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44 Be a groomed man Everything you need to know about facial hair.

54 Rock your locks

Australian celebrity stylist, Dario Cotroneo, shares his summer secrets.

58 Auto art

What’s hot in the world of cars.

62 ‘Tis the season to be giving

Prodijee’s ultimate Christmas gift guide.

84 The best of British

More great Christmas gifts made only in England.

96 Husky’s voice

Melbourne band Husky has just released their much anticipated second album - and it’s a winner.

108 Where the wild things are

Luxurious accommodation and wild jungle animals make the perfect holiday.

116 Top of the pecking order

Model, brand ambassador and TV star, Kate Peck has the world at her feet.

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130 A journey into the evolution of mankind We tak to the artisitc director of Cirque de Soleil’s stuinning show, Totem.

142 Fashion that makes you go oohahh

What’s hot in Europe at launches and runways.

178 Fright night How to make the best of Halloween.

186 The racer’s racer

Part two of our exclusive interview with motorsport legend, Mario Andretti.

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REGULARS NEWS 4 What’s Goin’ On 30 Going Postal 32 What’s Hot

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ROAD TESTS 48 Burt’s Bees; Ellie; Guinot; 49 E VO; Olay 50 Pantene; Colour Theory 51 Covergirl 52 Nivea Men 53 Le Tan 94 Vodka O 120 New Shanghai

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COLUMNS 60 Food Couture 104 Healthy Living 116 Be Your Best 138 London Calling 182 Just Sayin’

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n o ’ n i o g ’s t a h w HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Facial skincare brand Olay has announced actress, Katie Holmes, as the brand’s first Global Brand Ambassador.

In her role, Holmes will represent the Olay global brand campaign, Your Best Beautiful, by encouraging women around the world to never settle and to be their best beautiful in their lives and in their skin.

Holmes, who first shot to stardom playing the role of Joey Potter on the teen drama Dawson’s Creek and more recently well known for her marriage to and subsequent divorce from Tom Cruise said of her new ambassadorship.

“I’m very excited to be the Olay Global Brand Ambassador. “Olay is a brand I respect, trust and believe in. I love the products and message to women to never settle and put their best face forward, every day.”

Olay Regenerist is available at leading pharmacies and supermarkets.

BEIJING, CHINA: To meet demand, starting October 26, 2014, Air China will increase its BeijingLondon (Heathrow International Airport) service to two daily flights.

The new added flights will further promote the exchanges between China and the United Kingdom and offer more flight options to travellers to other European cities.

As a member carrier of the Star Alliance, Air China has been actively expanding its European route network. Currently, Europe has become Air China’s largest overseas market, and Air China now operates over 100 flights between China and Europe a week.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ninteen-forty’s pin-up queen, Betty Boop, is set to hit the silver screen.

Animal Logic Entertainment and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment announced their plan to develop and produce Betty Boop’s first feature-length film. Partnering with Fleischer Studios, Animal Logic and Syco Entertainment will produce a music-driven, hybrid animated comedy.

Betty’s last movie appearance was a cameo in the blockbuster movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).

Simon Cowell said, “Betty is an icon, and one of the biggest stars in the world – I’m thrilled to be working with her. Betty, I’ve worked with some serious divas but I think you could be the biggest of them all!”

Having first hit screens in 1930, Betty’s popularity has continued to grow through the decades. She also has countless other global commercial and mass merchandising deals through her exclusive worldwide licensing agency, King Features.

Not only a sultry screen goddess, Ms Boop is also the subject of a student design competition.

Two talented students from Melbourne’s (Australia) Whitehouse Institute of Design, Victoria Mott and Sira Sous, have won the Betty Boop design competition and will see their winning concepts potentially stocked in leading lingerie fashion retailer, Bras N Things.

The two other finalists, Erin Haigh and Abbey Beaumont, are in the running for the People’s Choice Award.

The Whitehouse Institute of Design students were given a brief to incorporate the iconic

Betty Boop image on a range of sleepwear and lingerie styles and the winners were chosen by a panel of design industry experts.

“We are very excited about the winners of the Betty Boop student design competition. The calibre of student submitted portfolios for the competition were outstanding,” said Jana Doornenbal, Sleepwear Product Developer & Designer at Bras N Things.

Cathleen Titus, Vice President, International Licensing, for King Features said “We are thrilled to be supporting these emerging creative talents through a competition that offers both a fun theme and priceless practical experience into the world of fashion,” she said.

The winning Betty Boop Students concepts will be available in Bras n Things at the end of March,2015.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Every year, another 23,000 young people have to deal with the challenge of cancer, whether it’s their own diagnosis or their parent, brother or sister.

Since National Bandanna Day started 20 years ago, in excess of $30 million has been raised through the sale of more than 5.5 million bandannas and donations. With these funds, CanTeen has provided more than 60,000 opportunities for young people affected by cancer to meet and support each other, share their cancer experiences and have a lot of fun.

This year, CanTeen aims to raise $1.1 million to continue providing life-changing support to young people affected by cancer. The funds will go towards programs and services to help young people cope with the physical, emotional and practical impact of living with cancer including specialist hospital care, counselling, peer support programs and much more.

“For 20 years, young people at CanTeen have been wearing bandannas to show they’re fighting cancer together. Join the fight

MADRID, SPAIN: Destinia has closed an agreement to become the first online agency in the world to offer flights on Air Koryo, the stateowned airline of North Korea.

The international online travel agency, with more than 63 million unique visits in 2013, according to ComsCore, will be pioneer to offer never before sold routes: Pyongyang-Shenyang (from 365€) and Pyongyang-Vladivostok (from 405€).

Destinia will also offer online booking of the route PyongyangBeijing for just 465€, compared to 650€ previously sold in exclusivity

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this National Bandanna Day and raise vital funds to help CanTeen continue to support young people when cancer turns their world upside down,” said CanTeen CEO Peter Orchard.

Along with the sale of bandannas around the country, this year National Bandanna Day encourages people from all around the country to ‘Dare to Be Brave’. The courageousness that young people affected by cancer show every day of their lives is extremely inspiring.

To show your support, CanTeen asks you to be brave. Whether you’re afraid of heights, spiders, singing and dancing in public or you simply need a reason to give up coffee for a week, do it to celebrate National Bandanna Day. Post your experience online to motivate your friends and family to face their fears and encourage them to support the cause by donating.

Korea. “We work with an incoming tour operators based in China.

There are very few travel agencies approved to offer holidays there,” said Amuda Goueli, Destinia CEO. North Korea is a unique destination and the political regime

demands compliance with very strict requirements. Photographers and journalists are not welcome, there is no access to Internet and tourists are always accompanied by two guides, following a strict itinerary without any possible changes.

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EMEISHAN, CHINA: The first Sichuan International Travel Expo (SCITE) attracted more than 400 tourism product buyers and representatives of international tourism institutions from 37 countries and regions, as well as guests in the tourism sector from 20 provinces in China A major tool for realizing the development target of “building Sichuan into a major tourism economy province and a world tourist destination,”, the expo also honoured 15 cultural celebrities born in Sichuan were named Tourism Image Ambassadors of Sichuan.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Design icons, Sydney Opera House and Italian luxury car manufacturer, Maserati, have joined forces.

Under the two-year agreement, Maserati will be the exclusive automotive partner to the Opera House, an event partner for the annual All About Women festival and Summer at the House program, as well as an official Opening Night sponsor.

Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM said: “I am delighted to welcome Maserati – a design icon in its own right – as a new partner of the Opera House. Maserati is a marque that embodies passion, boldness and flair, all qualities synonymous with the Opera House.”

Glen Sealey,

General Manager of Maserati Australia and New Zealand said: “Maserati is proud to partner with the Sydney Opera House. This collaboration celebrates superb performance and the power of inspirational design. With 100 years of commitment, that is exactly what

Maserati aims for in its road cars.”

The partnership extends Maserati’s sponsorship of the performing arts in Australia, which includes support for Opera House resident company the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Sydney Dance Company.

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BANGARRA’S NEW BOSS Bangarra Dance Theatre announced today that former Deputy Chair Michael McDaniel has been appointed as the new Chair of Bangarra’s Board. Michael McDaniel has taken over the role, effective immediately, from Professor Larissa Behrendt who has stepped down as Chair of the Board after nine years of service to the company.

FUN BY THE CAMPFIRE The Campfire Festival is a three-day smorgasbord of entertainment offering a diverse range of activities, plus a wider variety of food options and experiences, including craft beer demonstrations from the new onsite microbrewery, indigenous dance and morning yoga. Artists already named include John Butler Trio, Lee Kernaghan and Kasey Chambers. The festival will be held at Hope Estate, 2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin.

March 13-15, 2015. Further details: www.campfirefestival.com.au UNHEALTHY SPORT Alcohol, gambling,fast food and drink sponsors are prolific across Australian sporting codes, with new research revealing nearly three quarters of national and state government funded sporting bodies are sponsored by companies promoting harmful products.

Sports Medicine Australia’s Unhealthy product sponsorship of Australian national and state sports organisations research assessed unhealthy food and beverage, alcohol and gambling sponsorship across government funded Australian national, state and territory level sports bodies through an audit of their websites.

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PARIS, FRANCE: Musician, innovator and global entrepreneur will.i.am has unveiled his personally designed new Lexus NX at an exclusive launch party in Paris. The highly-anticipated car was revealed ahead of an exclusive DJ set by the Grammy-Award winner, to attending guests from across Europe.

Bearing his name, the special edition NX 200t F SPORT pairs the flair and creativity of will.i.am’s innovative personality with the eyecatching striking angles of the Lexus NX. With cutting-edge on-board technology, a sharply-styled exterior and an aggressive and sporty design, the NX is aimed at younger, urban and more design oriented customers.

Speaking about the special edition SUV, will.i.am said: “When I found out Lexus wanted me to be involved in the Striking Angles

campaign, my first thought was, can I design a car with you? I’m honored to be launching my bespoke Lexus NX F SPORT in Paris –this car is super fresh and incorporates my personal style.

My point of view is the best kind of design will encourage other people to interpret that design.”

Alain Uyttenhoven, Head of Lexus Europe said: “Working with will.i.am to produce a bespoke take on the NX has been a fantastic experience.

We were immediately struck by his passion to take the aggressive and bold design of the NX F SPORT to a whole new level. The striking design of the NX has already captured the imagination of customers worldwide and will.i.am’s bespoke take extends the car’s captivating personality and character in a new direction that embodies his unrivalled creativity and vision.”

MT BULLER, AUSTRALIA: Mt Buller will host the inaugural Australian Mountain Bike Summit on December 4-5, 2014 Presented by Bike Buller, the summit will cover issues, emerging trends and opportunities that are relevant to individuals, groups and organisations who are either active in or looking to become more involved in mountain biking, and is

FORT WORTH, USA: Frenchman Nicolas Ivanoff had a flawless run in the Final Four of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on a hot and humid Texas afternoon and won the race with a time of 54.118

set to be a critical industry event.

The two-day Australian Mountain Bike Summit will feature a range of local and international mountain bike experts, including Joey Klein, Trail Specialist from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Joel Martinez, VP of Operations at Stevens Pass Bike Park (US), Glen Jacobs, Director at World Trail, and Shane Coppin, CEO at Mountain Bike Australia.

“While there are a number of bike conferences available in the market at the moment, they tend to focus on road cycling, with only a small component dedicated to mountain biking,” said Amber Gardner, Director of Marketing at Mt Buller Resort Management. “Recognising the gap in the market, we’ve developed the Australian Mountain Bike Summit to bring together key industry players, as well as those looking to become active in this space, to learn about and discuss the key challenges and emerging

opportunities currently impacting the mountain bike market.”

The Australian Mountain Bike Summit coincides with the 6 December launch of the Australian Alpine Epic trail at Mt Buller – the first IMBA accredited Epic trail in the Southern Hemisphere, recognised as an iconic, diverse and high-quality backcountry trail that offers a unique wilderness experience. The 40km trail will be launched as part of an Epic Festival weekend, featuring a great program of activities including the Radical Reels Film Festival, an Epic party including a pump track competition under lights, a Poker Ride and plenty more, offering something for all levels of riders.

Registration for the Australian Mountain Bike Summit is now open.

Registration costs $499 per person, which covers the 2-day conference, a guided ride and a place at the Official Summit Drinks and Dinner functions. www.bikebuller.com.au

seconds with Britain’s Nigel Lamb taking second in 54.253 and Canada’s Pete McLeod finishing third in 54.666.

The overall battle tightened dramatically after six races as Bonhomme moved ahead of

Arch in the overall lead on 45 points thanks to his fifth place finish, while Arch, who finished eighth, slipped into a two-way tie for second place overall with Lamb on 44 points.

“It’s really nice to win the race on a great speedway like this,” said Ivanoff after getting the third victory of his career. “I like the ambience of a motorsport race track like this, and finishing first was much better than I expected.”

The race in Fort Worth, where some 40,000 spectators witnessed the weekend action, was one of the most exciting this season. There were 45 pylon hits during the two days of actionpacked training on one of the most challenging tracks ever with its tight turns and difficult stadium wind conditions.

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LONDON, ENGLAND: The organisers of Wonderfruit, the new three-day Thailand based festival, announced the addition of top chef David Thompson to a wide-ranging list of delights. Wonderfruit will take place in Chonburi near Bangkok from December 19-21.

The multifaceted festival will include six themed stages, a wellbeing zone, multiple acts across diverse genres, art in the form of outdoor installations, theatre, film, talks and debates. There will be workshops that cover cooking, fruit carving, crafts, photography and outdoor pursuits including horse riding and cycling as well as mountain top banquets, hosted

by Michelin starred chef David Thompson - a truly salivating foodie experience.

Aussie born Thompson hails from Sydney, and is the world’s most celebrated Thai food chefs.

His accomplishments include becoming the head chef at the renowned Thai restaurant Nahm at The Halkin Hotel in London. Nahm

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was awarded a Michelin star within the first six months of opening, the first Thai restaurant to achieve this prestigious award.

Arts at Wonderfruit will encompass outdoor installations, creative workshops, performances, spectacles and cinema programmes.

Situated in a favourite spot for travellers, the sun-soaked picturesque location of Chonburi, Bangkok’s nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80km from the capital. The area boasts abundant natural resources and beautiful beaches. In recognition of this, sustainability plays a key role at Wonderfruit.

Jo Vidler, Director of Secret Productions said: “We want Wonderfruit to be like no other Asian festival experience and think the festival will be a perfect add-on to anyone thinking about, or taking a holiday to Thailand this year.”

For more information please visit: www.wonderfruitfestival.com

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BILBAO, SPAIN: Russia’s Artem Silchenko has dominated the penultimate stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving season in Bilbao, Spain, the capital city of the Basque Country. “My back armstand was great – I got one 10 – and I’m so happy,” said Silchenko after the event.

Gary Hunt’s second-placed finish is enough for the Brit to take back the title that he relinquished to the Russian in 2013, saying “I’m so happy.

I’ve had one slip-up in Portugal but I’ll forget about that. It’s been a wicked year and it’ll be a pleasure to dive in Mexico knowing the title is already secured. All the time I’ve been here I’ve been diving really well and then I missed my hardest dive in the second round today and I was kicking myself. When I was on the end of the platform for my last dive, I just told myself ‘imagine this is the last time you’ll ever get to do this dive’ and I was really happy with how it went.”

Sunshine, heavy showers and a rumble or two of thunder above the already dramatic setting of the Guggenheim Museum made for a truly spectacular event that was witnessed by an unbelievably huge crowd of 52,000 enthusiastic spectators who lined the Nervión River underneath La Salve Bridge.

As the season comes down to the wire and only the top five of the overall standings automatically qualifying for next year, the fight for vital ranking points is tight. England’s Blake Aldridge currently holds fifth place, but Jonathan Paredes is nipping at his heels and only 10 points behind (540pts) in sixth. Positions four to eight are all still fighting for one of the coveted top-five spots, which will be decided during the final competition of the 2014 season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: You can be the first in the world to find Disney Fairies at four Botanic Gardens across Australia using a new Disney Fairies Trail Augmented Reality app when you visit from November 30, 2014 until February 28, 2015.

Using the free app you can discover and play with Tinker Bell,

Fawn, Rosetta, Iridessa, Silvermist and Vidia and experience them in enchanting augmented reality on the magical trail. The Disney Fairies will flutter among the garden beds, giant trees, historic statues, ponds and landmarks.

Children will receive a free booklet with Disney Fairy activities as well as a collector passport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: With the Jimmy Barnes 30:30 Hindsight tour well and truly under way, the 2014 ARIA nominated Australian legend has announced a further date to his extensive national roadshow with a headline show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (Theatre) on Friday, December 19.

Following an explosive unforgettable opening set for The Rolling Stones last night in Adelaide, fans will be treated to Jimmy performing two of his most celebrated albums – Freight Train Heart and For The Working Class Man – in their entirety, plus additional hits from across his extensive career.

Having already played sold out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Whyalla and Port Pirie, fans are lapping up the new and original

versions of his extensive catalogue live.

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within it which can be used to markoff their Disney Fairy finds. Every child who collects Fairies via the app can go to the Garden Shop or Visitor Centres at each Garden to pick up a free Disney Fairies’ packet of seeds.

The fun is spread across four gardens in Australia - three in New South Wales at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney; the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan; and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah and in Victoria at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney: 7.30am - sunset daily, Garden Shop: 9.30am - 5pm daily Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan: 10am - 4.30pm daily Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah: 9am until 5.30pm weekdays, 9.30am until 5.30pm weekends Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne 7.30am – sunset daily, Gardens Shop: 9.30am – 5pm daily. www.rbg.vic.gov.au

and Jimmy Barnes featuring Tina Arena and Joe Bonamassa Stone Cold are at Australian radio now. www.jimmybarnes.com

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA: The main venue for 29th Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia, Manege, hosted the founding conference of the Russian Fashion Council.

Key personnel attending the conference were the president of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia, Alexander Shumsky; wellknown Russian designers - Slava Zaitsev, Alena Akhmadullina, Lena Karnauhova and Julia Dalakian; head of the leading textile and apparel consulting company, Esper Group, Daria Yadernaya; program director of MBFW Russia, Elena Kuletskaya: General Director of Ufimsky Trikotazh (Ufa Jersey), Zukhra Ismailova; Rector of Moscow Institute of Arts and Industry, Alexey Egorov; and the President of the Russian Public Relations Association, Stanislav Naumov.

National Fashion Councils operate in key fashion markets and now Russia has joined the top-tier fashion markets having its own public organization devoted to the local industry. Principal purposes of the Council are to support and develop the Russian fashion industry, assisting to Russian manufacturers and fashion designers. The goal is to create social and other guarantees required for development of fashion in Russia, and promote Russian fashion designers domestically and globally.

The Russian Fashion Council will bring together fashion designers and manufacturers from the Russian Federation and fashion and educational experts who are actively involved in the development of the fashion business in Russia.

At the conference, Slava Zaitsev was elected as the Honorary President of the Russian Fashion Council. Alexander Shumsky was appointed to the position of the Executive President of the Council.

The council will launch projects and activities that will include assistance in promoting collections and public campaigns for achievements of Russian fashion.

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The council will also develop fashion education programs and programs supporting young talent.

One of the 2015 projects is

to launch the Russian Fashion Contest for emerging designers, with valuable awards to help talent expand commercially.

MIAMI, USA: Iggy Pop was guest of honour at a party to celebrate the launch of the Sailor Jerry The Flash collection by Iggy Pop at the Garett at Grand Central in Miami.

The Collection’s standout piece is a blue-black 1950s style denim vest emblazoned with an iconic Sailor Jerry anchor, along with the phrase “Death Shall Triumph,” (an expression found in several Sailor Jerry flash designs).

Each vest comes with a pack of six patches, chosen from Iggy Pop’s favorite flash designs, allowing people to customize their vests.

The Flash collection denim vest, leather belt and a set of six patches will be available to purchase for a limited period only on: www.sailorjerryclothing.com

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Singer/ songwriter, Steve Smyth, has been involved in an incident which left him with a broken jaw after he was allegedly assaulted by two men on Enmore road in Newtown.

While on his way home with his

brother, Steve allegedly witnessed an altercation and suffered a broken jaw after attempting to defuse the situation. Steve is currently recovering from surgery at Sydney’s RPA hospital.

His brother Jake, owner of

popular bar and burger joint, Mary’s, has said that Steve is sore, but in good spirits. The matter is now being investigated by the Newtown Police.

Steve is currently in the middle of his 50-date Exits album tour and will be forced to reschedule some of the remaining dates.

At this stage doctors are unsure of exact recovery time, estimating anywhere between two to six weeks.

News regarding which shows will be affected is expected to be announced soon.

An incredible performer and vibrant member of the music community, Steve is well known for his gentle and cheerful character.

This sad news is made even sadder by the fact that he was wheeled into surgery on his birthday.

In a statement, his record label, Ivy League, extended love and support to Steve and the entire Smyth family. “It’s awful, but we’re proud of you mate,” the statement read. www.stevesmyth.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

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KENTUCKY, USA: An Evening of Recognizing Greatness has taken place in Louisville, Kentucky.

This charitable event of celebration and recognition honored individuals around the world who have made significant contributions toward the attainment of peace, social justice, or other positive actions pertaining to human or social capital.

These awards are unique because they are inspired by Muhammad’s six core principles – confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality – and will help ensure that today’s young people have role models to whom they can look up to and be empowered by to generate positive impact in their own communities.

From poverty to health disparities, and violence prevention to environmental sustainability, the world community faces many challenges. Yet, in our increasing interconnected world, the actions and decisions of ordinary citizens are creating positive change, one step at a time. Passionate and compassionate people are identifying needs in their communities or countries and are acting upon them.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne-based The Trotskies has released it is first single DYR off their upcoming EP – complete with a run of East Coast tour dates.

Drawing inspiration from listening to ‘70s and ‘80s post-punk, The Trotskies turned their focus on forging dense, dark, and dreamy pop that could translate live. A slowbuilding epic wall of sound, DYR highlights the bands influences by looking back at sounds of the past (Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Rowland S. Howard and The Jesus & Mary Chain), while carving their own future with a kick-driven hypnotic melody.

After releasing their debut EP in

2013, with lead single Vis A Vision, and supporting the likes of Kele (Bloc Party), Wolf & Cub, Gang Of Youths and Lurch & Chief, The Trotskies

return with a brand new single, more complex sounds, and a set of East Coast tour dates to see the band in their most powerful setting – live.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Don Walker has released a new live album, recorded at Melbourne’s Caravan Club, featuring songs from the acclaimed album ‘Hully Gully’ and the vast Don Walker catalogue.

Walker has few peers in illuminating the darker underbelly of the Australian psyche. Angry women, luckchasers, heartbroken prodigals who don’t smell good and anyone who just wants to throw the afternoon away on a game of pool are the subject of Don’s lyrics and they’re all still there, recorded live.

Featuring the warm neighbourly sound of his band, The Suave Fucks, who happen to be some of the country’s finest musicians, including Glen Hannah, Roy Payne, Garrett Costigan, Michael Vidale, Hamish Stuart, and special guest Dave Blight, this album

FORT WORTH, USA: The folks that brought together three important food groups – bacon, beer and ice cream – to create the bacon-infused beer milkshake for race fans are back. Bacon lovers will be able to unite on October 31-November 2 for the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR tripleheader as Texas Motor Speedway and concessionaire Levy Restaurants unveil their latest creation that features bacon in four forms.

Hawg Heaven Bacon Nachos consists of tri-color tortilla chips sprinkled with bacon powder and topped with white cheese bacon nacho sauce, candied bacon, jalapenos, black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream.

“We serve thousands of orders of nachos over a race weekend and we wanted a more compelling alternative to our biggest-selling item

while extending our Hawg Heaven brand,” said Levy Restaurants chef Lincoln Engstrom, who spent hours experimenting to create the new item in addition to his

places you front row at any one of Don’s live shows. From dreams of the Landsborough Highway to the greasiest rockabilly, Don tells the tales and his wholesome friends paint the horizon behind.

Recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation at the Caravan Music Club in Oakleigh in July 2012, the album was mixed by Chris Thompson at ABC Studios, Melbourne.

This rare live album will only be available for digital download via Don Walker’s website and Bandcamp. And for those music nuts out there that appreciate a high quality sound recording it’s available as 96K 24bit wav files.

Don Walker and his band are about to hit the road for shows in Victoria, NSW and Queensland through October and November. www.donwalker.com.au

culinary responsibilities at Texas Motor Speedway. “Nothing goes better with racing than bacon, bacon, bacon and more bacon!” www.texasmotorspeedway.com

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: On Melbourne Cup Eve, Frontier Touring and Mushroom are teaming up with beyondblue and Melbourne Park for a special Mushroom Free For All concert celebrating local music and giving back to the people of this fine city at Melbourne’s newest venue - Margaret Court Arena (at Melbourne Park).

The opening of the reinvigorated space will see some of Australia’s most popular and acclaimed new generation artists take the stage: Dan Sultan, British India, Husky and Lanie Lane.

The venue’s premiere event will allow for punters of all ages to come along for free to the brand new space, and listen to some of the country’s best musical offerings while there.

Those attending the event will be able to support the tireless work of beyondblue – volunteers will be present with collection tins throughout the venue to accept your generous donations which will help to reduce the impact of anxiety and depression on individuals, families and carers, and society as a whole.

The recently redeveloped Margaret Court Arena (MCA) is a dynamic new arena located in the iconic Melbourne Park precinct and is an exciting edition to Melbourne’s already incredible live music scene. With capacity ranging between 3000 to 7500, the venue will be versatile enough to treat artists and fans to intimate concert experiences as well as an electric atmosphere. With international acts including Sam Smith, Billy Idol and Yellowcard already booked to play the venue, the Mushroom Free For All will allow fans to check out the state of the art space before anyone else.

The bill will showcase some of the country’s most exciting artists, from across the Mushroom labels

and all from Melbourne. Husky and Lanie Lane have released new albums within the last two weeks, with both garnering critical acclaim, and Dan Sultan and British India have new releases on the horizon and those attending will be amongst the first to hear the new material.

Local community radio PBS 106.7FM and RRR 102.7FM are supporting the Mushroom Free For All concert in their usual tradition of loyalty and support for local Australian talent.

Capacity at the Mushroom Free For All is strictly limited, so book

your tickets to ensure entry to this one-off event. Frontier Touring and mushroom.com members gain first access to these tickets from Monday October 27 at 10am AEDT before they become available to the general public from 10am AEDT next Tuesday October 28. www.mushroom.com WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

SHANGHAI, CHINA: Following the success of Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai 2014, organisers have announced that the next year’s event will be held on July 22-24 in Shanghai, China.

Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai China’s first trade event for kids’ fashion - opened its doors to the fashion industry last year, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, bringing 51 kids fashion brands from 19 countries to the fashion stage, and engaging with 8,318 professional visitors.

The event presents a complete overview of children’s clothing and accessories (ages 0-16 years) and comprises an exhibition, kids fashion design contest, designers fashion shows, trend forums, kids fashion shows, kids fashion museum and private networking events.

Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai featured the latest fashion trends through activities which include

the Kids Fashion Design Contest, Designers Fashion Shows, Trend Forums, Kids Fashion Shows, Kids Fashion Museum and Private Networking Events .

Three of China’s top fashion designers unveiled their autumn/ winter collections at Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai. They also shared their design concepts, as Davidson Tsui of Constance Kids said: “Every clothing I design tells a story. I put my love for my own kid into my design.”

“I hope to present a totally different style of children’s fashion and change the perception of people that children’s clothes look similar and boring,” said Lorelei Liu, of Kelkel.

Twenty designers, short-listed from more than 800 aspiring designers and students of China’s top fashion institutes, displayed their collections in the Kids Fashion Show. Zhang Xinqing, a young Chinese student from Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, won the gold prize

with her design “Color Dream.”

The distinguished panel of judges is made up of famous fashion designers and heads of fashion associations from China, France, Italy, Singapore and Spain.

Six fashion shows were held showcasing the autumn/ winter collections from New Balance, Barbie, Los Mosquitos, Bubblegummers, SMILEY WORLD, Hush Puppies kids, NANONAN, Hello Kitty, Disney and Toonsland.

In trend forums, Massimo Carminat, project director for Trend and Fashion, Peclers Paris, shared his insight for 2015-2016 AW children fashion trends. Shaun Armstrong, visual director of M&S Department Store, shared his experience and knowledge in Visual Design for Children Wear Stores while MODAMBA’s fashion buyer advisor, Steve Shi hosted a session on the do’s and don’ts for fashion buyers.” www.coolkidsfashion.com

BOOK TODAY AND MAKE IT TOMORROW Metro Screen is hosting a series of seminars designed to help new entrants make their way in various entertainment industries. The seminars include screen and media, funding, film scheduling, assistant directing, documentry, animation, producing and directing for Hollywood, sound design and editing, camera, and editing. Details: www.metroscreen.org.au

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Professional snowboarder, Shaun White; True Blood star, Ryan Kwanten; comedian, Chris Lilley; professional skateboarder, Ryan Sheckler; ARIA Chart-topping DJ, Alison Wonderland; and surfing legend, Layne Beachley with partner Kirk Pengilly, came out in force to celebrate the unveiling of the Oakley Future Sport Project.

Challenging existing ideas and

TOKYO, JAPAN: Avex Group Holdings, Japan’s leading entertainment company, has launched ‘majotae’, a fine, natural hemp fabric brand.

Products for next Spring/Summer are in development with Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd, the leading department store operator in Japan.

The company says majotae’s quality is not only ideal for fine apparel, but has potential for other applications, such as furniture, décor fabric and medical uses.

Commenting on the launch,

current expectations, the Oakley Future Sport Project is a disruptive glance into the future of sports performance technology, as told by legendary racing cyclist, Cadel Evans; surfing prodigy, Jack Robinson (above, left); and Olympic snowboarder, Scotty James (above, right) - three of Australia’s leading design experts and the brand that has a history of making things better, Oakley.

Shigekazu Takeuchi, Avex Group Holdings representative director, said, “This project to revive centuries-old hemp conveys to us today the culture and wisdom cherished in pre-modern Japan.

It is with great joy for Avex to be a part of this significant project.”

Hiroshi Ohnishi, president and CEO of Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, also commented saying, “I’m impressed not only by the quality of the fabric, but also by the vision of the project.

Through our products, we hope to bring the spirit of majotae to the world.”

THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE AND DAIMLER: A GROWING PARTNERSHIP Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the RenaultNissan Alliance, and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, briefed the media about their companies’ expanding partnership at a press event earlier this month during the Paris Motor Show. The scope of the original cooperation launched in 2010 was initially limited to three projects mainly in Europe. Since then, the combined portfolio between the Alliance and Daimler has quadrupled to 12 major projects in Europe, Asia and North America.

NEW AUDI TT SERIES Following the successful introduction of the Audi R8 LMS Cup in Asia, the company will launch the Audi Sport TT Cup in Germany next year as part of the DTM season. The racing version of the new Audi TT with a weight of only 1,125 kilograms delivers 228 kW. By means of push-to-pass function, the output of the 2.0-litre TFSI engine can be briefly boosted by 22 kW. WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

IN ONE OF our very early issues of prodijee we introduced you to Yelpy, Dublin born and Los Angeles based singer/musician, with a heart of gold and a voice to match.

Since we met Yelpy and introduced him to you, he has been busy writing music and performing gigs across America, with adoring crowds loving his acoustic and melodic easy listening style of music.

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Now, for those who are lucky enough to be in LA on November 21, you can catch the launch of Yelpy’s newest single Feel It at The House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Boulevard.

To read our full story on Yelpy, click here: http://issuu.com/prodijee/docs/prodijee__5-22/81?e=0 www.yelpy.net

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HAVE YOU EVER had an amazing event to go to? You have been looking forward to this night for such a long time and your excitement level is building.

You have your dress all sorted out, it’s that perfect blue dress you have been eyeing off for some time now, such a magnificent colour, you are positive that everyone will not be able to take their eyes off you as you make your entrance.

How could anyone not look and stare? This dress has been hanging in your bedroom for a few weeks now and you can barely take your eyes off it yourself.

The only problem now is – accessories!

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always resort to wearing black or nude tones but it won’t give you the perfect look you were after.

We spoke to American actress, Kristina Anapau, who went through this situation – here is how she handled it.

“I had a red carpet event to go to, about four years ago, and I had the perfect dress and the perfect clutch and jewellery and I just figured that I could grab a pair of shoes out of my closet that would work, but it was the night of the event and I had something (shoes) that worked alright but I had another pair that would have been perfect if I could have just changed them to a different colour.

“So, I experimented that evening – spraying them with regular spray paint and they looked great, but they started chipping and cracking.

I made it through the red carpet fine and then about five minutes after that it was a disaster.”

The experience set Kristina’s mind into overdrive wondering if there was a product on the market where you could successfully transform the colour of a pair of shoes at a moment’s notice.

Spending a lot of time trying to find a product that would do this was unsuccessful, so she took matters into her own hand – “I set out to find a chemist who could help me create something.”

The first two chemists Kristina worked with had problems with the formula, they could either get the adhesion of the product correct or the durability, but never both together.

But Kristina was determined and being persistent found another chemist who turned out to be a charm, “he was able to provide me with a really great product that could do everything I wanted.”

And thus, Color It New, was born.

“It’s a spray, it looks sort of like

a spray paint, but chemically it is a lot more complex. It has a lot more qualities of a dye than paint, but it does cover like paint, and you can change the colour of your shoes, handbags, belts, other accessories, and wallets, anything you want with no chipping, cracking or peeling. It is pretty revolutionary; I have never seen anything like it.

We have worked for years to get it to be exactly where it is, to have a lot of adhesion and flexibility, it’s a dream. It’s a really amazing product.”

The product is an aerosolized colorant that is the result of a technological process and is formulated specifically to bond with all types of shoe surfaces, including, but not limited to: leather, rubber, plastic, suede, canvas, and satin. It allows you to transform any pair of shoes into a custom-coloured pair that looks just as flawless and “brand new” as any new shoes you would find in a department store.

Color it New comes in a wide array of fashion colours, with new colours debuting all the time! The entire process takes less than 15 minutes. No need for primers, second coats, or sealers. It’s quick drying and in less than an hour, you will be wearing your “new” shoes, bag, or belt - and feeling fantastic! Its mess free, anyone can do it and the kit comes with everything you need, from start to finish.

It took four years and it required a lot of persistence, “There were some moments where I was completely disheartened, and I put the project down for quite some time. I really owe several of my close friends a lot because they didn’t stop bugging me about it and keep going with it.”

But thanks to Kristina’s persistence and determination we can now all colour change our shoes and accessories at whim and at a lot less cost than buying new. Not only can we colour change them, we can personalise them – imagine – spots or stripes, or

a combination – whatever you can do with a spray can, you can do with this product – the

KING’S RANSOM WINERY is one of the most haunted places in America, with a long history of bizarre suicides. Six ghost hunters have been given the rare opportunity to conduct a paranormal investigation.

What they discover terrifies them.

The movie Altergeist is a paranormal thriller that was filmed at Korbel winery in Sonoma, California. Nestled amongst the redwoods, the grounds of the Korbel winery have been witness to some horrific tragedies.

In the late 1800s a woman scrawled mad writings over the walls of the attic before taking her own life there.

Many grounds keepers have experienced strange happenings in and around the house and refuse to approach it at night.

There have been many other

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stories of tragic deaths in the area and orbs of light and the ‘white lady’ of the Korbel house have been seen moving through the forest at night – all became inspiration for the movie at Altergeist.

The movie stars Kristina Anapau who plays the role of Theresa Augland, a movie producer, who takes a crew of film makers / ghost hunters to King’s Ransom winery in search of paranormal activity.

Kristina spoke to Darren House to reveal what was appealing about the lead role in a ‘horror movie’, particularly when it was filmed on location at a haunted winery.

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is four months pregnant in the movie which I thought was really interesting. It gave an added level of the audience caring about the character when she was going through all this horrifying, terrifying stuff. She was running and having to face all these horrible things, I really liked that.

“I went in to read for the part that they wanted and I had decided in my mind that I was going to change their minds without saying a word. I was going to just send them the message from my mind that I wanted to be Theresa and sure enough, two days later I got the call and they said ‘we don’t want you for the other role, but we would love to offer you the lead if you’re interested’.

“It takes place at a haunted winery in Northern California, we shot on location at an actual haunted winery, and it was easy to get into character. We shot at night and the location was spectacular.

“Tedi Sarafian was the writer/ director; it was such a pleasure to work with him. He is so great at writing and developing well rounded, strong characters, especially female characters. It was really wonderful to be able to portray one of his strong female characters and we had a great time on set.”

As the movie progresses, longburied memories and deep-seated

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fears bubble to the surface, the ghost hunters are terrified to learn that even the ghosts fear the truly sinister presence that has haunted the estate for generations.

Altergeist opens in cinemas on November 7and Kristina says “it will definitely keep audiences on the edges of their seats.” www.altergeistmovie.com

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MELBOURNE IS FAMOUS for the little gems you will find wandering through its laneways, but one of the newest gems has been set up by the founders of Roll’d – Bao Hoang, Tin Ly and Ray Esquieres and another partner Quintin Mansell.

Mama’s Buoi features modern Vietnamese cuisine, but the cuisine is based on Mama’s food – yes – a real Mama and her food – Mama Hoang.

Every dish on the menu is inspired by her authentic home cooked creations using only the finest and freshest of ingredients to ensure that every dish is healthy and full of flavor.

You can find Mama’s Buoi in Postal Lane, near the corner of Little Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne, just behind the GPO building. Sit at the bar and enjoy some of their Vietnamese inspired cocktails or take up a seat at the raw timber tables and enjoy some of Mama and her Buoi’s tasty delicacies.

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Material published in prodijee is copyright and may not be reproduced by any means of duplication without the written permission of the publisher.

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going postal HAPPY WITH HAWTHORN

A massive congratulations to Hawthorn Brewing for winning all those awards in London. Great beer! Great job!

Bottoms up!

Matt Barclay Williamstown, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Ed – Cheers to you Matt!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Thankyou for writing the story about Helena as being about Helena! It was nice to see that she is being recognised for who she is and what she does instead of who she is dating – about time!

Mikahlia Benis Castle Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Ed – That’s what prodijee is about Mikahlia, the ‘real’ person.

LILY HAS THE NUMBERS

I am enjoying the columns by Lily Serna. I used to watch her on television and she made the show fun. It was a show that could very easily have been really boring.

Reading what she writes now I

see that it is her personality, she really is a fun person who gets out there and lives life in a fun way.

I would still like to see her back on television in Letters and Numbers; let’s start a group to bring Lily back!

Tiffany Payne Mudgeeraba, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Ed – Well judged Tiffany. Lily has a lovely and vibrant personality and is heaps of fun. I’m sure she will be back on TV soon.

PUNCHDRUNK RIK

I read Rik’s column about Punchdrunk and it sounded great.

Then I saw the link on Facebook to the show – it looks even better.

It’s a shame I have missed it this time round but I hope to catch it next time.

Courtnae Rawlings Bounds Green, UNITED KINGDOM

Ed – The link really showed what a wonderful production it is. I hope you get to see it next time round.

InDaHouse GLASS WINE BUCKET

Where do you get one of those wine glasses that is shown on page 85? I can so relate to everything Amy says!

Moira McCaffin Endeavour Hills, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.

Ed – Not sure where they come from Moira, but I know a few people in this office (me included) are looking for some too!

CLOWNING AROUND

WELL-DESERVED SUCCESS

Your story on Mario Andretti was truly informative. I have heard of him as a great racing driver but I had no idea of his background.

Talk about coming from nowhere to becoming a legend. It guess that if you love something enough you can make a living out of it.

Tormell Dentony Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Ed – True passion for something always wins out over half-hearted ‘likes’. Pt 2 of our interview of Mario Andretti, starting on page 184.

Never ever knew that there was a circus school, let alone one in Melbourne! I am enlightened.

It looks and sounds like fun. I never knew you could learn to be a clown. It comes so naturally to some people, but I guess those aren’t clowns in the true sense of the name – only clowns by nature.

As a watch aficionado I was wondering if you can do a watch feature sometime soon?

Ruby Porter Abbotsford, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Ed – Check out the great Seiko timepieces on page 72.

Ed – You are right about clowns Ruby, there are many around but not all are funny!

GREAT TIMING

David Moore West Beach, SA, AUSTRALIA.

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“WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don’t; but keep on dreamin’ - this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin’.”

So said Pretty Woman character, Happy Man (played by Abdul Salaam El Razzac), and it’s something I’m thinking of as I head to Tinseltown.

Everyone knows young hopefuls have flocked to the entertainment capital of the world since movies began, however I’ve become even more aware of this phenomenon since speaking to some of those very people and reporting their dreams, ambitions and struggles in prodijee.

While moving to Los Angeles is exciting for those trying to make their mark in show business, there is trepidation in moving far away to another land with no income, little knowledge of the city, and in many cases, unable to speak English.

There are a seemingly endless number of unsuccessful auditions, record company knockbacks and a million other people all trying out for the very same gig. All the while, the closest most get to a sound stage or recording studio is dreaming about it while waiting tables at a diner.

While these temporary defeats may cause many to question the validity of their career choice, Australians such as Mel Gibson, Olivia NewtonJohn, Eric Bana, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman made it in the toughest entertainment town in the world.

Prodijee salutes those who follow their dreams, no matter what. To them we say, keep on dreamin.

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what’s hot ESTÉE LAUDER HAS introduced a Breast Cancer Awareness edition of the Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II paired with a Pink Ribbon Bracelet and charm. Featuring the 2014 Pink Ribbon, the beautiful charm includes a touch of blue to represent the approximately one percent of all breast cancer cases that are diagnosed in men.

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Dramatically reduces the look of every key visible sign of ageing for a significantly younger look.

Proven effective for every ethnicity, this breakthrough in night repair is so effective, skin feels smoother, hydrated and stronger, and looks more translucent and even toned.

Recommended Retail Price: AU$140 for 50ml – $20 of the RRP will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup SPF 25 Incorporates Estée Lauder’s CPR-75 Technology developed to help repair the look of lines and wrinkles.

This dual-action, advanced amino acids and protein complex fuels skin’s natural rebuilding power for smoother, firmer looking skin. Simultaneously, Wrinkle Lift Restructuring Peptides help plump the look of lines and wrinkles by promoting skins natural production of collagen and elastin. The result is a hardworking makeup that acts like an advanced skincare treatment.

The pigment technology gives trueto-life shade matching by working with skin’s natural undertones. The result is skin that appears fresh, flawless and luminous.

RRP: AU$68

Sculpting Foundation Brush This luxurious brush was designed exclusively for Estée Lauder and developed specifically for the Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup SPF 25, to guarantee the ideal application. The angled, ergonomic shape intuitively hugs the contours of the face for effortless sculpting effect and ultimate definition.

RRP: AU$70

Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Crème Makeup Offers immediate hydration and radiance to intensively moisturize and re-plump while visibly evening out skin tone to reveal a flawless, natural appearance.

Every precious drop of Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Makeup lavishes skin with a combination of light-diffusing technology and exceptional moisturizing benefits to create a rejuvenated, flawless and radiant complexion that lasts all day.

Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Concealer & Smoothing Base features two revolutionary formulas designed to work together to expertly cover imperfections for a flawless finish.

RRP: Liquid Makeup – AU$120 Lifting Crème Makeup – AU$130 Concealer/Soothing Base – AU$85 Modern glamour with Pure Color Envy Sculpting EyeShadow 5-Color Palette Captivate with versatile color.

Sculpt with multi-faceted color spheres. Blend with flawless ease.

Pure luxury for eyes, housed in a new, chic compact. Pure Color Envy Sculpting EyeShadow fivecolor Palette evokes modern glamour with refined rich colors anchored in neutrality for the discerning and dynamic woman.

Complete the look with Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick. A collection of four new shades designed to intensify lips with saturated colour. Sculpt with multi-faceted pigments.

Hydrate with continuous moisturization. RRP: EyeShadow Palette – $90 Sculpting Lipstick – $50 www.esteelauder.com WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

TOM FORD INTRODUCES a new fragrance that reinvents his signature vetiver scent, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, adding a heightened dimension of freshness.

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette continues to capture the essence of his menswear philosophy while imparting a new invigorating twist.

Vetiver is an ingredient that Ford says has always been a hallmark of a classic, tailored, and unabashedly masculine man.

RRP: 50ml EDT – AU$112 – 100ml EDT – AU $150 Available at Harrolds stores and selected David Jones and MYER stores and online at www.davidjones.com.au.

The Flawless Complexion Collection comprises Traceless Perfecting Foundation SPF 15, Concealing Pen and Correcting Pen. The foundation includes the skin-nourishing Tom Ford infusing complex to help smooth and renew skin and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Buildable, medium-to-full coverage. SPF broad spectrum sun protection shields skin from UVA/UVB damage.

RRP: AU$115 Designed with a unique applicator, the concealing pen delivers an undetectable finish as it camouflages under-eye circles and areas of uneven skin tone and redness. Its luxurious formula creates the appearance of a smooth and flawless complexion. Available in six shades. RRP: AU$75 This dual-ended Correcting Pen is the ultimate on-the-go touch up corrector. One end is the ovalshaped corrector which is a pink based shade to neutralize under-eye darkness. The other end is a fine point yellow tipped concealer used to precisely camouflage any imperfections. Easy to apply, this blendable formula instantly brightens dark circles.

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shades to match any skintone. RRP: AU$62 Available exclusively at David Jones Sydney, David Jones Melbourne and David Jones Queens Plaza stores and online at www.davidjones.com.au

Neroli Portofino is Tom Ford’s reinvention of a classic eau de cologne inspired by the sparkling blue waters, cool breezes and the verdant foliage of the Italian Riviera.

The fragrance opens with a fusion of citrus oils – Tunisian Neroli, Sicilian lemon, winter yellow mandarin and Italian bergamot – which evoke the ritual of inhaling Neroli oil from the region’s prized bitter orange tree. Surprising undertones of lavender, orange flower, rosemary and amber give the fragrance its rich complexity, creating a splashy yet substantive impression. RRP: Mandarino Di Amalfi EDP Spray 50ml AU$295 – 250ml Decanter AU$750. Costa Azzurra EDP Spray 50ml AU$295 – 250ml Decanter AU$750. Available at David Jones City stores, Harrolds Luxury Department stores and online at www.davidjones.com.au

GENEROUSLY INFUSED WITH a bespoke blend of naturally fragrant essential oils, Natio Scented Candles quickly soothe the home with the calming and restorative essence of an escape to nature.

As it warms, the candle’s pure, aroma-infused soy wax releases therapeutic scents – Lush Valley, Island Escape, Spring Orchard, Cottage Garden and Citrus Grove, permeating and purifying the air to infuse serenity and defuse stress.

Evoking the blissful experience of tree and sea change breaks – in the cosy comfort and convenience of home – Natio’s new Scented Candles (RRP AU$24.95 for 280g) make sweet, sensory escape an everyday luxury. Available at Myer, David Jones, and selected pharmacies.

PEPPA PIG IS a pre-school phenomenon. Created by animation studio, Astley Baker Davies, and distributed by Entertainment One, this adorable little cartoon character is loved by every young child.

You will see Peppa Pig on a multitude of products as this pig, loved by one and all, sells products fast!

Why does a product featuring a pig sell? Because the kids love it!

So, the Cancer Council has collaborated with one of television’s most-loved pre-school characters to produce a new range of SPF50+ sunscreen.

Why? Because Peppa Pig means fun, and in the eyes of children, everything they do has to be fun, so, applying sunscreen should be fun too.

“We are very excited by the Peppa Pig range, and see it as a way to encourage more pre-school and primary school-aged children to use sunscreen to protect their skin,” said Neil Henney, Cancer Council Australia’s National Licensing Manager.

Peppa fans will delight in seeing their favourite pink pig gracing the packages of Kids SPF 50+ 50ml Ezi Clip (RRP AU$9.95), Kids SPF 50+ 75ml Roll On (RRP AU$10.95), and Kids SPF 50+ 200ml Finger Spray (RRP

AU$14.95) available exclusively in Coles supermarkets.

Parents will love that new Peppa Pig packs contain the same, highprotection SPF 50+ Kids formula that they have always used for their children.

As with all sunscreens, these products should not be used to extend your time in the sun.

Cancer Council recommends re-application every two hours, as well as the use of other sun protection measures such as sunglasses, hats, protective clothing and shade. www.skinhealth.com.au

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Arrive Fashionably Safe Driver Dynamics is Australia’s #1 Advanced Driving and Defensive Driver Training organisation, with courses to suit all levels of experience from just $149.

So whether you are heading to the catwalk, the red carpet or just across town, staying safe on the roads is something that never goes out of style.

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FIRST INTRODUCED IN Natio’s Bloom & Glow collection, the Cream to Powder Foundation was an immediate sell-out. This velvety and versatile formulation that applies like a cream and sets like a powder was a huge hit with consumers.

Infused with argan, jojoba, vitamin e, beeswax and silica-rich skin-plumping bamboo stem extract, the silky formulation glides on with the easy slip and hydration of a rich, replenishing cream formulation and offers medium coverage in one silky swipe or flawless full coverage in two.

Drying down to a shine-free finish, Natio Cream to Powder Foundation gives a soft velvety coverage that evens skin tone, conceals blemishes and minimises shine.

Available in two shades to complement most skin tones – Light and Medium.

Available at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies from November 17. www.natio.com.au

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ADDING A SPLASH of colour to your Christmas celebrations will be a breeze with ORLY’s limited edition Sparkle Collection.

Comprised of six dazzling shades that are inspired by the most magical time of the year, Sparkle deals a sleigh full of glitter to colour your fingertips this Christmas.

The palette of six polishes offers a range shimmers and glitters in festive shades of silver and gold, mixed with the avant-garde hues of pink and teal.

Each alluring polish encapsulates the cheekiness and cheer of the silly season and you know that the ORLY polishes dry fast, set rock hard and last for ages.

The bold and spirited collection features:

LOTS OF PEOPLE don’t like wearing sunscreen because they say it makes them feel hotter and sticky after application, particularly if they are playing sport.

Banana Boat has designed a sunscreen solution specifically to tackle this discomfort and leave sunscreen wearers feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Enriched with soothing aloe, Banana Boat Sport Cool Zone clear spray sunscreen instantly cools skin on contact leaving a clean, refreshed feeling while also providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

The innovative sunscreen sprays on clear so there is no mess and doesn’t feel sticky after application.

It also stands up to vigorous outdoor activities and is water and

sweat resistant to allow you to go about your activities worry free.

Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation International – RRP: AU$16.99 www.bananaboat.com.au

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Banana Boat Sun Smart Tips Apply sunscreen 15-20mins before you go outside so it absorbs properly.

Reapply as directed, especially after swimming, exercise, excessive perspiration and towel drying.

As well as applying sunscreen, cover up with sun protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

It’s also important to seek shade during 10am-3pm when the sun is at its strongest.

Always be generous when applying

Mirrorball: Silver Micro Holo Glitter Tinsel: Christmas Tree Bar Glitter Bling: Gold Micro Holo Glitter Explosion of Fun: Hot Pink Shimmer Steal the Spotlight: Teal and Pink Glitter Glitterbomb: Multi Coloured Glitter

Apply sunscreen everyday sunscreen should be used in all seasons since the sun’s rays can harm you all year long.

Remember to use sunscreen on oftenmissed spots like under your eyes, your ears, lips, shoulders, behind your knees and on top of your feet.

I LOVE THE warmer weather, sunshine, floaty dresses, shorts, open toe shoes with brightly painted toe nails, endless parties. So why do I have a *sad face*? Cellulite!

According to statistics, 85 per cent of Australian women will show the physical signs of cellulite after the age of 18. Yes, I fall into this category. I know I should love my body, but I just can’t get over those dreaded dimples, and, I know I am not the only one.

Founder of HebeBODY detox coffee scrubs, Cherylee Bennett, is on the war against the wobble and offers women and men an effective solution to what she coins, “body depresso.”

It’s safe to say that most caffeine lovers drink their coffee. But Cherylee rubs it on her body.

After suffering from a range of skin conditions since a young age, and with little or no results from today’s leading skincare brands, Cherylee sought to create the ultimate detox coffee scrub to help tone and nourish the skin, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

In 2004, with a recipe book in hand and a bathtub at her disposal, she concocted a formulation containing ground coffee beans and organic Coconut Oil. The unique mixture offered an effective solution to cellulite by toning the skin, improving elasticity, and reducing skin irritation and redness while exfoliating the epidermis, reducing water retention, stimulating blood flow and toning skin for a firmer and younger-looking appearance.

Now manufactured locally in a reputable production facility, the HebeBODY scrub is shipped all around the world, providing consumers with an all-natural product full of organic ingredients, minerals and antioxidants. With a pleasant coffee and coconut scent, the Detox Body Scrub promises to indulge the skin, awaken the senses, and reveal a flawless complexion.

Wanting to create a product

and men to embrace and love the body they’re born with.

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that gives back to the community, Cherylee has teamed up with the Royal Society for the Blind to provide paid work for more than 60 people living with vision impairment in South Australia.

An ambassador for young people, Cherylee lives by the philosophy that all bodies are beautiful. Promoting an active lifestyle and balanced diet,HebeBODY empowers women

Best used in the shower, clean body thoroughly with your favourite wash and apply a modest amount of the Detox Body Scrub to the skin. In circular motions, evenly spread the body scrub and leave to nourish for 1015 minutes before rinsing off. For optimal results, apply twice weekly.

With the success of the Detox Body Scrub, Cherylee intends to expand her product range and include a specialised skincare regime. The family bathtub is on standby.

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YOU GO FOR a run, work out at the gym, run around after the kids, the weather is hot – you sweat, perspire, or - back in the day, women were said to ‘glow’.

Whatever you call it, this type of ‘sweat’ is brought on by physical exertion and a thermal reaction in your body occurring due to a rise of temperature and the perspiration released is a mix of salt and water.

But there is another type of sweat, now termed ‘emotional’ or ‘stress’ sweat. It is the perspiration produced if you are faced with an emotionally charged situation.

This type of sweat can come in faster and unexpectedly, leading to more stress and sweat which results in a stronger odour.

Now, Nivea has recognised the differences and developed a solution – Nivea Stress Protect for men and women, a clinical strength anti-perspirant deodorant which provides advanced protection against stress sweat.

ZANEROBE HAS REVEALED its new Primal Collection just in time for the Southern Hemispher Summer Among the new collection are: Bloc Hood – Light Grey RRP: AU $89.95 The Bloc hood is a sleeveless sweat featuring or signature ‘ZNRB’ logo. Finished off with a hood for extra comfort. Features sleeveless sweat with hood, signature ZNRB logo, 100 percent cotton for a comfortable stretch fit. Colour: light grey marle Eight Foot – Black Flanno RRP: AU $129.95 The Eight Foot shirt is our longest cut shirt. The fit is slim through the body and sleeve, true to size, with an 87cm length from High Shoulder Point to hem for size medium. This shirt is the new go-to block for your wardrobe.

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The product protects from heavy wetness and odour and provides protection against both thermal sweating as well as stress sweating.

Unlike other anti-perspirant deodorants, you apply to your underarm area at night, just

before going to bed. While you are resting, your sweat glands are least active and more receptive to the formula. Re-apply in the morning and Nivea guarantees you are going to be sweat free!

RRP: $14.75 each www.nivea.com.au

Features elongated fit, fashion block with classic design, 100 percent cotton for a lightweight fit. Colour:

black flanno.

See the full collection at www.zanerobe.com

SARAH AND ADAM Williams were looking for a business opportunity where they could apply their passion for protecting the environment and found it with sustainable paper product company, Caboo.

While researching Caboo, founded in Canada in 2012, Sarah and Adam discovered the product would fill a gap in Australia’s market which called for a sustainable, attractive and alternate option to recycled paper.

The parents from Redland Bay, Queensland, who have two daughters, aged three and five, had their children in mind when choosing to launch the business in Australia.

“We are environmentally conscientious and with two daughters we’re constantly thinking about what we can do to preserve the world they’ll grow up in, while also ensuring we can build a strong family business around them,” Sarah said.

Caboo Australia was the perfect business for the couple, with the products, including toilet paper, tissues and kitchen paper towels made with 100 per cent bamboo and sugarcane.

“Bamboo and sugarcane are sustainable options because the grasses can be harvested within two years, a much better option than trees, which take 30 years to regrow,” Adam said.

In addition, bamboo’s natural rhizome (root) network protects soil from erosion and retains moisture, and bamboo can grow in environments with depleted soil and little water. In fact, it actually returns nutrients to the soil; improving degraded areas.

Bamboo doesn’t require fertilizers, insecticides or pesticides.

Sugarcane is much like bamboo, but with an added environmental bonus. The ‘bagasse’ – the dry fibrous

residue that remains after the extraction of juice from the crushed stalks – is what Caboo use to make their paper.

Normally this bagasse is either disposed of or burned, meaning they are re-purposing what would otherwise be discarded.

Recycling or processing a tree into tissue can use much more water and energy than the minimal processing necessary to turn bamboo and sugarcane into paper. With recycled paper, the raw material still needs to be cleaned, whitened, and converted back into the final product. There have also been widespread reports of BPA found in recycled tissue after de-inking and cleaning of recycled paper.

“This makes bamboo and sugarcane a renewable resource while also having significant other benefits including Caboo products being grey water safe, won’t block pipes, are 100 percent biodegradable and are whitened without chlorine or bleach.

“Most importantly, Caboo products are panda friendly because the type of bamboo used isn’t a food source for pandas.”

While testing the products, Sarah and Adam were surprised by the softness.

“We’ve used recycled toilet paper

and tissues in the past and the products have been quite rough,” Sarah said.

“Caboo products aren’t recycled; however, they have even more environmental benefits than recycled paper with the softness being a major advantage.”

Caboo is 100 percent biodegradable. Its fibres quickly dissolve back into the earth, so it’s safe for all disposal systems.

Launching Caboo in August this year, Adam and Sarah have begun distributing products to local businesses including chemists and day care centres.

“Our business is family focused, and we intend to keep it that way.

We’re stocking the products at home and we’re a small team fielding enquiries and delivering the products,” Sarah said. www.caboopaper.com.au

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ANTIPODES IS AN internationally recognised Scientific Organic Beauty brand which, by using bioactive natural ingredients, is able to draw on scientific validation to support the effectiveness of its range. Its skincare products are adored not only for their powerful skinenhancing effects, but also for their alluring fragrances. No Antipodes products are tested on animals and, the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom approves the entire range.

Sun-protect the skin on your face and body with the premium natural ingredients of Immortal SPF15 Natural Sun Protection Face & Body Moisturiser that offer a high shield of defence by filtering damaging Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays and blocking burning Ultraviolet B (UVB) sunlight.

Immortal Natural Sun Protection Face and Body Moisturiser is a fragrance-free daily moisturiser with a broad-spectrum natural sun protection factor of 15, which defends against sun damage while locking in moisture and boosting healthy cells.

Apply Immortal as a light daily moisturiser, first rubbing it between fingertips or palms to warm, and then by gently smoothing onto your face and other exposed parts of the body, such as the back of the hands and neck.

Immortal SPF 15 Natural Sun Protection Face and Body Moisturiser is certified to meet strict Australian regulations for the labelling of sun products.

RRP: AU$47.50 One of Antipodes hot-selling favourites is now even more convenient for use: Jubilation Ultra Nourishing Hand & Body Cream is now available in a 120ml fully-recyclable metallic green tube, which is easily slipped into a handbag or makeup kit for daily skin revitalisation.

Jubilation Ultra Nourishing Hand & Body Cream is suited for all skin conditions, particularly ultra-dry.

Apply liberally to body and hands throughout the day, especially when skin feels tight or parched.

Jubilation Ultra Nourishing Hand and Body Cream features a blend of fig, feijoa and wild blackcurrant that harmonises upon application, bestowing a fresh subtropical scent.

RRP: AU$34.00 Exclusive to Priceline stores nationally.

AS THE WEATHER is warming up, we start to wonder what happened to that health and fitness regime we promised ourselves we’d begin at the beginning of winter.

Oh, that’s right – slow cooked meals and comforting carbohydrates is what happened!

Instead of frantically running to the chemist for the latest diet supplement fad – boutique Aussie fashion brand, Bijou The Label, has the solution in encouraging all Aussie women to flaunt what they’ve got.

The one-size-fits-all Bijou The Label kimono collection offers something for every woman. With a diverse range of colour combinations and prints available in soft pastels and dazzling brights, the handmade and light-weight design allows the kimono to be worn over swimwear in the warmer months, as casual wear all year round or dressed up with a pair of heels for a night on the town.

“I’ve always had a wardrobe full of assorted sizes and I know this is the case for most women.

Unfortunately, women’s clothing sizes are inconsistent, but Bijou sizing isn’t!

“Developing a one-size fits all collection makes the shopping experience easy and fun for all.

The way clothes shopping should be!” – Brooke Hebard, Owner, Bijou The Label The brand new Bijou The Label kimono range is fashioned specifically to flow and fall from the body in a flattering and elongating manner. Built for comfort, style and versatility – the summer range is appropriate for all Aussie women of varied shapes and sizes.

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Be a groomed man t’s the same for men as it is for women, if you wear it, care for it!

We see more and more men caring for their skin with cleansers, toners, moisturisers and going to salons to have treatments done, but with the trend for big and long beards, men also need to care for their facial hair.

Prehistoric man would maintain his beard using seashells, rocks and other ambiguous paraphernalia, but what do men do now?

Daniel Mahony, founder of The Groomed Man Co (right), started growing facial hair 15 years ago.

Whilst holidaying around the USA with a freshly grown beard, Daniel encountered a topical elixir which solved many problems associated with in-grown hairs, including itchiness, dryness and redness. Upon his return to Melbourne, Daniel realised there was a shortage of locally produced grooming products for bearded men and sought to fill the gap using his newly found knowledge of organic essential oils.

Starting as a hobby, Daniel’s range of pure to botanical oils

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quickly gained momentum amongst the bearded population of Melbourne; and in the winter of 2014, saw The Groomed Man Co. officially launch online in Australia and around the world. Founded on

botanical oils in their purest form.

The range, which includes Morning Wood, Man Mint, Cloves Off and Mangrove Citrus, is produced locally in Melbourne and has been approved by the International Fragrance Association for quality and safety. Containing base oils, such as Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil and Sweet Almond Oil, the range delivers a long shelf life, no loss of scent, and therapeutic benefits to help improve the overall health and appearance of beards and skin.

Creating a brand that incorporates clever design and witty humour, The Groomed Man Co is 100 per cent Australian and donates five per cent of total profits to local charities.

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the belief that every man should feel great about the products they use, The Groomed Man Co. is the only beard oil in Australia to use

In order to clean the beard, shampoo one-two times per week and condition tri-weekly.

Too much shampooing of the beard will strip away natural oil and shine and rob you of your man essence.

After each wash, gently pat-dry the beard to avoid irritation and harsh split ends. Apply beard oil every other day to nourish and

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protect the hair follicles in all their glory.

To keep the beard looking like the boss it is, gently comb daily to undo knots and stimulate circulation.

When length gets in the way of that Friday night souvlaki, trim the beard with sharp barber scissors and remove any damaged hair. A comb can be used as a guide to help monitor length.

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rich in vitamins A, B3, B5,B6, B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Biotin – it will help promote hair growth for that stunning Man-punzel facial do.

BEARD OIL BENEFITS Beard oil is enriched with vitamins, micronutrients and fatty acids that:

• Improve beard/skin health and strengthen hair follicles.

• Moisturises and restores the epidermis, ridding the beard of flaky skin and promoting ideal beard

growth conditions. It will soften and treat dry/rough beards within two weeks.

• Pure and botanical oils clean the beard and offer antibacterial properties.

• Soothes the dreaded itch and reduces skin irritation and redness.

roadtest BURT’S BEES 100 PER CENT NATURAL LIP CRAYONS: BURT’S BEES 100 per cent natural lip crayons deliver massively on a creamy matte finish offering huge moisturising content to your lips.

The colour (I tried Napa Vineyard) is bright, much brighter than I thought a product from Burt’s Bees would be. Not that this is a bad thing, it was just very surprising to me. I found that the colour wasn’t overly long lasting, and it did transfer very easily, but for the benefit of the added moisture and lip care that this product provides I am more than happy to reapply as necessary.

RRP AU$18.95 www.burtsbees.com.au

GUINOT’S REJUVENATING FOOT:

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ELLIE’S LUXE LUMIERE: LET YOUR FABULOUS fresh skin glow with Ellie’s Luxe Lumiere. The Luxe Lumiere can be used as a base for your foundation, or to highlight those gorgeous cheeks of yours.

I love using this to help with contouring by bringing out my cheekbones, in conjunction with a bronzer. The lightweight formulation doesn’t feel like you are pancaking on yet another layer, instead it helps to minimise pores by reflecting light and giving you a gorgeous shimmering radiance.

Another plus for this beautiful Ellie product is its nourishing goodnessit’s loaded with grape seed extract and vitamins A and E. Definitely a worthy addition to this season’s cosmetic bag.

RRP AU$58.00 www.elliemakeup.com.au

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GUINOT’S REJUVENATING FOOT cream is more than just another cream for your feet; Longue Vie Pieds will ensure your feet are intensely nourished.

I have been applying morning and evening, focusing on dry or damaged areas on my heels and soles and found that my feet are definitely ready to be shown off this summer. This cream is absorbed very quickly without any greasy residue so you can slip into your sandals straight away and head out the door. Not only do my feet appear soft and smooth, my toenails seem stronger and smoother – perfect for applying those bright nail polishes for summer.

NOTE – always remember when applying a foot cream/balm at night – even though the product may feel fully absorbed, there will always be some residue which may make your feet slippery in the shower the next morning.

RRP AU$45.00 www.guinot.com.au

OLAY’S NEW RANGE REGENERIST: OLAY’S NEW RANGE Regenerist Luminous, is a tone correcting collection designed to give women the ultimate accessory: bright pearlescent skin.

The collection consists of the products that work together to even skin tone and energise skin: Brightening Cream Cleanse – 100g RRP AU$15.99 - gently removes micro-residues and leaves the skin clean and hydrated.

Tone Perfecting Cream – 50g – RRP AU$57.99 - a super hydrating formula that energises skin and evens skin tone.

RRP AU$29.95 – Salty Dog RRP AU$29.95 – Helmut light www.evohair.com

Did I notice a difference in my skin? Yes! After two weeks using these products in the evening I have found that my skin appears to be brighter and it definitely looks smoother and more toned. www.olay.com.au

EVO HAIRCARE:

Luminous Tone Perfecting Treatment – 40ml RRP AU$67.99 - to help diminish the appearance of dark spots for vibrant, healthy-looking skin.

EVO HAS BROUGHT us salty dog cocktail beach spray and helmut light for the perfect ‘do’.

Salty dog is a sea-esque mist that is designed to give your hair a salty beach based texture with a matt finish. Simply mist through damp hair and blow dry (or leave to dry naturally) for the perfect ‘tousled’ beach look. The texture this product gives is also great if you want your hair to have a bit more ‘oomph’ for an ‘up do’.

Helmut light is a lighter than air hairspray that dries fast and I mean FAST, and holds strong, with a very natural look.

While the salty dog and helmut light products are great on their own, I found by combining the two I could have that tousled beach look lasting all day and into the night.

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PANTENE PRO V DRY SHAMPOO VOLUME BOOSTER: WITH SO MANY dry shampoos on the market, one needs to be pretty good to stand out. Pantene Pro V has missed the mark in that area, however it was brilliant for a different purpose. This fresh and kind of fruity smelling product is an amazing styling product. If you have fine hair or super clean hair that needs a bit of grit to make it easier to work with, then this is amazing.

The fine mist gives texture to the roots, giving the feel of a sea salt spray but much lighter. It doesn’t get the hair clean like shampoo but it will smell clean and give a small amount of volume. The volume isn’t the kind you would get with something like teasing or a volume

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powder, just some lift at the roots.

Going on virtually clear is also a bonus as it is undetectable, but I would definitely dispute the oil absorption claims, there was no absorption only additional weight.

Definitely a-volume- boost product but not at all a make-hair-look-clean product.

Affordably priced and very accessible this product perfect if your hair is super fine and flat after just being washed. A light spray of Pantene Pro V volume boost dry shampoo will come in amazingly handy and make styling hair so much easier.

THE COLOUR THEORY SPRING SUMMER COLLECTION: WITH A NEW season rolling around, many companies are releasing new collections. It’s a beautiful time of year for makeup when fun colours come out and many looks turn much more fresh and fun. The Colour Theory collection is no different. A mix of earthy and brights’ work for any WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

occasion and are flattering on every skin tone.

Within the line there is an eye shadow palette, lipsticks and nail polish. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the first two, having only taken issue with the polish. I found the polish quite streaky and the pigmentation to be inconsistent.

The darks are definitely more pigmented than the light shades.

Drying time was great but my polish did chip within a few hours making it virtually useless unless for a one day/night purpose, despite the long last claims. At $4 I believe there are other selections on the market that work better. The colours, however standout, being more earthy and spicy than usual at this time of year.

The eye shadow was similar in that the pigmentation wasn’t consistent, however it was still very good. It’s overpriced at $10 for what you’re getting though, with so many other options available. The darks are definitely worth it but the light shades need to be packed on with a finger not brush.

They also have quite bit of fallout but using fingers will help avoid this.

Bendable shadows work well with each other to create any look day or night. I only had creasing issues after a long hard day, which would be expecting of anything. Definitely universal natural shades with a pop of fun colour, anyone of any age could use this palette.

Speaking of fun colour, the lipstick is my favourite. Affordable at $6, it is creamy, pigmented and long wearing. I cannot fault this product I am a definitely fan, having had one before as a favourite. If you’re looking to try anything from this company, the lipstick would be my recommendation no matter what – it’s just as good as those higher end brands. I would suggest swatching however as the colour may alter slightly lighter/darker than appearance. Colour Theory really stands out in a large lipstick market as one of the best I have ever tried.

COVERGIRL BOMBSHELL VOLUME MASCARA: THE MASCARA MARKET is definitely a competitive market. With so many options out there a brand has to really stand out to be noticed.

Covergirl has made some recent strides in the area and is now coming in with a new duel ended option.

The Bombshell mascara combines two wands, one for extreme volume and the other for darkness. In regards to the first wand I believe it to be the same product as the LashBlast Volume. A cult favourite, it definitely separates my lashes and gives a decent amount of volume. I wouldn’t say it holds a curl for those of us with straight lashes, but not much does. The wand is also quite large and can be hard to use without transferring product. It happened to me every time.

The second wand is more traditionally tapered with standard black mascara. Is it a necessity, probably not? Seeing as the Bombshell comes in black and very black as does the LashBlast you can save the trouble and simply buy

single wand mascara for the same result.

It does give an amazing black appearance to the lashes but can also add crispness as well. It will also smudge around eyes if you are working in a fast paced environment.

However there is no clumping, which for a layered product, can be tricky to master.

At a price of $21.95, if you like two, then it’s no different than buying two affordable separates. The Bombshell is definitely a great option if you love very black lashes and are a fan of the LashBlast Volume range.

COVERGIRL BOMBSHELL SHINE SHADOW BY LASHBLAST: RECENTLY CREAM SHADOWS have become all the rage. While many brands are bringing out the typical pot and pen form, Covergirl have released a squeeze tube version. While the product may seem thick when being squeezed out it is actually a very thin cream consistency. This allows a small amount to go a very long way, giving a great amount for the cost of $11.95.

The darker colours definitely carry more pigmentation than the light, these just turn to a translucent sparkle.

They are slightly buildable, however this can make them harder to work with and have set for long wear. You must maintain control when

blending as to not spread further the lid area. The sparkle they give is beautiful and also adds glow to any shadow placed on top, if used as a base product. However again due to the consistency, it will crease and also fade.

These shadows are beautiful on, specifically as a base, however will not last. It would all depend on what you’re doing and for how long.

Something to try with the lighter colours is to also use as a cream highlight for the face if you have drier skin. With oily skin it would slip off but otherwise, if you love the dewy look, a small amount applied on the high points of the face gives a beautiful iridescent shimmer.

I recommend these if you choose darker colours and aren’t looking for super long-wearing eye shadow or the lighter colours as a cream highlight for face; however in this popular market, I believe Covergirl did slightly miss the mark.

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CALM AND CARE WITH THE NEW ALCOHOL FREE NIVEA MEN SENSITIVE RANGE MORE THAN HALF of Australian adult males claim to suffer sensitive skin, including feeling burning, redness and irritations after shaving.

Nivea Men has come to the rescue with the release of its new and improved sensitive range.

The new formulation is dermatologically approved, has zero alcohol and is enriched with a combination of ingredients including Witch Hazel Extract, Chamomile and Vitamin E and will soothe sensitive skin, moisturise and protect against irritation.

Personally, I have nothing but good comments about this range.

After two weeks of use, I have found that my skin is softer and there is no sign of irritation after shaving. The shaving gel and foam are great, there is absolutely no sting at all and they go on easily.

The post shave balm leaves my skin feeling smooth, it is a light liquid that absorbs very easily and doesn’t leave you feeling greasy.

The products are fragrance neutral or fragrance free, but

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there is something about them, maybe the chamomile, that leaves your skin feeling and smelling fresh.

The moisturiser also has SPF 15 which helps protect against the increased sun sensitivity your skin has after shaving.

The range includes: Face Wash, 100ml: RRP AU $7.99 Shave Foam, 200ml: RRP AU $5.62 Shave Gel, 200ml: RRP AU $5.99 Post Shave Balm, 100ml: RRP AU$11.14 After Shave Splash, 100ml: RRP $11.36 3-in-1 Shower Gel, 500ml: RRP $7.50 www.nivea.com.au

LE TAN WASH OFF DARK BRONZE AND LE TAN RADIANT GLOW I HAVE THE palest of pale skin but, for me, a golden glow makes me look healthy.

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is on my baby’s agenda. Just because I want to be golden brown does not mean he will allow me that time. The build-up tans in bottles need maintenance and reapplication –

like me who is extremely time-limited.

Radiant Glow offers a very healthy natural tan, but if you want darker (and have the time to apply it) just put on a second coat.

Spray Dark Bronze is the latest in the Le Tan range. It has a

“Super easy to apply, this lotion goes on like a moisturiser, making it the perfect option for beginners, or someone like me who is extremely time-limited” a spray booth to get my fix of healthy colour.

These days I have to plan in advance and I have to self-tan from home. This is all well and good, except that planning in advance is not something that

hence, once I get that golden look, I often don’t get the chance to reapply the product to maintain the glow.

Then, there are the friends who say, “We are having a barbeque TODAY”. Great – except I am lily white!

This is where Le Tan Wash Off comes to the rescue.

Super easy to apply, this lotion goes on like a moisturiser, making it the perfect option for beginners, or someone

green based formula and delivers an instant, olive, holiday tan.

Both are wash-off products – instant tan in a can. They offer no fuss application – especially the lotion – the spray takes a little getting used to, they dry in 60 seconds – that’s all the time I have, and there is none of that horrible fake tan smell.

LE TAN gets the thumbs up from this busy mum.

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ROCK YOUR LOcks ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST RESPECTED HAIR STYLISTS, DARIO COTRONEO, TELLS HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR STAND OUT THIS SUMMER. o matter what your hair type or length, there are hot seasonal trends that will work for you.

Celebrity stylist, Dario Cotroneo, one of Australia’s most respected hair stylists, and whose sophisticated vision and professionalism saw him become one of the country’s most in-demand session stylists, gives us some styling tips for your summer-licious locks.

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brush to achieve a smooth, volume boosting effect. Finally, curl random, thick strands of hair leaving hair in the hair iron for no longer than 10 seconds and release. Shake hair out to loosen

Styling- To style, take advantage of the heat and let it work in your favor, letting hair dry naturally after applying a frizz ease serum and spraying a sea salt spray through the mid-lengths to ends. Move hair around as it continues to dry – or as you blow-dry if you really can’t wait – and control the look with a flexible-hold hairspray.

SHORT HAIR- A new season calls for a fresh new look! For on-trend short hair I love the ongoing lob trend, worn tousled and wavy for the warmer weather. If you’re going for a fringe, a dreamy fringe is the way to go! Going short is also a good opportunity to chop off any damaged hair and regain some of your hair’s natural health.

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MEDIUM LENGTH - For medium length hair, try going for ‘The Chop’, which is hair that doesn’t fall too long or hang too short (it lands on top of the collar-bone).

This cut is perfect if you want a change from long hair but aren’t ready to commit to a shorter bob. Emma Stone is rocking this look right now.

curls for the desired wave. Finally, if you are sporting bangs, use a makeup brush to put any stray strands into place using hairspray.

LONG LOCKS - If you’re growing your hair, the warmer months are the perfect time to embrace longer locks, which never go out of style! For longhaired beauties, this summer is all about soft s-waves and soft layers-think Giselle Bundchen and Blake Lively.

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head is done, release the pins to let the curls out. Brush out with a paddle brush for a more natural look and finish off with some hairspray.

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ALL THAT’S HOT FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD

AND ALL THAT JAZZ Honda’s all-new Jazz has arrived, with an extensive list of standard features, including a three mode rear view camera, colour touch-screen display audio system, abundant storage capacity and a host of safety features. The Jazz also has class-leading interior space and practicality courtesy of its centre-mounted fuel tank and Magic Seats that flip and fold in 18 different ways. The Jazz is available in three variants – VTi, VTi-S and VTi-L – all powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine delivering 88kW of power at 6,600 rpm and 145 Newton metres of torque at 4,500 rpm. Fuel economy of 5.8-L/100km. A manual transmission is available in the VTi and achieves 6.2-L/100km. www.honda.com.au

BE STYLISH

BMW’s 3 Series Sedan and Touring models have received a boost with new, special edition High-Line versions.

Additional equipment now standard on the BMW 3 Series High-Line models includes a BMW Line for style and panache, and the popular Innovations Package for comfort, convenience and safety. BMW Lines include the Sport, Modern or Luxury Lines and offer the new owner a stylish choice of wheels, mouldings and finishes to highlight the exterior of the vehicle. www.bmw.com.au

MINI MAGIC

The MINI One Hatch, replaces the previous entry-level variant, the MINI Ray - yet delivers more power, greater economy, more sophistication and a higher level of specification, all at a lower price. The new MINI One Hatch is powered by a 1.2 litre version of the punchy three-cylinder engine currently found in the new MINI Cooper Hatch and delivers 75 kW and 180 Nm of torque. This is enough to propel the MINI One Hatch to 100km/h from standstill in 9.9sec (automatic: 10.2 sec). www.mini.com.au

VALUE BENZ

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced the E 250 and E 250 CDI Saloon ‘Special Edition’, incorporating $5100 of additional value, including heated front seats, a 360 degree camera, wood/ leather steering wheel, illuminated front door sills, DAB + digital radio, Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system and a Panoramic Sliding Sunroof. www.mercedes-benz.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

CUTE ITALIAN

The FIAT 500 Series 3 has style, comfort and technological changes, including a seven-inch TFT digital instrument display. New paint colours include Blue Jelly Bean, Mint Milkshake and Vanilla Ice. www.fiat.com.au

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The renewed Megane hatch and wagon range heralds the introduction of the TCe 130 turbocharged petrol engine coupled with six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission. www.renault.com.au

GO TOPLESS

The Audi A3 Cabriolet boasts an allnew design, powerful and efficient new engines, the dynamic quattro drivetrain and a new electrically folding roof that retracts in 18sec, at speeds of up to 50km/h. www.audi.com.au

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THE i’s HAVE IT

Hyundai has unveiled images of the New Generation i20, ahead of its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Designed and developed in Europe, ther i20 features class-leading interior space, a host of hightechnology and comfort-enhancing features, and distinctive, refined design. Based on a new platform, the New Generation i20 features a 2570mm wheelbase – 45mm longer than its predecessor. www.hyundai.com.au

Ford’s freshened Territory will arrive later this year with a more modern look. Ford released images of Territory to reveal exterior designs that bring it into harmony with the rest of the Ford product portfolio in Australia. The Melbourne-based Ford design team has taken the Territory to new levels, with a bold grille and headlight execution that point to Ford’s global SUV styling. The multi-award winning SUV features a distinctive, refined front-end treatment that combines a purposeful new look with the packaging, functionality and space. Customers will be able to choose from the proven six-cylinder petrol engine as well as the popular V6 TDCi engine. More than 155,000 Territory SUVs have been sold since the nameplate launched in 2004. www.ford.com.au

MAKING TRAX

Holden has upgraded its small SUV, Trax, including the introduction of a high-tech 1.4 litre turbocharged engine on the LTZ model. The new optional 1.4 litre iTi petrol engine comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and delivers 103kW of power and 200Nm of torque, with fuel economy of 6.9-L/100km. A 18-litre petrol engine is also available for LS (five-speed manual/ 6-speed automatic) and LTZ (six-speed automatic transmission). www.holden.com.au WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

food couture My love affair with the magical powers of food often get asked “What inspires you?” and “Where did your crazy adventure begin?”, and whilst most of the time I share only a few keys bits and pieces, I thought I’d take the opportunity today to get you the long version. So in answer to the above, I say...

I have been captivated by the magical powers of food ever since I was a young girl making pancakes in my grandmother’s kitchen. More than two decades later, I continue to be inspired by the simple pleasures that come from creating a meal for family, friends and distinguished guests.

I became so fascinated with the amazing food that surrounded me in a restaurant where I was working, that I soon decided I was destined to create the food I had been serving. With a burning desire to cook and a longing to travel, I joined the Royal Australian Navy as a chef.

My love for cooking soon transformed into a love for food and although they sound one and the same, I learnt that the two are very different.

Cooking is one thing but creating culinary miracles with the world’s best produce and delicacies is a totally different experience. It was this new found passion for quality that had me secure a second job working under a Canadian chef, Joel, who showed me the other side of the food world that I had desperately been searching for.

New exciting produce, fast paced dinner services, exciting new flavour combinations, simply put, a dream come true.

I resigned from the Navy and embarked on a solo mission around the globe, which consisted of eating and cooking my way through Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle

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East, and the Americas. The world became my culinary playground and I spent more and more time traveling to exotic destinations and immersing myself in different cultural influences and cooking techniques, experiencing everything from Christmas dinners in Cape Town and luxury yachts in Lebanon to teaching locals new culinary skills high in the Indian Himalayas.

There was no doubt in my mind that cooking what was I was truly destined to do.

One day, whilst chatting with a friend, it all became quite clear; I would surrender my nomadic lifestyle and head back to Sydney to share my love and passion for food in a more intimate and bespoke manner.

What started out as ‘Sarah French Personal Chef’ soon evolved into

“My love for cooking soon transformed into a love for food and although they sound one and the same, I learnt that the two are very different”

‘Sarah French Boutique Catering and Events’ and six years later it has transformed into the internationally renowned ‘Sydney’s Finest Boutique Catering And Events’.

My initial dream to go solo had taken on a life of its own and I was now in a completely spell binding world of high end events, luxury yachts and the world’s best produce.

Today you will find me and my internationally trained team of chefs cooking up a storm at exclusive corporate functions, elite private dinner parties, intimate weddings, and bespoke celebrity events.

You may also find me cruising the Mediterranean or the South of France on a luxury Super Yacht creating world class cuisine for charter and private guests.

Spending half of my year in Sydney and the other half in Europe, I feel quiet blessed and can honestly say that I have the best job in the world. Being inspired by tempestuous treats on a daily basis really lifts my spirit and ignites a passion in ways simply not possible without international travel. Nothing excites me more than introducing my guests to new and exciting foods and flavours, always amazing and sometimes a little weird but still wonderful!

There really is no greater satisfaction than knowing that people who share my passion for food have appreciated my creations. I put my heart on the plate every time I cook and when people walk away with a culinary experience they never forget, it is truly a blessing in disguise.

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SEASON to be GIVING FINDING THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN TAKE THE FUN OUT OF CHRISTMAS – DON’T WORRY, LIFESTYLE EDITOR, CAROL SHERIDAN, HAS DONE ALL THE HARD WORK FOR YOU WITH PRODIJEE’S MEGA CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE.

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BE CHIC AND CELEBRATE IN ELEGANT STYLE If you look great and feel great you will be able to enjoy the festive celebrations. This collection epitomises French chic through elegant and flattering silhouettes. www.susanrep.com.au

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PACK A PUNCH OR RELAX WITH RED BALLOON 1. Jetpack Flight Experience – Penrith and Gold Coast – AU $199 2. Deluxe Shave for Men – an old world experience in new world style – Melbourne, Victoria – AU$50 3. Beer and Barbeque Cooking Class – Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – AU $140 4. Jet Boat Ride on Sydney Harbour – Sydney – AU $75 4. Surfing Lessons at the Great Ocean Road four days – Great Ocean Road, Victoria – AU $599. www.redballoon.com.au

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JUST FOR KIDS FURNITURE www.justkidsfurniture.com.au

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1. Princess Kids Doll House – RRP AU$245 2. Takis Single Bed – RRP AU$649 3. Just For Kids Rocking Chair – RRP AU$89 4. Princess Kids Toy Box – RRP AU$245 5. Princess Bed – RRP AU$999 6. Matt Kids Toy Box – RRP AU$270

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TASTY GIFTS FROM THE HAMPER EMPORIUM

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1. Celebrate Christmas – RRP AU$189.00 2. Christmas Indulgence – RRP AU$84.00 3. Pretty in Pink Hamper – RRP AU$179 4. The Hamper Emporium Classic Port Hamper – RRP AU$169.00 www.thehamperemporium.com.au

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GLOWING SKIN WITH JBRONZE Jbronze by Jennifer Hawkins has your Christmas shopping sorted with two new limited edition gift packs, the Jbronze Ultimate Tan Bag and the Jbronze Party Essentials Bag.

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MAKE A STATEMENT WITH MAJIQUE 1. Necklace Fan Design. Acrylic Black Beads.

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Length 39cm – RRP AU$35.00 4. Earrings – Black Diamante Spikes – RRP AU$39.95 5. Necklace – Colourful Braided Style with two-tone tone tassel detail. Length 42cm. Extendable by 8cm – RRP AU$59.95 www.majique.com.au

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THE LITTLIES LOVE THE WORLD OF GOOD 1. Breganwood Bathmit – Silly Frog - RRP AU$13.99

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STYLE WITH SEIKO 1. Premier Analogue – SXDG04P – RP AU$695. 2. Ladies Quartz Analogue Dress – SRZ421P RRP – AU$450. 3. Prospex Solar Chronograph – SSC264P. RRP AU$995. 4. Velatura Kinetic Perpetual – SNP100P – RRP AU$1,250. 5. Velatura Kinetic Perpetual – SNP104P - RRP AU$1,350. 6. Grand Seiko – Quartz – SBGV005G – RRP AU$3,900. 7. Sportura Automatic SSA884J – RRP AU$995. 8. Velatura Chronograph – SNDW58P – RRP AU$995. 9. Coutura Solar Analogue – SUT124P-9 – RRP AU$795. 10. Le Grand Sport Solar Alarm Chronograph – SSC218P – RRP AU$695. 11. Sportura Kinetic G.M.T. – SUN015P – RRP AU$695.00. 12. Premier Automatic – SSA213J2 – RRP AU$795. 13. Sportura Chronograph – SNDX95 – RRP – AU $995. 14. Sportura Chronograph – SNDW98P - RRP AU$995. 15. Velatura Kinetic Perpetual – SNP100P – RRP AU$1,250. www.seiko.com.au

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STARRY NIGHT GIFTS FROM MOR MODERN APOTHECARY 1. Lucky Star Hand Cream – hand cream in the scents of Lychee Flower and Blood Orange – RRP AU$12.95. 2.

Sparkle Duo – hand cream and soapette in the scent of Lychee Flower – RRP AU$19.95. 3. Cosmic Trio – hand cream, soapette and petite perfume oil, encased in a keepsake adorned tin – RRP AU$29.95. 4. Galaxy Emporium – hand & body wash, moisturising hand & body lotion and soy wax fragrant candle in the scent of blood orange, encased in a midnight blue cosmetic case – RRP AU$49.95. 5. Star Bright Hand Cream Trio - hand creams rich in argan oil, shea butter and roobis extract in the scents of pepperberry cardamom, kashmir petals and sencha verbena, encased in a keepsake adorned box – RRP AU$29.95. 6.Twinkle Twinkle Marshmallow Duo - The fragrance of marshmallow in a hydrating hand & body wash and moisturising hand & body milk, encased in a keepsake adorned tin – RRP AUD$49.95. 7. Marshmallow Diamond - a marshmallow bath robe and marshmallow eau de parfum, encased in a keepsake adorned box – RRP AU$79.95. 8. Shining Duo – hand cream and soapette encased in a midnight blue cosmetic purse – RRP AU$24.95. 9. Shooting Stars – hand creams rich in shea butter and coconut oil in the scents of sugar rose tiger lily, black currant iris and honey nectar, encased in a keepsake adorned tin - RRP AU$29.95. 10. Galaxy Emporium – hand & body wash, moisturising hand & body lotion and soy wax fragrant candle in the scent of belladonna, encased in a midnight blue cosmetic case – RRP AU$49.95. www.morboutique.com

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NATIO ALWAYS A PAMPER PLEASURE 1. Mens Infinite gift set – all the face basics he will need – contains Smooth Shave Gel, Daily Face Wash, Firming Face Moisturiser and Moisturising Lip Balm in a silver-zippered toiletry bag – RRP AU$29.95. 2. Orange Blossom Pure Posy gift set – contains hand wash, hand cream, body wash and body butter in a large tote bag – RRP AU$39.95. 3. Polished gift set – a beautiful clutch bag containing Lavender and Rosemary Hand and Nail Cream – RRP AU$18.95. 4. Spa Holiday gift set – a luxury spa retreat in a box! – contains Heavenly Hand Cream, Hydrating Body Soap, Foot Revival Cream, Smoothing Mint Foot and Hand Scrub, Pep-Up Body Cleanser, Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion and Body Brush – RRP AU$49.95. 5. Aromatherapy Morning gift set – contains – Cinnamon & Tangerine Body Wash and a bath ball packed in a cosmetic bag – RRP AU$12.95. 6. Orange blossom soap duo - contains 2 x Orange Blossom Soaps – RRP AU$12.95. 7. Aromatherapy Abundance gift set – contains – Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, Clay and Plant Face Mask Purifier, Rosewater and Chamomile Gentle Skin Toner, Daily Protection Face Moisturiser SPF 15, Eye Contour Treatment Gel, Lavender and Rosemary Hand and Nail Cream packed in a travel cosmetic bag – RRP AU$49.95. 8. Mens Chill gift set – contains – Daily Face Wash and drink holder in a PCV box – RRP AU$9.95. www.natio.com.au

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BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FROM SAISON 1. Barr Co Colour Collection – a shea butter hand lotion and complimentary hand soap housed in a nickel plated caddy. Available in Honeysuckle, Marine (pictured), Lemon Verbena and Spanish Lime. RRP $75.00; Apothecary Candle RRP $59.95; Soap RRP $7.95. 2. Nesti Dante Soaps – The Dolce Vivere Collection is inspired by Italy’s vibrant cities. Available in Como or Pisa. RRP $3.95 each. 3. Prospector Co. Collection – for those seeking purpose and forethought in their skin and shave products; quality, naturally-derived ingredients with discerning scent and archival influence – Beard Oil RRP $45.00; Tester Vials Kit RRP $29.95; Miner’s Mud Soap Bar RRP $29.95; Peary & Henson Aftershave RRP $34.95. 4. VOLUSPA Ponderosa Vermeil Collection – marries notes of Ponderosa pine (bark, sap and needle), warm musk and black amber. Decorative Candle RRP $19.95; Three Wick Candle RRP $39.95; Boxed Candle RRP $34.95; Glass Corta Candle RRP $45.00; Diffuser RRP $65.00; Glass Grande Candle RRP $129.95. 5. Barr-Co Fir & Grapefruit Collection – a gently spruce scented collection, with the refreshing blend of crisp Norway spruce, white pine and refreshing grapefruit oil – Liquid Hand Soap RRP $49.95; Hand & Body Lotion RRP $49.95; Bubble Bath RRP $55.00; Milk Glass Candle RRP $49.95; Soap RRP $17.95. 6. Redecker Shoe Shine Kit – features handcrafted beechwood shoe brushes – two polish applicator brushes, one cleaning brush, one

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polishing brush in dark horsehair, one polishing brush in light horsehair, a high quality finishing cloth and a shoe horn RRP $139.00.

7. Alvarez Gomez Barbaria Collection – citrus top notes play over an oriental aromatic accord, releasing woody-musky base notes that impart a lasting but subtle scent on the skin – Eau de Cologne RRP $89.95; Shaving Foam RRP $49.95; After Shave Moisturiser RRP $49.95; 8. VOLUSPA Maison Jardin Gift Set – features four 20-hour burn votives, including Amaranth & Jasmine, Linden & Dark Moss, Sake Lemon Flower and Yuzu Rose. RRP $75.00. 9. European Apothecary Soap – Capture the Joyeux Noel spirit and hang a little Pixie or Elf on your Christmas tree – Xmas Pixie Soap RRP $9.95; Xmas Elf Soap RRP $9.95.

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BEE GOOD The lustrous Hampshire based independent skincare company, Bee Good, started in 2008, the husband and wife founders have developed it in to the passionate and natural company that it is today. Bee Good products blend ethically sourced bee-based ingredients with naturally active botanicals and plant oils resulting in some truly magnificent products.

1. The Vanilla Honey Lip Balm is incredible, one application and your lips are hydrated and intensely soothed. It combines British bees wax, British borage oil and British echium oil. – It is a MUST! RRP: £4.75 2. Honey & Crambe Daily Hand Cream is powerful stuff, packed full of skinquenching ingredients like British wild flower honey, British Porpolis and camelina oil. It leaves your hands super soft, nongreasy and smelling positively suburb (almost edible).

RRP: £9.00 3. Using the Honey & Wild Flax Daily Moisturiser is as gentle and refreshing as washing my face in the morning. Absorbing in seconds it leaves my skin feeling – as the company puts it – “Bee-autiful”, soft and hydrated. It combines British Wild Flower Honey and British propolis (renowned for its antibacterial properties) along with British camelina Oil (skin protecting).

RRP: £19.50 www.beegood.co.uk

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SOCKS 1.

We all remember as children that droll feeling of opening one more gift only to realize it was just another pair of socks… well, all I can say is that “times have changed” and now I would love to get socks, especially from one of these fantastic UK companies: 1. THE SOCK MINE The Sock Mine, based in Nottinghamshire, is expertly manufacturing – as they say on their website, “pearls of energy that power us to excellence”. Never have I regarded my socks as having quite so much power or influence in my life… until now. They are passionate about making fabulously British-made products that have great colours, are cozy to wear and are absolutely fun in style. My favorite are the Roys Boys striped, they set off a suit magnificently. They also manufacture the award winning Cool Running socks, a must for every runner out there.

RRP: £8.00-£20.00 per pair. www.thesockmine.co.uk

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2. WACKY SOX Wacky sox are possibly the coziest and wild things I have ever worn. Made in Great Britain and the Official Licensee of the Rugby World Cup 2015 socks! They are truly thicker than anything else I have experienced, wearing them around the house makes slippers redundant, and in cold weather I wouldn’t dream of donning anything other than a pair of Wackysox. Truly bright, wild and wacky, these unique socks would make a great gift for anyone; coming in a vast array of designs and colors you can even have a pair customized.

RRP: £4.99 – £10.99 per pair. www.wackysox.com

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3. HJ SOCKS HJ Socks - sock makers since 1882. They offer classic, classy socks, from neutral colours to bold – smakc in the face – colours. Varying in style you can purchase them made from rich cotton to thick luscious wool. Comfort, style and elegance go hand in hand with HJ Socks. RRP: £3.00 – £13.75 www.hj.co.uk

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THE ORIGINAL LACES COMPANY Finish off those feet with a treat from The Original Laces Company. Now, you can tell a great deal about a person from their shoes. You can tell even more from how they care for and present them. That is why in February 2014, The Original Laces Company of Maldon, England started designing and manufacturing coloured shoelaces with metal, embossed and laser etched tips called aglets… to make your shoes and you look great.

They have a vast array of incredible, striking colours to choose from, so you can smarten up any shoe and make a bold statement with the help of these incredible, well-made little laces.

Buy a pair now or a full box set – they will have you looking smooth and sophisticated along with lasting a lifetime. RRP: £10.00 www.the-original-laces-company.myshopify.com

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PETER SCOTT CLOTHING The Peter Scott Clothing Company manufactures everything 100 per cent in Scotland and their range is all absolutely magnificent. From their Cashmere pullovers to the wool jackets, the clothing made by Peter Scott is of the highest quality and utterly beautiful.

The Marino wool jumper I’ve been sporting and receiving compliments on left, right and centre is exquisite. Unbeatable in comfort and quality, it is machine washable and keeps its shape and quality. They produce warm, delightful, must haves for this winter season, not to mention items for throughout the year.

For a luxurious item of clothing that won’t break the bank this would make a terrific gift for anyone – including yourself - smart, sophisticated and absolutely classic.

Peter Scott has a wide range for both Men and Women. Crafted to the highest quality their garments will last a lifetime. RRP: £89.99 £189.99 www.peterscott.co.uk

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YOGABUM This UK product and company is revolutionary! A foldable yoga mat that can fit anywhere, no longer do you have to lug around a rolled up matt but instead have it at hand in a small easy block. Easily transported, folding smaller than a shoebox and coming with its own tote bag this is a must for anyone doing a floor workout. This miraculous mat has transformed my gym bag and my life. It is already on the Christmas lists of several friends and colleagues.

Not only does YogaBum make this foldable mat, they also offer some wonderful Yoga towels that are of such high quality and come in 17 fantastic, vibrant colours.

Never has doing yoga looked so good.

Towel - RRP: £24.99 Foldable Mat – RRP: £29.99 www.yogabum.eu

BULLDOG GROOMING This is BULLDOG Skincare for men and it is possibly the most aromatic and alluring skin line available today. As soon as my products had arrived, the aromatic, beautiful smell radiating from the box hit me; I knew I would be hooked. The vast ranges of products on offer are incredible and there is something for everyone – offering products for sensitive to anti-aging. Bull Dog Grooming seems to have mastered the gap in the market for solely men’s grooming products and their stuff is a winner! Treat yourself or a man in your life with these extraordinary products, and with free delivery there is no excuse not to go and order your box of sweet smelling, face loving magic from Bulldog Grooming. RRP: £3.99 - £10.49 per item. www.meetthebulldog.com

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WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING Made and crafted here in Britain, these shirts are of the highest quality and style. Never has an off-the-rack shirt fitted so well or looked so good.

Ever. The cotton is extremely soft and the detail and work is beautiful, with contrasting – yet complimenting – elements on the collar and cuffs on their shirts. Traditional British craftsmanship is used throughout each shirt and it shows. The full range - available to view and order online - is spectacular and will make any man or woman look like a suave, classy gentleman or lady indeed. Sophisticated and chic this company is a one-stop shop for your entire shirt needs - from day to day, evening dress to even your wedding party.

Their shirts will last forever and never go out of style and with low starting prices this company is a must. RRP: £69.00 – £115.00 www.wisconline.co.uk

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COEUR DE LION New British menswear brand, Coeur de Lion, is an online retail store with free delivery of all orders. They have a wide range available from polo shirts, jackets through to knitwear – and it is all 100 per cent designed and made in Britain.

They take inspiration from iconic British monarch, Richard the Lionheart, the range symbolizes courage and strength and features King Richard’s ‘two lions’ coat of arms as its ‘brand identity’. Coeur de Lion are on a crusade to bring us the very best of British designer menswear – designed and made only in Britain, to the best of British standards, making this brand unique in offering true totally British designed and made menswear.

They have an emphasis on quality, their classic polo shirts are made from 100 per cent cotton and their crew and V-neck knitwear is 100 per cent lamb’s wool, available in 12 different colours. The traditional cricket sweater emphasizes everything British about the Coeur de Lion collection. RRP: £39.99 – £99.99 (£1 from each internet sale goes to charity.) www.2lions.co.uk

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the cocktail hour Party on with Vodka O! Cocktails complements of VODKA O www.vodkao.com Entertainment complements of family and friends at a rowdy party. ollowing on from my great experience at Top Shelf, Melbourne’s Boutique Drinks festival, I was given the opportunity to try a new range of naturally crafted premixed Vodka cocktails. I jumped at the chance – firstly, I love Vodka (Vodka O holding a high place on my list of favourites) and secondly I love cocktails!

The other enticement was that I was told that these New Age premixed cocktails were less sugary and fizzy.

Firstly – a bit of the marketing blurb: “The Naturally crafted Vodka O premixed cocktails contain pure Vodka, carbonated filtered water, real fruit juices, fruit purees and spice flavours,” the company states. “They have no added colours or artificial flavours and

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The main flavour coming through to my palette was pineapple with the mint coming through as an aftertaste and the cucumber subtly there cutting the sweetness. This was a good start.

Next I had the Strawberry, Cranberry and a touch of Basil.

This had what I call a great party aroma – fruity and fun. I loved

“The Strawberry, Cranberry and a touch of Basil had what I call a great party aroma – fruity and fun” have less sugar and fizz compared to other leading premixed drinks and ciders.” Great – but what do they taste like, you ask.

Vodka O comes in four flavours and I was lucky enough to have the lot: First ring pull top opened was Pineapple, Cucumber & Mint. It smelled fresh and fruity and looked lovely and light in the glass.

that cranberry tartness which was offsetting the mellow strawberry sweetness and then there was that hint of basil – always there but not interfering - another winner for me.

Half way through but still thirsty, I zip pulled the ring off the Pear with a hint of Vanilla. This one had a distinct pear aroma which preceded a pronounced pear flavour. The vanilla overtones made me think of dessert rather than party snacks, defining this one for me as being an ideal cocktail after hours, in a quiet, romantic atmosphere.

I have reached the end, so it’s Apple, Ginger and Spice to polish off the night. Back to party aromas and a great crisp and light flavour.

The apple fruit was subtle and a good cut of ginger highlighted the crisp apple, then a nice surprise ensued – a touch of spice after bite that was great.

The verdict for Vodka O – Party On! Vodka O! Party On!

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MELBOURNE BAND HUSKY THIS MONTH RELEASED ITS SECOND ALBUM – RUCKERS’S HILL – SOPHISTICATED RECORD THAT IS BOTH DELICATE AND TENDER, BUT ALSO HAS AN ENDEARING SIMPLICITY AND KEEN SENSE OF FUN.

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husky THE SECOND HALF OF 2013 WAS A PERIOD OF FEVERISH SONG WRITING FOR HUSKY GAWENDA. THE RESULT OF THAT TIME OF INTENSE CREATIVITY IS RUCKERS HILL, THE SECOND ALBUM FOR THE MUCH LOVED BAND, HUSKY (HUSKY GAWENDA - GUITAR & VOCALS, GIDEON PREISS - KEYBOARDS, EVAN TWEEDIE – BASS, AND ARRON LIGHT – HUSKY’S NEW DRUMMER). HUSKY AND GIDEON SAT DOWN WITH DARREN HOUSE AND CAROL SHERIDAN TO TALK ABOUT THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF MAKING A RECORD.

hile the songs for Husky’s new album, Ruckers Hill, sometimes came in a rush, there were times when Husky Gawenda had to search for inspiration in the most unlikely places. He would walk around his local neighbourhood in Melbourne’s Collingwood and down to the Merri Creek recording snippets of ideas and poems and word plays on his phone. He even borrowed a 1970s Hermes portable typewriter from his father, to try and make the ideas come.

At one stage he would drop into a Smith Street café every morning for coffee and while there he would read Leonard Cohen’s 1966 novel Beautiful Losers in tiny portions. The café had it in its bookshelf; he would take it out, read a page or two and put it back for the next morning.

The record took a long time to make, through 2013 and into this year. There were those periods of intensely creative song writing but

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there were also times when the writing came slowly.

“The first album was hard but this was really hard. Albums are difficult to make” said Husky. “A lot of people have talked about the second album curse and stuff like that, but I don’t believe in that. I just think that albums are hard to make. The first album was hard and this album was hard.”

“They are tough because you don’t have many shots in life to make records. You might make one record in your career, we have made two, and we might make a couple more, who knows?

You want it to be great and to create something that you think is great, is hard. There is a lot of stuff that goes into it, from the initial writing phase to getting the

band sounding great before you go into the studio, all of the steps that it takes to create a piece of work is hard,” added Gideon When asked what the hardest thing about making the their second record was, Husky responded, “I think the hardest thing was just getting to the point where we had a bunch of songs that we wanted to represent us at this point, the right songs, and that was maybe a little bit harder than on the last one.

“On the first record, we were going from nothing to something whereas this time, we had a bit of a sound that people considered the Husky sound, and we also had a sound that we considered our sound, so it was difficult to know what the next step was.

“You want it to be different, (but) you don’t want it to be completely different, you want it to be a progression. In the end, it naturally is a progression, you don’t have to force that, it’s going to be different because everything has changed.”

But having written a lot of songs, not everything can make it to the album, a song might be

great, but it just might not fit in with the other tracks chosen, so how does a band decide on which songs make it and which ones are cut?

Gideon responded, “We dealt with that a lot on this record.

We wrote a lot of songs for this album, a lot more than the first album and the concept of the album, or the consistency throughout the album, was constantly changing.

“That was part of what was difficult, trying to find those songs that created a sound, a complete and defined record. What that meant also was a lot of songs that, on their own, were really great songs - in fact, some of my favourite songs that Husk had written - we had to let go of because they didn’t fit in to the songs that represent us now.”

The record, named after a spot in Northcote, Melbourne, was recorded in several Melbourne and Sydney studios, as well as at Husky’s home in Collingwood and at the tranquil and inspiring Echidna Studios on Melbourne’s semi-rural fringe.

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“A lot of really great songs - in fact, some of my favourite songs that Husk had written - we had to let go of because they didn’t fit in to what was going to be the songs that represent us now” a beautiful spot in the hills overlooking the Yarra Valley, with Fella the dog and two goats roaming around the garden,” explained Husky. “We dreamed the record into life out there.’’

Having laid down the tracks,

there can always be the temptation to over-tweak the mix, something Husky said the band had previously experienced.

“We had that experience on our first record, in that case we didn’t have a label or any sort of team

around us, we were doing it in isolation all ourselves, so it was even harder to know when it was done. There were no deadlines, all we knew is that we were making a record and it could be finished any time. As the person making it, you never ever feel like it’s absolutely finished. We are also perfectionists, and especially for perfectionists, you are never going to get to a point where you think it is perfect. But you have to know when it’s time to let it go and send it onto the mixer.”

Gideon, Evan and Husky and later, Arron - worked on the songs, refining and deepening their sound and their resonance.

The feel of Ruckers Hill came from playing live so often and always wanting the show to be bigger and better and bolder. “We wanted songs that would take the show to another level.”

Ruckers Hill is a sophisticated record that is both delicate and tender, but also has an endearing simplicity and keen sense of fun. At a base level, it is great to sing along with. At a critical level, it is a record that advances Husky’s song writing and the band’s musicianship to dynamic new levels.

The band’s first album was layered but this one is much more stripped back.

“I think we have a tendency to overload our songs with layers and textures and parts, we are often going the other way, trying to really find the beauty and the magic of the song so that it’s not about all the flowery things.

“We have done that a bit on this album, a little bit more than on the last album probably. It probably has fewer layers at times and it creates something a little bit more direct for the listener and possibly immediate and I like that about it. I like the way that our first album was layered, but I do like that about the new record.”

Gideon is also the band’s producer and admits that sometimes the lines of being band member and producer can blur.

“We do everything on the record,

including writing, performing, producing and organising everything, so, yes, the lines can get blurred, but I think ultimately, we take on all those extra responsibilities because that’s what we want, we love that. I guess you have got to be accountable, so you find a way to make those decisions. Sometimes that means leaning on other people as well and asking advice from other people, but we find a way to make those calls, we do it together.”

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“It’s funny, I thought a lot of things about my parents, my dad in particular - maybe it’s a father/son thing - I don’t think it anymore, but growing up, I thought a lot of things about him were not cool. But not the music, he was into good music.”

Husky and Gideon are looking forward to touring Ruckers Hill, in what will be their biggest Australian tour ever but admit that it will be a bit daunting.

“Having not toured for a while, well not much anyway, it’s – well, you are not road hardened. We spent a lot of time touring the first record and you get used to it, you get hardened, you get into the groove. It’s a little bit daunting but mostly it’s exciting. Having new songs to play is always great.

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Ruckers Hill was mixed by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins, Band of Horses) except for the single I’m Not Coming Back, which was mixed by Peter Katis (The National), while a clutch of

songs were co-produced over many sessions with storied Sydney producer, Wayne Connolly.

Husky – Ruckers Hill is out now through Liberation. Saint Joan is the album’s second single. www.liberation.com.au

healthy living A golden spice that packs a health punch f you like cooking Indian inspired dishes, you may have used a gold coloured spice known as turmeric. Used commonly to add flavour to curries and salads, it can also be used as a means of preserving food or utilised as colour dye. But did you know that turmeric has been consumed for medicinal purposes in India and China for centuries?

More than 4000 scientific and scholarly articles have demonstrated the multitude of health-promoting benefits the spice can provide, and these benefits are centred on the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin.

One of the most impressive health benefits of curcumin is its ability to reduce inflammation commonly associated with arthritis and other disease states.

Other benefits of curcumin include the lowering of bad LDL cholesterol in our bodies, the suppression of certain symptoms associated with Type 2 diabetes, and the support of our immune system through antioxidant effects.

This is significant for Australians as, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, some of the most prevalent conditions throughout the population include those of a cardiovascular, osteoarthritic, and diabetic nature.

One hurdle in benefiting from turmeric ingestion is curcumin’s poor absorbtion into the body. In fact, one of the key challenges most commonly faced by researchers is how to ensure that curcumin is absorbed properly in order to provide the most

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significant therapeutic benefits.

Because of the recognised benefits of this spice, scientists have persevered and found a solution.

In an Australian first, a new method of manufacturing turmeric has led to a highly bioavailable product, which allows curcumin to be absorbed into the body up to 27 times the normal rate. In this way, the anti-inflammatory power of the otherwise traditional Indian spice is maximised, allowing the ingredients to assist in the reduction of inflammation

in the body.

This is great news for the 28 per cent of Australians who suffer from arthritis. While we commonly see arthritis as a condition that affects the older age brackets of our population, the truth is arthritis affects many younger people as well. In fact, a study conducted in 2011 demonstrated that 15 per cent of the total population that made up the 16-34 age brackets were affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.

The prevalence of the condition did not differ between males and females, and the three most commonly reported arthritic afflictions were back pain problems, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. In the future, Theracurmin may potentially assist in reducing inflammation associated with arthritis for Australians of all ages.

“A study conducted in 2011 demonstrated that 15 per cent of the population that made up the 16-34 age brackets were affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal condition�

Theracurmin is easily accessible in the Australian market and is available in a capsule form.

Always speak to your healthcare professional when considering supplementation. When taking supplements, make sure to always

read the label and use only as directed.

Consult your healthcare practitioner on strategies for your health. Always read the label.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Remember that vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.

Amie Skilton is a naturopath who has been in clinical practice for more than 11 years.

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FOR A HOLIDAY LIKE NO OTHER, AND ONE TO REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME, TRY SOUTH AFRICA’S SAMARA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE IN BEAUTIFUL EASTERN CAPE THAT OFFERS A FIVE-DAY PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI AND FIVE-STAR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION. WORDS: CAROL SHERIDAN. he end of the year is drawing near and everyone is talking about their plans for Christmas holidays, but you forgot about planning your holidays early enough and now you can’t get time off work and even if you could all your favourite holiday destinations have long been booked out.

OK, so this year you are going to have to work through the holiday period while everyone else is partying hard, but instead of sitting at your desk feeling sorry for yourself, maybe you should start planning your next holiday, get in before everyone else and make sure your holiday is going to blow everyone else’s out of the water. Sit back, relax and dream of wild things while I tell you about a holiday to blow your socks off. How about a safari?

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Yes, why not go on safari, but, better still, safari in five-star luxurious style!

Samara Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s beautiful Eastern Cape, offers a fiveday photographic safari trip

which promises to introduce its participants to the stunning Karoo landscape and its fascinating inhabitants.

Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor Samara Private Game Reserve in South Africa is an oasis of vast open spaces, great hospitality and starlit nights. The sunrises and sunsets will take your breath away.

During the day, enjoy your spacious room, or chill with a cup of tea on the beautifully decorated veranda. Feast on home cooked Karoo fare, and enjoy a drink in front of the fire. This is a place

where you can listen to the silence, and find complete and utter peace – according to one recent traveller.

Samara is 70,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the malaria free Great Karoo. It is located in the Eastern Cape, near Graaff Reinet; about two-and-a-half hour drive from Port Elizabeth. You can selfdrive directly to Samara or fly into Port Elizabeth from where you will be assisted with transfers. Samara also boasts a private landing strip for direct charter to the lodge.

The family-owned reserve offers modern colonial living in three elegant locations surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountains, where wildlife roams again - conservation remains central to Samara’s agenda, as some species are still very much endangered.

Monkey Valley in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Great Karoo became the first farm that formed the nucleus of the Samara Private Game Reserve, bought by Mark and Sarah Tompkins in 1997. Their dream was to amass enough land to have a self-sustaining eco-system that would carry game, the herds of antelope that used to inhabit this area, and the predators to keep the balance that helps maintain these fragile eco-systems.

Accommodations at Samara include the Karoo Lodge with is a lovingly restored homestead reflecting its colonial past but pampering guests with modern day luxuries. The Lodge caters for individual travellers and families but can also be booked on an exclusive use basis for up to 20 guests.

Karoo Lodge lives in perfect harmony with its wild surrounds, nestling in colonial splendour overlooking a vast amphitheatre of mountains. Each suite is comfort and the beauty of the African bush. Relax, unwind and enjoy your front row of magnificent wildlife. Or you can stay in the Manor that has luxury en-suite rooms within an historic homestead for the exclusive use of up to eight guests, or, the Mountain Retreat – available by special request – with five en-suite rooms.

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You will dine under the stars with bush and Boma (African) dinners or have picnics with a Karoo twist.

You can have a relaxing spa treatment overlooking a tranquil waterhold that is abundant with bird-life or have a treatment in the privacy of your own suite.

Venture outdoors and you will find yourself in South Africa’s recognised Biomes – Thicket, Savanna, Grassland and Nama Karoo. The diversity of the land allows a wide variety of flora and fauna to thrive.

Amidst the Shepherd’s trees, Wild Olives, Karoo Sage and Camphor bushes you may be lucky enough to see cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, white rhino, zebra, giraffe – from five-star luxury indoors to wilderness and wildness outdoors.

This destination has been voted one of Travellers Hot Spots by Conde Nast, one of the 15 Greatest Safari experiences in Africa by Harper’s Bazaar, in the Top 101 Hotels in the world by Tatler, in the top 50 most Romantic Destinations in the World

by Travel and Leisure – and said to be ‘An amazing visit to a truly inspirational place - the dream of a lifetime’ by guests.

Samara also welcomes children of all ages, offering what they call an Aardvark programme. Children are taken on adven¬ture safaris in open game viewers, they can track cheetah on foot and have guided bush walks; there is bird watching, star gazing, Koisan painting and fossil sites to explore. And for those with even more energy, there are swimming pools, tennis courts, croquet, table-tennis and a library The Samara team is experienced in looking after and entertaining ‘future conservationists’ with their rangers who are excellent with inquisitive, hungry young minds.

The programme allows parents to take game drives without interruption from small, tired people who will be whisked away into a bush wonderland and indulged in a myriad of thrills.

OK, the kids are taken care of, now you; if you have booked Samara’s Photographic Safari, this is what you will be doing over the next five days.

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This unique tour has been designed and managed by Africa Geographic and led by experienced guide and a photographer Mark Drysdale. Participants will get a rare opportunity to observe and photograph some of the rarest animals and endangered species. Let the South Africa’s Great Karoo, the land of raw beauty, vast landscapes and overwhelming starry skies, steal your breath away.

DAY 1: • Arrival at Samara Private Game Reserve • Arrive at Samara Karoo Lodge by 1pm • After check-in, participants will gather for a welcome drink, introductions and to discuss the format and aims of the expedition • High tea served at 3:30pm

• Departure for the afternoon drive at 4:00pm to evaluate each participant’s photographic skills • Photo opportunities: cheetah, red hartebeest, gemsbok, giraffe, small antelope • Return to lodge for a dinner served at 8:00pm DAY 2: • Aardvarks and Black Rhinos • Breakfast served at 6:00am and departure for the morning drive at 6:45am • Return to the lodge for a full

cooked brunch by 10:30am

including Cape leopard

• After breakfast, everyone can retire to their rooms or join Mark at the verandah, to go over the morning shots

• Return to lodge for dinner served at 8:30pm

• High tea served at 3:30pm and departure for the afternoon drive at 4pm • Photo opportunities: black and white rhino, giraffe, vast herds of up to 200 eland, plains zebras, rare aardvarks, vervet monkeys, meerkats, ground squirrels, caracals, servals (if very lucky!), large spotted genets, striped polecats, African wild cats

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DAY 4: SOUTH AND SKYWARDS • Wake up at 6:00am and depart by 6.30am for a morning drive to practice flight photography • High tea served at 3:30pm and departure for the afternoon drive in the mountains • Photo opportunities: blue crane, ostriches, korhaans, kori bustards, flamingos, Cape buffalo, black wildebeests, elands, gemsboks, Cape mountain zebra • Visiting Samara’s famous lookout point, which gazes over the Plains of Camdeboo • Dinner served at 8:30pm DAY 5: ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END… • Wake up at 6am and depart by 6.30am for a morning drive • Photo opportunities: kudu, springbok • Return by 10:30am to the lodge to allow participants to reflect on the expedition over a scrumptious brunch, beautiful vistas, and good company • Check out and depart from Samara This is just one of quite a few different Safari’s that are offered

by Samara, but even if you aren’t a professional photographer, the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most amazing wildlife and wilderness in the world is something that you will never forget.

At the very least, if you are like the majority of people in this world, you will be snapping images with your phone – don’t expect to make all your friends jealous by uploading images while you are on location as there is no cell/mobile range save your bragging rights until you get home.

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be your best How to power through your day like a champion hen was the last time you felt like you were operating at optimum capacity and with full energy levels? If you have been feeling tired or fatigued lately, you may be suffering from low levels of Ubiquinol in your body.

Ubiquinol, the active, antioxidant form of CoQ10 that is found naturally in the cells of our bodies including the heart and the liver, helps to provide energy for them to function effectively as well as helps soak up oxidative stress and free radicals.

Ubiquinol is the active of two unique forms of CoQ10, the other being Ubiquinone, which is the inactive form. While both forms of CoQ10 have been shown to assist in supporting energy production, it has been demonstrated that Ubiquinol is the more effective of the two.

The benefits of Ubiquinol vary.

Not only has it been shown that it helps to maintain a healthy heart and vascular system, it also assists in powering your cells by helping them to convert energy, may support healthy LDL cholesterol levels in healthy people, and is essential for antioxidant protection (the compounds that help fight free radical damages and other nasties).

While these benefits are all promising, there is some not so good news as well. Studies have shown that as we age, the natural levels of CoQ10 in our body decreases beginning at around the age of 30. In addition, the older we get, the harder it becomes to convert Ubiquinone to Ubiquinol, which is the form it is required in to help power our cells.

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and red meat, the quantities required to replace the natural levels of it in our bodies from these foods is substantial, and well outside the daily recommended intake for adults.

CoQ10 has been the focus of 1000 of scientific studies over the years. Most recently, Japanese scientists have established that Ubiquinol in its stable and active

form will help support energy production. Following ten years of research these scientists have developed Ubiquinol in a form that is easily bioavailable and stable, now available in Australia.

Since then, a number of significant studies around Ubiquinol have produced varying results.

For example, a study in 2013 demonstrated that supplementation of Ubiquinol into the daily diet of athletes enhanced the peak power production in their bodies.

Another study working with patients suffering from heart failure demonstrated the effectiveness of Ubiquinol in comparison to the non-active form of CoQ10 known as Ubiquinone. It was demonstrated that those taking Ubiquinol actually

“While Ubiquinol is found in foods such as spinach, sardines and red meat, the quantities required to replace the natural levels in our bodies from these foods is well outside the daily recommended intake�

showed improvement in heart function compared to those who were taking Ubiquinone.

• Cholesterol Support - helps maintain healthy LDL cholesterol levels in healthy people

Do you need Ubiquinol? Consult your healthcare practitioner on strategies for your health.

UBIQUINOL BENEFITS • Strong antioxidant - helps soak up oxidative stress and free radicals

• More easily absorbed into the body compared to standard CoQ10

• Support the heart - helps maintain a healthy heart and vascular system

• Powers Your Cells - helps your body’s cells convert energy

Stephen Eddey, a qualified nutritionist and naturopath and also the Principal of Australia’s longest established natural medicine college, Health Schools Australia.

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ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST MOTOR RACING EVENTS, THE SHANNONS NATIONALS, WRAPPED UP THE YEAR AT THE PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT. WORDS/PHOTOS: ANDREW BROWNE ound seven of the Shannon’s Nationals was held recently at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, a 4.4km track famous for hosting great racing events like the Moto GP and the V8 Supercars.

The Shannon’s Nationals has a range of racing categories such as the Dial Before You Dig Australian Super Six Touring Car Series, Kerrick Sports Sedan Series, Kuhmo Tyres Australian V8 Touring Cars, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Radical Australia Cup, Australian Formula 3 Championship, Australian Sports Racer Series and the Australian Superkarts.

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the championship. Seven drivers in the 2014 championship were classed as rookies and all of them had something to prove as they competed for Australian motorsports oldest continually awarded prize - the CAMS Gold Star.

In race one Simon Hodge grabbed the victory, while

penalties were handed out to Chris Anthony - who had a rear wing height infringement and had to start at the back of the grid in race two.

Race two was a battle between Ben Gersekowski and Simon Hodge. Simon just clipped the right rear tyre of Gersekowski’s F3 and lost a bit of his front wing,

which made a lot of impact on the downforce and cost him the race. Gersekowski took victory, while Chelsea Angelo won the national class and was second outright in race two.

Simon Hodge won race three and the victory for the weekend overall.

The Kerrick Sports Sedan Series was impressive to watch. Sports Sedans are the fastest cars with roofs in Australia, with 800hp V8s or rotary engines, lightweight cars with big wings and big tyres, and, well, you get the idea!

Darren Hossack won race one and started on pole position for race two. Race two was redflagged only a few seconds after the green flag was dropped following a three- car accident involving the championship contenders, Hossack, Steven Tamasi and Tony Ricciardello.

As a result, race two was declared a no result.

Race three had more thrilling racing with speeds in excess of 180km/h, which is 5km/h faster than a V8 supercar. Thomas Randle won the race, while Michael Robinson won the weekend overall.

The Dial Before Your Dig Australian Super Six Touring Cars Series featured a grid of 29 cars.

This series is entertaining, with the traditional Holden versus Ford battle thrilling the crowd.

Gavin Ross held a narrow championship lead, and increased this with a win in race one. The Fords pushed hard trying to compete against the Holdens, with some Ford drivers pushing too hard, resulting in a lot of driving off-roading. Ross went on to break the lap record during his clean sweep of the weekend.

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dining out A gastronomic wonderland that doesn’t break the bank Dined by New Shanghai - Third floor, Emporium Centre - Shop 323, Lonsdale St Melbourne +61 3 9994 9386 www.newshanghai.com.au rodijee was invited to experience Asian cuisine sensations at the recently opened New Shanghai restaurant in Melbourne’s latest and possibly greatest designer fashion precinct – Emporium.

Nestled into a prominent position in the corner of Emporium’s main restaurant locale, New Shanghai looked and smelt inviting. Passing the dumpling preparation area, which is on show to all, gave me a confidence in the standard and dedication used to create our meal.

The surgical masked chefs busily toying with dumpling dough made it look so easy to make these little wonders.

As we were shown to our table, I tried to take in as many patrons’ dinners as I could for reference to the menu later. The one I made particular note of was braised beef served on noodle soup that two young ladies were happily engrossed in.

Our waiter, Marvin, showed us to our table and then introduced us to the manager, Jerry. They ran this fine restaurant in an efficient welcoming manner that made everyone comfortable as well as ensuring all our needs were met at the right time.

I left the choice of fare to Marvin, who quickly qualified what items were to our palate. The entrees were three platters of dumplings:

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We were really spoilt by Marvin, who came up with three fantastic mains accompanied by a great side: Deep fried calamari coated with salted egg yolk – the calamari was tender and delicious. The batter was heavenly as it made the dish taste lighter than regular batter and

“Deep fried calamari coated with salted egg yolk was tender and delicious. The batter was heavenly, making the dish taste lighter than regular batter and complemented the calamari, rather than overcome it.” broth.

• New Shanghai pan fried pork bun – a great alternative to regular dumplings and the pan frying of the tasty pastry wrapped pork added that lovely smoky taste and aroma.

• Prawn wonton tossed with peanut butter, red chilli oil and spice – wow! These were spectacular. Not your usual ingredients but they all worked together so well. I will be

complemented the calamari, rather than overcome it.

• Rainbow beef (deep fried shredded beef tossed with sweet and sour sauce). All of us agreed that this was the standout main of the night. Full of flavour and prepared in a manner that made it shine as a true New Shanghai favourite. Don’t be swayed by the term “sweet and sour”, as this dish

in no way resembled the Sweet and Sour sauces of the 70s.

• Deep fried crispy skin chicken with special garlic and chilli sauce.

If you are a fan of Asian style crispy skin dishes then this is a must. The chicken was moist and tender and the skin true to the menu description. The garlic and chilli sauce was simple yet perfect to the dish. After having my fill, I scanned the menu to see if other proteins were treated in the same manner.

I am happy to say the part of my next visit to New Shanghai will be to try the crispy skin king prawns.

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Marvin also provided a perfect accompaniment to refresh the palate – steamed seasonal vegetables consisting of tiny tender bok choy and luscious mushrooms, served with oyster sauce. This was fit for an emperor.

As you can imagine, we were all well and truly satisfied by now, but Marvin insisted we try a little bit of a dessert that he assured me we would love. OK, Marvin was right, a beautiful bowl of shaved ice with traditional seasonal fruits and a touch of ice cream ensured a fitting end to a beautiful dinner. Every fruit just popped with flavour and the shaved ice refreshed and prepared your mouth for the next spoonful The New Shanghai is great! I can highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys fine Asian cuisine.

Believe it or not – this gastronomic wonderland can be enjoyed without breaking the bank; in fact, I will go as far to say that it is exceptionally good value.

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KATE PECK IT SOUNDS LIKE A DREAM JOB, BUT BEING AMBASSADOR FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX AT PHILLIP ISLAND ISN’T ALL ABOUT LOOKING GLAM, COCKTAILS AND SHAKING HANDS. KATE PECK IS A TELEVISION PRESENTER, MODEL, NATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR MYER AND LOVER OF EXTREME SPORTS. SHE HAS GRACED CATWALKS IN LONDON, DUBAI AND TOKYO FOR LUXURY BRANDS, INTERVIEWED WORLD-CLASS MUSIC ACTS AND HOSTED RED CARPET EVENTS. KATE HAD JUST LANDED IN MELBOURNE, AFTER A MUCH DELAYED FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY, AND SAT DOWN WITH DARREN HOUSE TO DISCUSS HER ROLE AS AMBASSADOR FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX 2014 AND HER HECTIC LIFESTYLE, JUST PRIOR TO HER HEADING DOWN TO PHILLIP ISLAND FOR THE WEEKEND.

IS THIS A TYPICAL DAY IN YOUR LIFE WHERE YOU FLY INTERSTATE AND YOU HAVE TO GET ANOTHER FLIGHT TO BAIRNSDALE? It kind of has become a typical day for me, not the Bairnsdale part, but the back and forth to Melbourne and Sydney, Myer keeps me pretty busy doing that sort of stuff. And coming down for press for the MotoGP as well, there is just so much to do, but it’s great because Melbourne and Sydney are so close. It takes longer to get to the airport half the time than it does to fly between the two cities. Things have become really busy in the past year to year and a half, this is now becoming fairly typical.

mum are very big into their bikes and travelling, I think I found my passion for motor cycles via them much to my mother’s horror! It’s a passion of mine, unfortunately, and I can’t change that. That’s why this is such a perfect opportunity for me and because I was already in the Grand Prix family from being the face of Formula 1, it just seemed like a no-brainer.

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I am from Melbourne but I have lived in Sydney for six years on and off, I went to school in Caulfield. It’s always really nice to come down to Melbourne because I get to see my Mum and brother and family, any excuse will do and I am down here like a flash.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING TO GO ON THE BACK OF MICK DOOHAN’S BIKE? Yes, I already got to do that.

It was just unbelievable. It’s insane; you just don’t even know what to do with yourself. You are just hanging on for dear life, because if you let go, or just even loosen your grip, that it’s, you are just thrown off the track and into shrubbery.

It’s a really proper terrifying experience but it is so thrilling. It gives you an understanding of what the riders go through when they do so many laps all around the world and why they have to go through so much training. It is defying the laws of nature – how they do their turning, their braking, everything about it is quite amazing. It was a pretty special little event for me.

YOU HAVE BEEN SPONSORED BY HARLEY AND ARE NOW BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH BMW, BUT HOW DID YOU GET INTO RIDING THESE BIG BIKES? They (Harley) were fantastic, a really nice crew, but I really want to do the adventure side of motorcycle riding. I started on a scooter and then my dad said, “We are going to Africa, we would love you to come, but you have to learn how to ride a much larger motorcycle.” So, I had to learn how to ride a bike in about a month and then just take off in Africa with all my gear on the

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back, into chaos and mayhem that is driving in Africa on a really large bike. From a 100cc scooter to a 650cc endure bike – it was a bit of a step up.

HOW LONG WAS THAT TRIP? It was just over two months.

It was awesome and I was over there doing some charity work at the same time, everything about that trip was fantastic. The culture is so bizarre and everyone over there is so interesting and the different cultures within South Africa and Namibia and Botswana as well, it was a really cool trip. That started my passion for motorcycles – I was sold – it’s me – and now it’s become this obsession that I can’t get rid of.

A MOTOR BIKE TREK THROUGH SOUTH AFRICA IS NOT PROBABLY SOMETHING YOU WOULD ASSOCIATE WITH MODELLING. No, it would be quite confusing to people who see me and think, ‘she is a model, but she is also on MTV, but she is also associated WWW.PRODIJEE.COM

with adventure and motorcycles,’ so I am a little bit of a mixed bag, but it’s nice to have variety in life. Currently I am somehow managing to balance it all, it’s working for the time being, but who knows, maybe one might take over and I will have to drop something, but so far, so good.

IF ONE WAS TO TAKE OVER, DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE AS TO WHICH IT WOULD BE?

I have done modelling for quite a while, I feel like I have kind of ticked that box to a degree and I am only just getting into the adventure motor cycle side, there is a lot of potential there. I also love MTV and the music side, the pop culture side as well, so it’s a tricky one. I currently cannot tell you what my preference is.

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TO TELEVISION PRESENTER? I am comfortable in front of the camera, a lot more work goes into being a television presenter than a model I have found. To work for MTV, I have to be across everything, I have to be across music, pop culture, and film, everything that goes on in the MTV world. There is a lot to do and it’s definitely a challenge in that aspect, but otherwise I think it was a pretty natural transition going from one camera – still, to a rolling camera. It helps being on Foxtel as opposed to free to air as with Foxtel you can kind of slide under the radar a little bit.

YOU HAVE A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT IN THE STUDIO, OR AN EVENING WITH MYER BUT AT PHILLIP ISLAND YOU GET BLOWN ALL OVER THE PLACE, IT MIGHT RAIN, BUT YOU STILL HAVE TO LOOK GLAM. You just have to roll with the punches and pray for the best sometimes. I am not quite sure what to expect down there, but I am hoping for good weather and it’s a great environment to be in. There is such a good energy and everyone is there to celebrate the same thing, everyone is really into bikes; they are passionate about them and everyone is on the same level. It’s very relaxed down there, nobody is pretentious and it’s just a really nice environment to be in.

YOU ARE PROBABLY THE FIRST PERSON TO BE THE AMBASSADOR FOR BOTH THE BIKES AND THE CARS, SO YOU HAVE A BIT OF AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT?

“It would be quite confusing to people who see me and think, ‘she is a model, but she is also on MTV, but she is also associated with adventure and motorcycles” Yes, in that aspect I know what we are talking about and what media we are dealing with and just how the days play out and which international guests we need to welcome and take care of and what the events are going to be

like. I understand how fast paced it is going to be as well, but this one might not be quite as fast paced as Formula 1, that is really full on.

WHAT WAS the FORMULA 1 GIG LIKE? That was the start of my career, my television career and my career in the media, that was the platform that I needed to take everything to the next level and to get recognition from the people I needed to be recognised by, including MTV. Without that gig I wouldn’t have got MTV, without MTV I wouldn’t have got everything else I have been doing. It was a real learning experience too because I had never done anything like that before and it was full on. There was a lot I had to learn about Formula 1 and dealing with the media and all kind of international guests and brands, there is a lot to take in.

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Because it is such a global event there are a lot of eyes watching you so you need to tread very carefully. I think I did ok, I really enjoyed myself.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ROLE AT MYER. I am an ambassador for Myer, and it involves hosting lots of their fabulous events like store openings and when guests come into town to promote brands – the Spring racing carnival as well – I judge fashions on the field which is really exciting.

I will be there for all four of the cup days which is great, I will be taking part in the spring, summer and autumn fashion launches too – I will walk the runway for those shows which is always fabulous with Chris (Smith) and Jen (Hawkins) on the runways. I love doing catwalk; I am right in my element.

CAN YOU GIVE ME THREE TIPS FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS? 1. Persistence pays.

2. Be prepared to work hard – nothing comes easy these days.

3. Remain positive and don’t let ego get in the way of anything.

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IN A SPECTACULAR STAGE SHOW, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S TOTEM TRACES LI FOR FLIGHT. ALONG THE WAY, IT ALSO EXPLORES OUR DREAMS AND INF

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TOTEM FROM ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN 1984 AS A GROUP OF 20 STREET PERFORMERS, TO A MAJOR QUÉBEC-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT AND HAS CLOSE TO 4,000 EMPLOYEES, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL HAS BROUGHT WONDER AND DELIGHT TO CLOSE TO 150 MILLION SPECTATORS. THE COMPANY HAS PERFORMED IN MORE THAN 300 CITIES IN OVER FORTY COUNTRIES ON SIX CONTINENTS AND NOW BRINGS TOTEM TO AUSTRALIAN SHORES. DARREN HOUSE SPOKE TO TOTEM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, NEELANTHI VADIVEL, ABOUT HER ROLE AND WORKING WITH THE TALENTED AND ARTISTIC TEAM OF TOTEM. dancer by trade, Neelanthi Vadivel (right) performed with contemporary dance companies Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Les Ballets jazz de Montréal from 1996 through 2006. During this time, she performed the works of leading choreographers, while steadily increasing her duties as a rehearsal mistress and choreographer.

In 2006, drawing on her extensive training in contemporary East-Indian dance, Neelanthi signed on to perform the role of Oceanne for Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion. She was appointed Dance Captain for the show and gained valuable experience coaching and training acrobats, actors, and dancers. But a role like this does not come overnight; it was years after applying to Cirque du Soleil that she took up a performing role within the company.

“I was surprised to get the call three years later, that came out of the blue, but as I learned a bit more about the company over the years I realized that my story was not unique. There had even been people who received calls ten years

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to enjoy leading, learning and later,” Neelanthi remembered. sharing, drawing on her years of She retired from the stage in 2009 and joined Cirque du Soleil’s experience in the performing arts.

“It was a really smooth transition.

Saltimbanco, leading the team as Working in contemporary dance for so many years you end up wearing a lot of hats, you end up coaching and teaching and collaborating and promoting.

I ran my own productions and projects and I even founded a small dance company in Montreal and had learned that aspect, that management side of the business as well as continuing education over the years and mentorship with other dance companies with company managers and learning that administrative and logistical side.

“I began as an assistant and then I took over. I was able to learn the show, grow close to the artists and the structure of Cirque du Soleil which is quite unique. When I took over I felt that I had the information necessary to handle the huge job that it is.”

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United Kingdom and United States. A lot of different languages are spoken and the performers come from very different training backgrounds. There are traditional circus artists, Olympic athletes, musicians, singers, dancers, actors and clowns who all have very specific training methodology. How does an artistic director work with such a diverse group?

“My job is to maintain that quality, make sure that the original creator’s intent is being honoured and respected with integrity, and then, with the artists I am working with, I want to keep them inspired and motivated whilst constantly allowing them to grow and evolve as artists within the structure of the show.

It’s a balancing act. Practically, I am onstage with them during training, I watch shows and take notes and work with the artists. There are a lot of logistical and administrative duties in collaboration with our headquarters in Montreal, so I spend time in the office.

All of those different backgrounds are all mashed together in one tent and we have to create a show out of that and we have to make sure that the experience the audience gets is a very high quality and seamless show every night.”

Training and performing involves a gruelling schedule and is very rough on the body. While the performers are highly trained and incredibly fit, accidents can and do happen, but there are no understudies – every performer is on stage every night.

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is with the same artists who are already doing something in the show, and they will have to do an additional duty. It’s quite a welloiled machine now; Cirque has been doing this for a long time.”

Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM is a fascinating look at the evolution of mankind, tracing our incredible journey from our original amphibian state to our ultimate quest for flight.

Along the way, it also explores our dreams and infinite potential, and the ties that bind us both to our collective animal origins and to the species that share the planet with us.

The visual environment of TOTEM is an organic world, a marsh lined with reeds near an island (the stage), on which images are projected. The images are drawn from nature and were shot for the production in various parts of the world, including Iceland, Hawaii

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and Guatemala. Even the images of boiling lava were filmed by Image Content Designer, Pedro Pires.

Through the magic of these moving images it becomes a virtual swamp, a river source, a marsh, a lake, an ocean, a volcanic island, a pond and a starry sky.

The production focusses on extremely high skill sets and very unique acts, and allows the audience to feel very much a part of it.

Neelanthi has been with TOTEM since November last year. As with directors of other Cirque du Soleil shows, she was chosen for the role based on her qualifications and the specifics of the style of production.

Of her role within the Cirque family, Neelanthi said, “I was given TOTEM and I am really happy, it is a very unique show, it is a very musical show, it is a very colourful and happy show.”

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - TOTEM 2014/2015 AUSTRALIAN TOUR SYDNEY – From October 28, 2014 - Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park MELBOURNE – From January 21, 2015 – Flemington Racecourse BRISBANE – From April 10, 2015 – Northshore Hamilton ADELAIDE – From June 11, 2015 – The Plateau in Tampawardli PERTH – From July 31, 2015 – Belmont Racecourse Tickets for all cities are on sale now - www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem

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london calling No matter what you want to see or do, London delivers his summer in London has been a delight; perfect weather, outdoor swimming, fine food and endless theatre.

VIRAL was the title of the production I was blessed to work on over this summer, under the guidance of the spirited director Joel Scott of Goat & Monkey Productions (he is also one of the co-founders of Punchdrunk Productions – read all about that company in Prodijee #21).

We - as a company – created an immersive theatrical event, we devised and developed through various workshops for six solid weeks in order to create a truly epic, one of a kind piece of theatre.

Twenty-five of us aged between 17-26 worked with Joel Scott (right). A further 75 actors worked with three other directors. More than 900 audience members experienced this theatrical event that culminated in a chilling finale of a one hundred strong company of actors exploding with anger, it was a truly exhilarating experience for all.

Working on VIRAL I met and worked with some exceptionally talented and fun individuals, from the effusive director Joel Scott to the likes of the British actress Ellie Hope Herdman (far right, top), who stars in the film The Beat Beneath My Feat, which debuts at the much acclaimed Raindance Film Festival next month.

Now, by the end of this production and a grueling yet fun six weeks, I was craving some time away from London, but to my surprise, it turned out I didn’t need to leave London to get it…

To escape the hustle and bustle I just needed to head to Harrow –

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one of the most idyllic retreats in England and only thirty minutes from the West End. Take a tube, bus, taxi or heck even cycle to Harrow, (still regarded as London, Zone 5) push through the town until you reach what is the English Countryside –

let’s face it, when the sun is out there is no better place to be.

The Grim’s Dyke Hotel (far right, middle), is a delightful place, full of grandeur, beauty and set in 40 acres of manicured gardens, ponds and woodland. Built in 1872 and once home to W.S Gilbert of Gilbert & Sullivan, the opera legend.

It now operates as a hotel and is sometimes used as a filming location, some classics that have been shot here include The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and also Dr Who. I spent a wonderful weekend there having a fine dining experience and breathing in the

“The dining experiences in the Gilbert Dining Room is exceptional, everything from their beautifully baked breads to their petit fours are prepared in their kitchens from scratch”

utter beauty of the gardens and hotel itself. At only £99 a night – when booking in advance – including a three-course dinner and their award winning breakfast for two people this place is a MUST and an absolute bargain.

The dining experiences in the Gilbert Dining Room are exceptional, everything from their beautifully baked breads to their petit fours are prepared in their kitchens from scratch, all of the highest quality and unreservedly delicious. So you too can have your own Downton Abbey experience for very little expense.

Through the year, the Grim’s Dyke has some incredible events.

All December the hotel carries a Christmas theme, from cracker pulling Murder Mystery Dinners to Carol singing – there is fun to be had by the whole family.

I only had one evening here but it was all I needed to feel truly refreshed and ‘away from it all’. I will be returning SOON! I am now back in London and moving to a much quicker beat.

Last night I saw Ballyturk, starring Cillian Murphy at the National; tonight I am seeing the legend that is Lenny Kravitz (bottom) over at the Roundhouse and the following week Australia’s very own Caroline Reid, aka Pam Ann (top, left).

So it would appear that no matter what YOU want to see or do… London can deliver. www.grimsdyke.com www.goatandmonkey.co.uk www.roundhouse.org.uk www.pamann.com www.raindance.org

Rik Barnett is a UK & US-based English actor and writer.

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OOH AHH EUROPE’S BEST DESIGNERS HAVE UNLEASHED THEIR LATEST WILD DESIGNS AT A NUMBER OF VIP LAUNCHES AND RUNWAY SHOWS

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London glams up and down rainers are not something you normally would expect to see on the runway, but at London Fashion Week anything goes, including Burberry Prorsum’s trainers in bright jigsaw colours.

This year’s fashion trends could not be put into any one box, just about every box was ticked.

Bright colours, massive textures and patterns adorned the runways.

There were clutch bags the shape of giant pencil cases personalised with leather stickers and pleated skirts. Bermuda shorts and big slouchy hats made an appearance along with some 60’s power psychadelia prints.

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nautical trend and you can expect to be seeing a lot of striped polo necks hit the stores soon.

The denim jacket never goes out of fashion, in one form or another, this year’s parade had them nipped in at the waist and showing a pop of colour with bright Perspex collars.

Laser-cut leather was also on show with the leather hat set to become a cult buy, but if teamed correctly, you will be able to make a fashion statement with leather track pants.

There was underwear on the outside, underwear on the inside and underwear… well… non-existent, really.

The whole week has been very reminiscent of the 60s with massive focus on big bold patterns, bright colours and a lot of sheer feminine fabrics and lines.

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Wella at London Fashion Week BACKSTAGE AT LONDON FASHION WEEK WITH EUGENE SOULEIMAN, GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WELLA PROFESSIONALS CREATING THE HAIR LOOK FOR ANTONIO BERARDI S/S ‘15

The look: Tough Romance

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The hair look at the Antonio Berardi S/S ’15 show was a beautiful exercise in blended textures, with a hint of Japanesque. “I took my inspiration from the beautiful fabrics and themes in the collection, where Antonio had mixed Kimono style florals with Military sharpness, said Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director, Wella Professionals. “I wanted to interpret these qualities via the hair, so I created a sleek, graphic panel through the top of the head which was completely flat and shiny, then blended this with a loose, looped ponytail at the back of the head.

“To add a hint of romance, just before the show, I teased out pieces of hair to give a soft, floaty effect which dramatically caught the light and added graceful movement as the girls walked down the catwalk.”

1. Start with freshly washed and conditioned hair, using Wella Professionals Brilliance Shampoo and Conditioner

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2. Rough dry the hair by blasting with a blow dryer, then spray Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz on the roots and blast again to get a textured lift 3. Next, run straightening irons through the hair, this will give a sharper, graphic quality to the hair as well as the heat drawing out any remaining moisture.

4. Section out the top middle panel of hair, then starting from the back of the crown, spray Wella Professionals Super Set hair spray close to the roots, then pull back with a fine tooth comb, making sure you keep the tension in place.

5. Once the entire panel has been sprayed and is pulled back, dry the hair with a diffuser to create a perfectly flat finish. Clip in place.

• Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz Beach Texture Spray •Wella Professionals Super Set Finishing Spray

6. Brush the remaining hair with a soft bristle brush to create lightness, then gather the hair back in to a loose, low pony tail. Tie with elastic, then loop the pony tail over itself and tie again.

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7. Next, secure the top loop to the head, which will create a soft, rolled finish to the side sections.

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8. Finish by teasing out small pieces of hair for a soft, flyaway effect. Products:

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STELLA MCCARTNEY and MYTHERESA.COM throw a party tella McCartney kicked off the Bavarian Oktoberfest season with a party at the St. Emmeramsmühle beer garden in Munich, Germany.

The party was co-hosted with mytheresa.com founders Susanne and Christoph Botschen, and Joshua Schulman, President of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus Group International. The Neiman Marcus Group has recently acquired mytheresa.com and the Munich based THERESA store.

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The Happy Bavarians performed traditional songs and dances, in vegan lederhosen. Guests were treated to a beautifully executed vegetarian twist on Bavarian fare, which included Vegetarian hot dogs, Pretzels, Chicoree leaves with traditional Bavarian Liptauer and Obzada. Guest drank Hugo’s (a traditional German summer drink), Taittinger Champagne and Spaten Beer.

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Sensual Sardá ndrés Sardá (below, left) is a textile engineer who comes from a family deeply rooted in the Catalan textile sector. Since 1962 Andrés has been creating luxury lingerie and swimwear for the demanding woman with a mind of her own who is looking for luxury, quality and comfort but at the same time for innovation, sensuality and a surprising colour palette.

For the summer of 2015, Andrés has taken an imaginary tour through multiple incarnations of the woman. She shows beauty and femininity and flaunts all her splendour in the brand’s line-up, interpreting the

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The animal and floral prints bring natural voluptuousness from exotic locations, while the navy stripes and the deep blue’s allude to the brightness of spots lapped by crystal-clear water.

Details return throughout the collection, adding a dash of personality to each swimsuit series with multicoloured stones in the straps, rings that accentuate the nude effect and metallic pieces that adorn the more minimalist designs. In the lingerie, the combinations of lace with print or satin silk and the optical effects that reveal the skin beneath make summer 2015 one of the brand’s most sensual.

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The Dolores Cortés Collection ollowing in family tradition in the design and production of women’s swimwear, Dolores Cortés has just released her Summer 015 collection.

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of Akihabara district in Tokyo and the fascinating Manga universe with its Superheroines from Japanese comics as well as the samurai world.

The result is a fierce but refined collection that seeks the beauty in the instant of life, the harmony and the integration of the Japanese aesthetic within Western culture.

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Juan Vidal uan Vidal’s main inspiration for his latest collection was the legendary jacket worn by Paul McCartney during his 1973 first solo US Wings Tour, known as the “Strawberry Fields jacket” and based on the song that bears this name.

The highlights from the collection are the suits and light blazers half lined and decorated with maxi metal nickel zippers in pockets and purse pockets.

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semi sport baggys to skinny leggings with elastic bands in contrast.

The shirts play to be dresses, and are presented in various oversize fabrics of poplin or gazaar. On the other hand, the dresses are enriched with shirting details such as smoking collars, harnesses and frontal pleats.

Finally, femininity comes from the hand of the A Line Swing dresses with a strong renewed vintage character.

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MBFW celebrates 60 years of Spanish Design in Madrid ashion week in Madrid opened at Feria de Madrid with an outstanding programme of fashion shows and a host of new features including the incorporation of designers Alvarno, Ulises Mérida and Leyre Valiente from SAMSUNG EGO - and the participation of the brand, Desigual, not to mention the return of Maya Hansen and Rabaneda.

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In addition to the 41 designers and brands with their own fashion shows, some twenty emerging talents exhibited their ideas at the SAMSUNG EGO showroom, featuring direct sale to members of the public.

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THE NIGHT OF HORRORS IS NEARLY HERE – OCTOBER, 31 – HALLOWEEN - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR MASK OR COSTUME READY AS YOUR ATTEMPT TO MIMIC OR APPEASE THE EVIL SPIRITS.WORDS: JOHN ANTHONY

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n Australia, the tradition of Halloween is starting to become an annual event – previously ignored here – more and more we are celebrating a tradition that most of us don’t really understand.

So, what is Halloween and where has it come from?

Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops. The festival frequently involved bonfires as it was believed that the fires attracted insects to the area which also then attracted bats.

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and participating in activities such as trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting ‘haunted houses’ and carving jack-olanterns. The event has become much less about ghosts and ghouls and the sombre pagan ritual to a day of merriment and celebration with costumes and

lollies being a major part of the festivities.

But love it or hate it, if you have children, as this event is gaining popularity in Australia, it is going to be more and more difficult to tell your children ‘no’ when they ask to go to a party or to go trickor-treating.

So, why not embrace it, get in on the fun. Join in with the children as they dress up as their favourite character and fill their bags and baskets with lollies.

Throw away your inhibitions and objections and just kick back and have some fun.

But when you have those children, who have probably been on sugar highs, all tucked up for the night, why not have your own celebration. Invite your friends around, light up the bonfire (if you are in an area that allows this of course) and use this date as an excuse for a party.

Make sure you have those pumpkins carved out nice and early, they do take quite a while to do.

Light candles inside each of them to create spooky atmosphere. Fake spiders webs are available at craft and party stores (unless you have plenty of your own real ones) to drape around.

Food, well, that’s easy – barbeque sausages on

the bonfire – or just finger food – dips etc – it can be as simple or special as you like.

But what about drinks? Drinks are always a good way to add to a theme.

Here are some suggestions for drinks using Rosso Antico and Amaro Montenegro.

The Amaro Montenegro has an intense, citrusy flavour and is full of delightful herb aromas that give it its unique and unmistakable character. It displays early botanical scents of orange peel, fresh not dried coriander, red cherry, and pekoe tea cucumber.

Rosso Antico is a lightly fortified wine with the appeal of simplicity and elegance. It is great when poured neat or on ice with a slice of orange or lemon but it is also a perfect base for creating unique and unforgettable cocktails.

THE GRUMPY PUMPKIN 30ml Amaro Montenegro 20g blood orange juice 60 mls orange juice 20 mls lemonade Pour all ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker.

Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice.

Add slices of blood orange as a garnish.

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THE SOUR GHOST 30ml Amaro Montenegro 15ml lime juice 15ml soda water Dash of orange juice Pour all ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker.

Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice.

Add slices of lime as a garnish.

THE HEADLESS CORPSE 30ml Rosso Antico 15ml Guava Rum 15ml Sour Mix Lemon Wedge Pour all ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker.

Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice.

Add slices of lemon as a garnish.

THE BLOODY VAMPIRE 30ml Rosso Antico 15ml Vodka 15ml Bitters Cherry Pour all ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker.

Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice.

Add cherry as a garnish.

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just sayin’ Be it small, bulbous or flabby, keep your butt out of my face... m I a prude? Ihope not, I tend to think I’m not, I feel that there is always a place for a bit of raunchiness, a bit of flirting, a bit of… well, anything really. I so desperately wanted my column this month to be something positive, something happy or even fun, but this has been playing on my mind for quite a while now, so I am back on my soap box – whinging if you like.

I have come to the end of my tether with the butt, booty, ass, bottom, whatever you want to call it, it’s everywhere!

We all have one; they are a very important part of our anatomy.

Some are big, some are small, some are flat, some are bulbous, some are taught and some are flabby, but whatever shape or size they are, they are ours.

Many a woman looks at a guy as he walks in front of her, eyeing off tight buns, but even more men admire the curvaceous bottom of a lovely lady in a nice pair of jeans or a tight pencil skirt. Many ladies even put a bit more of a wiggle into their walk when they are wearing something just that little bit more bottom defining and sexy – attraction – that’s what it’s all about.

None of this offends me, it’s a bit of fun, a bit of sexiness and a bit of flirting – what does offend me is turning on my television and having an almost full screen shot of someone’s butt right in my face! I am talking twerking, booty dancing, bootylicious – whatever you want to call it – I am sick and tired of it.

What makes someone think that I want their butt in my face when I turn on the television, or when I log onto Facebook and someone has put up their latest selfie of

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their butt?

I used to think that the people who were constantly taking off their clothes and showing their ‘bits’ were insecure, lacking in talent and finding that their only ‘plus’ was their naked or partially naked body. But now, some of the

‘super celebrities’ – Beyonce and Nicki Minaj – are having butt-off competitions.

Now, these are people who I don’t for one minute think lack talent, but I have to wonder what it is that makes them think parading their asses around is what everyone wants to see. Personally, if I am going to one of their concerts, I am paying money to hear them sing, see them perform, but my version of performing is not watching them wiggle their butts around.

The now infamous twerking by Miley Cyrus, that was scandalous at the time, is now just accepted, but she now seems to think that it is appropriate to turn up at events

“What offends me is turning on my television and having an almost full screen shot of someone’s butt right in my face!

I am talking twerking, booty dancing, bootylicious – whatever you want to call it”

wearing pasties…

I don’t understand it. Yes, there is the shock factor that many celebrities like to deal in, but this is just getting plain ridiculous if you ask me. If I was the one inviting Miley to my event and she turned up like that she would be shown the door straight away. After her recent behaviour and dress code, I wouldn’t even invite her in the first place.

Miley isn’t the only one, Pink and

others seem to think performing wearing a pastie is acceptable, and it certainly draws attention, there is no denying that, but does it help them sell their music?

Who knows, it does however keep their name out there, but I would have thought their talent would, or should, do that on its own.

My main issue with all of this is our children. What are they seeing when the television is turned on?

It’s not like you can avoid it, it’s all over the news, and morning programs, afternoon programs, everywhere, and you can’t hide it from the kids.

What does it teach our young girls? Acceptable behaviour? Not in my books! What does it teach our young boys? This is how girls should dress? This is what women are – sex objects that are available all the time?

I go back to the question of me being a prude. After more thought, if this is the way the world is going – where this is acceptable – then I am happy to be called a prude – bring back the art of seduction, flirting and a little tease when it comes to sex, but when it comes to singing, dancing and performing, bring back talent only.

Tell me what your thoughts would be if your three-year-old comes and shows you the dance she has just seen on television – “look what I have learnt to do” – and you look and see your child twerking!

Carol Sheridan is prodijee’s Fashion & Lifetyle Editor, and Co-Publisher. carol@prodijee.com

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The racer From dirt track sedans to Formula One, Mario Andretti was a winner – and one of the toughest competitors to ever take to the track.

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MARIO ANDRETTI IN PART 2 OF OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MARIO ANDRETTI, THE RACING GREAT TELLS PRODIJEE’S DARREN HOUSE ABOUT WINNING THE INDIANAPOLIS 500, HIS TOUGHEST OPPONENT, AND SURVIVING A TRIPLE BACKFLIP AT 360KM/H.

YOU BROUGHT SOME UNIQUELY AMERICAN RACING TECHNIQUES TO F1.

In road racing you set up a car by having everything square, but in oval racing, because you only turn one way, you apply cross weight and stagger on the car. That was something thing that I did in Formula One. Every circuit has a couple of corners that you can throw away, and some key corners where, if you get it right, you can really gain a lot of time, that is what I would set up for.

I would work with my rear stagger and cross weights, but the cross-weight was not something that you could determine by putting the car on the scales and saying, “Okay, we are going to do 30lbs across the back”. I had to do it by feel, so during practise I would come in and I would ask Colin (Chapman) to do what I wanted and he would put it on the scales and say, “Oh it’s all wrong” and I would say, ‘No, no, no, don’t touch it!’ (laughs). And it worked for me. I think I had an advantage in that respect.

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me to win) because the car that I was driving was not the car that we intended to race. Our main effort was with a four-wheel-drive Lotus, a very technically-advanced car with some good aerodynamic pieces on it, but it was under-designed and we started having some suspension failures. I was setting some records in practise and the right rear wheel just sheared off and I crashed heavily. There was a fire and it

destroyed the car.

The team ran three cars - two with Colin Chapman and one with me and STP – and they decided to withdraw all three cars. I was left with the car that we had started the season with (but at least) I had just come away from a win in California with that car. We only had one day to practise and I put it on the front row. In the race I was competitive

and although I had overheating problems, the thing stayed together and I went on to win it.

It was strange, because the years before, especially in 1966, ‘67, I had so much of an advantage with the car. I was on pole but then I had mechanical issues. Had I finished those races, those could have been two of my easiest wins anywhere.

But ‘69 was such an unlikely situation because I had so many problems in practise and here we go and win it.

You just don’t know.

There were times later on, like in 1987, where I dominated that whole month. I was quickest every day of practise that I was on the track. I was quickest in qualifying and I led almost every lap in the race, but with 23 laps to go a valve spring broke, so go figure.

DID YOU GO INTO THOSE OTHER RACES THINKING VICTORY WAS ALMOST CERTAIN, OR DID YOU HAVE NAGGING DOUBTS ABOUT RELIABILITY? The reliability factor was always in the back of your mind, especially in those days. Nowadays, the engines are only run at about 95 per cent of their potential because of the rules.

Formula 1 is the same way because they are limited in the revs.

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Mario stands on the pit wall as son Michael charges back out onto the track. ounce out of the engines, so it was different. Going into this particular race, my engineer was Adrian Newey, who of course now, is with Red Bull in Formula 1, and even then I considered him to be the best ever. I felt so, so confident that I figured, ‘Today, they have to beat me’, I knew I had them all covered, and I did. I had a one-lap lead with 23 laps to go.

The engine mechanics are always screaming at you, “Keep the revs

down, keep the revs down”, so I thought, ‘Okay, now I have a big lead, I am keeping the revs down’, and that’s what did me in (laughs).

The engine designer, Mario Illien (Ilmor Engineering), said that I was running a rev range with bad harmonics – in other words, if I had have run 600 revs more, the chances are I would have gone to the end and won the damn thing.

WHO IS THE TOUGHEST DRIVER YOU HAVE

Mario rounds ANA corner on during Queensland’s Indy Car event on the Gold Coast.

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RACED AGAINST? Each decade there were one or two drivers who were a big thorn in my side - it was never just one individual - and it’s the usual suspects, the ones who did all the winning. When I broke into Indy Cars, AJ Foyt was the yardstick and when I broke into Formula 1, there was Jackie Stewart, but along the way there was always somebody else.

The biggest satisfaction that I derived came in the first two Formula One races that I won Jackie Stewart finished second, and I thought it couldn’t be any better than that because I considered him to be the best at the time. And it was the same thing with Foyt. That is how you measure yourself. But as you go on, there are many others that come along. At that top level, there is a lot of talent that you have to deal with.

YOU DROVE FOR PAUL NEWMAN. WHAT WAS HE LIKE? Paul Newman was an incredible human being, from every stand point. As the team owner, he was so incredibly supportive and passionate

about the sport. A lot of people would think he had just a superficial involvement (but) it was nothing like that. It was the opposite. I take some credit for bringing him into sport at that level, and I spent the last 12 years of my career driving for him, so we developed a friendship that was so precious to me. I have nothing but really good things to say about him. Every memory is a good one. He was a good, good man.

Enjoying retirement from racing, with a Ferrari at the Andretti Winery.

HOW DID YOU BRING HIM INTO INDY CAR? He was an owner in the CanAm series and he had wanted me to drive for him, even when I was driving Formula 1, but I could never find the time. By the early ‘80s, CanAm had pretty much gone by the wayside (so) when I came out of Formula 1, I thought he could be a great team owner in Indy Cars.

I had also developed a friendship with Carl Haas, who was the Lola importer in the United States. He was also in the CanAm series and I figured maybe I could marry those two guys because that would make a formidable team, and I was able to accomplish that. That was great for me because from that point on, until the end of my career, I won 18 Indy Car races for them.

YOU RACED AGAINST MANY FAMILY MEMBERS. That was one of the best moments of my career because I raced against both of my sons, Michael and Jeff, and my nephew, John. I also had Michael with me in the Newman Haas team, and we had so many podiums together. We started on the front row 10 or 12 times, which was an incredible experience. One year in Milwaukee, it was an all Andretti podium – Michael won, John came second and I finished third.

I’M GUESSING THERE WERE NO FAMILY FAVOURS. I remember very clearly the first time that Michael made a competitive pass on me. We were at the Grand Prix in New York, at the Meadowlands. It was a street

The family ‘s first car, a 1946 Ford photographed in Nazareth during 1955.

Mario with son Michael (left) and grandson, third-generation driver Marco. race, he was in great form and he really forced the pass through a hairpin. We touched wheels a bit and I was somewhat upset, and then all of a sudden I said, “Oh gosh, that’s my boy” (laughs). It was sort of a double-edged sword but I was happy for him. Then, in 1986 in Portland, Oregon, we had the closest finish ever – 0.007sec

and I won, but Michael should have won. He had fuel pick-up problems on the last lap and I nudged him at the finish by about three inches (laughs). He was pissed off about it but he came around after a while because it was Father’s Day and he said, “Oh well, happy Father’s Day”.

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Mario’s Indy 500-winningHawk III-Ford is the centre of attention in pitlane.

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being teammates was that we were totally honest with one another, not all my teammates were like that.

That was great. It was good for my career towards the end, because I felt I was measuring myself up against the best. Michael was a really good driver. As good as I have ever raced against.

WAS IT HARD TO COME TO THE REALISATION THAT YOU NEEDED TO STOP RACING? That was really tough. I love driving so much and I didn’t want to stop but I knew that it had to come to an end and the decision had to be made. My biggest fear was to overstay - I have seen some of my colleagues stay too long and become uncompetitive. I figure when you retire, that is what you are remembered for and I didn’t want to do that. I was fortunate enough to have stretched my career until age 54 but I felt I was competitive. I didn’t win a race in my last year but I won a race the year before, and I still felt that I had something in me, but I didn’t want to test it to that point.

WERE YOUR LAST FEW LAPS AT LAGUNA SECA EMOTIONAL, OR DID YOU THINK

ONLY OF IT AFTER YOU STOPPED? It was a very emotional weekend for me because I didn’t want to be thinking, ‘Okay, this is my last race’, so I just tried to stay in denial because I didn’t want to be that depressed. But the decision was made. Even my wife said, “Why didn’t we discuss it?” and I probably should have, but I didn’t.

I just wanted to make that decision myself, and then I had second thoughts - I really did. When I stepped out of the cockpit, I felt that maybe I shouldn’t have (retired) but

as more time went on, the happier I was with the decision because the memories of my career are totally positive. And the good thing was, I was able to race another three times at LeMans, which was good, and now I drive the two-seater car (promotional Indy Car).

TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT THE ELITE LEVEL, YOU HAVE TO BE VERY SELFISH. HOW DID THAT AFFECT FAMILY LIFE? You had to have a lot of support around you and I have been very fortunate with my wife (Dee Ann),

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we’ve done around the world have been in-conjunction with races, and I never heard any nagging from her. Stability of family life was very important to me.

she was as solid as a rock. She was very unselfish and she knew this was the only way that I could be happy. I was the selfish one; I was satisfying myself with my career. We sacrificed vacations - all the travels

DID YOUR CAREER COST YOU TIME WITH YOUR KIDS? Yes. I spent as much time (with them) as I could - I had them travelling with me all over the world at different times and so we did the best we could to keep it all together, and we did. When Michael was just a young lad, about six or seven years of age, the school teacher asked him, “What does your dad do for a living?”, and he said, “He goes to the airport and makes bread”. The reason he said that was because he used to ask me, “Hey Dad, what are you doing, where are you going?” I replied, “I’m going to the airport, I got to go make the bread (laughs)”.

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BEING A DARE DEVIL, HOW IS LIFE IN RETIREMENT? There was a time when I had to condition myself to that fact that I don’t have to be so disciplined on the night before the race. Many times when I was racing, the night before you had to leave a party at 8 o’clock when everybody was beginning to have fun, and I thought someday I won’t have to do that. When it came to that point, I wished I didn’t have to stay at the parties (laughs), so there was a lot of readjustment from me. I drove for so many years and I became so used to things - life took shape and then it changed so dramatically. It took me a while to get used to it.

IN 2003, AT AGE 63, YOU RETURNED TO THE INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY AND CAME CLOSE TO LOSING YOUR LIFE. One of Michael’s drivers, Tony

Kaanan, suffered a hairline fracture of the wrist in the race before Indy practise was about to start and so there was a question as to whether he could qualify the car – there was no question that he could race it because he had three weeks recovery time, and so my son, Michael, was wrestling with the idea of who would he get to qualify the car. My daughter (Barbra) said casually to Michael, “Why don’t you have Dad to do it?” Michael then looked over to me and said, “Dad, what do you think,” and I said, “Well, if we do a proper test and evaluation, certainly I’ll do it.”

There was an open test and I felt right in my zone immediately.

After just two runs I was right up to speed and everything felt normal – I have done so many miles at Indy.

We learned a lot and at the end of the day, when I slip streamed, I was quickest at somewhere around the 225-227mph (362-365km/h) range, and so I wanted to go out and put a big lap on the board by getting a good tow.

On the last run of the day I went behind Kenny Brack, and going into turn one he exploded the engine and crashed very heavily. I was only a second or two behind him and when I arrived on the scene, there was (debris) all over the place. A chunk of the safe wall, the energy absorbing walls that had just been installed, was right in the middle of the racetrack and I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll hit it, it will be no big thing’ because it is like styrofoam (but) when I hit it, it just launched the car – I did three flips backwards.

According to the telemetry, I was doing 222mph (357km/h), so I started flying like an F16. It didn’t look very good from where I was watching it, but I got real lucky – we landed on the wheels and I only had a few bumps here and there.

DO YOU GET TIME TO THINK ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING THOSE BACKFLIPS? The only thing you are thinking is, ‘I wonder if it is really going to hurt when you finally hit something, (laughs) because I knew it was

going to land somewhere – I just didn’t know where. But it happens in a nanosecond - everything happens so quickly, but I thought I could really be hurt on this one.

WHAT WERE YOUR IMMEDIATE THOUGHTS WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A REST AND YOU WERE OKAY? You thank the man upstairs. I am religious enough to do that.

Something like that is strictly luck – it could have gone a different way - it could have slammed me against the wall – so many things could have happened differently but they didn’t, so it’s one of those things where you think you have dodged another bullet. I dodged quite a few of them in my life. I take nothing for granted. I know how fortunate I have been. I figured maybe this is the one, but it wasn’t.

Actor, racer and race-team owner, Paul Newman.

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