The August 7 Edition
In our cover story, veteran actor Helen Mirren, now 77, shares the secrets of her sartorial success and tells Sonia Haria how she came to choose seven of her most fabulous looks.
Helen Mirren’s seven golden rules for ageless style
At 77, the actor has more fashion- and beauty-industry clout than most Instagram stars could ever dream of.
- by Sonia Haria
‘I believed that if I was Bengali, then I couldn’t be queer’
If I transformed my body, I would also be transforming the fundamental parts of my ma, my papa and my brother.
- by Arani Ahmed
Kathy Lette the husband killer? Not quite…
Every woman wants to be wanted, just not by Interpol, says Kathy Lette as she untangles her own case of mistaken identity.
- by Kathy Lette
Inside an artist’s clever home conversion in Sydney’s inner west
A living room that can become a gallery is one of many quirky features.
- by Jennifer Soo
Girls would ‘bribe security and be in our hotel rooms’: Taylor Hanson
The Hanson star opens up about how his mum helped make Hanson happen, finding fame at a young age, and married life.
- by Jane Rocca
Dark urges for retribution reveal more about ourselves – I would know
Julie Mayhew recalls the day her four-year-old self attempted a sweet taste of revenge.
- by Julie Mayhew
Instagram foodie Jessica Nguyen on how to lean into colour and prints
“Dressing up is an extension of my creativity.”
- by Georgie Gordon
Opinion
Opinion
Women are really good at friendships. The older I get, the more I cherish that
I often feel as though the universe has a plan for our weary souls, and that is, simply, to bring the people we absolutely should know into our orbit.
- by Jo Stanley
He created a cult unisex fragrance, but he doesn’t wear perfume
“I don’t have a favourite, nor do I wear any,” says fragrance legend Serge Lutens.
- by Stephanie Darling
Jungle-inspired homewares for an urban oasis
Opulent and eclectic, botanical themes and tropical accents are just the start.
- by Georgie Gordon
‘I was angry at everyone, and at life. I didn’t recognise myself any more’
Anxiety can manifest as anger, yet many people remain in the dark about the connection.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Home-grown beans, nettles, pears: What this farmer eats in a day
Sam Vincent’s farm-to-table diet gets the tick of approval from nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan.
- by Nicole Economos
Your weekly horoscope: August 7-14
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw's boiled new potatoes with salmon and dill
Lightly crushing a few of the potatoes here creates potato “crumbs” that help the buttery flavour to stick, so it doesn’t just slide off the skins. .
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw's baked stuffed vegetables
Capsicum and tomato are my favourite stuffed vegetables, but you can try this same recipe with hollowed out zucchini, eggplant, onions or cabbage leaves as well.
- by Adam Liaw
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