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Bitter orange is the first aroma you get from Guerlain’s new limited edition Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca $113 (1). The idea of this range is that they’re super fresh, wearable fragrances and a new version is launched every European spring. With the latest one, creator Thierry Wasser has tried to compose every element of an […]

Long hair is a challenge, say the experts from Kérastase. While roots can be oily, lengths suffer from damage. That’s why Kérastase has created Cristalliste, a collection designed to preserve the hair’s lipid film, keeping it supple and strong from root to tip. There are two **Luminous Perfecting Shampoos, $39 each (1), one for thick […]

In this week’s issue, we reveal how British law may change to let Charles and Camilla ease the load on the ailing Queen. Shortland Street’s Cameron Jones lives life to the extreme. Suzy Clarkson welcomes her precious boy after three years of gruelling IVF. The notoriously private couple, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis take their […]

**PARAMORE PARAMORE** After losing two founding members, Paramore’s self-titled fourth release is a deliberate move to separate themselves from their old ways as they start over as a trio. Opening with Fast in My Car, Hayley Williams sets the tone – fun, edgy pop-rock that shies away from their angsty roots. However, there’s an underlying […]

• It’s long been thought that chewing gum can help with weight loss, because it gives you something sweet to taste that won’t pile on the kilos. But new research suggests it can actually lead to weight gain. A US study has found that people who chew gum tend to eat more high-calorie sweet foods. One theory is that the […]

New Zealand – take note of Willy Moon. The former Wellingtonian, who is now based in London, is causing a stir in Europe and the US with his blend of ‘50s pop, rock ‘n’ roll and hip-hop. His breakthrough song, Yeah Yeah, was used as the soundtrack for an iPod ad, but there are other gems here. […]

New research shows that laughter – or specifically “laughter yoga” – can improve mood and boost heart health. In a University of Arizona study, patients with various health conditions took 10 sessions of the 20-minute group treatment, which involved breathing and stretching exercises as well as simulated laughter. The researchers measured the patients’ heart rates […]

This movie is great for kids aged six and up, as well as adults. It’s about a family of cavemen that consists of: An overprotective dad, a caring mum, an idiotic son, a crazy baby girl and a rebellious daughter. Because of the father’s instruction, “Never leave the cave”, the family is safe. But it’s […]

In this week’s issue, Kerre McIver talks about how she got her groove back. Also in this issue, actress Halle Berry opens up about her childhood abuse. Kate Middleton’s younger sister Pippa gets serious with her boyfriend Nico – but is he good enough for mum Carole? Love is in the heir – The Monaco […]