Add a little glamour to your camping with these accessories starting from $11.50

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This story is part of the July 20 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories.
Must-haves for a weekend away, from a cosy quilt to some outdoor essentials and a canvas overnight bag that's surprisingly roomy.
Where to buy: Printworks backgammon set, $250; Sage x Clare 'Marquis' linen quilt cover, $239; Yabby insulated water jug, $120; Saarde 'Journey' duffel bag, $159.
Where to buy: KEY PIECE The Eva 'Slideaway' transitions from sofa to bed, $2490; Sheridan x Hunter scented candle, $49; Oz Design 'Southport' side table, $399.

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The TikTok-approved trends for brows and make-up coming for your beauty cabinet

The Age

2 days ago

The Age

The TikTok-approved trends for brows and make-up coming for your beauty cabinet

This story is part of the July 20 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Tracing trends is always a slippery topic. Sometimes, just when you think you have nailed it, things flip. So, to the best of my ability, here are some trends to take note of. Big, bold hair is back – and just after you had mastered the perfect poker-straight blow-dry. According to the international king of hair, Sam McKnight, 'bombshell blowouts' are big news. The reference point is, of course, the 1980s and the tool of choice is velcro rollers. McKnight has created the 'Big Set', which comes with a 'heating hood' you attach to your hairdryer and 18 rollers. Says McKnight, 'Velcro rollers have been a staple since the '80s – they're foolproof for getting that runway lift at the roots and a soft, touchable texture. The hood dryer locks in your set – it's a game-changer for effortless, high-volume results at home.' Until the kit is available here, the next best thing is the Blo Brush Hot Roller Set ($120). On the TikTok beauty front, trends include the clean brow, where the emphasis is on natural brow shapes and textures, stepping away from more sculpted 'block' brows. This has also created a demand for laser eyebrow tattoo removal. According to brow guru Amy Jean Linnehan, 'If the shape and colour still flatter your face, there's no need to remove the tattoo – and you can opt for the latest, softer 'mist brows' technique.' As with brows, lashes are also taking a more natural stance, and TikTokkers are currently experimenting by applying a full face of make-up – without mascara. But if you are still wedded to mascara, try brown – our current favourite is Benefit BadGal Bang! Volumizing Mascara in Rebel Brown ($49). Alternatively, try applying a clear mascara such as Maybelline Great Lash Clear Gel Mascara ($18) to give your eyelashes a glossy, lifted look. And if you just can't give up dark lashes, try a combined lash lift and tint. The 'Y2K lip' is also on the comeback trail, with two key versions – super juicy lips (think Lancôme's Juicy Tubes) and, at the other end of the spectrum, lips blotted with concealer so that they almost disappear. On TikTok, interest in Y2K make-up increased by 64.8 per cent in the 12 months to March according to data from consumer researcher Spate reported in Global Cosmetic Industry magazine. Too Faced is leading the charge with glosses that are shiny and hydrating; we love Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss ($38). And with concealer lips, keep it modern with a darker lip liner. One of our favourites is Mecca Max Pout Pencil in Stella ($16) – use it to colour in the entire lip – and then top with a putty-coloured lipstick. Hero status here goes to M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Acting Natural ($40).

I spent two weeks on a Nordic cruise with my mum. Here's how it went

The Age

2 days ago

The Age

I spent two weeks on a Nordic cruise with my mum. Here's how it went

This story is part of the July 20 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Waking up next to the Stockholm archipelago, I pull back our cabin's curtains to reveal the soft, yellow dawn light gently pushing against the low, grey clouds. Their reflection is mirrored in the Baltic Sea, the surface swirling in a mixture of luminous gold and silvery grey, like chiaroscuro in a Rembrandt painting. 'Why are you up?' asks my mum, still snuggled under her blanket. 'This is what I'm doing, Mummo!' I say, gesturing at the fairy-tale vista from our balcony aboard the Viking Jupiter. It's not long before Mum joins me, wrapped in her dressing gown. I've got mine on, too, not to mention a cream faux-fur hat. We are on the Viking Homelands Tour, a trip we've talked about for years (Scandinavia has long fascinated us both). It first weaved its magic for me when Mum passed on her passion for Viking sagas and Scandi noir novels and dramas. More recently, I've been taken with the region's fashion, licorice, pastries and fairy tales. Though neither of us is usually short of words, we're silent as we cruise past the beauty of the archipelago. Rocky outcrops make way for larger islands; small summer houses, painted red or navy, nestle among birch and pine trees. 'Look, a swan!' says Mum, pointing in the distance. Her eyesight is better than mine, so I put on my glasses. 'Oh, it's Swan Lake!' I say to Mum as more white swans come into view. Water is central to the identity of the Swedish capital. I zip a puffer over my PJs and head to the top of the ship for a panoramic view of this city of islands. In front of us is Gamla Stan, the Old Town, founded in the 13th century. Turning around, we see Södermalm, one of the city's coolest neighbourhoods. Our cruise had begun in Bergen and, before we set sail, there was a day to wander through one of Norway's oldest cities. Then, each morning during the 15-day trip, my body clock seems in sync with our port arrivals so there's no need to set the alarm. The gentle morning light guides us into ports including Eidfjord, Stavanger, Oslo, Ålborg, Copenhagen, Berlin (via Warnemünde), Bornholm, Gdansk and Tallinn. In each, we got to experience their beauty and hear their fascinating histories.

The Age

2 days ago

The Age