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.
‘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
Travelling with kids is like dragging a suitcase with a squeaky wheel
Sometimes mothers need a holiday on their own.
- by Jo Stanley
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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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