Whether you want a smaller nose or a chin without surgery, concealer is your best option. Concealer really is a magical product. If used properly can hide a multitude of sins. However, there is always the ever...
“Find your own way. Have an open spirit and believe in your own beauty”- Francois Nars Modern. Audacious. Iconic. This is NARS. NARS Cosmetics is a make-up and skincare company created by artist...
The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this is precisely what L’Oreal’s Tec.ni art range delivers. Fresh dust, Texture dust and Super dust are powders that...
Whoever once said ‘things end for something better to begin’ wasn’t kidding, with the launch of new magazine Elle Australia at the end of MBFWA, wrapping up an intense and inspiring fashion...
Christina Exie Models at Christina Exie stormed the runway wearing visors, which required the hair to be "quite clean and away from the face", said James Pearce for TRESemmé. The futuristic hairstyle had a...
See by Chloé, Chloé’s younger sister, captures the femininity, effortlessness and grace of the main brand twisted in an urban, edgy and spontaneous facet. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac...
Suboo Renya Xydis for Wella Professional wanted "to create something sexy and beautiful, like she's an It-girl". The hair was parted on the side above the eyebrow, and a plait braided down the part. The...
You may not have heard of ELEVEN Australia but you may be familiar with their hair treatment called Miracle Hair Treatment. This hair product, the first for the brand, has been a best seller since its launch...
For the first time in Australia, Shu Uemura brings new Shu Uemura Art Of Hair – a professional line of luxury hair care, in-salon treatments and styling products. Launched on our shores by L’Oréal...
Kiehl's brought a little bit of New York to Melbourne Central this week to celebrate the Grand Opening of its first Melbourne boutique. With a New York themed street party, the launch of the new boutique was...
LISA HO Directed by Alan White for ghd, hair at Lisa Ho was inspired by Helmut Newton. White said, "it's like a piece of art work in the art gallery - she's strong, she's powerful, she's streamlined, but...
Major beauty sponsors of MBFWA, Redken and Maybelline, have set up two fantastic spots at Carriageworks in Sydney, the site of Australian Fashion Week for 2013. Attendees of MBFWA can get their...
KARLA SPETIC Hair at Karla Spetic took the same inspiration as the collection, the themes of national dress and tradition. Sophie Roberts for ghd said, "we wanted to find a hairstyle that paid homage to...
ROOPA PEMMARAJU Hair by Redken was "ridiculously simple and achievable", said hair director Philip Barwick. Barwick's tip is to get "the products to work harder" with "lots of twisting and scrunching...
CAMILLA & MARC Beauty at camilla & marc's show followed the same inspiration of the SS13 collection "Concentric", the Russian Matryoshka Doll. Directed by Shane Henning for KMS California, hair...
With the who’s who of the fashion world piling in to Sydney this week for the annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, some designers have previewed their newest collections in preparation for...
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing to attend one of the most important weeks in Australia for the Fashion and Beauty scene. We...
Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of cooler weather. But just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you should embrace 50 shades of...
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer that it creates. Like Bobbi Brown herself says, "nothing lights up the face like...
Each year, beauty addicts wait in anticipation for OPI's newest and limited-edition collections of nail polishes. In addition to the "Oz the Great and Powerful Range", OPI's latest ranges for 2013 are fresh,...
Redefine colour this Autumn by using a matte nail polish to complete your look this year. Worn and endorsed by many celebrities around the globe including Kelly Osborne and the Kardashians, this look adds a...
For a beauty addict, French pharmacies are a treasure trove of the most amazing, luxurious products one has ever seen. As common as your local discount chemist shop, pharmacies are scattered around the streets...
Chloe presents My Little Chloes, limited edition mini fragrances that will charm you at first sight! My Little Chloés are miniature variants of the Chloé, Love, Chloé and L'Eau De...
Under the guidance of Guido Palau, Redken Global Styling Director, we bring you 5 signature looks from Paris Fashion Week. Follow his know-how to emulate the trends with flair and...
Like its renowned range of leather goods, Bottega Veneta has transposed its knowledge of luxury into a wonderous bottle of sensual delight, in its new fragrance, Eau Légère. It...
Runway 7 opted for a look reminiscent of the pin-up era, but with the personality of a modern-day woman; think Scarlett Johansson in Vanity Fair. Flushed cheeks, rosy lips, and sparkling eyes made...
LMFF's Runway 06, presented by Cosmopolitan Magazine, took on a 5th Element vibe with a Leeloo-esque heroine. Strong facial features were highlighted with warm brown, gold, beige, rose and bronzed...
Black and white monochrome and leather adorned the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Runway 5, presented by Harper’s Bazaar. Bursts of colour were also in the mix with designers...
Fashion Week finally arrived in the most romantic city in the world, Paris! The beauty bar was set high during the stints in New York, London and Milan, so the latest fashion week had a lot to live up to. And...
Marc Jacobs’s popular perfume Dot has been made even cuter, now available in a solid perfume necklace, so we can take the scent with us wherever we go. The fragrance accessory features the...
Edgy, bold and mesmerizing encapsulates the beauty on display at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Runway 3, presented by Grazia. Models walked in the latest designs from Ginger...
The beauty look at LMFF's Runway 04, hosted by Madison, was striking and modern, with sleek, angular hair and a statement eye in a deep midnight blue. This translated well across the collections shown by the...
Last week we picked that L'Oreal Powder Room was going to be one of the highlights in Beauty during L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (apart from the beauty looks on the runway, of course). Having visited...
Sexy, mysterious, magical. These are the words that spring to mind when you see the beauty look at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Runway 02, presented by InStyle. Smouldering...
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the Vogue runway at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for the first of the L'Oreal runway shows. Opting for a timeless, classy look the models were polished to...
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the David Jones and Vogue runway on Tuesday. Opting for a timeless, classy look the models were polished to perfection. The makeup style proved to work well with...
Milan, the capital of Italian fashion, put on an unforgettable show during its latest fashion week. Couturing selected its favourite trends from the runways of Milan Redken’s Global Styling Director,...
Today's official L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off today with L'Oreal Paris Ambassadors, Barbara Palvin and Megan helping to make the launch something extra special. Barbara flew in as a special...
L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival kicks off this week showcasing the best of Australian fashion, and also the key beauty looks for Autumn/Winter 2013. Principal partner of the event, L'Oreal, will be...
Ever spent time wondering what your beauty colour palette should be to match your outfit? Well those days are over with the new Colour Genius app for your iPhone that helps you decide what your colour scheme...
With LMFF only a few sleeps away, Couturing picks out our favourite Beauty events during the festival. As L'Oreal puts it, these events are "Putting the Beauty into Fashion", and so are a must for all beauty...
With the launch of the new Disney movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, OPI brings us six limited edition soft shade nail lacquers that are inspired the story. The limited edition...
“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in the Beauty Department and she held up this Shu Uemura eyelash curler and said 'What is this?'” – The Devil Wears...
With the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) fast approaching, L'Oreal is launching a number of new products this month, some of which will be starring on models at the fashion festival. NUDE...
In their first Australian design collaboration, Maybelline New York has joined forces with We Are Handsome, the Aussie label known for its sassy and dramatic swimwear. We Are Handsome's "The Crossing"...
Nails have certainly not been overlooked at the latest shows at London Fashion Week. Some of the most creative manicures have been on display, as well as plenty of easy looks you can try out at...
The lead up to a wedding can be a very busy and stressful time for some brides. The weeks before are filled with pampering, prodding and pulling, to get you looking your most beautiful on your wedding day....
Even though your dress, hair and makeup are all very important on your wedding day, brides tend to forget the importance of their hands and nails. Your hands and nails will have new found attention on your...
THE BOHO BRIDE PART III - MAKEUP - In the third and final installment of The Boho Bride, we bring makeup inspiration from around the globe. Mirror the wandering look...
Models at Milan Fashion Week were sophisticated, polished and sultry. The runways featured flawless makeup looks you’ll be itching to try out at home. Couturing brings you our Top Five beauty looks direct...
No bride is complete without the right hair and makeup, and this certainly rang true for Couturing's Bridal Week editorial, Vow To Be Different, which featured the beautiful Nadia Coppolino. Hair and makeup...
BOHO BRIDE PART II - HAIR- In our second installment of boho beauty inspiration for the bride-to-be, we bring you the latest hair styles that will transform your locks for that special day. Focus on your...
"Bohemianism; unconventional, musical, artistic, literary... those who are wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds" THE BOHO BRIDE: PART I - SKIN - For the free-spirited bride-to-be, a bohemian themed...
Marc Jacobs has released a fresh twist on his favourite feminie floral scents, inspired by sun-kissed pleasures and abundant with sunshine. The Daisy Sunshine Edition ($79) is a new take on the iconic Daisy...
Our first foray into oral care provides an alcohol-free solution to a delicate problem. Aesop Mouthwash combats the issue of bad breath with a combination of effective and plesant-tasting botanical...
Last night's MYER Autumn/Winter 2013 collection launch saw the creation of 1960s-inspired hair and makeup by KEVIN.MURPHY and Yves Saint Laurent. With the new season's fashion reminiscent of the 60s, the two...
London Fashion Week has arrived and brought with it a multitude of exciting new beauty looks. These beauty looks are the most striking, eccentric ones featured so far. While probably best left on the runways,...
Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish. With a gel-based formula and highly-concentrated pigments, the product's colour is incredibly rich. While...
It’s an old favourite and cult classic. If you haven’t already discovered NARS Bronzing Powder ($55), it’s going to quickly become a makeup kit essential! The diffused powder gives an all-over...
Makeup artists took a page out of Gothic romance classics like ‘Northanger Abbey’ on the London Fashion Week runways this year. ‘Dark, brooding, ethereal’, was the key look for several designers. And...
What happens when the world's most iconic supermodel teams up with most luxurious name in haircare? A revolution with a K. Kate Moss and Kérestase have joined forces, with the supermodel being...
As the New York Fashion Week comes to a close for yet another season, Couturing brings you all the massive hair trends that complemented the new Fall/Winter collections on the runway. EXTREME...
The name of Illamasqua's newest collection, 'I'mperfection', must not be taken in a negative context. In fact, even though it may be a reference to the things we may not like about ourselves, or that society...
Introducing a new BEAUTY She is vibrant and feminine, bursting with confidence. Her beauty is natural and effortless. Youthful yet sophisticated, she is comfortable in her own skin. Calvin Klein...
Amidst a sea of wonderful, exciting new designs at New York Fashion Week, makeup has been an essential ingredient for creating show stopping looks on the runways. Several makeup trends have emerged this...
It’s an intense week filled with colour, beauty and the creative energy of the very best designers. It is New York Fashion Week. Whilst fashion is the primary concern, makeup holds a very...
Who says that the only things you borrow from your boyfriend are his shirts.... Now you can borrow his hair product too! UN.DRESSED is a new stretchy, elastic paste that gives hair a disheveled messy...
The ultimate all-in-one nail product, Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure, is now better than ever. The colour range has been extended to a massive 42 shades, further cementing Sally Hansen's position as a...
The New Year is the time where we like to make resolutions and attempt to overhaul our lives. During this time we reflect on the year we have had and set out new goals for the forthcoming year. This time is...
The luminous couture bottle has prime position on my mantelpiece. Elegant, romantic, an absolute classic; Miss Dior is a perfume I coveted for ages before finally making it my own. Miss Dior is one of my...
Napoleon Perdis believes that it is a crime not to prime. A primer is one of the most essential steps in any makeup regime, yet it is often found at the bottom of our makeup bags or tucked away and...
I’ve struggled for years trying to get some volume in my un-naturally flat hair, particularly when I’ve just washed it. For those of you who share my frustration, there is now a solution. KEVIN.MURPHY...
Back in November, Couturing was invited to the finals of the American Crew FACE OFF competition. The winner, Dean Tsopanis from Biba Salon was the lucky winner that evening with a style that took inspiration...
CLICK HERE TO READ THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW So now that you know what to do, there is still the small matter of navigating the innumerable men’s skincare products in an...
The image of a clean shaven man embodies the essence of refinement and evolution; a manifestation of the modern man’s battle to distance himself from the brutish archetype of his Neolithic antecedents. And...
Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold, quirky, sensational. These are the words that spring to mind when wearing...
For many of us this weekend, when we head to the tennis we won't have the luxury of an entourage to keep us under the shade like leading women's tennis player, Maria Sharapova. Instead, we need to arm...
Looking for a fuss free, affordable way to get the perfect manicure? Then say hello to nail strips. These strips are perfect for those who love nail art but are time constrained. Couturing has gathered...
You may remember Couturing's interview with the co-founder of SKEEM, Suji Meswani, last year. We were given insight into the sensory euphoria that is encapsulated within the brand through their pure...
“Lancome- the beauty brand that delivers French elegance around the world” Bright pops of colour and femininity is the ‘it’ Lancome look this season. The French cosmetics house has unveiled its...
What a year for Katie Holmes. I don't think there has been a moment where she has not been the target of tabloid stories or media gossip, especially regarding her recent divorce from Hollywood superstar, Tom...
Every now and then, as women, we discover a product or brand that gets us excited. Recently I came across beauty brand Nvey Eco, an Australian-made, certified organic, natural makeup and skincare brand...
Gisele Bundchen is synonymous with a great body, gorgeous face and a Victoria Secret’s angel, and as if this isn’t enough she also has women around the globe envious of her perfectly executed beach...
Banana Boat Moisturizing Aloe After Sun Gel Aloe Vera is a wonder balm for treating burns as it provides soothing relief to skin. Banana Boat’s gel rejuvenates skin with moisture preventing peeling...
In Part 2 of Summer Skin Care, Couturing advises you on the best tinted moisturisers and foundations to protect you from harmful UV rays during summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUMMER SKIN CARE TIPS Mecca...
It can be quite daunting searching for the right Christmas present for that special someone. Below I have put together my top ten gift packs for men and wommen to make it that little bit easier to shop...
Top 5 gifts for women 1. Pamper package ($380) at The Mansion Hotel & Spa Moroccan Melt Steam Rassoul 3 hours This Hamman inspired signature treatment from the Middle East marries steam with precious...
TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS FOR WOMEN 1. Ltd. Ed Caviar Mini Bar ($42) Join the caviar craze with this gorgeous mini bar from the innovative Ciate. The indulgent Caviar manicure will add some...
TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS FOR WOMEN 1. Diptyque Scented Candle ($99) from Mecca Cosmetica These candles are beautiful for the home. The perfume is delicious and they make a fantastic gift for...
With summer in full force for the year, your skin is not the only thing you should be taking extra care of. Your hair also needs to be paid some special attention due to the harsh UV rays we expose it to, the...
Revlon’s ColorStay nail enamel is the newest product to hit their collection. With its new fortified formula providing shatter proof colour and a gel-like shine, you will not be disappointed with its...
With the warmer weather almost upon us, it’s time to get serious about protecting your skin. In Australia, we experience hot, dry summers and have little protection from our thinning ozone layer. So get...
When looking to update your look this season, don't forget about your nails! Couturing brings you the top nails trends to try this Spring/Summer. LEATHER NAILS Seen on Alexa Chung at the British...
Let's face it: given the choice most women would like to go up a cup size. However, it seems that the only way to achieve this is through expensive, painful and invasive surgery. Well ladies, think again,...
“I worked only on the basis of observation and intuition, forming hypotheses and testing them for myself and on myself.”- Jeanine Marissal You would be forgiven for thinking that the above quote has...
Whilst I am no stranger to manscaping and I have gone through periods of my life with varied routines for the upkeep of my looks, I have never discussed this in an open forum. Upon accepting this opportunity...
Perfumes that make you feel good Keeping in line with Couturing's focus on organic fragrances - see our article on Kiehl's Aromatic Blends - this week we will be reviewing the French brand Acorelle, and...
Famous for playing Glinda in the Australian theatre production of Wicked, stunning performer Lucy Durack has taken on another iconic blonde, starring as the vivacious Elle Woods in Legally Blond the Musical....
"Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best" - PHINEAS FLETCHER, Sicelides For the woman who aims to exemplify natural beauty, these are words to live by. Beauty products sourced from simple origins with...