Georgie Abay

Oct 30, 2024 | marieclaire.com.au | Georgie Abay

The home of Nadia Fairfax-Wayne, in the heart of Sydney’s chic Paddington, is a testament to her vibrant personality and keen eye for design. The digital creator has transformed her residence into a playful-yet sophisticated haven that perfectly balances bold aesthetics with tasteful elegance. The generous use of colour is no accident. “Colour brings great pleasure,” she says. “It was really important to have vivid colours throughout the house.

Oct 9, 2024 | marieclaire.com.au | Georgie Abay

For Walmatjarri/Yamatiji model Billie-Jean Hamlet, shooting a big swimwear campaign in Western Australia’s Kimberley region was always going to be special – after all, it’s where she spent her childhood roaming barefoot and free. The green-eyed beauty grew up in the remote community of Ngurturwarta, a four-hour drive from Broome. Her family lived in a tin shed next to a water tank, fishing and hunting daily. Nowadays, Hamlet says Elders often call her “the fresh water mermaid”.

Sep 30, 2024 | marieclaire.com.au | Georgie Abay

I’m standing in Dior’s new boutique in Westfield Bondi in Sydney. I’m face-to-face with my dream little black dress. It’s perfect in all the ways only a LBD can be. It’s a flared knee-length silhouette with side pockets, and the dainty straps are adorned with a bow inspired by the House’s Miss Dior perfume bottle. The dress is classic, chic, and a piece that will stand the test of time, which is really no surprise given Christian Dior is the master of dressmaking.

Sep 26, 2024 | marieclaire.com.au | Georgie Abay

There’s dazzling, and then there’s Bella Hadid. The supermodel sparkles like no other. Which is likely the reason that Swiss luxury brand Chopard has appointed Hadid as their new global ambassador, kicking off the partnership with the model as the face of their new autumn/winter Sculpted by Light campaign, which showcases Chopard’s iconic “Ice Cube” jewelley collection.

Sep 23, 2024 | marieclaire.com.au | Georgie Abay

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions of youth suicide, bullying, and mental health issues. My daughter turns 12 in November. She’s entered her tween era. She loves skincare. Chatting with her friends. Sleeping-in. In some ways, she feels so grown up, I can barely remember the little baby I pushed around in the pram, but she also loves nothing more than watching a girly movie with me on the couch and looking after her pet ducks.