This is not a reason to pull out your paving, or not all of it. (I have paving around the house too – it’s also a great way to see the snakes before they see us.) Instead, try cooling your paving down so you gain all the great advantages of paving, minus the heat. Plant […]

Starting a beauty brand in your 60s may be considered by some a daunting and overly ambitious venture. Not so for Melbourne grandmother Yvonne Row, 63, and her business partner Marcia Griffin, 61, who didn’t hesitate launching their natural skincare line Griffin + Row with as much enthusiasm and gusto as they have devoted to […]

With the summer holidays finally in sight. it is the perfect time to do a bit of spring cleaning and organise your wardrobe. Andy Warhol once said “Everything in your closet should have an expiration date on it the way milk and bread and magazines and newspapers do.” But as fashion lovers we do not […]

Learning to make the most of your flaws and features is often key to great style and the success of many great dresses through out the decades. Many of the world’s most memorable women have turned their ‘flaws’ into their trademarks. Would Cindy Crawford have been quite so fabulous without her mole? Would Lauren Hutton […]

Green guru Narelle Chenery, 37, has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating and producing the world’s first certified organic skincare range, Miessence. Narelle shares her business advice below. The Gold Coast mother of three is internationally renowned and respected for devising skincare products with absolutely no synthetic chemicals — not even chemical emulsifiers. “Cosmetic shelves […]

An eye for detail, design, colour and texture prompted Melbourne’s Angelique Snelleksz to create a range of must-have beauty products, which not only make you marvel at their clever design, but make you wonder how you ever survived without them. Angelique shares her business advice below. Tweezeme byANGELIQUE hit the market in 2006, revolutionising the […]

Gold-medal Olympian Louise Dobson, 36, often complained to her friend Sue Smethurst, 35, a former magazine editor, that she could never find the right suncare product for her face. As a sportswoman, Louise says she desperately needed something that had an SPF30+, but had the perfect texture and colour and could double as a foundation. […]

Snezna Kerekovic, 43, was in the perfect position to see a huge gap in the skincare market. She had worked in the beauty world for 18 years, first as a beauty writer and then running her own public relations business, Vivid Publicity, and says, “I noticed that in the teen skincare segment there was nothing […]

Did you know that you’re a whopping five times more likely to be injured at home than in work – and car – related accidents combined? Here are 10 commonsense tips to reducing your risk over the holidays. 1 Don’t trip Secure carpet edges and put non-slip mats under rugs. Tie electrical cords together and […]

Anyone who has ever visited India will never forget the first breathtaking moment they step out of the airport and into the overwhelming heat and chaos of this country. Hit by a blanket of humidity and a frenzy of sounds, the scent of the air is indelible. Simmering in the heat are the aromas of […]

Most Australians will identify with the lasting connections experienced from childhood summer holidays spent lazing at the beach. There is something so invigorating about the biting tang of salty sea breezes, the sweet and irresistibly cloying scent of coconut oil sizzling on skin, and the earthy grounding notes of moss on rocks, seaweed fermenting on […]

What do you get the person who has everything? A gift from the garden of course! Jackie French shares her favourite homemade Christmas presents. Christmas used to be a midwinter feast – a time to brighten up the darkest winter with all the good things from the harvest. And somehow – among all the other […]

Question: I’m back from an extended holiday in the tropics where I’ve become addicted to skincare infused with coconut oil, mango and papaya. Is anything similar available here? Answer: You must try Pevonia’s delicious new anti-ageing body range, Ligne Tropicale., infused with lush fragrances of papaya, pineapple, mango and passionfruit. I love the De-Aging Saltmousse, […]

Lighting a stick of incense might fill your home with fragrance, but research indicates that it could also harm your health. According to a study published in the medical journal Cancer, being frequently exposed to burning incense over long periods of time increases the risk of being diagnosed with upper respiratory tract cancers. In the […]

The question of whether plastics can harm human health has been debated for years. Pamela Allardice has the latest. According to chemical manufacturers, plastics industry associations and bodies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), plastics are safe when used correctly. However, some experts are concerned by research which shows that certain compounds in […]

Question: Answer: Up until recently, so-called “natural” skincare products didn’t have a great reputation for their effectiveness in dealing with mature skin concerns. Now however a new range of products called Priori Coffeeberry is excellent for revitalizing ageing skin. Based on the anti-oxidant-rich whole fruit of the coffee plant, Coffeeberry is said to be at […]

The ultimate summer beauty guide to have you looking sensational from top to toe. Take a look inside our Summer Beauty Guide here. The Australian Women’s Weekly special beauty book features over 200 pages of insider beauty secrets and expert tips. This is the most comprehensive beauty guide on the market, drawing on years of […]

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week turned on the charm with the fourth day of fashion festivities with Kaleidescape, featuring a rainbow of Australia’s most enchanting designers. Take a look at all the looks from the Kaleidescape catwalk Crowds watched in wonder as an eclectic cast of designers weaved their magic spell on a garden-inspired catwalk last […]

The Melbourne Fashion Festival took a turn to the dark side last night with their Out of the Shadows parade featuring some of Australia’s most daring fashion innovators. Take a look at all the looks from the Out of the Shadows catwalk Audiences were wowed at the Melbourne Town Hall last night as they watched […]

The face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins dazzled VIP guests and media last night in Melbourne as she showcased a sneak preview into Myer’s 2009 Spring race wear collections by some of Australia’s leading designers to coincide with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Take a look at all the latest racing looks for 2009 here Myer continued […]

When your life is hectic it’s time to just sit and enjoy your garden — a place of serenity where the bustle of the outside world is stilled. Or at least that’s what a garden can be like. Too often, though, the thought of ‘time in the garden’ means weeding, watering, mowing — the very […]

Question: Answer: Yes! Try the L’Oreal Infallible Lip Duo Compact, $32, which gives you 16 hours of colour in two clicks. Apply the base coat and follow with a conditioning top coat balm, both contained in a gleaming mirrored compact.

According to new information released by The World Health Organisation, the air we breathe in our own homes could be more harmful to our health than the pollution we’re exposed to outdoors. The World Health Organisation believes indoor air pollution is one of the top 10 risks for global disease, with recent Australian studies continuing […]

Is it really possible to look five years younger in flash without surgery? Beauty Director Kate Mahon chose five women and put them in the hands of five cosmetic surgeons to see how much difference five weeks of non-invasive facial treatments would make to their appearance. You be the judge. “I felt fine about the […]

Is it really possible to look five years younger in flash without surgery? Beauty Director Kate Mahon chose five women and put them in the hands of five cosmetic surgeons to see how much difference five weeks of non-invasive facial treatments would make to their appearance. You be the judge. “I was a sun worshipper […]

There are so many hair care products on the market that sometimes it can be difficult to make the perfect choice. If you love trying new things, and like having a bit of fun, why not find the range that suits your lifestyle and personality. These are our personality picks: Fashion Diva: This stylish label […]

Ever looked up at a block of flats, all bare and boring…and seen one that looked like a small piece of paradise among the concrete? Anyone can have a glorious balcony or patio. It just needs a bit of planning- and five minutes work a week. Choose the right plants. Balconies get hotter, colder, and […]

In old gardens- ones planted at least thirty years ago- you’ll often find a strange tall tree, with big leathery leaves and clumps of round orange fruit each spring, much loved by birds and flying foxes. Often new owners will cut the tree down and plant a nice gaudy azalea in its place, or at […]

It’s never too late to start taking an interest, and more importantly have some fun with fashion. Deciphering trends from the very creative, and often impractical, designs of fashions high-end labels can be trying even to those who are fashion minded. International magazines are a great way to look at the trends that will soon […]

One dreary winter’s day… One dreary office desk… Add one pot of bright pink cyclamen… Okay, you won’t get a miracle, but I bet you’ll get at least a smile every time you look at those ridiculously pink pink PINK blooms peering up over the leaves. Winter flowering cyclamens brighten up any office desk, kitchen […]

Dipping into your bag to fish out your fragrance, keys or handy band-aid only to realise that you left it in yesterday’s handbag is one of those annoying little features of being a serial bag swapper, which is often a early morning last-minute, oh-god-we’re-running-late decision. So when Borne Naked landed in the AWW Fashion office […]

It’s been said that a face without freckles is like a sky without stars. Stars such as Jessica Biel, pictured, Lucy Lui, Julianne Moore and Lindsay Lohan certainly show that a smattering of freckles can be quite irresistible. Simple solutions: Always protect your exposed skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Look for ones that contain zinc […]

“Women with frizzy hair often find it difficult to deal with hard-to-tame locks,” says Sydney hairstylist George Giavis. “But I think wild hair can be wonderful. Look at celebrities like Susan Sarandon, [pictured] Andie McDowell and Nicole Kidman who have naturally curly or frizzy hair, and see how lush it always looks.” Simple Solutions . […]

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Camellias are perhaps our best loved winter bloomer, cheering up many a grey winter day. But often gardeners wonder why next door’s camellia is covered with blooms, while their’s rarely has a flower, or looks brown leafed and dingy. The answer? Many gardeners don’t know what sort of camellia they’re growing. But a camellia is […]

Diet, exercise and sleep are the long-term habits that lay the foundations for looking good. But sometimes you just need a quick fix to look better straight away. Savvy cosmetic choices and easy tricks of the beauty trade do the job for a lot less pain than going under the surgeon’s knife. 1 Mist your […]

A gorgeous garden costs money – or does it? All our garden plants once grew wild – and managed to create new plants all by themselves. Some of today’s plants are hybrids – if you collect their seed they won’t grow like their parents. But a surprising number of common garden plants are veryeasy to […]

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Fast forward into the future with some star beauty breakthroughs set to revolutionise the anti-ageing market. Here are some of our favourites: 1. Stem cell technology: Dior’s Capture R60/80XP skincare line contains Stemsone, a potent anti-oxidant designed to help keep stem cells in the skin more active, or alive longer. The star product is Dior […]

Muses are a mysterious species with a particular role of importance in the world of fashion designers – the role of inspiration. The ‘Make a Statement’ event hosted by Australia’s largest department store, Myer, saw some of our top designers and their muses gather to make their own individual statements in Sydney. Not only did […]

Although it may seem that Jayson Brunsdon’s overnight success has been just that, for the man behind these stunning designs, his rise to fame on the international fashion stage has been 20 years in the making. Brunsdon has been an illustrator, fashion editor, and more recently the creative director for Australian brand Morrissey. He has […]

Want a gorgeous big flower that blooms in sun or light shade, doesn’t need watering, pruning, weeding or feeding, and will refuse to die even if a semi-trailer backs over it? Then you need some agapanthus. Agapanthus are among the most generous bloomers about but… (there are always ‘buts’ in the gardening world!): ‘But’ number […]

Can your lifestyle and beauty routine really affect how old you look? We found six women from different backgrounds and ages to see which woman looks the best for her years. You may be surprised! Pictured left to right Tammie Phillips, 37, Organic Food Store Owner Ageing doesn’t frighten me. I focus on my inner […]

Palms are tough. I once saw a photo of part of Hawaii after a tsunami had passed over it. Only the palms were still standing! Most palms grow fast, too. Some accept any amount of tropical heat; others adore the cold. Some need water, and some accept years of drought. In other words, there’s a […]

A shawl is an excellent option as an evening cover-up in the warmer weather; they can be relatively inexpensive so you are able to buy a couple to match various outfits. Look for glamorous details and luxurious fabrics, either opt for a colour that matches the colour of your outfit or try a contrasting colour, […]

As the festive season fast approaches, many of us are left wondering how we will make it through the season with our heels still on and jewels still in tact. The AWW Fashion team has put together a mini survival guide to help you stay fabulous for your busy party season ahead. Plan ahead One […]

Oscar winner, style icon and mother-of-two, gorgeous Reese Witherspoon also recently became the first ever Avon Global Ambassador. Not only is she the spokeswoman for Avon’s beauty brands, she’s also become the honorary chairwoman of the Avon Foundation, a charity initiative that focuses on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief for women. How does […]

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions. Start by concealing the eye area with a reflecting concealer. Using an eye shadow brush, sweep a small amount of shadow over the eye socket, then blend shadow up and out with a blending brush to soften. Apply eye pencil in a deeper shade of […]

Scarves are a perfect way to brighten up any outfit you have and will allow you to be adventurous with colour while still being workplace appropriate. Wearing a scarf around you neck is such a classicly stylish look, that you really shouldn’t worry about it being dated. A scarf tied around the handle of your […]

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Hollywood’s A-list celebrities have ditched sexy red and crimson pouts for nude lips in shades of beige, pink and toffee. Here’s our guide to wearing cool pale tones successfully. Prep lips — Applying pale colours to dry lips can make them look even drier and unattractive, so exfoliate and moisturise lips before applying colour. Colour […]

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

If you’re looking more ragged and run-down than radiant ‘earth mother’, try these handy tricks… Hormone fluctuations during pregnancy can wreak havoc with your complexion, and can even lead to discoloration and pigmentation. And those fluctuations continue in the months following the birth. It’s also very normal for a mother to focus on the baby […]

Hide tired eyes with flattering colours and clever tricks. Here’s how… If you have red hair, wear blues, greens, turquoises and golds. Dark hair and brown eyes suit blues, greens, purples, lavenders and golds. Blondes should go for blues, greens, taupes, purples, greys, silvers, lavenders and slates. Black hair — wear blues, greens, earth colours, […]

The trench is a timeless classic that has been around since 1901 and, fortunately, doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. If you feel the traditional beige trench is too bland, there are many alternatives out there. Designers are reinventing the trench in bold colours, soft fabrics and with clever details, so you are sure to […]

Woman’s Day Fashion Editor Olivia Waugh solves your fashion dilemas.

Woman’s Day Fashion Editor Olivia Waugh solves your fashion dilemas.

Erase the signs of ageing without cosmetic surgery. Karen Watkins was unhappy with her frown lines, crow’s-feet, nasal labial folds and “bleed” lines around her lips. But she didn’t want to go under the knife. She visited Karma Medispa, where it was suggested she have a variety of injectables to plump, fill and smooth her […]

Each week Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Each week Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Each week Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Woman’s Day Fashion Editor Olivia Waugh solves your fashion dilemas.

Woman’s Day Fashion Editor Olivia Waugh solves your fashion dilemas.

Each week Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.

Target stores around Australia have been overwhelmed with shoppers desperate to get their hands on Stella McCartney’s new budget range of clothing. Hundreds of shoppers queued for hours on Monday morning in order to be first to buy from the new collection of affordable fashion, which includes oversized knits, trench coats and skinny jeans taken […]

Each week Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers your beauty questions.