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Fashion & Beauty

Glamorous hair and a welcoming atmosphere at Bentleys at Red Hill

Hollywood glamour meets Bondi, with a Canberra twist, at the effortlessly chic Bentleys at Red Hill. Stepping inside the salon, you will be met with stylish art-deco-inspired finishing touches and a talented...

90s takeover continues with soft grunge

The ‘90s resurgence continues to leak into our beauty regimes with grunge stepping back on the scene. Here's how to get the look.

Clean beauty, clean products

2024 is all about clean and sustainable beauty as many brands try to source natural and eco-friendly ingredients.

Finding the right sports bra can make exercise easier

With exercise, whether you’re new to movement, or a seasoned athlete, the right outfit, from your head to your toes, is going to make the experience easier, more comfortable and perhaps, give you the boost you need to keep going.

Bentleys offers private salon for Muslim women

Canberra’s only private hair salon dedicated to Muslim women is now available at Bentleys Hair of Canberra in Jamison.

Lunar New Year inspired fashion and beauty

We enter the Year of the Wood Dragon in 2024 with celebrations starting from 10 February, here are some of our favourite LNY-themed products.

Glamour at the 2024 Grammys

The who's who of the music world gathered in Los Angeles for the 2024 Grammys on Sunday night 4 February. Here are some of our favourite stars and our favourite looks.

Creating a wardrobe you love with Amy Abrahams

Letting go of the idea of bouncing back from having kids to embrace the wardrobe of her dreams, Amy Abrahams got rid of the clothes that no longer serve her. Embracing style...

Who wore what on the 2024 Primetime Emmys red carpet

Look at who wore what on the red carpet at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday (local time). Among the hottest trends are ensembles in shades of green plus lots of white.

Rose-coloured hues rule the Golden Globes red carpet

This year's Golden Globes red carpet was awash with gowns in shades of red and pink. Here's our pick of the hottest rose-coloured outfits to ring in the new awards season.

Heat-free, natural and organic: top hair trends for 2024

Embracing natural hair is in, heat is out, as more people are prioritising the health of their hair in 2024.

Summer scents

As we enter a new year, many of us are using it as an opportunity to start anew. Why not experiment with your signature scent, perhaps one for each season?

Festive looks: Red lips

Like the star to the tree, a lip as red as Santa’s suit is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit for a festive party. Here are a few of our favourite...

Sunny Side Up: our sunscreen recommendations

Summer is on our doorstep, which means sunshine and spending time in the great outdoors are top of the agenda.

It’s About Time We Met this naturally brilliant oil

Combining science and nature, Aussie skincare brand About Time We Met was inspired by the healing power of sandalwood when launching their range.

Packing ahead: Make the most of your space

If you want to save on baggage fees by only taking carry-on or leave room for presents, here’s how to make the most of your packing space.

With summer around the corner, Oakley sunglasses show that sporty is stylish again

As summer approaches, the fashion scene in Australia is abuzz with athleisure, a trend that captures a seamless blend of sportswear and everyday fashion. But between Lululemon's yoga pants and Nike merchandise,...

Barely there: Beauty, almost naturally

Women and makeup wearers everywhere are ditching the paint after Pam Anderson’s face went to Paris Fashion Week au naturel.

Face framing: Hats to suit your face shape

Safety isn’t a dirty word. With the days getting longer, the sunshine getting stronger and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about sun protection. Find the perfect hat...

Getting fitted for a bra (for dummies)

Allow me to start at the conclusion: Get fitted by a professional, it will be worth it. Take it from someone who was convinced she was a DD cup, and is actually a generous F. Last year, I was professionally fitted for the first time and learnt that I had been wearing bras that were at least two sizes too small for far too long.  

Uplifting advice: 12B or not 12B, that is the question

“But I’ve always been a 12B!” Probably not. Somehow this mythical size has become the go-to for women everywhere. We honestly can’t tell you the last time we fitted someone who actually was a 12B! Women are gloriously diverse in their shapes and sizes and still, 80 per cent of us wear the wrong size bra.

Fresh Forecasts | Trendspotting for Spring

Peek through our sartorial lens at the hottest trends on the horizon.

Treating hair loss and thinning in Canberra

Hair and Skin Science in Canberra aims to turn your thinning hair into a fuller, more vibrant mass that will leave you feeling like a hair model without surgery.

20 months of #NoNewClothes

Through cataloguing her #NoNewClothes journey on Instagram (@aconsciouswardrobe_) Ren has amassed thousands of followers for her polished and curated wardrobe.

How teens shop local: 18-year-old Canberra designer shares wares

Despite only recently having established her brand @p0ppingpearls, 18-year-old jewellery designer Hiba has already sold hundreds of her pieces across Depop and Instagram.

Real-life Barbie looks worn by Margot Robbie

There’s red carpet references, and then there’s Margot Robbie on the 2023 Barbie press tour. The Australian starlet has worn the human-sized versions of at least 10 Barbie doll outfits so far.

Are high heels history? With Canberra podiatrist Jane Earl

It’s time to embrace the shoe revolution and take our place in history as the generation that finally sent high heels to the archives!

What is Canberra Core? Trendsetters talk local street style

Despite appearing less than two months ago (27 May), the titillating Instagram @canberra.core has already made a name for itself as the only page “doing the street style thing” in Canberra.

UNIQLO to open Canberra Centre store later this year

UNIQLO has today announced they will be opening their first-ever store in the ACT in Canberra Centre late 2023.

Top 10 looks from the Met 2023

There was a four-word code for the 2023 Met Gala: “In honour of Karl,” who, over a 65-year career, worked with Chloe, Fendi, Balmain, and Patou. However, he is most remembered for revolutionising the house of Chanel.