Posts Tagged ‘Beauty’
How To: Red Lipstick.
I’m re-posting this video tutorial because I’ve received so many emails about how-to wear red lipstick and this one is excellent. I shot it in LA at the Hollywood HQ of Napoleon Perdis. I’ve always been a little scared of red lipstick – love it on other women but never managed to get it right READ MORE…
Jen Hawkins Insta-spiration.
Another favourite of mine on Instagram is the lovely Jennifer Hawkins. Great pictures. She’s a busy girl and her feed is full of her travels around the globe (she’s the face of Myer and Loveable, has her own swimwear company Cozi and shoe label JL). Check it out and then start a new Bucket List (CLICK TO FOLLOW HER). Pretty As a Clickture.
Best French Beauty Buys.
I am obsessed with the pharmacies in France. Obsessed. Every visit I spend a lot of time and a lot of Euro’s in pharmacies buying tubes of ointment and bottles of potions that we can’t get here. I asked Paris Editor, Jane Lunn to survey her friends for their must-have buys for everything from babies READ MORE…
Hair How To: The Up-Braid.
I’m very into up styles at the moment. Obsessed actually. So much easier than the whole blow dry catastrophe. I love ponytails – they are my go-to style – but I wanted to explore some other options that are a more special for evening alternative. Enter Antonio Corral Calero, International Artistic Director for Moroccanoil. Ridiculously good READ MORE…
The Best Mascaras.
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…
Berry Dark Lips.
Kate Bosworth, Lana Del Ray and Camilla Belle (to name just a few) were all rocking deep, dark lips at the Met Ball. These just-ate-blackberries pouts are no longer goth – done right they’re the sexiest look going. Get The Look. Here’s how to wear a dark lip without looking like an extra from Twilight: READ MORE…
A Brand Reborn.
Founded in 1938 Oroton took the leap into RTW this week debuting a S/S 2012 collection. Famous for its handbags and accessories the brand showed a tight, preppy range of geometric prints, jumpsuits (short and long), sequin dresses and strong swimwear. Hero were the sandals – absolutely fantastic – and the glow mesh trim on the READ MORE…
The Red Lip Is Back Baby (Again).
Mad about the red lips. The hair and makeup at Gary Bigeni matched the grown-up and polished clothes. What made this red lip new was the glossy finish. No more matte. The shiny pout was complemented by a sleek Gwyneth-esque ponytail. Favourite makeup of the day. The Makeup Director. We spoke to Kate Squires from READ MORE…















