One of my favourite pieces is the Alexis dress, I’m really drawn to its flattering length, which hits me on the mid-calf (I’m 170cm tall). This style gives me good coverage without feeling too long or heavy. Little tucks on the sleeves add a lovely structure and remind me of 40’s glam. Alexis is a functioning wrap, which means that I can play with different ways of tying her and pocket details make for a lovely mix between polished yet casual.

If you love easy looks that go from day to night, the wrap dress is for you. Dress it up or down depending on the occasion, and you’ll look polished and chic every time. L&F has a ton of wrap dress options to choose from so you’ll never get bored. Get ready to fall in love with your wrap dress—we can’t wait to see how you style it. 

When weight loss 'solutions' are really part of the problem, it's time for radical change - let go of 'Thinsanity' and get ready to say goodbye to dieting forever!

We caught up with Weight Management psychologist and author Glenn Mackintosh about his book, ‘Thinsanity’. His book takes you on a journey of self discovery, learning how to change our own thoughts and mindset in relation to loving your body healthily. 

From learning to love yourself from the inside out, to making peace with your mind, there were so many important topics discussed with Glenn. We want to take you through some of our key learnings from our discussion with Glenn. 

These are just some of the many topics discussed with Glenn. If you haven’t already, watch our discussion with Glenn Mackintosh and tell us what your key thoughts are. We would love to know what you have learnt and how you’re going to implement these changes to become the happiest version of yourself! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Glenn Mackintosh is a psychologist who is incredibly passionate about eating, physical movement, weight and body image, and is the founder of Weight Management Psychology.

Melissa Jane Doyle needs no introduction in most circles, being a celebrated Australian television presenter from Sunrise, author, journalist and most recently, a podcaster.

Mel's latest project, the podcast Age Against the Machine is where she tackles the taboo topic of ageing women with her friend Naima Brown and special guests.

The 51-year-old mother-of-two said she started the podcast to probe why some women start to feel “invisible” as they get older.

“In a workplace when a major company is downsizing, it’s women over 50 that’s the first group to go, the fastest group of homelessness in Australia is women over 50, women retire with just over half of the superannuation as men,” she pointed out.

“We were fascinated to find out why does this happen to women as they get older and what are the things we can potentially do to change the conversation and raise a little awareness.”

So she connects with women from different cultures to learn about how growing older can mean forging deeper connections (New Zealand), getting more power (Ghana), more opportunities (Finland) and sometimes more plastic surgery (South Korea). They discuss everything from menopause to sex, political representation to financial security. They find out how to Age Against the Machine.

This podcast is incredibly relevant, speaking of topics generally not spoken about in many circles of women which makes it even more important, bringing another evolving stage of life into the light as something to celebrate, not commiserate.

We are very lucky to have Mel come online and join us to discuss the podcast and also her own journey around this subject.

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Having missed one too many hair appointments in recent lockdowns, we’re sitting down with our good friend Meg who is also both Leina and Fleur’s personal hair stylist and has styled all of our amazing customer supermodels over the years, to chat all things lockdown hair survival. From covering up greys to zoom styling tips and tricks, check out Meg’s hot tips and tools for fabulous hair.

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Meg loves the Osis Dust It by Schwarzkopf for styling ease.

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Meg loves the Osis Dust It by Schwarzkopf for styling ease.

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These professional butterfly clips have a strong hold and are slip resistant.

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Meg recommends this tail comb for sectioning your hair.

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Meg recommends this tail comb for sectioning your hair.

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Protect your bathroom countertops with a heat resistant mat for your styling tools.

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Protect your hands too with a heat resistant glove.

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Protect your hands too with a heat resistant glove.

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For a sleek look and to help tame the frizz, Meg recommends this straightener .

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A curling iron can give you frizz-free curls with bounce as well as lucious beach waves

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A curling iron can give you frizz-free curls with bounce as well as lucious beach waves

Megan has 26 years of experience in the industry and is passionate about making her clients feel and look amazing. She has been published in Vogue Australia, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire and GQ Mens.

Her salon Crown And Glory is situated in Currumbin, on the Gold Coast. 

We caught up with the wonderful Amanda Ramsay to chat about all things beauty and to get her hot tips on quick, fuss-free makeup ideas for women over 35. From the importance of prepping your skin to accessorising with lipstick, watch the video below for Amanda’s tips on how to add some sparkle to your life.

With so many of us juggling home and work life at the moment along with endless zoom meetings, creating an easy 5 step routine for your makeup will keep you looking fresh and put a bit of pep in your step. 

Hydration is key to having your makeup last all day. Mist a hydrating toner over your face throughout the day to keep your makeup looking fresh.

Face oils are that little bit of luxury your skin needs right now. Massage over your face and decolletage to create a soft base for your makeup to sit on top of. If you prefer a creamy moisturiser, stick with that. And don’t forget your SPF!

Amanda recommends to use the Clemence Organics Tone + Hydrate Spritz, and the Mohi Everlasting Facial Elixir.

Cream shadows work well as a base for your powder shadow or you can wear them alone. Blend up to your brow bone for a soft look. 

Mascara should be applied from the base of your lashes and wiggle the wand as you coat the lash from root to tip. Applying from the base creates an illusion of wearing eyeliner. For extra lift and pizazz, curl your lashes before applying mascara. 

Your eyebrows frame your face so we definitely don’t want to neglect them. So many of us have missed appointments with the esthetician and our brows may be looking a little worse for wear. Skip the pencil and use a brow product that has a gel base. It adds a temporary tint to your brows and creates definition whilst keeping the hairs in place. 

Check out the Mii Eye Cream, Inika Long Lash Mascara, and Mii Sculpting Brow Builder used in the video.

Cream shadows work well as a base for your powder shadow or you can wear them alone. Blend up to your brow bone for a soft look. 

Mascara should be applied from the base of your lashes and wiggle the wand as you coat the lash from root to tip. Applying from the base creates an illusion of wearing eyeliner. For extra lift and pizazz, curl your lashes before applying mascara. 

Your eyebrows frame your face so we definitely don’t want to neglect them. So many of us have missed appointments with the esthetician and our brows may be looking a little worse for wear. Skip the pencil and use a brow product that has a gel base. It adds a temporary tint to your brows and creates definition whilst keeping the hairs in place. 

Check out the Mii Eye Cream, Inika Long Lash Mascara, and Mii Sculpting Brow Builder used in the video.

Foundation is the key product for evening out skin tone and adding a soft dewy finish to your skin. If you prefer a lighter coverage, thin your foundation with a moisturiser or face oil. Apply a thin layer all over your face and then layer your foundation on areas where you want a little extra coverage. For a fuller all-over coverage, use a brush or sponge for application. 

Amanda recommends to use the Rageism All Day Foundation with the Makeup Weapons Foundation Brush.

The majority of us can relate to the au naturale flushed-cheek look, but when you want to have a little more control over the colour of your cheeks opt for a cream blush. Cream blush blends beautifully into your skin so that the colour looks natural. Apply to either the apples of your cheeks or across your cheek bone.

Try the luxe Ere Perez Cream Blush recommended by Amanda.

The majority of us can relate to the au naturale flushed-cheek look, but when you want to have a little more control over the colour of your cheeks opt for a cream blush. Cream blush blends beautifully into your skin so that the colour looks natural. Apply to either the apples of your cheeks or across your cheek bone.

Try the luxe Ere Perez Cream Blush recommended by Amanda.

Dab any extra cheek tint that’s on your fingers onto your lips for a soft pout. Accessorise with lipstick by adding some bold colour. Go boss-lady red or a bright summer coral. Add some shimmer with a gloss if that’s your kind of thing.

Amanda recommends to use the Rageism Lipgloss.

Finding a way to get the maximum wear out of your favourite L&F pieces by creating adaptable and flexible looks will give you more options for all of the events in your life. With todays’ busy lifestyles, being able to gain the most from your wardrobe is incredibly important from an ROI aspect for your wallet and an ease of wear element to save you both time and fuss. These pieces need to translate into your lifestyle reflecting your style, and should be able to be edited based on your day to day routine with effortless versatility. 

Keep reading to see our tips on how to simplify your life with versatile styling options.

Knee-length boots and a loose pony give a soft feel to your working style. You can create a skirt and top effect by pairing our Eli Belt with the Allesi Dress. Breaking up the block colours with tan accessories softens your look but doesn’t diminish any boss lady vibes. 

Transforming your look from day to night can be as simple as changing up your shoes or accessories. Take your work look to evening style with a bold lip, flirty tights and a black heel and you’ll be ready for date night in a flash. 

In this new age, working from home is the new norm and with online Zoom meetings now regular occurrences, finding flattering and video friendly professional tops for work can feel like a full time job — but it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re going to show you how to find gorgeous tops that you’ll be able to wear in virtual meetings and your in-the-flesh professional and personal life.

Our jersey tops in particular are perfect Zoom shirts as they are super comfortable to wear while sitting, and are matte in colour, so they won't reflect light onto the screen. You want your style to be stunning, sure, not distracting.

A splash of colour can set the mood for the meeting and dressing in colours that make you feel happy will help you be more confident. A bright colour will add cheer, and prints can be a great way to add interest, especially if you are in front of a blank wall.

A top with a sleeve will help keep the focus on your face, while nothing too fitted or structured with a bit of stretch is perfect for comfort and style.

A top with a sleeve will help keep the focus on your face, while nothing too fitted or structured with a bit of stretch is perfect for comfort and style.

Make sure the neck line isn't too low cleavage can be distracting, as can bra straps. A deep V-neck has its place; it’s just not on a professional call.

Have a few Zoom shirts ready to go that you can grab and wear so you can look nice and polished from the waist up. Just add some nice earrings, make sure you're presentable and you're ready for your Zoom meeting.

Have a few Zoom shirts ready to go that you can grab and wear so you can look nice and polished from the waist up. Just add some nice earrings, make sure you're presentable and you're ready for your Zoom meeting.

You can wear your favourite sweatpants or even PJ bottoms, but when it comes to Zoom meetings, you’ve got to look spot-on from the waist up. That’s why we have put together a collection of beautifully comfortable and stylish jersey professional tops for work that are perfect for your home office style.

We’re thrilled to be sharing our love of our scuba crepe material, a fabulous fabric that we’re using in our most sophisticated professional styles. The result is gorgeous style that looks chic and means business.

• 4-way stretch for comfort
• Lightweight 
• Easy care
• Flattering drape
• Iron-free
• Moisture-wicking
• 95% polyester 5% spandex

These are just some of the more obvious perks of this beautiful material. The face (right side) of the fabric has a textured or crimped finish very similar to a traditional wool crepe, which was one of the first fabrics used in traditional tailoring because of how beautifully it drapes but also moulds to the body.

• Cold machine wash separately.
• Dry without delay inside out to preserve the face of the garment from the sun.
• Cool iron on reverse
• Do not dry clean

Infinity scarves are a super stylish and versatile addition to your winter wardrobe. There are so many unique ways you can tie an infinity scarf and we are going to run you through our three favourites to get you inspired. 

The no brainer way to wear the infinity scarf is just to wrap it round your neck twice and don't think about it too much. You can either wear it loose or pull one end tighter around your neck and have the long end flowing down the front of your outfit. 

The knotted style is a great way to wear your scarf if you don't want to pull the scarf over your head and ruin your hair or make-up! Simply wrap the whole scarf doubled around your neck and pull one end through the other. This look is great with your heavy jackets too.

If you are wanting extra warmth and a more minimal look just wrap your infinity scarf around three times and feel cosy warm while looking sophisticated.

We are so excited to tell you about our new release of the Lise Infinity scarf. Made from a delicious soft viscose blend, and totally washable. Lise is available in two colours: Jade & Rose. Don't miss out, head to our New Release Page to get yours now.