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The November 19 Edition

In our cover story this week, Lillian Ahenkan (aka FlexMami) talks with Jane Rocca about her Ghanaian heritage, and growing up with the strong matriarchal influence of her single mother.

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The November 19 Edition
Mariam Seddiq x Sheike “Frankie” top. Louise Olsen earrings.

‘I felt validated and seen’: The moment FlexMami’s life changed

She’s built a huge following on social media, but now Lillian Ahenkan aka FlexMami is reaching a new legion of fans offline.

  • by Jane Rocca

Laura’s parenting style is ‘hands-off’ due to her strict, religious upbringing

The aftermath of being raised in a fundamentalist household can have significant impacts on all aspects of life. Here, three women share their stories.

  • by Elli Jacobs

As kids, we assume that our family is the standard, no matter how peculiar it is

What families are, in their own way, is decidedly weird.

  • by Donna Leon
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Travelling with kids is like dragging a suitcase with a squeaky wheel

Sometimes mothers need a holiday on their own.

  • by Jo Stanley
The comedian loves a payjama sets, “My friends are like, ‘Here she is again in a matching set.’ It’s totally my jam.”

‘My husband is going to divorce me’: Celeste Barber’s fashion mistake

“I made a big song and dance about [them] on Instagram. Everyone hates them.”

  • by Georgie Gordon
Make-up artist Bobbi Brown: “Your perfect blush shade is the colour of your cheeks when you are flushed.”

I’ve been a beauty editor for 40 years, here’s my advice

From skincare and make-up to hair, these are the best beauty tips from the pros.

  • by Stephanie Darling
Lovingly curated and oozing charm at every turn, this home offers a warm and inviting sanctuary for a busy family of four.

Inside a family home in Sydney’s east that oozes charm

The single-storey Federation home in Queens Park is home to the former style director of Vogue Australia.

  • by Susan Redman
Centre photograph courtesy of KitchenAid

Fabulous finds to make a big impression at your next dinner party

Host the most stylish summer soirée with chic cutlery set, an unexpected vase and a sparkly new gadget.

‘It’s the relationship I knew I wanted’: Scrublands star on learning to commit

“We had a couple of false starts that left us both feeling tender, but we kept returning to the flame,” says Luke Arnold of his partner Laura.

  • by Robyn Doreian
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Forget the red sportscar stereotype. A midlife crisis can fuel positive change

“There are phases of life in which we experience existential crises, and one of those times is midlife...it’s a particularly interesting time for women.”

  • by Evelyn Lewin

‘Enough wasabi to sting in just the right way’: A chef shares his day on a plate

Kaelhub Cudmore sits down for Vancouver-style comfort food while on the road: wild salmon sashimi.

  • by Nicole Economos
Stir-fried beef and asparagus.

Adam Liaw’s stir-fried beef and asparagus

When asparagus is in season, it’s one of the best stir-fry vegetables.

  • by Adam Liaw
Stir-fried prawn, tomato and egg.

Adam Liaw’s stir-fried prawn, tomato and egg

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is arguably the national dish of China. Adding prawns is a very popular variation in Thai-Chinese cooking.

  • by Adam Liaw

Scorpio: Even with good intentions, steer clear of drama this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.

  • by Hedy Damari

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