Author: Olivia Windsor
BEST OF EXFOLIATORS
Exfoliation is an absolute must right now and I’m here to tell you why! Winter is looming and with it come harsh…
HAIR TLC AFTER SUMMER
Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin and hair! So, as we farewell Summer and…
LUMA BY JESS HART
Searching for the product of skin loving ingredients and a natural makeup look? LUMA Cosmetics is…
HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS
So we’ve all seen the thick, heavy eyebrows of stars like Cara Delvinge or Lily Collins.…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER A/W15 MAKEUP LOOKS
It was a hive of activity backstage at the Myer Autumn/Winter ‘15 launch last night! And…
TOP 5 RED LIPSTICKS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and whether you’ve got a hot date or are rocking a…
HOW TO: CORRECT AND CONCEAL UNDER EYE DARKNESS AND SWELLING KN
Do you suffer from darkness and puffiness underneath your eyes? Have you been looking for a…
LAUNCH OF THE 2015 SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
As twilight descends, Cecil street comes alive. The delicious aroma of paprika and chili wafts down…
SKINCARE 101: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR GLOWING SKIN
Is your skin in a bit of a rut? Or a few too many late nights…
EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE LOCAL’S GUIDE TO LEEDS
city of students, students and more students. Leeds is a thriving industrial city with a fairly…
EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE CHARMS OF OXFORD
Even in the pouring rain, Oxford truly is breathtaking. Arriving in the city for the first…
EXPLORING ENGLAND: LONDON IN A WHIRLWIND LOVE AFFAIR
Fresh, exciting and full of possibilities, who doesn’t love the thrill of new love?! And after visiting…
A SPANISH FIESTA – EMBRACING CULTURE
Calling all available Spanish men: Please be my ticket into living in your beautiful country permanently!…
THE GOTHIC CHARMS OF EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is a city that perfectly blends the old, the new and natural. Gothically beautiful,…
EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE LAKE DISTRICT
The Lake District. Hauntingly beautiful countryside that just screams ‘Classic England’. It was a destination I…
EXPLORING ENGLAND, A VISIT TO YORK
York, a quaint English town with a rich medieval history that enchants all who walk its…
GLAMOUR AT LONDON FASHION WEEK
After sweeping through New York, Fashion Week arrived in London with a bang! Here’s a roundup…
THE BEST OF BRITISH BEAUTY BRANDS
Britain has offered the world some fantastic beauty brands, so let’s take a moment to appreciate…
NYFW14: HOTTEST HAIR & BEAUTY LOOKS STRAIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY
New York Fashion Week has hit once again and left us with a kaleidoscope of beauty…
TRAVEL MAKEUP BAG ESSENTIALS – OLIVIA’S TOP TIPS
Flights booked, tick! Travel itinerary, sorted! Stylish wardrobe, packed! Countless adventures await as you embark on…
TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: OLIVIA’S TOP PICKS
Couturing takes the hard work out of picking the perfect beauty gifts for you this Christmas…
SUMMER HAIRCARE: TIPS TO KEEP HAIR LOOKING FABULOUS
Summer can wreak havoc on your locks so it’s important to take extra good care of…
SOFIA AZORAKOS WINS THE 2014 AMERICAN CREW ALL STAR CHALLENGE
500 beautiful black and white photographs of men’s hair styles were plastered on the walls, each…
VICTORIA’S SECRET HAIR SECRETS
Can you keep a secret? Because we’re about to deliver some juicy hair secrets courtesy of…
ALTERNA BAMBOO SHINE: ON THE GO TRAVEL PACK
Want gorgeous, healthy glossy locks? Alterna Bamboo Shine is your answer! The Bamboo Shine On the…
MECCA COSMETICA NARS EVENT WITH JAMES BOEHMER
Mecca Cosmetica is well known for offering exclusive beauty events for those who take makeup seriously…
TRIED AND TESTED: MOROCCAN NATURAL ARGAN OILS… PLUS WIN A GIVEAWAY PACK!
The Moroccan Oil phase took the beauty world by storm and inspired the creation of new…
MELBOURNE HAIR AND MAKEUP ACADEMY
Calling all beauty enthusiasts! Form a line and give a warm welcome to the new Melbourne…
MECCA MAKEUP TIPS AND TRICKS
Mecca Maxima makeup lessons provide invaluable beauty tips and secrets of the trade! The lessons are…
NYFW: BOBBI BROWN MAKEUP LOOKS
New York Fashion Week is back with a bang this year with Bobbi Brown creating numerous…
BOBBI & KATIE COLLECTION
Bobbi Brown and Katie Holmes have joined forces to bring you a makeup line ideal for…
MELBOURNE CENTRAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL
Be sure to check out Melbourne Central’s One Day Shopping Festival tomorrow, Thursday 5 September, for…
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: BEAUTY LOOKS FROM MARKET HQ RUNWAY AND KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION SHOW
Market HQ At the Market HQ runway, two runway make up looks were created to show…
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: TREND SHOW BEAUTY LOOKS
Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Sydney (MBFFS) kicked off with a bang last week with the opening…
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: GENERAL PANTS SHOW – BEAUTY LOOKS
The makeup at General Pants was distinctly fresh and dewy screaming SPRING to those counting down…
KEVIN.MURPHY COLOUR BUGS
Sick of dull, lacklustre hair? Want wild crazy colour without having to completely commit to it?…
THE TOP BEAUTY LOOKS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
It’s the time of year where the weird and wonderful in beauty is out in full…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL SHINE CARESSE
Searching for the WOW factor your beauty look is lacking? Better than a lipgloss and more…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE LIPSTICKS
Searching for the perfect Winter lipstick? L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche lipsticks are the answer. Incredibly nourishing,…
WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG? OLIVIA WINDSOR TELLS ALL
I’m proud to say I am makeup obsessed. I’ll spend hours in cosmetic stores, trying on…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: SKINCARE
With winter approaching it’s time to start thinking about changing up your skin routine. The colder…
BEAUTY AMBASSADORS – L’OREAL PARIS’ FAMOUS FACES AT CANNES
The Cannes International Film Festival is in its 66th dazzling year, celebrating cinema from all around…
SUNDAY RILEY LAUNCH
The ultimate beauty brand that combines botanicals and biotechnology has been launched in Australia at Mecca…
OLIVIA’S TOP 3 BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Couturing beauty writer, Olivia, picks her favourite beauty gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Perfume Chanel…
BEAUTY PROFILE: NARS
“Find your own way. Have an open spirit and believe in your own beauty”- Francois Nars…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL TEC.NI.ART RANGE
The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this…
HELLO ELLE: ELLE AUSTRALIA LAUNCH AT MBFWA
Whoever once said ‘things end for something better to begin’ wasn’t kidding, with the launch of…
TRIED & TESTED: HOT LIPSTICK SHADES
Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of…
THE STUNNING BEAUTY LOOKS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
Fashion Week finally arrived in the most romantic city in the world, Paris! The beauty bar…
LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOK OF RUNWAY 3
Edgy, bold and mesmerizing encapsulates the beauty on display at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Runway 3,…
LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM RUNWAY 2
Sexy, mysterious, magical. These are the words that spring to mind when you see the beauty…
LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM RUNWAY 1
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the Vogue runway at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for the…
BEAUTY LOOKS FROM THE DAVID JONES RUNWAY
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the David Jones and Vogue runway on Tuesday. Opting for…
LONDON FASHION WEEK: STATEMENT NAILS
Nails have certainly not been overlooked at the latest shows at London Fashion Week. Some of…
TOP FIVE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM MILAN FASHION WEEK
Models at Milan Fashion Week were sophisticated, polished and sultry. The runways featured flawless makeup looks you’ll be…
LONDON FASHION WEEK: GRAPHIC, PUNCHY, VIBRANT BEAUTY LOOKS
London Fashion Week has arrived and brought with it a multitude of exciting new beauty looks.…
OLD FAVOURITES: NARS BRONZING POWDER
It’s an old favourite and cult classic. If you haven’t already discovered NARS Bronzing Powder ($55),…
LONDON FASHION WEEK: GOTHIC INSPIRED BEAUTY
Makeup artists took a page out of Gothic romance classics like ‘Northanger Abbey’ on the London…
THE HOTTEST MAKEUP AND HAIR TRENDS FROM NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Amidst a sea of wonderful, exciting new designs at New York Fashion Week, makeup has been…
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK MAKEUP HIGHLIGHTS: THE BOLD, THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE BIZARRE
It’s an intense week filled with colour, beauty and the creative energy of the very best…
MISS DIOR LE PARFUM
The luminous couture bottle has prime position on my mantelpiece. Elegant, romantic, an absolute classic; Miss…
BELLABOX
Do you want to discover and trial well known…
TRIED AND TESTED: FLORABOTANICA
Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold,…
NAIL STRIPS
Looking for a fuss free, affordable way to get the perfect manicure? Then say hello to…
LANCOME ‘IN LOVE’ 2013 COLLECTION
“Lancome- the beauty brand that delivers French elegance around the world” Bright pops of colour and…
SUMMER SKIN CARE: PART 3 AFTER SUN CARE PRODUCTS
Banana Boat Moisturizing Aloe After Sun Gel Aloe Vera is a wonder balm for treating burns…
SUMMER SKIN CARE PART 2: TINTED MOISTURISERS AND FOUNDATIONS WITH SPF
In Part 2 of Summer Skin Care, Couturing advises you on the best tinted moisturisers and…
CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM AND HER – OLIVIA’S PICKS
TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS FOR WOMEN 1. Ltd. Ed Caviar Mini Bar ($42) Join the…
SUMMER SKIN CARE PART ONE: GUIDE TO SUNSCREEN AND MOISTURISERS
With the warmer weather almost upon us, it’s time to get serious about protecting your skin.…
CIATE NAIL POLISH: THE CAVIAR MANICURE
Ciate. Colour. Innovation. Aspiration. Trend. Extraordinary. Searching for the beauty essential that is guaranteed to make…
NEW: NARS ANDY WARHOL COLLECTION
“Andy Warhol realized art could take any form. Putting on your makeup is a kind of…
SAY GOODBYE TO SCARS
Scars are a natural part of life. Whether they be inflicted from injury or the lasting…
BRAD PITT: THE NEW FACE OF CHANEL NO.5
My Luck. My Fate. My Fortune. Chanel No.5 is Inevitable. Men want to be him and…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF PERFECT SKIN
Head into your local Mecca Cosmetica store this September to participate in Express Makeup Artistry Events.…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF LIPS
This season’s hottest lip trends can be found at Mecca Cosmetica’s beauty express workshops. …
A BONUS WITH BEAUTY
It’s the perfect time to go shopping for your favourite products with many brands offering a…