Fashion

Winter fashion in Canberra: What's hot for the chilly months

Jil Hogan 11:45 PM   Can you look hot in Canberra when the weather is anything but?

The Breakfast Club creator John Hughes is winter's biggest make-up inspiration

Natalie Reilly   This winter the aim is to look as if Molly Ringwald had an affair with Madonna during her La Isla Bonita period.

Alex Perry and Cassi Van Den Dungen reunite after weight debate feud

Amy Croffey   The outspoken pair, who first crossed paths on Australia's Next Top Model in 2009, have decided to bury the hatchet.

Beauty

Turia Pitt opens up about the agony of being stared at

Jenna Clarke   She has completed an Ironman and trekked Kokoda after sustaining burns to 65 per cent of her body, however Turia Pitt admits recent laser surgery has been one of her biggest challenges.

The Breakfast Club creator John Hughes is winter's biggest make-up inspiration

Natalie Reilly   This winter the aim is to look as if Molly Ringwald had an affair with Madonna during her La Isla Bonita period.

Russian stylist makes fascinators out of hair

Mary Ward   Russian hairstylist George Kot's outrageous hair designs have won him quite the following on Instagram.

Wellbeing

'Biggest Loser' researcher explains why weight loss won't stick

Sammy Caiola   "It's not just because I like cheeseburgers" says researcher, of his own weight loss battle.

Coffee itself isn't cancerous, but watch out for 'very hot' beverages

Ariana Eunjung Cha   Just be sure to wait a few minutes more before drinking your latte.

Should Australia have overweight-only gyms?

Sarah Berry   When Kishan Shah weighed 180 kilograms, he wanted to lose weight but was too ashamed to step foot inside the very place that would help him to achieve that.

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Home & Style

Savvy Shopper: Team Work from Paper Empire

Alexia Biggs   BRIGHT IDEA

From designer to discount: Bec Judd can't get enough of Kmart's $2 bowls

She usually spruiks expensive goods, but now it seems Rebecca Judd has taken a fancy to a product your average Joe Blow can afford.

Savvy Shopper: Home and dry with Loom Towels

Alexia Biggs   Self-taught textile designer Mikala James works with a small community in Turkey who still use traditional techniques.

Life

Grandmother, 86, makes Google's day by having manners

11:00 AM   May Ashworth writes "please" and "thank you" when she uses the search engine.

Michelle Obama tells men to 'be better'

Krissah Thompson   Be better. Be better at everything. Be better fathers.

Why do we freeze when frightened?

Rachael Sharman   Often bystanders cop (unfair) flak for not immediately intervening during an unexpected event such as an assault; but typically people are so shocked they remain rooted to the spot.