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Cosmopolitan Australia

The trends you need to know that are ruling summer, culture and style

Dove Cameron • The singer is ready to f*ck around and find out

Cosmo Quiz

Festival season’s here • Welcome to Brat summer

the playlist • The global music scene is alive, well and headed Down Under – here’s what’s on its way

Nessa Barrett’s character study • On her sophomore album, the Los Angeles-based pop star is finally having fun

Access all areas: on the set of Squid Game season two • Snuggle up and get ready for a binge – twists and turns guaranteed

Luxury meets practicality • Mecca has your Xmas gifting all wrapped up

Cara Delevingne’s blueprint for confidence and acceptance • The multi-hyphenate breaks down how to Walk Your Worth in a world that demands perfection

Drops of wisdom: Jade Kisnorbo • The celebrity hair and makeup artist and Maybelline New York ambassador shares her secrets to a flawless face, the game-changing tips she’s been gatekeeping, and the lip combo she’s currently obsessed with

Your holiday season, sorted • Luxury meets practicality in this year’s most coveted beauty releases. Here’s what Cosmo beauty director Kate is gifting this season (and stowing extra for herself)

Hot girl summer • From juicy hydration to rich-girl hair, here’s your new-season beauty edit

Summer Style • Sportswear, colour and beyond

LOVE ALL • How sporty style became this season’s style winner

Bikini bling • The quintessential summer staple is a great bikini, and by great we mean cute, comfortable and versatile. Mix-and-match our favourite seasonal picks to pair with denim shorts or a lace cover-up for beach days, or don a miniskirt and boots (plus obligatory Aperol spritz) for a night at the bar

Full shade • Minimalism, who? After years of capsule wardrobes, demure looks and dressing down, it’s time to inject some fun back into the way we dress. At the bygone fashion month, a sense of dressing for self (not the algorithm) and personality (not practicality) washed the runways. What better time to start being playful with your style than summer, and what better way than via a punchy pair of sunglasses? Play around with colour, size and shape to spice up any summer ’fit.

Clipped wings • After a fall from grace, Victoria’s Secret made a comeback – but the show only exposed the slow progress towards true inclusivity

HERITAGE HERO • Onitsuka Tiger’s classic kicks have stood the test of time – and now, an icon returns

No-strings sex • The rules to play by

So you want to get into … role-play • Ready for a plot twist? Here’s how role-playing can spice up your love life

Sex position of the month: Santa’s Lap • ‘Tis the season to be naughty

How to ask for what you actually want in bed • Because, be honest – you suck at it

Sexy Secret Santa • Gifts to make the holiday season sizzle

Casual, not complicated • The ultimate guide to friends with benefits during the holidays

Date or escort? • This Christmas, will you choose to go ‘boy sober’?

We need to talk about secondary infertility • It can be just as painful, scary and confusing as first-time infertility, so why is this phenomenon not as well known, or talked about?

Is festival season wrecking your body? • How to survive several days of sesh (mostly) unscathed

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