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Author: Ghadeer El-Khub

Breaking the latest trends in beauty and entertainment, Ghadeer hopes to take the digital world one tweet at a time. Her passion for print and broadcast journalism has led her to interview some of Australia's leading beauty directors, cover backstage fashion week looks, executive produce for Ch31 and more recently, review gigs for NovaFM. Coupled with a tertiary qualification in Journalism, Ghadeer is always looking for new opportunities and can be contacted via email ghadeer.khub@gmail.com.
CELEBRATING BRITISH ROSE BY THE BODY SHOP
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CELEBRATING BRITISH ROSE BY THE BODY SHOP

The Body Shop celebrated the launch of their new fragrant line BRITISH ROSE and Couturing was there to bring you along and…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

MASTERING THE ART OF MAKEUP WITH RAE MORRIS
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MASTERING THE ART OF MAKEUP WITH RAE MORRIS

The prestigious National Academy of Beauty is thrilled to launch a partnership with world-renowned makeup artist…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 5 min read

SALON LAUNCH FOR CREAM MELBOURNE: CELEBRATING 14 YEARS
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SALON LAUNCH FOR CREAM MELBOURNE: CELEBRATING 14 YEARS

The new CREAM Melbourne Salon isn’t your typical beauty shop, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR

VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR Some of the hottest styles by leading Australian designers were…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 INSTYLE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 INSTYLE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival presented Premium Runway 3 in partnership with Instyle Magazine at the…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 ELLE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 ELLE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival swept into Premium Runway 2 presented by Elle with beautiful slicked…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 MISS VOGUE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 MISS VOGUE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway Show last night presented by…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

PUT YOUR BEST BRONZE FORWARD
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PUT YOUR BEST BRONZE FORWARD

When it comes to picking your self-tan formula, the options can seem endless. We’ve trialled and…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

INTERVIEW: GETTING JBRONZE’D WITH JEN HAWKINS
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INTERVIEW: GETTING JBRONZE’D WITH JEN HAWKINS

There’s a better way to get that golden glow this summer. Fake it with safer bronzers…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 5 min read

SS16 FASHION WEEK: THE BEST BEAUTY LOOKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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SS16 FASHION WEEK: THE BEST BEAUTY LOOKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Couturing has rounded up the best beauty looks straight off the Spring/Summer 16 Runway. With looks…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 6 min read

TILLEY SOAPS AUSTRALIA – 150 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS
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TILLEY SOAPS AUSTRALIA – 150 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

Tilley Soaps Australia, the country’s oldest and leading manufacturer in soaps and perfumery is celebrates a…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

BBLOGGER LOVES: SEPHORA BRONZER, IT COSMETICS HELLO! LASHES & INIKA MINERAL
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BBLOGGER LOVES: SEPHORA BRONZER, IT COSMETICS HELLO! LASHES & INIKA MINERAL

INIKA INIKA cosmetics are a trusted organic Australian brand, perfect for stylishly natural women everywhere. Introducing…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

MSFW: HAIR TRENDS WITH KEVIN MURPHY
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MSFW: HAIR TRENDS WITH KEVIN MURPHY

With Melbourne Spring Fashion Week coming to a close, Couturing has exclusive backstage access to beauty…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

TRIED & TESTED:  MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL COLOR DRAMA
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TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL COLOR DRAMA

Are you on the search for the perfect winter lip? Look no further! Maybelline New York  released…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

GET THE LOOK: MYER S/S16 FASHION LAUNCH WITH KEVIN MURPHY & NAPOLEON PERDIS
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GET THE LOOK: MYER S/S16 FASHION LAUNCH WITH KEVIN MURPHY & NAPOLEON PERDIS

Myer kicked off Spring Fashion in style, with their Fashion Launch Runway at Carriageworks in Sydney last…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON
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HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON

FUDGE URBAN For all we put our hair through – colour processing, blow-drying, curling – it…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
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L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Marking an impressive 350-colour collection sprawled over three decades, L’Oréal Paris celebrates its 30th Anniversary for…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

BEAUTY NEWS: INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION, GARNIER FRUCTIS FULL & LUSCIOUS, MIU MIU’S FIRST FRAGRANCE
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BEAUTY NEWS: INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION, GARNIER FRUCTIS FULL & LUSCIOUS, MIU MIU’S FIRST FRAGRANCE

L’OREAL PARIS’ INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION A first for L’Oréal Paris: 24-hour matte foundation that combines extreme…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

CREATE THE PERFECT SMOKY EYE WITH L’OREAL PARIS THIS WINTER
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CREATE THE PERFECT SMOKY EYE WITH L’OREAL PARIS THIS WINTER

When it comes to creating the perfect smoky eye, we called the experts to teach us…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

#BEIMPULSIVE CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS THE ART OF PERFUMERY
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#BEIMPULSIVE CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS THE ART OF PERFUMERY

Impulse Fragrances launched their overwhelmingly fun, energetic and feminine perfume in a spray last week in…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

REVIEW: NAPOLEON PERDIS ‘BEAUTY TO MOVE YOU’ MASTERCLASS
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REVIEW: NAPOLEON PERDIS ‘BEAUTY TO MOVE YOU’ MASTERCLASS

Makeup mastermind Napoleon Perdis returned to his native Australia to host a series of ‘Beauty to…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 5 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped up their final premium runway show in celebration of Instyle magazine’s…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY SHOP TIL YOU DROP
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY SHOP TIL YOU DROP

Wrapping up the last show of the night, Couturing headed backstage to capture all the action…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY ELLE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY ELLE

Couturing headed backstage to report on the beauty beauty bits straight from day two of Virgin…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

Frankie Magazine brought all sorts of 70s glam to the runway at last nights Premium Runway…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway show tonight at Central Pier…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION
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TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION

We road test two of Maybelline New York’s latest products. Master Hi-Light Highlighting Blush and Bronzer…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN
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STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN

SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare and Products has been taking the beauty world by storm, featuring in some…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY WITH KEVIN MURPHY FOR MYER’S A/W15 LAUNCH
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY WITH KEVIN MURPHY FOR MYER’S A/W15 LAUNCH

Couturing headed backstage last night to capture the best beauty moments from the Myer Autumn/Winter 15 fashion…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

SUMMER SERIES: HAIRCARE
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SUMMER SERIES: HAIRCARE

Keep your locks aglow with these summer hair care tips – straight from the professionals. Even…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

SUMMER SERIES: HAIR TRENDS
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SUMMER SERIES: HAIR TRENDS

Summer is in full swing, and in preparation for the long beach days and hot summer…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 5 min read

GETTING YOUR SKIN SPRING RACING READY WITH GUINOT
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GETTING YOUR SKIN SPRING RACING READY WITH GUINOT

When it comes to Spring Racing, prepping your skin is just as important as the frock…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SENSATIONAL ELIXIR LIP COLOR
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TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SENSATIONAL ELIXIR LIP COLOR

Couturing tried and tested the new Maybelline New York Color Sensational Color Elixir Lip Color and we are obsessed.…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

NAILING NYFW
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NAILING NYFW

It was all about the nails on the runway at New York Fashion Week. Couturing has rounded up the…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 4
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MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 4

Heading backstage to catch a glimpse of MSFW Designer Runway 4, Couturing takes note of emerging…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3

Couturing headed backstage to capture the best beauty moments from MSFW Designer Runway 3 on Thursday…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER ’15 LAUNCH

MYER launched its Spring/Summer ’15 collection with a beautiful collection showcasing what is on trend for the…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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BEHIND THE BRAND: BOBBI BROWN, ENHANCING UNIQUE BEAUTY

Marking its twenty-third year in the world of cosmetic beauty, Bobbi Brown has paved the way…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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BEHIND THE BRAND: REDKEN – A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO BEAUTY

HISTORY OF REDKEN When American actress and model Paula Kent suffered irritation to her skin from…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CAMILLA GRAND SHOWCASE

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Grand Showcase featuring Camilla was brought to life with L’Oreal Paris…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE

We headed backstage to catch a glimpse at the creative L’Oréal team behind VAMFF Runway 3…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE

Couturing heads backstage at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival 2014’s Runway 2 presented by InStyle to…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE

VAMFF has kicked off and we headed backstage to catch all the action with L’Oreal Paris…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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PARIS FASHION WEEK AW14: THE RUNWAYS BEST BEAUTY LOOKS

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up and Couturing has the best beauty looks from the AW14…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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OPI NAILS IT AT NYFW14

OPI teamed up with some of fashion’s biggest names at New York Fashion Week 2014. Blushy…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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TOP 3 BEAUTY LOOKS AT THE 2014 AACTA AWARDS

Couturing takes you backstage at the 3rd annual AACTA Awards where ELEVEN Australia Creative Director and…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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FOUR EASY STEPS TO SOFT, SMOOTH SUMMER SKIN

Couturing brings you the essential guide for glowing skin with fun, fast and super easy tips.…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: GHADEER’S PICKS

Did you draw a colleague for Kris Kringle or are you adding more items to your…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 4 min read

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SEPHORA PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA TARAZZ

It is the moment all beauty gurus have been waiting for, SEPHORA is now available for…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read