Westfiled stylist Alyce Cowell talks us through the top five Brownlow Medal red carpet looks.

The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards have kicked off at the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood and the stars have hit the red carpet in spectacular style! Green was certainly the colour to be seen in with Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara just some of the stars who opted for the trend. But there was plenty of […]

She was in Australia for less than an hour, but Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge managed to give one Aussie designer a nod wearing her a Project D dress designed by Dannii Minogue. On the final day of her South Pacific tour, Catherine chose to wear a floral silk dress by the British-based label set […]

Like many fuller-figured women, Adele has struggled to find fashionable clothes that fit. So when luxury brand Burberry approached her to ask if she would be the face of their next collection, she issued a challenge: make clothes that fit me and maybe I’ll work with you. Burberry’s creative director Christopher Bailey has reportedly accepted […]

Cassandra Bankson would never have thought that her biggest insecurity would make her an internet sensation or pave the way to a successful modelling career. The 19-year-old suffers from severe cystic acne and was so ashamed of her looks, she hated going out in public. She hid her blemishes with layers of make-up – primers, […]

They say you have to spend money to make money, but a new work wardrobe can end up costing an entire week’s salary before you’ve even started your new job! Here are a few ways to instantly update the look of your worn-out work clothes. 1. Pleat Neck Dress, $229 from Cue When it comes […]

Most runway models are one-quarter her age, but that doesn’t stop Carmen Dell’Orefice, who, at 81, was a star of the Norisol Ferrari Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week. “I don’t know if it’s good or silly,” she told US TODAY of her modelling career. “It’s what I enjoy doing, and I’m able […]

As New York Fashion Week begins, a young model has revealed the horrifying extremes she and her colleagues go to in order to stay thin. Russian Kira Dikhtyar, 24, told Fox News that the impossibly-thin bodies strutting down the catwalks are the result of a strict regime of cigarettes, laxatives, appetite suppressants, drugs and injections […]

Alarna Kench has always had long hair and never even considered going in for the chop. That is, until she learned about the Beautiful Lengths program, a joint campaign between Pantene and charity Look Good…Feel Better, which is designed to inspire women to grow, cut and donate their hair to be turned into wigs for […]

Crab apple trees are hardier than a cherry tree and the blossom lasts longer in our harsher climate, too.

Barbie has taught generations of little girls that they can be anything from an astronaut to president, but now the famous doll is preparing to inspire male fans too. Mattel is releasing the first ever “Drag Queen Barbie”, modelled after New York based fashion designer Phillipe Blond, himself a cross-dresser. Related: See Barbie’s proportions drawn […]

Catwalk queen Miranda Kerr has dazzled at the launch event of the David Jones spring/summer collection. In front of a 400 strong star-studded crowd, mum-of-one Miranda modelled the latest looks for the department store. The show, which is strictly invite only, included guests Kelly Rowland, Megan Gale, Ita Buttrose, and Lara Bingle. See the stars […]

From Miranda Kerr to Eva Mendes, celebrities are embracing their inner flower child and experimenting with floral patterns. So what’s the best way to wear floral? Follow these easy steps: If you mainly wear black or neutral colours, a floral patterned pair of pants or jacket will go with most pieces in your wardrobe. If […]

An image of a naked plus-sized model with Barbie’s proportions drawn onto her body has gone viral on social media. The picture of Katie Halchishick — co-founder of body image blog Healthy is the New Skinny — was shot for the November 2011 issue of O magazine. In pictures: The real-life Russian Barbie doll It […]

These celebrities are often snapped in some of the most glamorous outfits, so it’s nice to know they cheat a little with their look from time to time. Stars including Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively and Beyonce have been snapped accidently revealing their spanx, but they aren’t the only ones who love the body shape wear. […]

Not long ago, a 'good' backyard vegie garden had neat rows of cabbages and lots of tomatoes. There'd be carrots and green leafed silver beet and cucumbers, and green beans. Vegie gardens are changing.

Did you catch a glimpse of Australia’s Emily Seebohm’s nails when she picked up her silver medal for the Women’s 100m Backstroke? Her patriotic nail art is the trend sweeping the London games and the Aussies arent the only ones nailing it in their national colours. Thanks to celebrity manicurist Sophy Robson and her ‘Nail […]

Check out these behind the scenes pictures of Penelope Cruz! The stunning new mum has posed for the 2013 Campari Calendar in Milan. The 38-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child in January, is the 14th celebrity to be featured in the world renowned calendar following in the footsteps of fellow actresses Salma Hayek, Eva […]

A 10-month-old girl with Down syndrome is the new face of a designer swimwear campaign. Valentina Guerrero, from Miami, Florida, made her fashion debut modelling one-piece swimsuits for Spanish designer Dolores Cortes. Related: Having a daughter with Down syndrome changed my life She is the first person with Down syndrome to be chosen to front […]

Dress to impress with these 10 office wardrobe staples.

At 53, Madonna obviously doesn’t think she is too old to flash her bare breasts and bottom, but The Weekly’s style director Judith Cook disagrees. Parisians are famously open-minded, but the sight of Madonna’s bare breast left 80,000 of them outraged on Saturday night. The 53-year-old singer flashed her boob and her derriere — partially […]

Daylilies are so named because each flower only lasts for such a short time — sometimes truly only a day, sometimes for a few days.

Today, breast implants are one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. But surprisingly, the world’s first breast implant patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, was not concerned about the size of her chest. In fact, following the procedure, she didn’t tell anyone about it for another 30 years. As 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the […]

Are you struggling to find clothes to fit your fuller figure? The Weekly’s fashion editor Mattie Cronan shows you how to look as good as our June cover girl Chrissie Swan. Looking for clothes for our cover girl Chrissie Swan was always going to be a bit of a challenge. I wanted something beautiful for […]

I think I had been writing gardening columns for about five years before a kindly subeditor pointed out that I couldn’t spell ‘fuchsia’. But grow them? Yes — any brown-fingered novice gardener can grow fuchsias. But exactly how? Fuchsia’s spelling comes from being named in honour of a German botanist called Herr Fuchs by a […]

The days are short, my toes are cold and all too many gardens are winter bare just now.

The Duchess of Cambridge never met her mother-in-law, but that hasn’t stopped her from following in Princess Diana’s fashion footsteps. Like Diana 30 years before her, Catherine is transforming her personal style, ditching her trademark conservative dresses in favour of sexy new numbers. Catherine’s glamorous makeover was particularly evident when she attended a gala at […]

Want a sexy stare like like the stars? Their make-up pro, Sarah Tammer, tells us how to steal their look with mink eyelashes, DIY-style. First, make sure you have good quality strip lashes. I’m a big fan of Love Those Lashes Siberian Mink Strip Lashes ($49.95) and have used them on some of my favourite […]

Victoria’s Secret model Anja Rubik has been accused of promoting anorexia and starvation after she showed off her skeletal figure in a skimpy white dress at the Met Gala on Monday night. Anja, 28, walked the red carpet in a daring silk Anthony Vaccarello gown, which was slashed to the waist to show off her […]

Type “high tea etiquette” into an internet search engine and you’ll find a million rules and regulations from the old-fashioned — “It is not only improper to slice a scone, it is considered common” — to the more modern — “always be sure turn off your mobile phone”. Good manners aside, however, high tea is […]

Olay has come out on top in the ranking of the world’s top 10 beauty brands. The annual ranking of the 50 leading global cosmetic brands was conducted by brand valuation firm Brand Finance who analysed brands with products including hair-care, skincare, makeup and shower products. Olay is one of the most recognisable brands in […]

Olay has come out on top in the ranking of the world’s top 10 beauty brands. With a history spanning 60 years, the Olay brand is renowned for its heritage and customer loyalty, with its skin care products appealing to women across generations. Olay, now owned by P&G, originated in South Africa in the 1950s […]

Autumn is the gentle time in Australia. Spring can suddenly present you with a frost that withers the new shoots and tomatoes, but autumn is mostly blue skies. Autumn rain is usually gentle, the great thunder heads of summer gone. As I write this the persimmons are ripe, big fat orange fruit, and the leaves […]

Flicking through the May issue ofThe Weekly, you might notice some rather spectacular scenery in our coat special. We aren’t in the habit of flying to Europe to shoot fashion stories, but when ECCO offered me a press trip to Denmark for Copenhagen Fashion Week, it was an opportunity too good to refuse. So back […]

Looking effortlessly glamorous doesn’t just happen, even though the very words suggest otherwise. It takes some diligence, but thankfully, not much. These tips will get you there, every day. The better your skin, the less make-up you need, and the less time it takes to look elegant. Cleansing is the cornerstone of great skin. Cleanse […]

Do you dress according to your safe colours? Here, Woman’s Day fashion editor Gracie Doyle tells you how to experiment with colour and how to get it right! One: Don’t wear neon top to toe, choose one statement piece and team with neutrals and blacks. Two: Do wear natural makeup, going over the top with […]

Woken up with puffy eyes that won’t deflate? Shonagh Walker has some helpful hints Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes or more. Use cold damp chamomile or black tea bags. Both have a de-puffing and calming action, however chamomile is naturally soothing, while the tannins in black tea will knock out any redness in […]

Cindy Crawford is one of the world’s most beautiful women, but she would rather look like her 10-year-old daughter. In a sad reflection of the world’s obsession with youth, Cindy, 46, says she would swap her womanly curves for her daughter Kaia’s childish figure in an instant. “I look at my daughter and I’m like, […]

Once there was a nymph called Daphne… actually the rest of the story about why she was turned into a sweetly scented bush is far too lascivious a story for a family website. But while other ancient Greek nymphs have faded into history, Daphne still blooms in our winter gardens — and her perfume is […]

When, in the same morning, you learn that celebrities are being paid to appear as front row guests during Fashion Week while the young models walking those shows are not getting paid for the long hours they slog, you’re not really sure how to feel. Disgusted? Sad? French-born, London-based fashion designer Nicole Fahri decided to […]

What lifts any look? The right nails, and with this new lace look you can take your look for ordinary to romantic vintage classic in a matter of minutes. Worn by the likes of Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez, the lace manicure is easy to achieve, just follow these steps from OPI. Start with your […]

It’s Hollywood’s night of nights, so it’s no surprise that the stylists to the stars spend the lead up to the Oscars finding them the perfect gown. From Audrey Hepburn to Jennifer Lopez, there has certainly been some stand out frocks on the Academy Awards red carpet. We take a look at the top 10 […]

Take some New York fashion week beauty inspiration from the Autumn/Winter 2012 DKNY show. With a theme of rich, refined and elegance at this year’s DKNY show, the perfect hair was a must. Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director, Care & Styling, Wella Professionals says this hair look may look simple, but it is all about […]

Silver tresses look stunning on Helen Mirren, but do they belong on a bunch of teenaged catwalk models? Spanish designer Maria Barros certainly thinks so. Barros’ recent show at Madrid Fashion Week featured her autumn/winter collection on models with glossy grey hair. The long wigs attracted a lot of attention in the fashion world, with […]

Our 12-step guide to securing your garden in case of a storm.

The average Australian woman is a size 16, but most models are less than half that size. PLUS Model Magazine – which exclusively showcases bigger beauties in its pages – has shot a daring fashion spread for its January 2012 issue to highlight this fact. The shoot features size 16 model Katya Zharkova (size 12 […]

“It’s called a ‘winter rose’ or hellebore,” she said. I looked down at the ankle-high plant with dull green leaves and even duller green-white flowers, then at the bright red real rose glory blooming on the fence. Then I looked back at the hellebore. “They call this a rose?” I said. My elderly friend looked […]

With the 69th Golden Globe Awards upon us, make-up maestro Riku Campo, whose clients include Anne Hathaway and Felicity Huffman, reveals how to get red-carpet ready! The Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles is the secret hideaway where the Hollywood glam get ready before the annual Golden Globe Awards. It’s here that Woman’s Day beauty […]

After searching rural Australia for our next top models, Woman’s Day proudly presents the winners wearing summer’s hottest trends. Meet winner Belinda Adams, 14 from Nannella (left), NSW, 2nd place winner Arielle Panta, 16 from Warrigal, NSW (middle) and 3rd winner place Ryle Waugh, 16 from Warwick, Qld (right). See our shoot with the girls […]

Despite coming under fire for her style choices in the past, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge can rest easy knowing that one style icon is a fan. Madonna has praised Catherine for her wardrobe choices saying that she is able to mix elegance with fun, People magazine reported. “She is a lovely girl with a […]

From Pippa Middleton’s Alexander McQueen bridesmaid dress to Angelina Jolie’s sparkly green Golden Globes gown, 2011 has been the year of the fabulous frock. We scoured the red carpets at the Oscars, Emmys, MTV Awards, Costume Institute Gala and every major film premiere from New York to London to find our favourite frocks. From flowing […]

Princess Diana’s original wedding dress was recently viewed by more than one million people and now her back-up dress, an exact replica has sold at an auction in the UK for $128,390. The gown, which was made in case anything went wrong with the original, was commissioned by Diana as an identical match for her […]

Summer is the time for kids in the garden — school holidays, and hopefully fun and fresh air instead of square eyes from watching too much TV. Today’s gardens though often don’t tempt kids outside. They’re neat designer gardens, created to impress onlookers, rather than with spots for cubbies, and trees with handy branches to […]

We’re constantly reminded about the perils of the sun. Although crops wouldn’t grow, solar panels would be wasted and vitamin D in our skin would be deficient without it, the sun is often given a bad wrap. Yet when we look at the irreversible damage it causes to our skin, we do need to make […]

Check out the celebrities taking splits to new heights! From Jennifer Lopez to Jennifer Aniston, thigh-high splits and beyond are what’s hot on the red carpet right now. Stepping out at Glamour’s 2011 Women Of The Year Awards, these celebrities showed how it’s done. If you’re looking for a sexy, yet sophisticated look follow these […]

A young woman has become a YouTube hit after she took a photo of herself everyday for four-and-a-half years. The video, which has had more than three million hits, shows her style transformation between September 2006 and May 2011. The video shows her transformation from a young student to an elegant young woman. The woman, […]

Do you have a wardrobe stuffed full of clothes, but still find you’ve got nothing to wear? Celebrity stylist Fifi Milne shares her top tips for updating your summer wardrobe without blowing your budget. Style is all about feeling comfortable: Know the style that suits you; pick and choose the trends that will work for […]

Make-up should enhance and soften your looks, not age you. Here, six common make-up mistakes that could add years to your face (plus some tips on how to avoid them). With age, skin naturally takes on redness. Using pink-based foundations adds to the ruddiness. A yellow-based formula will knock redness out. Avoid pink or red […]

Year after year I wonder what I’ll put in our front flower bed, and year after year, after tossing up between stocks and delphiniums, or California poppies, or a froth of nemesia or dianthus, I plant the same again — petunias. They’re not always the same petunia. These days I go for the ‘spreading petunias’, […]

Spring is magic. Blossoms, scents, vases crowded with roses, grass green, skies blue … the real challenge of spring is how to most enjoy it. So here are the six top spring essentials. 1. A new gardening hat This isn’t a ‘go to the races hat’ or a celebrity fashion statement, but a good garden […]

When was the last time you were fitted for a bra? If you can’t remember or have never been fitted, there is no better time than the present, particularly during the month of October. Not only will you be giving yourself a more comfortable fit, you will also be helping to raise much-needed funds for […]

Are you an hour glass? Pear shape? No idea? If you’ve never considered what body shape you are UK stylist Gok Wan is here to help. “In 16 years of dressing women — over 40,000 in my career — I would say the first question any woman will ask me is ‘what body shape am […]

Are you unsure of what moisturiser to use for your age? Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia has the answer! In the video above, Mary explains the ageing process of the skin and the best moisturising options for each age group. From simple tinted moisturisers in your 20s through to vitamin C brightening moisturiser for […]

Feeling fat and frumpy? Celebrity stylist Gok Wan is here to help you banish those feelings forever with his top tips for looking fabulous no matter how old you are (or what those numbers on the scale say). AWW: What are the three biggest fashion mistakes women make? Gok: Not dressing for your body shape, […]

Summer is finally on the way, which means it’s time to update your ‘do! Lucky for you, the Woman’s Day beauty team have selected their favourite celebrities who are showing off the hottest hairstyles this summer! Flick through the pictures of the stars they have chosen for this season, then vote for you favourite style!

A baby bump hasn’t stopped Beyoncé Knowles stepping out in some fabulous outfits lately. The 30-year-old mum-to-be was recently snapped wearing a blue short sequinned number. The singer, who debuted her baby bump in style at this year’s MTV awards also recently launched her own fashion line called House of Deréon with her mother Tina […]

When it comes to red carpet glamour make-up it’s all about the lashes. Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia has chosen three favourite celebrity lash looks including, Kim Kardashian, Charlize Theron and Julianne Moore, and talks us through how you can achieve them yourself. Flick through the images of our lash before and after looks […]

She is seen as a fashion trendsetter by many, including actress Anne Hathaway, and the clothes she wears sell out within hours, but some fashion experts say the Duchess of Cambridge is not a style icon. Speaking at New York Fashion Week, fashion director at US retail chain Nordstrom Gregg Andrews said Middleton was “a […]

The Middleton girls have a couple of well-kept beauty secrets that keep them looking blemish free and beautiful. Kate wears barely any make-up, usually opting for just tinted moisturiser, blush, mascara and eyeliner, and uses a light emulsion day-and-night cream containing liquid oxygen and vitamin A. Pippa on the other hand is a fan of […]

It’s not often the words affordability and comfort find their way into the critique of a catwalk show, but the worlds of fashion and affordability collided as the ‘Love Living in Emerson’ runway show debuted in Sydney last weekend. The Weekly’s fashion team specialises in showing you how to be stylish at any age, and […]

It was certainly a stand out on the night of the Royal Wedding and it seems Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s dress has not lost its touch. Just six weeks after going on display at Buckingham Palace, more than 350,000 people have lined up to see the wedding gown by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. […]

Big is beautiful but fat should not be in fashion. That statement, made by The Australian’s fashion editor Damien Woolnough last week, sparked fierce debate in The Weekly office. It started with Myer’s plus-size runway show at Fashion Festival Sydney, showcasing their size 16-24 clothes. While most of the models in the show were professional […]

The thought of buying clothes alongside my fruit and veg at my local supermarket isn’t exactly inspiring. Broccoli, check. Tampons, check. Toothpaste, check. A new swimsuit, check. Hardly lust-worthy is it? However — and this is a big however coming from someone who loves shopping at high-end boutiques, with their scented candles burning, the quiet […]

Sonia Kruger is trying to find another word for miracle. “I don’t really want to call it a miracle dress,” insists the stunning blonde as she twirls in a little black dress that makes her already small waist look even tinier. “Can you think of a better word than ‘miracle’?” The little black dress Sonia, […]

In our busy lives, finding the time to do any more than a few steps in a skin routine can be impossible. Thankfully, you only need a couple of minutes twice a day to help your skin glow. Cleanse twice a day It is easy to get confused when it comes to your daily skincare […]

It has been 55 years since Yves Saint Laurent first sent pants down the runway, and while it has become de rigueur to see women wearing trousers to work, tuxedos out at night and jeans on the weekend, this season sees a new crop of pants take centre stage. Forget the usual classic straight legged […]

She hasn’t exactly got it right every time, but it seems that when it comes to Anne Hathaway’s favourite style icon, Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge can do no wrong. The actress has praised the princess for her “ladylike” dress sense, telling USA Today she was setting the standard for a new “anti-Hollywood” look. “Can […]

Linda Evangelista has told a New York court she needs $43,000 every month to maintain her looks while being a single mother. The 46-year-old supermodel appeared at Manhattan’s Family Court this week to claim child support from French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, the father of her four-year-old son Augustin. In pictures: Dresses that made people famous […]

Kate Middleton has received yet another prestigious title, now recognised by Vanity Fair as one of the best dressed women in the world. The Duchess of Cambridge joined the magazine’s coveted International Best Dressed list following a succession of sartorial wins on her recent tour of North America with Prince William. The judging panel praised […]

There’s no doubt supermodel and new mum Miranda Kerr stole the show at the David Jones Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Launch. But which Aussie celebrity stole the spotlight on the red carpet? Everyone from Lara Bingle to Tina Arena turned out to the fashion event, but who nailed their red carpet look? Flick through the red […]

To me, my mother had the perfect wedding dress. It was a dress I would have worn myself if I hadn’t grown-up to tower over her, and a dress that in my mind, no-one else could top, until Catherine Middleton wore a better version of it on her wedding day. When it comes to the […]

Exercise works for your abs, so why not your face? Unlike your body muscles, your 57 facial muscles are directly attached to your skin. When facial muscles lose their tone, the skin starts to sag and lose its lustre. Toning the muscles of your neck and face will increase oxygen circulation, speed up lymphatic drainage […]

Proper vegie gardens are long neat beds, with rows of cabbages or lettuce and obediently staked tomatoes. They can look both ludicrous and productive. There’s a long tradition, in fact, of “potager” gardens, vegies planted with an eye to beauty as well as usefulness, spirals set in stone or pebbles, circles like small vegie fountains […]

We may live in a country where our version of a ‘cold’ winter is usually warmer than springtime in Paris, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need (or want) a great coat to rug up in while we (mildly) freeze on nights out, or on the way to work in the morning. The three key […]

When Pippa Middleton stepped out onto the red carpet outside Westminster Abbey in April, men around the world gasped. Wearing a slim-fitting white Alexander McQueen dress, Pippa strode forward to help her sister Kate with her train, giving waiting photographers a perfect view of her perfect rear end. Within hours, that derriere had its own […]

Fences keep out next door’s dog and give us privacy, but they can be beautiful too. Gardening expert Jackie French tells you how to make your fence a feature of your backyard. The flower-covered fence: My dream fence is covered in mandevilla, with is shiny green leaves and white flowers with what is possibly the […]

The Weekly’s Market Editor Olivia Fleming on Catherine’s transformation from dull to dashing in just a few weeks. When I was a little girl, dreaming of becoming a princess revolved solely around images of me in sartorial heaven. I didn’t care about the prince, the castle, or even the fairy godmother. For me it was […]

These 20 brilliant beauty hints from the experts will have you looking gorgeous from top to toe, writes Shonagh Walker. MAKE-UP “Keep two shades of foundation in your make-up case,” advises L’Oreal Paris make-up director, Rae Morris. “Your complexion changes colour slightly from summer to winter, and you will need to swap them, or perhaps […]

Looking for the latest in nail art? The new shatter nail lacquer from OPI offers an easy solution for getting patterned nails in an instant. Just follow these easy steps. Step one – Apply a base coat. This will help the nail lacquer to last on the nail. Step two – Add two coats of […]

We all know celebrities don’t wake up looking immaculate- and thank goodness for that! Here we take a look at the contrast between their dressed-down days and super-styled good hair days.

Do you want to know how to look great, all the time, at any age, any time? Follow these fail-safe age-defying tips and tricks to always looking your best. Skin The best age-defying skin secret is to protect your skin from the sun and harmful free radicals. Always cleanse your skin morning and night to […]

Less than two years from her half-century, Elle Macpherson reveals the real reason why she feels better than ever about her famous face and body. She celebrated her 48th birthday in March in typically supermodel fashion – on board a flight to South Africa. But despite her hectic jetsetting lifestyle, Elle Macpherson insists she has […]

Elle Macpherson, who first catapulted onto the world stage almost three decades ago when she appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, will turn 50 years old tomorrow. And she still looks amazing. Nicknamed “the body” in the late eighties, Elle became a household name and was one of the first beautiful women to […]

Shivering winter temperatures can wreak havoc on your hair, leaving you with dry, brittle and frizzy tresses. To help you protect your hair and get a hold of frizz this winter, we’ve road-tested a number of hair treatments and nourishing oils and found seven of the best tress treats.