelsohn. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? A slick super spy who relies on all manner of tech wizardry created by a wunderkind gadget designer, but whose ability to do his job is hampered when one of the gizmos turns him into a pigeon.…

When her relationship ends abruptly, Sydney-based Phoebe retreats to her family’s holiday cottage near the south coast to recover. The abandoned, riverside house holds bitter and sweet memories – it’s where she spent summers growing up alongside her first boyfriend, Jez, and it was also the location where her sister, Karin, committed suicide a year earlier. But as Phoebe settles into the slower pace of rural life, she finds company and comfort in an unlikely group of friends which includes the now-married Jez and his wife, Asha. Before long, the idyllic set-up is threatened by the stirring of old feelings and Phoebe’s growing suspicion that there was more to Karin’s death than anyone suspects. Full of mystery and romance, this is the perfect atmospheric summer read. (Out now)…

… Christmas present he re-gifted I don’t really re-gift, but I sometimes get stuff delivered to work for the kids that ends up in Santa’s stocking. It’s not re-gifting; more I’m a conduit for the elves. … time he had no idea what to buy for his family at Christmas The hardest thing isn’t Christmas, it’s birthdays. My wife and the twins’ birthdays are all on January 11, so not only do I have Christmas to shop for, but then it’s the birthday presents – and I nearly always miss out on the sales. … shopping centre Santa photo he had taken We try to go every year, but over the years, in different stages, the kids have been scared of Santa. This year, I want to do one of…