Category: Beauty
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 as it provides soothing relief to…
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 – SIMONE’S PICKS
It can be quite daunting searching for the right Christmas present for that special someone. Below…
CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM & HER – THARA’S PICKS
Top 5 gifts for women 1. Pamper package ($380) at The Mansion Hotel & Spa Moroccan…
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…
CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM AND HER – GEORGIA’S PICKS
TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS FOR WOMEN 1. Diptyque Scented Candle ($99) from Mecca Cosmetica These…
SUMMER HAIR CARE
With summer in full force for the year, your skin is not the only thing you…
TRIED AND TESTED: REVLON COLORSTAY NAIL ENAMEL
Revlon’s ColorStay nail enamel is the newest product to hit their collection. With its new fortified…
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.…
LATEST NAIL TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER
When looking to update your look this season, don’t forget about your nails! Couturing brings you…
RIDER COSMETICS BREAST ENHANCER
Let’s face it: given the choice most women would like to go up a cup size.…
BIOTHERM BRAND REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY
“I worked only on the basis of observation and intuition, forming hypotheses and testing them for…
MEN’S BEAUTY: TRIED & TESTED – MOISTURISERS
Whilst I am no stranger to manscaping and I have gone through periods of my life…
ACORELLE – LA BEAUTE AU NATUREL
Perfumes that make you feel good Keeping in line with Couturing’s focus on organic fragrances –…
BEAUTY TIPS FROM LUCY DURACK
Famous for playing Glinda in the Australian theatre production of Wicked, stunning performer Lucy Durack has…
KIEHL’S AROMATIC BLENDS
“Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best” – PHINEAS FLETCHER, Sicelides For the woman who aims…
FOLLOW THE MO – THE FINAL INSTALLMENT
There are nine English words for moustache, whilst the Albanian language has 27. Upon learning this…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE AND L’OREAL REVITALIFT BB CREAMS
To start off, what exactly is BB cream? With many beauty brands now offering BB cream,…
CIATE NAIL POLISH: THE CAVIAR MANICURE
Ciate. Colour. Innovation. Aspiration. Trend. Extraordinary. Searching for the beauty essential that is guaranteed to make…
TANNING SPECIAL: SPRAY TANNING WITH A CONSCIENCE
The ultimate accessory for Spring/Summer is not a digital print dress or even a fabulous statement…
AMERICAN CREW: FACE OFF EVENT
American Crew is synonymous with handsome men with beautifully styled hair. So it’s not surprise that…
FOLLOW THE MO – DO PIRATES AND MO’S GO TOGETHER
A fascinating trend is emerging: as my Movember efforts begin to reach mo-turity, the quality of…
SKYFALL OPI NAIL RANGE – ODE TO JAMES BOND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OPI celebrates 50 years of James Bond with the release of the James Bond 007 range,…
TRIED AND TESTED: MEN’S CLEANSERS
I felt little (almost no) shame when asked to contribute my thoughts on mens’ facial cleansers. …
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
A new generation of skincare is changing the way we think about our skin and the…
BRAND PROFILE: ILLAMASQUA
The catch cry of cult beauty label Illamasqua is that it is “makeup for your…
FOLLOW THE MO: PUTTING THE MO INTO MOVEMBER
This morning my big sister called me an unkempt, homeless, ape-like child-molester, 80′s porn star,…
PROFILE: OPI
OPI has taken the world by storm creating inspiring and innovative hand and nail products for…
FRAGRANCES FOR MEN – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Spring. A time for new beginnings, and the promise of (mis)adventure. You’ve dusted off the summer wardrobe,…
“THE HAND BOOK: A GUIDE TO NAIL ART” BOOK LAUNCH
If one happened to be traversing in East Brunswick last Friday, you may have found yourself…
TRIED & TESTED: MESMERISE YOUR EYES WITH NAPOLEON MESMER EYES
Napoleon Peridis was not lying when he described his Mesmer Eyes mascara as being …
TANNING SPECIAL: SALLY HANSEN AIRBRUSH LEGS
When it comes to self-tanning, I have tested my fair share of the products out on…
MEN: THE IMPORTANCE OF LOOKING AFTER YOUR SKIN
It may seem strange for men to think about skin care and looking after their skin,…
FOLLOW THE MO
The truth about Movember is that for one month I get to be a rockstar.…
NEW: NARS ANDY WARHOL COLLECTION
“Andy Warhol realized art could take any form. Putting on your makeup is a kind of…
EVENT: DR TASS SIGNATURE CLINIC, CROWN SPA
When I caught the elevator up Crown Towers to the lavish Club 23 to celebrate the…
BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY MEN
It’s November, and it’s that time of the year when men of all ages grow out…
INTERVIEW: TEISHA LOWRY FROM INDAH ORGANICS
Founder of INDA Organics, Teisha Lowry is more than a pretty face. After starting out as…
SPRING RACING BEAUTY TIPS BY YELLOWGLEN SOCIAL ETIQUETTE EXPERT, ZOE FOSTER
During Spring Racing season it’s easy to focus on your outfit and forget that your makeup…
TANNING SPECIAL: TUSCAN TAN
So many salons to go to, so many different tanning products to try! With…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY AT THE RMIT 100_COLLECTIVE STUDENT RUNWAY
First-year Fashion Design students from RMIT University showcased a semester of hard work and creative talent…
INTERVIEW: SKIN & BONES
If you are guilty of overdosing on skincare products, maybe it’s time to detox and take…
SAY GOODBYE TO SCARS
Scars are a natural part of life. Whether they be inflicted from injury or the lasting…
KIEHL’S WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT! GET YOURSELF DOWN TO BOURKE STREET MALL
Keihl’s world record attempt is happening this morning at 9am this morning at Bourke Street Mall!…
KARL LAGERFELD FOR SHU UEMURA
“Creating something that is universally beautiful. That is art.”-Mr. Shu Uemura A beautiful quote, and a…
READY FOR SPRING CARNIVAL? SIMPLE MAKE UP “HOW TO’S” TO HELP YOU LOOK FABULOUS
We all know that this season’s Spring race day makeup is all about colour, fun and…
READY FOR SPRING CARNIVAL? EASY UP-DO’S TO HELP YOU LOOK FABULOUS
Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival kicks off shortly, with race-goers meticulously choosing their outfits in order…
PINK RIBBON DAY – PINK PRODUCTS
A wave of pink has hit our shelves this October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness…
FACIALS: WHY YOU SHOULD GET ONE
For many, a facial is a rare luxury afforded only on special occassions. There are, however,…
FASHION MEETS BEAUTY: CLARA H NAIL ART
Operating on the first floor of Tsumiki Design, a Japanese hair salon located in the center…
WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG?
I’ve always found it very interesting to see what other people have in their make up…
DETOX YOUR SKIN: GET A FACIAL
They say “beauty is only skin deep”. Well, all the more reason to pamper and nurture…
TOP TEN BEAUTY APPS
Bored with the apps on your smartphone or tablet? Looking for inspiration about what to do…
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…
MAKEUP BRUSHES: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED
I remember when I was 16 and foundation was applied with nothing other than your hands.…
INTERVIEW: SKEEM
Imagine leaving your computer for a moment and travelling to the other side of the world.…
FLEMINGTON SPRING FASHION LUNCH: HOSTED BY THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is just around the corner and as the clouds lift and skies…
SPRING HAIR TRENDS
Spring is finally upon us and while we are no doubt updating our wardrobes with the…
OLD FAVOURITES: JURLIQUE DAILY EXFOLIATING CREAM
As one of Australia’s leading natural skincare brands, Jurlique has been creating dynamic and innovative natural products…
AB MAKEUP LAUNCH AT LAS CHICAS
Tuesday was a fantastic day for celebrating. Not only did the temperature make its way into…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF PERFECT SKIN
Head into your local Mecca Cosmetica store this September to participate in Express Makeup Artistry Events.…
SILVANA LOVIN BACKSTAGE AT MYER
Couturing were delighted to run into the gorgeous Silvana Lovin backstage at the Myer 50th anniversary…
KEVIN.MURPHY WORKSHOP – MAKE ME RACE-Y
Spring is upon us and with the nation-stopping race edging closer, KEVIN.MURPHY stylist James Furness provided…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF LIPS
This season’s hottest lip trends can be found at Mecca Cosmetica’s beauty express workshops. …
MSFW 2012: STYLE BARS – KEVIN MURPHY AND MECCA MAXIMA
Need a pick me up after work? Or have a half hour to spare on your…
A BONUS WITH BEAUTY
It’s the perfect time to go shopping for your favourite products with many brands offering a…
GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR SPRING
With Spring bringing the promise of warmer weather, for many of us, the cold weather has…
L’OREAL’S NEW POSTER BOY
Forget the cougar epidemic – say hello to the Silver Fox. The salt and pepper movement…
NEON NAILS FOR SPRING
On the runway, nails are just as striking as the collections themselves, creating a higher emphasis…
BACKSTAGE AT MYER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FASHIONS ON THE FIELD WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YVES SAINT LAURENT
Couturing takes you behind the scenes of Myer Fashions on the Field runway show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of…
GOING NUDE?
How to find the perfect shade of lipstick Finding the perfect shade of nude lipstick…
INTERVIEW: ANTOINETTE BEKOS
With lots of make-up brands on the market, it’s difficult to find a product which will…
MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI
When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair…
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – LISA HO
Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho’s stunning MBFWA runway show. …
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA 2012. …
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL STANILAUS
Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week.…
NAPOLEON PERDIS MASTERCLASS AT DAVID JONES
Since the opening of his first concept store in 1995, Napoleon has developed a reputation as one of…
BEHIND THE SCENES: MYER A/W 2012 RUNWAY SHOW
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the the recent Myer AW12 runway show featuring make-up…
LMFF 2012: HAIR AND MAKE-UP TRIALS
Couturing were invited to preview the hair and make up trials for the upcoming L’Oreal Melbourne…