Style | March 2020

MARCH 2020

WHO RUN THE WORLD? 22 local women to watch,

WELLBEING ISSUE

Presidential

POWER

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The Raffles experience, Jackie K. style

WELLNESS:

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STREETS AHEAD

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WELLNESS

Cheese Festival Record Fair The Jungle Collective

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Plentiful Fillipino-inspired eats

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Trend Edit: Power Play The Bare Road

A European elopement Waterside Wedded Bliss

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The latest brow treatment on the block Hyperpigmentation solutions Brisbane’s best beauty

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Raffles Phnom Penh

ON THE COVER & ABOVE IMAGE: C/Meo Collective Stealing Sunshine High Neck Top $179, Faithful The Brand Lena Wide Leg Pant $219, Faithful The Brand Fernanda Top $139, Model’s own earrings and shoes.

Fashion available from David Jones QueensPlaza.

Photographer: Corrina Louise Shoot Director: Courtney Frank Stylist: Donna Kirby Shoot Assistant: Bethan Warrior Hair & Makeup: Kelly Vaughan and Chelsea Burns, Stefan Squad Talent: Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze) Location: The Joinery

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or us, March is all about power play in many forms. Yes, it’s our Wellbeing issue, but it’s also an opportunity to highlight the femme force. Girl power has been stamped on every page of this issue. I mean, have you seen our cover? The partnership between Deena Lynch, Brisbane Street Arts Festival and Brisbane BMW is a force within itself. The innovation involved in this collab is energising and certainly drives our city down new avenues.

With that, check out the women we have our eye on (and you should too) on page 30. Then, flick to page 41 to see the best of the best in Brisbane beauty – again, a collective of leading ladies changing the game.

The term wellness and wellbeing seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, but is it taking over all facets of our lives?

WTF does it even mean? We went straight to the pros on this one to unpack the term on page 12. For me, wellbeing is an escape and immersing my senses is an experience and this is exactly what I did on a recent trip to Raffles, Phnom Penh, receiving the First Lady treatment (page 48). So, whether it’s business or play, be well and go get ‘em.

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here are so many incredible women in this issue; I don’t even know where to start!

From the inspiring Brisbane Lions Womens’ team (who may have recruited me to their next training session) to local business owners, artists and women in wellness, the highlight of this month has been speaking to each and every one of them to share the inspiring female achievement around Brisbane. We’re unstoppable!

If you take anything from this issue, take empowerment; it’s clearly helping our city make major moves.

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MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Paul Johnston 10 days silent meditation.

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EDITOR Tracy Sinclair Not being immunised.

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DATES OF DOOM Can you beat these real-life dating disasters?

OPERATIONS MANAGER Rebecca Cattell Giving up sugar.

EDITORIAL DEPUTY EDITOR Fiona Williams Diet drinks and low-fat foods!

JOURNALIST Dinushka Gunasekara Meditation (and I’m Buddhist).

DIGITAL JOURNALIST Georgie Murray Kale. Yucky.

DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR Tai Johnston Plant based meats.

MAKE THE CUT? Brisbane’s Best Hairdressers of 2020 revealed

DIGITAL CONTENT ASSISTANT Melissa Myrteza Skinny me tea.

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JOURNALIST Jasmine Rolfe Keto diet.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Jessica Davis Intermittent Fasting (= hangry).

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Streets Ahead The luxury car driving beyond the boundaries.

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David Jones QueensPlaza Lioness Cover Girl Mini Dress $109, Stardust Disco Zalie Short $39, Stardust Disco Akron Belt $39, Wittner Hallow Leather Long Boot $390

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technicolour dream drive.

This is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé and it’s got innovation and creativity written all over

it. Literally.

With technological evolution and experience at the forefront, BMW’s fresh new wheels are a first-ever in many realms: technology, design, aesthetics and collaboration. Bright eyes look here because this adventure is driving into new territories.

Teaming up with Brisbane Street Art Festival, Brisbane BMW – led by Dealer

Principal, Anthony Alafaci – saw the opportunity to provide a new platform.

“We wanted to use the BMW brand to showcase the work of the incredibly talented artists and designers living here in Brisbane,” he says. Designed by multifaceted creative, Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze), the car wrap personifies the future of Brisbane BMW’s luxury mechanics through colour, creativity, innovation and exploration. “We wanted to work with a female artist on this project and Deena was the perfect fit as she embodies the BMW brand so well; she’s modern, edgy and super creative.”

And, that’s just the outside, it’s the inside where the innovation shines.

The driver-oriented cockpit exudes an ambience that is both exclusive and dynamic with illuminated interior trim finishes and sports seats. Now, meet your PA – the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is your go-to, offering advice and assistance on the road. Your voice is its command. Brisbane BMW’s collaboration with Deena and the Brisbane Street Art Festival is considered more of an immersion. It’s a double entendre; the bold features, forthcoming designs and aesthetics of the 2 Series, matched with the empowerment of Deena, is fitting with the timing of International Women’s Day. Each component of this sleek syndicate oozes boundary pushing and power play, and that’s just the beginning.

“We see it evolving into something really special,” Anthony hints.

Officially launching on Friday March 6, you’ll be able to get your hands on the 2 Series Gran Coupé wheel, with all of your aesthetics and personal designs considered. If Brisbane BMW’s signature blue is too electric for you, create your own interior aesthetic choosing from a range of colour palettes and interior customisations. Attractive from all aspects (including the price), Brisbane BMW is leading the pack to elevated experiences we’ve never seen on our city’s streets before. With Anthony at the wheel, your every day is about to be taken to vehicleworthy velocities. Take one for a spin to feel the difference yourself.

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defined Wellbeing: WELLNESS

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The word ‘wellbeing’ is thrown around these days, but what does it actually mean? We asked these leading ladies in food, nutrition and health to define what wellness means to them.

JACQUI TOUMBAS Nutritionist and Owner of Miss Bliss Whole Foods Kitchen To me, wellness is a constant state of evolving. There is never a point of reaching the pinnacle of wellness. It is the process of being my best and managing my physical health, mental health, faith, fitness, happiness, stress reduction, and emotional balance.

Wellness is important because it is the only way for me to evolve. My wellness affects every aspect of my life including work, creativity, and relationships.

TERESA CUTTER Founder and Director of The Healthy Chef Functional Food Range

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I truly believe that total wellness comes from within. What you eat, how you think, how you sleep, how you live as well as your lifestyle, will form the foundation to your wellbeing, and how your body feels. Wellness happens by making incremental changes that add up over time. Some of these changes can be small, like eating more vegetables, adopting a more plant-based wholefood diet or swapping coffee for matcha green tea. Other modifications may involve changing the way we think and taking a more positive approach to life.

To me, wellness is the total balance of nutrition, movement, rest and mindfulness – the four pillars of health.

Wellness means feeling well and balanced in all facets of life, not just general health. I like to look at wellness holistically, because there’s no point being well in some areas and not in others. Generally speaking, wellness is also a way of looking at the world through a different lens and understanding that your health has its ups and downs and a balanced approach to wellness is an ongoing, lifelong practice.

I am a big believer in the fact that food and love tie through every part of our lives, home and family, friends and community, career and passion, finances, health and longevity and spirituality. And, when we perceive a broader appreciation of food and its power, we can lighten up a little; connecting food with purpose and joy. I call these wellness principles my keystones for living a 'whole' life.

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Chocolate and raspberry smoothie bowl Recipe courtesy of Supercharge Your Life by Lee Holmes, available from superchargedfood.com Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas 1 ripe avocado, peeled 1 cup raspberries 2 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla powder ½ cup sheep’s milk yoghurt or coconut yoghurt ½ cup almond milk or milk of your choice To top (your choice): Edible flowers, passionfruit, lilly pilly berries, banana, raspberries, blueberries,

strawberries, almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), chia seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, granola and/or nut butter.

Method: Whiz all the ingredients except the toppings in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. The mixture should have a spoonable consistency.

Pour into two bowls and decorate with your chosen topping(s). Serves two.

The world’s healthiest chocolate cake Recipe courtesy of Earth To Table

by Teresa Cutter, available at thehealthychef.com Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin avocado or olive oil ½ cup almond milk ½ cup pure maple syrup 4 organic eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tsp gluten free baking powder ½ cup dark cocoa powder 3 cups almond meal Avocado frosting to serve Method: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) fanforced. Combine avocado oil, almond milk, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla into a bowl. Add the baking powder, cocoa and almond meal and mix

through until combined. Bake for 45 minutes until cooked then remove from the oven to cool. Combine frosting ingredients until smooth then ice the cake generously. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Double the recipe if making a double layered cake with frosting.

To make the avocado frosting combine the flesh from two ripe avocados, ½ cup pure maple syrup, ½ cup coconut cream, two teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ cup dark cocoa powder and a generous pinch of sea salt. Blend until smooth and use as the frosting for the cake.

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MADE IN BRISBANE

Miranda Gillespie This luxury handbag lover, former lawyer and self-confessed online shopaholic turned her side hustle into a thriving and sustainable high-end shopping platform.

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ike any woman with a likeness for the finer things in life, I was frustrated at the lack of second-hand designer handbags and accessories online, and so was inspired to start my own business in Brisbane buying and selling luxury pre-owned items. Before I founded Luxe.It.Fwd, I was a commercial lawyer for almost ten years. Whilst working full-time, I started my side hustle and would work on it in the early morning before work, during lunchtimes, nights and on weekends. I juggled crazy hours, but the hard work paid off when Luxe.It.Fwd had over 100% year-on-year growth. From this success, I was able to step away from my law career and focus on the business full-time. We now have a team of six behind us

making Luxe.It.Fwd what it is today. My aim has always been to bring accessibility to luxury, coupled with the same experience you would expect if buying new from the boutique.

I think that some people might have been perplexed as to why I left a successful legal career to start an online fashion company when I had no prior experience, but I really felt I had an amazing opportunity. Being in business is the wildest of rollercoaster rides. In managing a growing business and having a very energetic two-year-old boy, my work-life balance is still a work in progress at times, however, on a perfect Brisbane weekend you’ll find me somewhere at Howard Smith Wharves with a wine in hand.

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13.3.20 – 21.3.20 SARAH & SEBASTIAN: SOLDERED Sydney based jewellery brand Sarah & Sebastian will be hosting their Soldered event at The Calile Hotel where signature fine 10k gold chains will be seamlessly soldered onto wrists. Appointments essential. sarahandsebastian.com

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The Bare Road From the barefoot, sun-drenched heritage of Byron Bay.

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he Bare Road is the ultimate basics lifestyle and resort wear brand, with a focus on quality, texture and long-lasting staples that translate seasonally. This month, the brand releases their autumn 2020 collection, Noon.

We chatted to founders Katie and Ayla about the inspiration behind their brand.

How was The Bare Road born?

Katie: From a love for basics and easy-going staples with our lifestyle here in Byron Bay. Ayla and I were friends since primary school. Ayla finished school and studied fashion while I travelled, which inspired me to come home and start the fashion label. We started selling our designs locally in Byron.

Tell us about the autumn 2020 collection…

“Noon” is an honour to summer's seasonal transition and the shift in light as the days become cooler.

Drawing inspiration from the gradient of light that comes with the transition from morning to noon, the collection is designed to make you feel comfortable, confident and effortlessly stylish.

Favourite pieces from the collection?

Katie: My favourite two piece from the Noon collection is the linen suit set (Adley coat and Nadia pant). It’s such a versatile outfit and I can’t wait to wear just the coat with some denim cut offs and sandals for a casual Byron look.

I’m also going to live in the rib

cotton pieces.

Ayla: I can’t wait for the hemp basics – these will be on high rotation in my wardrobe.

What is 1% for the planet?

1% for the planet is an initiative that allows our business to give back, something we feel is a vital necessity in the fashion industry.

We support the movement, Take 3 For The Sea as the ocean is a huge part of our lives here in Byron Bay. What’s something people wouldn’t know about the brand?

Ayla: We are a very small team. We bring our kids to work with us and are always juggling the two.

Katie: We are both getting very used to working with one hand and a baby on the hip at all times, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Our office is loud and always full of kids, babies and lots of love.

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BY THE AUSTRALIAN OCEAN PARADISE WE CALL HOME.”

What is your biggest influence?

We are influenced by the Australian ocean paradise we call home. The pace, climate and environment have inspired us to create a relaxed yet refined line of basics and resort wear.

What does the future look like for TBR? We can’t wait for 2020. We feel like we have our mojo and know exactly who we are and what we want to produce and portray to the world. Sustainability is always at the forefront of our minds and we plan to explore more of this in 2020.

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

A burst of

BECKY Forget Barbara; our funny girl has made Australian comedy a whole lot more electrifying since she stepped up to the mic. Powered by Cheetos and Maxibons, Becky Lucas is to blame for roaring laughter on both the small screen and international stage, with credits like Conan, The Other Guy and Just For Laughs to her name. Lucky for us, she’s coming home for the Brisbane Comedy Festival each night from 10-15 March to leave us howling, so we asked this hilarious juggernaut to pause for a chat.

QUICK GIGGLE: Best Wi-Fi name you’ve ever seen? thepasswordisntthathard At a party where would we find you?

Trying to convince the DJ to play T-Pain Favourite comedian?

Chelsea Peretti Go-to ice breaker?

Are your parents divorced? Mine are!

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How are you feeling about Brisbane Comedy Festival?

I’m really excited. This feels like the show that’s closest to what my friends and I feel is really funny. I want to show everyone what I’m laughing and thinking about.

Where does the name of your show, ‘My Neck, My Back’, stem from?

There’s a story in my show that will make it very clear. Basically, there was a point when there was a song with those lyrics that was on the radio and it made a bunch of people, like me, who were in the car with their parents really uncomfortable.

What’s the best heckle you’ve ever heard?

One time someone told me my fly was open, which was actually really helpful.

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Any topics off limits?

Not really. I don’t have a problem talking about anything unless it’s already been discussed, in which case, it’s sort of boring.

Stuck in traffic, where does your mind wander?

I don’t drive so I’m usually in an Uber thinking, “God when am I going to get my license?”.

What’s your most handy excuse to get out of a date?

I’m so sorry, I just found out I love the Netflix series, ‘Cheer’, and care more about that than hearing anything about you!

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LEFTY’S MUSIC HALL Mosey on down to Caxton Street because whiskey apples and rockabilly vibes are once again being slung with a southern flair.

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JOEDY’S CAFÉ Keeping it simple but packing a playful punch, modern style brunch is being served with a twist. Feast on fresh produce with positive vibes and specialty coffee on the side at Graceville’s newest resident that you need to add to your catch-up rotation.

A fine-dining veteran is getting comfy with his latest New Farm endeavour.

Quality local ingredients will combine to create new takes on classic options like banana and oat waffles with white chocolate, home-style savoury mince and breakfast panna cotta with blueberry cream cheese.

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A beloved south side coffee and brunch spot has heard our cries and is opening a second home in Highgate Hill to deliver more Filipinoinspired baked goods and desserts. Try their signature purple yam donut with pavlova or bibimbap-style bowls and rejoice knowing everything is gluten-free. @dovetailhighgate MARCH 2020

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FOOD & DRINK

MR PERCIVAL’S Wining and dining over the water has never looked so good than with the playful and picturesque playground of Mr Percival’s.Treat your palate to the aperitivo style menu of seafood and pizza, especially the quintessential Queensland catch – Moreton Bay bug roll with chilli mayo and gem lettuce, paired perfectly with a crisp rosé. Name a better duo, we’ll wait.

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CIAO PAPI Settle in Mediterranean style by the water and master the pasta of Italy. For a taste that’s truly tantalising, entwine your fork with the delicious simplicity of spaghetti vongole peppered with parsley.

Allow your senses to follow the river any day of the week where the food is fresh and the drinks are flowing. These aren’t your average lunch time eats, they’re better. Feast your eyes on these go-to dishes guaranteed to nourish your soul. This is lunchtime at Howard Smith Wharves.

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GOODTIMES GELATERIA Sweeten up any day ending in ‘y’ with fruity flavours to fulfil your gelato dreams.

From tutti frutti and raspberry sorbet, get the scoop of the season to satisfy your insatiable sweet tooth. @goodtimesgelateria

FELONS BREWING CO. For some serious munching, get around the freshly made wholesome eats at Howard Smith Wharves’ iconic modern-day brewery.

Their delightfully made Parma pizza with tomato, mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto and parmesan goes down perfectly with a Felons Crisp Lager or Australian Pale Ale. It’s the perfect chance to hit reset on your day and tempt your taste buds for more of the classic menu.

ARC DINING Elevate your daytime dining with a dash of elegance.

Where sophistication meets modern conceptual cookery, at ARC you’ll find a mix of light and vibrant high end dishes coming straight from their own garden harvest (have a peek outside). Amongst the stunning views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane City, savour the flavour through textures of deliciousness with fig, cucumber, and chamomile mead. @arc_dining 22 |

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Listen up because the word on the street is there’s a secret spot buzzing with contemporary charm and old school style where gin is poured all night long. Here, every drop of a cocktail is perfection and the vibes wafting through the extravagant space aren’t like anything Brisbane has seen before. Didn’t we already tell you? Shhh!

The Valley’s luxurious speakeasy offers sophistication on tap. An ode to London’s prohibition days, party meets plush within Shhh!’s cosy corners. If you’re looking for an after-hours tonic, the bar is serving up approximately 70 gins so you can sip on

refreshing and botanical G&Ts and gin flights.

If you’re feeling gin-spired, Shhh! also offers gin masterclasses every month so you can be a cocktail connoisseur.

Shhh! resides grandly on the line where lounge meets club, so you can spend as much time lazing in lavish armchairs and deluxe booths as you can dancing to the tune of latenight DJs spinning an eclectic list of old and new favourites. Or, tune out to live music on Wednesday and Thursday nights, including old school jazz. As the opulent vibes feed your soul, savour plates designed to be shared like pork belly bao with sticky plum dressing,

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charcuterie boards and cheese spreads. If you’re chasing a night dripping in luxury, then fancy your affair with VIP bottle service served by your very own personal butler to step back into an era of evening libations.

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All stirred up Stanley Restaurant Executive Chef, Louis Tikaram, let us in on his sizzling secrets of the season.

When did you know food was going to be such a big part of your career? Definitely cooking with my Grandma in Fiji as a young child. I used to love sitting on the bench top watching her prepare roti, curries, fresh seafood and travelling to the markets with her to shop.

Where has food taken you around the world? I have travelled the world two times over in search of different cuisines, cultures and flavours. I have worked as a private chef in South Hamptons, cooked at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada, run a restaurant in Los Angeles, three months discovering Mexico and 29 more countries in between Norway to Indonesia eating and exploring everything on offer.

What can people expect to find at Stanley this season?

Exciting exotic fruits from Suncoast produce on the dessert menu, some awesome local Noosa Scallops and some of the most tender squid caught from around Bundaberg.

What’s your favourite aspect of Cantonese style cooking?

I fell in love with Cantonese cooking as it’s the perfect cuisine to showcase the best produce in the world. We can find right here within a few hours of Brisbane, a subtle sauce or a quick stir fry is the perfect application to let the beauty of the produce shine.

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What dishes are you looking forward to cooking the most over autumn/winter? Winter for me is soup, Congee and Dan Dan noodle weather so keep a look out for these on the menu soon.

Where do you see the food scene in Brisbane heading over the next year? I have only lived in Brisbane for six months and the food scene is unfolding before my eyes. It is already fast becoming a food destination for Aussies to travel to and will definitely grab a lot of international attention soon.

Where do you get your inspiration from in the kitchen?

Honestly I get it from being outdoors, cycling, surfing and bushwalking! Clearing my head and letting my imagination flow is when I usually start to think about dishes, flavour combinations and produce.

Being back in Australia, it is very difficult not to be inspired.

The quality and flavour of the produce here is mind blowing, it truly is the best place to cook in the world.

What ingredient can you not get enough of right now?

Stockyard beef from the Darling Downs is some of the best beef I have ever tasted and to receive our meat direct from the farm is amazing.

Sweet or spicy? Spicy.

What celebrity would you love to cook for? Patty Mills (Aussie NBA Player).

Thai Wi-Rat, Little Valley, Watany Manoushi, Glamorous Wok, sAme sAme and Little Smirk.

Best memory from Stanley so far? Bringing 30 chefs together who have never worked with one another and forming friendships that will last a lifetime.

Best kitchen hack? Oyster sauce!

It is an umami bomb so don’t only use in Asian cooking! Add a few tablespoons to spaghetti bolognese sauce, stews and anything else that needs a pump up in flavour. You will thank me later.

What are some of your favourite places to eat in Brisbane? Gerard’s Bistro, Mirchh Masala, ARC, 1889 Enoteca,

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his month we’re running away to the romantic town of Ravello, Italy. Perched on the Amalfi Coast with cliffside gardens and enchanting mountain settings, Brisbane couple, Fiona and Patrick, secretly eloped amongst the beautiful and heavenly backdrop of this Mediterranean coastline.

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MY BIG DAY Fiona & Patrick

THE DRESS & ACCESSORIES | Grace Loves Lace THE SUIT | P Johnson WEDDING DINNER | Rossellini’s Restaurant HOTEL | Palazzo Avino THE RINGS | Natalie Marie Jewellery THE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER | Antony Merat/Matteau Castellucia WEDDING PLANNER | Marry Me Abroad FAVOURITE MOMENT | We got married at 5pm, so we spent the majority of the morning/afternoon at the beach club drinking champagne, swimming in the sea and just hanging out. It was so blissful knowing all we had to do was get ready in a few hours and share our vows with one another!

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Bask in riverside romance at Brisbane’s favourite celebration destination.

owever your dream day looks, you’ll find it within a collection of bespoke reception venues and boutique houses at Howard Smith Wharves.

Offering private hideaways amongst the cliffs, a city backdrop and unique riverside buildings, charm will be a given on your special day as well as endless inspiring pictureperfect opportunities.

If you imagine your reception buzzing with the excitement of your loved ones, Howard’s Hall is the perfect hosting haven. The floor to ceiling glass windows gives way to stunning, uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and city skyline, and opens onto a deck to create an unrivalled setting for cocktails and canapés.

Like Howard’s Hall, the rustic and cosy Rivershed can fit both a stage and dancefloor within a heritage-listed wharf building crowned beautifully by exposed beams and a wide verandah soaring over the river.

For a more intimate affair, the Howard Smith Wharves’ houses

are the perfect fit. The larger, Bougainvillea House, features a wraparound verandah and is inspired by luxe summer holidays in the Mediterranean as well as the carefree Queensland lifestyle to create a space that feels like home. Tucked away in the lush gardens, Green House is an inner-city oasis that takes form as an elegant English glasshouse.

Both spaces include iconic and picturesque settings where you can treat your guests to alfresco dining and cocktails.

When it comes to food, the culinary team at Howard Smith Wharves will cater your day with a food experience that is equally comforting and enticing while showcasing the best of Queensland’s growers and makers.

If you’re feeling the love and can’t wait to tie the knot, you can lock in your dream day this year. With Queensland always boasting beautiful weather, there’s no need to shy away from a winter wedding at Howard Smith Wharves.

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In the centre of Brisbane City, Old Government House’s original sandstone façade and thoughtfully restored classic interior is reminiscent of a more genteel time. An intimate walled courtyard and surrounding manicured lawns set Old Government House apart, while the generous wrap-around verandahs provide alternative spaces for entertaining and socialising.

Room Three Sixty – a top-floor function space with panoramic views of the city skyline

from one of the most picturesque corners of Brisbane City – makes for an impressive modern reception venue. Adjacent to Old Government House, Room Three Sixty is an incredibly versatile, neutral space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, two adjoining openair terraces and a full-service bar.

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LINSEY NORRIS Brisbane Lions GM of Marketing With a background in tourism, Linsey started with Brisbane Lions in 2013.

Climbing the ranks in various roles, she worked on the original women’s team pitch and was recently promoted while on maternity leave. “The Brisbane Lions organisation is so supportive for a working mum; the hours and maternity policies – it’s a great place to work for a woman,” she says. “For women’s football, the change in society currently is massive, and for us to go out to schools and see stars in students’ eyes when they see our players is amazing – it could be them one day. There’s a way to go but we’re making amazing progress.”

ALLY ANDERSON Brisbane Lions AFLW player Ally is one of Brisbane Lions’ original players and life’s been nothing short of empowering since. “It’s definitely changed my life for the better. I get to travel and work with communities through Red Dust, a not-for-profit organisation in NT, where we deliver healthy living programs to students. I would have never been able to do this unless I was playing,” she says. These days, the young fans have female role models and knowing she’s contributing is humbling. This year she’ll be working on a Lions’ program called Inspire, running footy and education programs within a three-week program and she’s also excited for more women’s games to be held at The Gabba.

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THE TEAM ARE IMPROVING EVERY GAME; THERE’S NO LIMIT TO WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE.” BREEANNA BROCK Brisbane Lions Women’s CEO Since 2016, Breeanna has been front and centre as Brisbane Lions’ first women’s team CEO – a far cry from her days as a tennis coach. When it comes to the AFLW, Breeanna says she feels blessed to have created something from nothing. “It’s been a privilege to be a part of history and shape this incredible team.” And, it transcends further than just the Lions, with the foundations of footy giving women everywhere an opportunity to trust each other. “Footy allows women to do things they haven’t experienced such as protecting each other, tackling and being aggressive – all without negative connotation,” she says. It’s no surprise women are coming in droves to the game due to the empowering opportunities.

PHOEBE PARSONS Podcaster, publicist and NOVA 106.9 radio host Once upon a time, there was a naive young girl who had the audacity to enter a Nova podcasting competition called ‘Podquest’, despite never having made a podcast before. By some insane stroke of luck, that naive young girl won the competition, ended up number six on iTunes and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, is now 110 episodes and 11 seasons deep with Confessions of a Train Wreck. That naive young girl was Phoebe Parsons.

“I didn’t choose the podcasting life; the podcasting life chose me. I’d actually started writing a book about what a train wreck my life was, and in a case of art imitating life, the USB I was writing it on snapped in half and I didn’t have the patience to write it all over again, so I took the lazy girls approach and spoke it instead. Turns out that USB snapping was the best thing that could have ever happened to me,” she says. Phoebe’s career goals are just like anyone else’s – to be on Dancing With The Stars (if any casting directors are reading this). Now as Nova 106.9’s most recent Sunday morning voice along with fellow hosts Shad and Tom, her best advice? Out grind, out hustle and out work everyone. @PHOEBEACP

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ELISSIA CARNAVAS Director, Studio Pilates Coorparoo An injury that took her out of the Olympics could have been her downfall, but Elissia turned it into an opportunity to highlight her power to help. The former Australian athlete began Pilates as a rehab tool post-pregnancy and was so thrilled by the craft’s ability to regain personal strength, she was determined to share it.

LEANNE BRYANT Owner, Rinse & Repeat Luxury Laundry Leanne always knew life had big plans for her, but she didn’t know those plans involved luxury laundry. When her husband proposed the idea of starting their own laundromat, the laundry business’ grimy reputation didn’t have her thrilled until she realised she could revolutionise the industry all together. Her laundromat would be beautiful, fully serviced, completely cashless, have auto injected detergent and softener, offer dedicated animal garment machines, have a drive through facility for laundry services and dry cleaning plus a commercial arm with very

reputable clients. This is Rinse & Repeat.

Since March 2019, Leanne has transformed a menial chore into an exceptional experience based on building genuine, long-term relationships with her clientele. Through her vision, doing laundry creates an opportunity for more ‘me time’ without compromising on quality and with an extra touch of extravagance. This year, Leanne will continue to defy the stigma of the traditional laundromat and commercial laundry experience by using the friendly determination her clients have come to expect as often as she hears, “This is the best laundry I’ve ever seen,” from within the walls of Rinse & Repeat.

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VERA HADDOCK Director, VERAS Vera launched her unique and stunning video and photography studio located at West End in May 2019. “Since my childhood in Russia I have been captivated by fashion and photography and I have now combined both of these passions in business,“ she says. While VERAS provides all traditional fashion and product photography, it is differentiated from others by the incredible StyleShoots Live Machine – an all-in-one video and stills robotic powerhouse.

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Now, Elissia is the proud cause of an inspiring community through Pilates within Coorparoo. Although she may see them for only 40 minutes at a time, the impact she has on her clients lingers for much longer. “We get to see people in their raw form who come to us with a willingness to be better physically and mentally. It’s about being able to instil confidence in them every day and encourage them on the road to their personal goals – that is my favourite part of the job,” she says.

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“I’m thrilled with how small brands, large brands, individuals, families or anyone who just wants to impress are embracing VERAS. We can produce brilliant content for all e-Commerce and social media platforms with unbeatable speed and quality. I always tailor my pricing to the objectives and budgets of my clients to make sure my services are affordable. Seeing is believing and this is why I offer ‘without obligation’ free demonstrations.” Vera is a lady on a mission and is already looking to purchase the StyleShoots Eclipse Machine this year.

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ALISON HUTLEY Co-founder of Botanica Real Food Before motherhood, Alison spent five years at university desperately searching for a career she could dig her teeth into. Little did she know she would soon be battling such a male dominated industry. “I had always loved working in the hospitality industry, it just never occurred to me that I didn’t need a degree to be a success,” Alison says. When she started her apprenticeship, she was the only female working in the entire restaurant. “I put my head down and got to work, I made it so that if anyone was talking about me, it would be about my work ethic, standards and dedication,” she says.

At the time she launched into the market, there was an incredible demand for the product but no one quite realised how to meet it.

“Everyone wants to make healthier choices, but make those options delicious, time efficient and great value too, and you have created a product almost impossible to resist,” she says.

With her seventh year of Botanica, Alison says it has been a patient pursuit with 2020 set to be a big year launching another site and continuing to bring beautiful fresh produce to the people of Brisbane.

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I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED WORKING IN HOSPITALITY.” SIOBHAN WHITE Owner and manager, HYPOXI Studio Bulimba Helping people achieve their health and wellness goals is all in a day’s work for Siobhan.

When the fitness model and former winner of the WFF Ms Galaxy-Universe Nationals gave birth to her son, she struggled to get back into shape. Siobhan stumbled on HYPOXI and was so pleased with how quickly she lost stubborn fat and cellulite that she decided to open up her own studio to help others too.

Focusing on HYPOXI’s scientifically proven method, which eliminates stubborn fat and

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She may have started the business with no big picture intention, but Isabella turned a passion purely for family and friends into a fresh take on beauty captivating Brisbane. She has built a revolutionary home for ten brow and lash experts called Bella Brows. “The team culture and energy is like no other,” she says.

“Our clients are always telling us how much they look forward to coming to their appointments with us for not only the results, but the experience from entering the doors to saying goodbye.”

Focusing on low maintenance beauty, Isabella inspires her team to build confidence within themselves so they can do the same for their clients. Continually educating herself and offering the best techniques and technology, she’s preparing to continue her reign, establishing more studios across Brisbane, so more people can experience her exceptional touch.

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cellulite three times faster than traditional exercise, Siobhan has built a boutique studio filled with complementary, technology-based health and wellness services that work.

Importantly, Siobhan and her team are personal cheerleaders for each and every client. She has won a host of awards along the way, including the Young Entrepreneur of the Year through the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce.

Siobhan says, “Watching people achieve their goals, helping them find motivation and seeing transformations in not just physical appearance, but confidence and mental toughness, is truly a gift.”

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ALLY MULLER Founder, Goya Consulting When passion exists inside an organisation, Ally holds the key to unlock genius ideas, empowerment and the steps to ensure a corporate team thrives, not just survives. “My need to question everything leads to the discovery of extraordinary internal opportunities that ultimately lead to outcomes that produce unforeseen bottom line value,” she says.

A visionary idea can only make an impact once it’s implemented, so Ally makes them a reality. Her company, Goya Consulting, shows organisations how to add real value to their bottom line by embedding structures that energise their people to create the growth they desire. A board member for both Surf Lifesaving Queensland and Somerville House, Ally’s highly sought-after advice will be even more accessible when she releases her new book in April.

SONJA SEARLE Owner, Lady Marmalade

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Sonja believes you don’t need to see the entire staircase to take the first step, so even though leaving 25 years of Human Resources to open a café was a huge one, she took it. Now, not only is she a proud owner of a Stones Corner icon, she is in the position to help others in her local community bloom.

Together with husband and business partner, Howard, Sonja brightens the ‘Corner’ through Lady Marmalade. “Our dream was to own a venue we would love to go to ourselves,” she says. “I never thought it would become a reality.” Her passion for the people has extended to her role as Board Member for Stones Corner, which she uses to help other small businesses reach their full potential.

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SHWETA KHAN Founder and director, Starfire Diamond Jewellery Every diamond has its own unique print and, likewise, Shweta creates the pieces that other jewellers wouldn’t dare to make. The tax accountant turned diamond extraordinaire is the epitome of the modern woman who juggles motherhood, family life and an exceptional business. Her brand, Starfire Diamond Jewellery, is elite in its distinctive designs and watching a client admire her custom-made pieces while saying, “Other jewellers didn’t think it was possible,” is a norm.

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Shweta’s latest collection, Empowerment, boasts statement rings embedded with various gemstones that will infuse you with the energy you need. Her 2020 will also be spent contributing to her charity, Givehope Foundation, in honour of her brother. “My brother was a loving soul who wanted to help others that are suffering,” she says. “So, our charity supports anyone who is in need.”

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CHRISTINE CURRO Founder, White Bungalow, White Grove House and White Havana Beautiful taste and an impeccable eye are something you’re born with, and no one proves this more than Christine. The retail sensation turned her experience working for leading labels into three stores that are unique, overflowing with personality and evolve as she does. Offering a wide range of products from fashion, jewellery, Hamptons-style homewares, artisan

gifts, floristry and soon a café and event space, Christine upholds high quality and attention to detail within each category.

“There’s something quite magical about working in a space that’s full of beautiful products and surrounded by so much creative energy and talent from our team,” she says. “I’ve always had a clear vision of my brand and that’s what has helped me navigate to where I am today.

It is authentic to me and no one can replicate that.”

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KAREN MEISSNER Founder and director, Brand.4.Profit By channelling her passion for human connection, shifting perceptions and transforming creative potential into elevated and impactful outcomes, Karen enables visionaries, innovators and changemakers to be seen and heard in a competitive market. Profit is a natural reward directly related to value and this is the philosophy that drives Karen to empower business owners to connect and align with a higher purpose, creating positive change for all. She created Brand.4.Profit to help brands access possibilities previously unavailable. Karen says: “I believe this is my innate gift; fusing possibility with function and form to create meaningful brand experiences while inviting others into my world of feeling and connection.”

WE CREATE AND BUILD BRANDS THAT ARE EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED, VALUES DRIVEN AND PURPOSE-LED.”

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HELEN EDMONDSON Director, Tigerlamb Juggling life, family and four award-winning salons is tough, but Helen does it like a top circus performer. Beginning in Brisbane as a hair stylist for 30 years, she headed to Hamilton Island before settling in Europe to work for major labels and handling a celebrity clientele in Hampstead London. Armed with all the latest hair tricks, Helen moved back to

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Brisbane to create Tigerlamb – divine fit outs where stylists thrive, and guests can trust.

“It’s hard to believe that winning three awards and being finalists in four categories at the 2019 Australian Hairdressing Industry awards could be beaten as highlights of 2019 but being centre stage at Brisbane Hair Expo blitzed it,” Helen says. Saying goodbye to outdated values and beliefs in the industry, Helen is opening a new Tigerlamb in West End this year.

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I HAVE MASSIVE PLANS FOR 2020 SO I’LL CONTINUE DOING WHAT I’M DOING, STAY FOCUSED ON THE END GAME AND MAYBE SLEEP IN 2021.”

CHELSIE BROWN Owner, Hairytales Hair Salon At 21, Chelsie’s entrepreneurial spirit inspired her to transform a rough start into a dream business – despite having no idea what that would entail.

“Failing was simply not an option,” she says. “I knew I was really good at hairdressing and I knew I would outwork anyone, so I thought I’ll just figure out the rest.” With that drive, Hairytales was born in 2011 and has been a staple for Brisbane hair ever since.

For the past three years, Chelsie has doubled her business every year and this momentum is only growing. “I’ve put a lot of focus on customer

service, marketing and branding, and the results have been phenomenal,” she says. When a problem with the lease almost took Hairytales down, Chelsie merely took it in her stride and created an even better version of the renowned salon at its current location on Hamilton Road, Wavell Heights. “The great thing about a business – and life in general – is you learn every day,” she says. “No day is the same.”

Her 2020 is already off to a brilliant start as she has been handpicked by Wella to be part of their 2020 Master Colourist Team. With an aim to never stop improving, Chelsie has big goals and achieving them is a given.

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LIZA DAVID & SUZANNA LUKETIC Founders, Body Reformers

A new life will always begin in the right hands when Dr Harris is there. A mother of three herself, she puts women of all ages first, even when they don’t do that for themselves. “The unique need to be sometimes counsellor, sometimes scientist, sometimes surgeon and always a doctor drew me instantly to obstetrics and gynaecology and I’ve never looked back,” she says.

Whether she’s rushing to a delivery, working on a problem that’s been burdening a woman for ten years or showing a couple that special heartbeat for the first time, her days are never the same but always make a difference. To help her honourable pursuit, she’s expanding Maiden Health in 2020 so even more women can experience quality and personal health care.

Like the yin and yang of Pilates, Liza and Suzanna came together to create a special space in the community for people to be empowered through movement. Weight loss and toned bodies are merely a by-product of an opportunity to provide a positive impact on others, while helping them evolve into the best versions of themselves.

With waitlists on almost every class, a much-awaited second studio is in the works for 2020. “We want to change the way people look at fitness so they can learn to love the journey and make a lifelong commitment to their mind, body and spirit,” Liza says. “We also don’t take ourselves too seriously and are always having a laugh while our muscles are burning.”

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SANDRA FINDLAY Founder, Morningside Medispa Sandra believes that what you leave behind is what’s woven into the lives of others, which is why she’s leaving a positive impact on the lives of every person who enters her caring medi spa. Jumping from Sweden to Spain and London before settling in Brisbane, she was handpicked from thousands to be given the opportunity to further her career in aesthetics, and this invaluable experience shows in her work.

“At Morningside Medispa, our passion for helping people feel their best and our impeccable knowledge and expertise blends together for the ultimate customer-focused and results-driven experience,” she says. “I absolutely love that we have the tools, passion, knowledge and experience to make a positive change on the way people feel about themselves.”

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KATIE RICHARDS CEO and Founder, Virtual Legal Katie’s accolades reveal she’s the winner of the Lord Mayor’s Micro Business of the Year, Business News Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Legal, WID Suncorp Innovator of the Year, Women in Technology Employer of Choice and more. It’s high praise and it’s more than deserved because she’s done something truly groundbreaking by cutting the cost of legal help so substantially that those who ordinarily couldn’t afford support now can.

Virtual Legal is an online law firm and, along with social enterprise Law On Earth, replicates the client-lawyer interaction on a self-service platform so people can manage their own legal issues for a fraction of the cost.

“Our purpose is to impact the lives of all Australians by simplifying legal for humanity,” Katie says. “And this year we’re taking the platform global.”

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SOPHIA KLEMENZ-GHANEM Founder, Klemenza Growing up in a family of hoteliers that moved across eight countries, plus with a well-known architect grandfather, has allowed Sophia to not only become the worldly person she is today, but a creative with a style that transcends her life of travel and culture. After an opportunity to work with renowned interior designers in Toronto and London, Sophia also interned behind the scenes for a Candice Olsen and the hit TV show, Restaurant Makeover. Eventually moving

from Canada to Brisbane, she worked for Coco Republic, introducing her to the beautiful interior world of Australia.

“I opened Klemenza as I always wanted a shopfront to showcase my own design style. Both my parents are passionate about interior design so together we opened Klemenza,” she says. Curating her own furniture line as well as an interior design studio, Klemenza also carries exclusive designer homeware collections such as Tom Dixon, Menu and Greg Natale. About to go live with her online store, Sophia has in her sights to design exquisitely unique pieces perfect for the home.

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Need to up your brow game? Brow lamination is the latest brow treatment on the block, but what actually is it and is it our final solution to breathtaking brows?

Beauty school drop-out or not, with the aesthetic and beauty industry elevating and introducing a plethora of new treatments, it can be bamboozling. And, thanks to the likes of Cara Delevingne, the industry’s sights have set on brow behaviour with striking shapes. Now, we may finally have found the answer to acing arches like never before; the final verse in the brow bible.

Brow lamination will soon be offered at all Brazilian Beauty clinics and is the painless answer to brow precision which follows a similar pattern to lash lifts. If your brows aren’t up to par, nor sitting pretty in proportion,

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From brows to balayage and facials to infusions, Brisbane’s beauty scene has got it going on. Without further ado, we sourced the best for glowing skin, enviable hair and body shaping.

Shape up

You’ll be the source of beautiful brow envy when you leave this captivating cosmetic clinic with the best arches around. If it’s to do with brows, Mediluxe specialises in it. From cosmetic tattooing to brow sculpting and lamination, Mediluxe’s brow artists will listen and make sure you adore your planned shape and colour before they take you to the treatment room and give you brows that wow. If you want to exude confidence and receive compliments but nerves are holding you back, plucking up the courage is easy.

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Founder of The Brow Bar, Chernae Silk, lives and breathes the feeling of being confident in today’s high-pressured world. Using brow techniques that she has developed herself and travelled the world to discover, it’s no surprise there are over four thousand people coming into the stores each month to experience 17 years of brows and lashes. Her professional team of ‘Arch Angels’ never fail to achieve her goal of helping those who are in need of feeling empowered again.

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If you’re going to spend a little while freshening up your mane, you’ll want to go to a place where the service is sensational, the atmosphere is fun and there’s a real sense of camaraderie. For this scenario, we suggest the top team at Cameo Rose Hair Boutique – passionate about great hair with expert skills to boot.

Arch artistry

Not a single hair will be out of place when brow stylist Gabrielle Blake sets her eye for detail on your arches. Offering nothing but the best, she’ll shape your brows to the highest standard with a natural touch and an affordable price.

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Perfect precision

Embodying the ‘less is more’ philosophy by delicately mimicking your own natural brows or lip colour, it’s no wonder Preah Fulcher has a cult following. Fluffy feather brows? Impeccable. Lip blush tattooing? Stunning. Now located at East Brisbane, find the same flawless service and more at Preah Love Cosmetic Tattoo.

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They will keep colour young and vibrant by using your natural base and add perfect face-framing pops of blonde and texture for a look that’s sweeping in style.

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When you head to a premium salon that offers only cuttingedge treatments and high-end services, you should be assured they know everything about what’s being smoothed onto your skin. This is what you’ll find at Mademoiselle Beauty, because their head lady makes the products herself!

Sarche Skin is a natural range that promotes the skin’s barrier function to tackle anti-aging and blemishes.

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A simple and inexpensive skin care regime is something everyone can achieve. Paired with a healthy lifestyle, the single most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun, so use a quality SPF 50+ sunscreen product every day.

If you smoke, consider quitting or reduce how much you smoke. Smoking makes your skin look aged and wrinkled. Our skin is generally robust but treat it gently. Reduce wash times and avoid hot water. Excessive washing with hot water removes natural oils and dries your skin. Gentle, soap-free cleansers used once or twice a day are best. After washing, apply a moisturiser that suits your skin type, preferably one containing broad spectrum sunscreen. A diet rich in vitamin C and low in refined sugars, carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats may promote younger-looking skin. Finally, maintain a healthy stable body weight, manage stress, sleep well, exercise regularly and moderate alcohol consumption. Your skin will be looking better in no time!

There is always an extensive sartorial list to conquer when organising your wedding.

When it comes to the outfits, these are usually tasks assigned to each person.

Luckily, we have a great timeline to-do list to consider leading up to your big day.

Six months out: consider your design, colour and style options, the dress code of your wedding and how this relates to your suit, the formality of your partner’s dress/ attire and how this relates to your suit and, finally, is your wedding party easily fitted?

Three months out: action selecting a tailor, choose fabrics and styles of shirts, suits and jackets, get measured and consider a tie and accessories. At this stage the tie may not be necessary as sometimes it is better to see your outfit on before you accessorise. One month out: it’s time for your final fitting of the suit, your finishing accessories and shoes. A week before: we recommend getting a great haircut and a final pressing of your chosen suit. You’re now ready to marry the love of your life, enjoy the day.

Healthy and happy is how we want to age, but what makes a difference in enabling us to live longer and be happier? An environment that’s safe, quiet, and connected to nature, as well as having access to services is a great foundation for a good life. This includes the home, garden, street, and community.

Your job needs to be challenging, be close to home, pays at least an average wage (enough to save for retirement), and is good enough to be at for 40 hours per week. It really helps if your job has meaning and plays to your strengths. A yearly vacation is useful for recovery too. Socialise with friends who have a good sense of humor, share your ups and downs, stay positive, and nurture your romantic relationship. Having effective interpersonal skills in all contexts is critical.

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There’s no doubt a wedding is one of the most exciting times in every girl’s life. But long after the dress has been packed away, the decision to have your skin wedding ready will remain. Having your skin managed by a professional is vital and the results will continue long term. Polished skin, this means make-up application is flawless, photos will be stunning and it’s a decision no bride has ever regretted.

The query most brides-to-be ask is how far out they should start. If there are concerns such as pigmentation or congestion, six months prior to the wedding is a must. These concerns do take longer, however, with specialised treatments the outcome and effort is incredible. For brides who don’t have as many concerns but still want a glowing canvas, there are many options such as Radio Frequency, Collagen Induction, LED Light Therapy and skin resurfacing at three months out minimum. These results will live on long after your fairy-tale.

When it comes to having an attractive smile for your wedding, there’s more to it than just having white teeth. We tend to assume that pearly whites mean that they’re healthy, and while they might not have any visible signs of tooth decay, some areas are hidden from the eye. For example, all teeth need healthy gums for support. Gums should be light pink in colour and not red, puffy, swollen or bleeding. Healthy gums fit snugly around the crown of the teeth and if you suffer from gum recession (where the tooth root is exposed) this can change the appearance of teeth and make them look too long.

The position of the top teeth in relation to the bottom teeth is also important. Do teeth look ‘bucky’ or is there an underbite?

The effects of misalignment can include eating and chewing difficulties, headaches, tooth decay, chronic mouth breathing, speech issues and halitosis (bad breath).

Regular check-ups are paramount for healthy teeth and with professional dental care you can have a smile that is truly healthy.

Although it is widely understood that varicose veins can be hormonal, research has been fairly limited, with just a few international studies undertaken in the last two decades. However, the data demonstrates a change in the diameter of the Great Saphenous Vein (a long superficial vein that runs the length of the leg) at different times of the menstruation cycle.

About 7-10 days prior to menstruation, the production of progesterone increases. This surge loosens the vein’s walls to carry more blood. However, valves in the leg veins that transport blood back to the heart may strain from this excess blood flow, thus causing varicose veins to form or worsen. Once the progesterone decreases, the vein diameter reduces and with this the symptoms can disappear.

Women who observe that their varicose veins become more bothersome with their period may want to consider wearing compression wear during their premenstrual stage to support venous sufficiency.

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According to IBISWorld, Australians will spend around $1.09 billion on V-Day gifts, but these expectations are straining relationships. Social media has raised the bar too high, and this is having detrimental effects for long term couples as the day can bring up buried resentments building up from the holiday period. Ignoring the buzz is impossible and can cause lot of pressure on individuals and their relationships. When it doesn’t live up to expectations, February 14 can be the catalyst for a split.

To avoid this, ditch expectations around the Hallmark holiday and get back to basics. Valentine’s Day can easily highlight the lack of romance in a relationship, so instead of celebrating your relationship on one allocated day, make time once or twice a month to just be together. Seeking help may feel like admitting defeat, but it’s the opposite – it means you both recognise something worth fighting for and that’s more romantic than any card or flower arrangement.

When people hear the words, ‘breast’ and ‘plastic surgery,’ they are quick to assume that this means an augmentation. However, this is not always the case.

Breast reduction operations are becoming more and more a part of a plastic surgeon’s day. Augmentation (making breasts larger) is still popular but requests for reduction surgery are becoming equally as common, and this is due to the fact that the operation has functional outcomes that can be beneficial.

Macromastia (large breasts) is often associated with neck and shoulder pain, bra strap shoulder indentation and skin rashes.

An inability to effectively exercise is described too. Patients and the medical literature report post-operative improvements in these functional concerns. If these symptoms are affecting you and your everyday life, perhaps breast reduction could assist. All surgery carries risks. Before proceeding you should obtain a second opinion from a suitably qualified surgeon.

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Dermal rollers seem to be rolling out all across the beauty world, but what’s the hype? This month, Deputy Editor Fiona Williams went rolling in the deep with Australian Skin Institute’s Dermal Roller device.

Being able to bring advanced skin treatments home seemed too good to be true and yet with my new go-to gadget, I saw results immediately. I had never used one before, but reaping the benefits was easy. All it takes is asterisk motions on the skin over your whole face for the diamond tip needles to create channels in the skin, stimulating collagen production. You only need to treat yourself two to three times a week and I highly suggest doing it at night with a soothing serum (I opt for the ASI Pure Hydration Concentrate) as skin can become a little red. Surprisingly gentle but giving me noticeable results, I’ve had zero breakouts since starting the treatment combo – just smooth, beautiful skin.

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hat do Jacqueline Kennedy and I have in common? Sadly, nothing. However, the transcendent style icon has always fascinated me and for a sweet moment in time, I could envisage what it might have been like to be Jackie when she visited Cambodia in 1967 at the invitation of the King.

Our presidential treatment starts with the airport transfer. Travelling along the wide avenues of Phnom Penh in our chauffeured BMW, a Raffles flag flutters on the hood and, for a brief flicker, I imagine that we’re part of a VIP motorcade. We should feel special, as we are en route to Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Yes, THE Raffles – the luxury hotel brand synonymous with unparalleled service, the well-travelled and an era of luminous movie stars, famous writers, royals and heads of state.

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moment. The exquisite lobby is an intoxicating blend of Khmer, Art Deco and French colonial style with dark timber decor, a stunning chandelier and exotic orchids overflowing from vases.

We are introduced to our personal butler. The butler thing is not really our scene (hubby is squirming at the concept), however it is very much a part of Raffle’s exceptional service as we are led to our room for the next two nights – the Charles de Gaulle suite. It is one of several ‘personality’ suites and is a gorgeous room featuring a four-post bed, elegant decor and tastefully integrated mod cons. There’s no balcony on this one, which I would recommend for those romantic balmy evenings.

The hotel has arranged a tour of the property – for anyone who appreciates history, it’s a must. From its beginnings in 1929, Raffles Le Royal has been a part of Phnom Penh’s history for the past 91 years and it is one hell of a history. I spent flight time listening to podcasts about Cambodia, gleaning an insight into its rich and tragic past. Yet, while the hotel reverently honours its past, its eyes are set to the future and, located STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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The hotel is wrapped around a central courtyard, which features PHNOM PENH SLING two stunning pools lined with established trees and sun lounges. Pool boys (their words, not mine) are on hand to take drink and food orders. Mental note: make time for lunch and an ice-cold G&T poolside – we did this the day of our departure.

But it’s The Elephant Bar that captures my imagination. The decor is both timeless and romantic, adorned with whimsical paintings of elephants, each of particular significance. It’s no wonder

that locals and visitors alike flock to the bar for its elegant yet relaxed ambience, and I can imagine Rudyard Kipling whiling away the time, seeking inspiration over a Gin Sling or two. This is a truly beautiful place to enjoy happy hour, pre-dinner drinks or a late-night tipple – it’s my favourite place in the hotel.

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on display.

The enchanting Jacqueline certainly captured the heart of Raffles and the menu at Le Royal Restaurant features her moniker. The five‑course Jacqueline Kennedy Heritage Menu (including a welcome Femme Fatale) is the actual cuisine served during her stay and the dining room offers a truly special experience. However, the charm and luxury of Raffles doesn’t stop here.

To read more about Raffles, the Royal family splashing the cash and more, head online to stylemagazines.com.au.

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Have you always been in fashion? How did you get into it?

One sentence to introduce yourself?

A secret romantic and very determined person with a salted caramel cookie obsession.

Describe Palm Noosa in three words…

Fun, feminine and timeless.

What was the inspiration behind the brand?

To create unique pieces that make you feel special when you’re wearing them, whether that be at the grocery store, to lunch with the girls or to a wedding!

How did you develop your creative style?

For me, each collection starts simply with the notion of “What do I want to wear?”, then I go back, lay all the designs out, think of all the important women in my life with all of their unique lifestyles and body shapes and make sure there is a piece for everyone.

From a young age I’d beg Mum to buy me Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. When I was 13 I begged my mum for a sewing machine for my birthday, and most afternoons were spent at Spotlight. Fashion is always something that has made me feel good. There is nothing better than finding a piece and it being love at first sight.

Favourite piece from your current collection?

The Grove Street Dress for a special occasion and The Horseshoe Bay Dress for everyday wear.

Who is your style icon?

Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Dello Russo and my mum.

What celebrity would you love to see wearing Palm pieces?

Margot Robbie.

Signature scent?

Chanel Paris-Deauville.

Chanel Paris-Deauville Eau de Toilette Spray 125ml $115 David Jones

Can’t stop watching/ listening to/reading?

I’m a creature of habit and very nostalgic, which means I’m constantly watching my favourite shows on repeat. My go-to’s will always be Friends and The Office. I’ve also been playing The Handmaid’s Tale soundtrack on repeat.

Last place you travelled to?

India – to finalise our upcoming fourth collection!

It’s a perfect Sunday afternoon, where are you?

On a boat with my friends and family eating prawns and oysters with an Aperol spritz in hand or getting take away truffle pizza from our local, 250 Grammi.

Can’t live without beauty products?

Pawpaw cream, Bobbi Brown hydrating face cream and Issada mineral foundation.

What’s in store for Palm Noosa in 2020?

We’re in the middle of production right now for our 2020 autumn/winter collection and in the early stages of design for next summer’s range.

MARCH 2020

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