How the Queen's family came to celebrate during the Platinum Jubilee

A family affair: How the Queen’s nearest and dearest came together to celebrate the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee this Summer Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died last week at the age of 96 in Balmoral  Became Queen on Feb 6 1952 aged 25, when her father George VI died and had unprecedented 70-year reign Members […]

Eight big ideas from the Melbourne Writers Festival

Across three days, the 2022 Melbourne Writers Festival offered up discussions, debates and deep dives into the role of art in society, into politics, and into the craft of writing. Even the most committed of audience members, however, could not have made it to every single event. So, with the weekend behind us, here are […]

Which A-list line REALLY gives you superstar skin?

With Kate Moss and Stella McCartney joining the celebrity beauty fray… Which A-list line REALLY gives you superstar skin? Kim Kardashian and model Hailey Bieber have launched their own beauty lines  This month came the biggie is Cosmoss by UK-based supermodel Kate Moss  And in the same week Stella McCartney also announced a new skincare line  […]

CLAUDIA CONNELL asks has your home reached peak Cath Kidston?

As DFS launches a collaboration… CLAUDIA CONNELL asks has your home reached peak Cath Kidston? 27 years after her first shop, Cath Kidston became a victim of the pandemic Furniture retailer DFS has now launched its first collaboration with Cath Kidston  The 14-piece collaborative collection features footstools, beds and ottomans  Enter the home of any […]

Queen Consort Camilla joins King to greet Realm High Commissioners

Queen Consort Camilla is every inch the supportive wife as she joins King Charles III to greet Realm High Commissioners at a Buckingham Palace reception Queen Consort Camilla appeared to be every inch the supportive wife today  Joined Charles III to greet Realm High Commissioners at Buckingham Palace Camilla, 75, was elegant in a black […]