Candice Chung

Candice Chung

Writer, Daily Life

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Office ready

Office outfits on a normal person’s budget

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Candice Chung You spend most of the week at work, so it makes sense to start the wardrobe overhaul there, right?

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20s v 30s

The problem with '30 is the new 20'

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Candice Chung Are 20-somethings really wasting the most important decade of their lives?

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Paid parental leave scheme

What does a 'woman of calibre' look like?

The federal opposiion leader Tony Abbott visited the Little Learner's Autism Centre in Maidstone  where he met Ethan Ellis. Ethan is 4 years old. Ethan's Dad is Michael Ellis PH 0419552303.
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Candice Chung Abbott promises an attractive paid parental leave scheme -- but not everyone will get to reap the benefits.

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Viral proposals

Are proposals the new weddings?

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Candice Chung Why couples are spending more on elaborate engagements than the actual weddings.

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Global Kids Fashion Week

Should we worry about children's fashion week?

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Candice Chung It’s tempting to be outraged at high profile shows like these, but it might not be all bad.

Comulsory happiness

When 'being happy' is part of your job description

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Candice Chung More and more companies are buying into 'emotional labour' . At what cost?

Do sexist men like bigger breasts?

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Candice Chung A new study reveals how oppressive attitudes influence men's breast size preferences.

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Self-help

Why men don't read self-help

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Candice Chung The real reason why guys don't read about relationship problems.

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Reverse racism

Is there such a thing as 'Asian privilege'?

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Candice Chung The racially-charged explanation for Alexander Wang's high-fashion success.

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The girlfriend experience

Do men really prefer rental girlfriends?

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Candice Chung When paying for sex becomes aspirational.

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Newsroom sexism

How bad is sexism in newsrooms?

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Candice Chung A new survey of Aussie female journalists reveals an embarrassing reality.

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Look of the day

Look of the day

Candice Chung What do you wear to a date with Karl Lagerfeld? Clémence Poésy opts for a stylish understatement.

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Candice Chung Jaimie Alexander brings back the statement dress at the London premiere of The Last Stand.

Advertising

The new mind game advertisers play on women

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Candice Chung Why personal transformation is the biggest marketing scam.

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Office party dressing

What to wear to office parties

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Candice Chung When it comes to making the right impression during the office party season, a well-picked dress is worth a thousand words.

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Look of the day

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Candice Chung English model Portia Freeman does ‘casual preppy’ with the cutest pair of shoes you'll ever see.

Celebrity

Look of the day

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Candice Chung Like an oasis of calm amidst the Cup Day frenzy, Byrne dazzles in a simple Alex Perry striped dress.

What to buy

Dressing for summer barbecues

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Candice Chung Make way for bold patterns, pastels and dressed-up denim in your outdoor party wardrobe.

Bright homewares

What to buy: bright homewares

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Candice Chung In home style as in fashion, sometimes it makes more sense to experiment with clever accessories than reinventing a staple look.

Outdoor dining

Alfresco entertaining

Candice Chung There’s no better way to welcome the warmer months than a little Gatsby-style soiree.