Lifestyled by Paula Joye

After literally years of wearing a single scent fragrance (coconut and vanilla) I’ve decided to make this the summer of new smells. There are so many new kids on the block but these are my current Top Five (Designer) Fragrances including two classics and a couple of not-quite-on-counter picks. If you like white flowers. honey, READ MORE…

The opposite of the Gwyneth Oscar slick is the messy Jen Aniston high-pony. Love the casual, swishy cool of this style. It’s kind of goof-proof – just make salt spray and dry shampoo your friends and try an all-over tousle or a textured front with a sleek tail. Print these out for your beauty inspiration READ MORE…

Bright lipstick is a game changer. Once you get into the groove of a poppy pout it’s pretty addictive. Finding the right shades for your skin type is a trial and error process – just like buying jeans you have to put in the work. The myth is that there will be certain colours that won’t READ MORE…

Mascara. I think it’s my desert island beauty product. There’s no other product that makes such a difference – and to my whole face. They curl, thicken, lengthen… give you that false lash effect. Here’s my current  -splurge and save – favourites. Best Lengthening Mascara Splurge: Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara, $48. Save: Australis READ MORE…

Little Miley Cyrus is busting a brand new, grown-up look. The clothes have gotten cooler, the body toned, the boyfriend candier – Hunger Games Liam Hemsworth and it all began with a snip.

I’m always on the hunt for a new, better, more natural base. Always. Just discovered two, new genius ones.

Say a big Hello! to YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain – the most exciting lip product I’ve tried in forever. A hybrid gloss/cream/stain means you get all the pigment of a lipstick with the transparency and texture of a gloss. It’s genius.

I’m not a big powder wearer – I like creams and liquidy things but this compact is super. Literally. Aside from lip gloss this is the only product your party clutch needs.