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Don’t we all look like this at 43?
GENETIC lottery winner Heidi Klum rocks her model mum body at 43 in her latest lingerie campaign.
Why you only need 30 pieces of clothing
GOT a wardrobe full of clothes but always find you have nothing appropriate to wear? A stylist says you only need 30 key pieces of clothes.
How to smash the Boxing Day sales
THE biggest shopping day of the year is coming, and news.com.au spoke to the big stores and retail experts to work out your strategy.
How to make your gift next-level
PERSONALISATION is the top trend of the 2016 party season, with well-known brands selling custom versions of their products. Here’s how it works.
Most jaw-dropping fashion fails of 2016
SHEER bras, ill-fitting sequined dresses and too-short shorts that showed off Lady Gaga’s crotch ... these are the celebrity style misses of the year.
Most awesome 80s hairstyles revisited
IF YOU grew up in the 80s chances are you went through as much hairspray as the people featured in this countdown of most awesomely 80s do’s ever.
Why aren’t you wearing ‘granny’ undies?
THERE was outrage after Samantha Armytage was mocked for her visible panty-line in an online story, but she couldn’t be more on trend.
Fashion trend you can wear to bed
AFTER the return of chokers and high-waisted ‘mum’ jeans, celebs such as the Hadid sisters and Paris Hilton are bring back another 1990s trend: tracksuits.
Australia missing the mark in tattoo land
A GLOBAL Tattoo Trend Index has inked Australia as an ordinary player in the game. What are our tattoo artists doing wrong?
Cleavage is no longer in fashion
IT’S time to put ‘em away, ladies. Boobs have gone bust. The D-cup is dead. At least, according to Vogue magazine.
Celeb bling in-demand for Aussie women
COUPLES are paying up to $100K for high-end engagement rings that resemble Blake Lively, Sofia Vergara and Victoria Beckham’s.
Romy: Don’t ‘give it all away’
SHE’S one of the country’s top stylists but there’s one Kardashian-approved trend Romy Frydman — aka Style Me Romy — isn’t a fan of.
Kim K’s taking it way too far
SHE gets paid to push the boundaries and makes an amazing living doing it. But her latest outfit has divided her fans.
A model calls this a wedding dress
FORMER Victoria’s Secret angel Isabeli Fontana just got married in the most naked of naked dresses.
Bikini ‘every woman should be wearing’
WE ARE still battling our way through winter, but a pretty daunting trend has resurfaced. Forget the full briefs — it’s all about the Brazilian.
This takes lingerie to a new level
WE HAVE no words. This ASOS ‘Body Bow’ costs $35 and looks, um, uncomfortable, to say the least.
Holiday snaps are fashion statements
FOUR Qantas passengers have had their holiday snaps turned into luxury limited edition silk scarves in collaboration with an Aussie designer.
Concert merchandise goes high fashion
KANYE West, Justin Bieber and British band The 1975 are leading a fashion-fuelled reboot of the traditional tour T-shirt — with serious style cred.
How this mum-of-four looks incredible
MODEL Heidi Klum puts eating well, drinking water, and thinking about her boyfriend as the things that get her through lavish lingerie shoot.
Cheaper tights are actually better
TEND to get a ladder in the first five minutes of wearing your stockings? A new study has revealed why some cheaper brands are actually stronger.
How to wear activewear to work without getting fired
THERE used to be strict style rules about where and when you could wear sportswear. But there’s been a seismic shift and now you can make sportswear chic by pairing it with the right items — even in the office.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s hot cossies
WARM weather dreaming as model sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner unleash their new Topshop cossie collection in Australia.
The big cheap clothing dilemma
IF YOU pay $30 for a T-shirt and it only lasts two washes, should you take it back? How long should clothes actually last?
Crocs are bad for your health
ARGUMENTS over Crocs inevitably end with ‘I don’t care, they’re comfortable’. Well sorry mums, the evidence is overwhelming.
The side boob is out of control
MOVE over naked dress. There is a new celebrity fashion craze happening and Melissa Hoyer wants it to end quickly.
Celebs fave designer turn to Liberace for design love
ROMANCE Was Born: the favoured designer of Cate Blanchett, Debbie Harry & Cyndi Lauper bring back Liberace to Australian Fashion Week
Humble boot that stole the show
BELLA Hadid may have been the official star of the night, but a humble work boot stole the show.
Women in chains hit the runway
MERCEDES Australian Fashion Week kicks off with celebs, posers, preeners, bloggers and models in chains as Toni Maticevksi takes to the runway.
Jewels fit for Princess Grace: priceless and in Australia
THE exquisite Cartier diamond engagement ring given to Hollywood star turned major European royal, Princess Grace, is in Australia.
Australia’s answer to Victoria’s Secret squad
BRAS and knickers. Barely-there make-up. This sizzling squad of top models could be Australia’s answer to the Victoria’s Secret Angels.
Chanel cruises into Cuba in fashion first
FRENCH fashion house Chanel stage the first international fashion show in Cuba since the 1959 communist revolution.
Tie your shoelaces in 1.5 seconds
KEEN to get out of the house quicker? A chap in Serbia has posted a video that shows an alternative way to tie-up your laces.
Kerri-Anne’s brave face at fashion show
KERRI-Anne steps out in a red dress as she joins the fashion pack, and Delta Goodrem, to welcome in Carla Zampatti’s new collection.
Double your wardrobe without shopping
HAVE you ever wondered how Kate Middleton looks amazing in $100 dresses? She’s doing something simple. Something we should all be doing.
H&M wedding dresses beyond tacky
H&M and ASOS have both launched affordable wedding dress collections and honestly, these dresses cheapen marriage, writes Rachel Wells.
Meet fashion’s hottest new trend
IT TOOK a session in a teddy workshop that gave Mon Purse fashion entrepreneur Lana Hopkins her business ‘light bulb’ moment.
Jeans with built-in moisturiser are a thing
GUESS has released a new style of jeans that claim to moisturise your legs while you’re on the go. Sounds weird, right? This reporter tested them out.
’I never expected this in a hotel’
Hotels try out hot new things all the time but avid traveller Melissa Hoyer never thought a bowling alley would star in London’s coolest hotel.
The surprising place women shop
MORE and more people are starting to realise that you can save a lot of money by shopping in the children’s department.
What comes next, after hipsters?
SORRY hipsters, you’re not cool anymore — you’re mainstream. Haven’t you noticed every local now serves pulled pork sliders?
It’s 30 degrees outside, I don’t need a coat
HAVE you noticed that clothing stores are already selling heavy-duty winter items like coats, boots and knitwear ... in the middle of a heatwave.
How on earth do they stay up?
DEEP, plunging necklines were a clear trend at this year’s Oscars. But without a bra strap in sight, how do they manage to keep those bad boys up?
Dundas gets LA street cred
THEY work on rival TV shows in LA, but last week, presenters, Jason Dundas and Renee Bargh, teamed up for a special collaboration with Paige denim.
Australia’s ‘ridiculous’ new tattoo trend
PEOPLE are getting hurt and even going blind, but it’s not enough to deter the “super-extreme”.
Too far: Underpants are not an outfit
THERE were suits, glam gowns, cut-outs and plenty of flesh flashing at the Grammys this year but one thing stood out — underpants reigned supreme.
Myer opts for exclusive fashion launch
JENNIFER Hawkins plans to shake things up tonight at the Autumn 2016 fashion collection show.
‘Wedgie jeans’ put booty back in style
TALK about junk in the trunk. Jeans that make it appear like you have a ‘wedgie’ are the latest look in denim, thanks to Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
Where have all the bargains gone?
IT WASN’T so long ago you could walk out of a “fast” fashion store with an armful of clothes and change from a $100. Not anymore.
What’s the little pocket in jeans for?
EVER wondered what on Earth that tiny little pocket is all about? Well, the fine folk at Levi have even jumped in on the discussion.
Style is on the dancefloor for DJs
TOP models Jessica Gomes, Montana Cox and Catherine McNeil have taken the catwalk to the dancefloor in the latest campaign for David Jones.
Is Modesty the new black?
IS THE fashion industry bringing modesty back? And if so, does this mean we’ll be seeing less flesh on the red carpet this year?
Star Wars style: The Force in fashion
SPACE inspired dresses, Chewbacca T-shirts and lightsaber high heels — this is how Star Wars: The Force Awakens is doing fashion.
Fashion Week 2016 to lead world in resort wear
FROM ‘no-man’s land’ to a world beating event — Sydney’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is undergoing a huge shake-up.
‘It’s time to stop the nipple shaming’
IT’S official: the bra is losing support. Going braless used to be a political statement, but thanks to today’s celebrities, it now has a lot more to do with fashion.
All celebs are wearing this sandal
THE shoe, which has been worn by Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Cindy Crawford, creates an optical illusion that ‘elongates the leg and is incredibly flattering’.
The handbag that yells at you when you overspend
A NEW handbag aims to curb overspending — by asking “Do you really need this?” when you take out your credit card.
Is this T-shirt unacceptable?
A CHILD psychologist is calling for a boycott of clothing chain Jay Jays until it pulls an “unacceptable” T-shirts from its shelves.
Could you own just 10 items of clothing?
IF YOU hate deciding what to wear every day, you’ll love this. Fashionistas are swearing by capsule dressing — owning just 10 items of clothing.
What do dress codes actually mean?
WEDDING and party invites giving you outfit anxiety? Here’s our ultimate guide to dress codes for men and women.
Fashionista frenzy hits Brisbane store
IT WAS an exclusive collection that sold quickly as soon as it dropped. A lucky few who lined up in Brisbane scored the goods.
Walking down the bargain aisle
We sent our soon-to-be-marriedintern out to find a cheap wedding dress. Check out her sensational bargains.
Ksenija’s Cup fashion tips coloured with fun
MELBOURNE CUP fashion is all about fun and Spring Racing Carnival ambassador and E! Australia host Ksenija Lukich shows you how.
Style rules of The Dressmaker
IT’S all about dressing to impress in The Dressmaker. So what are the fashion lessons to take from Kate Winslet and her co-stars in the new Aussie movie?
How to shop Vogue’s Online Shopping Night
THE ICONIC’S buying director, Mareile Osthus on how to shop smart this Vogue Online Shopping Night.
The ridiculous trends that need to stop
GET your freckle pen out, apparently a spotty nose is considered high fashion this year. And that’s not even the worst trend going around.
The hottest swimwear trends for summer
SWIMWEAR will send temperatures soaring this summer, with designers translating the hottest runway looks into poolside glamour.
Charli XCX mines ‘Clueless’ for fashion foray
GLOBAL pop star Charli XCX has drawn inspiration from the cutesy kilts of Clueless and gothic drama of The Craft to create her own fashion collection.
‘Every woman should own these’
A FEW years ago, Lou Blair tried on a pair of heels she says changed her life forever. They were six inches high and hot pink with latex straps.
The watch worth more than a penthouse
IT has no diamonds, emeralds or magical powers. Yet, at $1.1m, it’s still considered an absolute ‘bargain’ among some fanatics.
Would you let a machine pick your outfit?
WHY choose your clothes yourself when you could get a machine to do it for you? That’s the idea behind wearable technology.
Artwork inspires new fashion line
A NEW women’s clothing label aims to collaborate with different artists, such as illustrators, photographers and painters, for a new look each season.
Fashion leaves its print on summer
GET ready for a print-astic explosion this summer Westfield Fashion Ambassador Donna Galella gives his top 10 style trends and must-have items for spring-summer.
How to be a burlesque bombshell
FROM lingerie shop girl to burlesque star, Dita Von Teese has created an underwear empire as polished as her perfect skin.
Chic knickers you can afford
COLLETTE Dinnigan returns to Target with a chic lingerie collection: priced from $15 to $45, it’s affordable too.
When Kickstarter funds ‘out-there’ fashion
MOLDABALE thongs, period-proof undies, upsidedown T-shirts and clips for your pesky sleeves.
Best and worst dressed at the Emmy Awards
THE trends from early on were simple. And along with couture catastrophes there were a surprising number of knockouts at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
What the hell is with fashion at the moment?
WALK into any chain store right now and you’ll be bombarded with wall-to-wall flares, brown suede and peasant tops. Rebecca Sullivan has had enough.
Please, stop draping your coat over your shoulders
OPINION: It’s official. Fashionable women have become too good for sleeves. Not coats, mind you — but the sleeves on their coats, specifically.
Finally, an RM boot just for women
WHEN RM Williams decides to make a new style of boot for women, it’s big news for the iconic bush brand.
The hottest trends at NYFW
WITH New York fashion week at the halfway point, here are the eight hottest trends on the catwalk for spring/summer 2016 so far:
Collar a clue in neck-and-neck race
SHOCK jock Ray Hadley has made the strangest contribution to the Abbott-vs-Turnbull debate yet — implying that any pollie who wears an upturned collar is “a bit of a wank”.
Target shows off its curves
CURVY mannequins that reflect real women’s body shapes are set to be rolled out in Target stores from tomorrow at the opening of the newly refurbished Chadstone store.
New Alex Perry fashion at budget prices
IN A bid to tap into the fast-fashion obsessed youth market, Sydney designer Alex Perry has created a new brand that serves up an extra dose of sex appeal — without the expensive price tag.
Inside our secret men’s beard-ness
TO CELEBRATE World Beard Day, we delve into the inner sanctum of this secret men’s business.
How to nail the ultimate French style
FRENCH actress Juliette Binoche is the epitome of understatement and gives her secrets to attaining ‘that’ kind of style.
My week in a waist trainer
THEY suck your guts in until you can’t eat or bend over and you struggle to breathe. Kim Kardashian swears by them, but the reality of this road test will make you think twice.
Fernanda Ly is hot property
WITH her pink hair and goth-inspired wardrobe, Aussie model Fernanda Ly continues to be one of our hottest names overseas.
Top 5 power looks of all time
WE uncover the style secrets of Audrey Hepburn, Bianca Jagger, Jackie Kennedy, Kate Moss and Anna Wintour. From the classic tuxedo jacket to Kennedy’s uptown ensembles — these are our top picks.
Which Aussie state wears the highest heels?
AUSTRALIAN women love their high heels but guess which state can now claim the crown for wearing the highest of stilts
Which celebrity wore it best?
THIS star kept her looks simple during her new film’s press tour and it’s worked well; she doesn’t need tricking up.
Hawko sizzles in Myer shoot
IN the spirit of new beginnings, Myer is going for a hot new look this spring and summer with the launch of more-affordable, on-trend brands
The rise of the monogram trend
IT'S the trend that literally lets you put your own stamp on your fashion accessories - and it’s taking over the desks and handbags of Aussie women one hand-pressed initial at a time.
How to dress like a 70s It Girl
IT’S a modern take on Almost Famous without looking like you’re stuck in 1972. Here’s how to get the 70s It Girl look now.
Naomi Watts rolls from film to fashion
Fresh & fabulous: Naomi Watts is a natural as the “face” of iconic Aussie fashion brand, Sportscraft.
Are these the perfect trousers?
THEY promise to flatter any woman, whatever her size. But do they work? Elle Halliwell finds out
Harrolds beckons Beckham
LUXURY boutique Harrolds is hoping star designer Victoria Beckham will head down under soon following the launch of her line in Sydney.
How to wear winter overalls
THERE is something about the casual style of dungarees we love, so to winterise the popular trend, we asked four of our favourite style bloggers to show us how to layer them like a pro.
David Jones turns it up a notch
DAVID Jones has a knack for delivering the unexpected. This season, the department store is turning things up a notch with a collaboration with Aussie musician Daniel Johns.
Supermodel Shanina Shaik is back
GLAMAZON Shanina Shaik has modelled in her first designer campaign since ending her three-year contract with the denim giant Just Jeans
Fashion’s most unlikely trend
WOULD you pay for deliveries of clothes you didn’t even choose? It’s a new frontier in online shopping — and it promises to appeal to everyone.
