When Tasmania’s Mary Donaldson fell in love with a prince, the world was captivated by her real-life fairytale. This month, as Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, she returns to visit Australia, and speaks about what it means to her. A wintry drizzle is falling across Copenhagen and, but for the sentries in their greatcoats and […]

You know you’re meant to drink 2-3 litres of water a day, but if you’re drinking other liquids, do you factor them into your kilojoule count? There’s no denying that fluid replacement is a vital part of keeping your body functioning. And most of us know that somewhere between 2-3 litres of water a day […]

**My partner and I are considering a beach wedding featuring frangipani flowers. What style of dress and shoes would you recommend? I am 170cm and weigh 65kg. Shar, by email.** Try a more relaxed style gown for a beach wedding, or a very simple strapless dress that is both flattering and elegant. You could add […]

**What colour shoes would look best with a long cream coloured satin formal dress? It has yellow tones and I cannot figure it out. I am 23 and have been told gold, but to me gold is for older people. Help please! Jessica, by email.** A gold strappy number would do the trick, and it’s […]

**You had a fashion question from a young girl who was 5’11” and couldn’t find pants. There is a store called Long Legs Fashions For Tall Women that caters to tall women and you can shop online. The website is www.longlegs.ca. Just thought I would let you know because I am tall too and know […]

**Should you match your shoes to your top colour or your handbag? Nicole, by email.** The old rule was that you match your shoes with your handbag, but nowadays the rules of fashion are not so rigid. For example, if you’re wearing a pink top with jeans you could easily wear a great pink shoe […]

Are You Eating the Wrong Vegetables? Even if you ‘do the right thing’ and eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, it doesn’t mean you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. According to a recent study at Arizona State University, the top three vegetables eaten in Western countries are iceberg lettuce, French […]

Whether you’re raising funds for a charity or washing up in a local shelter, volunteering boosts your self-esteem and gives you a sense of purpose. But, if you need more reasons for helping other people, social researchers have found that it also helps you live longer, with adults who volunteer up to three hours a […]

If you look past the fads and the spin, what we should actually be eating is pretty simple and these seven principles have been around for a long time.

From The Australian Women’s Weekly Health Series: Constipation. Buy the Book. The toileting position and muscle action you are used to will influence whether you empty your bowels effortlessly, inadvertently strain or obviously strain over time. Whether you sit or squat to defecate (empty your bowels) depends on your ethnic group, and whether you use […]