Diane Ackerman 
A young woman has spilled the tea on what she alleges was the bizarre reason she was uninvited to her friend’s wedding — just days after a “fun” weekend away turned into the “hen’s party from hell”. Amy Dickinson, from Queensland, claims she had spent more than $1000 on flights and hotel, as well as … Read more
As an actor, you are already feeling vulnerable.You’re going to have to go out there in front of a camera, trying to do as few takes as possible. You want to do well. This is high stakes. You’re getting paid a good amount of money in most, or some, regards. However [the audience] sees you … Read more
Lazy blokes have been handed a lifeline as experts confirmed you CAN wear your boxers for two days in a row. Skin specialists reportedly say there is no increase in the risk of infection or health issues if you wear the same underwear for a couple of days. It however seems looser undwear – such … Read more
There is perhaps no more famous ski area in America than Aspen, Colorado—partly due, no doubt, to the avalanche of famous people that ski there every winter. In December 2023 alone, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Rihanna, Kaia Gerber, and Mariah Carey were all seen out and about in the Rocky Mountain town. Meanwhile, … Read more
“I thought you’d look like someone from Home and Away.” The cheerful woman greeted me in the lobby. I didn’t look anything like a Summer Bay resident in my suit, blue hijab and heels coated with dirt from my walk up the gravel driveway. I was frazzled and only just on time. Foolishly, I’d assumed … Read more
Summer in Australia is awash with festivals, spending time at the beach and languishing under a later-setting sun in slip dresses. Which is why it’s the perfect time to get that “glow from within” look with the help of a sparkling body oil or butter. French brand Nuxe has long been a favourite for those … Read more
One of those people is Calice Becker, vice president perfumer at Givaudan, director of Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris, and the nose behind Dior J’Adore and other iconic fragrances. In 2018, she saw an opportunity to streamline the complicated development process and spearheaded the birth of Carto, an AI-powered tool that is the “brain” of … Read more
Elie Saab is in a 1970s state of mind. Like the styles of that time, his pre-fall collection covers a lot of territory. But he had one muse in mind overall: the inimitable Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. In her spirit, he titled the collection Perfectly Marvelous. The designer also took other of her admonishments to … Read more
A friend who proposed to his fiancee over the holidays told me the Instagram ads popped up not long after he shared a photo of her new, glittering diamond. “Rings made with 100% real T rex fossilized bone,” screamed a post from Manly Bands, a line of wedding rings designed for men. “Step into the … Read more
Sustainable, green and vegan have become buzzwords in the already-crowded beauty industry in recent years. And while some brands have taken steps towards becoming more eco-conscious, others have merely pretended to do this — in a move called “greenwashing”. Now, The Body Shop has put its money where its mouth is in its quest to … Read more
