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fashion goes virtual
Fashion lovers, rejoice! I have just discovered (thanks, Beauty Directory!) that what was once only for the fashion industry elite is accessible to all of us – and we don’t even have to leave the comfort of our couches to partake. As many of you will know, the Australian Fashion Week (sponsored by Afterpay this…
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on wednesdays we drink pink
As I write this, I’m sipping on a glass of pink Cuvee Brut Rose, ‘Goody Two Shoes’, from a bottle J bought and had delivered to my place. It’s pink. It’s ‘Awesome Wednesday’. And it’s delicious. Speaking of all things pink, reportedly a new study led by the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the University of…
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HIIT me up, baby!
As a bit of an endurance junkie … In my spare time I like to swim and bike, but running is my jam … I also like to yoga. … I love nothing more than hitting the outdoors for a long run or ride. In fact, I’ve spent countless hours over the last 10-plus years…
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global report reveals deepening world food crisis
While many of us may not ever have to worry about whether we can put food on the table, there are many around the nation and the world that are not so fortunate. We might be largely preoccupied with the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to ravage the world – it’s heartbreaking seeing what is happening…
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prevention better than cure, always
Content warning: This story contains references to sexual assault. In a major development to come out of the professional sporting world, earlier today former NRL player, Jarryd Hayne was sentenced to a maximum five years and nine months in jail (with a non-parole period of three years and eight months) for sexually assaulting a woman…
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curating champagne celebrations
I’ve just finished re-watching watching the entire series (that’s right, all six seasons) of the 90s-00s cult classic, Sex And The City aka SATC. While back in the day, I may have watched an episode here and there, admittedly (and I know, this will come as a shock to all the 90s-00s gals out there)…
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a little less glam with a sprinkle of glum
And that’s a wrap for the 93rd Academy Awards – Oscars 2021. What promised to be a glitzy, star-studded event where “sunglasses may be required” was a little underwhelming in the end. “In keeping with our awards-show-as-a-movie approach, we’ve assembled a truly stellar cast of stars,” show producers, Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh…
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the last hope of earth
The Biden administration’s ‘Leaders’ Summit on Climate’ took place on 22-23 April 2021, with the virtual summit underscoring the urgency of stronger climate action. Reportedly, the summit was a key milestone on the road to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), to be held this November in Glasgow. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was…
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sleeping beauty
It’s no secret there are many benefits to getting enough sleep. According to registered dietitian, Joe Leech in an article he wrote for healthline, if you want to enhance your health and wellbeing, getting enough sleep is “just as important as eating healthy and exercising”. Mr Leech provides 10 reasons why good sleep is important,…
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learning the language of love
At work the other day we were talking about The 5 Love Languages. It stemmed from me excitedly anticipating a package I was expecting from J, which was due to be delivered to my unit that day. The package from J would be waiting for me at home and when I eagerly brought it up…
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speak up
Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” Martin Luther King Jr. In a time when women all over the country are standing up and taking to the streets to march against injustice and bring…
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supporting future women leaders
A new program launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) on Friday 9 April 2021, the AIS Athlete Accelerate Program, aims to support female professional athletes by increasing career pathway options so they can continue to progress their leadership skills in sport well beyond their athletic careers. The program will be available for up…
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her strength and stay
By now the solemn news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has circulated around the globe with many, including, of course, the Royal Family, politicians, celebrities and everyday people expressing their sadness and condolences for the passing of His Royal Highness (HRH). I was Facetiming with J, when…
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come fly with me … across the ditch
While some parts of the globe continue to battle various waves of the global Covid-19 pandemic – Italy and France both enduring ongoing lockdowns, and now DOHANEWS indicating the country may see lockdown measures imposed “similar to those experienced during the start of the pandemic last year” – Australia and New Zealand, largely due to…
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a lesson in French
I’ve recently discovered an old French saying: “Ça doit faire mal pour être belle”, which translates to, “It’s got to hurt to be beautiful”. French style, from what I’ve recently learnt, is all about making something that takes effort – and that may hurt and be uncomfortable at times – look, well, completely effortless. Right.…
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the modern diana
Reading an article in Elle Australia, the late Princess Diana, ‘The People’s Princess’, may have passed away more than 20 years ago, but her style and her legacy remain firmly in the limelight, particularly following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s controversial interview with Oprah and then the suspiciously-timely revelation about the Mother’s Day cards Prince…
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beauty gets personal
Being a little late to the party – fashionably late some might say – I recently came across this brand when reading an article published in Elle Australia. Titled, ‘Popular Haircare Brand Function of Beauty Has Created a Skincare Collection’, I was instantly intrigued. A brand – ‘Function of Beauty’ – that formulates haircare and skincare…
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women make oscars history
After the absolute dumpster fire of a year that was 2020 (looking at you, Rona!), awards season is back and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s one of my favourite times of the year – I have been known to take the day off from uni/work (whatever the case has been) to watch the Oscars…
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when the poorest are hit the hardest
While we’re all consumed by the battle against Covid-19 many of us may not realise that there is another crisis happening at the moment. Many of us will know that the virus has caused a recession – we’ve all faced hardships over the last 12 months and the never-ending lines outside of Centrelink are hard…
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the biggest food crisis in decades
It has been just over a year since Covid-19 was declared a global health emergency – a pandemic – and since then the world has grappled with this insidious virus and rushed to develop a vaccine that would put an end to this nightmare, restoring some semblance of normal. However, there is another crisis unfolding…
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