Hiddleswift in Australia: let the fun begin
US pop super star Taylor Swift has arrived in Australia with her partner Tom Hiddleston, Channel Nine says.
Vanity Fair writer says Margot Robbie cover story was a joke
He was "joking" ...well, mostly, but insisted his description was intended to be a "compliment".
The upside of being a Highly Sensitive Person
Being highly sensitive can make the world stressful and overwhelming but it also has surprising benefits.
FASHION
Samuel Davide Hains, most Melbourne guy ever, a prank
So, "the most Melbourne Man ever" Samuel Davide Hains was a prank after all.
The political science of being dressed for the red carpet:
Are celebrities better off buying their own dresses for appearances or should designers be more generous?
Jason Wu credits the popularity of wool to climate change
If designer Jason Wu had his way, there would be more Julie Bishops in Parliament.
Saudi princess is first Vogue Arabia editor
Vogue Arabia will launch first as a website in October, before a print edition is introduced next year, edited by Saudi princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz
Queen's wardrobe goes on display at Buckingham Palace exhibit
A selection of outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth go on display at Buckingham Palace as part of an exhibition marking the monarch's 90th birthday.
The case for wearing blazers over dresses
A sharply tailored blazer is the yang to a floaty frock's yin, writes Erin Munro.
Beauty
Is the $700 Dyson hair dryer life-changing or just hot air?
Would you pay $700 for a hair dryer? It's a question British technology brand Dyson and some major Australian retailers are sweating on as they prepare for the release of the company's Supersonic hair dryer.
Miss Teen USA is getting rid of its swimsuit competition
Swimsuits, out. Activewear, in.
Alicia Keys goes make-up free to BET Awards
Singer Alicia Keys has made headlines for attending an awards show for not wearing make-up.
Science gets that last bit of shampoo out of the bottle
A new plastic coating that could decrease the amount of soap that finds its way to the landfill.
Wellbeing
Fats from meat and cakes linked to early death, major study finds
Clear evidence that eating the wrong kind of fat can shorten your life has emerged from a major study in the US.
Womb scratching could double chances of a successful birth - but caution urged
Experts urged caution over new findings and stress that "endometrial scratch" was not a pleasant procedure.
Fear the granola bar, not GMOs
Karma can be so cruel. Just think how many times anti-GMO activists have protested against the imaginary risks of food that has been genetically modified. Now a favourite snack of those protesters, the sacred granola bar, has been found to pose an actual health risk.
Can I stop being so self-critical?
Everyone fails sometimes. However, some of us are much harder on ourselves than others.
Perth boasts beachside lifestyle with big city perks
With its idyllic climate, beaches, revitalised neighbourhoods and edgy enclaves of cultural hotspots, there is little wonder that everyone wants to move here.
Chronic fatigue may have to do with your gut: study
There's no blood test or other easily read biomarkers, but scientists have finally shed some light on the elusive chronic fatigue syndrome.
Home & Style
Savvy Shopper: Orson & Blake gets northern exposure
Travel accessories label Nomad & Co is the work of Melbourne friends Amanda Lennon and Sophie Thompson
Savvy Shopper: Team Work from Paper Empire
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.
Collector's corner
A funny thing happened to comedian Bev Killick while riding on a Melbourne tram.
House of surprise
This beachside award-winner has a conversation piece at every turn.
Bright sparks
Meet five lighting makers whose talent is wowing the design world.
Life
The day my husband and I got divorced was one of our most romantic moments
He waited for me in front of the courthouse. His brows were heavy, but there was energy in his stance, like: Let's get this done.
Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert splits from husband
Elizabeth Gilbert has announced a new chapter or is it a new ending?
When your friends have kids and you don't
At first I was the one altering our relationships, dashing off to see the world, with my friends feeling left behind. But when I returned to New York in my mid-30s, there was a significant shift.
Why doctors need better sex education
Going to the doctor is straightforward if you have stomach pains, seeking help with sexual problems is very embarrassing for most.
About Last Night: I never lost weight after my third child
What can I do to improve my pelvic floor after having three children?
Swiping right at 50
Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell went online dating in her fifties. How did she get on?
