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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 

Category: Blogging
Come and get me. I have FREE Christmas gift cards inside - illustrated by the most lovely Jessica Singh.

YEN's summer issue is full of the quirky fashion, intelligent articles and inspiring creativity. Plus, this issue contains FREE tear-out-and-keep illustrated gift cards – a little Christmas present from us to our readers.
GENERATION Y BOTHER
Are Australians really apathetic or do we just need an Obama?
MONK ROCKERS
Is your mind buzzing with worries you can't switch off? Then an ordinary wind-down may not be enough. Time to dabble in extreme relaxation.
STENCIL ART
Often featuring figures taking photographs or simply looking and observing, artists Jana & JS are documenting cityscapes in decay.
SUMMER LOVING
Tales, tunes and travel
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Monday, May 04, 2009 

Issue 38, on sale now!

A new issue, a new editor, a new art director. It's a tricky task to take the reins of a much-loved publication, especially when the previous team has done such a brilliant job creating a credible alternative to mainstream women's magazines. Here at YEN, we believe our job is to entertain, inspire and inform, so do let me know if you think we're on track or if there’s anything you’d like to see more of – or less.

And so to the business of this issue… We have a bunch of great reads and beautiful images for your perusal and pleasure. I've long wanted to publish a story on the contribution older people make to society, so first issue in, I grabbed the chance. Often forgotten by the media, the 60-plus bracket make a rocking return to glossy pages in Amelia Groom's story on senior style. Speaking of forgotten people, Curvy was created to provide a platform for young female artists struggling to get their work seen. Six years on, and the sheer mass of creative talent continues to astound us. Take a sneak peek at the works of our six feature artists. Then, there's the stunning images created by the brightest sparks in the Antipodean fashion industry. I'm also especially proud of the team behind our cover shoot. Here's how the day went…

We’ve taken over Adrian’s house for the day. Racks of clothes litter the photographer’s living room, and one nutty pop star is squealing like a giddy kid when her hair is done. Patience spins around the room, swishing her newly-blonde locks as though she’s in a shampoo commercial. Sarah, our awesome art director, has made chocolate slice to keep our energy levels up for the duration. We all agree our mums had the same recipe when we were kids. Adrian is graciously pouring ginger tea for the assembled masses. Kym, our super stylist, is laughing like a hyena at a YouTube clip of Charlie the Unicorn and his misadventure to Candy Mountain. It's a cloudy day. We were hoping to shoot in the brilliant sun. Adrian paces the room, furiously devising Plan B. Massive sheets of coloured paper backdrops are grabbed, and Patience is thrown some itty-bitty orange and gold shorts and hoisted up onto six-inch heels. Show time.

You’ve seen the cover, now check out the other shots and story.

Enjoy the issue!

Louise and the YEN team.

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Thursday, November 27, 2008 

Current mood:  amused

SUMMER TIME

It is the greatest time of year to be in Australia. December hits and
suddenly everyone seems to relax a little, the skies are clear, the
beach is calling and you can wear next to nothing and feel comfortable.
Whether you spend time simply enjoying the beautiful weather lying
beneath a big ol’ tree or partying like crazy at the plethora of
festivals on offer this year, it is about good, good times.

The silly season does have heavier overtones this year though, the
current financial upheaval continues to filter through to Australia's
economy and homes. People are watching their dollars and are concerned
about job security. The ever-increasing cost of living and ongoing
environmental battles – water, waste, greenhouse. Do you ever feel
overwhelmed by it all?

Well, we could focus on the positives and the wonders of this crazy
world! Firstly, congratulations to our outstanding YEN Young Woman of
the Year Awards winners, an amazing group of women and well done to
talented journalist Sophie McNeill, our Young Woman of the Year! From
the tender age of 15 McNeill has been reporting on social, political
and human rights issues – an extraordinary young woman.

And in the realm of universally good news – for the first momentous
time the United States have an African American President, even though
it is not our political backyard there is no doubting the US leadership
affects world politics dramatically. It is an incredible and beautiful
thing, a country that has been dominated by racial segregation and
tensions for hundreds of years, (segregation was only abolished 40
years ago) is to be led by Barack Obama. He is a man literally taking
the weight of the world on his shoulders – the financial crash, two
wars and pressing global warming issues. Obama is only human but his
self-composure and policies (domestic and foreign) have people at least
hopeful.

Off world politics and back onto home soil, we have a delicious mix of
features and fashion for your perusal. This issue we take a look at
those who like to do things differently, some a little and some – A
LOT! There are so many amazing Australians making waves in creative
fields around the world, we introduce you to just a few of these
talented individuals who are taking the road less travelled... For most
of us the Aboriginal history we were taught in schools was, well,
lacking. We heard very little about the Aboriginal warriors who fought
for the rights of Australia's first inhabitants and so we thought we
would share the stories of Aboriginal heroes Pemulwuy and Windradyne.
From colonial Australia to the Papua highlands; in a wonderful twist of
events scientists have made some thrilling discoveries in the virtually
untouched paradise of the Foja Mountains – new species of flora and
fauna, very David Attenborough. I share with you a little trip I took
to Paris and Lucerne, Switzerland and we check out the lifestyle that
is rockabilly. Australia has a thriving rockabilly scene – the dress,
the hair, the car and music – Coolio Daddy-o.

This issue we also tell the stories of two very different women, one an
observer of those on the fringe and the other a participant. Jessica
Dimmock is a NY photographer who spent four years living with and
photographing heroin addicts, the other, a woman who worked as a sex
phone operator. Two intense tales for very different reasons... There
are those who stick to the fringes of society and those who are
attracted to an extreme alternative lifestyle... the HBO series Big
Love has given many people a peak into the world of Fundamental
Mormonism and a polygamous life, we investigate the religion and look
at the effects such beliefs have on women's and children's rights.

Check out our retrospective on Jim Henson and his amazing puppetry
legacy, meet our gorgeous cover girl chanteuse Soko and along with two
incredible shoots by the YEN fashion team and Random shoot starring
'80s pop queen Wendy James, we have an awesome eight page Levi's
editorial starring some of this year's "cool as a cat" Laneway acts.

We hope you enjoy the issue!

Jacqui Thompson

jthompson@ptmg.com.au
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 

Hi all - a limited number of tickets have been put aside for our Sydney MySpace friends (or those that can get themselves to Sydney ) to the YWYA red carpet ceremony on November 25th.

Featuring live performances by The Grates, Kate Miller-Heidke, Lovers Electric, and other special guests - plus runway show by fashion category finalists Anna Plunkett, Therese Rawsthorne and Tina Kalivas - it's an invitation-only event that is not to be missed.

For your chance to get your hands on a set of very limited tickets & be part of the action email your name and contact details by Wednesday 19 Novemeber to ywya_myspacetix@ptmg.com.au

In the event that you make the cut you will be notified by email & your tickets will be made available for collection from the Box Office on the day of the event.

But be quick ... tickets are extremely limited & it's first in best dressed!

Head to www.ywya.com.au to see more about the YWYAs.

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Sunday, October 12, 2008 

Current mood:  accomplished
Issue 35 not only marks the sixth birthday of YEN (presents are more than welcome!) and the creeping on of a long, hot summer - so how could we let it be anything less than an absolute scorcher?

Almost as hot as the sun right now is this month's cover-star Santogold. Arguably one of the most exciting artists to hit our collective ears this year, Santogold has had us all expecting the unexpected. As write Fiona Killackey finds out, the Philly native is a rare thing in today's industry; an enigma who combines beauty, brains and a booming voice with a musical style that refuses to be pigeon-holed.

Something else that may take you by surprise is our Playboy retrospective. While it might be more than a bit smutty these days, this gentleman's magazine was once just that; a political and artistic forum that boasted beautiful imagery and contributions from the likes of Salvadore Dali and Jack Kerouac.

If your life's starting to resemble one of Hef's infamous parties, then perhaps have a read of our feature on binge drinking. As the slew of news reports remind us, Aussie ladies are hitting the bottle hard, but why? YEN explores the psychological and social reasoning behind the wine glass and has a peak into the drinking habits of three readers.

From problems closer to home to those far away; article 'The Morality of War' opens our eyes to the fact that, while conflicts overseas continue to rage, very few of us not affected pay much attention day-to-day. The media surrounding events at Abu Ghraib may have made us sit up and pay attention but, as writer Hugh Bennett ponders, where does moral responsibility in war lie - with the soldiers committing the acts, or with those that command them?

Also in this issue is an insight into women and love in Japan; interviews with MGMT, Lykke Li and Empire of the Sun and street style from Auckland and Shanghai. This month's Muse uncovers the 'iron Butterfly' within the iconic Dolly Parton, while our fashion pages gear up for a summer of love, fun and mischief!

We hope you'll love issue 35 as much as we do.

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Thursday, August 07, 2008 
Spring... soft cool nights, fresh scented flowers and Issue 34 of YEN to see you through to the breezy days of summer.


When speaking of all things refreshing and beautiful, it's only right we mention Issue 34 cover star Clémence Poésy. At 25 years Poésy is heading up the new cinematic guard of intelligent, sophisticated women. Already a well established actress in her homeland of France and familiar to many fans as snooty schoolgirl Fleur Delacour in the Harry Potter films, Poésy looks set to take Hollywood – and the fashion world – by storm with her role in the upcoming film, In Bruges, and appointment as the face of the Chloe fragrance. However, as writer Kristy Bradley finds out, is Tinsletown infamy something this down-to-earth-starlet really wants?

After the media frenzy surrounding Bill Henson's exhibition and controversy over some of the works in the Sydney Bienale, YEN takes a look at some of the social boundaries stretched in the name of Conceptual Art and ask, how far is too far?

Australia has one of the highest levels of volunteering in the world and in this issue's Do Good, Be Good we uncover those who are giving back to their community and explore the feel-good benefits of volunteer work.

Of course, you can't help others if you can't help yourself and this issue we also delve into the often under-acknowledged issue of Anxiety; a mental disorder that's more than twice as likely to affect young woman than it is men.

On a lighter note, YEN's brought the goods to the fashion pages this month with the razor sharp chromatics of 'Supernova' and rainbow-hued romanticism of 'It's just emotion taking me over!'. Be sure to also check out her fashion week wrap-up.

But wait, there's more! Issue 34 also contains interviews with Dandy Warhols, The Music, Peaches and newcomer, Laura Marling. And be sure not to miss our farewell to the Polaroid camera and retrospectives on David Lynch and Annie Leibowitz.

Enjoy!
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Friday, May 30, 2008 

Current mood:  busy
ISSUE 33

Issue 33 of YEN is so good that we threw it it's own party! On Wednesday, May 28 YEN chased away the winter blues with an intimate soiree at sophisticated Sydney haunt, The Piano Room in celebration of this extra special "Women in Music" issue.

And there's plenty to toast to within it's pages; not least our exclusive, no-holds-barred interview with the enigmatic and iconic Chan Marshall, aka, Cat Power. From painfully shy grunge-pixie to music's favourite broken woman to the powerful beauty and Chanel Muse we know her as today: Chan Marshall has battled personal demons; been both burnt and lauded by the media; dropped by fans one day and name-dropped the next and "labelled tragic more times than she cares to remember". Throughout it all though, Cat Power's ability to write beautiful, emotionally resonant music has been unwavering and, as YEN writer Fiona Killackey learnt, in 2008 she is better, brighter and braver than ever.

Inspired by Chan Marshall's hold on our minds and Ipods, we tracked down other musicians who are flying the flag for intelligent, independent and talented women. From the political outspoken Kimya Dawson to the proudly eccentric Coco Rosie; we hope our Women in Music feature assures you that there's a female presence in the music industry beyond short skirts and lip-synched vocals.

This issue we also tackle Australia's live export trade. In 2006, more than four million Australian sheep were transported to the middle east and of those, close to 37,000 died on route as a result of the atrocious travel conditions. Writer Imogen Baratta explores the live trade facts and shows how you can make a stand for animal welfare.

This month fashion takes a lush and ethereal turn just in time for Winter. The dress-up box of your dreams gets a good ransacking in "Modern Day Romantics", while guest New Zealand stylist, Zara Mirkin evokes daydreams of playing in the long grass with "Little House on the Prairie"
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Friday, April 04, 2008 
Issue 32 OUT NOW!

As the half way point of the year creeps up on us, we tend to reflect on the achievements of first few months of the year and look towards the exciting possibilities the rest of the year may hold. With this in mind, Issue 32 provides an injection of optimism and positivity with our Happiness Issue just before the colder months set in.

Cover beauty Zooey Deschanel has branched out this year with her foray into music and discusses her first album with Kristy Bradley. Zooey also tells YEN about her reservations and the rewards of recording an album and how singing makes her happy.

Our team of writers have complied a fabulous array of articles that discuss, encourage and inspire happiness. Inna Segal will get you thinking about happiness and how to factor more of it into your life, Sarah Ayoub gives you pages of practical tips to max your happiness and improve your thinking and we profile Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, a British born woman who converted to Buddhism and is seeking gender equality within the religion.

Snap Happy sees seven different photographers capture happiness, and fashion of course, in different forms and document it for YEN readers. A Little Big Love Story offers layered, hippy looks which embrace colour rather than the traditional Autumnal colour palette in our fashion feature and Fashion Director Imogene Barron proves in Divine White that wearing white should not just be confined to Summer.

A sneak peek of the fifth annual Curvy art book is nestled between our profile of the top five most blissful countries on earth and this month's muse; Jose Ramos-Horta. Curvy launched nationally with exhibitions and parties in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to celebrate the growing number of talented female artists that reside on our shores and overseas.

Enjoy the issue and get glowing, get happy and get out there! From the YEN team.
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008 
Be inspired! Yes, we’re calling upon all readers to get inspired this issue with the help of an amazing group of women who are well renowned both locally and internationally. We gathered advice worth keeping for life from talented women across all fields: the feminist, Germaine Greer; the actress, Jamie Lee Curtis; the journalist, Maria Shriver; the athlete, Layne Beachley; the activist, Jody Williams and the politican, Maxine McKew. It’s a must read!

Another relentlessly successful women, is the congruent Leslie Feist or better known as the chick who sings 1,2,3,4 on the Ipod Nano ad. One of YEN’s resident writers, Fiona Killackey was lucky enough to speak exclusively to Feist about the progression of her musical career and how excited she is about hitting Australian shores to tour the Laneway festival in late February.

The pages of YEN are also layered with the ’best of fashion’ to get you in the mood for the ’cooler’ months. We’ve got the perfect clothes for a day out with your lover or magical night out with your friends.

Enjoy!! YEN xx

ISSUE 31 OUT NOW!
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Sunday, December 02, 2007 

Hi all!


 


YEN's Black-hot summer issue hit the stands Friday. It's cheeky, cute, smart and more sophisticated than ever before. One of the most talented young actresses graces the cover of YEN this issue, Rose Byrne. The YEN team shot Miss Rose Byrne on the streets of New York City, which has been her home since she started filming the hugely successful American TV show, Damages...



 


Whether you like to roll around in the sand or just enjoy your holidays with a good book, YEN's summer playtime list is for you. We rounded up a whole bunch of amazing people to chat to like Beth Ditto of The Gossip, who is touring Australia this December; Julie Delpy, the director of 2 Days in Paris, which will hit cinemas Boxing Day plus the most amazing fashion to wear and books to read. And if that's not enough we spoke to an amazing bunch of people across the community, design, entertainment, business and fashion industries about what inspires them in life – just in time when we're all making our new year's resolutions.


 


Oh yeah - and check out our charity fashion auction! Always on the look out to promote fashion with a conscience YEN have teamed up with Billabong and designers from Romance Was Born, Princess Tina, Claude Maus, Ainslie Fletcher and Nathan Smith to create five completely original, one-off customised tees.  Each piece will be auctioned off for charity with all proceeds going to SurfAid and Design for Humanity.  What could be better than designer fashion that goes further than just making you look good? Bid online at www.yenmag.net.


 


Enjoy. Xx

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