How to survive a hot summer fling and prevent a broken heart

Romantic flings are one of the best parts of a summer holiday, except for one small detail... they come with an expiration date. For some, that is what makes it so enticing! A summer fling is a time for adventure with no ties attached.

To spare you the heartbreak this summer, we have collated a guide of dos and don’ts for a fun fling!

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DO wear sexy lingerie

This is your time to be as wild as you want! Remember your fling doesn’t know the real you, so you can be whoever you want.

DON’T expect anything

A summer fling is just that ... a fling, something you can get rid of as soon as it gets boring. Keep it light and don’t expect anything emotionally from your fling.

DO rock your curves and embrace summer trends

Don’t be afraid to show some skin! Own your summer body on the beach or poolside in a bikini or sexy one piece. Just because this is not a guy you are getting serious with does not mean you can’t still dress to impress. The hottest fashion trend you have to wear this summer is the effortlessly cool slip dress. Pair your slip dress with stylish flats and oversized sunglasses for the day or dress it up with strappy heels and statement earrings for the evening.

Zimmermann, Rhythm Scrunch Slip Dress $395.00
Zimmermann, Ladder V Dress $350.00
Zimmermann, Empire Slip Dress $395.00

DON’T get attached

Whatever you do, DO NOT feel 'the feels’! No matter how cute he is, remind yourself that there is little chance of a future with your summer fling.

DO play with the bad boys

Experiment with your taste in men because hey, you won’t be dating him for long!

DON’T be afraid to call it quits

If your summer fling sizzles out, just call it quits.

DO get off social media

The ‘it didn’t really happen if it wasn’t on Instagram’ rule does not apply to a summer fling. Live in the moment and forget about your social media accounts. Plus, no social media evidence will make it so much easier to get over your fling post-summer.

It's Taylor Swift vs Kendall Jenner for Instagram Queen

Instagram has just released the top 10 most liked Insta-Pics of 2015, and each and every picture has been posted by our favourite woman crushes. Who runs the worlds? Girls! Wilst over half of the pictures were posted by Taylor Swift, our fave Victoria Secret Angel, Kendall Jenner, has taken the Instagram Crown for 2015.

Here is the top ten most liked Instagram pictures for all our fellow Insta-Addicts.

1. Kendall's heart hair

A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on May 25, 2015 at 3:51pm PDT

2. Taylor Swift's gift from Kanye proves they're BFF's

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Sep 4, 2015 at 3:08pm PDT

3. Taylor Swift + Calvin Harris = Love

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 3, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT

4. Kylie Jenner graduates from highschool

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jul 23, 2015 at 8:27pm PDT

5. Queen Bey & Baby Blue

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Aug 14, 2015 at 3:33pm PDT

6. Taylor Swift & Meredith Selfie

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Oct 4, 2015 at 12:34pm PDT

7. Sweater Weather with Selena Gomez

A photo posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on May 13, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT

8. Taylor Swift & Meredith the Meerkat

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Sep 7, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT

9. Taylor Swift and Meredith Woke Up Like This

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Mar 5, 2015 at 2:15pm PST

10. Kendall Jenner's 20 Million Followers Celebration

A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Feb 24, 2015 at 11:10am PST

How to survive that hot summer fling

Romantic flings are one of the best parts of a summer holiday, except for one small detail... they come with an expiration date. For some, that is what makes it so enticing! A summer fling is a time for adventure with no ties attached.

To spare you the heartbreak this summer, we have collated a guide of dos and don’ts for a fun fling!

---

DO wear sexy lingerie

This is your time to be as wild as you want! Remember your fling doesn’t know the real you, so you can be whoever you want.

DON’T expect anything

A summer fling is just that ... a fling, something you can get rid of as soon as it gets boring. Keep it light and don’t expect anything emotionally from your fling.

DO rock your curves and embrace summer trends

Don’t be afraid to show some skin! Own your summer body on the beach or poolside in a bikini or sexy one piece. Just because this is not a guy you are getting serious with does not mean you can’t still dress to impress. The hottest fashion trend you have to wear this summer is the effortlessly cool slip dress. Pair your slip dress with stylish flats and oversized sunglasses for the day or dress it up with strappy heels and statement earrings for the evening.

Zimmermann, Rhythm Scrunch Slip Dress $395.00
Zimmermann, Ladder V Dress $350.00
Zimmermann, Empire Slip Dress $395.00

DON’T get attached

Whatever you do, DO NOT feel 'the feels’! No matter how cute he is, remind yourself that there is little chance of a future with your summer fling.

DO play with the bad boys

Experiment with your taste in men because hey, you won’t be dating him for long!

DON’T be afraid to call it quits

If your summer fling sizzles out, just call it quits.

DO get off social media

The ‘it didn’t really happen if it wasn’t on Instagram’ rule does not apply to a summer fling. Live in the moment and forget about your social media accounts. Plus, no social media evidence will make it so much easier to get over your fling post-summer.

Chanel brings Paris to Rome with a larger-than-life runway show

Once again, Karl Lagerfeld brings life to our fashion industry by doing the unexpected.

For Chanel's Pre-Fall 2016 collection, Lagerfeld re-created an immaculate detailed, night-time Parisian street. So in short, he basically brought the city of Paris to Rome!

And if that wasn't enough he also debuted his latest short film, Once and Forever, starring Kristen Stewart as Coco Chanel and Geraldine Chaplin.

All in all, it was a star-studded, cinematic set at the Chanel Métiers d'Art show.

Read on to see our favourite Instagram snaps from the fabulous faces who will never forget this incredible, fashion experience.

#ParisInRome #ChanelMetiersdArt

A photo posted by CHANEL (@chanelofficial) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:39am PST

A photo posted by CHANEL (@chanelofficial) on Dec 1, 2015 at 1:26pm PST

A photo posted by Vogue Paris (@vogueparis) on Dec 1, 2015 at 12:03pm PST

A photo posted by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Dec 1, 2015 at 2:28pm PST

A photo posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 3:16pm PST

A photo posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Dec 1, 2015 at 10:32am PST

A photo posted by Lara Stone (@lara_stone) on Dec 2, 2015 at 3:17am PST

A video posted by CHANEL (@chanelofficial) on Dec 2, 2015 at 1:35pm PST

Everything you need to know about Brisbane's Polo in the City

When the polo comes to town, the town goes to the Polo! Not even the sweltering 36 degree heat could keep the who’s who of Brisbane from donning their heels and boat shoes and getting involved in the divot stomp. From fitness powerhouse couple Lorna Jane and Bill Clarkson, to Fashion blogger extraordinaire Kate Waterhouse, Brisbane turned it on for the Land Rover Polo in the City, and the fashion didn’t fail to impress. Travelling around the country side, the Polo is one of the highlights of the Brisbane summer event season, and finding myself in the Air New Zealand VIP tent gave me the very best platform to admire the day’s style.

White on white was a clear crowd favourite for the attendees, with white dresses, matching ensembles and lace in every direction the eye could wander. Whereas Camilla’s famous bohemian luxe style pieces were able to cut through the sea of neutral. In terms of comparing with Sydney’s and Melbourne’s events, the white and monochromatic fashion seemed to be a consistent theme. Elyse Knowles, Erin Holland, Rebecca Judd and Anna Heinrich all opted for head to toe white, with Sally Fitzgibbons keeping to her relaxed style in a printed monochrome jump suit. Neutral tones for summer are here to stay.

Monochromatic styles have become more and more popular as the search for minimalism is embraced with open arms. Broken up by textures and crisp lines, the all-white look was a clear crowd favourite for polo-ensembles, paired with oversized sunglasses, wedge heels, a pop of colour on the lips and floppy felt hats; the day was very Hampton’s pool party-esk.

Midi dresses in lace and floral varieties with bare shoulders were the epitome of the day’s glamour, and anything but a stiletto being the shoe of choice. There were only a few faux pars, with some missing the “absolutely no fascinators” style code, but overall, the calibre of ladies wear at the event was very high. The complimentary makeup and hair touch ups thanks to Hit 105 kept the women looking glamourous and garden-crisp.

The coveted ‘Fashions on the Field’ was taken out by racing fashion blogger Lindsay Ridings, in a two piece Capri pant ensemble, completed with rockabilly head band and nude block heels.

The men were dapper as ever with collared checked shirts, loafers and chinos, putting the stallions on the field to shame. Ralph Lauren would have been in his element on the day, and it was clear many men took their styling advice straight from his ‘sports-chic’ manual. A little ankle, a little 5 o’clock shadow, and a whole lot of class had the men of Brisbane looking fresh. Again, there were the odd plain t-shirt and denim shorts, but to say that the men didn’t meet the mark would be rude.

With the champagne popping, brie canapés floating past and Weis Sorbet samples keeping us cool, the heat didn’t stop the day from being a glamourous success for Polo Enterprises Brand Manager, Natalie Decorte. I don’t know that the game itself was of much focus, but at the end of the day, we all care about the fashion a lot more anyway.

Words: Lisa Anderson

Kylie Jenner channels Kim K in exposed derrière photoshoot

Happy hump day indeed! The world awoke this morning to another member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s exposed derrière.

In a very risqué photoshoot for Interview magazine, Kylie Jenner poses in plastic doll-like positions while dressed in ass-less latex and golden body armour... yes you read that right.

@interviewmag @stevenkleinstudio @garrennewyork @markcarrasquillo #karltempler

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Dec 1, 2015 at 12:21pm PST

The spread, photographed by Steven Klein, features 12 images of Kylie in various latex body suits and detailed gold body casts. The looks are very reminiscent of Kim Kardashians notorious Paper magazine spread that was released earlier this year.

Through Kylie's fashion and lifestyle choices it is clear that Kim is a big influence on her little sister’s life choices, but being pressured to expose yourself in this way at the young age of 18 does not seem right.

While the photoshoot is definitely the attention grabber here, Kylie's interview is totally controversial. Kylie tells Interview magazine that the image she shows the world is more fiction than reality.

"There is absolutely a side of me that people don't know ... People want to see my cars and my purses. People love fashion. But that's so not me."

Kylie goes on to tell Interview that ‘the real Kylie’ would never dress up or wear makeup because lately she hates wearing makeup. We’re slightly confused about why Jenner went and did this OTT photoshoot if this is how she really feels. Someone needs to give her permission to take a break and be a kid!

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4 romantic weekend getaway ideas you have to try this summer

Is your date night routine starting to feel a little stale? Sometimes a relaxing or adventurous weekend getaway is all you need to get those sparks flying. This summer, shake things up with these 4 romantic weekend getaway ideas.

Wine Time
With over 150 wineries in the area, Hunter Valley is the ultimate destination for any wine lover. Throw in the incredible food, gorgeous scenery and an abundance of activities for two and you have a romantic destination not to be missed. To really amp up the romance, book a ride at sunrise in a hot air balloon. The jaw dropping dawn flight followed by a cheeky-early champagne and a complimentary gourmet breakfast is the perfect way to take in the beauty of the Hunter Valley together.
Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia

Beachy Escape
Comprising of 74 unique and beautiful islands, the Whitsundays is romance personified. We recommend flying over the infamous Heart Reef to see one of the world’s greatest natural wonders with a sky high view - it doesn’t get any more romantic than that. Once you’re tired of relaxing by the pool (if that’s ever possible), check out all the fun water activities available. Whether it’s snorkeling, reef diving or sailing, you won’t get bored of the options available. It’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together.
Whitsundays, QLD, Australia

Foodie Paradise
The Margaret River is a foodie paradise and a gateway to natural beauty. Eat seafood plucked straight from the ocean or try the local handmade cheese and chocolate. From wineries to white beaches, dive headfirst into the waves or get lost in the towering forests. This is an escape that has it all.
Margaret River, WA, Australia

Flight Favourites
If your budget caters for it and you’re happy to take 1-2 days of extra leave, take your weekend getaway to new heights with a quick trip to our favourite tropical paradise, Bali. Overflowing with culture, shopping and pristine beaches, this is an international romance for incredible value. If the goal is to reconnect with your other half, book into a luxurious resort and indulge in a couple’s massage, or order room service and enjoy hours of relaxing by the pool. Once you’re ready to escape the comfort of your hotel room, head over to Jimbaran and enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner for two right on the beach.
Bali, Indonesia

Do you love the sound of a getaway but you're not ready to break the bank? Don’t worry – injecting some romance into your life doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Research online for getaway deals and packages - you’re bound to score a gem or two!

Words: Jennifer Liu