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• A guide to living your best lifeKAIA GERBER More Than a Pretty Face! Style, Substance and Success
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• Page 7Established in 2010, Enjoy Living is an Australian family business based on the Gold Coast, bringing internationally recognised design-led brands to the local market. Our collections bring quality, functionality and enduring style to homes, hospitality and commercial spaces.
• PUBLISHER’S LETTERWhere has the year gone? It feels like only yesterday we were welcoming in 2026, and now here we are heading into summer, Christmas celebrations, holidays and another wonderful festive season. I always love this time of year. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and there is a sense that we can finally slow down a little, catch up with friends and family and enjoy everything that summer on the Gold Coast has to offer. Welcome to the summer issue of SLIM Magazine, your guide to living your best life.
• FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAMThinking about weight-loss surgery? Book a consultation to explore your options with Dr Jason Free
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• Page 12LOCAL TO GOLD COAST LOVED WORLDWIDE. VIXIN Beauty proudly calls the Gold Coast home. Independently Australian owned and Certified Australian Made, VIXIN is a science led skincare company creating high-performance skin active formulas powered by active ingredients and developed for real skin, real life and real results. Today, hundreds of thousands of customers choose VIXIN around the world, while our home remains right here on the Gold Coast. Creating local jobs, supporting our community and proving an Australian beauty business can call the Gold Coast home and compete on a global stage.
• CLICK AND COLLECTShop your VIXIN favourites online and choose Click and Collect at checkout to pick up your order directly from our Arundel Warehouse. RAPID EYE REPAIR SKIN CARE
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• Page 15transforming smiles. Vogue Dental is the leading cosmetic, reconstructive and general dentist on the Gold Coast, situated in the beautiful Mermaid Beach area. Our skilled and experienced dentists seamlessly blend advanced dentistry techniques and state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve your goals for your teeth and smile.
• Page 16A little bit of this... Bite A little bit of that. Size Get a better night’s sleep with aromatherapy
• AWARD WINNING SUR DIRECT ORIGINAL CHIMICHURRISUR Direct’s award-winning Original Chimichurri is a vibrant, ready-to-eat Latin American sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic and vinegar. Perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, seafood and barbecue favourites, it can also be used as a marinade, dressing or everyday flavour booster. Made in Australia using quality local ingredients, it contains no artificial additives or preservatives and is gluten free and vegan friendly. Available from harrisfarm.com.au RRP $15 300g
• STAR OF THE SHOW BALSAM HILL DOUBLE-SIDED STARBURST TREE TOPPERIf Christmas is the season to sparkle, this beauty understood the assignment. Balsam Hill’s Double-Sided Starburst Tree Topper brings instant glamour to the tree with its sculptural starburst design, warm glow and elegant gold detailing. Designed to look beautiful from every angle, it adds serious impact without feeling too traditional. Think festive, fabulous and just the right amount of extra. This Christmas, go big or go home, although, who are we kidding? We’re very happy at home when the tree looks this good. balsamhill.com.au $329 - 28cm
• CALMERCEUTICALS ULTRA PERFORMANCE FOR MENA precision-formulated adaptogenic blend for men, built around Fermented Shilajit, studied in randomised, placebo-controlled trials for its role in supporting physical performance and testosterone levels, alongside Punica Granatum, Nettle Leaf, L-Theanine, and VERISOL® Bovine and Marine Collagen to reinforce connective tissue integrity. Now with 3g CreaAssure® Creatine Monohydrate per serve, coformulated with Braith Anasta. calmerceuticals.com RRP $120 14 sachets
• JAPAN’S NUMBER ONE SPF BRAND HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED IN AUSTRALIAThe Bioré UV Aqua Rich™ range brings the sensorial experience loved by Japanese consumers to the Australian market, with two lightweight SPF 50 formulas now perfected for Australia and designed to make everyday sun protection feel more like skincare. Behind the range is Bioré’s first-of-its-kind Aqua Rich technology, combined with Micro Defence UV technology, which is designed to provide even coverage across the skin, including fine lines and uneven surfaces, all without the heavy, sticky feel traditionally associated with sunscreen. The result? Breathable, barely-there SPF with no white cast across all skin tones. Available now at Chemist Warehouse, Coles, Woolworths and Priceline biore.com RRP $24.99
• Page 21CLOUDPAWS SOLACE CLOUD BEDS GIVE YOUR DOG A BETTER SLEEP THAN EVER Give your pet ultimate comfort with the CloudPaws Solace Cloud. Soft, calming dog bed designed for better sleep, anxiety relief and cosy support. These orthopaedic dog beds create comfort and ultimately, happier pets.
• PERIMENOPAUSE PLATE: HOW YOUR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS SHIFT IN YOUR 40STHE SMARTEST SNACKS TO KEEP AT YOUR DESK Snacking is something most of us do, particularly those who work in offices and keep looking for quick sources of energy to beat brainfog and afternoon slugs. Opting for snacks that don’t need refrigeration and that offer health benefits is your best option to maximise how you feel to help boost your energy and mood throughout the day.
• FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAMStruggling with weight despite lifestyle changes? A specialist assessment can help determine if surgery is appropriate for you.
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• COVER STORYKAIA GERBER More Than a Pretty Face
• COVER STORYStyle, confidence and finding your own identity beyond the spotlight. Kaia Gerber has spent much of her life in front of a camera. With her unmistakable features, effortless style and famous supermodel mother, Cindy Crawford, modelling might have seemed like the obvious path. But at 25, Kaia is proving that her story is about far more than beautiful clothes and a famous surname. Today, she is carving out an identity that belongs entirely to her.
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• Page 32PROPERTY LAW FAMILY LAW WILLS & ESTATES CONVEYANCING STRATA LAW BUSINESS LAW LITIGATION INSURANCE OMB Solicitors Gold Coast Lawyers A 26 Lawson Street, Southport QLD 4215
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• PERIMENOPAUSE: BUSTING THE MYTHSBY DR YASMIN PILGRIM Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause. During this time, ovarian hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone become increasingly variable before eventually declining.
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• A NEW CHAPTER IN OBESITY CAREOBESITY CARE IS CHANGING, WITH MORE TREATMENT OPTIONS AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX CONDITION THAN EVER BEFORE. AS DR JASON FREE TAKES ON THE ROLE OF PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND METABOLIC OBESITY SURGICAL SOCIETY (ANZMOSS), HE LOOKS AT WHAT’S AHEAD FOR PATIENTS. Obesity care has changed considerably over the past decade. Where conversations once centred largely around diet, exercise or surgery, today there is a much broader understanding of obesity as a complex, chronic health condition. Encouragingly, there is also a growing range of medical, surgical, nutritional and psychological approaches available to help manage it.
• Page 37“I’m incredibly optimistic about the future of obesity treatment,” says Dr Free. “We’re seeing a greater understanding that obesity is a complex medical condition rather than a personal failing. I’d like to see that understanding continue to grow, alongside better education, collaboration and improved access to treatment for people who need it.”
• THE HIDDEN FIRE BENEATH YOUR SKINBY RAJDI GEMERI, COSMETIC NURSE, DERMAL THERAPIST AND CLINIC OWNER, PAUSE MEDICLINIC Inflammation is the silent driver behind many of the skin concerns we see every day. When the skin’s natural barrier is compromised by UV exposure, stress, hormones, pollution or genetics it triggers a cascade of inflammatory signals. This process isn’t limited to later life or menopause; it can occur at any age. Over time, this chronic low-grade inflammation fuels a range of visible problems.
• Pause MediclinicPermission to take the time for yourself Pause Mediclinic is the place to call home for all your skin needs.
• BROW LIFT REJUVENATES THE UPPER FACE REFRESHED, RESTED, REFINEDUNDERSTANDING BROW LIFT SURGERY AND ITS ROLE IN FACIAL REJUVENATION The upper face plays an important role in how we express ourselves.
• Dr Peter WiddowsonMBChB, FRACS (Plastic) | MED0001188325 Plastic Surgeon Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of over 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Graduating in Australasia, but also studying overseas he specialised in his earlier career in microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery as well as burns and trauma surgery. Over the years he has transformed these skills into his Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery in which he now specialises.
• Page 42WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK HELP? DR MOHAMMED KHATEEB ON RECOGNISING THE SIGNS AN AGEING LOVED ONE MAY NEED SPECIALIST CARE
• Page 43same questions, struggling to manage finances or medications, or showing changes in judgement and behaviour. Dr Khateeb has extensive experience in the assessment and management of dementia, cognitive impairment and memory disorders. Importantly, not every change in memory means dementia.
• IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO PRACTISE HEART CAREHEART CARE STARTS EARLY AND IT’S CRITICAL FOR BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. When we think about heart health, we often associate it with getting older.
• Page 45Habits established when we are young are often carried into adulthood, making early education about nutrition particularly valuable. Children who grow up seeing healthy food and regular activity as a normal part of everyday life are more likely to carry those behaviours forward.
• Page 46Learning healthy ways to manage stress is another way of caring for the heart. That might mean exercise, spending time outdoors, talking with friends, practising relaxation techniques or simply allowing ourselves more time to switch off. Importantly, practising heart care should not be driven by fear. It is about prevention, awareness and giving ourselves the best opportunity to remain healthy as we age. We cannot control every risk factor, but we can become active participants in our own health.
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• Page 48THE VERDICT IS IN: OMB LAW BOARD RETURNS FOR SEASON SIX AND YES, THERE’S BEER.
• Page 49That is no small achievement in an industry not exactly renowned for throwing away the rule book when it comes to communication. OMB has quietly created a platform that allows the personalities behind the firm to come through as well. Listeners aren’t simply hearing about property law, family law or estate planning; they’re getting to know the lawyers themselves how they think, how they communicate and, importantly, how they approach the very real problems their clients face every day. And perhaps that explains why it works.
• Page 50WHO CAN YOU TRUST? NAVIGATING WOMEN’S HEALTH IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FROM HORMONES AND GUT HEALTH TO WEIGHT-LOSS, SUPPLEMENTS AND ANTI-AGEING, WOMEN HAVE NEVER HAD GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION. BUT QUEENSLAND PHARMACISTS MIRANDA CHAN AND COURTNEY OAR, BELIEVE THE CONSTANT STREAM OF ONLINE ADVICE MAY BE LEAVING WOMEN MORE CONFUSED, RATHER THAN BETTER INFORMED. THEY HAVE CREATED PRETTY PROVEN, A PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN NAVIGATING HEALTH INFORMATION ONLINE.
• Introducing our Breast Implant Check ClinicThe Breast Implant Check Clinic at The Layt Clinic offers a dedicated consultation that includes a clinical assessment and ultrasound, to assist in reviewing and monitoring the condition of your breast implants. DR CRAIG LAYT SPECIALIST PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON MED0001189663
• Page 52BOOKS Amy Chan is a queer, twenty-something artist struggling financially, while Edward Smith is a wealthy, white man whose lonely middle age is cushioned by generational wealth. Their unlikely relationship is lopsided, transactional and seemingly doomed from the beginning, yet it changes both their worlds in unexpected ways. As Amy becomes immersed in Edward’s privileged world, she discovers that money can shape even the most intimate relationships. People With Money is a sharply satirical and darkly funny exploration of class, privilege, love and the need for connection. Perfect for readers of Kiley Reid and Celeste Ng, it asks what happens when love learns to speak the language of money.
• Klara and the Sun22nd October Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award® winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Klara and the Sun introduces audiences to Klara (Jenna Ortega), an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. When Klara meets Josie (Mia Tharia), each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother (Amy Adams) and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world. Focker-in-law
• KERASILK’S MOISTURISING SCALP DROPSFormulated to soothe and moisturise, this lightweight scalp care treatment helps restore comfort while supporting a healthier-looking scalp. Its gentle, easyto-use formula absorbs quickly without leaving residue, making it ideal for regular use as part of your hair care routine. $55 100ml ozhairandbeauty.com
• DYSON CORRALE COOLSHINE™ STRAIGHTENERSleek, glossy hair with serious shine. The removable cooling attachment draws excess heat away from each strand after styling, helping lock in your look for up to 24 hours while delivering up to 154 percent more shine compared with untreated hair. Dyson’s precision flexing plates gently gather and align the hair, allowing you to achieve a smooth finish with fewer passes and up to 29 percent less heat damage. $499 dyson.com.au
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• RECIPESTIMMY’S NEVER-FAIL PAVLOVA Seasons Where the River Bends by Jane & Jimmy Barnes, photography by Alan Benson and published by HarperCollins, RRP $59.99
• MY MOTHER’S CHRISTMAS HAMRECIPES INGREDIENTS SERVES UP TO 20 8kg leg of ham 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 x 450g cans pineapple rings in syrup, drained, syrup reserved whole cloves 20 cherries, halved and pitted 100g butter juice of 1 orange ¼ cup whisky (Glenmorangie) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon marmalade
• RECIPESSUMMER BERRY CUSTARD TARTS Images and text from Bourke Street Bakery by Paul Allam and David McGuinness, photography by Alan Benson. Murdoch Books RRP $49.99.
• CHOCOLATE CAKERECIPES INGREDIENTS SERVES 10 2 eggs 150ml buttermilk 125g plain (all-purpose) flour 40g potato flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄8 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 65g unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 280g caster (superfine) sugar 110g unsalted butter, cut into 3cm cubes, softened 1 1⁄4 cups chocolate mousse, for filling raspberries, to serve icing (confectioners’) sugar, for dusting
• RECIPESFISH BOATS WITH GINGER-SOY SAUCE High Protein Recipes by Victoria Minell, photography by Rob Palmer. Published by Macmillan Australia, RRP: $44.99
• RECIPESCRISPY RICE PAPER FISH AND CHIPS WITH TARTARE SAUCE When I first created this recipe and shared it, people were shook (in a good way). Wrapping the cod in rice paper transforms it into a golden, crunchy parcel without a drop of deep-frying.
• RECIPESBLACKBERRY ICED BUNS INGREDIENTS MAKES 12 1 egg, for egg wash salted butter, to serve (optional)
• SUMMER PUDDINGRECIPES Simple Pleasures by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, photography by Armelle Habib and published by Plum, RRP: $44.99
• THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSWE TEST DRIVE THE NEW AUDI Q5 E-HYBRID FROM AUDI CENTRE GOLD COAST For drivers who love the idea of electric motoring but aren’t quite ready to give up the reassurance of a petrol engine, the new Audi Q5 e-hybrid may just be the perfect compromise.
• Page 71In electric mode, the Q5 is quiet, beautifully smooth and incredibly relaxing to drive. The steering is light and precise, the ride feels composed and the transition between electric and petrol power is impressively seamless. Audi quotes an electric driving range of up to 82 kilometres, meaning many owners could potentially complete their everyday commute, school runs or trips around the Gold Coast using electric power alone. And when you do need to travel further, the petrol engine is there.
• Page 72CAN’T SLEEP? YOUR HORMONES MIGHT BE IMBALANCED. HERE’S HOW TO FIX THEM THE HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN POOR SLEEP AND HORMONES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR A BETTER SNOOZE TONIGHT
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• SOCIALSPhotography by Annie Noon, Fotoforce Photography THE JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA WHITE LUNCH
• SOCIALSKate Bennett and Zoe Bennett Fiona Neale, Sonia Stradiotto and Lisa Lockland-Bell
• SOCIALSCHICKS AT THE FLICKS Another fabulous Chicks at the Flicks night saw the Gold Class Cinemas Pacific Fair packed to the rafters for a special screening of Spa Weekend. The fun began before the movie even rolled, with guests treated to delicious canapés and drinks served by some very lovely gentlemen dressed in bathrobes, the perfect way to set the scene for the night ahead! Once everyone settled into their Gold Class seats, it was time for Spa Weekend, and it certainly delivered. The hilarious comedy had everyone laughing and thoroughly entertained from start to finish. A delicious main meal and dessert were served during the evening, adding a little extra indulgence to the Gold Class experience. Of course, no Chicks at the Flicks night would be complete without a fabulous gift bag, with every guest heading home with a gorgeous collection of goodies. Great food, plenty of laughs, fabulous company and a packed cinema, another brilliant Chicks at the Flicks night!
• SOCIALSKaren Ryan, Zoe Ryan, Ceri Smith and Jane Wilson Malabika Sarma , Martina Skalicky and Reshma Patel
• SOCIALSTRAVEL NIGHT Travel lovers gathered at the beautiful Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Main Beach, for an exclusive evening hosted by Orbit Travel’s Lisa Story. Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés while discovering the extraordinary journeys available through National Geographic Signature Tours in partnership with G Adventures. The event offered inspiring insights into immersive small-group adventures, with Lisa sharing her expert travel knowledge and highlighting experiences that take travellers beyond the ordinary. Set against the elegant surrounds of the Sheraton Grand Mirage, it was a memorable evening of exploration, connection and inspiration, leaving guests excited to plan their next unforgettable adventure.
• SOCIALSSelena Walker, Maurice Stevens and Pam Metford Meg Gallagher and Makenzi Jenkins
• SOCIALSCHERISH LUNCH What an extraordinary day for an incredibly important cause.
• SOCIALSLoretta Sheerin, Gaitri Singh, Vanessa Anderson and Heath Brunn Jo Warburton, Tina Lynton, Kath Telcloot and Sally Crain
• Inspiration VerbatimPOWERFUL INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT LIFE, SUCCESS AND GETTING MOTIVATED “Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new centre of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”— Oprah Winfrey
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