Fashion

Normcore was never meant to be a fashion trend

Mary Ward   The brains behind performance art turned trend forecasting agency K-Hole have opened up about how they came to coin one of the biggest fashion trends of the past five years.

The news tonight is .... fashion

Nedahl Stelio 12:00 AM   I admit it, I'm obsessed with what Janice Petersen wears.

Who is Australia's Audrey Hepburn?

While Australian style has its roots in bold aesthetics, there is a subtle shift happening, subtle being the key word.

Beauty

The Oscars beauty trends for people who don't do beauty trends

Amy Croffey   Braids, buns, beach waves, the wet look, bold lips and matching eyeshadow to your dress - how you can achieve the most stand-out Oscars red carpet looks.

Scientists identify gene for greying hair

They may not have settled the enduring debate over whether grey hair makes a person look distinguished or just plain old, but scientists have identified for the first time a gene behind greying hair.

Why lip balm is making your lips lazy and dry

I have a dependent relationship on lip balm.

Wellbeing

'Pull your finger out, Australia': Jamie Oliver urges action over soft drink sugar tax

Latika Bourke   Britain's new sugar tax is a "profound move" which will have "ripples around the world," but is only just the beginning of anti-junk food measures, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says. 

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For serious training, hold the carbs at dinnertime

Gretchen Reynolds   Strategically skipping bread, pasta and other carbohydrates at dinner might improve subsequent athletic performance.

Blueberries may help prevent Alzheimer's, researchers say

A "super fruit" famed for its health-giving properties may protect ageing brains and help prevent Alzheimer's, new research suggests.

Home & Style

The last laugh

Joanne Brookfield   Comedian Dave Hughes dislikes renovating and building. So how did he end up with a brand-new architect-designed house?

Wet and wow

Erin Munro   No longer separate from the rest of the garden, swimming pools are making a splash as the centrepiece of Australian backyards, with special features, year-round relevance and speciality landscaping.

Azure allure

Erin Munro   It's playtime in the pool. Erin Munro finds some toys to enliven your water world.

Life

Buying expensive presents means that you love the person more, study finds

Victoria Ward   People are prepared to spend more on presents for loved ones and have less interest in seeking out cheaper options.

Active listening helps people find solutions

Maureen Matthews   How can I be honest to Jan without losing a dear friend?

If you see a man posing with a fish on Tinder, this is why

Mary Ward   Move over weird Twitter, it's time for weird Tinder.