InStyle Australia Magazine

While I love all of the festivities and rituals of Christmas, Boxing Day is my absolute favourite day of the year—I’ve made it to the finish line, my out-of-office is on and my wardrobe shifts to a more relaxed mode full of breezy linens, loose shape

Fashion’s going loco for big-impact logos. We’ll take our Saint Laurent sandals with a dash of palm motif, then top off with the most perfect island-print retro bucket hat. Fans of Gucci’s far-out approach to fashion will love these supersized shades

NATALIE MELL FASHION NEWS EDITOR “You’ll find me floating around in slinky skirts and handkerchief-hemline dresses with plenty of room to move. I’ll stick to a sophisticated neutral palette over ballet pink to keep the girliness in check—and so I can

When Princess Diana was spotted carrying the newly minted Lady Dior bag back in 1995, it sent the timeless top-handle design soaring into the style stratosphere. Its status as a sought-after wardrobe item hasn’t waned since, but now reinvented by con

Fashion lost its ultimate icon with the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, who created collections for Chanel, Fendi and his namesake label for so many decades that he was considered the world’s most prolific designer. To accept the Golden Icon Award at the

Granted, there’s some smog, but the vista is spectacular by anyone’s standards. Not to mention the property’s lush green gardens, giant pool and living-room bar. Just navigating the long, winding road that leads to “Casa Jen” gives the whole experien

Social media can be daunting, but it can also help you find your people. Comedian Celeste Barber and British actor-activist Jameela Jamil can attest to that because amplifying their frank, feminist voices online is what led them to each other. Barber

It’s 1969, man’s just landed on the moon, Woodstock’s worked its way into music festival lore, and in the small town of Elmira, upstate New York—former home of American literary figure Mark Twain—a high-school kid with big dreams called Thomas Jacob

“I’ve always absorbed my characters from the outside in. Some were more challenging to take in than others. But in hindsight it’s been fascinating to realise how much I’ve been influenced by the costumes, hair and make-up that’ve helped me come as cl

Breeze through summer with a low-key regimen that delivers luminous skin and your healthiest hair yet. Save a high-maintenance bold pout for special events; summer make-up should look and feel effortless. Lending a romantic, just-kissed finish, lip s

Tracing a thin stripe of eyeliner just above the crease of your lids creates the illusion of an upward sweep, says celebrity make-up artist Jo Baker. Not to mention it looks super-cool, as shown here on Alexa Chung. The hit show Euphoria has set off

You pored over vintage magazines to help prep for your role as ’50s housewife-turned-comedian Midge Maisel. What was the most ridiculous story you read? “There were all these advertisements with doctors promoting cigarettes! I got so freaked out. The

Aqua Blu was the name on everyone’s lips at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia with its launch of 2020’s Eden collection. With a focus on bold, bright colours and prints in designs that celebrate inclusiveness and diversity, creative di

Before his death, Karl Lagerfeld collaborated with L’Oréal Paris to create a limited-edition make-up line. Designed with a distinctly rock-chic edge, the highlighter, fine-tipped liner and punchy lip shades will fast-track your look to Parisian cool-

You set the bar high when you name your new drinks establishment after the most famous party crew who ever lived, but then, Maybe Sammy owners Stefano Catino, Vince Lombardo and Andrea Gualdi are all about having a good time. “I always loved the fact

WHERE TO GO: “Who doesn’t enjoy an Italian summer? I love Capri for lazy days by the sea, long lunches and evenings wandering through the beautiful streets. We opened a Zimmermann store in the heart of town, on Via Vittorio Emanuele. It’s a gorgeous

WHERE TO GO: “Mitte, the historic centre. Get off the main avenues and wind through charming shops and cafes. Visit Neukolln [borough] for more edgy new bars, galleries and multicultural energy.” WHERE TO STAY AND EAT: “Soho House—it sets the standar

WHERE TO GO: “My experience was magical. I travelled to the outskirts of Ubud, a great region that reminded me of Venice Beach [in Los Angeles] with all of its yoga studios and vegan restaurants. Later in the trip, I went north to lie on the beach at

HOT RIGHT NOW THE ESSENTIAL BEAUTY TRENDS TO TRY IN 2020 STYLE STARS 100 MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THE YEAR JENNIFER ANISTON Outside her comfort zone and feeling fabulous PETER THOMAS ROTH RETINOL FUSION PM NIGHT SERUM This technologically advanced combin

Fashion commentator Kate Waterhouse is the first to admit she’s found a rather novel application for the high-tech camera on her Huawei P30 Pro phone. “I use it as a handheld mirror—the camera’s so good I flip it to fix my make-up at parties,” says t

Sydney’s popular OpenAir Cinema returns to Sydney Harbour this month, featuring big Christmas films, plus a selection of 2019’s best. Among the mix is Little Women, starring Australian actress Eliza Scanlen (right) alongside Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watso

The Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo, January 5, on the Gold Coast. The stunning weather, chance to dress up and atmosphere all make it an event not to be missed. magicmillions.com.au Daring Greatly by Brené Brown [$25; at booktopia.com.au]. I’ve lea