I loved alpacas when I was a child, but never did I think I would own three. I love their little faces and the fact that they are big, but so gentle. They are very shy and not very confident. We moved house last year and our new home has a bit of land. I … Read more
The skincare expert behind a range of products that has been described by shoppers as the “best they’ve ever used” has launched a massive beauty sale, slashing the price of some of her best-selling products. Dr Naomi Skincare, the brainchild of Dr Naomi McCullum from Paddington in Sydney, puts performance and super-active ingredients at the … Read more
Read your sign’s monthly horoscope to keep up on what the universe has in store for you or check out the Taurus personality profile to learn more about your sign’s traits. Welcome to 2024, Taurus. With Uranus still in your sign all year long (it first moved into Taurus in March of 2019 and will stay … Read more
At 25, I bought a one-way ticket to Johannesburg in the months after Paul Theroux’s Dark Star Safari: Overland From Cairo to Cape Town was published. My hazy goal was to re-create his overland journey across Africa, except I’d do it from Cape Town to Cairo. My desire was to crisscross Southern and East Africa … Read more
And just like that, it’s time to usher in the next era of holistic living. Our 2024 wellness trends predictions are here. Eager to step into a healthier, happier you? Your roadmap is ready. As the new year approaches, it brings a wave of fresh ideas and groundbreaking insights. We may not have a crystal … Read more
Fireworks, countdowns and hugging strangers were fun for a while, but the forced revelry of New Year’s Eve just isn’t for me these days. Instead, I prefer a celebration at a lower decibel. This trio of dishes is gently spiced to bring warmth and cheer, and everything apart from the scallops can be prepared in … Read more
With New Year just around the corner, Coles has slashed the prices of its popular platters range just in time for celebrations. Sydney friends Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen shared the “lazy girls’ guide to hosting New Years celebrations” by ordering a pre-made grazing platter from the supermarket — with prices ranging from as little … Read more
Boxing Day sales have begun, and there are plenty of discounts to snap up. The hair tool comes in a limited-edition gift set, with five styling attachments for smooth and frizz-free looks, bounce and volume, two different types of curls and effortless blow dries – plus the set includes clips for sectioning and a storage … Read more
A modern twist on those piecey early aughts highlights, “ribbon lights” are what Rez is predicting will be trending everywhere in 2024. “It’s not the chunky raw stripes of [that] time, but a more refined and elevated vibe on the look,” he says. “[There’s] a lot of dimension, especially in the back and underneath area … Read more
The year 2023 has been one of hyper-fast fashion, extreme price tags (both high and low), and toxic spills of polyester clothing. It was the year the zombie in the room – the sheer volume of clothing we are producing and buying – took on a life of its own. The connection between fossil fuels … Read more
