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The October 1 Edition

In our cover story, writer Dolly Alderton finally gets to meet her childhood heroine, Geri Halliwell-Horner. They talk about girl power, the ’90s and Glastonbury.

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The October 1 Edition
Geri Halliwell-Horner

Geri Halliwell-Horner at 51 by Spice Girls super fan Dolly Alderton

From working-class pop star to country novelist, the former “Ginger Spice” is the queen of reinvention. She talks about girl power and why she’ll never complain about the ’90s.

  • by Dolly Alderton
Hannah Ferguson

I didn’t recognise my boss’ sexual harassment. Years later a phone call brought clarity

Too often, women fail to recognise and report their own violations, opting instead to bear the brunt and simply cope.

  • by Hannah Ferguson
The writer discovered the healing nature of water.

After hitting rock bottom, a women-only ocean pool led me to safety

The phrase “nature is healing” gets thrown around a lot in this wellness-obsessed era, though largely in jest. I learnt in earnest what those three words genuinely mean.

  • by Nadine J. Cohen
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Jo Stanley and daughter Willow.

Taylor Swift gave me the unexpected gift of time with my daughter

I casually learnt in precious snippets the parts of herself that she’s discovering. All because I stopped and surrendered to that moment in time.

  • by Jo Stanley

‘I love a bold-coloured suit’: Inside Sarah Harris’ wardrobe

“My fashion mood is often influenced by the news of the day.”

  • by Georgie Gordon
“For a natural look, I recommend matching the concealer with your foundation,” says make-up artist Ash K. Holm

How to use concealer to highlight and ‘lift the face’

Expert advice on the magic make-up product that can conceal, brighten and sculpt.

  • by Stephanie Darling
Maje blazer, $615. Sir “Danseurs” dress, $540. Christopher Esber shoes, $1395.
Celine by Hedi Slimane
“Abstraites” earrings, $930 (worn throughout). Sarah & Sebastian
“Corridor” necklace, $25,000. Jordan Askill “Shark” cuff, $31,689 (worn throughout).

Bring back ’90s grunge for an understated allure

Think edgy combinations, drapey fabrics and a hint of lingerie.

Centre photograph courtesy of HKliving.

How to bring pops of colour into a white-dominant room

It makes for a modern look with a touch of retro finesse.

  • by Georgie Gordon

Author Martin Flanagan: Women can tell you things you don’t otherwise know

“They bring different wisdom and intuition.”

  • by Robyn Doreian
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Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can affect one in 100 pregnant women, according to NSW Health.

Ashley was so sick during her pregnancy that she had to quit her job

Women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum can experience severe nausea and vomiting which may last their whole pregnancy.

  • by Evelyn Lewin

What this actor eats to prepare for playing Tina Turner at night

Ruva Ngwenya doesn’t like having a full stomach before show time.

  • by Nicole Economos
Lamb rissoles with beetroot yoghurt.

Adam Liaw’s lamb rissoles with beetroot yoghurt

This Aussie classic has fallen out of favour recently. These lamb rissoles have provided an update with a beetroot yoghurt.

  • by Adam Liaw
Macadamia and honey cigars.

Sunday baking project: Adam Liaw’s macadamia and honey cigars

These filo pastry cigars are almost a cheat’s baklava. Filled with nuts and drenched in a rich honey syrup.

  • by Adam Liaw

Libra: Don’t be overly concerned with being ‘the good guy’ this week

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

  • by Hedy Damari

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