I know I'm not alone in feeling cynical when I hear about the latest serum, cream, treatment, etc in the battle against anti-ageing. However, those days spent in the sun and in an air conditioned office...
With many makeup brands on the market, it can be hard to find one that not only suits your skin type, but continues to push the boundaries when it comes to innovative and fresh products. Established in...
Looking for a skin treatment that leaves your skin radiant, bright and fresh? Then make sure you try Guinot's Beaute Neuve renewing treatment. If you haven't heard of French brand, Guinot, it is one of...
What's hot this week in the world of Beauty? OPI partners with Coca Cola Nail brand, OPI has announced a collaboration with The Coca Cola Company for its upcoming new limited edition nail lacquers...
Couturing takes you backstage at the 3rd annual AACTA Awards where ELEVEN Australia Creative Director and celebrity hairdresser Joey Scandizzo and styling team created fashion-forward beauty looks. Here are...
Stuck on what to buy your Valentine? Couturing is here to help, with our top fragrances for your special someone. FOR HER Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Burberry's new fragrance for women is the...
It’s a simple question and yet, bottle after bottle, celebrity fragrance after celebrity fragrance, the art of a custom perfume has been lost. Somewhere in between convenience and economy, the designer...
Sexy and provocative, Brit Rhythm is inspired by the exhilaration and adrenaline of live music and the electricity of the crowd. - Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer Following the...
International film actress Kirsten Dunst has been announced as the new spokesperson for L'Oreal Professionnel. Awarded Best Actress at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for her astonishing performance...
Suvana Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm is a new all-purpose balm, enriched with natural Paw Paw, Cocoa Butter and Honey. Made with certified organic ingredients and 100% petroleum-free, Paw Paw &...
Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens lit up last Thursday night with beautifully dressed models floating down the circular catwalk at Guilfoyle's Volcano for the Royal Botanic Runway. Featuring four of...
Thanks to the rise of British period dramas such as Downton Abbey, the English Rose makeup look has been revived with a modern touch. Burberry have released their latest Spring/Summer 2014 collection,...
It's summer and there are parties and festivals to attend! But it's no excuse to slack off when taking care of your skin even after a tiring day or night out. Built-up dirt that is left from not cleaning...
Looking for something to give your skin a boost? Look no further than Guinot's Beaute Neuve facial treatment, a treatment that brings together the powerful actions of fruit acids and pure vitamin C for a...
Christmas festivities are over, New Years is done and dusted , and 2014 has begun. This time of year is always full of excitement and resolutions, but for some of us, the new year begins with a drawn out...
Couturing catches up with actress Gretal Scarlett, who is currently starring as Sandy in Grease - The Musical, to chat about what's in her makeup bag and her skincare regime as she performs live on stage...
“Eyebrows frame the face”… we’ve all heard it many times before, however how many of us have actually sought advice from a professional brow expert? Well, I can say that I have now, taking some...
Couturing brings you the essential guide for glowing skin with fun, fast and super easy tips. 1. Exfoliate your body If there is one key step , it is to exfoliate your skin. Keep your skin looking...
One of the biggest bloggers in the world, the gorgeous Nicole Warne, aka Gary Pepper Girl isn't short of an offer to front a campaign. She's worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including...
Flights booked, tick! Travel itinerary, sorted! Stylish wardrobe, packed! Countless adventures await as you embark on a trip to a new destination. All that’s left to organise is the perfect travel makeup...
In the past decade men have really started taking grooming seriously - I would love to attribute that to the rise of the metrosexual and the gift that was Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2002)....
Using fake tan is the best way to get that summer glow without damaging your skin with harsh uv rays. Whether you are getting a spray tan or applying it yourself, it is extremely important to prepare your skin...
Paw paw cream has become a staple in a lot of women's makeup kits. What people don't know is that while it's good for you, many creams and balms on the market contain petrochemicals and harmful preservatives....
We, at Couturing, rejoice at the launch of Australian owned products. Our latest discovery is boutique makeup brand Curtis Collection By Victoria. This professional quality range is loaded with mineral...
With a myriad of at-home tanning products readily available to us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choice. Selecting the right product can be particularly daunting if you’ve had a prior faux pas or are...
For those of you embracing the party season, you may be the type of person who has their New Years Eve dress organised in November, and thrives on watching their monthly planner rapidly fill up. You may also...
UVA salon has opened its doors with the official launch taking place at the salon's Greville street, Prahran location.UVA Salon is the much anticipated venture headed by renowned hairdresser Marie Uva who has...
Couturing takes the hard work out of picking the perfect beauty gifts for you this Christmas with our top beauty picks! We’ve scoured the cosmetic departments and beauty services to bring you our top picks...
Couturing beauty writer, Thara gives us her list of Top Beauty gifts for men and women this Festive season. WOMEN Bearberry Rejuvenating Set by Laviol $150.00 A beautiful organic skin care set...
Did you draw a colleague for Kris Kringle or are you adding more items to your Christmas check-list than you’re actually ticking off? Have no fear, Couturing is here to help find the perfect gift this...
Couturing writer Simone Pucci gives us her top Beauty picks this Christmas. FOR HER Body Shop Tin of Coconuts $49.95 This top to toe pamepering gift set has a scent of coconut. The products...
To celebrate Christmas, one lucky Couturing reader has the chance to win a coveted Endota Spa's Never Say Dry Skin Pack. Valued at $100, this pack is the perfect present for a loved one (or...
Couturing's beauty writers are picking their favourite Top Beauty gifts for Her and Him this festive season to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones! Here are Syahmin's top picks for Beauty...
Now I’m no Vidal Sassoon, but if I were to guess, I’d say the average Australian male is buying a tub of hair product ever 4-5 months. If I were to take another guess, I’d say 80% of those males would be...
You may not have heard of Aromababy, but it is a celebrated brand which celebrities have been using on their babies since the brand started in 1994. Created by Catherine Cervasio after a desire to find...
Summer is here! That just means two things - thongs and bare feet on the beach. Worried you've still got your dry skin from winter? Couturing explores ways to get the best feet for summer. Salon...
Summer can wreak havoc on your locks so it’s important to take extra good care of your hair during the warmer season! The heat can make your hair go frizzy and leave you with greasy roots and dehydrated...
As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a clear reminder that party season is upon us. It's that time of year for bare shoulders and short hemlines, but don't go...
At Couturing our focus has been on women's and men's skincare, but let's not forget babies! We usually talk about soap that wont hurt the baby's eyes and lotions when it comes to baby skincare products, but we...
When you're a new mum, it's sometimes difficult to know what is good for your little one when it comes to skincare. There are thousands of products on the market making it very confusing at...
Our beloved Mecca Maxima has just launched a new concept store at Westfield Southland shopping centre, and if you love the pre-existing Melbourne Central location, just wait till you lay your...
Defy limp locks with a product that packs a voluminous punch. Over 1 in two women have fine hair, often experiencing lack of body and radiance and find their hair difficult to style. With this,...
500 beautiful black and white photographs of men’s hair styles were plastered on the walls, each begging to be gazed upon and vying to be crowned ‘Star’. The American Crew 'All Star Challenge',...
For all those selfless men who have grown your mo' as a part of Movember, are you looking forward to losing that patchy area of hair? As Movember comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to your facial...
Guinot has introduced two new products to its collection. Appropriate for all skin types, the Guinot range welcomes a cleanser 'Lait Hydra Fraicheur' and the cbd lotion. Used together, your skin will receive...
Can you keep a secret? Because we’re about to deliver some juicy hair secrets courtesy of Victoria’s Secret and ELEVEN Australia! There’s no denying that the ‘Angels’ who strut the runway glad in...
Want gorgeous, healthy glossy locks? Alterna Bamboo Shine is your answer! The Bamboo Shine On the Go Travel set aims to brighten up dull hair with shine enhancing organic Indian Gooseberry, and organic...
Re-arranging your spring clothes in your wardrobe to plan for your outings, dates or parties? Couturing helps to pick out six all-time favourite floral perfumes to match your outfits for the new season. 1....
Barbers enjoy a rich tradition dating back to at least the 14th Century in Europe, and for half a millennium, Barbers performed surgery and dentistry in addition to haircuts and shaves. Indeed the...
Fragrances created specifically for your hair have become the latest trend in the fragrance world. Hair perfumes, also known as ‘hairfumes’, are taking the world by storm with high end fragrance companies...
Actress Kristen Stewart is the face of Florabotanica’s new advertising campaign, shot by Craig McDean. The image features Kristen in black and white with colorful floral vines crawling up her bare back and...
Lately I've been favouring the latest trend on the beauty scene: the dark, vampy lip. Perhaps it's my attempt to cling on to what's left of winter before we step fully into the summer brights. Dark lips can be...
It is the moment all beauty gurus have been waiting for, SEPHORA is now available for shipping to Australia! Ever travelled around the US, Europe or Middle East and stock up on beauty products you knew...
Mecca Cosmetica is well known for offering exclusive beauty events for those who take makeup seriously and they certainly delivered with personalised workshops with James Boehmer, the Director of Global...
The Moroccan Oil phase took the beauty world by storm and inspired the creation of new ‘wonder’ oils. Moroccan Natural offeran organic, natural line of skincare, body oils and haircare products that...
Cult nail brand essie has launched a limited edition Summer collection, inspired by essie's home town of New York City and the great cities of the world. With a myriad of pretty colours for your nails...
It's a big week of Spring racing starting this Saturday with the AAMI Victoria Derby Day. To make sure that you have everything covered on the Beauty front, Couturing has some last minute Beauty tips for you...
Spring Racing Carnival is such a great time to bring back some old school glamour or get lady-like for a once a year occasion. We love a classic makeup look regardless of your attire, so here is a Spring...
Breast cancer has touched the lives of many women across Australia with 1 in 4 women being affected by breast cancer. In supporting breast cancer, two of our favourite beauty brands, Bobbi Brown and OPI, are...
As Spring Carnival is upon us, it is not only important to have the right outfit but the right hairstyle to complete your winning race day look. Australian haircare brand ELEVEN Australia and American Crew...
Fashionistas often live by the motto 'dare to be different'; eager to find ways and products that stand out from the crowd and build our strong sense of individualism. Why shouldn't beauty addicts be any...
I can't believe racing season is here again! It feels like only yesterday we were discussing the makeup trends of the season and which fascinators were winners and which were not. The wonderful thing about my...
We are all guilty of using heat styling tools and the effects that they have on our hair are damaging. If these tools are used without protection on your hair, your hair can become flaky and dehydrated which...
KEVIN.MURPHY is hitting high notes on the small screen in Hollywood with the hairstylists of some of our favourite shows, opting for KEVIN.MURPHY's fabulous range of products to use on some of the world's most...
There's the old adage that Beauty comes from the inside out. Sometimes it's easy to forget this mantra, especially with the pace of daily life and availability of great products and treatments. But there is...
Katy Perry has launched her new fragrance, Killer Queen, a strikingly gorgeous fragrance that captures Katy's rebellious spirit throwing convention to the wind. The fragrance was inspired by the 'idea of a...
Maintenance Regularly maintaining your brows is an absolute must. It's amazing the difference perfect brows can make, widening your eyes and just lending a more polished femininity. I raved...
Calvin Klein has released a new fragrance for her, DOWNTOWN, featuring Rooney Mara as the face of the fragrance. DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein balances feminine woods and a soft, floral scent to create a...
There’s been shimmer and there's been shine, but now there's KEVIN.MURPHY's SHIMMER.SHINE, a perfect match for hair. Containing light-reflective skincare technology, essential oils, bioflavonoids and...
Rimmel London is about to get swinging! Get ready for outrageously wide eyed volume and fanned out lashes in a lash revolution! Rimmel introduces ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara. The 60s are back in...
Paris Fashion Week exuded timeless looks in the field of beauty, with hair taking on both structured and natural forms while skin experimented with both natural hues and bright colours. Couturing brings you...
Christian Dior once said "A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting." Coco Chanel was more blunt about the matter saying "A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future."...
American Crew, the world’s leading men’s grooming brand, has revealed its latest collection, CREWCIAL, showcasing the key trends in men’s styling. The three key styles, Baxter, Hugo and Sam, represent...
Rationale skincare, Australia's top selling medical skin care range, launched its latest clinic in Toorak Village last week with a party to celebrate this new addition to the Rationale family. Founder...
Calling all beauty enthusiasts! Form a line and give a warm welcome to the new Melbourne Hair and Makeup Academy in Greville Street, Prahran, opened by the talented hair and make up artist Silvana Mitkovsk....
Don’t let your skin reveal your age. Let it reflect your ageless beauty Philosophy’s Miracle Worker anti-aging retinoid pads deliver the ultimate in skin confidence by helping to diminish the look...
Mecca Maxima makeup lessons provide invaluable beauty tips and secrets of the trade! The lessons are tailored to each ‘student’ allowing you to choose exactly what you wish to be taught. Learn about the...
As the weather slowly heats up, now is the time to be getting your skin into shape for short skirts and beach season! I'm one of those people who tends to neglect their skin in winter as it's rarely on show,...
"The Power to be Beautiful" Beauty lovers worldwide have fallen in love with the Clarisonic brush, the unique beauty tool that uses its sonic micro-massage technology to cleanse the face as it's said...
Milan Fashion Week celebrated minimal chic in the beauty department, with hair taking on different forms of natural aesthetics, while skin remained soft, understated, nude and elegant. Couturing summarizes the...
From retro elegance to futuristic chic, London Fashion Week left no stone unturned in the field of beauty. Couturing brings you the top looks from the city of royalty. BRAIDS Taking inspiration from...
OPI joined many designers during New York Fashion Week, bringing delightful and fun shades to models' hands as they strutted down the runway. With so many hot shades ranging from Nudes, to dark lacquers to...
From simple to sophisticated and extravagant hairstyles, Perth Fashion Festival Hair Director and L'Oreal Professionel Ambassador, Brad Ngata, created stunning hair looks during the week to enhance the runway...
If you've had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a rise in resealable brown paper bags making an appearance in bathrooms nation-wide. These small parcels of 'tough love' are...
New York Fashion Week is back with a bang this year with Bobbi Brown creating numerous beauty looks for the Spring 2014 runways. Here’s Couturing’s roundup on the stunning makeup looks at Holmes &...
Redken Creative Consultant, Guido Palau, was one busy man during New York Fashion week creating amazing hair styles for the runways of many of our favourite designers. Couturing picks its favourite looks from...
Following the success of the Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment, Matrix has perfected the power of oils creating two new Matrix Exquisite Oils to complete the collection. Exquisite Oil Softening...
Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960's. Since then, Kerastase hasn't stopped in its endeavour to achieve this mantra, with new innovations and products such as its latest...
Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for frizzy hair is very simple. Each strand has three layers, with the top layer called the cuticle, which lies flat....
I won't lie: one of the best things about my mornings is applying my makeup and experimenting with different looks each day. However, it is important that some days I give my face a bit of a breather. Because...
For the man that's on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda. But nailing that look for your locks before you head out the door could mean the difference between a good day in the office or a...
Ever thought to use products in more ways than one? Couturing brings you some of the beauty products that can be used for multiple purposes. Lucas Pawpaw Ointment A cult product used by beauty...
New York Fashion Week 2013 was another whirlwind of successful runway shows, celebrities, colour, beauty, fun and frivolity. This year's Spring 2014 collection for Lulu Frost, "Neon Baroque", was no different....
One of Australia's top designers, Dion Lee, showcased his Spring/Summer 2014 collection for the first time at New York Fashion Week last night. Lee once again partnered up with KMS California to create the...
Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura 'Art of Hair' product range. Many of you may be devotees of the 'Art of Hair' range, whereas some of you...
Bobbi Brown and Katie Holmes have joined forces to bring you a makeup line ideal for the busy, modern woman. Renowned for creating makeup that is ‘simple, flattering and wearable’, the new line includes...
The final two Designer runways for Melbourne Spring Fashion week 2013 brought the fantastic week to an end with two inspiring beauty looks. DESIGNER RUNWAY 4 KEVIN.MURPHY impressed show-goers with an...
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week’s Designer Series Runway 3 showcased contemporary design, highlighting the best of the best from Australian designers including Akira, Arthur Galan AG, Calibre, Megan Park,...
As Melbourne Spring Fashion week approaches its end, Couturing sat down with Hair Maestro, Kevin Murphy, and Mecca Make-up Director, Kenneth Higgins to find out what's hot this Spring/Summer. KEVIN...
Following a spectacular opening night of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week last Saturday, the KEVIN.MURPHY styling team has continued to push the boundaries, creating a stunning look inspired by the 40's for...