Twelve and counting. No, Aneeka Simonis is not talking about the number of coffees she’s had today. She’s talking about the number of compliments she’s had on her gorgeous new Daniel Wellington watch. Her ‘Classic Sheffield Lady’ has fast become an accessory that gets more face time than her own boyfriend.

Lori Dwyer responds to Jesse Fink’s article about a divorced male experimenting with online dating. It’s an eye–opening, fascinating read that on the surface makes the author appear a sexist chauvinist who quite frankly needs to keep his dick in his pants. But upon closer inspection, is he really just telling the truth?

Gaynor Alder is raising her finger to new years resolutions. Instead she’s listening to her inner voice and looking for something softer. More nurturing to her spirit. And she sure as hell isn’t going to find it on a treadmill in Fitness First. So this year she’s created a theme to shape her year. 2013: A Luxurious Journey.

Helena Hatz has had enough of all the “It’s a new year, it’s a new me” bullshit that people are posting all over Facebook. From connecting with inspiration on a daily basis, not overworking yourself and speaking up, Helena brings you 10 Career Commandments she believes will really improve your life and well being.

In our interview with Vicki Archer, author of books My French Life & French Essence and blogger who lives between Provence and London, she shares her love of the unique French flair, style and way of life, advice on making the leap to move to a foreign country and how writing has enriched her life.

Ever think it was crazy having all your family in one room? Starring French actress Julie Delpy {of Before Sunset fame} 2 days in New York takes exasperating family insanity to a whole new level; in a way that will not only have you in fits of laughter, but will also make your family seem more functional than ever.

Our Book Editor recommends the best books to read over the summer holidays, including the latest from Maggie Alderson, European publishing phenomenon Jonas Jonasson, Cleo editor Gemma Crips’s debut novel about life in the glossy magazine fast lane, a gripping memoir from Susannah Cahalan and more.

We spend far too much time trying to appease, befriend, understand, or otherwise deal with difficult people long after it’s obvious they will not change. My advice? Don’t. Sweetly, but swiftly, cut them off at the knees.

In the first of our holiday series, The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide speaks with Zoe Foster about her passion for writing and her fabulous career in the industry, and along the way, we can’t help falling even more in love with her wit, charm and beauty – both inside and out.

The grand finale of the 12 Days of Romance competition is here. WIN a Hamam experience for ONE lady and 5 of her best friends, and 3 Bath House bathing passes to give to 4 women to also share the beauty and relaxation of the Peninsula Hot Springs with their gal pals.

We’ve compiled some uber fabulous nail polishes and collections from OPI & Illamasqua for last minute Christmas gift ideas for the beauty addict in your life.

We’ve sourced fabulous hair and body last minute Christmas gift ideas. And we’ve scoured the internet for online sites that you can still order from and have delivered in time for Christmas.

The winner of the Relish Mama Cooking Classes for Day 10 of our 12 Days of Romance Christmas Competition is announced. Don’t forget to enter Day 11 for your chance to win 1 of 5 OPI limited edition nail polish sets, and our grand finale on Day 12 will be a $1000 experience at the Peninsula Hot Springs.

And the grand finale for Day 12 will be a $1000 experience at the Peninsula Hot Springs.

We’ve compiled our favourite mens and women’s fragrances that you can still purchase online in time for delivery by Christmas, and they are below RRP.

We’ve compiled Xmas makeup gift ideas for the beauty addicts in your life. With less than one week to Christmas, we’ve sourced where you can still buy online for delivery by the 24th of December.

Yikes, it’s less than a week until Christmas. We’ve compiled Xmas skincare gift ideas and sourced where you can buy them online for delivery by the 24th of December.

Today’s prize will see FIVE women spoiled fabulous with a limited edition OPI 007 Bond-ettes mini set! Simply leave a comment and tell us what your favourite OPI shade is.

The moment Aneeka Simonis took her first step onto the studio floor, she was absolutely smitten. It was as if she had accidentally stumbled upon an undiscovered paradise, where the cool tones of music were swanky; mouth-tingling cocktails were flowing and bright, and uplifting colours were all around her.

The winner of the Magshop magazine subscription announced in the MWSG 12 Days of Romance Christmas Competition.

We’re giving away fabulous prizes for 12 days to help you romance the Christmas season. Today’s prize is a double pass valued at $250 to one of Melbourne’s top cooking schools, Relish Mama.

Today’s fabulous giveaway is a one year magazine subscription from Magshop. The winner can choose from a range of selected titles including Harpers Bazaar, Gourmet Traveller, Shop Till You Drop, Grazia and more!