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The best pictures from the international wire services as chosen by the Picture Editors at the Sydney Morning Herald. Follow us at twitter.com/photosSMH
Fashion
Roland Mouret launches collection at Myer
GEORGINA SAFE It was a bloodied butcher’s apron that inspired Roland Mouret to forge a career as one of the world’s top fashion designers.
Sarah Murdoch back in Vogue to promote the Australian Ballet
JENNA CLARKE While her husband Lachlan pushes ahead to expand his media empire, Sarah Murdoch is keen to expand Australia’s interest in ballet.
Have we all gone 'looming crazy'?
Judith Woods With a dress made of loom bands selling on eBay for £170,000, we may have - finally - hit peak loom band
Beauty
Woman who uncontrollably ripped her hair out becomes internet sensation
JENNA CLARKE A video of women pulling out her hair has attracted more than 5 million views on YouTube in just over a month.
Old Spice 'mandroid' is the new height of masculinity
LUCY CORMACK Old Spice has replaced their resident, all-American hunk with a robot in their latest ad campaign.
One in five women are interested in having 'designer vagina' surgery
LIVIA GAMBLE A recent study suggests a worrying trend among women to change the appearance of their vagina with surgery.
Wellbeing
When healthy eating becomes an unhealthy obsession
ROSE POWELL Jordan loved being a vegan. Until it evolved into something far more dangerous.
Ten things you didn't know about fat
Tom Sanders Our understanding of fats - including which ones are actually good for us - is evolving.
Cross Board: the new snowboard?
SARAH BERRY Can's ski? Terrified of snowboarding? Well the Cross Board may be the method for you.
Home & Style
DIY: Stamped brass keychain tutorial
LIVIA GAMBLE The Etsy Blog has shared this DIY: Stamped brass keychain tutorial, which is the perfect introduction into working with a metal stamp set.
Fire power: home is where the hearth is
Susan Redman No longer ripped out of renovations or bypassed in designer blueprints, the fireplace has become the standout feature in the living rooms of award-winning homes.
Jackie French: growing hops in the garden and making beer bread
Jackie French Autumn shade, winter lettuce and cooking with a brew.
Life
Brazilian who turned 126 years old last week could be oldest living person
Matt Roper A Brazilian man whose parents were African slaves could be the oldest living person ever documented after receiving a birth certificate showing he turned 126 last week, it was reported on Tuesday.
Saying 'I don't' to 'I do': The case for abolishing the Marriage Act
Katherine Feeney They say the time for marriage reform is now. But how about the idea that we should we just abolish the Marriage Act altogether?
Best selfie ever? Teen's snap with Paul McCartney and Warren Buffet goes viral
Rachel Clun An American teenager has been catapaulted to worldwide fame after taking a selfie with Sir Paul McCartney and Warren Buffet.
