Beauty

Scars are a natural part of life. Whether they be inflicted from injury or the lasting impression of acne, most people will have to deal with scarring. Scars result from an over-production of collagen at the...

Keihl's world record attempt is happening this morning at 9am this morning at Bourke Street Mall! Head on down and be part of the...

“Creating something that is universally beautiful. That is art.”-Mr. Shu Uemura A beautiful quote, and a beautiful summation of the glorious collaboration between Karl Largerfeld and Shu Uemura. Shu...

We all know that this season's Spring race day makeup is all about colour, fun and frivolity. Lips are bright in shades of pink, orange and wine colours, whilst eyes take a back seat in neutrals. Hair is sleek...

  Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival kicks off shortly, with race-goers meticulously choosing their outfits in order to finish first in the fashion stakes. From heels, clutches and frocks to the...

A wave of pink has hit our shelves this October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which gives shoppers an opportunity to donate to a good cause as well as picking up some great beauty items. It...

For many, a facial is a rare luxury afforded only on special occassions. There are, however, some practical reasons for indulging yourself on a more regular basis.   Firstly, facials can help to...

Operating on the first floor of Tsumiki Design, a Japanese hair salon located in the center of trendy Prahran, Clara H Nails is an on-trend, up-and-coming freelance nail art business run by Clara Hwang....

I've always found it very interesting to see what other people have in their make up bags, what are their go-to products and what products they think are good! Many of us are influenced by our friends, but...

They say “beauty is only skin deep”. Well, all the more reason to pamper and nurture your skin with the utmost care and the finest of products, tailored to your individual complexion, lifestyle, and...

Bored with the apps on your smartphone or tablet? Looking for inspiration about what to do to shake up your beauty regime and look? Couturing is here to tell you what's hot right now in the world of Beauty...

My Luck. My Fate. My Fortune. Chanel No.5 is Inevitable. Men want to be him and women want to be with him. Enter none other than the sexy Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt.   In an unexpected move,...

I remember when I was 16 and foundation was applied with nothing other than your hands. Then, along the way someone told me that I should invest in a foundation brush, so I did. Now, ten years later, I am a...

Imagine leaving your computer for a moment and travelling to the other side of the world. The scent of fresh cut jasmine and rose blossoms surrounds you while cedar infuses the air at the flower markets. Now...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is just around the corner and as the clouds lift and skies turn blue for Spring, we wait in anticipation for the festivities to begin. One such event that has us all envious of...

Spring is finally upon us and while we are no doubt updating our wardrobes with the latest fashion trends, what hair looks can we create to finish off that perfect Spring outfit? With Spring in full swing,...

As one of Australia's leading natural skincare brands, Jurlique has been creating dynamic and innovative natural products over the last 25 years and has been responsible for many cult products, such as the...

Tuesday was a fantastic day for celebrating. Not only did the temperature make its way into the sunny 20s for the first time in what seems like forever, on that same lovely evening, Channel 10 makeup artist,...

Head into your local Mecca Cosmetica store this September to participate in Express Makeup Artistry Events.   The 20-minute sessions are one on one and custom built for each individual. Clients are...

  Couturing were delighted to run into the gorgeous Silvana Lovin backstage at the Myer 50th anniversary Fashion on the Fields runway show.  The amazingly sweet model and actorfeatured on...

Spring is upon us and with the nation-stopping race edging closer, KEVIN.MURPHY stylist James Furness provided predictions for this racing season’s hair trends and demonstrated how to achieve them in the...

This season’s hottest lip trends can be found at Mecca Cosmetica’s beauty express workshops.         This season is all about bright pops of colour on the lips: think...

Need a pick me up after work? Or have a half hour to spare on your lunch break?   Head down to City Square on Swanston Street for an instant makeover by MSFW stylistsKEVIN.MURPHY and Mecca...

It’s the perfect time to go shopping for your favourite products with many brands offering a free gift with your purchase.  These offers only happen a few times a year, and at the moment, some of your...

With Spring bringing the promise of warmer weather, for many of us, the cold weather has wreaked havoc on our skin. During the winter months our skin can be subject to flaking, cracking, inflammation and...

Forget the cougar epidemic - say hello to the Silver Fox. The salt and pepper movement is on the rise in the fashion and beauty world, with L’Oreal courting this look in its latest men’s campaign. It...

On the runway, nails are just as striking as the collections themselves, creating a higher emphasis on what we wear on our nails and how they can become a fashion statement on their own. From ombré nails to...

Couturing takes you behind the scenes of Myer Fashions on the Field runway show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event with High Tea at Mural Hall.       With hair...

How to find the perfect shade of lipstick   Finding the perfect shade of nude lipstick can be harder than first thought. Hit a wrong note, and it can be hard to face the makeup counter again. When...

With lots of make-up brands on the market, it's difficult to find a product which will get you through each day and special events, without smudging and making you look flat. What better product to turn to...

When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair and now nails(!) play an important part in bringing the whole look together. You’d be forgiven for thinking that...

Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho's stunning MBFWA runway...

Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA...

Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week. Like fashion trends, there are key make-up looks each season. Couturing interviews Maybelline NY Make-Up...

Since the opening of his first concept store in 1995, Napoleon has developed a reputation as one of Australia’s most successful make-up artist. A regular with his team at Australian and New York Fashion...

Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the the recent Myer AW12 runway show featuring make-up by Illamasqua and hair by Kevin...

Couturing were invited to preview the hair and make up trials for the upcoming L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). LMFF Head of Creative & Designer Resources, Yolanda Finch. Together with official...