Fashion Journal

Fashion Journal is not just a magazine; it's an expanding community of Australian fashion enthusiasts seeking a fresh take on fashion media beyond mere trend repetition. Our website and social channels serve as a hub for readers, focusing on four key areas: fashion, beauty, music, and lifestyle. While others may stick to the latest headlines, we prioritize personality, insights, and diverse viewpoints on the topics that matter. We aim to present the latest trends while emphasizing quality and value. We support up-and-coming talent and amplify significant voices, encouraging deeper discussions along the way. And yes, we occasionally delve into topics like butt cream because our audience appreciates a well-rounded approach.

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The gut punch moment of being left out of the group chat and how I got over it

4 days ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

What would the Stoics do? The realisation that I’d been excluded from a group chat of old mates a few years ago came about when a friend innocently said she would see me at another close friend’s house for beers that weekend. “Yeah! See ya then!” I replied, though I couldn’t recall the event she was referring to. No matter, I thought. I’d read back through my messages when I got home – I had a habit of seeing things and forgetting to put them in my calendar.
Hosting erotic dinners is my rebellious love letter to my younger self

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

“I’m here to proudly keep pushing the needle forward, preferably while wearing lipstick and quoting Anaïs Nin.” Madelene Kadziela is an intimacy curator and the founder of Bruxa, a sensual wellness brand. She also created Nocturnal, an initiative for connection and erotic events. Through her work, she fosters open conversations around sensuality, the erotic and self-care. I grew up in a small country town with a Catholic family and a heavy silence around sex. Fantasy was shameful.
I deleted Hinge and ended up on a live dating show

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

“I had thought I was escaping Hinge’s colonisation of romance, but another variation of the machine was still at work here.” Most times when I’ve been in front of a large group of people, I have wanted to stand up and say, ‘My name is Jake Parker and I’m a date-a-holic’. But I have never said this. It’s too hard to admit and also, not very sexy. Instead, I’ve found myself backstage, ready to walk onto a dating show in Melbourne in front of a live audience.
The problem with fashion's 'recession indicators'

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

“Fashion is a feeling not a forecast.” You’re not alone if one of your wardrobe’s prized possessions has recently been hit with the recession indicator allegations. Current suspects include blonde-brown hair, knee-high boots (specifically Chloe’s Dakota style), micro-mini skirts (but also maxi skirts), slick-back buns, and heatless curls. Even new Lady Gaga music and Broadway’s Mamma Mia! revival has been under fire.
How to wash your jeans so they last longer

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

Built to last, if loved well. I once knew a punk who told me he never washed his jeans. They looked crusty and I believed him. Years later, I read a memoir by a French fashion editor who also claimed she never put a pair of jeans in the wash. I remember being quite shocked by this – had she not experienced the butt-hugging heights of putting on a pair of 501s, fresh from the wash? Recently we’ve been debating the frequency of washing in the Fashion Journal office.
How being friends with a dominatrix made my own sex life better

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

“That’s what people like Eva do. They don’t just ask better questions, they remind you that there are still questions left to ask.” Laura Roscioli is a sex writer based in Melbourne. Her fortnightly column on Fashion Journal is here to make sex (and the conversations around it) more accessible and open-minded. She believes that the best learnings come from lived experience, and she’s here to share hers — and other people’s — with you. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @lauraroscioli.
Rituals for before and after sex to help you stay UTI-free

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Cait Emma Burke

Don’t let anything spoil your fun. In movies, sex is pretty much always portrayed the same way: fun, spontaneous, and pleasurable. Afterwards, the characters curl up in each other’s arms and bask in the afterglow of their (apparently) mutual satisfaction. There’s no mention of condoms, STIs, contraception or any of the other important conversations couples should be having. And you certainly never see anyone run to the bathroom afterwards to pee.
Top Three: Australian makeup artist Max May's favourite blush, mascara and skin tint

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

“It’s like your skin but post a facial…” I’m a notoriously nosy person when it comes to beauty. I want to know whether you double cleanse at night, how often you wash your hair, and exactly what brand of tweezers you’re using. I want to know what curl definer you always repurchase and which lip balm you swear by. In short, I adore products. This is why I’ve asked some of our favourite Australian beauty experts to share the ‘top three’ items in their kit.
FJ Shoot: Postcards from West Village

1 week ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

05.05.2025 start 8 LOOKS LOOK1 / 8 LOOK2 / 8 LOOK3 / 8 LOOK4 / 8 LOOK5 / 8 LOOK6 / 8 LOOK7 / 8 LOOK8 / 8 GET THIS LOOK 01 RE/LAX REMADE JACKET, WAH-WAH THROW AND SCARF, STYLIST’S OWN PANTS, SOCKS AND SHOES 02 RE/LAX REMADE JACKET, WAH-WAH THROW AND SCARF 03 VAN DER KOOIJ DRESS, WAH-WAH X MARTIN SHARP JUMPER, RE/LAX REMADE HAT AND BAG, STYLIST’S OWN BOOTS 04 VAN DER KOOI DRESS, RE/LAX REMADE JACKET 05 RE/LAX REMADE HAT AND BAG, STYLIST’S OWN JACKET, JEANS AND SHOES 06 RE/LAX REMADE HAT AND...
A Melbourne stylist explains dress codes (and when you can break them)

2 weeks ago | fashionjournal.com.au | Lara Daly

Whether it’s black tie or business casual, today’s dress codes are all about blending intention with individuality. Lauren Di Bartolo is a fashion stylist and human behaviour expert based in Melbourne. An industry innovator and founder of Australian Style Institute, she has spent decades observing the relationship between people and their clothes. She’s a regular contributor to Fashion Journal, answering our burning style questions in her fortnightly column.